Online Dating

Digital Get Down: The hard stuff

September 29, 2013

Hello, lovely readers! This bitch is back from a long and hot summer, and I’m ready to tell you all there is to know about what and whom I’ve been doing for the past few months. It was bizarre not...

Digital Get Down: Dillo Day advice

May 29, 2013

Let’s face it: Dillo Day is without a doubt one of the most — if not the most — fun days Northwestern students have all year. It’s only natural you should want to share this outrageously good time...

1,001 Nights with Laken: The end

May 29, 2013

Throughout the quarter, I’ve told stories in both my column and my blog about my numerous online dating escapades that began last May when I first made an OkCupid profile. Because I’m fascinated by...

Digital Get Down: The four people you meet on OkCupid

May 22, 2013

If you're unfamiliar with online dating, you may be wondering what kinds of seemingly normal guys you should watch out for. Here's a breakdown of four categories of men I've found — through my nonscientific...

1,001 Nights with Laken: Finding a winner

May 20, 2013

It's no secret at this point that I've been treated poorly by a lot of guys. The worst part, though, is that a number of times I've let myself be treated that way. For those who know me best, it must have...

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