05.12.11
To Be Known Well, Or To Be Well Known?
Professionally speaking, which is more important?

04.08.11
Thoughts On ROTC
The issue is far less black and white than I once thought.

03.30.11
Oberlin Is More Than A Number
I wish everyone felt this way.


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Who Is Ben Jones?

Ben Jones is VP for Communications at Oberlin College. Previously, he worked as Director of Blogging Communications in the MIT Office of Admissions and was a founder / partner at Blue Coda Inc.

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Ben Jones used to play guitar and sing in a band and write songs, but lately he's been really lazy in the music department.

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Densil on To Be Known Well, Or To Be Well Known?: I do believe one can do both: "to be known well, or to be well known." Your ability to re-image Ober...

Ma'ayan on To Be Known Well, Or To Be Well Known?: I read this and instantly thought of a pair of binoculars as an apt metaphor. Look in them one way, ...

Woody '71 on Thoughts On ROTC: I teach at a high school that has ROTC. I think very highly of the kids who go into that program. ...

Ruth on Thoughts On ROTC: Especially interesting in light of President Obama's call, during the State of the Union this year, ...

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