Inhalation/Isabella Doucette

I inhale A full, steady breath I feel impatient, overwhelmed With anticipation, motivated  To persevere through another week, through  the triumphs and tribulations, expected but not always welcomed, And accompanied with each day I am grateful Not only for those I share this breath with But for the world Another opportunity To see this world, Read More …

Chicago/Emily Buellesbach

Unexpected, were we supposed to meet? Crack the door open to you dazed at your feet. Nikes bleach white, glaze coat your eyes, From your high, now mine. Walked me back knowing me, Blue eyes, blonde hair, and that one thing. Subtle, a hand caught the door… Wished me goodnight, no more. But I appreciated Read More …

Making a Statement: Whose Land Are You On?/Ruthie Tucker

It is becoming trendy for institutions of higher education to recognize Indigenous land by issuing a “land acknowledgment statement” (LAS). Typically, a team of faculty and staff begins by researching the history of the ancestral land of the Indigenous Nation occupied by the institution. From there, the group crafts a statement that honors the ancestral Read More …