Brittany Lavin

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Sex shouldn’t be a race; No prize for first to lose it

By Brittany Lavin | April 24, 2008
Sex. It's funny how such a small word has such a big meaning to most people. When I was growing up it seemed that sex was everywhere, particularly on television. I remember watching shows where high school and college students were having sex like it was nothing, just something to do on a Saturday night.

Know your professor: Dr. Raquel Green

By Brittany Lavin | April 24, 2008
Dr. Raquel Green joined Cabrini this semester as a professor of romantic languages and literatures. Green was born in Argentina in the capital city of La Pampa, a province in the interior of Argentina. Green describes growing up there as a wonderful experience, although "small town" despite there being nearly 70,000 inhabitants.

Tips for green living

By Brittany Lavin | April 17, 2008
According to thegreenguide.com, there are many little things a person can do in their daily lives that are considered "green." Check your local traffic report before leaving the house. Slow traffic contributes eight times as much air pollution on a daily basis than traffic that moves at a steady pace.

MP3 and media-players: what to look for when buying

By Brittany Lavin | April 10, 2008
Nowadays everyone is going somewhere and their music is going with them. Apple's iPod, Creative's Zen Plus and SanDisk's Sansa Fuze. All of these are examples of mp3 players that are currently out on the market. There are so many different kinds of portable MP3 and media-players today that it is nearly impossible to choose from.

Latest Celebrity Gossip

By Brittany Lavin | April 10, 2008
Beyonce Knowles Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z allegedly tied the knot on Friday, April 4 in New York. The couple has not confirmed the wedding but took out a marriage license on Tuesday, April 1. The fourth is apparently a significant day for the couple, as they were both born on the fourth of the month, Beyonce in September and Jay-Z in December.

Plot line tangle on October Road

By Brittany Lavin | March 27, 2008
It has been a long and winding path down "October Road" this season. On Monday, March 10, ABC aired the two-hour season two finale in which several of the season's plot lines were either wrapped up or tangled up. The finale kicked off with Hannah being arrested for assaulting Ray's ex-wife, Christine earlier in the season.

Not another typical love triangle film

By Brittany Lavin | March 27, 2008
Based on the novel by Phillipa Gregory and adapted for the screen by Peter Morgan, "The Other Boleyn Girl" delivers a tale of the very nature of seduction, betrayal and ambition. The film follows the story of Henry VIII and his many wives, a concept we have seen before in films such as "A Man for All Seasons" and more recently in the Showtime original series "The Tudors.

Top 5 Web sites

By Brittany Lavin | March 13, 2008
As a junior in college it's easy to believe that I spend most of my time on the computer using the internet. Sometimes it's for work but most of the time it's for play. These are some of the sites I go on when I'm bored or just flat out procrastinating: Fanfiction.

New-aged technology for emergencies

By Brittany Lavin | February 21, 2008
This semester, Cabrini has implemented a new emergency notification system. This system utilizes text messages as a means to alert students and staff members of any dangerous situations on campus. I think that this is a good idea on Cabrini's part. There have been many dangerous incidents at Cabrini in the past few years and the campus needed to find some way to be able to reach everyone.

The Melting Pot: making fondue fun

By Brittany Lavin | January 31, 2008
The face of dining out is changing. Instead of a typical three course meal, The Melting Pot, a popular fondue restaurant, offers an interactive dining experience for its customers. The best part? Being able to play with your food! Customers of the Melting Pot can expect a cozy and romantic atmosphere with its low lighting and comfortable booths.
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Sex shouldn’t be a race; No prize for first to lose it

By Brittany Lavin | April 24, 2008
Sex. It's funny how such a small word has such a big meaning to most people. When I was growing up it seemed that sex was everywhere, particularly on television. I remember watching shows where high school and college students were having sex like it was nothing, just something to do on a Saturday night.

Know your professor: Dr. Raquel Green

By Brittany Lavin | April 24, 2008
Dr. Raquel Green joined Cabrini this semester as a professor of romantic languages and literatures. Green was born in Argentina in the capital city of La Pampa, a province in the interior of Argentina. Green describes growing up there as a wonderful experience, although "small town" despite there being nearly 70,000 inhabitants.

Tips for green living

By Brittany Lavin | April 17, 2008
According to thegreenguide.com, there are many little things a person can do in their daily lives that are considered "green." Check your local traffic report before leaving the house. Slow traffic contributes eight times as much air pollution on a daily basis than traffic that moves at a steady pace.

MP3 and media-players: what to look for when buying

By Brittany Lavin | April 10, 2008
Nowadays everyone is going somewhere and their music is going with them. Apple's iPod, Creative's Zen Plus and SanDisk's Sansa Fuze. All of these are examples of mp3 players that are currently out on the market. There are so many different kinds of portable MP3 and media-players today that it is nearly impossible to choose from.

Latest Celebrity Gossip

By Brittany Lavin | April 10, 2008
Beyonce Knowles Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z allegedly tied the knot on Friday, April 4 in New York. The couple has not confirmed the wedding but took out a marriage license on Tuesday, April 1. The fourth is apparently a significant day for the couple, as they were both born on the fourth of the month, Beyonce in September and Jay-Z in December.

Plot line tangle on October Road

By Brittany Lavin | March 27, 2008
It has been a long and winding path down "October Road" this season. On Monday, March 10, ABC aired the two-hour season two finale in which several of the season's plot lines were either wrapped up or tangled up. The finale kicked off with Hannah being arrested for assaulting Ray's ex-wife, Christine earlier in the season.

Not another typical love triangle film

By Brittany Lavin | March 27, 2008
Based on the novel by Phillipa Gregory and adapted for the screen by Peter Morgan, "The Other Boleyn Girl" delivers a tale of the very nature of seduction, betrayal and ambition. The film follows the story of Henry VIII and his many wives, a concept we have seen before in films such as "A Man for All Seasons" and more recently in the Showtime original series "The Tudors.

Top 5 Web sites

By Brittany Lavin | March 13, 2008
As a junior in college it's easy to believe that I spend most of my time on the computer using the internet. Sometimes it's for work but most of the time it's for play. These are some of the sites I go on when I'm bored or just flat out procrastinating: Fanfiction.

New-aged technology for emergencies

By Brittany Lavin | February 21, 2008
This semester, Cabrini has implemented a new emergency notification system. This system utilizes text messages as a means to alert students and staff members of any dangerous situations on campus. I think that this is a good idea on Cabrini's part. There have been many dangerous incidents at Cabrini in the past few years and the campus needed to find some way to be able to reach everyone.

The Melting Pot: making fondue fun

By Brittany Lavin | January 31, 2008
The face of dining out is changing. Instead of a typical three course meal, The Melting Pot, a popular fondue restaurant, offers an interactive dining experience for its customers. The best part? Being able to play with your food! Customers of the Melting Pot can expect a cozy and romantic atmosphere with its low lighting and comfortable booths.
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