When first-year political science student Carmen Crow walked into Kerckhoff Hall to get a cup of coffee, a large abstract painting of black and blue swirls caught her attention, and diverted her from her original path to caffeine. “I was walking in when the painting drew me in. I could recognize the image was a […]
Author Archives: Amy Lee
Trending Now: Eight wardrobe essentials for college
With the seasons constantly changing and the pressures of living on a college student’s budget, it’s hard to keep up with all the latest trends in fashion. Each week, Lifestyle | Theater editor Amy Lee will discuss and uncover trends relating to fashion that have gained popularity both on campus and in the world. From […]
Online dating app Tinder gains popularity among college students
There’s a different kind of swiping happening on campus that doesn’t involve dining halls. Based on a “hot or not” concept, Tinder is an online dating app that matches people within the area by having users swipe right to show interest or a swipe left to reject. Since its inception 17 months ago, Tinder, along […]
Trending Now: Bargain hunting at local flea markets
It’s seven in the morning. I’m lacing up my tennis shoes and slathering on sunscreen. I grab my water bottle and bag, and I’m out the door. I’m not going for an early morning run; I’m headed to the flea market. While some people like to bake, knit or practice yoga, I like to spend […]
Trending Now: Students leaps ahead of stores in high-waisted trend
Like history, fashion trends tend to repeat themselves. Wearing high-waisted bottoms is simply one of the many trends that continues to resurface over time. High-waisted bottoms first came to be in the 1940s, when more women gradually entered the work force and traditional pants as well as skirts were seen as too revealing. In the […]
Trending Now: Tips to use for successful thrifting
The first time I wore an entire outfit that cost less than $20, I knew I was onto something. As a freshman in high school, I was barely scraping by financially and couldn’t have been happier to be sporting a well-earned outfit from the local thrift store. Flash forward to five years later, as a […]
Q&A: Wayne McGregor talks choreography and FAR production
From teaching the young stars of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” how to dance to choreographing Radiohead’s “Lotus Flower” music video and working for the Royal Ballet in London, British choreographer and director Wayne McGregor has played a lot of different roles in the world of dance. His style is characterized by the […]