Coffee hacks to save a dollar
July 30, 2016
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Coffee connoisseurs and casuals alike know the cost of a cup. Selling for $2 to $5 or beyond depending on the store, drink size, and specializations, coffee can seem like a large, but necessary, expense. However, new coffee price analysis powered by the technology firm Graphiq shows that, when adjus...
The top YouTube channels for new summer music
July 18, 2016
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Summer doesn’t make too many demands, but summer and new music go hand in hand. Something about the season begs us to find new favorite songs. YouTube can be one of the best sources for finding summer hits, and subscribing to channels can bring newly posted content directly to your home page. Che...
Consumer Reports find some sunscreens don’t meet protection guidelines
July 8, 2016
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A trusted summer product many rely on for shelter from burns and long-term skin damage might not work as hard as it claims. When it comes to the care consumers expect, many sunscreens fail to protect as promised. After testing and rating more than 60 sunscreens with a labeled sun protection factor...
Local shops offer different types of bikes for each need
May 30, 2016
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Bicycles are no longer just a means of getting somewhere but can be used for making a fashion statement, recreational use, exercise and competition. Read More »...
How to adult: What you need to know before you’re really a ‘grownup’
May 22, 2016
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If you Google “adult-ing” and look at the images that show up, you won’t see professional adults with business-casual outfits, people giving each other handshakes or professional headshots. Read More »...
People peer pressured into loving or hating pop culture
May 15, 2016
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Not long after singer and songwriter Zayn Malik left the pop band One Direction, he released his first single “PILLOWTALK.” The day it came out, DePaul junior Kristin Stahlke tweeted about how she didn’t like the song. Read More »...
Dabble in the world of eyeliner to find out what fits the best
May 8, 2016
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In the world of makeup, few things are more frightening than ruining a perfectly put together eye look by messing up the finishing touch that pulls everything together — eyeliner. A misjudged flick of the wrist can often result in an uneven, thick bold line creating a panda-like frame around the eye rath...
When every day is a holiday, there’s aways something to celebrate
May 1, 2016
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There are already dozens of holidays to remember, whether it's Mother's Day (coming up on May 8) or Valentine's Day. Other days, like National Siblings Day, seems to be celebrated nearly every week in homes all over the world. Read More »...
Pop culture makes well-known conspiracy theories more plausible
April 24, 2016
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Jennifer Kattalia, a junior, is used to keeping quiet about some topics in her apartment. She and her roommate have a very specific rule in order to keep things from getting too heated — no talking about dinosaurs. Read More »...
Winter is here: A ‘Game of Thrones’ season 6 primer
April 17, 2016
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Where you can play with animals in Lincoln Park
April 10, 2016
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Every student has stopped along the sidewalk to pet a puppy belonging to a Lincoln Park couple, or has gazed longingly inside the pet shop windows dotting various spots on the North Side. Read More »...
DIY: Trinket holder
Mariah Woelfel and Jessica Villagomez
April 6, 2016
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This DIY dish only looks like it's from an expensive gift shop. Simply paint a plastic animal with a strong jewel tone, like gold, and create a simple way to store rings, necklaces and other small trinkets. What you’ll need: 1 Terra Cotta pot holder White acrylic crafters paint Metallic...
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