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Summer Lovin’: Sizzlin’ Date Ideas


By Alexa Volland
May 4, 2013 - 12:01am

  Final exams are over, and now it’s time to put some effort toward summer plans. With summer love being in the air, here are some great date ideas for the heat that will keep you from repeating “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” READ MORE

Celebrities You Should (and Shouldn’t) Follow on Instagram


By Cara Chiaramonte
May 3, 2013 - 12:28pm

Social media has given celebrities and fans alike the ability to connect with one another better than ever before. Instagram in particular allows the rich and famous to give us average folk an inside look at their everyday musings, behind-the-scenes adventures, and upcoming projects. Whether they post pictures of random objects and places or photos of themselves with friends, it’s nice to see these celebrities living normal lives out of the spotlight. Here are a few celebrities you should follow on Instagram: READ MORE

6 Things to Remember this Summer


By Melissa Figueroa
May 2, 2013 - 12:00pm

 
We don’t always think with the future in mind, but at this point in our lives, we really need to. Everything done in our personal lives can directly affect how well our professional ones will go. Summer is a time where many of us fall off the wagon; with that in mind, let's fix up out personal lives now to ensure our professional futures. READ MORE

There’s A Song for That: Playlists for Every Situation


By Kellie Hourihan
May 1, 2013 - 1:44pm

  You don’t need to be strumming a guitar or banging on some bongos for music to be a part of your everyday life. Whether you use it to keep your focus at library, to pace your three-mile run, or to simply relax with friends, music serves a wide range of purposes. Music can even help mend a broken heart or calm your mind in times of stress. It’s just all about choosing the right song. That’s why below I’ve provided some go-to playlists for studying, exercising, distressing, and partying. Enjoy! READ MORE

Food You Should (NOT) be Eating at 2 a.m.


By Katharine Collins
April 30, 2013 - 12:00pm

  Don’t pretend. We know you’ve been there. You have a late night/early morning situation at Midtown (or even at Library West) when suddenly the time has come -- the time for a little midnight snack.  You and your mini-fridge have nothing to offer, but a whole lot of businesses here in Gainesville do -- so many options for so many hours! What to choose… As finals week progresses and those of us who unfortunately still have tests are awake studying at 2 a.m. craving snacks that we know we'll regret eating later but can't seem to stay away from, here is a sneak peek of Gainesville's favorite foods, when you should eat them, and when you should stay away: READ MORE

How to Relieve Stress: Get Artsy


By Victoria Messina
April 29, 2013 - 4:20pm

  Whether we like it or not, the time has come: finals week. It’s a week of choosing studying over sleep and making countless trips to the Starbucks in Library West for midday pick-me-ups.  It’s a week during which UF’s campus will be creepily deserted and the library will be full of end-of-the-semester bandwagoners. It’s a week that causes the campus to be permeated with a constant feeling of anxiety and stress. But when you feel like you’re about to explode from memorizing one too many formulas, step back, take a deep breath, and try my newly discovered way of relieving stress: get artsy. READ MORE

HC UFL's Ultimate Guide to Finals Week


By Cara Chiaramonte
April 28, 2013 - 3:05pm

We’ve been dreading and yearning its arrival all semester long, but now it’s here: finals week. That means it’s time for those late night study sessions, unhealthy amounts of caffeine, and stress! Stress! Stress! Stress! Grab your study guides and your pillow; you’ll be sleeping in the library this week, but before you go, pack a few of these tips. Here is Her Campus UFL’s ultimate guide to a finals week in Gainesville: READ MORE

Girl Code: The Rules You Shouldn't Break


By Alexa Volland
April 27, 2013 - 12:01am

  Bro Code (noun): The unspoken rules among men that can never be broken. 
Used in a sentence: “You hooked up with his girlfriend? Dude, that is so against the Bro Code.” But what about the Girl Code? Does it even exist? Sure, you might have had a slip-up here or there and started a rumor once or twice…. But hey, these rules were never set in stone, right? Though gone unmentioned, here are some Girl Code rules that should never be messed with: READ MORE

Turning Goodwill “Mom Jeans” into Trendy High-Waisted Shorts (Step-by-Step)


By Kellie Hourihan
April 26, 2013 - 12:01am

  Who in their right minds would have ever predicted the comeback of the dreaded '80s “mom jeans.” You know the jeans I’m talking about, the ones we can spot our moms wearing in all of our baby photos. The jeans that, not so long ago, we deemed a massive fashion faux pas. Thankfully, these jeans have been rebirthed with a little variation. Today, you can find these jeans in the form of trendy, distressed shorts. READ MORE

Moving Back Home: Things to Consider


By Melissa Figueroa
April 25, 2013 - 12:01am

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