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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
It’s safe to say that for most of us at Purchase, 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 an epic Euro-trip or an Australian adventure becomes a daily distraction when struggling through our oh-so-boring lectures. But planning a trip...
Saturday, February 4, 2012
If you love "Cake Boss" and other baking shows, we're sure these cakes will wow you. Honda has taken a new spin on "Ferris Bueller" with their game day commercial.  Taking a nap on this bean bag will beat sleeping with a pillow pet, and satisfy your inner dork. A GameStop employee watched a customer stick up for his younger brother. ...
Monday, November 21, 2011
The best part of Thanksgiving? Friendsgiving.  Did the pilgrims actually eat pumpkin pie? Now you'll know.  If you're in charge of desserts this year, you might want to give these cupcakes a try.  Vegetarians, have no fear! You can eat any of these dishes at Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving means spending some quality time with family, and you'll definitiely run into a...
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Ten reasons why we hate Facebook.  Your wardrobe isn't complete until you have these six outfits.  It's Thanksgiving, so there should be turkeys on your cupcakes.  Catch up on your art history with these remixed classic pieces.  This is how a cat feels about a sandbox. 
Saturday, November 12, 2011
The "Before I Die" project transforms neglected properties into places for people to share their inspirations and hopes. As the Starks say, "Winter is coming." Are you ready?  Google can do some pretty fun tricks.  Many college women suffer from anxiety. Here's one blogger's tip on how to breathe easy.  Baby Kangaroos! Baby Kangaroos! YES! 
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Who would have though baby turtles would be so adorable! How exactly are college students using their cell phones? We bet you don't really care about these body image things either. Some awesome makeup tips for the artsy Purchase girl. Love Anthropology but hate the price tag? So does this blogger. 
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Forget your own costume, how is your pet dressing up this Halloween?  Your parents used to love Halloween as much as you do.  This man seriously goes all out with his Halloween decorations.  Hungry on this snowy day? You can still celebrate Halloween with these festive treats.  Don't bother being PacMan this Halloween, this costume will out-do yours. 
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Seeing double? That's the trick with this photographer.  This pop song is about every pop song, ever.  If you don't have your Hallooween costume figured out yet, here's a few ideas.  This London designer is mapping stereotypes, literally.  You might die of cuteness overload with this one: Puppies the size of soda cans. 
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Being able to accept a compliment is a skill every collegiette™ should master.  When you can't find the right words to say, it might be best to say it in another language all together.  Photographer Irina Werning captures amazing "then and now" photography.  What could be better than cake and cinnamon buns? Putting them together, of course.  Another...
Thursday, September 29, 2011
My most recent style icon just so happens to be a fictional character - Audrey Horne from the television show Twin Peaks!  The show, created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, ran from 1990 until 1991.  It follows an FBI agent's investigation of a young woman's murder in the small town of Twin Peaks.  You can check out the IMDB page for the show here.  I started...