By Marcus Johnson
We often hear that things take too long to change. That it is the fault of politicians in Washington who can never agree on anything, who don’t care about anything except reelection. We often overlook the true constraint: the political system itself. Continue reading
By Joe Sheeran
For a while now, I’m been telling everyone and anyone I know that if they want a burger, the best place in town is Yesterday’s Ice Cream Shoppe. Not the Feve. Not Black River. If you’re actually interested in the meat between those buns and under all those toppings, you have to go to Yesterday’s. I think I ate there at least once a day during Senior Week last year and I have every intention of doing it again this year. $4.50 for a double cheeseburger (a 1/2 lb. of beef) with everything on it? Easy decision. Continue reading
By Marcus Johnson
Obama began his first term by making history as the first Black President. His base expected big things from the man they believed to be their liberal savior after eight years of George W. Bush. But Obama has not delivered much. Continue reading
By John Crittenden
The American educational system, lagging behind international standards, has for some time been a rallying point for criticism. While a brief blog post hardly provides the space for a thorough analysis of the purported problem, it should be sufficient to succinctly share my own doubts of the basic foundations of American education. Some of my coursework, particularly a class on ‘the Classics of Political Economy’ have led me to question the efficacy of an American education. Continue reading
By Owen Henry
There are only so many things I have left to say to you. In fact, this is probably the last thing you will read from me on this website (unless of course this is the first thing by me you read here and then go back through my previous posts, which you should totally do). But I wasn’t finished imparting my (ostensibly) sage wisdom. So, for what it’s worth, here’s My Advice, Pt. 3: Personal Issues Edition. Continue reading
By Marcus Johnson
Last week, Barack Obama became the first sitting president to support gay marriage. The initial thoughts from political pundits have been mixed, both of support and criticism. Some say it was a politically calculated move, while others say it is one that will hinder him politically. Either way, it is a landmark statement that deserves to be analyzed. Continue reading
By Harlee Ludwig
No one ever wants to be the first of his or her friends to embark on the journey we call the summer. No one wants to be the first to leave the fresh smell of the Oberlin campus (aside from the day it smelled like horses everywhere) and return back to the reality of a home life. A home life much different than that of Oberlin. Continue reading
By Harlee Ludwig
10 reasons the summer is necessary:
Since the summer is coming around I thought it would be slightly beneficial to make a list of all the things to look forward to with the summer.
By John Crittenden
The start of reading period means that the hustle and bustle of finals week has now reached a fever pitch. Finding the correct place to channel your inner studying chi becomes a critical factor for wending your way through the madness. We all know about the black hole that is Mudd when it comes to finding an effective academic workspace, but there are plenty of other lesser known locations for ‘learning through the labor’ that is finals week. For me, it’s usually just as important to keep moving from place to place in order to avoid wearing out a study space’s unique energy and to keep my own motivational reserves adequately stocked. With that in mind, here are some suggestions for possible workspaces that you may or may not have considered before: Continue reading
By Owen Henry
It’s Reading Period, and as all of you get ready to take your year’s final exams (and I sit on my porch drinking a handle of vodka a day because I AM DONE SUCKERS BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA) I thought I should render unto you some advice regarding study habits. By these principles have I managed to complete my four years here with a GPA that astonishes even me (surely I slacked off more than this…) and some fancy Latin words on my official-ish piece of paper. Pay heed, and you may even get some nice words, too! Continue reading