Written by: Kayla Brooke Copy-edited by: Pranav Gupta Wow. What a time to be alive. I’m lean, mean, 19, and loving all these coffee beans. The golden age of boutique cafes and local coffee shops is upon us, ushered in by the Starbucks era of the 2010s and the exclusivity and comfortable space this chain … Continue reading Gainesville Coffee Shop Reviews
Gathering (Poetry for a Digital Era 1)
Poem by: Noah Towbin Everything is dark, At least it feels that way. Someone else should be here, But all I know is myself. The silence is oppressive, And nothing, nobody moves to end it. I hear only the dearth of sound, I see only my reflection in the darkness. Then, as if prompted by … Continue reading Gathering (Poetry for a Digital Era 1)
Love Letter to UF
Written by: Taylor DiPietro Copyedited by: Jordan Harrow To the View Outside My Window, I see Simpson Hall and the intersection of Museum and some road that isn’t long enough to have a name. There’s a large, elegant pine tree with its spanish moss swaying gently in the breeze. I wonder how long it has … Continue reading Love Letter to UF
Vous Verrez
Poem by: Caroline Levine Vous Verrez Parfois on voit la tragédie. On pense à la haine et à la maladie. Dansant dans le noir de la nuit, on ne voit pas tout on suit. On reste timide comme la lune de laquelle, l’amour--il n’y a aucune! La ciel est tout seul pendant ce temps tempétueux, … Continue reading Vous Verrez
Halloween Horror Movie Recommendations
Written by: Brian PaulsenCopyedited by: Tara Kari Halloween is growing ever closer and that means the season’s festivities are kicking into high gear. For some people, that means pumpkin patches and corn mazes. For others, it means costume parties. For me, it means watching horror movies. Horror media is one of the staples of the … Continue reading Halloween Horror Movie Recommendations
Review of Uppercrust Bakery
Written by: Caroline LevineCopyedited by: Gina CrespoPhotos by: Uma Vogeti These days, authentic, tasty French food is difficult to find. Though universally known as some of the most beloved cuisine, French food in Florida is... lacking, to say the least. Uppercrust Productions, however, fulfills this seemingly innate need for French cuisine for the Gainesville community, … Continue reading Review of Uppercrust Bakery
Uncommon Reads Highlights
Written by: Brian Paulsen Copyedited by: Tara Kari Ask any UF Honors student about the Uncommon Reads and, more likely than not, they’ll have something positive to say. The Uncommon Reads are a standout part of the Honors program and many Honors students have fond memories from their experiences with them. The Uncommon Reads are … Continue reading Uncommon Reads Highlights
PRISM’s Guide to Freshman Year
Written by: Joyce JiangCopy-Edited by: Jordan Harrow I can scarcely believe it myself, but three years ago I first arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman, wide-eyed and excited to begin my collegiate career. Since then, I like to think that I have grown in maturity and in my “adulting” skills. Here are … Continue reading PRISM’s Guide to Freshman Year
Binary
Poem by: Derek Pena I felt a second heartbeat. It throbbed steadily, filling the gaps left by the first. The two rhythms fought against each other, but neither seemed to give in. I looked out into the vastness of space, finding nothing. Against the darkness, my chest appeared to glow. It was as if the … Continue reading Binary
Home
Poem by: Julia Garcia Apprehension, Anxiety, Worry, Fear bombard you like freezing rain. They soak you to your core, penetrating layer after layer as they chill you to your bones. They surround you from all sides and escape seems impossible. Until. You stand at the edge of a cliff, a precipice, a crossroads. A doorway. … Continue reading Home
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