University students Daniel Gdula and Anthony Gerbino started friendship sophomore year.

Are you stuck on campus for the break? Here is a couple of ideas to keep busy.

On Nov. 28 President Bush said, "We must continue to welcome legal immigrants and help them learn the customs and values that unite all Americans, including...the English language." He repeated the statement in his weekly radio address, which is available in both Spanish and English at whitehouse.

Considering the many reasons to dine at Houston's (pronounced like the city in Texas, not the street in Manhattan), it's difficult to pick one that stands out. An elegant bistro that serves what it calls "diverse American classics," Houston's has truly mastered the perfectly pleasing dining experience.

Holiday shopping doesn't have to break the bank.

When Jonathan Larson's RENT made its debut as an off-Broadway production, it wasn't long before it was lauded as a masterpiece and moved to theaters on Broadway. In the process, it gained a cult-like following among theater-lovers, members of the homosexual community and artists.

The top five videogames for '05.

You'd think that the Tossers would be a fierce punk group. A listen to the album, however, indicates otherwise.

With movie studios looking forward to the Christmas season, Disney has fired its opening volley: the movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis' book The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The movie has epic scale, but pales considerably when compared with its spiritual antecedent, the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

HONORS Player of the game: Pride center Vanessa Gidden Even in a losing effort, Gidden put on a spectacular effort in the Pride's 71-65 defeat this past Sunday. Scoring a season-high 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, Gidden's play was especially prevalent down the stretch when the team needed it most.

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The stylish Murray Hill lounge puts an artists touch on the passé.