Best/Realest Tweets of the Week, 8/21-8/27/2011
– Compiled by @JayGabler
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 ..