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Clear filtersKindness in Filmmaking and Beyond
December 23, 2015
To me kindness is an important thing to exercise because it's an expression of mindfulness, mindfulness in the sense that it's the recognition of another's personhood.
Why Yes, We Have Rock Climbers in Ohio
December 9, 2015
Why I'm a blogger, why I'm a climber - and how I know that you'll find your community at Oberlin.
Sometimes College Isn't Great
December 1, 2015
Talking about my icky feelings in a pretty personal blog post may not make for a fun read, but I hope I can shed some light on the realities of being a student here.
My Experience of Barrows After (Almost) a Semester
November 29, 2015
Why living in the 'worst' First-Year dorm isn't as bad as you'd think...
Self-Care Abroad
November 24, 2015
A semester abroad is not a semester away from life--and that's okay.
Black Lives Matter.
November 20, 2015
As Oberlin prides itself on its activist history, today we used our agency as activists on this campus.
Oberlin Weekends - Arts and Sciences; Learning and Labour
November 15, 2015
Weekends are just as busy as the weeks. Maybe more so... The following is an analysis of Halloween and Parents Weekend.
My Least Favorite
November 6, 2015
Every time I encounter a prospective student visiting campus I am asked the inevitable question, "What is your least favorite thing about Oberlin?" Here's a post about how I think through that question.
Truckin' Through Ohio, Wading Through the Wetlands
November 6, 2015
Travel stories from Oberlin and Kunming.
Some thoughts on Self-Care on Campus
November 6, 2015
Sometimes college is hard. Sometimes you don't want to wake up at nine or go to the gym after class or drag yourself to Stevie/the co-op for a meal. Sometimes being a student is too much. Sometimes Oberlin is too much. This is a blog post for when you're there.
A Fresh Start
October 30, 2015
It's normal to be anxious about leaving home for college. It's also normal to be excited. I see leaving home as an opportunity.
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