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	Soak Up the Sun Safely! Sun Care Tips for Collegiettes By Devon Ziminski May 10, 2013 - 3:00am As collegiettes, we know that our summer months are often spent outside, soaking up the sun’s rays at the pool or relaxing on a towel at the beach. But all of those UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin. Even if you don’t burn easily and usually tan, the sun still slowly damages your skin. The truth is that one bad sunburn can severely increase your risk of skin cancer. Melanoma, a potentially fatal skin cancer, is the most common cancer in young women between the ages of 25 and 29. Much of the damage from the sun in young women occurs in their teens and early twenties. Healthy skin is beautiful skin. Keep your skin radiant this summer by following these tips to stay safe in the sun. READ MORE...
	Sober Stress Relief By TCNJ Contributor May 6, 2013 - 3:00am By Colleen Duncan With final tests, papers, and projects racking up, it's hard to resist a couple of drinks to help you relax. But there are other ways to de-stress that are healthier than opening a bottle or taking a shot. Adding yoga or meditation to your day is a well-known stress buster. In yoga, you are focused on breathing and stretching, rather than any deadlines or papers you may have. Yoga classes are taught in the Rec Center Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30. If you're not a yogi, that's okay! Still get yourself to the Fitness Center. There are classes in kickboxing, Zumba, and more. Group classes can be fun and provide you with some socialization if you've been held up in the library for hours....
	How She Got There: Kristen Kubilus and Victoria Moorhouse By TCNJ Contributor May 2, 2013 - 3:00am By Nicole Ferrito For those aspiring to enter the editorial world, speaking with professional writers can provide helpful insight into what it takes to enter the industry, along with the responsibilities and challenges that come with it. Kristen Kubilus and Victoria Moorhouse, recent alumni of the College, are now working in the editorial industry. Kubilus currently holds a position as a copy writer for the jewelry section of Barneys.com, while Moorhouse is assistant web editor at OKmagazine.com. Both women answered a series of questions on the steps they took to make it after college. READ MORE
	Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About The Pill By Stephanie Agresti May 1, 2013 - 3:00am If you currently take birth control pills or are interested in taking them, you might have many questions about the pill. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the birth control pill is the most common method of contraception for women ages 29 and younger. Many women use the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy or have a more regulated period. Jennifer R. Miller, Vice President of Community Services for Planned Parenthood Association of the Mercer Area, answered some common questions for our Collegiettes. Q: How do birth control pills work? A: Birth control pills work by suppressing ovulation. When you’re taking a pill or other hormonal birth control methods like the IUD or the NuvaRing, you’re not releasing an egg....
	Album Review: Paramore’s Paramore By Kate Stronczer April 30, 2013 - 4:00am It’s been a short while since Paramore’s new self-titled album came out, and I honestly can’t tell you how many times I’ve already listened to it (though the number is well into the double digits). READ MORE
	Are Yoga Pants Inappropriate for School? By TCNJ Contributor April 30, 2013 - 3:00am By Nicole Ferrito One of the most comfortable items of clothing that can be found in almost any girl’s closet is her yoga pants. Sure, sweat pants and that old pair of jeans are great, but there is nothing like a stretchy pair of pants that forms to your body and moves effortlessly with you. Whether you are working out at the gym, practicing aerobics at the studio, going to class, or just lazing around on a Sunday afternoon, for many girls, yoga pants are their go to piece of apparel. READ MORE
	Monti Carlo Visits TCNJ By Sara Torres April 29, 2013 - 3:00am Single moms and college kids have a lot in common. We're both broke, pressed for time and binge drink to forget about our problems. I'm kidding about that last part. You guys aren't old enough to drink. -Monti Carlo's opening to the pamphlet she created and handed out for her cooking demo at TCNJ Fox's Masterchef 3 contestant Monti Carlo visited The College of New Jersey last Monday for a cooking demo in the new Education Building. Monti demonstrated simple recipes for college students to try using the two kitchen appliances to live by: a microwave and a George Foreman grill. READ MORE
	Musician Allison Weiss Visits TCNJ By Caroline English April 25, 2013 - 9:00pm The years we spend at college are filled with plenty of firsts. First dates, first loves, and ultimately first break-ups. Singer/songwriter Allison Weiss can help you through the third. “I want to make fun music to listen to but then at the same time, the only things I really know how to write about are heartbreak and the ends of relationships,” said Weiss when she visited the College on Saturday April 20, days after releasing her first full-length album, Say What You Mean. READ MORE
	Wear the World with Serengetee This Earth Day By Devon Ziminski April 21, 2013 - 7:00pm Earth Day is on April 22, but how do you plan on paying homage to Mother Nature? Shop! This year, you can look and feel good about your spring style choices by wearing Serengetee. Founded by a group of college students in 2012, Serengetee is a clothing company that makes shirts adorned with pocket squares that represent different global fabric patterns. READ MORE
	Alcohol Awareness: Safe Drinking Tips By TCNJ Contributor April 17, 2013 - 11:00pm By Nicole Ferrito Those 21-years and older have the privilege to go out and buy a drink. As you have most likely been told each year prior to your 21st birthday, with this freedom, comes responsibility. Going out with your friends to a party, a club a bar or whatever your choice of venue may be is almost always a guaranteed good time. You’re letting go of tension and stress and making some memories with the people you love to hang out with. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, many get caught up in the energy of the party atmosphere and lose track of the amount of alcohol they have consumed. The ideal “buzz” or “tipsy” feeling is usually a point that is surpassed when entering the “sloppy drunk” phase; a point at which many try to avoid....