To our readers,

Fear no more, the Grail has returned! Reed College isn’t the only one with a change of leadership, as this issue inaugurates our new editors Dan, Lauren, Hannah and Sophie. We welcome you to October, and we welcome you back with a lovely collection of stories, poems, and art to read by the fireplaces in ODB, in the chilly fall canyon, or on a cozy rainy day. We have a new host of writers as well. First, we present the first installment of a short story “Bone Deep” by new writer Sophia K. alongside drawings and paintings by first time contributor Sophia T. (3). Then, we have photography from Sophie H., who is also responsible for the beautiful layout of this magazine (5). Next, an autumnal poem from Rafa Sampaio alongside photography from first time contributor Nerissa (6). New writer Lillie tells a story of petticoats and mysterious tomes (7), and Kaleb shares his poem “No Theseus” (8). Lastly, what, or who, you’ve been waiting for: a new Miss Lonely Hearts to solve all your romantic puzzles (10). Sophia T. also painted the cover art.

P.S. If you’re interested in writing for us, we meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Publications Office.

Love,

Ben, Dan, Lauren, Hannah and Sophie

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Short Stories & Poetry

Featured

Oct 4, 2019

No Theseus

Oct 4, 2019

I looked at you

And the building began

A throne, a shell of perfect porcelain, a thousand twirling veils

Oct 4, 2019

Blossoms in the Autumn Rain

Oct 4, 2019

Oh you, sporadic white blossom,

In the flushed haziness of autumn,

Why do you try and lift the mood?

Oct 4, 2019

Untitled

Oct 4, 2019

Looking once more over her shoulder, she blew out the candle, and darkness flooded the reading room. A wisp of smoke twisted underneath her nose: the dying breath of a once-eternal titan. On an average evening, she might have lingered a while there—gazing out through the cloudy window panes, examining the surrounding gardens and orchards, wondering what terrifying ghouls or odd creatures would pass through its mazes at midnight—but there wasn’t a moment to waste. Not tonight.

Oct 4, 2019

Miss Lonely Hearts

Featured

Oct 4, 2019

Horny for Authority

Oct 4, 2019

I have a confession. First of all, I’m glad this column is anonymous, because I already know how the student body would feel about my situation; how my feelings go against the grain of the politics on this campus. I’m used to ruffling some feathers, but I’ve yet to experience being the antagonist of an entire community, and I’d prefer if things stay that way. I’m not exactly sure how to go about this, so I’ll just preface it by saying that I can’t help but feel what I feel.

Oct 4, 2019