HC ECKERD NEWS
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We all remember High School Musical" and "The Cheetah Girls," and even if we don’t admit it... we were fans. But what about those movies that we loved, but, well, we might have forgotten about? Disney Channel gave us some classics and so it might be time to get the friends together for a little blast from the past. Here are the top ten of those totally awesome movies that...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Eckerd's annual Spring Ball is a night full of fun, friends and my favorite…fashion. The band and DJ EarWorm were great, but the clothes this year were amazing.
For the guys, there was nothing too outlandish. There was everything from nice shirts and dress pants to full suits (vests included). Some of my favorite styles were the bow ties, which seemed to be more prominent this...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
This is a story about a girl named Brooke Coots. Unfortunately, I have yet to meet her or even talk to her, but
I hope to. Despite not knowing her personally, this girl’s story has inspired me with her show of courage and perseverance.
About a month ago, my mom found out about Brooke’s story from her good friend. Brooke is 17-years-old and lives in Kentucky with her parents,...
Friday, March 30, 2012
There is a lot of talk about "Twilight" vs. "The Hunger Games," whether it’s about the books or the films. Both have seen their fair share of wild success, with vocal fan followings, and the not so vocal, guilty pleasure readers--admit it, there are a bunch of you. Some would say that one couldn’t possibly compare the two heroines, but it’s very hard to...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Parents weekend has come and gone and if you were like me, you may have been forced to hang out with more than just your own parents. Meeting a significant other’s parents is stressful. “Not only is it unpleasant for you to have to spend time with these people, but you also may worry that their disapproval could influence your guy’s feelings for you,” says therapist Lee...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Members of our Her Campus staff participated in the Nation Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Walk this Saturday at Al Lopez Park in Tampa, FL. The walk aimed to raise money and awareness to support eating disorders worldwide.
Eating disorders today have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, but only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders receive treatment. NEDA is a non-profit...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The home décor section in stores has always been a glorious and dangerous place for me. I find myself dragging my feet in Target, pausing to imagine all the designing I can do when I get my first apartment; but right now, I don’t have an apartment, I have a dorm room—and no money. So as much as I love to decorate, I have not been able to do everything I want to my room....
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
With a new semester come lots of new changes, both fun and not so fun. The good being new people, new classes, new events, etc. The not so fun being a new class schedule that adds ten minutes to all classes. Of course, for our freshman there is a bright side, Western Heritage in a Global Context is five minutes shorter this semester. However, what do these extra minutes added or...
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
It’s that time of year. You’re worried about your Biology finals and writing that last Lit paper when all of a sudden it dawns on you... you have to buy people Christmas presents! Never fear, Eck-heads, this easy-to-use gift guide will help you find something for everyone on your Eckerd list!
Item: Keurig Coffee Maker
What It Is:The Keurig Coffee Maker is...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
If anyone else has the unfortunate travel luck that I have you are probably already stressing over what is going to go wrong this holiday season. All we want to do is get home for the holidays safely and quickly to start eating those home cooked meals. The reality is, sometimes luck just isn’t on our side. Here are some travel tips to make your travel season a little...
