The Quinnipiac Chronicle

7 ways to make ‘May Weekend’ memorable again

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Every underclassman at Quinnipiac University hears it: what May Weekend was, what it used to be like, and what they’re missing out on now.

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Campus Couture: Jaci Magner

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Check out this week’s Campus Couture, featuring Jaci Magner.

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7 ways to stick a job interview

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

With summer approaching and internships and jobs hiring, many interviews are taking place right now between students and employers. The competition is steep. Some are seasoned pros in the art of sitting down and answering questions, while others are just becoming familiar with being interviewed. Wherever you are in the process, it is always good to be prepared with a few tips on hand to make yourself stand out in a sea of job searching hopefuls.

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Seven ways to keep your wallet full (well, not empty)

Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

It’s that time in the semester when students’ cash flow might be nearing the red zone. With only a few more weeks left of school, it’s difficult for students to start making money. If this is case, why not try the next best thing? Save. Here are some easy, painless ways college students can avoid breaking the bank.

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Taking your workout a step further

Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

For most people who do not indulge in the activity, running is mainly viewed as a workout. For those who pound pavement religiously, it’s much more rewarding than just a cardio session. The world of running and racing is a culture in itself that lives for lacing up, becoming inspired and persisting through a challenge all in the name of a good cause.

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7 notable celebrity tweets

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Here are seven recent celebrity tweets that were comically thought-provoking or were just better left unsaid.

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Golden Globe fashion bucks trends

Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Not even an unpredictable Los Angeles rain could wash out the attendees’ stunningly shining looks as they made their way down the red carpet at the 2010 Golden Globe Awards.

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RAVE of the Week

Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Women and men alike mark their calendars for the biggest showcase of lingerie and beautiful models each December. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show outdid itself this year with more glitz, glamour, rock-hard physiques and over-the-top costumes. The Black Eyed Peas opened for the ladies with their hit, “Boom Boom Pow,” rocking to a sea of black lights and fans.

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‘Half Blood Prince’ misses boat with missing plot points

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Culminating more than 600 pages of suspenseful witchcraft and wizardry into a two-and-a-half hour movie is no small feat, but Warner Brothers’ “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” gave it their best effort

But that also stands out as the major flaw in “The Half Blood Prince.

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7 things to do on Parent’s Weekend

Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

Quinnipiac University’s annual Parents and Family Weekend over the years has grown into a popular, successful event. More opportunities for parents to get a sense of the college environment their children are living in are provided by the University each year.

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No trends, no problem

Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

For the average TV critic, the Emmy Awards are all about rewarding the sitcoms and actors for their work, but for the fashion conscious viewer, the night’s true highlights take place when the stars walk down that famous red carpet.

While there weren’t any dominate trends of the evening, the stars showed up dressed to impress in clean, sophisticated looks.

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WRECK of the week

Posted on 30. Sep, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

What defines a talk show? Is it the inexplicable guests a host interviews on their set? Is it the constant talk of weaves versus real hair? Or is it the constant “sista” rants on stage? If your name is Tyra Banks, the answer is all of the above. In its fifth season, Banks and the producers of the “The Tyra Banks Show” are not showing any signs of letting up in the selection of heinous daytime TV topics.

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Theta deals denim, jewelry

Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

For the student who enjoys philanthropy just as much as the latest department store sale, Kappa Alpha Theta’s Charity Denim Auction was a winning combination. On Sept. 14 in Alumni Hall, the Quinnipiac University sorority held a denim auction whose proceeds went to the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation.

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Part-time jobs: Balancing your budget and your college life

Posted on 16. Sep, 2009 by Mary-Catherine Dolan.

The roommates want to get Applebee’s again for dinner tonight. You just called Mom and Dad to ask them for more money on your Q-Card – how did you get so low already? You are a college student who can’t run to your parents every time you need some spending money.

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