Sure, this year has had it’s scandals, problems, and controversies, but all in all, looking back in retrospect---wait, if I write this according to the Uwriting rubric, can I submit it as my last essay?
Thesis: This year was pretty damn good.
Stakes: The fate of the universe depends on my opinion? I don’t know. I always get graded down on this part anyways.
Claim 1: There are cool people (in the world) at Columbia, and they’re doing stuff.
Supporting evidence: People who care and create couch exchanges, people who bring puppies or good cheer to our campus, and show support for bold beautiful women on both sides of Broadway.
Claim 2: Aki Terasaki’s entertaining and highly creative emails.
Supporting evidence: Check your inbox. It’s the one @columbia.edu address that doesn’t get marked as spam and then tossed directly to my trash folder. Sorry Neee-eeeve.
