Sunday, April 28, 2024
Photo courtesy of Susanne Nilsson, Flickr Creative Commons For some people, the distinctive smell and taste are the reasons they pry themselves out of bed each morning. What is it? It’s the eye-opening beverage that is consumed daily by an estimated 100 million Americans, and it comes from one small bean: coffee. But […]
Photo Courtesy of Jason Bachman, Flickr Creative Commons Leaving home to study abroad can be hard; coming home can be harder. Studying abroad — whether for a semester, a year or an entire degree can be a truly incredible experience. It often seems to bring with it adventure, images of […]
In a word, winter is bleak. Once it sinks in that there are months of darkness ahead, the only thing people tend to want to do is complain and lounge around in pajamas. When the temperature plummets, it can be tempting to forget any notions of being stylish as we […]
In the fall of 1621, almost one year after the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, they gathered with the Wampanoag Indians for a feast to celebrate the colonists' first successful harvest. Historians believe the two groups ate foods native to North America such as turkey, duck, lobster, crab, berries, pumpkin […]
It’s that time of year again: the scruffy faces, the itch, the discomfort and that hippie appearance. Gentlemen, bid farewell to your razors and say hello to No Shave November. In the middle of what many consider to be the busiest part of the semester, students around campus are stashing […]
Read the books first, or see the movies? It's an age-old question. If you're the "read-it-first" type, Hollywood is challenging you to keep the stack of books on your bedside table moving along to keep up. Studios are releasing films based on books at a rapid pace this year, ranging […]
As the number of college students who consider themselves vegetarian or vegan grows, college campuses can't ignore the meatless masses. The college dining experience may not be essentially vegetable-friendly, but there are also more options available today than ever before. Whether you've eliminated meat from your diet for moral or […]
Days are getting shorter, nights are getting crisper and leaves are getting brighter. Fall may mean the end of trips to the swimming pool or beach, but the season offers plenty of fun activities that can easily be incorporated into any schedule. Fall can be a busy time for most […]
When the weather starts to get cooler, it’s time to ditch those flip-flops and daisy dukes. With fall comes flare. Cool, autumn weather brings the perfect opportunity for fashionistas to show their edgy style through vibrant and eye-catching pieces. If you are looking to shake things up in your wardrobe […]
For many college students, a new school year comes with new living arrangements. Whether it's your first time living away from home or you're returning to campus for another year, sharing a small space with another individual is an unavoidable reality of the higher education experience. When you first walk […]
