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Steak Holders
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Steak Holders

Flank Steak Friday

by Christopher J. Kemper

At Home On the Range
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At Home On the Range

Raising beef cattle is familiar territory for fourth-generation rancher Cory Carman. But her methods cover new ground.

by Margaret Shakespeare

Tribeca Mecca
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Tribeca Mecca

In a leap of faith more than 30 years ago, Lynn Wagenknecht, '75, and two friends opened a restaurant in an emerging Lower Manhattan neighborhood. Today, The Odeon is a Tribeca institution, and a gathering place for some of the city's brighest lights.

by Rachel Syme

Food Confusion
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Food Confusion

Nutrition advice seems designed to thwart our good intentions by offering conflicting and contradictory information. Part of the problem, says researcher Christopher Gardner, is our assumption that there's one diet that works for everyone.

by Nathanael Johnson

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Living La Vida Locavore

by Summer Moore Batte

How Students Eat Now
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How Students Eat Now

Who knew you could order Alaskan salmon made just so? Or find fresh tiramisu with a fig for dessert? Campus dining has left plastic trays and cafeteria food far behind, replaced with tasty and healthy options, as well as educational programming that prepares students for life.

by Theresa Johnston

The Streak that Nearly Snapped
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The Streak that Nearly Snapped

"The streak is in grave condition."

by Sam Scott

Return to Mars
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Return to Mars

by Mike Antonucci

Ode to Beethoven (and Bing)
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Ode to Beethoven (and Bing)

Campus-wide project explores composer s life and work, celebrates new concert hall.

by Stav Ziv

Dunder Mifflin Going Out of Business
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Dunder Mifflin Going Out of Business

Blogger played key off-screen role in the success of NBC's The Office.

by Sam Scott