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How to Use Your Summer Vacation

June 14, 2011

Tess Yanisch

This summer, I'm not just odd-jobbing: I'm also nannying, spinning poi, watching my brother play baseball, reading . . . And other people are doing other things!

The Llama Proposal

May 24, 2011

Elizabeth Houston

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.

My Weekend, In Summary

May 16, 2011

Zoe McLaughlin

A highlight: the dessert contest, with categories such as hottest dessert, coldest dessert, and most fractal (largest surface area to volume ratio) dessert.

Cake and Circuses

May 14, 2011

Tess Yanisch

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.

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