Archives - Rachel Breining
advice
A caged rat’s guide to surviving social distancing
Wow, man. This is something almost none of us could have foreseen. Okay, there was definitely someone who called it a week early, and they should definitely tell me their bets for the Kentucky Derby when it’s finally back on. But I went on record saying “[UR] would never do something like that; I don’t […]
impeachment
Impeaching Donald Trump is not about Donald Trump
The impeachment of Donald Trump is important objectively and historically, regardless of political alignment, and should be taken seriously. Read More
academics
You’re so loud. I’m trying to pay attention.
We (and the government) pay a lot of money to ignore someone significantly more experienced than us, in classes we picked, for hours every week. Read More
etiquette
We need fratiquette
Just because it’s a frat doesn’t mean it’s a barn, or that you suddenly live there because you’re drunk. Read More
crop tops
Halloween needs more men in crop tops
Satisfaction in the self can only come from experimentation and being allowed to express your style the way you want to. Read More
argument
I hate chocolate ice cream.
And you should tell me why I’m wrong. There is nothing more satisfying than to hear the words “I was wrong” after a long verbal sparring match against someone with whom you viscerally disagree. The value of these words comes almost entirely from their rarity. How often do you really win an argument? Maybe you’re […]
