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Clear filtersThe Dating Game
On dating at Oberlin, the agony and ecstasy of relationships, why I hate summer, and love. Stupid, horrible, crazy love.
On the size of the campus
The thing is, I know there are more people out there than the ones I see around all the time.Skunked
In this post: skunks, skunk orgies, band names unbecoming of Baroque ensembles, indescribable smells, the philosophy of Eeyore, the curse of the Obie, and much, much more.
Nude no more!
Sadly, this post is not about nudity, but about the Oberlin Apparel Design Challenge. Is that enough of a consolation prize?
How I learned to stop worrying and love Contra Dance.
Before college, I never danced. Now, I dance all the time. What could possibly be responsible for this 180° change‽
In Defense of Oberlin
As part Oberlin public relations obsessor, part awesome big sister, I made beautiful detailed schedules that kept Ben busy and experiencing all the best things Oberlin had going on this weekend.
Interdisciplinary Extracurriculars
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.
Alcohol
"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
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.)
Finals Week Woes
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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