Spring Issue 2025
Nail Polish
Meri Danielyan Hi, I’m Meri Danielyan, a junior at Northwestern University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Art Theory and Practice and Anthropology. My primary medium is graphite, but I’ve recently been exploring a variety of other materials and techniques.
By the bank of the Green River
Lucinda Madsen To the put-in we go, jittering our way over the miniature canyons of the dusky dirt road. One day, we’ll know this dusty hollow. We’ll know the ochre shadow of crackle-dry cottonwoods, we’ll know the squilch of river silt on bare feet. The chocolate milk swirl of river sinew through stone will stain… Read More By the bank of the Green River
Jeremi
Elijah Elvin We eat Tom-Tom amidst Anse d’Azur’s breeze flicking away ticks with ease as street preachers get to psalm 66 from 4 tongue licks in front of Church St. Louis. We say Amen in unison to cure the wickedness. A wave of merchants carries me through packed markets. I harvest bargains of cacao beans… Read More Jeremi
Echoes in the Glow I
Joss Broward Joss Broward is a sophomore at Medill, studying journalism, IMC and political science. Glued to his camera since before high school, he loves exploring multiple photographic niches and refuses to pick just one. His work can be found across a range of Northwestern clubs, departments and publications, where he continues to experiment with… Read More Echoes in the Glow I
Cuban Pancakes
Alyson Font I play a game with myself to pass the time: Similarities and Differences. Similarity. There is still that worn green couch whose fabric is ripping on the sides. Difference. My newest school photo, where the right side of my mouth curls up more than left, hangs on the fridge. My legs swing in… Read More Cuban Pancakes
In der Fremde
Emerson Steady in deference to Andrea Carlson I cannot describe the heat of the sun beating down on America never was America but for the blade Of grass at the edge of the garden of time bitter and shorn far from the old- growth ash and oak You are in translation you are a beating… Read More In der Fremde
Waiting for Sunrise
Casey He Casey He is a junior studying journalism, political science and legal studies. An aspiring photographer, his work has been published in Politico and Time Magazine and recognized by student journalism awards like College Media Association’s Pinnacle Award.
Irupé: Stories of Yearning from the Heart of South America
Kathrin Salame I. Monseñor “¡Chipería Mi Abuela!, ¡Dos chipas a dos mil!” And the sound of the revving engines of motorcycles and feet hitting the broken, uneven streets, and concrete dust that stains the shoes with every step. That is my house; that is my street; that is a miniature… Read More Irupé: Stories of Yearning from the Heart of South America
Bible Booster Seat
Elijah Elvin dear God this is George¹ mama told me I’m gon’ meet you soon she said you’re… Read More Bible Booster Seat
Dried Blood
Emerson Steady Then light interrupted by leaves and drifting cars songs of speed— I remember swimming Scrambling down the sides of the embankment muddy shoes and muddy face mountains on the tops of mountains weathered arches stoned tunnel visions And once there was a man between our summer afternoon and the pulsing horizon swore he… Read More Dried Blood
