Before she played Megan in Bridesmaids or the smack-talking cop in The Heat, funny woman Melissa McCarthy was Sookie St. James on Gilmore Girls. While Rory and Lane were definitely BFF goals, Lorelai’s friendship with Sookie was one for the books. So when Netflix announced their revival of the beloved series, fans held onto hope that Sookie would return to Stars Hollow. And she did!

In fact, she has already filmed her scenes for the upcoming reboot. And let's just say, not much has changed for McCarthy when it comes to her feelings about her old stomping grounds. “I just visited the set and everything about it felt like home. Seeing Stars Hollow, I realized I had missed it way more than I had thought,” the star said in an interview with Time during the Time 100 Gala.

It also turns out that we're not the only ones who feel all gushy inside when we think about the Gilmore gang. “Oh, my God, it was so sad. I got so sentimental. And it felt like the greatest idea in the world. It was lovely.”

We expected nothing less.

Disney announced recently that another slew of their beloved animated movies will be adapted into live-action feature films. Emma Watson's Beauty and the Beast, a Mary Poppins reboot with Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda and a Tinker Bell project starring Reese Witherspoon are already in the works. Best of all, Disney just revealed that a live-action origin story for Cruella de Vil (appropriately titled Cruella) will star Emma Stone in the title role.

While most of the characters Stone plays are witty and charming, we have a feeling that this project will also have wonderful comedic elements, given the outlandishly horrible personality we saw from Cruella in 101 Dalmatians.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will focus predominantly on the background of the character, which should help us understand how she became such an infamous monster.

Though we’ll have to wait another three years before we see the final product in theaters, we are positive Stone will do a great job transforming into this wicked character on screen. 

For many of us, identifying as feminists seems like an obvious choice. Even more so, it might feel inherent to who we are as individuals. For others, though, this is not the case. This means that we sometimes find ourselves forced to correct others’ assumptions or misconceptions about feminism.

Here are some helpful ways to explain feminism to those who don’t identify as feminists, want to but don’t quite understand what feminism is about, or even those who denounce feminism entirely. You can also use any of these explanations as reasons for your own identification as a feminist or to brush up on your alignment with the movement!

1. Define feminism

The definition of feminism is, according to Merriam-Webster, “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” One of the most common misconceptions about feminism is that it’s about man-hating and female superiority. This might be why feminism seems like a dirty word, even for those people who wholeheartedly agree with the term’s proper definition! Often, a little clarification of the definition is all someone needs to realize that they are, in fact, a feminist!

How to use this argument:

According to Rachel Platt, a junior at James Madison University, “The best way to explain feminism to anyone is [by asking,] 'Do you think men and women should have equal rights?’ When/if they say yes, respond with, ‘Then you’re a feminist.’” Once again, sometimes it just takes pointing out the obvious for people to recognize the legitimacy of feminism.

Related: 7 College Women Explain Why We Need Feminism

2. Feminism makes sense!

As exemplified by its definition and by the feelings most feminists have, feminism is a logical solution to our world’s problems of inequality. As long as people are marginalized and regarded or seen as less than others, feminism remains a useful tool. Feminism is about making the world more navigable and open to those who have historically been denied access to spaces of power, privilege, access and success.

Julie Zeilinger, author and founder of The FBomb, an online feminist community, explains that “even when exposed to the definition [of feminism], there are still plenty of people who cling to the stereotype of the movement and those who identify as man-hating, angry or generally combative.” This is why it sometimes takes a little more explaining to those who are non- or anti-feminist.

How to use this argument:

In order to get around these difficulties, Shailagh Lannon, a sophomore at Gustavus College, suggests using memes. “People from our generation tend to be more receptive to memes than other forms of communication,” and leveling the playing field for others to understand feminism in this way is really important. Check out one of Shailagh’s favorite feminist memes!

3. Feminism is helpful for everyone

Feminism is about so much more than equal rights and equal pay for women. Feminism is also for trans people, queer people, gender nonconforming people, people of color, people of varying bodily ability and all marginalized and subjugated identities that exist in our world. Though it sounds focused on female-male equality, feminism and its resources can be used as a kind of jumping-off point for other activist movements. Again, feminism is about equality and fairness, which are not at all limited to sex or gender differences.

How to use this argument:

Emily-Rose Grieve, a second year student at the University of Warwick, says that she has the most success explaining feminism to non-feminists “by giving ‘flipped situation’ examples.” For instance, when talking to male friends about catcalling, Grieve asked: “If a woman old enough to be your mother yelled ‘Hey sexy’ at you in the street, wouldn’t you be embarrassed and uncomfortable?” This kind of tactic is a very effective way of demonstrating that feminism is about making space for the fair treatment of all individuals. If one person should not be treated this way, then no one else should either!

4. Feminism insists on the inclusion of all identities

While feminism is about group solidarity, it also recognizes that individuals are by no means the same. Second-wave feminism of the ‘60s through the ‘80s—and, arguably, popular feminism of today—very much favored normative (white, heterosexual, cisgender, able-bodied, etc.) identities. For this reason, it is understandable that a lot of people take issue with feminism’s seeming exclusivity. Modern feminism should (and often does!) seek to do a better job of inclusion.

How to use this argument:

“A goal as broad as equality means many different things to many different people and takes different forms and involves different actions,” says Zeilinger. When you encounter those who identify as non-feminists because they believe the movement is not welcoming to them, you can emphasize the endless work women of color, trans individuals and others have always been doing for feminism.

Though popular feminism has often failed to recognize these individuals, their feminist activism has been essential. This is exemplified by the lives of Sojourner Truth, Sylvia Rivera and Celeste Liddle. Look up these brilliant individuals and let yourself and others be inspired and feel called to action by the work they’ve done! Zeilinger adds that “the [feminist] movement today is inextricable from the influence and work of previous generations. We can learn from past mistakes…and try to emulate past successes.” We have to include the work of all feminists in order to do so.

Related: A Feminist Response to “I Am Not A Feminist, And That Is Okay”

5. Feminism is still so important

We don’t live in a post-feminist world, just like we don’t live in a post-racial one. This means that feminism remains a crucial movement. This is constantly evidenced by stories in the news and the experiences—like catcalling, unequal treatment in the workplace and harassment—that women and others endure every single day. Feminism has made great strides, and the fact that this article exists and that feminism has become a part of the popular vernacular speaks to that fact. This does not mean, however, that there isn’t much more work to be done. So, take these items and integrate them into your conversations at school, online, and with your friends, family and strangers. This is the first step to doing feminist work.

How to use this argument:

Feminism’s continuing importance is easily evidenced by the remarkably common acts of violence and inequality that women and others experience all the time. While the Equal Pay Act may have been passed, women still earn a fraction of the amount of money men do for the same work (and the statistics only get more dire for women of color and other non-hegemonic individuals).

Stories of trans women being attacked and killed seem to be becoming more and more frequent, and recent stories like those in North Carolina and Mississippi demonstrate that same-sex marriage legalization has in no way ensured gay people have access to their full civil liberties. These examples are saddening and infuriating, and they prove almost better than anything else that feminism is as necessary now as it has ever been.

However you choose to explain feminism, try not to come from a place of attack or guilt tripping. These aren’t effective ways to convince people of your ideas, and they probably have something to do with the bad reputation that feminism has gotten!

According to Zeilinger, “Just as we ask people to respect our decision to identify as feminist, we must respect others’ reasons for choosing not to.” No one can (or should, for that matter) be forced to be a feminist. Though it may seem like common sense to some of us, for others, there is a discomfort with this term that might not be easily overcome. Hopefully it will at some point, and they’ll have you to thank for your calm, collected and coherent explanations!

At the end of the day, movements are only as strong as the beliefs that hold them up. Without every feminist’s own convictions and opinions, the movement itself becomes less inclusive and less powerful.

As long as feminism holds diversity and inclusion as its foundations, it has to also respect that people arrive at and define feminism in their own ways. Many feminisms exist, and intersectionality is one of feminism’s great strengths. Without the various perspectives the movement seeks to include, it is only a movement for some—and at its core, feminism seeks to be a movement for everyone.

If you're about to trade in your cap and gown for a white coat, these grad gifts are for you. Grey's Anatomy taught you everything you know about medicine (until you studied for the MCAT) and you can't wait to start med school in style. Whether you're a total Grey's fanatic or aspiring doctor (or both), you're going to love our picks for cutest gifts.

UNDER $25

Chemistry Mug, $14, available at Urban Outfitters

Let's be honest, med-students thrive off of caffeine, so why not combine it with their love of chemistry?!

Grey Yang Karev Stevens O'Malley Sweatshirt, $17.75, available at Etsy

Talk about #squadgoals.

The Complete Atlas Of Human Anatomy And Surgery, $19.99, available at Urban Outfitters

Any aspiring doctor or surgeon would not be able to put this down.

Plush Organs, $18, available at Uncommon Goods

Because these adorable organs are better than any stuffed animal out there.

Grey's Anatomy Inspired Pencil Set, $17.95, available at Etsy

It's a beautiful day to save lives...and start studying for that MCAT with these Grey's-inspired pencils.

When Breath Becomes Air, $15, available at Amazon

This is the story of a patient diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer -- only the patient is actually a neurosurgeon. Any med student would love the tale of this role-reversal!

Cristina Yang Quote Poster, $14, available at Etsy

Cristina Yang: Endless, feminist inspiration.

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Throw Blanket in Camocat, $49, available at Vera Bradley

Long nights of study deserve a cozy companion. We’re clinging to this uber-cozy micro-fleece blanket.

Brainiac Ring in Gold Brass, $48, available at Verameat

This is perfect for any brainiac (pun intended).

Chill Pills Silicone iPhone Case, $32, available at ban.do

TBH, med-students have practically no chill, so this cute case is a must.

Brain Speciman Coasters, $28.95, available at Amazon

These brain coasters are awesome on their own, but when you stack them, you see a full brain. What's cooler than that?!

Human Heart Necklace, $45, available at Etsy

Give this gift to the Meredith to your Cristina this graduation season. It's the perfect gift for a med-school-bound Grey's fan.

According to a recent study, a woman’s potential for orgasm is related to the distance between her clitoris and vaginal opening. This is related to fetal development, specifically the amount of androgen (a male sex hormone) that the fetus receives during gestation. Greater amounts of androgen cause the clitoris to move farther from the vagina, and the greater distance makes achieving orgasm more difficult.

Experts commenting on the study suggest that, if women are having difficulty reaching climax during sex, they should measure the distance between their vaginal opening and clitoris to potentially explain this complication. The “‘magic number’” that will yield the most intense and greatest number of orgasms “is 2.5 centimeters—slightly less than 1 inch,” according to experts.

It’s not the end of the world, though! “Traditional” sex, that is, penetration alone, might not be the means to an orgasmic end, but there are plenty of alternatives that should do the trick! The female orgasm is hard earned and well deserved, and we definitely owe it to ourselves to get all the satisfaction we can handle.

Take this as an opportunity to brush up on your self-pleasure, and remember that your body knows what it’s doing! Don’t “focus on something that will never change anatomically,” OBGYN Dr. Maureen Whelihan told Healthday. Find alternatives that work for you and your body and it will soon be raining orgasms!

In a press release Monday, Starbucks announced the unveiling of a new app that allows users to use Starbucks-themed emoticons on their iPhones and Androids through text and other messaging platforms. Before you go see for yourself, yes, they did Starbucks-ify the Red Dress Lady. Now she dons a green dress and shoes and hoists a Frappuccino high in the air.

The app is similar to others like Bitmoji and Kim Kardashian’s Kimoji, in that it requires users to do the extra work of copying and pasting each icon they want to use. This has resulted in some not-so nice reviews, as this cumbersome practice is a little bit too much for our sensitive, smartphone-softened fingertips.

User reviews also express that the quality of the mini images isn’t quite up to par. One user writes that “the icons are poorly designed and pixelated.” Hopefully some of these issues can be remedied with updates to the app, but for real, this is the most exciting thing that’s happened to our phones since the middle finger emoji was finally introduced.

The app will receive new content “throughout the year” and appears to be the coffee giant’s attempt to keep the excitement coming after a huge update to the Starbucks rewards program. Surely, there will be a proliferation of mini, digital Pumpkin Spice Lattes all over your social media timelines come fall.

Maybe Starbucks will come out with individual symbols for drinks and drink preferences, and then there will be a way to send those to your local store like you’re now able to do with Domino’s Pizza. The emoji possibilities are endless!

It’s easy to glide through college with very few obligations to worry about, but for those of us who choose to get involved and take on multiple responsibilities at once, it can quickly become a struggle.

If you’re sitting there wondering if you even have time to read through this article, you’ll be able to relate to these 20 things only constantly busy girls will understand.

1. Your life is run by a never-ending to-do list

And crossing things off of it is invigorating.

2. You’ve turned down way too many nights out

I swear I'm fun... sometimes. 

3. Sleeping in is not a thing

Early bird gets the worm!

4. Actually, sleep in general isn’t really a thing

Sleep is for people with time. 

5. You’re never home

Who needs home when you can sleep in the library?

6. Your laptop is your lifeline

MacBook, you are everything.

7. Your meals are limited to microwaveable options

30-minute meals are 20 minutes too much.

8. Leisure reading is a joke

Maybe one day I'll actually read a book for pleasure. 

9. You can’t remember the last time you watched an entire TV show

No, I didn't see last night's episode... or any episode before that.

10. You’re always the one who can’t make it to fun things

I'd love to go to dinner! But I have about 18 other things I have to do first.

11. Your phone is always and will always be by your side

I wish I could quit you.

12. Back-to-back meetings are a regular occurrence

After a full day of classes, of course.

13. You’re a pro at multi-tasking

Killing two birds with one stone like a boss.

14. Your parents worry about you being too stressed out

Yes, Mom, I'm fine. No, I don't need counseling.

15. You’re always carrying a thousand things with you

Today's lunch, yesterday's outfit, phone charger, makeup, laptop, homework.

16. When you do have free time, you have no idea what to do with yourself

So I guess I should like, lay down maybe?

17. You find yourself rushing from place to place for no apparent reason

Don't ask, it's a habit.

18. You can’t say “no” to anyone asking a favor

Sure thing, let me add it to my to-do list!

19. You’re used to the feeling of being overwhelmed

You mean doing five things at once isn't normal?

20. When it’s finally time to let loose, you’re a total animal

Someone buy me a drink, it's been a long day.

Last week, there was a potential gunman in the University of Central Florida library. But it wasn't the pontential danger that set off the students, it was the emergency alert they received from the university, according to the Huffington Post.

The alert didn't include the gunperson's gender, but did include their alleged ethnicity: Middle Eastern. More surprisingly, even the newspaper and other university accounts used the same language. The campus police Twitter handle, however, did not.

Students were upset by the lack of discretion of UCF, firing off Tweets wondering how emergency dispatchers were able to figure out the person's race without being able to tell what gender they were.

According to The Huffington Post, the police received an unconfirmed report through social media of a potential gunwoman and cleared the library immediately. By 5:15 p.m., fifteen minutes after they received the report, they gave the all clear via Twitter.

Later, the Huffington Post received 911 call recordings and a Facebook message that showed the emergency alert came from a couple of students who saw a Muslim woman in the library who they found suspicious. This woman apparently looked shaky and had an object the students thought was a gun. Once this rumor was out there, other students started calling 911 to report that they had heard about a shooting in the library. According to the New York Daily News, others saw the same woman and reported that she was praying while holding the Koran.

“It’s just really disappointing the fact that something as peaceful as praying in the library can be misunderstood as an active shooter,” Mohamed Mohamed, the president of UCF's Muslim Student Association, told the New York Daily News.

Mumps, a viral infection spread through physical contact, is running rampant through Harvard's campus, according to Boston.com. Up to 40 cases have been confirmed as of Monday, a huge increase since March, when there were only two known cases of the infection.

The university has issued the desperate plea for students to please stop infecting each other as the end of the semester comes to an end and commencement looms right around the corner. University officials are doing whatever they can to stop the infection, and students who contract mumps are immediately put into isolation to stop it from spreading. Around 12 students are currently quarantined.

This image from the Harvard Crimson shows how the infection spread through the month of March. It has only worsened since the timeline was created.

Fortunately, the virus isn't fatal. Mumps causes swelling of the salivary glands and cheeks, ear aches, jaw pain, and flu-like symptoms. 

Boston.com says that in March, all of the infected students were tested and they had all received mumps vaccines before they contracted the virus. In addition, 99 percent of undergrad students at Harvard met Massachussett's immunization requirements.

UMass Boston and Bentley university have also had a handful of cases, but the outbreaks have been nowhere near as sizable as Harvard's. 

Maybe Harvard students should take a break from hookups for a little while while things calm down. We're crossing our fingers.

Donald Trump has given the American public just about every reason to question how fit he is to be President, yet masses of people have turned out at the polls to place their vote for him as the Republican nominee. His delegate lead over Ted Cruz and John Kasich has continued to mount, and he literally said "it's over" after sweeping all five states at Tuesday's primaries.

At a news conference Tuesday night, Trump took his moment in the spotlight to stir up more controversy and take a dig at Hillary Clinton. Clinton also won big on Tuesday by winning four out of five states. Trump publicly stated that the only reason that she is doing well is because she is playing the “woman card.”

"I think the only card she has is the woman's card. She has nothing else going. Frankly, if Hillary Clinton were a man, I don't think she would get five percent of the vote." Obviously he couldn’t just stop there. "The beautiful thing is, women don't like her. Look how well I did with women tonight," Trump said.

Clinton quickly fired back at Trump with her take on playing the “woman card.” 

Factually, Trump's comments do not hold any significance. Despite anyone's opinion on the likely democratic nominee, she has done well both with the support of men and women. If you looked at how well she has done in the primaries so far and only looked at how men voted in those states, Clinton would still be leading Bernie Sanders by 150 delegates, according to The Washington Post. And she's beating Sanders by several hundred delegates with the support of women.

Trump's belief that he does much better with women isn't simply accurate. According to the Post, 60 percent of women surveyed have a "strongly unfavorable" view of Trump.

If you are a woman, a vote for Trump is a vote against all women. 

It’s no secret that relationships aren’t easy—whether you’re in high school, college or embarking on life as a full-time adult. Sometimes, outside factors like school, distance, time and careers can come between couples, making it seemingly impossible to work around them. While the old saying, “If there’s a will, there’s a way,” definitely still rings true, not all relationships are destined for eternity—and that’s totally okay. You can be happy with someone now while knowing you’re not meant to be with them forever. We asked relationship experts for advice on how to navigate relationships you know aren’t meant to last.

1. Be clear about how you feel

While dating in college may seem more serious than the relationships you had in high school, you shouldn’t feel pressure to have a long-term relationship just because you’re older or more mature. However, it goes without saying that you and your SO should always be on the same page about the status of your relationship, or else the other person could end up feeling seriously hurt and confused.

“I believe it is fine for college women to date someone they know they don't want to be with long term as long as that is made clear from the beginning,” says Kim Olver, a relationship counselor. “Dating someone ‘in the meantime’ is unfair to that person if they think this could be a happily-ever-after relationship. When you know a relationship is coming to an end, it is essential that you both have healthy communication about it. It is likely one person is ready for the relationship to end while the other one is not. If you are the one who is ready to end it, then you should be the one to respect your partner's needs for closure.”

College is a great time to figure out what you like and what you don’t, and that goes for dating and relationships as well. If you’re feeling stuck in your current relationship and want a break, or you’re single and want to give dating a try without a huge commitment, you should give yourself the freedom to make those decisions without feeling any guilt. Just make sure you’re forward about your intentions with your SO, as their idea of a relationship in college could be totally different from yours.

2. Avoid getting too attached

Especially if you’re new to a relationship, it can be really easy to become emotionally attached to the other person and want to spend all your time with them. However, doing so can lead to major heartbreak down the road when one or both of you decide to call it quits.

“The best way to approach a relationship that has an expiration date is to not let it get too intense,” says Dr. Carole Lieberman, a relationship expert and media psychiatrist. “Keep things low key. For example, space out the occasions when you get together, do things in groups, keep your options open and plan how you’re going to meet [new people] after the inevitable expiration date of the relationship.”

Avoiding serious attachment can help you and your SO keep things civil down the road, if you do decide to break up.

"My usual inclination isn't to end the relationship, even if I know it won't last," says Gina Escandon, a junior at Cal Poly State University, San Louis Obispo. "I tend to ride it out and enjoy my time with that person. Of course that means being mindful, and not getting really emotionally attached. But if both people are aware of the situation, it's usually fun to just enjoy the rest of your time together for what it is, and have a happy ending rather than a bad break-up later."

If keeping things low key is a serious problem for you and your partner, you may want to talk about the possibilities of a long-distance relationship or getting more serious about going long-term. However, if the end is in sight for the both of you, you can make things a lot easier on yourself if you avoid getting too attached too quickly.

Related: 5 Signs You And Your SO Just Aren’t Meant To Be 

3. Weigh the pros and cons of staying together and breaking up

Regardless of the state of the relationship you’re in, communication should always be at the center of it. If you’re both dreading the impending break-up, then you need to weigh the pros and cons of doing so to make sure that you’re both making the right decision.

“Talk about the immediate future and where you see yourself after college,” says Olver. “Should you both have plans that do not easily include the other person, then be honest about that and talk about the options. Sometimes it's better to maintain the friendship rather than to go through a messy breakup. The other consideration is that it is wonderful to experience intimacy and to have a person with whom you can share your life, even if it is temporary.”

Keeping in constant communication about the future of your relationship is a great way to ensure that you’re both on the same page, and that each of you will be prepared should you decide to call things off. 

“In deciding whether or not a college relationship is worth pursuing, don’t languish in a dead-end relationship just for the sake of having a date you can count on,” says Dr. Lieberman. “This is wasted time that could be spent following other passions, or looking for someone new. Settling for a bad relationship erodes your self-esteem. You begin to think that you’re not worth a better partner than this and it becomes depressing.”

While relationships are important, they should never get in the way of your long-term goals.

"Me and my last boyfriend had this issue," says Jazmyne Jackson, a sophomore at Boston University. "He was going to college in New Mexico and I had one year left of high school. Our long term plans took us in opposite directions too--he wanted to settle down in California and I wanted to live in New York. There was no point in salvaging something when we just had different long-term goals."

Your college years are precious and shouldn’t be spent stuck in a relationship just for the sake of being in one. Follow your heart when it comes to deciding whether or not you and your SO should stay together.

4. Learn to live in the present

While planning for the future can be inevitable when you’re in a relationship, it’s important to make sure that you and your SO are focusing on the present. No one should feel obligated to plan for a long-term relationship in their 20s if they’d rather be focusing their time on other things such as school, careers or other passions.

“When you both agree that a breakup is inevitable at a particular time or event, then living in the present is the only way to go,” says Olver. “I believe that is the only way to be in any relationship since the present is really all there is. People get too caught up in ‘forever’ relationships. There is never a guarantee any relationship will last forever, even married ones. Don't be worried about a hypothetical situation in the future that may never happen, just enjoy the moment and allow the relationship to grow into whatever it becomes."

Relationships can be amazing and rewarding, but they should never add negative pressure to your life—especially during your college years. Focus on the now and what you can add to each other’s lives, and the rest will fall into place, whether or not you decide to stay together. Always put your happiness first, collegiettes!

When someone asks you where you and your SO first met, she probably expects the same answer she has heard a million other times: “We lived in the same dorm freshman year,” “We started talking in our psych lecture,” or, “we met at a pair party.”

While these date stories remain cute as ever, not everyone’s first encounter with her SO is that routine! We asked collegiettes to share the weird and unexpected places where they met their SO (past or present) and the story behind it. Some of their answers might just surprise you, - and all of them prove that love is always in the air (even in the laundry rooms)!

1. The drive-thru line

As if you needed another excuse to drive through for coffee and doughnuts before your 9 a.m. lecture, this collegiette’s story proves that you can score a date in the most unexpected of places:

“I had a little thing with a guy who worked at Dunkin’ Donuts,” says Rachel DeFeis, a junior at the University of Delaware. “I would go there every day, and then he started working there, so I saw him a lot. Then one day, he quite literally gave me his phone number in the drive-thru line. It was probably the strangest way I’ve met someone to date.”

You’ll think twice before brushing off the cutie who has your order memorized now, right?!

2. An online chat site

When it comes to online dating, you’ve probably heard your fair share of horror stories. Luckily, a collegiette named Kari’s story proves that there’s hope for meeting someone worthwhile online:

“I actually met my current boyfriend of almost two years on Chatroulette,” says Kari Hively, a junior at Oswego State. “I’m a huge indie music junkie and I was bored over the summer, so I got on Chatroulette to see if I could find anyone with similar music interests to mine. Right before I was about to stop looking, I was linked with a profile that had all of my favorite bands listed in the interests. After talking for a little, we met in person and he didn’t turn out to be a catfisher (thank god!). Even though we’re a long-distance couple now, we’re incredibly happy and see each other often.”

What a relief to hear about a happily ever after in the world of online dating!

3. The bus stop

On a typical day at the bus stop, most collegiettes can be found with headphones in and eyes glued to their phones, avoiding all social interaction. If this sounds like you, you may be missing out on prime opportunities to meet your future SO!

“I met my boyfriend of four years on a rainy day at a shuttle bus stop on campus,” says Malaika Newman, a senior at the York College of Pennsylvania. “Once we sparked up a conversation, we discovered that we both loved the Red Hot Chili Peppers and that we were in the same sociology class! We are still together now, and plan on moving in together after graduating this May.”

So what are you waiting for? Ditch the headphones and strike up a convo with the cutie that you sit by every single day (but are still afraid to talk to). Chances are he or she just may be thinking the same thing!

4. Instagram

Collegiettes are known for over-thinking the smallest of things when it comes to social media (case in point: Instagram ‘likes’ – don’t try to deny it). However, one true story proves that there can be more to that ‘like’ than you think!

“My boyfriend of two years and I met through Instagram,” says Sammi Baum, a senior at the University of Hawaii. “He started following me, liked a couple of my photos, and I did the same. When this happened, I was with my close friends and asked if they knew him, and it turns out they did! We had mutual friends but had never met somehow. We set a day to meet, and have been together since!”

It turns out social media can lead to successful relationships after all! (And we’re not just talking about for the weekend.)

5. Third-wheeling on your friend’s dinner date

There’s nothing worse than being stuck on a dinner date with your BFF and her SO. Luckily, one collegiette’s story proves that you really can find love in a hopeless place:

“I ended up getting dragged to a pool party with my friend Lisa, who was just out of a long term relationship and looking for a rebound hook-up,” says Rachel Smith*, a recent graduate of Northeastern University. “At one point during the party, she pointed across the house at this guy and decided she thought he was really cute. She started talking to him, one thing led to another and she was begging me to go with her and the guy, Ethan, to get dinner. I was third wheel, but luckily Ethan's roommate, Andrew, was fourth wheel. The four of us spent the whole evening together, and I ended up hitting it off with Andrew and we were having a really good time. Ultimately, Lisa and Ethan only ended up going on a few dates, but Andrew and I dated for nearly two years!”

When it comes to finding love, these collegiettes prove that there’s potential everywhere you look. Step out of your dorm with an open mind and someone just may surprise you. Best of luck out there in the dating pool, collegiettes!

*Names have been changed to protect identities.

When you lose your phone, it’s essentially like losing your life. You feel lost and empty without it, but for Troian Bellisario, that wasn’t the case.

If you’re one of Bellisario's Snapchat or Instagram followers, you might have noticed something a little fishy about her social media updates this past weekend.

According to Seventeen, a man named Jack Wagner found Troian’s gym bag—containing her iPhone and some all-access Coachella wristbands—on the street near a hiking trail last weekend. This is right about when we might start to freak out. When Wagner reached out to some of her contacts and no one responded, he decided to take advantage of the opportunity (as perhaps we all would if we had Troian Bellisario’s life in our hands) and post this cry for help on her Instagram page:

But then he decided that he should probably just take over Troian’s Instagram page for the time being, sharing some kind of bizarre and very un-Troian-like images. It was only a matter of time before Troian realized her account had been taken over. 

And this is where things started to get awesome. Troian told Jack to take the passes he found in her bag and go have fun at Coachella, as long as he provided all of her fans and her with live updates of all his endeavors while he was enjoying his exclusive passes. Did this really just happen?

Jack then proceeded to have the time of his LIFE. He even met Zedd! Yes, that Zedd. 

As if Jack's existence could get any better at this point—surprise, it totally did. After the festival was over, he met up with Troian to return her phone, and she even invited him to stay for the Game of Thrones viewing party she was hosting at her house.

Okay, so this Pretty Little Liar just became the best celebrity on the planet, and we are beyond jealous of Jack. We are so picking up any random cell phones we see lying around from now on.

The cover of Vanity Fair’s May issue, which features our girl Amy Schumer, already has us abuzz. But this behind-the-scenes video of Schumer fact-checking a Jennifer Lawrence interview is making us giddy—and even more envious of their friendship.

In true Amy Schumer fashion, she interrupts her BFF repeatedly to correct a few of her statements. And let's not forget the part where she calls Jennifer "the meanest person I know." Of course, it's all in good fun for the besties.  

If you’re already a fan of the duo, you’ll enjoy the obviously sarcastic bit. If somehow you're not on Team J. Law and A. Schu, prepare to join up.

If you're a Grey’s Anatomy fan, you have definitely come to the realization that no one is safe. That concern was undoubtedly legitimized last season when McDreamy was killed off suddenly in a freak car accident. The next time a tragic death occurs on the TGIT show, we may be better prepared, though.

According to TVLine, someone will die before the end of this season. The only problem is we're not certain which of our beloved characters will be departing. Regardless, with Shonda Rhimes and her team of co-writers at the helm, we’re sure the death will be fitting, dramatic and in keeping with the overarching storyline.

In short, be prepared with a box of tissues in hand as the rest of the season airs.

Just imagine it: learning from top professionals, getting to make a difference in your field and maybe even living in a new city. Scoring your dream internship would be so cool, and with a big picture that glamorous, it’s easy to overlook the details of actually getting the internship in the first place.

Whether you’re not assertive enough, proactive enough or informed enough, you may overlook important steps when applying for internships. Sure, we know you’re the perfect candidate for the job, but recruiters don’t—yet. And making these mistakes can keep your potential employers from ever finding out just how fabulous you are!

1. You don’t reach out to your connections

It’s easy to type “Engineering internship + Boston” into the Google search bar and hope you find gold, but you’re unlikely to get your dream internship with a simple search alone.

You’ve got plenty of other options. Many collegiettes find opportunities onfantastic internship websites that make it super easy to find the perfect internship by listing top positions in one place.

Often, though, college students get so wrapped up in their internet searches that they forget their closest resources: the people around them.

Vicki Salemi, career expert and author of Big Career in the Big City, says that collegiettes shouldn’t neglect the people they’re already connected to during their internship searches. Sometimes the people you know— such as professors, former employers or even family and friends—will know of a position that you’d never find on your own.

“When searching for internships, [students] should tap into their networks,” Salemi says.  “Sometimes just searching online will end up with little to no results depending on timing. [For example], in bigger companies there are deadlines to be met, and if you miss it for the summer, you're out of luck.”

Joan Snyder Kuhl, author and founder of the speaking and consulting company Why Millennials Matter, also recommends contacting an HR employee or alumni at the company you’re interested in through LinkedIn.

LinkedIn can be an excellent resource for networking with your university’s alumni and others within specific companies. If you have your own LinkedIn profile already, an easy way to find alumni at a specific company is to search your university in the LinkedIn search bar. Once you’re on your university’s page, click on the Students & Alumni tab. Then you can search a company or organization within that section to find alumni who work there.

Although you may not be able to contact alumni directly through LinkedIn (unless you connect with them!), you may be able to use the information you find on their pages to look them up on Google. Some professionals provide their contact info on their own websites.

However, if you have a dream company in mind that isn’t offering an internship, sometimes it’s worth a shot to contact that company directly.

2. You don’t open your mind to different positions

You’re dead-set on public relations. You just know you’re going to be an epic PR guru someday. So why would you ever take a journalism internship?

For one, keeping your options open to multiple types of internships will help you cast a wider net. More applications mean that you’ll probably hear back from more places. You don’t want to have your heart set on only two or three perfect internships and then end up not hearing back at all.

Keeping an open mind can also help you figure out what kind of jobs are good fits for you. Internships are great opportunities to experiment, and your dream internship might end up being something you never expected!

“Definitely open your mind to different positions,” Salemi says. “Part of the fun about internships involves career exploration. Let's say you take an internship in marketing and absolutely hate it! Well, then you can literally cross marketing off your list of potential job paths.”

In your internship, you won’t just learn about what you want to do—you’ll also learn about the environment you’d like to work in.

“This is your opportunity to try on a company for size to see what fits,” Salemi says. “Even if you have your heart set on a large, global corporation, why not try a boutique firm to see how you like the vibe?”

You may realize that you actually adore your small company’s culture, or maybe you’ll realize it’s not for you. Either way, you’ll have a better idea of what you want after graduation by expanding your options.

3. Your company research only skims the surface

Just about anyone can spend 30 minutes scanning an organization’s website. If you really want to stand out, you need to understand the company, its products and services, its clients and its culture.

An outstanding candidate will be able to use this research to tailor her resume, cover letter and interviews to a company’s specific needs and values. Effective research can also let you know what kind of culture and environment you’ll be walking into if you get the internship.

“Research sometimes falls short in the area of companies in the news,” Salemi says. “Yes, you're looking for a stellar internship to gain skills, experiences and valuable connections, but what if the company recently went through a downsizing situation? What if they're being acquired?”

In other words, you need to know more than that the company is cool and that this internship would look stunning on your resume. What kinds of customers does the company serve? What are its top products? If it’s in the news, what big issues is it facing? You can even check stock prices and business performance. Form opinions about the company’s strengths and weaknesses, and get a feel for where you will fit in once you land your internship.

If you do this, you’ll be better able to address the company’s needs, something that will definitely set you apart from other applicants.

4.  You don’t tailor your resume to each application

Salemi says that many students make the mistake of assuming that recruiters will always read their resumes. “When I worked in recruiting, it wasn't uncommon to literally see hundreds—if not thousands—of resumes sitting in the applicant tracking system,” Salemi says.

That means that if you want to get hired, you need to get your resume past screening software. These applicant tracking systems (ATS) help recruiters more efficiently select candidates by scanning resumes for relevant keywords.

A great way to get past these systems is to carefully read your internship description and mold your resume to include relevant keywords, or exact words and phrases that appear in the internship description in your resume. For example, if your internship requires “oral communication skills,” you should put those words on your resume rather than “public speaking experience.”

No matter how fantastic your experience it is, it won’t mean a thing to your potential employer unless he or she gets the chance to read it.

“There's not enough time in the day to read each and every [resume],” Salemi says. “And they're all similar after a while, so you need to make your resume tailored to the position you're pursuing and definitely try to wiggle your way in the door through any connection you have to actually get noticed.”

5. You don’t address the company’s needs in your cover letter

Maybe you’ve got hundreds of volunteer hours, killer work experience and top-notch academics. Even if you could write a novel-length cover letter detailing how perfect you are for your ideal internship, that doesn’t mean you should.

Many students go on and on about their successes and desires and end up with absolute disasters of cover letters. The worst part? Sometimes these lengthy essays don’t really address the company’s needs.

“Cover letters should be succinct and really pop as to why you're filling the company's need,” Salemi says. “They shouldn't be incredibly long; let your resume do the talking. Instead, just let the cover letter shine by being brief and addressing why you can immediately solve their problem.”

Pick no more than three or four qualifications listed in the internship’s description that you think the company particularly stresses, then provide a specific, concise example of how you meet those qualifications.

Like your resume, your cover letter should be tailored to each company. Research your company thoroughly and find its core values. What kind of culture do they have? Try to reflect this in your cover letter and save all your other great qualities for the interview.

6. You don’t do a mock interview

If you’ve got an interview lined up, that’s an accomplishment on its own. But it’s also the most nerve-wracking (and often trickiest) part of the application process.

“Students struggle with confidently articulating how their experiences translate into the work responsibilities of the role they are interviewing for,” Kuhl says. “This requires research about that company, its work, the demands in similar roles and, most importantly, a lot of practicing their own responses.”

A mock interview can help you gain the confidence you’ll need by getting you used to talking about yourself, your skills and the company you want to intern for. You can ask a friend or family member to ask you questions, or you can go over questions on your own in the mirror or in your computer’s webcam. Your university’s career center may even offer mock interviews during the school year.

Practicing for an interview might feel silly, especially if you’re just interviewing yourself in a mirror, but it’s extremely important. If you don’t have another person to interview you, look up common interview questions online and write out answers to help you get a feel for how your experience is relevant to your desired job.

7. You don’t follow up after the interview

“When it comes to following up, just do it!” Salemi says. “Many students miss this key step. First, definitely send a thank-you email or snail-mail note within the first 48 hours. But then also follow up within a week to two weeks to inquire about the status and next steps.”

Following up after your interview leaves a good impression in your interviewer’s mind. Plus, it shows your potential employer that you are serious about the position.

But following up isn’t just for after interviews. After you send out your initial application, it’s a good idea to follow up with questions or comments after a week or two, as long as you do so in a professional, considerate manner. This kind of follow-up can be as simple as briefly restating your interest in the position, giving a sentence or two about your qualifications and asking about the status of your application.

Applying for internships can be stressful and, yes, even overwhelming. But if you take your time and put the effort into each one of your applications, something good is sure to turn up. And remember, even an internship you hadn’t originally considered could become the internship of your dreams!

Imagine being punished for using your freedom of speech against a public speaker because that interrupts their freedom of expression. As confusing as that may sound, that's what a new proposal from Lt. Governor Dan Forest aims to do 17 university campuses around North Carolina, according to the Associated Press.

At the core of it, the goal of the proposal is to punish “hecklers,” or protesters who disrupt public speakers. In the past months, protestors have been very vocal about their feelings towards North Carolina’s university governing board, the AP reports. Government board meetings and public events have been interrupted, and students have protested terminations and hiring of officials. 

"If a speaker has been invited by a student group, another in the university community does not have the right to interrupt that speech, shout over the speaker, or otherwise prevent others from listening to the speech," Forest's office said in a statement reported by the AP.

Opponents of the bill are worried that this is the first step towards censorship. There doesn't seem to be a lot of detail about what is considered enough "heckling" to be punishable. Unless there is a clear and defined amount of acceptable protesting, any small gesture could be considered punishable. Is a group shouting swear words at a speaker going to be treated in the same regard as a single person holding a protest sign during a speech? That has not yet been clearly defined. 

This is a tricky situation where one person's freedom of speech is prioritized over the other, but it's just a proposal right now. Only time will tell if it will grow from there. 

Daniel Radcliffe may not have realized that gender inequality was a thing until recently, but he knows now and is choosing to speak out. 

In a recent interview with Australia's The Daily Telegraph, Daniel expressed his shock about the wage gap between men and women in the film industry. "I'm incredibly glad [gender equality] has come up because I had just f**king naively thought this was not an issue anymore because how can this still be happening? It's crazy. It's definitely time for our industry to step up." 

Daniel expained that he became aware of the issue after reading Jennifer Lawrence's essay on the disparity in pay between the male and female stars in her film American Hustle. 

While Daniel may be a bit behind in realizing that this is an ongoing problem, he's already thinking about how to fix it. "I feel like there's such a wealth of amazing actresses in the world right now, and we've got to start writing better parts for them and paying them equally." 

It's always great to see our favorite actors standing up for equality! Welcome to the team, HP.

As much as we all love using Snapchat, could taking it into the voting booth be a step too far? On April 22, the social media darling filed a legal document called an amicus brief arguing against New Hampshire's ban on ballot photos, according to The New York Times.

Snapchat's main argument is that "ballot selfies" are an essential part of many Snapchat users' experiences, and deserve to be captured along with other significant moments on the app. The amicus brief states, "A ballot selfie—like a campaign button—is a way to express support for or against a cause or a candidate. And because it is tangible proof of how a voter has voted, a ballot selfie is a uniquely powerful form of political expression." Snapchat also argues that "ballot selfies" are a must-have for younger voters who have had historically lower turnout rates. 

Snapchat is actually only one voice in the clamor over photos in the ballot booths; in 2014, New Hampshire passed a law that made sharing photos of marked ballots a crime punishable with fines of up to $1,000, according to the Times. But last year, a court in New Hampshire overturned the law, declaring that taking photos of the voting experience was a protected form of speech and political expression under the First Amendment. The case is still in appeals.

Of course, the rules pertaining to "ballot selfies" vary from state to state. In California, photo-taking in the voting booth is absolutely not allowed, and in Pennsylvania, being caught with a selfie could put you in jail for up to a year, according to the Huffington Post. So be sure you know your state's laws—Your selfies are not worth jail time.

Those who do not want photography in the voting booths say that allowing the practice makes it much, much easier to buy votes. If someone is trying to force people to vote a certain way, they could request photographic evidence that those people voted they way they said they would.

However, a counterargument could be made for transparency. Letting people photograph the ballot could help identify errors, and point out confusing wording or organization. This is one of the benefits of any social media outlet: widespread, instantaneous, communication.

What do you think, collegiettes? Is voting a moment worth snapchatting, or are the risks not worth it?

Remember when you first learned about reproduction and heard the words "vagina" and "penis" for the first time? Those words probably seemed pretty taboo and kind of funny, but you learned to deal with it. Well, the school officials at Harper Creek Middle School in Battle Creek, Michigan apparently couldn't.

When substitute teacher Allison Wint guest-taught an art history class about Georgia O'Keefe to a group of eighth graders, she inevitably brought up the term "vagina". She asked her students to "imagine walking into a gallery when [O'Keeffe] was first showing her pieces, and thinking, Am I actually seeing vaginas here, am I a pervert? I'm either a pervert or this woman was a pervert," according to the Detroit Free Press.

Unfortunately for Wint, when the principal heard about what had occurred in her class, Wint was let go for violating a policy that required her to get permission before discussing content relating to reproductive health. In an interview with WWMT.com, Wint says, "I did not know about this policy, they were entirely within their right to remove me, however I was not aware of this policy beforehand; if I had known about this policy, I would have never done it without approval." 

"I thought if I used a euphemism, that would make it into a joke," she told the Detroit Free Press. "And I don't think that's a word you should be afraid of."

The school has issued a statement saying that they did not let Wint go because of "controversial subject matter.""We do not shy away from controversial issues," the school wrote. "The district did have concerns that the substitute teacher did not follow district art curriculum. These concerns, in addition to other failures, were the basis for the determination."

While we can see where the school is coming from with this reproductive health policy...Come on, they're eighth graders. Do we really want students entering high school without being able to use the word "vagina" in a serious context? This seems like a misguided policy that could do more harm than good.