Mary Kay Knight

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Staying in EL for the Summer? Head to the Pool! 4/28/2012	Believe it or not, there is an upside to having to stay in your un-air-conditioned apartment/ dorm room/house while taking classes/doing an internship/actually working this summer. It is called the pool and it’s tranquil waters, ice cold drinks, and suntanned bodies are calling your name. Well, actually it’s crowded waters, lukewarm beer, and sun burnt bodies are, but that’s okay, it’ll still be fun—I promise! You’ll be so happy to take a break from work and hang out with your friends that you won’t care. This summer, the pool is your oasis, a welcome respite from the stifling heat of your stuffy 6th floor room in the middle of July. Use this list as your summer guide to all of the best pools in EL. First up, The Village at Chandler Crossings See how much fun they’re having! Perhaps most well known on the East Lansing pool scene is Chandler Crossings. On weekends, when a DJ plays songs poolside, students flock to the pool deck for a party at what one reviewer calls “the hottest swimming pool East Lansing has to offer”. The pool at Chandler Crossings is large and has plenty of deck space. Some lounge chairs are provided, but many students just opt to just bring a towel and lay out on that. Located about 10 minutes away from campus, this pool may not be the most convenient, but pool parties at Chandler are worth it! The Pool at Capitol Villa Apartments
Summer Accessories: What You Need to Know 4/24/2012	An Airy Pom-Pom Scarf While summer scarves may seem contradictory, trust me on this one—they’re not! A light, cottony scarf in a bright hue adds the perfect pop of color to an otherwise simple outfit. Plus, the cute pom-pom trim is right on trend. Try wearing your scarf with a white tee and denim cutoffs, or over a solid-colored sundress for cool evenings. 1. Charlotte Russe PomPom-Trim Floral Scarf, $9.50 2. Old Navy Pom-Pom scarf, $9 [pagebreak] A Fringed Bag We can’t all make it to Coachella this spring, but we sure can dress like it! A neutral, fringy satchel toughens up a super feminine look. It’s the handbag equivalent of the leather jacket. So, now you can look less ‘teenybopper at a One Direction concert’ and more ‘cool hippie at Woodstock. Pair a fringed bag with a lacey white dress and you’ll look concert-ready in no time.
HCMSU's Guide to The Hunger Games! 3/22/2012	The Hunger Games fever has spiked this week more than ever as fans everywhere anticipate the arrival of the very first movie in the acclaimed and loved Hunger Games Trilogy by author Suzanne Collins. The books, first released in 2008, take readers into a post-apocalyptic America, where the annual Hunger Games are played. But from the looks of the movie trailer, the word “played” shouldn’t be used too lightly. If the games were intense in the book, the film version most certainly brings to life the journey of survival that each of the participants is on. In order to avenge a conflict that happened long ago, the corrupt governing forces of the post-apocalyptic Panem, order two teenagers from each of its twelve districts to take part in the games. But here’s the kicker—only one of them makes it out alive. The story centers on the plight of fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen as she competes for her life. An early review from The Hollywood Reporter calls The Hunger Games a “faithful adaptation” of the book. The movie opens Tonight (or technically tomorrow) at Midnight. Now if you haven’t already bought them, go buy your tickets! Now, here’s a who’s who on the main characters of the movie…
I Watched it on TV 2/27/2012	It’s time for a winter round up of America’s favorite pastime—Television! Smash- for fans of Glee, but more mature. The lights! The hairspray! The—Debra Messing! Think of Smash as Glee all grown-up. The show pits rookie actress Karen (Katherine McPhee) against experienced theatre veteran Ivy (Megan Hilty), in a competition for the career-making role of Marilyn Monroe in a new Broadway musical. And what’s better, the musical is being written by the Will and Grace-esque team of Julia (Debra Messing) and Tom (Christian Borle). While the show does have its dose of glitzy musical numbers, there is a much more dramatic side to it, as well. In the first two episodes alone, the audience was introduced to subplots including adoption, divorce, scandal, and heartbreak. Now that’s what I call a television show! Watch Smash on NBC Monday nights at 10:00pm. [pagebreak] Awake- for fans of alternate realities.
Election Round-up: What You Should Know About the Candidates 2/7/2012	Republican Candidates: Mitt Romney: Career: Romney served as Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007, and is also the founder of Bain Capital, a money management firm. His thoughts on… Same-sex marriage- In December, Romney stated that he opposed same-sex marriage, but favored gay rights.
Post-Grad Volunteering: 5 Organizations that are changing the World 1/19/2012	The average person’s stream of consciousness automatically follows the words ‘college graduation’ with another word—‘job’. Senior year is seemingly focused so entirely on this one topic that it quickly becomes the only discernible path. While I agree that employment is the next natural and expected step after college graduation (it is the point of getting an education after all), it certainly isn’t the only option. Whether you’re feeling burnt out from years of grueling study, discouraged by the current job market, or, yes I know this sounds cheesy, just want to make a difference and, you know, help people, consider volunteering. You’re young, you’re able, you’re independent, you’re smart, you’re compassionate, and the world really does need you. Scroll down to learn more about 5 organizations that are placing college grads in communities around the world, in the hopes of making a change for the better.
How To Get Noticed at a Party - In a Good Way! 12/7/2011	Holiday party season has officially arrived! Whether you’re getting together with old friends, attending a work gathering, or getting glammed up for New Year’s Eve, a party is surely on your horizon. For you single ladies, the holidays are a great time to meet someone new because lets be honest, no one wants to be alone this time of year. Cozy fires and ice skating dates are just too enticing. Follow these simple tips on how to get noticed at your next party and sparks will surely fly! 1. Start with your outfit. Since it really is the very first thing people notice about you when you walk into a room, make it memorable. I’m not saying you have to wear a slinky red dress to every holiday party you attend, but something more than basic black will definitely help guys spot you from across the room. We all dream of that moment right? Eyes lock and you just know he’s the one. Well, to help find your “one”, try wearing something with a little sparkle—at a dimly lit party it will pop. Whether it’s a sequin skirt or a shimmery sweater, glitter works! Just make sure you only wear one sparkly piece; a sequined skirt with a glittery top might have people mistaking you for the disco ball.
Decorate Your Dorm Room for the Holidays: On a Budget! 11/29/2011	Every year around this time, signs of the holidays become inescapable, images of holly and sparkling lights abound. As each day passes you get more and more excited for the coming holidays, but you can’t prepare quite like you would at home. I might be wrong, but I don’t think your R.A. would appreciate it if you carried a 6-foot tall evergreen down the hall and into your dorm room. While you can’t decorate your new room exactly like you would at home, you can sure try with these clever tips! Bringing a little bit of that holiday cheer into your dorm room or apartment can really brighten up those long days of studying for exams and counting down the hours until winter break. Keep reading for some budget friendly tips that will conjure up visions of sugarplums dancing in no time! 1. Make Paper Snowflakes Photo: marthastewart.com Take a trip back to the third grade, grab a sheet of white paper and a pair of scissors, and cut out some paper snowflakes! This childhood staple is super simple to make and requires very few resources. If you need a refresher course, head over to Martha Stewart’s website for a tutorial on how to make the perfect paper snowflake. You can tape them to the wall, or, if you’re feeling extra crafty, find something to string them up on and hang them in front of a window or off of your bed. [pagebreak]

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