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	The Everyday Sexism Project By Caitlin Edwards May 17, 2013 - 8:00pm I was fortunate enough to meet the amazingly inspiring Laura Bates, journalist and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project, when she visited my old school to talk to pupils from various year groups about their experiences of sexism. Many of you reading this are probably thinking that was a pointless task; sexism isn’t really a problem anymore, it’s not as prevalent as it has been and those who hark on about it are just self-victimising feminists. READ MORE
	How To Get Fit With YouTube By Sorrel Cookson May 16, 2013 - 8:00pm For some of us going to the gym is just simply not an option, whether that is the pricey membership fees or the thought of hiking all the way up to the Sports Park. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t exercise! YouTube is the perfect platform for you to get started on your fitness regime and help you on your way to getting bikini ready. Her Campus is giving you the free and easy option to working out and what’s even better is that it’s all from the comfort of your own house. There are tons of YouTube Fitness Guru’s out there however, we’ve managed to narrow it down to our top four that you should definitely be following. Blogilates: READ MORE
	What Type of Relationship Are You In? By Izzie Petersen May 15, 2013 - 8:00pm Starting in our teenage years and beyond, we engage in many different kinds of relationships- these can be relationships with yourself, a school sweetheart, a summer romance of just a casual fling. As a little bit of fun, HCX thought we would map out some relationship stereotypes. From the ‘first loves’ to ‘friends with benefits’, there are certainly different stages, so where does your relationship fit in the spectrum? First Love READ MORE
	Why To Stay In Exeter After Exams By Lauren Hudson May 15, 2013 - 8:00pm So you’ve finished your exams: PHEW! But now for the tough decision: should you go home now, or wait around for a couple of weeks before heading home for the long-haul? Well, being the Exeter-loving girls that we are at HCX, we’ve come up with a few reasons why you should stick around for a couple more weeks in our pretty little city. READ MORE
	HCX Sex and Relationships Survey Results #2: The Sex Part By anonymous May 14, 2013 - 8:00pm Disclaimer: All results were provided 100% anonymously with the option not to complete any questions that people felt uncomfortable answering. READ MORE
	UKIP: The Rise of The Clowns By Izzie Petersen May 14, 2013 - 8:00pm At the beginning of the month, the country’s politics and news were shocked by the results of the England and Wales’ council elections. Neither the loss of Conservative seats nor the resurgence of Labour were the surprise but instead the genuine progress made by UKIP and their Cheshire leader, Nigel Farage. It would seem he is truly irrepressible and perhaps 2013 is the year that we should start taking what fires out of his unusually large mouth, a bit more seriously. READ MORE
	Snack Smart By Sophie Ritchie May 13, 2013 - 8:00pm With the pressure of all these exams, and the stress of cramming information into our brains night after night, it’s safe to say giving in to the temptation of several biscuits (or seventeen) becomes all too easy when faced with the dreaded days of revision. Sure, revision is tough. Our brains need the extra energy when we’re focusing so hard on learning. However, with summer just around the corner, the last thing we want to be worrying about is feeling bloated or flabby. So, here are some tips to snack smart, increase your brain power for all those notes, and avoid the sneaky revision pounds. 1. Avoid Stress Eating READ MORE
	Who’s Who of the Exeter Alumni By Kath Daley May 12, 2013 - 8:00pm With the arrival of exams this week we're sure everyone is looking for that little bit of motivation to get them through. Here at Her Campus Exeter we decided to bring you a selection of people that all passed through our own esteemed univeristy and once felt exactly the same. Although some of you may not be able to see beyond the end of the week, if you stay motivated now, maybe your name will make it on the list one day...! READ MORE
	You Shall Go to the Ball: How to find the Perfect Graduation Ball Dress By Lily Houghton May 11, 2013 - 8:00pm So another year has flown by, and sadly for some of you this has been your last in Exeter. But luckily, along with exams and dissertations, there is still plenty for you to look forward to in your last few weeks as a student. The Graduation Ball on Saturday 21st July will be the ultimate opportunity to wow your friends and fellow students in a fabulous outfit, celebrate obtaining your degree and leave the Exeter bubble with a bang. You’ll look back on these photos in years to come, so we want to ensure that you pull out all the stops in the fashion stakes. To make your life a little easier at this busy time we’ve narrowed down a list of the best shops for finding the perfect dress....
	Breakfast Is Best - Recipes To Keep You Going By Sophie Davies May 10, 2013 - 8:00pm Nothing really beats that first meal of the day; the meal that quite literally ‘breaks-the-fast’, the meal that kick-starts your fabulous self into gear and engages those all-important ‘creative juices’. Be it a drawn out affair in the form of a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion indulgence or a quick, ‘re-fuelling’ at the start of a busy day; there is a certain satisfaction, a comfort if you like, surrounding the age old convention of breakfast. READ MORE