Spring Swing 2006

 *begin shameless self promotion*
Spring Swing 2006, April 29, Carleton College: Be there.
I would say “be there or be square.” However, being square is no barrier to attending this event. Nor is being square an excuse not to go. In fact, you’re reading my blog; you’re probably square anyway. Square is [...]

It Is, In Fact, All About Sex

“It Is, In Fact, All About Sex” is the title of the short play I eventually wrote Friday night for the 24-hour show. Through the night, myself and a group of other writers managed to put together a sweet show.
My play deals with an important Carleton institution: Carleton Sex Caucus. Sex Caucus is [...]

Twenty-twenty-twenty four hours to go…

Tonight starts Carleton’s annual 24-hour show. Over the course of a 24-hour period, writers, write, directors direct, and actors learn and perform an entire series of skits. It’s pretty ridiculous.
Two years ago I directed a short skit that was vaguely based on Waiting for Godot. However, this year I’m throwing my talents [...]

Timed Writing is Inhuman

I took a timed art history exam today (a.k.a. 70 minutes from Hell).
My hand is still throbbing, and when it was all said and done, I didn’t even write nearly fast enough to get my point across. Who honestly expects to read a coherent essay written in 20 minutes? Especially in a technical [...]

Time for a Haircut

Carleton alum Ari Guha has started The Hair Project. He’s cutting his hair for the first time in 22 months, in a style determined by the folks that give the most money to charity. After vastly exceeding his original $200 goal, he’s now set his sights on a lofty $5000.
I, sadly, have absolutely [...]