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Oscar Nominees Behaving Badly
It’s not uncommon for people to idolize their favorite actors and actresses. Beauty, glamor, wealth–they have it all. Oh, and they appear to be immune to any signs of aging. It’s amazing what money can buy. Especially when it comes to evading (or not evading) the law.
10 Albums We Can’t Wait to Hear This Year
If there is one thing I love about a new year (it’s still January, so it’s still considered new), it’s new music! Some of the artists that I’ve listed below, have kept me waiting/hoping/praying for years for them to release new full-length studio albums. I am getting antsy! From John Mayer to JoJo, there are tons of new albums that are rumored to being released in 2012, and I cannot wait.

The College Girl Code
We always hear about “Girl Code” — the dos and don’ts of female friendships (or as Mean Girls’ Gretchen Wieners calls them: The Rules of Feminism). These rules set the standards for how women should act and treat others in a female friendship. And we were wondering…is there a College Girl Code?
Single Girl Society – Don’t Ask For Advice You Don’t Intend On Taking
So you fell in love with a fool. Who hasn’t? And it seems that every time you’re left to your own devices, you wake up covered in his sheets and your own shame. And even though you refer to him as a soul-sucking douchebag void of emotion, he’s always been your soul-sucking douchebag void of emotion. But just because he’s a fool doesn’t mean you have to be one too.
Gambling for Grades: Why Didn’t I Do That?
Imagine being paid to do well in college. Better than an allowance, better than a job, better then birthday cash… I’m talking getting paid to write papers. Sounds good when it rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it?
WTF Friday: Bieberkinis
Has our national obsession with Justin Bieber gone too far? One quick glance at a gallery of Bieberkinis tells me yes, yes it has. It’s gotten to the point where we’re photoshopping his face onto bikini bods. Does he look strangely good? Of course. He’s Bieber. He can pull it off. Does it make me a little uneasy that I’ve now seen 10 photos of a not-even-legal man with cleavage? For sure.
The No-Nonsense Guide to the GRE
If you want to go to graduate school, then it’s time to start thinking about the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Unlike the ACT/SAT, which a lot of people didn’t bother studying for back in the day, the GRE tests you on what Educational Testing Services think graduate students should know before grad school. This means you will actually have to study.

Statement Rings: We Love ‘Em the Louder they Are
Long ago, we as females reserved our ring fingers for the biggest rock of our lives: our engagement ring. Since we’ve upped the ante on the jewelry field, the big, statement rock we once saved for a special day is now made in every – and I mean every – shape and size for all 10 fingers. Like peacocks? Buy a peacock ring. Like bunnies? Buy a rhinestone embellished bunny ring and wear it on your pinky.
Ice Cream Flavors for College Students
Recently Ben & Jerry’s released an ice cream flavor called “Schweddy Balls”, based off a Saturday Night Live sketch. I thought it was hilarious. Parents thought it was awful. A parent group is protesting the flavor because they think it’s vulgar. Well guess what, parent group? If you are going to prevent your kid from eating ice cream because it has a vulgar name, then your kid is totally going to go wild when they go off to college.
Current Trends Our Kids Will Look Back On and Laugh
It’s always a treat to find some hidden treasure in the back of your mom’s closet. What’s (arguably) better is finding old photos that make you stop and ask, “you seriously wore that?!” Believe it or not, your daughter will one day be asking you the same thing. Here’s what I think she’ll be pointing to…
Then and Now: Facebook Edition
I think we can all agree that the early social networking sites were total and complete fails. Myspace, Friendster, Meebo — all those ugly, tacky sites got us through the early 2000′s. But when Facebook was born in 2004, it was truly the a revolution for social networking. Real names, professional-looking profiles, this site really had it going on… until Zuckerberg decided to start implementing the crazy changes that the site is now for infamous for making.
Seven Things You Should NEVER Share With Your Girlfriends
There are things in this girl power filled world that we should just not share. In fact, we should keep these things tighter than tight to our bosom and never, ever share them. Not with your best friend, not with your mom, not with your sister, not with your third cousin, not with Cuddly, the teddy bear your dad won for you 13 years ago at the state fair. No, no, no. But if you’re raising a fine eyebrow at me, let me explain. If you’re wondering what to share and what not to share, use the list below as your guide.
Baggin’ Out: Zara Suede City Bag
Along with fall pieces come delectable Fall fabrics, my favourite being suede. It’s super luscious and just as fancy as leather. Since Zara is now offering online shopping in the States, I decided to celebrate and feature a gorgeous suede purse from their Fall line-up: the Suede City bag.
Sexy Time: My Most Embarrassing Sex Tales
I was far more taken aback than offended because I feel like it was a pretty tame, innocuous tale especially compared to other dalliances on my sex résumé. Since I am pretty open (read: shameless) in this column, I’ve decided to highlight four of my experiences that I was actually disturbed (or just plain embarrassed) by.
All-Time Craziest American Apparel Items
American Apparel is an awesome place to go for basics. I can’t even count how many t-shirts and tanks I have from there. And okay, I do own a few pairs of the shiny hot pants…but I can’t remember the last time I wore them (or maybe I can. Those things are priceless.)
Ask a Roommate: Cleaning Up
This week Marysa touches upon a super common (and surprisingly sensitive) issue: what do do with a messy roommate. Nothing is grosser than coming home from a long day of classes to find dirty tissues, used plates and wrinkled clothes on the floor. And when you’re in the position, nothing’s more awkward than telling someone that…uh…they’re kinda nasty.