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Clear filtersApril 1, 2011
In which entomology and creativity meet for a three-part manifesto on foolish things.
March 13, 2011
Several people have blogged about their journeys to Oberlin. I've decided to add myself to this ever-growing list. Partly because my journey was not what some of you might expect and partly because I've avoided telling this story in its entirety for far too long.
February 14, 2011
"When did you come home?" she asked. "When I say home I mean back to Oberlin." And I thought, yes, it is in fact home.
January 26, 2011
In which I attempt to share my glorious friends with the world.
January 21, 2011
In which I embrace my future as a possible spoon player in a bluegrass band (though it's still more likely that I will be a teacher).
January 16, 2011
I always enjoy hearing Oberlin mentioned in the news, even the fake news, but I was particularly pleased with this Daily Show moment.
January 2, 2011
New Year's with Obies, and a year-end list of things I am proud of from the past year (with related links) and resolutions for a new year.
December 16, 2010
During finals, study breaks are most necessary. Sometimes they're planned, sometimes they're surprises, but they're always welcome.
December 14, 2010
There's nothing like listening to "Just Dance" on repeat to get up the energy to pump out the last few pages of a paper.
December 4, 2010
A post and a toast to families away from families: Thanksgiving is what you make of it. Or make for it.