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Clear filtersDINRAR, or Let's Dine Together!
July 1, 2014
Fact: if you and I have collaborated on a meal together before, you've probably received an email titled with the name of this post before. To quote the old blues song: "Come on in my kitchen."
Where My Ladies at?
June 29, 2014
One of my biggest frustrations over the course of my time at Oberlin is that male authors have dominated my reading lists. This may come as a surprise to some; Oberlin is a progressive institution so you'd think that I'd be reading works by people of all genders. Not so.
Letters From The Past
June 17, 2014
A mini-reality check popped into my mailbox a few days ago. Past Ma'ayan is here to visit the current Ma'ayan with a present!
You Could Probably Hide a Small Elephant in Our Pile of Sweaters
June 3, 2014
And other insights from this year's commencement week.
An Admissions-Sized Surprise
June 3, 2014
Last year, I received an email from two Texas elementary school teachers, asking for materials for their classroom. I sent things with lots of pictures, and thought I was done.
I Try...Sophomore Year?
June 1, 2014
This school year has been one of the hardest I've ever experienced, but it's also probably been the year where my life looked the most like I wanted it to.
From the Heart to the Pen and Back Again
May 29, 2014
On May 28, 2014, Dr. Maya Angelou joined the ancestors after leading a tremendously full life.
Welcome to the Dub Club: Breaking In A New Decade
May 20, 2014
Did you miss me?! I've been away for a little bit (many apologies) but I am back with more quotes, a couple laughs and all the other good stuff!
You Can Take the Girls Out of Oberlin...
May 4, 2014
... but you can't take the Oberlin out of the girls.
Keep Reaching
May 2, 2014
The lead-up to May 1st is preparation for home-building. The next four years, wherever they may take you, are about solidifying that fit and that feeling of belonging.
I Try Short Hair
April 18, 2014
I am learning that as long as I never limit the space of others, I am entitled to every inch of space that I take up.
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