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MINDFUNK: Addiction versus addictive-type behaviours

The difference between chemical and mental addiction is small

Emma Cabrera-Aragon

This week, from November 16 to 23, is Alcoholism Awareness Week. But while alcoholism is a well known addiction, many others warrant the same attention. There is a support group for nearly every addiction possible, but the level of seriousness of addiction varies.

STYLE: Montreal's vintage boutique-raiding guide

How to get second-hand clothes that are fit to flaunt

Sarah Xu

Fashion moves in cycles, and styles refresh themselves. Take this season, for example: harem pants and 90s grunge plaid are big hits on the runway. Contemporary designers are always looking to the past for inspiration, so instead of buying "new-old" pieces, why not give old clothing new life? There is a certain allure to buying vintage clothing.

GIZMOS & GADGETS: Boob-phone power

Meghna Marjadi

Beyond their reproductive purpose and ability to attract, breasts spend most of their time bouncing up and down annoyingly while their owners try to go about their everyday lives. Addrienne So, researcher and writer for Wired magazine, thought bouncing boobs might have another calling: alternative energy.

Campus Calendar

AMUSE When: Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. Where: Gert's (Shatner basement) Free beer and pizza with AMUSE for all undergrad workers. Got Soul? An a Cappella Concert When: Nov. 21; doors open at 7:30 p.m., concert at 8:00 p.m. Where: Gert's (Shatner basement) Soulstice a Cappella is excited to host The Potsdam Pitches from SUNY Potsdam.

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