Sarah Townsend
I am a collegiate journalist at Tennessee Tech University. I write for our school news paper, The Oracle, this site, Interference.com, and I have a few blogs.
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Nude Cosmetics Moisturizer Works Wonders: A Review of Aqua Whitening EssenceI was sent a sample of Nude Cosmetics' Aqua Whitening Essence and this is my review of their great product. -
Trend Alert: Jelly ShoesAvailable at the Gap, but what adult wants sweaty feet from this fad that ended with the 1980's? -
Site Review: Beyond the RackBeyondtherack.com is a site in which you can find designer brand name items with discounts. Though this is true, the site is irritating to use and it is a waste of time in my opinion.
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European Sandal TrendWhere to find this new trend online, if you want to. -
Golden Age of Couture: Exhibition ReviewRight now the Frist in Nashville is exhibiting the Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957. I highly recommend checking it out before it closes September, 12th.
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Hot Swimwear Trends for 2010This season the perfect style swimsuit for most body types is the pin-up girl look.
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Purple BerriesThis is a haiku peom about blue berries being purple.
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My Mother's Solution to the BP Oil Spill CrisisThe best solution to the BP oil spill would be to hire unemployed workers and have BP foot the bill.
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Urban Outfitters Introduces BeautyUrban Outfitters just launched a beauty section in their store. Much like the clothing and accessories offered, (depending on the brand) some things are reasonably priced and some are expensive.
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Best Evening Makeup Looks for Summer 2010When going out at night for dinner with friends or to a club, you still want to look classy and put together. These are my favorite makeup tips and hair styles for summer evenings.
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How to Ask a Friend for a LoanSo you need some money now and you have a friend who has enough to help you. How do you politely ask for a loan without impairing your friendship?
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Top 5 Recent Unforgivable Fashion CrimesI'm giving these stars well-deserved citations for these awful outfits.
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Great Green Footwear from SimpleIf you are familiar with Tom's shoes and their mission, you will probably also like Simple Shoes. Eco-friendly has never been so cute!
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Best Movies for Quirky CouplesIf you're tired of watching the same kind of chick flicks and romantic comedies you should try some of these films on your next movie night.
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Juicy Couture Summer Fashion Review 2010Juicy Couture's summer collection is all about retro glamour! Here are the best items to look for this season if you're a Juicy addict like me or want to buy a great gift for one.
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Five Fabulous Etsy Shops for Fashionable FindsThis is a list of five great shops on etsy.com for purchasing clothing and accessories.
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Dating Advice for College FreshmenWhen you get to college you'll notice that the rules of the dating game have changed. This is a list of the most important things you should know before playing at a university.
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Zac Posen for Target Offers Flirty Cocktail Dresses that Fit You and Your BudgetIf you love designer clothes but don't have the funds for it you should check out Target every month for a new designer collections tailored to fit you and your budget.
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How to Keep Long Distance Love AliveI struggle with distance in my long term relationship and I have found a few helpful ideas and tips to make it a bit more bearable. -
10 Things Every Student Journalist NeedsThis is a list of 10 items that are useful and necessary for success as a student journalist.
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A Conversation with Fashion Designer Margaret MayMargaret May is a young up-and-coming fashion designer from a small southern town. I had the privilege to model one of her designs last year in a show in Nashville. -
The Best Eco-friendly Shopping Sites on the WebIt is easy to find eco-friendly clothing online these days. But how do you know it is worth the extra bucks? Here are my favorites and why I love them. -
The Curvy Girl's Guide to Summer DressesI consider myself a curvy girl and I have figured out a few simple ways to find summer dresses that fit and flatter my figure. Here are a few tips and pieces of advice that can help any curvy lady out this summer. -
The Best Hats for Summer and Where to Find ThemThis is an overview of the best summer hats for 2010. -
5 Trends to Avoid This Summer for Your Own GoodPlease, for the sake of the children do not buy into these trends this summer! -
Top 10 Websites that Will Add Character to Your WardrobeThis is a list if 10 shopping websites that I have ordered from and love!
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10 Tips for a Tennessee Tech FreshmanTen pieces of advice for future Tennessee Tech students from a TTU student.
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Top Three Places to Take a First Date in Cookeville, TNThese are the best places in Cookeville, Tennessee to take a first date, or a 21st date.
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Summer Trends You Should Try!Throw out those giant sunglasses and read this this article. You're mirror will thank you. -
The Best Places for Cookeville CoffeeThere are several adorable in Cookeville to eat up, drink up and listen up. Here are my three personal favorites!
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The Future Looks Bright Green for Tennessee TechTech's Green Committee isn't new, but is relatively unknown on campus. I had a chance to interview Josh Donegan, the student chair person, and he told me his thoughts on the group's objectives.
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Made of EarthHaiku about Earth day!
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How to Sell Your Old Clothes for What They're Really WorthTips and tricks for selling your clothes for as much as you can. -
Spring AwakensOriginal haiku about Spring.
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Mechanical Phil Makes Silly Holiday SillierPETA wants to use a mechanical groundhog for groundhog day instead of the real animal.
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Pole Dancing May Become an Olympic EventThere are advocates and athletes that hope pole dancing soon becomes a sport recognized by the Olympics.
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Canadian Hockey is Chastised for Celebrating Their Gold MedalThe women's hockey team for Canada had a few beers after winning a gold medal and somehow it is front page news.
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Waters Organic Farm Supplies TTU with Fresh ProduceThe Waters farm is mostly maintained by students and has a contract with Tech's school of agriculture.
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World of Coca-Cola is a World of FunI recently visited Coke world and found the experience well for the 15 dollar ticket price. -
Eating and Drinking Inside the VortexThis is a review of an Atlanta bar and grill that I really enjoyed on my last visit. -
America Should Help Weaker Countries in NeedSome Americans view the recent earthquake in Haiti differently and believe the U.S. should stand by while the country's people suffer.
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TennesseeThis is a Japanese haiku poem about my thoughts on Tennessee stereotypes. -
Little MessHaiku about babies. -
Stereotypes, Sexism Didn't Sell at Super BowlAn analysis of some of the ads aired during the 2010 Super Bowl.
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The Bard Pays a Visit to Tech's Backdoor PlayhouseA review of Tennessee Tech's winter production of "The Complete Works of Shakespeare, abridged" at the Backdoor Playhouse.
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Colorful Kafana in NYCThis is a restaurant review of a Serbian restaurant in the East Village.
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Guide to 2010's Spring Fashion TrendsThis is a style guide for spring 2010, specifically for girls like me that are a little too lazy but still want too look like a million bucks.
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Hairstyle Guide to Bangs - Trimming, Maintaining, StylingThis is a guide to cutting and keeping beautiful bangs.
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Subtle, Sunny, Spring LooksThis is a slideshow depicting several different easy make-up and hair ideas for spring. I will list the products I used and a brief how-to with each slide.
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Green Renovations Cost Students More GreenbacksTennessee Tech's campus apartments have been falling apart for decades. The Tennessee Department of Safety has deemed the buildings structurally unsafe. Now student residents will be paying the price for Tech's laziness and lack of maintenance.
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Welcome to Our Choice-free CampusTennessee Tech University's new tobacco-free policy is an infringement of student's rights. What's next? Monitoring our eating habits to prevent an unhealthy diet?
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The Professor, the Poet - Inside the Mind of Nigerian Playwright Olu ObafemiOlu Obafemi came to Tennessee Tech University to co-direct a play that he wrote in 1993. I had the chance to study it and perform it. A few days before he left, he sat down with me for an interview about his work as a writer.
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Marijuana: Miracle Herb or Dangerous Addiction?Marijuana has been used for centuries and has only become illegal in the last one hundred years. It was legal as recently as when Ronald Reagan was a boy. A person cannot overdose on pot and there are many industrial uses for the plant.
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10 Easy Ways to Be a Successful RecessionistaThe recent economic events may have you feeling less than glamorous. Most of us have had to cut back recently but you do not have to skip on style. With tons of new ways to save you don't have to.