"A girl should be two things, classy and fabulous" -Coco Chanel Coco Chanel the little girl who had haute, haute, haute, dreams became the woman who created a high fashion legacy. The Chanel brand is often associated with a high class mix of tweed, pearls, sleek lines, the iconic Chanel logo and the ever present factor of french luxury. Chanel has a style that is progressive … [Read more...] about Feminism is Haute
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What’s Eatin’ You: Kale Smoothies in Texas
Kale formerly was used as a garnish in restaurants; its frilly, dark green leaves made for a nice contrast to whatever food was on the plate, as well as the plate itself. It was not an edible food on its own. Now, kale is inescapable; Google Trends reveals that kale chips, kale smoothies, and kale salads all experienced a relative boom in popularity around 2009 to 2011, and … [Read more...] about What’s Eatin’ You: Kale Smoothies in Texas
WEIRD SCIENCE: Wall Crawling with Directional Adhesion
By Sam Cadwell If you’re a fan of comic superheroes, some suspension of disbelief is required. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe explains the amazing Spider-Man’s ability to climb walls as his ability to “enhance the flux of inter-atomic attractive forces on surfaces he touches, increasing the coefficient of friction between that surface and himself.” … [Read more...] about WEIRD SCIENCE: Wall Crawling with Directional Adhesion
Trust me, I’m premed: Ebola Outbreak
As many may have noticed, there has been a recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the largest outbreak in history. Due to Ebola being contagious, deadly, and without a cure or vaccination, I decided to start off my entries with this happy topic. Symptoms generally begin a little over a week after contracting … [Read more...] about Trust me, I’m premed: Ebola Outbreak
The Evolution of Entertainment: Films of the Future
As we are nearing the year 2015, one film is on everyone’s minds: "Back to the Future II". In this famous 1985 movie, the protagonist (Marty McFly) travels 30 years into the future. There, he finds a world with numerous technological advancements. One of the most cliche future inventions includes the flying car. Although this movie takes its own twists and turns as the conflict … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Entertainment: Films of the Future