Most recent posts
Mudd Library, the First Brutalist Building I've Ever Loved
To me, the inside of Mudd feels like an ode to the joys (and maybe pains, but I'm not going to focus on that) of education and the process of forming one's own ideas.
Recital Season
Oberlin's recitals are hilarious, heartfelt, and keep me going when the semester gets busy.
How I Ended Up At Oberlin, Not Hogwarts
My decision to spend my undergraduate years at Oberlin wasn't quite the storybook tale, but it did end with a happily ever after.
Being a Conservatory Student at Oberlin: Expectations vs. Reality
The environment and community I've found here in Oberlin is one I wouldn't trade for a nine-foot Steinway.
Truckin' Through Ohio, Wading Through the Wetlands
Travel stories from Oberlin and Kunming.
My Least Favorite
Every time I encounter a prospective student visiting campus I am asked the inevitable question, "What is your least favorite thing about Oberlin?" Here's a post about how I think through that question.Good Morning, and Good Luck: Musings of a Radio DJ
My first thought when I opened the email saying that my show had been picked for the fall program was "Oh my god, I'm going to play the Jurassic Park theme song so many times."
My Weekend in NYC
Multiple airplanes, bus rides, subway adventures, and train trips made for an awesome fall break.
A Fresh Start
It's normal to be anxious about leaving home for college. It's also normal to be excited. I see leaving home as an opportunity.
My Dream Schedule: No Longer a Dream
After years of trying to fit music into my schedule, music is my schedule. How about that?