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	Essential Valentine's Day Playlist Part 1: Bitter and Lonely By Katie Jordan February 12, 2013 - 12:00am Every year a time comes that falls between our return from winter break and February 15th. For some ladies, it sucks more than finals and mid-terms combined. As much as we can try to ignore the vast emphasis that’s put on relationships and love all in one day, if you’re someone who’s single you can’t help but notice the Hallmark sappy-ness everywhere you turn. With that said, you can look at Valentine’s Day one of two ways; You can either sit in your dorm watching “The Notebook” for the ten thousandth time while stuffing your face with Oreo’s and sobbing uncontrollably about your lack of man candy. Or you can get out of bed, put on something that makes you look good, grab your girls, and make something of February 14th that’s better than any dinner...
	From Tree to Treat: The History of Chocolate By Christina Bertorelli February 9, 2013 - 12:00am It’s safe to say at every girl loves chocolate. The sweet little treat is a cure for everything: happiness, sadness, heartbreak, and most importantly, love. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we could all indulge in a little chocolate history. Here are some quick facts. READ MORE
	Foodie Friday: Valentine's Day Edition By Sarah Holt, Missy Sanchez February 8, 2013 - 12:00am It’s that time of year again –grocery isles are lined with candy hearts, couples are in full on PDA mode, and just about every ad on your browser is telling you the “perfect gift” to buy your sweetheart. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and while it can be exciting for those of you who have found your matches, it is often less than thrilling for single collegiettes like us. However, besides reminding us of our deficiency in the romance department, Valentine’s Day also gives us a great excuse to devour some seriously decadent desserts. Let’s be honest, we are on board with any holiday that justifies indulging our sweet teeth. READ MORE
	Hot Apparel for the Slopes By Christina Bertorelli February 5, 2013 - 12:00am Winter 2012-2013 apparel is hot hot hot! You don’t want to be caught on the slopes looking drab, so make sure to spice up your wardrobe with these trends to rock in the cold weather. Bold and Bright Cozy Reds READ MORE
	Foodie Friday: Super Bowl Edition By Sarah Holt February 1, 2013 - 12:00am Hi, Collegiettes! Happy Friday and welcome to the first week of HC Bentley’s newest column, Foodie Friday! READ MORE
	Tinder: What's it all About? By Christina Bertorelli January 29, 2013 - 12:00am Tinder. I had never heard of it until the Monday before the semester started. My sister, who is a senior as Boston College, first described it to me as a “creepy dating site.” The app spread like wildfire, no pun intended, throughout the Bentley campus.. I was intrigued but didn’t think anything of the app until I discovered that both my guy and girlfriends were hooked. I decided to check it out and the first thing that came to mind was the hacking scene in The Social Network when Zuckerberg creates Facemash, his version of “Hot or Not.” READ MORE
	Quirky Yankee Swap Gifts By Ali Kane December 20, 2012 - 12:00am Every holiday season the infamous yankee swap comes round. The regifted candles, puzzles, and chocolates circulate, but there is always one coveted item. How can you bring that treasure to the table? How can you make sure to have a hit gift no matter who’s in the audience? Here are a few ideas, all under $25. READ MORE
	A Growing Phenomenon – Muggle Quidditch By Julia Paradis December 17, 2012 - 12:00am While the last Harry Potter film was released over a year ago, the spirit of the books and the impact that author J.K. Rowling has had on the world is far from finished. There are yearly Harry Potter conventions, the Wizarding World theme park at Universal Studios, and the developing phenomenon of Quidditch, the sport played by Harry and his friends throughout the series. Yes, you heard correctly- people all around the world have adapted Rowling’s game, and created a version of the sport for us Muggles, or non-magical people, who cannot fly on broomsticks. The Game READ MORE
	10 Distractions from Winter Finals By Annie Citarelli December 17, 2012 - 12:00am So…you may not ace all of them, but you might as well go out with a bang! [pagebreak] 1) Watch your favorite show! READ MORE
	Winter Steals and Deals By Carly Schwieters December 17, 2012 - 12:00am Being in college means hanging out with your friends, hopping from class to class, spending long nights at the library, grabbing food at the dining hall, meeting with professors, and stressing about spending your money wisely. Being in college means being busy! Sometimes it’s hard to look your best when you have so many other priorities. However, these finds are sure to bring your attention back to your inner fashionista, while not being too hard on the wallet. READ MORE