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Party pictures may not be just for fun

October 20, 2011

In a generation where nearly everyone’s personal information is readily available, it is easy for an individual to share just about anything in his or her life through social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter – so much so that researchers can now detect through someone’s profile if an individual is likely to have a drinking problem through status and photo updates.

Conor Larkin’s Drinks of the Week

October 13, 2011

Conor's bartender Matty P. takes us back to summer with this week's drinks.

Local food festival offers savory dishes at discounted rates

October 13, 2011

Crowds of people made their way down to the waterfront despite the overcast day to partake in Boston’s second annual local food festival.

Hibachi restaurant comes to Brookline

October 13, 2011

Tucked away on a side street in Coolidge Corner is a former Kabbalah temple that was recently refurbished and turned into one of the few Hibachi-style restaurants in the Boston area.

Review: Parish II serves succulent sandwiches

October 13, 2011

On one of the few 80 degree October days Boston sees this time of year, maybe my friends and I should have taken our time before entering Parish II Café to enjoy a rare perk of global warming. However, our stomachs, in synchronized protest from a day of frenzied shopping tromping up and down Newbury Street, demanded instant seating – and instantly seated we were. Ushered into the cool, dim and cozy interior, the four of us practically pounced on the delightfully uncomplicated menus while simultaneously chugging down glasses of cool water.

Temporary crepe restaurant brings flavor to Boston

October 13, 2011

Google Vilas S. Dhar and all the results that come up are related to law. Yet the lawyer currently owns the “pop-up” restaurant Doré Creperie at Beacon St., on the corner of Beacon and Tremont streets.

Column: Parisians are living proof that less is more

October 5, 2011

By Megan Araghi, News Correspondent Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to live minutes from the Eiffel Tower in arguably one of the chicest arrondissements – or municipal districts – of Paris’ famed Left Bank. For seven months, I was exposed to bar none style,...

Designer showcases versatility in Fashion Week event

October 5, 2011

Everything from mommy-and-me outfit duos to clothing inspired by a mourning period were featured in The Everything ENAMOUR Fashion Event, just one of the many shows featured during Boston Fashion Week.

Look of the Week

October 5, 2011

Maureen McMullan, a graduate student from Scotland, said her personal style is inspired by 1950s silhouettes, vintage looks and classic French styles. She said she likes the American “prep” look associated with Ralph Lauren and J.Crew. A native of Scotland, she finds the “casual, beach-inspired” look of shorts or sweats to be a novelty, however, she has taken a liking to them.

Boston Fashion Week: The lowdown

October 5, 2011

By Jamie Ducharme, News Correspondent GQ magazine may have named Boston the worst-dressed city in America this past summer, but that was forgotten the week of Sept. 23 when Boston Fashion Week came to town. However, the style celebration drew mixed reviews from Northeastern’s...

What’s going on in the world of sex and health research?

September 29, 2011

Keep up-to-date on what's good, bad and healthy with these factual bits By Sarah Henry, News Correspondent 1) Strong Women Have Less Sex Women who hold stronger positions in their household tend to have sex less often, according to a new study conducted by the Johns...

NU grad brings alcohol-free fun to Boston

September 29, 2011

For Ken Procaccianti, the choice not to drink was a simple one. The 2004 Northeastern graduate was neither raised by parents who drank, nor was he scarred with memories of a bad first drinking experience – getting plastered was just never on his agenda.