“This year is going to be my year.” We have all heard it before. But, is it really? Don’t we say this at the start of every year? How can you make this year your year before it becomes just another year you hope you forget by the time you’re 30? According to Forbes Magazine, only […]
Humans of OA: Michael Kjelgaard
“So I’m a songwriter. It started in middle school, probably sixth or seventh grade. It happened when I started listening to a lot of 90s rock…it made me realize that was the kind of music that I wanted to do. Like Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson, Radiohead…I could keep going, but I won’t. I write […]
Being a Tourist in Jamaica
As soon as we stepped off the boat in Jamaica, I instantly realized I was stepping into a paradise. The people surprisingly lived up to the stereotypes I had of them; they all were very laid back and constantly throwing around the phrases of “no problem” and “yeah mon.” And, of course, they did love […]
Humans of OA: Ethan Eckstrom
“Growing up I always loved building, so until I’m old enough to build a house on my own I design houses instead to quench my thirst for the construction industry. I like to design luxury custom homes for the New England market because I often see sub-par designs being built, and I like to be […]
2016 Holiday Gift Guide
The most wonderful time of the year has begun! It’s the season of cheer, the season of love, the season of giving…the only question that it brings up is: What exactly is it that we are supposed to be giving? Knowing which presents to get your loved ones and friends during this time of year […]
Close Up Trip 2016: Election Week
On this day exactly one month ago, I traveled to Washington DC with 34 other students and 3 chaperones from Oliver Ames for the Close Up civic education program. The program describes our week there as us students getting involved in “site-based study activities, student workshops on current issues, and meeting with government officials.” While […]