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I Try Captaining the B Team

June 1, 2014

Alison Kronstadt

Captaining taught me that a group of people can never have a monolithic definition of success; it's always going to be multifaceted, and they have to define it together.

I try CUPSI

April 4, 2014

Alison Kronstadt

Every day in Colorado, I didn't just meet spectacular people, I met spectacular people who believe what I believe: that arts-related activism isn't frivolous, that it can save and radically transform lives.

Runnin' Away With Me

March 28, 2014

Alexandria Cunningham

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.

OCircus! Goes to the Circus

April 14, 2012

Tess Yanisch

Through the magic of circus networks and the hard work of our administrators, OCircus! was able to offer heavily-discounted tickets and a free bus ride to Cleveland to Oberlin students who wanted to go see Cirque du Soleil. Of course everyone did.

I am the boss. It is me.

October 6, 2011

Helena Thompson

In this post: rollin' like a G; how to succeed as Editor-in-Chief of an independent news organization without really trying; being elected to a board of directors when you just wanted to sit in on a meeting for the sole purpose of making witty side comments; thinking about things like an adult (even though it's terrifying).

Are You In?

October 4, 2011

Marsha Lynn Bragg

SJI sessions stimulate, inspire, and cause students to examine why they are involved in the issues and causes they are involved in.

I've Been Back For . . .

September 11, 2011

Tess Yanisch

A batch of chai cinnamon rolls, a pan of brownies, a Cat cookie, a night of playing with glow poi, a contra dance, three textbook sales, many books, many friends.

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