June 4, 2010
- 12:00 pm
By Angela - Syracuse

Jezebel did a post this week on the most ridiculous college classes. So I began reminiscing on the most interesting and fun classes I took these past two years in college. While many of my courses were focused toward my majors and completing my GE’s, I always try to plan out my schedule so I can take one fun class each year. At Syracuse, there’s one course that always gets full enrollment and by full I mean more than 300+ students. Human Sexuality with Joseph Fanelli on Wednesday and Thursday nights was probably the highlight of my sophomore year during the fall. Not only because everyone there wanted to be there, but JP (his nickname) was so chill that he practically didn’t care what anyone did as long as we showed up. The course is pretty self-explanatory, but I gotta say, every year he shows a birthing video to the class, and every year someone walks out in the middle and throws up in the restroom. Yeah….it really makes you never want to have babies again when you see a baby literally EMERGE from someone’s vagina.
Another course I plan to take my senior year is Beer and Wine. Yes, as the title suggests, you basically sit in a classroom and pretend you’re sophisticated enough to know what the hell you’re drinking. Pinot Grigio? Sure! Chardonnay? Why not? Blue Moon? With a slice of orange, please. People usually leave class each week with a light buzz around mid-afternoon. Which is pretty normal for college students…so why not get credit for it? They do require everyone to be 21 before they can take the class. I can fully justify this course by telling myself that by taking Beer and Wine, I’m opening myself to a different class of sophistication. Boo-yah college.
Last but not least, another class I’m looking forward in taking is African Dancing. Another class that is pretty self-explanatory but apparently, people say this is a course that actually takes major effort. Flailing arms and flowing hair aside, I’m hoping the instructor will play some Simba-like music. That always gets my blood flowin’.
What are some of the most ridiculous classes you’ve taken or will take in college?
Tags: african dancing, babies, beer and wine, Birthing Video, blue moon, chardonnay, Human Sexuality, Most Ridiculous College Classes, pinot grigio, Simba, syracuse
June 9, 2008
- 4:30 pm
By CC Staff
I know The Fleet has come and gone from the East coast, but now it has made it’s way to The City of Roses (Portland, OR- my city of residence) and when my friend informed me she had won tickets to this “non-denim” (yes, the tickets specified no denim) formal affair event, we had to go – it was our patriotic duty after all.
I should take a second here to clarify a few things before I really get into this story. I would like to start out by saying I fully support the troops, after all my brother is in the Navy, and when I told him I was heading out to the annual Meet the Fleet festivities his only response was a very brotherly “Don’t hook up with sailors.” Granted, I really had no intention of hooking up with these guys, I was more seeking some attractive company who would buy me drinks and could possibly turn into a pen-pal who sends me presents.
In order to maximize my odds with nabbing me a high ranking sailor I had my brother write me out a little guide on how to separate the men from the boys. With my criteria in place I was ready to meet and greet the ocean’s finest. Read More »
Tags: ball, drinks, Fleet Week, girlfriends, hooking up, little black dress, navy, oregon, party, pinot grigio, sailor hat, sailors, solo cup
March 27, 2008
- 12:30 pm
By CC Staff
Wine can be intimidating. No doubt. With fancy names that are hard to pronounce, you’re often left to order the “house” wine out of fear of butchering some French name and sounding like a total beginner. Asking the waitress/waiter what their recommendation is will certainly give you a larger bill than expected, and the wine won’t taste like a glass of perfection but instead a glass of regret.
The key is learning how to figure out what you like on your own, knowing you prefer Sauvignon Blanc over Pinot Grigio, White over Red, “full-bodied” or “Crisp”….the list goes on an on, so if you can narrow it down to a few basic preferences, the next time you’re out ordering wine it’ll be a breeze rather than brain surgery.
Basic Whites:
Pinot Grigio: Typically more of a dry wine with medium body, not as sweet and lighter in color. Pairs well with lighter dishes i.e. Chicken, Rice, Salmon, etc. Aromas tend to be more flowery, citrus and light spice.
FACT: These aromas and flavors can often be smelled rather than tasted. That’s why so many fancy wine drinkers stick their face into their glass before taking a sip! Read More »
Tags: a guide to wine, acidic, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, chianti, chocoalte, full bodied, merlot, pinot grigio, pinot noir, red meat, reisling, sauvignon blanc, tanins, white or red, wine