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	Put Down Your iPhone! By Rachael Morin April 3, 2012 - 8:00am READ MORE
	The Best Spring Dresses for Your Body Shape By Jordan Randazzo March 28, 2012 - 8:00am Ladies, it is finally that time of year! With the spring weather heating up, it’s time to put away those jeans and whip out those shorts and dresses! Here are a few tips from Her Campus JMU on how to choose the best dress for your body shape. READ MORE
	Time to 'Take Back the Night' By Alexa Johnson March 22, 2012 - 8:00am READ MORE
	A Quick Guide to Spring Denim By Kelly Ford March 20, 2012 - 8:00am Whether it is Gap’s new clothing line or Urban Outfitters’ eclectic collection, bright colored denim is huge for spring! Born out of the huge color-blocking trend that swept the Spring 2012 fashion runways, bright colored bottoms are everywhere and in demand. Most recently, designers have started to re-interpret this brave trend and use their own creative liberty to expand such denim styles to incorporate wild prints and fabric impressions. This is the year to fully take advantage of color. It has been a while since the fashion industry has taken to incorporating the rainbow into just about every marketable item. Dress up or dress down; dress to match your mood; dress to be different; dress to feel great this spring. ...
	Helping Out Around H’Burg! By Irene Lainiotis March 16, 2012 - 8:00am Harrisonburg, Virginia is known for lots of things - the scenic Shenandoah Valley, that big thing called JMU, and did we mention community service? While it’s easy for some of us to get caught up in our purple and yellow bubbles, the Harrisonburg community could really use our help and there are tons of opportunities out there. If you’re looking to help out, there are tons of ways to get involved! If you are interested in a particular field, look up some non-profits or charities specific to your needs and ask if they could use any help. READ MORE
	I’m Undeclared…. Now What? By Irene Lainiotis March 14, 2012 - 8:00am Whether you’re simply a freshman or approaching the deadline requiring you to declare a major, there’s no need to have a major meltdown. If you’re undeclared. Tons of college students come into college not knowing what they want to major in and even more end up changing their minds once they’re on campus. Here are a couple quick tips to help you decide what major could be right for you. READ MORE
	Food Friday: 5 Healthy Desserts By Alexa Johnson March 2, 2012 - 8:00am ONE READ MORE
	‘Add more ~ing To Your Life!’ By Nicole Napolitano February 28, 2012 - 8:00am Are you looking for some motivation in your life? Finding yourself at a low point? Then look no further than your new guardian angel, Gabrielle Bernstein! READ MORE
	Your Favorite Work-out Playlist! By Morgan Gabaly February 24, 2012 - 8:00am I don’t know about you, but when I work out I need some good tunes to keep me motivated mid-run or mid-crunch! The worst thing to happen is to be jamming out while running and all of a sudden the next song comes on and it’s Come Away With Me by Norah Jones. As much as I love Norah's soft voice, she only works for me when I am ready to take a nap. Even if you don’t work out a lot, a work-out playlist may give you the motivation you need to work out (or just jam out). Here are a few songs I personally love to run to: READ MORE
	Whitney Houston: Death of a Diva By Morgan Gabaly February 23, 2012 - 8:00am It’s no secret that Whitney Houston will remain a musical icon post mortem. Despite some of her past mistakes and run-ins with hurting her reputation. it is hard to overlook her life and journey to success. Beginning as a gospel singer in her Newark, NJ church, Houston empowered her fellow Baptist audience with her strong and compelling voice. She was the daughter of famous gospel singer Cissy Houston, cousin of DeeDee and Dionne Warrick and goddaughter of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Clearly this talented woman was one of many who had strong, influential voices. READ MORE