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Monday, May 21, 2012
Dorm furnishings can get expensive. As it turns out, we need a lot of stuff to function. Back in the days of the pioneers, people lived in houses made out of grass and dirt, called sod houses—but now we can’t even handle living a week without our phones. Well, friends, I am here to provide you with some tips for buying stuff for your dorm room without breaking the bank.
The best way...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Summer means relaxation for some, and for others it means an internship! So you’ve landed the job, and you start in a couple of weeks—but wait! What are you going to wear? Your go-to t-shirt – skinny jeans - flip-flop combo isn’t going to cut it in the office! Well, at least not for most jobs. Maybe you’ve landed a job at a cool quirky company that writes humor...
Monday, May 14, 2012
Embracing unique qualities about ourselves is an easy concept when they come with a positive connotation…being tall, having a special talent, coming from a unique heritage, etc. but when those unique qualities come with an obstacle to overcome and a lack of understanding from others, they can make us feel embarrassed, overwhelmed, and even isolated. Maybe it’s a disease, maybe it...
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
If you're anything like me, then you probably go through the daily struggle of fixing your hair. Even after 20 years, I have yet to find the perfect solution for making my curly hair look presentable. If I shower at night, my hair is half-curly, half-straight in the morning. If I shower in the morning, my curls get frizzy. I've tried several products - mousses, gels, sprays - but nothing...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
I am guilty for overindulging in snack foods and sweet treats with the burden of Finals hanging over me. I have used the “I deserve it” excuse one two many times that it led me to that OMG moment. In just over a week, I will be home and out bathing in the sun, but I soo don’t feel ready for the big reveal. Letting my mind drift off during my study breaks one day, I decided to...
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
At times like these—and by that I mean finals week—any extra pep talk or treat is welcomed as a ray of sunshine during these dark times of blue books and double-spaced Times New Roman papers. Luckily, there’s a new phenomenon going on through facebook on our campus: W&M Compliments!
W&M Compliments is one among many campus complimenting facebook profiles....
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
It's that time of year again- the most anticipated holiday celebrated by TWAMPs- Blowout. The infamous last day of classes at W&M is always a fun-filled day of debauchery and excitement on the Sunken Garden, and you can bet there will be pictures taken. Here's a quick list of dos and don’ts for an unforgettable and stylish LDOC:
DO wear something easy. Since you're...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mean Girls is arguably one of the biggest movies of our generation—not for record breaking sales or ground-breaking special effects, but for its humor, relatability, and the sheer prowess of Tina Fey’s writing. As with most great movies, there are some takeaways. From watching the movie you probably know that the three big take-aways are: Being a mean girl hurts other people so don...
Friday, April 20, 2012
Contiki is sending TWO Campus Correspondents on a fabulous trip to Europe! VOTE here to send the two of us TWAMPS (typical William & Mary students) on a Greek Island Hopping vacay! Scroll to the very bottom to vote for us! If you're not convinced, we have 10 very convincing reasons to vote.
1. We were in the top 10 branches every week for the entire year....
Thursday, April 19, 2012
In celebration of Earth Day (this Sunday!) here’s a list of ways you can stay eco-friendly around Williamsburg and even right here on campus. Little changes make a BIG difference, so start giving back to your planet today!
1. Reusable everything!
With all the reusable options out there, why would you go with anything else? One of my favorite reusable products is reusable shopping...
