by David Martineau ’18 Flipping the switch reveals a universe in motes of dust. They hang in the heavy air, immobile but active. Scintillating like a thousand stars that have appeared to fill the foyer, they seem to wish that only I could see them. And simply flicking a switch can reveal such wonders. […]
by Connor Zimmerman ’20 There is no such thing as ordinary. This word and others are just labels Used by people who lack true vocabulary. These phrases just make people feel enabled To disregard each other. In reality, everybody is different from one another. There is no such thing as being normal, because […]
by Marisa Gonzalez ’18 There were three boys who lived in a magnificent house. A house that seemed to go on forever. Each room more wondrous than the next. Edgar, Allan, and Paul, who everyone called Poe, had it all: a swimming pool in their living room, a trampoline in their bedroom, and a […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, What are your essential items for spring break traveling? I’m trying to figure out what to bring and could use advice from seasoned veterans like you. Sincerely, Potential Packer Dear Potential Packer, I have multiple essential items for spring break. Here they are: My very worn copy of Fifty Shades […]
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by Dawyn Henriquez ’19 The smoke danced, Curling into our minds and Selling us paranoia for cents of sobriety Like a vendor of beans labeled magic, Giving us stalks through each pass. After, all that remained was ash Spread across the coffee table. The snore of a giant Lying on the couch the […]
by Marisa DelFarno ’18 His name was Jones, and the whole bus was his soapbox. Any regular on 21 knew about Jones; his rep for being tossed out onto the pavement, and his volcanically loud voice, while the mice of the bus, myself included, judged him in our collective silence. He hid himself […]
by Jay Willett ’20 Dust and gunk spewed up from beneath the rails as her train skidded to a stop. You couldn’t see the orange citrus rays of the morning sun underground. “Boston, Boston!” She flung her flowered bag over her shoulder and reached for her carry-on. The stench of the subway was overwhelming; […]
by Marelle Hipolito ’21 One, two, three Minutes late to the bus stop I sigh with relief, the bus driver waited because she knows me Four, five, six Times I fell asleep in class But it’s okay, I have lunch after this Seven, eight, nine People ahead of me At least it’s […]
by Connor Zimmerman ’20 I was cursed when I was younger, by a witch no less. To walk a thousand years in the minds of others. Those foul harpies always get the last laugh, especially when you steal their magic. My body was suddenly whisked away, and it has been so for 999 years. […]