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On Rejection

January 26, 2009

John West

In this post: rejection letters, romantic rejection, my petty impulses, The Kenyon Review , and children's publishing.

Admissions Finds a Way

December 19, 2008

Jesse Hernandez

Even after hours of playing music, listening to music, talking about music, sleeping, and doing everything that has nothing to do with college admissions, my work follows me home...

Wandering around Tigre

December 4, 2008

Chris Gollmar

A couple days ago, I decided that I would take advantage of all of the free time I have on my hands and set out to Tigre, a city located in the delta of the Paraná River, a half-hour train ride from downtown Buenos Aires. I got lost exploring the island, but it was worth it.

Lists

December 1, 2008

Zoe McLaughlin

You can tell how stressed I am by how many lists I've made, and right now I'm making a lot.

Color theory

November 24, 2008

Megan Emberton

I don't think I'll ever be ready for winter. Each year, it seems to catch me by surprise.

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