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	Transferring... It's Okay By Parul Khosla May 23, 2013 - 6:03pm READ MORE
	Work Out in DC...for FREE! By cc5321a May 15, 2013 - 9:00am READ MORE
	The Great Gatsby Pre-Review By Ali Follman May 8, 2013 - 9:00am Who doesn’t love a good movie set in the roaring twenties? A great movie in that category would be The Great Gatsby, which is coming out in its most modern adaptation on May 10th! The most famous version of the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald was the 1974 film by Jack Clayton, starring Robert Redford as Gatsby, Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan, and Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway. This book has created a wide fan base since its first publication in 1925. The plot draws in the reader and makes them emotionally attached to the characters, as any good book does. READ MORE
	Summer Sunnies: Sunglasses for Your Face Shape By hannah meisenberg May 6, 2013 - 9:00am With summer quickly approaching, the perfect pair of sunglasses are an absolute necessity! But when it comes to choosing the perfect pair of shades, it can be a little nerve racking. SO many choices! Cat eyes, wayfarers and aviators, oh my! I'll make this easy for you. How about a quick and easy guide to find the perfect pair of summer shades that flatter the shape of your face? READ MORE
	Why The Size of Your Clothes Doesn't Matter By Ali Follman May 4, 2013 - 9:00am How often have you tried on a piece of clothing in a store and it is some ridiculous size number that you never imagined you’d wear? The truth is, with all the thousands of clothing companies out there, you don’t have one true size. With sizes measured in words and numbers like "small," "medium," "large," 0, 8, 26, or 36, these measurements are all subjective. Clothing companies aren’t trying to make women feel bad if they don’t fit into the size six and that’s their size. Women perpetuate the negative connotation with sizes that is seen in the media. There must be a change in how women see their bodies and the clothes they wear. READ MORE
	Chic Travel Essentials By Lesley Siu May 3, 2013 - 12:00pm While some trends takeoff, others are classics that will stand the test of (travel) time. Packing can be stressful, but don’t you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for functionality. Before you go, make sure you have these stylish staples. Here’s how to be the best-dressed jetsetter on the runway. 1. Passport cover A cute cover keeps your passport safe and stylish. Choose one with space inside to store boarding passes, emergency contact info and an international calling card. (Kate Spade Tudor City Passport Holder, $68.00) READ MORE
	Finals Prep: 5 Ways To Stay Focused By Haley Walsh May 3, 2013 - 9:00am To quad or not to quad? That is the question of the semester. With the sun strongly shining down on this campus, it is sickening to even think about taking final exams. Spring finals are debatably much harder to study for than fall finals because of the inviting warm weather and the varied activities taking place on the quad (life-size soccer ball on the quad a couple of weeks ago, anyone?) Even though we would all prefer to run down to the National Mall and lay on the grass surrounding the Washington Monument, we have to stay focused and buckle down for the remaining weeks. How do you stay focused, you may ask? It’s simple! Follow these tips, and you will be golden....
	Food Review: Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken By Sam Kauffmann April 29, 2013 - 9:00am Imagine this: gourmet melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts and juicy, perfectly crispy fried chicken. Let that thought linger for a moment, and if you aren’t drooling yet—check your pulse. DC has a new sweet and savory goldmine that is literally out of this world. READ MORE
	Giveaway: Our Spotify Workout Playlist By Claire Shriver April 25, 2013 - 9:00am READ MORE
	Summer Shades: Nail Polish Trends By hannah meisenberg April 24, 2013 - 9:00am With the warm weather making an early debut in DC, prepping our winter chapped hands and feet is a must. From nudes to neon, hot temperatures make for endless options when at the salon. For a spectacular summer debut the polish options are endless, so lacquer your fingers and toes with the hottest nail polish trends for summer. Milky Manicute Creams, off white, white and pale pinks are in for summer. The best part? If you nick your nails you can’t tell. No mixing and matching outfits to nail colors, these shades go with everything! READ MORE