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Clear filtersThe Students Are Coming, the Students Are Coming II
February 7, 2010
In this post: the pseudo-triumphant return of John blogging, how freshmen walk, atrophied vocal chords, dinner parties, what I've been doing, what other people have been doing, shameless self-promotion, and much, much more.
My Winter Term in Lists (part 3)
February 6, 2010
It's possible to teach English, completely in English, to people who speak no English.
What should I be taking?
February 5, 2010
The lowdown on what type of high school curriculum you should aim for.
I like to eat- eat- eat- Apples & Bananas.
February 5, 2010
...just not when they're made out of clay. Have I mentioned that I'm spending my Winter Term making a claymation movie? Oh yeah, I have. Multiple times. Well, here it is.
A reporter let loose in the halls of the US Senate
February 5, 2010
My last day interning at TIME magazine was also my best day. One lesson learned: not all US senators are larger than life.
Talk to Me
February 3, 2010
This experience taught me that new and improved doesn't mean it's better. Faster is not always efficient. Cool is not always pertinent. Flashy can simply be annoying.
Trial by Fire
January 31, 2010
I did my best deer in the headlights impression, at which point the guy I was assisting said not to worry, he'd help me with some of the talking.
Why Go to Washington? Mr. President Comes to Lorain!
January 31, 2010
On Friday, January 22nd, I saw Barack Obama, much like Mr. Hedgehog of Striking Viking Story Pirates fame. Words to describe this experience: cold, line-y, hilarious, inspiring, cameratastic, fan-tastic, fun-tastic.
Three college essays
January 30, 2010
Part 1 in a series of posts dissecting the three college essays I wrote as a high school senior. In this post, my "Why Oberlin?" essay.
American Graffiti
January 28, 2010
More about latrinalia, Winter Term, statistical analysis (and not doing it), and a whimsical, completely unrelated movie review for variety. Pictures included, of course.
Riding in Vans With Girls
January 26, 2010
I am exhausted. Worn out. Sore from my fingertips to my toes. But it's definitely worth it.
Music Business and Oberlin
January 26, 2010
Some disjointed thoughts in response to a question about the music business & Oberlin.
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