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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