Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy: A Book Review
by Isabella Hird Migrations, by Charlotte McConaghy, is a love letter of sorts to a loved one, oneself, and the Earth. A beautiful, flighty, and farfetched book, Migrations seeks to define the complexities of connections. Set in a dystopic near-future time, where the Earth has been environmentally devastated and manyContinue Reading
Sun & the Ocean
by William Caron Beauty lies in the prime waterfall While life flows through the wildest river So that peace can always be found in the seven seas Helios always gladdens the noblest of the elements Although stormy cyclones may rise In the depth of the ocean you find nothing butContinue Reading
SLAVE BOYS
by Ted Langston Chase Luke and Elisha share fishing on the Salkehatchie River, a river that flows past the plantation on which they have lived all their lives. They are seated at their favorite spot which is a good distance from the main house, clusters of workhouses, and slave quarters.Continue Reading
The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell: A Book Review
by Nikita-Kiran Singh “Men never believe chance can wreak great consequence. Yet the story of this place is full of such slips.” Namwali Serpell’s The Old Drift begins where it ends at the Zambezi river, after a winding journey through time and place. Beginning as historical fiction and ending asContinue Reading
Daughter of Black Lake by Cathy Marie Buchanan: A Book Review
by Ashley Reid Cathy Marie Buchanan’s newest novel is set in pagan Europe, on the eve of the arrival of the Roman Empire. The story is told from the perspectives of Hobble, a young girl with otherworldly gifts, and her mother, Devout. Hobble has foreseen soldiers spreading to the villageContinue Reading
On brotherly love, connecting communities and filmmaking: Moh and Mazen Mahfouz
by Ashlynn Chand As I stare at the screen, I am greeted with two faces: both bright-eyed, dark-haired, wearing fashionable glasses. At first glance, they could easily be mistaken for twins, but on further interrogation, you can see slight differences in stature, height, and facial shapes. They’re brothers, of course,Continue Reading
“Positions”: Album Review
by Neelam Singh Life takes a swing at Ariana Grande and she responds with a mega-successful album. This year the entire Earth took a hit, and Ari proved that she has our backs (to which I am listening). Friday at midnight came the drop of Positions, and once again ourContinue Reading
Autonomous
by Neelam Singh While you take your time, I’ll be laying with another. I’ll be here, in my mind, fast asleep under the covers. I’m at peace, I’m in rest, my eyes soft, clothed in content. No upset, no second guess, no want to forgive, or to forget. I’ll beContinue Reading
If I Were To Go
by Neelam Singh If I were to go, Would your steady heart just break? If I were to go, Would you lie at night awake? If I were to go, Would your tears fall into stains? If I were to go, Would your body live in pains? If I wereContinue Reading
That’s so sweet of you/I’m seeing someone right now…
by Neelam Singh Hey. I’m not sure if you remember me. How have you been? I hope you’re doing well. … Listen, I’ve been wanting to say this. I think you’re gorgeous. Your eyes are stunning. I’m going to try my best to shoot my shot. I liked you inContinue Reading