Category: Portfolio – Features

Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl Do you believe in climate change? I keep trying to convince my friends that it is real, but they won’t listen. How else can it go from freezing in a Polar Vortex to feeling like I should be on a beach somewhere? What should I do to convince those around me […]

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Writer’s Block: “I swore to myself that this would be the last time…”

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 […]

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Listomania: Essentials for Super Bowl Sunday

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 […]

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Tiff and Earl

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 […]

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Tiff and Earl

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 […]

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Listomania: Most Awkward Small Talk

“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 […]

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Listomania: Reasons Why My Bank Account is Empty

Late night McDanks trips Renting textbooks for spring semester Tijuana, baby That gym membership I still haven‘t used Had to convert money to PC Cash Stocked up on Costco’s 27 lb Mac & Cheese Storage Buckets Getting “Mo Bamba” on vinyl Buying mango Juul pods off of Ebay 02908 Club Legs & Eggs The Friars […]

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Tiff and Earl

Dear Tiff and Earl, I’m getting a new transfer roommate this semester and I’m worried. My last one always made shrieking noises at night due to his night terrors, and I could never sleep. Do you have any advice on how to deal with new roommates? Sincerely, Insomnia is real   Dear Insomniac, The best […]

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Fast Fiction: What is the True Meaning of Christmas?

Celebrating together and never alone. by Sam Pellman ’20   This ugly year is over, Christmas oncoming. by Sam Ward ’21   Playing in the snow at 21 years old. by Dawyn Henriquez ’19     Children experiencing the magic of believing. by Gabriela Baron ’20     A way to keep Santa fed. by […]

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Letters to Santa

Dear Santa, I already talked to one of your helpers (I’m old enough to know he’s not the real deal) but I thought I’d write you a note just in case he forgets to tell you. This Christmas, surprisingly, I don’t want any presents. I don’t want action figures, movies, comic books, or gadgets. Nothing.  […]

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