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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.
What should I be taking?
February 5, 2010
The lowdown on what type of high school curriculum you should aim for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Missin' You
January 25, 2010
I've been haunted in my sleep, you've been starring in my dreams, school I miss you...
Fall 2009 Student Senate Referendum: Struggle, Success, and Results
January 25, 2010
After a semester of toiling to finish the Student Senate Referendum, Isaac and the other senators are relieved to have collected enough votes to reach quorum and make the results official.
What language barrier?
January 22, 2010
Usually our conversations involved me trying to express myself with improperly conjugated verbs and him good naturedly pretending that he understood what I was saying.
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