HC CMU NEWS
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
It's difficult to believe, but my undergraduate career is just about completed. Soon the CMU seniors will be graduating, moving on to higher education, jobs, and onto other real world experiences. It's a terrifying thought to think how quickly four years have passed. My experiences and life lessons that I have shared with you over this year are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
During finals week and constant late-night study sessions, midnight cravings are inevitable. Spending a semester’s worth of hard-earned cash on restaurant food, though, is not. HC CMU’s compiled simple tips for eating good, cheap food to help you get your study on (and take a few well-deserved breaks from the books). Good luck on your finals, and bon appetit!
Pizza Pizza
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
The sand is about to run out in the hourglass of my educational career. I can’t believe graduation (my 3rd one!) is right around the corner. So I can’t help being nostalgic and looking back on my last five years at Carnegie Mellon. I’ve had my fair share of rough patches, but mostly cherished memories, whether it was nights spent in Hunt Library or laughs shared with my...
Friday, April 27, 2012
Looking for a romantic place to eat for a date? Or do you want to check out a great place to wine and dine with some of your closest girlfriends? Either way, Point Brugge restaurant is a great destination. Tucked away on a side street in Point Breeze, this bistro offers Belgian cuisine combined with a European-esque environment.
With dim lighting, limited seating, and a small bar...
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Summer is only a few weeks away–do you know what your plans are? Some of you may be lucky enough to have an internship or job waiting for you. But I know there are others who are panicking about what to do this summer. Don’t stress! Summer is time for relaxation; leave the stress for your finals. Below are some alternative plans to consider for your currently free summer.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Carnival: two days off from school and a weekend of relaxation, competition, and funnel cake (and partying. Lots of partying. Way too much partying). On Thursday time moves slowly, and you feel like you can do it all: buggy, booth, endless barbeques, concerts, holi, fireworks, mobot, a cappella, AB Comedy… The list goes on. And on. So you visit a booth or two, attend the comedy show, and...
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Let me start out this 4th installment of senior sendoff by saying I love competition. I think competition makes things exciting and helps to establish camaraderie among teammates. However, a fine line divides healthy and unhealthy competition. A point comes when competition overshadows the original goal of an organization or an event.
If there's one thing I learned as a music...
Saturday, April 14, 2012
KevJumba: The YouTube sensation with over 2 million subscribers and more than 200 million channel views; participant in the 17th season of The Amazing Race; and, quite simply, a guy you may know as “that Asian kid with the goofy dad.” Kevin came to Carnegie Mellon Thursday to speak and premiere his movie “Hang Loose” to an auditorium packed with energized,...
Monday, April 9, 2012
Spring is here. That means new styles, accessories, patterns and outfits are dominating runways this season. This year’s spring style may seem a little crazy with its focus on color block, futuristic prints and a wide array of patterns, but with the right choices you can look your best.
Here is a list of the best accessories of Spring 2012, how to wear certain styles, and the top...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
It’s easy to get stressed, especially with midterms, internships and applications on the line. Sometimes things don’t always go our way, making life even more stressful. If you follow these three rules, though, things may just become a little bit easier.
1. If you do not go after what you want, you will never have it. This applies to everything from scheduling classes to...
