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Column: Marathon inspires renewed passion for fitness

April 19, 2012

As I stood as a spectator near the starting line of the Boston Marathon Monday watching more than 20,000 lean, toned runners begin their 26.2 mile journey with steely determination, I wondered what could possibly be more damaging to my fitness self-esteem.

NUeats’ Recipes of the Week

April 12, 2012

NUeats, Northeastern’s food club, would like to give you two recipes perfect for rising temperatures.

This month, get a few gouda sandwiches

April 12, 2012

April means the end of classes, the beginning of spring – and grilled cheese.

Conor Larkin’s Drinks of the Week

April 12, 2012

Celebrate the end of the semester by heading to Conor’s and trying this week’s drinks, both fresh takes on originals.

Body image forum stresses acceptance

April 5, 2012

Even Victoria’s Secret Angels are affected by body image issues. In a public forum Monday at Harvard Univeristy, Dutch model Doutzen Kroes, who began working for the lingerie chain in 2004, said she has struggled with her self-confidence.

Bring in spring with home decor patterns

April 5, 2012

Though gray skies and low temperatures last week may not be any indication, spring is here – and that means it is time to brighten living spaces with a few key interior design changes.

Just dance at new Zumba-only studio

March 29, 2012

If forever lingering on the Marino Center’s Zumba class waitlist is not quite cutting it anymore, there is a new fitness option in town: The Z Spot, Boston’s first Zumba-only studio.

Column: New Orleans serves up spice

March 22, 2012

Jambalaya, gumbo and blackened crawfish: Nothing spices up spring break like a bit of authentic Cajun food, straight from the source.

Conor Larkin’s Drinks of the Week

March 22, 2012

As kids, warm weather meant one thing: lemonade. Re-live your youth and celebrate the recent sunshine by heading down to Conor Larkin’s and trying Ryan’s Pink Lemonade, an adult twist on a childhood classic.

NUeats’ Recipes of the Week

March 22, 2012

This week, NUeats brings you two of our favorite kind of recipes: crowd-pleasing desserts. Northeastern’s cooking club meets bi-weekly on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in 440 Curry Student Center. For more information, visit http://neu.orgsync.com/org/nueats/home. - Allison...

Column: City life encourages bolder fashion choices

March 15, 2012

Throughout high school I waited impatiently for Vogue, my fashion bible, to arrive in my mailbox every month. Each photo shoot and glossy spread heightened my style aspirations more – until I remembered New Hampshire, my home state, is not exactly the fashion capital of the US.