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Look of the Week

September 14, 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...

Fashion around the world: Italy

August 3, 2011

By Gail Waterhouse, News Correspondent I’ve had the privilege of visiting Italy three times, most recently this past June. Each time I’ve gone, I’ve visited distinctly different areas of the country. Besides the incredible quality of the food, the one consistency of...

Column: Yoga an expensive but killer workout

July 20, 2011
I bought my first yoga mat when I was in high school, after my dad’s doctor suggested he attend yoga classes to help him relieve stress and relax. We probably went to three classes at the local YMCA before we lost our motivation completely, and I forgot about the mat.

Upcoming cigarette labels-effective or useless?

July 20, 2011
Americans earn the right to vote, enlist in the military and buy cigarettes when they turn eighteen. A new regulation imposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to make one of these options a bit less appealing.

Column: Afghan cuisine a delicious yet unconventional choice

July 6, 2011
Though many people associate Afghanistan with conflicts, very few know much about Afghan food. That’s why the idea of Ariana, an Afghan restaurant located at 129 Brighton Ave., near the Harvard Avenue T stop in Allston, intrigued me.

Tips for char-grilled steaks and blackened veggies

July 6, 2011
The scent of sizzling, marinated steaks on the grill as friends and family swim in the nearby pool is a sure signs that summer is here. While the idea of a char-grilled meal may sound beyond delicious, grilling is no easy task, said Jay Murray, head chef at Grill 23 in Back Bay.