Have a "staycation"What to do when you don't have anywhere to go for spring break
At the end of the first day of the spring semester, the first words out of almost everyone's mouths are "When is spring break?" Lucky for all of us, that much-needed week is just around the corner.
Most of you have your sunblock, beach towels and "itsy bitsy, teeny weenie, yellow polka-dot bikinis" packed, but what about us with no tickets, no reservations and no plans?
Whether shopping, taking chances or having fun in the snow is on your agenda, here are several close-to-home options that could end up being a satisfying "staycation.…
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Lost in Rochester: Something for all ages
When you hear Strong National Museum of Play, you probably think of fond memories of school field trips or the jingle from the commercial you heard for it on the radio this morning.
You also probably wonder why a college student would want to go to the Museum of Play.…
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Places to eat on spring break
Spring break is all-around awesome. You are able to get away from classes, homework and the overall stress of school. But what is better than sunny beaches, getting extra money from your job or catching up on sleep from Teddi and all-nighters? That's right, food.…
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Music review: Not a country fan? Think again.
Grammy-award-winning country group, Lady Antebellum, has earned the No. 1 spot two weeks in a row on Billboard's Top 200 for their sophomore album, Need You Now.
The album was released on Jan. 26, 2010, and a few weeks later Lady Antebellum scored a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their 2008 hit, "I Run To You.…
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Movie review: Score one for Scorcese
Before watching Shutter Island, directed by Martin Scorsese, I read opinions about the movie saying that the famed director should stay with the crime/mob genre that made him known as one of the most influential American directors ever.
After watching his most recent work, I decided Scorsese is so talented that if he wanted to direct a romantic comedy, I believe it could possibly be as successful as Goodfellas or The Departed.…
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A Broad Abroad: Staying in hostels while traveling is "quite the experience"
In 10 days I managed to cover six cities in three countries on four flights and countless bus rides - and I thought Organic lab was exhausting.
Back in the fall when I was thinking about all the cities I wanted to see while in Europe, I never put much thought into the places I would be staying during my visits.…
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A Broad Abroad: ¿Cómo puedo ayudarte?: Giving back while studying abroad
When deciding which college to go to, St. John Fisher stood out to me because of its reputation throughout Rochester for giving back to the community. Thus, while I'm abroad I am looking for a way to get involved in my new community.
Recently I found a volunteer position as a teacher's aid in an English class.…
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A Broad Abroad: Visiting historic sites easy and worthwhile
Among the many perks of being in a different country in Europe (including being away from upstate New York blizzards) is the fact that a weekend trip to a different country is not a far-fetched idea.
A couple of weekends ago my good friends that I've met through the program and I packed our weekend bags and flew to the historic city of Munich, Germany.…
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Fisher Faces: Courtney Clare
I woke up early one morning and decided to go to the gym, which is unusual for me. I guess you could consider me lucky because of who I ran into. As I was leaving the gym I recognized a girl from my class, Courtney Clare. As I said "Hi," I noticed she was carrying a lacrosse stick, so I decided to stop and chat.…
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DVD review: Inglourious Basterds'Basterds' is bloody good fun
Quentin Tarantino is a very brutal filmmaker. Not just with the violence/gore, but also with the performances.
He's a smart director; he knows what he wants, and he'll do whatever it takes to get it. I mean all of this in a good way. All you have to do is watch Inglorious Basterds to see Tarantino's hard work pay off.…
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