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Clear filtersIt's a Problem of Nomenclature
December 9, 2008
I think a die a little bit every time someone uses the word Obie to describe a person who goes to Oberlin (as in: We Obies love to hate things ). I think The Grape --one of Oberlin College's many publications--described the word as (and I'm paraphrasing here) "used only by The Review and the Admissions Department."
Cultivating a passion for globetrotting
December 9, 2008
We also had an accidental four-hour stay in Bratislava, but hey, spontaneity and learning to roll with it is part of the adventure of traveling.
Chemistry Scene Investigation, part two (CSI)
December 7, 2008
The trial began with the judge (who looked suspiciously like our professor, just decked out in a green choir robe) banging with his mortar and pestle to call the court to order.
Contra Dancing: What, Where and Why You Should Do It
December 7, 2008
I'll do anything for a contra dance.
Just Enough Rope
December 7, 2008
It's been almost a year in the making, took a great deal of time, energy, and paperwork, and probably made more than a few staff members resent seeing my e-mails pop up in their inboxes, but this past week my independent major in the Conservatory was approved.
Midnight Mudd
December 6, 2008
I neglected to utilize the lock on the bathroom once, and it became uncomfortably non-private in the middle of my activities within.
Wandering around Tigre
December 4, 2008
A couple days ago, I decided that I would take advantage of all of the free time I have on my hands and set out to Tigre, a city located in the delta of the Paraná River, a half-hour train ride from downtown Buenos Aires. I got lost exploring the island, but it was worth it.
My version of getting high
December 3, 2008
I took a few shots of the bells, of campus, of the students headed down the ladder. A different perspective. I live for this.
Choosing our future Obies
December 1, 2008
Every year at this time I wonder how time flies so quickly. This weekend I began reading early decision applications. I will be reading applications for the next 5 months of my life.
Lists
December 1, 2008
You can tell how stressed I am by how many lists I've made, and right now I'm making a lot.
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