By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor

Tim Bailey wants to break down sometimes, but he knows he can’t.

Ultimately, it was pasta that brought them together.

Quebec band The Strain likes to keep it all in the family.

Can we trust our own memory?

When we were kids, many of us were told that certain toys were for “boys” and certain toys were for “girls”. Maybe you grew out of these constraints as you grew older, finding it silly that sports are for “boys” and arts are for “girls” (how many female athletes or male performers do you know?), but a lot of these social beliefs are still projected onto sex toys.

By Cole Meagher (ArtSci ‘ 14)
Contributor
When asked why I chose to go on exchange by my friends or family, for the longest time I didn’t know what to say. I usually gave a standard response about the beauty of Europe, the opportunity for a unique experience, and that it might just very well be a bit of fun.

By David Kong (Comm ‘ 14)
Contributor
To quote Les Misérables, “To stray is human. To saunter is Parisian.” Such is the atmosphere in Paris; hustle and bustle does not exist, and a tourist is best served walking purposelessly. Paris is sure to delight and surprise even the most unsuspecting traveler; its beauty is mesmerizing. Each winding backstreet and isolated courtyard is an architectural triumph and a statement of history. Every city has its own Eiffel tower or Musée du Louvre but few are able to derive such wonder from the mundane.

By Johnny Yoo (ArtSci ’12)
Contributor
The Essentials

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
There’s a common misconception that eating baked goods such as cookies or brownies will make you ‘fat’; granted, the majority of recipes out there aren’t very forgiving on the waistline (hello cups of butter, shortening, sugar and chocolate). There are, however, many substitutions that can turn any dessert into a healthy yet satisfying alternative. You can have your cake and eat it too!

By Trilby Goouch
Blogs Editor
I was lucky enough to partake in a two-week service trip to the Dominican Republic in 2008, and to this day I consider this to be the happiest two weeks of my life. My school was involved with the organization PowerTrips Inc., a program that organizes high school aid trips to the DR. I think the most profound effect of a service trip is the experience of selflessness; for two solid weeks, I wasn’t exposed to mirrors, magazines, malls, TV — anything superficial.

The audience laughs as Jon Stewart mocks the outcry against Obama’s latest push for more gun control, but there’s a sober message behind his tone.

Every musician needs to have at least one murder ballad.

When you’re booked to play a two and a half hour gig, you’ve got to pull out all the stops.

I walked up the stairs to the Mansion’s Living Room Wednesday night with no expectations. I stumbled down three hours later, completely impressed by the distinct sound brought forth by London bands Wild Domestic and Lonnie in the Garden.

Don’t be surprised if Julie Doiron shows up late for her own show.