One of the most fun nights of the year, New Year’s Eve, is just a few days away, but don’t worry if you don’t have an outfit picked out yet! Here are some great outfit options for New Year’s in the perfect colors for the night — silver and gold. No matter where you are or what you do for New Year’s, you’ll want to sparkle, and all these pieces will help you do just that! And best of all, each piece is less than $20! Read More »

2011 was truly a great year for In Our Makeup Bag. We experimented with everything from face cream to lipsticks, eye shadows to blush and managed to find a few new products that reached “holy grail” status! If you’re looking to streamline the contents of your makeup bag and need some suggestions — or if you’re just on the hunt for a few new trusty BFFs — we’ve got all your bases (and blemishes) covered. Read More »

As a Jew thrown into the Midwest for college, I find that when I leave the bubble of Washington University, the members of the St. Louis community are not as Jewish as those of WashJew. Some are confused by Judaism — our beliefs, our restrictions and our abilities as people.

As the Festival of Lights wraps up in high, fiery fashion, I think it’s time we discuss some of the most outrageous questions Jews have been asked this holiday season. When I was asked to write this article, instead of thinking up questions that non-Jews could ask, I did some research and asked friends (including CollegeCandy editor, the fabulous Jenni Maier) for some real-life experiences. Disclaimer: All of these questions have ACTUALLY been asked. This article is meant to be funny, not insulting! Read More »

My freshman year I couldn’t stand my roommate. We were so different that the chance of striking some type of common ground was about as impossible as Britney and Justin finding love in a hopeless place. After three-month old Indian food and dried puke on her bedspread, I spent the entire year living out of a friends room. Rarely did I ask for advice. I just felt like there was no hope.

Lucky for you, we run a weekly web series, hosted by the fabulous Marysa, that addresses common roommate problems (submitted by YOU!). While there are a bajillion reasons why you should tune in and see what our ultimate roommate mediator has to say, here are the top three:

1. It’s always good to have a non-biased opinion, especially when your friends are obviously going to take your side and her friends are obviously going to take hers. We give you the rundown on what we think you should do to be proactive about your squabble. But sometimes, there’s no right answer. So if you can’t solve the problem, at least you’ll have outnumbered her in supporters!

2. We answer YOUR questions! Yeah, I said it and I’ll say it again: Y-O-U-R questions get posted to our site and we do our best to give you the advice you need! The more you encourage friends and future roomies to submit their issues to Marysa, the more help you have resolving issues — no matter how big or small.

3. We don’t sugar coat anything. We’re real college girls too, so we tell it like it is every chance we can. Maybe your roommate is an alcoholic, or maybe she is a slut. There’s no reason for us to lie and say that ‘maybe you’re over-thinking it, she doesn’t drink every night’ or is ‘sexually exploratory right now’. Nope. We’re shellin’ out the cold hard facts on real world girls with real world fights.

So what are you waiting for? Check out our previous episodes! To submit a roommate issue or question of your own, send an email with “Ask A Roommate” in the subject to editor(at)collegecandy(dot)com and let us help!

When I started writing this column back in February the across the United States, many states were reevaluating their legislation around reproductive health. We’re nearing the end of the year and yet issues surrounding reproductive health are continuing to pop up. Access to abortion, distribution of Plan B, and issues around birth control are still coming up across they country.

In New Jersey, students at Ramapo College are petitioning around the access to Plan B on their campus. They believe there should be less restrictions on how it is accessed to ensure students are able to gain access to the pill within the recommended 72 hours. Our friends at Jezebel then took a look at how easy it is to access Plan B on different college campuses. Read More »

Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, broke Dan Marino’s single-season yardage record last night. Do I have any idea what this means? Of course not. But apparently it’s a pretty big deal. While those around me have been carrying on about yards, passes and interceptions, I’ve been busy gathering intel on the surprisingly-quite-attractive Mr. Brees. He’s totally crush-worthy and the fact that he has a wife is really only secondary to the fact that I want to do dirty things to him. (Just sayin’.)

In addition to being allergic to wheat and dairy — thanks Google — he loves getting his balls rubbed down. Wait, what? Yup, he said it on national television. I’m not here to judge, just dish out the news. Take in that clip, as well some swoon-worthy pics, and improve your day instantly. Read More »

The days after Christmas that lead up to New Year’s are some of the most exciting fun-filled dreadful days for a single girl (let’s be honest). New Year’s is swiftly approaching and I find it particularly irksome that so much importance is spent on a holiday that is really only fun for the few of us that are over 21 and in a relationship (I belong in neither group). New Year’s usually amounts to a toast of sparkling cider and a swift move to bed  after the year’s begun. But even if I am a Debbie Downer about this particular holiday, I am still a girl who deep, deep, deep, deep down somewhere in my heart enjoys the romanticism of the holiday.

Here’s a list of Top New Year’s Eve Kisses for the like-minded single girl. Read More »

It’s hard for us not to snicker when we hear words that sound dirty, but actually have nothing to do with the subject of getting it on. Sometimes our minds just won’t get out of the gutter. Case in point: “Organism/orgasm,” anyone? Gets me every time.

Five words that sound dirty but definitely are not… Read More »

Latest goss on 90s Nostalgia Street is that Will Smith is something of an ass. We kinda already knew that he’s a little full of himself, but did you ever think it came from a bad place? This is the guy who saved the world in Independence Day! The man who helped others find love in Hitch! This is the effing Fresh Prince!!

But alas, Auntie Viv has spoken out. And she loathes her nephew. She always seemed like she had a temper, but she completely puts Will Smith on blast.

The number one reason I’m a lover of weekend livin’ is not entirely dedicated to sleeping in, vegging out, and having a few beers without worrying about what time I have to wake up the next morning. I love the weekend for one thing, and one thing only: brunch.

I’m an ooey, gooey, extra runny, eggs benny with extra hollandaise on the side kinda girl. Give me a spicy Bloody Mary with extra olives and mmmm, I’m good to go! (I graduated from mimosas for the spice of a BM but I’m still a sucker for a good momo, too.)

This happens to be prime brunch time, so why not tease our taste buds a little bit? I have captured 30 of the most delicious and incredible brunch items for your drooling pleasure!

I know, I know, you hate me. It’s okay. Read More »