Heather Rinder
Heather is a 2012 graduate of Syracuse University's Newhouse School with a degree in Magazine Journalism. Growing up in southern Vermont, she learned to appreciate the New England small-town life. During her time at SU she served as Editor-in-Chief of What the Health magazine on her college campus and was a member of the Syracuse chapter of ED2010. This summer Heather is exploring the world of digital entrepreneurship at the Tech Garden in Syracuse, NY where she is Co-Founder of Scrapsule.com. Aside from social media and home decor, she loves vintage jewelry, strawberry banana smoothies, running, and autumn in Vermont.
More by Heather Rinder
6 Ways to Meet Cute Guys Over the Summer5/20/2013 |
Just because school is over doesn’t mean you have to stop meeting cute guys every night. If you hit the right spots and know how to work a hot summer outfit you can meet plenty of beaus. Whether you’re back home, interning in a city, or staying at school over the summer, you can meet cute guys during the next few months by following these 6 tips. If you’re at home Don’t be down in the dumps because you’re bored at home. Your town is probably full of hotties, and you don’t even know it. Even if you don’t live in a huge, bustling town, young college-age guys are always taking summer trips—and one of their stops may just be where you live. Make the most of the outdoor party scene. Go to every available cookout, 4th of July party, backyard get-together, weekend BBQ – the list goes on. Summer is prime time for this sort of family, friend, and neighborhood event. If you’re invited, go. Make an appearance in your cute new summer dress or shorts-and-wedges outfit; you never know who you’ll meet. That annoying neighbor next door may actually have a cute brother. Or cousin. Take her up on that offer for drinks and grilled veggies with her fam next time. Just in case. Find a dog to walk. |
Guys' Take On: Girls' Makeup - The Dos & Don'ts According to Guys5/9/2013 |
This morning you woke up and put your makeup staples on – foundation, bronzer, blush, eyeliner, mascara. You might copy a trendy look for cat-eye eyeliner you saw in Glamour, or steal a bright pink lipstick look from Barbie-inspired Nicki Minaj. Once you leave your room though, you won’t be the only one who appreciates your makeup choices. Or maybe you will... We surveyed 30 college guys from across the country to ask what they think of our strawberry daiquiri-flavored lip gloss, Megan Fox eyeliner technique, and that red lipstick trend courtesy of Mad Men. Here we break down their responses – never struggle deciding between lipstick or lip gloss again. Red Lipstick 45% of them don’t mind a bright red pout. Nick, Miami University ’12, and Ben, Plymouth State University ’12, both love the look. Lips with bright red lipstick, “look super sexy,” Ben said. Another 35 percent said they’d be less likely to kiss a girl with red lipstick. The biggest problems they have with it: they don’t want it on their lips, or their shirt. Jason, Syracuse University ’13, though, said, “[red lipstick] might be too much, but if I like her enough I’ll kiss her anyways.” That’s the spirit. Cat eye eyeliner |
The Do's and Don'ts of Staying Friends with an Ex4/29/2013 |
After a break-up it’s easy to not only feel hurt and upset, but lonely too. You’ve spent a significant amount of time with a person who is suddenly no longer in your life, either in the same way, or at all. It’s natural to want to maintain a relationship with that person – calling them, finding ways to bump into them during the day, or planning “casual” lunch dates. Sometimes, though, this is exactly the opposite of what you need. Her Campus spoke with relationship and break-up experts Dan Lier, of AskDanandMike.com, Ellie Scarborough, of PinkKisses.com, Dr. Ish. Major, of LittleWhiteWhys.com, and Dr. D. Ivan Young, author of Break up, Don’t Break Down for tips on when it’s OK to contact him, and when you have to just let go. Here we list the do’s and don’ts of staying friends with an ex. Don'ts Don't enter into a "friendship" if you still feel romantic love. |
7 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Make Him Fall for You4/16/2013 |
Psychology 101 may not be the first place you normally go for dating advice. Here’s a secret though—you can use some of what you learn in class towards your advantage on the guy scene. There are reasons you fall for certain people (besides their cuteness), and once you understand the rules of attraction, you’ll be the master of making guys fall for you. 1. Use your body language |
How to Find an Apartment: HC's Guide to Apartment Hunting3/24/2013 |
Getting housing freshman year was easy. You filled out a survey about your sleep and study habits. Then your school paired you up with a random roommate and stuck you in a dorm room. Finding off-campus housing, though, can be as much of a pain as waking up for that 8am class. |
20 Dates Guys Actually Want to Go On3/11/2013 |
We hear it all the time: guys want us to take the lead. And, collegiettes, don’t count choosing whether he buys Lime or Fruit Punch Gatorade as the end of your ring leader role. Surprise him with something bigger. Whether it’s your first date with a new guy, or your weekly Tuesday dinner, take it up a notch and make the plans. |
5 Ways to Get More Energy on Days When You Feel Blah2/18/2013 |
After celebrating the holidays, having weeks off from school, and an abundance of the gloriousness that is spare time, the first few weeks back to the grind can be unusually tough. Not to mention the chilly winter air may leave you feeling that the only option for the day is to stay snuggled under the covers. If you wake up tired, feeling sluggish, or maybe just in a bad mood, stop yourself from spending the day procrastinating in bed or lounging on the couch. There is hope for those bad days! “Try to figure out when the ‘blah’ mood began and see if you can remember what was going on, or what you were thinking about, when your mood dipped,” Leibow said. “Very often it will be something you've recognized to be a trigger in the past.” |
Foreign Guys Tell All: The Rules of Dating Foreign Guys When You're Studying Abroad2/4/2013 |
If you’re headed abroad for a semester, or already are abroad (lucky you!), one of the first things you’ll probably notice is that many European men are different from our typical American boys. They’ve got a whole new air about them than we’re used to. To help you navigate the waters of meeting and dating European men, we went straight to the source: the Euro-men themselves. Don’t be surprised if, while you’re out to lunch with friends, a guy strikes up a conversation, or asks for your number. When it comes to meeting guys in Europe, a croissant bakery is often just as good a place as a dance club. |
The Top 10 Things to Bring Back With You From Winter Break1/7/2013 |
Heading back to school after Winter Break is almost like starting out a new semester, at least when it comes to stocking up on necessities. When you left your dorm room or apartment after finals, your snack stash had probably dwindled down to one last granola bar, and your super-sized bottle of shampoo from September was on its last drop. Now, as winter break draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about packing once again. In our article “How Not to Over- or Under-Pack for Winter Break”, we told you what to bring home and what to leave at school. Now with spring semester just around the corner, here are the top 10 things to bring back with you after winter break. 1. Gifts and Gift Cards: |
5 Foods to Make You Happy This Winter12/8/2012 |
When the cold, grey, winter days hit, it’s hard to feel anything but sluggish. To get your peppy mood back, you can always hit the gym or watch your favorite chick flick. Another solution for the winter blues? You could eat. Really. HC spoke with Susan Kleiner, author of The Good Mood Diet, Power Eating, and Powerfood Nutrition Plan about five foods that can boost your mood this winter, or anytime. One thing to keep in mind: these foods don't have the potency of a drug: “The effects are subtle, and accumulate over time,” Kleiner says. Start by eating a few of these foods in the morning, and occasionally munching on them throughout the day in order to gradually begin to feel your best. 1. Milk Milk is high in carbohydrates and tryptophan, the building block of serotonin, also known as the happiness hormone. Milk is “a natural source of carbohydrates which helps to usher tryptophan into the brain,” Kleiner says. "It contains the carbohydrates to raise serotonin which raises your mood." Your body needs the vitamin D in milk to make serotonin, which is why drinking milk can contribute to feelings of happiness. Kleiner says milk also contains the ideal muscle recovery combo: whey protein and carbohydrate. Any percent fat (2%, 1%, skim, etc) will do, so just choose your favorite. Boost your mood with milk with: |
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