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Nicolette Accardi

Four day social media detox fail

Social media should have its own rehabilitation program.Dec 8 2016

Rutgers alum releases comedy album based on experiences

Rutgers is the breeding ground for a variety of things — fat sandwiches, scientific findings and comedians.Dec 7 2016

Rutgers alum releases comedy album based on experiences

Inhale jazzy looking pizza at this Brooklyn-based pizza shack

Bread, cheese, sauce — oh, sorry — I was daydreaming about the jazzy za’ I inhaled earlier.Nov 30 2016

Say goodbye to Tinder, swipe left instead of talking to freaks

The raunciest app known to mankind is Tinder — there, I said it. It was all rainbows and lollipops in the beginning, but now it's just ratchet and needs to go take a hike. When it first came out everyone raved about it, so of course I had to join to see what all the hype was about.Nov 8 2016

Say goodbye to Tinder, swipe left instead of talking to freaks

Use your gross dorm room to scare your crazy roommate

Dorms can be pretty terrifying — scuzzy bathrooms, cinder block walls, a wack job roommate — I'm getting scared just thinking about it.Oct 28 2016

5 cringe-worthy costumes that need to be trashed

In my 20 years of life, I've come across my fair share of ratchet costumes. The funniest part of it all is people actually think they look good while they snap 100 selfies of themselves.Oct 28 2016

Avoid cops this mischief night, use bacon to cause havoc

Avoid cops this mischief night, use bacon to cause havoc

I really miss tee-peeing people's house back in the day. There was just something about throwing toilet paper 100 miles per hour that seemed to fulfill me, if that makes sense. Oct 28 2016

Drown out midterm blues, rave in your bedroom at 3 a.m.

Midterms can be a very emotional time. You never sleep, feel delirious and probably have shed a few tears along the way — or maybe that's just me.Oct 20 2016

Ditch that foot-long hoagie, go cakegasm for lunch

Eating cake is probably my favorite form of exercise. You lift your fork to your mouth then chew — it’s a verb, so therefore it’s exercise.Oct 19 2016

Stop being in denial, accept your unflattering zodiac sign

Astrology is constantly labeled as a pile of garbage.Oct 7 2016

Ditch that pumpkin spice latte, show apple some love

It's time to ditch the cold lemonade and to switch over to a nice cup of toasty coffee.Sep 30 2016

How chocolate gets me through college and life

College is a very tough time in a person's life, or at least it is for me. Countless nights of staying up till 2 a.m., anxiety about trying to achieve that perfect grade, trying to juggle a social life and other obstacles that are in the way, it all can just be flat too much.Sep 21 2016

Back-to-school shopping on a $50 budget

Clothes are expensive — it’s not rocket science to figure that one out. I spent an embarrassingly large amount on clothes last year that I will not disclose, so I limited myself to $50 this time around.Sep 10 2016

3 embarrassing things I found in my closet

I had an epiphany yesterday and realized my closet is absolutely ratchet. My closet looks like it threw up, and that's when I decided it is time to stop being a lazy nimrod and clean some of that shit out.May 2 2016

If your bank account looks sad, go thrift shopping

I felt a strong urge to buy clothes today, so I checked my bank account balance this morning — I saw my debit card balance and a tear rolled slowly down my face.Apr 29 2016

U. ‘raves’ over Cash Cash at College Avenue gym

The College Avenue gymnasium turned into a rave last Friday night. I don't think I've ever seen so many flashing lights in a gym before, and it's all thanks to Cash Cash taking a pit stop at Rutgers. Flowers in hair, rhinestones on my face, neon-clothed head to toe, I was ready to rave — I'm completely kidding, I would never be caught dead dressed like that. As I maneuvered my way into the sea of drunk college ravers, I came across the opening act.Apr 21 2016

Glorious hot dogs take over College Avenue campus

Glorious hot dogs take over College Avenue campus

There’s nothing better than grabbing a wiener on your way to class, and that's exactly what students did early Tuesday afternoon when the aroma of hot dogs filled the atmosphere of the College Avenue campus.Apr 20 2016

5 bizarre foods found in my apartment

I keep asking myself why I have some of these foods in my apartment, I can't seem to figure it out.Apr 14 2016

Best protein bars found at Rutgers convenience stores

It's hard to dodge that Chef Boyarde and Cool Ranch Doritos at the convenience store. Apr 8 2016

How to respond to creepers: Facebook edition

How to respond to creepers: Facebook edition

It all started at the ripe age of 14, then Facebook was never the same again. I'm just minding my own business — scrolling through my news feed — then BOOM, a Facebook creeper chats me.Apr 1 2016

Think twice before searching #foodporn on Instagram

Everybody likes to feast with their eyes, just admit it. It may seem like you are able to kick your cravings by gazing at food porn on Instagram, but is it really just making you hungrier?Mar 30 2016

Shop till you drop at Health Way Natural Market

Everyone knows by now that the processed snacks sold at the Student Activity Center and other Rutgers convenience stores can taste pretty ratchet after awhile.Mar 22 2016

3 foods I wish I could still eat in public

Kids get to eat all the good stuff without being judged. I remember the good ole' days when it was appropriate to walk around wearing a Ring Pop.Mar 21 2016

Inside Beat's healthier shamrock shake alternative

McDonald’s isn’t exactly the epitome of health — it’s not rocket science to figure that one out.Mar 17 2016

DIY Rutgers bikini to wear over spring break

Rutgers may excel at making t-shirts and sweatpants, but they are missing one important article of clothing — a bikini.Mar 10 2016

DIY Rutgers bikini to wear over spring break

3 90s cartoons that will have my heart forever

I don't know about you, but I miss my daily dose of 90s cartoons 24/7. Nowadays all I see are the new, terrible shows that have taken over Nickelodeon.Mar 9 2016

Don't care if your wrapper is loud, eat your snack anyway

The munchies in college seems like a never-ending phenomenon for most of us. You could literally eat a colossal hoagie and it still won't be enough.Mar 2 2016

Fuller House is not all it's cracked up to be

Your Danny Tanner needs have finally been fulfilled — well, sort of. Fuller House debuted this past Friday, and I'm sure all Full House fanatics rushed to login into their Netflix accounts to binge watch. The pilot begins with the whole original cast surrounding the kitchen table except Michelle Tanner, because “she’s busy in New York running her fashion empire”. Stephanie is apparently a disc jockey that travels around the world (What?Mar 1 2016

Fuller House is not all it's cracked up to be

5 best non-alcoholic beverages for unfortunate, underage college kids

Not being able to drink alcohol at a bar is such a drag. In my opinion, 20 is the worst age known to mankind because even though you’re legal, you can’t legally drink alcohol for one more year.Feb 23 2016

Demarest Hall's art decoded

Art sometimes doesn’t make any sense, and can often be hard to decipher. An artist’s mind is like a creative black hole, and you don’t know what is going to come from their imagination. We explored the basement of Demarest Hall and found an endless amount of color and unexplainable paintings.Jan 21 2016

Save your money with this DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater

Nothing screams Christmas like a good ole’ ugly sweater. Every year, there are ugly Christmas sweaters spotted everywhere around campus, especially Christmas parties. Barnes & Noble has one that is $40 — what a rip off — so don't bother blowing a paycheck on a sweater with Santa’s face on it when you can make one on your own. You no longer have to fear spending a wad of cash on an ugly sweater that you are probably going to wear once a year.Dec 18 2015

Spice up your life with Chapati House

Walking into this food haven with a heavy Indian influence, the smell of spices and fresh ingredients smacked me right in the face.Dec 2 2015

"Anything Goes" brings 1930's charm to Rutgers

The Livingston Theater Company presented a cross between a romance and comedy classic musical theater production last night at the Livingston Student Center.Nov 14 2015

Joey Gladstone came to Rutgers? Cut. It. Out!

Cut. It. Out! Television icon Dave Coulier, famously known as Joey Gladstone from the early 90s sitcom, "Full House," provided Rutgers students with one-of-a-kind comedy at no cost on Thursday, Nov.Nov 12 2015

Haunted Rutgers Scavenger Hunt

Let’s face it, Rutgers is pretty ancient. Ghost sightings have been reported at various locations here at Rutgers, so who knows what could be lurking throughout these campuses.Oct 30 2015

PSL: being basic never tasted so good

Fall fashion bringing the runway to Rutgers

The beginning of the school year means one thing: new, fresh fall fashion. Let’s take a look on what trends from the runway made it to campus this year shall we! 2015 is clearly the new 1990.Oct 9 2015