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Clear filtersA Final I Liked Writing and an Introduction to Research at Oberlin
June 1, 2022
How a class project ignited a larger conversation on the crucial nature of provenance, the relationships between museums and art dealers, and the ethics of museum display.
What I Read This Semester 2.0
December 23, 2021
While, of course, depending on your major and interests, you could read wildly different books than what I’ve included here, I still hope this list is interesting and gives you a snapshot into what one Oberlin student reads over the course of a semester!
Home Once More: My Off-Semester from Oberlin
April 1, 2021
I still feel connected to Oberlin’s community even when I’m hundreds of miles away.
Keep on Trucking: Science Labs in the Time of COVID-19
November 22, 2020
Sometimes a classroom has tables, chairs, and whiteboards, and other times it has red paint, four wheels, and impressive horsepower.
The Strange, Weird Theory of Goodbyes
May 24, 2020
In which I discuss the strange, weird theory of Goodbyes, Doctor Who, and Rachel Gibson's infinite list of "thank you's."
Part 3: Class Takeaways
May 9, 2020
Each class taught me invaluable lessons that I will use to direct my future academic study.
Examining History: My Winter Term Project
January 31, 2020
Why do history museums exist? What power do they hold as cultural institutions and ‘gatekeepers’ of the past?
What I Read This Semester
December 28, 2019
Now that my first semester in college has officially ended, I can safely say that I’ve read a lot these past four months.
Research Experience... as a Pre-First Year
November 17, 2019
I did not have anything to lose, but rather so much to gain, so why not apply?
Four O’Clock in the Moore Lab
October 31, 2019
I still think it’s remarkable that it's possible to take a leaf that I held in my hand, and get to a point where I can know the exact genetic sequence that lies deep in the nucleus of the plant cells.
Experimental Music, Research, and Louisiana
July 27, 2019
What in the world is an Oberlin Conservatory student doing in a National Science Foundation fellowship?
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