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The Best Party You Never Went To

You thought it wasn’t possible. You thought it couldn’t be done. You thought the earth would stop rotating before a freshman boy became the most popular kid on campus—even if it was only for a week.

by Chris Murphy on November 28, 2012March 22, 2013

The Sophomore Encore

Sophomore fall in a vacuum.

by Chris Murphy on October 17, 2012March 22, 2013

Shaking Down the Shake

There’s a new dance craze sweeping the nation, folks, and it puts all the rest to shame. Look around: no one’s “wobbling” anymore, the “Cupid shuffle” is long gone, and the “one-two step” died with Ciara and Missy Elliot’s music careers. Right now, it’s all about the Harlem Shake.

by Chris Murphy on March 9, 2013March 31, 2013

Observing FIFA

1:01 AM: After a long, productive night of studying, I decide to retire to my suite in an attempt to unwind and, eventually, fall asleep. Somehow, I know even before I enter my room that the nightly ritual has begun. I steel myself as I approach the front door.

by Chris Murphy on May 2, 2013September 7, 2013


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