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	How to Survive Being Home for the Holidays By Maggie Hilty December 5, 2012 - 3:00am After experiencing the freedom you get when you go away to college, its always a bit of a shock to come home and be thrown back into living with your parents: curfews, no friends over past a certain hour, and keeping the noise down are not something you usually have to worry about. But now they’re at the top of your list. While it may seem like a drag to have to be home with restrictions for a month, there are things you can do to make your time at home feel less trapped. Show your parents that you’ve grown up READ MORE
	Finals Week Study Spots By Rebecca Gibson December 3, 2012 - 4:18pm With the library housing everyone cramming for finals, here are some alternate study spots to get your finals week grind on! READ MORE
	Fall Colors on a Misty Monday By Rebecca Gibson November 28, 2012 - 1:08am A look at the fall colors on campus on a misty Monday in November. READ MORE
	The Best Black Friday Fashion Deals By Kelsey Bradshaw November 21, 2012 - 3:00am Black Friday is like the Superbowl of shopping: There's an air of delirium in the air, there's frantic running around, and if you're not careful, you could get tackled by a grandma for the last pair of 50% off knitted socks (touchdown!). It's also super, super fun to shop. Up to 75% off any store you go into to? That's my kind of day. Plus, it's an opportune time to buy Christmas gifts for others--they'll never know you only spent $13 for that $130 sweater you got them! READ MORE
	Make Your Apartment Festive this Holiday Season By Maggie Hilty November 16, 2012 - 11:03am With the holidays coming, it's always sad to think about how decorated our houses are back at home. Lights everywhere, candles filling up the room with sweet smells, soft music playing in the background – the holiday season just makes you want to be back home with friends and family. Since we’re all stuck at school for a few more weeks, there are ways you can make your living space away from home just as festive on a budget. READ MORE
	Childhood Pastimes You Should Never Stop By Sydney Zuelke November 14, 2012 - 11:59am Many of us reminisce about our childhoods, the times when things were simple. So why not take some advice from your inner-child and do the things that used to make you happy? Put a new spin on some old habits and... Play dress-up. READ MORE
	What You Can Do to Help Hurricane Sandy Survivors By Kimberly Chin November 10, 2012 - 1:13pm In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck parts of the Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern United States. It started its journey on October 22nd in Jamaica and made its way towards the States. It has affected at least 24 states, but the most severely damaged are New Jersey and New York. This tropical storm stopped trading on Wall Street for two days, cancelled 12,000 flights, and has left thousands without power and shelter. If you aren’t able to personally provide shelter to survivors of Hurricane Sandy, there are many ways to help! Recovery often lasts longer than media attention so help is always needed as devastated areas are on the road to recovery. Here’s how to help in the U.S.!...
	What to do in Eugene During Parents Weekend By Marissa Tomko November 4, 2012 - 4:40pm Your college years are among the best and most adventurous of your life. Most of us are living on our own for the first time, you meet so many cool people, and you are figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life. All of the freedom is great, but sometimes a girl just needs her parents. Being from out of state, I don’t get to see my sweet mom or dad very often. Luckily, they are able to come visit me from time to time in the rainy city of Eugene. When they first came I was nervous that we wouldn’t have much to do--this is a college town after all. But how wrong I was! Here are my favorite things to do with my parents when they come visit me at school! Food, food, food READ MORE...
	How to Stay Glowing All Winter Long By Maggie Hilty October 29, 2012 - 12:00am Every girl knows that when the cold weather comes, our skin get dry, dry, dry. But, trying to stop your skin from turning as dull as a desert can be easy, as long as you know how to do it! By following a few simple steps, your skin will stay silky smooth all winter… and the boys will be begging to touch it. Exfoliate Making sure that you are constantly removing the dead skin cells from your body is important to making sure your skin doesn’t become dehydrated. Investing in a loofa or some exfoliating body wash for your showers will be a lifesaver in the end. By eliminating all that built up deadness will help your skin glow after every shower. READ MORE
	Five of the Most Overdone Halloween Costumes By Kelsey Bradshaw October 24, 2012 - 7:08pm Back away from the Gaga costume! We all see that one Halloween costume when we're out and about on Halloweekend that we wish we had thought of. We then look down at our sexy (insert occupation/animal here) and promise ourselves we'll be more creative next year. Don't give yourself that feeling this year! Not being one of these totally been-there, done-that costumes is a step in the right direction. READ MORE