Stop HIV & Hep C now
Would you know when to take action and what to do to take care of yourself or a loved one to prevent HIV transmission if either of you were involved in an unexpected occurrence that could lead to life-altering consequences?
Conversation for dummies
Have you ever found that some people just don’t understand the art of human interaction? Well I have, and if you haven’t, you probably don’t understand conversation or really anything about humans. And I may find you annoying—sorry. Here’s a handy guide on how to not be like that.
Surprise!
Out of all the fun holiday activities there are to do throughout December, gift exchanges are one of the most common and exciting. The thrill of watching someone unwrap a gift you gave is almost as much fun as unwrapping one for yourself.
L&S Listed: 10 reasons you should absolutely write for your college newspaper
This issue marks the last week that I’ll be writing as Life & Style editor for the Other Press. I’ve been in this position for two years, and before that I was a staff writer and contributor. In my time writing for the OP I’ve laughed, cried, and created more content than I would have thought possible.
Salted chocolate bliss balls
Typically the recipes I feature in the Other Press are of the sweet and decadent variety. But since I’m sure you’re all inundated with brownies, bars, and bakery treats at every corner, I thought I’d flip the script and present you with a recipe for some scrumptious bliss balls.
Go ahead, just try it
We as humans have a tendency to stay within the realm of what we feel comfortable with, but is that really the best way to live? There’s a quote by Seth Godin that reads, “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.”
Chairman of the Board: Games make brains
The rules and goals of a game create the framework in which the game can be played. In fact, some board games can become bogged down by vast books of complex rules. But what if there was a game where the rules and goals were constantly changing?
Comic Corner: Everything has a price
Paying for It is an honest exploration of the taboo world of the Canadian sex trade, free of moral bias or fear-mongering. Through this autobiographical depiction of his experiences, cartoonist Chester Brown provides great insight into his own evolution from fearful first-time customer to very vocal supporter of the legalization of prostitution.
Endless questing in a dying world
To say that Dragon Age: Inquisition is a huge game would be a vast understatement. If you’re familiar with role-playing games (RPGs), you know that most of the time they’re very big and let you roam free. This is the largest, longest, and best RPG I’ve ever played.
Kickstarter in the Community: Cuteness in Connecticut
Kickstarter campaigns come in all different sizes, with various financial goals and backers’ rewards, but some evolve over the campaign’s duration and become much grander than anyone could expect.