a flash fiction piece by Danial “Sir, can we please see another form of identification?” My dad had already provided his Green Card, passport, and driver’s license. She kept looking at his photos and looking at his face like he was a criminal. She called over her supervisor so he could make sure that…
a flash fiction piece by Kelly “Not there!” Ms. Malevolum snapped and then pointed to the east wing of her private residence, motioning for her maid to move the large five-foot Venetian vase down the hall filled with classic European paintings. It was the “nature of society,” as the wealthy called it. Everything was…
a philosophical poem by MALCOLM Time is a nonexistent property that makes many believe that there is never enough, yet it is infinite, For all we know is that life is finite and death imminent. To be less morbid, the mind has created many properties that we hold to be true; It’s the in-between…
an argumentative essay by Jeffrey The heroes we idolize have shaped the movie industry and the literary world. They are people who jeopardize their own safety for others or for an entire nation. They are often forced to overcome many hardships throughout their journey but manage to succeed in the end. May Sarton, an…
a feminist poem by Anshika My dream is for women to be treated as humans, Not as objects, not as punching bags, not as toys, not as burdens, and not as compromises. As humans, For they are as powerful and as capable as men. They are so powerful that they have the ability to…
an argumentative essay by Vikas Hero, a small yet powerful word, evokes a powerful reassurance of safety. “You are my hero,” for example, is a simple yet overused hyperbole that, for such inconsequential assistance, can be thrown around and easily brighten peoples’ days. Is it a burden to bear, knowing that such a compliment…
a personal narrative by Robyn I awaken to rain, I sleep to rain, and, sometimes, it just rains. When my conscience returns from slumber, my eyes open to morning rain, the prettiest rain. I am enchanted by the overcast sky, its white glow trickling through the barely opened blinds. Those clouds may fool me,…
a drawing by Natasha Natasha is a junior. She says, “I drew this piece in 2019 because I wanted to show my gift of compassion and healing to others. I made my self-portrait magical because people don’t really understand magic. I also drew it to explore my confusion regarding how I make others…
a creative letter to all from Kashish Dear All, It has been over a million days since the pandemic evolved into something worse. Well, that’s what it seems like, anyway. In 2021, the Coronavirus mutated into some sort of zombie virus. Those who were already infected (the 1+ million of them) were killed. I…
a lyric poem by Dhruv It feels like a couple days ago everything was fine You spent all your time at school and practically lived there, You wanted some time for yourself, well here, And now you want to go back? That just isn’t happening You wanted the time by yourself, Now you don’t?…
a lyric poem by Maha There are times when I find myself talking only to me, Other times when I just want to flee. The world is a big place filled with many unknowns. The certainty rings, so deep in my bones. I stare at the walls for hours a day, I can’t…
a lyric poem by Vikas This is no dream, This is no fairytale, This is, in fact, A nightmare. For hundreds of thousands have fallen, And many more sick, Who knows who will fall next, For this is no shtick. As the days go on, The pandemic never ceases. It spreads with…
a poem by Claire it’s just that some things simply don’t add up i’m in a place i wasn’t meant to be but seriously, where did i wind up? haha, i’m crying, sobbing on my knees it’s kinda funny that i’m here like this but at the same time you can hear my screams…
a narrative ode by Rusty Under the grapefruit tree In the castle garden, The demon he counted to three, Hair white as an arctic fox, Eyes blue as the sky, Screaming at the castle walls. The patrons look, But none respond, But one man yelling, “HE’S A MYSTERIOUS MAN! NOT FROM THIS LAND! CAN…
a lyric poem by Aadhil The day I returned was a day of joy, It was another day to enjoy. My mom, my brother, my cousin, my uncle: When I saw them, I was really thankful. As I walked down Terminal B, I exclaimed to myself, “There, there! My family I see!” Hugs and…
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