There was an impressive turnout for the 2008 Foreign-Language Holiday Party. Over 200 students attended the event on a night dominated by sports meetings, academic club elections, and studying for finals. The Martin Luther Underground was decorated with posters in several foreign languages, tables covered in cultural foods, and students singing holiday songs in their respective languages of study.
After months of anticipation for millions of teenage girls across the country, the Twilight movie finally hit theaters on November 21. But did it live up to all the hype? Twilight is based on the first book of a four book series by author Stephanie Meyer, aimed at the preteen and teenage girl demographic.
Every day after class, as soon as I get back to my dorm room, I drop my books on the ground, take my jacket off and open my computer. Then I do as any college or high school student would do; I check my Facebook. Between checking notifications and responding to messages, there is one thing I love to do.
10. The Ting Tings, We Started Nothing By far the best party album of the year, The Ting Tings' debut is an upbeat collection of eclectic indie rock that provides the formula for a night of crazy dancing. The sharply punctuated vocals and thumping bass lines makes it easy to hear this record as the soundtrack to any art house film where the protagonist teenage girl discovers drugs, sex, and nightclubs.