A lot is happening in the world right now. Egypt said no more to their President, and since then, other countries such as Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Kuwait, Algeria, and Dijbouti have actively started seeking change from their governments. Tons of stuff is happening back in the United States too. There are the Wisconsin protests rising up against the newly elected governor’s budget, the House voting to ban federal funding to Planned Parenthood, possible threats to cut funding for programs like Americorps, and of course, we’re still in a terrible economic recession.

As college students and young women, we should be aware of what’s going on around us. For example, the federal funding to Planned Parenthood could hurt women across the country and prevent us from having affordable birth control options (such as the Pill and IUDs) and annual health screenings. Sometimes sitting around doesn’t seem good enough, but people often say “I’d get involved, but I don’t know how.” Consider this your friendly college guide to activism so you can get involved:

Utilize Facebook and other social media platforms: The world of social media is meant to be an extension of your personality, so why not use it to share what you believe in? Passionate about animal rights — don’t be afraid to ‘Like’ PETA or post a video about puppy mills. Are you upset that funding was cut in your home state for education? Post an article about it on your blog — use it to start a dialogue. Tweet about what’s on your mind. Send out Facebook event invites for club meetings about campus fundraising or for the Gay/Straight alliance you just joined.

Register to vote: This is straightforward and simple. By registering to vote, even if elections are right around the corner, you are taking a proactive step to say, “Hey, I want to voice my opinion.” You can register to vote here.

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As you sit reading this article, clicking away on your computer — updating your status, re-tweeting the oh-so hilarious #whitegrlproblems, you have to admit that you’ve been thrust, full force, into the digital age. Today’s world is a digital and international one, where you can send messages across the world and receive an instantaneous response. (You study abroad-ers know how valuable that is!)

And it’s changing everything.

Social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, have received a lot of international attention for their impact in the current political protests, specifically in the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt.

The freedom we take for granted is currently under siege in Egypt, where the Internet was recently blocked by government forces in an attempt to restrict communication among protesters who have been incredibly successful in orchestrating political movements.

President Hosni Mubarak is at the center of the controversy for leading a 30-year-old oppressive government marked with widespread unemployment and poverty. Instead of sitting idly by and watching their future crumble, today’s generation of internet-savvy and politically aware young people have taken power into their own hands, organizing riots and protesting the authoritarian and oppressive political party.

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Remember those days when men ached to read the latest issue of Details, have nice haircuts and unshaven faces? Buckle up because the days of straight boy metrosexuality are over!

Boys across the country are laying down their razors and fighting back against metrosexual revolution. It’s back to feeling like we’re kissing mom’s sewing needles.

If you were dating during that small window of metrosexual history, you will remember the trend wasn’t so bad. Did we really mind looking into those faces with trimmed eyebrows and smooth chins? Hell no! Now guys are proud to show their man mess in the face area. Read More »