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January 26, 2021
In many ways, I feel as though I’ve arrived on the other side of a tunnel.

July 9, 2020
While at Oberlin, Teague was a Dance and Computer Science double major and was heavily involved in the circus and dance scenes.

June 30, 2020
Kira Findling was one of my favorite bloggers when I was in high school.

June 21, 2020
The events of the past few weeks have been challenging. It’s clear that things need to change in our society in a major way.

April 30, 2020
Oberlin has continued to teach me through this time of social distance, reminding me of how close we all actually are.

March 19, 2020
In this time of crisis, Obies showed their true colors, and I’ve never felt prouder to be one!

March 18, 2020
This past week, as we prepared to head home in the face of a pandemic, Obies came together to support each other in some incredible ways.


November 10, 2019
This semester, I really identify with my area of study, and I feel involved more than ever before.

October 29, 2019
The atmosphere of a school is more than just academics—it is made up of those tiny, everyday interactions and observations that define one’s relation to a place.

May 13, 2019
For my winter terms, I’ve studied at a circus school, learned Spanish in Mexico, trained Tumbling in NYC, and been a part of a play on campus. Here’s why I think they’re essential to Oberlin as a liberal arts institution.

April 1, 2019
These lessons in leadership have been enormously impactful in helping me understand that I do not always need to be in control.