Reading for Pleasure and Other Intimidating Feats
The Brown Bookstore bag rested gently atop my roommate’s embroidered duvet cover. The plastic was just opaque enough to keep me guessing about what was...
First Timer’s Guide to the Nelson
Let me tell you something: I am innately distrustful of gyms. They conjure up images of sweaty bros snarling as they bench-press two hundred pound...
Horror Stories (from My Life)
The Tale of The Falling Underwear It was a dark, stormy night. No, really. Our story takes place during Winter Storm Juno (annoyingly and widely...
My First Rejection
In terms of the college process, I’d say things worked out pretty well for me. I’m pumped to be here and I’m enjoying every second...
“Love Takes Time” – Faculty Edition
by Crystal Kim #mariahwasright Your professors are amazing, maybe even legendary beyond the small bubble of Brown. They’re the biggest, baddest brains you’ve ever interacted...
Heavy Petting: A Dog’s Story
Last week, I attended Heavy Petting for the first time. Those of you who don’t attend Brown University: don’t get too excited. Heavy Petting is...
The Blue Room and the Green Ribbon: A Spooky Tale
Alfred stopped dead in the middle of the Blue Room. He was looking at the most stylish individual he had ever seen. She was wearing...
Campus Squirrel Tails
It’s a crisp, fall day. You’re walking out of your 6:30pm class in Barus and Holley and you hear rustling in a nearby bush. Your heart...
Confessions of a Morning Mail Addict
I need it every day. I crave it every day. I get my fix every day. It is something I cannot live without. Since day...
The Rib-term Exam
You’re going to kick serious a$$ on your midterms, because you are incredibly intelligent and I believe in you. But if your brain is feeling...