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	Five Tips To Avoid Being Catfished By Yele Ajayi March 28, 2013 - 8:40am Every now and then, you might find yourself lacking in the love department and desperate to meet someone new. Sometimes it might feel like you just can’t meet anyone compatible. In these extreme situations, many people turn to social networking. If you’re attempting to talk to someone online, it is important you take caution to avoid being “catfished.” Catfished comes from the MTV hit show, Catfish, that allows everyday people to meet their online loves in person for the first time. For those who don’t know what it means to get catfished, here’s a brief explanation: A catfish is someone who takes on a fake identity using Facebook or other social media websites. Most people who do it pursue it to form deceptive online romances....
	Pinterest And Your Health Image By Sivani Aluru March 27, 2013 - 12:29pm My love affair with Pinterest started back during my senior year of high school. I was growing my hair out for all the senior festivities, and planned to donate it to locks of love after high school graduation. I started out with just two boards - "Nail Art Ideas" and "Hair Inspiration" but slowly I've been able to integrate Pinterest into all aspects of my life including, but not limited to, my closet, my DIY ideas, and my dorm room. However, I feel like the best aspect of Pinterest, and the one most useful to Collegiettes everywhere is the Pinterest "Health & Fitness" board. READ MORE
	Seven Movies The Oscars Missed (And Maybe You Did, Too) By Lindsay Goldstein March 27, 2013 - 10:34am Every year, there are those works you wish had been recognized—movies that were snubbed, performers that worked their butts off and gave great showings, or songs that deserve more recognition. The king of all award shows, the Oscars, is notorious for leaving out some of the films most loved by audiences and critics alike. We all know the big-name, well-marketed films that received nominations and awards this year: Lincoln, Les Miserables, Life of Pi, and so on. But, a lot of fantastic movies slipped under the Academy’s radar and probably yours, too. Here’s your unofficial guide to the best unrecognized movies of 2012. 1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower, dir. Stephen Chbosky, starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson....
	Women Worrying In The Workplace By Mary Alex Japczyk March 27, 2013 - 7:16am We all get stressed out during the school year – exams, papers and relationships can all contribute to this. And we all find ourselves believing that once we’re out of the school setting all of this stress will disappear. Unfortunately, this is not the case. A recent study from the American Psychological Association reported the stress factors for men and women in the workplace. However, women overwhelmingly reported having higher stress levels than men. READ MORE
	Turn Heads On The Beach This Spring Break By Hannah Donohue March 26, 2013 - 10:30pm The time has finally come to ditch the homework, midnight coffee runs, and cold weather because spring break is here at last and it is much needed! Whether you have plans to party with your friends in Padre, relax poolside with a margarita in hand or have a relaxing staycation with your family the following are 5 beauty essentials to help you refresh and look your best this spring break! 1. Color, color, color! READ MORE
	HC cannot wait to be spotted tanning on the Quad! By Olivia Catuara March 26, 2013 - 8:58pm READ MORE
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	Max Michka ‘15 By Olivia Catuara March 26, 2013 - 8:50pm Name: Max Michka Year: Sophomore Hometown: Downers Grove Major: Advertising (Although it's not official) Hobbies: Casual Gamer, Photoshopping  Favorite college memory so far: Unofficial 2013 - can't remember anything in particular, but it was overall a great time. READ MORE
	Favorite Sorority Sisterhood Activities By Elizabeth Deuel March 26, 2013 - 8:45pm March, it is finally March. Between nights out with friends, lazy Sundays and study sessions at the UGL, where has the time gone? This month will also pass in a blink of the eye with the never-ending madness created by midterms and the week long vacation from all things school related known as spring break. That leaves just April and then the few beginning weeks of May, which are consumed by finals, before we pack up and leave Champaign for three long months. Other than saying goodbye to all that is school during summer, we also more uneasily leave behind all of our best friends, our sorority sisters. READ MORE
	Are Modern Re-Makes Of Traditional Films Worth Seeing? By Victoria Robertson March 26, 2013 - 8:40pm Lately, the film industry has been swamped with movies tackling back-stories from traditional movies made many years ago. The question is, are they comparable to the originals? We all remember the 2010 film, Alice in Wonderland starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham-Carter. The film was lightly based off of the classic story, but this continuance was instead a look into the future of Alice, as she returns to Wonderland to slay the jabberwocky. READ MORE