Late celebrity make-up artist Ross Burton once said, “If you aren’t confident, it doesn’t matter what reflection you see in the mirror.” Two years ago, I gave up chemical processing and the silky smooth, straight hair that accompanies it. I did what many would call “going natural,” and although my natural hair may be a […]
Month: November 2013
Thank you for the music Songs to listen to on Thanksgiving
Christmas trees are mysteriously popping up. Stockings are hanging on store shelves and clothing stores are displaying their winter clothes. Soon, you won’t be able to turn on your car radio without hearing a Christmas song. But the holidays shouldn’t be rushed. After all, they only come once a year, and you haven’t even celebrated […]
Thor: a fascinating dark world
The forgotten age of swords and lasers has finally returned. “Thor: The Dark World” is far superior to its disjointed predecessor “Thor,” proving its superiority with more action and a more detailedMarvel storyline. In this chapter of the Thor film series the superhero Thor, Norse God of Thunder and heir to the throne of Asgard, […]
Get lost in “Once on this Island”
The musical “Once on this Island”, written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and based on the Rosa Guy book “My Love, My Love”, will run Nov. 22 through Nov. 24 in the Miniaci Performing Arts Center, presented by the Farquhar College of the Arts and Sciences’ Division of Performing and Visual Arts. Bill Adams, […]
Cross country team going cross the country for national championships
The NSU women’s cross country team will head to Spokane, Wash. for the NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championship on Nov. 23, which will be held at the Plants Ferry Athletic Complex. This will be the second straight year that the women’s team will compete in nationals. The women qualified for this year’s nationals […]
On the Bench: One and done
College basketball season has just kicked off, meaning we’ve got around four months to watch teams duke it out for the top seats in March’s NCAA tournament. And for many players, one of their goals will surely be to boost their draft stock as they look forward to June 2014’s NBA draft. Thanks to the […]
Cupcakes, Candy and Curls: a natural hair event
Natural hair has been a huge trend over the last five years. Celebrities like Alicia Keys, Solange Knowles and Janelle Monae have learned to embrace their natural curls inspiring women around the world. Although lots of women are interested in going natural, many are scared that they will be unable to maintain their natural hair, […]
Have yourself a merry little Thanksgivukkah
What do you get when combine a menorah and a dreidel with turkey and gravy? You may assume that it’s a recipe for a very bizarre new holiday — and you’d be correct. That describes this upcoming Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, which also happens to be the first day of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. […]
Thanksgiving myths debunked
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday that most Americans celebrate at a young age, with memories of playing a pilgrim or American Indian in a school play or gathering with their families. The holiday is ingrained in American culture through stories and images that we hear and see at a very young age. Yet, these Thanksgiving […]
CSO hosts Thanksgiving fundraiser
The Commuter Student Organization (CSO) will host a fundraising Thanksgiving meal sampler for students on Nov. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Don Taft University Center Pit. Although attendees are not required to donate, CSO highly encourages a donation of at least $5. The money raised will benefit CSO’s intiatives and its Legacy […]