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Archive for December, 2010

Body Blog: How Not to Gain the Holiday Hundred
During the holidays you will be doing a lot of eating. Whether you are attending a potluck, a get-together with high school friends, or it’s a holiday meal with the family, there is a reason that people call gaining weight during this time of year the “holiday hundred”. Don’t bring in the new year with regrets (and needing to buy bigger pairs of jeans).
Candy Dish: Guess The Night
• What’s the most popular night for a one-night stand?
• 8 reasons to eat more veggies
• UCF cheaters try to defend themselves
• This sounds like the worst BF ever
• The best of best ugly XMAS sweater parties
• Weatherproof boots that are actually cute
• Would you wear these!?!

The Weekly Ten: Worst Christmas Gifts Ever
Christmas is fast approaching. (Five days, but hey, who’s counting?) While I’m sure you’ve already picked out the perfect gift for everyone on your list, I bet you haven’t given much thought to what you’re getting this holiday season. Well…I have.
Sundays Are For Procrastinating
You didn’t leave all your work until Sunday night did you? What!?! You did. That’s okay. No stress. You’ll get it all done. We’re so sure that you’ll get it all done that we’re giving you a few more excuses to procrastinate.
My Fantasy Christmas Wish List
I was hoping by now it would be perfectly plausible to put a Christmas robot on my wish list and that we would all have Christmas Dinner out of vacuum packed space-food packages. But that seems to still be light years away. However in case any scientists are reading this, here are your future invention priorities.
Candy Dish: Campus Scoop
• 6 things that will destroy your 4.0
• Help yourself cram
• How Columbia students got caught up in a drug ring
• Do honor codes actually work?
• The truth about all nighters
• Top 10 study distractions
• Meet the colleges with the lowest graduation rates
Morning After: The Night I Robo-tripped
I was one of the good kids in high school. I didn’t drink. I didn’t do drugs. And my close friends were the same way. During my senior year, my best friend’s parents went out of town and left her in charge of the house. Naturally, she decided to have a party. In our minds, that meant inviting some boys over and hanging out.

Intro to Cooking: Savory Snack Platter
We’re finishing finals and we’re getting ready for the holidays, and therefore we have no time. I’m sure just about all of us are somewhere cold, too. And on top of that, we’re probably getting ready for some serious holiday eating. My recipe today is a quick, warm, and (dare I say) healthy way to break into the dining-hall free world of Winter Break.
CC Beauty Live: The Fishtail Braid
I know you’ve all seen the fishtail braid everywhere in fashion, on celebs, and even on your favorite TV shows. It’s super stylish and chic, but it looks pretty complicated. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret: it’s actually really easy!
One Month Challenge: Dining In, Week 3
At 3 weeks in, the “challenges” within this “I’m not eating any meals out this month” challenge are finally starting to show. Don’t get me wrong, I love some of the effects of this challenge; I am proud that I can cook some delicious and edible meals, and the effects it’s had on my wallet have been extraordinary.
Candy Dish: Style Overload
• Great eyeliner alternatives
• The perfect holiday makeup look
• Love these boots!
• Dress like a trendsetter
• 4 holiday outfit looks for under $100
• How to score designer duds at TJ Maxx
• An awesome and affordable ring
Dear Mom: Read This Before You Poke Me
Hi Mom, it’s me. Your first born. So I saw you’ve gone ahead and made yourself a Facebook account. Fabulous. While I fully support the older generation hijacking their way onto what was once my favorite social networking site, I’d really like it if you adhered to a few guidelines before going buck wild with all those bumper stickers I know you’re dying to send people.
Your Guide To Throwing the Ultimate XMAS Party
I love Christmas theme parties. It’s a chance for me to wear stockings and not feel awkward, a chance for me to give ridiculously cool gifts that make me even more excited to give than receive, and a chance for me to catch up with my high school buddies.
Now Showing: The Tourist
In, The Tourist, a mysterious woman named Elise (Angelina Jolie) diverts the attention away from her actual criminal boyfriend by using an American tourist in Italy, Frank (Johnny Depp). She meets Frank on a train and pretends to be married to him in order to divert the attention of the police and the mafia. The trailer wants you to believe that it’s more complicated than that…but it isn’t.
CollegeFashion Fashion Challenge: Wear Sparkle During the Day
Finals are FINALLY coming to an end! After a grueling month of December, I’m sure you’re just as excited as I am to go home and have a nice break for a change. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this time of year, and a great way to look festive is by rocking sparkly pieces.
Candy Dish: End It For Good
• 8 ways to REALLY end a failed relationship
• Has marriage lost its meaning?
• Still in disbelief that these are real people
• Is Natalie Portman a jealous diva?
• And Demi Lovato proves the Disney Curse true
• How to convince everyone that you’re a fashionista
• Random acts of awesome