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Hilary’s Highlights: Woody Allen, Pretty Little Liars, and more!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCF chapter.

If you just woke up from a one week coma, here is what you missed… you’re welcome.

The Olympics in Sochi

The opening ceremonies for the Olympics began on Friday, February 7th, in Sochi, Russia. Ew, I feel like it’s really cold there. Isn’t Russia like the arctic tundra? My personal favorite part of the Winter Olympics is the figure skating. Two things that stick out from my childhood are choker necklaces and Michelle Kwan. From the sparkly costumes, to men wearing tight pants, what’s there not to love? The Olympics will come to a close on February 23rd. Until then, there will be a total of 98 events in 15 winter sport disciplines. “May the odds be ever in your favor.” #TEAMUSA

Pretty Little Liars Recap

This past week was like every other episode of PLL, where everyone runs around scared and nothing actually happens. What I find most comical about this show is that NOTHING ADDS UP, EVER. Am I like the only one in the world who notices that there is absolutely no continuity in this show, whatsoever?!

For example, two weeks ago, Hannah was seen making out with Travis, and it felt like this could the beginning of a budding relationship. Fast forward to this past week, Hannah is seen flirting and spending time with Officer Holbrook (Sean Faris). The best part? TRAVIS IS NO WHERE TO BE SEEN OR HEARD FROM AGAIN.

I really don’t understand why this show creates characters and begins these story lines, and then they disappear off the face of the planet, never to be heard from again. Whatever, Pretty Little Liars, you’re all getting fat anyway. I am interested to see this upcoming episode which will be aired in black and white. It’s going to be either totally pointless, or really cool, can’t wait to see which one it will be!

The Super Bowl

Or as I like to call it, “The Super Bore.” Yawn, this was so boring that I decided to do homework as I watched the game. The Super Bowl aired on February 2nd between the Seahawks and the Broncos. The final score was 43 to 8, with the Seahawks winning. I cannot believe that the Broncos only managed to score 8 points. How is that possible when they played for what felt like literally an eternity?

The only seemingly interesting things that occurred were the commercials and how mediocre Bruno Mars was. It’s no secret that I only watch the Super Bowl to see the billion dollar commercials and watch the singers on drugs lip sync. However, these weren’t even exciting this year. Bruno was boring and the best commercial was for yogurt. Dannon Oikos brought the Full House gang back together. Full House in the media twice in the past week and a half? I smell a TV reunion.

Also, the Super Bowl was played by teams from states where they have legalized marijuana. COINCIDENCE?! I THINK NOT.

Woody Allen Molestation Allegations

Woody Allen’s adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, has spoken out against her father, saying that he molested her during childhood. The public quarrel began when the New York Times published an online letter by Farrow reintroducing allegations that her adopted father molested her when she was 7. Farrow says that the incident occurred in 1992, towards the end of her parents’ roller coaster of a marriage.

Woody Allen has spoken out against these claims, saying they are completely “untrue and disgraceful.” Dylan Farrow decided to speak out against Allen after he was awarded the Cecil B. DeMille award for a lifetime of achievement at the Golden Globes. This is not the first time Woody Allen has been scrutinized in public view. His marriage to Mia Farrow ended after she realized he was having a sexual relationship with her adopted 19 year old daughter, Soon-Yi Previn. Allen and Previn were later married, and are still together.

Biebs On the Homeland Security Watch List

Uh oh, Justin Bieber is back at it again! The Biebs is now on the United States Homeland Security Watch List. This came after he flew from Canada into New Jersey last Friday. U.S. Customs searched his plane and then went on to interrogate him for hours before letting him go. He has been flagged because of his 2 ongoing criminal cases.

It has been confirmed that the Biebs will have this same treatment every time he leaves and re-enters the United States. C’mon Biebs, don’t you think enough is enough?! How much more sh*t needs to happen to this no talent hack for him to get his life together? Also, where the hell are his parents, he’s like five why doesn’t he have any adult supervision? Thanks man, can’t wait to see what you’ll give me to write about next week!

UCF Contributor