Common Application for College Admission: Supplemental Questions
In addition to the standard essay, we ask applicants to take a little more time to tell us about themselves. In return, we’ll take a l..
My Freshman Roommate
His name isn’t Dan, but let’s say it’s Dan. I’m also changing the other names in this post; otherwise, this is all true.
“Dan will ..
Happily Married Couples: Here’s How to Get it Out of Your Systems
“Oh, God, I love you.”
“I love you too. I just love you so much.”
“You complete me.”
“And you are my perfect partner.”
“Yo..
Creative Writing Prompts
Imagine you’re a crack in the sidewalk.
– Have you always known you were a crack in the sidewalk? If not, how did you realize it?
– ..
Actual Quotes from Bands’ Press Releases
Nipping at the heels of the first single which centered around Donivan Berube’s sultry baritone as a jubilant kickoff, this track dial..
Am I a Mainstreamer, an Alt, or a Nerd?
Musical taste
MAINSTREAMER: I own the entire Bruce Springsteen discography.
ALT: The meat and potatoes of my listening are bands who..
My Five Favorite Things of the Week, 8/21
In response to Molls’ Five Favorite Things of the Week on HelloGiggles.
Best/Realest Tweets of the Week, 8/14-8/20/2011
– Compiled by @JayGabler
The Zen of Blogging
My preschool teacher’s report to my parents was, “Jason is very good at sorting.” It’s true: I like to sort things. Sorting means judg..
Why America’s Growing Inequality is Something You Should Give a Damn About
In a post earlier this week, I noted that my sociology students are consistently more concerned about the fictional rise in teen delin..
Ways to Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of a Jar of Piss Being Thrown at MGMT
Throw an MGMT CD at someone who’s pissing.
Poop your collar.
For 24 hours, every time you encounter someone entering or leaving ..
Wishing Elvis Happy Birthday On His Death Day: Michele Bachmann Clarifies
“Michele Bachmann opened her event in Spartansburg, South Carolina today by wishing Elvis Presley a Happy Birthday! How nice. The thing is..