What do Keggy, the recent alumni constitution referendum, our campus’ demonstrated prejudices against Native Americans and a broken desk in Reed Hall 108 have in common? Don’t think too hard because the answer is nothing. Hindsight shows that Fall term 2006 was 10 weeks of glorious stagnation when we busied ourselves doing nothing in particular. More »
I am a senior and, as such, a marked man. From any dinner table I happen upon with the over-40 crowd to every conversation with family near and far, the moment I mention my senior status, I am immediately asked about my post-graduation plans. You see, when prompted with this question, I don’t respond with a definitive answer nor with a sheepish admission of indecision. Instead, I offer up: “I’m not quite sure,” and follow with the phrase “but hey, 30 is the new 20, right?” This often draws amused glances and the questioner seems to be more or less satisfied with this partial answer. But a new question does arise: What does this phrase mean? More »
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