With China’s 2018 import ban in effect, reusing and composting — not recycling — offer the environmental solution.
Snow Cold Skating
25 February 2019 – Up North Literary Journal A borrowed ice drill from a family friend,to see if the ice would hold,and a newly bought shovel,to clear off the handmade rink.Brought happiness to my small headbundled up in mittens and coats.Momma said helmets were a good idea,but she never said I had to. A big […]
A Single Summer
25 February 2019 – Up North Literary Journal A shiny, black metal casing,with shadowed grey innardsenclosed us.Crushable black spotsfrom an unknown cigaretteand a radio flashed, shuffling through neon colors,while country radio filledour eyes and ears.The windows were rolled down,and the AC was turned off,despite the humidity.We were driving for a ninety-nine cent bolt. A 1964 […]
Good morning broken glass
17 March 2018 – “Two Truths, One Lie” at Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, MN I welcomed the broken glass on the cloudy June morning to my home. Just like any other guest or visitor, I opened the door, letting the wind carry the smell of my daffodil garden to the store bought flowers on […]
Rising debaters channel competitive driving, speaking skills
Most novice debaters start with no debating skills, and it’s Director of Debate Tom Fones’ job to teach the debaters everything they know: “You teach them the game, which is an educational game — the time limits, the structures, the content — so you start them from when they really don’t have any idea of how it works.
Violence at border spurs debate
Students believe immigrants should not be forced out of the U.S.
Influences of climate change felt worldwide
Students change what they do every day in order to combat climate change.
Orfield Johnston conveys humankind’s imprint
In the distant hills of Iceland, there’s an area concealed by bumps and divots, flushed with an entire spectrum of lush and vibrant greens. Intermittently sprinkled in the shallows of the hill, budding plants contrast the dark olive background with…