Emilie Le Beau

By winter break, pizza boxes, dirty socks and empty Red Bull cans will take over most dorm rooms. But students can add some class to residential life with some choice...

Mike Orseno finally met the woman of his dreams. A former Illini gymnast, Kari Karubas, 29, can keep up with his Iron Man triathlon training, and she loves grilling and...

Going back to school also means buying new stuff. Here is an assortment of new products that caught our eye. Soften the load Lugging home a heavy backpack can be...

As if the 'tween and teen years didn't have enough difficulties, experts say kids in these age groups are most likely to join gangs. "That's when peer pressure is at...

Roger Fierro can change a wet diaper and soothe a crying baby, but as a male baby-sitter, or "manny," Fierro has a hard time finding families who trust him to...

Wedding season has begun, and brides are busy with details for their dream weddings. But the push for perfection can morph a benign bride into a matrimony meanie. "I think...

Summer schedules are packed with the usual invitations to graduations, barbecues and weddings. But calendars can get crammed if someone throws a birthday bash, celebrates a bat mitzvah or hosts...

At the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, cocktail waitresses and male bartenders have to keep their weight down or risk losing their jobs. These costumed employees, "the...

Swimsuit season is just weeks away and if you're looking for a substitute for real sweets, here are some soaps that look good enough to eat: - The Sushi Bar,...

Time to don the mortar-board and pick up the sheepskin, because grade school now is officially behind you. Graduating from 8th grade means the work is done and it's time...