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	Keep Calm and Travel On: How to Escape the Tower of London By Kathryn Walters December 8, 2012 - 4:28pm Today, I accomplished what countless poor souls could not dream of hundreds of years ago. That is, I entered the Tower of London...and I left. Gasp! How did I achieve this? With a little help from my friends, a kindly Beefeater, the ghost of Anne Boleyn, and possibly a raven or two. Kidding! But really though, I did visit the Tower of London today with our program. SUCH a major check off my life's bucket list. I have only been dying to visit the Tower since at least the age of eight. Just goes to show what a strange child I was. To put it quite simply, the Tower of London is unbelievable, in the best way possible! It more than exceeded my expectations. READ MORE
	Keep Calm and Travel On: The Bard, the Kingmaker, and the Water Cannon By Kathryn Walters December 8, 2012 - 4:20pm Our major excursion this week in the program was an overnight trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, and Warwick Castle! Of course, Stratford is most famous for being Shakespeare's birthplace, so as a newly minted Shakespeare nerd, I was super excited to go. We took the train on Thursday morning to Stratford, which took a few hours. Once we arrived, we went straight to our B&B and left our things there. Stratford is such a cute little town! So picturesque and quintessentially English. I know it's for the benefit of the hordes of tourists who constantly invade the town, but it's always nice to see other parts of England other than London, although, London is pretty much the best place I have ever been :)...
	Harper's Playground Art Auction! By Julia Kennedy December 4, 2012 - 7:13pm Want to get cultured while helping out an awesome community non-profit? The opportunity is now! Harper's Playground is hosting an Art Auction on December 30, 2012, and they want you to come out and see what they have! The art auction will take place from 6 - 9 PM at Disjecta. See you there! READ MORE
	Keep Calm and Travel On: Bella Italia By Kathryn Walters November 29, 2012 - 1:28am Okay, phase three of my fall break adventures: Florence and Venice! I must say, after the craziness of Rome and Paris, Florence and Venice were somewhat of a relief. In both cities, we were able to relax a bit more. It was less of a race to see everything we could possibly cram into as few hours as possible, and more of just soaking up the local color, as they say on I Love Lucy. Which in my case, means eating as much gelato, pizza, and pasta as physically possible. Oh, and traipsing around is important too, I guess. READ MORE
	A Girl's Guide to Globe-trotting By Kathryn Walters November 20, 2012 - 6:09pm READ MORE
	#LoveIsLouder: 9 Easy Ways You Can Help the East Coast Fight Back Against Sandy By Julia Kennedy November 17, 2012 - 11:33pm It began in the Caribbean on October 19th. In just six hours, it was designated a tropical Storm. October 24th, it tore through Jamaica, and gained momentum as it traveled up the East Coast of the US. Atlantic City was among one of the first cities hit – October 29th saw landfall and the beginning of devastation of Sandy. The time of the month worked against the New York greater area – a full moon made tides 20% higher than they typically would have been. READ MORE
	Meet David Barton '14! By Amanda Blas November 14, 2012 - 8:45pm Meet junior Campus Cutie David Barton: sports fanatic, Villa RA, and Commons barista. Name: David Barton Majors: Marketing & Spanish with a Communication Studies minor Hometown: San Diego, CA READ MORE
	Ten Things You Need to Make a Fashion Statement This Winter By Julia Kennedy November 13, 2012 - 3:10am Winter of 2012 has already promised to be full of exciting and surprising things - we've seen the re-election of President Obama, the devastation Superstorm Sandy has brought on the east coast, and, of course, an infinite array of trendy tops, pants, and accessories. The 2010s alone have smiled upon our generation with countless trends that we have worn (and worn well, might I add!), and the transition from 2012 to 2013 will be no exception. But with all of the leaps and bounds forward in the fashion world, how do we know which of those jumps will continue to serve us well as we slip into the new year? READ MORE
	Campus Celebrities Megan Worthington and Miranda Dezurik: Well-Traveled Freshmen Make An Easier Transition By Nora Fogarty November 12, 2012 - 3:42pm For some, freshman year - the move from home and into a dorm room miles away from family and familiarity - can be intimidating. Homesickness abounds during first semester, particularly for students who might not have travelled extensively prior to college. But for those who have travelled and even lived in other countries, the transition is surprisingly easy. Two freshmen from the University of Portland offer their opinions on why being well-travelled has helped them adjust. READ MORE
	Keep Calm and Travel On: When in Rome... By Kathryn Walters November 11, 2012 - 4:58pm READ MORE