HC CARLETON NEWS
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Just like Alice Cooper sang (or Puck on Glee), “school’s out for summer”! So what to do with your new-found free time? Or more realistically, the time that’s left after slaving away at your summer job and getting ahead with summer classes? Why not check out some summer music festivals! Whether you’re in Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal, we’ve picked out the best...
Monday, April 23, 2012
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to change up your beauty routine to better fit the hot, sunny weather. Try out these quick and easy beauty tips over the summer to help you look beautiful and healthy as you have fun in the sun!
1. Healthy, Glowing Skin!
While tanned skin is all the rage for the summer, excessive sun bathing and tanning beds can be very damaging...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
That brand name purse you’ve had your eye on is super fashionable – but the $250 price tag? Not so much. Or maybe your new apartment needs freshening up with some funky deco – but anything from a department store doesn’t quite create a unique vibe. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your style and home without breaking the bank, take a trip to your local...
Friday, April 13, 2012
Modern-day Martha Stewart? Get real. Most university girls don’t have the time, money or resources to create those coveted Pinterest DIY projects that internet mavens seem to finish in a flash.
For all my fellow lazy girls out there, this one’s for you. I’ve compiled a list of five lazy-proof DIYs using easily-found items that can be completed within a small amount of...
Monday, April 2, 2012
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and that guy in your psychology class has never looked better. Is it that his hair is tousled from a recent game of pick-up soccer on the field between classes or is it that little bit of tan he’s gotten lately? Realistically, it doesn’t matter what started it—here you are now, weeks from exams, and the love bug has bitten you.
Of...
Monday, April 2, 2012
If anyone were to ask you what your favourite university experience has been so far, I’m sure most of you would look back to frosh week. Do you remember how much fun you had, how many people you met, and how the only thing you had to worry about was waking up in time for the early morning events? Since you remember it being so great, why not do it again? Luckily you can, by becoming one...
Saturday, March 31, 2012
It happens when we’re bored. It happens after a long day, when you couldn’t make dinner because you’re running late to your lecture, when you finally get to watch the season finale of Desperate Housewives and especially after a solid night of drinking. It’s the late night snack, coming to destroy your healthy eating habits.
Student life isn't always friendly to...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Definition of “To Tumble”: to fall, stumble or dive headlong into something.
Before I created a Tumblr account, I was skeptical. I’m already distracted enough by Facebook and Twitter, and the idea of blogging has never really appealed to me. Then I happened to come across a blog that is devoted to Photoshopping the eyes of actor Steve Buscemi (currently on HBO’s...
Friday, March 23, 2012
WHY SO HUNGRY FOR THE HUNGER GAMES?
The first time I heard about the buzz over The Hunger Games from my best friend, it was as if I was being introduced to her new boyfriend: she was gushing over it, boasting about it—she may or may not have even kissed the cover. Online, there was even more buzz! What is it about this dystopian story that draws in readers of all ages and genres? I finally...
Friday, March 23, 2012
Whenever I go shopping with friends, they are always amazed at how speedy I am when it comes to finding cute outfits. Some of my girls have joked that I have a secret shopping skill, and in a way I suppose that’s true. I just know what colors look good on me, and which ones don’t. However, my trick is hardly a special talent, and today I’m unveiling my secret: I found my...
