The .5er Haiku Series
In honor of the .5er graduation in two weeks, I present…The .5er Haiku Series! Haiku I: The self-loathing .5er Where did it all go? Bye...
The Seven Wonders of the College World
1.) The Eternal Load of Laundry: A striking mix of dingy whites and colors that occupies an annoyingly large space in the corner of every dorm...
A Guide to Backpacks in College
As a child, shopping for school supplies was always one of my guilty nerd pleasures. An array of folders begging to be decorated with stickers,...
The Illusion of Workout Clothes
After eight years of wearing a uniform to school, I now struggle with the concept of “picking out an outfit” for class. Back then, it...
A Bad Case of Ivyitis
The doctor strode into the room, a clipboard in his hand and a grim look on his face. “Tell it to me straight, Doctor. What–what...
An Open Letter to Mom, Dad, and Starbucks
I was well and truly delighted when I got the email that said I had been accepted to The Rib. Writing, comedy, and women are...
The Never-Mentioned Pros of Long Distance
It’s an all-too-common scene. Innocent girl discloses her relationship status to a friend – “Yeah, we’re doing the long distance thing” – and immediately gets...
1, 2, Barbecue
I regret to inform you that this post isn’t about cornbread, ribs, or coleslaw. At the start of my freshman year, I was lucky enough...