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Prospie Perspective

March 7, 2010

Joe Dawson

So, applicants to Oberlin will be notified of their acceptance in about a month, right? Gosh I'm glad I don't have to worry about that crap anymore.

Interdisciplinary Extracurriculars

March 5, 2010

Tess Yanisch

Oberlin is more than living up to my expectations about both interdisciplinary material and extracurricular opportunities. However, I must say that I never expected the two to combine as they have in my life. That is to say, I'm finding that skills I've learned working on improv are helping me with my genre fiction writing.

4th in the Nation: An Improv Odyssey

February 19, 2010

Tess Yanisch

--Except, you know, without the whole lasting-twenty-years thing. And no ships or witches or gods. And an indoor swing. (The place we stayed was possibly the best part, which is not an insult to the Chicago College Improv Tournament--the place was just awesome.)

First week back!

February 13, 2010

Sam Jewler

In my first week back I'm learning about the Supreme Court and revisiting the time I ate strange pig parts in Spain.

Talk to Me

February 3, 2010

Marsha Lynn Bragg

This experience taught me that new and improved doesn't mean it's better. Faster is not always efficient. Cool is not always pertinent. Flashy can simply be annoying.

Uniquely Oberlin

January 11, 2010

Marsha Lynn Bragg

For 2010, resolve to learn more about Oberlin, try things that are uniquely Oberlin, experience things that you can only do in Oberlin.

Alcohol

December 31, 2009

Joe Dawson

"My manager told me, Mitch, don't use alcohol as a crutch. I can't use alcohol as a crutch because a crutch is something that helps me walk. Alcohol severely f____ up the way I walk. It's more like the step I didn't see." --Mitch Hedberg

Pranks, Pottery, and Hiding Places

December 24, 2009

Aries Indenbaum

Since freshman year, I've known we have a Pottery Co-op. I've seen the bowls; I've had tea in their mugs. But until now, I've had no idea where it is. (Warning: entry includes pranking photos, ray guns, and violence to bicycles.)

Snow! Finals! Fun!

December 12, 2009

Tess Yanisch

Plus a note on ObieTalk, which was written last and comes first, because it's most helpful to you prospies.

Finals Week Woes

December 6, 2009

Alice Ollstein

Why is it that the one time of year we're too busy to do anything we are presented with a plethora of incredible performances and events?

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