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	Why You NEED to Spend a Summer in Memphis By Kendra Lyons September 11, 2012 - 1:00am As Rhodes girls, we are bred to continuously hunt for internships or study abroad programs that will challenge our current perspectives of the world (and hopefully dazzle future employers). Before you try to broaden your horizons though, it is equally beneficial to submerge yourself in the distinctive city that we already live in. It takes time to fully appreciate Memphis because it lacks a sole identity. Instead, it envelopes a culture defined by a mixture of influences, reflected in its diverse population, wide range of ethnic and local cuisines, and mesh of jazz, rock and folk music you can hear walking downtown on a given day. Here are the top reasons why finding a summer job in Memphis should be on every Rhodes girl’s bucket list before graduation...
	Style Transitioning from High School to College By brooke kuminski September 1, 2012 - 1:00am What's the common style at Rhodes? Fashion trends at Rhodes. With both new and old students trickling back onto campus from summer break, it’s impossible to miss the new fashion trends they bring with them to campus. Being a new student, I am noticing how differently people dressed in high school to college and even the difference between how freshman versus upperclassman dress at Rhodes. A lot of hot trends are hitting Rhodes campus this season: READ MORE
	Top 10 International Stories of Summer 2012 By ines tamaddon August 23, 2012 - 10:24am In every corner of the world, the past few months have proven to be triumphant, marking new beginnings as well as disappointments. With elections that have already taken place and preparations for upcoming ones, demonstrations, and civil wars, Summer 2012 has been historic. Between the beach, pool and cookouts, it’s possible you missed some of the stories—so here are 10 of the top international headlines from this past summer. 1. Euro Crisis—Bailouts and summits have unfortunately not fixed this ongoing financial crisis. Greece has been affected the most—with the possibility of them returning to their former currency, the drachma—but Spain and Italy are at the forefront as well. READ MORE...
	HC Rhodes’ Guide for Incoming Freshmen By Priscilla Choi August 1, 2012 - 1:00am Every August, a new type of novelty arrives onto the Rhodes campus. They’re young, they’re anxious, they’re excited and they’re waiting to make a splash onto the Rhodes scene. The current students are excited to meet them and the faculty/staff makes an exceptional effort to make their transition into Rhodes easy. What exactly is this new type of novelty that arrives on campus? READ MORE
	The Pinterest Phenomenon By Emily Krone April 25, 2012 - 8:33pm TPM (Total Pinterest Move) Yes, that’s right: “Pinterest” has become an adjective. Don’t tell me that you haven’t looked at a handmade tote bag, floating candle centerpieces or low-fat double chocolate chip cranberry gooey cookie bars without thinking, “That’s SO Pinterest!” If you haven’t, it’s probably because you haven’t been on the Internet for over a year. So let me catch you up on the latest phenomenon taking over the computer, vocabulary and free time of women everywhere. READ MORE
	Apps You Should Be Able to Live Without, But Can’t By Emily Krone April 16, 2012 - 7:05pm One of the most distressing situations for a college student is not writing a paper ten minutes before it is due or losing your LynxCard; it’s being phoneless for even just a few hours. We feel lost and out of touch when we can’t be in constant contact with friends and family, and for most phone addicts, our phones are so much more than our primary mode of communication. Without my iPhone, I wouldn’t know when my laundry is done, the amount of money in my bank account, or how drive home for Easter break. Basically, I would be broke and wandering along I-55 in dirty clothes. Phones are no longer a basic method of communication; we depend on them to help us with simple, daily tasks. ...
	If You Want to Run a Half, Run a Half By Sarah Mason March 31, 2012 - 3:25pm I got into this half-marathon business when three of my housemates decided to run a marathon. I thought, “I can at least run a half.” So I signed up, and then there was no turning back. But I say in all honesty, if I can do this, anyone can. I never had a dream or a goal to do a half-marathon. My thinking was more, “That would be a cool thing to do before I graduate.” But if you do have that goal, or if you even think it would just be cool to do – go for it. You can do it. I promise. With just a little determination and a lot of perseverance – you can do it. READ MORE
	Getting Beyond The Gates: Seniors' "Don't Miss" Guide to Memphis By Emily Clark March 18, 2012 - 10:41am With the weather warming and nostalgia beginning its steady creep, seniors start to panic. Yes, they panic about graduation, and interviews, and job opportunities. They panic about housing and internships and business attire and things this naïve freshman writer cannot even begin to imagine. Yet, most importantly, they begin to panic about leaving. Not just Rhodes, but Memphis as a whole. In a sudden moment of fear, they may realize they still have not been to Graceland. Or, while they rode the Lynx, did they ever ride a Mississippi riverboat? And after graduation, will they ever have the opportunity again? READ MORE
	Tea Time: Breaking the Coffee Routine By Emily Clark March 4, 2012 - 11:09am In college, coffee is as common as laptops or slices of pizza. It’s ingested as a necessity: a means to finish that midterm study guide or to provide enough motivation to attend your 9:00 AM class Monday morning after fun, but not-so-productive weekend. I fall victim to the convenient beverage just as often as anyone else. Late night in the library? Middle Ground. Morning presentation? You better believe coffee from the Rat is gracing my travel mug. If I ever drive past a Starbucks, I’m a goner. READ MORE
	Spring Break Body: Workout Routines By Sophia Anderson February 26, 2012 - 11:20am With Spring Break fast approaching, everyone seems frantic to get their bodies looking toned, healthy, and swimsuit ready. However, no one enjoys going through the trouble of dragging themselves all the way to the gym, only to retreat back to their rooms feeling bored and unaccomplished half an hour later. Here are a few quick exercises that can be done at a gym, or even in the comfort of your own room. These exercises are concise and will leave you feeling fit and accomplished. You can do as many or as few repetitions as you’d like, depending on how intense you would like your workout to be. Bicycle Crunch: For Core & Abdominals READ MORE