Entries by Kastalia Medrano

Christmas comes early this year with new Stella album

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Stella Artois is wishing you a Happy Belated Halloween by giving you a free Christmas album. But really, who’s complaining? Log on to Stella’s website and you can grab a brand new collection of Christmas tunes inspired by Stella Artois’ 2010 “Originally Crafted for Christmas” commercial. The inspirational commercial followed an ice carving competition in which […]

Bank of America abandons plan for debit card fee

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Bank of America announced Tuesday that it was dropping its plan to install a $5 monthly fee for using its debit cards after a month of outcry from customers. The backlash after BofA said in September it would start charging debit card holders the new fee included pledges to cancel accounts and move to credit […]

Pro recap — week 8

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (Two tackles in a narrow 24-21 victory over Carolina.) Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil (Strong run game once again – 27 carries, 140 yards) Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (The former rookie of the year had a pick, seven tackles and a pass defended in a 24-14 winning effort […]

Christian, Pulido show promise at weekend Invitational

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In the inaugural Jack Kramer Invitational played this past weekend in Palos Verdes, Calif., two Women of Troy gained valuable experience that could pay off as the season progresses. Sophomore Kaitlyn Christian, who enjoyed much of her success playing doubles thus far, advanced to the semifinals, while junior Valeria Pulido played in her first collegiate […]

USC trails in mtvU’s first ‘Student Bodies’ episode

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In mtvU’s newest season of Student Bodies, a team of two from USC faces a team from UCLA in various fitness-oriented challenges. The winner of the competiton will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to MTV’s Spring Break in Las Vegas, as well as a yearlong bottomless supply of Gatorade G-Series products. This week’s episode, a seven-minute […]

Black licorice — trick, not treat

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Though many parents might advise their children to not eat too much candy, the Food and Drug Administration this year warns candy-loving grown-ups to lay off black licorice. In a statement the FDA preaches moderation of the treat in adults over the age of 40 because eating more than two ounces of black licorice per day […]