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	Best of New Orleans: Best Desserts in Town By Isabella Jaye April 24, 2013 - 1:32pm Forget about the Freshman 15 or the Tulane 20. Sometimes after a week of tests, projects, and work, there's nothing more therapeutic than devouring way too much Ben and Jerry's or ordering the biggest, most chocolate-y dessert on the menu. Whether you've got a huge sweet tooth or tend to gravitate towards the more healthy post-dinner options, there's something on this list that will make even the study guide for a cumulative final in your hardest class seem bearable. We live in a city known as home to some pretty amazing cuisine…it would be a crime not to take advantage of it! Creole Creamery 4924 Prytania Street READ MORE
	How To Hit the Gym with Half the Stress By Tessa Patti April 12, 2013 - 5:58pm Exercise is one of the best known cures for stress. It keeps your heart healthy, and your bones and muscles strong. Exercise controls your weight and boosts your energy. So why can going to Reily be such a chore? It’s important to find ways that can make exercising fun and something you look forward to. Fortunately for us Tulane students, those opportunities come from every angle. Take advantage of your Reily membership. There is so much offered. READ MORE
	How to Make a Homemade Body Scrub By Brooke Grief April 10, 2013 - 3:30pm I know that there are times when I just feel like I need to exfoliate, but I don’t want to go out and spend upwards of $50 on a brand name body scrub. I learned how to make my own body scrub so that I can do a quick exfoliation with what I have in my kitchen. Below are three common household ingredients that are great to use in a body scrub. (Remember, if you are allergic to any of the products below do not rub them on your body.) 1. Sugar READ MORE
	Surviving Spring Break at Home By Samantha Rosen March 20, 2013 - 4:43am Congratulations! You’ve made it to the week before Spring Break! Even though this week is probably packed with tests and papers, there’s definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. For some people, this means relaxing on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean, or even sightseeing in Europe. But for others, it means getting some well- deserved R&R at home. Yet there’s only so much Facebook-stalking you can catch up on before you get a little stir-crazy – what to do? READ MORE
	Cuckoo for Coconut Oil By Asia Bradlee March 12, 2013 - 12:03pm If there were ever such a thing as miracle oil, coconut oil would be it. You may have heard about it since it’s many remedies are gaining popularity, but it truly has an infinite amount of uses. Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, an anti-oxidant, and can improve nutrient absorption. From beauty to cooking, it can be extremely beneficial to your health. Weight and Diet Control READ MORE
	TULA in Perfect Harmony By Becki Schwartz March 3, 2013 - 8:31pm Don’t go to the TULA a cappella concert on March 15th expecting Pitch Perfect, Glee, or Smash. The girls will be the first to tell you that theirs is “a totally different quality of sound.” They may joke that it’s more angelic and choral than any other group on campus, but the real difference is in their connection. Whether the song is Skyfall or some unknown melody from The Hobbit they’re constantly making eye contact and consciously listening to one another. They truly interact with each other, bobbing in unity to the beat. Watching the TULA girls make their way around a song is like watching the repair of a clock. Each piece clicks into its perfect place until the room vibrates with sound. READ MORE
	Why You Should Become A STEMinist By Sofie Kodner February 26, 2013 - 3:56am READ MORE
	Spend a Little, On Your Little By Torie Boehme February 23, 2013 - 1:23am READ MORE
	From Roommates to RoomHATES By Brooke Grief January 28, 2013 - 8:11pm READ MORE
	The Art of Spoken Word featuring Mayda Del Valle By Maria Frischling November 26, 2012 - 7:47pm READ MORE