• Body Blog: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Running

    Body Blog: Indoor Vs. Outdoor Running

    Unless you consider yourself “a runner,” (you know who you are) running can kind of suck. A lot. Sometimes it feels great to feel the wind through your hair and know that you left the equivalent of a 5K in the dust, no sweat. Other times, you barely make it to the end of your block before thoughts of turning home to the comfort and safety of your couch and DVR creep into your head.

  • Our Lives Are Duuuurty: Five Things Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

    Our Lives Are Duuuurty: Five Things Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

    Despite the fact that I ran around for weeks downing Airbourne and bathing myself in hand sanitizer, I couldn’t outrun the flu and it currently has me severely down and out (don’t worry I’m not about to sprout a curly tail over here, it’s just our regular old seasonal pal).

  • This Little Piggy Isn’t Gettin’ The Flu

    This Little Piggy Isn’t Gettin’ The Flu

    My top contender for Halloween costume this year is “The Swine Flu.” Who knew dressing up as a pig could be so dangerous? But in all seriousness, swine flu is still among us, and no matter what your college is doing to protect you (read: installing bottles of antibacterial everywhere), we must protect ourselves.

  • Makeup 101: Add Some Antibacterial To Your Life

    Makeup 101: Add Some Antibacterial To Your Life

    Okay, so I don’t know about all of you but I am pretty worried about getting sick at this school year. Here at SU, school officials are predicting that half of the students will probably get some form of the flu. And that includes the Swine variety. Yikes! If you’re anything like me you’re probably a little worried (Read: freaking out and considering becoming a hermit).

  • Body Blog: New Year, New You

    Body Blog: New Year, New You

    Your slate is clean (and your pants still fit!), so let this new school year be your opportunity to start fresh and make good, healthy choices. It’s always good to start out with goals you actually will end up completing, so here are some small, completely doable changes for you to consider so that this year finds you healthier and even more fabulous than the last!

  • The Freshman Experience: Sick at College

    The Freshman Experience: Sick at College

    So finally it is spring…well, at least the snow is sort of melting here, and the temperature is st…

  • Makeup 101: When to Toss Em and When to Wash Em

    Makeup 101: When to Toss Em and When to Wash Em

    [Make-up is wonderful, but it can also be confusing. There are so many shades and colors and shee…

  • Beer Pong: What are You Really Drinking?

    Beer Pong: What are You Really Drinking?

    Friday night: You’re at a crowded bar, and have to pee. Fearing the toilet seat, you pop a s…

  • What’s Lurking Between Your Sheets?

    What’s Lurking Between Your Sheets?

    With a hectic schedule of classes, papers, exams, and keg parties, it can be easy to let your dorm…

  • Time to Reconsider That Splash of Lemon

    Time to Reconsider That Splash of Lemon

    This past weekend was crazy. Well, for after-college-Lauren, that is. I went out both Friday an…

  • Airborne, I’m Ashamed To Have Ever Bought You

    Airborne, I’m Ashamed To Have Ever Bought You

    I cannot stand getting sick. About a month ago, I caught a vicious flu bug and completely denied i…

  • Men Are Filthy Pigs (According To Their Hands)

    Men Are Filthy Pigs (According To Their Hands)

    The “hand washing police” (creepy!) have decided that men are grosser than women.
    During a meet…