Middle Eastern Misconceptions
The Middle East has erupted into chaos and revolution in the past few weeks. As a college student primarily focused on keeping my grades up and keeping my liquor down, I’ve never put too much thought into this region of the globe. Sure I read the news and know the latest happenings, but I accept everything I hear as the truth. And there’s a lot that just isn’t true.
Candy Dish: This is Not Very High School Musical
• Oh no Vanessa Hudgens...why did you do that??
• Why don’t men settle down?
• Get yourself some magic hangers
• The 10 funniest barbie dolls of all time
• Pull off the casual chic look
• Here’s why the Oscars still matter
• She’s like a really, really bad mom

CC Beauty Live: The Cosmo+Olay Edition
So if you haven’t heard by now, I am in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine on page 36…
Celebrity Kids We Want to Be…And Don’t Want to Be
These days in Hollywood, the children of celebrities are often overlooked. They’re more like the perfect accessory to an already awesome outfit than actual people. They’re like that great new designer everyone is wearing, but one that won’t ever go out of style. So we forget sometimes that these kids are actual people with actual lives. And the celebs we fawn over are actually their parents.
Intro to Cooking: Cheesy Potato Soup
After shoveling out our cars, going sledding on stolen cafeteria trays, and launching snowball wars, the only foods that can possibly satisfy our mad hunger must fulfill the following three adjectives: tasty, fatty, and hot! Today, pull out the stops pots and enjoy my favorite winter recipe.
Ophiuchus is a Little Late to the Party
Yesterday my world was turned upside down, literally. I got way more texts than I’ll admit from my superstitious friends who like me, rely on their morning coffee and horoscope. (No matter how irrelevant they can be.) The Minnesota Planetarium Society announced the formation of a new, unpronounceable astrological sign: Ophiuchus.
Fashion Porn: Navy Orgy
One of the hottest colors for 2011, whether it’s for fashion or home decor, is navy. With the popularity of nautical inspired pieces the last few seasons, there’s a good chance you already own something in this dark shade of blue.

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Candy Dish: End It For Good
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• And Demi Lovato proves the Disney Curse true
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Ask A Dude: What If I’m Not Ready?
Dear Dude, I have been dating my boyfriend for two months or so now. Unfortunately, he goes to another college and we don’t see each other as often as we would like. Neither of us dated in high school; neither of us has any experience with dating or sex. Recently, the time we do have together has been getting very sexual.
True Story: My Parents Moved to a Different State While I Was in College
I was born in Quincy, Illinois. I moved to Abilene, Texas when I was eight years old when my mom was offered a huge promotion from the company she worked for. I moved to Austin, Texas for college when I was eighteen, which is where I am now. And then a year ago, the company my mom had worked for for 21 years laid her off (damn recession).
WTF Friday: Is This For Real?
Looking for something fun and different for this Friday night?

Attention Professors: Turn on Your TVs!
Okay, so it’s confession time. I really love the History Channel, and most channels like it. Think Discovery, or National Geographic. During the summer, rather than doing something “normal” like going to the beach, or grilling, you could find me nestled under a blanket sitting on the sofa watching a documentary on who really discovered America.