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NEWS

How to Battle Your Worst Enemy: Finals Week
Apr 30 - I don’t know about you guys, but studying for finals week is really putting a damper on my ability to lie out and enjoy the sun. All this work that professors expect us to do at the end of the semester, as the weather gets nicer, can be quite ridiculous. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of ten things to help you make it through the week a happier, healthier person! 1.... Read more

Festival Trends: Coachella 2012
Apr 26 - As if we weren’t already bummed that school forced us to miss out on Coachella this year, the constant stream of photos, tweets, statuses and YouTube videos sure weren’t helping! But even if we couldn’t get in on the music, we can certainly get in on the Coachella’s hot trends.   The festival saw many out-there styles, but there were three trends that were... Read more

Discovering Your Potential
Apr 25 - Saying you want to start living a healthy lifestyle is one thing; committing to one is a whole separate ball game.  Diets are short lived, the motivation to exercise is lacking, and you – yet again – reach that point of despair.  “That point of despair?” you ask.  We have all been there.  It’s adopting the mentality that nothing works.... Read more

Something About Best Friends
Apr 18 - As a nostalgic senior quickly approaching graduation, I think it’s time to stop and appreciate the best friends in our lives.  If it’s true that we really did learn everything we’ll ever need to know in kindergarten, then let’s not forget the importance of friendship bracelets and solemn promises to be BFFs.  Friendship might look different at 21 than it... Read more

BLOG

Outfit of the Day Inspiration: 05/02/2012
WEDNESDAY: Disguised Workout Clothes! We all have those days: you know you’re going straight to the gym after class or you just don’t feel like putting together an outfit when you wake up.  Especially during finals week, it can be super difficult to find time for fitness, yet if... Read more...

Outfit of the Day Inspiration: 04/30/2012
MONDAY- Finals Week Chic! Well ladies, we’ve made it!  No matter what this next half week has in store for you with tests and papers due, once it's over, it’s over.  While your brain may feel fried from Bib Trad and Calculus, the last thing you should have to worry over is... Read more...

Outfit of the Day Inspiration: 04/27/2012
FRIDAY- Weekend Out! With Dead Week drawing to a close and full on crunch time fast approaching, you might still feel the urge to get off campus or even just go enjoy the sun with your friends.  Everyone needs a break around this time of the school year, and while we are all likely burned out... Read more...

My Campus Celebrity

Graduating Seniors and HC Contributing Writers Katie Doyle and Laura Atwell!
As their graduation approaches, Her Campus took the time to interview Portland's reigning seniors on staff before they depart and head off into the real world. First off, Katie (Kathleen) Doyle...

Campus Celebrity: Chloé Ruffin
In searching for a multi-tasker extraordinaire, look no further than ASUP Vice President Chloé Ruffin. Even as this senior education major completes her full-time student teaching at George...

Campus Celebrity Alumni Edition: Lynn Le
Her Campus caught up with University of Portland alumna Lynn Le to learn more about life after leaving the Bluff.  Since graduating one year ago, Lynn has developed her career at a marketing and...