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September 11, 2011
A batch of chai cinnamon rolls, a pan of brownies, a Cat cookie, a night of playing with glow poi, a contra dance, three textbook sales, many books, many friends.
Chinese Students Association wants YOU
August 22, 2011
I go to CSA when I need a shoulder to cry on or a piece of roast pork to eat. And I learn about Chinese culture in the process.
On (the Bike) Co-op(s)
June 22, 2011
Oberlin has a lot of cooperatives, also known as co-ops. People pool their resources and help one another. Until about midway through my second semester, though, I hadn't really appreciated just how...
The living is ridiculously easy--
June 15, 2011
Actually I'm crazy busy, but whatever! It's summertime!
The Llama Proposal
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.
Chinese Students Association
May 23, 2011
I learned that storing freshly spray painted lanterns in your room is usually a bad idea and I learned how to eat chicken feet.
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.
I Crave Mats and Open Spaces
May 5, 2011
Are there support groups for people who can't stop tumbling? I need one.
Send Silence Packing
April 14, 2011
In which Active Minds raises awareness about suicide rates on college campuses.
An open letter about College Orchestra
March 27, 2011
Dear Anna and Jeffrey 1 , First of all, sorry that I haven't kept in better touch. As you probably understand all too well, when something only has a due date of 'at some point,' it's easy to keep...
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.
Insanely busy(ier than usual)
November 20, 2010
In which Tess raves about her social science classes, challenges the use of images of women in advertising, goes to a panel discussion, and learns how to sing (kind of).
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