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Sheriff Thinks Most Rape Accusations Are False So Not All Rape Kits Should Be Tested

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An Idaho sheriff may have just set women back 100 years with his latest comment, Cosmopolitan reports. That's because, in response to the proposal of HB 328, a bill that would require the police and forensics departments of Idaho to complete rape kits for all alleged sexual assault victims and have them sent to a lab and processed within 90 days, Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland basically said "Pshh. Rape doesn't happen here."

While speaking to KIDK news station on Monday, Rowling basically claimed that there's no use for rape kits in his county because most of the alleged sexual assault victims are lying anyway.

"I really believe the Legislature needs to take a strong look at allowing law enforcement to do their job and not try to dictate what we need to do," he said. "They need to let us decide if we're going to send the kit and when we send the kits in. Because the majority of our rapes—not to say that we don't have rapes, we do—but the majority of our rapes that are called in, are actually consensual sex."

Rowland then went on to dig himself into an even bigger hole when he used a hypothetical situation regarding a teenage girl claiming she was raped because she's scared of her parents.

"It's a 17-year-old girl and she had consensual sex with her boyfriend but she didn't know how to tell her parents," he said, "or her parents are mad because she did have consensual sex—well you couldn't have said yes. You had to have been raped." 

Not surprisingly, the sheriff's offensive comments managed to piss off a lot of people, including Rep. Melissa Wintrow, a Democrat who introduced the bill. Wintrow claims that Rowland's remarks send the wrong message about rape in general.

"Many times people are focused on a woman's behavior, and the victim's response," she told the Associated Press, "when we should be thinking about what are we teaching men in this society. What are we teaching young boys and men about how we should not initiate or cross any physical boundary without consent?"

The sheriff later released a statement responding to the many calls he had received about his remarks during the broadcast. Rowling claims to have mispoke and that he did not meant to offend anyone, though the explanation doesn't elucidate much about his original comments.

"The meaning behind my statement that has been misunderstood is that when a case is called into the dispatch center each and every one is thoroughly investigated," he wrote. "In some of these cases through the investigation it may be determined that the sex was consensual, but not always. In these types of cases after the investigation is complete and it was determined that the sex was consensual I don't believe that those kits should be sent to the lab. I now understand that I should have explained myself further so as to not cause this type of confusion."

HB 328 has passed in the House and is on its way to the Senate. 


Colleges and Universities Refuse to Reveal Investments

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Many colleges and universities are under pressure from Congress to reveal the investments they have made using their endowments, according to the Associated Press. Most institutions, however, aren't budging. 

The push comes from federal lawmakers determining whether or not to tax colleges on their investments, as well as students and alumni who just want to get a clear picture of how their money is being spent.

"People are concerned," Rep. Tom Reed, a Republican from New York, told the AP. "We just don't know where the money's coming from and where it's going. I think that transparency will go a long way to clean up some abuses in this area."

Universities are granted endowments in order to help those students who are less well-off financially by providing them with financial aid packages. Many of these institutions are refusing to disclose their investments because they would rather not face scrutiny from the public regarding what they are actually investing in, fearing they won't be able to make as much money.

Richard Smith, a finance professor at the University of California Riverside has done research on endowments, and told the AP that "sometimes, there's a value in keeping your investment choices secret."

He may or may not be right, considering that some schools have had to drop investments after coming under fire for them. In 2014, Harvard provoked student protests and outrage across campus for investments in the timber industry. Another group of students at Hampshire College just want to be assured that none of the money is being used to support prisons.

In any case, transparency is not necessarily in the best interests of most institutions, so it'll be an uphill battle trying to get them to come clean about what exactly they're investing in.

Police Investigating Rape at the Obama Sisters' High School

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On Wednesday, a police report was filed by a 17-year-old elite prep school student who claimed to be raped by an ex-boyfriend. D.C. police are now investigating the matter.

The victim at Sidwell Friends School claims that a friend whom she had a previous sexual relationship with forced her to have sex on Wednesday at around 2:30pm on school property. The investigation is still in its early stages and no arrests have been made. 

Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. is one of the most reputable schools in the country. With tuition rounding out at about $38,000 a year, the school is attended by the children of many of D.C.'s most elite figures, including Sasha and Malia Obama. 

According to Ellis Turner, associate head of the school, though Sidwell is working with law enforcement to ensure a proper investigation, the school still chooses not to comment on the situation.

"It is the longstanding policy of Sidwell Friends School to cooperate fully with any law enforcement investigation," he said. "It is also our policy not to comment on such investigations."

SeaWorld Will End Orca Breeding Program and Shows

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As children, many of us marveled when the orcas, also known as killer whales, would splash the audience during a show at SeaWorld. Seeing their giant bodies leap out of the pool on command made our jaws drop. SeaWorld was this amazing company that loved the whales and treated them with love and respect, right?

Thank goodness we didn’t stay that naïve. A 2013 documentary called Blackfish captivated the world’s attention by shedding light on the barbaric practices of SeaWorld, all in the name of increasing profit. Blackfish argued that “placing the whales in captivity made them violent, neurotic, and decreased their life span,” according to NBC News.

The endless days of protesting and spreading the word on how SeaWorld managed their orcas has finally paid off. Instead of condemning Blackfish and protestors as they originally had done, SeaWorld is finally making changes to keep up with the changing views of their theme park.

This past Thursday, SeaWorld announced that they would end their orca breeding program. The orcas currently at parks in California, Texas and Florida will be the last generation. There are over 20 orcas at the parks that range in age from 1 to 51 years old, so they will still be in the parks decades from now. These orcas will no longer be a part of the theatrical shows by 2019, according to BuzzFeed News. Instead, they will be a part of a new natural orca encounter that is currently in the works. This new encounter is part of a $100 million expansion approved by the California Coastal Commission.

"Society's attitude toward these very, very large, majestic animals under human care has shifted for a variety of reasons, whether it's a film, legislation, people's comments on the Internet. It wasn't worth fighting that. We needed to move where society was moving,” SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Joel Mamby told the Associated Press

This monumental decision was accompanied with the announcement that Seal World will be partnering with the Humane Society of the United States of America. This partnership could lead SeaWorld towards a brand new start. This is a huge victory not only just for the orcas in captivity, but all the animals housed at SeaWorld parks across the nation. 

All of these changes prompt a bigger question: Does any animal belong in human captivity? Let us know what you think.

Bernie Sanders Concedes Missouri to Hillary Clinton

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Hillary Clinton narrowly edged out a win over Bernie Sander in the Missouri Democratic primary by only 1,531 votes. 

With a gap that narrow, many were expecting Sanders to call a recount because the margin of difference was less than 1 percent. Sanders declined, with a spokesperson saying that he wants "to save the taxpayers of Missouri some money," according to CNN. Clinton's win of 49.6 percent of the vote to Sander's 49.4 percent gave her a sweep of Tuesday's five Democratic primaries, adding to wins in Florida, Ohio, Illinois and North Carolina.

Clinton and Sanders will split Missouri with 34 delegates each. However, due to Clinton’s statewide win, she will receive an extra two delegates. “Whether we win by 200 votes or lose by 500, it’s not going to impact the delegate selection. It’s going to be evenly divided,” Sanders told the Associated Press.

Delegate counts aren’t finalized until the convention in July, but as of now, Clinton has 1,119 pledged delegates, while Sanders has 856. Clinton’s superdelegate count of 467 far outweighs Sander’s count of 26. However, superdelegates can change who they support at any time. Other important states remain up for grabs this coming Tuesday as Arizona, Idah  and Utah all come out to the polls. Wins in states like New York and California could be huge for either candidate. Although Clinton is the front-runner, Sanders remains optimistic. His spokesman saying that he will fight until the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, according to CNN. 

Waitress Was Left Without a Tip Because She Wasn't "Normal Looking"

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Zombie Burger waitress Taelor May Beeck in Des Moines, Iowa was stiffed by a customer, who wrote on the $17 reciept, "Tips are only for normal looking people."

Understandably upset, the wonderfully pink-haired waitress took to Facebook to post a shout out "to this girl for stiffing me cuz I look like a weirdo~hope she feels better about herself." 

Zombie Burger spokesman Chris Diebel told the Des Moines Register the restaurant is a "place that celebrates individuality and we think the vast majority of our customers like the fact that everybody there is unique. It is a real shame that someone would do this to a person in the service industry."

"At first I was really upset, I felt attacked, I amost felt like I was back in middle school all over again, like being bullied," Beeck told WHO-TV. But she decided to take the high road. "I didn't act on it because it's not worth it when someone puts hate out there, you know, to respond to in a hateful way will do no good."

Beeck describes herself as an individual, and adds that, "It's the way I express myself artistically and it's really important for me to do that."

And she has some good advice for her judgy customer: "I would tell them not to judge someone based on what they look like. I mean, I may look like a weirdo but I'm actually a very nice, decent person."

There's a Bra That Could Literally Save Your Life

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Wearable tech is being taken to another level, from Apple Watches and FitBits to a new wonder bra.

Scientists at Universidad Nacional de Colombia have invented a bra fitted with infra-red sensors that can detect breast cancer, according to Teen Vogue. It works by detecting breast temperature, as areas with cancerous cells are hotter than other areas due to the body sending extra blood there. If the bra detects irregular temperatures, it will let the wearer know. This could be a breakthrough in helping women detect breast cancer in its early stages. 

"We don't want to replace a doctor's job," researcher Maria Jaramillo told Fusion. "The idea is to develop a technique that will help with [early] detection."

After wearing the bra for a few mintues, a light comes on to show if your breast temperature is normal or not. A green light means that it is, while a yellow light means you have to try again. A red light doesn't actually mean you have cancer, but it does mean you should see your doctor. The bra even includes a small chip which records its findings so doctors can analyze the readings.

The bra is still being tested and doesn't have a release date or even an official name, but researchers told Fusion they are hoping to have the bra on the market at an affordable price soon. 

17 Signs You're an Anthropology Major

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I'm an Anthropology major. I study humans and I love it. The only problem? No one back home seems to really understand what I'm doing at college. If you love archeaology, biologcal or cultural anthropology, or linguistics, you may know what I'm talking about. Did you find yourself fascinated by humans participating in everyday activities? Did you spend your Spring Break reading about evolution? Does the thought of really old pottery get you going in the morning? Then you might be an anthropology major. Read on to see the other signs:

1. You constantly have to explain what anthropology is.

 

2. Your family probably thinks you want to be a paleontologist.

3. You spend most doctor’s visits identifying bones on the medical posters.

 

4. You can’t watch an episode of Bones without cringing.

 

5. You interject your knowledge of global eating practices at every available opportunity.

 

6. You think the term “Caveman” is a really poor description for Neanderthals....

 

7. And you’re constantly upset by their representation in popular media.

8. You really like pottery.

9. You live for in-text citation.

10. You’ve probably read at least one book on primates.

11. And you think Jane Goodall is the coolest.

12. People watching is probably one of your favorite activities.

 

13. You’re incredibly judgmental of popular science articles.

 

14. You’ve touched really old bones, and it didn’t faze you.

 

15. A trip to a museum is a perfect day for you.

16. You think transcribing interviews is a great way to pass the time.

17. Annotated bibliographies are the bane of your existence.

 

7 Things That Shouldn't Affect Your College Decision

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College decisions are stressful—there are so many things to consider! What do your parents want? What do your friends want? But most of all, what do you want? With a whirlwind of opinions coming from every which way, it can be hard to keep your eye on what really matters in choosing the right school for you. Admissions counselors and college advisers from around the nation have given us a list that may surprise you of things that shouldn’t affect your college decision.

1. It costs a fortune.

Although it may seem ridiculous not to consider tuition prices when applying to schools, in truth, the school with the highest “sticker price” may not actually turn out to be the most expensive school for you. As Judi Robinovitz, a certified educational planner and the founder of Score At The Top, explains, between financial aid grants and potential scholarship opportunities, you really can’t tell what the actual price will be for any given school until your financial aid packages come in.

So don’t rule out applying to a school simply because you don’t think it’s financially feasible. Rather, as Robinovitz encourages her clients, talk to your parents about how much financial aid you would need in order to accept an offer from your dream school. Then, make your decision once you know how much each school is offering.

2. It isn’t an Ivy.

We all know all about the “big-name” schools—the Ivies and the impressive-sounding universities that are steady forerunners on Forbes’s Top Colleges lists. Honestly, who wouldn’t be thrilled to tell their friends and family that they got into Harvard, or that they’ll be studying biological engineering at MIT? But while it can be tempting to choose a school because of its prestige, doing so puts you at risk of missing the perfect fit for you.

“Fit should include academics and probably location (for many people) and looking at all the factors that will make the college the right place for each particular student,” says Michelle Podbelsek, a senior counselor at College Counseling Associates. “That relates to the student going through a process of self-discovery to understand and identify their own personal priorities.”

College should be some of the four best years of your life, but if you are in a place that doesn’t feel right to you, it will be hard for you to find lasting friendships, academic success or, most importantly, happiness when you’re there. 

3. You’ve never heard of it before.

When you’ve never even heard of a school and your adviser insists upon adding it to your college list, it can be hard to imagine yourself actually going there or even considering it. But until you’ve given a school an open-minded evaluation, it would be unfair—to the university and to yourself—to rule it out. After all, you didn’t know about your favorite band until you gave their music a listen, or that you’d love your favorite food until you dared to try it.

Robinovitz says that in order to really get a sense of what a school’s like, you have to come as close as you can to walking in a student’s shoes. So, what’s the closest thing? Campus visits! Robinovitz recommends that students visit as many campuses as possible, taking a close look at the student body and asking themselves if they can see themselves as students there.

“Being socially comfortable is as important as the academics,” she says. And the “right school” is unique to every student. So visit as many campuses as possible—no matter how unlikely you think it is that you’d go there. And most importantly, make an active effort to keep an open mind.

4. It’s not the school your parents want you to go to.  

Like many decisions you make in high school, your college decision does inevitably involve your parents, and not having their support can make the process even more difficult. But at the end of the day, it’s important to remember that you will be the one spending the next four years at your chosen school. And while your parents should certainly be allowed to express their opinions about which school you choose to attend, you should be able to feel good about your decision, too.

If you feel strongly about a school that your parents don’t approve of, Podbelsek suggests that you talk to them. “Students should sit down with their parents and explain very clearly their reasons for their choice,” she says. “Many times parents and teens have to negotiate a list that includes a range of options that will cover the bases and hopefully please everyone. It can be tough, and there are often serious arguments as the process of where to apply and where to attend is decided.”

It may not be an easy conversation, but it’s an important one to have. If you can talk to your parents and articulate all the reasons why the school you love is a great fit for you, they just might come around. Either way, you won’t know until you try! 

5. They don’t have your major.

Another trap that pre-collegiettes often fall into is designing their college lists around their intended majors. However, according to Dr. Fritz Grupe, founder of MyMajors, approximately 50 percent of undergraduate students change their majors at least once.

Abby Carras, a senior at Columbia University, switched majors halfway through her junior year after realizing the classes she was taking toward her BA in applied math were the classes she enjoyed the least. “I had an epiphany that I was wasting my experience in college by not taking advantage of the classes that I found to be the most interesting,” she says.

Abby is definitely not alone. It is incredibly common—and not necessarily a bad thing—for students to fall in love with something new at school and to tailor their studies to that newfound passion. With most schools offering a wealth of majors to choose from—more than 80 at Columbia, and more than 300 at Arizona State University, to name a few—it has become more and more likely for students to discover something new to pursue at school. So rather than revolving your college search around schools known for their programs in a particular area of study, Robinovitz suggests focusing on finding places where you feel comfortable, and where you will have access to a wide range of opportunities, including—but not limited to—the academic area you think you’d like to pursue.

6. You don’t know anyone who’s going there.

It’s inevitable that you’ll encounter a few schools where you have no contacts. Perhaps nobody from your high school ever got in, or perhaps no one has ever applied. So why would you? It’s tempting to discount schools for this reason; going to a school where you know nobody can feel not only uncomfortable, but also downright scary.

But as tempting as it may be to focus on schools at which you already have a built-in community of friends and acquaintances, looking at options less populated by familiar faces could turn out to be a huge advantage. College is a chance to start anew, and it’s an opportunity for self-discovery.

“Coming to school with no friends from home was very difficult, but has ultimately been one of the best decisions I have ever made,” says Michelle Kauffman, a freshman at Barnard College. She admits that in the beginning, it wasn’t so easy to be what felt like one of the only girls who didn’t have friends. “I instantly wished I had people from home during orientation week, which felt like every other student’s camp or high school reunion,” she says.

But daring to come to a school without ties to her hometown allowed Michelle to branch out and meet new friends, which she thinks may not have happened had she come with a friend from home. “For many of my friends who made that choice, it destroyed their friendships and made returning home very uncomfortable for both of them,” she says. “It was hard at first knowing fewer people, but the advantages of being able to branch out have definitely outweighed any disadvantages.”

So as intimidating as it may be to imagine yourself surrounded entirely by strangers, it might just be the perfect way for you to start your next chapter!

7. Your significant other is going somewhere else.

Ultimately, whether or not you and your significant other choose to maintain your relationship in college is a decision that you will have to make together. However, when it comes to your college choice itself, your wants and needs should come first. If your SO supports and loves you, then he or she will want you to find the place that is the best possible fit for you. And while that might mean you won’t see each other as often as you’re used to, it will only strengthen the bond and trust that you already share. In wanting what is best for one another, you both can grow, learn and share your experiences. But following him or her to a place that isn’t right for you opens the floodgates for regret and, ultimately, resentment.

Parting Advice

Ultimately, there are a lot of things to consider when making your college decision, but remember to ask yourself what it is you want—what are your priorities, your dreams and your goals?

“Each student should allow themselves to go through the process of questioning and examining their priorities, their personality and interests, their best fit—dig down deep to see what is really important to them,” Podbelesk says. “If you just follow blindly and apply only to where your mom went, where your brother goes, the place your best friend said was cool, then you are missing a very important life-skills learning opportunity.”

Links We Love 3.20.16

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Non-single people will not understand these tragedies. [BuzzFeed]

Chipotle is spending millions on free burritos. [USA Today College]

Why do guys like 'crazy' women? [EliteDaily]

Some people are really addicted to their phones. [Bustle]

These Disney Channel shows taught me to be a woman. [HelloGiggles]

Teen was forced to wear a backpack filled with rocks to cure her lesbianism. [Mic]

Starbucks is being sued for not filling their cups up all the way. [Vice]

The sleep revolution is taking colleges by storm. [The Huffington Post]

Schools are failing their quiet students. [New York Magazine]

Lindsay Lohan reenacts Parent Trap. [Cosmopolitan]

Matt Healy is Mad AF About Those Taylor Swift Comments

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Earlier this week, Matt Healy of The 1975 got into some classic Internet trouble for comments he made about his (lack of a) relationship with Taylor Swift. ICYMI, his exact words were, "If I had gone out with Taylor Swift I would’ve been, ‘Fucking hell! I am NOT being Taylor Swift’s boyfriend.' You know, ‘FUCK. THAT.’ That’s also a man thing, a de-masculinating, emasculating thing." Sounds pretty bad, right? So naturally, people weren't too happy—and neither was Matt. In response to the proliferation of articles on the subject, he went on a bit of a Twitter rant to defend himself. Essentially, he stressed that he's not a misogynist and that his comments were prompted by his desire to be a renowned artist of his own accord.

Look, we get it—nobody wants to be known as someone's boyfriend, child or parent. As an artist, that feeling is amplified by the fact that people might only listen to your music because you're going out with someone famous: not ideal! But regardless of this natural and very human sense of pride, which Matt himself calls "dinosaur thinking," we just don't think there's ever any reason to use the word "emasculating." Like, what the heck does your masculinity have to do with your talent or the recognition you get for your music? And even if it did have something to do with it at all, why should it matter?

Obviously, the problem is larger than Matt. The insecurity that men often feel with regards to their masculinity—and the irrational avoidance of successful women that comes with it—is part of our system of binaristic thinking and the socially constructed idea that being masculine means rejecting all signs of weakness that are wrongfully associated with femininity. We just think that, as a public figure, Matt should realize the role he can play in either diffusing or reinforcing the artificial concept of what it means to be a "real man."

You can read his whole spiel below:


Realistic Horoscopes for College Girls

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Do you ever read your monthly horoscope and wonder how exactly it’s supposed to pertain to your life? It’s highly doubtful that the alignment of the stars signifies that you should “plan a brunch with friends,” and you’re more than a little skeptical when your horoscope tells you that you’re going to meet a handsome stranger and fall madly in love with him for the third month in a row. So we put together horoscopes that could realistically pertain to collegiettes – finally something that holds some truth! 

Capricorn

December 23 – January 20

Life

After a month of penny-pinching and Lean Cuisines, you’re stoked when you finally get your monthly paycheck. But beware: you may be a little overzealous, and by the fifth of the month, your paycheck will be gone! Online shopping got the best of you yet again. Saturday is the perfect time to stock up on ramen noodles and cheap granola bars for the long, tight-budgeted month ahead of you.

Love

Don’t worry about your tight budget when it comes to going out – when the weekend rolls around, you’ll be as charming as ever. Getting guys at the bars to buy you drinks will be a piece of cake! Take advantage of this serious confidence boost and be a little flirtier than normal when you and your friends hit the town.

Aquarius

January 21 – February 19

Life

You’ve been feeling a little tired lately – tired of school, tired of homework, tired of dining hall food and just tired in general because you’ve pulled two all-nighters in the past week and you can’t sleep with your roommate’s constant snoring. Have no fear, because in the middle of the month your workload will seriously decrease and you’ll have plenty of time to take mid-afternoon naps and get to bed at a decent hour. Be cautious, however, because your newfound free time may not be as productive as you hoped. Netflix will be your downfall – this is NOT the best time to finally start watching Breaking Bad!

Love

Your love life is just as tired as your school life, and you’re beginning to notice it. It’s time to kick your hook-up buddy to the curb and find a guy who doesn’t text you only past midnight on Friday nights. Despite your sleep deprivation, you’re looking better than ever this month – time to go out and meet a new guy!

Pisces

February 20 – March 20

Life

Tensions are high this month with someone you consider to be a close friend – it could be your roommate, it could be your best friend or it could be the girl down the hall. Either way, she’s totally getting on your nerves, and you don’t know why! When you live so close to your BFFs, you’re bound to get annoyed with them every once in a while. Lay low and take some time for yourself. Confronting them too soon could lead to an unnecessary blowout.

Love

Love is in the air for you this month, and on the 12th you’ll meet a mysterious stranger who’s tall, dark and handsome. Unfortunately, this turns out to be just another case of beer goggles. Yes, he’s a stranger, and yes, he’s tall, but the dim lighting at the party may lead you to believe that he’s a little more dark and handsome than he really is…

Aries

March 21 – April 20

Life

You may be feeling a little uneasy this morning thinking about all the things you have to get done today, but don’t worry—you’re not stressed out, you’re just hungover! Pop a few Advil, chug a bottle of water and go to your first three classes wearing a pair of really dark sunglasses. You’ll be feeling better in no time.

Love

Your love life has been anything but active lately, and you should expect that to continue through the month. You’re going through a serious dating dry spell, but these things happen! The 10th is a good time to watch The Notebook and eat an entire tub of cookie-dough ice cream in one sitting.

Taurus

April 21 – May 21

Life

This month you’re going to gain some serious fitness motivation – it’s finally time to shed the freshman 15 and get that pre-college body back! Unfortunately, this motivation won’t last very long, and by the 9th you’ll be skipping the gym for froyo runs and Netflix binges. Your bikini body can wait until next month, right?

Love

When the stars align with Jupiter on the 8th, guess what: you’ll still be single. The guys at school aren’t cutting it for you anymore, and the ones who ARE all seem to have girlfriends. Can you ever catch a break? Looks like you’re stuck subtly flirting with the taken guy in your bio class. If he and his girlfriend ever break up, you totally have first dibs.

Gemini

May 22 – June 21

Life

They say there’s no place like home, and that seems to be true, because you are SO homesick this month. Dorm food isn’t cutting it for you anymore – you just want some of your mom’s home-cooked dinners! Friday is the perfect time to have a Skype date with your mother dearest. Just make sure she brings your dog, too!

Love

On the 22nd you’ll meet the guy of your dreams. He’s funny, charming and cute, and he loves New Girl just as much as you do! What more could you ask for? Unfortunately, he turns out to be a real jerk despite the high hopes you had. He hooks up with you a few times, takes you on a few dates and then never texts you back. What gives? You may see him in the dining hall a few times, and he WILL pretend he doesn’t know you.

Cancer

June 22 – July 23

Life

You’ve had a stressful few weeks and you need to unwind, so naturally, you turn to a bottle of really cheap vino. Six-dollar red wine is good for the soul! Look out, though, because the next day you’ll wake up with a TERRIBLE wine hangover and have to spend the entire day in bed despite the plans you had to finally do your 20 loads of laundry.

Love

Maybe your love life isn’t going too well, but your friends’ love lives sure are! You may find yourself being the only single friend this month, which isn’t really helping your social life. Plan on countless nights of third wheeling and lots of listening to stories about how great your friend’s new boyfriend is. You might be breaking out the red wine more than you had originally anticipated…

Leo

July 24 – August 23

Life

Things are not going your way this month, Leo, and you are fed up. Whether it’s setting off the fire alarm in your dorm after overcooking a bag of popcorn or tripping on the stairs in the middle of the student center, you seem to be cursed with a serious case of bad luck. Don’t worry, because your bad luck is bound to run out eventually… right?

Love

You’ve been thinking about the past a lot lately, and that’s making you nostalgic about your ex. Don’t get too caught up in the reminiscing, though, because contacting him will only bring you a world of trouble. It’s time to stop obsessing over your ex! Of course, you will fail to listen to this advice and drunk text him sometime in the near future.

Virgo

August 24 – September 23

Life

You have an A- on your last paper, great friends that you love, a rockin’ apartment that’s decorated to perfection and a cute guy on your arm – could ANYTHING go wrong? You’re flying high on life right now, Virgo, and nothing can bring you down! Unfortunately, your friends who are swamped with huge exams and relationship woes may not be too receptive to your newfound zest for life. Try to tone down the flaunting whenever you’re around them.

Love

You and your boyfriend are TOO CUTE, and everyone knows it. The only problem is that you’re PDAing all over social media, and everyone’s getting extra annoyed with your overbearing lovey-dovey ways. Maybe it’s time to tone it down? Save the photo collages for his birthday.

Libra

September 24 – October 23

Life

Can’t seem to find any study motivation this month? Don’t worry, because on the 11th, you’ll be inspired to hit the books and spend a few extra hours in the library. It probably has something to do with the fact that you have a make-or-break midterm coming up, but hey, take any motivation you can get!

Love

On the 3rd a new guy will enter your life, and you’ll fall madly in love with him. The only problem is, your feelings are more or less one-sided. In fact, he’ll probably ask you for your best friend’s phone number and call you “dude” way more than necessary. Welcome to the friend zone.

Scorpio

October 24 – November 22

Life

On the 13th you’re going to post a selfie to Instagram that surprisingly gets a lot of likes. Score! It’s just the confidence boost you need to amp up your self-esteem during a time when sweatpants are your go-to outfit every day.

Love

With this newfound confidence, you’re ready to hunt down some cute guys. In fact, the cutie you’ve been crushing on for the past few weeks totally liked your picture. Could this be the start of true love? The first Saturday of the month will be a lucky day for you. You might just happen to run into him at this weekend’s big rager.

Sagittarius

November 23 – December 22

Life

When the Earth aligns with Mars on the 15th, you won’t even notice because you’ll be too busy being a total boss at your internship. That’s right, this month you’re going to be a serious powerhouse at your job and everyone will take notice. Bask in the glory of a job well done and own it!

Love

Since you’ve been so dedicated to your internship, your love life is definitely suffering. All that’s on your mind is work, work, work – no time for a boyfriend! Be on the lookout on the 7th, however, because a cute new intern may be joining the team, and you’ll totally be into him. It’s really too bad that he has a serious girlfriend, leaving you to ogle over him at work while knowing he’s just not an option. It might be hard to not break out in a chorus of, “Hey, hey, you, you, I don’t like your girlfriend” a la Avril Lavigne.

 

Saying we’ll meet a tall, dark, handsome stranger this weekend isn’t going to cut it for us anymore, horoscopes! We think these predictions are a little more realistic, or at least a lot more relevant to our real lives. 

How Beyoncé Is Diversifying the Fashion Industry

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Beyoncé has been catching the attention of the world by using her musical platform to promote the ignition of conversations that are long overdue. Her strive to make a difference in the world doesn’t stop at just her musical talents however. Her new line of merchandise is being fronted by Jillian Mercado, a model with muscular dystrophy. 

Jillian is an accomplished model—she landed her first big campaign with Diesel Jeans, and then went on to model in the July 2014 catalog for Nordstrom’s anniversary sale. She’s now currently signed to IMG Models and steadily breaking down barriers for people with disabilities.

 

It’s obvious that there’s a lack of diversity in the fashion industry—and it's not just about race (though we really need to do better on that front, too). The fact that Beyoncé saw this need for more inclusion and collaborated with Jillian speaks volumes for the future of removing the stigma associated with those with disabilities. Check out more of Jillian's slayage at Beyoncé's online shop!

19 Drunk Texts All Girls Have Sent At One Point or Another

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Drunk texting…we’ve all done it one too many times. There’s just something about a magical phone that glows in the dark and the beautiful buzz of alcohol. There’s no time to think things through, you just need to text someone….now. Here are 19 drunk texts you’ve probably sent at one point or another:

1. The “I want you back” drunk text

2. The “I’m bitter and I want you to know it” drunk text

3. The “answer your phone” drunk text

4. The “I’m drunk” drunk text

5. The “what is the meaning of life” drunk text

6. The “way too honest” drunk text

7. The “I’m so lonely” drunk text

8. The “GUYS ARE FUCKBOYS” drunk text

9. The “yooooooo” drunk text

10.  The “I’m not even drunk” drunk text

 

11. The “I’m sorry” drunk text

12. The “emoji overload” drunk text

13. The “where am I I’m starting to panic” drunk text

14. The “I'm updating you even though you don't care" drunk text

 

 

15. The “jibberish” drunk text

autocorrect can’t even save you

16. The “remember when…” drunk text

17.  The “I honestly love you so much” drunk text

18.  The “u up?” drunk text

This is the one that we probably regret most of all.

19. The “whoops wrong person” drunk text

Sorry mom…wrong person

WHO SHOULD WE TEXT NEXT?

The Top 17 Disney Channel Original Movies

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Disney Channel Original Movies, also known as DCOMs, came to define our childhood. We laughed, we cried and we blatantly disregarded flawed plots and bad acting, because at the end of the day they were perfect just they way they were. Here's a definitive ranking of Disney Channel Original Movies to end the debate once and for all.

17. Jump In!

Maybe Disney was like, “Hey, High School Musical did really well - let’s take one of the secondary characters and give them a different movie and see what happens…” Either way, this jump rope movie starring Corbin Bleu was definitely all hype. Don’t get us wrong, the jump rope skills were cool and all, and we were still on that HSM high, but Jump In! was a somewhat forgettable DCOM.

16. The Thirteenth Year

There’s definitely nothing wrong with The Thirteenth Year, but forgive us if we’re just a little bitter that a boy gets to turn into a mermaid and not us. And like quit complaining dude, you get to be a mermaid. You’re living out our wildest dreams!

15. Johnny Tsunami

This one is just such a classic. There’s a good chance you can barely even remember what the plot of the movie consisted of, but when you think 'Disney Channel Original Movie,' you think Johnny Tsunami. Surf’s up, dude (or whatever it is they say).

14. The Even Stevens Movie

Shia LaBeouf before he got super hot/kinda weird. This was easily the best movie spin-off of a Disney Channel series. And Ren’s love interest? Total babe. The plotline of them being tricked by this hidden camera show and the cliffhanger when you think for a second that Louis died… it’s almost something close to cinematic genius.

13. Gotta Kick It Up

Si, se puede! Si, se puede! Yes we can! (Which is not an accurate translation, btw, Disney.) Who doesn’t love a classic cheer movie where a team of misfits comes together and beats the odds? This almost-knock-off of Bring It On does not disappoint. Plus the sass is unbeatable.

12. Double Teamed

Twins who play basketball – let’s make it into a movie. The fact that it’s based on a true story is very cool. And the girls’ struggle to fit in and win over the b*tchy girl (which they ultimately do with their dad’s grilled cheese a.k.a. grilled cheese is bae) is the exact amount of girl drama to keep us interested in a sports flick. Plus there’s something so mesmerizing about tall people.

11. Motocrossed

First off, hella respect to this girl for cutting off all her hair just to prove that she’s good enough to compete with the boys and step in for her brother. That’s real dedication right there. But much more importantly, her love interest is real hot. Like we’ll happily just stare at him the whole time, thank you.

10. Brink!

Erik von Detton and his beautiful golden locks were the golden nugget of Disney. Soul-Skaters over Team X-Bladz any day… those kids were total tools, not to mention sellouts. Even when Brink has a lapse in judgment, a flip of that gorgeous hair makes us forget his disloyalty to his team.

9. The Luck of the Irish

Starring “that kid who was in every DCOM and later went on to become a Pretty Little Liars villain” you can’t not watch The Luck of the Irish when it’s on TV. Why exactly is he turning into a leprechaun? Who knows. But every time we’re still on the edge of our seats when he’s trying to beat the bad guys in that basketball game. Will he win??

8. Eddie’s Million Dollar Cook-Off

Perhaps the best DCOM cameo of all time when Bobby Flay comes into the picture, there is just something so satisfying about this movie. That purple goop that gets Eddie into the competition looks so gross yet so so good. We were all inspired to be chefs. And Eddie was pretty hot… right?

7. Camp Rock

It’s slightly painful to have something involving the Jonas Brothers this high up in the list, but whether we’d like to admit it or not, they really did steal all of our hearts (even if only for a short period of time). And Demi Lovato in her prime? Not to mention the catchy songs of a DCOM musical with cheesy romance mixed in between? What’s not to love?!

6. Cheetah Girls

“'Cause we are sisters. We stick together… Cheetah Girls Cheetah Sisters.” Try not to sing along. Just try. Enough said.

5. Cadet Kelly

Hilary Duff. She basically ruled Disney Channel and, in her free time, dated Aaron Carter. Teach us your ways! When she and Ren from Even Stevens finally became friends and loosened up during the gun dance thing (whatever that is), our hearts melted. Got us every time.

4. The Zenon Series

We all wanted to be Zenon. She was the total supernova girl and everything was just so “zetus lupetus.” Not to mention outfits just seemed so cool in the future. Metallic miniskirts and vests with color-coordinated scrunchies? Sign our eight-year-old selves up.

3. The Halloweentown Series

These movies definitely peaked early on, but we still can’t deny that these are a staple of Halloween time. Kalibar is still the ultimate villain and Grandma Aggie is still the ultimate bad*ss.

2. Smart House

Let’s be honest, regardless of the psycho digital woman who tries to make herself the family’s mom - which is extremely concerning and creepy - we’d still risk it to get to live in that house. Those TVs! The food! How has that house not been recreated in real life yet?

1. The High School Musical Series

Whether you hate to love it or love to hate it (or maybe are still singing “Stick the Status Quo” alone in your room), you have to admit the High School Musical series took the prepubescent world by storm. Troy Bolton may have been all of our sexual awakening.


How She Got There: Elisa Benson, Social Media Director at Cosmopolitan & Seventeen

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Name: Elisa Benson
Job Title and Description: Social Media Director at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen
Twitter Handle:@elisabenson
Instagram Handle: @elisabenson
Snapchat: @elisabenson

What was your first entry-level job or internship in your field and how did you get it?

EB: My first internship was like a little baby winternship when I was a senior. I mean, I had unrelated internships, but my first, like, real magazine internship was at M magazine and that was the year I was graduating over winter break. So, M is, like, one of those I always describe as having a bunch of, like, celebrity faces on the cover. I was only there for three weeks, but I just loved every minute of it. I left the internship being like “Oh my God, people do this for a job and it’s everything. I have to do this.”

What does your current job entail? Is there such a thing as a typical day?

EB: I do think one thing that’s great about my position overseeing social media for Cosmo and Seventeen is that, you know, I have a team of people that work under me that do most of the day-to-day posting for Cosmo and Seventeen—they’re the ones that are doing most of the tweeting that you see on a daily basis or when you see Cosmo and Seventeen on your Facebook feed. They’re the ones that are really doing most of that posting. My job is kind of the person that’s overseeing it, thinking a little bit more big picture. That means that there isn’t really a typical day-to-day because I tend to be almost more on, like, a special projects schedule, so—what’s the next big thing that we’re working on in Cosmo? What are we doing at Beautycon? What are we, you know, tweeting at the magazine conference that’s coming up in a few weeks? I tend to be more focused on almost what project is next, and then my day kind of gets structured around those things. That’s one thing I really love about it, is that it kind of changes all the time.

What is the best part of your job?

EB: There are so many wonderful perks about my job but I do really love that social media touches everything that Cosmo and Seventeen do as a brand. I’ve been working in the industry for ten years, and when I started out, I was a writer. My first full-time job was at Seventeen writing all of the love and relationship stories, which was really fun. But now, I like that I'm not just involved with one narrow part of the magazine. I sort of get to be involved through social media with everything that we do and everything that’s important to the brand. It’s really fun and I feel like the luckiest person alive to be working at Cosmo and Seventeen which are just iconic and amazing brands that people have read their whole lives and that I’ve read my entire life. It’s just very, very cool to spend all day sort of thinking about every exciting thing that’s going on in Cosmo and Seventeen and how we can bring that alive on social media for readers.

What is one thing you wish you knew about your industry when you first started out that you know now?

EB: I don’t really think that this is specific to the media industry, but one thing I wish I had known when I got past my first job and had just graduated is that there’s a lot of parts of sort of being an adult with a job that no one really teaches you about. For instance, no one ever really showed me how to do expenses at my job so I just never did that for, like, way too long. I think there are things, like, that when you come out of the college environment where college has this massive orientation that at some schools lasts several days. You always have that first day of any new class where your professor hands you a syllabus and kind of outlines exactly what’s going to happen over the next few months. Getting a job isn’t really like that. You kind of assume that someone will teach you everything you need to know, but I think you really have to be savvy and ask a lot of questions. I’ve had a lot of amazing bosses and editors that I was working under that taught me how to do my job, but other pieces like how to expense things and other logistical things that you don’t have to worry about until you’re an adult with a career, I think it’s important to educate yourself about those things and figure them out.

Who is one person who changed your professional life for the better?

EB: It’s hard to pick just one person because I feel really, really lucky in my career that I’ve worked with so many amazing bosses and editors. I have to say, my current boss, Amy Odell, the editor of Cosmpolitan.com, is such a brilliant, amazing person to work under. When Amy came to Cosmo, I was already here, so she sort of inherited me as an employee. She had a long history of doing amazing things as an editor at The Cut and an editor at Buzzfeed, and she just really changed my career because she taught me so much about the internet and what makes content shareable and sparkly and delicious online. I owe so much of my success at Cosmo and everything I’ve learned to working under her. I also feel really lucky because we’re friends. It’s always great when you have a boss that teaches you so much and challenges you, but you also really wanna grab a glass of wine with after work.

What is one mistake you made along the way and what did you learn from it?

EB: Oh my God, I made so many mistakes—like, literally on a daily basis. This is, like, probably not the biggest mistake I’ve ever made but something I think about. One time, I sent something out from the Cosmo account that was something that was supposed to say like “Happy Birthday, Justin Timberlake,” but I accidentally wrote Justin Bieber, which is just like a stupid mind slip. So, I deleted the tweet and sent out another one and I think I made another mistake because I put his age in the tweet that he was turning but I got that wrong, so I deleted it and tweeted again. Basically, the first time I sent out the tweet that said Bieber, within the five minutes before I noticed and deleted it, Miley Cyrus took a screengrab and tweeted it out and was like, “What’s going on over at Cosmo?!” Then, E! News, who of course covered Miley, saw the tweet, wrote about it, and it became this huge story like, “Cosmo makes embarrassing mistake on Twitter!” Thankfully I have really great bosses and editors and everyone thought it was funny and we ended up getting some attention around our account, but I was really, really embarrassed. It’s true on social media—you’re sending out, in Cosmo’s case, almost 200 social posts every day and no one is top-editing every little message you send out. You can’t really show up at work, like, hungover, not on your game because there is so much autonomy on social media and you can’t make mistakes. That was just a stupid thing and I’ve done a million stupid things like that since then but that’s one that really sticks out because it erupted and turned into something bigger.

What has been the most surreal moment of your career thus far?

EB: This was not the most surreal moment, but it’s a really fun story. I actually had lunch with Taylor Swift in the cafeteria in our building like a million years ago. I was an editor at Seventeen at the time and I don’t know if she had released her first album yet or just singles from it, but it was just the sliver in time when Taylor Swift had a country following but before she was mainstream and getting Top-40 radio plays. So, her mom and her manager came to meet with some of the editors at Seventeen and my boss brought me along because I was like the kid on staff at the time. They were like, “Oh, you should have lunch with us and this girl named Taylor because you’re like a young person and she’s young.” We had lunch in the cafeteria where I eat every day, and she had a sandwich. I was like, “I like your bag!” and she said, “Thanks! I got it at Forever 21 and added the broach myself.” We just had this lunch where we just chatted, and I was actually working on Seventeen’s prom issue so I was like, “Do you have any stories about prom?” This was many years ago, but it’s always exciting when celebrities come to the office. People are always floored when I tell them I had lunch with Taylor.

What advice would you give to a 20-something with similar aspirations?

EB: I think sort of the obvious piece of advice about really crafting your online presence and making sure your social media accounts are on point if you want to go into social media. When I hire people, I’m looking at their Twitter and Instagram. It’s not like I care that someone has a photo where they’re drinking. I’m not looking to catch someone doing something embarrassing, but it’s more where I look at someone's Twitter feed. Are they paying attention to the news cycle? Are they kind of funny? What kind of things do they retweet? Sometimes I look at people’s Twitter handles and they haven’t tweeted since November, and it’s like, well you’re probably not going to be successful in a social media position. It’s the same thing with Instagram. I don’t care what you Instagram or who you put on your feed, but it’s sort of like do you do it regularly? Are you thoughtful about it? My team runs the Instagram for Cosmo and Seventeen so I need someone who has a bit of an eye, so those things are important. Some things on a smaller level if you’re doing a social media internship, make sure your phone is up to date in the sense that you have the latest version of Vine downloaded, the latest version of Facebook downloaded. The social networking apps change all the time and if an intern is like, “OH I can’t post this to Vine because I didn’t take the video on the Vine app,” when you’ve been able to upload videos onto Vine for two years now. That’s a boring example, but with social media, people forget that it’s important to have the latest apps. The other thing that drives me crazy about young people—not that it happens all the time or with interns, but if you’re a junior-level intern, make sure you have space on your phone. All of our phones get full all the time and it’s annoying, but your phone is a tool of your job. If I ask you to take a picture of Taylor Swift in the cafeteria and you can’t do it because you have to delete four videos, those are the kind of things that can make you look a little unprepared. I’m always really careful when I’m covering an event or something, that I always have space on my phone, have the latest apps, have a spare charger—those are just things when you’re starting out that you don’t really think about but can make you look more prepared.

 

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Shop for Your Summer Internship with a $400 Gift Card from SKOUT

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Nothing screams stressful quite like the summer internship search, especially when you’re already juggling classes, part-time jobs, and campus org involvement. Nearing the end of the semester we want to help lighten your load, so Her Campus has partnered with SKOUT, the global app that helps you meet new people and expand your social circle, to offer you the chance to win a $400 summer internship wardrobe shopping spree!

SKOUT wants you to put your best foot forward, not only with new clothing for your summer internship, but also in the unique internship opportunity that they’re extending especially to our collegiettes. Skout’s Global Friendship Ambassador role is an exclusive internship position in Silicon Valley and is reserved each summer for one exceptional college student. You could spend your summer in San Francisco working closely with Skout’s global marketing team on a variety of projects that help facilitate friendships among millions of its users around the world. Sounds like an amazing resume booster, right?

Apply here before April 11 for the opportunity to be Skout’s summer 2016 Global Friendship Ambassador, and enter below for your chance to win a $400 Visa gift card for a new internship wardrobe!

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Here's Proof of Just How All-Natural Lush Beauty Products Really Are

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Natural, organic beauty has been all the rage lately. And there's nothing as natural as Lush—everything is handmade and totally fresh.

Well, we just got our look at just how fresh these products are. After purchasing the Wiccy Magic Massage Bar ($11.95) from Lush, many customers have posted photos on social media about plants growing from their sinks and shower drains.


The culprit? Aduki beans, the red pieces on the surface of the bar, which claim to offer a satisfaction comparable to receiving a fingertip massage. The beans are popular in Asian cuisine, but the moist and dark space of a drain offers the legumes the perfect amount of breathing room to set up shop in your shower.

According to the Lush website, the bar offers “a sensation of peppermint and cinnamon spice oils which make the skin feel warm and tingly.” It is designed to loosen up tight muscles and stimulate circulation.

Lush co-founder Helen Ambrosen told Refinery29 that the brand “uses organic aduki beans to create a texture in the massage bar” in order for the small bead-like shapes to massage your aching muscles. “In order for the beans to germinate, they must have been left in the shower for a few days. The results you get just go to show how fresh the ingredients really are” she said.

Well, if we were ever skeptical about how natural Lush products really are, this definitely shows us what we need to see!

Should You Take a Job for the Money?

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You’ve got bills to pay. You need a job. Balancing your budget is a daily battle between that mocha triple latte and your bank account. But should you stay in your job—or take that new gig—just for the bucks?

The short answer? Not necessarily. The long answer? There are a lot of factors to consider, and money is only one of those factors. Read on for our tips on what you need to think about when you’re choosing between your dreams and your wallet.

1. Know your values

Before you even start thinking about job searching, this should be step one. What do you care about?

You have to know what will make you happy. Says Heather Huhman, Founder and President of Come Recommended, “You should ask yourself before even factoring in salary: ‘Do I see myself growing as a person from this job? Do I fit in with the culture of this company? Does thinking of my future in this company excite me? Am I going to wake up every day motivated to contribute? Am I going to be happy? If you answer “no” to most of these questions, you shouldn’t even consider salary because it’s evident this job isn’t for you.’”

It doesn’t have to be your ultimate dream or a corner office. Think about the small things that add up to a daily life where you’re happy. Maybe that’s the ability to fund your Soul Cycle addiction. Maybe it’s more important to do work you absolutely love every day. Maybe it’s both.

2. Know what motivates you

Motivation researcher, Daniel Pink, talks about what drives us in his aptly titled book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Essentially, he shows how our society values extrinsic motivation—such as money, awards, or bonuses—and tends to overlook the intrinsic (such as satisfaction from a job well done).

Know what motivates you day in and day out. In college, did you study because you wanted the A? Or because you wanted to understand the material better? If you lived or died by your grade, an external motivator like money might push you to greatness. If you were more focused on the material, money is probably lower on your list. Neither is better or worse—it’s about you.

Related: 10 Ways Your First Job Is Different From Your Dream Job

3. Prioritize what matters

Knowing your values and what motivates you is one thing. Prioritizing them is another. Understand not just everything you care about, but what is most important to you. Money is one piece of a larger puzzle; if it’s the most important piece, you have your answer.

Alaina Leary, a graduate student at Emerson College and frequent intern, recommends “consider[ing] other factors, such as how long [you] plan to work there, how [you’ll] get experience simultaneously for the career [you] do want, and what the company is like.” After taking a summer gig making double what she made at her old job, she quickly learned there’s more than just money at play.

As you hone in on specific jobs and companies, revisit your values and what is most important to you. Whether that’s paying off your loans or finding “your people,” stick to them.

Who knows? You may end up loving your job beyond what it does for your budget. Says 29-year-old Jillian*, “When my paycheck said my year-to-date was my total I had made the year before (three jobs!), and it wasn’t the end of the year, I was in disbelief. I changed careers for my financial well-being, but I ended up loving the new role. Who would know that I would do so well and like it?”

Related: What To Do If You Hate Your Job

3. What to do if you already took it… and hate it

Let’s face it. You might be a success story, like Jillian... but it could also be the worst thing ever.

“People have made this mistake before, myself included, and I swear it’s not the end of the world,” says Huhman.

Don’t despair: this is just one job. Financially, you’ve got a big silver lining: your paycheck. And while that may not be the most satisfying thing in the world, you’re putting yourself in a position to find your next big thing.

You’re in charge of your career—no one else is. Remember those values and priorities we mentioned earlier? It’s time to dust those off to figure out what to do next:

  • List what you love: Even in a job you hate, there’s got to be something you like. If that’s your work best friend, office location, or easy-peasy commute—note it down for future reference.
  • List what you hate: This is your burn book. Focus on specifics—your hours, your manager's leadership style or your work environment—so you’ll know what the solution will be. Do you hate your cubicle and long for the open floor plans of startups? Do you wish people would shut up and you had your own cubicle space to yourself? It all depends on you.
  • Make a budget: This is the most important. Know what leaving your cushy high paying job could mean—or alternatively, what you’re aiming for next. How much of a pay cut can you take? How much of a raise do you need? Is that in line with what people with your experience are making? If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered.
  • List what you’re learning: Chances are, what you’re learning every day will give you the skills and experience to make the leap to your next position. It can be anything from Google AdWords to public speaking to politicking, and anything in between.
  • Finally, list what you’ve done: grab yourself some sticky notes and a whiteboard. Write down everything you’ve done, one thing per sticky note. Find the patterns and the story you have to tell about your experience and what you love doing. Take these keywords and turn them into what you’re searching for in your next role.

5. Ultimately, it’s your decision

Taking a job only for the money isn’t the way to go. Money is just one piece that goes into your decision. At the end of the day, your decision to take a job for any reason is just that: yours. Take some time to reflect, dig deeper, and figure out what’s right for you. You never know what you’ll fall in love with.

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10 Treats You'll Be Dying to Make This Easter

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Spring has sprung and with only a couple of days left before Easter, it's time to get thinking about what sweet treats you want to make this weekend. We've rounded up 10 Easter-themed recipes that your friends and family will love! 

1. Easter Oreo Bark

If you’re a fan of everything chocolate, this recipe is a definite must-try!

2. Egg-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats

There are so many variations of Rice Krispies recipes, but nothing beats these egg-shaped Rice Krispie Treats for Easter. 

3. Pineapple Carrot Cake

Now you can enjoy both your fruits and veggies all in one serving, thanks to this pineapple carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

4. Carrot Cheese Ball

What better way to snack on some cheese than to make it into an adorable Easter-themed dish? 

5. Bird's Nest

This recipe combines springtime with the wonderful things that are Easter candies—it doesn’t get any better than that!

6. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Just when you thought chocolate covered strawberries couldn't be topped, someone decides to make them into cute little carrots!

7. Bunny Dirt Cups

An old treat with a fun twist? We're in!

8. Italian Easter Bread

Have you ever seen anything so mesmerizing? This beautiful concoction is an Easter necessity.

9. Bunny Bread Bowl

Who would have thought that eating soup from a bread bowl could be so adorable? Now we know!

10. Cucumber Sandwiches

Make tea time a little sweeter with these egg and bunny-shaped cucumber sandwiches.

Which of these Easter treats are you dying to make, collegiettes?

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