Ah, the beauty of spring. A new season upon us means a new set of outfits, new trends and the reliably splendid weather of a cherry blossom-filled D.C. I must admit that the turning of the seasons, specifically fall and spring, are undoubtedly preferable for relishing in and getting the most out of fashion. However, with new seasons come not only new fashion choices, but also the changing progression of society and culture in ways that never cease to astound me each year.

As St. Patty’s Day descends upon the Hilltop, I thought this week we could discuss something that I am sure we are all concerned about — booze! While drinking is a part of many Georgetown students’ social lives, we all know what a killer it can be for our diets. We all love to have fun — but nobody likes a beer belly on a 20-year-old.

I know that I have written in the past about yoga, and about how we should all be trying to incorporate yoga into our lives for flexibility and stress reduction. But I’ve been reflecting a lot recently about how my life has changed so dramatically since I made yoga a serious part of my routine, and I wanted to write another article about the practice of this ancient exercise style. This time I want to go deeper into the health benefits of practicing yoga, in the hope that I will inspire more readers to follow me on my quest for enlightenment.

As many of us hope for the cold winds to blow away and the spring sun to shine, our wardrobes full of sweaters, thick tights and long sleeve shirts are beginning to look rather unpleasant. If you’re feeling the urge to restock your wardrobe with the hottest spring trends, the perfect remedy may just be a few blocks from campus. Annie Creamcheese, a unique store on M Street , is the perfect place to find the hidden treasures of spring fashion.

As we head into spring break, most Hoyas are thinking about what items of clothing they will not be wearing in the coming weeks. Of course, appropriately, this means a change in the weather — the impending sunshine and warmer temperatures. However, as Fashion Week in Milan dies down, it may come to some of your attention that the attire worn down the catwalk was reminiscent of falling leaves and pumpkin patches. Fall 2010.

Consistency is difficult to come by during our time on the Hilltop. Each year, we find ourselves in a new dorm or off-campus apartment. Each semester, we enroll in new classes with new professors. And each weekend, we go to the same bars and parties, but the actual outcome of the night typically varies.

Each day after school, millions of children go home to an empty house. The lack of supervision and productive activities has led many children down a path of trouble, often leading to activities involving violence and drugs. With the current state of the economy, many schools across the nation are struggling to support after-school programs that work to keep kids safe and drug-free. One program, however, that is going strong is D.A.R.E. Dance, an after-school program designed to give students an alternative to risky behavior through physical activity.

If you are anything like me, the Snowpocalypse of the past week has left you feeling pretty destroyed. Even if you come from an area that is used to heavy snow fall, severe snowstorms in the District are probably unlike anything you’ve experienced before. This week I thought we could all benefit from some tips to surviving extreme winter weather in our home city.

The one accessory that I saw featured in everyone’s outfits these past two weeks, was, let’s face it — snow. Snow, snow, and more snow. And yes, it is an accessory. I think it’s funny how, even though it may not be any colder or any more treacherous outdoors, for some reason, when there is even an inch of snow on the ground, fellow Washingtonians feel the need to adorn scarf, gloves, hat and a huge winter jacket.

Although graduating from college is very exciting, for students not pursuing further education it is also a very uncertain and sometimes scary time. For the first time in your life, you are expected to be a “real person” with a career and new responsibilities. Even the people who are certain about the career they want to pursue are sure to have twists and turns along the way.