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Dec 10, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
Americans will spend an estimated $1000 on Christmas gifts this year — and the amount will only continue to rise. To cut that holiday cost, creating “do-it-yourself” gifts are a great way to be personal while saving money this Christmas. Decorated Picture FrameHave a favorite photo of you and a family member, friend or loved one? Upgrade from simply framing the picture to decorating the frame itself.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
For many college students, going home for the holidays may begin the longest time a couple will be apart from each other. If you and your partner have been dating for a while, live far away or one of you doesn’t have any plans, the elephant in the room can likely be an invitation to your Thanksgiving. How soon is too soon, and is never not soon enough? Bringing your partner home for Thanksgiving rips the Band-Aid off.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
On July 27, 2022, Shawn Mendes posted a message for his fans on Instagram sharing the cancellation of his world tour for the album “Wonder.” Later revealing in a New York Times tell-all that this decision lost him a potential $100 million, Mendes decided to put his mental health above stardom and subsequently disappeared from the public eye for two years.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
Out of the thousands of bars and clubs in Manhattan, here are the top five to visit. Manhattan offers over 13,000 spots labeled as nightlife destinations. Stretching from Midtown down to Seaport, there are numerous spots for your next night out. Whether you and your friends are looking for a down-to-earth dive bar or a busy club, these are the best places to try.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
When meeting someone for the first time, asking what their political, social or religious affiliation is likely to be frowned upon. However, to some, these topics are the most important thing to know about a person before considering a relationship with them. What happens when you fall in love with someone who doesn’t share your core beliefs? It is estimated that 77% of married or cohabiting couples belong to the same political party, with 69% of spouses sharing the same religious beliefs.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
Going to the movies can be as expensive as going out to eat these days — with opening day tickets reaching over $30 in Queens AMC theaters. Concessions are another added expense, with regular-sized items like popcorn and drinks costing $10.49 and $7.99, respectively. A great alternative for students is to opt into the AMC Stubs rewards program. The program offers three tiers, depending on the movie-goer’s taste.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
What would happen if women were provided little to no reproductive care? When production company A24’s newest film ‘We Live in Time’ was released, viewers were quick to discuss their highly emotional and upsetting response to the movie. Directed by John Crowley and starring Andrew Garfield (Tobias) and Florence Pugh (Almut), this film centers around a recent divorcée and head chef finding love in sickness and in health.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
Within the first two pages of Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights,” it is made abundantly clear how main character Heathcliff appears in the novel: “He is a dark-skinned gipsy in aspect, in dress and manners a gentleman.” As the main male character and love interest to Catherine Earnshaw, Heathcliff was an orphan in Liverpool brought to Wuthering Heights by Mr. Earnshaw, Catherine’s father, and made her “adopted sister.” Through the use of multiple narrators, the novel unfolds the story of...
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
With these easy-to-follow recipes, students can create their own home-cooked meal. Cooking can be a challenge, especially for students who have no prior experience before moving out on their own. Whether you are weaning off a meal plan or trying to bring home-cooked meals to college, the kitchen is not as intimidating as it seems. Following a simple recipe looks more challenging than it has to be.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
torchonline.com | Olivia Rainson
Audiobooks are an easy and underrated way to help reach your reading goal. Whether you are cooking, cleaning or working out, listening to books is a productive way to pass the time. The best audiobooks have an enthralling narrator that keeps listeners hooked on the story and engrosses ‘readers’ in the story. Below is a list of five enthralling audiobooks for your next listen!“Becoming” by Michelle ObamaRead by the author herself, “Becoming” by Michelle Obama is a necessary listen.
