Comics v. the World
Comic books and movies helped me wonder if there was a universe outside of ours where [my sister] existed alongside me.
Conscientious Collectors
My goal with this post is to give proper recognition to the Student Association and all the hard work they have done to make art accessible to the students and community of Plattsburgh.
Decolonize Now: Standard English and Doing the Right Thing
Lessons are built by and for white teachers to teach white students. It’s good intentioned, but always raises awareness of things we been knew, because we been in it our whole lives.
The Value of Working on a Literary Magazine as an Undergrad
My time with this magazine has given me the knowledge and skills I need to move forward with a career in publishing.
From Avoiding Reading to Avoiding Life
I have missed deadlines, canceled plans, pushed back projects— all so that I could finish my book.
The Novelty of Novels: My Journey with Reading as an English Major
I’ve gone back and forth and back again from ardent love to bitter indifference to burning hatred, but I always end up with a book back in my hands.
Why we chose it: “The Road Median Princess” by Nicole Hebdon
One of the many delights of “The Road Median Princess” is that it invites me to ask questions about knowledge and possibility. About identity. Another is how the story itself refuses to shy away from possibilities.
Brilliance and Beauty in Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club
The book doesn’t cut tragedy; it leans into it without unnecessary, cushion-y, description.
Why We Chose It: “Life Outside the Dream Box” by BrYce Berkowitz
While I wish I could shine a spotlight on all of the amazing work we accepted for Issue 17, one poem in particular had a profound impact on me personally.