February 25, 2009 by Gina Fraumeni  
Filed under Arts, Performing Arts, The Magazine

Looking for something inspirational and a bit international? Check out Iyeoka Okoawo. This woman is an artist of an up and coming genre, known only as “poetry slam.”
It’s a genre where poetry is read in a rhythmic conduct along with a soulful motif. It can be very inspiring, and it touches the soul. Iyeoka [...]

October 29, 2008 by Liz McClendon  
Filed under The Literary

We’re sure you’ve heard of “The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe. You’ve probably even heard that famous line: “nevermore”. What you might not have heard is the rendition given by The Simpsons during one of their yearly Halloween specials.
Click here to view it, and them complain to them that their videos don’t embed in Internet [...]

October 21, 2008 by Liz McClendon  
Filed under The Literary, The Magazine

If this poem sounds familiar to you, it is probably for one of two reasons (maybe both): 1. You took an advanced Literature course at some point in time. 2. You watched the season premiere of “Heroes”. If it’s the second one — don’t feel bad. [...]

October 17, 2008 by Blast Magazine Newsroom  
Filed under The Literary

The Phoenix and the Turtle is an allegorical poem about the death of ideal love. It is widely considered to be one of William Shakespeare’s most obscure works.