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Conor Larkin’s Drink of the Week

September 22, 2011

Conor Larkin's Grill and Tap will be providing The News with delicious drink recipes this semester. Check out the first one here.

Hearty flavors come to the table this fall

September 22, 2011

As the temperature drops and the leaves start to change color, the homey scent of favorite fall foods become more and more appealing. Often, the onset of fall brings nostalgia for home cooked dishes like slow-cooked pot roast, perfectly whipped mashed potatoes and freshly baked apple, pumpkin or pecan pies.

Delicious dishes to be featured at fall food festivals

September 22, 2011

An abundance of Boston’s best restaurant foods, freshly prepared local dishes and lip-smacking desserts will be available to patrons this fall at all of the area food festivals. Dishes prepared from local cuisines will be served, lectures on veganism will be given and jousting matches using marshmallow fluff will be held. There may just be something for everyone.

Securing a spot on the high fashion radar: Fashion Week to hit the Hub in a big way later this month

September 15, 2011

By Sarah DeYoung, News Correspondent. Flashing lights, models striking pose after pose at the end of a runway and the constant click of a camera is what most people envision when thinking of fashion week. During the week of Sept. 23-30, that vision will be a reality in Boston. This...

Fashion around the world: Philippines vs. Boston

September 15, 2011

By Angel Feliciano, News Correspondent. Manila, Philippines and Boston. Two very different cities, quite far from each other, yet they are similar in the way people dress – especially during the summer months. I grew up in Manila until my high school years, when I attended...

Look of the Week

September 15, 2011

Christine Lai didn’t let the rainy weather this past week force her into baggy T-shirts and sweatpants. Lai, a freshman civil engineering major, wore a blue Delia’s dress with shoes and a scarf from Target to get breakfast with friends. Lai defines her style as classic,...

Column: The Ins and Outs of Online Dating

September 8, 2011

After failed attempts at meeting people at parties or bars, terrible blind date experiences or just for the fun of it, many college students are tapping into online dating. Not only do these sites offer hundreds – even thousands – of prospects in one place, but one can find a potential partner from the comfort of their own home.

UHCS offers solutions to stressful situations

September 8, 2011

From the day the acceptance letter came and the deposit was mailed, it’s been four straight months of planning, picking classes, buying dorm decorations and connecting with fellow Northeastern-bound students on Facebook. Now the day is finally here. Everything is set in stone. No turning back now.

Review: Not your mom’s taco night

August 18, 2011

By Jon Palmer, News Correspondent When I hear the words “taco night,” my mind goes back to the childhood dinner table and the make- your-own-taco kits my mother would bring home from time to time. It also makes me think of the more recent efforts of my roommates...

Drink of the Week: Beerita

August 18, 2011

It’s mid-August, and summer is beginning to wind down. Gone are the days of ice-cold beverages on the beach and fruity sangria out in the sun – well, maybe they’re not gone, but they’re certainly limited. Enjoy the last couple of weeks of warm weather with a mix of margarita...

Restaurant Week caters to diners on a budget

August 18, 2011

Imagine a fancy three-course dinner complete with truffle glazed steak, a mixed greens salad topped off with candied walnuts and a cheesecake drizzled with homemade chocolate syrup in a manner Gatsby would envy – there can only be one explanation: Restaurant Week must be back.

Fall fashion forward

August 3, 2011

By Laura Finaldi, News Staff Bold floral-print blouses paired with pinstripe pencil skirts. High-waisted pants flared out in the spirit of the 70s. A dress that seems normal at first glance, but then the wearer turns around to reveal an open back and buttons covering the fabric. There’s...