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  • Smelly Smelly

    Smelly Smelly

    Written by Noah Maywar Art by Hadley-Rae Balmes Each morning, I open my eyes to a setting moon so I can read to the sunrise. The smell of inked paper greets the morning dew, the smell forcing me to pause. I am reminded of books and their smells throughout my life.  The best smells are… Read more

  • Jack Ruby: Never Enough

    Jack Ruby: Never Enough

    Written by Parker Rogers Art by Parker Rogers There is a bottomless well of information regarding the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the apprehension of Lee Harvey Oswald, and the messy way their lives intermingled. The source of the well is unknown, and someone else will show you how to lower the bucket into that… Read more

  • Playing as Equals in Hollow Night: Silksong

    Playing as Equals in Hollow Night: Silksong

    Written by Macy Aurilio Art by Hadley-Rae Balmes When Hollow Knight joined the indie game hall of fame in 2017, it fit right in alongside Cuphead and Undertale with its cute characters and overwhelming bosses. It was an immediate success, met with critical acclaim, over 15 million copies sold across platforms as of 2025, and… Read more

  • October ’25 Horoscopes

    October ’25 Horoscopes

    Written by Julia Cote Art by Christopher Chapman Happy Spooktober, my little goblins! The stars have answered my calls, and I’m afraid they’ve shown you are all truly deranged. This month, the true horrors are you.  Aries: God help the person with whom you need to have a difficult conversation. By the time you ever… Read more

  • Time of Weeping

    Time of Weeping

    Poem by Hunter Ramos Art by Lute Campbell There would be a time of weeping—but I could not see it from the sea.The rolling blue meets white waves of sand,And you teach a boy the secrets—of a lifetime on the deep.In your hand, an orange and white pole,And a hook between the teeth,With a laugh… Read more

  • Project Hail Mary: Book Review

    Project Hail Mary: Book Review

    Written by Jordan Coolbeth Art by Jordan Coolbeth *SPOILERS AHEAD* This next year is looking like an exciting one for movie lovers. I’m particularly looking forward to a couple of interesting releases, including Wicked: For Good, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Wake Up Dead Man. However, the film I’m most excited for is Project… Read more