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	Reasons Why Summer is Awesome and Winter is a Drag By Deanna Dippolito March 18, 2013 - 12:00pm With the recent snow storm and monotonous cold weather, dreams of summer are quite frequent for SAU students. Davenport could get pretty boring on these cold nights and it gets hard to see any sight of spring, let alone summer. Those long days in the sun, and fun summer nights seem oh so far away. READ MORE
	Making History One Race at a Time By Rachel Pasker March 7, 2013 - 1:00pm As collegiettes, we may not be that into sports, but we do love when a woman breaks barriers and makes history. This is exactly what professional racecar driver Danica Patrick is doing this season. She stands out among the men in her number 10 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series sponsored by Go Daddy.com as the only professional female racecar driver in the series today. READ MORE
	Picking a New Pope By Alex Fulton March 5, 2013 - 3:00pm Memes have been made, skits have been written and one-liners have been said. Although, the electing of a new Pope is no joke for the members of the College of Cardinals. READ MORE
	Life According to Modern Disney By Sarah Vogel February 28, 2013 - 4:00pm Over and over, our generation has looked to all the Disney princesses for advice on fashion, life, love, and basically every other aspect of our life. They have been our role models since we were children. I think this is great, but let’s be honest. We can’t all live the princess life. I don’t know about you, but it’s been awhile since I’ve seen my fairy godmother. That’s why I like today’s Disney. These more modern movies still have the “happily ever after” theme, but they have real life aspects as well. If you are looking for a little advice and direction, don’t turn to the princesses. Check out these lessons we can take from today’s Disney. 1. Just because someone doesn’t quite fit in doesn’t mean they aren’t worth your time....
	A Night on the Red Carpet: Priceless By Rachel Pasker February 27, 2013 - 1:00pm Awards season is here, and there’s no doubt that it is a favorite among many collegiettes. Who could resist watching the stars show off numerous gorgeous dresses on the red carpet? Although they may be criticized for days afterwards, it is still worth watching and deciding who wore their dress the best. When all is said and done, viewers are left wondering how much those glorified prom dresses and everything that went with them cost. And who paid for them? READ MORE
	Finding a Voice By Deanna Dippolito February 26, 2013 - 5:00pm As collegiettes, it is our job to help others and create change in the world--in our communities, or even across the world. It is up to us to make a difference. READ MORE
	And the Oscar goes to..."The Paperman" By Sara Clifton February 21, 2013 - 12:00pm If you’re more than ready for the beautiful dresses, golden statuettes and large bowls of popcorn with your roommates on Oscar Sunday, there is at least one way to get your Oscar party started early. Oscars shorts. If you haven’t fallen in love with the charm and beauty of the 2013 animated shorts, then take a half hour and check them out for yourself. Started in 2006, the shorts come in three categories: live action, documentary and animated. Anyone can relate to an animated short. They’re fun and playful, yet they also have a very serious side. Five shorts, all under 15 minutes and filled with creativity, emotion and great passion. After watching all five, there was one thing that stood out to me: the music....
	Lent: A Time for Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving By Rachel Pasker February 20, 2013 - 1:00pm The first full week of Lent is upon us and it is very possible that some people have already broken their promise to not eat sweets. Those cookies in the cafeteria just looked so good and Valentine's Day candy was 50 percent off! In case you have already broken your Lenten promise, or you are looking to do service this year, there are many activities available for students who want to get involved. Whether they want to give up something for all or part of the season, or they want to lend a helping hand, Campus Ministry and Ambrosians for Peace and Justice (APJ) have many opportunities. READ MORE
	Will Illinois be the ‘Perfect 10’? By Alex Fulton February 19, 2013 - 1:00pm This Valentine’s Day, the people of Illinois received the ultimate gift from their state Senate. They signed the bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. This would eventually make Illinois the 10th state in the nation to give same-sex couples the right to wed. READ MORE
	It's a Sloth's Life By Deanna Dippolito February 17, 2013 - 8:00pm It's a Sloth's Life READ MORE