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Clear filtersNovember 11, 2010
Brothers (and bikes) are pretty cool. I'm very glad I have both.
October 9, 2010
Another open letter to my family: being a big kid is eye-opening and good. Much love-profession enclosed.
September 11, 2010
I did a lot of stuff in my first year of college, activities that people usually don't get into until their later years. But more relaxed involvement takes me longer--it is, in fact, my big goal for this year.
August 26, 2010
Thoughts on a tough summer job, watching my friends graduate from a remove, and feeling old.
August 25, 2010
Facebook isn't how college will be, but it'll still be your one of your favorite procrastination devices when you get there.
August 11, 2010
With this Oberlin story (with penguins!) in my possession, I had to share it with everyone. I put out an all-call on Twitter and Facebook whenever I was sitting in the library working and knew that people needed a distraction.
June 28, 2010
On stereotypes, underlying truths, how college is different from high school, and why we are (and aren't) a hipster school.
June 23, 2010
When my dad graduated from Oberlin, he went to Kentucky with several recent alums and set up permanent camp on several tracts of farmland in Hart County, Kentucky. When I graduated from Oberlin, I went on a two-week trek with my family to my old Kentucky home. For me, memory lane is paved in green.
June 6, 2010
On the truth behind Fearlessness, and why freshman year is not a fearless time. Also includes: Sex and The City 2 spoilers, chasing a hen, and the best American film scene ever.