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	Online Dating in University: The Pros and Cons By Meghan Boulanger April 16, 2013 - 8:53am READ MORE
	Commit to Being Fit: Spring Clean your Fitness Routine! (Carleton Style) By Elizabeth Palmieri April 14, 2013 - 10:52am READ MORE
	You Don't Even Know It : An Objection to Rick Ross By Carleton Contributor April 6, 2013 - 12:13pm BY REMINGTON FIORASO Perhaps some of you have seen the posters on campus advertising a show featuring rap artist Rick Ross. If you are like me, you might not have known who the artist is until a Facebook event was created in hopes of cancelling the show planned for April 9th. Which made me wonder: what could possibly prompt the cancellation of a concert organized by a student union? READ MORE
	Top 5 things to do on your own in Ottawa By Carleton Contributor March 21, 2013 - 1:41pm BY KATHLEEN CHARLEBOIS If you’re one of the many people that relates to that “How To Be Alone” video on Youtube, you’re in luck - Ottawa is one of the best cities to explore on your own. If the school workload is getting to be ridiculous and all your friends are consumed with work as well, here’s a list of five places in Ottawa that are perfect for a solo mental breather. 1) The Rideau Canal READ MORE
	The Summer Job vs. the Internship By Jessica Thompson March 21, 2013 - 1:32pm Walking out of a last exam usually brings a feeling of intense relief - the summer is now finally within reach. Yet once reality sets in, that feeling is shortly replaced with the feeling of anxiety caused by one of the most common debates university students have: choosing between a summer job and an internship. Now there are a lucky number of students who somehow manage to score a paid summer job that applies to their program, obtaining experience on top of a steady income. READ MORE
	Couponing in Canada: How You Can Save Major Cash By Kathleen Macfarlane March 15, 2013 - 9:00am Diary of an Extreme Couponer My friends are constantly badgering me to teach them my ways when it comes to couponing. They explain how hard-pressed they are to stretch every dollar they have, to cover tuition, textbooks, rent, food and countless other expenses. So for the first time since I started my couponing addiction in late October, I will be laying all the cards on the table - teaching all you collegiates how to extreme coupon! READ MORE
	Recap of New York Fashion Week 2013 By Samiha Rayeda February 27, 2013 - 8:33pm Donna Karan’s PR person described New York Fashion Week (NYFW) as one of the most stressful and dramatic times of the year. Although there are fashion weeks all over the world throughout the year, NYFW covers Fall/Winter Ready-to-Wear (RTW) lines, allowing the top designers to open up their houses to the world. And since New York is the city for everyone, fashion week and the looks play a role in creating trends for the whole world. READ MORE
	The Oscars 2013 : The Rundown By Ashley O'Neil February 16, 2013 - 1:12am READ MORE
	Three Continents: Three Styles By Kathleen Macfarlane February 15, 2013 - 9:00am It's highly possible that many of us are overly green with envy at the moment. I'm not talking about being mildly jealous of your friend who pulls off her five midterms with less than two hours of studying. It's that other friend of yours who's jet setting to a luxurious tropical destination for spring break. Let's face it; you feel that you're just a little more deserving of such a trip. Unfortunately, I can't wave a magic wand and hand you an all-expenses-paid beach vacation. However, I can lead your imagination to paradise and together we'll take a look at the trends that are turning heads on the beaches of Morocco, the USA, and Argentina. First Stop: Morocco READ MORE
	The Childhood Winter Activities I Miss the Most By Samantha Lapierre February 13, 2013 - 6:27am As a quasi-adult, I really, really dislike the cold. Gone are the days of my carefree childhood, where the winter months meant the possibility of snow days, consistent wearing of snow pants, tobogganing with my dad and hot chocolate after some playtime in the snow. Now I curse the weatherman whenever he includes snow in the forecast, sigh as I layer four pairs of pants with six pairs of socks just to make it across the street to catch the bus, and complain consistently to my father about how much I hate, hate, HATE the cold days of winter. The truth is, I am rather nostalgic for the child’s perception of winter. Here are the top four activities I miss most. Hopefully they will remind you of your childhood too. ...