Cornell Archives

	#30: Get heartburn at the Chili Cook-off on the Commons By An Ye Huang February 20, 2012 - 9:45pm Thankfully I didn't get heartburn, but I still was able to eat a ton of chili during Chili Fest! Chili Fest is a one day festival of chili and food galore in the Commons. Each year, different restaurants compete in the Chili Cook-Off for the title of Best Chili in Ithaca. At the end of the day, the winner is announced in different categories such as "Best Veggie Chili," "Best Aesthetics Presentation," and of course, the grand title of "Best Meat Chili." READ MORE
	Want A Kiss? By An Ye Huang February 19, 2012 - 9:41am Procrastination at the Straight this week was amazing because it involved lots and lots of chocolate. Whether it was chocolate fondue, a chocolate fountain, Hershey Kisses, or hot chocolate, the Student Union Board (SUB) at WSH made it into chocolate-mania that was irresistible! READ MORE
	3 Sweet Ways to Make Every Day Valentine's Day By Lauren Ritter February 15, 2012 - 12:30pm Who says Valentine’s Day should only be once a year? No matter what your relationship status is, here are some ways to treat the special people in your lives. What better way to show someone you care about them than to go straight for the heart? (And by heart, I mean stomach.) Here are a few treats that are sure to impress! For the Couple: Whether you’ve been dating for one month or three years, surprise your sweetheart with their favorite snack! Michelle '14 knew her boyfriend loved chocolate-covered pineapple, so she found out where she could order him some more. READ MORE
	3 Sweet Ways to Make Every Day Valentine's Day By Lauren Ritter February 15, 2012 - 12:30pm Who says Valentine’s Day should only be once a year? No matter what your relationship status is, here are some ways to treat the special people in your lives. What better way to show someone you care about them than to go straight for the heart? (And by heart, I mean stomach.) Here are a few treats that are sure to impress! For the Couple: Whether you’ve been dating for one month or three years, surprise your sweetheart with their favorite snack! Michelle '14 knew her boyfriend loved chocolate-covered pineapple, so she found out where she could order him some more. READ MORE
	The Single Collegiette's Guide to Valentine's Day By Whitney Holman February 14, 2012 - 1:44pm Valentine's Day—or, as I've heard it called, "Single's Awareness Day"—is here! While being boyfriend-less isn't the end of the world, it does kind of suck on a day that celebrates love and relationships. But who says only people in relationships can have fun?! Instead of sulking around this year, snuggle up with one of these suggestions and make sure your Valentine's day doesn't suck! READ MORE
	Single on Valentine's Day? Go on a Friend Date! By Caroline Quaglieri February 14, 2012 - 1:37pm Want an awesome Valentine's date? Forget boys. Grab a friend and do everything you've always wanted to do - without the risk of romantic awkwardness. Dress up. You’ll feel cute and flirty on a night where you might otherwise feel completely down in the dumps. Plus it makes the night feel like an event, not a letdown. READ MORE
	7 Tips for a Better You! By Whitney Holman February 13, 2012 - 2:12pm We all make New Year's resolutions. We promise to eat more healthy food, study all the time, or go to the gym more often. But on campus, it's way too easy to get distracted from our goals. Here's a list of 7 strategies to help you stay on track for the rest of the semester! READ MORE
	3 Healthy Snacks You've Never Heard Of By Danielle Burgess February 12, 2012 - 8:28pm So it's February, and all the New Year's dedication that you had to create “A Better You” is beginning to wear off. You intend to eat healthfully, but after a while, eating another apple or more baby carrots just doesn't seem appealing anymore. Here are some ways to reinvent classic snacks, which will help you get excited about your food again and keep your motivation going. READ MORE
	Casey Sweeney ’13: The Working World’s Wonder Woman By Jessica McSweeney February 11, 2012 - 3:12pm What’s your passion? There are few things more inspiring than hearing someone else spill about what moves her to be her best - and listening to Casey Sweeney ’13 speak about her passions is a truly moving experience. Are you ready to be inspired? READ MORE
	Have Contiki, Will Travel - Win the Trip of a Lifetime! By Ameara Harb February 10, 2012 - 2:53pm It’s safe to say that for most of us at Cornell, 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 abroad can be scary, time consuming, and let's not forget--super expensive. Lucky for us, Her Campus has partnered with Contiki, the #1 travel company for young people, offering over 200 guided tours and pre-planned trips in 40+ countries, exclusively for 18-35-year-olds—all for amazingly low prices!...