On Saturday night, a transitional agreement between Iran and the West was inked in Geneva, the first accord between the United States and Iran in over three decades. The deal, which will temporarily freeze Iran’s nuclear program, and roll some elements of the program back — for example, the accord includes the dilution of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. The US’s side of the … [Read more...] about Amidst domestic woes, silver lining in the Middle East
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Living Abroad (Florence): 15 things you might realize you forgot upon returning to Italy
1. Italian. The whole language. I think there was a time last semester when I could have a fairly coherent conversation with an Italian citizen, but it turns out you can’t just jump back into that. Not that it kept me from trying... and making a complete fool of myself. 2. How to walk on cobblestones. Seriously?! I still don’t know how these Italian women do it in heels. I … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Florence): 15 things you might realize you forgot upon returning to Italy
Beyonce wins the Super Bowl
I'll be honest - to me this Sunday's Super Bowl was really just a Beyonce concert interrupted by some football. But seriously, this was the greatest halftime show ever in the history of, ever. Is it even possible for a performance to be any more incredible?! I don’t think so. From the hip-popping to the flames to the special effects, the show stopping display of pure talent … [Read more...] about Beyonce wins the Super Bowl
Living Abroad (Heidelberg): Second semester begins
It is hard to explain the intense feeling of the butterflies filling my stomach that happened on January 7th as I arrived at Frankfurt Hahn Airport. My time spent at home over Christmas Break was definitely restful and much needed, but when the time came for me to be reunited with the friends I love most, I was more than ready. I was so grateful to see everyone again. After … [Read more...] about Living Abroad (Heidelberg): Second semester begins
Baby Baby Baby OHHHHH No He Didn’t?!
Nothing like a good ol' boob grab at a fan meet and greet to start off 2013 with a bang. Uh…what?!?! Yeah, you read that right, and we have the exclusive pics to prove it. While Justin Bieber's rep claims no foul play (though I think he perhaps means fore-play), it's pretty obvious the Biebs has been caught red, um - "handed.” I mean really, what else could he have been … [Read more...] about Baby Baby Baby OHHHHH No He Didn’t?!