How to Successfully Third Wheel
We’ve all been there. Your best friend is now officially dating someone, thus breaking the unspoken agreement you had (staying single until both of you...
Picking the Perfect Halloween Costume
by Crystal Kim I could start by blaming my parents for not instilling a passion for Halloween costume creativity as a young child. But ultimately,...
“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...
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...
Senior Survival Guide: Self-Care
by Crystal Kim Being a senior brings a bounty of wonderful things. You have an extra flounce in your step and a radiant glow that...
How to Say in Candy What You’re Too Polite to Say in Words
I first learned about the communicative power of candy when my first grade teacher passed out Smarties before a spelling test. Wow, I thought, sugar=...
The Best Unconventional Compliments (I’ve Actually Received)
If you’re like me, you’re often the most unremarkable person in a group of people who are very, very easy to compliment. “Oh, Maggie, are...
Thanks for the non-compliment!
One of the most frequent compliments I receive is not actually a compliment at all. I get it in floods during my first few weeks...