Dear Readers,
At long last, the week we have all been patiently waiting for is finally here: Spring Break! Whether you’re going off on an adventure abroad, taking a trip home, or sticking around in good ol’ Providence, this next week is surely one to be excited about, and I hope that it brings a well-deserved break to one and all. After all, spring is a time for resetting and refreshing, and I hope this upcoming week brings you whatever you need to power through the rest of the semester. As for me, I’m off to Spain and Malta to get the crisp stamps in my passport that I’ve been craving as of late...Here’s to safe travels all around and the only baggage getting lost along the way being the emotional kind!
This week, our writers are unpacking some of their thoughts and reflections. In Feature, Ivy writes about queerness on campus, discussing what sexuality means to her and to some of her friends. In Narrative, Gabi reminisces on a special meal her mom made during a trip back home and the various ways that she is connecting to her Chinese roots. In Arts & Culture, Johan reviews ANOHNI’s 2023 album, My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross, and considers its unnerving relevance in the current political climate. On a lighter note, Sofie discusses season two of The White Lotus and recalls some of the themes that the show triumphantly tackled. In Lifestyle, Zoe reflects on her experiences with psychics and tarot card readings, while Ishan gives some personal advice on how to teach children to play the piano. Ishan also created this week’s crossword, so don’t forget to check it out! Finally, in post-pourri, Francis tells us about all the random mini-projects that he just hasn’t gotten around to doing yet—this piece is a wonderful yet cruel reminder of all the things piling up on my to-do list that I’m pushing off until after the break…
As you’re preparing for your travels, checking in to your flights, and cramming those last-minute items into your carry-ons (because who wants to pay $50+ for a checked bag?), remember to take a deep breath and a moment to appreciate whatever adventures lie ahead of you. And if, by any chance, you have a long layover on that itinerary you bought months ago because you were trying to get the cheapest flights possible (#relatable), do what I plan to do: Sit back with this week’s issue of post-, and let’s go on a journey together.
Catching flights and not feelings,
Jessica Lee
Copy Chief
