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	Feeling Domestic? Try these Valentine’s Day Recipes! By Katharine Donohoe February 17, 2012 - 7:00am Cooking, for me, is an excellent stress reliever: You’re focused on a specific task and tuned into the details so you’re not worrying about that philosophy paper or that cute guy who hasn’t called you back. And that’s not even mentioning the delicious final product! Here are a few simple recipes, some inspired by Valentine’s Day, some not, to treat yourself and the people you care about too: Four Words: Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies Healthy Sweet Potato Skins From 'Pinch of Yum' Creamy Avocado Pasta......
	Not in the Mood for a Chick Flick? By Katharine Donohoe February 13, 2012 - 7:00am Valentine’s Day is without a doubt the time of year that the word “chick flick” is most over-used. Now, don’t get me wrong: I love a good chick flick. Those Movies that make you feel hopeful and make you inadvertently say, “Aw, oh my gosh” have their time and place, that’s for sure. But maybe this year, you can’t think of anything worse that watching a Nicholas Sparks adaptation. Check out “Drive,” an intense thriller that is surprisingly violent – more than I anticipated. Ryan Gosling’s stoic performance is the one thing will distract you away from allof the gore! READ MORE
	5 Healthy Foods to Add to your Grocery List By Irene Lainiotis February 9, 2012 - 8:00am We all know how hard it can be to go grocery shopping for healthy foods. Sometimes when you hit the aisles after a long day of classes, all you want are chips and chocolate! So here’s a quick list of five delicious and healthy food items you can add to your cart! 1. Dark Chocolate Everyone needs a little chocolate now and then. For a healthy change, swap your milk chocolate for dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is proven to help improve heart health and lower bad cholesterol. It is still high in sugar though, so don’t over indulge! READ MORE
	Dating Deal breakers By Irene Lainiotis February 8, 2012 - 8:00am We’ve all met those guys — the ones that do or say something ridiculous and then immediately it's over. Pet-peeves, annoyances, irks - whatever you call them - we all have our own set of dating deal breakers! READ MORE
	‘Have Contiki, Will Travel’ Sweepstakes! By Alexa Johnson February 7, 2012 - 7:00am Hard to believe it, but Spring Break is just a month away - still feels like we just got back from winter break to me! Always wanted to take a trip with friends but never knew how to go about it? Ever considered taking those friends to Paris, London, or even the Greek Isles instead of a place without MTV cameras and body paint galore? Click no further – Contiki is your travel agent! READ MORE
	Dinner for One, Please! By Rachael Morin February 1, 2012 - 8:00am It’s 6 pm and you just got home from class. You need to shower and start diving into the pile of work due tomorrow; there’s simply no way you can fit dinner into this crazy schedule, right? Wrong! College is fast paced, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have easy, fast and fun dinners every night. Here are a few quick “dinner for one” ideas for any day of the week! Grilled Cheese Nation READ MORE
	O.P.I. Colors for the Season! By Rachael Morin January 30, 2012 - 12:37am My roommate and I change our nail polish on a near religious basis. And when we do, we don’t use just any polish, we use OPI (Odontorium Products Inc.) because 1) it lasts forever and 2) has the best shades of every color! We don’t just refer to the OPI polishes by these said colors; we make sure to verbalize the wonderfully creative names as we brush them onto our desperately awaiting nails. With so many colors to choose from, I’m going to give you a heads up on the key colors you must have on your nails this season! READ MORE
	Top 5 iPhone Cases of 2012! By Allie Smith January 25, 2012 - 8:00am Last week fellow Her Campus JMU blogger, Alicia Inkrote, introduced the top five iPhone apps of 2011. This week, we’re going to tackle the top five most popular iPhone cases out right now! Some offer a more aesthetic appeal, while others simply guarantee 100% complete protection with a somewhat mundane appearance. There is a lot of variety for you to find one that fits your needs and, of course, keeps your phone safe. READ MORE
	Winter Wardrobe Blues By Allie Smith January 23, 2012 - 7:00am Now that Mother Nature has finally decided to welcome us with winter weather, don’t let the change in temperature affect your everyday wear. During the winter months, all we want to do is curl up in our warm beds with a hot cup of tea and a good book. But, don’t let the darker days and chilly mornings stop you from looking your best! One popular hue that is on trend for this winter is cobalt blue. From purses to jeans, we’ve found the perfect selections to brighten up your wardrobe and mood! READ MORE
	First Down: Learn Some Football By Megan Harman January 18, 2012 - 8:00am All right ladies… it’s that time of year. Real winter temperatures are setting in, snow is starting to fall, and you’re cozy at your place wondering why your guy isn’t there with you. I’ll tell you why! To be perfectly honest, he doesn’t want to be around all your roommates talking about how the first week of classes went. He doesn’t want to watch chick-flicks and glamorous upcoming award shows. No. He’s ready for some football! READ MORE