The damage that we as humans are doing to our natural environment is a big concern. Often this takes the form of overconsumption, pollution, or…
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Ornithology Feature: The Osprey’s Return
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on May 2026
With March 21 far behind us and spring most definitely upon us—despite what our chilly Ithaca weather seems to insist—it is prime bird watching season.…
The Impact and History of FeederWatch
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on December 2025
Bird feeders are a staple of suburban America, whether they are window-mounted or hopper feeders, filled with sunflower seeds, peanuts, or thistle. Hundreds can be…
Shattered Vase
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on November 2025
Cold isthe rage that lies shielded behind close-lipped disappointment spilling out of pinched and scowling eyesonto the tiles belowjoining the shattered pieces of the sentrywho…
With My Last Breath (continued)
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on November 2025
Content warning: suicide That night in the refectory our table feels quieter than usual. I swear I’m the only one who’s eating, the rest watch…
Your Thought and Prayers
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on October 2025
Content warning: blood, death, guns, school shooting Thank you for your thoughts and prayersI’ll take them to my grave But thoughts can’t stop your bulletsAnd…
With My Last Breath
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on June 2025
Content warning: Violence, war, forced labor, death, suicide. “Georgina … honey, you’ve gotta wake up.” My eyelids feel like weights as I slowly blink them…
August Third
By SUSANNE GUIMBRETIERE on January 2025
Writers Statement Being of French and German descent and having grandparents who lived through World War II, I grew up with stories of what life was…