With frozen yogurt shops seemingly appearing on every street corner, it’s difficult to ignore the presence of the “froyo” novelty as a modern staple of the urban diet. The frozen treat’s reputation as a healthy alternative to ice cream may explain the sheer number and variety of frozen yogurt businesses, a trend that has seen a boom in health-crazed followers, particularly among young urbanites.
“At your age, you’re going to have a lot of urges. You’re going to want to take your clothes off and touch each other. But if you do touch each other, you will get chlamydia … and die.”
We all remember the wise words of Coach Carr from our favorite teen movie, “Mean Girls,” – he was definitely on to something. Statistics show that one in every four college students currently has a sexually transmitted disease. That doesn’t mean that students have to disengage in their newfound college freedom, or stop exploring sexual desires, but it does mean they should do so safely.
Juice diets and cleanses have become the new craze of fad diets. With fatty cafeteria meals and long lines in the dining halls, “juicing” is the new hot trend for busy students and workers everywhere.
By Melissa Danzo, News Staff
William Bratches, junior history major
This history major pays homage to staples of decades past with a jean jacket and German military-inspired Dr. Martens. He scours Goodwill for previously owned pieces rather than buy them new,...
It’s a new year, and that can only mean that there is a new fashion standard instituted in everyone’s wardrobe. Last year had its moments of high fashion and fashion no-no’s, but be sure to note the trends that are most definitely out this season before you walk out the door.
While students prepare for finals, Northeastern’s Dining Services is making room for its 12th annual Gingerbread House Construction Contest, and this year the competition that requires more than 1,000 pounds of candy and 600 pounds of frosting is expected to be one of the most elaborate Northeastern has ever seen.
With the semester coming to a halt and finals just around the corner, we all could use a delicious, festive, homemade meal that even mom would be proud of. There’s nothing better than spending some quality time with friends during the holidays and enjoying the last few days of sanity before finals, so grab your friends and indulge your taste buds. Here are a few fabulous, easy recipes that are guaranteed to please any crowd. Ho ho ho!
Sex – it’s on the long list of priorities on every college student’s mind. Although getting a hold of birth control pills only takes a quick trip to the gynecologist and buying a condom takes a short run to the local convenience store, sometimes it can be a burden remembering to take that tiny pill each morning or to buy that rubber in the heat of the moment. To lessen your to-do list or just to shake things up, here are a few birth control options that are different, effective and long lasting so you can worry about everything else in your life rather than bringing another one into the world.
For fit urbanites, working out is not a question of “if,” but “when” and “what kind.” With frequent rankings among America’s healthiest cities, Boston has no shortage of opportunities for its population to hit the gym, park, trail, or, as is the growing trend, mat. The mat is home to the deceivingly dissimilar practices of yoga and pilates – two fairly stationary workout rituals that seek to engage not only the body, but also the brain.
