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Capoeira: Where Martial Arts Meets Dance

Feb 4 - Catherine Castro gets an inside look at Capoeira classes, which are hosted Tuesdays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m in the gym's aerobic studio 2. Read more

Could Purchase Go Greek?

Nov 19 - “You won't find Purchase run by fraternities, sororities, or jocks. Nothing against Greek organizations or athletes, but we're more diverse.” Despite this statement on the Purchase College Admissions Web page, it looks like Greek life may be finding its way onto campus after all. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit Greek sorority founded in... Read more

Sarah's Top Reads: "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

Nov 10 - Jeanette Walls was promised by her father, Rex, that one day they would live in a glass castle. This was one of many lies that Jeannette would grow up hearing while she lived in shocking poverty. The beginning of Jeannette’s life with her unstable parents, Rex and Rose Mary, as well as a younger brother and two sisters was a series of unkempt homes, trailers, and a lot... Read more

The Freshman 15: Fact or Myth at Purchase?

Nov 10 - Entering college as a freshman naturally brings out fears of homework and living away from home. However, more terrifying than workload or social anxieties is the all too infamous freshman 15. Luckily, this leap in weight gain isn’t as big of a threat as most students fear. According to Ohio State University researchers, the typical freshman only gains about a half-... Read more

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Links We Love Feb. 4

If you love "Cake Boss" and other baking shows, we're sure these cakes will wow you. Honda has taken a new spin on "Ferris Bueller" with their game day commercial. Taking a nap on this bean bag will beat sleeping with a pillow pet, and satisfy... Read more...

Links We Love Nov. 21

The best part of Thanksgiving? Friendsgiving. Did the pilgrims actually eat pumpkin pie? Now you'll know. If you're in charge of desserts this year, you might want to give these cupcakes a try. Vegetarians, have no fear! You can eat any of these dishes at Thanksgiving.... Read more...

Links We Love Nov. 19

Ten reasons why we hate Facebook. Your wardrobe isn't complete until you have these six outfits. It's Thanksgiving, so there should be turkeys on your cupcakes. Catch up on your art history with these remixed classic pieces. This is how a cat feels about a sandbox... Read more...