Late last night, a symphony of sharp cussing could be heard from every corner of the quad, coinciding with the Freshman Class’ registration period. “This is $&#*# $&#@(!” one screamed, having clicked three seconds too early after waking up an hour before to prepare for the big moment. “I’M DROPPING OUT TO BECOME A STRIPPER” … Continue reading WebAdvisor proud to bring out the worst in every student
Month: March 2017
Intern excited to become “part of the team”
Unskilled, unpaid, and evidently unflapped by the side-room cubicle he got all to himself (!), a bowtie-clad Carter Brown, ’19, rolled into BigDeal Consulting Firm, Ltd. three minutes early on Monday for his first day of work. Time to make a fucking splash. As if being in D.C., as the locals call it, wasn’t newsworthy … Continue reading Intern excited to become “part of the team”
First student stakes position in computer lab for fall registration
Small tent communities are beginning to take over all available space outside of Leyburn, Huntley, and the Science center as students prepare for course registration, the event that could mean life, death, or worse- a crappy spring term schedule. The most dedicated few, who have been staked out since early this week to secure the … Continue reading First student stakes position in computer lab for fall registration
Area recruiter wants interview to be more of a conversation
Insisting on being called “Jenny,” Deutsche Bank’s own hip, young, 20-something campus recruiter Genevieve Moranne reportedly won the trust of Brody MacIsaacson, ’17, in a matter of seconds. In an excited phone call to his mom directly following the interview, MacIsaacson gushed about Moranne’s “laid back” nature, mentioning that she even went so far as … Continue reading Area recruiter wants interview to be more of a conversation
Late-night balcony talk leads to productive discussion on status of world affairs
After breaking out a few brewskis and cigars, Tommy and Mike sat down on their fraternity house balcony to rehash the week’s current events last Tuesday night. In a surprise twist that no one saw coming, however, both political insiders became defensive of their preconceived notions and frustrated at the other’s relative ignorance. Both age … Continue reading Late-night balcony talk leads to productive discussion on status of world affairs
Report: 45% of class time spent piggy-backing off of Deirdre’s point
Eager to show off her freshly acquired knowledge from the previous night’s reading, Freshman Deirdre Hoffman kicked off an insightful discussion in her Sociology 124 seminar this past week. “I just really felt that, like, the point the author made on page 2 really emphasized the point she made in her thesis, and that just, … Continue reading Report: 45% of class time spent piggy-backing off of Deirdre’s point
Area dad reviews jokes for upcoming doctor’s office visit
Quickly thumbing through his trusty stack of flashcards before settling in for an early night, Larry Stevens, 52, is reportedly looking forward to making a splash at tomorrow's yearly check-up. The self-described "light of the waiting room," Stevens, of course, has his usual arsenal of zingers ready to go. "Scale must be broken," "an apple … Continue reading Area dad reviews jokes for upcoming doctor’s office visit
Member of golf team bemoans lack of leisure time
LEXINGTON - Concluding the day’s workout with a final set of stress ball squeezes, W&L golf star Jared Limmon wiped the perspiration from his brow, threw a damp towel over his neck, and gave his burning forearms a well-deserved rest. No one said that playing a Division III varsity sport was going to be easy. … Continue reading Member of golf team bemoans lack of leisure time
Boy heads off on journey of self-discovery, only travels to Paris and London
To the delight of the family bank account, Richie decided he would head to Europe a few weeks before the official start of his Rome-based study abroad program in order to “find himself.” Resolving to really push his comfort zone, step out of the box, and learn more about other cultures, Richie, a native of … Continue reading Boy heads off on journey of self-discovery, only travels to Paris and London