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Cardboard Box Season

August 5, 2012

Griff Radulski

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

Ida Hoequist

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

Oberlin Etiquette

July 14, 2012

Tess Yanisch

Remember, the cardinal rule of politeness is to make the other person comfortable. In some situations, this calls for dressing up and shaking hands. In others, it consists of yelling and backslapping. Among Klingons, you say whatever's on your mind and be prepared to back up your words in battle if necessary. And so on.

The Big Parade

June 23, 2012

Tess Yanisch

The Big Parade happened a month and a half ago. I finally got around to writing it up. Includes many pictures!

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