Photos by Gabriella Anzelc. To the world, he was known as Dr. Daniel Gerald Tynan. To his patients, he was known as Dan-the-Man. But to junior Sabrina Tynan, he was simply Dad. “He was one of my favorite people that I think I'll ever meet just because he was so controversial and not afraid to say something that is kind of horrifying, but everyone's thinking it,” Sabrina … [Read more...] about Growing Within Grief: The Revival Found in Loss
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Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality
A winged pink creature emerges from Martinez's corpse. Martinez dropped this photo when announcing the release date of the opening track "DEATH" in her new album "Portals," released March 31. Photo courtesy of GeniusTransparency Item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review … [Read more...] about Album Review: Melanie Martinez’s Metamorphosis Embodies Spirituality and Immortality
Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
Art by Vivian Hsia Editors Note: Some hyperlinks may contain graphic images or videos. American rapper Travis Scott's 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas left at least 10 individuals dead, ranging in age from 9 to 27, and hundreds injured Nov. 5. A large crowd of the estimated 50,000 attendees surged toward the front of the stage shortly after Scott began his set around … [Read more...] about Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Results in Tragedy
Chalk by D’Artagnon Fulton
We watched Eyes of wanderlust and longing As he scratched blue fairytales onto the pavement. He is dead now So today’s turn along those halls Unveiled layers of whitewash, Ashes, soot. The transience of the past Has never failed to leave us short of breath Its push and pull Hash and re-hash as meaning rots away, And the magic That settled low … [Read more...] about Chalk by D’Artagnon Fulton
Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
Pictured: Sammie Wuensche. Photo illustration by Anastasia Condolon When one first learns a loved one has died, it can feel overwhelming, perhaps unforeseen — like getting lost in a tidal wave. One might be out in the ocean for a while feeling disoriented and confused. Over time, memories of the loved one come back, sometimes unexpectedly — even when the water appears to … [Read more...] about Healing Comes in Waves: The Grieving Process and Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones