Oberlin Blogs

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

Actually I'm crazy busy, but whatever! It's summertime!

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.

I learned that storing freshly spray painted lanterns in your room is usually a bad idea and I learned how to eat chicken feet.

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.

Are there support groups for people who can't stop tumbling? I need one.

In which Active Minds raises awareness about suicide rates on college campuses.

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).

The Brazilian jujitsu people call it ninja training. This is the path that led me to it.

Or, how one person and one organization changed my entire Oberlin experience for the better.

When we ambled around Tappan Square, I was the head of the lion, hearkening back to the first time I did the lion dance. My lovely friend who was the tail was also the person who danced with me that first time.

I learned a whole new language upon matriculating at Oberlin. Here's your crash course!