It started with a promising idea and a driven, ambitious attitude that turned Sam Sisakhti into the creator of one of the Internet’s leading indie fashion clothing websites, UsTrendy.com.
Students who want to eat healthier – whether it’s because they want to lose weight, be more environmentally friendly or are just sick of dining hall food – have plenty of options to choose from right around campus. Boston is home to a plethora of restaurants that market healthy meals. And that doesn’t have to mean boring salads and bland dishes – there’s everything from fast food to diner-style meals offered at nearby hotspots.
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.
