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	Let it Burn: Four Steps to a New, Single You By Alaina Lancaster October 26, 2011 - 12:22pm Freeze! Slowly put down the chocolate. Her Campus Mizzou knows a breakup can leave you feeling like a prisoner to your own bed, head and heart. As one of the most recent victims of a romantic hit-and-run, I can sympathize with those of you who need to listen to Usher’s “Let it Burn” for hours on end and who have a breakdown because even the rolled-up gum wrapper in your pocket reminds you of him. But eventually we all have to move on. There’s no time like the present to leave Usher and the waterworks behind and begin life as the new, single you. READ MORE
	DIY Halloween Costumes By Katie Lally October 24, 2011 - 4:24pm Are you tired of spending money every October on Halloween costumes that you only wear once a year? Then scrounge up some items from the back of your closet (and maybe your best friend’s) to create some one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes. They’re a fraction of the price and still look super cute! “Baywatch” Pamela Anderson What you’ll need: Red one-piece swimsuit Beach shorts Flip-flops A whistle for around your neck Crazy, voluminous hair Sarah Palin What you’ll need: READ MORE
	Keep Off The Mizzou 22 With Zoutrition By Jessica Thomas October 21, 2011 - 1:36pm Most incoming college students have to deal with the threat of the freshman 15, but University of Missouri students have an even bigger problem – the Mizzou 22. The combination of stress, social drinking and delicious dining hall food is to blame for the larger than normal weight gain many Mizzou freshmen experience. Thankfully Zoutrition, a recent program launched by Campus Dining Services, can help students make smarter decisions about the food they eat. Zoutrition is a website that enables students to view the nutritional information about the foods served at all campus dining locations, even the newly opened Sabai. The launch of this online tool has been a long time...
	Halloween Costume Guide: Skip Trashy, Pick Classy By Allison Goldberg October 18, 2011 - 10:13pm Halloween is right around the corner, so some of you are probably worrying about what you’re going to dress as this year or how you’re going to look. There has been so much pressure on college women to dress in scandalous outfits on Halloween because, as they say in Mean Girls, “In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut, and other girls can’t say anything about it.” This, however, is not always true. READ MORE
	CoMo Fall Fun By Mary Trier October 17, 2011 - 5:33pm We all have those occasional boring Saturday afternoons when we're wondering, "Is there anything interesting to do here in Columbia?" Good news: there is! There are some great activities in town for the fall season, and you don't have to take a vacation to get to them. Her Campus Mizzou recommends these fun-filled fall days for every collegiette™. READ MORE
	Mizzou Homecoming Centennial: 100 Years of Tradition By Karee Hackel October 12, 2011 - 3:48pm According to the highly credible sources of Trivial Pursuit, Jeopardy and NCIS, the University of Missouri is the birthplace of Homecoming. Mizzou’s campus is abuzz every fall with excitement and anticipation of our very own holiday. This year it seems that everyone is counting down the days until Oct. 15 and the game against Iowa State. The 2011 Homecoming Centennial will set the standard for what it takes to be a Tiger. Going above and beyond to recognize the many facets of this beloved tradition, the Mizzou Alumni Association and the Homecoming Steering Committee hope to highlight lasting traditions and reincarnate traditions that have been...
	Wrinkles Already? By Allison Goldberg October 9, 2011 - 9:47pm READ MORE
	A Mizzou Girl's Guide to Game Day By Caroline Michler October 5, 2011 - 12:24pm It’s football season again, collegiettes™! You know what that means – it’s time to break out the black and gold, indulge in tailgating treats and cheer on those Tigers. READ MORE
	21 for 21: Is Having a Perfect Record Always a Good Thing? By Allison Pohle October 2, 2011 - 5:37pm You may have gotten invites on Facebook to “JaNe DoE’s $H0T$$$ PaRtYYY” with promises of watching “everyone’s favorite princess” tackle the ultimate challenge of 21 shots and travelling “wherever the night takes her.” The older you get, the more shot parties you seem to be invited to, until all of your events consist of shot parties. But what’s the appeal of taking 21 shots in one night? We’ve heard about students like Jesse Drews who have died from attempting to consume extreme amounts of alcohol on their birthdays. So why have shots parties become as popular as Real Housewives reruns? ...
	Tips for Giving Blood By Allison Goldberg October 2, 2011 - 5:08pm READ MORE