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Clear filtersNovember 23, 2009
Much of the cutting-edge knowledge about the world is out of reach for most of the people who inhabit that world. But access to knowledge is a good in and of itself.
November 21, 2009
I spent last Saturday afternoon planting trees. 'Planting trees' sounds like a euphemism for something dirty. But it's not. I actually spent the afternoon planting trees.
November 19, 2009
My waking self was indecisive, but my subconscious knew.
November 18, 2009
In this post: 90s pop, teamwork, and things that make your stomach rumble.
November 18, 2009
"You haven't written your application essays yet? Well get crackin'!" --A Pamphlet on applying to (not too many!) Colleges; Plus, a few modest Examples are included for the perusal of the curious Reader.
November 17, 2009
Isaac braves the herds of smiling parents on Parents Weekend.
November 17, 2009
I arrived early, because I still went early to things back then, and loitered around outside the door of the room in Wilder until I felt it was a proper time to enter.
November 17, 2009
A weekend of mixing inks, emulsing screens, printing posters, and a well-deserved burrito.
November 17, 2009
Some answers about who should write yours, what forms to use, and all that fun stuff.
November 17, 2009
For the curious, here's a taste of what makes dining halls and co-ops different. Consider it an anthropological study.
November 17, 2009
There are a few differences between the liberal arts colleges and fish markets, though. Liberal arts colleges generally smell better, for instance.