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LA falls short of culinary variety


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Los Angeles is certainly a haven for foodies: Copious restaurants with every kind of taste and style are spread across our grand city. Sure it can get a bit expensive, but if you’re ever down to step away from campus and experience delicious food with your friends or family, then you’ll have no problem finding […]

Creative tactics provide college-budget fashion


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Walking around campus and talking to a variety of students can lead to the discovery of a wide range of  tricks to get more out of your college budget. Here are three highly recommended shortcuts.   eBay You can find almost anything you want from eBay with dramatic price reductions. One of the drawbacks of […]

SNL finally gives us what we want in season premiere


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Live from New York, it’s a show that we can actually relate to! Saturday Night Live’s 38th season premiered this weekend on NBC with a fancy new title sequence, a freshly plucked cast of supporting players and a bevy of hilarious and relevant sketches. While its formula is as tried and true as ever, Lorne Michaels […]

Bob Dylan releases 35th album


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American folk legend Bob Dylan hit a milestone Tuesday with the release of his 35th studio album, Tempest, marking the 50th anniversary of his eponymous debut album in 1962. With his signature rasp and sociopolitical lyrics, the 71-year-old Dylan has long been one of the most influential people in popular music and culture, and he […]

Fast food provides gluten-free options


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Even those who aren’t gluten-free have a pretty decent idea of where the hidden protein can be found. You know: Pasta, bread — that sort of thing. But there are plenty of foods that must be dismissed from your diet that you never even thought would be gluten-central.

Vintage fashion offers students many options


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Vintage is unstoppable. From daily life to the red carpet this trend is dominating the scenes. It’s everywhere: high-wasted shorts, sunglasses, sweaters with logos and floor length dresses. Vintage differentiates itself from other trends, however, as it is a skill to find it and wear it well. For a more hands on approach, spend some […]

Late-night is still America’s funniest pastime


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In a world where everyone knows the name Honey Boo Boo Child and the final two couples on Bachelor Pad, it’s easy to overlook the authenticity of an established television genre that has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years: the late-night talk show. As of recently, it seems like many Americans take pleasure in […]

Q&A with züm co-creator Andrew Ramirez


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Ever had one (or more) of those “Last Friday Night” moments where you woke up, opened your computer and found mortifying videos of yourself from that crazy party yesterday plastered all over Facebook and Twitter for the world to see? If so, there is still a way to save your reputation. Züm, an iPhone app […]

No gluten is no problem


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There are pros and cons to finding out you’re allergic to gluten. Think about it: Oreos, McDonald’s and basically all horrible-for-you-but-super-tasty things to eat are thrown out the window. Late night drunchies can no longer be satisfied with a burger, and eating out with your friends at an Italian place is almost painful to witness. […]