2010 October - page 8

Archive for October, 2010

8 Under $20: Purple Perfection
I just love purple clothing and accessories for fall. The deeper and jewel-toned shade you see in stores this time of year are flattering on everyone, and you feel instantly more sophisticated when you wear it (it is the color of royalty, after all).
Celebrities That Deserve a Cameo More Than Mel Gibson
I was so excited for the Hangover 2 to come out next year. So excited. Like already have my tickets, waiting in line starting now excited. And then news broke that a certain celebrity was going to be making a cameo in the sequel, much like Mike Tyson did in the original. Except this celebrity isn’t a boxing legend with a drug problem. It’s a middle-aged white guy with rage issues. Mel Gibson.

An Open Letter from an R.A.
Dear Residents, Now that your boxes are unpacked and you’ve begun sneakily drinking and smoking illegal substances in your rooms, I feel it is time we had a little chat. There are a few things that we need to get clear right now so that we can all happily coexist for the remainder of the year.
Tuffy Luv Sez: Old Friend, Shmold Friend
Dear Tuffy Luv, I have a friend who is, like, obsessed with me. I don’t know what to do. She calls me all the time and then just wants to talk and talk and I don’t really feel like listening. I mean how many times can I hear about her ex-boyfriend?
Four Loko: Cheapy Drink or Muy Dangerous Decision?
Four Loko is a popular new canned alcoholic beverage. Essentially an alcohol-fueled energy drink. Each can contains the equivalent of three beers, caffeine, and artificial flavoring, all for under $3. But the benefits of this cheapie drink are eclipsed by the serious threat it poses to students who intend to party hard.
Dating Makeover Challenge: From Ice to Nice, Day 2
Now that we’ve got our smiles down it’s time to move on to a big next step: eye contact. Eye contact with a smile is the easiest way for someone to notice you and know that it is good to make the approach. Remember, if guys think they are going to be shut down, they just won’t go there. It also exudes mucho confidence.
Cosmo Says the Darndest Things: November Edition
First, take off his pants! No, seriously. Cosmo wants you to. And next, treat him to the sexy strokes he’s been craving all along…but won’t as for (like that one where you make little crawling motions with your fingers from his hips to his chin). Wait, stop! Would you jump off a bridge if Cosmo did?!

Candy Dish: Need a Halloween Costume?
• Here are 10 totally unsexy costume ideas.
• Levi Johnston says such smart things.
• How does Ryan Kwanten get that hot bod?
• Become a better dresser - a step by step guide.
• ABC Family gives ‘Friday Night Lights’ the axe.
• So, how does the Mulberry for Target line stack up?
Get the 411 on the Midterm Election
Amid this chaotic media mess, there are several sources that are not only reliable but also non-partisan. They provide voters with the facts, avoiding the echoes of emotion and party allegiance.
Candy Dish: Perfect the One-Night Stand
• How to have sex without regrets
• I can’t find one boyfriend, but he marries his 4th wife
• 7 easy ways to get healthier
• College girls finally close the marriage gap
• Justin Bieber’s laser tag scandal
• Looks that should be left behind in college
• OMG. Michael Lohan. You’re the worst!
Yes Means You’re Idiots
This past weekend, the Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter at Yale University led pledges across campus, blindfolding them and forcing them to chant “No means yes, yes means anal.” The boys were led across Yale’s Old Campus, which is where the majority of freshman females live. The pledges also shouted about necrophilia — you know, that charming habit of having sex with corpses.
We’ve All Been There: Sweat Pant Weight Gain
Somehow you ended up with four 9am classes this semester. WTF? You can barely get up for your kickboxing class at noon on Fridays, and someone expects you to make it to class (ready to learn!?) by 8:50am the rest of the week?
The 8 Traits of a Great Wingwoman
In a college world where (shocker!) people drink and hook-up on a regular basis, it’s always a lovely gift in disguise to have a wingwoman by your side who supports you, sets you up for success, and is your personal cheerleader.
Shop Your Closet: Cropped Blazer
One of the most versatile items you can have in your wardrobe is a blazer. When you’re operating with limited closet space or a limited budget, you want to make sure you have items (especially outerwear) that go with pretty much anything, and a cropped blazer is one of the go-to pieces you should own.
Surviving Senior Year: Thinking About the Thesis
Departments require senior research projects, senior thesis papers, senior seminars, and projects of all kind for graduation. But are these projects, these courses, actually doing students any good? Yes, my scholarly writing will improve as I work on this, but what good will that do me when I’m looking for a job? It’s not like my resume needs citations or annotations or intense research.
Where Is It Best to Be a Woman? Not the U.S.
I was surprised by the news this week that America ranks nineteenth in gender equality. In other words, based on factors including salary equality, education, political representation and life expectancy, the Global Gender Gap Report determined that women in eighteen countries come out ahead of us American females.