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February 13, 2016
It isn't that I have a problem with sifting through things to find the gold, years and years of thrift shopping have given me the patience for that, it was just that well, everything was gold in this case.
November 29, 2015
One of my favorite parts of Oberlin so far has been the huge variety of speakers that visit campus. I'm a big fan of lectures, and there are endless opportunities to attend them here!
November 15, 2015
Weekends are just as busy as the weeks. Maybe more so... The following is an analysis of Halloween and Parents Weekend.
August 18, 2015
My tips for making orientation more than just one long info session.
October 15, 2014
I have enjoyed attending guest lectures, convocations, and seminars immensely, and I try to fit as many into my schedule as possible.
July 12, 2014
A long-belated informational post about a thing I had a good time doing.
March 28, 2014
Spring is slowly creeping in... do you need something fun to do? Then, take your pick of all the wonderful events coming up in April and May and enjoy your spring semester properly.
February 11, 2014
It is Black History Month and as we celebrate the legacy of African American cultural heritage and experience nationwide, let us also find ways to connect that same history to our own Oberlin narratives.
June 19, 2013
Do you have the pre-orientation jitters? Are you at all anxious to leave home and come live in a place you've probably never spent a formidable amount of time at before? Do not fear! I am here to try and alleviate some of that anxiety.
April 17, 2013
Robert Frost said, "poetry is what gets lost in translation." Let me tell you why I disagree.
December 9, 2012
What's a typical day at Oberlin, you ask? There's no such thing! Here's a day in my life - Wednesday, April 12, 2017, to be exact.