Quinn Olney has always been experimental with fashion and his physical appearance, but during the summer he went so far as to shave his head and bleach his hair simply to embody the concept of his SoundCloud song. …
Category: Arts
Art, comics, fiction, and poetry!
“It’s Been Harder”: Music and the Pandemic
This is a piece of writing from the high school Journalism class At 1:00 on March 24, Twelve U-32 band students were admitted into a Zoom meeting. Black squares filled the screen; only a few with their videos on.…
“We’re Just Letting it Unfold” – The Art of Izzy Giamusso
Background For as long as Izzy can remember, she’s been surrounded by art. “My dad’s a musician. My mom did a lot of visual art in college and still does a lot of printmaking,” Izzy said, “and so…
“Why Art?” Voices from the Bash
Junior Isabel Giamusso knelt on the ground in front of her Pilot project: a large poster and sticky notes spread over the wall by the amphitheater. She put the finishing touches on the piece and moved back to admire it. …
Comic: Ego
This is a piece of “speculative fiction” written and illustrated by Ella Farr. She created it for her Future Lit class, which is co-taught by Chris Blackburn and Adrian Wade. Speculative fiction is a narrative with a supernatural element that explores…
Comic: Seoid
This is a piece of “speculative fiction” written and illustrated by Charlotte Bodin. She created it for her Future Lit class, which is co-taught by Chris Blackburn and Adrian Wade. Speculative fiction is a narrative with a supernatural element that explores…
Comic: Lux & Lana
This is a piece of “speculative fiction” written and illustrated by Claire Thompson. She created it for her Future Lit class, which is co-taught by Chris Blackburn and Adrian Wade. Speculative fiction is a narrative with a supernatural element that explores…
Fiction: Chosen
I have to stop. I have to stop panicking. I’m going to trigger another panic attack and that is something I cannot do. I slowly look around, feeling the inhumanly soft white sheets. The comforter on my legs is keeping…
Choose Your Own Adventure: ZOO-F.O. Part 4
The curtains blow quietly, past them, rain splashes against the tin roof. The house is still and quiet, shadows slump hidden behind every object. “Olivia? You up?” Mom pokes her head into my room. I put on a fake, pained…
Choose Your Own Adventure: ZOO-F.O. Part 3
I stumble up the three cement steps. The flower pot that is always blooming has died off and the flowers are brown and have molded into a crusted position. Across the street Mom’s bedroom light is still off. The morning…
Choose Your Own Adventure: ZOO-F.O. Part 2
I start piling a metal chunks into the compost pail. Woven into the grass, dozens of pieces remain. A large oak tree stands out behind our many rows of apple trees. I drag the segments across the grass, digging up…
Choose Your Own Adventure: ZOO-F.O. Part 1
This is the first part of a multi-piece story. At the end, vote for what you would like to see happen next! “Mom, are you here?” I call, slamming the front door behind me and kicking off my sneakers.…
The Black Beetle: Chapter V
The thrilling conclusion to last week’s cliffhanger! The Black Beetle and all associated characters are the creations and intellectual property of Sam Wooliever. Artwork may not be used without permission of the author.
The Black Beetle: Chapter IV
It’s been a while since last issue. Catch yourself up with part 3 of the Black Beetle’s story, if you haven’t read it yet. If you’re new to Black Beetle, you should probably start at the beginning. Next: The thrilling conclusion! The…
The Black Beetle: Chapter III
If you haven’t yet, check out the previous chapter of The Black Beetle. Who is this guy? Did he just kill the Beetle? Read part four to find out! The Black Beetle and all associated characters are the creations and intellectual property of Sam…