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Rough Cut

Posted on April 3, 2010 by JD

The acceptance and rejection reports continue to trickle in, but because we are one year removed from CJ's class and two from BH's, the drama is not the same.  The stories of surprise, elation and disappointment are just not as … Continue reading →

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We regret to inform you that you’re a pathetic loser

Posted on April 1, 2010 by JD

The Ivies, in a time-honored tradition, have chosen April Fools Day to inform students whether they are accepted, or whether they'll have endure four years of academic mediocrity at somewhere like…UC Berkeley.  Yes, what an appropriate date this is to open a … Continue reading →

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Why Bother?

Posted on March 23, 2010 by JD

I had a lovely weekend.  I cheered the inspirational runners of the LA marathon as they paraded through my own neighborhood.  I won a wine tasting at a silent auction for an excellent cause.  And I attended a book swap/Scrabble … Continue reading →

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Neurotic Ears are Buzzing

Posted on March 17, 2010 by JD

I have received a comment from a reader named Id informing me that people on College Confidential are discussing me and the "other" college comedy writer, who has just written a novel.  I'm usually an expert at finding things on … Continue reading →

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New College Graduates To Be Cryogenically Frozen Until Job Market Improves

Posted on March 17, 2010 by JD

"Finding employment is extremely difficult for today's college graduate," Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) said. "Our current economy offers few options for the millions of young men and women desperate to join the workforce." "Were we to freeze these graduates … Continue reading →

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