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	6 One-Liners To Escape A Creepy Guy By Sydney Zuelke April 7, 2013 - 3:00pm We’ve all experienced it. You’re out with your girlfriends, just trying to have a good time, when all of a sudden some guy gets all up in your personal space. You might be able to go with it if his cologne didn’t resemble tequila, or if he didn’t stand four inches shorter than you, but for whatever reason you just aren’t feeling it. Here are 6 great lines that will grant you your freedom so that you can enjoy your well-deserved night out -- lines that are nice enough that they won’t completely destroy his ego. “I have a boyfriend.” READ MORE
	Spring Trends: Hollister Style By Kelsey Bradshaw March 26, 2013 - 1:38pm Working at Hollister Co. means I not only get to smell like Hollister all the time (you know you still love that smell) and have my eardrums assaulted by upbeat music every time I work, but I get a sneak peek of what Hollister thinks is trendy for the next season. Sometimes, I see clothes that make me realize why Hollister is still marketed towards middle schoolers (with graphic tees that say “Let’s make out” and “Why don’t you tweet about it”). READ MORE
	Little Things To Do This Spring Break, No Matter Where You Are By Marissa Tomko March 21, 2013 - 3:00am Spring break is finally here! All of those finals, all nighters, and essays are finally behind us, and life couldn’t be better. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to forget about classes for a minute and just take some time to catch up on the little things. While we’re busy with school and everything that comes with it, it’s easy to forget the seemingly small stuff. No matter if you plan on traveling with your family, road tripping with your friends, working, or just kicking back at home for a week, there’s always a list of fun things to catch up on, and I’m here to make sure you don’t forget any of them! Update your playlist READ MORE
	Point-Blank Advice From Our Psych Major: How To Help A Friend Through A Break-Up By Jessica Crossley March 20, 2013 - 3:00am Dear Jessica, I have a friend who has been in a secret "friends with benefits" relationship, but recently they decided to go back to being just friends—no benefits. She keeps telling me she is fine, but I can tell she is struggling. How can I help her get over him and move on from the situation without sounding too pushy? Sincerely, Tainted Love, a Junior at UO READ MORE
	The Biggest Baddest Bucketlist Competition By Jessica Frankel March 19, 2013 - 3:00am Picture spending six months traveling the world, all expenses paid. Top that with a $50,000 cash prize waiting for you when you return home. Sounds pretty unbelievable...wait, more so impossible, right? READ MORE
	5 Spring Break Accessories You Can't Leave Home Without By Kelsey Bradshaw March 14, 2013 - 3:00am You've memorized your boarding pass, you've gone over your itinerary 50 times, and you've made sure the cute boy in Spanish knows you're going to be just a village away for the next week. So what are you forgetting? Oh, yeah. Class. READ MORE
	DIY: Hair Bow By Jessica Boone March 13, 2013 - 3:00am The recent trend is to wear cute bows in your hair. They look adorable and can be worn with many different outfits and hairstyles. You can clip one above or below your bun or clip your hair back in a simple half, up-do. Unfortunately, the bows at retail stores are pretty expensive. Especially when you want to own more than one color. But there’s hope for your wallet! Here are 10 simple steps to make your own hair bow with only a few supplies. All of the fabric and supplies pictured below only cost $20 and each fabric quarter made two bows. Score! Also, I should mention that my first attempt at making one of these bows was a disaster, but don't give up! My second bow was loads better than the first and I wouldn't be ashamed to wear it....
	Spring Break Anthems By Rachell Brown March 13, 2013 - 3:00am The countdown to Spring Break has officially begun, and what better way to prepare yourself for a much needed vacay than to escape with some music. Whether you are headed to the beach or staying in rainy Eugene, there is a Spring Break anthem out there somewhere for you. Listen here: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Spring+Break/83859393 READ MORE
	Agate Alley Bistro By Rachel Davidson March 11, 2013 - 1:00pm Agate Alley Bistro is one of Eugene’s best-hidden treasures. Located just one block off campus, this northwestern bistro with “a Latin and Asian flair” is the perfect spot for University of Oregon students and the Eugene community. Agate Alley has a unique cozy atmosphere, fun daily specials, and delicious food with local organic ingredients. How could you not try this mouth-watering Eugene restaurant? READ MORE
	10 Things You Shouldn't Feel Bad About Doing When You Should Be Studying For Finals By Marissa Tomko March 11, 2013 - 3:00am With the end of the term looming, there is so much schoolwork to get done. With copious amounts of studying comes copious amounts of procrastinating. I don’t know about you, but social media is always way more interesting to me when there is homework around. But after the fifth time of automatically typing “Facebook” into my browser instead of my email login, I start to feel guilty. That’s why I log out, and procrastinate in these guilt-free ways. READ MORE