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Editors’ Picks: things to do on break at home
1. Read Even though it’s probably the last thing you want to do after finals, try picking up a fun book and reading for pleasure. 2. Lie in your Backyard Hopefully these past few days of nice weather mean …→
Editor’s Picks: Top gifts for that special someone
1. Flowers A dozen red roses never made any girl mad on Valentine’s Day. 2. Chocolate You know, the chocolate in that heart-shaped box? Russell Stover chocolate is the way to go for this one, but for local delights, …→
Love stories in all shapes and sizes
The Staff of 807 Union Street compiled a list of four of the greatest love stories of all time. 1. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen Even though Mr. Darcy is a pompous know-it-all and Elizabeth Bennett could be considered …→
Recollections from Union alumni about The Way We Were
Robert Redford, as I remember, was very friendly and you could find him outside with the extras. The boy or male extras were mostly from Union and I remember him tossing a football around. Barbara Streisand for the most part …→
PINspiration: Recipes Inspired by Pinterest and one bored college student
Snappies Ingredients: Snyders Snaps Pretzels Hershey Kisses M&Ms (pink for Valentine’s Day) Set the oven to 170 degrees, place Hershey Kisses on pretzel, leave in oven for five minutes or until Hershey Kisses are soft but not melting. Place M&Ms …→
Staying relaxed during the winter term
When the snow begins to fall and the temperatures drop, it is often difficult to find motivation to do work and to participate in all the activities you were “so pumped” about during fall term. Here are some some suggestions …→
What’s with the squirrels?
[media-credit name="Courtesy of @UC_Squirrel" align="alignleft" width="240"][/media-credit]For those who haven’t noticed in the past few weeks, there have been a lot of squirrels on campus. They hide in garbage cans, steal your lunch and jump carelessly out of trees. What could …→
Happy Cap’s 1-year!
Happy Cappuccino, the small café on Jay Street, celebrates their one-year anniversary this week. 1. Coffee specials The café offered buy-one get-one free cappuccinos on Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to accomodate the morning and evening crowds. 2. Live …→
Take a look at the new Lamont House!
[pullquote]“My first week at Union has been fantastic. Everyone has been extremely helpful as I try to find my way around Union and figure out how everything works. The students are great. And the Lamont building is absolutely beautiful. …→
Three of Union’s most popular traditions explored
Painting the Idol: The Idol could be as old as the 15th century. It was dug up in Shanghai and sent to Union in 1875 by alumnus Reverend John Farnham ‘56. The Idol represents a lion’s head with a human’s …→