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Admitted students--it's your turn!

April 1, 2009

Prof. David Walker

Now comes the last but often unexpectedly difficult part of the admissions process: weighing your various options and deciding which of the colleges that have admitted you would be the best fit for the next exciting phase of your life.

Dread! Dismay! Zeitgeist!

March 31, 2009

John West

In this post: doom, gloom, our inevitable demise, American Ragnarök, Funky Winkerbean, armed revolution, barbarians at the gates, political Pentecostalism.

Uncle OSCA Wants YOU To Scrub the Toilets!

March 30, 2009

Ma'ayan Plaut

I got into Harkness co-op the summer before my freshman year and have stayed loyal to the Harkness flag ever since. This year, I think I am the oldest and most experienced veteran Harkness resident. Just call me Auntie Harkness.

Attacking the Chain

March 30, 2009

Alice Ollstein

Amnesty International just released a pretty horrifying report on immigrant detention in the U.S. calling the system "broken." What can we do about it?

That Last Day Before Break

March 28, 2009

Ma'ayan Plaut

You know that one, the one where you're scrambling to get things done and say goodbye to everyone, and y'know, pack? I like that day, but I don't.

Introspection: Aries versus Aries

March 27, 2009

Aries Indenbaum

"Bloggers don't have to be introspective," I protested. She put her hands up, "It's not a bad thing. You just... might want to think about stuff. Sometimes. You don't have to, but it's good. Sometimes."

Back on the homestead

March 26, 2009

Chris Gollmar

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.

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