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	Inspirational Women Come from Within By Christina Jimenez October 16, 2012 - 7:01pm This week we are focusing on empowerment for men and women, but what does this mean really? The dictionary defines the ability to empower as: Empower: [ trans. ] make (someone) stronger and more confident, esp. in controlling their life and claiming their rights For women this means many things voting rights, right to choose, and equality in the working world. However, we are not just limited to these ideals. There is so much more to focus on. I took some time to look up quotes by some of the most respected women I could think of and found these: “A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. – Eleanor Roosevelt.” READ MORE
	Summer to Fall: Seasonal Transitions By Christina Jimenez October 12, 2012 - 4:15pm It is the beginning of October and here, on the east coast; we have started to pull out warmer sweaters, our leather boots and cute hats to keep us warm. But apart from the warmer weather there is something to be said about what we will miss about the summer. No matter what we did this summer: interning at that company you hope to work for after graduation, summer classes near home or at your university, or study abroad at some exotic locale, there is a lot to be missed from the warmer season we call summer. READ MORE
	Enjoying Fall Semester By Christina Jimenez October 12, 2012 - 4:15pm Happy October!!!! Mean Girls Day has just passed us and we would like to take the time to say what we appreciate about this lovely season we call autumn. With the changing colors surrounding us we can see that change is imminent and that we must look at what makes this season so amazing! Cue the bright colors on trees, spooky decorations, and school. • The Food: Apple and pumpkin pie are staples of this season. Starbuck even releases their limited time Pumpkin Spice latte and Salted Caramel Mocha to put you in a cooler weather mood. We also have turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and candied yams. READ MORE
	Six Tips on the Road to Productively Multi-Task By Jasmine Lee May 16, 2012 - 5:32am So they say our generation can’t get by without being engaged in several tasks at once, but I for one see no problem with this. At least not if we’re still efficient! As college students, we’re all incredibly busy. Classes, friends, family, jobs, and organizations are all vying for our time and attention; it can get overwhelming quickly. Never fear! HerCampus is here, with six tips to get you productively multi-tasking in no time. #1: Stay organized. READ MORE
	Oh How I Multitask! By Jasmine Lee May 16, 2012 - 5:14am Before my fingertips even touched the keyboard to type this, I had already opened and closed Facebook twice, caught up on the new posts on my Tumblr dashboard, and checked my email for the fourth time in the past hour, even though I knew I wouldn’t be receiving anything so dire and pressing. Meanwhile, Fox’s animated sitcom “American Dad” was on in the background (muted, of course) while my speakers were blasting songs from my “Senior Spring” playlist. Did I mention that I was also responding to the group text messages my best friends were sending me? READ MORE
	Staying Safe on Spring Weekend By HC Brown April 21, 2012 - 5:18am TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS 1) If you are concerned about the health or safety of anyone, CALL DPS/EMS at 401-863-4111. 2) Keep your eyes open and take notice of incidents or individuals which seem out of the ordinary or dangerous. Report any suspicious behavior IMMEDIATELY by calling DPS at 401-863-4111. 3) Do NOT prop doors. Propped doors invite theft, vandalism, and unwanted guests. 4) Keep your residence hall room LOCKED at all times to reduce the risk of theft and assault. 5) If you choose to drink, eat before you do so and drink water to avoid dehydration (unless you are vomiting, as water may exacerbate the situation). READ...
	Death of Innocence By Noni Wang April 21, 2012 - 5:04am She loved to sing and dance. She was a talented writer and a brilliant student. Her laugh was distinctive and could be heard across the cafeteria. She was the perfect daughter; never lied, obedient, helpful, didn’t drink or smoke. Every Sunday she attended church with her family and many friends. Her only main weakness was her low self-esteem, especially around guys. In high school, her closet friends, including me, talked to her about her habit of saying yes to dating any guy who showed interest. She knew we were right, but at the same time, she seemed to need that feeling of being wanted or desired by anyone. READ MORE
	Staying A Woman In Business By Noni Wang April 15, 2012 - 11:30pm A recent study published on April 8th, 2012, revealed that men and women have different motivations in starting a business. Women are 1.17 times more likely than men to use business as a tool for social change and 1.23 times more likely to use it for environmental change. Hechevarria, Amy Ingram, Rachida Justo, and Siri Terjesen determined this by studying the data on different types of start-up businesses on more than 10,000 individuals. They concluded that while men are more likely to start businesses for money, women are driven by social and environmental change. Is this an example of women taking advantage of their emotions? READ MORE
	Color In Business By Noni Wang April 15, 2012 - 11:30pm Color psychology studies how colors impact moods, feelings, and behaviors. Just as blue is associated with calm, different colors can be associated with positive and negative meanings in business. Applying this knowledge in business can come in handy. Red stands for energy, passion, action, strength, and excitement. Unlike the more feminine pink, red represents masculine energy. In business, wearing red can make you look confident, driven, and passionate, but it can also send a negative message by making you appear over-bearing, intolerant, and ruthless. Red should be used as an accent color i, like in a scarf, instead of for an entire outfit. If red is too strong for your taste, go with one of the sister colors: maroon, burgundy, and scarlet. ...
	For The Right Reasons By Noni Wang April 6, 2012 - 12:41am I began watching Nip Tuck for the first time this week. I remember the scene where the two plastic surgeons argued about the purpose of plastic surgery. Is plastic surgery a way for people to boost their self-esteem or an expression of how much they hate themselves or both? Heidi Montag, one of the most well-known poster child for plastic surgery, said in 2010 that she had ten plastic surgery procedures in one day and had almost died from too much Demerol. Supposedly she also said that the surgeries were worth the risk. So was she simply trying to improve herself and her self-esteem or did she really hate her body so much to go through drastic change? We can never be sure what went on inside her mind. READ MORE...