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Road trip tips for the traveler

By Web Master July 15, 2008

By KATHLEEN QUANDTStaff InternIf you are planning a road trip this summer, properly preparing for the journey could determine how enjoyable the vacation would be.A road trip puts you in the driver's seat...

A few cheap flicks

By Rory McCarty July 15, 2008

By RORY MCCARTYSenior ReporterTen dollars a ticket.That is how much it is costing movie patrons to see flicks during weekendevening hours at AMC Theaters in the OU area. AMC Theaters aren't the onlyones,...

Coldplay releases new sound

By Web Master July 15, 2008

By JARED PURCELLYou/Local EditorREVIEWWith the release of their fourth full-length album entitled "Viva La Vida" or "Death and All His Friends," Coldplay has pushed their sound to a new level of exoticness.From...

Trips in one tank

By Web Master July 15, 2008

By AMANDA SAOUDSenior ReporterWith the price of gas getting higher every day, that carefree summer road tripis becoming less affordable. But don't worry. These trips provide a greatescape from that summer...

Lessons learned

By Web Master July 15, 2008

By NICK DEGELManaging EditorREVIEW If you have done little else in this city over the last two years, hopefully you have checked out The Hard Lessons.Aside from holding the unenviable but accurate title...

Brain food helps minds stay hungry to learn

By Web Master June 11, 2008

By KATHLEEN QUANDTStaff InternBusy college students have grown accustomed to ditching meals for a bag of greasy chips or fudge brownies from the vending machine. Still, there are healthier options to keep...

Don’t panic  it’s organic

By Web Master June 11, 2008

By LINA AMENTStaff InternWhile roaming the aisles of local grocery stores, shoppers are noticing a rise in organically produced food products. The USDA Organic labels are becoming more commonplace. But...

Screaming for ice cream?

By Web Master June 11, 2008

By JACLYN RINKContributing ReporterWhen classes are over and the heat of summer has settled in, Oakland University students deserve a break from the books. To help students cool off, there are several...

Competition heats up on Iron Chef spin-offs

By Rory McCarty June 11, 2008

By RORY McCARTYSenior ReporterCooking competition shows have blended food with game shows and a bit of reality television since "Iron Chef" was translated into English and began to gain a following in...

Makimoto serves up sushi

By Web Master June 11, 2008

By JESSICA BONDContributing ReporterTravel down University Drive, turn into Auburn Crossing and you will find Rochester's newest sushi bar.Makimoto is a family owned and operated restaurant tucked into...

Summer offers many fitness options

By Web Master May 14, 2008

By Lina AmentStaff InternIt's time to lace up the tennis shoes and grab an iPod because the sun is out and so are people looking to get fit this summer.Wintertime in Michigan can be harsh and many people...

Sunscreen, towel, textbooks?

By Web Master May 14, 2008

By David SandersContributing ReporterToward the climax of the winter semester, the minds of many are focused on entering the doors of spring and summer classes rather than being welcomed by the start of...

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