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Demetra Karamanos

Boys: What not to wear, Part I

By Demetra Karamanos | September 15, 2005

It's that certain thing. That thing you can't stand. That thing that makes you shudder (or scream or laugh or hit someone) when you see it. There are certain things, certain articles of clothing in this case, that gross girls out. If they see a guy on the street wearing that article of clothing, it makes them turn around and walk the other way. Any potential the guy could have had to be cool/get a date/meet her cute friend is gone. The pet peeves of fashion are a tricky business, as they are intrinsically linked with personal preference.

Cupid's AIM

By Demetra Karamanos | September 8, 2005

Asking someone out on a date is a difficult process that, for some students, can be nerve-wracking. Some students may choose to ask out that special someone by doing something creative or unique, others may use more traditional means like flowers and still others may just do it in person or over the phone. Some students may resort to technology -- specifically, AOL Instant Messenger. Students who do this, however, may not be met with positive results. "If someone asked me out on AIM, I wouldn't take them seriously [because] you can't see facial expressions, and it's hard to interpret," second-year Education student Suzy Natz said. Other students said they don't even take the romantic potential of AIM into consideration. "I don't do it whatsoever," second-year Engineering student George Leffue said.

Your life story in .2 seconds

By Demetra Karamanos | September 1, 2005

How do you answer the question, "How are you?" or "What's up?" in the short time it takes to pass someone on Grounds? Students constantly are running around to make their next class, meeting or social event.

The fairest fall fashions of them all

By Demetra Karamanos | September 1, 2005

Look in the mirror. What do you see? I'm not asking you to do any self reflection or any of that super-Freudian-psychoanalytical-everything-has-something-to-do-with-your-relationship-with-your-father-or-your-mother-or-the-pet-goat-you-had-when-you-were-eight thing. I just want you to take a look at what you're wearing.

Faking for Franzia

By Demetra Karamanos | August 25, 2005

Your bar-hopping buddy may be a criminal. According to the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Web site, students who "possess, use or distribute fake IDs are charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor." Additionally, students who give or loan their ID to an underage student will face more serious charges than students who use a fake ID with their own picture on it to buy alcohol. University students apparently have no qualms about using fake IDs to get alcohol, as many bar owners and bouncers have seen an increase in fake ID use since last year.

Kick-le me, Elmo

By Demetra Karamanos | April 28, 2005

Philanthropic events are great, but sometimes it's hard to get students to take time out of their schedules to help others less fortunate.

Fun in the sun

By Demetra Karamanos | April 21, 2005

You and a group of your friends are driving down Ivy with the windows down and Paul Simon blasting on the CD player.

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