by Ghufran Hussain – Student Journalist Four walls. That is all I see. I turn on this daunting bright screen, this virtual square our society has abruptly moved in. It is the brightest light I have seen in a while. My eyes have witnessed bright sights before, but that was back when I was able to … Continued
By Nadia Ahmed-Student Journalist X is in a quest for the value of Y Y is in a quest for the value of X. Commoners want to be celebrities. Celebrities want to be commoners. Why is It that we always yearn for what we don’t have. Why is it that we always crave what we haven’t … Continued
By: Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist I want to know who died and made them almighty Judges. Whether or not that book says “No Adam and Steve or Mary and Eve” But I know he loved all of us no matter skin color or who we loved. Beautiful. Passionate. Addicting. Breathtaking – real love. Violet, … Continued
Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist I love everything About you. Falling For you. Everyday with you An adventure. Sunshine, That’s what you are to me. Butterflies, That’s what you make me feel. Your love so addicting, No longer a heartbroken victim. Like zero gravity, You got me levitating. My Other Half. My best friend. My … Continued
By Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist 90s girl in a upside down world.Negativity constantly hurledAt my face or race,But we still rise with grace.I love music so turn up the bassSome people walked out my life without a trace.I’ll always say, “I’m black and Proud.”Just because I’m black that doesn’t mean I’m loudI can wear … Continued
By Sarah Alaeddin – Executive Editor Spring is passing me by. The temperate breeze is turning chilly, The sun calls to me with his dimming rays, But still I am nestled in my bud. Long ago, The rest of the garden exploded into green, With decadent layers of bright petals, Dancing in delight under dewdrops … Continued
By Nadia Ahmed – Student Journalist Wrap the affairs of yesterday away It is no longer your concern today You were able to make it home. You were able to put aside the chaos Lest it be just for one night Wash the worries of the day away It is not worth it to … Continued
By Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist I am Black. I am Black and proud. I am a Black woman. Black is bold.Black is strength.Black is sophisticated. Blood, sweat, tears, It took us years to get hereBut we’re still not really here,Our voices still silenced. The flame of oppression still burns. The hate they inflict corrupted our hearts and … Continued
By: Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist You are patient. You are kind. You are gentle. You are savored. You are loved. You are unbothered. You are strong. You are brave. You are humble. You are the light in the darkness.
By: Britley Blessitt – Student Journalist Fail. Slip. Fall. Missed. Barely. Almost. Start over. Deadline. Time is out. Try again. Missed it. Think you can’t do it. Cry. Fight. Start over. Try again. Practice makes perfect.