Photo by Mathias Arlund via Unsplash From the moment their eyes lock on the gleaming curves of a powerful machine, people are captivated by cars. The allure of the open road, the exhilaration of speed, and the intricate engineering hidden […]
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Photo by Fuu J via Unsplash Somewhere, I am in Denver, I do not pick my face, I did not leave, I did not resent where I grew up. Went to university in the mountains, I didn’t sit on the […]
Photo by Kristina Flour via Unsplash Hate is a familiar feeling Born from those asking for it to be love My only daughter Longs for more But I can only feel the swell of contempt Why my eyes rest upon […]
Photo by Austin Curtis via Unsplash My left foot hurts, popped a few days ago blisters, half-baked plans. The band-aid has moved again but I’m going down hill and I can’t stop to catch my breath, let alone bend down […]
Photo by Chelsea Smith Having called Wolfville my home for five years, and as a 2018 Acadia University alumnus, the Athenaeum has invited me to reflect on my time at Acadia University and its impact on my current career. Here […]
Photo by Janusz Maniak via Unsplash Won’t you listen to your body? Can’t you hear my plea? Will you let your teary eyes close? Will you take care of me? Don’t make up scenarios Just to entertain your brain; […]
Photo by Omar Ram via Unsplash In shadows deep, where memories reside, A wounded soul with battles fought inside. But fear not, friend, for healing is near, A journey of strength, let it be clear. Through smoke and gunfire, […]
Photo by Venti Views via Unsplash The Maritime provinces, geologically, rub shoulders with the American Atlantic states. Our close connection can open opportunities to learn from each other. Vermont is just past Maine, and unlike the Maritimes, does not border […]
Photo by Danielle Dulay ASU has just opened their 2023 Fall By-Election. The ASU provides a wonderful way for students to be involved in the decision-making process at Acadia. The ASU is divided between Executive roles, Senators, and Representatives. The […]
I write poems, not pickup lines, And my love is not for the taking. When I watched you at the bar, I didn’t see any stars. I only see a human, With an interesting soul. I write poems, not […]
Photo by Komarov Ego Via Unsplash The ruling government in Poland will fall after last week’s Polish Parliamentary Election. The ruling Law and Justice party lost 41 seats, while their rival, Civic Platform gained 23 seats. Although Law and Justice […]
Photo by Mitchell Griest on Unsplash Wake to the sun marching on your skin. Feel your cheeks warm and seal your eyes against its rays. You are alive. The day waits for you in silent heat. But, somewhere across the […]
Photo by Patrick Hendry via Unsplash I awoke after a long winter’s night in the small wholesome house that I’d lived in for as long as I could remember. The air was warm with the smell of the woodstove and […]
Photo by Liam Pozz via Unsplash Millie’s “idea,” and my four highschool years worth of coffee shop paychecks Audi, lead to this adventure. Well, in all honesty the idea was mine, after a drunken summer excursion with the old IT […]