-
Did TikTok Ruin Music or Are You Just Petty
Written by Madeline Minks Art by Justin Bissonette Like most people on this planet, I have a special relationship with music. Somewhere deep in the crevices of my brain are forgotten church hymns and songs learned for Chinese school. The soundtrack of my childhood–a mix of classic rock, eighties pop, and Kesha–never fails to evoke… Read more
-
On Joan Didion
Written by Sarah Chack Art by Seven Descheneaux I am eighteen the first time I read Joan Didion’s words and think that I understand them. Freshly graduated, I stand in the backyard of my aunt’s house; my cap and gown are thrown on haphazardly, my clothes smell like the inside of my suitcase, and I… Read more
-
Last Firsts
Written by Madeleine Minks Art by Lucas Eglin I have a nasty habit of thinking I am going to die all the time. If I have a headache, it’s an aneurysm. If my chest hurts, it’s a heart attack. If I’m out of breath, it’s…also a heart attack? You get the idea. Logically, I know… Read more
-
What Does My Body Look Like?
Written by Abigail Marble Art by Lillian Anderson The small dorm room bed is lumpy, the ceiling fan is humming, and my sleeping roommate’s breathing is steady. I am spiraling, and hoping my sobs are quiet enough to be drowned out by the fan. What the actual fuck does my body look like? My friend… Read more
-
February Horoscopes
Written by Madeleine Minks Art by Justin Bissonette Happy February, folks! Can’t stay warm? Maybe you can settle for getting roasted by your horoscope instead. Aries: For the love of god, stop drinking caffeine. You already run on spite and anxiety. You don’t need it. Taurus: When you’re outside, be cautious of the wind. That’s… Read more
-
It Ends With Colleen Hoover
Written by Sarah Chack Art by Greta Scheff The shelves are packed with books from Suzanne Collins to Jane Austen. The library is nearly empty; the only noise comes from a collection of high school seniors that idle in one of the aisles, killing time between their classes. They huddle around the “H” authors in… Read more
