Quinnipiac Archives

	Fresh Fruit Vs. Dried Fruit By Staci Canny April 23, 2013 - 10:00am Have you ever wondered what the difference is between fresh fruit and dried fruit, besides the latter being, well “dried?” There are actually quite a few differences between these two varieties of fruits. In terms of serving size, a half cup of dried fruit is equal to one cup of fresh fruit. Dried fruit is also more concentrated in its nutrients, calories, and sugars. To understand this, let’s look at grapes for an example. READ MORE
	Body Image: The Struggle By Melissa Barclay April 22, 2013 - 10:00am Why is it that when many of us look in the mirror, we begin to nitpick at everything we see? We start concentrating harder than ever on the shape of our nose, the eye that’s bigger than the other, and our stomach. Body image struggles and low self-esteem is a problem that plagues many teenage and preteen girls today. Since we live in a society that tells us the ideal look we should have, so many of us strive to achieve that. READ MORE
	Are You Using Him or Is HE Using You? By Gina Faustini April 19, 2013 - 10:00am It’s hard to recall the last time I’ve heard a girl complain about not having a boyfriend. Instead, what we want is much less complicated and much more realistic….in theory. There’s an eerie resemblance between happy hour gossip with girlfriends and beer-soaked banter of frat boys across the room. READ MORE
	Run Your Social Media Accounts Like a Celeb! By Marisa Bianchi April 18, 2013 - 10:04am 5 Ways to Run Your Social Media Accounts Like A Celebrity READ MORE
	Dropbox: The New External Hard Drive By Melissa Sirois April 17, 2013 - 10:00am Ever wonder where to save all of your important files once the semester has ended? You have projects you’d like to add to your portfolio and submit to future employers, tons of pictures from parties, ceremonies, sports games, and other special events, and hundreds of new songs added to your iTunes library. The days of CD-ROMs and floppy disks are long gone. External hard drives cost upwards of $100. And trying to keep track of a super tiny USB flash drive can be difficult. Have no fear; I have found the perfect storage solution for you. READ MORE
	Shows You Should be Watching! By Melissa Barclay April 16, 2013 - 10:00am Vampire Diaries: Hot vampires, hot werewolves and hot everybody—sweet. This show is about a high school girl named Elena Gilbert and how her life is changed after she meets a very attractive vampire, Stefan, and his brother Damon. Vampire Diaries will keep you on the edge of your seat as each episode always ends with a cliffhanger. Once Upon a Time: Your favorite childhood tales are retold and transformed into this show. Follow the story of Snow White’s lost daughter, Emma Swan, as she enters the town of Storybrooke. The twist is that every person in the town is a part of a fairy tale, however, they are unaware! Check this show out and you’ll see people from Captain Hook to Mulan! READ MORE...
	Got Insects? Insect Protein Bars: The Newest Trend! By Staci Canny April 15, 2013 - 10:00am When you see a bug indoors, or even outdoors for that matter, it is often followed by a not so pleasant reaction. However, have you ever considered eating these pests, rather than stomping on them and leaving them on the ground or in the trashcan? Well, one man did think just that, and has since developed the revolutionary Chapul bars. Pat Crowley, the founder of Chapul Bars, has developed an energy bar made with cricket protein flour. READ MORE
	Look "Haute" for Less By Melissa Sirois April 12, 2013 - 12:53pm READ MORE
	“Not Your Daddy’s Boxers!” By Lauren Chatalian April 11, 2013 - 12:03pm Ever looking for the most comfortable, stylish boxers around? I’ve found them for you! Paxton 1345 boxers are the way to go, available for men and women! READ MORE
	This is Country Music By Melissa Sirois April 10, 2013 - 10:00am If you’re anything like tens of thousands of other high school- and college-age students across the country, you’re looking forward to attending dozens of country concerts this summer. These concerts mean mingling with old friends, meeting new ones, and tailgating the day away in the hot summer sun. They mean tan lines, laughs, and endless photo opportunities. And for some people, they mean listening to country music. READ MORE