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Tardy Ticket Buyers Beware

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There are few things more frustrating than missing a concert because it’s sold out and you can’t get a ticket. One of those more frustrating things is being a member of the Concert Commission and telling all of your friends on a daily basis to buy tickets to a show before it sells out. Then, getting texts, voice messages, Facebook messages and emails begging you for tickets when there aren’t any left. It was the story of my life last week, and it totally took a toll on me. Although I was ecstatic that the Ludacris concert sold out, I can totally relate to my friends’ feeling of wanting to get into a show but not having the means to get a ticket.

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How Many Times Can We Use the Word 'Ponzi' in a Column?

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In case you’ve forgotten (which is absurd), the last time we spoke:
1. Snow fell on England.
2. Rachel was being tortured by her dentist.
3. The English turned out to be aliens!
4. A hobo named Jeff taught me all I needed to know about the world.
5. I discovered two previously unknown diseases.
Two of these things have since been proven to be lies. I think we all know which ones. These falsities are neither here nor there. What is here, however, is a recession! And this one’s for keeps.

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Spam vs. Headcheese, Karaoke vs. Skype: Touch Choices Ahead

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This semester, I’ve learned all sorts of practical things — one notable example being that a two liter bottle of soda costs significantly less than its 20 oz. cousin. I’ve also learned that drinking straight from a two liter bottle in the metro either labels you: a) drunk; b) cheap; c) low-class. Often I’m only playing the part of two out of the three stereotypes, but anyway.
One of the most important things I’ve learned from my abroad experience thus far (God, I am so sick of calling my time abroad my “abroad experience”) is that an American like me has to start making substitutions for all sorts of consumer products and services that I have come to readily take for granted at home.

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And the Award Goes to …

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As most of you sat in the library studying for your prelims and finishing your homework assignments on Sunday night longing for that A to reward your efforts, our favorite celebrity friends gathered together to be applauded for their hard work at the 81st Annual Academy Awards Ceremony. Now, although not everyone was a winner like Kate Winslet or the cast that made Slum Dog Millionaire Best Picture, some presenters and guests shined more than others.

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Reality Check: The Dangers of Denial

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Last weekend, I counted myself among millions of other vag-having Americans and went to see the movie that many of them hoped would be the Holy Grail, the second coming of Carrie Bradshaw, the answer to all of their questions. Like: why didn’t he text you back? Well, clearly He’s Just Not That Into You. Or: why isn’t he calling? Because he’s probably Just Not That Into You. Why did he change his name and number and move out of the state? Maybe he’s in the witness protection program. No, silly! He’s obviously Just Not That Into You!

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The Sound of Musicals

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So, this week, let’s talk about musicals. Woohoo, musicals! OK, seriously, though, who doesn’t love musicals? I can name at least 10 that I adore. But first, I’d like to consider the particular musical that has inspired me to write this column. This weekend, I saw Mamma Mia for the first time, and I will say, I did so reluctantly. (Come on, admit you thought it looked cheesy. I did. Mamma Mia con queso. Extra queso. And Abba.)

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Les Razors, les Rollerbaldes et les Tiddy Bears … Mon dieu!

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So I’m living in Paris for the semester — the “fashion capital of the world” — yet sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in a horribly warped version of the years 1997-2001. Let me give you two loosely held-together examples, embellished with my biting wit and sarcastic quips. All set?
The first is that Parisians have gone bat-shit crazy over Razor scooters.

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Seeing Red: Your Guide to Valentine's Fashion

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Whether he is just not that into you or head over heels in love, it is important to look your best this Valentine’s Day. Let’s be honest, it is not like the second grade when everyone was forced to exchange valentines. Much to my dismay, Cupid has gotten pickier. So to help our little love matchmaker, it is important that we dress to impress this Saturday. No matter what you decide to do — whether a special dinner at Banfi’s, a night at a hotel, a weekend getaway to the city or a trip to Regal cinemas to see He’s Just Not that Into You — don’t forget to dress and gift with style.