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  • A Letter From the Editor

    A Letter From the Editor

    Written by Chivomengro Masthead  Art by Greta Scheff  BREAKING NEWS: Joffrey Baratheon to sit on the Iron Throne.  Psych! It’s just Donald Trump being elected president again.   Perhaps you’re angry, or confused, or disgusted. Maybe you don’t even know how to feel because you’re feeling everything at once. That is okay! We’re here to… Read more

  • The Duality of Jack Parsons

    The Duality of Jack Parsons

    Written by Parker Rogers  Art by Parker Rogers  As your curator of obscure history, I have been interested in Parsons for a long time since first learning of him in a podcast. His achievements in this country, paired with his freaky lifestyle, immediately captivated me and every detail I learned was another reason to keep… Read more

  • Giving Up Control To Apollo

    Giving Up Control To Apollo

    Written by Audrey Orenstein Art by Lillian Anderson Sometimes, I think that the ancient Greeks had the right idea when it came to belief. While I myself don’t believe in God, I find myself questioning the potential existence of some higher power—or powers—when faced with setback after setback, falling on me one after another like… Read more

  • A Heart Smaller Than a Man

    A Heart Smaller Than a Man

    Poem by Javier Spurlock  Art by MacReady Bryd If you wanted to know what a real man is then you should of grown up with me A real man always spends his time outside A real man always puts his family first A real man doesn’t kiss Boys It’s true; ask the church, your brother,… Read more

  • Film Review: The Wild Robot

    Film Review: The Wild Robot

    Written by Jordan Coolbeth Art by Christopher Chapman WARNING: This review WILL contain spoilers for the film, The Wild Robot, and the book series it is based on.  My mom worked as a children’s librarian for several years. During this time, a new bestselling chapter book was released, The Wild Robot. The main character is… Read more

  • Why It’s Always User Error

    Why It’s Always User Error

    Written by Noah Maywar  Art by Noah Maywar    It’s Not Your Device, Your Wi-Fi is Fine, and the World Isn’t After You—You’re Just an Idiot. Respectfully, a fed-up programmer. The digital death rate continues to rise year after year. Victims line landfills after being brutalized and discarded, victimized by verbal abuse, and finished off… Read more