Language

A poem by Sabrina Dorronsorro

Ah, alas. The Great Pumpkin Week of 2012. How lucky are we, privileged college students in a constant state of stress and unnecessary delusion, to…

Spreading Mr. Park’s philanthropic message in a different way.

A poem by Emma Markham

As globalization becomes increasingly more vital in both the professional and social worlds, stress is continually being placed on multilingualism. Children are taught Spanish, French, Chinese and many other languages in school, and international business relations often necessitate the use of translators or the hiring of bilingual employees.

Raw from the Saw

Perhaps you met someone deep within, passed one during a solitary march through the depths of that forest, surrounded by the darkness even in the light. A nymph, drawn to the light of your eyes – in your careful blinks, you’d send morse-code messages to whomever could understand. She would listen, hold your head in her pale lap, her white dress of lightest silk.

Socialist Party candidate Lindsay takes the ballot.

Is it possible that the communication devices of the 21st century — such as texting, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, email and many more — are in fact destroying communication skills and creating an obsession in the younger generations?

Why is everyone so offended by the word moist? It is just a synonym for damp or wet. What is the big deal with that little five-letter word?