USF Encounter

Music's In The Air

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

There is nothing like seeing live music in the summertime. Sitting in the grass amidst starry skies with music floating through the air is welcome change from cold days, overflowing with of papers and exams. This summer, whether you're into country, rock, or both, the Chicagoland area offers something for everyone in terms of live music with a variety of shows and festivals.

Staff Playlists

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Jackie Oliver- Editor-In-Chief
"I Wanna Dance With Somebody"- Whitney Houston
"Really Love To See You Tonight"- England Dan and John Ford Coley
"My Humps"- Black-Eyed Peas
"Great Romances of the 21st Century"- Taking Back Sunday
"Big Eyed Fish"- Dave Matthews Band

Elizabeth Haley- Assistant Editor-In-Chief
"One Big Holiday"-My Morning Jacket
"Giving Up The Gun"-Vampire Weekend
"Atlantic City"-Bruce Springsteen
"Bastards of Young"-The Replacements
"I Should Have Known Better" (Beatles Cover)- She & Him

Jake Quigley- Online Editor
"Nothing On You"- B.

Summer Fashion Tips

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

It is the end of the semester, which means finals are closer, graduation is around the corner, temperatures are climbing and so are the hemlines of shorts all over campus. This summer promises more than just short-shorts, sundresses and backless tops.

A big summer trend, taken directly from the runway, is polka dots and not the kind from the sweater received for Christmas from your aunt.

Summer Movie Preview

Sat, 01 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT

As the final days of April come and go, we students can think of nothing, but pushing through these last weeks of research papers, presentations and into summer. The amount of homework and stress weighs heavily on students who are looking forward to a much-needed vacation.