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Last minute DIY Halloween costumes

By Caroline Gabriel | Oct. 29, 2013, 11:35 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Halloween is two days away, and if you're like me then you still don't know what you're going to be. But have no fear, there are plenty of costumes that are easy to create using things you can find at home. Keep reading if you're interested in making a do it yourself (DIY) Halloween costume.


A guide to Pumpkin Spice Latté fever

By Dylan Ahunhodjaev | Oct. 28, 2013, 9:12 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Fall. A contemplative season, one to enjoy the ever shortening days relaxing before winter comes rolling in. And, of course, run to the nearest restaurant chain to guzzle down pumpkin spice lattés before they're inevitably yanked away until next fall.


Avoiding the checkout

By Ross Cohen-Kristiansen | Oct. 22, 2013, 11:41 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Opting to take the "L" on a homework could very well be worth it if the reward is an extra hour or two of sleep. I'm not recommending that you neglect work entirely, but when exhausted, sometimes it's better to just hit the sack.


The perks of iOS 7

By Jacob Popper | Oct. 1, 2013, 7:40 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Overall, the updates on iOS 7 are an improvement over iOS 6 and can make the iPhone and iPod easier to use.


Blazers' easy methods of relaxation

By Martha Morganstein | Oct. 1, 2013, 1:13 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Here are seven easy tips that some Blazers utilize and will help you create a stress-free environment. Experiment with these different methods and try some of your own to decide which ones work best for you.


Technological: Memory implants could lead to a robotic human takeover

By Ross Cohen-Kristiansen | Sept. 3, 2013, 10:40 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The ability to tamper with people's memories could affect the way our world functions, and not necessarily for the better.


Technological: Education of the technological generation

By Harini Salgado | July 31, 2013, 12:59 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

It's hard to believe how much technology has changed over the past twenty years. With that in mind, schools need to adapt to include more technology in the educational process to keep students entertained, as well as support their learning in new ways.


Couch Potato: Go global on the grill with Bobby Flay

By Abir Muhuri | July 4, 2013, 11:37 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

As the summer heat kicks in, the last place to be is a crowded, stuffy, indoor kitchen. The perfect alternative is outdoor grilling.


SilverStyle: Anything but flip flops

By Aanchal Johri | June 11, 2013, 9:07 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

As you prep for the summer, give your feet some room to breathe. Lose the sneakers and save your flip-flops for the beach—the possibilities are endless!


Silver Style: Your guide to being a bathing beauty

By Emma Yeager | May 22, 2013, 10:37 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The weather report for Monday looks great (a high of 73 degrees), so I'm sure many of us will be headed to the pool. If you're searching for a bathing suit for this weekend and the upcoming summer, Silver Style has some options for you to consider.


SilverStyle: Last minute prom dress options

By Caroline Gabriel | May 1, 2013, 1:08 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

It's prom season. You have everything picked out already: your date, your hair, your makeup, your ride, your dinner… but wait! What are you going to wear? No need to worry. If you still have not found the perfect prom dress, SCO's experts are here to help you find your dream dress.


SilverStyle: Festival Fashion

By Temi Ibirogba | April 24, 2013, 9:41 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The past few weekends, young celebrities and socialites took over Twitter and Instagram with Coachella tweets and pictures, putting everyone in the mood for summer concerts.


SilverStyle: British Vogue improves models' working conditions

By Emma Yeager | April 17, 2013, 10:06 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

British Vogue became one of the first major fashion publications to recognize the need for the regulation of models' employment by signing a 10 point Code of Conduct developed by Equity, a UK trade union.


Couch Potato: It's not easy to be "Preachers' Daughters"

By Temi Ibirogba | April 9, 2013, 7:41 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

If you have tuned into Lifetime the past few Tuesday nights then you might have caught the network's new series, "Preachers' Daughters."


SilverStyle: Tip-toeing into spring

By Stacy Mathew | March 20, 2013, 10:56 a.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

While the weather outside suggests that we will be trapped in this snow-less winter forever, the first day of Spring is actually today, March 20, and we at SCO are expecting nothing but sunshine and happiness for spring break next week.


TechnoLogical: Is Audrey Hepburn alive?

By Temi Ibirogba | March 18, 2013, 9:07 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Well no, Audrey Hepburn isn't really alive again but anyone can easily be deceived by the recent Galaxy Chocolate commercial, which has some uneasy over its morality and others ecstatic about the technology.


SilverStyle: Dress like a princess

By Aanchal Johri | March 13, 2013, 1:19 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Forget the puff-sleeve ball gowns, petite glass slippers and long gold braids and welcome skinny jeans, cocktail dresses and long coats.


SilverStyle: Kim Kardashian is pregnant and blind

By Stacy Mathew | March 6, 2013, 12:18 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Okay, so Kim Kardashian isn't blind, but based on her recent outfit choices it is easy to believe so. The reality TV star announced her pregnancy in December and has been showing off baby Kimye by wearing the most unflattering outfits, probably hand picked by her baby daddy Kanye West.


SilverStyle: The best dressed at the Oscars

By Lily Gates | Feb. 27, 2013, 9:49 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

The Oscars is not only one of the biggest nights for movies, but also one of the biggest nights for celebrity fashion. At last year's Oscars, the standout celebs were draped in a lot of pale nude, white or black gowns. This year, the most stunning dresses incorporated elegant shapes and metallic accents.


SilverStyle: Hard shell or gel for your cell

By Aanchal Johri | Feb. 20, 2013, 4:54 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

We can all remember the days when we accidentally dropped our phones on the floor and were horrified to watch as the battery pack and cover detached and scattered across the floor.


SilverStyle: Queen Bey blasted for bodysuit

By Grace Hill | Feb. 6, 2013, 8:32 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Although many aspects of the game were exciting, including the 34-minute power outage, everyone knows that the real reason so many people tuned in is Beyoncé and her halftime show.


SilverStyle: A Sock Sensation

By Lily Gates | Jan. 30, 2013, 11:17 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Introducing: "Sock game."


SilverStyle: Vogue's fashion spread distorts Hurricane Sandy relief

By Caroline Gabriel | Jan. 23, 2013, 1:22 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

While many were mourning after Superstorm Sandy hit, Vogue was having a photo shoot.


SilverStyle: Toasty toes

By Sarika Ramaswamy | Jan. 17, 2013, 4:43 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

We're pushing straight on through winter and the chilly days literally make you shiver in your boots. We've all heard it: heat escapes from your body through your head and feet.


SilverStyle: New year, new fashion

By Melissa Arias | Jan. 9, 2013, 1:22 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Here are SCO's predictions of the upcoming year.

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