Our veterans of the many of different branches of the Armed Forces have been through Hell and high water. This is on and off of the battlefield. Before all of this, they must physically and mentally prepare themselves for the rigors of war, or other jobs that they must do. Some of them are kids… Only 18 years old… Going to war! That’s a very … Continue reading Memorial Day: The Underappreciated Champions of America
Editor’s note: This is an article by Kailey Rhone, one of the newest additions to The Demo Tape staff. I have a crimson-colored Mirriam-Webster Dictionary on my book shelf. Amongst its pages is the definition for the word “brave.” An adjective, it means “having or showing courage.” In an alternate definition, this five-lettered word means “making a fine show.” The image that is inextricably linked to … Continue reading Brave: Small Words, Big Actions
For this Artist Spotlight, we bring you something different from the usual. No, not an emcee, a songwriter, nor a singer, but John Hulede is an artist in his own right. The aspiring poet recently published his first poetry chapbook, “Becoming a Man,” discussing topics ranging from everything from family to racism. As Hulede puts it, “This chapbook illustrates a story of a boy falling … Continue reading Poetry Corner | Meet John Hulede
Dear 501 A, Today is the first day of what should be my last semester of college. I have not ordered my textbooks, I do not have any notebooks or ballpoint pens ready to go in my backpack, nor do I have my very important first-day-of-class outfit picked out. The funny thing is, none of these things will get checked off, because there is no … Continue reading An Open Letter to the New Girl Moving Into My Old College Apartment
Expectations. A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. The moment we’re born our parents expect certain goals for us to reach throughout our life. How would life be if we weren’t expected to do anything? If we could just make each and every decision on our own. Everyone is expected to go to school, graduate,and then either go … Continue reading Expectations Vs Your Reality
You ever just walk into your living room then decide to stand on a chair and suddenly you’re on top of the Eiffel Tower over looking Paris while eating a french fry because it’s a French food? No? Me either. As for a child though, that idea would be easy to think of and they’d be in Paris for about an hour or so. … Continue reading Aging Minds by Krystal Greenidge
This is a short story treatment I wrote for my Electronic Media & Film class. It is a fictional treatment for a ten minute short film. First post in this category. Enjoy. Rob and Alex walked through the park late at night. “I gotta light this up, bro!” said Rob who pulled out a cigarette paper full of marijuana. Alex was startled at first. “Fam, this ain’t the … Continue reading Feeling.
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