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The Truth about Juice


By Amy Stansbury
April 30, 2011 - 2:27am

We all know we’re supposed to eat healthy, but we never think about drinking healthy. Let’s face it ladies, drinking healthy in college can be a near impossible task, especially when the dining halls serve nothing but sodas and sugary juices to drink.  Unfortunately, it looks as if you are going to have to leave the SAC and head to the Fresh Grocer to get anything decent to drink, but once you do, plenty of delicious and nutritious options will be there awaiting you.  The number one thing to remember when perusing the juice aisle in the grocery store is that not all juices are created equal!  In fact, most juices that you’ll see in the store today are juice cocktails, which mean that they are high in sugar and calories and low in nutritious va...

Peanut Butter Jelly Time: Health Benefits of America’s Favorite Sandwich


By Lauren Gural
April 19, 2011 - 12:09pm

It was never a bad day when your mom packed you that oh-so-delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich in your favorite cartoon character lunch box.  At least there was one sandwich you didn’t have to worry about trading.  But what you probably didn’t realize as a kid is that, despite how great that sandwich tasted, it was also packed full of health benefits.
 
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Two Steps Ahead: Japan at the Forefront of the Fashion Game


By Layla Jones
April 18, 2011 - 12:00pm

            
 
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SPRING MUST-HAVES


By Jaquanna Hendrickson
April 14, 2011 - 12:30pm

Spring is finally here and we can finally look forward to nice and sunny weather. I know that I’m not the only girl who cannot wait to shop for spring! I started my spring shopping in February and continue to shop throughout the whole season. Here are a few must-have items that I think are necessary for spring.
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Star Chasers


By Alexander Madell
April 13, 2011 - 12:18pm

From an inky veil of darkness, the old 1974 Cadillac roared down an abandoned highway. Stars shone as if the sky were merely paper with tiny, controlled perforations. The Cadillac was colored deep purple, like a velvet streak in the night. Trevor gripped the steering wheel tight, his knuckles whitened briefly. Marley held her shirt tight to her body with her arms. She was curled like a cat in the passenger seat. Trevor slammed on the breaks of the old Cadillac. He turned to Marley quickly. His faced was like sandpaper, she couldn’t feel it then, but she remembered the feeling of his scruffy face.             “What do we do, now?” Marley asked him, helpless in her tone of voice yet, with a deeply wondrous look twinkling in her eyes....

Fun Fridays Away From the Frats: Entertaining Places to Go In Philly if You’re Underage


By Nichole Baldino
April 13, 2011 - 12:04pm

Another Friday night rolls around and there’s yet another frat party you’d rather not go to. You’re under 21, so there’s nothing else for you to do, right?  Wrong! Although sometimes hard to find, having underage fun in the city of brotherly love is a definite possibility. READ MORE

Loveable Luscious Lips


By Jaquanna Hendrickson
April 12, 2011 - 12:43pm

At any given time you can find at least three different kinds of lip gloss in my bag. If I’m out and I see a lip gloss that I’ve never tried I’ll buy it. I like to try new lip glosses whenever I can. Here are a few of my personal favorites.
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What to Wear to an Interview? Here Are the Business Casual Do’s and Don’ts


By Stacey Dusenbury
April 8, 2011 - 1:33am

Have you ever heard the expression, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” Or “it’s not about looks but more about your personality?” Well, when you are preparing yourself for a job interview those expressions should go in one ear and out the other. Job interviews are very important, especially for college students who are scheduling numerous interviews in their field of choice before they graduate. READ MORE

When the Beach is Full: Seven Alternative Places to Sit Outside on Campus


By Christine Killion
April 6, 2011 - 12:30pm

Springtime at Temple University means spending time outside in the warming weather studying and hanging with friends. The place to be is Beury Beach, but on a beautiful spring afternoon there may not be any room on the beach. So where are the best places to go on campus when you’re studying, throwing a Frisbee, soaking up the sun, or just chilling with your friends? Here are six places to hang out on campus when the weather is fine. READ MORE

Flip-Flops - 5 Top Places to Get the Cutest Sandals for Spring


By Tressa Janati
April 5, 2011 - 12:36pm

Ladies, the time is finally here to be out with the old and in with the new. Spring is slowly but surely approaching. The positive to Mother Nature delaying the warm weather is the extra time given for spring shopping; more specifically, our spring shoe gear. I’m sure all of us can’t wait to let our feet breathe in some flip-flops. The question is:  What places are guaranteed to have your feet dropping jaws and turning heads when you strut your stuff on Liacouras walk? Let’s uncover the options together! READ MORE

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