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Hayes: Rethinking New Year’s

January 8, 2014

What is your New Year’s resolution? Can you even remember it after the eight whole days that have elapsed since New Year’s Day? That mild case of amnesia emanating from the late-night blur during the...

I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

December 5, 2013

Christmastime. Just hearing the word lifts the spirits of even the most jaded individuals. Christmas means caroling, reuniting with friends and family, stuffing our deprived bodies with quality food and,...

Tis the season to explore: holiday traditions from around the world

December 4, 2013

Whether it is singing carols, hanging stockings or meeting someone under the mistletoe, everyone has their favorite holiday traditions. But sometimes we need a new twist in our festivities. This year you...

Light those candles, even in the shade of the Christmas tree

December 4, 2013

If my dad weren’t such a nice guy, I think I would be a pretty big disappointment. Having grown up in Philadelphia, my father is a diehard Phillies baseball fan, watching every last game, beginning...

Football: Northwestern’s bowl history, 2005-2011

December 26, 2012

Though Northwestern’s bowl history is painful in its own right, the period from 2005-2011 can easily be described as the most brutal. Over the course of seven seasons, NU has suffered five bowl losses,...

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