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Clear filtersMarch 25, 2013
Or, an open letter to my professors, old and new, on how they've changed my life.
January 16, 2013
No, this isn't about Lena Dunham. You can relax. There is a picture of a kitten inside!
January 14, 2013
Everyone has an opinion and so do I.
March 23, 2012
Oberlin grad Nathaniel Mich '10 was on Food Network! We decided to celebrate with baked goods and a screening in Asia House.
October 3, 2011
I am learning to fully embrace my membership to an exclusive 40,000 person club.
November 18, 2010
It's application season, kids, so for some insight/inspiration, a peek at my Why Oberlin essay. Oberlin and I were just pieces of a puzzle that came together.
April 5, 2010
This New York spring break was defined by seeing as many Oberlin things in the real world, to complement bringing as many Oberlin things with me on breaks. In this post: The Allen Art Museum at the Met, an alumni musical revue, the Obertones in Washington Square Park, and many photos!
January 12, 2010
Well, not really. But it might. (Finn's looking for scholarships, after all.)
November 2, 2009
I had the good fortune of being in NYC last week when Ishmael Beah '04 and Professor Dan Chaon celebrated an evening of Oberlin mentorship.
March 1, 2009
In this episode, our heroes answer questions about creativity in teaching and working with students.
February 25, 2009
So, who noticed that no less than three Oberlin professors cited 'girls' as their reason for coming to Oberlin?