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	Links We Love 4.26.13 By Lauren Spinella April 26, 2013 - 8:00am Congrats collegiettes, you have successfully made it through the semester! Whether you're already on break or finishing up your last final today, what better way to kick off the summer and celebrate being done with classes than browsing some links? 1. For all of you just finishing freshman year or seniors getting ready to graduate, here are the major differences between freshman year and senior year. So true! (Buzzfeed) 2. Her Campus put together pictures that display Boston standing strong, in memory of the marathon bombings and all of those affected. (Her Campus)...
	9 Lessons Learned From Disney Channel Original Movies By Catherine Civgin April 23, 2013 - 8:00am If you grew up in the 90s and claim to not have watched these movies religiously, you’re either lying or an exchange student. In any case, these movies were truly epic and will remain forever so in the hearts of 90s kids everywhere. Below are some of the invaluable lessons these movies taught us. 1. The Thirteenth Year READ MORE
	What Disney Movies Would Be Like If They Were About The Kardashians By Connor Doherty April 22, 2013 - 8:00am Pinnochio READ MORE
	S#*! Huskies Say By Her Campus Northeastern April 17, 2013 - 9:00pm 1. “Just because she’s tiny and has no eyebrows doesn't mean she's a lesbian.” - Overheard in Ryder 2. "Don’t let your girl complain to other guys. Remember, a shoulder to cry on is a dick to ride on." - Overheard walking to Snell 3. Girl 1: What the hell is a warth-og? Girl 2: Oh honey, that says Warthog. - Overheard in Curry 4. “Cinco de Mayo is on May 5th this year?” - Overheard in the YMCA 5. Skinny girl: "Ugh! My fat has commitment issues, it won’t leave my side."- Overheard at Marino READ MORE
	Links We Love: 04.11.13 By Melanie Dostis April 12, 2013 - 8:00am Congratulations Huskies on wrapping up your last full week of classes this semester! What better way to celebrate then taking some time to relax and reading through the top links you might have missed this week. Enjoy! 1. Miss Missy Elliott? (Try saying that 5x fast...) Watch her make a comemback in Little Mix's "How Ya Doin?" (Buzzfeed) 2.The best of the best in Boston burgers. (BostonGlobe) READ MORE
	Food of the Month: Acai Berry By Devon Bettinson April 8, 2013 - 12:45pm Spring is in the air, and the sun is shining, finally. That means more people, more traffic and more sun, putting lots of stressors and free radicals on your body. Her Campus would like to dedicate the month of April to the Acai Berry. Want to be clean and radical free this spring? Eating this special berry will help you keep your skin tight and the blood flowing and protect your body from toxins. This tropical berry, originating in South America, is full of powerful antioxidants which help to give the body a boost. The antioxidants paired with all the vitamins and minerals are good for the heart, blood flow, immune system and skin repair system. READ MORE
	Links We Love 4.5.13 By Lauren Spinella April 5, 2013 - 8:00am Happy Friday Huskies, but more importantly, happy Springfest weekend! Before the festivities begin, check out these links that will make this weekend even better. 1. In case you missed it, here are some of the best April Fool's jokes by various websites. Well played, internet. (Buzzfeed.com) READ MORE
	S#*! Huskies Say By Lauren Spinella April 3, 2013 - 8:00am Remember that TV show, 'Kids Say the Darndest Things?,' turns out, so do Huskies. We've compiled a list of random, funny, and flat-out strange comments that we've overheard around campus. 1. “I told her when was she down there not to be afraid to use some teeth.” - Overhead in Curry 2. “Professor: Are you behaving? International student: What does that mean?” - Overheard in Ryder Hall 3. Girl A: “You look really cute today” Girl B: “Thanks I was going for that sexy camp counselor look today” READ MORE
	Tips For Spring Cleaning By Savannah Reiff April 1, 2013 - 8:00am Spring is in the air, the sun has finally come out, and it’s time to freshen things up. Cleaning isn’t always the most exciting activity, however there are so many benefits of spring cleaning, even if you just spend one hour doing it, you will feel so much better. Benefits of spring cleaning: 1. Everything will be clean (obviously). 2. With everything clean, you will feel happier. 3. You can turn it into a workout instead of going to the gym. 4. If you are procrastinating, you will feel better procrastinating by cleaning rather than spending hours on Netflix (but you can also watch Netflix while you clean). READ MORE
	A Collegiette's Alternative Spring Break Experience By Clare Coughlan March 25, 2013 - 10:09am While most of my classmates were spending spring break tanning on the beach, partying on a cruise ship, or worst-case scenario, working at co-op or stuck at home, I was doing something much different. I was building a stranger’s house. I spent my spring break on an alternative spring break (ASB) trip to southern Texas, where I worked with an immigration rights group with 10 other Northeastern students. We spent our trip learning about issues facing people in the area, raising awareness about safety projects, and helping to build housing. And, the best part was, we had a great time doing it. By going on this ASB trip I was able to try new things and meet people I may have not...