Quantcast
Channel:
Viewing all 25628 articles
Browse latest View live

Department of Justice Report Confirms Baltimore Police Department's Racist Practices

0
0

Four hundred and eighty-five days after the death of Freddie Gray the Justice Department has released a report confirming the claims made by Baltimore residents for years, according to the Associated Press—Officers of the Baltimore Police Department mistreat African American individuals at an alarming and disproportionate rate.

Gray, a 25-year-old black man, died while in police custody as a result of a spinal cord injury sustained during his arrest. His death served as the catalyst for protests and riots in Baltimore, and prompted the 15-month Justice Department investigation. 

All six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray were later acquitted or had their charges dropped. However, the 164-page report highlighted major problems within the Baltimore Police Department. 

The report found that African Americans account for 63 percent of Baltimore’s population, but 84 percent of all police stops. Of the over 400 individuals stopped by police 10 or more times from 2010 to 2015, 95 percent were black. The report went on to say that Baltimore police officers are trained to use aggressive tactics that create an “us vs. them mentality."

Danny Marrow, a retired food service worker, told the AP that he had been stopped and hassled by Baltimore police repeatedly over the years. 

“Bullies in the workplace,” Marrow said of the Balitimore Police Department. “They don’t want you to get angry or challenge their authority, so they’ll use force.”

Eugene O’Donnell, a former New York City police officer who is now a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, was critical of the report, telling the AP that it failed to investigate the realities of being a police officer in Baltimore.

“They have huge festering problems,” O’Donnell said. “And the Justice Department has nothing to say about that at all.” 

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, who was appointed following the death of Freddie Gray in April of 2015, have agreed to work with the Justice Department to set police reforms over the next few months as a result of the report and to avoid a government lawsuit.

“Fighting crime and having a better, more respectful relationship with the community are not mutually exclusive endeavors. We don’t have to choose one or the other. We’re choosing both. It’s 2016,” Davis said. 


Guys' Take On: Running Into Last Year's Hook-Ups This Fall

0
0

You’re walking along the sidewalk heading to your next class. It’s a beautiful day and you have plenty of important things to think about: your first major exam, what you’ll wear to that party tonight, etc. You probably make quick eye contact with the people that pass you, maybe smiling at an acquaintance or two. And then it happens. You make slight eye contact, pause for a second, have brain recognition and realize that you’re looking at a guy you hooked up with one night last semester. Awkward! Do you stop and make conversation? Do you quickly look away and pretend you never noticed him? Does seeing him bring back a rush of old memories from your brief encounter?

hooking up relationship couple make out

It doesn’t matter whether you hail from the biggest of campuses or smallest of private schools – it's impossible to avoid anyone forever. It’s likely that neither of you were expecting to see each other. Since there isn’t some all-encompassing rulebook for this situation, he will feel equally uncertain. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have the advantage and be able to listen in on his thoughts when you both make eye contact?

Related: 17 Things We Wish We Could Say to Our Exes

Her Campus talked to 18 guys about how they’d feel if they ran into a former flame back on campus. We asked them about their reaction, your reaction and what they would want to happen after your chance encounter. So next time you find yourself in this potentially uncomfortable situation, you’ll have an idea of what’s running through his head (and how to come away from it with no harm done)!

In his shoes

Let’s start with what he’s thinking when this all goes down. What’s his initial reaction? What factors affect how he’d react upon seeing you? How can you turn the situation in your favor… or at least make it bearable?

Almost 63 percent of guys said that they would view running into a former hook-up as an awkward situation. Brian from Washington State University has experienced this firsthand: “Last semester I ran into a girl that I hadn’t seen since the morning [after we hooked up],” he says, “Obviously it’s going to be awkward if the last time you saw each other, she was quickly throwing on clothes and trying to get back to her place. I honestly just sort of did a head nod and kept walking. I probably should’ve stopped and talked to her or something, but I didn’t want to make her uncomfortable either.”

hooking up ecard

Several guys, such as Danny from Mississippi State University, have tried to make conversation only to end up making the situation worse: “When I realized that [a former hook-up] had a class with me, I decided that it would be best to talk to her before class started,” Danny explains. “Within a few seconds of conversation, I realized that she was extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed about what had happened. Then, class started and we had to sit next to each other with all of this awkwardness between us until it was over.”

We agree that these situations sound less than pleasant, but seeing a former hook-up doesn’t always have to be awkward. Almost 25 percent of guys said they would be indifferent if they encountered a hook-up and another 12 percent of guys felt seeing a former hook-up would be nice. Who knows, maybe seeing you on campus will be just the thing that makes his day!

The factors

So what is it about running into a former hook-up that has some guys (and some of you collegiettes, too!) on edge? After being allowed to select each option that would be a factor to them, almost 88 percent of guys said not speaking to each other since you had hooked up would make the situation most uncomfortable. “If I were to run into a girl I’d hooked up with but not spoken to since, I would feel pretty bad and that would make things awkward,” says Michael from Southern Illinois University.

Half of the guys surveyed said that it would be most awkward if they had ended things on bad terms with a former hook-up. Blake from the University of Missouri just wants to move on from the drama:“I hooked up with a girl that clearly wanted more when I clearly didn’t,” Blake says. “I was pretty straightforward about it, but she still was really angry and upset. She basically blew up at me and I haven’t talked to her since. If I ever run into her on campus, it will be awful.”

Sometimes, though, a run-in with a hook-up can be the exact opposite of Blake’s situation. About 37 percent of guys said it would be awkward if they had wanted the hook-up to turn into something more. In that case, a collegiette could be running into a guy that she had to let down. “I ran into a girl once that I wanted to date when she just wanted to hook up,” says Kyle from Vanderbilt University. “Seeing her was obviously tough because I’d been rejected. I just decided to be polite but get out of the situation as quickly as possible.”

The key: making a point to amicably end your contact with a hook-up will pay off in the long run. But if things went sour before you cut off communication, it’s always best to just be polite and avoid re-hashing any drama that may have gone down in the past so you can be on your way.

His reaction

When it comes to how he thinks he’d actually react in the moment, there was much less of a consensus. The guys we talked to were in a three-way tie for how they thought they’d act if they ran into a former hook-up:

  • He would stop and start a conversation… No biggie!
  • He’d give a quick form of acknowledgement (a wave or head nod) and then move on. OR… He’d find a happy medium and give a short ‘Hello!’ or ‘How are you?’ and then move on.
  • Ben from the University of Missouri prefers a happy medium: “I’d give her a ‘Hey, how’s it going?’ and that’s about it,” he says. “You don’t want to give someone the cold shoulder because that’s immature, but you don’t want to start a conversation either. There probably isn’t much to say and no one wants small talk to get awkward.” 

In your shoes

Now that you know how guys think they’d react to running into a former hook-up, let’s turn the tables. How would a former hook-up ideally like you to react if you ran into each other on campus? The answers were mixed, but we’ve ranked them in order of most preferred to least:

  1. You give him a quick ‘Hi!’ and move on (38 percent).
  2. You wave or smile at him and move on (36 percent).
  3. You’d stop and make pleasant conversation (13 percent).
  4. You’d stop and try to make conversation, but you’d be awkward about it (12 percent). 

Luckily, most guys want the same thing for you as they want for themselves – a quick acknowledgement so that you can both go back to your day.

You had him at ‘hello’… or not

This may surprise you, or it may not… Some guys secretly hope that after your encounter, he may turn into something more than just ‘a former hook-up’ of yours. When it comes to rekindling things, or hooking up again, 63 percent of guys said they’d consider it. Danny from Mississippi State University said that he’d be interested in starting things up again with a former flame: “If we had a good time [when we hooked up before] and it wasn’t awkward afterwards, I would definitely consider it,” he admits.

When the stakes got more serious – we asked whether guys would potentially want to be in a relationship with a former hook-up – fewer of them were interested. About 37 percent of guys would consider dating a girl they’d hooked up with before. Mike from Northeastern University says, “It would be the same as if I were getting into a relationship with any other girl. [I would consider] her personality, future plans and how we were around each other.”

Blake from the University of Missouri says, “It would obviously depend on whether I had a girlfriend at the time or not. If we had a good connection, we were both single, and we both had time to give it a try, I would [go for it].” The odds of him wanting something more are pretty good if your time together showed potential and you had fun together. However, around 38 percent of guys didn’t think they’d want to, and another 25 percent of guys said ‘Definitely not!’

So when it comes to having any sort of contact with a former hook-up, what do guys prefer? It’s kind of a toss-up – half of guys said that they keep in touch with a former hook-up but it varies in regards to how often they actually contact them. Most prefer brief communication (a text or saying hello when they see each other) every once in awhile. And if one of you is in a relationship when you run into each other? The consensus was that it’s best to just cut communication: “I wouldn’t want to be rude if I ran into a girl that I’d hooked up with,” says Kyle from Vanderbilt University, “but I’m in a relationship now, and I wouldn’t want to jeopardize anything by starting up a conversation with her. I’d hope that my girlfriend would do the same in that situation. Just give a quick hello and keep walking.”

 

So there you have it, collegiettes! Next time you find a campus stroll interrupted by a guy that you had shared ‘intimate’ relations with, you will have a good idea of how he’s feeling.By keeping your cool and being concise, you can move right along to your next class (and the next Campus Cutie) without a backward glance!

Have you ever had a horrifically awkward run-in with a former hook-up? How about a run-in that rekindled a former flame? Tell us your stories in the comments!

Links We Love 8.14.16

0
0

There exists a 'super bowl' of gloving. [BuzzFeed]

What makes Simone Biles such an amazing gymnast? [The New York Times]

The rise of individuality at the Olympics. [allure]

The 5 kinds of GOP defectors. [New York Magazine]

A beautiful end-of-life party. [Jezebel]

Loving this job offer photo shoot. [Betches]

Ridiculous money mistakes of 20-somethings. [Thought Catalog]

A hilarious obituary. [Newser]

5 chopstick hacks. [Spoon University]

How to love yourself (if you can't be with the one you want). [Elite Daily]

Leaked Video Shows Johnny Depp Lashing Out at Amber Heard

0
0

The divorce between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard keeps on getting uglier. Among delayed depositions—one because Heard was reportedly too distressed to enter the deposition room—a new video has surfaced on TMZ showing just how scary Depp can really get. 

In the video, which seems to have been recorded with Heard's phone, Depp's violent behavior is front and center. He's screaming obscenities, slamming cabinets in the former couple's kitchen and even breaking a wine bottle and a glass. Throughout the video, Heard speaks calmly, trying to bring the actor down from his rage.

"What happened?" she asks in the video. "Nothing happened this morning, you know that?"

This only aggravates Depp more, as he says, "Were you even here? Nothing happened to you this morning."

"You're right. I just woke up and you were so sweet and nice," she says. "We weren't even fighting this morning, all I did was say sorry." It's not clear what Heard was apologizing for, but whatever it was, it clearly wasn't enough for Johnny. 

Later in the video, he says angrily, "You want to see crazy, I'll give you fucking crazy," as he pours the remainder of a bottle of wine into a glass. Heard asks whether he'd been drinking wine that morning, but before Depp can answer, he notices he's being recorded and knocks the phone away.

Sources told TMZ that the video is "heavily edited"—they claim that the recording was a set-up, and allege that the parts of the video we don't see show Heard smiling into the camera and provoking Depp on purpose. Regardless, the video has been entered as an exhibit into Heard's case against Depp—it remains to be seen whether or not it'll be admissible. 

Protests in Milwaukee Turn Violent After a Fatal Officer Shooting

0
0

Around 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, two officers stopped a pair of suspects in a car who tried to escape on foot. One of them—a 23-year-old resident of Milwauke—was carrying a semiautomatic handgun. He was fatally shot by one of the officers, while the other man is in custody; and it hasn't been said why the two were stopped in the first place.

Though the suspect was carrying a gun, it's not clear whether he had shot it or pointed the weapon at the officer, or if he'd even threatened to use it in the first place. According to the New York Times, the officer ordered the armed man to drop his weapon; when he didn't comply, the officer fired. The gun, which held 23 rounds, was stolen during a burglary earlier this year. Details about what lead up to the shooting are still emerging.

"Those additional facts will come out in the coming days,"USA Today reported Milwaukee Police Assistant Chief Bill Jessup as having said at the scene. The officer involved in the shooting was wearing a body camera, and Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett said that he believed the camera was on at the time of the shooting.

This comes during a particularly violent weekend in Milwaukee, which saw nine shootings and five murders Friday night into Saturday morning. Hours after the officer-involved shooting on Saturday afternoon, angry residents took to the streets to protest. More than 100 people stood off against dozens of police officers. Not long after a woman, who identified herself as family of the deceased, called on protesters to remain peaceful, violence erupted. Shots were fired from the crowd; the windows of squad cars were broken; cars were set on fire. Flames broke out at a gas station, an auto parts store, a beauty supply company and a bank. Protesters were also violent towards reporters in the area, who were chased, pushed to the ground and punched.

During a media conference, Barrett urged residents of Milwaukee to "do everything they can to help us restore order." Shortly after, Milwaukee Assistant Police Chief James Harpole announced that three arrests have been made in connection to the protests, and that while they have been able to "regain stability," the situation is still very tense.

The names and races of the officer and the deceased suspect have not been released. The 24-year-old officer has been placed on administrative duty pending further investigation.

7 Unexpected Places to Meet Your College Friends

0
0

College is a time to meet new people and try new things. From endless dining hall lines to club events to random orientation meetings, college was designed to help you bond with those around you. You never know when you’re going to make new friends, and it usually happens when you least expect it! Here are seven unexpected places where you could find your new college friends.

1. The Elevator

By the end of the semester, you’ll become well acquainted with a lot of the people living in your residence hall. Many of those relationships will begin in the elevator. From people who live on floor two to the residents of floor eight, almost everyone will need to take a ride in this machine at some point.

Rachel, a senior at University of Tulsa, saw her eight-second ride in the elevator as a chance to meet someone new. “Someone once got on the elevator with his bike, and I was totally squished to one side [of the elevator] with this guy,” she says. “It turned out that the guy was in my history class… and I got a new study partner.” While that might have been a crammed elevator, it certainly made room for a new friendship!

Rather than suffering in awkward silence, try to comment on the situation to ease the tension in the elevator. Try making a comment on something the person is holding or wearing, like, “Hey, that’s a pretty cool bike. Where did you get it?” Even volunteering to push the button and asking which floor the other person needs can make you seem more approachable and open the door for conversation.

2. The Dining Hall

Most collegiettes tend to eat around the same time every day. Besides regulating your diet, sticking to your routine will allow you to see some familiar faces around the salad bar and in the pizza line. Eating dinner around 6 p.m. every night and going to the same dining hall just because of its convenient, next-door-to-your-dorm location can result in some unforeseen friendships. Soon, an encounter like, “Hey, I think I’ve seen you here before. I’m Jessica. I live in the dorm right next to this dining hall,” can occur at the dessert table with someone else who also gets dinner around 6 p.m. And maybe you’ll even end up getting dinner with one of those familiar faces in the future! You never know.

3. Your Favorite Study Spot

Like the dining hall, by continuously going to the same place to study, you’ll begin to see the same people. If you always study at the on-campus coffee shop after your chem lab every Monday and Wednesday, you might run in to the same people who are also always studying at the time.

“I met one of my good friends Leah at a Panera once. She was sitting at the table next to me, and it turned out she went to the nursing school that’s next door,” says Sarah, a fifth-year student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. “We ended up having lunch together… and we still keep in touch.”

Even though you might not go to the same school as that person, you don’t have to rule out a potential friendship! By keeping an open mind, you can make some lifelong friends. Just make sure you’re not in a designated silent section of the library before you decide to break the ice and strike up a conversation. If someone looks immersed in their studies, let them focus.

4. The Laundry Room

While the laundry room isn’t the most glamorous place on campus, it’s one place that everybody is guaranteed to frequent (at least, we hope so!). And that makes the laundry room the perfect place to meet people. Between switching out loads and folding your T-shirts, there’s plenty of room for some decent conversation.

Alyssa, a junior at Butler University, was putting her clothes into the dryer when a friendship stumbled into her lap. “I met someone in the laundry room named James,” she says. “We kept running into each other there the first couple weeks of school… He was smart and hilarious at the same time. I ended up becoming friends with him and his two guy friends.” Match made in the laundry room.

And who knows, you might even be lucky enough to attend a party in this unexpected, fresh-smelling location! Amanda, a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago, met one of her friends at a laundry room party. “I started talking to [my friend] Claire at a birthday party thrown in my dorm laundry room,” she says. “There was incredibly loud, old 1970s tunes blasting in the tiny laundry room… around 30 people were dancing on eight washers and dryers. Just a laundry room full of honors kids blowing off steam right before finals.” From providing the machines to keep your clothes clean to providing the space for one unique birthday party, laundry rooms are the perfect unexpected place to branch out.

5. Riding the Bus

Depending on where your dorm is located, you’ll probably spend a lot of time on the bus to and from class each day or even to and from a night on the town. But you can even meet some interesting new people on your journey to and from your hometown for breaks.

Morgan, a junior at the University of Missouri, did just that. “I met a girl on the shuttle back to Columbia, MO, after winter break,” she says. “She happened to be from Texas too and was in a long-distance relationship with a guy who went to A&M like [I was], so we bonded over that.” Just when you think you’re done making friends, there’s always room for one more. They could even be sitting next to you on your next bus ride home and have a plethora of things in common with you!

6. Tutoring Sessions

Seeking out extra help with a tutor in college can be beneficial to you in multiple ways. Not only will you gain clarity on some fuzzy concepts you just didn’t understand from that last Econ lecture, but you’ll also have so many opportunities to get acquainted with a new pool of people.

“In math lab, this guy sat next to me and just said, ‘Hi!’ all cheery,” says Katy, a University of Mississippi junior. “I was kind of scared, but then he asked, ‘How are you? Who do have [for math]? What math are you taking?’ There's an unwritten rule to be silent in math lab, so it was kind of comical. He was really nice and plays rugby, and I play ultimate [Frisbee], so we see each other at the fields a lot.” Even in a potentially stressful math tutoring session, you can still make a friend. Sometimes the friendships even find you!

7. Spontaneous Late-Night Outings

With fourth meals comes a culture of spontaneous late-night activities. College kids are up so late that it only makes sense to squeeze in another bite of food and a maybe a fun memory or two before you hit the hay. And it’s during these late-night dashes for sustenance when friendships can form!

Beth, a junior at Illinois Wesleyan University, made a friend on a Taco Bell run one night. “My friends and I had just gotten back to our floor [at our residence hall] when we realized we were starving—and not the kind of starving that a peanut butter and jelly sandwich could solve. We needed real food,” she says. “So we went to Taco Bell, and there was a huge group of girls there from some 1920s-themed party… I ended up exchanging numbers with one of the girls in line because we were both from the same suburb of Chicago.”

 

Everybody comes to college looking to branch out and meet new people. By taking advantage of this fact, you could walk away from your time in college with some newfound knowledge, a degree, and a few unexpected friendships. Just don’t discriminate as to where these friendships are formed, because the location could simply be the beginning of the story of your awesome friendship! Friendships may come when and where you least expect it, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!

6 Ways to Make College Move-In Less of a Hassle

0
0

The start of fall semester always comes with the excitement of moving in to your new place—minus the actual moving in part. Whether your school is down the road or across the country from your house, the hassle of trucking your stuff around has hardly gotten easier since freshman year: 50 pounds of luggage doesn’t feel any lighter, your pile of stuff hasn’t gotten any smaller, and you still haven’t figured out that Undetectable Extension Charm. We know you’re frustrated, and our nerdy Harry Potter references probably aren’t helping. But don’t drop out just yet—first try Her Campus’s recipe for making move-in day as painless as possible.

Be ready

Good things may come to those who wait, but an easy trip to your first day back at college isn’t one of them. If there’s anything you know you can do before move-in day to prepare, get it out of the way now. Go through the stuff you threw in your basement when you moved out last spring; throwing out and replacing old or broken items and amenities now will save you the hassle of hauling them all the way to campus and hunting for necessities there. Forward your home mail to your campus mailbox, and make sure any textbooks you ordered online arrive at the right place depending on their delivery dates. Preparing well now will save you time and space—both of which you should worry about in physics class, not your new apartment or dorm.

Pack right

“Be super light with packing,” advises Annie Robinson from North Toronto Collegiate Institute. “If you don’t need it, don’t pack it. Be ruthless with whatever you don’t need.” The easiest way to make sure you don’t over- (or under-) pack is to write a list of everything you truly need before you get started—and be honest with yourself! It’s okay to pack the classic essentials and your newest back-to-school fashion finds, but as a general rule, avoid packing anything perishable, messy, or easily replaceable. Harper Yi from at The College of William & Mary moves by the principle, “Just buy it when you get there.” There are exceptions, says Harper, but only the well-justified ones fly, like specific items you can’t get at school: “I only pack Asian food that is easy to find where I live [at home] since there are tons of Asian grocers back home, but none near my campus,” she says. Check out OneBag.com for additional tips on how not to set foot on campus with loads of luggage Elle Woods-style.

Keeping your bags light is a start, but “professional” packers know to pack strategically, too. Tempted to throw all your stuff into your suitcase and deal with the inevitable wrinkles in your favorite top later? Resist the temptation and instead use those critical thinking skills you keep chatting about in cover letters to streamline the move-in process.“I packed my clothes on their respective hangers,” says Emmanuel College collegiette Hyanna Cardoso. “It took me less than an hour to move into my dorm. I just removed them from my closet [at home], folded them in half, place them in a box (in order of my closet) and voilà”

Get help

Take advantage of the resources around you. One tried and true option is to rent a U-Haul, but an even easier answer might be right in front of you. Many schools offer services to help students with move-in day, like storage space and golf carts (or attractive members of the football team). Look for off-campus resources, too; Katherine Mirani from Northwestern University found a particularly convenient program while shopping for the start of the school year: “I used this Bed Bath & Beyond program where you can pick out the stuff you want at a store in your hometown/city, then pick up the stuff at the store closest to your school. It worked out really well and saved me a ton of shipping issues.”

Even if you’re working solo, there’s no need to bear all the weight.“I always used a moving dolly to haul around my stuff,” says UNC-Chapel Hill graduate Michelle Lewis. “It makes [moving in] a lot easier than carrying everything.”

Dress the part

Just when we were starting to daydream of the perfect move-in, Harper snaps us out of it with more of her sensibility. She makes a point to “not try to look cute on move-in day. You’ll be carrying stuff in, probably in the August heat, and if you try to impress everyone with how cute you look on move-in day, you will inevitably have makeup running down your face and sweat-soaked clothes.” Well, that daydream turned into a nightmare. A better approach, says Harper, would be to “wear sensible clothes, get your stuff moved in, take a shower, change, and then get ready to mingle.” That doesn’t mean you have to dress like Yoda—just adopt the same attitude you would while studying: choose something comfortable and functional that still looks cute enough to wear around campus on your first day back.

Make space

Space Jam isn’t just the movie we miss most from the 90’s; it’s also what we call an unfortunate side effect of poor planning and a move-in malfunction. To avoid claustrophobia and a scene from Hoarders, try the following tips for making the most of your tiny dorm or apartment.

  • Either before you leave home or once you get to campus, check out local convenience stores or specialty shops like the Container Store for neat space-savers and stackable crates.
  • Loft your bed for extra storage or desk space underneath. Ask your RA or the residential life office to provide the necessary tools.
  • Invest in products like the Space Bag, which sucks up all the air surrounding your clothes and reduces the space they hog in your closet.
  • Consolidate your items. Useful tech gadgets like surge protectors, for instance, can save you time you’d otherwise spend untangling wires and searching for outlets.
  • Be creative. As Harper advises,“Maximize zero space. Your rain boots? You can stuff socks into them. Your shoe boxes? Put some camisoles in them. This saves space and trips down to your car when you move in.”

Settle in

The exhaustion that follows a hard day’s work may tempt you to throw up your hands in frustration with your first-world problems and retire early for the day. But trust us—the time to get settled and make your space livable is now, while you’re in the move-in mode and you still have the time. Use organization methods like color coordination to keep your stuff straight, and label your boxes and drawers to save yourself prep time in the morning, especially for the first few weeks while you get used to your new place. And have fun! Each new school year brings another chance to decorate the walls with your personality. Annie suggests Dormify.com for “interior design must-haves and advice.”

Our six tips are sure to make your first day back less of a hassle so you can get your real school year started sooner. So stop dreading move-in day. Follow our recipe on how to make your first day back easier and we guarantee you’ll like the way you move.

Justin Bieber Calls Selena Gomez Attention-Seeking, She Claps Right Back

0
0

Just as we're coming down from the Taylor-Kim-Kanye feud that's been rocking the internet, a new celebrity spat has risen to take its spot. This time, it's Justin Bieber versus Selena Gomez, and we're pretty sure we already know who's won this battle.

After spamming his own Instagram feed with photos of his (rumored) new beau Sofia Richie, the singer was getting a *lot* of hate from fans. Not that we support the hate, of course, but six photos in a row is a little excessive, JB.

Upon seeing angry comments from fans, Justin captioned another photo, "I'm gonna make my Instagram private if you guys don't stop the hate this is getting out of hand, if you guys are really fans you wouldn't be so mean to people that I like." Well, Selena had some words for him.

Justin wasn't about to let that comment slide:

Nice try, Justin, but you didn't make Selena famous. Not that we needed to stand up for her, though, because Selena hit right back with this:

SHE. WENT. THERE. And oh boy, it's not over yet. The famous exes are now full-on fighting in the comments:

 So now if you need us, we'll be refreshing the comments section on Justin's Instagram...


26 Reasons Why You Can't Wait to Go Back to College

0
0

It has been a great summer away, but you are definitely ready to go back to college. You didn't realize how much you would miss it, and now you long to be back on campus (not like you started a countdown or anything...) Check our top reasons why you can't wait to go back to college:

1. You desperately crave freedom

If you are living with your parents during summer break, it has probably left you feeling a little confined. College allows you to do what you want, when you want and make your own decisions - without justifying every single one to your parents.

2. Your parents are (slightly) overbearing

Of course they only do it out of love, but it can be a huge adjustment from college to being back with parents. 

3. Campus life is always buzzing

There is always something to do, an event to go to, free food to be eaten and friends to meet. 

4. Campus in general

Leaving campus reminds you how gorgeous and underappreciated it really is. Also, you are ready for a much-needed change of scenery.

5. Having friends less than five minutes away

Having your entire friend circle split across the state (or even the country) makes you miss having them just a phone call or walk away.

6. Sports and tailgates

Football season is a favorite, and you are so ready for the barbecues and game day attire.

7. You have a brand new wardrobe that you’re ready to rock

You have accumulated an impressive back-to-school wardrobe that is just waiting to be worn all over campus.

8. You miss big school events

Whether it is a guest lecture, concerts or homecoming events, you miss the fun (and free) events.

9. You can't avoid running into people from high school

Even though you have drastically improved since high school, the past is just that and running into old acquaintances isn't exactly your favorite thing.

10. You miss the steady social life

Whether it be parties, happy hour or going out to dinner, your social life at school is fab - at home, it is checking social media. 

11. Skype just isn't cutting it anymore

You want your best friend, and you want her now. Skype and Facetime are better than nothing at all, but you can't wait until she is back by your side. 

12. Being able to eat what you want, when you want

If you are staying with your parents, they might give you trouble about what you are eating. While they might be right about eating better, a milkshake or large fries once in a while never hurt anybody.

13. Constant coffee runs

Whether you run on Dunkin' or Starbucks, you miss the constant supply of caffeine. Coffee trips, like the coffee itself, are abundant and plentiful throughout the semester.

14. You feel like you're 15 again

Sure, you love having your parents to help with laundry and cook (edible) meals. But, it also leaves you with the feeling of being back in high school, and wanting to do things on your own again (okay, except laundry).

15. Having the option of the dining halls

Okay, so you don't actually miss the food at the dining hall, but you miss it as an easy way out of cooking. It might be a bit overpriced compared to off-campus options, but you don't have to change out of your pajamas and it is open until the late hours of the night, so it is clearly well worth it. 

16. Scoping out campus cuties in your classes

You might not have enjoyed the class subject, but the cute boy that you scoped out at the beginning of the semester made the class a bit more bearable.

17. You even miss classes in general

Now is the time when you are finished with introduction classes and start the core classes for your major, which you are (not so) secretly really excited about.

18. You miss trying new things

Being at home for the summer limits you to be one person, but being away at school gives you the freedom to experiment. Whether you want to try going vegetarian or revamp your personal style, it is the perfect place to try new things.

19. You miss the growth and discovery

You grow more in four years in college than you could even fathom before. Sure, you continue to grow at home, but the real growth and discovery of yourself usually happens away from home.

20. Always meeting new people

Between classes, extracurricular activities and social events, you are always meeting new people at school. 

21. Opportunities to get involved

There are hundreds of different ways to get involved on your campus, which could sometimes lead to you discovering your true passion!

22. Late night pizza deliveries

Because your parents would totally judge you for ordering a large, extra cheese pizza at 3 a.m. 

23. Pulling all nighters

Yes, they are brutal and leave you feeling awful the next day. But usually, they result in a great exam grade or lasting memories with friends, which is something that you will only experience in college.

24. Exploring and going on adventures

You might finally try that local coffee shop that everyone has been raving about, or go on a spontaneous long weekend trip with friends. It is a time to explore and find new places that are both local and destination.

25. All of the school spirit 

You miss everybody bleeding your school colors and always throwing up your symbol. It is the norm, and you do not have to compete with other schools like you do with friends from home. 

26. It has become your second home

You have started referring to both where you are from and your college town as home, because they both are. You love both equally, and they will always be home to you. But your college campus holds a special place in your heart, and you can't wait to go back. 

 

Nope, Adele Won't Be Performing At The Super Bowl

0
0

We won't lie—we were pretty excited when rumors surfaced that Adele would be performing at the next Super Bowl. After all, the list of people who can top the likes of Beyoncé, Madonna and Prince isn't very long (and we're pretty sure Adele is #1 on that list). Sadly, those hopes were dashed by the singer herself during a concert in Los Angeles this weekend.

She was invited to do the half-time show, she revealed, saying, "They were really kind, they did ask me, but I did say no." Why? Because the Super Bowl is "not about the music," she said. Okay, true.

We're not the only ones sort of upset by this news—the crowd, too, booed when she revealed this tidbit. "I know I'm not Beyoncé, I can't dance or anything like that," she explained. Let's be real though, we don't need any pop star moves when we've got a voice like Adele's to listen to. 

Though we can never get enough of Adele, we totally respect her decision. Plus, it's not like Adele needs the help of a football game to fill stadiums.

How She Got There: Tricia Whalen, Vice President of Business Development & Licensing at Ivanka Trump

0
0

Name: Tricia Whalen
Job Title and Description: Vice President of Business Development and Licensing at Ivanka Trump  
College Name/Major: St. Johns University, Communications
Website:http://www.ivankatrump.com/
Instagram Handle:@trishconnolly2004

How did you get started?

Tricia Whalen: I was fortunate to have gotten two great internships during college—one at Ralph Lauren and one at MTV Networks. I leveraged my internship at MTV to secure a full-time job as an assistant within the network's licensing division, which is where I got my initial exposure to licensing.

What was the most difficult part about starting a company from scratch?

TW: It's a small team, and there's always a lot to do. We are always prioritizing the objectives at hand. There are a lot of times where we all have to stop, pivot and pull it together as a team to move things forward. So pivoting is something you have to be comfortable with at a startup. 

Did you have similar jobs in your field before this? If so, how did you get them?

TW: I started in entertainment licensing at MTV, then transitioned to fashion licensing when I secured a job at Kate Spade New York. The job was a lower-level title than my current job at the time, but I was willing to take a step back in title to secure a job within the fashion industry and with a brand that I loved. After interviewing at Kate, they created a larger role for me within the brand. I'm glad I didn't overlook the role just because of the lower-level title. 


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

TW: I oversee the sales and marketing strategies across eight categories of product. In addition, I am charged with expanding the business and brand internationally as well as domestically through partnerships and new licensing opportunities. It’s hard to have a "typical" day in a start-up entrepreneurial environment. We are always seeking new areas of business while evaluating current business to determine how to best move forward in this rapidly changing retail landscape. 


What is the best part of your job?

TW: Representing a brand whose message I passionately support and one in which I personally believe in. As a brand, we have charged ourselves with changing the narrative around what it means to be a Woman Who Works, embracing the "one life" mentality and encouraging women to create the lives they want to lead. Whether it be in a professional career or staying at home to raise children or a combination of both, this brand is about celebrating and supporting women and the many roles we play. The idea that we can change the conversation for the better and support future generations of women, like my nieces, so that they may feel more supported and confident in choosing whatever they decide they want their "work" to look like. That is the best part…that and the amazing team of women I get to work with each and every day. 



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

TW: I believe that all mistakes or setbacks are learning experiences and it's important that when faced with a setback you stop to evaluate what the learning is so that you are always growing from your "mistakes."

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

TW: I've had quite a few along the way, all of which I am super grateful to have experienced; working with Johnny Knoxville and the cast of Jackass while at MTV to create successful business was a trip. Building a very successful watch business from the ground up at Kate Spade, then eventually selling it to Fossil. And now, working for a woman who has created a thriving brand [and] may be the daughter of the next President of the United States; it’s all been fascinating. I wouldn't change a thing!

What do you look for when considering hiring someone?

TW: Good energy; someone who is eager to tackle the role and help in whatever way possible to move things forward. "That’s not my job" should never be part of their vocabulary.


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

TW: You are in charge of your destiny; no one is going to push for you more than yourself. Be courageous and determined. Don't be afraid to ask; the worst thing you will hear is "no." 

What are your goals for the future of the company?

TW: To continue to grow Ivanka Trump to a successful multi-category global lifestyle brand and amplify our mission so that we can successfully change the definition of what it means to be a woman who works! 

 

Fill out my online form.

5 Things to Make Time For, No Matter How Busy You Are

0
0

Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day?

As a 20-something, the path towards work-life balance can seem like a distant dream if you find yourself all-consumed by your job. If you identify as a “workaholic,” you might hear yourself using the excuse “I’m too busy!” more than you’d like to avoid situations outside of work, which include anything from happy hours with friends to getting in an evening workout.

In an attempt to impress your boss, strive for a promotion or make bonus, it can be easy to forget the aspects of life that can add to your happiness and overall well-being. If you’re drowning at your desk, frustrated with your current situation and in desperate need of more time, we’re here to help with a list of areas to make more of a priority without changing your work schedule.

1. Don’t put physical activity on the back burner

After a long day at work, it can be tempting to crash on your couch and watch TV for the rest of the night. Sometimes that is totally acceptable, but it’s vital for your health to make physical activity a key component of your routine. 

If you feel as though there simply isn’t enough time to squeeze in a workout at the end of the day, try waking up earlier to go to the gym or exercising during your lunch break. You will find that regular exercise can have a major impact on your job performance by improving your mood, relieving stress and boosting your energy level, which should provide some motivation.

Sydnee Lyons, a second year graduate student at Florida Atlantic University, understands the positive effects of fitness. “I find that when I start a new job, before long I forget all about my workout routine, which really affects not only my fitness but also my mood," she says. "I work hard to remind myself to stay active as much as possible, even when I have a hectic schedule.”

Haley Cahill, a 2015 graduate of Appalachian State University, also needed reminders to make fitness a priority in between work. She says, “I changed my habits so that on Sundays, I write my exercise plan out for the week so that I have it worked into my schedule—nonnegotiable. On the occasion that I decide to skip a Tuesday workout in favor of happy hour, I don't stress about it, because the rest of the week is planned out.”

Improving your physical activity level doesn’t just involve going to the gym more frequently, however. If you find yourself at a desk job that involves little to no mobility, try taking breaks throughout the day to walk around your office and get your blood flowing. Activity bands such as a Fitbit can help hold you accountable to ensure that you’re walking enough during the day.

Some offices also offer standing desks or even treadmills at which you can work, which are great options for staying fit while being productive! If you don’t have access to these things however, periodic breaks can be extremely helpful to avoid a sore neck and shoulders. 

Related: 6 Things That Determine How Healthy You Are (Other Than Your Weight)

2. Make healthy eating part of your routine

We’ve all been there.

It’s 9 p.m., and you’re finally packing up your things at the office after a long day. On the drive home from work, you see a McDonald’s with its golden arches suddenly shining brighter than before. You’re not a fast food fanatic, but right now you’re on sensory overload and nothing sounds sweeter than a burger and fries; so, you give in and enter the drive-thru.

While it’s easier to eat something that’s quick, the foods that you choose can positively or negatively affect your performance and mood at work.

Cooking your meals doesn’t have to be boring and time-consuming, however. Meal prep is an increasingly popular trend, where one makes a large portion of the same food (usually during the weekend) and divides it up for the rest of the week. In addition to saving time, it’s also cheaper!

Haley noticed that she struggled to maintain a healthy diet once she left college, but she found tips that worked for her. She says, “I've always been a healthy eater, but working a 9-to-5 job and exercising for an hour or so after work, the last thing I wanted to do was stand over a stove when I got home, which meant fast food or grazing on junk food in the evenings. So I started cooking all my lunches and dinners for the week on Sundays and waking up a few minutes early during the week to make an egg white omelet or other hearty breakfast before work.”

Haley adds that she started entering her nutrition information on the app MyFitnessPal, and attributes her ability to stay on track to having healthy meals fully cooked and ready to heat up on the go.

If you find that it’s too time consuming to meal prep, or perhaps cooking isn’t your forte, try planning out your meals in a journal with options that are in your office’s cafeteria or a local restaurant.

Related: 6 Ways to Know if You’re Working Hard or Working Too Much

3. Always keep learning

After some point in your job, it might feel as though you’re not learning anything new, and that rather, each day includes the same tasks on repeat. Why not learn something outside of the office instead? Don’t forget that you were continually learning something new in college, either recently or a few years ago, so the transition to a more routine job might seem a bit awkward initially.

If grad school isn’t on your horizon, try taking an evening class in a field related to your work to help you improve, whether online or at a local college. You can also test for a certification in a specific technical tool, such as Photoshop or Google Analytics.

Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom, however. From reading after work to attending speaking events, it’s easy to broaden your horizons.

4. Rest is essential to strong work performance

After a long day, it’s essential to try and get enough sleep in order to perform your best the next day. However, even after coming home, you might find yourself wired and restless, with your mind only focusing on work.

One tip is to give yourself a technology detox, especially close to the hour that you typically fall asleep. Occasionally it might be necessary to bring some work home with you, but you have to give your eyes a break from your computer screen.

Morgan Dux, who is now in her second year of working full time, immediately saw the benefits of taking a break from technology. She says, “By [the] nature of my work in communications/public relations, I am constantly using technology at work. By listening to podcasts, spending time exercising outside and getting creative in the kitchen, I feel engaged and refreshed. If I'm on my phone or in front of the computer, it feels too much like work.”

Alaina Leary, a Social Content Curator at Connelly Partners and a graduate student at Emerson College, noticed her health deteriorating when she struggled to separate herself from her work. She says, “I stopped taking care of my health. I started getting these incredibly painful migraines out of nowhere. I’ve never had headaches before.”

Alaina learned a big lesson from her ordeal. “I realized I need to prioritize work, but I also need to prioritize my health. It’s important I get time to myself, to re-charge and re-energize every night if possible.”

In order to give yourself proper rest after work, some helpful tips include doing meditation and breathing techniques, curling up with a good book, taking on a hobby or talking to friends and family on the phone.

Related: The Truth About How Much Sleep You Actually Need

5. Don’t forget about your friends

You don’t want to be that friend who always turns down plans because you’re too busy; before you know it, it could gradually hurt your relationships as your friends become increasingly frustrated with you.

It’s essential to make your close friends feel like they’re important and worth your free time; after all, they're probably busy, too! Try to Skype or FaceTime with your long-distance friends on a regular basis. If you’re in the same city as some of your friends, work on getting together as regularly as possible. It’s easy to send a text, but it’s more meaningful to grab coffee or drinks.

In becoming more social, you also don’t want to forget about your roommates. After work you might want to immediately lock yourself in your room and pass out, but you’ll find it hard to build solid relationships with them if you hardly see them! Don’t be that roommate who’s always MIA because she's so busy at work.

Instead, spend even a little time each night when you get home asking about their days and checking in. Maybe even schedule in a nightly or weekly dinner, so you have regular time to bond. You don’t get a lot of time to interact with them outside of the weekend, so make your time together count.

Despite a busy work schedule, it’s important to still make time for these key aspects of your life on the quest towards work/life balance. These changes won’t happen dramatically overnight, but if you make small tweaks to your daily routine, you will find that it’s not impossible to make time for these things that can have a really positive effect on you. 

Your Complete Guide to Sorority Rush

0
0

So the time has finally come. After months of waiting, worrying and Facebook-stalking sorority girls (it’s okay, we all do it), you’re finally ready for sorority recruitment. But as much as you may have dreamed (and/or freaked out) about this week, you still have no idea what to expect. But this week, you’ll finally get to figure out which house will eventually become your home, and which group of girls will become your sisters. You only get one chance at rush, so it helps to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into before you start, so you can focus on putting your best face forward! Keep in mind, every school does recruitment a little differently, so this may not exactly reflect your own experience. But to give you an idea of what rush is like, and to help you rise above all the other rushees, here's a day-by-day guide to this crazy, crazy week. 

What you do

Round 1: Open House 

An older sorority girl who has temporarily disaffiliated from her chapter (often known as a Rho Gamma or Rho Chi), or to be your guide, will lead you and a bunch of other PNMs — potential new members — from house to house. When the clock strikes the hour, the door will fly open and you’ll see dozens of sorority girls screaming and dancing. A sorority girl will grab your arm and lead you to a chair. You’ll talk for about five minutes, and then another girl will come over, so you can talk to her instead. This will happen until you have talked to three or four girls. After about 20 minutes, the rush chair will make a speech, and you might hear a funny story or do a short activity before you’re ushered out. At the end of the day, you’ll write down which chapters you liked the best and cut a few houses.

Round 2: House tours 

Round 2 activities vary by school—sometimes it will include a craft, a philanthropy presentation or a skit — but typically it will involve a tour of each house. By this round you have cut some houses, and some houses have cut you, so you go to fewer houses throughout the day and each round is longer, about 40 minutes. You will still talk to more than one girl — usually about three — before taking a tour of the house and learning more about the chapter’s activities and structure. For example, you may hear a presentation on the chapter’s national and local philanthropies, or learn about how much it would cost to live there. Again, you rank the sororities you saw at the end of the day and cut a few more houses.

Round 3: Skit 

Again, Round 3 activities vary, and many schools do not do a skit. If your school doesn’t do one, this could be called the “Philanthropy Round," and in some cases house tours are during Round 3. If there is a skit, you will talk to two or three girls before watching some of the most talented members of each chapter put on a hilarious performance, often involving pop culture references and songs. This is a great chance to get to know the personality of each house, so you can gauge better where you’ll feel most comfortable. You’ll rank the sororities again at the end of the day, leaving you with only three houses.

Round 4: Preference 

This round is the most serious, and you often only talk to one girl for the entire time — a full hour at most schools. While during every other round the girls dance, cheer and generally try to emphasize the fun aspects of their sororities, in pref round it’s all about the traditions, principles and values of each chapter. You’ll hear from the girls about what their sorority means to them, and see a ceremony that emphasizes the essence of each house. Often there is a presentation involving the seniors, and you learn a lot about the traditions of each chapter. At the end of the day you “pref” two or three sororities in order of where you’d most like to pledge, and you are matched up through a computer system to a house.

What you wear

Round 1

The rule of thumb when it comes to dressing for recruitment is to always overdress a little. Round One, you should dress like you’re going out for ice-cream with your friends: dark jeans or simple shorts, cute flats or boots, and a nice top or sweater. Don’t wear too much jewelry, and avoid low-cut or too-tight tops; you don’t want to look like you’re going clubbing. And take off your watch—nothing says you’re not interested in a conversation like checking the time, and it’s a good idea to just avoid any temptation altogether.

Round 2

Every round gets a little dressier; for Round Two, think brunch with your mom and step it up in a cute skirt or nice shorts and a pretty top. A lot of girls will be wearing wedges, but flats are still totally fine. You can definitely wear subtle jewelry this round, and have a little fun with your makeup—try a tasteful pink lipstick and some bronzer for instance.

Round 3

For Round Three, dress like you would for a dinner date; A sundress is a great idea with a pair of wedges and a statement necklace. You want to look very put together, but not too formal, so leave the satin for pref round.

Round 4

The dress code for this round is semiformal, but again, most girls dress a little nicer. Think a bar mitzvah, or a wedding rehearsal dinner. You can’t go wrong with a classy dress! Wear your nicest heels, and, a nice necklace—if you have them, a strand of pearls adds a polished touch.

What you talk about

First two rounds 

Keep it light. You’ll only be able to talk to each girl for a few minutes, and at first you’ll hear yourself talking about your hometown and your major so much you’ll think you’re going insane. If you can manage it, try to have a more interesting conversation — the girls will remember you and keep you around if your conversation was more interesting than everyone else’s. Bring up something interesting you did over the summer, or a club you’re involved in on campus; it’s an easy way to distinguish yourself and get noticed.

Round 3

By now, you’ve learned a little about the chapter’s activities, philanthropy and structure, and you may have some questions. Feel free to ask them this round, and also make sure you get more into who you are and what makes you tick, including your activities and goals. Express your feelings about rush and ask questions about sororities in general, but don’t make any overt references to how badly you want to be in a particular chapter or talk about other houses. Through your conversations, you can convince girls that you would fit in at their house.

Pref Round 

In the last round, the conversation should get a lot heavier. You should talk about what drew you to each chapter, why you think you would fit in there and how you feel about rush in general. Also, show the girls why you’d be an asset to their house by speaking intelligently and displaying your depth — they won’t want to give a bid to anyone who doesn’t seem like they would add a lot to the chapter. This round is to seal the deal — you have one hour to show the girls who you really are and why you should spend the rest of your college experience with them.

What NOT to Say

There are five topics that are absolutely off-limits for rush: Boys, Booze, Bible, Ballot and Bids. Gushing about a frat guy that you’re seeing when it turns out the girl who is rushing you used to date him will certainly hurt your chances at being invited back to her house, and bragging about all the shots you downed the night before doesn’t exactly showcase your poise and class to a group of women. As for religion and politics, these are way too controversial topics for recruitment—leave those conversations for when these strangers become your sisters. But the number one fatal flaw of rush is to talk about other houses, or ask outright if you can get a bid at a particular house. It makes you look desperate, catty and underhanded, and it completely goes against the rules of the Panhellenic Council. Resist temptation—you’ll find out where you belong eventually.

So avoid no-no topics, come prepared and, most importantly, be yourself, and you will end up in a sorority that’s perfect for you!

Watch This Olympic Diver Get Engaged During Her Medal Ceremony

0
0

To say Chinese Olympic diver He Zi had a good day on Sunday would be an understatement.

As if winning a silver medal for the women's 3m springboard wasn't exciting enough, He Zi's boyfriend and fellow Olympic diver Qin Kai had to up the ante. After the medal ceremony, Kai popped the question to Zi on the podium. She answered him with a subtle but confident nod. So just to recap, she got a medal, a Rio trophy, a ring, AND a rose all in the same hour! 

Kai took home a bronze last week for synchronized 3-meter springboard. That's a decorated couple if we every saw one. If that’s not #relationshipgoals, then we don’t know what is. 

Gabby Douglas Has Been Criticized For The Worst Things at The Olympics

0
0

Back in 2012 Gabby Douglas was the one of the most famous faces of the summer Olympic games. Being a part of the 1st place-finishing “Fab Five” team and also earning gold in the individual all-around competition made her America’s golden girl. Fast-forward four years later and the response to Douglas has been a little less warm and fuzzy.

Even though much focus has shifted to Simone Biles, it hasn’t stopped the press and internet from throwing Gabby some seriously undeserved shade. The nickname “Crabby Gabby” has replaced the more fondly remembered “Flying Squirrel” after some footage shows Gabby unenthusiastically watching the women’s all-around final, not putting her hand on her heart for the national anthem and sitting by herself during some events.

In an interview with Reuters, Douglas’s mom discussed how the scrutiny has affected her daughter. "We've been brought to many tears because I don't know what she's done to warrant such an attack. To me it looks like she is being bullied.”

In her tearful post-meet interview on Sunday Douglas finally responded to the criticism she’s been facing during the games. “When they talk about my hair or me not putting my hand up on my heart or me being very salty in the stands, they’re really criticizing me, and it doesn’t really feel good.”

After a rough uneven bars performance that placed Gabby 7th out of eight, her Olympics are done. Despite the hate, it would be wise to remember that in 2012 Gabby Douglas won the gold in the all-around. Not to mention, she was a part of the “Final Five” gold medal team this year and the fact that she qualified for the Olympics twice is in itself an incredible accomplishment for an American gymnast.

Maybe rather than hate she should be praised for showing what might be considered normal, human emotion. You do you, Gabby.


Stop Everything, Beyoncé *Might* Have a Secret Snapchat

0
0

Some celebrities Snapchat like it’s necessary for life, but other celebrities who prefer to keep a low profile or just have better things to do (no offense Kylie), have remained distant from the hot social media app. Beyoncé is one celeb who has yet to grace us with her presence on Snapchat... or is she?

Earlier this week Queen Bey’s mom, Tina Knowles Lawson, posted an Instagram video of Beyoncé doing a face-swap. Now we all know Snapchat is notoriously the app of choice for face-swapping, so could this be telling us that Bey is in fact using the app?

After sort of accidentally revealing the fact that we could be snapping with Bey, Tina was quick to deny that the face-swap was done through Snapchat. (We feel like ur lying, but okay.) Either way, if Beyoncé has downloaded the app, it doesn’t look like she’s planning on making the account public knowledge anytime soon. Sad.

Laurie Hernandez Has Been Ready for Rio Since She Was a Baby

0
0

Laurie Hernandez was heartbroken when she found out that she wouldn't be competing for the individual women's gymnastics all-arounds this year in Rio, but the spunky teenager (she's only 16 years old!) has proven to America that she has what it takes to be a top Olympic athlete. As the youngest member of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team, she definitely has the chance to come back and compete again for the gold. The one event she's become known for this summer is floor, where she goes above and beyond (literally) in exciting rountines filled with personality. And for those who've known her from a young age, this comes as no surprise. FloGymnastics unveiled a video of a baby Hernandez that's sure to steal your heart.

In the video, Laurie is performing as a Level 4 gymnast—the first required competitive level of gymnastics, People explained. Watching it shows just how good (and adorable) the gymnast was about 8 years ago, and gives you a hint as to what an Olympic-level gymnast might look like at a young age. It's no shock after watching her compete against fellow 7 and 8 year olds that Laurie is as good as she is now. In fact, she's been practicing these moves since she was 5! She's been preparing for Rio for most of her life, and America is excited to see how she performs tonight—and in the years to come.

Milwaukee Imposes Curfew and Residents Survey Damage After Rioting

0
0

The shooting of a black man by a Milwaukee police officer led to violent riots over the weekend and the death of one protestor, according to The New York Times.

Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, two police officers stopped a car with two people in it. Both the people fled the car. One of the officers caught up to 23-year-old Sylville Smith, one of the people in the car, and ordered Smith to drop his handgun. The officer fired at Smith when he failed to comply, hitting him in the arm and chest. Smith died at the scene.

The name of the officer has not been released, but Police Chief Edward Flynn said he is a 24-year-old black officer with “several years of experience." The incident—from the time the officer removed his seatbelt to exit his patrol vehicle to the time when Smith was shot—took less than 30 seconds, Flynn told the Times.

Hundreds of mourners and protestors gathered in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee Saturday evening, near where Smith was killed. Soon, violence and riots erupted, leading to the destruction of several businesses and vehicles.

Police say the violence continued on Sunday night, when gunfire broke out during protests in the neighborhood. One person was shot and taken by police to a nearby hospital. Reuters reports that police wore riot gear while protestors threw bricks and bottles, and four officers were injured.

Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency, and the National Guard was on call. On Monday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett imposed a 10 p.m. curfew on the city, according to Reuters, saying it would strictly enforced for teenagers.

Residents of the neighborhood were left to pick up the pieces after the violence over the weekend, but many understood why the riots happened.

“The black people of Milwaukee are tired,” Alderman Khalif J. Rainey told the Times. “They’re tired of living under this oppression.”

"This community has nothing. It’s a neglected community. To burn down something, to them, it meant, 'Do you hear us now?'," Nate Hamilton, who lost a brother to a police shooting in 2014, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

An investigation into the incident has been launched by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Conviction Overturned for Brendan Dassey of "Making a Murderer"

0
0

Brendan Dassey, the nephew of Making a Murderer star Steven Avery, might be released from prison after a federal judge overturned the original ruling on his case, according to CNN. Dassey was originally convicted on charges of murder and sexual assault. If he does not go to trial within the next three months, Dassey will be free to leave prison, where he has been since his 2007 conviction.

The original case ruling was overturned because federal judge William E. Duffin found the police officers in the trial to be using methods of interrogation that were inappropriate for Dassey given his “low average to borderline range” IQ, as well as the fact that he was 16 at the time of the trial. Because of these factors, interrogation methods that are considered “coercive” make any evidence inadmissible (though the same wouldn’t be true for adults or people without disabilities).  

The judge added that Dassey’s own attorney acted “tactically and ethically inexcusable” in his handling of his client’s case. There’s a lot of legal jargon here, but it just generally seems suspicious that it took a Netflix series and some media attention for this case to be reviewed. It's yet another story that makes our justice system look really questionable. Even Gigi Hadid was calling this case out!

Rolling Stone reports that Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, the directors of Making a Murderer, stated that they will “continue to document the story” of Avery and Dassey “and follow it wherever it may lead.”

All we know is that this means more binge-watching as soon as new episodes of Making a Murderer are released. Netflix needs to clear this up for us, stat!

7 Secrets to Getting Fuller Brows

0
0

It’s time to stop lusting over the girls with killer brows on Instagram and take matters into your own hands. You’ve seen celebs like Cara Delevingne sporting enviably thick eyebrows, and even though you may not be naturally blessed with big brows, you can totally pretend. We've got all the secrets you need, right here:

1. Use coconut oil

Seriously, what doesn’t this stuff work on? Jasmine Fain from Oklahoma State University believes in giving her brows some extra TLC by massaging some coconut oil into them. Coconut oil is packed with vitamins and fatty acids, which gives your brows all they need to grow, grow, grow.

This is a quick stepping stone to thicker eyebrows because you can leave it on overnight and not have to add an extra five minutes to your beauty routine the next morning. Simply dip a cotton swab in coconut oil and apply it generously to your eyebrows. It should sink into your brow hairs overnight, but if it doesn’t, dab with paper towel in the morning to remove any excess coconut oil.

2. Find a quality brow tint

Brow tints are perfect if you want to go bold without risking over-filling your eyebrows. Amanda Jones, a junior at Western University swears by Etude House Tint My Brows ($11 at Etude House) but she recommends it with a warning.

“My top trick is to not use too much,” she says, adding, “The biggest problem girls have is that they use far too much product and end up overdoing their brows.”

How can you practice your brown tinting skills, you may ask? Take your hand and practice your brush stroke so you can get a feel on how heavy or light your hand needs to be to achieve the ideal tint for you.

If an at-home brow tint makes your nervous, plenty of salons offer brow tinting that can last you a couple of weeks.

3. Color ’em in

If you’ve got time in your schedule to color in your brows, Glossier’s Boy Brow product ($16 at Glossier) is a fan favorite.

Isabel Calkins, a junior at New York University. says, “It keeps your natural shape but just adds texture and volume. Basically giving you flawless brows.”

Boy Brow is available in three shades, and the gel-based formula lets you fake a natural brow thickness while the brush combs through your existing brow hair to make it look more neat and refined. This product is perfect for those no-makeup days because a nice thick brow will still make a statement without all of the fuss other makeup causes.

Related: *This* is the Most Popular Mascara Among Millennials 

4. Keep them clean

Some of us are blessed with naturally thick brows, and it’s a beautiful thing. In order to keep them looking full and to keep us from looking like fools, you have to tame them. Lina* has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which causes her hair to grow back quickly. Even if you aren’t dealing with a condition like PCOS, sometimes genetics make your eyebrows grow in faster than normal, which can make salon visits too frequent and costly. 

“I use small facial razors to get the hair in between my brows and then I like to tweeze my brow hair because it gives me more control so I can get a more precise arch and try to avoid the ‘brows are sisters not twins’ saying,” she says.

Practice makes perfect when it comes to your brows, so when you’re taking a razor to them you have to remember to go slow.

5. Spread on a serum

If your sparse brows are getting you down and you’re too busy to pencil them in, do an overnight treatment. Anastasia Beverly Hills, a company known for its brow products, has a solution for you. Their Brow Enhancing Serum pen ($38 at Derm Store) lets you sleep while it does all of the work. This serum also comes in a convenient pen form that’s great to keep on your nightstand and apply right before you doze off.

Letting your brows grow in thicker with the help of vitamins will give you the shape that fits your face the best. After all, no one knows better than Mother Nature! 

6. Stick to a brow pomade over the traditional pencil

Think about how fast pencil eyeliner can fade and smudge—would you want your brows melting off when you break a sweat running to class? No, we didn’t think so! To make sure your brows look as natural as possible (and stay that way), brow pomade beats an eyebrow pencil any day of the week.

Cult classic DIPBROW Pomade ($18 at Sephora) offers a range of colors and the waterproof formula that makes sure you can count on your brows to be full and fabulous until the end of the day.

7. Stay loyal when it comes to the salon

When it comes to your brows, don't play any games. A trip to the salon can make your eyebrows look henious or amazing, so don't be afraid to spend a little time and money finding a professional who knows what they're doing. After all, your eyebrows are a very distinct feature! Amber Ellsworth, who works at Swank Hair Studio in Pittsburgh, PA, warns against salon hopping when it comes to your brows. 

"Stay regular with your waxing or threading, and stay loyal once you find someone who does them how you like them," she says. "Nothing is worse than letting your and your stylist's hard work go to waste." 

If you keep going to the same salon, you're going to ease the eyebrow styling experience and you're never going to be disappointed with the results. 

Ellsworth gives one more piece of advice: "Resist the urge to tweeze!" 

If you follow these tips, bold brows are certainly in your future. To find the best way to figure out your eyebrow routine, give everything a trial run. So if you find out that you’re always waking up 10 minutes before class, an overnight or long-lasting brow treatment is for you. But if you’re an early riser, shaping and filling may be the ticket to gorgeous brows. So find your beauty routine and show the world that with a good brow, you can conquer anything. 

Viewing all 25628 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images