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	What You Need to Do Before the End of the Semester! By Ashli Molina February 28, 2013 - 9:00am READ MORE
	5 Ways to Make Your Workout More Fun By lemosk February 27, 2013 - 6:00am Whether you live (what seems like) miles away or right around the corner, going to FitRec is a dreaded activity for the majority of Boston University students. Some people work out for stress relief and to get some much needed “me” time during their hectic days. Others exercise to combat the inevitable weight gain caused by the dining hall cookies. No matter what your excuse is, here are 5 easy ways to make the workout more fun! READ MORE
	The Four Things to Know to Stay on Trend this Spring By Alexa Giovanello February 26, 2013 - 12:00pm Electric Color: Every season welcomes a new color palette. Last spring, it was Easter pastels. This fall, it was merlot, jade and cobalt blue. And this spring, anything goes since electric colors are in! Designers aren’t afraid to make outfits pop with statement colors such as: sunny yellow, hot pink, tangerine and emerald green. Although I think it’s a bit extreme to wear these colors from head-to-toe, I do think they can make any outfit standout. And for females who don’t like to wear a lot of color: try accessorizing with a necklace, earrings, purse or belt in one of these hues! READ MORE
	Your 5-Step Last-Minute Spring Break Preparation Guide By Jomarie Polanco February 25, 2013 - 9:00am Back in December, your friends and booked your plans for spring break. You were excited about it then, but kind of forgot about it. Now, spring break is closer than you think and you haven’t even begun to prepare. What do you do? Spring Break starts next Saturday, and if you haven’t started preparing for it, look no further. I have the perfect 5-step plan to get you ready for a fabulous week off from school! READ MORE
	Monday Music Notes: New & Now Playing By Schuyler Silverman February 24, 2013 - 4:19pm READ MORE
	Dorm Food That's Under 150 Calories By Shealyn Lonergan February 23, 2013 - 5:59pm During these winter months it can be extremely difficult to stay in shape. Classes go on forever, it’s freezing outside, and all you ever want to do is curl up in bed after a long day and eat the most comforting, yet unhealthiest food available. But New Years resolutions are in full affect, and with spring break right around the corner, it’s time to back away from the 3rd chocolate bar of the day and find better options! Here are some healthy and yummy dorm snacks that will satisfy your hunger after a long day, without ruining your resolutions and hopes of a bikini ready body: 1. Hummus and Veggies READ MORE
	6 Ways to Make Your Winter Wardrobe Ready for Spring By Lauren Force February 23, 2013 - 9:00am With Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow this February 2nd, I'm banking on an early spring this year. For all of us fashionistas it’s time to get a head start on spring shopping and planning for how we will transition your winter wardrobe into spring. Yes, I know it’s only February, but the sporadic weather in Boston has already been hinting that it’s time to make some major wardrobe shifts. One day the thermometer drops to the teens and the next it’s nearing 60. So, I’m here to provide you with a few ideas that will make you stand out this spring, plus I’m giving you an excuse to break out a few spring pieces early! READ MORE
	How to Get out of a Bad Relationship By Anonymous Author February 22, 2013 - 6:00pm Breaking up is hard to do. No one likes it - not the person who ends the relationship, and not the person who gets dumped. It is especially heartbreaking when both people still love each other, but can’t seem to make it work. So how do you know it’s time to give up on a relationship? How do you distinguish between a simple “rough patch” and a toxic relationship? These are some questions I faced while trying to deal with my ex-boyfriend. READ MORE
	How to be the Ultimate COM Biddie By Sarah Ryan February 21, 2013 - 12:00pm READ MORE
	How I Was Stressed (And Then I Found Vinyasa Flow Yoga) By Melissa Fiszner February 20, 2013 - 12:00pm My eyelids lie heavily against the back of my eyes. The mellow, vivid red walls embrace me. My breathing surprisingly paces in a peaceful rhythm; my stomach and chest mirror the pattern of my breath; I count five in… five out. Sweat drops trickle down my spine. I feel as though I have just ran a marathon. Crossed-legged, I raise my arms to my lips, to my third eye, then bow down in gratitude and whisper, “Namaste”. ** READ MORE