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What to expect when you’re DM-ing

3/1/1210:27 amBy John Irvine and Emily Rivest 0 Comments

Ready or not, Dance Marathon has arrived and as you trudge to Norris with a giant bag of supplies (clothing, food, deodorant—please, god, bring deodorant.) in hand, you’re questioning the choices you’ve made to get you here. And you should be. You’re in for an emotional rollercoaster unmatched by almost any other event you’ll experience. You’ve got a lot ahead of you and we’re here to demystify the experience. Here’s what to expect when you’re DM-ing. more

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Take your lover on a Northwestern-style Valentine’s date

2/14/121:30 pmBy John Irvine 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day just really isn’t that great. Either you’re in a relationship and forced to get food-baby full and have sex or you’re alone in your room with a bottle of wine and Friday Night Lights—how romantic. But this year you’re going to make V-Day bearable by seeing the wrong in your ways. No matter what type of relationship you’re in, Intel has some suggestions to make your Valentine’s date everything you’ve been dreaming of and more. more

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Primping, girl flirting, and stress eating: A day in the life of sorority rush

1/5/1211:12 amBy Lynne Carty 0 Comments

Sometimes we like to explore the sociological experiment often referred to as student life at Northwestern. Some of you might think this doubles as an advice column, but we’ll leave that up to your discretion. The empirical investigation for this week’s “How to NU”: sorority recruitment.

Your last class of the day just ended. Scurrying back to Bobb-McCulloch to primp before the trek south (recruitment really makes you rethink the advantages of living on North Campus), you compare tonight’s outfit plans with friends and share some last-minute, sorority-stereotype intel. Maybe it’s the hoards of freshmen girls looking more put together than usual or perhaps the ominous chill in the air tips you off, but all signs point to one special time of the year: winter rush has begun. more

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Early bird BYOB, pregames, and potential PDA: A step-by-step guide to A&O Fall Blowout

11/4/111:09 pmBy John Irvine 0 Comments

Sometimes we like to explore the sociological experiment often referred to as student life at Northwestern. Some of you might think this doubles as an advice column, but we’ll leave that up to your discretion. The empirical investigation for this week’s “How to NU”: A&O’s Fall Blowout.

As the sun rises the Friday morning of Fall Blowout, the little A&O elves scurry to finish preparations at Welsh-Ryan Arena. You’re in bed—potentially sleeping off a Deuce hangover—getting all the beauty rest you’ll need for the day’s festivities—emphasis on day. Because the concert starts so early (7:30 p.m.), chances are you’ll begin drinking when the sun is still out. This is both a blessing and a curse. more

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The Keg and you, an introspection

10/3/1112:00 pmBy John Irvine 0 Comments

Sometimes we like to explore the sociological experiment often referred to as student life at Northwestern. Some of you might think this doubles as an advice column, but we’ll leave that up to your discretion. The empirical investigation for this week’s “How to NU”: our beloved dive bar, the Keg.

It’s noon on Monday. If you’re an upperclassman, you’re probably just rolling out of bed because god knows you would never schedule class this early. If you’re a freshman, you are probably finishing up your Allison stir-fry after somehow making it through the dreadful 9 a.m. discussion you got stuck in. What is the common thread? You’re all going to the Keg tonight. more