Oscar de la Renta said it best; “fashion is a trend, style is within a person.” Nowadays, it is not the label that makes you – it’s the overall package. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on designer wear, there are inexpensive ways to get the look without breaking the bank. One of the great things […]
Author: Bianca Johnson
Ah Nuts!
Looking for a snack low in calories but appealing to the taste buds? The answer to your problem is found in the legume family. Nuts like almonds, cashews, pecans and walnuts are nutritious and delicious snacks that benefit your health more than unhealthy sugary snacks that result in an energy crash. “The best way to […]
Christophobia frenzy
“An idea is like a virus, resilient, highly contagious. The smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or destroy you.” This is a quote from my favorite film, “Inception,” and it very accurately captures the motif of my concerns. Ideas are everywhere, especially in the media and entertainment industry where […]
Healthy holidays
It is that time of the year where the delights of the season are ever-present. Tempting, yet delicious foods like cakes, cookies, specialty coffees, hot chocolate, pies, eggnog, Panettone, latkes, candies and holiday snacks can be hard to resist. Though these highly caloric foods are everywhere, there is a way to enjoy seasonal treats without […]
Layaway offers options for shoppers
Christmas is 36 days away but it is not too early to start Christmas shopping for loved ones and friends. In today’s economy, layaway is making its way back as opposed to using credit cards and getting charged interest. According to the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Consumer Credit, which regulates and supervises […]
Gaining more than Knowledge
As first year college students, new experiences are encountered such as getting roommates, buying text books instead of renting them from the library and a new found sense of independence and freedom. Yet out of gaining these new, exciting and different encounters, one of the things that is sometimes unintentionally gained is the freshman 15. […]
Keys to a healthy relationship
In the beginning, God said that it is not good for man to be alone and so He created Eve. Therefore, it can be understood that we are designed to have relationships with others: friends, siblings, family and significant others. However, maintaining these various connections can sometimes be a challenge. In this time and […]
Homesickness remedies
Going to a university can be an exciting and frightening time in one’s life. However, being away from family, friends and living in a new environment can be tough at times. Even though college is a time where students learn to be independent, it is completely normal to be homesick. These feelings of fear, separation […]
Snoring: every roommates nightmare
Have you ever been woken up in the middle of the night because your roommate’s snoring is as loud as a buzz saw or have you been told that you snore? If so, your snoring could be a warning signal about your health. “It [snoring] causes problems with the family, it causes problems with your […]
Must See Upcoming Fall Shows
It is time to watch your favorite television shows. Anticipated questions will finally be answered: Will the relationship between House and Cuddy work out? When will Clark finally become Superman? This is the must have knowledge for the upcoming shows for the fall. Exercise those vocal chords, because “Glee” premieres Tuesday Sept. 21, 8 p.m. […]