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	Do The Pretty Girl Rock By Kassy Sullivan March 14, 2011 - 1:00am Keri Hilson knows a thing or two about confidence, and it’s time we take a lesson from her. READ MORE
	You Have 11 Days By Kristen Starkowski March 8, 2011 - 12:00am READ MORE
	Is Chivalry Dead? By Adele Priestley March 4, 2011 - 3:45pm Chivalry in the modern era is in a decline. With epic tales of knights in shining armor and damsels in distress, chivalry is apparent in medieval history as early as 800 AD. In the 1700s, Europeans brought their families, religious beliefs, and belongings across the ocean to America, but they also maintained a code of basic societal ethics and responsibilities. Even today, the media showers us with love stories that are tragically romantic, simply because they offer the princes that many girls fantasize about but can’t seem to find. So what happened to chivalry? READ MORE
	Take the Oscars Red Carpet to "The Street" By Kassy Sullivan February 28, 2011 - 12:00am My favorite part of awards shows, and the Oscars in particular, is by far the gorgeous dresses the celebs step out in. There are so many amazing new colors and trends, but they don’t have to stop at the celebrities’ wardrobes. Here are some ways to incorporate the style of the Academy Awards into your everyday-wear this spring/summer season. Mila’s Lavender READ MORE
	Show Your Spirit in Style By Kassy Sullivan February 18, 2011 - 12:43am We all love showing our school spirit, but not many people realize how many great options are offered amoung the Colby Bookstore's shelves. So next time you go for that standard navy tee with the big white COLBY across the chest, just think...with one short walk down to Pulver, I could be looking a heck of a lot cuter right now. Not convinced? Here are some of my personal favorite Colby items, offered right here on campus, that will be sure to whet your appetite for school spirit and style. Keeping Warm READ MORE
	Quick Breaks for Sanity's Sake By Kristen Starkowski February 15, 2011 - 7:47pm So Jan Plan is over. Overwhelming, I know. Now, instead of one (probably fun and easy) class or internship, you have four or five. And you still have clubs, activities, maybe a job, and of course, your social life to manage. With all these obligations and commitments, it can be hard to find time to relax. No worries, though, Her Campus has come to the rescue, and we have come well-equipped with several strategies to relieve stress! READ MORE
	Valentine's Day: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly By Brett Depper Goldstein February 7, 2011 - 5:44pm READ MORE
	You May No Longer Be An (Insert Astrological Sign) By Adele Priestley February 6, 2011 - 9:05pm 31% of Americans believe in astrological signs, and rely on horoscopes to predict aspects of daily life. To these 96,718,240 people, the recent news that they may have been basing their personality, love life, and future on the wrong sign could come as a shock. But, Believers, don’t panic yet— there is still hope that astrology up until this moment hasn’t been a complete farce. READ MORE
	Tweet Tweet: Who to Follow on Twitter By Kassy Sullivan January 31, 2011 - 12:00am Aside from celebrities, twitter did not seem to experience the immediate success of other social networking sites, such as Facebook, did. It is, however, slowly and surely gaining speed as one of the more influential websites of our generation. With that in mind, I decided to join twitter, myself, not too long ago and have started to thoroughly enjoy its unique social flair. But with so many people tweeting nonstop, it can be daunting to decide who to give the honor of your follow. In that light, here is a quick and easy guide to who is and who’s simply not worth the attention on Twitter these days. READ MORE