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	Holiday of Love By Alexa Giovanello February 14, 2012 - 2:43pm With Valentine's Day here, most of us are either hate walking into a Hallmark store or get giddy at the sight of hearts and roses. This is the first Valentine's Day in six years that I've been single, but I'm certainly not joining the, "I hate Valentine's Day" side. Maybe I'll always be a romantic, but I think it's important not to shrug off this holiday even if you're single. Enough with pessimist attitudes and grumpiness because we'll all find love sooner or later. For those who are in a relationship...I think it's a good idea to think outside of the box, and purchase more personalized gifts for your boyfriend or girlfriend. Here are two of my favorite gift ideas for this year: READ MORE
	New Type of Valentine's Day By Elyssa Sternberg February 14, 2012 - 2:26pm I strongly dislike Valentine’s Day (I’ve been told “hate” is a strong word). However, this has nothing to do with my current single status. I strongly dislike Valentine’s Day because I feel it is unnecessary. If you really love your valentine, you should tell them everyday, not save it up for a single day out of the year. Maybe I just listen to too much RENT, so the mantra “No day but today” is permanently engrained in my brain. READ MORE
	Stand Up For Ellen By Carlee Wieser February 12, 2012 - 12:00am Most of us, at one point or another, have heard the name Ellen DeGeneres. Maybe you have seen her on her Emmy-winning talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, or maybe you have seen pictures of her at movie premieres locked arm and arm with her wife Portia De Rossi. For those who may have never seen her before, maybe you recognize her voice as Dory in Finding Nemo. Whether you know about Ellen DeGeneres or not, all of you should be aware of the controversy surrounding her and the JCPenney company. READ MORE
	My Secret Obsession: Cheesy Bread By Lexi Salazar February 11, 2012 - 3:19pm I still remember my first time. It was late in the evening, I was sitting on one extra-long twin bed in a Warren single, staring out the window into the starless sky. It was pretty late; it must have been past midnight, but not yet past 3 a.m. “You have to try this,” my friend said, handing me the open box of Domino’s Cheesy Bread she had just ordered. I held the warm, greasy box in my hands and stared down into it. Inside, the loaf of cheesy bread shined up at me. The scent of cheese, bread, gooey goodness, and instant regret wafted up into my nostrils. How could I resist? READ MORE
	1 Sweater, 3 Ways By Hannah Weintraub February 10, 2012 - 9:00am In a college girl’s wardrobe, reusing what you have is the only way to stay on a budget. It would be impossible to get by those busy weeks without throwing on your favorite jeans once or twice (or maybe three times) and studying would be way to hard if you had to worry about an uncomfortable outfit and your schoolwork. There is an easy solution to this problem. Who says you can’t wear your favorite jeans or sweaters more than once? Although it may not feel like winter outside, sweaters are still a must for layering, cold classrooms, and for those windy days. Now, you can be your own stylist, and with this guide, you can learn how to wear the most necessary item this winter in 3 different ways. 1.The casual weekday outfit: ...
	Dress to Impress on Valentine's Day By Fatima Mufti February 10, 2012 - 9:00am Whether you’re going out on a date or just hanging out with the girls here are some outfit options for any situation! Click through for flirty, date, feminine, going out, sultry, and edgy looks! [pagebreak] Flirty Look: This lace Urban Outfitters dress ($69) will definitely catch the eye of any one you admire. [pagebreak] READ MORE
	Your Guide for the Republican Primaries, Part 2 By Ramona Ostrowski February 9, 2012 - 12:00am Round two, here we go! Remember, if you’re registered to vote in Massachusetts as either a Republican or unenrolled (Independent), you may vote in the Republican Primary on March 6th. Education: -- Ron Paul voted against the No Child Left Behind act because he is generally opposed to federal involvement in education. He has said he would like to abolish the Department of Education. -- Rick Santorum also believes the federal government should have a very small role in education, and says he regrets voting for No Child Left Behind. -- Newt Gingrich is in favor of shrinking the Department of Education, but not abolishing it completely. He supports aspects of No Child Left Behind....
	10 Things it's OK to do This Valentine's Day By Morgan Whaley February 8, 2012 - 12:45pm Buy a pint of Ben & Jerry’s for yourself. Or an extra large box of chocolates. Or both... Decide you’re “doing you” this year Avoid the Valentine’s aisles at CVS for at least a month leading up to February 14th Spend the night in sweatpants Temporarily hate anyone who has a Valentine’s Day date Watch the Notebook repeatedly, and cry every time Lust after fictional characters. (Team Peeta, anyone?) Send yourself flowers Listen to “Single Ladies” on repeat Remind yourself there are no cute guys at BU anyway READ MORE
	Calm Down, Dearie By Ramona Ostrowski February 7, 2012 - 11:29pm I’m sitting in the GSU right now, and I just got up to get some water. The main water machine is broken, so I filled a cup with ice and then hot water. As I was doing so, a male employee came up to me and said “What do you need, dearie?” “Just water,” I said, clearly doing just fine getting it on my own. “Okay, dearie,” he replied. Okay. So. First of all, why the need to approach me at all? Maybe just a desire to be helpful, true, maybe I looked lost...but I don’t think I did. Secondly, and more infuriatingly, why the term of endearment? He doesn’t know me--there was absolutely no basis for any sort of relationship, or even interaction, between us. So why the need to address me that way? READ MORE
	Why Every Collegiette NEEDS to See Miss Representation By Ryan Robinson February 7, 2012 - 7:13pm I shave my legs, wear a bra and tight clothes; I watch romantic comedies, I usually wait for the boy to text me first and expect him to pay for dinner on a date. I don't hate men or demand that we change "mankind" to "womankind," but I still consider myself a feminist. READ MORE