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August 16, 2012
Every summer, Oberlin has a citywide "Chalk Walk," a civic day of doodling on the sidewalk. Though most of the art is done by average citizens--including plenty of enthusiastic kids--the event also attracts stunningly good artists. Among this year's coolest pieces were a giant cupcake, the Beatles, and George Washington riding a walrus into space carrying broccoli.
A Brief Introduction to Old B
August 15, 2012
Thoughts on being part of the smallest of Oberlin's housing co-ops; written and illustrated by Nora, a veteran Old B member.
ObiEager Video Contest
August 14, 2012
The summer video contest by the class of 2016 shocks, awes, and makes this social media coordinator bouncy with excitement that orientation is just a few weeks away!
ResearchStuck: The Oberlin Summer Adventure Game
August 13, 2012
Your name is TESS. You are a SUMMER RESEARCH ASSISTANT at OBERLIN COLLEGE. You are also a LIFEGUARD and a BLOGGER. Currently you are contemplating writing your next blog in the style of a TEXT-BASED GAME.
Three Cheers for South Korea!
August 13, 2012
A summer of rain, then a gap in the clouds and The Queen jumped from the sky to the cheering crowds....
Cardboard Box Season
August 5, 2012
I've been thinking a lot about seasons lately. My own year is really just beginning, as my time in Connecticut draws to a close and I prepare to move back to Ohio. It begins with a twice-annual ritual: packing cardboard boxes.
On Being OSCAn
August 4, 2012
It is not easy. But also: "It is rare to be a part of something big that is so tied to human nature and so hinges on humans communicating with humans." - Ma'ayan Plaut
"So, what are you going to do with your life?" - resolved!
July 25, 2012
The call was from AVODAH, The Jewish Service Corps: after four interviews, they had decided to offer me a placement as a Homeless Outreach Assistant at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
The Mechanics of OSCA
July 25, 2012
If you're wondering how co-ops run and what you will need to do once you are in them, this post is for you.
"So, what are you going to do with your life?"
July 21, 2012
For those of you who are curious about what a liberal arts student does after Oberlin, I have some bad news and some good news...
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