Articles by Hallie Bateman

personal 05.14.12 More Like OkStupid

Hallie Bateman tries dating on OkCupid and finds that she prefers online profiles to the people behind them.

humor 02.14.12 Alternative Valentine’s Day Cards

Running with the notion that “everyone deserves love,” Ben and Hallie Bateman have penned and illustrated Valentine’s Day cards for, well, everyone.

personal 06.15.11 Overhearing

In a world where people talk too much, Hallie Bateman prefers to listen.

personal 01.24.11 Most Shy

Hallie Bateman earns an unexpected, confidence-crushing superlative in her eighth grade yearbook.

humor 01.05.11 Sex for Idiots

Advice from Hallie Bateman, the sex columnist who’s never had sex before.

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