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Archive for August, 2009

MTV Battles The Freshman 15
When we heard about the casting call for MTV’s reality show Freshman 15, we might have peed our pants a little. What could be more fun than watching freshman battle the bulge on national television (laughter, tears, and more than one beer and nacho binge guaranteed to ensue)? We are suckers for anything MTV, especially when it includes vulnerable freshies and crack-the-whip personal trainers.
The Doctor Is In: Getting a Handle on HPV
Q: I recently found out that I have HPV. I was so shocked and upset by the news that I couldn’t really think of anything to ask my doctor. So, I was wondering what I should do. This was the first time I’ve ever been tested, so do I have to tell every guy I’ve ever been with (even those I didn’t actually have sex with)? And do I have to tell all future partners?

CollegeCandy’s Favorite Project Runway Moments [Video]
In honor of tonight’s Project Runway return (a full 5 hours of it!), I decided to take a trip down PR memory lane. It’s difficult to choose my favorite moments from my long term relationship with Project Runway (how can you choose when you’ve got season after season of people like Kayne, Blayne and that weirdo lady who spit on her dress?!), but here are some of the best.
CollegeCandy’s “Rock Out With Your Guitar Out” Guitar Hero 5 Twitter Giveaway!
Guitar Hero 5 hits stores on September 1st and we at the CollegeCandy offices can not wait to pick up a copy. And to celebrate the upcoming release, we are giving away everything you would need to throw a kick ass Guitar Hero 5 release party for yourself and all your music loving friends.
The Celebrities Who Turned On Us
We all know that celebs are people too and that they are bound to screw up at some point (that’s the stuff we love most, isn’t it?), but there are just some screw-ups are unforgivable. Situations and decisions that leave us asking, “How could they do this to me?! How could they turn on me!?” (Yeah, it’s a little sick, but I say blame it on the cultural climate.)
Makeup 101: Say Goodbye To Ingrown Hairs!
So I realize it is mid-August, and that means that it’s taken me pretty much all summer to get my bikini shaving to a level of perfection. As someone with sensitive skin, I am often prone to razor burn and the dreaded ingrown hairs. If you have ever had an ingrown hair you know that they are painful, unattractive, and pretty tricky to get rid of.
Candy Dish: Pay Attention To This Health Care Stuff!
• Why you should care about health care.
• Heidi Montag prepares for Miss Universe.
• NY pays students for high test scores.
• Is Michael Jackson’s doctor a murderer?
• Wanna make your man jealous?
• Jon Gosselin is a “dirtbag.”

Sexy Time: The Stigma Against Rough Sex
It’s no secret among my friends that I like being treated aggressively in the bedroom, but sometimes, I feel like I’m the only girl I know who likes getting roughed up. Perhaps that’s because my sexual propensities really are that rare, but more likely, it’s because a taboo against BDSM still exists.
Candy Dish: Barney Frank Tells It Like It Is
• Unlike most politicians, Barney Frank doesn’t mince words.
• Mr. Belding’s back. And he sings.
• Give yourself an at-home facial.
• 4 signs he’ll be good in bed.
• Why does Richard Hatch keep getting arrested?
• Well, that kid’s gonna be totally effed up.
The Rival Rundown: USC vs UCLA
This week we hit up the West Coast as we examine the two hottest schools in Los Angeles- the University of Southern California and the University of California- Los Angeles. Amidst the beautiful SoCal climate and a city rife with movie sets and superstars, private USC and public UCLA compete to find out which is most elite in the City of Angels.
He Said/She Said: You Oughta Know
The point is, if I’ve learned anything from all my he said/she said-ing, it’s that communication is key when it comes to the relationship between men and women. They can’t read our minds and we can’t read theirs. So I started thinking about all the things I’ve wanted to say to boys over the years – everything they need to know when it comes to us ladies – and I asked my guy to do the same.
Welcome Back, Project Runway!
Project Runway is finally coming back tomorrow night. They’ve kept us waiting for-freaking-ever and now it’s all coming back in a MAJOR way. I am still not quite over the fact that I have to watch Lifetime (the same network my mom boasts as her fav), but I gotta say: I’m really excited to see what this new season has to offer.
Shopping Your Closet: Cardigans
Even though the word “cardigan” conjures up images of grandmothers, the 1950s/1960s, librarians, and overly-preppy girls, this piece does not get enough credit for being able to completely change the vibe of your outfit, no matter your sense of style.
The 5 Questions We Ask Everyone: Financial Expert, Lisa Serwin
Let’s be honest for a moment here: as college females, we aren’t so good at managing our money. Sure, we’d like to be…until we walk past Anthropologie and have to have every dress in the window and those adorable throw pillows for our bedrooms.
Get To Know Your Dorm BFFs
Living in the dorms is one of the most essential college experiences. Years from now, you’ll tell your friends and family of all your adventures and mishaps. You’ll never forget those obnoxious fire-drills at 3 am, the industrial blue carpeting, how hard it was for you to climb up into your bed…whilst drunk.
It’s All About Direction When It Comes to Campus Tours
The Times recently published an article about colleges remaking the college tour. You know, rattling off facts and figures while walking backward. However, the article focuses not so much on the content of the tours as the way the tour guides walk – backwards, as is traditional, or forward, the direction in which many colleges are now heading (no pun intended).