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July - September 2010: Essay
essay by Andrea Festa
A Portrait of George Penney
“Confidence. It’s a complex personality trait. Too much of it, and you’re an arrogant asshole. Not enough, and you’re meek, blending in the crowd. George Penney is cocky at times, yet modest when needed. But is this confidence a facade ...”
essay by Jennifer Hecker
The Meager and Invisible Souls of Goya
“I am invisible. I am not seen by anyone passing by. I stand as paralyzed as the bronze statues that adorn the street, but I serve no purpose here. I have inhaled seemingly infinite breaths here; hours worth of respirations despite...”
essay by Shaoli Chaudhuri
Your Words
“Goddamned. It was my dad’s favorite word to say - at the temple, of all places.”
“I think my first cuss word was shit. Or maybe hell. My Hindi teacher freaked out whenever I said it...it was great.”
“What was your first, Isha?”