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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
It’s safe to say that for most of us at UConn, studying abroad is part of our college plan. But even with a study abroad plan in the works (or behind you), when Spring begins to peak through the clouds, the travel itch starts, and dreaming about an epic Euro-trip or an Australian adventure becomes a daily distraction when struggling through our oh-so-boring lectures.
But planning a trip...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Boo! Usually one does not hear this word during the winter season. It is more relevant around the time of Halloween, but look out, here comes Frosty the Snowman! Dating back to our childhoods, Frosty was never a scary character—or so you thought. This week our Link We Love is one of the Youtube.com videos of the practical joke a person in a snowman costume plays on people by jumping out at...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
With studying for finals occupying almost all of your time (Get off of Facebook and review some notes!), it can be easy to forget that Christmas is right around the corner. Choosing gifts is hard, but here are some links we love to gifts that even a collegiette can afford!
Real Simple magazine—yes, the one your mom reads—put together a great collection of stocking stuffers...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Billy Joel made a guest appearance at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus on Nov. 29,2011. In this video musical icon Joel sings "Piano Man" to a packed house of anxious students and staff!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_5SM8lEcMw
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
With growing popularity since mentioning UConn in his video, "Dom Mazzetti vs. Single Girls" featuring the always funny Jenna Marbles, Dom Mazzetti proves himself yet again as a comic genius with his latest "Dom Mazzetti vs. Thanksgiving"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293837yOuwo
Sunday, November 13, 2011
· Ingredients
· 1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
· 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
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· Filling:
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
If you're a fan of beauty products, Birchbox is similar to Sephora, but also has an option to become a member and receive five new deluxe samples every month. These samples are the perfect treats for yourself or can be used as gifts during the upcoming holiday season!
Lauren Conrad has been busy since her Reality TV show days, and The Beauty Department is one of her many...
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Check out this video of the snow storm at UConn during Halloween weekend filmed by our very own HC staffer Caitlin Kelly!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur30vP0zSnE
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Red Velvet Cupcakes:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with...
Sunday, October 16, 2011
One thing that I strongly believe in is the idea that you should never show up to someone’s house empty handed. I also believe that having a little bit (or a lot) of a dessert full of chocolate every once in a while is a very good thing. Thankfully, Caitlin Lombardi, one of my very best friends and a fellow collegiette from the University of Maryland, introduced me to the best dessert ever...
