This weekend I was the victim of a pre-meditated assault on my social skills. I had to sing in front of people I didn’t know. Luckily no one died.
When I was 10 years old, one of my role models was Woody from the movie “Toy Story.” I liked him because he was loyal and funny. But as I’ve grown up, so have my criteria for heroes. Now it’s...
It turns out that my girlfriend is Claire Danes. And apparently I’m friends with George Clooney, Big Bird and that guy from Slumdog Millionaire. How did I not get invited to the Oscars? I should...
Last week I accidentally discovered the secret to time travel. No, it didn’t involve speed. All I have to do is sit at a bus stop.
An integral part of getting a job is interviewing. Even though they’re necessary, I think interviews make us act less like people, and more like products for someone else’s consumption.
It turns out that strangers are less willing to touch you when you’re covered in baby oil.
This year, I am thankful for humor.
If Duke University were a soap opera, it would be called “As the C-1 Turns” and the latest scandal would be the potential merging of the Multicultural Center and International House.
Sometimes a simple “hi” is enough to alleviate our fear of rejection. If you’re on the C-2 and you’re afraid of not having anything to talk about with the acquaintance, just try saying “hi” and...
I don’t know whether it’s because of midterm season finishing or the cold weather causing people to huddle together, but romance is in the air.
