Jennifer Caputo

Name: Emily Bliss                                                               Name: Alex Hite
Hometown: Cambridge, MA                             Hometown: Albany, NY
Class Year: 2014                                                                Class Year: 2014
Major: Political Science                         Major: Environmental Geography

How did you get involved with Her Campus?
EB: "One of my good friends from home interned at Her Campus during her senior year of high school, so that's when I was first exposed to Her Campus. Last June I heard about their push to launch new branches at more universities and thought this would be a good opportunity to involve myself in something new at Colgate."
AH: "My best friend Emily asked if I would be interested in founding Her Campus Colgate with her, so I checked out the website and decided it was something I would like to work on."

What is your favorite part about working on Her Campus?
EB: "I think my favorite aspect of Her Campus Colgate is having the opportunity to work on something creative with my friends at school. We have all really enjoyed writing for Her Campus and making new friends through writing, too!"
AH: "It has allowed me to be more involved on campus and up-to-date on campus on-goings."

What is your plan for Her Campus in the upcoming years?
EB: "As Alex and I will both be going abroad next spring (Alex to Australia, myself to Sweden), we are looking to our friend and writer Caroline to help take over next year."
AH: "I hope to develop it into a club on campus and ensure it flourishes. Once we graduate, we hope to pass it down to other Colgate students."

How did you become friends?
EB: "We met the first week of our freshman year and have been friends ever since. We truly enjoy working together so Her Campus has been a great outlet for us to collaborate."
AH: "I was at a party the first weekend at school and I didn't know too many people. This blonde girl came up to me and introduced herself. After talking for a little while we exchanged numbers and agreed to hang out another time. We've been best friends since and we love spending time together."

As most of you are aware, Colgate has has an unusual winter this year. There has been a lack of snow until recently. This recent snow may be upsetting for those who were enjoying the warm winter but here are some ideas to get into the spirit.

1) Sledding- Grab a tray from Frank and go out sledding! There are so many great hills around campus that are prefect for sledding, especially the hill next to the Persson steps and the hill in front of Admissions. 

2) Drinking Hot Chocolate- Hot chocolate is perfect for cold and snowy days, especially if you have just finished some outside activities! If you are feeling lazy and live up the hill, just walk to the Frank or the Coop. Although it is definitely worth the walk to the Barge to get the peppermint hot chocolate!

3) Skiing- This recent snowfall is great for skiers! If you have a car, check out Toggenburg Mountain, only about 45 minutes from campus. Even though there are only a few runs, it is a great escape from school. Make sure to bring your student id- you can get a pass for only $15!

Full Name: Michael McCann
Hometown: Barrington, IL
Major: Undecided

What he does on campus: He plays center on the Men's Ice Hockey team, he is #26!

His favorite memory at Colgate: Traveling with the Men's Ice Hockey team to Europe this past summer. The team traveled to Italy and Switzerland.

Why he came to Colgate University: At Colgate, he had the opportunity to play ice hockey, while having a sense of community.

If he could play a professional sport, other than ice hockey, he would play either baseball or soccer.

Sports played in high school: In high school, he played football, soccer, baseball, and cycling.

During the hockey off-season, he plays pick-up hockey to stay in hockey shape.

Thanksgiving break is a time to go home and relax right before the end of fall semester. It is also a time to eat lots and lots of really fattening foods! However, this Thanksgiving we have a few tips to keep you healthy and happy over the holiday.

 1. Get some sleep- It’s really important to get a full night’s sleep, idealistically 8 hours a night, to stay healthy. You’ll be much happier if you are well-rested when you see your friends and family so you can enjoy their company.

 2. Ration what you eat and eat healthily- I know there is a ton of delicious food during the time surrounding Thanksgiving but it’s important not to overeat. If there is a wide range of food that is available and all of it appeals to you, take small portions of all of them. Don’t deprive yourself, though. It is a holiday, but that doesn’t mean it is a reason to gorge. If you are willing to not or have no interest in trying everything, fill up on turkey, vegetables and whole grains. Then when it comes time for dessert, you will only have enough room for a small sample.

 3. Plan some workouts- Although it is exciting to be able to hang out with your friends from home and see your family, it is important to still stay active. Set time aside each day, idealistically 30 minutes, for some cardio. If you aren’t into cardio, just throw a football with your family outside. Any physical activity will help. This will relieve any stress and be helpful preventing any weight gain from all of the Thanksgiving food!