Psychology junior Josh Droog was in the basement of Mayo Hall the moment when nearly half of campus lost power last spring. "The second (the lights) shut off, the entire hall got freezing cold, and for no reason this cold breeze just picked up, and it felt like someone was there," said Droog, who was delivering a pizza at the time.
Between my twin sister and I, one of us likely won't get married. Black men are either incarcerated, jobless (so they can't financially support a marriage) or involved in interracial relationships.
Energy drinks can kill you. That's what the creators of the Web site www.energyfiend.com want you to believe. James Foster, director of the New Zealand Web site, said it keeps people updated on information about caffeine levels in drinks and food.
The folks at Slaughterhouse painted circles under my eyes and gave me a cloak, but when I found a spot in the corn maze to hide, I wasn't feeling too scary. I was more concerned, actually, about the dark rows of cornstalks extending forever behind me, the nearby screams, and the realization that I've never had the nerve to visit a haunted corn maze before, let alone be part of the haunting.
Braving the cold and rainy autumn afternoon, ruddy-faced, wide-eyed children picked pumpkins, pet farm animals, jumped in a moonwalk and drank cider at Rowe's Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch, 4047 W.
Chelsea Allen, 16, was screaming, crying and occasionally cackling as she practiced twisting off her boyfriend's head with a vice Saturday night.
College students might not have money to waste on a Halloween costume they'll only wear once, so original costumes can be created with clothing that is already owned or can be worn again. Men: • Harry Potter: Channel the cute wizard in a plain, dark-colored shirt or sweater, khakis and dark shoes.
For many Halloween costumes, the right makeup concept is a must. Although stage-quality makeup can sometimes seem out of reach, it can actually be achieved through a few basic steps. Karen Kangas-Preston, MSU Department of Theatre costume shop supervisor, demonstrated on no-preference freshman Katie Ozog that a few cream-based foundations are your fast track to adding 50 years to your look and getting a frightening preview of your future self. With communication sophomore Ryan Alloway, Kangas-Preston showed that a little scar wax can make a convincing open wound and that liquid latex is the key to a flaking, blistering chemical burn. The following are step-by-step instructions to achieving these ghastly looks. Getting old What you will need: • Cream foundation that roughly matches your skin • Cream foundation a shade lighter than your skin • Cream foundation a shade darker than your skin • Translucent powder — powders come in makeup special-effects kits • Flat makeup brush • Small stipple sponge What to do: 1) Start with putting a cream foundation all over your face.
By Kathy Manweiler McClatchy Newspapers It's not easy to escape cravings when you're trying to lose weight. For many people, those temptations are wide awake when night falls, and Becky Hand knows what it is like to fight the munchies. Many people tell Hand, a registered dietitian at SparkPeople.com, a diet and fitness Web site, that they can stick with a healthy eating plan all day, but at night they're ravenous. "Some people save calories earlier in the day because they're afraid of what nighttime might bring," she said. Hand said that is not the best approach.
While osteoporosis usually doesn't develop until the age of at least 65, the best way to prevent the bone disease is to take action now.
As the winter months approach, our worst adversary is not the bitter cold or the frost on our windshields — it's the flu. This troublesome virus wreaks havoc on our immune system.
By Adrian Brune Chicago Tribune Chicago (MCT) — On a crisp fall morning 16 years ago, Bob Sarocka, then 27, crawled out of bed with a mild hangover and a pang of regret as he laced up his sneakers and set out for a run, trying to remember the conversation that led up to this moment when foot hit pavement and breath condensed in air. Then it came to him: It was a talk with a friend of his future sister-in-law who picked up on his alcohol-induced vulnerability and persuaded him to run a 5-kilometer race in a few weeks. Then he made another potentially regrettable pact to run the Chicago Marathon the following fall.
By Jamie Malernee South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (MCT) — Gina Cadogan started her own business to work more flexible hours. Justin Chan quit his job to be Mr. Mom. Megan Smith pulls weekend shifts so her kids don't have to go to day care. Amanda Allen persuaded her boss to let her telecommute from home. These parents have very different lives but one similar goal: To put family first.
Lisa Filemyr and David Waters' relationship didn't even begin until they were apart. Sure, they had been classmates since middle school and had attended a dance together at the Concord Academy of Petoskey. "As I recall, we only danced once that night," said Filemyr, a psychology and criminal justice senior. Even after they discovered their grandparents had been best friends, sparks didn't fly.
Kristen Nilo knows her boyfriend is taking the easy way out and, well, sometimes it kind of bugs her. He'll send her a text message that reads "I Love U." "I'm like, 'Come on, you can't call me and say it?'" he education sophomore said, smiling.
More than just warm outerwear, the right coat is a fall wardrobe staple. Everything from long trench coats to military-inspired jackets are popular and can be worn for seasons to come. Coats for men: If you buy only one coat this fall, make it a peacoat.
During my senior year of high school, I was faced with many serious issues. But I received the most commentary on only one, and it did not involve scholarships, college applications or summer jobs. Having been in a relationship since my junior year of high school, I was suddenly informed by my peers that I had a decision to make: To break up or not to break up?
Elizabeth Perry chose not to play the field. In fact, she's engaged to her first and only boyfriend. Her fiance, Keith Ivkovich, proposed two months ago after two years of dating.
Ballpark hot dogs and $8 beers. Seventh-inning stretches and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." These are the all-American experiences I would have expected to take part in at my first Detroit Tigers' baseball game. But my very first Tigers' game was Saturday, and so, on top of the peanuts and popcorn, I got one very big bonus: witnessing history. I've always rooted for Detroit sports, but I've never been a superfan — the kind who actually watches the entire regular season, knows all the players' names and has stuck with the team through thick and thin — even when there's a lot of thin.
Even though carbohydrates are no longer stereotyped as a dieter's worst nightmare, it doesn't mean eating bread is a free-for-all. Distinguishing nutritious breads from tasty, dessert-type breads is an important factor when consuming the daily dose of carbs, experts say. "Whole grain bread is healthier than white bread," said Diane Fischer, a registered dietitian at Sparrow Hospital.