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NU grad brings ‘Pops’ to snacking industry

April 14, 2011

Northeastern alumnus (2005, M.B.A. 2010) Reuben Taube and his brother Ari began production on Mini Pops, a new alternative to popcorn, in August 2010. The product differentiates itself in the fact that it’s made from air-popped sorghum grain instead of corn kernels.

The Bazaar’s Dollhouse comes to Allston

April 6, 2011

The Boston Bazaar’s “Dollhouse” showcase will give vintage art and clothing lovers of Allston a home when it comes to an unannounced location May 17.

Look of the Week

April 6, 2011

Assistant Special Section editor Laura Finaldi found sophomore international affairs major Bailey Marcus to have fashion forward style for this season. If you, or any of your friends would like to be the next Fashion & Style section's Look of the week please email [email protected].

Summer style in a second

April 6, 2011

Feminine and romantic pieces with a ’70s flair have been popping up on runways and in department stores around the world and will be taking the summer by a storm once they start showing up on the streets.

There can be hidden dangers in the health food aisle

March 30, 2011

There’s danger lurking in the health food aisle. Even oat-filled granola and salad greens with just a little too much dressing may be what’s keeping on those extra five pounds.

Drinking mistakes and how to prevent them

March 30, 2011

Of all the mistakes college students make while drinking, downing vodka with Red Bull or popping a morning-after Tylenol might seem relatively low risk. While those behaviors are usually nowhere near as risky as drinking and driving or going home with a stranger, they do carry health consequences.

Drinks of the Week

March 24, 2011

Not only is March Madness taking over television screens of NCAA lovers all over the country, but the past week has also reaffirmed that Boston is the place to be on St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve renamed this week’s Drink of the Week to show a little Husky pride, even after a loss in the Hockey East Semifinal. Two ingredients, short and sweet, and probably the drink of choice for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

Boston gets taste of Max Brenner chocolate

March 24, 2011

Chocolate is not something a college student may think of as a meal option in Boston, but a new Boylston Street restaurant may change that. Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man, is a restaurant that founder Max Brenner himself calls an “experience.”

The ‘Boston Burger’ decided by Five Napkin chef

March 24, 2011

Chefs at Five Napkin Burger sifted through more than 300 recipes submitted by hopefuls who all aimed to earn recognition as the creator of The Boston Burger, an exclusive Boston special that will be featured on the upscale burger restaurant’s opening menu.

Look of the Week

March 16, 2011

She laughed when her friends referred to her style as “portable rock star,” but senior music industry major Chrissy Bulakites’ small height, bright red lipstick and dark-rimmed glasses may represent just that.

Finger nail styles for spring

March 16, 2011

Some students like switching up their polish colors for springtime and appreciate the ability to steer away from darker winter tones. Lopez said she mostly sees people going for various shades of orange and pink when choosing a nail color for the spring.

NU fashion designer prepares third show

March 16, 2011

When Naomi Thompson Hall, associate director of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equality, came into Jennifer Chen’s sophomore co-op class to discuss diversity and unity, she didn’t know the discussion would spark a bond between the two and lead to, of all things, an annual fashion show.