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Clear filtersApril 14, 2011
In which Active Minds raises awareness about suicide rates on college campuses.
March 27, 2011
Dear Anna and Jeffrey 1 , First of all, sorry that I haven't kept in better touch. As you probably understand all too well, when something only has a due date of 'at some point,' it's easy to keep...
February 22, 2011
Oberlin is an active, interesting place. For students, it is a great boon and a great tragedy: among all the wonderful opportunities we have, we must confront and accept the fact that we will never be able to explore them all.
November 20, 2010
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).
November 14, 2010
The Brazilian jujitsu people call it ninja training. This is the path that led me to it.
November 11, 2010
Brothers (and bikes) are pretty cool. I'm very glad I have both.
November 8, 2010
Or, how one person and one organization changed my entire Oberlin experience for the better.
October 10, 2010
Last year, I got to play the role of a whiny, ignorant child. This year, I got to play the role of an angsty, apathetic teen. It's like I'm growing older and everything.
September 26, 2010
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.
September 22, 2010
I learned a whole new language upon matriculating at Oberlin. Here's your crash course!
August 13, 2010
If I know anything about Oberlin freshmen, you're not too preoccupied worrying about what to pack and what classes you want to take to worry about other activities at Oberlin.