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1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men face domestic abuse in their life. "The Way That You Break Me: An Abuse Poem", by Sapphire King, explores the rollercoaster ride of an abusive relationship. It is available to read now on our blog (link in bio). If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. There are resources that can help. There is a way out.
"Anthropause” was the winner of the 2024 Marilyn P. Donnely Award in Poetry and was published in the 36th publication of The Critical Point, Carlow’s undergraduate art and literary journal. You can hear Lee Butler's poem at the Critical Point presentation today at 2pm. Scholarship Day will take place in Carlow's AJP building.
Beetlejuice is back? Yes! Read Jillian Sisco's article for more details on this family-favorite film and see Beetlejuice 2 in theaters this September!
"When the last masked lovers look into each other’s eyes at the first blue hours of morning, I will tear myself down at your feet, and I will build myself back up, piece by weeping piece, dressed in the loose threads of sunlight." Another breathtaking poem by Keegan Flanagan! "Visions of Galatea" is available to read now (link in bio).
The Purple Door is Carlow University's free food pantry, currently accessible to everyone regardless of affiliations with Carlow University. Learn more via the link in our bio or look for the Purple Door!
"When I think about the history of black people in America, I become sad... Whenever I see historical artifacts about early black history in America it is always things that are degrading. Despite being degrading in nature it does not change the fact that these things are a part of my history as a black person. " Earlier this semester, Faith Otey reflected on her experience with The True Black Traveling Museum and the history of black culture. Her reflective piece is available via the link in the bio.