We’re kicking off season 7 with The It Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. As a reminder, some of these links, including our Bookshop.org link, are affiliates.
I’ve been reading The Seance Society by Michael Nethercott and Clare’s been watching the Elvis movie.

Here’s the TikTok user I was referring to who made videos about biopic casting.
There are many thought pieces and rankings of the NESCAC mascots. I’m partial to the Bantams.

Eighth place: Colby College. This picture I found of their mascot makes it seem like a predator. I know that’s a weird thing to say, but doesn’t the mule look like he wants to spike someone’s drink? […] I’m also not sure what it’s weird, blue unicorn horn is for. Points deducted for general creepiness and weird pose.
Ellie Wolf, The Bates Student
State of the Union
Courtney’s week
| In | Out |
| New laptop | Perfume testers |
Clare’s week
| In | Out |
| No-spend September | Off-season seasonal allergies |
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