By Samantha Trueheart Because the University of Tennessee has the Great Smokey Mountain National Park conveniently located outside its back door, our favorite recipes and restaurants of Knoxville intertwines classic southern comfort with an Appalachia-hippie vibe. We’re the students who wear Chacos and flannel to class, and most likely know our way around Beale Street […]
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9 Reasons to Love April
Looking for things to do this April? Trying to come up with mini-adventures beyond your classic dinner-movie-repeat weekends? Here are 9 reasons to love this month: …Because April Fool’s Day exists — It’s your excuse to get away with any degree of pranking, like serving cupcakes that look like hamburgers, or mini meatloaves that look […]
The Best Chain Restaurants’ Meals Under $3*
As much as we try not to make the drive thru a habit, sometimes it’s unavoidable. (Or, okay, sometimes it’s just too delicious and convenient to ignore.) When you’re crunched for time and short on cash — or you just want to be social — here are a few ways to fill up without springing […]
How Much Do College Students REALLY Drink?
By Savannah Marie Everybody has heard of the famous trope of the “poor” college student, forced to eat nothing but ramen noodles out of financial necessity. But if college students are so poor, how is it that 80 percent of them can afford to drink and that 50 percent of those who drink can afford […]
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Someone Special (AKA You)
At some point, it strikes: “Oh shoot! Valentine’s Day is [next week/tomorrow/HAPPENING RIGHT NOW].” Usually, there’s one of two responses. If you’re in a relationship: Panic, scramble, grab some drugstore chocolates, hope that’s good enough. If you’re single: Panic, scramble, rent a rom com to mercilessly torture yourself with, scroll Instagram to further agonize over […]
How to Clean Up Your Social Profiles for College Applications
By Savannah Marie If your future depended on your social media posts, would you be concerned? With social media gaining more and more relevance and prevalence in our society, it’s time to start taking it seriously. According to a study done by Kaplan, about 31 percent of college admissions counselors will check your social media […]
Ultimate Wish List Gift Ideas, Starting at $40
Hey, it’s fun to dream, and sometimes, there’s a special someone on your list you’d really like to treat. Even if it means a few extra weekend shifts at work, or babysitting that obnoxious kid who regularly tries to bite you, shin-kick you, or blow you up. No gift can compare to the quality time […]
White Elephant Gift Exchange Ideas
White Elephant. Secret Santa. Pakkeleg (No, really, that’s a thing — see No. 15 on Relevant‘s list). We all groan at the mere mention of them, and yet somehow, somebody we know organizes one. And then the president of every student organization you belong to announces one. And so does your boss. And your RA. […]
2013 Holiday Gift Ideas You Haven’t Seen 100 Times Before
Figuring out what to get someone is no easy task, particularly if you’re surrounded by big box stores all touting the same deals. (Step away from the scented candle trio. And that funky new hair-curling-gadget-majig that gobbles up your tresses and supposedly spits out perfect ringlets. I’m not convinced it isn’t the next hair-eating-and-soon-to-be-recalled Cabbage […]
10 Unconventional Tips to Help You Survive College
By Savannah Marie, Mixios.com Beware – if you’re looking for the typical “How to Succeed in College” tip list, this isn’t the post for you. From study sessions to gameday, we’ve got you covered! Whatever you do, DON’T Schedule Your Classes Back-To-Back Don’t listen to the brainiac telling you to condense your day with […]