Tempest West

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How to Graduate STD and Pregnancy Free 12/15/2011	How’d you first learn about sex? Sure we all received the generic sexual education spiel from our parents or in school– some of you from friends and the Internet. However, you’ve probably learned since then that there were some things you missed. Of course you know where babies come from and what’s in the other sex’s pants, but there is some vital information you might be missing out on. Just because you made it out of high school without a baby bump (or any other kind of bumps for that matter) doesn’t mean you should throw caution to the wind. Here’s some info on how to graduate STD and pregnancy free: 1) Condoms are not 100 percent effective. Condoms can break sometimes without you even knowing. Each time after intercourse you should check the condom for tears and see if it contains semen. If it’s not in the condom that means it’s most likely in you which is a big no-no. If your condom has failed you, go to the nearest drugstore and ask for “Plan B.” It is an emergency contraceptive that prevents pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. Another brand, Ella, can be taken up to five days after. In addition, make an appointment at Schiffert Health Center to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Those little latex friends are still very important to use because they can protect us from STD’s and pregnancy when used correctly. Schiffert provides them to students without embarrassment and at a very low cost. Editor’s note: Schiffert also provides the morning after pill, and it’s usually less expensive than it would be at a local pharmacy
Nick Dew '14 10/14/2011	This week’s campus cutie is Nick Dew, a VT football player studying communication. The outside linebacker is in his second year and is currently single. Here’s what he had to say: Her Campus Virginia Tech: Describe the perfect date. Nick Dew:My perfect date consists of a beautiful woman with a great personality and good head on her shoulders. I would take her to the movies and dinner and as long as she makes me smile and laugh then I’m having a good time. If not, then I’m looking for the quickest way to get outta there. HCVT:What do you look for in a girlfriend? ND:A nice personality, sense of humor, she has to beautiful as well, tall but not toooo tall, and a wonderful smile. HCVT:How do you get into the zone before a big game? ND:I keep the iPod on shuffle and listen to music. I also look at my teammates to make sure they’re ready to play. HCVT:What’s your favorite food? ND: My favorite fast food is a tough one, but I’m going to have to go with a Big Mac meal without cheese. HCVT:If you could live by one quote, what would it be? ND:"Don’t gain the world and lose your soul," by Bob Marley. HCVT:What song do you have on repeat right now? ND: J. Cole - Rise N Shine HCVT:Who is your celebrity crush? ND:Paula Patton
Spicing Up Your Living Space 9/9/2011	No TitleNo Title As the school year kicks off, many people are still putting the finishing touches on their rooms. Whether it is on or off campus, there are many ways to spice up a dull living space. Your room at school should be a home away from home and these tips and trick will do just that. Design with Deception Many students are faced with cramped rooms that they might even have to share. Here are a few suggestions to make it seem like your room is bigger. • Mirrors: Adding more than one mirror can give dimension to a small room and make it appear larger. Play with different shapes, sizes, and designs. For example buy several small mirrors and arrange them in a pattern for a modern feel. You can never look at yourself enough, right? • Bed Risers: Never underestimate the utility of under the bed storage. Bed risers increase the amount of space so you can store suitcases, winter clothes, shoes, or anything else that wont fit in your closet • Shoe Organizer: There is nothing for frustrating than frantically searching for a matching pair of shoes, especially if you’re in rush. Shoe organizers can
Fit Me Maybelline Foundation: Love it or Leave it? 5/9/2011	This week’s love it or leave it takes a look at the “Fit Me” Maybelline Foundation. The ads claim that it matches natural skin tone and “lets the real you come through.” The foundation is supposed to be breathable and blend seamlessly. The shades also have numbers that match with corresponding powder, concealer, blush and bronzer. The commercials shows models such as Jessica White saying,” Don’t cover me, fit me,” and stating their foundation number. I couldn’t wait to try this out because I have trouble finding a perfect foundation. Most of the time I have to blend two colors to get it just right. The line has 18 shades to choose from but after dabbing a bit on my wrist I decided to go with the 350 shade. Much to my wallet’s favor it cost about $7. Now it was time for the real test! Using only my fingers the liquid foundation blended perfectly into my skin. The texture wasn’t runny which I appreciated and gave me light coverage. It isn’t very buildable for heavier coverage but it is definitely breathable. My Verdict: Love It! It’s very true to what they advertised as a light, well-matched foundation. If you’re looking for medium to heavy coverage this isn’t for you. Also if you tend to have oily skin you might not like this product. I would suggest buying the Fit Me Maybelline powder for touchups during the day. Otherwise, I would give this a thumbs up!
Far East Movement Concert Review 5/6/2011	Far East Movement, with special guest Miguel, rocked the stage on May 4 in Burruss Hall. This was one of the most underrated concerts of the year due to the last minute departure of Keri Hilson. Less than half of auditorium was full, but those who came were ready to party. The first performance started an hour late but the crowd seemed satisfied jamming to Virginia Tech’s own DJ Rhetorik. With popular hits like Travis Porter’s “Bring it Back” and Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me How to Dougie,” some students were dancing in the aisle in anticipation of the show.
Chris Saccoccia 4/22/2011	If Virginia Tech were to rate students based on involvement, leadership, academics, and service: Chris Saccoccia would easily be a five star Hokie. He balances being an honors student, numerous responsibilities and a demanding social circle. A typical day for Chris involves countless emails, back-to-back meetings, classes, lunch with friends, studying, manning information booths in Squires, and of course Facebook. Currently he is a co-chair for the National Collegiate Advisory for Relay for Life as well as an Internal Coordinator for Tech’s Relay. As a residential advisor, Chris is a role model and friend to both current and former residents. To him being an RA is more than a job because he loves it. He is a brother of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity and was recently chosen to be on the 2011 Homecoming Court.In addition he is a Leadership Chairand Sorority Relations Chair of the Fraternity.This means, as a Leadership Chair, he assists in finding leadership opportunities for the brotherhood and helping them with their applications and resumes. Sorority Relations involves supporting goals such as philanthropies, house cleanups or welcoming new girls to Greek Life. As a former Assistant Director for the Hokie Effect Program, Chris loves to show his Hokie pride and to encourage others to do the same. Despite all of his accomplishments, in the end, it is his dedication, work ethic and intense school spirit that make Chris Saccoccia a true campus celebrity.
Nexxus Split End Binding Daily Conditioner: Love it or Leave it? 4/15/2011	When is the last time you have been a victim of successful advertising? Have you bought a beauty product only to realize it was a waste of money? You’re not the only one. I continuously fall for the glitz and glam in ad campaigns for new products, whether it’s promising longer, fuller, healthier hair or magically transforming my face into the likes of Beyoncé or Meagan Fox. Unfortunately, like a moth to light I continue to fall for these tricks. Luckily, you don’t have to. I’m going to test the most advertised products and tell you if they are worth your money. This week I tried Nexxus Split End Binding Daily Conditioner. The most brittle and damaged parts of our hair are the ends because they are the oldest. It is recommended to trim your hair every six to eight weeks, because removing split ends helps hair grow healthy and strong. I am not a fan of getting my hair trimmed so when I heard about this Split End Binding Conditioner, I had to try it. The product claims it can bind 86% of split ends in three washes. After using it every day for four days, I did see a slight difference but definitely not $15 worth of a difference. As soon as I blow-dried and flat-ironed my hair, the split ends came right back. Verdict: Leave it I suggest buying a cheaper conditioner or a 2 in 1 shampoo with conditioner. Just go ahead and get scheduled trims instead of wasting your money on this product. Have you used this product before? If so, did it work for you?

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