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20 Years Later, ‘Friends’ is Still Relevant

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Sick of New Year’s resolutions you cannot keep? Have no fear, for starting Jan. 1, 2015, all 10 seasons and 236 episodes of Friends will be there for you on Netflix. Something tells me that finishing every episode will seem like a doable goal. The appeal of a show like “Friends” is that it is reliably funny and indulges the imagination in trivial concerns of the characters. … [Read more...] about 20 Years Later, ‘Friends’ is Still Relevant

Too Much on Your Plate: Part I

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Art by Brooke Muschott “I haven’t eaten all day.” Do those words sounds familiar? During my freshman year, and later as a Resident Advisor, I remember hearing this phrase far too often. Girls said it constantly — in the dorms, at the Caf, in class. This statement always blew my mind. I was raised on the principle that three healthy meals a day and/or a snack every two to … [Read more...] about Too Much on Your Plate: Part I

Actress Kaitlyn Dever Talks Film, Life and Social Media

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Photo Courtesy of Right Way Films “Men, Women & Children” is the latest movie by director Jason Reitman (“Up in The Air,” “Juno”) with an all-star cast comprised of Jennifer Garner, Adam Sandler, Ansel Elgort and breakout star Kaitlyn Dever. Dever, from films such as “J. Edgar,” “Bad Teacher” and “The Spectacular Now” is quite possibly the new face of young hollywood. In … [Read more...] about Actress Kaitlyn Dever Talks Film, Life and Social Media

Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam

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Fine dining at our dear old Waves Cafeteria So sue me: I love the Caf. I love Marina who always asks me if I’ve had my coffee yet. I love the sample cups by the salad bar. I love the salad bar. I love the french fries. I love the bowl of Craisins because they are perfect if you just need something sweet and want to fool yourself into thinking you're eating a fruit but you're … [Read more...] about Nam Knows Best: Noms for Nam