May 15, 2009
- 3:00 pm
By Carrie - Duke

Even if you’re still finishing up finals, there’s no harm in daydreaming about the 4 fabulous months to come. So put down that Econ 101 textbook, grab a towel, and layer on the sunscreen.
Summer’s almost here, and it’s time to celebrate!
To help pump you up, we’ve put together a list of the 35 greatest things about summer. Here are our top picks: Read More »
Tags: 7 11, amusement parks, Dairy Queen, exams, funnel cake, gladiator sandals, harry potter and the half blood prince, Havaianas, highlights, mimosa, nathans hot dog eating contest, pool, poolside, rainbows, roller coasters, So You Think You Can Dance, summer, summer activities, summer break, summer read, summertime, sun, sundresses, sunglasses, suntan
April 10, 2009
- 9:00 am
By Amanda
I think Easter has become an underestimated holiday. It’s unfortunate that it’s never at the top of the favorite list with similar holidays. I think we fail to see the gloriousness of a low key, no stress holiday because Easter isn’t flashy like the Fourth of July. No one is staying up to wait for the Easter bunny or doing last minute Easter present shopping or tuning into the Easter parade.
It’s true Easter should probably be about religion, and Jesus, and morning mass and whatnot, but I love Easter for a different reason. … it is one of the only holidays that is all the fun and none of the work.
First of all, Easter usually involves a little miracle called brunch also known as the magical union of breakfast and lunch. I always enjoy the meshing of meals. Most of the time that means popcorn for dinner or leftover pizza for breakfast, but brunch is different. Brunch picked the best meals of the day to incorporate croissants and cold cuts, spinach quiche, fruit salad, and bagels – pretty much a spread from heaven. I also enjoy any meal that makes drinking before noon classy instead of trashy (hello mimosas). Read More »
Tags: brunch, candy, easter, easter basket, easter bunny, egg hunt, hard boiled eggs, holidays, long weekend, mimosa, money, peeps, quad, spring, sundresses, sunshine, tradition, vacation