the kenyon thrill

The Kenyon Thrill is Kenyon College’s go-to online source for news and entertainment. Regarded as a “satire” publication, The Thrill imitates the format of a traditional campus newspaper, however, student’s discuss issues in an informal, witty manner.

Below are a few of my more recent pieces, however, you can click here to read more.

Yik Yak: Let’s Talk About It

Yik Yak is an app that allows users to post messages anonymously. You can view comments from anyone that is within a five mile radius of your current location. Users can comment, as well as “upvote” or “downvote” a message. The app was taken down for sometime, but college students everywhere have decided to resurrect it. I’m sure as you can imagine, things got interesting.

I Propose A Social Experiment

I propose an experiment of sorts. What if, we all collectively — hear me out — break up with our significant others? If you are that person who won’t leave their apartment because they are on Facetime with “the girl from home”? End it. That power duo that’s been together since they met in their Italian class freshman year? Nothing is forever. Square one, baby. And then let the mingling begin. Imagine that. Imagine all the possibilities.

How To: Incorporate a Mask Into Your Costume This Halloween

Halloween! Well, I hate to break it to you, but things are going to be a bit different this year. We have masks! So now, as you contemplate how you are going to be the cast of Scooby Doo with your 5 person co-ed friend group, I have brainstormed a few ways we can dress pandemic-friendly.

McBride Triple to New Apt: Humble Beginnings

How a pandemic landed me a sweet senior apartment as a sophomore: addressing the backlash, and basking in glory.