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Registration Woes
Nov. 20, 2011—Registration for the spring semester began about two weeks ago, prompting the semesterly panic among Vandy students as YES (the registration system) fails to provide that which we need. For others, who are in no way related to me at all, the panic results from finding out that several classes on the planned schedule for...
Blueberry Muffins and the Taste of Disappointment
Nov. 6, 2011—Yesterday morning I forwent the standard weekend Rand Brunch with some friends in order to try my hand at nearly-forgotten culinary skills, namely the baking of muffins of the blueberry variety. As I mixed water and pre-made muffin mix, I couldn’t help but think of myself as a pioneer, preparing to live only from the...
Books and Books and Books!
Nov. 5, 2011—This Monday, Vanderbilt opened its new bookstore, a Barnes & Noble / Vanderbilt Bookstore combo that had me wanting for months (especially since its construction meant Borders was closed since we got back for this semester). After waiting and waiting and pretending that Central Library’s stacks were actually the shelves of Borders (rest in peace),...
One Of Those Weeks
Nov. 5, 2011—Hey there, reader. Long time no talk. If you’re wondering why, I’d like to direct you to my friend, the Vanderbilt School of Engineering. We’ve been hanging out a lot this year, and when we’re not spending time together at Featheringill or Olin, I generally go and spend all my time working on improving our...
Softball and the Justice League
Oct. 10, 2011—As fall rolls around, the leaves change, and a chill begins to nip at our noses (before the temperature rises 40 degrees in the afternoon, NASHVILLE), Major League Baseball reaches the climactic final days of its regular season, where deserving teams play to the last out in order to make the playoffs. When, however, the...
9/11 at Vanderbilt
Sep. 19, 2011—A week and a day ago, America remembered the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on their 10th anniversary. To many of us, even those just starting college, the idea that this tragedy took place ten years ago is startling – It is ingrained in our national memory vividly and deeply. Vanderbilt took time...
A Saturday at Bicentennial – The National Folk Festival
Sep. 13, 2011—Laura’s much more timely and informative article on the National Folk Festival! One of the biggest attractions of Nashville for many college students is the thriving music scene. Hardly surprising in “Music City, USA.” Country music, of course, is a big part of Nashville’s musical culture. Unfortunately, I do not care for country music (understatement...
The Plight of the Hungry Sophomore
Aug. 24, 2011—Vanderbilt is a lot like the witch in Hansel and Gretel. When first you arrive as a freshman, Vanderbilt (heretofore known as “she“) begins to fatten you up, stuffing you with both numerous orientation and get-to-know-you events and a wealth of free food. The meal plan does not activate until the Monday before classes start,...
Air Assault Class 20-11
Aug. 16, 2011—This July, I attended the Sabalauski Air Assault School at Fort Campbell, KY. 10 1/2 days of horrendously hot weather ensued! The previous sentence is the most concise (still very accurate) way to describe my Air Assault experience this summer. However, I’ve been told that typing one sentence will not suffice, so I will endeavor to...
Growing Up Is Weird
Aug. 13, 2011—Strange, strange things happen at college. Everyone has their stories of “that one time when…,” most of which are probably way cooler than mine. The strangest thing that happens at college, however, can’t be told in a single story (unless you’re 80, then you can probably do it). It’s much too slow and insidious for...