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	Things I Say I’m Going to do This Summer... That I Actually Won’t By undefined May 8, 2013 - 9:00am Every year in the spring, I begin to make summer goals/ plans that I know I actually will not accomplish. I’m not sure if I’m the only one, but there’s just something about summer that makes me want to sit in the sun and not move for hours at a time. Maybe this summer I’ll get out of the rut, or not, either way, here are some things I’ve “committed” myself to so far. 1. Keeping a journal. I think I have like 6 journals that start on the first day of summer on my bookshelf at home. All of which, start and end on the same day. I have a terrible memory, and the idea of journaling always seems like an awesome habit to adopt, but it will just not happen. 2. Diet/ Have an Intense Workout Schedule....
	BU Crushes: An Adaptation By Melanie Kirsh May 4, 2013 - 11:23am If you haven’t figured it out by now, social media is this generation’s mode of professing your love for that cutie in your writing seminar, the barista behind the Starbucks counter, or even the blue-eyed guy who caught you staring in Mugar. Of the many social media platforms that allow and encourage love-related confessions, BU Crushes on Facebook is the best. The page is full of cute pick up lines, crude comments, and even hopeful declarations. Below, I created my own silly submissions in what I call BU Crushes: An Adaptation. READ MORE
	What NOT to Do on the First Day of Your Summer Internship By Maya Devereaux May 1, 2013 - 12:00pm So you’ve gotten past the hardest part, securing the internship. You should be proud of yourself for making it this far, but don’t forget the road ahead of you! Getting the internship is one thing, but actually participating in it is a whole other. Ahead of you is an invaluable experience waiting to happen that will be memorable, fun and even hard. Here are some pointers on what NOT to do on your first day. READ MORE
	7 YouTube Videos to Distract You From Finals By Lauren Force April 29, 2013 - 10:25am We all have those moments when we’re holed up in Mugar doing ungodly amounts of work, and we just need a break. So, what do you do? You turn to YouTube for any funny, distracting four minute video (that usually turns into several more funny, distracting four minute videos) to keep you from studying for that chem exam that’s in two days. Well, if you’re all out of videos to distract you, here’s a list of seven that will keep you sane during finals period. b7. Lion Cub Gives Us His Best Roar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBjKntYuUIk Is there really anything cuter, or more distracting, than a real-life Simba working on his roar -- err, should I say chirp?...
	BU A Capella Groups vs. Pitch Perfect By Tyler Boudreaux April 25, 2013 - 12:00pm ‘Pitch Perfect’ was an hit when it landed in theaters in September 2012 mostly because of its witty humor. The fun dramatization of the college a cappella experience at Barden University, called on some striking similarities between the a cappella groups here at Boston University. To discuss the similarities and differences between the ‘Pitch Perfect’ experience and the actual college a cappella experience I sat and chatted with David Valbuena (COM '13) the President of the Dear Abbeys, Boston University’s premier all-male a cappella group, and Emma Temkin (CAS '13) the music director of Terpsichore an all-female group. What was your initial reaction of the movie and the way the college a capella lifestyle was portrayed?...
	My Boston Marathon Experience By Alexa Giovanello April 23, 2013 - 4:07pm By now, we all know that Monday’s 117th Boston Marathon turned into a day gone horribly, horribly wrong. The Richard family will stand as a symbol of Boston’s first act of terrorism. Boylston Street will be tainted by images of blood, shattered glass and limp bodies. The city of Boston will never forget the two explosions that shook all of us on one of the most celebratory days of the year. READ MORE
	Why it’s OK if You Don’t Have an Internship this Summer By Winnie Branton April 22, 2013 - 6:00pm If you’re a COM major, there is a 99.9999% chance someone has asked you this question: “So, where are you interning this summer?” Of course, the person making this inquiry has already secured a spot at MTV or the New Yorker or the White House press room or something. And good for them! But there is something about the maddening, self-defeating search for the summer internship that I just couldn’t handle. Finally, I admitted defeat and found my old boss’s number. READ MORE
	Procrastination Nation: The Best Netflix Movies to Watch During Your Study Break By Hannah Landers April 22, 2013 - 9:00am It’s the end of April and you’ve almost done it – you’re almost done with classes! You can almost taste the anticipation in the air. But standing between you and a glorious four-month break are dreaded, terrible finals. But no matter how many exams you’re stressing over, everyone needs to take a break once in a while. And what better way to spend a study break than to head over to Netflix and treat yourself to a movie? With all of the choices though, it might get difficult to distinguish the cinematic masterpieces from the duds. To make things a little easier, here are ten of the best films available to watch instantly on Netflix. So grab a snack and get comfy – you’ve earned it! Safety Not Guaranteed (2012, dir. Colin Trevorrow)...
	How To: Give Relationship Advice When You’re Single By Quinn Rodriguez April 20, 2013 - 12:00pm Giving relationship advice is tough. As a relationship blogger, I like to think I’ve gotten decent at it, which may or may not be true, that’s up for debate. But even if I suck at it, if a friend comes to you and wants your wisdom, here is a loose guide I’ve put together for you: Do: Be Supportive As girls, we love to talk and talk (and talk) about our relationships. Sometimes, you need a friend to lean on and to bounce ideas off of. But there’s nothing worse than when that friend (who you thought you could trust) isn’t helpful, or worse, doesn’t want you to succeed (if this is the case, get a new friend). If a friend comes to you for advice, it’s not always easy, so be respectful of her and be there for her....
	Manicure Monday: Nail Art Preview By Rebecca Shinners April 19, 2013 - 5:48pm What's the best way to recover from a stressful weekend? A manicure of course! The ladies of Her Campus BU will be doing manicures for $5 at our Manicure Monday event on April 22nd in CAS 234. We'll have free food and goodies for you while you wait for your nails to be done. So come stop by, and check out the nail art of our manicurists: - Alice Lee - Maddy Barrett - Rebecca Shinners -Allie Raich - Nancy Neely - Sofie Guariglia - Hilary Bokoff READ MORE