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Apartments can be a great space for self-expression

June 22, 2011

Moving out of on-campus housing often means buying furniture and accessorizing the new place just right. With some apartment prices already rising above those of the Davenports and West Village, it’s easy to forget the new living space can be a great canvas for self-expression.

Fashion around the world: Jordan

June 22, 2011

As I walked through the streets of Amman, Jordan for the first time, my eyes drowned in images of the unfamiliar. Women wearing the traditional niqab, a black cloth that covers the woman completely from head to toe, leaving only their eyes exposed, strolled down the street. Then walking right behind them, in a jarring contrast, would be a woman dressed in skinny jeans and a white tank top.

Trend of the week: sexy, shimmery summer glow

June 22, 2011

Being the only pasty person on the beach is never desirable. While laying out in the sun for hours will give nearly everyone some color, it’s common knowledge it also comes with nasty side effects. It’s safer and easier to choose a bronzer, which can give anyone a sexy, tinted (and temporary) sun-kissed glow.

Column: Running a solid choice for an independent athlete

June 9, 2011

By Erica Thompson, News Staff The second my sneaker hits the pavement, my mind seems to go blank. Whatever I was stressed about that day falls to the wayside and the only thing that exists is the sidewalk in front of me and the occasional pain from a side stitch. For me,...

Gossip serves as defense mechanism

June 9, 2011

Imagine walking into a party and hearing a friend whisper that the girl in the bright red halter top steals from her friends. Suddenly, it is seemingly impossible to ignore this girl’s presence. Although negative gossip could deter people from talking to her, new evidence suggests they may be paying more attention than one would expect.

Drink of the week

May 26, 2011

Try these recipes for a cool, refreshing treat this summer.

This summer, cool off at one of Boston’s smoothie spots

May 26, 2011

It’s less than a month until summer officially starts, and the sun is finally crawling into the Boston area. With warm weather comes the inevitable hunt for a tasty way to cool off. The many different smoothies at venues throughout the city can be a sweet, fruity option to staying chill.

Restaurant ends four-year run on Mission Hill

May 26, 2011

It’s a Thursday night. The Savant Project, a laid-back, inconspicuous restaurant and bar in Brigham Circle, is bustling with a young, artsy crowd. A live band is playing smooth, feel-good jazz music as patrons mingle and take sips periodically from their glasses of absinthe and cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Trend of the week: hair feathers

May 12, 2011

Brightly dyed rooster feathers have been popping up in the hair of men and women across the nation.

Site makes travel fashionable

May 12, 2011

Traveling from one time zone to another and back within 24 hours as a salesperson for careerbuilder.com had negative effects on both Renae Virata’s sleep patterns and her wardrobe. Virata, a Houston-based businesswoman, said she had trouble figuring out what clothes to pack because of the different temperatures and style climates of different areas.

NU grad introduces foreign shoes to U.S.

May 12, 2011

Danny Danesh was on co-op at a real estate firm in Shanghai when he first encountered a pair of traditional “warrior” sneakers. Danesh said he saw potential in the athletic canvas shoes, which have been a staple item in Chinese culture since 1935, and was inspired to introduce them to the western world.

This summer, run for a free and easy way to stay fit

April 20, 2011

With summer fast approaching, many people are still searching for the most effective way to attain their best, beach-ready body. Running is a free and easy way to do this, and with so many places to run and people to run with in the Boston area, it can be enjoyable too.