Shopping on a Budget: I <3 Ikea

By almamater (08/27/2008 10:37 AM)

Back-to-school time reminds most people of sweater weather, seeing old friends and making new ones, and the start of classes. In contrast, back-to-school reminds me of the devastating loss of $40,000+ for ever-increasing Columbia tuition and inspires me to be frugal. My quest for inexpensive floor lamps

The Secret Lives of RAs

By almamater (08/26/2008 3:36 PM)

As if agonizing weeks of apartment hunting weren’t torture enough, I spent every second of last week in Residential Advisor training. A typical day started with semi-mandatory breakfast at 8:30 (or sleeping through breakfast and starting sessions at 9 or 9:30) and ended around midnight as I fell asleep over my

Adventures in Apartment Hunting

By almamater (08/26/2008 09:05 AM)

Miss me? The past two weeks have been filled with sheer madness, leading me to neglect Columbia OTR’s fan base. (If I were being honest, I would say Columbia OTR’s fan, but then you would know I am only referring to one person. Fan base makes it sound much larger.)*

So what has been consuming my ever

Lil Wayne is HUNGRY!

By almamater (08/13/2008 10:36 AM)

I can't quite say if the track posted here is certified Wayne, but with lyrics like "I need bread to make a sandwich" and "I am like Legos; you are like Eggos," I have to say I hope it is. Bonus points for Brokeback references.

Check it out: http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=9248

Jeff Koons on the Roof

By almamater (08/07/2008 5:04 PM)

The Met’s Roof Garden has one of the best views in the city, and interesting art makes it that much better. The monumental, surrealist works are fun for summer, and you can even grab some ice cream or a cocktail while you’re up there. Check it out now through the end of October.

Stuff Atheists Like: Pastors Stealing Sex Toys

By almamater (08/06/2008 09:25 AM)

Few things make the average atheist happier than religious leaders getting into shenanigans. We smile when bigshot pastors are charged with embezzlement and fraud; we get giddy when the most conservative and homophobic zealots are caught in compromising situations with their boy toys. The

Cooking with Alcohol: Beer Barbecued Shrimp

By almamater (08/05/2008 09:18 AM)

Know what really goes perfectly with beer? Forget pizza or wings, and try food cooked in the same beer you’re drinking. Incidentally, this recipe makes my far the best shrimp I’ve ever had. The long list of ingredients may look a little daunting, but it’s easier than it looks and well worth