Otterbein360 :: Staff : Sabrina Kohls

Real-life stories trump tall tales

Throughout history, people have loved reading novels. Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf, George Orwell and J.K. Rowling wrote what are considered some of the best fictional works. In recent years, though, the memoir has taken its relatable emotional backgrounds and forged ahead of the novel. FEB 29

Pack lecturer talks history of violence

The murmers in Cowan Hall grew steadily silent as Otterbein professor Meredith Frey introduced Harvard professor Dr. Steven Pinker. MAR 5

Cardinal's Nest is serving better food

J-term seems to have inspired change in everyone at Otterbein, from the students who were bold enough to take on the three-week challenge to Bon Appetit’s new management. FEB 1

Fresh Look: Freshman gives overview of first semester

17 days until Christmas, but I’m more concerned with my first semester of college being done. 15 weeks ago I was a scared college freshman, struggling even in talking freely with my roommate. DEC 9

Fresh Look: Freshman goes non-traditional over Thanksgiving

This year my family decided to skip the long cooking process and eat at a restaurant. And I realize that while most people would be a little shocked at the lack of tradition there, I was actually relieved. NOV 29

Fresh Look: Freshman questions major choices

Declaring a major is a difficult task. Sticking with that major after you’ve declared it is not only difficult, but even more complicated. NOV 15

Fresh Look: Freshman finds holiday spirit

It’s red cup season at Starbucks, and if you’re a normal college student, you know this means that the holidays are creeping up on us. NOV 7

Fresh Look: Freshman disects Otterbein costumes

Ever wondered what your Halloween costume says about your personality? If not, I’m here to help you figure it out. OCT 31

Fresh look: Freshman goes through budget crisis

College students are never really poor because they have no money, they’re poor because they have too much to spend. When mom and dad aren’t buying snack foods anymore, it’s up to us. OCT 25

Fresh Look: Freshman liberates herself from hometown woes

After being away from home for about a month and a half, I finally went back last week for Fall Break. OCT 17

Fresh Look: Freshman becomes disenchanted with college life

College can be a magical place. You can sleep when you want, go to class as you please and most of all, you get to live with your friends! OCT 7

Fresh Look: Freshman advises scheduling conflicts

If you’re a freshman and you’re taking the time to read this, I have one suggestion for you: _go see your adviser. Now. _ SEP 30

Fresh Look: How to beat the Freshmen pounds

I’d heard the horror stories. One girl came back forty pounds heavier. Most freshmen gain at least five pounds, if not more. SEP 23

Fresh Look: Punctuation bums out writing traditionalist

I suck at college. No, really. The things I thought I would be terrible at (having a social life, avoiding the Freshman 15), I’m actually surviving somehow. SEP 19

Fresh Look: Freshman contemplates the difficulties of finding friends

People frequently tell high school seniors how awkward the friend-making process is in college. Sure, they also tell you that it’s kind of like the first day of pre-school all over again, but they really like to emphasize how uncomfortable the situation will probably be. SEP 19

Fresh Look: Facebook, the great procrastination tool.

I’m barely into my first couple weeks of classes and concentrating is harder than ever. SEP 16

Sabrina Kohls

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