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November 11, 2014
This week we got the chance to chat with our dear friend trumpet player Wyeth Aleksei.
November 2, 2014
Hello listeners! Welcome to part two of our talk with bass trombonist Israel Gutierrez.
October 15, 2014
I was excited to come to college for a plethora of reasons, but the thought of achieving my final form made me breathless with anticipation almost every day since I sent in my confirmation of acceptance.
August 25, 2014
In light of the rising of Ferguson, MO to mass media attention and the ever increasing black and brown bodies being lost, I took some time to reflect on what I am called to do. First and foremost was to qualify what this blog is for and to set the tone for what is to come.
August 25, 2014
"Disclaimers" sets the context for this open letter of sorts that captures elements of a relationship that stands the test of time among a variety of societal challenges, perceptions and misunderstandings.
August 7, 2014
In the vast dark sea: a few bright fish.
March 7, 2014
A beautiful and collective response to March 4, 2013.
March 2, 2014
I'm a bit of a conflicted mess. So is the activist scene here. So is life, I guess.
April 9, 2013
An account of my involvement in, as well as my thoughts on, the current student activism taking place at Oberlin College and Conservatory.