By Maya McDaniel

By Blake Wasson Hey, what’d you get for your birthday, Elise?” June said. “Oh, I got a Barbie, a stuffed animal, and best of all, a new phone!” said Elise. “Really? I always wanted one! I’ve been asking my parents for the longest of times. Ever since I found out that there was something that small that could be carried in my pants like a pocket purse, I have always wanted one. How’d you convince them?” June said. “Oh, I got it by doing the same thing. What’s different about yours?” Elise said, hiding a smirk. “Well, every time I ask they laugh and look at me like I’m weird.…

A Short Film by Abigail Toth

by Katie Lane The alarm goes off. 5 AM. Sometimes 6 AM. Always early, never late. Today is Wednesday. Three days until one of the most important races of my entire life. I lay in my warm bed, conflicted about getting up. Morning runs wake me up, but the thought of them drains me. No, I thought. I want to be the best, so I have to get up and run. I need to be the best. I roll myself out of bed and get dressed. The spring weather has been in Ohio for a few solid months now. For a while, the day would start with a light breeze…

by Shaquille Williams When Feeling Blue When feeling blue do you canoe? Do you find a new passion, Do you find comfort in games, Do you watch movies, Do you meditate to the rain? When feeling brown can you go find your crown? Do you go and make cake, Do you make time for plans, Do you eat healthy foods, Do you lay in front of your fan? When feeling red what makes you feel how you said? Do you write down your thoughts, Do you make some new goals, Do you go and take pictures, Do you go out for a stroll? When feeling gold what makes you bold?…

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