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Luncheon kicks off International Education Week

November 15, 2010

Becoming better global neighbors was the message Badi Foster wanted to drive home to guests at the opening luncheon for 11th annual International Education Week (IEW). Foster, president of the Phelps Stokes organization said, "Life is n...

Starbucks to open on weekends

November 2, 2010

Starbucks, located on the bottom floor of Williams Dining Hall, will begin opening weekends beginning Nov. 6. Starbucks will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Starbucks manager, Shawn Williams, said t...

Gruesome and gore finale

November 2, 2010

"Hello. I want to play a game." Thanks to the "Saw" saga, this phrase has become famous and synonymous with danger. Many fans of the "Saw" movie series that have been following since the first installment in 2004, were great...

Keep your hard floors looking as good as new

October 31, 2010

(ARA) - If you are one of the many American homeowners who recently have replaced the carpeting in your home with hard flooring, you're probably already looking for ways to keep it as beautiful and fresh as it was the day it wa...

How to use scent and sound to create a harmonious home

October 28, 2010

(ARA) - When you're on the go and rushing around all day long there is nothing better than coming home to an orderly home. You may already have everyone in the family pitch in to keep the bills filed, backpacks off tables and to...

Five easy tips to rest and refresh for a healthier lifestyle

October 28, 2010

(ARA) - Living a healthy lifestyle encompasses a plethora of things - it goes well beyond diet and exercise. Working to alleviate stress and getting enough sleep are two major factors to a healthier you. These five simple life...

Students celebrate the Congo

October 27, 2010

The Multicultural Student Center, the History Club, and the Aggie African Coalition collaborated to host events during the 3rd annual Congo Week Oct. 20 here at A&T. The purpose of Congo Week was to raise awareness about ...

Power Outage

October 26, 2010

A blown transformer caused a North campus power outage on Tuesday. "I was eating in the Williams Dining Hall this morning and I happened to look out the window when the transformer behind the ticket center blew," said Jeff...

Warm your home for the holidays with energy-efficient products

October 19, 2010

(ARA) - Fall colors, cooler weather and crackling fires mean the holidays are right around the corner. As consumers prepare themselves and their homes for colder temperatures, many will seek out energy-efficient products. By ma...

Winter appliance maintenance tips for your home

October 13, 2010

Whether you turn your oven on to bake a frozen pizza or to roast the holiday ham, you probably expect it to heat up to your desired temperature the way it did when you first purchased it. But as time passes, all appliances -...

Five savvy bathroom updates for added safety and style

October 11, 2010

(ARA) - What's old is new again . . . and this is especially true with today's design trends. While everyone loves to have a new look to refresh their homes, design experts report that traditional styling remains the most popular...

Go beyond de-cluttering with sophisticated bathroom storage

October 5, 2010

(ARA) - Look through any interior design magazine and you'll notice one common theme across all the featured homes: a lack of clutter. No matter whether the style is minimalist or maximalist, in the most beautifully decorated ho...