I. Love. Fall.
And yesterday, I was reminded that others do, too, when a few friends from Scripps spotted a sidewalk segment strewn with warm-toned, brittle leaves, pointing it out enthusiastically. They proceeded to shuffle over and stomp about with delight.
You may be wondering, "Janice, why are you blogging about seasons? Are you really that lame?" But seasons are ...
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Pomona From the Outside Looking In
Because I've been here for almost 3 months now, I tend to forget what a culture we have here at Pomona College and how unique it is. That is, I forgot until my boyfriend came over for the last few days and pretty much relived my first few days here. His stay here reminded me of the many quirks that are unique, not only to Pomona, but to the Claremont Colleges, so here is a (tot...
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Investigating the AAMP Snack
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Five Steps to a Fountaining
A birthday at Pomona isn't just any ordinary birthday. If your friends have enough time, maybe they'll decorate your door (see picture below). They might bake you a cake (or buy you one depending on how much culinary talent is in the sponsor group). Perhaps they'll throw you a surprise party (less of a surprise if some people can't keep secrets). Or maybe you all have midterms ...
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Diving Right In
"Get out of your comfort zone! Try new things!" I've always thought of these tired phrases as the most generic pieces of college advice, not one of those useful gems like "buy a lot of underwear so that you can maximize time between loads of laundry" or "don't take an 8 AM class." However, in the last couple weeks, I really have tried something completely new. I started diving....
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Walking Amongst the Undead – Practical Benefits of Humans vs. Zombies
I nervously glance behind me for what seems like the tenth time in the last thirty seconds. The pleasant California day, with its clear, sunny skies and balmy weather, seems anything but comfortable; all I can see are the potential dangers hidden behind every leafy shrub, every unknown corner, and every shadowy pillar. I feel as if I am being watched from every direction by eye...
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Homecoming Concert: Ben Harper
Claremont Village is home to a variety of shops, restaurants and boutiques. Among the many local spots, the Folk Music Center is a true gem. The Center holds classes and workshops, sells an eclectic mix of unique instruments and musical paraphernalia, and hosts monthly Open Mic Nights. Manager Ellen Chase-Verdries is warm, friendly and helpful. What’s more, her son is none ...
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Finding Inspiration
Sometimes, no matter how much brainstorming and planning I do, I just can't seem to come up with anything good to write, whether it's for a paper or for this blog. Well, after a couple of hours of trying to brainstorm for both this blog and an ID1 paper I have to write this weekend, I realized that inspiration doesn't always come from thinking about stuff related to the work yo...
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Thesis Thursday!
So right now, I'm sitting in the Coop Fountain, attempting to work on the pre-write of my first chapter of my thesis. Scary stuff, right? I've heard it said before that the literature review of any thesis is the most difficult yet fulfilling part of the work: effectively establishing your arguments and your thoughts on paper through establishing a theoretical framework and a fo...
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Masquerade
Happy November! Time's been flying past, and although I've been meaning to write about pre-Halloween festivities on campus, the holiday itself has already slipped past me (thanks to two midterms, a project, and a lab report... at least next week will be low-key).
The weekend of the 26th, as the last available October weekend, was jammed with awesome stuff going on all over t...
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