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Old Gold & Black

Old Gold & Black

Amanda Gorman recites her inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," during the 59th Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Photo courtesy of Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II

The Voice Of The Change To Come

Elizabeth Taylor February 17, 2021

Youngest inaugural poet signifies the potential and poise in the next generation The world watched a few weeks ago as the youngest inaugural poet in United States history took her time on the stage...

A Fading Form

A Fading Form

Kelsey Aylor March 22, 2016

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer   Click, click, click. The monotonous sound of the shutter, endlessly opening and closing, reverberates through my ears.   Making memories, creating an archive...

“Oranges and Black Coffee”

“Oranges and Black Coffee”

Savanny Savath March 22, 2016

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer -- I tell him, I’ll ruin you. I’ll warp your heart. But he kisses me and I open my mouth, Did you   eat oranges today? He smiles and for half an hour, I...

Limerics

Limerics

Kelsey Aylor February 9, 2016

By: Kelsey Aylor, Staff Writer During my time in Ireland this past Interim, I learned a lot about the culture and history of the island nation, including the literary tradition of limericks. Limericks...

“Making it at Barnes & Noble”

“Making it at Barnes & Noble”

Savanny Savath February 7, 2016

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer   “And now, Sylvia, you again with death again, that ride home…” –Anne Sexton, “Sylvia’s Death”   We picked up chairs to an empty corner of...

“Black Brittle Star”

“Black Brittle Star”

Savanny Savath December 8, 2015

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer The first F word he used on me was not fuck. It was faggot in a discounted hotel room stuffed with two beds and a family of five.   Today was Christmas, and...

Learn more about the soul and the universe at the local Barnes & Noble’s poetry section.

‘We all got that crazy’

Savanny Savath November 17, 2015

By: Savanny Savath, Staff Writer Four men shuffle into the cramped smoking section of an all-night diner. There is an odd smell lurking somewhere. Hours have passed and the table is littered with drafts...

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