Five Things Happy Endings Does Better Than Friends

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By Rosie Hertzman

I feel it necessary to begin this by disclosing that from ages eight to fourteen, Friends was my favorite television show. To this day it holds a special place in my heart and I still quote it on an annoyingly regular basis. However, I’d like to talk about the frustrating trend of comparing every new pilot featuring a cast of twenty-somethings to my beloved Friends. It seems like every pilot season some show-runner is accused of trying to crack the code behind Friends’s success.

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Spring Semester at Camp Oberlin

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By Elana Meyers

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The Big Parade 2013 Photo by Mary Fischer

As my first spring semester progresses and the weather gets warmer, I realize that Oberlin is like a summer camp. At TGIF I drank beer and hung out with friends. Last weekend, I went to the Big Parade. I sat outside, ate amazing food, watched beautiful dancers, and listened to great music. And then, I went to intramural softball where I got to goof around, drink  beer, and “play” a sport.

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Monkey Kings, Buddhas, and Folklore: A Journey Into The West

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By Rosie Hertzman

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On Thursday, May 9, Journey to the West, directed by Phil Wong, had its premier in a unique performance space: South Bowl. The audience was sprawled out comfortably on their blankets, many wrapped up to protect themselves against the fierce wind. Yet despite the cold, there was something magical about the outside setting that invited the audience to feel connected in its shared experience of this performance.

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Top 5 Reasons to Use (and Not to Use) a Bike on Campus

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By Hannah Varadi

Occasionally I wonder whether I ride my bike on campus too often.  There are certain advantages to walking over biking that one tends to forget.  Mind you, my trusty seven year old Giant Shamino road bike has been such a great advantage to have on campus that it pains me to give it up for a day or two of repairs—but not everyone feels the same way, and for good reason.  Thus I present to you five reasons why using a bike on campus is awesome (and why it’s not so great).

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Concentrate: A Lyrics-Free Finals Playlist

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By Delaney Ross

The time has come. The end is near. The end is here. Oh, the places you’ll go. For me, this is the last week of the hell called finals I will have to endure. It brings on a feeling of weird nostalgia and at the same time, absolute joy. In the midst of the bajillion and one papers I have to write in the next seven days, I have compiled an (almost) lyrics-free playlist to help me stay focused and relaxed for the final push. Play it to remind yourself that YOU ARE SO CLOSE TO THE END. Au revoir!

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Stuff and Things: A Beginner’s Guide to Free Box Shopping

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By Katie Lombardo

Spring in Oberlin has always had a few constant truths. The first is that I’ll have to suffer from horrible allergies for the better part of two months. The second is that everyone around me will be stressed out about finals, summer plans, and whatever else is worthy of stress when the weather is nice. The third, however, is a much happier occurrence. Spring brings with it one of my favorite Oberlin traditions: the annual Big Swap.

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She & Him’s Volume Three is Something Sweet to Listen to on a Summer Day

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By Madeline Raynor

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She & Him, the sunny-sounding indie rock duo consisting of singer and actress Zooey Deschanel and singer-songwriter M. Ward, debuted their third album, Volume Three, on May 7, just in time for summer. She & Him is truly the bandleader of its niche genre of retro-sounding rock, taking inspiration from the rock, pop, doo-wop, and country sounds of the 1950s and early 60s. Bands like Best Coast, The Walkmen, and Girls are also influenced by the vintage sounds of this era, but none of them are as firmly centered as a staple of this new retro movement as She & Him. The album consists of eleven songs expertly penned by Zooey Dechanel alongside three era-appropriate covers.

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Tips for Beating the Stevie Blues

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By Katie Heiserman

I think we can all agree that there are days­­—many, many days—when the food at CDS just doesn’t cut it.  You’ll find yourself absentmindedly pacing back and forth in Stevie, trying to figure out what to do for your grumbling stomach when you’re stuck with a choice of pork butt, catfish, and vegan sausage—no offense to those who are fans of those foods.  Sure, there’s always the option of taking something greasy from the grill, but even those items can cause a stomachache if eaten too regularly.

Lucky for you, I’ve been developing a list of creative ways to eat at the dining halls.  If you’re feeling bored with the normal options you should check some of these out:

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