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Ladies: Embrace the peplum, don’t fear it

By Aymie Telinski | September 5, 2013

One style of fashion that continues to stay trendy is the unique peplum.Peplum is a style where a ruffled pleat goes around the base of a shirt or the mid-drift of a skirt. When worn correctly, the trend looks edgy, sweet, flirty or even office chic.Over...

Two friends experimented with love in ’40 Days of Dating’

By Aymie Telinski | September 4, 2013

Experimenting with love can be a dangerous thing. Designer friends Jessica Walsh and Timothy Goodman took chances by with their project “40 Days of Dating.”Walsh and Goodman were curious to see what happens when friends date and make a blog about...

Lorde set to release album, perform first shows in U.S.

By Aymie Telinski | August 29, 2013

Ella Yelich-O’Connor, better known as Lorde, reached musical success before most people obtain a driver’s license.The high school student is from New Zealand, and in her home country her single, “Royals,” spent three weeks at No. 1. Last year,...

Perry’s ‘Roar’ is cheerful–and unoriginal

By Aymie Telinski | August 29, 2013

Imitation is one the highest form of flattery, and if I was Sara Bareilles, I would be pretty flattered.In April, Bareilles released “Brave” and Katy Perry tweeted her saying how much she loved the song and her. A few months later Perry’s “Roar”...

Flower crowns are trendy, easily made

By Aymie Telinski | August 27, 2013

It’s easy to finish the perfect outfit with a statement necklace, a stack of bracelets or even rings. But have you ever thought to wear a floral crown?This summer’s hottest accessories at music festivals and weddings alike have been floral crowns....

Pinterest graduation gift ideas

Pinterest graduation gift ideas

By Aymie Telinski | April 30, 2013

I recently realized I--a broke college student--needed some gift ideas for my graduating friends. Pinterest.com is one of my favorite distractions from homework. While procrastinating, I repinned something I realized would be a great gift idea. Gift for...

Q&A with Pat Tomasulo

By Aymie Telinski | April 29, 2013

WGN-TV sports anchor Pat Tomasulo is known for mixing sports and comedy into his reporting each morning. Tomasulo tested out his funny bone at a sold-out show on Saturday night at ComedyComedy at the Tap House in Oswego. In the seven years he has been...

‘To Be Loved’ fails to disappoint Bublé fans

By Aymie Telinski | April 23, 2013

Michael Bublé’s newest CD, “To Be Loved,” was released Tuesday. This album does not disappoint due to his soothing voice and adorable songs. Similar to his other CDs, “To Be Loved” contains a mix of original and classic tracks. For example,...

‘Guy Code’ spinoff gives girls hope

By Aymie Telinski | April 21, 2013

MTV’s newest series, “Girl Code,” shows women’s thoughts on things like the definition of a “frenemy” or the proper and courteous way to stand in line while waiting for the bathroom. “Girl Code” is a spinoff of MTV2’s “Guy Code.”...

‘Polarity’ comic impresses Say Anything fans

By Aymie Telinski | April 8, 2013

We live in a world where we’re told we can do or be anything--by day we can be the lead singer for Say Anything, but by night, who knows?--maybe we can write some comic books about being bipolar. The first of four issues of the comic book Polarity by...

‘Hannibal’ series comes to the small screen

By Aymie Telinski | April 7, 2013

Students can feast their eyes on a new television series about the infamous, but fictional, cannibalistic psychiatrist known as Hannibal. The show is a prequel to the books and the movie. Dr. Hannibal is not yet the crazed serial killer who is locked...

‘Doctor Who’ returns with a lackluster season opener

By Aymie Telinski | April 1, 2013

“Doctor Who” returned in an episode that may have had fans asking the question “When?” rather than “Who?” As in, when will the writers give a detailed explanation of the newest companion? A revamped TARDIS, Wi-Fi that steals souls and a new...