An epic battle between two delicious coffee-bean-based beverages
Espresso How it's made: Espresso is a coffee drink brewed by forcing steam through ground coffee beans. Price: At Starbucks, one shot of espresso is $2.15. However an espresso maker for your home will cost as little $49.88 from Wal-Mart. Buzz effect: One shot of espresso has 75 milligrams of caffeine.
Where style became a sensual overload
SynesthASIA is a word play on the neurological phenomenon "synesthesia," in which the senses become cross-wired-and there couldn't have been a better name for last Saturday's McGill student-run fashion show, which was a spectacle for multiple senses. The executives are adamant that SynesthASIA is not just a fashion show, proceeds are given to the Ashraya Initiative for Children, an orphanage for abandoned or abused children.
Head south of Australia's mainland for a unique experience
Tasmania lies amid the rough seas of the Bass Strait and is tucked beneath the mainland of Australia. With a population of around 500,000 and a small geographical size, it's tiny compared to its massive sibling up north. Yet Tassie's (as it's nicknamed) differences from the mainland go beyond size and geographic isolation; the island's unique charm is evident as soon as you arrive and encompasses much more than its iconic animal, the Tasmanian Devil.
Chicago has something to be proud of other than Barack Obama: it's also home to a large Latino population whose native cuisine has become a city staple from street vendors to fine restaurants. As a Chicago native, my standards were high when I decided to look for Mexican food in Montreal.
Meat, beaches, and scalding tea make for a vacation you'll never forget
Though it lacks international prestige compared to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, in all of its Gaucho glory, has a lot to offer the average tourist. The 1oth-largest city in Brazil, Porto Alegre is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul-the country's southernmost state-and by extension, the capital of southern Brazil's distinctive culture.
Learn to keep your change
Most students don't have time for full- or even part-time jobs, let alone ones that earn enough to cover all expenses without going into debt. Now, forget about the adage "you've got to spend money to save money"-with this math, you'll turn into a human piggy bank.
Queer McGill's Infamous Thomson House Party When: Feb. 7, 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Where: Thomson House, 3650 McTavish The theme of this year's Thomson House Party is "Let's Talk about Sex!" There is a suggested donation of $5. All proceeds go to Head & Hands, a non-profit organization aimed at helping bring sexual education to all students.