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Mr. Riley Comes A-Callin'
If you were my friend and came to visit Oberlin, this is what we would do together.
A Long, Bumpy Road: My Journey to Oberlin
Several people have blogged about their journeys to Oberlin. I've decided to add myself to this ever-growing list. Partly because my journey was not what some of you might expect and partly because I've avoided telling this story in its entirety for far too long.An update on my dancing
Once dressed, we put on our coats and boots and headed over to Warner--where the Dance Department is housed--looking very classy indeed. My coat looks really good on top of silk with gold accents; that's all I'm saying.Progress Report
Let's catch up. I've been shooting lasers, writing calligraphy, and eating fresh fish.
It's Good to Have a Posse
I felt privileged that they were willing to share their stories with me and allow me to observe and participate in their quest of discovery and definition.
Gloria Steinem, Activism, and Oberlin
Oberlin's second convocation of the semester took place last Wednesday. The speaker was Gloria Steinem. It wasn't the first time the famous feminist has been at Oberlin--she was here in 1972--and, listening to her talk, I wondered how the political and activist atmosphere here has changed since then.
Cooperative Shenanigans
Tales of head cooking in Keep Co-op's kitchen, plus the answers to all the questions you never thought to ask. What does a CLEC do? How many parades has the Keep Parade Master led? And just what is that cutout of Captain Picard doing in the walk-in?Some comments on the Creative Writing Major
That's probably the single biggest reason that I decided to major in creative writing as well as biochemistry. I wanted to have the chance to write and not feel guilty because I was supposed to be doing "real work."Six Degrees of Oberlin
Proof of my not-so-secret theory that Oberlin is slowly taking over the world.
Lunar New Year!
Excitingly enough, this year we purchased a second lion, so this year we were able to do really cool things like have the lions jump over one another. Plus, if you have more lions, everything just looks cooler.
Lost In Translation
There are themed residence halls and themed special meals...now introducing themed semesters!