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May 24, 2011
The proposal llama is one of several esoteric hand symbols used during co-op discussions at Oberlin. Here is the story of how it originated.
Living with Strangers
May 17, 2011
Alumni - you'll remember, fondly, friends like these. Prospies, I guarantee that you will make some.
My Weekend, In Summary
May 16, 2011
A highlight: the dessert contest, with categories such as hottest dessert, coldest dessert, and most fractal (largest surface area to volume ratio) dessert.
Cake and Circuses
May 14, 2011
The Romans would offer bread and circuses to distract the public from real issues and keep them happy. Similarly, I am writing about pleasant things to avoid working on finals.
A Happy Insanity, or, What I Did Last Weekend (Mostly Improv-Related)
April 23, 2011
Friday was improv and Japanese chess. Saturday was an improv workshop. Sunday was an improvised steampunk dinner party. Yes, there are pictures.
Things I Miss About High School
April 10, 2011
But, really, looking at the stars at 1:30 AM is always going to be more fun than writing a paper, even if said paper is about mummies.
Oberlin Comics: Silliness and Sickness
March 27, 2011
Having a sense of humor helps a lot when you're sick. So do cartoons and silly puzzle-solving video games.
Mr. Riley Comes A-Callin'
March 14, 2011
If you were my friend and came to visit Oberlin, this is what we would do together.
You got a friend in me
March 13, 2011
My college friends are truly great. Really. Plus they could totally beat up your college friends.
New Vistas and Tough Choices
February 22, 2011
Oberlin is an active, interesting place. For students, it is a great boon and a great tragedy: among all the wonderful opportunities we have, we must confront and accept the fact that we will never be able to explore them all.
Thursday
February 20, 2011
Sometimes there's so much going on in a twenty-four hour period that it seems like I should just talk about my day because it gives a hint as to what's happening every day at Oberlin.
Smooth Move
February 6, 2011
My friend Tino and I debuted our 'Single Ladies' dance, and Twister didn't rehash awkward puberty memories, ending the party with my tears and cries of emotional pain, like it very easily could have.
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