Spring is around the corner, which means everyone is scrambling to the Rec Center in hopes to get fit for spring break. I am included in this group of people, but this year I am taking a slightly different approach. In November, I decided training for a half-marathon would be the perfect way to get into shape…

They can be gooey, chunky, crispy and warm. They go with ice cream, milk or can stand on their own. They are perfect for sharing, for self-indulgence or just an afternoon snack. I am talking about the classic chocolate chip cookie. When it comes to this great American dish…

The relatively warm weather and the lack of snow have me itching for the arrival of summer. I enjoy wearing a T-shirt and denim shorts as I feel the warmth of the sun on my arms and face. What I like most about summer though is the delicious produce the season provides…

For me, Valentine’s Day is about more than a boyfriend or girlfriend – it is about celebrating those you love. I like to indulge my friends and family this time of year with chocolate. Rarely is indulgence seen as anything but gluttony, but Valentine’s Day is the exception…

It is the fourth week of school, which means everyone has their first round of tests and papers, myself included. I am barely on top of school, and my extracurricular obligations – meaning my social life and my personal life – have hit the back burner. During these chaotic times I need meals I don’t have to think about…

When the cold hits and school is back in session, all I want is comfort food. Between the fog and stress of trying to do readings and assignments, I crave comfort. For me, that means potatoes. I do not discriminate between types: roasted, mashed, fries or chips…

The Moscow Food Co-op had a groundbreaking year in 2009, recording their highest profits ever. Profits from 2009 exceeded $200,000, almost doubling the co-op’s numbers from the previous year. Two key factors contributed to the store’s success: a loyal customer base and a shift in staff efficiency and communication…

My journey to being a whole foods fanatic started about two years ago after I read Michael Pollan’s novel, “In Defense of Food.” I became enamored with the idea of eating clean foods that had gone through minimal processing and eating for nutrition as well as pleasure…

Millions of Americans vow to change something in their lives every New Year, but by mid-January, most people have let their resolutions fall by the wayside. All that follows is frustration, defeat and a promise to do better next time. I am definitely one of those people…

Being a host or hostess to the perfect holiday party may seem daunting. You have to deal with the food, the drinks, a theme and make sure you do not spend a fortune. It is easy to get overwhelmed quickly, but when you break down the necessary elements, throwing a party just needs some planning and a little confidence on your part…

The WSU Horticulture Club started their annual poinsettia sale at 11 a.m. at the greenhouse across from Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe last Friday. Every year, the club sells poinsettias as a way to help them raise money and to provide the community a local source for the holiday plant…

The lights cast a warm pink glow on the stark white stage. As the first band took the stage, only the high ceilings and some pews were reminders that the concert venue was once a house of worship. When the band started their first song, it seemed as though the backdrop of the drafty church melted away…

Friday was only the second time my dad and I had been to a concert together, the first being The Rolling Stones for his birthday. I was a little hesitant taking him to the No Kids and Mount Eerie concert. I knew both bands were more experimental than I was used to…

At the age of 14, I was used to spending every summer away from home. I was always at some sort of sports camp, with relative’s or camping. This particular summer, I was going to spend a week at my grandparents’ house in Albany, Ore., by myself. They lived in a retirement community ­– not the most appealing place to visit for a teenage girl…

More than 400 people attended the annual WSU Jazz Festival on Wednesday. The event centered on a gala concert featuring student-based WSU Jazz Big Band, the faculty-based group Jazz Northwest and special guest pianist Brent Edstrom. The Jazz Big Band played a number of pieces composed and arranged by members of Jazz Northwest…