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<p>Reader discretion advised: This article contains some graphic content It happened on a casual night in. Kale Harris invited one of her friends to hang out in her residence room during the second week of school this year. They had planned to watch a movie together and, later, he would stay the night. He would [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A few years ago, as a self-imposed challenge, I ate a vegetarian diet for a whole month and had no issues with it. I could still eat my eggs for breakfast, have a grilled cheese sandwich or put butter on my mashed potatoes – the only thing I had to worry about was not eating [&hellip;]</p>

<p>While its name may lack originality, the menu at the Lunch Café is incredibly diverse. The little shop, nestled between Moco and The Lunar Rogue, features different styles and types of Asian cuisine. Everything from sushi to bulgogi. I made my way over on Friday afternoon and was overwhelmed with the options. I had my [&hellip;]</p>

<p>There is usually a lot of pressure to do something elaborate on Valentine’s Day. You know, the expensive dinner with champagne, roses and gifts. But the truth is many still have empty wallets thanks to Christmas shopping. Whether you’re spending the day with a significant other or a group of close friends, there are plenty [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Arianne Melara and Haider Razak’s love story began six years ago, during her first year at St. Thomas University. Due to delays in her student permit, Melara missed St. Thomas’ Welcome Week. But upon her arrival, many people oriented her and helped her settle in. One of these people was Vanessa, who became a close [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It was freezing but it was beautiful. Three years ago when I landed in Fredericton International Airport, I never could have imagined myself marching in -13 C weather, along with over 200 other people, against religious discrimination. Those 200 people all took time off their day to link arms and chant “No ban, no wall, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you might be looking for a special outfit for the big night. According to research from the University of Rochester, you might want to whip out that little red dress. The study concluded wearing red makes men feel more amorous toward women. Andrew Elliot is one of the psychology [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In a recent survey put out to the St. Thomas University Class of 2020, 82 per cent said half or more of their total food choices were unhealthy ones, a statistic that not only affects their physical health but mental health as well. In response to the perpetually popular discussion surrounding university eating habits, I [&hellip;]</p>

<p>1. Settlers of Starbucks Now everybody knows you need a whole day for a real game of Settlers of Catan. What better way to do it than grabbing a friend who has a Starbucks gold card, and getting free refills of coffee while upsetting the entire café with your banter over how much you need [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When you’re an international student travelling far from home to attend university, scholarships and bursaries can be crucial in helping you pay for the high cost of tuition and other expenses. Although St. Thomas University is generous with the amount of scholarships and bursaries it offers, some international students still find it can be difficult [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Every time I go through airport security, I breathe deeply and try to stay calm. After officers see my passport is from Honduras, a country known to be the cocaine bridge between South America and the United States, they always make sure to go over my carry-on bags for about 30 minutes before letting me [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When classes are cancelled, students are faced with a choice: either make use of the extra time to catch up on their inevitably accumulating workload, or blissfully stay in bed with Netflix until 9 p.m. when the waves of stress and panic hit. However, there is an alternative. Crafty productivity not related to schoolwork can [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As millennials, we’ve gained quite a reputation on social media these days. We’ve been criticized for being narcissistic, obsessed with technology, lazy &#8230; the list could go on and on. A lot of our better characteristics are ignored. Millennials are adventurous nomads with an urge to explore the world. According to the Boston Consulting Group, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Have you ever met someone and felt they were not who they said they were? Ever had that feeling of people online? The anonymity online emboldens many (not just the loners of myth) to do things they wouldn’t normally do, be it embellish a few details, turn abusive towards those they do not like, or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When I became curious about what it was like to be neurodiverse at St. Thomas University, I didn&#8217;t expect to find anyone willing to talk to me. Neurodiversity encompasses conditions in which people’s genes result in atypical brain functioning. What’s going on inside someone’s head is so personal, how was I going to find anyone [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Preparing for interviews can be the most stressful part of the whole job search. Imagine waking up ready to kill your interview just to realize there’s a raging thunderstorm outside. A pair of heels or pricey dress shoes won&#8217;t cut it in the rain, but these suggestions will help you look your best and you’ll [&hellip;]</p>

<p>For some students, the major they thought they’d love, turns out to be the exact opposite. But should they worry about making the change to another discipline? When is it too late? For fourth-year St. Thomas University student Maita Misago, the reality of making the wrong choice set in during her second year of journalism, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>There are a lot of beauty tips and tricks online from painting your nails with lipstick to rinsing your hair with apple cider vinegar. When you test them, the results are sometimes meagre in comparison to the claim. I’ve tried some …interesting tips in order to bust a few beauty trends. Here are the results: [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Many restaurants and bars around the world now include the new trend known as “angel shot” on their menus. This is not your typical lets-get-drunk-shot. In fact, it’s not a shot at all but instead, a code for help. Women can ask for the angel shot when a date is not working out and when [&hellip;]</p>

<p>In 1931, Margaret Herrick — who was an Academy Award librarian and future director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — saw the gold statue for the first time. Her response was it looked like her uncle Oscar. Since then, the Academy Awards are commonly known as The Oscars. Ever since the [&hellip;]</p>