By Karen Leonard The "Art of Being Thankful" can mean a lot of things to many people, a lot of “different” things. As Thanksgiving Day...

Spiders can't possibly be put on cookies, at least not real ones! Everyone loves a cute decoration on their cookies. To encompass the...

(Vol. 11 | Spring 2024 - Cowley Student)    The night air was thick and seemed to hang stagnant around the edges of the almost forgotten lake. Years ago, many neighbors and families would gather here for the day. All the children would playfully splash and carry on with laughter and giggles in the cool water. The adults would sit in the shade of the old oak trees and sip on iced tea, catching up on the gossip. Young couples, lovers wanting some privacy under the stars, or ne

(Vol. 11 | Spring 2024 - Cowley Alumni) This blood red sunset Reminds me of the mangos Going bad on the counter Their music so loud last night I couldn’t sleep so I asked them Nicely to turn it down And instead they screamed obscenities And called me names I can’t repeat Tonight when they’re good and drunk I’ll sneak up from behind Their hard rock blasting And throw them into the trash Double-knot the drawstring And take the bag to the curb Tomorrow’s not trash day But some

(Vol. 11 | Spring 2024 - Cowley Student) In the quiet moments of our shared bedroom, I find myself lost in the depths of Calvin’s world. My initial excitement of discovering someone who I feel completes me fades into the routine of our daily lives. Yet, beneath this perfection, a storm brews, threatening to shatter the fragile illusion of our perfect love. As days turn into weeks, I begin to notice subtle shifts in Calvin’s behavior. His once-endearing quirks now seem like

Are you ready? Spring 2024 Semester is almost over! Oh My! Are you where you want to be in your classes? Time is ticking away, fast and...

By Syraih Marque Have you ever ruined one of your favorite t-shirt and haven't been sure what to do with it? You don't want to wear it...

By Karen Leonard What is your favorite thing about Spring? Here are "20 Reasons Why Spring Is the Best Season of the Year" from a Good...

By Karen Cook Leonard Guess what? Cowley County Community College has a "Shooting Star" in its midst! Our very own Sydney Winegar is an...

It's official: Spring has graced us with its long-awaited presence! The earth is finally awakened from its wintry slumber, adorned in a...

I think people tend to misuse relationships. That's odd to say out loud, but now that I think about it, that's what I have come to see...

Of Your Comfort Zone!! By Karen Leonard Change is hard!! Trying new or unfamiliar things can really get a person’s anxiety going; imagine...

By Karen Leonard The definition of “Creativity” on Google is: The use of imagination or original ideas, especially in producing an...

I'm sure many of you have seen it, but with all the Christmas and New Year's engagements in 2023, walking into the new year can feel like...

For centuries, people have come to recognize February 14th as Valentine's Day. It is a day of love and romance, filled with red roses,...

Many of us are familiar with the written art that is poetry. Poetry is like a song, only it is set at its own pace with its own unique...

Fall is here and so are the different seasonal activities! Obviously, it is significantly cooler outside, and swimming at the lake and...

Did you know that the Iconic "The Simpsons" animated TV show started in 1987 as a cartoon short on the "Tracy Ullman Show"? "The...

Halloween is just around the corner and it's that time that urban legends come to light. Now is the time to watch a ton of horror movies...

One thing I've noticed while being a creative writing major is that I'm almost always writing. How do I and other writers avoid writer's...