Spring Break
It takes a lot of imagination and bravery to go onto a stage unprepared in front of an audience ready to judge you. The Agents of Improv do that on a regular basis, though, and they demonstrated that easy confidence in the Student Union Theater last night. (0) comments
Thanksgiving Day means turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings, at least for most Americans. However, when the fourth Thursday in November hits, some people prefer their own, unconventional Thanksgiving dinners. What might make a diner forgo the classic bird and gravy for an alternative? There are plenty of legitimate reasons for unusual Thanksgiving meals. (0) comments
An entire tree And you thought the Tofurkey was bad. Thanksgiving dinner has been painless on the whole, until your father decides that all the four-door minivans, Starbucks lattes and instant messaging were draining the family's rugged New England heritage. (0) comments
There is an almost endless list of ingredients to the perfect Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, salad, dinner roles, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, pumpkin pie, wine … with your checklist in one hand and your credit card at the other, it's hard not to think of the huge costs - both monetary and caloric - you're incurring. (1) comment
They're insane, neurotic, embarrassing and you love them to death. One of the best things about breaks is the chance to see your family and spend time with the people you love that you probably don't get to be with as much anymore, now that you're a UConn scholar. (0) comments
You probably had a bunch of kids that played "Dungeons and Dragons" in your high school. Remember those kids? Now, if I asked you about "the positive functions of pencil and paper role-playing games," what would you tell me? Honestly, if you had nothing good to say, I wouldn't blame you. (1) comment
In 1994, Axl Rose began a journey - a journey that would last him 14 years, see 14 recording studios and in the end, produce an album that has long been considered rock 'n' roll's Holy Grail. Yes, it has taken some time for him and his ever-changing Guns N' Roses to complete "Chinese Democracy," but it is finally here, and it's been well worth the wait. (9) comments