TWO WRITERS, ONE LINE: “I swore to myself that this would be the last time… The Last One By Erin Lucey ’20 Dan I swore to myself that this would be the last time. But as I sift through the pile of potential suspects, I can’t help but torture myself with the thought that I must […]
by Jay Willett ’20 Red is the rising temperature when I’m alone. Red isn’t a goodbye; it’s an awakening. When the dust settles and clears, and the party’s over, there’s just him. Red is the pain I’ve come to know all too well, with his rough edges filled with true loss. Red is worn, engulfing […]
by Sam Ward ’21 I got the heaviest skull and the emptiest stomach. No heart, all construct, Sans act, more dumb luck. “When it’s Time to act, will you conquer?” More Or less a revelation from a Cowardly lion’s conscience. Time can heal but can’t unshoot the messages. So Reload with blanks and try to […]
An extra TV if you smash yours First aid kit Lucky underwear A pound of buffalo wings to stress eat Extra pants in case of an emergency Liquids to hydrate Water bottles to pee in during overtime My autograph from Tom Brady (#humblebrag) Fire extinguisher Face paint Extra couches A shoulder to cry on if […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, Lately, I have been just so tired and stressed after class that I’ve been sleeping the whole day away. Do you have any tips on how to relax after a long day of classes without going back to sleep? Sincerely, Sleeping Beauty Dear Sleeping Beauty, I have heard your case […]
Life is too short to read everything. It may even be too short to major in American studies, history, or English. This column, brought to you by professors in American studies, history, and English, highlights the books you simply cannot let pass, whatever your major. Start your list! by Dr. Keith Morton, Professor of […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, It has been two weeks since I have come back to school, and everything in my apartment is already broken. My dishwasher has turned my kitchen into Noah’s Ark, the lights keep flickering, and my fridge is basically a heater. With my luck, FixIt will come by the beginning of next […]
“How is your family?” -My Boss “Good to see you.” -Someone I‘ve never seen before “What classes are you taking?” – All of my professors “Where are you living?” -My next-door neighbor “Abroad changed my life.” -Everyone who studied abroad “How are you?” -Person walking in the other direction “Come over anytime.” -Person who doesn’t […]