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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
It's almost that time of year. I can taste the salty breeze, the fresh lemonade and the juicy watermelon.  The school year is comin’ to a halt and summer is rollin’ in fast. Some may begin to wonder what they're going to do with their free time. Well here is a small list of ideas that will help you start planning ahead!   Cook out with your friends. What better...
Monday, April 30, 2012
For all you graduating seniors, trust me, I know.   I know exactly how you feel. You can't wait for all your work to be done and finals week to come and go. Unfortunately, there’s a price to pay. Once finals week is over, then it’s cap and gown time… completely bittersweet.   We have one week to check everything off our list. If you haven’t started yet, it...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
I do know about you, and I know these next two weeks will be super duper busy!  In between writing paper after paper, completing chem lab after O-chem lab, drinking coffee after coffee, treat yourself to a fun break! Check out our top ten favorite articles sites to lose your concentration on this hectic week. (Hey, we are!) 1.  Next time you're told to shush, give 'em...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Dear Style Savvy Ladies of James Madison University, Stylitics and Her Campus are hosting a nation-wide competition to identify the most style savvy campus and students in America. The 'Most Stylish Campus in America' contest officially launches Monday, April 16th and will conclude on May 10th when five schools will be chosen as finalists.  A panel of fashion and style experts will...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Dear Style Savvy Ladies of James Madison University, Stylitics and Her Campus are hosting a nation-wide competition to identify the most style savvy campus and students in America. The 'Most Stylish Campus in America' contest officially launches Monday, April 16th and will conclude on May 10th when five schools will be chosen as finalists.  A panel of fashion and style experts will...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Whether your summer plans include gallivanting around the globe, interning in the big city, relaxing on the beach or catching up on lost sleep at home, summer is the perfect time to crack open a book (or a Kindle, really) and get lost in another world for a few hours! Wondering what exactly you could be reading in all this free time? Her Campus JMU is here with 2012’s hottest summer reads...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
With graduation just around the corner, many of you seniors are frantically wondering how to make your mark on JMU and receive your diploma knowing that you have taken part in all of the great traditions Madison has to offer. There’s just one problem though – you have no desire to step foot into the possibly radioactive waters of Newman lake and you’d rather not get arrested...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
You’ve unpacked your sundresses, got a solid tan and did some borderline-creepy people-watching on the quad. Life is good! Whether you’re taken or casually dating, here are some great date ideas for when it’s just too nice out to do dinner and a movie...   Stroll the Arboretum Take a leisurely walk through one of the Arboretum’s trails and take in the sights. Bask in...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
For years, Springfest was a tradition here at JMU, with epic partying and loud music. But since the crazies at Springfest 2010 decided to burn trashcans and riot, the parties didn’t really happen last year. Instead, JMU tried to clean up that negative image with the first-annual concert fun of Madipalooza and the community service efforts of The Big Event. About 1,000 people participated...
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Summer is quickly approaching and as the days have already become longer and the temperature has already been June-like the past few weeks, it’s only a matter of time before…dun dun dun… bikini season. Fear not, collegiettes! You can start making easy changes in your diet and exercise routine now so that you feel comfortable and sexy in your skimpy summer clothes in a month...