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Clear filtersMay 29, 2010
The thing is, I know there are more people out there than the ones I see around all the time.
April 30, 2010
We had about two hours to get a sneak peak of the building today, and I was absolutely blown away. Many photos inside.
March 16, 2010
Title's pretty self-explanatory.
February 9, 2010
I've transitioned very quickly from seeing suffering and resilience to silliness and pleasure, and it's been difficult to rationalize and connect these two parts of my life.
December 18, 2009
I will try and contain my excitement within the post, but I need to note that haven't really stopped grinning for the last few weeks, and I'm just smiling at my computer while I write this. Because Oberlin makes me happy. And so does this poster.
October 23, 2009
In this post: on-campus fall breaks, laziness, pan-seared steak recipes, Spike Jonze v. Spike Lee, Oberlin Levittown, a shameless plug for the Wilder Voice website, cornfields, yes, that's right, more on cornfields.
October 7, 2009
Today marked a very exciting day for this class, since we were going on a walking tour through Oberlin's past. (Epic post plus so many photos!)
September 29, 2009
I'm always the first on campus to bust out my winter coat, scarf, boots, and hat. Am I ashamed? Not in the least.
September 21, 2009
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens... Oh, hello there. I was just thinking about some of my favorite things here at Oberlin. Oh, I delight in hairless monkeys, Cathy comics, putting rubbing alcohol in my eyes, and above all, some great places to hang out in Oberlin.
September 8, 2009
Way to rain on my Labor Day parade, Ohio. Even after four years, I still don't understand your weather patterns.
August 27, 2009
A few changes around campus since my freshman year, for better and for worse.
August 18, 2009
Some advice for freshmen, their parents, and current students about orientation... pack your bags and tissues; it'll be a wild ride!