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Author: Briana Seftel

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The Finals Playlist

May 4, 2011May 4, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - 1 Comment

It is officially crunch time. With finals soon upon us, we all are feeling different emotions: anger, depression, annoyance, and certainly relief after it’s all over. I usually find myself   …

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Keep Calm and Marry On

April 28, 2011October 6, 2021 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

A how-to guide for the Royal Wedding nut in all of us.

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Fenway, I Love You.

April 19, 2011April 19, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd… Seeing a Red Sox game has been on my must see and do list since I decided …

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Best Show You’re Not Watching: ‘United States of Tara’

March 30, 2011January 26, 2013 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

“United States of Tara” fits in snuggly with Showtime’s signature dark comedies but stands out from the rest, providing both humor and a big dollop of pathos. On this show about multiple personalities, crazy never seemed so good.

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'Angles' cover art/ Courtesy of RCA Records
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The Strokes: Many Different Angles

March 22, 2011March 21, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

The wait is over. After five years, the Strokes are back in full force. Their fourth studio album “Angles,” released today, signals a new chapter in the saga of one of …

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No Flops at BUBattle of the Bands

March 7, 2011March 7, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - 1 Comment

In many aspects college exceeds high school, and “battle of the band contests” happens to be one. Back in the day (okay, just a year ago), I might have had …

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Groupon: The Internet is Good, Again

February 28, 2011February 28, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

In a world where “saving” is the golden word of our cash-strapped minds, it is no surprise that Groupon has become such a success. Launched in November 2008, Groupon has …

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No love for Verizon iPhone

February 18, 2011February 18, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

Despite all of last year’s speculation over whether there would ever be an iPhone for Verizon, its debut was a little less eventful than Heidi Montag’s fifteen minutes of fame. Here’s why.

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Dumplings and Good Luck

February 10, 2011February 10, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - 1 Comment

Chinese New Year, or the lunar year as it is commonly called, is a celebration in every sense of the word. Lasting eight days, the festivities include a lot of …

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The Wizards of Clear Flour Bread

February 2, 2011February 2, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - 1 Comment

Toto, I don’t think we’re at Dunkin’ Donuts anymore. Following the scent of freshly baked bread and pastries through the rows of quaint Victorian homes, you will find one of …

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It’s Showtime!

January 31, 2011January 26, 2013 - by Briana Seftel - 2 Comments.

With its mix of racy humor and addictive storylines, Showtime is clearly the best channel on TV.

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Peace, Love, and Hair

January 11, 2011January 10, 2011 - by Briana Seftel - Leave a Comment

Consumed in boredom this winter break and tired of television, I was very much looking foreword to getting back to school. Not being much of a partier, I could not …

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