Oberlin Blogs

When it comes to breaks, I use them as time to relax and recharge, which means I tend to ignore any classwork I've brought along in my suitcase.

I've been using spring break to get caught up on some listening.

The Arts & Sciences Admissions Office is celebrating today, because decision letters for this year's applicants are finally being mailed out.

Isaac reflects on his first impressions of Oberlin after flying back home for fall break--only to find that his real home is at Oberlin. Awww.

I went into the first lesson armed with ten years of violin lessons, one year of music theory, and a textbook.

As fun as the leprechaun cookies and green jello shots were, the best aspect of the day, for me, was the mass of adorable little kids running around. Little kids - much like pets, parents, and well-stocked refrigerators - are something you miss out on when you're away at college...

What's the best way to get away from the monotony of html and dreamweaver? Why telling you all about my exciting day, of course!

Oberlin is a mecca for all things music, and not just because of the Conservatory. Cool awesome bands and musicians are here all the time, at a fraction of the cost of most performances in the real world.

A run-down of my favorite study spots around Oberlin.

Inside, podcasts of A Prairie Home Companion ushered Keepers and visitors into the dining room where we filled our plates and other eating receptacles with hamburger noodle hotdish, green bean casserole, wild rice, powdermilk biscuits, and jello with Swedish fish before heading outside to the sunshine.

I love warm weather. Everything feels better when you can walk out the front door and realize you're wearing too many layers.

Papageno, essentially a humanized bird and bird catcher, sang about how he wanted to catch chicks. And when he said "chicks," he didn't mean those little yellow baby chickens.