Cassie Kreitner

Fast Fashion: Affordable Designer Clothing

Cassie Kreitner — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:30:22 +0000

If you’ve looked around your mall, college town, or nearest big city lately, chances are you’ve seen a change in the types of new stores that have opened over the last few years. More and more stores with lower price points are in spaces vacated by their department store and designer boutique peers, and this trend is expected to continue into 2010.

How To Create Your Social Media Presence

Cassie Kreitner — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:36:47 +0000

Over the last month, it’s been widely rumored that Time magazine’s person of the year is once again, not going to be a person, but Twitter. Social media has taken the world by storm and has quickly become an essential networking and recruiting tool.

Myths And Facts About Preparing For Your Career

Cassie Kreitner — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:33:28 +0000

As savvy college girls, we’re trying to do everything we can to best position ourselves for when it comes time to search for a job or internship. But with the flood of career advice being thrown our way at all times from our parents, our professors, our career counselor, and our friends (to name a few), it’s hard to know what’s legit and what to skip.

How Technology Has Changed the “Game” of Dating

Cassie Kreitner — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:41:46 +0000

“I had this guy leave me a voicemail at work, so I called him at home, and then he emailed me to my Blackberry, so I texted to his cell, and now you just have to go around checking all these different portals just to get rejected by seven different technologies. It’s exhausting!”- Drew Barrymore, He’s Just Not That Into You.

“Is This REALLY a Class?!”: The Craziest Classes Offered at America’s Colleges

Cassie Kreitner — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:39:21 +0000

We all know that besides friends, parties, guys, and having a good time, college is supposed to be about “higher education”. As underclassmen, we sit through basic intro classes like Psychology, Calculus, Economics, and Writing. But not all classes are that bland.

Here Comes the Bride

Cassie Kreitner — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:17 +0000

No, I am not getting married.

It hasn't been a great week up in Syracuse. My roommate was diagnosed with H1N1 on Tuesday, and I've also been under the weather all week (but H1N1-free), so I'm planning on taking it easy this weekend by relaxing and watching movies.

These Boots are Made for Walking

Cassie Kreitner — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:01:27 +0000

Last weekend, I went home for four days of relaxation after a pretty stressful week. My best friend was home as well, so we planned on having a shopping day at Garden State Plaza, complete with one of our favorite lunch spots, Joe’s American Bar and Grill. As usual, my shopping got a little out of hand, and I left with a lot of bags, but not the one thing I went for: boots.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Walk For A Cause

Cassie Kreitner — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:35:01 +0000

As you all (hopefully) know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (link to www.nbcam.org). For nearly 25 years, this month has been recognized to raise awareness of the disease and raise funds for research. With a 12% chance of developing the disease, it is one of the most important health issues women face.

Healthcare Reform 101

Cassie Kreitner — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:34:48 +0000

Every month, I will give you all the information you need to know about a topic making national or global headlines to help you break out of your campus bubble. First up: healthcare reform.