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Not every princess gets her perfect knight in shining armor. (Photo by Sarah Treusch)

My Not-So Knight in Shining Armor

Sarah Treusch, News Editor October 12, 2021

Our love was like the perfect rom-com movie. I was the younger girl: straight A’s, a good path to college, an athlete, a goody-goody. You were the older, edgy, bad boy who drove a fiery red Mustang....

The tears will flow down your cheeks, but do not worry because they will not stain. You don’t need someone to tell you your worth. Drawn by Megan Hoffman.

An Open Letter to the Girl Whose Heart He Broke

Kayla Salemi, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Dear Beautiful,   He is a fool.     Do not think for one second that because of his boyish tendencies that you are not worthy of him or any other man. Right now, you may think you are not attractive...

They are forever vanished in the rain; along with our love.

Rain

Kristin Iler, Staff Writer November 2, 2015

I rest, A lonely glimmer of gleaming sunlight In a trail of bulky gray nimbus clouds. Rain vaguely pelts my face in an innocent dance. It plummets down; a waterfall on my rosy, wind-burnt cheeks, A...

Her hands were always warm, even in the coldest places.

Where the Nails Go (Hands)

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

  Her hands were always warm, even in the coldest places And the smoke staining the back of them seemed more like steam, to me Enveloping her in a fog; consuming us both in a tangible visage Of...

“He was right, this was the life. This was the sacrifice of a US Marine.”

A Soldier’s Promise

Jessica prouty, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

“I will love you until the end of time.” The words brought forth merciless tears Accompanied by all the emotion she so effectively hid Conjured by her greatest impending fears   “I...

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