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	Surviving Finals Week By Priscilla Choi April 29, 2013 - 8:09pm READ MORE
	How To: Stay Sane this Summer By Kendra Lyons April 22, 2013 - 4:14pm With less than two weeks of school left, it is finally sinking in: summer is here. While it is exciting to think about warmer weather, beach trips, spending some time at home, settling into Memphis for the summer, or packing your bags for a foreign destination, there is that lurking concern about leaving the structure of the school year for three months. Especially for those leaving an environment of full independence to return under your parent’s roof, the bliss of home-cooked meals, a shopping day with mom, and getting some advice from dad, can quickly become smothering, and you find yourself wishing desperately for your life back at Rhodes. Here are a few tips about how to stay sane this summer: READ MORE...
	Rhodes United for St. Jude: The Next BIG Org at Rhodes By Kendra Lyons April 7, 2013 - 8:00pm Rhodes United for St. Jude, previously known as Up ‘til Dawn, has revamped its organization with a new name, a Game Day Give Back event this Monday, April 8th, and exciting plans for the future. While St. Jude is Tri Delta’s official philanthropy, Rhodes United for St. Jude is the organization NOT limited to members of Tri Delta, and is exclusively dedicated to advocacy and fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. READ MORE
	Cool Apps to Add to Your Phone By Priscilla Choi March 31, 2013 - 10:52pm We are college students in the day of the age where smartphones rule the world. We are constantly clinging to our phones, checking it every minute because we need to check the weather, the latest sports updates, and/or pin our favorite things to our Pinterest. But who can blame us? We are capable of doing so many different things with our phones and the people who think of all these interesting apps make our lives so much easier on-the-go. As an on-the-go college student, I have found that there are some up and coming apps that I absolutely must have on my phone. It organizes my life and yes, it’s all so entertaining. READ MORE
	Sheryl Sandberg Challenges Collegiettes to Lean In By Kendra Lyons March 25, 2013 - 2:00pm Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and author of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead is on a mission to spark a national conversation about women’s place in the world. Although the opportunities for women in America are seemingly endless, they are still limited because of the male dominated nature of the workforce and the choice that women feel they are forced to make between a career and a personal life or family of their own. Typically I am skeptical of the feminist perspective, but Sandberg’s focus on gender equality rather than feminine superiority intrigued me, and her message is particularly relevant to college women, as we are at a pivotal point of decision making which will set the stage for the rest of our lives....
	Paxton 1345: Let me show off my designer boxers! By Priscilla Choi March 20, 2013 - 4:04pm For those who attended Delta Days, some of the items up for auction were Paxton 1345 boxers. They were auctioned off as designer boxers that you could wear oh so comfortably around the house, dorm room and hey, even on campus! What makes these boxers so great is the fact that they were trendy, fashionable and the best part, SO SOFT. And just to add even more fun to the equation, who says boxers are only for guys? Paxton 1345 makes boxers for men AND women. With the temperatures starting to warm up a bit, it's time to trade in those footie, onesie pajamas and slip into some patterened and comfy boxer shorts! READ MORE
	#RGP: Rhodes Girl Problems By Kendra Lyons March 4, 2013 - 2:00pm #RGP: Rhodes Girl Problems By Kendra Lyons There is something very distinct about the problems that Rhodes girls face on a daily basis. Our school is small—often compared to a high school—and at times leaves you in situations that seem unreal. Here are some quick solutions to common Rhodes girl problems. READ MORE
	Paxton 1345: Lounging in Designer Style By Priscilla Choi March 2, 2013 - 6:19pm READ MORE
	Oscars Red Carpet Fashion Hits By Priscilla Choi February 25, 2013 - 2:31pm The Oscars is always bringing stars in their finest attire and the Oscars last night was no exception. With various designers gracing the red carpet with their fashion muses sporting such eveningwear, we can't help but to point in awe at our favorite outfits of the night. Here are some of the top fashion hits of the night! READ MORE
	"Faith in America's Future": President Obama's Second Inauguration By Kendra Lyons January 29, 2013 - 2:00am The week of January 21st was exciting and chaotic for Washington D.C., as it hosted President Obama’s Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade, and several nights of galas to celebrate his second term as President of the United States. The Inauguration represented not only Obama’s success individually, but also was an inspiring display for Americans, as it served as a reminder of the racial equality we have achieved as a nation since the time of Martin Luther King (MLK day coincided with the events), as well as the plans Obama has for the nation to move forward, after four years of economic hardship during his previous term. The unifying theme for the week was “Faith in America’s Future.”...