The book "Cherries in Winter: My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times", by Suzan Colón, is a collection of charming, if not inspiring, stories. Though Colón's retelling of the family anecdotes is edged with wit, her novel is too sweetly sentimental to be taken seriously.
July 21, 2007 marked the end of an era in our generation with the release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter series. In the ten years between when these books were published, readers everywhere have been captivated by the fantasy universe of British author J.K. Rowling. Following the craze of the Harry Potter series, it was without surprise that the film industry caught on and has so far produced six movies based on each of Rowling's books. On Nov. 19, the first part of the 7thand final installment was released in movie theaters all over the world.
Bored at school and have nothing to do? If so, Yama Sushi is the perfect Sushi place to go with friends, family teammates, and even take your boyfriend or girlfriend on a private date.
The Album Cover of Kid Cudi's sophomore album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager," depicts a sullen, defeated Cudi across a background of a cosmic galaxy. Cudi's entire demeanor suggests that the rapper may be unloading onto his fans his inner-most thoughts and feelings.
At midnight on Nov.19, devoted Harry Potter fans will swarm into theaters to watch the first installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Many of these viewers will wait on line for at least two or three hours prior to show time to ensure that they nab the best seats in the theater, but a number of real die-hards will wait on line all day.
A year after the infamous Taylor Swift incident, Kanye West debuted "Runaway" at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. West also introduced the public to his G.O.O.D. Friday project, in which he has been releasing tracks to the public but tried to keep fans guessing about which tracks would make the final cut on his album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."
While it may seem like every other piece of music released this November lives in Kanye West's shadow, J. Cole's most recent mixtape, "Friday Night Lights," is garnering sunlight of its own.
Sophomore Allyson Horn assembled a small, hardworking cast and crew to produce and perform a show she describes as relevant to the current generation, "Tick, Tick… Boom!" this weekend in Jubilee Auditorium.
The first thing you notice about Ariyoshi is the adorable back entrance in the SOPAC parking lot: little paper lanterns and cheerful colored lights are strung up making it almost feel like Christmas year-round.
When you're in the mood for sushi chances are you're going to venture into South Orange Village. But it is hard to decide which restaurant is the best. When looking at your options, try giving Harusame a try.
Two Seton Hall students completed the 2,179 mile Appalachian Trail this summer, becoming only one of the five percent of almost 1,500 people to attempt it and complete it.
Seton Hall University's campus is well known for its diversity. While some students are planning to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Muslim ones are getting excited to have their own Eid Ul-Adha celebration on Tuesday Nov.16.
For college students, getting take-out is nothing more than a typical part of campus living. With all the options, it is possible to get a little overwhelmed by all the menus you might have stuffed in your drawer.
For years, super-villains ranging from Magneto to the Joker have tried countless times to take over the world or destroy their superhero nemesis. These plans have always seemed flawed because they propose a crucial question; what would the villain do with their time if they succeeded? There would be no more "good guys" to battle or nations to fall prey to their nefarious devices. In all the years of the hero/enemy relationship no one has ever tried to examine this concept until now. DreamWorks Pictures newest movie, "Megamind," explores this theory in a not so classic way.
Whether it is the snack to get you through studying on school nights or the obligatory post-Cryan's eats on the weekend, the fuel that keeps college students moving year-round is pizza. For those who frequently suffer from midnight cravings, La Vera is the place for you: their hours are described as from 11 a.m. – Late.
If the idea of writing a ten-page paper seems like a daunting task, talk to freshman Anthony J. Cunder, who self-published his 500 page fantasy novel "The Silver Talon" last year.
It is 11 p.m. on a Sunday and you just finished a ten-page paper. You are tired but extremely hungry. The commuter side of the cafeteria is closed and you do not feel like getting take-out. Though you may think you have no food options, you might be forgetting something.
Chinese food is a staple of the college student's diet. Quick, easy and delicious, it is the perfect meal for hanging out in the dorm or cramming for a final.
With so many delightfully fatty foods to choose from in the Caf, the healthy alternative sometimes is not very appealing. For those who have given up on their search, I would suggest trying tofu.
A hail of firework explosions, hundreds of large rectangular bricks, crashing planes, enormous puppets, 3-D effects. Surely, this is not your average concert.
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