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	Welcome Home! By Elizabeth Notestine February 13, 2013 - 12:20pm Have you noticed a recent hype or energy around campus? How could you not notice? That is the real question. As we all know, this past week was recruitment. For many on campus, this is an emotional and physical stressor on our bodies. After an entire semester of preparation, less then ten hours of sleep in an entire weekend, missed meals, and lots of talking, every house is ecstatic to invite a new pledge class into their home. So, welcome home to those of you who have recently pledged a sorority, you have a lot to look forward to! READ MORE
	Why is Winter so SAD? By Cady Gottlieb February 10, 2013 - 11:19pm Here comes Valentine’s Day…as if we needed another reason to feel sorry for ourselves, another excuse to dig into that tub of ice cream and watch Titanic for the seventeenth time. These winter blues aren’t just from untimely PMS combined with sappy romance movies and too many red greeting cards…they can be linked to seasonal depression. Seasonal affective disorder, conveniently also called SAD, is a type of depression that typically occurs in the winter months, draining your energy and making you feel moody. The cloudy, short, dark days take a toll on everyone’s energy and mood, even those who don’t receive a full SAD diagnosis. Perk up by following these tips. R is for Reminisce. READ MORE
	Here’s to Happy and Healthy Holidays By Margaux Fleschler December 11, 2012 - 12:33pm The Holidays are upon us and that means Christmas cookies, latkes, and flavored Starbucks coffees galore. We’ve all been told to indulge in moderation, but hey, ‘tis the season to stuff your stockings…why not stuff your belly too? With these healthy recipe substitutions, you can have all your favorites without fear of looking like Santa Claus come New Years! The Basics READ MORE
	Give These Gifts to Improve Your Holiday Karma By Cady Gottlieb December 5, 2012 - 12:00pm Give what you can and get what you want this year with these easy ways to give back and improve your holiday karma. From everyday ways, like using Facebook and texting to putting your free time to good use by volunteering, these helpful gifts will definitely put you on Santa’s nice list, no matter how naughty you’ve been! READ MORE
	Winter Wonderland Wardrobe By Amelia Marvel December 3, 2012 - 12:00pm It’s that time of year again when all you want to do is bundle up in your cozy sweats and stay inside! It is so easy to throw on leggings and an oversized sweatshirt and head to your 8:10. Sometimes it is nice to change your outfits during the bitter cold winter, and some of our DePauw students show us how! Here is how they show us it is possible to still to look cute and stay warm when its 30 degrees outside… READ MORE
	Show Some DePauw Lovin' By Mary Ardery December 2, 2012 - 12:00pm Every Monday at four o’clock I visit with my “Senior Friend,” Miss Peggy. And every Monday following my knock on her door, Miss Peggy tells me what a “pleasant surprise” it is to see me in Asbury Towers. But, I don’t hold short-term memory loss against a woman who has met nearly a century’s worth of people—and undoubtedly made friends with all of them. On the Monday following Thanksgiving, we chatted about turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie—oh, and gratitude. READ MORE
	Holiday Gift Guide By Amelia Marvel November 26, 2012 - 9:26pm It is upon us, the time of year to buy the best gifts for your friends and family! If you’re working on a tight budget like most people our age, we’ve got some great suggestions to you! Think of the little things that can add a little spunk to an outfit or room, or the silly things that no one thinks to buy for herself. These are some fun and cheap gifts that are sure to be meaningful and light of their faces! READ MORE
	End of the Semester Blues By Alison Stephens November 26, 2012 - 9:17pm Find yourself stressing with only three weeks left? You keep telling yourself two weeks of classes- one week of finals. That’s only 21 days or 504 hours or 1260 minutes if you really want to get it down to a science. Procrastination has finally reached its limits and due dates are…well…now. Although these dates have been on the syllabus all semester you find yourself cursing at your professors thinking how “unfair” their requests are. At times like these it’s best to keep your mumblings to yourself and take some of these helpful tips to keep you optimistic as you trudge through hell- or as some people call it- the end of the semester. READ MORE
	Small Things for Big Changes: 10 Tips and Tricks for Going Green at DePauw By Karen Tan November 21, 2012 - 11:08am Earth Day may be in April, but that shouldn’t stop you from continually “being green” throughout the whole year. The Earth is currently in a critical state and every little bit helps create a cleaner and more sustainable place to live. Besides, haven’t you heard: green is the new black. Here are 10 stylish ways to go green. Recycle. Short and simple. Every facility on campus has a beautiful, bright, blue bin (tongue twister?) at your disposal for all your recycling needs. READ MORE
	Thanksgiving: A Time For Family and Festivities By Margaux Fleschler November 12, 2012 - 9:35am During the holiday season, we are often so busy “dealing” with relatives or getting caught in a blur of food, parties, and gifts that we forget what it’s all about. Take a step back. Think about what you’re thankful for in your life and find a more meaningful way to celebrate. I’d like to agree with Princess Diana, who said: “Family is the most important thing in the world,” but after bearing a helping of your aunt’s special casserole or listening to another story about why you remind Grandma Jean of a younger version of herself, you may be singing a different song. So, how’s a girl supposed to maintain family traditions and her sanity? Here are some Turkey Day activities that will liven your holiday spirits. Pass the Pigskin....