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	What to do on Spring Break if You’re Not Going on Vacation By Julie Grassey February 22, 2013 - 1:00pm For many college students, spring break is a week that has been planned and saved for all year. However, for a lot of collegiate, it is a week to go home, relax, and envy those who are returning to school with a killer tan and loads of crazy stories from their trips. Nevertheless, there are lots of ways to spice up your spring break and make it memorable without dropping an easy $1,000 on airfare, hotels, food and alcohol. READ MORE
	Apartment Hunting in Boston By Julie Grassey February 19, 2013 - 11:00am Now that winter break is over and spring break is quickly approaching, so are housing deadlines for next year. It is that time of year when you need start figuring out where you want to live and with whom you want to live with for the upcoming school year. For some, mostly underclassmen, this process is not that daunting, seeing as you may be guaranteed another year in the dorms. However, for a lot of schools, especially city schools like Suffolk, housing is barely even guaranteed to freshmen, and a lot of big decisions (and payments) are going to have to be made over the next couple of months to ensure that you won’t be homeless next semester. Here is my checklist of things you should be doing before signing the lease!...
	Panera Cares Opens in Boston By Lisa Cabral February 17, 2013 - 11:00am Did you know that 16 million children do not have enough to eat each day? - And that’s just children – that number doesn’t even include the unfortunate adults or elderly suffering from hunger in this world. With this food insecurity issue worsening each day, Panera has stepped up to the plate to help fight hunger and raise awareness. Panera recently opened its 5th Panera Cares location right outside of Government Center here in Boston. Panera Cares is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that strives to ensure no one is left without a meal. READ MORE
	Boston to Close Gov’t Center T Station By Becca DeMello February 15, 2013 - 4:00pm READ MORE
	9 Ways to Show Your Heart On Valentine's Day By Julie Grassey February 13, 2013 - 3:30pm Whether you are going out for a romantic dinner with your boyfriend, or having a girly movie night with your best friends, Valentine’s Day is a day to spread the love. Wearing your heart on your sleeve can be taken to the next level with the help of these 9 super-cute Valentine’s Day staples. READ MORE
	Romantic Restaurants in Boston to Spend Valentines Day: Part 2 By Lisa Cabral February 13, 2013 - 12:09pm If you are still looking for a restaurant to take that special someone on Valentines Day to on Valentines Day, you’re in luck. I have come up with six romantic restaurants in Boston to spend this special day. READ MORE
	Flashback Friday - The 1990s By Nicole Andrews February 8, 2013 - 11:00am An ongoing rivalry that might be even greater than that of the Red Sox and Yankees, is between kids of the 90s and kids of the 2000s. Sure, kids of the 2000s have iPhones, Rock Band, and high-speed Internet, but kids of the 90s had Beanie Babies, scrunchies, and Boy Meets World. Kids of the 2000s could argue that because of iPhones and video games that their childhoods were better, but they’d be wrong. As 90s kids, we will never be ashamed of the decade we grew up in and will defend it until the day we die! READ MORE
	Male Birth Control...What? By Julia Martin February 7, 2013 - 11:00am READ MORE
	No Valentine? No Problem! By Nicole Andrews February 6, 2013 - 10:00pm It’s the first few days of February and you’re freaking out because you don’t have a guy in your life to share Valentine’s Day with. It seems like it’s the end of the world, right? Wrong. College is such a vulnerable time to not have a Valentine, but who says that a valentine is limited to just a cute and charming guy? According to Charlotte York from Sex and the City “maybe our girlfriends are our soul mates and guys are just people to have fun with.” Valentine’s Day is a day that is meant to be shared with your soul mate, so if you’re freaking out about not having a date, take a deep breath and chill. Take the pressure off of Valentine’s Day and plan to spend it with your roommate instead. READ...
	Best New Drugstore Makeup of 2013 By Jadeine Botello February 2, 2013 - 6:00pm It’s a new year, which means it’s time to leave the past behind and treat yourself to a fresh start. Though many dread this time of year due to the freezing temperatures and its proximity to “Single’s Awareness Day,” what better way to keep a positive outlook on the fabulous year ahead of you than with some new makeup? Drugstore beauty brands have come to the rescue by launching an assortment of new makeup in 2013 that is sure to inspire you to have the fantastic year you deserve. These products are the latest and greatest in budget beauty and are sure to not break the bank! READ MORE