#Week in Review
A week of V-Day plans and awkward SPAC classes
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and love is in the air. Have no idea what to do for that special someone? Just check out our gift guide for some handy ideas. Want something a little more low-key? Why don’t you take that guy you’ve had your eye on to Soulwich, for a flavorful meal, or you can just cook your own quiche brunch. Or if relationships just aren’t your thing, celebrate your freedom by taking Intel’s sex survey. more 
A week of Keg-pocalypse and Super Bowl preparations
We got our first big scandal of the year this week, with the closing of the Keg. We know you’re sad, but at least you can still relive the glory days. Intel also compiled some of the best reactions on social media to “Keg-pocalypse” and imagined what Northwestern’s social scene will be like without our beloved TKOE. There’s not time to get too depressed because the Super Bowl is this weekend. Wake yourself up Sunday morning and start the day off right with an Irish coffee, then follow our list of great places in Chicago to eat before the big game. Or just stay in Evanston and head to Pret a Manger, where you’ll probably end up seeing at least 20 people you know. more
A week of Kenan prep and over occupancy laws
The weather might be nicer today, but don’t forget it’s still winter in Chi-city so none of this beauty will last for long. Why not celebrate the freezing temps by doing a polar bear plunge this weekend? Or for those who might not be fans of hypothermia, check out how to dress for winter with a European flair. If you trekked to Pick to see Kenan Thompson tonight, take a second to compare how his career compares with his former inseparable pal, Kel. more
A week of good Christian boys and soliciting TAs
Winter Quarter is starting to become one dark, cold reality but judging from this week’s Party Report, you knew just the way to banish those icky feelings (or at least how to get a good alcohol jacket going). Just remember, try not to go too crazy because, chances are, the frat you’re playing pong in is probably under some sort of probation. Don’t be that girl. Or maybe you were much more tame and spent some of your three-day weekend commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. with a candlelight vigil. more
A week of girl flirting and awkward moments
Let’s just put it out there: We know you spent all of last night Facebook stalking every sorority girl you know to check out the latest pledge class. So, naturally, we understand if you feel like you’re already going through rush withdrawal. But Intel has you covered. Check out all of the stories you might have missed while you spent your week cutting, being cut, and finding the chapter of your dreams. more
A week of parents and pot
Parents’ Weekend is finally here and everyone’s busy either trying to hide the booze in their dorm room, or, if you’re on your own for the weekend, convincing a friend’s parents to take pity on you and buy you dinner. But what if your parents want to see what a typical weekend at college is like? Before freaking out, take a look at our ranking of the classiest (and trashiest) places to get drunk with your family in the Ev. Or if you want to escape from the campus scene this weekend, head down to the University of Chicago to see Northwestern band Zamin perform in a belated Diwali celebration. Hindi folk music not your style? Hardcore punk band Mauser might be more up your alley, with plenty of anger and energy. more
A week of empty statements and high-calorie foods
It’s Saturday, and you’re probably just waking up with a post-Blowout hangover. See if your night matched up with our step-by-step guide to the concert. Lupe Fiasco not your thing? Head into the city today for Beer Hoptacular 2011. Sure, it’ll cost you $40 but you get unlimited beer. What else could you ask for? For those under 21, you’re going to have to miss out on this, but you can always feast in the Ev this weekend. Try a delicious gyro or one of the cupcakes we recommended in our oh-so-scientific taste test. more
A week of cross-country trips, fratstar/rappers, and Homecoming
Midterms still got you down? Well, this weekend you can crank BritBrit’s newest video/work of art “Criminal” and live vicariously through the Party Report, imagining you’re taking shots with the best of them. Ah, if only you could put down those books to go out this weekend. But don’t study too hard. With Homecoming this weekend, you won’t want to miss all those awkward tailgates where undergrads mingle with alumni trying to relive their glory days. And in case you somehow missed the annoying Facebook events and listserv blasts, the new Homecoming Court will also be crowned this weekend. Hopefully neither of the winners used too much sabotage to win. more
The week where Tisdahl went soft on marijuana, hard on brothels
It’s the final week before the onslaught of midterms and in an effort to ignore the inevitable, Northwestern students are turning a blind eye and focusing their attention on preparations for this weekend’s football game against Michigan. To help you get ready, we unveiled a pregame playlist and showed you how much your friends at state schools pay to see their team play. The week began, however, by reliving the moments we may have liked to forget from the weekend’s parties (including crying about The Lion King), and then took a sociological look at our favorite dive bar, TKOE, in “How to NU.” more
A week of new campus celebs and psychic readings
You survived the first full week of classes. But, thanks to the wonderfully brief quarter system, midterms loom in the not-so-distant future. So, naturally, it’s time to go out and forget all about classes. This week’s party report included patriotic themes, Jell-O shots, and wardrobe malfunctions. If you’re looking for some ways to spice up your adult beverages while showcasing your inner Wildcat, look no further than our Purple Drank slideshow. And if history is more your thing, we put together a timeline of Evanston’s sordid relationship with alcohol. But we know some of you are classier than mixed drinks involving codeine and Sprite, so we offered a recipe for delectable bruschetta. more
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