10 Things I've Learned In My Relationship
When I first came to Kenyon, I had very low expectations for finding a romantic partner. I had never been in a long-term relationship...
Jenny Nagel (Kenyon ‘20)
Jenny Nagel (Kenyon ‘20)
Jenny is a writer and Campus Correspondent for Her Campus Kenyon. She is currently a senior English and Psychology double major at Kenyon College, and in her free time she loves to sing, cuddle cats, and fangirl over musicals.
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I Used to Run a Fandom Account
In the spring of my sophomore year of high school, my best friend Hayli and I decided to create a multi-fandom Instagram account, a place...
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Vocal Health Tips
During this time of year, the cold, the wind, and the allergens in the air all work to make one sick and eventually lose their voice. Since...
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Remembering to Breathe
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon, I walk into my English class, sit down, close my eyes, and breathe for one minute. At the...
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The Importance of Keeping Busy
I often have found myself in one of two positions: feeling overwhelmed by the many, many things on my to-do list or feeling like I do not...
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Cupid at Kenyon: Date Ideas When It’s Busy and Cold
This article is part of our "Cupid at Kenyon" series, in which our writers talk about Valentine's Day. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in...
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The Pros and Cons of Going Abroad in Fall vs. Spring
In the next couple of months, I have to decide which semester of next year I want to spend studying abroad in England. Upon hearing advice...
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Gone Too Soon: Musicals That Closed Too Early
Throughout the years, Broadway has been blessed with some great musicals, but occasionally, there are some flops. However, many of these so...
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The Problem With Expecting Too Much From Yourself
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to be the best. I wanted to be the smartest, the most talented, the funniest, and the prettiest. I...
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What Happened to My Self-Esteem When I Decided Not to Wear a Bra
This past week, my Introduction to Women and Gender Studies professor gave us a very interesting assignment: to purposefully reject a...
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Thoughts on Declaring My Major
While researching colleges, I was incredibly interested in Kenyon because of their incredible English program, and not just because it’s...
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Learning to Love Auditions
I don’t quite remember the details of my first audition, but I do remember that I was terrified. Back in elementary school, auditions were...
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Make New Friends, But Keep the Old: How Friendships Change in College
In my thirteen years of being a Girl Scout, we sang a song at every meeting that began with the following lyrics: “Make new friends, but...
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On Being Sick Away From Home
This past week, the inevitable happened: I was hit with the Kenyon Krud, the unavoidable, terrible cold that tends to get everyone at least...
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Elana Shoss ‘20: Thoughts on Writing, Allergies, and Hammocks
Name: Elana Shoss Class: 2020 Major: Undecided Hometown: Houston, TX Campus Activities: Broken Legs, Hillel, HIKA Fun Fact: I have been...
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On Loving Something Without Choosing to Major in It
Since I was very little, I have loved to perform. I would get up in front of my parents and their friends, and I would sing my heart out to...
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Why "Glee" is Problematic
These past few weeks, I’ve been rewatching the television series, Glee , a six-season musical dramedy surrounding a high school show choir...
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A Look at Musical Movies Through the Decades
Since I was little, I have loved watching the movie versions of some of my favorite musicals. Recently, when looking back through all of...
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The History of April Fools’ Day
Happy April Fools’ Day everyone! Everyone knows that April 1st is a day of jokes and trickery and joking and tricking, but I bet what you...
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Thoughts on Sara Bareilles Joining the "Waitress" Cast
I am a huge fan of Sara Bareilles. I have every single one of her albums and the accompanying books of sheet music that I have tried and,...
