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Week one: no classes and already behind?

September 5, 2010

Zoe McLaughlin

I thought I would have a pretty relaxing week, during which I could do things like unpack, hang up posters, and read all the YA novels that are still on my 'to read' list. That's not what's happened.

Come to Oberlin, get free stuff.

August 28, 2010

Eli Goldberg

Oberlin is probably the best place in the world to find recycled, reused, free (or insanely cheap) stuff. So before you hitch a ride to Wal-Mart, here are a few places to get to know...

Final Words of Advice

August 26, 2010

Tess Yanisch

During Orientation and the first few days of class, remember: relax. Awkwardness is diffused when neither person is more savvy than the other--and you will all be equally clueless, I assure you. (And you MUST bring some kind of academic planner!)

Graying

August 26, 2010

Will Mason

Thoughts on a tough summer job, watching my friends graduate from a remove, and feeling old.

Intro/Retrospective

August 26, 2010

Zoe McLaughlin

The shirt didn't really serve its purpose... Nevertheless, the day got me thinking about my own Freshman Orientation.

Hey Transfers!

August 25, 2010

Brandi Ferrebee

The transfer hall is this great jumping-off place. It's where new students that have attended another college can come get their bearings together and not feel like they are alone with their war-stories of places that didn't fit them.

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