Brock Turner seemed to be a turning point for the country’s awareness of how often schools and courts mishandle sexual assault cases. His lenient prison term of just three months for raping an unconscious woman behind a dumpster was unfortunately not the exception—it’s the norm for many white, young, male student athletes who make a “mistake” while they’re getting a “few minutes of action.”

Around a week after Turner was released from jail, CC Carreras, a recent alumna of the University of Richmond, posted an article to the Huffington Post, entitled “There’s a Brock Turner in all o(UR) Lives."

The article began with a shocking statement. After reporting her sexual assault, and dealing with a physical assault investigation, a 10-hour hearing, a 93-page appeal and nine no contact violations by the student who allegedly raped her, UR decided not to go forward with her case. The explanation she received? “I thought it was reasonable for him to penetrate you for a few more minutes if he was going to finish,” said Dean Daniel J. Fabian, Associate Dean of Richmond College. According to Carreras account, the administrator, ironically wearing an “It Ends Now” shirt, thought that the accused student reaching an orgasm was more important than the fact that she withdrew her consent.

Carrera’s report of her very own Brock Turner detailed the extreme burden of evidence her account underwent. Her statements required physical evidence to even be considered as true, whereas her accused rapist need only say he disagreed or forgot about whatever situation she referred to in order for him to return to the realm of innocent. In university interviews, the accused student even admitted, three separate times, to knowing that CC did not consent. The officials allegedly explained away those confessions, telling the hearing board that they thought the accused student was confused by the question.

During a no-contact period, in which the two involved in the case were not supposed to make any contact with each other, Carreras reported her Brock Turner violated the sanction nine times. Five of these reports were supported by physical evidence. UR, however, only found the accused student responsible for one of these violations. This did not lead to his suspension, nor to his removal from campus. Instead, he could go on campus for academic and athletic reasons. This was the only punishment he received for sexual assault—one that he allegedly said “shouldn’t have happened” in a video recording.

The student in question, although the author did not identify him by name, is a UR athlete, representing the school “on a national scale"—much like Brock Turner.

“For as long as Richmond’s Brock Turner continues to represent Richmond on a national scale, we are not #UnitedinRed,” Carreras declared. “For as long as the administration continues to justify and excuse rape, we are not #OneRichmond.”

Despite the clear issues in Richmond’s handling of CC’s case, UR released a statement meant to reassure the public about their Title IX procedures. Instead, the statement accused Carreras of lying.

“While we cannot address specifically the contentions in the recent Huffington Post commentary, given our commitment to student privacy, and we respect the right of all students to express their opinion and discuss their perspective, we think it is important for us to share that many of the assertions of fact are inaccurate and do not reflect the manner in which reports of sexual misconduct have been investigated and adjudicated at the University.”

The statement, posted to Facebook, was met with outrage by students and alumni. “Thoroughly disappointed in this response,” wrote one Facebook user. “Backhandedly calling the victim a liar and the University's condescending tone is sickening. It wholeheartedly supports the victim's statement of the University's true sentiments on the matter.”

“After reading this response, I’m beyond disgusted, flabbergasted, and sad,” wrote another user. “I’m so ashamed of my Alma Mater.”

However, no response was more adequate in facing up to UR’s outrageous statement than that of the author herself. CC Carreras published another article to the HuffPost, this one titled, “Richmond, all I wanted was for you to say sorry. But instead, you called me a liar. So, here are the receipts.”

Carreras thanked the men and women, both alumni and students, who have shared their own stories of assault and messaged her with words of support. She denounced her university’s response to her article. Most importantly, she went through each and every detail of her account, providing written and emailed receipts as evidence of her story. For example, she included her timestamped email response to Dean Fabian after he commented that the accused student was reasonable in continuing to penetrate her because he was close to orgasming.

She recounted her own transcript of the 10-hour hearing and interviews with school officials. Outside of the evidence that has been marked as confidential, most details of her original HuffPost article were accounted for—including almost every receipt for all nine of the no-contact violations by the accused student.

In a world where sexual assault survivors are often stigmatized as liars, drunk girls or “asking for it,” especially when it comes to campus assaults, the University of Richmond only perpetuated that stigma with its statement on her article. CC Carreras decided to take her physical evidence public—a move so courageous she received even more support and is inspiring students to sharetheir stories in the hopes that they will no longer be met with disbelief. 

After Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton abruptly left a 9/11 memorial in New York City on Sunday, her rival Donald Trump has declared health concerns a crucial issue in the election. 

According to a statement released by a Clinton campaign spokesperson, Clinton left a 9/11 memorial service after feeling "overheated" and was feeling "much better" after a visit to her daughter's NYC apartment. In response to this, Republican Presidential nominee, Donald Trump has pledged to disclose his personal medical records to the public following a medical exam last week. In a telephone interview with Fox and Friends, Trump stated that he thinks health "is an issue" in the presidential campaign. He went on to say, "In fact, this week, I took a physical, and I'll be releasing - when the numbers come in, hopefully they're going to be good, I think they're going to be good, I feel great. But when they numbers come in, I'll be releasing very, very specific numbers."

Prior to Clinton's coughing fit at a campaign event in Ohio last week and Sunday's' 9/11 incident, Trump had only issued a note from his physician, stating he will be "the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency." The physician's note stated that Trump's blood pressure, cardiovascular state and overall medical history were "astonishingly excellent." 

A note from Clinton's physician detailed issues in her medical history including hyperthyroidism, seasonal pollen allergies, deep vein thrombosis, an elbow fracture and a concussion. However, Clinton's doctor pointed out that Clinton lives a healthy lifestyle with a good diet and plenty of exercise, and stated that "She is in excellent physical condition and fit to serve as President of the United States."

Considering the video of Clinton stumbling into her van leaving the 9/11 event as well as the speculation that her pneumonia diagnosis may keep her off the campaign trail for a few days, voters may begin to worry about Trump's previous comments that Clinton "lacks the mental and physical stamina" to be president.

For a college student, having a period means one more expense to prioritize over going out and ordering late night pizza. And not only is it expensive—it's just really freaking annoying to stealthily slip a tampon in your sleeve and sneak out when you have a *code red* in the middle of class. Brown University understands the struggle, though, and has decided to stock all non-residential campus bathrooms with free tampons and pads.

In a press release, Undergraduate Council President Viet Nguyen explained his reasoning, saying “Tampons and pads are not luxuries, but necessities, and should be treated as such.” 

“Why aren’t these products treated the same way as other products we hand out, like toilet paper?” Nguyen told the Guardian. Honestly, yes—preach.  

This change comes in the wake of debate over the luxury tax on tampons. Because yes, period products are taxed as if they're something special that you could choose to go without—which obviously isn't true. Making pads and tampons free in public bathrooms is a great step toward recognizing that people shouldn't have to pay an exorbitant amount for a monthly bodily function that they can't control. As UCS Chief of Staff Molly Naylor-Komyatte said in an interview with the Brown Daily Herald, “In the most immediate sense, it makes some people’s lives a little bit easier and alleviates some concern that they might have had otherwise.” 

Best of all, students of any gender who have periods can enjoy this change—The pads and tampons will be in men's restrooms as well as women's, as some people who identify as male have periods. (And not everyone who identifies as female has a period!)

Known for being a liberal university, it’s no surprise Brown was one of the first to implement this kind of an open-minded program. At the same time, liberal or conservative, can’t we all (or at least 50 percent of the population) relate to the pain and suffering of periods?

Nguyen thinks so, and encouraged other schools to follow Brown's lead and start a larger movement. “We hope that this step, making Brown one of the first institutions in higher education to implement such a program at this scale, will motivate other universities and student governments to take similar actions to address this issue of equity,” he wrote in the press release.

Fingers crossed this means there will soon be free tampons for every college student who needs them, making periods that much easier.

At a house party at Trinity College in Connecticut, this past weekend, 31 students suffered various injuries after a deck attached to the home collapsed. It fell onto a deck below and then onto a porch on the ground level. “The 3rd floor deck was very old and not structurally sound,” according to a local police officer.

All of the individuals injured by the fall were taken to hospitals in the area, and the most serious of the reported injuries was thankfully only a broken bone. NBC Connecticut reports that most of the students who had to go to the hospital have now returned to campus.

On Saturday, when the accident took place, a number of students in the area surrounding the house assisted in getting partygoers away from the scene of the collapse. They also aided EMS workers in giving medical attention to hurt students.

In a news interview, a Trinity student present for the event said, “everyone just came together really quickly.” In an official statement, the College offered members of the Trinity community an opportunity “to reflect and offer care and support to one another” at a special meeting on Sunday. The College also sent out emails to students offering resources for any individuals affected by the incident who wanted to speak to a counselor.

The house will reportedly remain locked down and resident-free until the proper repairs are carried out. Well, that’s one way to kick off the school year! It’s exciting to be back on campus, but remember to always be safe, and report any questionable safety issues to campus facilities or your landlord!

Ah, fall semester. From new school supplies to extracurriculars, what’s not to love about starting fresh?

One of our favorite events is the first big game of the season—football, soccer, or any sport, really. We look forward to rallying the gals, dressing in our school’s colors, and supporting our team on the field. But we don’t always enjoy the face paint and extreme ensembles that comes with the occasion. That’s where 1st & Gorgeous, a fashionable and affordable jewelry collection by CAROLEE New York, comes in. They offer chic jewelry pieces in colors that coordinate with virtually any school’s team so you can show off your spirit without sacrificing personal style.

Their collection features everything from statement necklaces to chandelier earrings—all in a wide variety of styles and colors. They’re great for showing off your school spirit on and off campus; it’s truly the ultimate game day accessory. Now, they’re giving 10 very lucky collegiettes three prize sets just in time for the new semester.

Show off your style—and school colors—by entering to win 1/10 jewelry sets from 1st & Gorgeous by CAROLEE New York.

Enter to Win the Ultimate Game Day Accessory

Medicine’s newest and most exciting (wink wink) development comes in the form of an injection into the penis! The P-shot (P for Priapus, a Greek god known for an “oversized, permanent erection," according to Wikipedia) takes blood from a person's own body and injects it back into the penis. This leads to "improved erectile strength and penile sensitivity," Dr. George Liakeas told Fox News.

The blood sample taken from the patient goes through a “centrifuge” (a high-tech reverse blender, we’re pretty sure) that separates “platelet-rich plasma” out of the sample. This concentrated platelet mixture is what is injected back into the penis and what leads to the increased sensitivity. It also can result in an increase in penis size! So many possibilities!

Unlike Viagra, whose long list of side effects is a little on the scary side, the P-shot’s only potential side effects are the same as those of any standard needle-in-skin operation. Patients who undergo the P-shot procedure only have to worry about some bruising at the injection site. The procedure also only takes a half hour. Cosmo points out that patients could even head home to have sex immediately getting the shot.

Unfortunately, the shot runs a little pricey at $1,900, and probably won’t fall under the list of vital medicinal necessities covered by insurance (in case any college students on a budget are reading this). Viagra is not usually covered, either. However, if a man’s erectile performance is impacted by “poor circulation, prostate cancer, diabetes, surgery and medication side effects,” they just might want to shell out the cash. According to a website on the P-shot, “the effects last at least 18 months and could be permanent," so the good news is that you wouldn't have to pay again and again.

And if anyone with a vagina is getting jealous reading this, there’s also a so-called “O-shot"—hooray for equal opportunity!

For any collegiette who knows (or thinks she knows) the field that she wants to pursue a career in, an internship is a must. But, not everything in life goes according to plan, and internships are no exception. Unfortunately, there are more than a few stories from collegiettes out there who had to make the best of some less than ideal situations at their internships. If anything, these intern horror stories will make an average, run of the mill internship seem like paradise—and no worries, if you find yourself in one of these situations, we've got some tips on how to deal!

1. Alone and Ignored

"I was the company's first intern for that department, so they didn't really know what to do with me. I shared an office with my boss. Once, he gave me the template and said to type up a script for a television show that would air later that week. He left the office as I did it. I finished in 10 minutes, but he didn't come back for another two hours! He could have come back any minute so I didn't want to use my phone or anything like that, so I sat and stared at a blank computer screen for two hours until he finally came back. They ended up not even using the script I wrote, or anything else I did at that internship," says Amanda*, a junior at Arizona State University.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Don't be afraid to ask somebody else in the office for direction or clarification on what you should be doing. Additionally, if you are ever confused or left alone with no guidance, ask another member of your department for some filler tasks. Odds are, there will be at least one person who is more than willing to help you (or be more than grateful for help)! 

2. No Structure

"I was given absolutely no direction during the internship. We got one assignment at the beginning of the week, which took less than one day to finish. Then, we were just expected to keep ourselves busy and know what to do. We tried asking for more assignments, and they told us that we could always clean the office. It was a bad structure, and we had a lot of wasted time," says Alana*, a senior at Florida Atlantic University. 

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Asking for additional assignments is never a bad idea, as long as you complete all primary assignments first. When an internship is on the unstructured side, suggest your own projects to gain the experience you crave. Such ambition shows that you are willing to go above and beyond expectations, and that you're a proactive problem solver. And while menial assignments such as office cleaning may feel degrading, remember that completing smaller tasks with enthusiasm is a surefire way to prove that you're willing to pay your dues in the industry. 

3. Miscommunication in the Communications Department

"Once I worked at a communications company editing and writing articles for a number of magazines owned by the company. At the end of the summer, I eagerly awaited the publication of the magazine on which I’d primarily worked. I was so excited to see my name under the list of contributing writers! However, I was disappointed to see that someone named 'Megan Tempest' had been credited for my work. Apparently, after having worked there all summer, no one had actually learned my name, and assumed my last name was 'Tempest' because of my school email address. To this day I’m upset that I can’t put the work in my portfolio!" recounts Megan*, a Seattle University sophomore.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Ensure that your boss knows your name by introducing yourself immediately upon the start of your internship and signing all of your work (including emails to your boss!) with your name. And if you notice a misprint or misspelling of your name in any important documents, be sure to let someone know and ask if it would be at all possible for a correction. 

4. Uninformed Personal Assistant

"I had an internship with a wedding and event planner who worked from home. I was told that I would see all aspects of the wedding planning process, but I ended up doing (and only doing) her social media work. In addition, I ended up being her personal assistant and doing everything for her because she had surgery, none of which was ever mentioned. I walked her dog three times a day, picked up the dog's poop when she had an accident in the house (which was almost every morning), went grocery shopping for her, made her bed, and a lot more. It was awful, and I felt like my talents really went to waste that summer," says Ariel*, a University of Florida junior.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Gently point out that your current tasks weren't exactly what you were expecting. Let your boss know that while you don't mind helping out, you would love to spend time on industry-specific assignments, too. After all, your boss may not even realize there's an issue unless you tell her in a polite and clear way how you're feeling.

5. (Not So Amusing) Amusement Park

"I was an intern for a popular amusement park by my school during spring semester. I was supposed to have weekly workshops and shadow major supervisors while working as a retail, culinary or park operations employee. I only had two workshops during my five months of working there, and I shadowed one supervisor, who was my own. I didn't learn anything about behind-the-scenes like I was promised, and I was essentially just another retail employee. Luckily, it was paid, but it was falsely advertised to schools and students," claims Gabrielle*, a sophomore at the University of South Florida.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Feel free to reach out to your supervisor or somebody in charge of the intern program while it is going on. Oftentimes at organizations with big internship programs, there can be miscommunication between the actual supervisors and HR, who is advertising the program. And if nothing can be done during your internship, make sure to provide constructive feedback to the program leaders once your internship is over so that they can improve their program for future students. Letting your school know about the discrepancies between internship listings and reality can also help other students avoid a similar situation. 

6. Flirting with Disaster 

"I was the youngest of a dozen interns at a law firm, but that didn't stop one of our supervisors from hitting on me almost every day. It got to the point where I had to tell another supervisor about it, and I almost left the program early. It was really creepy, and not professional at all, to say the least," recounts Chelsea*, a sophomore at Florida State University.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: While confronting the perpetrator directly can clear any confusion about the prospects of your relationship on his or her part, we understand that doing so may be intimidating or result in an uncomfortable situation. To make sure that the overbearing supervisor doesn't unfairly penalize you for rejecting his or her advances, immediately reach out to Human Resources or a co-worker that you know you can confide in. Workplace harassment is never acceptable and you have every right to report it.

7. Free (Full-Time) Labor

"I had an unpaid, out-of-state internship for the summer. I was staying with family, and knew that it was unpaid when I started, but I had a huge workload. I was told that I would be working 20 hours a week, but I ended up with closer to 35 or 40. I put up with it because I was getting course credit, which they were definitely using to get away with free full-time labor. I did learn a lot and am appreciative for that, but it was more time that I was originally told, and a bit more than I could chew," says Brianna*, a Clemson University senior.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Ask for clarification on what your hours are supposed to be, and if you are unable to manage the additional hours, you have every right to be frank and say so. If an internship is unpaid, there can even be restrictions on work hours, so be sure to check if such restrictions exist. In addition, let whoever is in charge of your course credit know that you are working more hours than originally told—that way you can at least reap the benefit of additional credit!

8. Intern... or Chauffeur?

"I had an internship with [an] interior decorator during the summer. I was so excited to start because this is what I want to do in the future, but I didn't get the experience I thought I would. We went to a lot of meetings, conferences and events—all of which she made me drive to, in my car. I put a ton of miles on my car and ran through gas quickly, none of which she compensated me for. She totally took advantage of me and never gave me any token of appreciation for it," recalls Jaycee*, a University of Alabama junior.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: If you notice that you are driving without compensation on a regular basis, mention it to your boss and explain that you do not have the funds to do so. Many employers will cover the cost of transportation, even if the internship is unpaid. 

9. More Than Just Coffee Runs

"I was the only intern for a small office. I had to do the typical coffee run for them—two to three times a day, every day, but lunch was worse. Usually, they all brought in food and I would have to go and get it, or bring it into the kitchen (if it was delivery). If they did decide to bring in food, it would usually be a frozen meal, and I would always have to heat each one up and serve it to them, which cut time out of my own lunch. I already couldn't eat with them, and it was a bit degrading," says Lucy*, a University of North Florida sophomore.

If you find yourself in a similar situation: In many offices, it's the norm for interns to have responsibilities similar to the ones described here. While helping out with menial tasks every now and then when your supervisors are busy is totally okay (and expected!), this shouldn't make up the bulk of your experience. Try setting up a meeting with your boss; rather than being confrontational about the tasks you've been assigned, come up with a list of personal goals you have for the internship, whether it be things you want to learn, meetings you want to sit in on or projects you want to be a part of. Your boss will have a clearer idea of what you want to gain out of the internship, and whether or not your coffee run duties remain, you'll hopefully have the opportunity to take part in the activities you signed up for the internship for.

10. Sketchy Errands

"I was requested to do personal errands for my boss on more than one occasion, such as pick up his dry cleaning or packages, which I normally didn't mind. I did mind when he asked me to pick up drugs for him, and I told him that I was not comfortable with it—and he made fun of me for it," says Bailee*, a senior at New York University. 

If you find yourself in a similar situation: Whether you're an internship or a full-time employee, you should never feel pressured into doing something that you are not comfortable doing, especially if it's an illegal activity (but even if it's not!). If a supervisor or employee of the company continues to harass you, talk to a higher-up or an employee of the company you can trust (he or she will be able to direct you to the proper channels to file a complaint). If necessary, put in your two weeks—it's never worth it to stay at an internship when you're being asked to complete inappropriate and unprofessional tasks.

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Internships are super important for determining your future career path, and they give you tons of useful experience. Of course, you'll have to learn to take the good with the bad, as even the most ideal, amazing and once-in-a-lifetime internships can lead you to a rough spot every now and then. So don't let these internship horror stories stop you from applying for one of your own, collegiettes!

*Names have been changed 

If you're a '90s kid who grew up watching Full House, phrases like "How rude,""Cut it out" and "Have mercy" carry plenty of significance. With Netflix's revival of the beloved show (aka Fuller House), fans can get their daily dose of the Tanner family. Now, you can bring your childhood to life by renting the ACTUAL house used for the filming of Full House.

According to a posting on Craigslist, you can live in the iconic house—if you're willing to pay $13,950 a month. The San Francisco house covers 2,985 square feet and includes three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a one car garage, in-unit laundry and a private backyard (you know, so you can throw brag-worthy parties).

Although scenes for Full House weren't shot inside the home (because they were filmed inside a studio), it's still a tempting offer. The Tanners may not have stepped into the actual San Fran house, but the building was used for exterior shots.

Alright, everybody—let's pool our money together and make this happen.

A 9/11 memorial at Eagle Rock's Occidental College, featuring 2,997 American flags, was vandalized on the 15th Anniversary of the U.S. terrorist attack. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Occidental College Republican Club noticed the destruction hours after the group had placed the tiny American flags around the main quad. Hundreds of flags were found smashed and thrown in the trash and members of the club witnessed several students destroying the flags from a distance.

“Any time we’ve really tried to talk to them they run away,” Vice President of the Occidental College Republican Club Max Woods told NBC4. “A lot of us, we don't know them personally, but we do know that it's the same set of students doing it.”

The Occidental College Republication Club worked well into the early hours of 9/11 to rebuild the damage done to the memorial.

“We ask that all students respect the memorial for the remainder of its time in the quad. If you try to destroy it, we will rebuild it,” the group noted in part of a larger Facebook post.

Many signs were also posted around campus showing an image of the World Trade Center towers with the message, “R.I.P. The 2,996 Americans who died in 9/11. R.I.P. the 1,455,590 innocent Iraqis who died during the U.S. invasion for something they didn’t do.” According to a Facebook post by the Coalition @ Oxy for Diversity and Equity these signs were meant to "broaden" the memorial and to "provide more information and more context in order to center the actual lives and individuals affected by 9/11."

The incident has sparked a fiery discussion at Occidental College, especially on social media.

For instance, members of the Occidental Students United Against Gentrification shared the post from Coalition @ Oxy for Diversity and Equity critiquing the memorial, adding: “We have no tolerance for stolen land, colonizers, oppression, genocides, xenophobia, and/or erasure of culture/people (aka US nationalism).”

According to The LA Times, Occidental College released a statement to students and faculty asking for any information identifying the perpetrators and noting that when the culprits are found, they will receive disciplinary action.

Acting Dean of Students Erica O’Neal noted in the statement: “The right and freedom to debate complex, contentious issues and disagree with each other is fundamental to what we do at Oxy ... Vandalism or other acts that substantially interfere with the rights of others to engage in protected speech violate the College’s Student Code of Conduct and the spirit of this institution. Let us work together to find ways to express ourselves and build a community founded on respect.”

If you didn't know, apparently Nelly owes the IRS a lot of money.

They gave him a $2,412,283 federal tax lien in August, and he has $149,511 in unpaid Missouri state taxes from 2013. Where'd you go wrong, Nelly?

Rather than let Nelly work with the IRS to come up with an agreement, here's a more exciting idea—according to Spotify, artists make between $0.006 to $0.0084 per stream, so if everyone streams "Hot in Herre" 287,176,547 times, Nelly can get out of this (assuming he earns closer to the $0.0084 range).

So, are you willing to help our old friend out?

No, it’s not Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress up (or, in this case, down) for your SO or for yourself. If lingerie is a special occasion kind of thing, then today is a treat yo’ self kind of day, because we found the lingerie look you should try out, based on your zodiac sign.

Aries: The Dominatrix Lover

You’re a woman who likes to be in charge in the bedroom, and few things say that like a leather bra and panty set. Strappy and complete with zippers, this lingerie set perfectly reflects your spontaneous, daring nature.

Taurus: The Sensual Lover

Taurus women are all about sensuality. This practical yet sensual red lace, high-waisted number is just what you need in your life. You’re naturally super independent, so this is a look you can rock on a sexy night with your SO or on a day when you just want to look and feel good for yourself. 

Gemini: The Edgy Lover

When it comes to love and lingerie, you are always down to try something new. You should try this black-accented nude bra and panty set. It’s super cute with polka dots and bows, yet sexy with hearts over strategic places… As someone who’s comfortable with your sexuality, this is the perfect lingerie set to keep things fun. 

Cancer: The Passionate Lover

You’re a very loving, affectionate type of woman. But you’re also imaginative and like to spice things up. What better way to do that then with this satin and lace midi-slip! This slip is pretty, romantic and all-around sexy, which you and your SO will love.

Leo: The Outgoing Lover

As a fun-loving and fabulous Leo, you love to feel feminine and playful with your lingerie. This navy and nude lace set is everything you’ve ever wanted in a bra and panty set. It has a feminine charm along with being bold enough to stand apart from the pack.

Virgo: The Provocative Lover  

Virgo is the classic shy girl. But even shy girls know how to get down in the bedroom! Since you’re all about slowly and sensually getting into it, this satin robe is perfect for you. You love to make an event of the experience by drawing it out and making it last. It’s all about the art of the tease for you.

Libra: The Elegant Lover

As a Libra, you’re attracted to both partners and garments that are easygoing, seductive and beautiful. So a silky, lacey slip is perfect for you. Autumn Dube, a senior at Emmanuel College, says “We are known for being hopeless romantics when it comes to love. This means doing anything to keep the romance alive.” This nightie is great because it comes in tons colors and is sexy without being too over-the-top for your sophisticated sensibilities.

Scorpio: The Daring Lover

An all-in-one piece is perfect for the fierce and fearless Scorpio woman. This one with nude mesh and a black lace accent is sexy, edgy and pretty all at the same time, just like you!

Sagittarius: The Flirty Lover

Flirty and charming describe both you and this adorable black push-up bra and panty set with red lace details. “I think simpler things with little perfect details like bows or lace detailing or straps and dark colors are awesome,” says Mariel Tishma, a junior at Columbia College Chicago. “I feel like the dark colors look good on all skin types and really make your skin glow. Simple can be really beautiful when well done.”  Simple, sexy and fun is your lingerie motto. 

Capricorn: The Gentle Lover

As one of the gentlest signs, you love lingerie that is delicate and airy while not being too complicated. This cami and shorts set compliments your minimalist style beautifully. It’s made of satin with lace accents, so its super light and comfortable. This set is great for impressing your SO or for when you just want to Netflix and chill by yourself.

Aquarius: The Dreamy Lover

You’re unique and inventive, which makes you a wild card in the bedroom. Your intelligence keeps you on your toes, and pushes you to try new things. How about a purple lace pencil skirt? We hear you, it sounds different, but it’s totally stunning and probably something as new to your SO as it is to you, which is guaranteed to keep things exciting in the bedroom.

Pisces: The Laidback Lover

You have a magnetic personality because of your laidback nature. So when it comes to the bedroom, you like garments that are easy to wear, like this lavender halter babydoll. “Pisces prefer babydoll fits with a very romantic, fluid fabric to coordinate with their laidback demeanor,” says Julia Workowski, a junior at Virginia Tech. A compassionate lover, this babydoll beautifully reflects both your romantic side and your easygoing energy.

So whether you’re edgy with your lingerie or into something a bit more toned down, the key to looking good in it is feeling good in it. 

Many of you know what we mean when we say: sometimes, you just can’t even. But there is a special breed of us ladies that find themselves saying this 24/7. We all wish we could be so carefree that we walk into class 15 minutes late with a latte in hand, and this is tribute to the girls who are. These are 15 things only girls who couldn’t try less understand.

1. Taking five minutes to get ready and then sitting around and waiting for everyone else to be

2. Having an extensive amount of gym clothes

3. Never using your gym clothes to actually visit a gym

4. Understanding the importance of sleeping in far past what is socially acceptable

5. Constantly being woken up by texts from your early-bird friends

6. Realizing midway through the day that you forgot to put on deodorant

7. Or a bra

8. Or shave

9. And then deciding that you don’t actually care

10. Coming up with weird rationales for why you don’t do normal things

11. Being extremely unprepared for any semi-formal occasion

12. And being scolded for underdressing on countless occasions

13. Feeling absolutely no need to look nice when you hang out with boys

14. Procrastinating like it's your job

15. Being genuinely confused when other people feel stressed about anything

If you're slightly more introverted, independent and a bit of an old soul, you'll know all about this life. Being basic is so not your thing. 

1. You refuse to give in to hype

2. You have a tendency to do your own thing 

3. You usually stay away from viral internet trends 

4. You're not a huge fan of taking selfies 

5. You refuse to watch the TV shows that everyone raves about (Grey's, Friends, etc) because why bother

6. You are aware that Target is great. But is it THAT great?

7. You have come to grips with the fact that pumpkin spice anything is just a marketing ploy

8. You never jumped on that juicing bandwagon either 

9. You love drama like anyone else, but you don't invest too much time in it 

10. You couldn't care less about designer or name brands 

11. You have never felt compelled to buy a velour track suit 

12. In grade school you would not have been caught dead in a Hollister

13. You can only assume that Uggs are mad comfy because why else would everyone else have them 

14. You'd rather watch just about any movie other than The Notebook 

15. You're of the minority that believes Taylor Swift is too often overhyped

16. It's also a "no" to Coachella

17. The Kardashians may be entertaining, but you've never really considered them role models

18. While you're super self-aware about what you like and don't like, you try* not to be judgy about other people's interests 

19. *Try

I dare you to watch any movie with Kate Hudson in it and not envy something about her. She always seems to move lightly, command attention, radiate effortless beauty and draw others to her. It also helps that she rocks a killer body and wardrobe (like in her guest role as a dance teacher on Glee).

That's why I, of course, bought her new book, Pretty Happy, when it hit stands. To the untrained eye, it seems like every other celebrity health book — wake up ay 5 a.m. like me, spend two hours daily in the gym, drink only juice for a month, somehow do all of this even though I’m sure you have a job, work, a social life, etc..

I hoped that Kate wouldn’t do that to her readers and fans…and I was right. Which is why I tried living according to her book for a week, practicing a little bit of self-love and attempting to follow her “healthy ways to love your body,” one pillar at a time.

Monday

First, you will need a drawing board. It can be flashcards, in the Notes app on your phone, or even on loose pieces of paper. I chose a journal.

According to Kate, “Your drawing board is a place (or a number of places) where you track your thoughts, feelings, questions, and fears. You write down what your body is doing and how you feel about that.” It’s there for you — and only you to create a “truthful relationship with yourself.”

Kate’s book goes through her Four Pillars of Self-Care: Cultivating an Intuitive Relationship with You Body, Eating Well, Awakening Your Body, and the Miracle of Mindfulness. My first step began with cultivating my relationship with me.

This is an odd concept to begin with. For our whole lives, we work on cultivating relationships with others: our parents, friends, significant others, teachers, coworkers, landlords, bosses…you get the picture. But how often do we look inwards? We live with ourselves, wholly, for our entire lives. You can’t ever get a break or time off from yourself. So why is it often a woman’s last priority to work on honoring herself; listening to her own needs and learning to have a loving compassionate relationship with herself.

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That’s exactly what Pretty Happy says to do. “When you cultivate this knowing relationship with yourself, when you learn to listen to your body, give it what it needs, and take away what is interfering with its optimal functioning level, then you will be equipped to handle problems and disappointments without sacrificing your health and happiness.” This gets me onboard with the idea right away. A lifestyle, health book that advocates simply listening to what your body needs and what it doesn’t, and that advocates changing yourself only out of self-love, rather than self-loathing? Count me in. It’s a nice break from the “be your skinniest you, but with the biggest boobs and butt possible, and you will be happy and pretty” motto that seems to dominate mainstream culture.

Monday begins with getting in touch with myself with a few quizzes and a “Body Scan.” There are three types of body types Kate lists: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These are Ayurvedic doshas, or mind-body types. Trying to classify people into just three categories all sounds very made up to me, especially because they’re called doshas, which is a silly word to begin with. But, with an attempt at an open mind, I take the body scan test.

Apparently, I’m a Vata, with some tendency toward a Pitta. This can mean a few things. Body-wise, Vatas are normally thin with angular features, excitable and unpredictable, often resisting routines. When they are “in balance,” they are filled with creative energy. However, when they are out-of-balance, they can be anxious, lose weight, have panic attacks, follow an irregular sleep schedule, have digestion problems, have trouble sleeping, dry skin, headaches and a few more things.

Sounds pretty terrible to be a Vata who’s out-of-balance. It also sounds excruciatingly accurate, at least for me. I have issues with sticking to routines. If I’m going through bad periods in my life, I always stay up round-the-clock, get extremely anxious, lose weight and have constant headaches — all things I note in my drawing board journal. Ayurveda doshas, you may not be a bunch of crap after all.

The causes of all of these symptoms ranges from an irregular schedule to excessive worry, fear or loneliness. Removing the cause(s) can put a Vata back into balance pretty easily, although eliminating excessive worry is easier said than done. However, I make it my personal goal for the week to figure out the causes of my imbalance and make it all better. It sounds like something my yoga teacher would say to me, but I might as well try.

Kate’s first suggestions for cultivating this relationship with myself begin with “Reframing my thoughts.” This means rethinking all of those negative thoughts trapped in my head and putting them into a different context. Mine mostly had to do with pettily dwelling on pain and all-or-nothing thinking. Basically, if something goes wrong, I think about it for way too long, or I categorize bad situations as failures.

Sure, it’s helpful identifying my own negative thoughts. But changing them into positive ones seems a lot harder. Kate suggested writing them down when they come along, going through what you wrote down and trying to see things from a more positive perspective. So, I did. By the way, writing down negative thoughts is pretty tasking on your brain, and makes Monday even more draining than it already is.

As a person who kind of hates talking about my own feelings when things suck, examining my drawing board in an honest way was exhausting and a very naked experience. All you have is yourself, your notebook and your thoughts there on paper. And they’re not always pretty. Living like Kate Hudson entails much more than just a physical experience…and I wasn’t sure I was ready to be so emotionally honest with myself. After reading Kate’s book, journaling and taking quizzes I decided to let the rest of Monday run its course and save pillar two for the next day.

Tuesday

After an emotionally tasking previous day, I was ready for Pillar Two: Eating Well. I had just come off a week of eating Pegan, so eating healthy, but without a strict set of rules, would be a nice transition back to my normal diet.

Eating well à la Kate Hudson follows the basic rules of good food—lots of fruits and vegetables, switching starchy carbs to whole grains, limited amounts of leans meats, and avoiding processed foods. No extreme dieting, which I was all too thankful for.

Unfortunately, the drawing board journal that ripped my emotions into little bits and pieces the day before was back out to play. Eating well required writing down the foods and how they made you feel, so that you would know “intuitively” what worked for you and what didn’t. I was getting very tired of writing down my feelings, even if it was just about food this time.

Kate was kind enough to include many, many lists of exactly how to eat this food, what to eat if you don’t feel “balanced,” and even a shopping list! Per her instructions, I ate breakfast (egg white omelet with spinach, along with some coffee) within half an hour of waking up. That’s a little too early in the day for me to actually want to eat, but it seems to work for her.

I also tried to stick to eating every four hours, with three full meals and at least two snacks. Then, two hours-ish before bed was the strict cut off for my final meal of the day

As I tried to choose my food, I had to keep in mind Kate’s rule of Alkaline v. Acid foods. According to her book, bodies are happy and healthy if we eat more alkaline-forming than acid-forming foods. Grossly enough, if we skip the alkaline foods, our body pulls the minerals from our bones, teeth and organs. Some acidic foods include bacon (*pouts*), cheese (*pouts more*), spaghetti, almond milk, beer, most seafood, cocoa and coffee. Essentially, every kind of food I love.

You can still eat these, as long as you mix in alkalizing food, such as most fruits and vegetables, almonds and green juices.

After a trip to the grocery store, I cooked chicken and rice in an effort to bulk prep for the week, then I picked out my meals for the day. I already ate breakfast, so I snacked on apples with almond butter, delved into a large goat cheese and spinach salad for lunch, and indulged in grilled chicken over rice for dinner. I saved watermelon for dessert and felt like the health goddess Kate Hudson embodies.

Wednesday

One thing I love about Kate’s book is that it’s kind of like those magazines you always buy when you’re fourteen. There are long tests, quizzes and questionnaires throughout the book to keep it interactive. Now that I’m onto Awakening My Body for Pillar Three, I begin a “Physical Profile” quiz.

Again, I am a Vata. For exercise, this means I prefer swimming, running, dancing and constantly changing up my routine. And again, this is very true.

Then, I did a physical body scan, which is kind of like ten minutes of meditation but I take note of everything that I find painful and uncomfortable while sitting.

After doing all of this, I began Kate’s morning stretch, which takes about 20 minutes. I squatted, stretched out my not-at-all-flexible legs, foam-rolled my spine, and somehow ended up just lying on my yoga mat for an extra 20 minutes. Clearly, I don’t move a lot before 7 am.

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The book suggests working out 1-2 times per week for an hour and a half, with each half hour dedicated to either cardio, strengthening or stretching. On the other two days, you only do a half hour of just one of those types of exercises. I opted to do a long workout, so I went to my gym, dusting off the gym pass I hadn’t used since I got it earlier in the summer, and jogged for thirty minutes. Then I (tried) to lift weights and stared at some machines that I did not know how to use in the slightest. I came into my final half hour of stretching after managing to do a few leg workouts.

I was happy to finally be done, because an hour and a half at the gym seems incredibly long when you never go, like me.

I went to my internship for the day with tired muscles, but proud of all I could accomplish before 9 am. Then I followed Kate’s next bit of advice to get outside, which makes you a happier person according to the scientists she consulted. She suggested to walk without headphones and just take in the scenery, sounds and sights. With all of the traffic in Boston, this was kind of difficult for the first half hour of my walk until I reached Jamaica Pond. From there, nature found a small area to flourish within the city. The 90-degree weather suddenly seemed a bit more bearable. Finally, I made it to my car, sweaty as all hell, but happy that I managed to get outside for at least a small part of my hectic day.

Thursday

Onto Pillar Four of Pretty Happy: The Miracle of Mindfulness. I did well with eating and trying to exercise. However, the idea of revisiting my own thoughts didn’t exactly thrill me.

Mindfulness is a bit different that day one of this experiment. Instead of examining your negative thoughts and focusing on them, mindfulness is meditation with an end goal of relaxation and focus.

First…another questionnaire! This one was on stress, and I ended up on the moderate-high range of it. Which meant I needed more physical activity and to take care of myself while stressed, or else it would take over my life, which is a straightforward enough solution for me.

Kate also put a pretty scary statistic in her book: Stress is the basic cause of 60 percent of all human illnesses and disease. Which made me feel more stressed because I was already stressed, and now I’m going to die, too. Great.

But my hopeless cycle of stress was rescued by a mindfulness questionnaire, and I went back to taking my quizzes in thoughtless peace.

As it turns out, I judge myself and reacted to things far too quickly, which is the kind of issue that meditation is designed to help. So I downloaded the app Headspace and began to meditate on the fact that I’m stressed because of my amount of stress. However, by the end of the meditation I had begun to enter a sort of sleep-like relaxation. My mind starting focusing on other things, like the breeze coming through my window and the fact I wanted a nap. Maybe not the most “mindful” topics, but at least they were less stressful ones.

According to Kate, practicing meditation like this for at least ten minutes every day can help you be nicer to yourself and others, become a better listener, and be the kind of easygoing creature she seems to be. Plus, there’s a variety of meditation apps you can download to help you out, so millennials can fully get on board with this mindfulness thing.

Friday

After stumbling my way through the four pillars, I had finally reached the final day and the most dreaded thing in Kate’s book: a cleanse. So that everyone is well aware, I really hate restrictions on anything I do…especially food. In fact, stunt journalism is the only reason I have ever participated in cleanses. Friday marked my third one.

I embarked on a day-long, sugar cleanse. Kate lists some sorts of teas and soups you can use, along with intimidating juice cleanses, but I consume enough sugar to make cutting it out the healthiest option for me.

I decide to skip coffee (*audible gasp*) for the day, since my usual order would probably taste terrible to me without sugar.

In Kate’s words, I probably have an “addictive” relationship to sugar. I love sweets, and I can’t resist cookies, lots of sugar in my coffee, or dessert in general. I’ve tried to completely cut out sugar before, and I always end up getting a massive headaches after a day or so.

However, there are natural substitutes. So I opt for pomegranate green tea with some raw honey and begin my day. It could summed up by Water, Water, Water, which was basically all I could drink and I was decidedly sad about it.

Around noon I got my characteristic headache that is some combination of a caffeine and a sugar withdrawal, likely from my lack of a sugar-filled cappuccino to start my day.

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For lunch, I added chicken to my salad. The book explains that protein helps with sugar cravings, which I definitely was experiencing. And maybe it does help, but not a lot.

Feeling desperate around dinner, I decided to cook up some salmon with sautéed spinach on the side and olive oil. It’s high in fat and protein, which slightly reduced my dull headache for the rest of the night. It wasn’t a necessarily difficult cleanse, but it sure was a painful one.

The Results

This book by no means changed my whole life, but it is a very informed way to start for those who want to. It focuses on self-examination and mindfulness. Does it sound hippy-dippy? Absolutely. Does it work? I think so.

Cultivating a relationship with yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is also something that a lot of celebrity tell-alls, or tell-you-how-to-live-your-life books do. Fascination with celebrities isn’t new. Kate is indeed gorgeous, famous and successful. But she doesn’t try to pretend she knows how to help you do any of that. Instead, she talks about her own struggles with stress, panic attacks, keeping her life balanced and accepting herself. Universal issues, and she has seemed to find a method for, at the very least, recognizing that these issues exist within yourself. She also notes paths through which she practices self-care and self-love. And who couldn’t use a little love these days? It’s not a “How To Be Kate Hudson Guide.” Instead, it’s “Gentle Suggestions to Loving Yourself and Feeling Healthy.” For that, I can speak for myself and say this is a book I could easily continue following.

Being accepted into college is one of the happiest moments in your life. However, what some people may not see behind the tears of joy associated with receiving your college acceptance letter is the numerous hours you spent studying for the SAT or ACT ––or maybe even both. If you are currently preparing to take these tests or of you are just trying to plan ahead, read below for a guide on the best test to take to get into college.

Both tests are different

The SAT consists of reading, writing and language, math (with and without a calculator), and an optional essay. The ACT, on the other hand, consists of English, math, reading, science and an optional essay.

Neither test penalizes you for wrong answers, but you do get a little more time for the SAT ––three hours plus 50 minutes for the essay portion. During the ACT, you get two hours and 55 minutes of test-taking plus 40 additional minutes for the optional essay.

The SAT scores two sections; math and reading make up one section and writing and language make up the other. You can get a possible score ranging anywhere between 400 to 1600 points. The ACT scores all four sections individually on a scale from one to 36, where 36 would be the highest score possible.

Pros and cons of the SAT

As stated above, if you miss a question on the SAT, you will not be penalized. The test is also aimed at creating questions that have to do with the real world. Be warned, though--you can't use your calculator on every math question on the SAT (you can on the ACT!)

Nicole Harris, a student at the University of Connecticut only took the SAT. “I applied to state universities and was fine with just that test,” Nicole says. “As for the ACT, I didn’t feel like it was necessary for me to take it based on where I was applying and what major I wanted to go into.” This is the case for many other high school seniors applying to college.

Some cons of the SAT include interpreting graphs in the middle of a reading passage and wordy math questions that have you use critical reading skills.

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Pros and cons of the ACT

One of the major drawbacks of the ACT is that unlike the SAT, it has a science section. Regardless of if you consider yourself strong in this subject, it is still an added section to worry about. The section is more about science reasoning, though (can you interpret this science graph?) rather than cold hard chemistry facts, for instance. The ACT is taken in a shorter amount of time, but it asks more questions, giving you less time to review your answers. If you work well under pressure, the ACT may be the test for you. 

Students are not allowed to send the scores of individual sections to colleges, because all of your scores are averaged together. However, the ACT doesn’t take off for wrong answers. 

Elaina Steingard, a student at the University of Missouri took the ACT and found that it was an accurate measure of her knowledge.““I would suggest taking the ACT over the SAT," Elaina says. "For me, I thought that it did better at covering basic understanding and important concepts.” She is not alone in this belief!

So, should you take both?

Tommy Rogers, a college recruiter for the University of Missouri, thinks that the ACT is more practical knowledge. “I personally liked the ACT better,” Tommy says. “It hit on more subjects we learned in high school and the scaling was more fair.” But, just because an expert suggests taking the ACT doesn’t mean that everyone would do better on that test. The SAT was changed this year to take a new approach to testing.

If you decide to take only one test, you are bound to save time and money ––but if you decide to take both, then you can have more of an option of what to send to cetain schools. Check with the college admissions for each school you apply to and make sure you are taking the test that they accept, because not all universities will take both.

The best thing you can do as a student is take a practice test for each and then make a decision on the test to take. Don’t worry, it’ll all be worth it in the end!

Face oil has been taking the beauty industry by storm as a multi-use product. While it's commonly known to be used as an effective makeup remover, it has recently earned praise for being a healthy moisturizer as well as a gentle cleanser. Everyone from celebrities and dermatologists to average collegiettes uses this beauty hack, but how do you know when (or how) you should use face oil? We're here to break down the benefits, costs and uses for all types of face oils—even the ones you may not have known existed.

Why should you use face oils?

According to Dr. Debra Jaliman , assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and author of Skin Rules, “the benefits of using facial oils are that they are moisturizing and many contain antioxidants. If you’re using anti-aging products, they can prevent some of the irritation caused by these products.”

Face oils are able to absorb into the skin faster and more effectively than a cream or gel moisturizer. While over-the-counter moisturizers typically contain a mixture of oil and water, face oils are more pure and are able to penetrate the surface of the skin in a quicker and gentler way.

How much do face oils cost?

“Coconut oil is probably the least expensive oil to take out of the jar and use on your skin,” says Jaliman.  “It’s when these oils are made into a skin product that they become more expensive.”

Jaliman says that many oils that can be used on your face can be found at the grocery store. One example is olive oil, an inexpensive product that can be used as an effective makeup remover, as it's able to cling to oil-based products, like eye makeup, on your skin. And if you're looking to find a face oil with extra health benefits and are willing to spend more money, try an oil chock-full of antioxidants (to repair and protect skin cells while maintaining your youthful glow) like grape seed oil. “Grape seed oils are more expensive because they contain a high concentration of antioxidants,” Jaliman notes.

Some well-known brands also offer face oils for those who are willing to invest in more high-end beauty products. Bridget Higgins, a sophomore at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, picked up a pricier oil to use as a moisturizer.“I use Tarte Maracuja Oil ($48, tartecosmetics.com) for my face and it’s so much more moisturizing and nonirritating than lotion in my opinion,” she says. “It makes your face look so much brighter!”

So, there are a wide variety of options for every collegiette’s budget, meaning face oil doesn’t have to be just for the rich and famous; you can try it yourself by spending anywhere from $5 to $50 and still get great results!

How can you use face oils?

As a moisturizer:

You know that gross, sticky feeling that comes with using a thick cream moisturizer on your face when you are experiencing super dry skin? Well, oil may just be your new best friend. While many people think that oil can turn dry skin into greasy skin, it can actually leave you with a moisturized, healthy glow! By using an oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, or vitamin E oil) on your face, you can eliminate that feeling of dryness while also avoiding rubbing a thick and sticky moisturizer all over.  

Courtney Klauber, a graduate of Rowan University, says she uses vitamin E oil to moisturize her skin. “It's great because it's lightweight, prevents and heals any discoloration or scars from acne or any other marks, it never makes me break out and it helps with my dry skin,” she says. “I've also used organic Moroccan oil as well on my face and it made my skin really smooth and evens out my pores.” 

To use an oil as a moisturizer, simply soak a cotton round in the oil and apply a desired amount to your face as needed.

As a makeup remover or cleanser:

When you think of oil, you probably imagine the type you are trying to get rid of, like that pesky variety that shows up on your skin midday. But believe it or not, oils such as jojoba oil and coconut oil are wonderful makeup removers and cleansers that can be used to effectively and easily get rid of that unwanted oil, while also removing dirt and makeup! 

Dani Kluss, a sophomore at California Lutheran University, describes why coconut oil works the best for her. “The organic coconut oil naturally [combated] the oil that my skin produced, which solved a lot of my problems,” she says. But how does it work? Apparently, face oil can be used to combat naturally occurring oil by restoring the balance of your skin in order to slow down oil production. However, Jaliman cautions that she does not recommend using too much oil on oily skin, as overuse may clog pores or even make acne worse in cases of excessive use.

Nonetheless, “using coconut oil as a makeup remover has many perks,” says Kluss. “It softens and moisturizes skin, doesn’t contain any harsh chemicals, is super effective and easy to use. Organic Coconut Oil works fantastically as a natural makeup remover to remove makeup instantly and effectively.”

Coconut oil often comes in a solid form, and the way it is used varies by personal preference. If you prefer to use your hands when moisturizing or removing makeup, use a spoon to scoop a small amount of coconut oil onto your hands and slowly warm the product with your fingers before gently applying it to your skin or eye area. You can also use coconut oil on a cotton round by scooping a small amount into a bowl and microwaving it for a few seconds until it adopts a liquid form. Let it cool before soaking a cotton round in the oil and then use as desired!

As an antioxidant booster:

Sometimes, your skin is just begging for nutrients, and one way to provide your skin with what it needs is through using an antioxidant-rich oil. Argan oil, borage seed oil, cranberry seed oil, rosehip oil and seaberry (or Sea Buckthorn) oil are all rich in antioxidants, which are beneficial for your skin. Why? Antioxidants form a complex with free radicals in order to prevent damage to the collagen and elastic tissues in your skin, causing you to appear more youthful and radiant, says Jaliman. 

Sydney Brodie, a senior at the University of Florida, uses antioxidant-rich rosehip oil habitually. “It's totally changed my skin!” she says. “My skin tone has really evened out and I definitely wake up every morning with a glow. It's also helped the hormonal breakouts I used to get on my chin.” 

And because rosehip oil is so rich with beneficial antioxidants, it can help with anti-aging by improving the overall appearance of the skin, including reducing fine lines. Rosehip oil also contains fatty acids that are essential to skin health and can be used as a healthy addition to your skincare routine in order to prevent blemishes from emerging and reduce the appearance of acne scars. Let it be known, however, that if you choose to use rosehip oil, you may have to adapt to the distinct and sometimes off-putting scent.

To use an antioxidant-rich oil, simply apply the oil to the face as needed, using a cotton round or cotton swab for larger or smaller affected areas, respectively. 

So, whether you're trying to improve the appearance of your skin, moisturize or simply effectively remove makeup, oil may be the best decision you've ever made. Select a budget and a desired result and try any of these oils to supplement your skincare routine—it's about time you took advantage of this incredible beauty obsession!

We get that there's no need to freak out here, but that's not going to stop us from freaking out. We already had an O M G moment when Taylor Swift posted a video of her singing along to "This Is What You Came For"—you know, the song that recently brought up some bad blood between her and ex Calvin Harris. Sure, the post was more about Gigi Hadid's walk down the runway than it was about the song, but like... it was also about the song.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed (because what else is an obsessed fan to do) that Calvin LIKED THE VIDEO—with many pointing out that he doesn't actually follow her. So does this mean even celeb exes give in to some social media stalking from time to time? I mean probably, right?

Anyway, people actually lost it, because we all thought this pairing was forever done.

This isn't the only Tayvin moment we've had in recent days. This, too, seems pretty compelling...

Tayvin take 2, we're ready for you.

How to Watch 

Netflix (full series), My Lifetime, FX online

Reasons to Watch

You will probably laugh/cry and feel all the feels throughout the show. It’s raunchy, full of heart and humor, and is sure to become your next favorite show to quote all the time.

Suggested Rate of Watching

Episodes are pretty short—only about half an hour each—so you can fit in one or two between classes. Or you could commit and binge on an entire season in one night (which we’ve done…no shame).

You Will Like This Show if You Like…

Friends, New Girl, The Big Bang Theory, The Office, Modern Family, Scrubs

Best Season

Season Three

Worst Season

The last one…but to be fair, there was really no good way to wrap up this show.

Best & Worst Episodes From Each Season

Season One

Best: 1x10 — “The Pineapple Incident”
Worst: 1x18 — “Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m.”

Season Two

Best: 2x09 — “Slap Bet”
Worst: 2x13 — “Columns”

Season Three

Best: 3x05 — “How I Met Everyone Else” or 3x14 — “The Bracket”
Worst: 3x18 — “Rebound Bro”

Season Four 

Best: 4x09 — “The Naked Man”
Worst: 4x03 — “I Heart NJ”

Season Five

Best: 5x14 — “Perfect Week” or 5x09 — “Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap”
Worst: 5x18 — “Say Cheese”

Season Six 

Best: 6x04 — “Subway Wars”
Worst: 6x03 — “Unfinished”

Season Seven

Best: 7x08 — “The Slutty Pumpkin Returns” or 7x13 — “Tailgate”
Worst: 7x16 — “The Drunk Train”

Season Eight

Best: 8x12 — “The Final Page, Part Two”
Worst: 8x02 — “The Pre-Nup”

Season Nine  

Best: 9x11 — “Bedtime Stories”
Worst: 9x24 — The last one, “Last Forever.” (You’ll see.)

Characters You Will Aspire to Be Like

You will literally always have #couplegoals for Marshall and Lily, and occasionally want to be as awesome as Barney and as independent as Robin.

Character You Will Love to Hate 

Zoey is the WORST. You will also learn to love and hate all the characters as they move through different stages of their lives.

Couple You Will Be Shipping

Marshall and Lily are maybe the cutest couple in television history.

Terminology You Need to Know

Suit up — Let’s go! Refers to Barney wearing a suit everywhere and believing you need a suit to go out.

Cockamouse — A hybrid creature; has both mouse and cockroach features, and is able to fly.

Lemon Law — Rule that states a person is allowed to call off a date if they’re not feeling it within five minutes.

Lawyered — To outwit, out-debate or otherwise show someone else up in an argument.

Legendary — Ridiculously awesome; usually pronounced “legen—dairy.”

Slap Bet — A bet that is placed, in which the winner may slap the loser at any time following the bet, as hard as he or she wishes, for the predetermined amount of slaps.

BaskIceBall — An extremely violent mash-up of basketball and ice hockey, where there are no rules besides “wailing on each other.”

Eating a Sandwich — To smoke a joint (weed).

The Platinum Rule — Rule that states you should never date anyone you will see on a regular basis, such as your doctor.

The Bro Code — A set of rules between guy friends, written by Barney and now actually available in paperback. (No, really.)

Rebound Bro — A bro you befriend after you stop being friends with your best bro; must do a good job at being a wingman.

Date-Time Continuum — A rule that states you should never make plans with your SO that stretch into the future further than your actual relationship has lasted.

Cheerleader Effect — When women only appear attractive as a group, but not individually; also known as the Bridesmaid Paradox, Sorority Girl Syndrome or the Spice Girls Conspiracy.

Woooo Girls — Girls who yell, “Woooo!!” for literally anything, from getting free drinks to just seeing each other.

The Murtaugh List — A list of things you believe you have become too old to do anymore.

The Sexless Innkeeper — A poem written by Barney (later revised by Ted); refers to when you bring someone home from a bar, but they just use your house for a spot to sleep—rather than actually sleeping with you.

The Playbook — Written by Barney, a book of the best “plays” or moves to pick up a girl/win her over; also available in paperback.

The Perfect Week — Bringing home seven different men/women, seven days in a row.

The Curse of the Blitz — Whoever carries this curse will always miss epic and awesome moments that the rest of his/her friends get to witness; named for Wesleyan University student Matt Blitz, who left the school just before it became co-ed.

Graduation Goggles — A nostalgic, sad feeling when you’re about to say goodbye to someone or something you actually didn’t like; named for the feeling you get during high school graduation.

The Minnesota Tidal Wave/The Robin Scherbatsky — A drink containing coconut rum, peach schnapps, vanilla vodka, strawberry cream liquer, cranberry juice, sugar and maraschino cherries.  

Platonish — A “just friends” relationship that can never truly be platonic because there is always a chance they could hook up.

The Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir — A drink Barney invented to cure hangovers; contains tantrum, grease, bananas, Funyuns, ginger and a special, secret ingredient.

Robin Sparkles — A famous 1990s teen, Canadian pop star; hits include “Let’s Go To The Mall” and “The Beaver Song.”

Hot/Crazy Scale — A scale that measures someone’s amount of crazy as compared to their level of hotness. In Barney’s words, a girl is allowed to be crazy as long as she is equally as hot. Falling below the Mendoza Diagonal means the person is too crazy to date.

Best Guest Stars

Britney Spears, Lucy Hale, Katy Perry (“Oh honey”), Jennifer Lopez, Taran Killam, Nicole Scherzinger, Bryan Cranston, Tim Gunn, Laura Prepon, Enrique Iglesias, Mandy Moore, Alex Trebek, Heidi Klum, Alan Thicke, Carrie Underwood (and a ton more, so get ready for a lot of guest celebs!)

Snacks to Eat During

Foods link to certain episodes. When the gang is out drinking, YOU want a drink. During the “best burger in New York” episode, you’ll probably crave a burger. Slapsgiving? Treat yourself to a slapless turkey.

Music You Will Be Dying to Hear Again

The theme song, obviously.

By the Numbers

Weddings: 6
Proposals: 8
Rip-your-heart-out deaths: 2
Women Barney has slept with: Over 200
Times Marshall slaps Barney: 8
Episodes in which Lily is more than a little bi-curious (especially toward Robin): 16

Best Catchphrases

“Legen—wait for it—dary” — Barney

“Wait for it” — Barney

“Haaaave you met Ted?” — Barney

“Suit up” — Barney

“Challenge accepted” — Barney

“Lawyered. You’ve been lawyered.” — Marshall

“Big Fudge” — Marshall

“But I would walk 500 miles!” — Marshall and Ted

“Major” anything — Ted and Robin

“But…umm” — Robin

“You sonuvabitch” — Lily

“True story” — Barney

Best Quotes

“Whenever I’m sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.” — Barney

“Have you ever had one of those days where nothing at all that monumental happens, but by the end of it you have no idea who you are anymore or what the hell you’re doing with your life?” — Robin

“The future is scary, but you can’t just run back to the past because it’s familiar. Yes, it’s tempting, but it’s a mistake.” — Robin

"I used to be in such a hurry all the time. Everything was so urgent. Now I figure, if it's going to happen, it'll happen when it happens. I'm not going anywhere; she's not going anywhere. What's the rush, right?"— Ted

“She’s never seen Star Wars?! Ted, the only people in the universe who haven’t seen Star Wars are the characters in Star Wars. And that’s ‘cause they lived them, Ted! That’s ‘cause they lived the Star Wars.” — Marshall

“I’m cuddly, bitch. Deal with it!” — Marshall

“Being in a couple is hard. And committing, making sacrifices, it’s hard. But if it’s the right person, it’s easy. Looking at that girl, and knowing she’s all you really want out of life should be the easiest thing in the world. And if it’s not like that, then she’s not the one.” — Marshall

“We hate Ted now. Get on board or the sexting stops.” — Lily

“When 2 a.m. rolls around, just go home and go to sleep because the decisions you make after 2 a.m. are the wrong decisions.” — Ted

“I thought I saw Bigfoot in Central Park, so I tackled him. But it turned out to be Russell Brand.” — Marshall

“People will be like, ‘Why’s it called Puzzles?’ THAT’S THE PUZZLE!” — Barney

What to Do When You’re Done Watching

You will probably just think about life and the fact that without Marshall, Ted, Lily, Barney and Robin, you are unmistakably lost. Also, you will likely curse the writers of the show for creating such an emotional series that lasted YEARS of your life, only to end it in a completely unsatisfactory way. (Pro tip: Don’t look up spoilers anyway. The ending may have drained the last remaining shreds of hope from the collective viewers’ souls, but it still wrapped up the lives of five people you will probably become emotionally attached to. Don’t ruin it for yourself).

While we have not seen any actual evidence that Jess is back in the Gilmore Girls reboot, fans are still hoping that the love between him and Rory will continue on. Well, thanks to Refinery29, the evidence has finally arrived. Sort of. 

Recently, the Gilmore Girls Instagram account shared a photo that sparked a bit of a stir among GG fans. The photo is one that true fans might be familiar with. Bustle reports that the photo is of Allen Ginsburg’s “Howl,” with the words “I just wanted to put some notes in the margins for you” scribbled on the side. This is in direct reference to an episode where Jess takes one of Rory’s poetry books and writes that exact note for her. 

Of course, fans went crazy writing things like “I AM FREAKING OUT OMG TEARS” and “ #sayyestothejess” in the comments section. No matter if you are on Team Jess or Team Logan, this is BIG news for anyone who wants to see Rory happy and in love. 

November 25th can’t come soon enough. 

The Associated Press has some hateful news to report: A woman in New York City attacked two Muslim women who were walking with their children this past Thursday.

The woman, identified as Emirjeta Xhelili, a resident of Brooklyn, tried to tear off the hijab one of the women was wearing, punched one of the women in the head and yelled at her to leave America. Xhelili allegedly screamed, "This is America! You're not supposed to be different from us!" 

CNN reports Xhelili tried to steal away one of the women’s strollers—with her child still sitting inside it—and pushed the other woman’s stroller down onto the ground. Neither the women nor the children were seriously injured. 

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office is treating this incident as a hate crime, charging Xhelili with assault, menacing and endangering the welfare of a child. The New York Daily News reports that this is Xhelili’s first arrest. She is being held on $25,000 bail.