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	Some Final Health Advice... By Hope Kumor May 17, 2013 - 12:15pm In the midst of preparing for final papers, final exams and final materials to hand in, some of us are also saying our final goodbyes. This may be my final semester at the big TU, but it doesn’t mean that I will forget where I started. I started as a health food junkie and I’m leaving here as the same. Through my numerous articles, I’ve given you a gift—some hearty healthy eating and exercising advice to snack on! My hope is that you took some of my knowledge and incorporated it into your own life. READ MORE
	Affordable Workout Gear By Christasia Wilson April 26, 2013 - 12:06pm Around the end of March and the beginning of April there are two words I see everywhere: bikini body. From magazines giving tips to lose that winter weight in 12 weeks, to my friends shopping for new bathing suits, it seems like I can’t escape those two words. Don't get me wrong, after months of cold weather I wouldn’t mind pulling out my bikini’s and hitting the beach. But, in these last stressful weeks of the semester, hitting the gym has been the LAST thing on my mind. What's a girl to do? Indulge in some workout shopping therapy, of course! READ MORE
	4 things you wish you knew about the woes of class registration By Jamie Lewis April 22, 2013 - 12:43pm It’s that time of year again! No not Spring Fling, but a time of year that we all dread and love as we take one step closer to graduation: registration. READ MORE
	The 90s Fashion Comeback By Christasia Wilson April 22, 2013 - 8:00am I’m going to tell you a secret; are you ready for this? You have to promise to tell everyone. Okay here it goes. The 90’s have made a comeback! For most of us the 90s are only memories that are replayed in our minds every time our parents post old baby photos on Facebook. While looking at those photos not only will you see that your parents had you dressed to impress, but also that the corduroys you sported at age two have reappeared in your closet at 19. With the announcement that filming for Girl Meets World has officially started, it’s only right to honor the 90s with some of the best fashion comebacks. Let’s admit it, some of the greatest fashion trends started in the good ol' 90s. The Crop Top READ MORE...
	Fashion Dilemma...is it REALLY Spring yet? By Christasia Wilson April 19, 2013 - 12:36pm In high school there were two ways I knew it was officially Spring. The first way was when all the classrooms started to become hot and unbearable. Since I went to a school with uniforms, spring was in the air when all my friends hiked up their skirts. I know it's Spring at Temple when people start to flock to Beury Beach and there’s not a coat in sight. With Winter not making up its mind to let Spring have its time, dressing for the ever changing weather can be difficult. Although we had some very warm days, it doesn't feel completely like Spring recently. READ MORE
	Five Ways To Change Your Workout Routine By Andrea Cox April 11, 2013 - 9:53pm Are you looking for new ways to change your exercise regimen? Do you enjoy challenging yourself? It's easy to get in a workout rut, but that can easily be fixed! Here are some helpful tips to liven things up! READ MORE
	5 Reasons to Love Zumba! By Andrea Cox April 4, 2013 - 10:23pm Ladies, we're well into the New Year and many of us have made conscious decisions to hit the gym more often! Why not incorporate ZUMBA into your workout regimen? This high energy, low impact, Latin based workout was started in 2001 by Beto Perez and has taken the world by storm every since! Here are a few reasons to love ZUMBA: 1. One of the reasons many people have fell in love with zumba is the amount of calories it can burn in a single workout. The average person burns anywhere between 400-1000 calories in just ONE hour. That's more than kickboxing, yoga, or pilates! Think that's great? How about the fact that it is also easy on your joints. READ MORE
	Who Would Want Daggers for Nails? By Marissa N. Pina April 1, 2013 - 3:23pm Pick up any magazine this season and you’ll see stars like Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga and Beyonce sporting nails as pointy as their heels. These nails, aptly named Stiletto Nails, have captivated stars and young women alike. Short, long, nude, mint, dipped in jewels, or airbrushed, these nails have been popping up everywhere as little masterpieces on each finger. They may dazzle or shine but stiletto nails have become the artistic canvas upon which girls can match their outfits with, express their personality, or even just look bad*ss. READ MORE
	The “D” word By Hope Kumor March 22, 2013 - 12:12pm Every New Year's you hear that D-word coming out of everyone's mouth. They try to commit to it, but somehow, it falls short. You know, diet? Noelia Blanco, Social work major would know, after all, she’s tried it. And, this year, dieting is one of her resolutions. “I do want to get toned and cut back on sweets,” Blanco says. For a while, her and her brother followed a diet book that supplied recipes, but gave up because they had to purchase the food. READ MORE
	“Hey, Macklemore! Can We Go Thrift Shopping?” By Anonymous Author March 6, 2013 - 2:40pm I’m gonna pop some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket. I’m huntin, looking for a come-up, this is f**king awesome.” What is it about the song “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis that is so catchy? Well of course that hip-shaking beat has something to do with it, but Macklemore is really onto something new here—thrift shopping. The idea of originality has been long sought after for years and years; everyone wants to look different from the crowd. Recently, teens and young adults have been sliding into thrift shops like Salvation Army and Goodwill in search of pieces that are chic and cheap. READ MORE