Daniel Radcliffe has a new movie coming out in November, and Emma Watson is already stirring up excitement for 2017's live action Beauty and the Beast. But what is Rupert Grint up to? Fans of the actor will be happy to hear that he will soon be on TV. That's right; Ron Weasley Rupert will be starring in a brand new NBC show that was created just for him.

The currently untitled show follows the life of Grint's character, who also happens to be named Rupert. According to Deadline, he is “obsessed with Imperial City, a comic book series his father created before his death. Rupert has spent his whole life believing he owned all nine issues. But when a mysterious comic book collector reveals the existence of a tenth issue, Rupert discovers that the world of Imperial City is real, and he is the one person who can save it.” In real life, Grint is a big fan of comic books.

Rupert Grint as a superhero? We love this idea. Plus, Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta is the mastermind behind this drama. The show is currently in development, but we're looking forward to some serious TV magic.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one of the key factors in fighting this disease is detecting it early. The truth is, breast cancer isn’t just found in older women. According to the Young Survival Coalition, it’s estimated that more than 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger are living in the U.S. today. Just this year, over 13,000 young women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This might sound scary, but the best way to counter this fear is with breast self-exams. Most of us have probably heard of the concept before, but few of us actually make the time to try.

Self-exams are easy to do and they can save lives. Before you start, it's worth noting that there is an optimal time of the month to do a self-exam. Mayo Clinic suggests choosing a time during your menstrual cycle when your breasts are the least tender. So for most of us, this will mean a few days after your period is over. Once you're ready to go, here’s a fast and simple step-by-step guide, adapted from BreastCancer.org. If you're confused by anything, be sure and ask for a live demonstration from your doctor or your school's health clinic.

Step 1:

First, stand in front of a mirror with your shoulders back, hands on your hips and make sure everything looks normal. You should make sure that your breasts are their usual size, shape and color, without any distortions or swelling. If you see anything that looks different, such as dimpling, puckering, bulging of the skin, redness, soreness, rash or swelling, make an appointment with a doctor.

Related: 3 College Women Who Had Breast Cancer Share Their Stories

Step 2:

The next step is to simply raise your arms above your head and make the same observations in the mirror.

Step 3:

In the same position as step two, make sure you also check for any fluids. Fluid (watery, milky, yellow fluids or even blood) coming out of the nipples is a common symptom of a tumor.

Step 4:

Next, lie down on your back and use your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Make sure you use firm pressure, ideally with your index and middle fingers, and move in a circular motion. Follow a specific pattern and make sure you feeling down deep into the tissue. The deeper the tissue, the more intense the pressure should be. In certain parts you should be able to feel all the way down to your ribcage. 

Step 5:

For the last step, feel your breasts over again while you’re standing or sitting. A lot of women find that it’s easiest to do this step when their skin is wet, so try doing this one in the shower. Make sure you’re covering your entire breast and using the same motions that we described in step four.

That’s it! Like we said, a five-minute self-exam is super easy to do and it really can save a life. So make time for one today, and don’t forget to share this with a friend. For more information, check out Breastcancer.org.

Do you feel like you’re working all the time, but you can’t save any money? Or are you freaking out about your monthly budget? Whatever your financial woes may be, Ashley Feinstein, finance guru and professional life saver, knows how to help.

Learn how to create a spending plan that will work with your lifestyle, so you can get on track to reach your goals without feeling restricted at Ashley Feinstein’s 30 Day Money Cleanse workshop! Check out Ashley’s website to learn more about how to empower your wallet and make healthy finical decisions.

One lucky winner will win a free seat at the 30 Day Money Cleanse Workshop, worth $300! Want it to be you? Enter now to win!

Knowing Your Worth

As a brand ambassador for Pantene, Selena Gomez definitely gives us major #hairgoals with her shiny, brunette locks. What you might not know is that the “Good for You” singer has a trick up her sleeves, or should we say, in her hair—extensions.

Many actors and musicians often use hair extensions for extra volume and bounce for performances and public debuts, but tend to keep this detail hush and try to play it off. Selena, on the other hand, isn’t afraid to admit that her hair isn’t 100 percent au natural.

She recently filmed a video with YouTuber Lilly Singh, aka Superwoman, called the “Newly Friend Game” when the topic of hair came up into conversation. After giving Lilly a super sweet compliment about her personality, Lilly mentioned how people usually give her feedback about her hair rather than about her character.

Then, Selena felt Lilly's hair to “check for a weave” and said it was nice, before saying, “Mine, however, is very fake” about her own beautiful locks. Say it isn’t so!

Despite this new discovery, we totally admire Selena for her confidence and honesty when it comes to her beauty routine. Plus, either way her hair looks great, so does it really matter how it got that way? We didn’t think so.

Thanks for reminding us that even pop stars aren’t perfect, Selena!

So you’ve heard the term “asexual” in passing, but you don’t really know what it means. Or maybe you recently started to identify as asexual and you’re not sure how to explain it to other people. Wherever you stand, we’ve talked to collegiettes and Michael Doré, from the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN), to help you make sense of asexuality and avoid any misconceptions.

How can we define asexuality?

On a basic level, “asexuality is the lack of sexual attraction to anyone,” Doré says. “Everyone has certain people they are not sexually attracted to—asexual people find everyone falls into that category.”

Asexual people, who sometimes refer to themselves as “ace,” can identify anywhere on the ace and aro (aromantic) spectrum. For reference, being aromantic means that the individual only pursues platonic relationships, such as those with friends and family. That being said, asexuals are not necessarily aromantic; there are many different ways to experience asexuality.

“There are also people who experience sexual attraction at a lesser intensity and/or frequency than most people—they are usually called gray-asexual or gray-A for short,” Doré adds.

Related: 10 Things You Should Never Say to an LGBTQ+ Individual

What are some misconceptions about asexuality?

Many people have never even heard about asexuality and this lack of visibility is harmful to asexual individuals. It leads to a great deal of false assumptions about the community, including that asexuality does not actually exist—which invalidates anyone who identifies as ace and is (obviously) unacceptable.

“There are many versions of this [assumption],” Doré says. “One is that anyone who says they are asexual is actually gay. Or can't find a partner. Or is just going through a phase. Or has just got out of a bad relationship. Or just hasn't met the right person yet.”

Some people fail to grasp the concept of asexuality, and use the excuse that it does not exist to “reassure” themselves. “Virtually any alternative explanation seems fair game—and in some cases they can even be correct—but by far the majority of the time, the simplest explanation is correct: like 0.5 percent to 3 percent of the general population, the person simply doesn't experience sexual attraction.”

What are the consequences of these misconceptions?

Being misunderstood can have many negative repercussions on asexual individuals’ lives. “Misconceptions can be harmful because asexual people often try to be something they aren't in response,” Doré says. “Sometimes asexual people enter into sexual relationships because they're told that this is the done thing, and try to force themselves to want sex.”

Lauren*, a junior at Northeastern University, knows exactly what Doré is talking about. “What's frustrating about being asexual is that there's an assumption that everyone has sexual tendencies,” she says. “I sometimes feel pressured or judged for not having a boyfriend or wanting to hook up, and sometimes it seems like people feel sorry for me because I have something ‘missing’ from my life, [but] my friends and family are all that I need to feel happy and complete.”

It’s always better to ask (respectful) questions than to wrongly assume things about asexual people you meet. Chances are if this person mentioned his or her asexuality to you, he or she is open to discussing it.

How can you tell if you’re asexual?

Figuring out asexuality is different for everyone. “Unfortunately there is no hard and fast rule for telling if someone is asexual,” Doré says. “All one can do is listen to the experiences of other people—when they are talking about sexual attraction—and see if it fits in with your experience. If not, you are probably asexual, or possibly gray-A.”

At lot of the time, understanding your asexuality starts with becoming aware of the concept and the community. “I figured it out in high school because that was the first time I heard the word ‘asexual,’” says Michelle Van Peborgh, a sophomore at the University of California at Los Angeles. “I saw the term on someone's blog and looked it up and it just clicked.”

Of course, finding your identity—whether it’s related to your sexuality or not—is a journey and doesn’t happen overnight. “Before that I identified as bisexual because I couldn't really find a difference between the way I felt about different genders,” Michelle explains “Now that I'm thinking about it, being asked about someone's attractiveness was always rather uncomfortable.”

Should you come out?

Coming out is a complex issue for asexuals, because some individuals feel the need to do it explicitly, while others don’t. “Being asexual is a bit strange because there's not really a coming out process,” Lauren says. “We aren't actively discriminated against like other members of the LGBT community, and so there isn't really a need to.”

That being said, many asexual people feel the need to disclose this part of their identity, in order to be entirely themselves and build lasting bonds with people. In fact, many are extremely proud of their asexuality and actively educate their communities about it.

Of course, being out all the time is not easy. Even Michelle, who so willingly shared her experience with asexuality, doesn’t always feel comfortable disclosing this aspect of herself. “At times I've lied about being a lesbian because I didn't want to explain asexuality to a stranger,” she says.

The bottom line is that you should come out if it feels like the right thing for you. Also keep in mind that coming out is a constant process and that some people might be more understanding than others, so it’s important to gauge the person you’re talking to.

Can you be asexual and have a romantic relationship?

Asexuality is complex and different for everyone. Although some ace people, like Lauren, are perfectly content with exclusively platonic relationships, others actually engage in romantic partnerships. “An asexual person can still form romantic attachments,” Doré says. “In fact they can call themselves heteroromantic, homoromantic, aromantic, biromantic, panromantic etc., all defined in analogy with their sexual orientation counterparts.”

Who and how asexual individuals date can also vary a lot. “Some asexual people form romantic relationships with other asexual people, but more form relationships with sexual people as the latter are more numerous,” Doré says. “Some asexual people are quite happy to have sex, and some are repulsed. It depends on the individual.” Whatever the situation, it’s crucial to respect each other’s sexuality (or lack thereof) and not try to change your partner’s sexual identity.

Michelle told Her Campus that she once had a “QP,” or queerplatonic partner. A QP relationship is defined by the AVEN website as “a relationship that is not romantic but involves a close emotional connection (platonic) beyond what most people consider friendship.”

However, like Doré said, relationships between an asexual and a sexual person are more common. Paris*, a junior collegiette, is dating an asexual man who is out and proud. “My boyfriend is very open about his asexuality,” Paris says. “He has an asexual pride flag and tells everyone about it.”

When they first started dating, Paris didn’t know what to expect. She wasn’t sure whether it was okay to kiss or not, for instance, but there are no universal rules for this across asexual individuals. “[My boyfriend] felt very comfortable around me, so much so that we had sex and he lost his virginity,” Paris says. “He really enjoys it. This does not mean that he is no longer asexual. It means that he is not sexually attracted to anyone but me.”

If you’re confused by all these contradictions, know that you are not alone. “[My boyfriend] is very confused by the idea of enjoying sex with me and being asexual is really confusing for him in general,” Paris says. There is no simple way to define asexuality apart from the fact that it’s personal. Some asexual individuals don’t engage in any form of sexual contact, while others are okay with kissing or will go as for as foreplay, but not sex. Others, like Paris’ boyfriend, will have sex despite their asexual identity.

Is asexuality fluid?

The answer here seems to be that the label “asexual” is more fluid than experienced asexuality itself. “Asexuality is a sexual orientation and while, for the most part, orientations are fixed for life, there is some evidence that this isn't always the case,” Doré says. “The main thing is that asexuality is not a choice. You either are or aren't, or could possibly be a gray-A, the in-between case, but it's not something you can decide on. That being said, shifts over time are possible.”

Basically, you can have always been asexual without labeling yourself as such. “We do encourage people to decide on labels (if any) that best fit their experience, whether that be asexual or anything else,” Doré says. “But what is not a choice is whether someone experiences sexual attraction in the first place, any more than being straight, gay, bi or any other orientation is a choice.”

Asexuality is so much more complex than many of us think and we can’t overstate how important it is to educate ourselves and the people around us about it. After all, it is a very significant part of the population’s sexual identity! Ignoring asexuality is ignoring these people. It’s so great that the trans community is gaining visibility, so let’s make the same thing happen for all queer folks, because nobody deserves to feel like they don’t matter—or worse yet, like they don’t exist at all.

*Names have been changed.

We surveyed 190 college women to find out what they thought of last week’s GOP Debate—from Ted Cruz’s rant to Rubio’s standout performance. For this survey, most of the respondents were moderate or conservative, but about 40 percent were liberal or very liberal.

About 32 percent of college women chose Marco Rubio as the debate’s winner, but he barely beat out the 30 percent of collegiettes who thought nobody won. Jeb, whose campaign has been tanking for a while, got 0 percent of the vote.

Well over half of respondents thought the candidates should have talked more about gender issues in the economy during the debate, and they generally approved of Ted Cruz calling out the moderators. But they weren’t too optimistic about the prospects of many of the candidates—They thought several were likely to drop out soon (Sorry, Kasich).

See the rest of the results below!

Could the entire cancer detection process be streamlined to testing just a single drop of blood?

That's what Dutch researchers at the VU University Medical Cancer Center in Amsterdam are saying. Their new study reports that they have found a way to detect cancer using one drop of blood, according to ScienceDump.

The study, lead by Dr. Tom Würdinger, involved one thousand cancer patients, and was able to detect with up to 96% accuracy whether cancerous cells were present as well as what type of cancer and whether or not it had metastasized, or moved to infect another part of the body.  

To compare, just this May, new breast cancer screening technology raised detection rates by 67%. This new study increases that percentage by quite a lot.

The test doesn't have the same accuracy level for all different types of cancer, however. It was the most accurate in detecting intestinal cancer, and the accuracy dropped 11 percent for brain cancer.

Right now, cancer detection is an expensive, time-consuming process that can involve screening methods like PET-CT scans and tissue biopsies, among other tests.

According to Cancer Research UK, early diagnosis of cancer is important because it is less likely to metastasize if caught sooner. Detecting cancer before it spreads to different parts of the body makes it much easier to treat, greatly increasing survival rates. For example, 90% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer early on survive for five years or more. For women diagnosed in the latest stages of the cancer, that figure drops to just 5%. In the long run, this would also save cancer patients a lot of money as well, for the same reasons. 

Dr. Würdinger and his team hope to make the tests available at a low cost to the public as early as the year 2020.

Though we may not like it, awkward conversations kind of come with the territory of having friends. After all, they’re the ones you share all your secrets with. But while these seven uncomfortable chats are inevitable between friends in college, we know exactly what you should say.

1. When someone owes you money

So you lent your pal a few—or perhaps, way more than a few—bucks, and she hasn’t paid you back. Make this convo a lot simpler with the Square Cash app, which allows you to quickly send money between friends. And there’s no cashing out since the money deposits directly into your bank account. Plus, it’s free between friends. A fast, secure and simple way to avoid a tense situation? Count us in!

2. When you’re invited to something and they aren’t

Ooh, this one’s tough. You’re super excited that cutie from your 8 a.m. asked you to come out with him and his buddies tonight. But there was no mention of your friend tagging along. Sure, you can fly solo on occasion, but he’d probably be cool if she came since it is a group hang. Crisis averted.

3. When you accidentally hurt their feelings

You didn’t mean to, but before you even realized what was happening, your bestie got her feelings hurt. It’s best to apologize, talk it out and try to put it behind you once it’s resolved. Accidents happen; it’s up to you to make them right.

4. When you accidentally break something you borrowed

You’ve been dying to try out her new makeup palette. Being the gracious soul that she is, your BFF let you borrow it. And then disaster struck. We suggest you replace the item or pay her back. Just don’t try to PLL this ordeal by sweeping it under the rug. Haven’t the tragedies of those girls’ lives taught you anything by now?

5. When you want to do something alone without them

You don’t have to do everything with each other, right? It’s okay to want time alone. Be honest about how you’re feeling; we’re willing to bet she’s probably feeling the same way. Sometimes you just need a break to recharge your batteries. You can always pick right back up where you left off.

6. When you finally start talking after a big fight

Serious fights can destroy friendships. And face it, that first talk after is going to be really weird. But if you can work through your issues together, you’ll find it’s easier to get back to where you were. No matter the problem, you have to decide if your friendship is worth a period of strife for the sake of recovery.

7. When they say something you really disagree with

This happens more and more as you get older, especially if you and your best friend went to different colleges. Some friendships you’ll outgrow; others will only grow stronger from these conversations. Rather than ignoring it, you need to talk about your difference in opinion to see if you can move past it together.

We hate to tell you that these moments are bound to happen during college. But if you’re willing to embrace the awkwardness, your friendships will likely be stronger than ever. 

On Tuesday in Australia, Michelle Payne took first place in the Melbourne Cup with her New-Zealand bred horse, Prince of Penzance. This victory made Payne the first female jockey to win the race, which has been going on for 155 years.

It was only Payne's second time participating in the Melbourne Cup (her first was in 2009), and it was her first time there with Prince of Penzance. The horse went through a lot of training to be able to participate in the race and be so successful.

Prince of Penzance had previously finished second in the Moonee Valley Cup, which took place on Oct. 24. Not only was Payne the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup, but she was only the fourth woman to participate in the race overall.

"My sister and I had a feeling I was going to win, and it turned out exactly how I thought it would," Payne, 30, said. "It's a very male-dominated sport and people think we [women] are not strong enough and all of the rest of it, but it's not all about strength."

The Australian owners of Price of Penzance bought him for only $50,000, but took home a $3.6 million prize, the BBC reports.

Payne must be on cloud nine today!

We all know that when it comes to waking up in time for your 8 a.m. class on a Monday morning after a relaxing weekend, the struggle is REAL—but one scientist may have just found the solution to your early morning blues.

David M. Greenburg, a music psychologist at the University of Cambridge and City University of New York, recently collaborated with Spotify to come up with a playlist that can help even the deepest of sleepers wake up and feel ready to take on the day. The result? A 20-track playlist that's full of tunes that were already some of our favorites, like "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay and "Downtown" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

So how exactly did Greenburg decide on the best songs for waking up? Apparently it wasn't easy. Greenburg told Mic.com, "It's kind of a tricky situation because waking up is a pretty unique event," Greenburg said. "You're starting out in a tired, grumpy, cranky state. For most of us it's a struggle, and you're trying to go from that state to a state where you're feeling alert, energetic and optimistic about the day at best."

Because of this, Greenburg strategically chose tracks that would help with this process. Each song chosen to appear on the playlist starts off calm and slow, and builds up to an upbeat, positive chorus—essentially, they all mirror the long struggle that is waking up. Greenburg also chose songs that have a tempo of around 100 to 130 beats per minute, which, according to scientific research, is the ideal "motivational" tempo. 

We have a feeling this playlist is about to become our new morning essential—after all, who wouldn't want to make those early weekday mornings a little less rough? Who knows, maybe it will be a replacement for our morning coffee!

It’s 2015, and many college students like to think of themselves as progressive and inclusive. Lots of us know (or are!) members of the LGBTQ+ community: We may be good friends with someone who identifies as LGBTQ+, we may have an LGBTQ+-identifying family member or we may work with someone who identifies. No matter your connection to the community or how you identify, it is really important to know how to be a good ally. Why? Because we never know who identifies as LGBTQ+, and we want to make sure that not only do they feel comfortable coming out to us, but that they know that we 100 percent have their back.

Olivia Guerrieri, a senior student worker in the Gender & LGBTQIA Center at Elon University, helped us come up with tips for how to be a strong ally to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Read on so you can be the best ally you can be!

1. Don’t think you’re exempt

Being an ally doesn’t just go for straight folks. Even those of us who identify as LGBTQ+ may have something to learn about how to be better allies! Ever heard of biphobia or transphobia? Homophobia isn’t the only way that we fail our fellow LGBTQ+ folks.

Make sure that you’re always on the lookout for how you can better support people beyond the gay male. We tend to get so caught up in that narrative (especially in the media) that we forget about everyone else and how much we all need and deserve support.

2. Watch your words

So you walk into a classroom filled with people with long hair and stereotypically girly clothing and say, “Hey, girls!” Maybe you don’t even think about it, but for someone in the room, that gendering may be really uncomfortable.

To be a great ally, try not to make assumptions about preferred gender pronouns. Make it a norm for you to ask people which pronouns they prefer. We know this can be awkward at first—after all, we live in a society that encourages us to look and decide what gender someone is. However, it can be really empowering for people to be able to identify themselves.

Furthermore, be careful about slurs. “Point out when friends say things that could be hurtful—even if you know they're ‘just joking,’ someone else might not,” Olivia says.

Just because you have one gay friend who’s okay with the F-word or a lesbian friend who is okay with the D-word doesn’t mean that all members of the gay or lesbian community are cool with it. Same goes for the T-word.

3. Know your privilege

Straight collegiettes, one of the first things you have to learn is that straight privilege is a very real and very unfortunate thing. Straight privilege is defined by The Gender Equity Resource Center at UC Berkeley as “benefits derived automatically by being (or being perceived as) heterosexual that are denied to gays, lesbians, bisexuals, queers and all other non-heterosexual sexual orientations."

Think about how easily you throw around the word “boyfriend” without flinching. This is something that your bisexual or lesbian friends don’t get to do without stressing out. Same goes for going on dates, engaging in PDA or even just asking someone to formal.

Cisgender collegiettes (meaning those who currently identify with the gender that they were given at birth), one of the first things you have to learn is that cis privilege is real. Recognize the little ways in which we privilege those who do not identify as transgender (meaning those who identify with a gender different than the one they were given at birth). Discrimination is huge for trans people.

“Understand your privilege as an ally, and don't get upset if you feel ‘excluded’ by the community sometimes,” Olivia says. “Remember that people who identify as LGBTQ+ feel excluded everywhere else in society, and that having an exclusive community of people who truly understand these issues can be incredibly beneficial.  You can be the most supportive, involved ally in the world, but you still don't know, and you will never know, what it's like to identify as LGBTQ+.”

4. Vote!

Once you recognize your privilege, it’s a good idea to put your new perspective into action. One way to do this is by voting. Go out and get political; vote, and not just for the president! Vote in your local and state elections to keep anti-gay laws off the books. What better way to show your love and support than to make sure that the heterosexist laws in place are taken down in order to make room for a more supportive structure?

Members of the LGBTQ+ community deserve to be safe in their workplaces, in schools and everywhere else. Make sure that the law protects the people you care about. Research what your elected officials’ views are.

5. Respect all identities

Maybe you don’t understand why someone isn’t okay with identifying strictly as a lesbian, or why someone doesn’t feel that the gender they were assigned matches up with how they identify—to be honest, it doesn’t really matter. No one has to explain their gender or sexual identity to anyone. Be careful not to label people unless they’ve labeled themselves in such a way.

As Olivia says, “Don't assume your friend identifies as a lesbian because you saw her on a date with another girl.” For real. Just listen and go with it.

6. Speak up

Being an ally sometimes means stepping forward and putting yourself on the line for the people you care about. So now you know how to be an ally—awesome! Go teach others to do the same. Talk about it. Write about it. It isn’t enough to have inclusive thoughts; you need to take inclusive actions as well.

“Be that obnoxious person who stops conversations to correct offensive language,” Olivia says. Friends don’t let friends get away with throwing around slurs or stereotypes.

Another important point is that it isn’t always easy to be an ally. “The hardest time to be an ally is when you're in spaces outside of the LGBTQ+ community,” Olivia says. “Allies aren't as helpful if they're closeted.  Let everyone know you're an ally!”

7. Know when to step back

Though there will be times when your voice is needed, there are other times when an LGBTQ+ space needs to be an LGBTQ+ space. If you identify as heterosexual, you have to be careful not to speak over the voices of queer folks. If you identify as cisgender, you have to be careful not to speak over the voices of trans folks. If you identify as gay or lesbian, you have to be careful not to speak over the voices of bisexual and pansexual folks—making sense so far?

Basically, know when you are needed, and know when you aren’t. In our culture we like to act like members of the LGBTQ+ community are voiceless, when so often they are speaking and just being ignored or shut down.

For example, if you’re in a situation where you are with queer people and do not identify as queer, don’t be the one talking about the queer experience because, chances are, your LGBTQ+ friends have a better understanding than you do. However, if you are in a space without any openly queer friends, and you want to help educate someone, it’s your time to shine!

Collegiette Sarah says, “Don’t expect some sort of high praises or a space in the LGBTQ+ community. Having allies is great, but I've come across some pretty haughty ones, and there doesn't always seem to be much of a difference between them and non-allies, because they're too busy talking over us and not listening.”

We know that sometimes it’s really hard to be an ally. It’s also difficult to reach out and ask your friends to be better allies. We all want to be good to our friends, and being an ally is a part of that. With these seven tips in mind, you can help shape our culture into one that is more supportive of members of the LGBTQ+ community. If we work together, we can create a culture not only of tolerance and respect, but also of love.

Paul Ryan, who was named Speaker of the House last week, is not a fan of paid maternity leave. If the name rings a bell it’s because Ryan, a Republican from Wisconsin, served as Mitt Romney’s running mate way back in the 2012 presidential election. Before Ryan was appointed as speaker he made clear that he wouldn’t give up “family time” for the new position, causing many to question his stance on paid family leave.

Some find his stance a bit hypocritical considering he wants his own family time but isn’t willing to support a policy that would allow others to have the same opportunity. Ryan fired back on CNN’s State of the Union saying, “I don’t think that sticking up for being a person with balance in your life, for wanting to spend you weekends in your home with your family… I don’t think that means signing up for some new unfunded mandate.”

The fact is that the U.S. is the only industrialized country that doesn’t have mandated maternity or paternity leave. According to U.S. census data, a quarter of first time mothers quit their jobs or are fired after having their babies. The sad truth is that without paid leave, many women struggle with their careers after having children.

Ryan instead sponsors a bill called the “Working Family Flexibility Act”, which would allow private-sector workers to forgo overtime hours for paid time off.  

“I think we’ve has some pretty good legislation on flex time,” he told CNN. Still, many are calling his policies hypocritical. What are your thoughts, collegiettes?

When the temperature really starts dropping, we want to wrap ourselves in the warmest, fuzziest garments we can get our hands on. That’s why we’re stepping up our ensembles with these 4 faux fur pieces.

1. Handbag

 

Wildfox long sleeve sweater
saksfifthavenue.com
 

 

Blue jeans
yoins.com
 

 

Rachel Zoe sneaker
amazon.com
 

 

ASOS white handbag
asos.com
 

 

J Crew scarf
factory.jcrew.com
 

While faux fur can be totally elegant and show-stopping, the animal-friendly material can just as easily be incorporated into your everyday wardrobe. This burgundy clutch takes your skinnies and slouchy sweater up a notch while remaining effortless.

2. Vest

 

J Crew black striped top
factory.jcrew.com
 

 

Wallis side zip pants
wallisfashion.com
 

 

American Eagle Outfitters strap boots
ae.com
 

 

Sole Society band hat
solesociety.com
 

 

Steve Madden round tortoise glasses
stevemadden.com
 

 

Madden Girl Juniors' Faux Fur Vest
kohls.com
 

Outfits saturated in black can be tricky, but luxe pieces ensure your look is on point. This furry Madden Girl vest is the perfect addition to an already fab getup consisting of faux leather leggings, a comfy sweater, chic booties and a hat—which every girl needs in her closet this fall. Whether you’re heading out for date night or just feel like dressing up, this will do this trick.

3. Booties

 

H M sleeveless top
hm.com
 

 

Abercrombie Fitch outerwear
abercrombie.com
 

 

J.Crew skinny pants
jcrew.com
 

 

Restricted brown booties
shoemall.com
 

 

Old Navy crossbody purse
oldnavy.gap.com
 

A little faux fur on your booties is a nice way to ease into this trend. Skinny cargo pants and a cropped mock turtleneck play second fiddle to the fringe detailing of the poncho—yet another fall essential!—and crossbody bag. Is it too soon to say we’re in love?

4. Scarf

 

Madewell red dress
madewell.com
 

 

Charlotte Russe over-the-knee flat boots
charlotterusse.com
 

 

Adrienne Vittadini chronograph watch
saksoff5th.com
 

 

BP gold bangle
nordstrom.com
 

 

Jayley faux fur shawl
asos.com
 

Faux fur scarves can be overwhelming. That’s why we paired this one with an oversized plaid shirtdress and matchy-matchy accessories. You could also offset the volume of this look by adding a skinny belt around your waist. Now, you’re ready for your campus-wide glam walk.

How do you use faux fur to elevate your look, collegiettes? 

Amazon, previously under fire after a New York Times exposé accused the retailer of having terrible working conditions, took a step Monday to improve their reputation. 

The company announced that they would be offering up to 20 weeks of maternity leave for birth mothers, compared to eight weeks under their previous policy, according to the Seattle Times. They also introduced paid paternity leave for parents other than the birth mother for six weeks. Prior to Amazon's announcement, no paid leave option was available to the non-birth parent.

Amazon employees will also have the option to give all or part of their six weeks of leave to their partner if they do not get parental leave through their work.

Paid paternity leave affects same-sex couples as well, which is a nice step forward considering in the U.S. people can still legally be fired for being gay in 31 states, according to the Human Rights Campaign. 

The U.S. Census notes that 40 percent of new mothers have to take unpaid leave, and that 25 percent of those mothers are fired or quit their jobs upon returning from leave.

After new parents are ready to return to work, Amazon hopes to ease their transition with their new "ramp back program," allowing them flexible schedules for the first eight weeks after their return. 

A study mentioned in Fast Company noted that the U.S. was one of only two countries out of the 185 studied that did not have public policy on maternity leave. Around 42 percent of those countries, still excluding the U.S., also have public policy regarding paternity leave.

During last month's Democratic debate, both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders spoke in favor of laws mandating that companies offer paid family leave. New Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, on the other hand, recently said he does not support paid family leave.

Hopefully, Amazon and other companies will continue to work on improving working conditions and offering benefits that just make sense. Only time can tell if that will happen, but for now it seems safe to say that Amazon's taking a step in the right direction. 

Today, in news that is just totally uncool, luxury brand Moschino has taken to food-shaming women with a line of calorie-counting tees. Confused? Let us break it down.

If you’re looking for clothing that reminds you of how eating food equals digesting these horrific things called calories, Moschino has you covered. Their latest creation—gym T-shirts, which come in three equally awful styles—are so anti-body positive that we can’t even take it. We’re talking $130 for a white tee that not-so-subtly points out a delicious treat we know as ice cream contains 195 calories, which would require 30 minutes of jumping rope to work off. Absurd is putting it lightly, folks.

We can’t see any woman wanting to wear these, but we especially fear for those females who already suffer from negative relationships with food. Excessive exercise is just one harmful technique employed by those who suffer from eating disorders. Putting on paper—or in this case, an activewear T-shirt—the exact calculations and graphics to aid in this destructive pattern is beyond cruel.

Even for women with minor body image issues, what’s the first thing that will come to mind upon seeing these designs? Hmm…food seems like way more trouble than it’s worth. Linking some of our, yes, indulgent yet fave foods to their calorie count and the workouts needed to rid ourselves of the intake, well, that just takes food-shaming to a whole other level. And don't get us started on that "100% fat free" tee. Go home, Moschino. You’re so obviously drunk.

What do you think of these tees, collegiettes? Harmless workout gear or unnecessarily destructive clothing?

In a perfect world, we would never fight with our SO. If we did have any problems, they would be resolved calmly. But the fact of the matter is, arguments happen. Whether you’re fighting with your SO right now or you’ve made up and are looking to move on, it can be difficult to know how to proceed. We talked to three experts who gave us their advice on how to survive your first big fight with your SO.

Preventing the Initial Argument

The ultimate goal is obviously to avoid the blowout altogether. While this can be difficult to achieve, it is possible. According to psychiatrist and author Dr. Carole Lieberman, “The best way to prevent small arguments from turning into big fights with a SO is to ask yourself how important the issue is and whether this is the best time to talk about it.” She recommends asking yourself if it is worth fighting about, and also suggests questioning whether you are coming from a place of insecurity. “Most fights that girls start are out of fear that their guy doesn’t love them anymore,” says Dr. Lieberman.

Think about how you really feel about the situation. Is there any anxiety about the relationship below the surface of the issue you are bringing up? If you can get to the bottom of why you are upset, it will be much easier to have a mature conversation about it with your SO.

Related: Emotional Baggage: How it’s Hurting You & How to Move On

Clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Sharp reminds us that it takes two people to have a fight. “One person not participating can keep a fight from happening,” says Dr. Sharp. “The big lesson to take from that is it is important for the woman to focus more on what she is doing than on trying to change what her partner is doing.” This is extremely important and is in line with Dr. Lieberman’s views. Because you cannot control the decisions your SO makes, the key is to make sure that you are putting your best foot forward in the relationship. If you don’t use negative behavior that allows the problem to escalate, it will be very difficult to have an argument at all.

We’re Fighting… Now What?

If a fight does start, there are a few ways to deal with it. Dr. Lieberman and Dr. Sharp both agree that the best thing to do initially is take a step back. “Take a break from each other until both of [you] are cooled down enough to have a good conversation,” says Dr. Sharp. “When [you] are still angry from the fight, it will be difficult to have a constructive conversation. A big mistake many people make is not waiting long enough to have the conversation. Of course, a bigger mistake is never having the conversation at all.” If you don’t ever talk about the problem, how will you resolve it?

Dr. Lieberman suggests taking about a week away from each other after a big fight in order to cool down. “After you’ve both had a chance to miss each other, you’ll realize (hopefully) that the fight was silly, or that there’s a way to solve the problem,” she says. This amount of time isn’t set in stone. Maybe you’ll be ready to talk after ten minutes, and maybe you’ll need ten days. It depends on the intensity of the fight (and the stubbornness of the two people involved!). Just make sure you are both calm enough to discuss what happened in a rational manner and that you are open to truly listening to one another.

Communication, Communication, Communication

Once you have both calmed down, it is time to talk about what happened. It may be a cliché, but it’s one for a reason: communication is key. Jeffrey Sumber, psychotherapist, author and relationship consultant, knows that big fights occur. “The most important thing to remember about your relationship is not the problems but the process,” says Sumber. “Process is the way we disagree and the way we connect. If our problems got the better of us today it is likely because our process still needs some work or even might require a tune up.” Whether you’ve been together for three weeks or three years, it’s not always easy to communicate your feelings effectively.

According to Sumber, the first step to take after a big fight is to ask for forgiveness. “Offering an apology for how I acted is not saying the other person was right or I was wrong, it is acknowledging to myself more than anything that I can do better,” he says. If you feel that you have something to apologize for (and if you fought, it’s likely that you do), there’s no need to feel like you are giving in to the other person. It's about understanding, and apologies don’t determine who was right or wrong.

“Focus on trying to understand your SO’s position first, then trying to get your SO to understand your position,” says Dr. Sharp. “When you speak, focus on your feelings and your experiences.” As was already mentioned, you are only responsible for your own actions. Do your best to understand where your SO is coming from rather than simply defending your position.

Learning from Mistakes

As Dr. Lieberman reminds us, “A big fight doesn’t have to be the end of the world, if you both learn something from it.” Notice what went wrong, and use the argument to do better next time. As long as you are continually making better choices, there shouldn’t be anything to worry about.

There is always something positive to gain from a negative experience. “You can learn not to fight when you’re already upset about something else unrelated to each other, or when you’re hungry, or when you’re in a rush to get to class or preparing for a big exam,” says Dr. Lieberman. Even the biggest fight can lead to positive changes in your behavior and your relationship.

Fighting with your SO can seem like the end of the world—especially the first time. If you can prevent arguments from even occurring, good for you! In the event of a big fight, though, remember to take the time you need to calm down. Once you are both ready, talk openly about what happened. Try to understand your partner’s point of view, and then explain yours. Learn from the fight so that you know what to do in the future. If you keep these tips in mind, your relationship will benefit and you and your SO will be stronger than ever!

There has been plenty of backlash from the audience of The View following Raven-Symoné's recent controversial comments. According to USA Today, approximately 120,000 have signed a petition addressed to Barbara Walters, the producer of the show, calling for Symoné's removal from the panel.

This campaign launched soon after Symoné responded to a cell phone video of a police officer. The video shows a violent exchange between a police officer and a student where the student is dragged from her desk after refusing to put away her cell phone.

Symoné asserts, “I think it's important that we all understand what happened and we don't know everything. First, she was asked by multiple teachers to put her phone away or to leave the room. We don't know if she popped off at the mouth. We don't know what she said, but she did not get up. They called him as a last resort. He talked to her for 30 seconds and she still didn't get up. She still didn't put the phone away. You do not need to be manhandling a child that way but at the same time, kids, put your phones away.”

In addition, Symoné is being criticized for her recent assertion that she would not be in favor of hiring an employee with a “ghetto” name, as well as for her spat over religious liberty with Candace Cameron Bure.

The petition reads, “African Americans and black people around the diaspora need a voice representative of their views and not a voice representative of what white people want us to say. We need strong black role models in prominent positions on television and Raven-Symoné cannot provide that. That is why I ask that we petition to remove her from The View.”

In spite of the call for Symoné's removal, ABC has no intention of firing her. “We love Raven,” an ABC network spokesperson released in a statement to E! News. “She is confident, genuine and opinionated, all qualities that make her a great addition to the panel.”

Kendall Jenner is officially preparing to spread her wings and fly over to one of the most coveted gigs in the modeling industry—the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. 

According to E! News, multiple sources have confirmed that the 20-year-old model and Keeping Up With the Kardashians star has been booked to walk in the fashion show set to air on Dec. 8. Jenner revealed the news in an Instagram post, which featured a sketch of herself and her bestie, Gigi Hadid, who will also be making her first appearance in the show, as the "Victoria's Secret Service."

This news comes as no surprise, as there's already been talk of Kendall becoming an Angel. Last Christmas, the reality star bared it all for Love magazine's holiday calendar and even appeared in a series of sexy ads for Calvin Klein's 2015 underwear collection. Not to mention, she has also recently been named a Balmain It-Girl.

Now Kendall will strip down alongside other members of the VS squad including newbies such as Jasmine Tookes, Stella Maxwell and Martha Hunt, as well as vets like Lily Aldridge, who will be wearing the $2 million fantasy bra this year. 

Way to celebrate your 20th birthday, Kendall. Make sure to watch these stunning ladies strut their stuff on the catwalk on Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. on CBS. 

One of the greatest (and most torturous) parts of TV shows is the fact that we can really connect to the characters, especially when it comes to love. We are there through all of our favorite TV couples' beginnings and ends, and sometimes we may even get more emotional then they do. We've witnessed many TV smooches that may have had crazy consequences, but––we're not here to worry about that. We're here to reminisce about some of the absolute best TV kisses of all time. Read below to check out what we chose. *CAUTION* You may need some tissues.

Derek & Meredith – Grey's Anatomy

The feels will never go away!

Chuck & Blair – Gossip Girl

Nobody has sexual chemistry like these two.

Marissa & Ryan – The O.C.

They made us feel some of the most intense emotions.

Nathan & Haley – One Tree Hill

Nathan and Haley are definitely one of the best TV couples, like, ever. We couldn't forget this staple moment from season one!

Stiles & Malia – Teen Wolf

Dylan. O'Brien. 

Kurt & Blaine – Glee

This moment was felt by viewers everywhere. 

Damon & Elena – The Vampire Diaries

It was the moment we were all waiting for––and still can't stop obsessing about!

Cory & Topanga – Boy Meets World

They've given us #RelationshipGoals since elementary school.

Matt & Julie – Friday Night Lights

This moment was too cute not to include.

Olivia & Fitz – Scandal

Nope, we're still not over it.

Jim & Pam – The Office

It only took two years of torturous build-up for this to happen!

Aria & Ezra – Pretty Little Liars

This one speaks for itself.

Nick & Jess – New Girl

It's still definitely one of the most satisfying moments of all time.

Ross & Rachel – Friends

SHE GOT OFF THE PLANE!!

Bonnie & Jeremy – The Vampire Diaries

If our BFF's little brother looked like that, we'd probably fall in love with him, too.

Jane & Rafael – Jane the Virgin

Everything about this scene is straight out of a fairytale.

Brooke & Julian – One Tree Hill

We. Melt. Every. Time.

Related: 17 TV Shows We Miss from the 2000s

Piper & Alex – Orange is the New Black

This steamy reunion changed the whole show for the better.

Sean & Emma – Degrassi: The Next Generation

We literally grew up with them.

Rory and Jess – Gilmore Girls

Rory and Jess are our OTP till the end of time!

Hanna & Caleb – Pretty Little Liars

We've all lived vicariously through this moment.

Raven & Eddie – That's So Raven

It was bound to happen!

Carrie & Sebastian – The Carrie Diaries

Austin Butler is everything.

Miley & Jake – Hannah Montana

Our adolescent hearts are happy!

Riggins & Lyla – Friday Night Lights

The kiss that started it all for this on-again, off-again couple.

Santana & Brittany – Glee

The epic breakup kiss that was felt around the world.

Matty & Jenna – Awkward

They're meant to be, and we all know it.

Carlton & Valerie – Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Not many kisses are funnier than this one when Carlton steals Will's girl!

Serena & Nate – Gossip Girl

No words needed.

Leslie & Ben – Parks and Recreation

We love them, we love them, we LOVE them!

Burke & Christina – Grey's Anatomy

They may not have lasted, but we still can't help but heart them together.

Pacey & Joey – Dawson's Creek

We lived for this back in the day.

Caroline & Klaus – The Vampire Diaries

We waited SO long! And it finally happened!!!!

Seth & Summer – The O.C.

FOREVER one of the cutest moments!

Related: 19 TV Breakups We're Still Not Over

Spencer & Toby – Pretty Little Liars

Toby with a shirt off... *sigh*

Carrie & Mr. Big – S​ex and the City

The finale that we all waited for.

Lucas & Peyton – One Tree Hill

All true OTH fans will never forget season four, episode nine. #LucasAndPeytonForever!!!

Let’s face it — for a few years, Gilmore Girls probably had the hottest boys on television. And whether you watched it from the start or you’re binging on Netflix, you know that one Logan Huntzberger is irresistible. But even though Gilmore Girls had us laughing our brains out with every episode, there were still quite a few lessons taught throughout the show’s seven seasons. So here are 17 love lessons we learned from Gilmore Girls.

1. College is a great place to meet people…for many reasons.

2. Your S.O. should treat (and speak about) you with the utmost respect.

3. Being apart is going to be hard, but it’s worth it if you can see each other again.

4. Your S.O. and your best friend can definitely be the same person.

5. Your “I love you” moment with your S.O. isn’t always a fairy tale.

6. And a great S.O. will encourage you to try new things and live life to the fullest.

7. Sometimes, admiration from afar can be more painful than you think.

8. And it could definitely get uncomfortable.

9. So don’t ever be afraid to reject someone.

10. Goodbye isn’t always goodbye…

11. And if you’re meant to be together, you will find each other again. 

12. But if you start having second thoughts and want each other back, don’t write them off completely.

13. Simply put, the heart wants what it wants.

14. Sometimes, the person you want to love isn’t the person you are actually in love with…

15. And other times, your other half was there all along.

16. But at the end of the day, having an S.O. doesn’t define you...

17. Well, enough said.