Other than Ramen: Not-So-Extreme Couponing
Coupon websites are a great way to save money while grocery shopping on a college student budget. Have you ever thought about using them? I’m not saying that you should go “Extreme Couponing” like the TLC television series, but it never hurts to save a little extra cash, especially with summer vacation approaching. Finding trustworthy coupon websites [...]
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Palm Walk Runway: DIY Burberry Trench Coat
While browsing through one of my favorite fashion trend websites, whowhatwear.com, I came across an easy do-it-yourself project. This spring, there has been much of the feminine look everywhere, however, this unique-looking Burberry coat gives a slightly dangerous, punk rock look, but at the same time very trendy and fashionable. For the project you will need: -A trench coat [...]
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Non-Required Reading: How Nolan might Kill the Superhero Movie
“The Dark Knight” wasn’t as good as you think it is. Oh (censored). No he didn’t! Yes actually, yes he did. If I wanted to watch a two and a half hour movie with too many villains and an unnecessarily complicated plot, I’d probably just turn off the TV. Chris Nolan is the kind of director who relies [...]
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Downtown Dispatch: That’s a Wrap
This semester has proven to be a very busy one for myself, but luckily I haven’t really been faced with the hassle of eating lunch in-between classes. Even though I love going out and exploring new restaurants and menus, I do enjoy eating lunch at home. With that said, I decided to give myself a [...]
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Learning to Ride a Bike (at Age 20)
Ah, the unspeakable embarrassment of learning to ride a bike as a legal adult... Read how one SPM writer overcame her fears and conquered two wheels, long after she mastered four.
Categories: Essays Features SPM Tags: bike learning to ride a bike melody parker ride spm
Piece of Craft: Other Than Canvas
When it comes to creating art, canvas has almost always been my go-to medium. Whether you’re painting, creating a collage, or doing something else artistic, canvas is great because it is a flat surface purchased ready for artistic use and to be hanged on any wall. However, over time, canvas expenses can add up. And [...]
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Major Decisions
For some, going to college with predetermined goals and aspirations is easier said than done. Even with the traditional expectation of graduating in four years with a bachelor’s degree, more students are switching paths to decide where their passion truly lies.
Categories: Features SPM Tags: career exploratory Financial Aid major spm
Non-Required Reading: How Nolan Is Saving the Superhero Movie
So you guys know Chris Nolan right? Let me guess, you loved “The Dark Knight,” and you loved “Inception” (what was going on with that ending?! OMG!?!) I’m a little tired of the Nolan buzz, to be completely honest, but I can understand where it’s all coming from. In terms of superhero movie quality, Nolan is right [...]
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