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	About Your 2012 Presidential Candidates By Alyssa Hamilton October 1, 2012 - 12:10pm Democratic Party Presidential Nominee: President Barack Obama (Illinois) Vice Presidential Nominee: Vice President Joe Biden (Delaware) Slogan: Forward Platform: Innovation: Create the jobs of tomorrow here at home READ MORE
	Shtuff UNI Women Say By Lottie Staggs April 23, 2012 - 1:36am We’ve all seen those “Sht….say” Youtube videos that have gone extremely viral over the past couple months. If you haven’t, I suggest you watch the “Sht Single Girls Say” video…it’s one of my favorites! In light of this popular phenomenon, I asked some fellow UNI women and the Her Campus UNI staff for some common phrases they hear around campus and this is what we came up with. Ladies and gentlemen, Her Campus UNI is proud to present the official “Sh*t UNI Women Say” list. Enjoy! (Maybe you’ll identify with some of these quotes). READ MORE
	The Truth About Backpacking Through Europe By Erin Hiatt April 20, 2012 - 6:59pm There are many cool and exciting things about studying abroad... Meet new friends, see new places, hear great accents, party every night... uh... if you're into that, and have a three week spring break! That three-week break ended when classes began this last Monday, but I can tell you, along with European fashion, America should jump on this bandwagon. READ MORE
	The Truth About Vanity By Leah Carpenter April 10, 2012 - 11:54pm Ask anyone I talk to, and you’ll find that I’m a pretty laid back, sarcastic little spitfire. But some subjects really bring out the seriousness in me. This is one of them. READ MORE
	Vote for the "Cutest Cutie of the Year" 2011-2012! By Lottie Staggs April 3, 2012 - 10:44pm You've been blessed with their gorgeous faces throughout the year. They've laid their hearts out on the table for you, giving advice and sharing their likes. We've learned from them and have seen how genuine, kind and hilarious they truely are. Well, now is the time to show them love back. Her Campus UNI is having our first "Cutie of the Year" contest where you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite campus cutie from the 2011-2012 school year! So how does it work? All you have to do is cast your vote by going to our Facebook page and "liking" the photo of your favorite campus cutie. Like more than one? Vote for as many as you'd like! ...
	Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green By Kristin Foxhoven April 3, 2012 - 10:36pm When I first heard of “The Fault in Our Stars,” I initially had no interest in reading another book about cancer and the almost unbearable, lingering sadness that comes along with those stories. Although numerous cancer stories have been told, and become successful novels from that sadness that people are oddly attracted to reading about, I couldn’t help but notice the excessive amount of hype brought about by this book. So I read it! READ MORE
	A Few Of My Favorite Things By Kristin Foxhaven April 1, 2012 - 12:23pm While snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes are truly one of my favorite things, I was happy to haul out my spring/summer clothes and toss my winter clothes in the back of my closet. Not only did the sunshine put me in the mood for serious spring cleaning, but it made me realize how much more fun warm weather is to dress for! As it seems that many of you collegiettes have done the same, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite spring trends for 2012. READ MORE
	QUASH: A Scavenger Hunt for a Good Cause! By Lottie Staggs March 21, 2012 - 12:31pm When someone we love overcomes an illness and has a clean bill of health, we celebrate the victory because it means we can spend more valuable time with them. Our loved ones become surviors. However, not every disease is curable. One of those diseases, also among the top 10 leading causes of death in America, is Alzheimer's and there is no way to prevent, cure, or slow down its progression. READ MORE
	Freedom Week at UNI: Fighting to End Modern Day Slavery By Lottie Staggs March 8, 2012 - 5:37pm When we hear facts and figures like “there are 27 million slaves around the world”1, it is our common tendency to write it off. We see these numbers and think “how sad” but then continue on in our daily lives as if nothing is wrong. We believe it has nothing to do with us and there’s nothing we can do about it. We consider the number but never consider the faces behind the number. So what happens when we look at it from a different perspective, realizing that within the statistic is a person with a true and tragic story? There are more slaves now than ever before. People are being abducted and smuggled into foreign countries for sex trafficking and bonded labor. That “27 million” is more than a statistic. It’s real life....
	Why I Love Dating A Nerd By Leah Carpenter February 28, 2012 - 2:42pm After nearly 9 months with my man, I can honestly say I haven’t been happier. He’s sweet, kind, caring, funny and smart. I could go on and on, generating an excessive list of positive adjectives, but I’m sure you get the picture. He’s an overall great guy. But the one defining characteristic I haven’t mentioned about him is something most girls find to be a turn-off: He’s a nerd. He loves Xbox games, computer games, electronics, and even watches Star Wars cartoon shows. I make fun of him a lot for being such a nerd, but the truth is, I adore his nerd-y-ness. Here’s why: READ MORE