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Saturday, April 28, 2012
The Hunger Games is definitely among the most anticipated movies of the year and after
the movies release on March 23, many lovers of the book series, myself included, were not
disappointed.
The Hunger Games follows Katniss Everdeen who lives Panem, a futuristic country divided
into twelve districts governed by the oppressive Capitol that oversees the country. After a failed
uprising by the...
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Often it's challenging for a health-conscious collegiette to find a meal that satisfies her taste, wallet, and waistline. Tuscaloosa can easily pass for the land of "burgers, beer, and Buffalo Phil's," but last time I checked, those things were not on the path to health and beauty. The Three B's are wonderful things, but maybe just for the weekend. So what's a gal to do...
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Most people are looking for someone to greet them at the door after a long day of school, someone to cuddle with for a movie night and even someone's smiling face when they wake up in the morning. Although a relationship is hardly ever a bad thing, the ideal companion for these situations is a pet.
"My dog makes it so it's not so lonely at home, and I have someone to talk to,...
Saturday, March 31, 2012
1. City Café – Located in the historic district of downtown Northport, City Café is one of the best-known eateries in the area. Regulars (anywhere from college students to older Tuscaloosa residents) always seem to be there waiting for a spot to get their favorites meals. It's typical to arrive at lunchtime and see a line forming outside the door, but don’t let that...
Thursday, March 8, 2012
In movies and books, prom night is played up to be the best night of the year. It's the quintessential high school moment: a time to get all dolled up, take pictures with friends, and dance the night away with your lucky date or high school sweetheart. I even have a picture of my senior prom group proudly displayed on my bulletin board between pictures from swaps and formals. What the movies...
Monday, March 5, 2012
I'll be the first to admit, I'm no trooper when it comes to scary movies. So after weeks of living in terror of the creeptastic trailers for The Woman in Black, I bucked up the courage to face my fear and see the movie. While the film was not outright terrifying as the trailers made it seem, it was chilling in a way that kept me jumping at every bump in the night.
The Woman in Black...
Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Harry Potter series may be complete, but for real Harry Potter fans, it's far from over. Like many of you, I grew up with the series. When I was 10, my parents gave me a box set of the first three books for Christmas. From then on, I was never the same. I read each one as fast as I could and then anxiously waited for the release of the next book. This tradition finally cumulated when I...
Friday, February 17, 2012
It's 2012 and that means spring semester is here! It brings new classes, new opportunities, and the last few months living in a dorm, or the expiration of a lease. If you haven't started thinking about your living arrangements for next fall, it's time for you to start! If you want to live off campus, it's best for you to sign a lease for the fall as soon as possible. You want to...
Thursday, February 9, 2012
While watching the critically acclaimed film The Descendants, once I got past drooling over George Clooney, beautiful as ever in his golden years, it was impossible for me not to be impressed by Secret Life of the American Teenager star Shailene Woodley holding her own. It would have been easy for the 20-year old actress to get lost in Clooney's super-emotional portrayal of Matt King, lawyer...
Thursday, January 26, 2012
'Get Thee to a Nunnery:' musings on Slut! Growing up Female with A Bad Reputation by Leora Tanenbaum
Let's face it: how many of us have been labeled 'slut' in the past? How many of us have called another girl 'slut?' How many of us have experienced both? Remember the scene in Mean Girls where Ms. Norbury proclaims, "You all have got to stop calling each other...
