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Clear filtersIn Defense of Oberlin
April 4, 2010
As part Oberlin public relations obsessor, part awesome big sister, I made beautiful detailed schedules that kept Ben busy and experiencing all the best things Oberlin had going on this weekend.
The Best of All Possible Worlds
March 26, 2010
Of Ohio weather, Candide, and the humor inherent in losing my voice.
Midterms, break, and what comes next
March 22, 2010
A brief update. (read: I'm procrastinating and decided to write a blog post instead of my midterm paper.)
Prospie Perspective
March 7, 2010
So, applicants to Oberlin will be notified of their acceptance in about a month, right? Gosh I'm glad I don't have to worry about that crap anymore.
Interdisciplinary Extracurriculars
March 5, 2010
Oberlin is more than living up to my expectations about both interdisciplinary material and extracurricular opportunities. However, I must say that I never expected the two to combine as they have in my life. That is to say, I'm finding that skills I've learned working on improv are helping me with my genre fiction writing.
4-Down, an ode to crosswords
March 1, 2010
Free New York Times, talented friends, and Oberlin's love of puzzles.
4th in the Nation: An Improv Odyssey
February 19, 2010
--Except, you know, without the whole lasting-twenty-years thing. And no ships or witches or gods. And an indoor swing. (The place we stayed was possibly the best part, which is not an insult to the Chicago College Improv Tournament--the place was just awesome.)
First week back!
February 13, 2010
In my first week back I'm learning about the Supreme Court and revisiting the time I ate strange pig parts in Spain.
On scheduling sleep, showers, and sustenance...
February 9, 2010
Sounds like the subject matter of a "You know you're an Oberlin student when..." joke, am I right?
Talk to Me
February 3, 2010
This experience taught me that new and improved doesn't mean it's better. Faster is not always efficient. Cool is not always pertinent. Flashy can simply be annoying.
Uniquely Oberlin
January 11, 2010
For 2010, resolve to learn more about Oberlin, try things that are uniquely Oberlin, experience things that you can only do in Oberlin.
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