Print1. Tom DeLay: A disgraced former House majority leader now dances on prime-time television. What a beautiful country.
-Thomas Rhiel, editor in chief
2. Union Square Trader Joe’s: First year off the meal plan, and this grocery store is my savior!
–Devin Briski, food & drink editor
3. Ginger chews: They’re scrumptious and good for you too (at least according to my mum).
-Kristina Budelis, visuals editor
4. A life-size ceramic bust of Elvis Presley: I bought it at the Salvation Army near my house over the summer. He is sitting on our dining room table, freaking out and delighting everyone who comes to our suite. Long live The King.
-Rebecca Pattiz, music editor
5. Greek life: Joining a sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) was the best thing I have done in college.
-Meredith Perry, senior design editor
6. Gmail’s “Tasks” to-do list application: With it, Google has officially devoured my soul. (Heck, you can even turn e-mails into to-do items...)
-Yin Yin Lu, books editor
7. Twitter: It’s awesome and you know it.
–Peter Labuza, film editor
8. Hand sanitizer: Despite the fact that I can’t walk around campus without seeing a hundred automatic dispensers, I’m paranoid if I don’t use some.
-Catherine Rice, dance editor
9. The “Next to Normal” cast recording: It’s just the best thing to listen to, whether you’re angsty or sad or angry or even happy. There’s a song on there for every mood.
-Ruthie Fierberg, theater editor
10. The Great Burrito: The Mexican place on 79th and Amsterdam has tacos with an extra half-shell stuffed in the middle. Yum.
-Melanie Jones, managing editor, features