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Odd tourist spots for budgeteers

February 12, 2014

Beyond the Freedom Trail – and note the word “free” in there – a few niche tourist spots are available to Bostonians for little to no money.

Conor Larkin’s Drink of the Week

February 5, 2014

The Tick Tack Bomb: Drop one shot of orange vodka into a half cup of energy drink and chug immediately.

Review: one dish, one side, dinner for two at Bombay Cafe

February 5, 2014

Thick, curried spinach burying soft, melt-in-your-mouth curdled cheese was eaten by the ravenous spoonful at Bombay Cafe, an inexpensive Indian restaurant wedged between the Starbucks and US Post Office on Massachusetts Avenue.

Don’t be sad on single’s awareness day

February 5, 2014

Rather than “celebrating” an embittered Singles Awareness Day (SAD), Bostonians have a chance to rebel against the “season of love” in a way that goes beyond buying oneself the on-sale box of Christmas Russel Stovers on the way home with a lonely RedBox rental.

The debate over cycling and bulky thighs

January 29, 2014

Controversy was generated among health nuts and cult cyclists last week when celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson said that spinning classes could actually lead to the opposite effect of slimming down: bigger thighs.

No more retouching models in #AerieReal ads

January 29, 2014

Aerie, the lingerie brand owned by American Eagle Outfitters, has recently launched a new ad campaign for its Spring 2014 line, in which they vow not to Photoshop, airbrush nor retouch any of their models.

Look of the Week: Rocker Chick

January 22, 2014

By Daniel Christopher Preda, News Staff Suoemi Koroye is a middler electrical engineering major who is making a statement this week. Suomi paired the timeless red-based plaid with a black peacoat and faux fur scarf, creating a versatile fashion-forward chic look that's...

Fashion Show preparations underway

January 22, 2014

The Northeastern Fashion and Retail Society is gearing up for their fourth annual fashion show, which will feature 41 outfits for men and women across a variety of different categories.

Best and worst looks of the Golden Globes

January 22, 2014

The Golden Globes marks an onslaught of fashion trends, triumphs and disasters for the general public to emulate. This year proved nothing less, bringing in many looks fresh off the runways of Paris, New York and Milan.

Unique clothing coming to Boston

January 22, 2014

In recent years, international merchandise companies such as Topshop have been expanding to the US. Continuing this trend is a Japanese clothing store, Uniqlo, which is seeking locations in Chestnut Hill Mall according to the Simon Property Group’s public lease plans.

Drink of the week: Ocean Predator

January 16, 2014

Beginning of school got you down? Perk back up with this Conor’s classic, made with a delicious combination of Twisted Tea, Peach Schnapps and raspberry vodka. Sometimes called a “fully loaded,” this sweet concoction is the perfect study break.