by Ethan Reisler | Feb 3, 2025 | Opinions
My introduction to Cormac McCarthy was his 2006 novel The Road. McCarthy’s evocative story of a father and son surviving the apocalypse was a treat; I often recommend it to anyone with an interest in apocalyptic or horror genres. My time with McCarthy on the first...
by Ethan Reisler | Dec 5, 2022 | Opinions
Lately I’ve seen my friends at the academy struggling with a problem I’ve had myself more times than I can count: men, women, elves, and goblins all wanting to do their best — wanting to give their 100 percent everyday at every opportunity. It’s an admirable thing,...
by Ethan Reisler | Nov 12, 2022 | Online Edition, Opinions
Another night, another walk alone. Don’t worry, no sadness followed over me like a cloud; I took off into the night to find a break from my work — to have a little fun, believe it or not. Out from my cave I went, layered up to combat the brisk air’s touch. It didn’t...
by Ethan Reisler | Oct 25, 2022 | Online Edition, Opinions
There’s something melancholic about taking a walk at night, especially when the weather turns cold and the moon shines bright. You’ll find how easily you’ve taken for granted your pointed-ears being warm, for one, but that’s nothing really. It’s just you, alone in the...
by Ethan Reisler | Oct 9, 2022 | Online Edition, Opinions
With studies from the academy piling on, and a cave needing deeper mines for gemstones and silver – all to pay for my time at said academy – it can be difficult to find the time to enjoy myself. Sure, someone could sleep less to do more more, but I...
