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Grief is unfulfilling- by Nevaeh Phillips
It comes back and leaves you hungry, it comes in the daylight or no light at all.
Gung Ho!- by Nikolette Salas
"Gung Ho" is a term to describe being overly enthusiastic and very eager to jump into unknown opportunities.
A Mother's Birthday - poem by Shamik Banerjee
Does a hint betoken her of such a joy
like parents for their children do?
Artworks by Irina Tall Novikova
Irina Tall (Novikova) is an artist, graphic artist, illustrator. In her works, she raises themes of ecology.
Depression Hole- by Reece Wright
Am I funny? Am I pretty? Hole tells me I’m none of these things, I’m the opposite.
would you like peace? i would, at least- by Cherry Wong
One by one, we leaped out of our trenches – tentatively, hesitantly, yet indeed… It was happening.
A Savannahland Adventure- by Harlan Yarbrough
Not at all sure he even wanted to get home, the despondent pedestrian managed to walk, albeit at a decreasing pace until sunset again.
Remorse on the death of our beloved kitten - poem by Shamik Banerjee
If only it was known to us—
pang of your cold-congested chest...
Jars of Poison- a prose piece by Cherry Wong
She went for the jars. This time, the real ones.
The Pot-Bearers - a poem by Shamik Banerjee
They trip also, to water get; requisite for a house; so turn by turn, each pot does earn, when made they are to douse.
On the practice of annotating- by Halin Roche
To annotate or not to annotate is the question.
April Flowers and Patterning with Holes- artworks by KJ Hannah Greenberg
KJ Hannah Greenberg tilts at social ills and encourages personal evolution via poetry, prose, and visual art.
Escapism- doodle illustration by Simran Kaur
"Escapism" is a traditional doodle illustration portraying Simran's daily methods of escapism from a life that sometimes becomes too much.
Safety Series- artwork by Jane Forrest
An embodiment of breakthroughs. A collection of each individual's history in relation to my growth as an artist and as a person.
Hounds River- photo series by Kasey Collings
Kasey Collings is a UK - based fashion photographer and stylist who creates pieces using the theme of juxtaposition
2022 is for starting a garden- by Sarah Henry
I hope that at the end of this coming year and every following one, I can look at my garden and know that I chose my life.
An Ode to bus rides- by Sarah Henry
It’s often the best thirty minutes of my day, where I begin to feel less like me and more like any other stranger commuting to work.
A Disconcerting Dinner- by Fairley Lloyd
Joanna bit her lip as she stepped inside the seafood restaurant. All of the tables were empty, except for one.
Like Mother, Like Daughter- by Kavita Sarin
I understand now why she wore sarees wrapped around her shoulders
On my mind- by Ruby Ingra
The influence of media can go far deeper than simply adopting Carrie-isms. In a sense I’m glad that I’ve become so aware of the influence.
What if your home is not mine- by Jocelyn Flores
I wonder if you
made your bed before your death. Did abuelita, Oh!
Listening- by Praniti Gulyani
“Go ahead. Complete what you were saying. I want to listen. I want to listen to what you have to say” says my Sociology teacher.
Colleclectic - The Joy in Bits & Bobs- by Ruby Ingra
I need to confess that I have a mild, harmless, dumb love for the bits and bobs. All the bits and bobs. Every bit and every bob.
The Worth of a Word- by Praniti Gulyani
I am not a day older than eight, not a minute lesser than eight. Because I’m scared; traumatized; petrified. Of being anything but eight.
Roma Enamorada, poetry, and more: an interview with Jimena Yengle
An interview with Jimena Yengle, author of 'Roma Enamorada'.
My Heart and I- by Praniti Gulyani
I am seventeen years old, just about venturing into the angry alleys of adulthood.
Shanghai 01- artwork by Cori
Cori is a seventeen year old budding artist from Chicago. When not drawing, he likes skateboarding, dolmas, and wearing too-baggy clothes.
Fragilis- a photo project by Simran Kaur
This still life photography project Fragilis by Simran Kaur talks about the fear of having sex caused by various factors.
She loves me more, so she came- by Srijit Raha
The evanescent sound of the siren, the blue flashing of the beacons still haunts me out whenever she comes in my sleep.
To reveal, or to not reveal? - by Anamika Satheesh
People do often jump over fences and ruin the good things that others had been appreciating by crossing boundaries and establishing control.
A Different Kind of Writer- by Praniti Gulyani
“What do you think you do best?” the form asked. “I write pain” I found myself answering.
Broken Fairytales- by Dani Herrera
A double nickel collection of five stories in exactly fifty-five words.
English Class- by Praniti Gulyani
She was the poet kind of girl, the word-loving, sentence savoring kind of person who would often have ink-stained fingers and bruised palms.
The Victorian Spirit in Oliver Twist- by Anamika Satheesh
Published serially from 1837 through 1839 in Bentley's Miscellany, Oliver Twist shows Dickens' advocacy of child's rights.
A Review of ‘East of Eden’- by Hannah Morris-Voth
East of Eden, a 1952 novel by John Steinbeck, is a long, sprawling, sometimes slow, but often very intense, read.
Why I fell in love with Jane Austen- by Emily Bryant
Her work may not be for everyone, but I found a love for it that I never knew was possible.
I Don’t Read the Classics (I’m Mexican & Mentally Ill)- by Dani Herrera
I’m not saying that the classics aren’t noteworthy. They have stayed favorites for so long because of the craft, the ideas shared in them.
A Definitive Ranking of Bathroom Graffiti- by Ruby Ingra
There’s a world of nuance and subtly to the art of graffiti. Therefore, I’ve created the Definitive Ranking of Bathroom Graffiti.
Why We Still Need LGBTQ+ Representation in Media- by Emily Bryant
Media presents the potential for exposure to queerness to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Over the Rainbow- by Hannah Morris-Voth
People can be removed from the
world. They don’t tell you that, but it’s
true I mean, they do tell you, but they
don’t tell you.
Lockdown: One Year On- by Emily Bryant
Lockdown has been a continuous reality for the world. Over the past year, the pandemic has forced much of the population to stay indoors.
Living in Fear: The Impact of Violence Against Women- by Emily Bryant
It is the unfortunate reality of many women’s lives to live in fear of men.
Censored: Reflecting Upon the Distinction Between Trigger Warnings and Censorship- by Ruby Ingra
In academic and scholarly discussions, the topic of trigger warnings vs. censorship is becoming prevalent.
Of Illemonati and pop music- interview with Lemon Lord
For starters, if you listen to Lemon Lord, you will become an Illemonati for sure.
Thoughts on Virginia Woolf’s “On Being Ill”- by Hannah Morris-Voth
Virginia Woolf’s essay, “On Being Ill” challenges the common topics of fiction and elaborates on the finest points of illness.
Women’s Day & Intersectional Feminism- by Mariachiara Faraon
The fact that we are the only ones who have had a voice until now doesn’t mean we are the only ones with something to say.
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