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	How to Dress to Stay Cool While Looking Great! By Natalie Wegner April 19, 2013 - 12:46am Knowing what to wear in this heat can be a struggle. Nothing seems to keep the sun’s rays away. So, I decided to do some research and found ways to stay cool while looking great! READ MORE
	A Few of My Favorite Things: Duke in the Spring By Jen Lunde April 17, 2013 - 12:38am Campus is in bloom There’s no question that Duke’s campus is well-known. Consistently recognized on “Most Beautiful Campus” lists, it’s definitely a highlight of the spring. The overdose of chapel pics and cherry blossom trees on my Facebook and Instragram feeds is a small price to pay in exchange for such a gorgeous campus. READ MORE
	Summer Plans By Samara Madhvani April 16, 2013 - 12:36am With summer coming up, check out what other Duke students have planned for the break. Prepare to be impressed! “I am going to India and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to visit family, and then I’m doing DukeEngage in Colombia, working with internally displaced people through the documentary arts.”-Nikita Yogesh, ‘15 “I am going home to South Africa! That’s all that matters.”-Busi Sibeko, ‘16 “I'm going to be volunteering for most of the summer in a children's transit home (for children abandoned or abused) in Idi-Araba, Lagos Nigeria. I'm also going to intern at a law firm.”-Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie ‘15 READ MORE
	Home Sweet Home By Natalie Wegner April 2, 2013 - 12:16am Finding a place to live can be stressful, especially with the new housing model! So, I’ve compiled a list of off-campus housing that caters to Duke students. If you are living on campus next year, this could still be a good resource for the future! It’s never too early to plan where you’re going to live. The 2009 off-campus housing survey that I refer to below ranked many apartments close to campus on a scale of 1 (unsatisfied) to 4 (very satisfied). Check out this link for the full survey. The Belmont READ MORE
	Eating Off Campus By Samara Madhvani March 25, 2013 - 12:00am The buzz is that Durham is the new foodie town. When limited to campus eateries, this might seem untrue. Restaurants where?! Next time you are bored of campus food or have a special occasion, try one of these places and see what everyone is taking about! Babbaganouj: Authentic, well-priced, delicious Lebanese food in large portions—what more could you ask for? The only downfall with this place is that they don’t do home deliveries. Try a platter if you’re feeling hungry, or one of the filling wraps (which have everything from meat to French fries and hummus in them)! The food is all very fresh and healthy. This place is perfect for grabbing lunch or a casual dinner with your friends. There are two locations. READ MORE...
	Spring 2013 Playlist By Megan Lax March 18, 2013 - 12:27pm READ MORE
	Spring Break Essentials By Samara Madhvani March 6, 2013 - 12:00am Heading to a hot, sandy beach for spring break? Don't forget to pack these essentials to ensure that the cold, rainy weather is the only thing you leave behind! 1.) Tote Bag The tote is the perfect bag for your holiday. You can use it when you go to the beach, go shopping and even when you travel! It is easily accessible, and you can throw everything right in. It also doubles as a substitute book bag for when you get back! Look for a bag that is a neutral color so you can pair it with your bright and patterned cover-ups, or if you’re feeling bold, try a striking print. READ MORE
	Being a Feminist is Exhausting By Amanda Egan March 4, 2013 - 12:00am While reading an article on Jezebel about Seth MacFarlane’s sexist jokes at the Oscars, I came across this quote by the article’s writer, Lindy West, “My struggle as a feminist and a critic isn't to contain my outrage—it's to remind myself to feel anything at all.” This sentence explains a feminist’s dilemma in one condensed package. READ MORE
	Event: Duke Eating Disorder Awareness Week By Annie Magee February 27, 2013 - 12:00am Duke Eating Disorder Awareness Week started on February 25th, and continues until this Sunday March 3rd. The week is packed with film screenings, expert panels and discussion about the significant, but rarely discussed problem of eating disorders on Duke’s campus. The Duke Medical Center Eating Disorder’s Program, Develle Dish, DUWELL, CAPS, the Women’s Center, Student Health, and Panhel have all worked in collaboration to contribute the events of the week, which is headed by Her Campus Duke’s very own Taylor Turkeltaub. Stop by the photo exhibit on the upper floor of the Bryant Center, which depicts individual Duke students’ personal struggles with eating disorders, or check out any of the events listed below:...
	5 Instagram-inspirational accounts By Samara Madhvani February 26, 2013 - 12:00am Instagram is a great go to when you’re looking for outfit inspirational ideas. With so many fashion photo blogger users out there, it may be hard to find something, which is actually wearable on a day-to-day basis. Here are five Instagram accounts to look for where you can find outfits that you could wear anywhere so take out your phones and get following! @FASHI0NFLY Fashi0nfly photographs clothes from a variety of online shops and puts together casual yet chic outfits. The outfits are put together using staple pieces that you can find in your own wardrobe—perfect for when you’re bored of your own clothes! READ MORE