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I am a second year grad student at the University of Cincinnati school of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP). Right now I'm working at Competitions magazine that speciailizes in writing about various architectural competitions all over the world.

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Home & Garden > Architecture Strange building structures from around the world: 1 of 8
These days, architects and engineers are utilizing the latest building modeling software to design some of the most unusual, unique, innovative and sometimes even bizarre-looking buildings. Whereas before, structural capabilities were limited by what a building material could or couldn't do, today there exist multiple soluti... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophy (Other) The paradox of defining postmodernism: 1 of 8
Like many of the isms today, Post-Modernism is a broad-sweeping term that continues to spark debate and cause confusion in philosophers, art critics, and architects alike. Beyond the realm of academia, Post-Modernism becomes even more vague as many people throw it around to mean anything from avant-garde to repulsive to futu... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Drama & Issues Understanding the 'friends with benefits' trend in young adults: 4 of 30
Got an urge for some lovin' but don't want the burden of a long-term commitment? Well, step right up, my friend, because I've got an arrangement that just might interest someone like you with your needs and wants. You see, the solution to your dilemma is simple - all of your troubles will go away if you find someone who is i... More..
Education > Education (Other) Tips for fitting in with classmates: 4 of 28
The in-crowd and the cliques are ever present at all levels of education, starting from grade school all the way up to and including college. Every guy and girl dread being labeled a loser, a nerd or a geek. Everyone wishes to be a popular kid - a captain of a football team or a cheerleader. After all, being an outsider can ... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History European history: The Great Fire of London (1666): 2 of 14
The Great Fire, that set the stage for all of the changes in London's city planning system, broke out in the evening of September 1st and expanded quickly through the city, its spread encouraged by the abundance of timber buildings in London. The fire spread quickly and there was no one to stop it, as the first people who en... More..
Education > College Life Things to do to combat college student homesickness: 2 of 14
You are all settled in your new dorm room and just outside the glass pane of your window you can faintly hear the muffled voices of hundreds of other college students passing through campus, going about their daily lives. Yet, as close as you might be to the other peers on campus, you still cannot help but feel alone and mis... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles The top back to school fashion trends: 1 of 7
What college kid does not want to be hip and hot, wear the latest in fashion and show his or her personality through clothing? Many fashion trends, in fact, are born not on runways but on college campuses, where the fiercest and the boldest create their own trends and head-turners. Of course, many college students do not hav... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Preparing for the big date: 1 of 7
Preparation for a first date can be a nerve-wrecking experience for many. Questions of what to wear, where to make the dinner reservations, when to call it a night all create an unruly whirlwind of thoughts in our head, as we strive to impress. To make a perfect entrance, to dazzle our date with our eloquence, to order just ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Timeless spring fashion tips: 1 of 7
As spring starts knocking at our doors and the temperatures begin to rise above frigid, we all look forward to gladly shedding layers and layers of winter sweaters and coats in favor of something less bulky and movement-constraining. Yes, spring time is something we begin to anticipate long before March arrives in all its gl... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles Success in relationships: Treat people like strangers: 1 of 7
It is a sad but true fact that sometimes we are more polite and considerate with strangers than we are with our loved ones. When we had known people who surround us for a long time, we often tend to forget the basic rules of etiquette. Undesired emotions and words can come out in a less than tactful way and, at the end of a ... More..