Toasted Thermal Heartbreak – Chloe Fox Shea Baker Before David Gring, boys were a predacious species I was afraid of. My once positive outlook of men shattered at the thought of the boys in my 8th-grade class. My grade consisted of typical immature jerks… Continue Reading “WWDGD? (What would David Gring do?)”
Sunrise – Nick DeGiacinto Kylie Scott Soy la bombilla brillante Un líder con mis palabras esclarecedores Siempre buscando adelante Callada, hasta que alguien les amenaza mis valores El cristal destrozando en un instante Soy el ritmo seductor del pasillo, Disfrazando sus propios temas que… Continue Reading “Más Parecidos que Diferentes”
Quantum – Chloe Fox Mo Zheng In today’s modern world, it seems that the average person’s smartphone has become an extension of their being. From the moment they wake up, they are glued to their screens, mindlessly scrolling through social media feeds and tapping… Continue Reading “The Smartphone Epidemic”
Tom Maekawa Beauty in the Sting – Sierra Kish Don’t forget me. [7/11/2008] I shot out of bed in a cold sweat. I don’t know why. It’s been like this for months now, waking up in a cold sweat every time it rains. I… Continue Reading “Don’t Forget Me”
Orange Dreamsicle – Chloe Fox Sanya Firozvi Have you ever noticed that there is a large percentage of shoppers at Costco who are dads? Well that’s because of the phenomenon I call “Costco Dad.” First of all, Costco dads are fearless and proud of… Continue Reading “Bulk is Better”
Regrets – Chloe Fox Kylie Scott I know what you’re thinking. How’s this schmo going to help me with my love life. Well, Steve, we’re getting there. I’ve lived on this giant, flat rock we call Earth for 25 years now. In that time,… Continue Reading “How You Get the Girl (Gentlemen’s Version)”
Shea Baker Coffee – Nick DeGiacinto Disguised Robbery: The Upward Trend of Coffee Prices As I open the door to my local coffee shop, I am greeted with the enticing smell of freshly brewed coffee and the lively hum of chitter-chatter. While standing in… Continue Reading “Disguised Robbery”
Flower Abstract – Henry Zhang Nydia Davis My hair is not any different from yours. Nowadays, we are fixated on looking our best and comparing ourselves to other people. We frequently find ourselves comparing our qualities to others, whether it’s people in our personal… Continue Reading “Crowning Black Girl Hair”
Mustard Dreams – Chloe Fox Nola Clifford Chick-fil-A In the summer of 2021, my family packed up the house we had lived in for 12 years and moved across the country to North Carolina. I, a rising eighth grader, began a new and… Continue Reading “Chick-fil-A”
Out and About – Maddy Goldstein Benya Wilfret I felt his penetrating gaze scrutinizing me, scouring my face for any discernible clues. I slowly raised my head, locking eyes with him, his icy stare piercing into mine with unwavering intensity. I found myself incapable… Continue Reading “A Ukrainian Chess Match; The Descent into War”