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The Abroad Diary: Why YOU Should Study Abroad


By Kyla Galer
February 13, 2013 - 1:00pm

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HALF UNITED fighting to end hunger


By Emily Randall
February 11, 2013 - 12:20am

Have you ever felt a little guilty after going shopping? HALF UNITED is a brand that will make you feel good (inside and out) after a purchase. HALF UNITED was founded in 2009 on only two hundred dollars by a brother and sister duo. Carmin and Christian Black grew up exposed to community service and the fashion industry. After pursuing individual careers with TOMS Shoes (Carmin) and designing (Christian), they banned together to found HALF UNITED. HALF UNITED is an apparel and accessories company that combines their two passions of fashion and philanthropy.   READ MORE

A Smart Collegiate's Guide to Superbowl Super


By Alexa Wilansky
February 2, 2013 - 4:00pm

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Gift Guide: Yankee Swap


By Kyla Galer
December 12, 2012 - 4:00pm

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The Smart Collegiette’s Guide to Finals Week


By Julie Tran
December 6, 2012 - 11:45am

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Finals Week: Keep Calm & Carry On


By Kyla Galer
December 5, 2012 - 11:00am

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The War on Men?


By Emily Randall
December 3, 2012 - 1:55pm

  In a recent opinion piece posted on the Fox News website, Suzanne Venker argues that women have declared a “war on men.” She begins by stating that men no longer find a successful marriage to be an important goal in their lives. We’ve all heard women complain about how hard it is to find a “good man” to date or marry.  Venker views this complaint in a different light, claiming that it is men who can’t find a “good woman.” She backs this argument by discussing the change of roles that women play in society today:  READ MORE

UNREAL Candy - The New, Healthier Candy


By Kim Giordano
November 16, 2012 - 10:50am

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8 Reasons We Go Back to Our Ex


By Kyla Galer
November 13, 2012 - 8:00pm

  We all have that one guy that always seems to creep his way back into our life no matter how hard we try to keep him out. For some, we may know this is not the right guy for us in the long run, and yet there we are texting him, or planning a lunch date to “talk and catch up.” Sound familiar? Well, don’t worry because we all deal with this reoccurring issue and majority of us are constantly asking in exasperation, why?! Why do I succumb so quickly to myself but more importantly, him? Before you jump too quickly into the most common justification, “I must be dumb” here’s a little insight into the power of an ex.   READ MORE

Meet Your Campus Corespondents!


By Deirdre Cusack
November 9, 2012 - 12:00pm

UMass Amherst Her Campus, Campus Corespondents, Deirdre & Kim Name: Deirdre Cusack Hometown: Westfield, Massachusetts Major: Communication and English Last song played on iTunes: Big Gigantic- Wide Awake 5 things you can't live without: family & friends, music, books, mascara, Diet Coke READ MORE

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