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By Sarah PyeAssistant Lifestyles Editor What if someone said you could eat the foods you love, not exercise and still lose weight? Sounds pretty good, right? But, as the old saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Diets like the one described above — unlimited food, no exercise, guaranteed weight loss — have been around as long as the institution of … [Read more...] about Are fad diets really fab?

Julieanne Leupold Do you have Britney on the brain? I did the unthinkable this weekend. It was really bad. Worse than waking up in a trash dumpster wearing someone else’s shoes or unknowingly going skinny dipping in piranha-infested waters. I think the boogie man would actually have been scared of me. I dressed up like Britney Spears. Yuck, I know. I’m sorry. I donned the … [Read more...] about Oops, I’ve got Britney on the brain

Andrea Banda How far is my money going to go? The economic crisis here in Argentina is evident in day-to-day life. Some days our host parents have to wait in line for three hours at the banks and we hear the occasional sound of “caserolasos,” the banging of pots and pans, in the streets. It has been more than an interesting experience to learn and understand the real reasons … [Read more...] about We’re busy, catch us if you can

By Paul BostStaff Writer Although their requirement is the basis for our liberal arts education, most general education classes are rarely memorable for their content and expressed purpose. Do I remember the defining characteristics of the Medici family or the correct posture for oration? Regretfully, no. What I definitely do remember is the guy that spilled his dip cup on the … [Read more...] about Calling the Grammys

By Rosy BanksStaff Writer Artists may paint the landscape but pianist George Winston plays it. Exposed to the beauty of Montana as a child, Winston’s roots have inspired him to create his latest recording “Plains.” It focuses on the beauty of eastern Montana’s Great Plains, where Winston grew up (first in Miles City, then in Billings). The album stems from his 1994 solo work … [Read more...] about Pianist Winston tickles Pepperdine’s ivories