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What is a аÄ×ÊÁÏie, Anyway?

Twelve proud members of the class of ’14 shed light on the elusive species.

By Randall S. Barton
Photos by Matt D'Annunzio

How do you define аÄ×ÊÁÏ? Generations of аÄ×ÊÁÏies have pondered this problem. Borrowing from Wittgenstein, we decided to employ the technique of ostensive definition. We interviewed 12 good-natured members of the Class of ’14 and asked them about themselves, their theses, and what they learned at аÄ×ÊÁÏ. You might be surprised by what they have to say.