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UHCS blog clarifies the term ‘gray rape’

March 10, 2011

Increased acceptance of casual hook-ups and one-night stands has led to a blur in the line of what is consent and what is not when it comes to defining rape, experts said.

Patients knowingly taking placebos can get cured

March 10, 2011

As Mary Poppins said, “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” Well, what if all that was needed to begin with was a spoonful of sugar, without having to swallow any medicine at all? Placebos may not have any actual medical credibility, but the fact that people think they’re supposed to work just might make them work.

Drinks of the Week

February 23, 2011

Mint is the perfect flavor for those of us lucky enough to have a valentine stick around into late February, or at least for the weekend. Mint leaves a pleasant aftertaste, so there’s no need to worry about tasting like meat from drinking bacon-flavored vodka (yes, it exists, it’s made by Seattle-based company Black Rock Spirits, LLC) when you sip on these little chocolate and minty numbers.

During exams, eat healthy for your brain

February 23, 2011

While chugging a can of Red Bull to stay awake during midterms might seem easier than cooking a pot of spinach, the latter may be just what the overloaded brain of a stressed out college student needs, according to nutritionists.

Find the best brunch around

February 23, 2011

Finding a brunch eatery in Boston is about as difficult as finding a sports bar playing a Red Sox game in July. Numerous options in every price range exist within stumbling distance from an apartment or residence hall room.

Looks of the Week

February 16, 2011

William Bratches and Lauren Bruno are this week's Look of the Week winners.

Treat shoes with TLC this winter

February 16, 2011

After trudging through ankle-deep slush puddles and heavily-salted sidewalks, many shoes and boots are showing the tell-tale signs of a rough winter.

NU grad finds new use for old materials

February 16, 2011

Alice Saunders was combing through the inventory of an indoor flea market in Lancaster, Mass. when she came across an interesting old army duffel bag. As a history major who always had an affinity for all things military, she was inspired to bring the bag home and re-work it into something entirely different.

Guide to low cost date ideas

February 9, 2011

The pressure of deciding on the right thing to do with someone on Valentine’s Day is enough for some to forget about the loving nature of the holiday altogether. Luckily, The News has plenty of suggestions on how to keep Valentine’s Day stress-free and cost-effective.

Benefits and perils of over-snacking Feb 14

February 9, 2011

The gift of chocolate on Valentine’s Day may say “I love you,” but the nutrition facts on the back of the box say a lot more. With gobs of chocolate in every drug store and retail location, the temptation gets harder to resist around Valentine’s Day.

Chef comes to Xhibition

February 2, 2011

Aromas of fresh citrus and fish circumvented Northeastern’s Xhibition Kitchen last Wednesday when Chef Darren Carbone came in to show how to prepare a dish that has ties to his own cultural roots in Latin America.

Drinks of the Week

February 2, 2011

A lesser-known aphrodisiac, honey, is featured in both of the drinks of the week. With Valentine’s Day coming up, or maybe an awesome frat party, these drinks are both easy to make with relatively common ingredients. A bit of a spin-off of the usual orange or cranberry juice and vodka, the grape juice will make it different, especially with the twist of honey.