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	7 Tips for Eating Quick and Healthy During Finals By Katie Piscopio April 22, 2013 - 10:00am It’s that time of year, finals are quickly approaching which means late nights, short tempers, comfy clothes, and overall breakdowns. Finals week puts a lot of students into overdrive, where they are willing to give up hours of sleep or eating meals in order to study, study, study. Realistically, this is the worst way to approach finals; by not staying healthy, you’re only weakening your mental and physical health to stay awake and retain information. By eating healthy foods during finals week, you’ll increase your ability to memorize, concentrate, and answer questions quickly. READ MORE
	Sh*t College Students Say By Danielle Fox April 19, 2013 - 8:00pm College is a time to talk about your futures, discuss your plans for your life, and say completely stupid shit like the ten phrases below. 1. “I’m not going out tonight.” READ MORE
	Brock Stein ‘14 By Cydney Miller April 19, 2013 - 4:00pm Nominated by our very own Campus Cuties, CJ Stavrakos and Pat O’Donnell, we have our Campus Celeb, Brock Stein. Not only was he the sweetest person when I met with him, but he’s bringing great things to our campus. Brock is the Junior Associate Member Counselor-elect for the Delta Chi fraternity and he is also an integral part of the start up of a new on-campus organization: Student Consulting for Non-profit Organizations. This organization focuses on students aiding non-profits in businesses. Here is what Brock had to say when I talked to him. READ MORE
	Springtime Music to Brighten Your Day By Alice Gallagher April 19, 2013 - 3:00pm There is nothing more refreshing than finally being able to bask in the sun with friends, drive with the windows down, wear your cutest short-shorts, and every other activity the warm weather of spring makes glorious. Celebrate the spring equinox and hours of sunlight with a playlist that symbolizes warm days, sunshine, and a fresh start. Here is a playlist to get rid of the winter blues and start the spring season on a right note; pun intended. READ MORE
	Pittsburgh Folk Festival By Katie Crivellaro April 19, 2013 - 12:00pm Who: The Office of Cross Cultural and Leadership Development and the World Culture Education Consortium are joining forces to bring Pitt students a folk music festival from around the world! What: This day long event will take place as the 56th Annual Pittsburgh Folk Festival, specifically entitled “Go Around the World in an Hour.” Provided with music and cultures from across the globe, the festival will include a cultural scavenger hunt, the chance to win tickets to the Civic Light Opera, and more! With continuous live entertainment, cultural exhibits, and various cuisines, this event is sure to broaden your horizons, fill your stomach, and lighten your mood! Why: Free food and great music during finals week – what could be better?!...
	Maintaining the Weight You Lost for Spring Break By Jasmine Johnson April 19, 2013 - 10:00am Weeks before spring break, the gym at the Pete was packed with women, and I had to wait in line for the elliptical and the weight machines. With spring break approaching everyone was trying to get in shape to hit the beach. But what about when break is over? We have six weeks left in the semester, and in those six weeks, all the weight you lost could come back. READ MORE
	The Cosmic Shift: Change in Friendship Dynamics By Nikki Abban April 18, 2013 - 8:00pm Some may say that college is the best four years of your life. We experience so many things together, and the best part is that we don’t have to do it alone. We have a group of friends, or sometimes just one friend, that is right there with us through it all. But what happens when that person isn’t there? It’s crazy how someone can be your closest friend and all of a sudden you two don’t click as much as before or maybe they just found other people to hang out with instead. It can be such a disheartening feeling when friendship dynamics change and you can no longer connect with that person the same way. The following are some common situations I have experienced and seen in my college experience....
	A Must Watch: What Would Ryan Lochte Do? By Jennifer Shaheen April 18, 2013 - 6:00pm READ MORE
	John Peabody '15 By Lauren Mayurnick April 18, 2013 - 3:00pm Name: John Peabody ‘15 Hometown: Drexel Hill, PA Major: Molecular Biology Relationship Status: Single Zodiac Sign: Aquarius HC: Why did you choose PITT? READ MORE
	Take a Study Break with These Youtubers By Mavis Salomon-Lowden April 17, 2013 - 8:00pm I live on YouTube. I wish I was kidding, but I’m not. As finals approach, I am spending more time on it than ever! Here are some awesome YouTubers you should check out when you need a “break” from studying. 1. Like hot British twins? Check out JacksGap! 20-year-old brothers, Jack and Finn, travel around the world and talk about their life. To be truthful, I just look at their faces. While you are there, stare at the faces of their funny friends too; PointlessBlog, MarcusButlerTV, Dicasp, SprinkleofGlitter, Zoella280390, SamPepper, MazziMazz, SawyerHartman, Jim Chapman, iamcyr, ThatcherJoe, and Tanya Burr. READ MORE