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The sun’s descent beneath the clustered buildings of Paris gave confidence to all night’s shadows, which huddled amongst the tattered scraps of paper and piled dust on the streets.  Amongst them, a man contemplates life and its overwhelming consequences.

Ode to Despondency

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor May 19, 2017

The sun’s descent beneath the clustered buildings of Paris gave confidence to all night’s shadows, even the most fickle in spirit, and they drew to huddle amongst the tattered scraps of paper and piled...

The Moon Landing is an event so shrouded in mystery, not even the United States Government truly knows what occurred that night. These files, written by pilot Michael Collins, are the closest we have to first hand information.

Lunar Landing: The Hidden Files

Seth Anderson, Staff Writer March 1, 2017

July 20th, 1969 20:17:40 They had been told that it was impossible, a fever dream, a fruitless endeavor. But now, after billions of dollars, countless hours, and a ton of luck, the United States...

He gazed longingly into the sea, waiting for the day when she would return to him.

To the Depths of the Sea

Emily Stocksdale, Staff Writer May 23, 2016

Waves came rolling in to break against the craggy shore.  He watched as they scurried back, only to gather themselves back up and ram against the rocks once more.  Straining his eyes, he looked as far...

The photo above represents the dark and the light. In the flourishing tree, the leaves are darker in certain places. It was intended to demonstrate even the brightest side of life has a hidden darkness.

The Choice

Lany Campbell, Staff Writer May 10, 2016

You are all alone in a tunnel, and all you remember, or know, is you must keep walking. The cave you reside in appears to be as black as night, with shadows an emptiness resembling a ghost town. The walls...

Near the stream, a tree was in full bloom, its flowers white and innocent against the deep blue of the sky.  Lying on the grass beneath this tree was the object which had caught her attention.

Fool’s Gold

Emily Stocksdale, Staff Writer May 2, 2016

The town rose dully before them, with little fanfare from anyone in the wagon.  They were tired, far too tired to cheer or work up a smile.  Reaching the town was just another milestone, scratched away...

“They said the forest could help you find yourself—that it had magical properties. Once you were inside, you would be exposed to your true self—who you really are inside.”

The Forest

Noelle Walker, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 21, 2016

The wind howled through the trees and I shivered. It was not from the cold. Ahead of me was a forest, filled completely with darkness. With trembling fingers, I grabbed my elbows to give me something...

Perhaps it was only a flash, a trick of weary eyes, but he was almost certain that he had seen something...wrong.

Other Side of the Mirror

Emily Stocksdale, Staff Writer March 28, 2016

The moon hung lazily in the sky, barely illuminating the sheer cliffside and dark pines far below.  Shadows posed in eerie battle stances, their forms grotesque as they shifted with the wind.  He had...

A good thing can change so quickly, but the clouds will break in due time.

Mona and I

Noah Smith, Staff Writer November 30, 2015

Her eyes tempted me from across the room. I stood, still as stone, and returned her gaze. Her eyes were something tough to describe. They were metallic blue toward the pupil, but grew emerald by the edge....

(Google photo) This picture represents the island in which Bianca and her friends were trapped on after being pulled out to sea.

Peaceful Nightmares

Marissa Dintino, Staff Writer November 19, 2015

Convincing my parents to allow me to go on a small day trip in a boat with my friends was difficult enough, but it is never surprising when something seems to go terribly wrong. I always seem to have the...

 “And everyone is smiling for me. No one’s crying. Everything is black but not in a scary way.”
Photo used with permission from Leilani Gibbons.

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

My room is covered in glow-in-the-dark stars, and when I get scared of dying, I imagine myself being absorbed into a black hole and refuting existence. I imagine my body combusting into stardust so that...

The woods gave room to breathe, even when he followed her there. No amount of darkness could sway her, she owned the forest; she knew the forest thoroughly. The forest knew her as well.

All In a Day’s Time, My Dear

Julie Day, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

I stood atop the dew-covered path waiting for the summer sun to climb the sky. I was in my domain, over-looking the entire forest.  It was early, 7:00am, but that was the opportune time for capturing...

Her wisdom sprouted from her like flowers, and I’ve read her grimoires over twenty times each, once for every Amaryllis I’ve laid on her grave since then.

Familiar(s)

Savannah Keith May 7, 2015

Men are drawn to fear. In it they dip their hands, like open ink wells, and they lick hungrily, greedily at the poison coating their nails. In this way, they live. And because of this the unknown stays...

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