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	Campus Cutie Conflict (Resolution) By HC Hollins Senior Editors September 26, 2012 - 11:24pm Dear HC Hollins Readers, Over the summer, we spent some time discussing ways to make this site more accessible. We listen to all the feedback we receive and we know that some of our readers feel put off by the beauty-biased implications of the "Campus Cutie" section. Hollins women are beautiful but we are also intelligent, driven, and successful. In order to respect the multi-faceted nature of the diverse Hollins community, we have decided to shift the focus of "Campus Cutie" section from one that emphasizes physical beauty to one that embraces moments of genuine cuteness. READ MORE
	Letter(s) from the Editor(s) - Words of Senior Wisdom By HC Hollins Senior Editors September 21, 2012 - 12:53am Whether you're a first year just getting your footing on campus or a senior who feels like Hollins is a second home, the beginning of Fall semester can be jarring. The HC Hollins editors: Amber Rambharose, Ashlee Oliver, and Claire McCown have survived three Fall semesters so far (and anticipate making it through this one, as well) and between Tinker Scares and walking on front quad, put their heads together to offer you these precious bits of wisdom. From how often to check your Hollins email to how often to schedule in a nap, these three Hollins women have learned a lot of valuable lessons on their way to senior year. READ MORE
	Stoked on Senior Week? We've Got All the Details! By Amber Dee May 10, 2012 - 1:11pm If you're staying for senior week as a non-graduating student, you'll probably feel a little out of the loop on the fun, traditions and crazy good times that await you after Monday. Thankfully, senior class President Yafen Liang has given us the schedule for the Class of 2012's last hurrah. Check out the schedule below and prepare yourself for a week you'll never forget. READ MORE
	What Not to Miss This Week... By Claire McCown May 5, 2012 - 11:47pm With the semester rapidly coming to a close, Hollins women are feverishly completing last-minute assignments, projects, and preparing for final exams. Finals week brings with it a slew of all-nighters and stress. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t take a break to enjoy some of the final hurrahs going on this week at Hollins. I have carefully narrowed down the top five events happening this week on campus that you simply cannot miss! READ MORE
	What to Expect When You're Expecting...Finals Week By HC Hollins Team April 24, 2012 - 4:14pm We only have two weeks (and some change) left until Finals begin! We asked some seasoned seniors and juniors for their biggest tips for surviving the grueling end of the extra-brief Spring Semester. Here are their top fifteen things to keep in mind when gearing up to make it to theend of May. 15. "Coffee, coffee, coffee. But not too much coffee." - Claire McCown '13 14. "Keep calm and carry on." - Carolyn Pace '13 13. "Never stay up the whole night before a final, it doesn't help! Instead go to bed and wake up early to study. The first two hours after waking up is the time that brian fuction and memory work the best." - Jackie Lam '12 READ MORE
	How to Survive Class Registration By Amber Dee April 21, 2012 - 9:09pm This week we all survived advising, which means that next week, we'll be facing the terror that is "Fall Registration." Whether you're a seasoned junior or an anxious freshman,dealing with the Hollins network, frantically typing in CRN numbers, and racing against the clock with the rest of your class is stressful, so the HC Hollins team decided to put our heads together and give you our top seven registration tips! READ MORE
	HC Hollins Study Buddy Basket Give Away (Round Two)! By HC Hollins Team April 14, 2012 - 8:31pm It's that time of year again: the time of year when you wake up with fear gnawing at your stomach, the time of year when you wear the same pair of sweatpants for weeks without shame, the time of year when your visual and auditory hallucinations are caused by sleepless nights. That's right, finals are on the way! Luckily, the HC Team is doing another Study Buddy Giveaway. READ MORE
	V-Week at Hollins University By Amber Dee April 2, 2012 - 2:16pm At Hollins, it's go hard or go home and this week FMLA (Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance) is going hard to fight violence against women and girls. FMLA is sponsoring great events all week long, starting tonight at 8 PM, with Stitch and Bitch: A Vagina Craft Night in the Rat. Check out the V-Week schedule below. All events can also be found on Facebook! READ MORE
	Hollins Foodie Blog - Tasty Low Cal Dinner, No Moody Required By Jackie Lam March 31, 2012 - 10:26pm Looking for a quick, easy recipe with less than 450 calories? How about some Spicy Chicken Breast Stir-Fry? While you aren't likely to find low cal stir-fry in Moody, you can try this recipe in your dorm kitchen. Ingredients: 4 pieces of Skinless Chicken Breast 4 garlic cloves 3 slices of ginger ½ cup chopped spring onion 1 cup Shredded carrots 1 cup water Flavoring: ¼ cup soy sauce 3 tablespoon of garlic spicy paste 2 tablespoon of black pepper READ MORE
	Hollins SGA Update - Get Involved! By HC Hollins Team March 16, 2012 - 3:35pm The HC Hollins Team had a great time covering the SGA Executive Elections but there are still many positions on HAB, Class Cabinets, and Roundtable available! You can apply for the following positions through Appointment Board. How do you apply? Go to the SGA tab on my.hollins and fill out the appointment board form under the "forms" tab. All applications are due the Wednesday after Spring Break (March 28th). Interviews will be held the following Sunday. READ MORE