I stared at the blank email draft on my laptop screen, the cursor blinking like it was waiting for me to make a decision. If I didn’t start reaching out to coaches, nothing was ever going to come of this. Do I even want this? This would be a no-brainer for my teammates. They’d kill […]
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subjects in time: rhythm of how to say babylon
When deconstructing a well-structured life narrative such as How to Say Babylon, by Saifya Sinclair, it is important to take all facets of the work into account, not just the ones the author left intentionally for us to see. Sinclair’s memoir is lyrical, evocative, and deeply poetic, immersing the reader into her upbringing in a […]
Bittersweet Beginnings: How Noah Kahan’s Music Captured My College Move
It was September 1, 2023—my first week at Syracuse University, six hours away from home, from everything and everyone I loved. I stood there in the crowd, my boyfriend’s arms wrapped around me, my heart heavy and full, finally seeing my favorite artist, Noah Kahan, perform live. As the first notes of “You’re Gonna Go […]