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If you’re a ramen-adjusted college student like us, this weekend represents the once-a-semester chance at culinary tourism past more than just MoJo cookies: November 6-8, 2015 is the University of Michigan’s Parents & Family Weekend!Wondering where to go when your Mom asks the all important “where do you want to try tonight?” Bivouac Eats has your back. Click the links below to check out out restaurant review series highlighting some of Ann Arbor’s best! Restaurants listed in no particular order … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionIn this third and final installment, we’ll synthesize everything we’ve covered so far into profiles of a few of the world’s foremost denim producers. After all, what good is all your denim expertise if it doesn’t manifest into something you can actually wear? I’ll be breaking down the brands we carry by telling you about the brand, their fits offered, what kind of fabric they use, from where they source their denim, and what they do best.Levi’s.The brand that sta … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionPrep time: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesIngredients:3-4lbs pre-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast (1 grocery store wholesale pack)5 cups brown rice3 cups broccoli1 cup carrots1 red bell pepper1 green bell pepperCanola OilSalt and Pepper to tasteEnough microwave-safe sealable storage containers to pack up all you’ve madeSriracha Hot Sauce (optional)Instructions:Assemble all your ingredients. Lots of things will be ready at around the same time, and you … read more

Written by Carly N., Bivouac BoutiqueWhile I hate to admit it, I can be quite the stereotypical girl when it comes to fall. Nothing excites me more than seeing leaves fall, trees change colors, all while clutching my Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (I’m sorry). Along the same lines, there is no season I enjoy shopping for more than fall. While aligning with the colors of the trees, I love matching my wardrobe to the colors that nature provides us. Olive, green, brown, maroon, and cranber … read more

Written by Alex R., Men’s FashionFounded: 1957Country of Origin: CanadaFamous for: Ultra heavy-duty cold weather gear, down parkas, supplying gear to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP)Social and Environmental Responsibility initiatives: insistence on keeping supply and manufacturing processes in Canada (resulting in ethical wages and provision of a reasonable standard of living for hundreds of Canadian artisans), ethical harvesting of coyote fur and duck down in accordance with internati … read more