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Zendaya Claims to Deal With Racism Even When She's Buying Gift Cards at a Grocery Store

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Earlier this week, Disney star and future Mary Jane, Zendaya, shared with her Snapchat followers a racist interaction she had while trying to purchase gift cards at a grocery store.

Zendaya claims that she went to Von’s supermarket to buy $400 worth of gift cards, but she faced opposition. “I don't think she was a fan of our skin tone," she says of the store clerk. 

In the video, Zendaya and her friend, who witnessed the incident, explain how the store's employee recklessly flung Zendaya’s wallet, causing one of her cards to fall out.

Luckily, the actress was able to purchase the gift cards after a manager addressed the situation.

The store has since spoken with TMZ about the altercation, saying that the real issue was not race, rather the store's policy of allowing shoppers to charge no more than $200 in gift card purchases to a credit card. 

 


The First Scene From the 'Gilmore Girls' Revival is Giving Us High Hopes

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We don't know about you, but we are in desperate need of more hints, clues and details regarding the Gilmore Girls revival. The most recent tidbit comes from creator Amy Sherman-Palladino herself—the first page of the Netflix series' script!

Sherman-Palladino exclusively shared the page with Entertainment Weekly, and it gives some really good insight into what the cast of characters will be like after many years away from our TV screens.

The scene, though a simple one, expertly displays the funny banter and carefree relationship that Lorelai and Rory have. And Lorelai’s longwinded sentences and overdramatic sense of being are on full display.

Annoyed at Rory’s gorgeous appearance after a long flight, she says, “You’ve been stuffed in a glorified tin can for seven hours surrounded by people with consumption and diphtheria, scabies, hummus dips, rabid dogs and drugged up children attacking your seat and stealing your change.” Seriously, who thinks to say these things? Gotta love the Gilmores.

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life premieres on Netflix November 25.. But while you're waiting for the new eps, you should probably catch up on the series—even if you've seen every episode a million times already. 

And if you're not completely opposed to spoilers, read the rest of the script's first page here.

Kylie Jenner's Platinum Hair Was a Total Accident

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Kylie Jenner is known for many things, one of them being her ever-changing hair colors. These are usually just wigs or extensions, but recently Jenner took a big leap and dyed her hair platinum blonde.

If you’re like us, then you watch Kylie’s Snapchats all the time. So that means you probably saw the whole process of her dye job. From her black-and-white image hinting at a new hue—but not revealing what it was—to her asking if she should use toner to make her hair a honey color or keep it platinum, the fans saw it all!

Someone with a huge cosmetics empire, calculated outfits and a hectic schedule would plan out her dramatic hair change this way, right? Well, it turns out it wasn’t planned at all. Jenner revealed to PEOPLE that her platinum hair wasn’t supposed to turn out as light as it did.

“I actually didn’t mean to go platinum…I really wanted a nice, honey dirty blonde and when we started bleaching it, it got so light so fast and I was like ‘Wow, my hair is not damaged, I can do this.’ So I went for it. ”

Despite the little bump in her hair plans, Kylie came out looking so good! If all of our accidental hair mishaps turned out with her results, we’d be set for life. 

Sofia Richie Doesn't Care What the Haters Say About Her & Justin Bieber

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Model Sofia Richie has been snuggling up to Justin Bieber for some time now. Even though we’re sad it’s not Selena, we must admit it’s good to see Bieber moving on.

Now Sofia is opening up about the Biebs, telling Billboard, “We have a special relationship. Justin is very easy to talk to, and that’s hard to find with people in Los Angeles.” 

Neither have confirmed what their relationship status is exactly, according to Refinery29, but you can come to your own conclusions about what photos of the two kissing in a literal tree may mean. 

Sofia has expressed that she will not react to negative comments about her. She wants to put her happiness first and not let the haters bother her. Only time will tell if this duo is legit, but this positive mindset is one we can all get on board with.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Buying, Leasing & Selling Your Car

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The idea of having your own car can inspire equal parts excitement and panic. Maybe you’re afraid of making a bad deal or buying a car that has hidden faults. Maybe you’ve heard or experienced all the crazy sexism that happens when women try to buy or repair a car. I felt the same way, so I asked Edmunds.com to help me make a comprehensive guide about how to buy, sell, or lease a car. We’ll cover common first-time mistakes, insider tips, and even what to bring to the sale. No matter what your plan and budget is, this guide has you covered.

Buying A Car

Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your early twenties. Caroll Lachnit, Edmunds’s features editor, proposes that you should have a realistic idea of what you want before you start the car search. “First, assess your needs,” she suggests. “How many passengers do you need to fit? What kind of weather will you be driving in? What safety features are important?” Make a list of your priorities, so you can leave the sale with a car you will love.

The next step? Start researching. “Once you’ve found a model or two that you like, take time to review/compare other cars that are similar to the one you want, just to ensure you know what’s out there, and pick the best car for you,” Lachnit says. If you’re buying a used car, use the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to search vehiclehistory.gov, Carfax, or Autocheck. Before you buy any car, you should also take it for a test drive. Make sure you're asking the right questions—like ones about fuel economy, how the car drives in stop-and-go conditions and at highway speeds, how well the breaks work, and the likes. Make sure nothing looks, feels, or smells weird.

Once you’ve chosen the car you want, decide whether to buy it outright or finance it. Buying in cash is more cost-effective, but if you finance, Lachnit suggests approaching a bank or credit union before financing with a dealership. Dealerships sometimes put hidden fees in their financing options. That said, a first car purchase is a great way to build credit, and many dealerships have financing deals for first-time buyers. If you’re wondering what you can afford, you can use an online financial calculator to help you determine how much you can spend.

The day of the sale, you will need:

  • A pre-approved loan, cashier’s check, or cash
  • Your driver’s license
  • A title for the trade-in vehicle if it’s paid for, or loan information if it isn’t paid for
  • Current vehicle registration
  • Proof of insurance

After you buy the car, you’ll need to register it. If you’re moving to a different state or buying the car in a state you don’t live in, check DMV.org for transfer requirements from both states.

Leasing A Car

Wondering whether to buy or lease? Leasing a car is an alternative to buying. It works a lot like renting an apartment; you don’t own the car, and you sign a yearly contract about how many miles you will drive each month. Leasing advantages include “lower monthly payments with no (or a low) down payment; driving a ‘cooler,’ more upgraded car for less money; lower repair costs because you’re always under warranty; no trade-in hassles; less sales tax and [getting] a new car every three years or so,” says Lachlin. However, buying your own car is still a better deal long-term. It also means you can resell the car whenever you want, make modifications to it, and won’t have to pay extra for excess mileage. Before you move forward, though, make sure you know what car you can actually afford to lease.

Selling Your Car

At some point or another, you will probably want to sell your car. But when should you sell? “After 100,000 miles, a car’s worth drops significantly,” Lachnit says. There are many places you can put a listing, such as Craigslist, eBay Classifieds, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Your ad should include detailed information about the condition of the car, images of the interior and exterior, the price, whether you are willing to negotiate, and your contact information. To find how much your car is worth, check the Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book calculation tools. “If you’re selling your car for the first time, make sure to price your car competitively—but keep it on the high end of the price range in order to leave room for negotiation,” Lachnit suggests. When you’re ready to sell, be safe: make sure to bring a friend and meet in a public place. Check with your state DMV about the documents you’ll need; these will probably include the title, a valid smog certificate, and the odometer reading.

Cars may be intimidating, but they are also rewarding and fun. A new car means new freedom: freedom to make your first big move, take a cross-country road trip, or just be able to get off campus once in a while. As with nearly everything, the more you know about cars, the more your nervousness will turn into excitement. With the right tools, you can choose a car that you will love on the first and last day you drive it. And in the end, the time you spend in a car you love is worth much more than any price tag.

15 Things Only Girls Who Are Always Thinking About Eating Understand

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Food is an essential part of life for many of us—and those of us who love eating understand why. Here are some things only us perpetually hungry girls understand.

1. The first thought we have when we wake up is, "When can I make breakfast?"

2. About 30 minutes after we finish breakfast, we're already looking for a mid-morning snack.

3. We usually eat lunch as early as possible because we're starving.

4. It's a sad, sad moment when lunch is over.

5. When we get home from school/work, we immediately head for the fridge/cabinet.

6. Any diet we've tried probably didn't ended well.

7. We think about what we're going to eat for dinner all day.

8. Drunchies are our biggest enemy (and best friend).

9. We often think about food before anything else (homework, commitments, etc.).

10. When our minds wander, it often looks like this:

11. We'd never even consider leaving leftovers behind (if there even are any).

12. If people touch our food, they're going to get hurt.

13. We may or may not have thought about tacos in sexual ways.

14. Dessert is essential to any good day.

15. The last thing we think about before we fall asleep is what we're going to have for breakfast tomorrow.

No shame, collegiettes. No shame.

I Tried Going Pegan For a Week So You Don’t Have To

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The first time I heard about the ‘Paleo’ diet, I was a sophomore in high school. While sitting at the long table my friends and I ate lunch at every single day, one of my girl friends explained how she would eat only from the earth, as the cavemen supposedly did.

As I scarfed down my fifth Oreo, I couldn’t help but say “No wonder why the cavemen went extinct.” Dieting on just eggs and meat? That sounded terrible. Who wouldn’t want to eat ice cream every day?! That would mean giving up coffee cake muffins and my usual pasta dinner. Nooooo thank you.

Fast forward a few years later. My regular Oreo and chips eating has pretty much dissipated to an occasional snack. I actually eat salads voluntarily (with a “healthy” serving of cheese, of course) on a regular basis. Plus, there’s always room for ice cream. I feel pretty good and have never gone on a fad diet. That is, until my editor emailed me about trying the Pegan diet.

The Pegan diet, for all of you who don’t follow nutrition fads religiously, is a combination of Paleo and Vegan. It takes elements from both to form a more complete diet that is slightly less restrictive than either of the original two alone. Basically, you eat whole foods, never processed ones. In addition, you have to avoid dairy like the plague, give up gluten and say no to grains that have a high glycemic index. AKA no grains or bread except for quinoa and wild rice. Or, as I’d like to call it, Hell.

RELATED: I Went Paleo For a Week & Here's What Happened

A normal diet of mine is NOTHING like the Pegan diet. I usually eat a multigrain, buttery-AF croissant, along with a triple-shot cappuccino with whole milk and about five packets of Sugar in the Raw for breakfast. Lunch is my healthiest meal, as I normally spring for a salad with grilled chicken. I also love going out for dinner, ordering anything from pizza to a gourmet burger with, yes, more cheese. And bacon, obviously.

Outside of my normal diet, I never tell myself no to food. Ever. If I crave something, I eat it, and that’s that. I knew this week of Pegan would be hard, but I decided to jump right in and try saying “No” to food, for once.

[Warning: Going gluten-free or dairy-free for a cleanse can make your body develop a sensitivity to it. Doctors don't recommend going gluten-free unless you have Celiac's disease or a gluten allergy — otherwise you will likely suffer from nutritional deficiencies.]

Monday

I decided to slowly transition into the Pegan way of life. Also, after a busy weekend on vacation I sort of forgot about the experiment. I was in Cape Cod and decided to treat myself to some lobster. Lobster, while being meat, is still pretty good for you — plus I didn’t have a lot of other Pegan options where I was.

After I finally returned home, I decided to do some deeper research into what actually contained gluten. The short answer: everything that I like. Pastas, breads, cereals, some granola bars, waffles, some salad dressings, wheat-based tortilla chips, potato chips, pizza, candy, cheesecake filling and pretty much every cake-like dessert. Yes, I could buy the gluten-free varieties, but those are still hard to come by. For this particular experiment, I decided not to even delve into the type of gluten avoidance that people with Celiac’s disease have to follow as far as gluten cross-contamination goes. Pegan is a dietary choice to avoid gluten, rather than a gluten intolerance.

Then there was the dairy issue: no milk, cheese, yogurt or cream.

Also, Pegans follow a No-Added-Sugar rule. So my usual coffee order was quickly ruled out, too.

I headed home, cooked myself two eggs with olive oil and went to bed. The world without dairy, gluten and sugar would be a sad one, I decided.

Tuesday

Day one of being full-on Pegan was pretty difficult, if I’m being honest. But that could just be because I’m terrible at planning and decided to eat out for a good portion of it. First, I refined my coffee order to just a triple-shot espresso almond milk latte…no sugar. Coming from a born-and-bred sugar addict, it actually wasn’t that bad unsweetened. I may have found a new favorite order for my morning java. But that was also at a local, hip coffee shop that understands millennials’ obsession with almond milk. Unfortunately, Starbucks doesn’t, so no Starbucks all week for me.

Once again, I fried myself up an egg in olive oil and decided that was good enough for breakfast. Fried eggs are a much more pitiful-looking breakfast without a bunch of buttery toast to balance out the plate, but at least I found something to eat.

Lunch all week was fairly easy. Sweetgreen, a salad company with tons of whole foods and options for the compulsive healthy eater, had just opened the doors of its newest store right next to my internship. Maybe the world wasn’t conspiring to make being Pegan as difficult as possible Plus, I didn’t actually need to put any thought into my order. Sweetgreen has an app, where I could plug in my dietary restrictions and order from there.

For dinner, I went to a Thai-fusion restaurant, which made my so-called Peganism a lot easier. Most of their noodles and breads are rice-based (gluten-free), while meals are veggie-heavy. I went with Vietnamese crepes, which were rice-based and full of sprouts, greens and a bit of shrimp.

Wednesday

There is such a thing as gluten and sugar withdrawals…and I experienced them. No, seriously. I ate pretty much the same way as the day before, but had grilled chicken with a vegetable stir fry for dinner. But I felt ridiculously out of it. My head pounded, my mouth watered every time I even thought of bread and I was in a daze for the majority of the day. Every time I ate, I knew I was full but I still never felt completely full.

I was also grumpy. My poor boyfriend had to put up with me texting him an absurd amount of hangry “K” responses all day, while I had to Do Not Disturb all of my group messages. The repeated incoming texts just made my headache worse.

My best advice? Don’t go gluten-free, Pegan or on a cleanse out of nowhere without warning friends, parents or your S.O. Just send them a friendly email, saying something like:

Hey for the next week I am going to miss bread and ice cream a lot. I’ll probably take my cravings and withdrawals out on you until my body decides it doesn’t hate me anymore. You would too if you had to say no to ice cream, bread products, coffee with cream or free cupcakes at work all week. I would love you anyway. Send Support (and recovery brownies for after this hell week ends).

Seriously, cleansing (which is what I would consider Peganism for me) is emotional. I never tell myself “No” to food. I hated feeling restricted and not fully there.

RELATED: I Tried a Juice Cleanse & Here's What Happened

Thursday

Thursday was less of a daze to me than the previous day. In fact, I was finally starting to embrace the Pegan life. I added steel-cut oatmeal to my fried eggs, which was way more filling than the toast I consumed on a daily basis pre-Peganism. Lunch at Sweetgreen was a success, yet again, as they have tons of options for vegans, paleo, dairy-free, Pegans and everything in between.

Then came the Cupcake That Broke Me. At the Her Campus national office, we love to celebrate work anniversaries (“workaversaries”). And Thursday was our Operations Manager’s 2-year workaversary. Which means cupcakes, and a lot of them. Large, delicious, gooey, fudgy cupcakes.

I broke — well, I half-broke the Pegan diet. I indulged in a Gluten-Free Lava Fudge cupcake, which (1) has dairy, and (2) has a LOT of sugar. But I do not have the self-control of hardcore Pegans, and I missed chocolate so much that I just couldn’t say no.

That was the first bump in my health-filled new diet. The second one came around dinner time, when I tried to order out again. It was date night—and my boyfriend chose a burger place. I soon found that ordering literally anything at a burger joint that fits into a Pegan diet is not only nearly impossible, but it’s also really annoying and kind of sad. My catchphrase for every stage of the meal began with, “I’m sorry, this is a really complicated order, but…” and continued with my list of substitutions and questions for the veggie burger I was about to order. To be fair, it was necessary to stick to being a Pegan. I ended up with a chickpea-based veggie-burger, no bun, with a fried egg on top and sweet potato fries. My normal order, just for reference, is a bacon cheeseburger. I felt so empty without bacon.

I must admit, despite how pitiful restaurant-going had become, I felt lighter and more energetic. The Cupcake That Broke Me earlier that day made me feel sluggish and heavy, and my skin felt greasier. Eating all Pegan was starting to show in my skin, which was clearing up a lot and actually looked glowy. If there’s a diet out there that makes my skin look like this, while still letting me eat cheese, sign me up!

Friday

With the final day of my experiment, my Pegan creativity had fallen fairly low. I once again opted for eggs-over-easy, but added in a fruit and almond milk smoothie. The fruit helped deal with the remnants of my sugar withdrawal symptoms, and my seemingly weeklong headache began to disappear.

Feeling like the orb of health and light that Peganism was transforming me into, I decided to go to early morning yoga. Something about finishing up with the experiment within 24 hours made me want to full-on embrace the healthy yogi lifestyle.

After my sleepy, morning Namaste session, I hurried home and sautéed some veggies with fresh-cooked wild rice. My cooking skills may not entirely be there, but I was getting the hang of whipping up decent-enough, healthy food.

Finally, I went to work. As a part-time waitress on the weekends, it slipped my mind that I would be surrounded by fresh rib-eye steaks, bar pizzas, chicken wings, creamy pasta dishes and a variety of French fries for the next nine hours. Full disclosure: it was the most difficult, food-related nine hours of self-control I have ever put myself through.

RELATED: 9 Easy & Healthy Meals For One

I explained my new diet to some of my coworkers. Being the kind of lovely people they are, I soon was faced with offers to have a bite of the pizza they just ordered. I also received tempting, “How good does this steak look? Do you want a bite? We know you want a bite…no one will even know you broke your diet” comments.

Surprisingly, to both myself and everyone else, I stayed strong. I actually was kind of scared of how I would feel if I broke free of my gluten-free, dairy-free, low-sugar diet-cage. I remember how terrible my head and stomach felt after eating a cupcake the day before. It had become easier on me to just stick to the cleanse than to even attempt cheating on it. My body had embraced the healthier side of me, even if it was temporary, and didn’t crave bread or cheese as much anymore.

I made it through my shift, ate a salad with grilled chicken (and no cheese or croutons) and happily tumbled into bed. I somehow, partially successfully made it through a week none of the foods that I love so dearly. If not a physical challenge, it was definitely a mental one. And I was damn proud of that.

I can’t say I was that lucky for all of my eating out experiences, though. For anyone thinking about trying this out, I see why people who are Vegan or on a Paleo diet tell everyone…ordering out is HARD. At most normal restaurants, there are one or maybe two actual meals that are A-okay to eat for Pegans, and even then you need to add on a “No cheese, skip the croutons” suffix to your sentences. I found myself explaining that I was writing an article and that my order would be annoying AF and that I was sorry to everyone. If you’re one of these people that doesn’t like weird looks from your waiter/you hate talking to strangers, hopefully you like cooking because that will be a lot easier.

I also can’t say that I stuck to being a Pegan much longer after this week. Yes, I felt somehow lighter and more energetic, while my skin glowed from the lack of oil-inducing, pore-clogging dairy. But I also really have a relationship with food and enjoying it. All of it. Which means that I will probably always let myself have at least one meal a day that throws caution to the wind and is eaten for purely delicious purposes. But if I ever feel sluggish, tired and slow, I know I’ll have my Pegan experience to fall back on for another cleanse.

Here's What We Saw During Day One of New York Fashion Week

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For most people, the end of the week is near—but for the fashion set, the time to ~do work~ is just beginning. Yes—today marks the first day of fashion week in New York City, where designers have gathered to show their spring/summer 2017 collections to the masses. I stopped backstage at Brock Collection and got to watch the Concept Korea show—and here's what you need to know.

Brock Collection

When I arrive at 8:30 am, the backstage of Brock Collection's Spring/Summer 2017 show is already abuzz with hairdryers. Models are sitting in tall directors' chairs having Tata Harper's soothing serums spritzed and dabbed onto their faces. For some of them, Fashion Week actually began yesterday and, if they're like me, anyway, they're already combating a lack of sleep and a preponderance of schlepping all over town after only 24 hours. I am jealous of the Harper restorative eye cremes, fortifying body lotions and aromatic irritability treatments being patted into the models' skin. Perhaps the latter most of all as I have not had my coffee yet today.

Post-intense hydration treatments, they head over to Maybelline's makeup stations for beautifully undone looks designed by makeup artist Benjamin Puckey. There's a soft pink cheek and a clean glow to all of them before long, followed by romantic, feminine hair spun like cotton candy at the top of their heads then falling gently on their shoulders by James Pecis and team. Despite the early hour, I notice many models smiling and laughing with their makeup artists, a sight all too unusual backstage. Perhaps their lightness is a reflection of the makeup, or perhaps it's just too early to do anything else.

Brock Collection was inspired this season by New Mexico and Georgia O'Keefe, so the soft, unburdened unraveling of the hair and the fresh warmth of the face fall right in line with the elegant, airy designs.

Concept Korea

A hop, skip, and a jump away from Brock Collection at Milk Studios is Concept Korea, over at Pier 59. Concept Korea is a project whose goal is to highlight the fashion culture in Korea and develop its presence overseas. This season, which featured three designers of women's wear, was sponsored by the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. A literal orchestra of men in tuxedos—the New York Orchestra, to be exact—was set up in the middle of the space and they played K-Pop and American tunes reinvented by Korean composer and conductor, Wonhaeng Cho.

The collection I found most interesting of the show was Greedilous, designed by Younhee Park. In this collection, Park blended the graphic, streetwear aesthetic with feminine touches, a combination which yielded garments like a neoprene dress swirled in ruffles; a tube skirt printed with mirrored images and a Greedilous logo; black wide-legged trousers with a bold red stripe down the side a la athletic gear; and a red patent leather bomber jacket.

The athleisure/streetwear look is very on trend right now, but it was nice to see Park explore the trend instead of just duplicating existing ideas. And those trousers! I internally gasped when I saw them, thinking to myself how I must have them absolutely this very instant…though to be fair having the long legs to go with them would probably be a necessary first step.

Photos by Elyssa Goodman


20 Thoughts You Have at Your First College House Party

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If you’ve never been to a college house party before, you’re probably relying on movies like American Pie or The House Bunny for what to expect. When the time comes to experience your first college house party your head is going to be swarming with thoughts like “Did that really just happen?” to “I wish I was home” to “I can’t wait for the party next weekend.” Here are 20 thoughts that you definitely will have at your first college house party.

1. “Where are all the togas?”

Unfortunately if you’re not going to specifically a toga party, you probably won’t see anyone in white sheets.

2. “Do I need to be part of a fraternity or sorority to be here?” 

If anyone asks if you’re in a sorority you’ll just have to get by with Legally Blonde references.

3. “Is it safe for him to be doing a handstand like that?”

Chances are there will be someone in a corner doing a handstand while chugging beer and you won't be able to turn away.

4. “I don’t even want to know what my mother would say if she knew I was here.”

Just be sure NOT to drunk dial her.

5. “OMG is that Troy from High School Musical?!” 

You’ll have a moment of brief euphoria when you think a Zac Efron lookalike graced the party, but then realize it was just the result of poor lighting.

6. “I see no one I recognize so I’m just going to play on my phone.” 

When in doubt, try to look busy by getting to the next level on Candy Crush. There’s no shame in that.

7. “Where are those Jell-O shots?”

You know it’s not a classic house party until you’ve had your first taste of enhanced Jell-O.

8. "I just want to dance without anyone trying to grind on me." 

Chances are if there's dancing, then someone is going to try and dance with you without permission and you're not going to be into it. 

9. “He looks too old to be in college…” 

There will always be that one person at the party who looks a little too old to be partying with a bunch of college kids.

10. “I wonder who pays for all of this.” 

Between what seems like a never-ending supply of beer to the lame decorations to all the lamps that are getting broken, you don’t want to know who has to foot the bill.

11. “How have they not run out of air by now?” 

You’ll be thinking this about that one couple who has been making out in the corner for ages. You don’t want to think about how sore their mouths are going to be in the morning.

12. “Oh no, is my chem lab due tomorrow?!” 

You’ll probably have a moment of panic when you think something important is due tomorrow and you’ll have to find one of your friends to make sure you’ve still got another week to hand it in.

13. “Stop talking to me about something I know nothing about.”

Sooner or later you’ll find yourself involved in a one-sided conversation with a person who wants to talk about their thesis topic or what political ideology they believe the government should follow.

14. “I really like her dress, but I would have worn it with different accessories.” 

They’ll be a point at the party where you’ll just start to people-watch and probably wonder when’s the next time you can hit up a mall to find a dress like that.

15. "Is this safe to drink?" 

When someone hands you a drink you’ll be cautious (rightfully so) about whether you should take a sip or go get some water by yourself. Always use caution!

16. “My shoes are so painful.”

Chances are you wore your prettiest, but most uncomfortable heels this night. You’ll be looking forward to taking them off for the rest of the evening.

17. “Does anyone know where the nearest Chipotle is?” 

You probably won’t actually ask a person this, but you’ll look it up on your phone because you are getting ready to bail on this party for your one true love (aka Chipotle). 

18. “Please stop hugging me.” 

Some very drunken girl will mistake you for her friend and won’t stop hugging you, no matter how much you say you don’t know her.

19. “Is he talking to me because he genuinely likes me or because he expects me to hook-up?” 

This is the question of the century. Make sure you know what you want and don’t let anyone persuade you otherwise. 

20. “I can’t wait for the next house party!” 

No matter how weird or awkward your first college house party was, you know you’ll be coming back for another, even if it’s just for more Jell-O shots. 

College house parties always leave you with crazy, exciting memories whether it’s your first time or one hundredth time partying it up. Just remember to always stay safe while you party and that you should never do something you’re not comfortable with. If at any point you do feel uncomfortable, it’s totally okay to go and grab some Chipotle. Sometimes the best memories aren’t made at the party but afterwards when you share greasy food and laugh about the night’s events with your besties. 

What You Need to Know About the Protests Against the Dakota Access Pipeline

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Protests over the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota have been going on for months. But this past weekend things turned violent, BuzzFeed News reports. While the clashes happened on the borders of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's reservation, Alternet reports that members from 200 Native American tribes have come together to try to stop construction of the pipeline, which was recently approved by federal government. 

When protesters reportedly broke through a fence and got close to bulldozers that were starting construction on the project, a full-blown altercation began between private security guards and protesters. Security guard dogs even left some protesters hurt, and around 30 people were pepper sprayed. The crowd dispersed when officers showed up to the scene, according to the Associated Press.

Not only are protesters worried about the construction of the pipeline desecrating ancient burial grounds, the pipeline also poses a problem to Native hunting and fishing grounds. Past oil spills on Native land have caused serious problems—some as recently as May of this year—and Native Americans are worried the pipeline might permanently damage their water and irrigation sources. Those behind the pipeline of course deny any detrimental effect on the environment.

Protesters hope to stop construction on the pipeline permanently. The Standing Rock Sioux have gone to court, arguing that Energy Transfer Partners should never have been allowed to start building the pipeline in the first place, according to NPR. A federal judge is supposed to rule on Friday whether or not to grant an injunction in response to the tribe's request. These petitions have been denied in the past, and many are pointing to Standing Rock as another example in a long history of Native Americans being ignored and oppressed.

If completed, the pipeline will stretch over 1,174 miles of the country, reach four states and have cost the country $3.8 billion.

This Is Why Durex Pretended to Release an Eggplant-Flavored Condom

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On Monday, Durex used Twitter to announce their newest "creation," the eggplant condom. That's right, a condom flavored like the purple vegetable (and popular emoji substitute for a certain sex organ). The announcement sparked confusion as well as general disgust at the thought of a savory condom.

Most of the responses questioned the decision-making that went into such a product.

But don't worry, it was really all part of a hoax meant to promote Durex's campaign to get a condom emoji!

Durex started the campaign in 2015, saying a condom emoji would help promote conversations about safe sex. In a study the company commisioned, researchers discovered that 80 percent of 18-25 year olds "found it easier to express themselves using emojis," and 84 percent found it easier to talk about sex using emojis. But the study also revealed more than one third of these participants claimed they didn't care about safe sex, and nearly half think HIV is far removed from them. People—HIV may be treatable now, but it's certainly still a thing! 

So, enter the condom emoji—a way to help young people talk about safe sex in a way that's easy and comfortable for them. "Emojis of this sort will enable young people to overcome embarassment around the discussion of safe sex, encourage conversation and raise awareness of the importance of using condoms in protecting against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV and AIDS," Durex Marketing Director Karen Chisholm told Business Wire in 2015.

With some STDs becoming resistant to antibiotics and new ones popping up, condoms are a super important part of protecting yourself during sex. Let's hope condoms appear on our emoji keyboards soon, not only to help normalize conversations around safe sex, but also so that we're not subjected to anymore weird stunt marketing from Durex.

Brace Yourself: Drake's Dad Insists Drake & Rihanna Are Just Friends

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Despite what we hope is evidence to the contrary, Drake's dad is having none of the widespread speculation about a potential romance between Rihanna and his son. 

Dennis Graham expressed his take on the relationship outside a Los Angeles club, where a TMZ reporter asked for his thoughts on the situtation. Dennis appeared unimpressed, stating, "They're friends, they've been friends for years." 

Next, he was asked whether he was glad his son was settling down, but his response was yet another denial. "I don't know about settling down," he said. "No. They're friends."

The reporter wasn't giving up, though. He even brought up Rihanna and Drake's matching tattoos and billboard-sized notes of admiration. "Everyone's professing love," Graham replied, implying that, well, everyone buys billboards for their BFFs.

Even when pushed, Dennis stood by his claim. "There's no relationship," he said. "They're friends."

And that appears to be that (we think)—although no one said we can't still dream.

You Should Date Someone Your Own Age if You Want to Stay Together

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According to a study from Emory University in Atlanta, there's an ideal age difference that helps to maintain a long and healthy romantic relationship.

The study examined 3,000 people and discovered that when it comes to staying together long term, you're better off sticking with someone your own age. Couples with a five-year age difference were 18 percent more likely to break up than partners who are the same age, while couples with an age gap of 10 years were 39 percent more likely to split. Partners who were 20 years apart had it worst of all—a 95 percent chance of breaking up. So if someday you find yourself wanting to tie the knot with someone 20 years older or younger than you, make sure you're super compatible.

Good news! A slight age difference won't put too much of a dent in your chances of staying together—a one-year difference will make you 3 percent more likely to split than a couple that's the same age. If you're a sophomore, go ahead and hook up with that junior. Your potential future together isn't necessarily doomed, so live a little!

Of course we're joking about that last piece of advice—Age is one factor of many in every relationship, and just becuase there's a trend in one direction that doesn't mean you and your older or younger SO won't last. These results are interesting, but they're not meant to be an instruction manual for life. Go out and find love! (Hopefully with someone less than 20 years older than you.)

Chris Harrison Says Luke Pell Could Still Be The Bachelor

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Nick Viall was announced as our next Bachelor last week, leaving fans of Luke Pell heartbroken. Even Luke himself was caught off guard. He toldEntertainment Tonight he had already packed his bags to head to L.A. before he found out he wasn’t returning to the franchise. Yes, we’re crying with him.  

Good news, though! Chris Harrison tells E! News, "We may see [Luke] next summer in Paradise, we may see him as the next Bachelor. Who knows? I mean look what happened with Nick! You never know who could come back." Well Chris, we hope you're right for many reasons. 

Luke has already expressed how fed up he is with the franchise. He said the whole process left him with a "bitter taste" in his mouth. You can't blame him for being upset, but for our sake let's pray he changes his mind.

We have no doubt he’ll meet the right person soon enough, with or without the whole world watching. Who wouldn't want a rose from him?

Cal State's Housing for Black Students Got a Lot of Attention for Being "Segregated"

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The California State University of Los Angeles is being criticized for what some call “segregated housing for black students.” The program, called Halisi Scholars, sets aside 20 spots in a 192-unit dorm complex for a new living-learning community designed to be a safe space for black students, according to CBS Local.

CSLA’s spokesperson Robert Lopez told The Los Angeles Times that the community does not exclude students based on race. “This community is open to all students,” he said. “This living-learning community focuses on academic excellence and learning experiences that are inclusive and non-discriminatory.”

The Halisi community is getting tons of attention for alleged "segregation," especially because it came after the Black Student Union delivered a list of demands to the University's president, in which they requested special housing for black students that could be a "safe space"—a buzzword on college campuses that tends to get people upset.

"WE DEMAND the creation and financial support of a CSLA housing space delegated for Black students and a full time Resident Director who can cater to the needs of Black students," they wrote in November 2015. "A CSLA housing space delegated for Black students would provide a cheaper alternative housing solution for Black students. This space would also serve as a safe space for Black CSLA students to congregate, connect, and learn from each other."

But the community is similar to programs offered on other California campuses. UC Berkley, for example, offers housing communities for Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans and black students, while Stanford offers four ethnic-themed dorms, the LA Times points out. And besides, students living in the community at CSLA say they're far from segregated from the rest of campus.

“Right outside the hall, there’s people of every ethnicities around,” CSLA student Jonathon Thomas told CBS Local. “We’re all integrated. We all hang out together.” 


Obama Just Appointed the First Muslim-American Federal Judge

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President Obama made history when he announced the nomination of D.C. lawyer and Muslim-American Abid Riaz Qureshi to the U.S. district court of D.C. earlier this week. If nominated, he'll become the first Muslim-American to serve on a U.S. court at the federal level, according to NBC.

“I am pleased to nominate Mr. Qureshi to serve on the United States District Court bench,” Obama said in a statement. “I am confident he will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.”

According to a statement issued by the White House, Qureshi practices law at the firm Latham & Watkins, where he specialized in health care fraud and security violations. 

His nomination is pretty powerful symbolically, as Muslims have been the target of an incredible amount of Islamophobia lately—presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he'll ban Muslims from entering the U.S., and anti-Muslim hate crimes are on the rise.

"The nomination of Abid Qureshi to fill a seat on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia sends a message of inclusion that is welcomed by the American Muslim community," Nihad Awad, the National Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said in a statement.

Because the senate doesn't want to confirm Obama's appointments (remember that whole Merrick Garland fiasco?), it's unlikely Qureshi will be appointed before the end of the presidential term. But with the appointment of Qureshi, Obama continues to build off his legacy of promoting diversity, having appointed more women and people of color to the courts than previous presidents, as CNN points out.

Officials Searching Cal Poly for Student Who Went Missing 20 Years Ago

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The FBI is revisiting the 20-year-old disappearance of California Polytechnic State University student Kristin Smart. The student, who vanished after an off-campus party on May 25, 1996, was officially declared dead in 2002, according to Fox News. Officials say that they plan to look for her body on Cal Poly's campus with the help of scent dogs who have been trained to find human remains.

CBS News reports Smart was last seen going back to her dorm after a party 20 years ago. A student, Paul Flores, told police officials at the time that he left Smart at her dorm—the last reported sighting of her. Though officials are keeping quiet about where exactly they'll be searching and told Fox News don’t believe they are any closer to arresting a possible suspect, they do have some new information. “We have developed this lead over the past couple of years and have been working on it,” San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said at a press conference. “This lead was determined, or developed, after a comprehensive review of the entire case.”

The excavation is being supported by Smart’s family. "We are encouraged and hopeful for the new developments in Kristin’s case. We have been hoping, praying and waiting for the last twenty years for the return of our daughter. And while the road has been difficult beyond words; our hopes were rekindled when Sheriff Parkinson took office," they said in a statement, according to The Los Angeles Times.

According to CBS, Smart's disappearance led to the passage of the Kristin Smart Campus Safety Act in 1998. The law says that campus police must immediately contact outside authorities when they suspect a violent crime has occurred.

We Now Know What's Different About the New iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

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Though there have been rumors for months, we finally know what Apple is doing differently with the iPhone 7 and 7 plus. The new features were announced Wednesday by Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO in the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco—and while some changes are super cool, one may make you consider if you really want to upgrade.

According to The Verge, the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is now water resistant (finally!), has a better camera, and doesn't have a headphone jack. For those wondering how you will be able to listen to music without your trusty headphones, Apple is planning on selling a headphone adapter for $9, which will be able to connect to the iPhone. They're also releasing wireless headphones that you won't even need a headphone jack for—but you might be losing them constantly.

The phones will also come in a cool new mirrored-black color, and will have a "revised" home button that will work a bit differently from your current phone and will vibrate. Though the newest iPhones are not available for purchase until Sept. 16, you can get your headstart and pre-order it starting on Friday.

Matt Lauer Faces Criticism For Grilling Clinton at Forum While Giving Trump a Pass

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After NBC’s Commander-in-Chief Forum, many were left disappointed by Matt Lauer’s performance in what was seen as a practice run for the upcoming presidential debates. According to CNN, viewers thought that the “Today” show host focused too much on Hillary Clinton’s emails, gave Donald Trump all the easy questions and failed to fact-check Trump’s claim that he opposed the Iraq War from the beginning.

During the forum, each Presidential candidate was given approximately 30 minutes, and Lauer devoted nearly a third of Clinton’s time to her emails, The New York Times reports. Subsequently, when Lauer further questioned Clinton, he repeatedly cut Clinton short, specifically telling her to answer “[a]s briefly as [she could].”

When Trump took the stage, viewers accused Lauer of asking Trump simple, open-ended questions that were easily evaded, CNN reports. In addition, Lauer failed to fact-check Trump’s claim that he openly opposed the Iraq War from its outset, which is a claim that has been proven false on numerous accounts. 

Viewers were bothered by Lauer’s repeated asking of difficult questions for Clinton regarding her emails and support of the Iraq War and the complete neglect to even ask about Trump’s controversial comments about the Khan family, Senator McCain’s prisoner of war status and his deferments from the Vietnam War.

Social media exploded after the debate, with CNN analyst Paul Begala writing, “If only Trump had attacked that Gold Star family in an email, then it would be newsworthy to Lauer,” CNN reports.

Well, at least it wasn’t the actual debate.

'Welcome White Week' Flyer Sparks Protest at Northern Kentucky University

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There were protests at the Northern Kentucky University campus this week when a “Welcome White Week” poster was hung next to “Welcome Black Week” posters around the university.

The poster appeared to mock the “Welcome Black Week” flyer in design and with similar sounding activities like “White Lives Matter vs. Black Lives Matter,” “Pizza Party for Tolerance” and “L.G.B.T.Q.R.S.T.U.V. and You,” the Washington Times reports.

According to BuzzFeed News, the university stated that the flyer, along with the organization that created it, were “not approved or official,” and said on Twitter that the incident would be investigated.

On Wednesday, students gathered to peacefully protest the flyer and the underrepresentation of students of color at the university.

 “The ignorance that stands on NKU’s campus is no longer acceptable," James Johnson, one of the organizers of the protest, told student newspaper The Northerner. "It’s starting to become deliberate. Just like this person who deliberately copied our flyer."

NKU President Geoffrey Mearns attended the protest, and at one point thanked protesters for the way they responded. “You’ve responded in the best way of the character of the people here and the character of this institution,” President Mearns said, according to The Northerner.

“You know how you defeat ignorance is through knowledge. You defeat despair and cynicism with faith and hope. You defeat darkness with light and overall you defeat hate with love. I’m thankful for the spirit of the conversation, and the way you’ve responded because you exemplify those traits and that’s why we know we’ll win,” President Mearns added.

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