Identity
“Entering sovereign territory of the Seneca Nation Of Indians.” It felt different reading it now compared to my…
Creative Nonfiction
The road less traveled: A double amputee’s journey on MTS route 888
Joe Kirby, a double amputee from Boulevard, CA, is the copilot of MTS (Metropolitan Transit System) bus Route…
The Heart Shaped Wind Chime on The Pomegranate Tree
There’s a heart shaped wind chime on the pomegranate tree in my grandparents backyard. I don’t know how…
Guided by the Stars
We crested the hill slowly, stopping at the top for longer than usual. No cars urged us on…
Consider the Agapanthus
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence,…
The Whales Don’t Sing to Me Anymore
Sometimes the air smells like it did when I went to SeaWorld 10 years ago. A chilly, July…
Reflections from my Civil Rights Pilgrimage
The Civil Rights Pilgrimage is a new class this year that includes a pilgrimage through the south over…
That Time I Got Catcalled by an 8th Grader
“Hey ladies.” I fight the urge not to roll my eyes, or laugh it off, or glare at…
Borders
Sirens. Bright lights. A car horn. My roommates and I crowd around the window, heads bumping as we…
Where Are All The Seniors Living Now?
Seventeen PLNU seniors were promised a new housing option after being unable to get on-campus housing: Rather than…