by Dawyn Henriquez ’19 The plastic body of the alarm clock rattles as it wakes for its one purpose. The green glow of 5:30 a.m. blinking sleep out of its eyes. The sharpness of its sound is only joined by the deafening buzz of the dial tone coming from the unhooked landline; its […]
Dear Tiff and Earl, I do not want to go home for Thanksgiving because I know my pesky relatives will ask what I am doing with my post-grad life this spring. Truth is I have no idea and I will probably not make it to graduation because I failed so many exams in the past […]
Reenact Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Hunt squirrels on electric scooters Go on a ghost hunting expedition in the tunnels under Howley Jump in piles of leaves Feast on Ray cold cuts Listen to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” on repeat Buy mace, in preparation for Black Friday Ball out in Peterson Play […]
by Jessica Polanco ’20 I remember being able to see nothing. It was pitch-black and all I could hear were crickets, moths buzzing near my ear, thunder and branches cracking under my feet. I was surrounded by people I had only met one month ago. We were stuck in the middle of a hiking trail […]
by Garbiela Baron ’20 I am the worker ant. My job is simple: provide for my winged majesty and her offspring. My queen’s size is twice mine. Fertile, strong, and powerful; she is vital to the survival of the community. Today I journey with the troops. Together: a mighty machine. Separate: miscellaneous parts. A predator […]
by Sarah Kirchner ’21 She sits and sips her black coffee, While he sips on his caramel whip. It’s been a while since they’ve been back To the familiar coffee shop of their childhood Where they shared a first kiss, And continued after with many dates. The barista serves the couple And smiles as he […]
by Erin Venuti ’20 Woke before the sun today, No intent to see it wake. Eyes Pry Open after Some hours. Insufficient — May as well have blinked; Streetlamps still glow, Same as last night’s close. Beyond the window, Quietly, Navy Fades to pale Blue, sun stretches and exhales. A yawn breaks free, a hopeful […]
by Julia Zygiel ’19 Any time she writes in her diary she does it in a café. If it is 2 a.m. and she has the urge, she’ll trot to the Starbucks situated in the 24/7 convenience store a block from her apartment. She likes the idea of private thoughts in public spaces. When it […]
by Sam Pellman ’20 Wish yourself luck before that big exam. Pat yourself on the back when you get the score you wanted. Give yourself that pep talk you know you need. Buy yourself the coffee when you’ve had the day from hell. Compliment yourself when you look in the mirror. Think highly of yourself, […]