Monthly Archives: August 2009

Being a Grad Student 101

by Laura Today I took my first look around Davis Library. Davis Library is specifically designated for Serious Grad Student Research. Scary-looking, no? It’s only been a few weeks since I’ve been officially upgraded to full-time nerd status,  so I’m … Continue reading

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Fridays on the Front Porch

by Laura Harold and I first checked out The Carolina Inn after snagging a $75/night deal on Priceline. Apparently if you put in a bid for a 5-star hotel in Chapel Hill, there are no other options.  I’ve never been … Continue reading

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What’s to Miss?

by Laura So far we’ve been highlighting some of the more positive aspects of moving down South.   Of course, we’ll also miss the massive vibrance of New York City and our old home.  There are a few key things … Continue reading

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Can you eat Chick-Fil-A every day?

by Harold You would think it’s impossible. After all, there’s really just a few choices (grilled or breaded, sandwich or nuggets). But I managed to do it every weekday my freshman year at Duke. So imagine my excitement when I … Continue reading

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No more waiting

by Harold The Lumina Theater in Southern Village has an outdoor movie every Saturday night over the summer. Laura and I went our first weekend to see Year One (because Michael Cera’s one-note acting style hasn’t gotten old yet). Actually, … Continue reading

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Naughty or Nice?

by Laura For the past 7 years, I tended not to believe the standard characterization of New Yorkers as loud, brash, pushy, and well, just not all that kind and gracious. I considered myself to be a New Yorker, and … Continue reading

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Caffe Luna: Free Wine. Need We Say More?

by Laura On our way to the Better Than Ezra concert, I wasn’t sure that people would still remember their hits from the ’90′s. Turns out they just put out a new album, and the kids in Raleigh were happy … Continue reading

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Downtown Live in Raleigh

by Harold We went to Raleigh for the first time for a special cause — to see a free Better Than Ezra concert. The first time I saw BTE (can I write that? I guess so), it was as part … Continue reading

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Cosmic v. Cosmic v. Cosmic: A Historic Case Study

by Laura One of the most common questions I get about my return to North Carolina is simple to answer:  ”Did you eat at Cosmic yet?”  Um, yes. Twice. Cosmic got me through Duke with cheap-o quesadillas and burritos, most … Continue reading

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It Wouldn’t be Back to School…

by Laura …without an a capella showcase to start off the semester right.   Several alarming items to report:   Christian a capella groups are still ruining songs you used to like by turning lines about love and being alive … Continue reading

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Restaurant Rating System

by Laura Harold decided it would be a good idea for us to have a rating system, to add some definition to the fun of being judgmental.  When Harold reviews a place we’ve visited, he plans to rate them using … Continue reading

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Noodle’s Take: An Introduction to Grass

by A Concerned Owner – The Good:  There is grass here.  This strange but exhilarating substance gets an official tail wag. – The Bad:  People in North Carolina have the type of dogs you might imagine riding in the back … Continue reading

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