'Tis the season for pulling all-nighters... finals season, that is. Staying up all night certainly isn’t a natural thing, as proven by the umpteen cups of coffee you need in order to stay functional. However, your regular sleep schedule—as in, whether you're prone to getting up early in the mornings (ha!) or are more productive at night, is natural.

A study conducted at the University of Leicester all but confirms that people are genetically predisposed to fall into one of two categories: Morning Lark or Night Owl. So that freshman year roommate, who stayed up every night until 4 am, couldn’t help it (you can stop being passive-aggressive about it now). The same goes for those people who can’t seem to sleep in past 8 am. So next time you curse yourself for not being able to fall asleep at 11 pm or for not being able to wake up at 11 am, blame your DNA.

Of course, just because our genetics tell us one thing, doesn’t mean society will change to fit our schedule. Even if you discover that you prefer nights to mornings, you’ll still be expected to make it to work on time. Still, in college, we often have the ability to choose our schedules. Next time you think you can muscle through that 8 am, think again. We’re at our healthiest when we’re not fighting our natural circadian rhythm. So sweet dreams and choose your schedules wisely, collegiettes! 

Now that summer is finally here, we’re all about toning up and feeling fit. These days everyone is talking about abs (hello, bikini body), but we’re more interested in strengthening up our arms! Get your arms in awesome shape with these six workouts – trust us, you won’t be able to resist showing them off! 

You’ve taken your finals, the school year is over and summer is finally here—woohoo! But you've spent so many late nights cramming and early study sessions in the library that you forgot what it's like to relax. All you want to do is book an appointment for a full body massage and facial at the spa, but your bank account won't allow it. Here we have 10 affordable ways to decompress—something your body and mind deserve after a long, hard school year!

1. Read for pleasure

After months of sticking your nose in academic texts, you might have sworn you’d never read again. But reading for pleasure can be a great way to relax. Light fictional reads can help you escape the daily grind. Curl up on the couch with a novel that will give you ALL the feels (hello, anything by John Green), get lost in a mystery novel (Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn... even if you've already watched the movie), or even erotic novel (Fifty Shades of Grey, anyone?). Whatever the genre, some good fiction reads can transport you to another world.

2. Turn up the tunes

A McGill University study found that music can improve your mood, according to Best Health Blog. Not only that, but it also has the ability to improve your immune system and reduce pain and anxiety at the same time! So whether your musician of choice is Beethoven or Britney Spears, listen to music that you can enjoy. Explore new tunes on Spotify or iTunes Radio, or put together a playlist of all your biggest guilty pleasures!

3. Cuddle with your pet

If you’re a pet owner, you’re in luck. Pets (particularly furry ones) lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety, according to WebMD.

Briana Morgan from Georgia College & State University relaxes with her two cats and two dogs after finals. “I run outside with the dogs and get [to] pretty much hang out with the cats; they’re not very playful.”

If you’re not a pet owner, you can still get your pet-related relaxation. Play with your friends’ pets, or offer to walk your neighbor’s dog. You could even volunteer at an animal shelter.

4. Take a bath

Forget the expensive spa—relax in the comfort of your own home! Sometimes a warm bath is all you need. Add in some bubbles or a bath balm and you’re good to go. You can even get them in yummy scents, or relaxing scents for some aromatherapy. If you’re of drinking age, bring a glass of wine to the bath and you’ll be in heaven (or close to it).

Why not make a party of it? Invite a couple of friends for an at-home spa, with DIY facial masks. Get out your nail polish collections and take turns giving mani-pedis. Make it a day of relaxation (and catch up on some gossip, too!).

5. Burn candles or incense

There’s something soothing about watching a flickering candle flame in a dimly lit room. If you want some aromatherapy, scented candles can be better. There are many candles out there in aromatherapeutic scents, but there are also candles that come in fun scents (such as cupcake frosting, honeysuckle or vanilla) that you may be more in the mood for.

Jocelyn Gollner, a collegiette at Douglas College, burns incense as a way to relax. “Incense, I find, is really relaxing, partly because it’s a strong scent so you are really aware of your breathing,” says Jocelyn.

6. Get out your yoga mat

There’s no doubt that yoga has many benefits for the body and mind. According to WebMD, one of its many benefits, besides relaxation and calming effects, is that it can improve your mood.

“I would definitely recommend yoga to others. It completely changes the physique of your body and is truly relaxing. When I'm stressed, anxious, angry, or just want alone time, yoga is my go-to,” says Erin Appenzoller from Emerson College. “The great thing about yoga, aside from the physical and mental benefits, is you can really tailor it to fit what you and your body needs. I'll never give it up!”

7. Write your way to relaxation

One thing Stacey Oswald, a student at Vanderbilt University, is excited about doing this summer is catching up on activities that the busy school year did not allow her to do, such as blogging. “My blog is [called] Simply Stace and it’s turning into an online magazine sort of thing. I love writing and during the summer and I always have withdrawals from HC writing, so this is kind of my outlet.”

Writing for pleasure, much like reading for pleasure, can be relaxing because you’re not stressing about due dates or grades; you’re just writing to express yourself. If you’re not comfortable writing for the online world, sharpen your pencils and keep a personal journal to record your thoughts. You might find that writing poems and stories is just what you need to unwind.

8. Get friendly with the kitchen

Put your Martha Stewart apron on! Cooking or baking can be comforting if you enjoy working in the kitchen. By cooking or baking for yourself, it takes the pressure (of coming up with a perfect result) off you, and instead puts the focus on enjoying the process.

Amanda Punshon, a recent Kwantlen Polytechnic University alum, cooks as a way to relax. “I guess it’s the order of everything that’s soothing. It’s a process. You know the outcome. I get really focused and forget everything; everything but what I’m doing [in the moment].”

9. Enjoy and appreciate nature

Sometimes we take nature for granted and don’t realize how soothing it can be to breathe in fresh air.

Hannah Orenstein from NYU is heading to Israel for a two-week trip.

“I can't wait to go sightseeing, swim, hike, and more. I'm not typically outdoorsy at all, which is one of the reasons I'm excited for the trip! I go to school in Manhattan and will be working in the city for the rest of the summer, so visiting a totally new culture and spending tons of time in nature will be a fun break from city life.”

But you don’t need to travel far. Wherever you live, you can still enjoy the outdoors. Visit a local park, a beach, or a forest. Take advantage of any places where you can go for a stroll, go hiking, go biking or go swimming (in a lake or ocean). Take pictures of plants or the clear sky. Now that it’s summer, you have no excuse to stay indoors!

10. Bring yourself to a familiar place

Sometimes coming back home after months of being away can be relaxing in itself. Just being in the presence of family and close friends can put you right at ease. Even familiar places that you frequent when in a calm mood can have the same effect on you when you return.

When Alexa Harrison from UMass Amherst came home after the school year ended, she put aside a few days to spend time with friends doing the things they love at familiar local spots (including beaches, restaurants and shopping centers).

“They helped me relax because I was having fun indulging myself in my favorite things,” says Alexa.

This is just a taste of all the fun ways to spend your well-deserved relaxing summer break. Got more suggestions? Let us know!
 

You want to let a special someone know you like him, but how?

Any logical person would talk to him to try and develop the relationship further.

But you don’t want to come off as too eager or desperate...

...so you play hard to get instead.

Because that’s totally how flirting works these days, and you heard that guys like “the chase.”

So you do everything in your power to gain his interest...

...then pull a 180 and avoid him like the plague.

When you run into him on campus, you act like you’re too cool to stop and talk, like:

And when he asks you to hang out, you make up commitments on the spot to sound busier than you actually are.

On the surface, it looks like you couldn't care less about him…

…but on the inside, you're like:

Sometimes you drop the ball and actually show your affection, like:

But then you realize your mistake and make up for it by ignoring him for an entire week.

The playing-hard-to-get method was working, but now you’re getting a little worried since he hasn’t tried contacting you again after you ignored his last four texts.

It’s like he doesn’t even care!

You second-guess your approach and have a panic attack when you think you've scared him off.

You ask all your friends about what you should do, and they reply unanimously, "Make a move."

So you send him a casual but flirty text and check your phone religiously, like you’re expecting updates on your application to Hogwarts.

After an hour has passed with no word from him, you think you’ve officially ruined your chances.

In a final effort to salvage the budding relationship, you act super available and give him a million opportunities to get in touch with you.

You just wish you could explain yourself to him.

But then a miracle happens...

...and you are back in the game!

Which means you can promptly go back to sending him mixed signals.

And while he's probably like:

You're on cloud nine, because being on the other side of "playing hard to get" is like:

Except for those few times when it backfires.

Last year, Disney was reported to have been in the process of making a new movie called Princess of North Sudan. Of course, most immediately assumed that it would be centered around an African princess, especially given the recent push for diversity. But there’s just one thing: there is no such thing as North Sudan! The movie will be based on a peculiar true story that has angered a lot of people.

It all started in June of 2014 when the daughter of a Virginian farmer named Jeremiah Heaton told her dad she wanted to be a princess. Being a parent who would do almost anything to make his daughter happy, Heaton created a homemade flag, traveled all the way to a small patch of land named Bir Tawil that had been declared unclaimed in a border dispute between Sudan and Egypt, and planted his flag there, claiming the land as his own. To further “officiate” the land, he named the land Kingdom of Northern Sudan and made himself king and his daughter the princess.

Of course, no government has recognized his “declaration” to the land but that certainly didn’t stop Disney from making a movie based on his story.

As we expected, many people took to Twitter to express their deep disapproval of Disney’s move, saying that it is a “culturally insensitive story glorifying colonialism and white entitlement.” Some even referenced Disney’s Pocahontas and quoted lyrics from the song, “Colors of the Wind.” To make matters worse, the making of this movie would mean that Disney’s first African princess would be a white, American girl, even though many have called for more diversity in Disney princesses.

In response to the outrage shown on Twitter, the writer of the movie has even denied the ideas people have about the story Disney is trying to tell:

The Hollywood Reporter has stated that the movie will focus more on the relationship between the father and daughter, rather than the historical context, and that Jeremiah’s story will only be used as a “jumping-off point for a fantastical adventure.” Still, we are unclear as to how a story about a man who enters someone else’s land and claims it as his own is a good starting point for any movie. With all the different stories of amazing girls across the world, we wonder why Disney chose such a controversial topic to base its next film on.

Over the past few years, Condé Nast has dealt with its fair share of intern scandal. In 2012, the publishing company was hit with a lawsuit by former interns at W magazine and The New Yorker. In the aftermath, the internship program was shut down abruptly in 2013. With titles like Vogue, GQ and Glamour, Condé Nast is the ultimate goal for many magazine editor hopefuls—and whatever one's opinion on unpaid internships, the lack of an internship program in its entirety (and at such a prestigious company) meant it would be that much harder for aspiring journalists to score valuable experience in the industry before it came time to apply for jobs.

As the settlement comes to a close (former Condé interns have until June to file forms to collect), the publishing company is now moving forward with plans to help young writers and editors get a foot in the door through a paid fellowship program. Similar to what other publications (like the Huffington Post, Google and Buzzfeed) are doing, the program will pay its participants a stipend for full time employment over a six-month period. 

So what does this mean for collegiettes? A paid fellowship is likely to involve higher-level work than what an intern at the company may have done, meaning the experience could prove to be more valuable. A former Wired fellow (though it's a Condé Nast publication, the magazine has been running its own fellowship program) told Racked that "you do get the chance—pretty much guaranteed—to write for the front section of the magazine." But you'll still probably be considered the lowest member on the totem pole: "Because they pay you, there's not that requirement that everything you do be educational, so I washed dishes, I mailed a ton of things, I really did a ton of the grunt work that the office needed done because we basically were office managers along with being editorial assistants," the former fellow said.

Another downside is that because the fellowship will require full time availability, there might not be much opportunity for current college students to participate. In addition, because the pool of elegibility is so much wider with a paid position, there will be much more competition for spots that are sure to be limited and highly covetable.

If you do land a fellowship at Condé Nast, you'll have the opportunity to work side-by-side with industry insiders and network with some of the most talented people in the publishing world, which—aside from the hands-on experience—is invaluable. But don't expect those six months to turn into a permanent, full time job:

"It's more like, I'm still a journalist and the people that I met there work at all these different places in the industry and I still see them regularly," the former Wired fellow explained. "Now, you have their name on your resume and that means a lot. So it furthered my career in a lot of ways even though it didn't mean that I ended up working at Wired."

What do you think about this change, collegiettes? Will this program make it easier or harder for college women to get a foot in the door? Are you looking forward to applying for the fellowship after graduation, or would you rather see an intern program that would allow current students more of an opportunity to get that real world experience?

Social media and technology have brought forth a whole other wave of problems for girls, leaving us wondering, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" 

1. "I was trying to creep on my ex's new girlfriend on Facebook and I accidentally liked her picture from 2007."

2. "I just took the cutest selfie, but now I can't decide between Valencia or X-Pro II for the filter."

3. "I didn't get 11 likes on my Insta, so now I'm left with 10 measly names and I look like a friendless loser."

4. "She just tweeted about hating annoying people and I know it was totally about me. SUBTWEET."

5. "I only sent that ugly snapchat for five seconds, but my friends still managed to screenshot it."

6. "I can't use emojis because the person I'm texting doesn't have an iPhone."

7. "I need to charge my iPhone 5, but the only charger in sight is one for an iPhone 4."

8. "I ordered a caramel macchiato, but they only put two pumps of vanilla syrup instead of three. And they spelled my name wrong on my cup."

9. "I'm trying to watch a movie with my Macbook plugged into my 40" TV, but I have to get out of bed to press play."

10. "I just used my sixth skip on Pandora and now I'm forced to listen to the rest of this Ke$ha song."

11. "I just finished the last episode of my show on Netflix, but the next season isn't available yet."

12. "I want to tag all of the girls in my tweet about going to the bar, but I can't fit all of their Twitter handles in 140 characters."

13. "I just texted my boyfriend and it says he read it, but he hasn't responded."

14. "I tried to Shazam a song at the club, but the app didn't recognize it."

15. "I just sat through all the commercials on my show before I realized it was recorded on my DVR."

16. "I want to listen to a song on YouTube on my phone, but that means I can't exit out and check Twitter without it stopping."

17. "Amazon Prime forgot my password... and so did I."

18. "Siri couldn't understand what I was asking her, so now I have to unlock my phone and Google it."

19. "There isn't enough memory on my phone, so I have to delete some of my apps and pictures."

20. "I took my LifeProof phone case off of my phone... and then dropped it in the toilet."

21. "I just pinned a picture of an outfit on my 'Food, Get in Mah Belly' Pinterest board."

22. "I can't decide which pair of Uggs to wear today."

23. "My Macbook, iPad and phone need to be charged, but there's only one free outlet."

24. "I keeping coming across my brother and cousins on Tinder."

25. "Instagram is down, so now I'm gonna have to explain my salad to my friends."

26. "Now that both Taco Bell and McDonald's have breakfast, I can't decide where to go for my hangover meal."

27. "I ordered my Jimmy John's eight minutes ago and it's still not here. Aren't they supposed to be freaky fast?"

28. "There are too many people on this Wi-Fi so my Facebook updates are taking forever to load."

29. "I shattered my phone screen, so now my front camera can't take selfies."

30. "My lock button on my phone broke, so now I can't take screenshots."

Take a moment to think about what your talents are—maybe you're great at staying awake with only one cup of coffee, or perhaps you make a mean mac 'n cheese. Sure, that bowl of ooey-gooey goodness may be impressive, but you're about to be outshined by... an 11-year-old.

We've seen our fair share of song covers on the Internet, and have even loved many of them, but there simply isn't anything better than witnessing Merideth Puckett's sheer talent—her voice is unreal. Singing to a karaoke version of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep," we're pretty sure her talent rivals that of the British crooner herself:

So... we're kind of jealous of an 11-year-old right now. Oh—and can we take a moment to say that her little sister would make an excellent back-up dancer?

Juggling being friendly while keeping your relationships professional at work can be difficult. You want to get to know your coworkers—and you might have some that become genuine friends—but when you’re at the office (or anytime you’re with colleagues, especially a superior!), there’s a line that can’t be crossed. Friendly conversation may be okay, but here are 11 topics you should never discuss in the office.

1. Gossip

It’s true—if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all! Spreading gossip around your workplace is not only harmful to relationships between you and your coworkers, but also to the work environment as a whole.

“I may think all that in my head, but it's definitely not appropriate for work to say them out loud,” says Emily, a junior at St. Bonaventure University. To get out of this situation, Emily says it’s best to leave the conversation and pretend to be busy doing something else. “It's unhealthy in a work environment to gossip about fellow coworkers or anyone in a position of authority.”

2. Your coworker crush

Discussing who you find attractive with either your male or female coworkers may seem like a good idea at the time (especially if you’re hoping word will get around to your crush), but in the end, it will just come back to bite you or make things awkward with you and your crush at work—especially if you work at a company where inter-office relationships are a no-no.

3. Your personal problems

No matter how interested your coworkers may seem, they don’t want to hear about your family drama or how strange your boyfriend has been acting lately. Just don’t do it.

4. Hooking up

“Talking about hook-ups makes everything awkward,” says Maddy*, a freshman at American University. “A coworker once casually told me she wanted to hook up with a guy who happened to be a good friend of mine. She didn’t know I knew him, but after that I was uncomfortable.”

Even if nobody knows the guy you took home last weekend, your personal life should stay that way—personal.

5. Politics and religion

"To maintain a professional relationship, I think discussing sensitive subjects, like religion and politics could be avoided when holding discussions with coworkers,” says Sorany, a student at the University of Florida.

There’s a certain time and place to discuss politics and religion, and it’s not at work. Things get heated, assumptions are made, and it’s not pretty for anyone.

6. Quitting

Whether you already have plans to move on to something bigger and better, or you realize the job you’re in isn’t the right one for you, there’s no reason to discuss quitting on the job. You might think the girl in the cube over makes for a good confidant, but even if you can trust her, word gets around the office and you might ruin relationships with other colleagues and even your boss. If you are putting in your notice? Your boss should hear it from you, first.

7. #CashMoney

You make minimum wage, the girl at the desk across from you makes $14 an hour. Talking about money with your fellow workers could turn professional relationships into rivalries, and someone could end up bitter about it, which is why it’s best to avoid talking about your earnings at work.

8. An attractive boss

Don’t talk about your boss with your co-workers—especially one that you consider to be attractive. It’s unprofessional, inappropriate, goes against all rules of office etiquette, and if it ever gets back to your boss, your relationship will become awkward—or you might even be terminated.

9. Other coworkers

“Definitely don't discuss other coworkers or people in the office,” says Amanda*, a senior at Hofstra University. “This never ends well and could end with trouble!” She says a girl from work was gossiping about some other colleagues while they were standing nearby, and it made everyone at the party uncomfortable. “Not sure if it's related, but the girl no longer works for the company.”

10.Negative opinions about a task

Has your boss assigned you something that you just aren’t interested in doing? Don’t complain about it to your peers. “No matter if you don't like it very much, there are such better ways to go about expressing your feelings towards an assignment,” says Katera, a Her Campus correspondent at Marquette University. “It's just inappropriate and unprofessional.”

Instead, turn it into a positive situation—sit down with your boss to evaluate the tasks you’ve been assigned, express your willingness to take on any job, and also reiterate what your interests are. Make sure it’s clear that you will get the work done no matter what it is, but your boss will also want to know what kind of work you are particularly eager to take on.

11.Being hungover

Talking about the rager you were at the night before and how much your head is pounding as a result is not going to fly. Even if you do have a hangover, it’s not something you should talk about with your coworkers. It’s not attractive or professional and makes you appear like you’re not ready to take your job seriously.

Knowing which topics are acceptable for work and which are NSFW is a part of moving up in the real world. You should absolutely get to know your coworkers and enjoy the time you spend with them in the office—just be sure to keep it appropriate and professional!

*Names have been changed
 

Putting together an amazing pool party to celebrate the end of finals and the start of summer takes a lot of work: a killer location, a guest list that's got everyone on it and of course, the best menu ever. But before you can even begin putting the event together, you've got to have the right tools. 

We've got just what you need to have all your friends RSVPing yes to the hottest party of the year! We're giving away an entire set of kitchen essentials from Mastrad, a French company that specializes in the kinds of unique tools that will take your culinary skills to the next level. The entire package is worth more than $100, and you'll score: a citrus juicer, so you can dole out fresh-squeezed juices and craft yummy cocktail mixes; a veggie chip maker, so you can indulge in guilt-free snacks; a spiral veggie slicer, so you can put together beautifully presented dishes (like the kind you see on cooking shows!); a gourmet minute cooker, which distributes heat evenly so all your meals are cooked to perfection; airtight veggie savers, so leftovers stay fresh; and flexible, non-slip cutting boards so prep is easier than ever. 

Not only is everything in the collection totally functional, but the bold colors make these tools a fun addition to a bright and chic kitchen! Ready to blow your guests away at your next pool party or BBQ? Enter below now for your chance to win this must-have set from Mastrad!

Mastrad Kitchen Essentials Giveaway

Summer is upon us and while that means cutoff shorts and days by the pool, it also means unruly hair. The hot and humid summer months create frizz for even the most well-behaved hair that stays frizz-free the other nine months of the year. However, we've rounded up a few products that will help tame your main and make summer hairstyles a breeze!

1. L'Oreal Paris EverPure Moisture Shampoo ($5.69) & Conditioner ($5.97)

Do you have color-treated hair? Go for this shampoo and conditioner set. These sulfate-free products protect your color while managing hair and actually giving a boost of volume.

2. Moroccanoil Frizz Control ($17)

This anti-frizz spray tames flyaways while also repairing split ends. Argan oil moisturizes and enhances shine while keratin repairs and strengthens hair. The spray has an oil-like texture so be sure to keep it away from the roots, especially if you've got an oily scalp.

3. John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer ($8.97)

To tame frizz on the go, use this defrizzing finishing serum—it comes in an easily portable compact tube. Target flyaways with the spoolie brush, all while moisturizing and smoothing broken hairs.

4. Solano 3300 Xtralite Professional Dryer ($159.95)

Blow-drying hair on a humid day is useless and a waste of time... if you've got the wrong tools. This ionic blow-dryer will help maintain the natural moisture in your hair (which in turn helps decrease frizz, which happens when moisture in the air reaches dry hair!), and uses ceramic and tourmaline to add shine, smooth hair and distribute heat evenly for a thorough blowdry. And even though it has 1800 watts of power, the lightweight motor makes it no heavier than a waterbottle!

5. Kerastase Discipline Spray Fluidissime ($30.76)

If you do blowdry, be sure to always use a heat protectant. This one by Kerastase protects hair from up to 450 degrees of heat and provides shine and control for 72 hours! Simply spray on towel-dried hair before heat-drying.

6. Living Proof No Frizz Humidity Shield ($22)

This spray has a special patented molecule to prevent frizz and flyaways—plus there's no buildup, parabens, or sulfates. After your hair is styled and ready for the day, hold the bottle six to eight inches away from your hair and spray. Smooth with your hands or a comb. 

7. Bumble and bumble Defrizz ($28)

By applying only a few drops to damp hair, this product controls curls, frizz, and flyaways while leaving hair shiny and soft. It's even fine hair-friendly so girls with thinner hair don't have to worry about oils or wax that may kill their style.

What products do you use to tame your frizz, collegiettes?

For those of you who have paid your dues, taken on unpaid internships and finally landed a job thanks to the valuable experience you gained, this one is for you. Now that you’re working a full-time gig, there’s a huge possibility that you will be able to hire interns for your department or use a company intern to help you on a project. Since you’ve been an intern before, it’s important not to lose sight of what it was like to be the lowest and youngest person at the company. If you need more tips on how to help your intern succeed, keep reading!

1. Remember what it’s like to be in an intern’s shoes

You’ve been in your interns’ shoes before and it isn’t easy to be the lowest rank on the company totem poll. Your own experience has taught you how to make the most of an internship, so don’t forget exactly what it took you to get from intern to full-time staffer.

“As someone who works with the interns, I try really hard to be friendly and relatable,” says Rachel Kossman, a 2011 graduate from Northeastern University who works as an associate editor at DAYSPA magazine. “I know how tough it can be as the baby at a company, but I'm only four years out of college, so I remember what it was like to be in that place!”

The more available and understanding you are as a manager, the more comfortable your interns will feel around you and at the company. This provides an environment for interns to feel like they are part of a team and not just an underpaid (or unpaid!) worker.

2. Don’t treat them as a gofer

Your intern is there gain experience that will help them get a full-time job in the future, so don’t make them get your coffee every morning and fetch papers from the printer when you don’t feel like taking the walk. They want to gain real-life experiences that they can put on their resumes, like learning a new set of skills or helping lead on a small project; things they can speak of during important interviews.

It’s kind of a slap in the face to treat your intern as a gofer, and not only is it a reflection of you as a supervisor, but it’s a reflection of the type of company you work for as well. You don’t want your intern to go home and tell their friends how their internship is going only to say that they spend more time at Starbucks than at their desk doing something valuable.

3. Know that you can rely on your interns

We know how busy a day at work can be. The printer is jammed and you really need that presentation deck in your hands rightthissecond. Your coworker just sent you an email with the subject line “URGENT.” Your manager is on you because XYZ need to be looked at and you feel like your head is spinning because the work keeps piling up. Don’t forget that you have an intern! Feel free to call them in for a quick meeting to discuss more work they may be able to take on. Remember that they’re there as a member of your team and though they might be sitting at their desk a little bored because they finished their tasks, they may be too scared to ask for more responsibility.

4. Involve interns in as many projects as possible

Experience is a major reason why undergrads and even college grads take on internships. All full-time and even some part-time jobs require a few years of experience, and internships are a great way to beef up any resume. Interns are there to help in any way possible and they have a drive to prove themselves as a valuable part of the staff. Give them every opportunity to show what they have learned, what they still need to learn and what they can do without any assistance. It will make you feel good as a supervisor and it will make them feel like they’re contributing in a big way.

“Having an intern on your team comes with a lot of responsibility,” says Michael Friedlander, an Information Services Manager at Reckitt Benckiser. “You should make sure that the projects assigned are meaningful to the intern and give them assignments where they can combine what they learned in school with what’s needed in the workforce.”

5. Be honest with feedback

Remember when you were an intern and you wanted to hear how you were doing? You may have been too scared to ask for a meeting or you thought your manager may have been too busy to actually evaluate you. While that might have been the case, as a supervisor to your intern, you owe it to them to set up an evaluation meeting and be honest with your feedback. Will they move on to a full-time staff role at the company? If not, why? What areas should they work on in a future internship, and what tasks are they excelling at? Are they enjoying the work? Answering these questions will give your intern a chance to work on the things they need to improve upon, and ultimately, it’ll show them that you’re looking out for them.

Whether you invite your intern to weekly editorial meetings or make it a point to give them meaningful work day after day, there are tons of different ways you can apply your experience from being an intern to successfully managing your own interns. Don’t forget about the time you put in before you started working full-time; so stay open, understanding, motivating and available—and you and your interns will make a great team!

We won’t bury the lead. Kaitlyn is our newest Bachelorette! But now that the guys have made their choice, it’s time for the boss lady to take over. With six men already long gone, Kaitlyn is left with quite the crop from which to select her future husband. And though we know very little about her suitors at this point in the season, we couldn’t help but judge them by assigning some predictive superlatives.

1. Jared – Most Likely to Finish the Lovable but a Little Too Sweet Runner-up

We saw a lot of tears in that promo, Jared. We admire that Love Man is sensitive, but we’ve definitely seen nice guys finish last before.

2. Daniel – Most Likely to Be the Life of the Party

Those killer dance moves and his wardrobe alone should tell you Daniel’s in this to have a good time.

3. Joe – Most Likely to Be Cast in an Attempt to Replicate Chris Soules

His sweet Southern drawl and musings about moonshine give Joe the irresistible country charm that America fell for with our last Bachelor.

4. Tanner – Most Likely to Hover in the Middle of the Pack

Tanner is probably a great catch, but we’ll never know it because he’s destined for a season in the shadows.

5. Tony – Most Likely to Give Us Ashley S. Withdrawals

At least Ashley S.’s lunacy was entertaining. Tony is just plain annoying, and there’s no way he’s getting engaged.

6. Ben Z. – Most Likely to Warm Our Hearts

His smile is enough to make us blush, but Ben’s touching story about his mother on night one had us melting in the palm of his hand.

7. Clint – Most Likely to End Up on Bachelor in Paradise

Clint just has that look about him. He’s handsome and those sandy locks were born to roam the beaches of Paradise. We won’t know much about him by the time Kaitlyn sends him home, but we have a feeling it won’t be goodbye.

8. Ian – Most Likely to Need a Hand Getting Off His High Horse

We were loving Ian and his cute enthusiasm for Kaitlyn tonight…until we saw that promo for the rest of the season. Let’s just say he won’t always think that highly of Kaitlyn, and from the looks of it, his reasoning is not at all justified.

9. Cory – Most Likely to Be the Body Everyone’s Talking About

With our stripper friend gone, Cory comes front and center as Mr. Buff Guy. We’re thinking shirtless. Like all the time.

10. Ben H. – Most Likely to Wait Forever for a One-on-One

There’s always that one person who seems like a good option but for some reason he has to endure the eternity that is waiting for a one-on-one. And by the time it does come around it’ll be tough to beat the connections Kaitlyn has already formed with the other men.

11. JJ – Most Likely to Say Something Completely Offensive

JJ was killing it tonight. But will he end up being that controversial guy? His knowing grin says yes.

12. Kupah – Most Likely to Spread Some Wisdom

We already know that Kupah is a talker. He was prominently featured doling out his opinions throughout the premiere. So it’s only fair that he should be the voice of reason for the cuckoos—even if they don’t want to hear what he has to say.

13. Jonathan – Most Likely to Be Here for the Wrong Reasons

Jonathan was totally Team Britt but flipped a switch when Kaitlyn offered him a rose to stick around. It’s one thing if you’re just trying to see if there’s a spark, but we’re guessing you probably just want to be on TV.

14. Ryan B. – Most Likely to Remain Anonymous

He may stay on the show a while, but we guarantee we’ll never be able to remember his name. After Ryan M. made such a bad first impression, it’s clear that he’s the only Ryan anyone will recall when this is all said and done.

15. Justin – Most Likely to Remind Us of Jef

Emily Maynard’s former fiancé bears a striking resemblance to Justin. Perhaps the two are distant cousins?

16. Joshua – Most Likely to Be the Sentimental Gifts Guy

How can Joshua top welding and creating a rose? By collecting mementos throughout his journey to find love and putting those items in a Kaitlyn + Joshua 4EVER scrapbook that he’ll show to their future children.

17. Corey – Most Likely to Willingly Participate in Group Dates

Corey won’t mind group dates. He’s the guy that will leave the show with a ton of new friends and not even care that he didn’t end up with Kaitlyn.

18. Chris – Most Likely to Be a Shoulder to Cry On

Kaitlyn is going to need a guy who supports her during the season’s inevitable turmoil and stress. Chris has already proved himself to be lighthearted with his genius cupcake-y modes of transportation. We think we can count on him to cheer Kaitlyn up no matter how hard things get.

19. Shawn B. – Most Likely to Leave the Show Engaged

Shawn B. seems like the perfect guy—not just for Kaitlyn but for every woman. And if things don’t work out with the Bachelorette, although we kind of already think they will, women everywhere will be lining up for their shot with this hunk. Possibly as the next Bachelor?

What superlatives would you give Kaitlyn's men, collegiettes?

It’s a week before your period, and by now, you know the drill: bloating, fatigue, irritability and aches and pains. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is common and normal, but that doesn’t make it any more fun. PMS is the umbrella term for a variety of symptoms that happen before your period, and their severity depends on the person. Luckily, these symptoms usually stop at the onset of your period. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at least 85 percent of women experience one or more PMS symptom as a part of their monthly cycle. So when you know your period is about to hit, try these collegiette and expert recommended tips to fight these unpleasant symptoms!

1. Get moving

When you feel tired and irritable, exercising might be the last thing you feel like doing. But according to Mary Clarkin, RN a Cleveland-based women’s health nurse practitioner, the endorphins produced by exercise can be hugely beneficial for PMS symptoms like cramps, aches and pains and even irritability. Clarkin says, “[Exercising] is also a good distraction.” Emma, a collegiette at Kenyon College, agrees: “I get cramps as part of my PMS. I start exercising more and doing more yoga because it helps.” Yoga, simple stretching or even a quick jog are all easy ways to get your heart pumping and your endorphins flowing.

2. Pop a painkiller  

Many girls report various muscle aches or cramping before their periods. If alternative methods of pain relief such as exercising are not cutting it for you, then cut to the chase and take a painkiller.  “When I get back aches, I take a few Advil. It usually helps it right away. I usually get backaches the day before my period, so then I know it’s a signal my period is going to get here soon,” says Vanessa, a collegiette at Johns Hopkins. Kathy Hahn, a community pharmacist in Oregon, recommends taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) like ibuprofen to dull headaches, backaches and muscle pain.

Emma also relies on Advil for headaches, which she supplements with hot washcloths on her forehead and drinking green tea. For cramps, she recommends naproxen (marketed as Aleve) because it lasts longer than other painkillers. You can also take Midol, which combines pain relief with caffeine and an anti-diuretic to beat bloating.  If your painkiller isn’t working fast enough or if you’d rather take the natural route, many collegiettes use a heating pad or hot water bottle to relieve pain. You can find these at your local drug store.

3. Watch what you eat

One of the most common PMS symptoms? Your jeans might feel a little tighter than normal. Bloating is unpleasant, but can be reduced by watching what you eat and drinking plenty of water. According to Diane Blahut, a clinical dietician at Johns Hopkins Nutrition Clinic in Baltimore, you should avoid carbonated drinks, cruciferous veggies (like broccoli and cauliflower), beans, salty foods and gum if you’re PMSing and prone to bloating. These foods can make bloating worse.

What to eat? Bananas, pineapple, ginger, peppermint and oatmeal are all known for their bloat-busting qualities. “I always get bloated right before my period,” says Ally, a student at Johns Hopkins. “I definitely cut out soda and add more fruit to my diet. Bloating for me is kind of unavoidable, but these little changes I do help.” Avoiding foods that make you bloat can also be helpful if you experience digestive symptoms like diarrhea and constipation before your period.

4. Give in to your cravings

Some girls report irritability and mood swings right before their period. If this happens for you too, try to treat yourself. “I definitely get moody. The best cure? Chocolate!” says Gaby, a student at Johns Hopkins. Alexandra, a collegiette at University of California, Los Angeles agrees: if you’re in a bad mood, don’t fight it. “In order to fight the symptoms of PMS I try and make sure to take Advil, drink tea, treat myself to small quantities of chocolate and annihilate anyone who insinuates that my feelings and emotions (and how extreme they may be) are motivated by [my PMS!],” she laughs. For Emma, a student at Purdue University, PMS is going to happen no matter what, so she goes with the flow and just treats her body. “Food cravings? I just give in. Irritability? I get irritable. Mood swings? I let them swing. It’s not going to hurt if I eat a little extra dessert once a month,” she says.

Bottom line? PMS isn’t fun, so it’s OK to indulge a little! You might want to have a stash of individually wrapped chocolates or some sort of small treat that will satisfy your craving but keep you from going overboard. Giving into all of your cravings could actually make you feel worse and exacerbate PMS if your craving is to eat an entire tub of ice cream! Barbara Schubert, associate director of the Center for Health Education and Wellness at Johns Hopkins University, says that giving into a craving won’t do harm, just “indulge in moderation,” she says. 

5. Do something distracting

For some girls, it’s eating, for others, it’s exercising: but we’re all in consensus: perhaps the best way to fight PMS is to forget about it. “I talk to my boyfriend and watch feel-good TV shows,” says Jacqueline, a collegiette at the University of Virginia. Other girls browse Pinterest and Tumblr. Some hang out with friends or watch a romantic comedy. So the next time you’re PMSing, do everything you can to alleviate symptoms (painkillers, exercise and eating right) but then don’t just stay in bed. Getting out and actually doing something fun will be an excellent distraction from your symptoms.

Of course, if your symptoms are really severe, you should talk to your doctor. Severe PMS symptoms like cramps can be a sign of other disorders, says Clarkin, like premenstrual dysphoric disorder. If you’re in severe pain or distress, go to your student health center or talk to your general care provider.

So, the next time you’re battling the symptoms of PMS, try some of these tips! Remember, PMS symptoms don’t last forever. By the time your period ends, you can move on.

Many of you might be aware of the existence of humorous satirical news websites such as The Onion and Clickhole, which choose to amuse (and in many cases decieve) the masses by posting articles that look like real news stories. We're guessing a good percentage of collegiettes have faced the humiliation of being bamboozled by one of these trick stories. But as we found out earlier this week, even the most accredited and professional celebrities can be had by this hoax.

On Monday, celebrity journalist Anderson Cooper tweeted a slightly miffed reaction to a story which had been published on Clickhole. The article quotes Cooper as saying at a 2015 New York University commencement address, "Graduation is a big deal—bigger than getting a hole-in-one while golfing. People might think you're lying about the hole-in-one, but when you graduate, you get a diploma." Perhaps the banal and absurd nature of this quote should have tipped Cooper off that this website probably wasn't a trusted source, but nonetheless Cooper went on to tweet:

After several replies by his followers gently informing Cooper that Clickhole was not a legitimate news outlet, Cooper tweeted his admission of guilt:

While you might be giggling at Cooper's goof, he did have a valid reason to be confused. Websites like The Onion and Clickhole are specifically designed to look just like a typical professional news site. While most of the articles may seem right off the bat to be completely ridiculous (and yes these are ACTUAL stories from The Onion):

• Child Unaware Just How Many Of His Toys Intended To Steer Him Away From Homosexuality
• Self-Deprecating Man Just Scratching Surface Of How Pathetic He Actually Is
• Wedding Guest Blissfully Unaware She Barely Made The Cut

Others are crafty enough to seem actually plausible:

• Hillary Clinton Campaign Shuts Down After Blowing Through $2 Billion In First Month
• Urban Polling Centers Recommend Voters Start Lining Up Now For 2016 Election
• Roger Goodell Vows To Punish Whoever Responsible For Suspending Tom Brady

And some of these stories even have headlines based in reality, like this article about how the Cannes film festival banned women from wearing flats, or this article about the closing of famous NYC toy store FAO Schwartz. It's only after you read the full article that you realize the reporting is a farce.

Plus, Anderson Cooper is not the only a-list celebrity to have been gagged by satirical news sites. From actors to governors to The New York Times, no one is immune from a good Onion hoodwink (see Huffington Post's list of notorious scams!).

If you want to test your skills at weeding out the satires, check out the weekly New York Times news quiz to see if you can guess which stories are real and which are not. Best of luck! 

With more smoky eyes and tight leather outfits than we can count, Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video provides endless outfit inspiration for really any function that requires you to dress like a complete bad-a**. The star-studded mini-movie features all of Swift's best pals (ugh, #squadgoals) dressed to the nines, strutting their stuff in sky-high heels and the ultimate girl-power suits. We've rounded up the girls' best looks from "Bad Blood" below!

1. Taylor's extreme cateye

How piercing is this exaggerated cateye? It only makes sense for Catastrophe to be sporting the sleek liner look, but paired with her blazing red (!!!) hair, bold lip and perfectly groomed brows, Swift looks fierce.

2. Serayah's lips

Serayah's scary-strong character Dilemma compliments her picture-perfect smoky eye with some sultry oxblood lips. Perhaps to seduce her prey?

3. Ellie Goulding's accessories

We love Ellie's sexy leather jacket paired with shorts—perfect for a breezy, action-filled summer night! But her other accessory, which seems to be the largest weapon featured in the video, just about steals the show. Does it come in pink?

4. Taylor's studded bra

We're not sure what's more impressive.. .the fact that Delevingne's purse turns into nunchuks, or how Swift totally slays in her leather shorts/studded bra combo.

5. Taylor & Zendaya's boots

Just how Zendaya manages to make biker shorts + knee socks look ah-mazing is still under debate. But one thing's for sure—Swift and Zendaya's booties look completely impractical for battle, but totally necessary to look undeniably chic.

6. Lily Aldridge's furry hood

Lily masters the snow bunny look while still taking on the role of a cold-hearted killer (um, scary). The fluffy white hood paired with deep maroon lips will be a definite look this winter.

7. Martha Hunt & Taylor's hair

While Hunt and Swift's bodysuits would be well-suited for the Hunger Games, their hair is what really wins this look. Hunt has us looking back on our pre-school pigtails with pride and Swift's side fishtail will definitely be attempted this summer. 

Now that summer’s finally here, you’re free: free to sleep in, free to show off your tan in short-shorts, and—most exciting of all—free to find yourself a fine-looking man! Whether you’re a seasoned summer love vet or you’re fresh on the dating scene, you’ll need to know your options.

1. The Beach Bum

It wouldn’t feel right to talk about the boys of summer without first featuring the most summer-loving guy of all: the Beach Bum. Most often spotted sans shirt and shoes, the beach bum does exactly what you’d expect him to do: bum on the beach. Whether he’s surfing every morning, challenging unsuspecting strangers to heated games of volleyball, or even holding court as the lifeguard in the tall chair, this guy never seems to leave the beach. (And we mean never.) You look at him and you imagine you hear “Kokomo” playing softly somewhere...

What does this mean? First off, he probably has a killer tan. You might have a bit of a complex when you sit next to him–where have you been, hiding under a rock all summer? He also probably has some natural highlights that you find supremely adorable (provided you ignore the fact that they make him look like a Backstreet Boy). On top of all that, he has a beach-ready body (read: washboard abs, toned legs, and arms that could carry you comfortably into the sunset). Overall, he’s a good catch... for the summer only.

It’s all fun (and sun) and games with the Beach Bum during the summer months, when you always know where to find him. Chances are, however, that when it comes time to head back to school in September, you’ll find the Beach Bum out of reach. Unless your school happens to feature waterfront property, he probably isn’t going to show up on your campus. If he does go to your school or even attend one nearby, you might find that that he becomes a little, well, boring. When surfing is your life, what are you going to do when it starts to snow? Probably nothing. Enjoy him for the season, collegiettes, but keep in mind that all good summer flings must come to an end!

2. The High-Powered Intern

The beach is the last place that you’ll find this go-getter. The High-Powered Intern spends his days in a swanky office in the big city, attending important meetings and making tough calls on product development. In all honesty, he’s probably just working in some forsaken corner of the office with the other interns, but who’s to know? He wears nice pants and a tie, which means “professional” to you. We can guarantee that underneath those grown-up clothes, he has no tan whatsoever. This guy barely sees sunlight anymore.

Don’t expect any fancy dinner dates with this guy—he’s probably operating on an unpaid intern’s salary. Expect interesting conversation about his job (provided it actually is an interesting job) and about his hopes, dreams, goals... The best thing about the High-Powered Intern is that he’s driven and knows what he wants (which could be you!).

The downside is that the High-Powered Intern is generally busy for most of the time. Unlike your everyday average intern, he isn’t satisfied with just working the 9-to-5. This means that if you don’t have a full-time gig yourself, you may find yourself feeling a little lonely. Internships are also a lot more stressful than lazy summer days spent lounging on the beach, so don’t be shocked if he gets a little high-strung every so often. Help him blow off some steam by taking him to a theme park on a Saturday or catching a movie after work!

3. The Volunteer

The Volunteer is probably the most promising of the summer boy set, but don’t tell him we said that! The Volunteer gets involved because he cares about others more than himself, not because he wants to pick up girls! (If you find a Volunteer who actually is trying to get girls with his man-on-a-mission persona, start walking in the opposite direction and warn all women you pass.)

Whether he’s out every day working with children or settled in an office of a non-profit, the Volunteer is always doing what he does best: helping. You can’t quite put your finger on what it is you love about it so much. Is it his Superman-style, save-the-world attitude? His selfless refusal to accept pay for his time? Or is it that he just looks so darn cute playing patty-cake with little kids? Whatever the reason, the Volunteer is a definite “do.”

4. The Outdoorsman

It’s common knowledge: boys like to climb stuff. Your boy, however, doesn’t just climb stuff; he climbs trees, mountains, or anything else that is high enough off the ground that you’d faint if you tried to follow him.

No adventure is too grand for the Outdoorsman and you need to be up to the task. Afraid of heights? Don’t be surprised when he encourages you to jump from the high rock above the lake. Expect your days with the Outdoorsman to be filled with fresh-air nature walks, early morning hikes, adrenaline spikes, and a lot of jumping in general. Consider it extreme dating: the faint of heart need not apply! If you’re really attached to your summer sundress collection, you might want to reconsider; you won’t have anywhere to wear them if you hang around the Outdoorsman since all of his dates require hiking or gym clothes! (Fashion doesn’t exactly fit well with dirt, bugs, and relentless heat. Oh, and hello humidity, goodbye hair styling.)

If, however, you’re feeling like you can handle—and even enjoy—getting back to nature, you’re in for a treat! The Outdoorsman is a top-notch romantic. Whether you’re stargazing in a field or campus by a bonfire out in the woods, you’re getting quality one-on-one time with your man that would make any rom-com lover swoon. Roast some marshmallows, carve your names in a tree, or skip rocks at the lake; you’ll never want to go back indoors again!

5. The Summer Student

You might think that the Summer Student differs little from the typical college guy. He takes classes by day, does homework by night, and parties on the weekends, right?

Wrong. Sure, the guy’s still in the classroom and dealing with essays and the like. What makes the Summer Student different, however, is the fact that he’s probably only taking one or two classes. That, and the fact that, since it’s not an academic-year semester, everyone else he knows isn’t in the classroom anymore. One of three things will happen:

1. He’ll treat the summer like any semester, staying in to do homework at night, indulging in Breaking Bad marathons to unwind, and letting loose once or twice a weekend. Not bad, but not thrilling, either. Where’s that summer spirit?
2. He’ll be so filled with envy over your beach breaks and your lack of term papers and textbooks that he’ll get a little... bitter. He’ll complain, and after the fifth time, you will not enjoy listening.
3. He’ll choose to ignore the fact that he is currently taking classes and will treat every day like summer. (Homework? What homework?)

We admire his drive, but we’re still a little hesitant. The best part of the summer dating scene is the chance to find a guy who isn’t still afflicted with the frat bro mentality or still stuck in study mode at night. Assess the situation before striking up with the Summer Student; if he seems like a summer-loving guy who’s only taking a class on the side, give him a shot!

6. The Tennis Pro

Similar to the beach bum, but classier, preppier, and fully clothed. The Tennis Pro enjoys swinging a racquet so much that he does it all day long, even–gasp!–for pay. Since he’s earning money doing something he loves, he’s probably one of the happiest guys you’ll meet this summer, and happy guys make for happy summer loves.

The Tennis Pro spends his days in his natural habitat: the country club. He’s usually surrounded by a group of rowdy children or a huddle of overly affectionate older women. He’ll probably take you to lunch at the club once or twice, and–with any luck–give you a private lesson. Sure, he’s almost annoyingly preppy, and no, you’re not a fan of his sock tan. But the clothes don’t make the man, and neither do the tan lines!

As long as your guy likes to do something other than play tennis (playing golf doesn’t count), you’ll find common ground and maybe even make your summer fling carry on into fall. If he spends his nights watching ESPN and salivating over the Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal rivalry, however, you might want to find a guy who’s a bit more well rounded (and a lot less obsessive). You don’t really feel like competing with cougars, anyway.

7. The Bartender

He may not be doing what he loves, but the Bartender is also one of the few boys who’s making bank this summer. He won’t be stressing over funds, so he won’t be filling his free time with odd jobs. That means, he’ll have more time to hang out with you! Since he often works the night shifts, he can spend hours on end lounging in the sun, taking walks in the park, taking daytrips to the beach, and doing any other cheesy (but awesome) romantic summer activity that your heart desires, all without missing a moment of work.

The downside, unfortunately, has to do with your schedule: if you’re working a 9-to-5 and are only free at night, the only time that you and your night-shift-loving hook-up have available for hang-outs is midnight or later... fun, but not very conducive to an actual relationship. Sigh.

If, however, you’re only working part-time or he finds himself on the day-shift circuit, you’re in the clear! Which is lucky, since the Bartender is one of the best boys on the block. Not only does he have an employee discount and know how to make yummy drinks, but he also likely has a life (and interests, talents, skills, etc.) that lies beyond his working hours. We like a guy with a little depth to him – even if he’s only our summer fling.

Get ready to dive into the summer dating pool, collegiettes! Whether he’s a 9-to-5er, a surfer boy, or a first-time intern, you’ll know what to expect. Let the summer lovin’ begin!

Gossip Girl and The O.C. fans, rejoice! Looks like a baby is on the way for Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf) and Adam Brody (Seth Cohen)! It's been over a year since the two stars secretly tied the knot, and although they haven't confirmed the good news yet, we can only assume it must be true. Rumors began last year, when the Nylon Magazine November cover star said, "Most people I know are starting to get married. It'll be kids next. I like the grown-up stuff. I like having a house. I've got dogs."

If this recent photo of a glowing Leighton isn't proof enough of her pregnancy, we don't know what is.  

One thing we know for sure is that Leighton and Adam's baby will be adorable. Beautiful Leighton + Handsome Adam = Cute Child... it's simple math (and great genes)! With the success of Gossip Girl, a debut album, and a few upcoming films, it's clear that Leighton has eyes on the prize.              

Stay tuned! -XOXO, Gossip Girl.  

Maybe you’re sitting in class, you're waiting to get off an airplane or you just tucked yourself into bed. Or, perhaps you’re strolling through the mall or walking home from class when it hits you: you really have to… go. It seems that any time you’re in a place where immediately relieving yourself is not an option, the need for a bathroom increases tenfold.  While you’re searching for a ladies’ room or waiting for an acceptable time to excuse yourself, it seems impossible to think of anything other than your desperate desire to pee. Here are 24 things that go through every girl’s head when she really, really has to pee.

1. Don’t think about water. Don’t think about waterfalls. Don’t think about running faucets. Don’t think about flowing rivers.

2. If I stand up right now I may not be able to hold it, so I should probably just stay seated.

3. Wait, this actually really hurts.

4. Why am I in so much pain?

5. Is this what being pregnant will be like all the time? If it is, there's no way I'm having kids. 

6. Clench!

7. Maybe if I cross my legs I won’t have to go anymore.

8. Do you think the people around me notice that I keep shifting from side to side? It’s called the pee dance, people - sorry about it.

9. Can holding your pee cause serious heath problems?

10. Oh, no. It's coming. 

11. Where the hell is the nearest bathroom?

12. Could I sneak into Starbucks and use their bathroom without the barista noticing?

13. Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

14. Class is over in seven minutes. I can totally make it.

15. Who am I kidding? There's no way I can wait seven more minutes. 

16. I hope nobody says anything funny. Laughing right now would be bad news.

17. Can people tell that I’m waddling like a penguin right now?

18. This is so uncomfortable.

19. I can't even talk to people. Focusing on a conversation is the last thing I could do right now. 

20. I hate being a girl. Boys can hold it forever, but I have to go like every 20 minutes.

21. Is that bush tall enough for me to squat behind?

22. Suddenly a GoGirl doesn't seem like the worst idea in the world. 

23. Oh look, a bathroom! Thank goodness!

And when you finally reach the ladies’ room…

24. Ahhh, sweet relief. Now I can get back to my day. 

Like the Met Gala a few weeks before it, the Cannes red carpet is always sure to bring the most iconic faces in fashion, music, film and culture—and as usual it resulted in some pretty showstopping looks. (Hint: these are definitely not your average red carpet gowns!) Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite looks from the film festival’s first week!

1. Poppy Delevingne

Because, let’s be real, could anyone besides Poppy pull off this gorgeous sheer forest fairy-esque Burberry Prorsum gown? She totally makes it work.

2. Karlie Kloss

Can you say slay? Karlie’s wrap style Versace dress is definitely not your traditional strapless sparkly red carpet dress, and in a totally good way. (Also, can we talk about those legs?!)

3. Cate Blanchett

We can’t quite tell what the pattern on Cate’s dress is—all we know is that it gorgeously compliments her dramatic ball gown style dress.

4. Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita, best dressed on the red carpet? Definitely nothing new. (Seriously... How. Does. She. Do. It?) We can’t get over how stunning that shade of green is paired with the twirl-worthy silhouette of her dress.

5. Emily Blunt

Emily’s Peter Pilotto frock takes the whole “pop of color” thing to a new level—and seriously has us rethinking our all black wardrobes.

6. Natalie Portman

Is it just us or was the color emerald green made to be worn by Natalie Portman? Her slinky, understated Lanvin gown totally proves that less is often more.

7. Kendall Jenner

And finally, Kendall Jenner pulling off a black monochrome two piece dress with sheer cutouts in the way only Kendall Jenner can. #Goals.

What’s been your favorite look from Cannes so far, collegiettes?