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	2012 Presidential Election: Voting is Fashionable By Morgan Montgomery-Rice August 29, 2012 - 4:30pm As I was flipping through my September Issue of Elle magazine (the “biggest fashion issue of the year”), I came across an article that was in and amongst the articles about which styles were coming back and which collars were now considered fashionable. The title of the article, which was the largest print on the page, said “GET OUT THE VOTE.” The article started with this opening line: “More women than men have voted in every presidential election since 1964,” (Elle Magazine, September 2012). I wanted to praise Elle for talking about something besides fashion, but then I realized something else… voting is fashionable. READ MORE
	Storing Your Stuff Over the Summer By Jackie Drogin May 3, 2012 - 9:53pm The semester is finally coming to end and finals are slowly coming upon us. That means stress and lack of sleep. The end of the year also means that it’s time to pack up your stuff until fall. But that shouldn’t be an extra stress. Moving in and out is stressful enough and one doesn’t need the added stress of worrying if everything will fit in the trunk of your car or if you need to take a plane ride that your suitcases don’t go over the fifty-pound limit. Here is your guide for easy storage options over the summer. College Boxes READ MORE
	Green and Clean: Take the Nail Salon Survey By Tiffany Skogstrom May 3, 2012 - 1:21pm Do you enjoy a good pampering from your local nail salon? If so, then we’d love for you to take part in our quick Green and Clean Nail Salon Survey! Since 2007, the Boston Public Health Commission’s Safe Nail Salon Project has been working with nail salons and technicians on environmental health and safety. We are about to kick off a ‘Green & Clean’ nail salon recognition program, which will recognize salons that go above and beyond basic environmental and safety standards. You don’t have to live in Boston to participate in this short survey. However, we strictly want to hear from people who are nail salon patrons. READ MORE
	Sex, the City, and HBO's "Girls" By Asya Bashina April 27, 2012 - 10:34am HBO’s new series Girls, created by Lena Dunham, which aired on April 15, 2012, has sparked conversation all over the Internet, everywhere ranging from the New York Times to Refinery 29, my favorite blog. It has even been compared to an updated version of Sex and the City – one where the characters have less money. Still, the general theme of the show is still the same: four young girls trying to find their way in New York City. This time, however, the girls have been displaced to Brooklyn, yet their romantic relationships are no less awkward and confusing. READ MORE
	Ayan Sanyal's "Love Lies" By Asya Bashina April 21, 2012 - 5:48pm Blends of acoustic guitar and electronic sound color sophomore Ayan Sanyal’s new album “Love Lies”. The album features four songs with a suspenseful electronic introduction that ends with the heavy breathing. This heavy breathing serves as a strong allusion to the next song on the album – “John Legend Complex”. READ MORE
	Boston-Haifa Connection’s Hatikvah Officers Mission By Andrea Stern April 18, 2012 - 9:24pm For many people who have not had the chance to visit Israel, the only information they know about the country is through the media. The Boston-Haifa Connection, a committee sponsored by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), wants to expand the greater Boston area’s knowledge about Israel by bringing 12 Israeli officers to Boston at the end of the month. This unique event will allow the Israeli officers to meet with college students, state legislators, community leaders, and even Governor Deval Patrick. READ MORE
	Apply to be an ExCEL Fellow By ExCEL April 18, 2012 - 9:15pm Interested in being a '12-'13 ExCEL (Experiential and Community Engaged Learning) Fellow? The fellows work in conjunction with the EL Office to create and foster EL opportunities at Brandeis. They're strong student leaders who help with events from the EL Symposium to individual projects involving community partners and faculty. The sky is the limit! The deadline to apply is April 27th @ noon! If you have any questions please contact Lexi Kriss, Experiential Learning Administrator, at akriss@brandeis.edu. Apply here! READ MORE
	Posse Founder to Speak at Commencement By Carolyn Schweitzer April 5, 2012 - 2:20pm Attention soon-to-be graduates! Brandeis has announced the 2012 commencement speaker: Deborah Bial. Bial, who graduated from Brandeis herself in 1987, is the founder of the Posse Foundation. She’ll also receive an honorary degree. READ MORE
	Delicious and Easy Passover Recipes By Shani Abramowitz April 5, 2012 - 2:16pm With Passover right around the corner, and those sneaky dietary restrictions that we all love to hate, you’re probably asking yourself how you’re going to make it through. Not to fear! There are plenty of easy, at-home recipes you can follow to whip up a delicious Passover meal to help you forget the taste of all that matzah. Matzah Brei- A not so traditional take on French toast, matzah brei will liven up your Passover breakfasts and impress your guests without a doubt. Matzah brei can be made either sweet or savory— I personally prefer my brei on the sweet side, but to each her own, right? To serve four, you’ll need: · 6 sheets of square matzah · 6 eggs ...
	Reduced, Reused, and Really Cute: The Perks of Portable Coffee Cups By Talia Hirsch March 29, 2012 - 10:56am It’s no secret that Brandeis students love their coffee. Students can be spotted anywhere and anytime with Einstein’s cups, and while the coffee and tea are delicious; the amount of plastic thrown away everyday is extraordinary. So how can you still enjoy your energy boost every time you need but help be a little more eco-friendly? READ MORE