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FPF: Week Ending July 27

By Gradspot.com

This week on Front Page Flash: Obama "on tour," justice in Serbia, Bush agrees to an Iraq "time horizon," China preps for Olympic protests, and hurricane season heats up. Plus, election update... more >

Class Act

By Tom Wiseman

It's been a while since we actually talked of teaching so I thought I'd bring it back to the essence. All of my classes are a lot of fun, we play a lot of games and whatever the level I have a good rapport with my students. They tend to view me less as a teacher... more >

Buying a Couch

By czoia@gradspot.com

A couch is the epicenter of your new life of independence—it’s where you socialize and where your friends sleep; it holds remnants of most of the meals you’ve ever eaten at home; and it serves as a repository for a small portion of your monthly income... more >

If Fonts Could Talk...

By Gritz

The folks at College Humor have outdone themselves this time, imagining what it would be like if our favorite (and most reviled) fonts came to life. In case you were wondering, the answer is yes—Wingdings is a raving lunatic... more >

Joining a Gym

By David Pekema

While attending Berkeley, my nickname was the Human Metamucil Pill for my abnormal discipline and regularity. Every morning at eight-thirty, I could be found in the gym sweating, pumping, and gyrating away. It brought a level of calm—not to mention health—to my life, and I couldn’t have been happier... more >

Eat Cheap 2008

By Christopher Zoia

Now that we’ve fallen upon hard times, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to wine-and-dine at an affordable price. Thankfully, New York Magazine's Eat Cheap 2008 guide can help grads in NYC navigate the best budget eats without sacrificing quality.... more >

How to Dress for an Interview

By Courtney McClellan

In this day and age, it’s possible to conduct the majority of your job hunt from the comforts of your bedroom, drinking a highball in your underwear while you type the sentence, “I am an extremely motivated and professional individual.” Sure, you may have a few networking meetings... more >

Pictures of Baby Animals

By Christopher Schonberger

Recently, a new obsession has been brewing in the Gradspot offices, thanks in large part to the enthusiastic campaigning of one of our summer interns. The object of our affections?... more >

Preparing Easy Meals that Impress

By Matthew Demmer

Few things are better at catalyzing sexy time than a home-cooked meal—drinks abound without having to wait for a waiter, lights can be dimmed in advance, and there aren’t any awkward discussions about coming over for a nightcap (though I still love to say nightcap)... more >

Highsnobiety: The Weekly 5

By Gritz

Highsnobiety is the premier website for street fashion, design, and culture. To help recent grads stay super fly, Highsnobiety Editorial brings its "Weekly Five" exclusively to Gradspot.com... more >

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