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Do's and Don'ts of Holiday Etiquette
Dec 7 - Do you have that friend who returns every gift she receives for Christmas? Do you write thank you letters to family members when they give you a gift? Here are some of the major do's and don'ts of holiday etiquette for the holiday season! DO talk to extended family members if you want to scale down on expensive gifts. Figure out an alternative option... Read more

December Holiday Guide: Top Oklahoma Attractions
Dec 1 - To people who live outside the state, Oklahoma may not exactly scream Winter Wonderland. Those of us who live here know we experience some sort of wondrous proportions each year (i.e. ice storm 2007; Snowmageddon 2011). With or without snow on the ground, Oklahoma is a great place to live, or visit, during the holidays.   One of the hottest trends in both... Read more

Oklahoma Organizations Focus On Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 19 - On the surface, Oklahoma may seem like a safe place to live. Although many rural parts of the state have low crime rates, Oklahoma as a whole, lends itself to some startling statistics.   Last year, Forbes Magazine released its list of the most dangerous cities in America. After combining FBI crime rates with data from deadly car crashes, Tulsa ranked number six on the list,... Read more

10 Ordinary Acts of Kindness to Make Someone's Day Extraordinary
Oct 12 - Here at Her Campus Oklahoma, we believe in the motto “do good, feel good.” There are so many small things you can do to make someone’s day or improve the community, so why not start now? Here are 10 day-brighteners that will make you, and someone else, feel great. 1. Give a stranger a compliment – I once made a friend on the first day of class because she said... Read more

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Have Contiki, Will Travel - Win the Trip of a Lifetime!
It’s safe to say that for most of us at Oklahoma, studying abroad is part of our college plan. But even with a study abroad plan in the works (or behind you), when Spring begins to peak through the clouds, the travel itch starts, and dreaming about a epic Euro-trip or an Australian... Read more...

10 Study Tips for Final Exams
Last week, the Huffington Post released a list of 12 tips to help students study for final exams. Here, we have combined some of their items with some of our favorites! 1) Take study breaks: According to research, the best way to study is in 20-50 minute sections, then take mini breaks of 5-10... Read more...

Our Favorite Easy, Do-It-Yourself Beauty Products
As girls, we want to look our best and have FUN in the process (cue the Cyndi Lauper background music). Each year, the beauty industry sucks up gazillions of our hard-earned dollars and often puts us through painful procedures (waxing, anyone?). Here are a few at-home recipes you can use to have... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Sooner Cheerleader Kendal Moore
Kendal Moore may be a full-fledged Sooner and an OU cheerleader now, but this Rockwall, TX native was raised a Longhorn. “I grew up being a UT fan because my dad was raised in Austin and...

All American Wrestler Jarrod Patterson
As a part of our wrestling week theme, this week's campus celeb is none other than All-American wrestler Jarrod Patterson. Jarrod made it to the NCAA championships last year and placed 7th in...

Lacrosse Captain Matt Hawkins
Matt Hawkins starts his days like most college students. He stumbles into the kitchen and makes a cup of coffee in his beloved Keurig. “Before I have my coffee, I am basically a zombie,”...