A cloud of chalk dust coated Jesus’ shoulders. Thanks to my math professor’s forceful writing, white particles trailed behind him like smoke from a locomotive, settling on the crucifix next to him.

For our orientation issue, we’d like to present you with some Blinks: small anecdotes from our staff members. This time around, we’re looking back to our most memorable NSOP experiences in honor of the end of everyone’s favorite week of the year.

In this week’s edition of Blinks, our staffers reflect on recent moments of resistance, from marches to hunger strikes.

“Would you be aware of the fact that you have toes today if I didn’t tell you that you did?”