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Stay Well This Summer


By Erin Meagher
May 13, 2011 - 7:12pm

Summer is here and everyone can’t wait to have “fun in the sun” here are some tips to stay healthy and make the most of your summer.
 
One of the most important things to healthy is to protect your skin. When you’re planning on being out it the sun for long periods of time wear sunscreen and avoid burning to also avoid skin cancer.
 
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Summer Bucket List


By Kristine Quint
May 13, 2011 - 7:04pm

 Now that school’s out, it’s time to start thinking about all the awesome stuff to squeeze in this summer before it’s time to start all over again! Here are some ideas, and maybe a few dares, to make this summer one of the best ones yet. READ MORE

Required Reading: Best Summer Reads


By Erin Meagher
May 7, 2011 - 1:19pm

 With summer just around the corner and school coming to a close this is a great time to enjoy some “fun” reading. Here are some of the best, and easiest, books for that perfect summer afternoon on the front lawn. Ender’s Game
A science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card entails a futuristic world were a child genius, Ender, is recruited by the space academy to train for military actions. With some of the greatest minds enlisted in the academy the “space military” is one of the most powerful in the entire “world.”  READ MORE

Finals 101: How to Survive Crunch Time


By Kristine Quint
May 5, 2011 - 3:37pm

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How To: Survive the Summer Without a Gym


By Alyse Backus
April 28, 2011 - 6:32pm

If you’re not taking summer classes and running a little low on money to pay for gym membership, then your options for obtaining that bikini body you need for the summer may seem slim. However, there are cost-friendly ways to utilize what you got to keep in tip-top shape.

·      Run. Get outside and run. It’s cheap and you can do it anywhere. Running will keep your entire body in shape. READ MORE

More Study Tips to Help You Get Through Finals


By Carli Krueger
April 28, 2011 - 6:24pm

Finals are less than two weeks away and you’re lucky if you aren’t stressed out like the majority of us. With all the studying you’re going to have to be doing, one way to keep the stress down is to take break while you study. Here are some unique ways to take a break between the books.
 
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The Her Campus Pre-Collegiette Guide: University of Montana


By The Her Campus Team
April 25, 2011 - 4:06pm

School: University of Montana Location: Missoula, MT Funding: Public Size: 15642 Tuition: Tuition for in state: $5,586
Tuition for out of state: $18,834
Tuition for WUE students: $8,189 There are merit and need based scholarships for Montana residents (http://admissions.umt.edu/resident.html) and non-residents (http://admissions.umt.edu/nonresident.html). READ MORE

Summer Living in Missoula


By Annaliese Shank
April 22, 2011 - 2:03pm

Trying to find somewhere to live for the summer is a daunting task when you’re mind is focused on finishing the last jam-packed weeks of homework and preparing or simply just stressing yourself out about upcoming finals, but it is possible. It can be especially stressful for first-time renters who balk at the mention of “utilities paid” or “security deposit”, but there are tons of resources available to you!
           
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Earth Day the Right Way


By Kristine Quint
April 22, 2011 - 1:56pm

Earth Day is today! To a lot of people, Earth Day is a day of service and appreciation for our natural surroundings, whether you live somewhere urban or rural, surrounded by buildings or by mountains. However, Earth Day also has some important historical significance that can sometimes be overlooked in a generation that, especially now, is raised to be green.
 
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Cooking for College Girls


By Annaliese Shank
April 15, 2011 - 4:39pm

If you don’t happen to be one of the many people on campus meal plans and live off campus, cooking can be daunting and after a while can lose the allure of being fun after the 100th Mac & Cheese dinner night. When you’re budget is small there are ways of keeping meals interesting and easy without going overboard.
           
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