By Kimiko Martinez They say age ain’t nothing but a number. But this year, the number 25 seems to be giving me a little bit of trouble. I haven’t really had many problems with birthdays past, but for some reason this one, which is tomorrow, seems like such a doozy. Okay, I admit I had a few concerns about the implications of 23, but I was fine with 24. So maybe it’s just the … [Read more...] about Mama Mia: The first quarter is almost over
Battling the uninvited viral visitors
By Shanna Duablon Been sniffling and sneezing lately? It could be a cold or the flu. But what’s the difference? For a cold, a viral infection, the symptoms usually include a sore throat, sneezing, a runny nose, mild fever and headache, stuffy ears and sinus pressure that last seven to 14 days. Influenza is a viral infection that causes high fever, headache, muscle aches and … [Read more...] about Battling the uninvited viral visitors
Global Gab: Old men in business suits on Vespas? How can you not just laugh?
Lindsey Besecker Staff Correspondent FLORENCE—Our group only arrived in Florence four weeks ago, but I think I can speak for all of us in saying that Italy already feels like home. I know that even after the first traveling weekend, returning to the Villa really felt like coming home from vacation. During the day we stay inside the comfort of the Villa, surrounded by Americans … [Read more...] about Global Gab: Old men in business suits on Vespas? How can you not just laugh?
Mama Mia: Wondering woman, not Supergirl
Kimiko MartinezLifestyles Editor I’m not Superwoman. I’m just now starting to realize that. OK, maybe not just now, but recently. I actually like Wonder Woman better, but Superwoman has different connotations. I want to be the Supermom, Superstudent, Supereditor, Superworker, Superme, but I really just don’t have the time. Or the energy. I decided to take a tally of the total … [Read more...] about Mama Mia: Wondering woman, not Supergirl
Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady
Stefanie WissmannStaff Writer My mother owns two purses. One is tan canvas and as soon as Labor Day passes she trades it in for her black leather one. The columns and pictures that declare that red nylon purses are all the rage do not persuade her. When she walks through a department store, she goes straight to what she needs and doesn’t linger by the shelves of beautiful bags … [Read more...] about Style and Substance: You can just call me the bag lady