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Ombre Everything

Apr 30 - By now you’ve probably heard the word “ombre” buzzing around the fashion and beauty world, but what does the word actually mean? In French, une ombre means shadow or shade, so it makes sense that in fashion and beauty the word is used to describe a gradual lightening or darkening. Here are some of our favorite ombre looks we found on Pinterest! Which trend do you want... Read more

Managing Pre-Final Exams Stress

Apr 23 - It’s the end of the semester which means stress has begun to take a toll on most college students with final exams approaching. Whether you're balancing classes, a job, a relationship, an internship or all of the above, preparing for final exams can amplify the amount of pressure to your daily life. But don’t begin to pull your hair out just yet; there are ways to... Read more

4 Apps Every Collegiette Should Have On Her Phone

Apr 16 - As much as we hate to admit it, our phone is constantly attached to our hands. Ever since Apple revolutionized the idea of apps, our phones became our personal assistant, physical trainer, healthcare doctor, teacher and mom – all in one. While it’s tempting to fill up our phones with apps like Angry Birds, Draw Something and Temple Run, there’s four FREE apps that... Read more

Miniskirts Banned?!

Apr 13 - Somewhere in Indonesia a teenage girl is crying. Because of a new ban against miniskirts proposed by Indonesia’s religious affairs minister Suryadharma Ali, miniskirts may now be considered as “pornographic” within the country. Ali heads up the country’s anti-porn taskforce and told reporters last week that the taskforce is in the process of... Read more

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Dear Columbia

Dear Columbia, When I first stepped on your campus at the beginning of my sophomore year, I did not know what was in store for me. I honestly felt like Whitney Port (from "The Hills"/"The City") going to a different city, not knowing anyone, and pursuing my dreams. My three... Read more...

HC Video Review: Nicki Minaj, “Beez In The Trap (ft. 2 Chainz)” (Cash Money Records 2012)

Barbie has officially turned plastic. The Trinidad-born, Queens-raised MC Nicki Minaj recently released her music video to “Beez In The Trap (ft. 2 Chainz),” the newest single from her newest album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” and is full-on blonde, breasty, booty and... Read more...

Summer Fests

My summers used to consist of packing up two enormous duffel bags and heading off to my beloved overnight camp in northern Wisconsin for two months. I was barely home before school started again in the fall. However, 4 years ago, I ended my camping career and tried out summer life at home. At... Read more...