• Lena Dunham Didn’t Vote, Is Still a “Virgin”

    Lena Dunham Didn’t Vote, Is Still a “Virgin”

    Because, like oral, only voting in the 2008 general election doesn’t count as going all the way, right?

  • Those Suffragettes Were Onto Something [Candy Dish]

    Those Suffragettes Were Onto Something [Candy Dish]

    If you need yet another reminder to go out and vote, girl, then these will surely do the trick: women’s suffrage movement postcards.

  • Make Unbiased Election Decisions with ElectNext [Web Spy]

    Make Unbiased Election Decisions with ElectNext [Web Spy]

    It’s so easy to be influenced by friends’ and family members’ beliefs, as well as what you see in debates or on TV commercials. But how can you be sure you’re making an unbiased decision?

  • This is Your Last Chance to Vote for the Most Influential Women of 2011

    This is Your Last Chance to Vote for the Most Influential Women of 2011

    We know. Voting takes soooo much effort. And really, who has the time these days? Between sharing your favorite CollegeCandy articles on Facebook (this is what you do in your free time, right?) and figuring out how to turn last year’s sexy devil costume into this year’s sexy tomato costume, you’re pretty busy.

  • Stand Up, Speak Out: The College Girl’s Guide to Activism

    Stand Up, Speak Out: The College Girl’s Guide to Activism

    As college students and young women, we should be aware of what’s going on around us. 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:

  • 5 Simple Ways to Thank Veterans

    5 Simple Ways to Thank Veterans

    Compared with the rest of the world, Americans tend to live privileged lives. You know the spiel: it’s all possible thanks to the incredibly brave people who serve in the armed forces. But how often do we really stop and give them that thanks? Here are a few ways we ladies can show our appreciation for those who’ve helped preserve our uniquely American way of life.

  • What To Expect When You Head to The Polls

    What To Expect When You Head to The Polls

    Tomorrow Americans nationwide will be heading to the polls to cast their vote for the 2010 Midterm Election. Many recently graduated high school seniors are finally old enough to exercise their right to have a voice in deciding the future of their state representatives and will be voting for the first time.

  • Get the 411 on the Midterm Election

    Get the 411 on the Midterm Election

    Amid this chaotic media mess, there are several sources that are not only reliable but also non-partisan. They provide voters with the facts, avoiding the echoes of emotion and party allegiance.

  • Weekly Wrap Up: Mending My Broken Heart

    Weekly Wrap Up: Mending My Broken Heart

    I’m probably not the only one, but this week practically landed me in the hospital. Diagnosis: Heartbreak. Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman. Perez Hilton and vicious gossip. Who didn’t break up!?

  • Why Vote? 5 Good Reasons to Hit the Polls

    Why Vote? 5 Good Reasons to Hit the Polls

    November 2nd is quickly coming. Yep, the Midterm Election — when you get to vote for your favorite Senator, Congressman/Congresswoman, or Governor for your state — is almost here! Although there’s a ton of hype about the election in the news, it often flies over the heads of many college students (and, dare I say, females).

  • Rock the (Midterm) Vote: Understanding The Issues

    Rock the (Midterm) Vote: Understanding The Issues

    In about a month, the U.S. midterm elections will take place nationwide. With 37 Senate, 435 House, and 37 Governor spots up for grabs, the American citizens (yep… you!) will be in charge of determining who will fill those seats.

  • Who Deserves The HP Laptop Bundle? [Vote!]

    Who Deserves The HP Laptop Bundle? [Vote!]

    We put out a call to CollegeCandy readers last week to submit their P.O.S. computer sob stories (with photos, of course!) to win a brand new laptop bundle from HP. And boy were there a lot of them. Seriously, we had no idea so many of you were still using desktops! WTF?!

  • Not Great In ‘08: The Year’s Worst In Pop Culture

    Not Great In ‘08: The Year’s Worst In Pop Culture

    As 2008 draws to a close, those of us here at College Candy strive to provide you with a recap of the…

  • Candy Dish: Kate Winslet’s a Hottie and Sarah Palin Loves Her Privacy
  • Decision 2008: Party like a President-Elect

    Decision 2008: Party like a President-Elect

    They’re trooping off to the polls in the biting November chill, snug in their Uggs and Nor…

  • 5 Reasons To Get To The Polls

    5 Reasons To Get To The Polls

    Happy Election Day, everyone! I have been waiting for this day for four freaking years, so I can&…