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Spring Break Essentials

Feb 22 - Spring break is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about those fabulous vacation plans you have waiting for you. Since (hopefully) you are going somewhere warm, here are some essentials that you should bring to make everything perfect. Sunscreen - You know you should be wearing sunscreen every day but if you do forget to wear it, you must not... Read more

A Collegiette’s Guide to Football

Feb 15 - Watching the Super Bowl this year was painful for me for two reasons. First, I am a die-hard Patriots fan and might have shed a tear at the loss. Second, I could not believe that some of the girls around me had absolutely no idea what was going on in the game. I will admit that some of the finer points of football rules are lost on me, but was shocked at the lack of basic... Read more

Valentine's Day: Best Love and Break-Up Songs

Feb 12 - It’s that time of year again when flowers, candy and stuffed animals fill the aisles of convenience stores nationwide. Collegiettes everywhere will be spending Valentine’s Day with a loved one, wishing to spend it with someone, coping with a break-up, or a combination of the above. AU students’ iPods on Tuesday the 14th will be filled with love songs to be... Read more

Valentine's Day: Dates in the District

Feb 7 - With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s hard coming up with a plan of what to do! Even though DC may not be known as the “City of Love,” it has plenty of places to eat and to do for any couple. For the new couple: If this is your first Valentine’s Day together you probably want something casual since you guys are not exactly super serious.... Read more

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DC: District of Cupcakes

We all know that Washington, DC is known for its scrumptious cupcake shops, but which cupcake shop serves the best of the best? I decided to review the top DC cupcake shops and see what people on American’s campus think. The most well known cupcake shops in the district are of course the... Read more...

Win a FREE trip from Contiki!

Here at AU, studying abroad is far from uncommon. In fact, you've probably either a) just returned from a semester/year abroad b) are planning to go in the near future or c) are abroad right now! Whether you're looking to travel overseas for the first or fifth time, Contiki can guide you... Read more...

5 Best Dressed Stars of the 2012 Golden Globes

This year was all about simplicity and letting the dress make a statement on the red carpet. Stars and designers worked together to create the final look. From Prada to Vera Wang, every designer made sure that his or her dresses were there to show off. At the Golden Globes, television and movie... Read more...