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ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  January is the month of renewal: Students have new classes, the grade books are untouched, and the meal points are at full capacity. If only students could say the same for their check books.  “I just blew through $160 this week, and I don’t even know how,” freshman Michael Galvis said. The holiday season is over, and aside from a few gift cards … [Read more...] about Saving cash makes lots of cents

KALLE AKERSStaff Writier It sets the standard for environmental friendliness and comes in a variety of sleek colors. Movie stars and students alike, glide down Pacific Coast Highway without stopping for gas nearly as often. After all, it is known as the “heart and soul of the whole hybrid movement.” Meet the Toyota Prius. It frequently appears nestled cleanly in the tight … [Read more...] about Toyota Prius: driving force of change

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor Today I decided my life was a television series—sans  McDreamy, a high-powered job with the Donald, and a car. OK, maybe my life is not exactly the makings of the next ABC drama, but explore this with me for a second. I’d wake up on a stoic Seattle morning, stop by Starbucks and drive over to my job at Seattle Grace, the hospital where everyone is … [Read more...] about Coming up next: your life

ASHLYEE HICKMANLiving Editor  Savannah Overton wants to save the world, one drop of water at a time. No, not by a keen superhero power like Captain Planet would have, but instead, with a plan..In  her involvement with the Wishing Well Initiative, she works alongside her team to present the people of the African nations with a precious resource — water. It is their goal to … [Read more...] about Face in the Crowd: Savannah Overton

CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor ‘Tis the season for red carpets. Fa la la la — OK, that’s not how the song goes. But just four weeks after Christmas, another joyful season is upon us: awards season. It all kicked off Monday with the Golden Globes. From stars to swag, stilettos to speeches, the night was catalogued by the media frenzy that surrounds each statue-oriented celeb-fest … [Read more...] about Globes bring highs, lows, raised brows