The Al Smith Dinner is supposed to be an evening of jokes and laughs that, according to CNN, pulls double-duty as a benefit for Catholic charities and a final chance for presidential candidates to meet face-to-face in the weeks leading up to the election. Does this sound weird? That's because it is. Usually, candidates get through it by keeping the humor lighthearted and self-deprecating. Unfortunately, Republican nominee Donald Trump used it as an opportunity to dish out the Hillary Clinton digs he didn’t deliver during the third presidential debate.

The New York Times reports that Trump started his set by comparing his notoriously small hands to the size of the crowds Clinton has drawn during her many campaign trips. He then fired off a few zingers, including—you guessed it—another reference to jail time for the former Secretary of State.

“Just before taking the dais, Hillary accidentally bumped into me. And she very civilly said, ‘Pardon me,’” Trump said. “I very politely replied, ‘Let me talk to you about that after I get into office.’”

Trump also jumped right back into some rather familiar territory. "I wasn't really sure if Hillary was going to be here tonight because, I guess, you didn't send her invitation by email. Or maybe you did, and she just found out about it through the wonder of WikiLeaks," he ‘joked.’ "We've learned so much from WikiLeaks. For example, Hillary believes that it is vital to deceive the people by having one public policy and a totally different policy in private."

The crowd actually starting booing, which, according to former New York City council speaker Christine Quinn, was a bizarre occurrence. “I’ve never heard boos like that. Never,” she told CNN correspondent Anderson Cooper.

The boos and harsh remarks were shocking, but the night ended on what may have been the most surprising act of all: Trump and Clinton shook hands. It was quick, but it happened. So, at least we have that.

For some actors, winning an Oscar is considered a massive achievement, received after spending many years in the industry. However, winning isn't everything for other actors. You might recall Anne Hathaway receiving an Oscar in 2013 for her role in Les Miserables, but the talented actress wasn't very happy about her win.

In Les Miserables, Anne plays Fantine, a poor woman who sells her hair and teeth (painful, we know) and turns to life as a sex worker in order to support her child. As a result of the intense, dark role, Anne felt awkward going up to the stage to accept a glamorous award. 

''I felt very uncomfortable," Anne said during an interview with The Guardian. "I kind of lost my mind doing that movie and it hadn’t come back yet. Then I had to stand up in front of people and feel something I don’t feel which is uncomplicated happiness." 

Given the circumstances, we can completely understand why she felt that way. 

"I felt wrong that I was standing there in a gown that cost more than some people are going to see in their lifetime, and winning an award for portraying pain that still felt very much a part of our collective experience as human beings," she added.

Although Anne was criticized for seeming disinterested when receiving her award and then pretending that she was happy, she's learned to move past it. 

''It sucks. But what you learn from it is that you only feel like you can die from embarrassment, you don't actually die."

Planned Parenthood scored a huge win Thursday when a federal judge blocked a Mississippi law that would have banned Medicaid patients from receiving treatment at any abortion-providing or affiliated health care provider.

U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan III made the ruling after two Planned Parenthood affiliates filed a lawsuit in June, the Associated Press reports. His decision agreed with Planned Parenthood’s complaint that the law unconstitutionally limited the patient’s federal right to a “free-choice of provider,” which other courts have historically protected. This follows the precedent set by a ruling, from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which blocked a similar law in Louisiana.

"Yet another court has said it is unacceptable for politicians to dictate where women can go for their health care,"said president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Cecile Richards in a statement Thursday, according to the AP.

Conservative Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, who signed the law, expressed his disappointment with the ruling. “I will continue to stand with the Legislature and the people of Mississippi who do not want their hard-earned money going to the largest abortion provider in the nation,” said Bryant in a statement.

Prior to Bryant signing the defeated law into place in July, the director of the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid sent a notice to every state Medicaid agency in April. The friendly reminder stated they can’t cut funding to clinics like Planned Parenthood just because they provide or are affiliated with abortion.

According to the AP, the two Mississippi Planned Parenthood affiliates that filed the lawsuit do not provide abortions. Instead, they took federal Medicaid dollars to pay for services like birth control and cancer screenings. The nearest clinics that provide abortions are in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as in Alabama and Georgia.

Medicaid funds, under federal law, already cannot be spent on abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of the mother—this is the Hyde Amendment that you may have heard about while following this year's election. An additional 17 states allow state Medicaid funds to be used for “medically necessary” abortions. Mississippi state Medicaid funds, therefore, were only being used at Planned Parenthood-affiliated clinics for non-abortion services anyway. Between July 2013 and August 2015, this only amounted to $439 in expenditures at the Planned Parenthood in Hattiesburg, Miss., according to the AP.

Luckily for Planned Parenthood advocates, court rulings like this, among many others recently, have set back many conservative legislators’ hopes of defunding abortion-providing women’s clinics and constraining women from visiting them.

The United Nations drew attention recently when it turned down seven living female candidates for the top position of secretary general—then named the fictional Wonder Woman an Honorary Ambassador. According to The New York Times, the comic book character-turned-ambassador was selected to promote “the empowerment of women and girls.” However, an online petition is quickly proving that empowered is the opposite of how many U.N. staff members are feeling.

The Care2 petition was created by “Concerned United Nations staff members.” The New York Times reports that the group’s ultimate goal is to push Secretary General (and feminist) Ban Ki-moon to pick a new U.N. ambassador because Wonder Woman is not representative of women’s empowerment.

“Wonder Woman was created 75 years ago,” the petition says. “Although the original creators may have intended Wonder Woman to represent a strong and independent 'warrior' woman with a feminist message, the reality is that the character’s current iteration is that of a large breasted, white woman of impossible proportions, scantily clad in a shimmery, thigh-baring body suit with an American flag motif and knee high boots –the epitome of a 'pin-up' girl.”

Wonder Woman's appointment isn't helping people's aggravation over the fact that the U.N.’s next secretary general will, yet again, be a man. The selection of Portugal’s Antonio Guterres over his female competitors leaves the U.N. far from equality in gender representation.

To date, more than a thousand people have pledged their support to the petition.

If you needed a reason to get tested, make it this one—Rates of STDs rose to record highs in the U.S. in 2015, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Three STDS in particular have been spreading through the population at an alarming rate. Chlamydia, gonnorrhea and syphilis have all seen major increases, The Washington Post reports.

Last year, chlamydia cases rose 6 percent, gonnorrhea cases rose 13 percent and syphilis cases rose 19 percent, the CDC announced in their annual report, released Wednesday. While all of these STDs can be cured by antibiotics, gonnorrhea is becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. What might account for this scary rise in infections? The CDC thinks it's because clinics that test for and treat STDs keep closing due to lack of funds. In the last year, more than 20 health department STD clinics have closed.

Young people like us need to be especially vigilant about STDs—CNN reports that people 15-24 years old made up almost two thirds of chlamydia cases and half of gonorrhea cases. The good news? It's not difficult to be safe with a little planning. Make sure to always have condoms around, get tested regularly for STDs, and ask new sexual partners if they've been tested. FYI, just because you don't have any symptoms doesn't mean you're STD-free. 

Remember that most STDs are treatable, and getting one is NOT the end of the world—it doesn't mean you're gross, dirty or too promiscuous. Still, they're unpleasant and can cause problems without treatment, so it's important to do what you can to prevent yourself and your partners from contracting them.

For its part, CDC officials believe that health care providers should make STD screening a part of standard health care procedures, especially in pregnant women (who can pass STDs on to their babies if they don't get treated). The World Health Organization has also warned that using antibiotics as a form of treatment for STDs is going to cause more problems in the long run, causing antibiotic resistant strains of common STDs as we've begun to see in gonorrhea cases, according to Glamour. The most important takeaway: Safe sex is more fun for everyone involved, so go grab some of those free condoms from the health center! And it probably wouldn't hurt to badger your elected officials about funding STD screening clinics.

A substitute teacher in Ceder Rapids, Iowa has been charged with sexual exploitation after she had a sexual relationship with a student for around 6 months. The teacher, Mary Beth Haglin, is 24 years old while the student involved was 17 years old, Cosmopolitan reports. Haglin appeared on an episode of Dr. Phil Monday to discuss the situation. In her interview, she claimed that she is the victim here, not the student.

The boy attends Washington High School, south of Ceder Rapids, CBS News reports. Haglin told Dr. Phil that the student initiated the relationship, not her. She says he first contacted her over Facebook, and she feels that she was taken advantage of because she was vulnerable at the time due to a fight with her boyfriend—though she's the one who confided this to the student, and teachers shouldn't be sharing personal romantic problems with high schoolers. Haglin told Dr. Phil, "From a psychological standpoint and from every other standpoint, I feel like I am the victim." She also said that the student seemed very intelligent, leading her to be "completely duped by the whole facade," and that, “In my mind during this whole thing, his age was erased in my mind."

The two apparently had sex every day, and Haglin sent the boy nude photos, which she claims she felt pressured into. After finding out the boy showed them to his friends, she felt betrayed, but thought she could not leave the relationship because the boy told her, "I will light a match and burn your life down" if she left him.

The affair between Haglin and the boy ended after another student saw them together and reported them. Haglin has pleaded not guilty to the charge, and her trial will begin next month. She has been banned from teaching in any Ceder Rapids Community School District schools and asked to move out of the county until her trial ends. If Haglin is convicted, she could face up to two years and prison and will have to register as a sex offender, Cosmopolitan says.

According to the Des Moines Register, Dr. Phil has offered to help Haglin get counseling and find a new job, as she's currently working as a stripper.

The fall season is upon us and it’s time to start planning your spooky, yet cute, Halloween costume. Everyone knows that—aside from candy—the best part about Halloween is dressing as whoever or whatever you want. That means costume, shoes, makeup and hair. But sometimes when it comes to Halloween, we tend to be so focused on the outfit itself, we forget about the hair part. Think about it. How many times have you been furiously running a straightener through your hair before heading out because you had no clue what else to do? The key to completing your killer look is picking great styles that look like they took three hours, but actually took 20 minutes. A great hairstyle will add an extra edge to your costume, and keep you looking fierce from head to toe, so instead of blah hair, try out one of these styles instead!

1. Beachy Mermaid Waves

If you ever wanted to be a mermaid growing up, now you can! These beachy waves are easy to achieve with this simple tutorial. The best part about this is that the style involves no-heat curls, which is great for your hair! Saving your hair from damage and looking absolutley fab? Count us in!

2. Braids for Daenerys Targaryen Hair

Calling all Game of Thrones fans, you can now play the role of Daenerys Targaryen with these easy-to-do braids. Braids are so simple and can be done by anyone, but this YouTube tutorial shows you that even the simplest of braids can look absolutely stunning.

3. Flapper Hair for Daisy Buchanan

Flapper hair works for so many different 1920s themed costumes. Whether you chose to go The Great Gatsby route, or opt for the classic flapper, this hairstyle is a Halloween go-to. Plus, flapper hair works for more costumes than you think. It's great for mermaid costumes or anything that would benefit from a little wave.

4. Snakes for Medusa Hair

With just a few extensions, and a few fake snakes weaved into the mix; you will be very creepy but very cute. This hairstyle is a total head turner. You just might scare a few people with this one. 

5. Cute Curls for Lucille Ball Hair

I [we] love Lucy, and this hairstyle! This classic iconic character is sure to be Halloween favorite this year. Plus, this hairstyle is way too cute not to try! This style could definitley be worn to other events, and way past Halloween. It won't hurt to have these curling skills under your belt. 

6. Classic Bun for Ballerina Hair

Not only is a ballerina costume easy to create, it’s inexpensive! But you’ll definitely need the perfect ballerina bun to go with your tutu, and this video will show you exactly how to get your hair ‘on pointe.’  

No matter what look you have planned for Halloween, these hairstyles will be sure to add the perfect finishing touch.

We've always known Perrie Edwards as one-fourth of the lovable and goofy English pop group Little Mix. The group first shot to stardom when they were on the English version of The X Factor. Edwards, however, began standing out from her fellow group members when she caught the eye of then-One Direction member Zayn Malik. 

As their romance developed, so did years of heartbreaking cheating rumors. Despite all of the gossip, "Zerrie" got engaged, and it seemed like everything was going well for the couple until they called it quits in 2015. 

Up until now, Edwards has stayed quiet about the ordeal, leaving fans to speculate the reason behind their split. In Little Mix’s new book Our World, Edwards finally opens up about the painful breakup and how the split left her homeless. 

"After I split with my partner, out of the blue, I had nowhere to go, which was incredibly stressful," she writes, according to E!. "For a while I had no idea what to do.” 

Despite offers from her bandmates to stay with them, Edwards says that they "didn't really have room” for her or her many pets. 

“I thought about renting but I've got dogs and cats, so that was no good,” Edwards says. “At the time we were promoting Black Magic, doing a lot of traveling, and while I was in America things really hit me and I panicked. I realized I was homeless. I was crying every day, dreading coming back.”

Thankfully, Perrie and her pets were later offered a temporary home in her manager’s guest cottage, and they seem to be doing much better now. 

It's important to point out that homelessness in younger demographics is not uncommon, and most homeless youth aren’t fortunate enough to have the same financial means or connections as Edwards. 

We’re glad Perrie’s doing better, and we hope she can find happiness again in the future. 

As if Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis could get any cooler, Sudeikis recently revealed to Harry Connick Jr. on his talk show Harrythat Wilde almost went into labor at a Beyoncé concert, People reports. 

"[Olivia’s] like, 'Date night, we’re going to go see Beyoncé,'" Sudeikis said. "So we were in line to get [in New York City's] Lincoln Tunnel and there was an accident in there and everything was [backed] up, and it was going to take us an hour to get through the tunnel, and we would have been a half hour late to the concert.”

The couple made the smart decision to turn the car around, just in time for Wilde’s contractions to begin. Talk about perfect timing. 

"We U-turned and got it out of there. We figured it would be a bad scene to have the baby in a tunnel, and a little redundant,” Sudeikis joked. "So we hightailed it to Upper East Side where the hospital was, got out of the car, walked around the neighborhood a little bit."

"Then Daisy calmed down," he said, talking about his newborn daughter. "I think she was just fired up, just sitting there doing the ['Single Ladies'] dance.” We feel you, Daisy. 

While we’re glad Wilde made it to the hospital safely, we can’t help but think it would’ve been pretty awesome if the first sound Daisy heard was Bey’s beautiful voice. 

Target is there for everything you need and more—literally so much more. Like things you never knew you needed until you saw them. We always leave Target with empty wallets and happy hearts. Here are just some of the things we are guilty of buying:

1. Limited edition Oreos like Blueberry Pie and Candy Corn because cookies = life

2. Stationery with designs too cute to resist

3. Candles to add to your growing collection

4. Panties because Victoria's Secret isn't the only place with nice lingerie

5. Candy for Halloween or days when you're PMSing

Or really everyday snacking.

6. Pain relievers because you'll run out of Tylenol eventually

7. Makeup with prices that make you feel good about yourself

8. Clothes and shoes you could probably find somewhere else

But you also bought Oreos and candles all in one place, so you're the real winner.

9. Beer and wine even though your fridge is chock-full of the stuff

10. Natural cleaning supplies that smell better than your soap

11. Mugs with designs that make you say "same"

12. Pillows, blankets and bedroom decor that's screaming your name

13. Bags with simple designs that'll go with anything in your closet

14. Scarves because they are arguably the most sensible accessory

15. Starbucks latte purchased *in store* because you totally need some energy for all that shopping 

Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than by visiting a haunted house? Sure, the last time you visited one was when you were like 5 years old, and you left crying like a baby, but now that you’re older, you can definitely handle the fake blood and faux zombies. And even if you do get a little scared (not like you would admit it), it’s all for fun, right? The emotional stages you go through while in a haunted house are all part of the experience.

1. The Excited Stage

On the drive over, you’re pumped. Haunted houses are fun, not scary.

Those knots in your stomach? Pure excitement! NOT anxiety.

You’re here. You’re ready. Bring on the monsters.

2. The Denial Stage

As you get in line, you start to feel butterflies in your stomach like you're 5 years old again, but you shake it off.

You’re in college now! You’re brave!

No silly haunted house will scare you. Nope. No way.

3. The Bargaining Stage

You take your first couple steps into the house and look at your surroundings. Fake lightning? No big deal. Spiderwebs (aka silly string) hanging from the ceiling? Won’t scare you.

But that creepy clown in the corner is looking a little menacing...

But you’re not scared. It’s okay. You’re going to be fiiinneee. It'll be over before you know it.

4. The Slightly Scared Stage

Alright, the eerie music is a little creepy. And that zombie’s costume looks freakishly real.

Did something just touch your leg? OMG, that guy in the mask is definitely coming to kill you.

5. The Rationalization Stage

You start to reason with yourself. None of this is real.

That isn’t real blood. These are people in costumes. All of this is fake.

Relax, breathe—just BREATHE.

6. The Completely Terrified Stage

Suddenly, something jumps out at you, and you can’t help but jump 10 feet in the air and scream.

Your heart is racing, and your palms are sweaty. This isn’t fun anymore. You feel like you're 5 years old again and want your mom.

You want out NOW.

7. The Relief Stage

You sprint through the maze of monsters, past the guy with the chainsaw, and you finally spot the exit.

As you push through the door, you can’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

8. The Nonchalant Stage

When your friends come out making fun of all the fake ghosts, you laugh along with them.

It wasn’t that bad. You totally weren’t scared. 

But once is enough. Forever.

Shailene Woodley, who most recently made headlines for her arrest at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, has written a powerful letter about the experience.

Woodley begins her statement, writing, “I was arrested on Oct. 10, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday where America is meant to celebrate the indigenous people of North America.” She was standing among Native Americans in peaceful protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline, which threatens to contaminate the Missouri River—a water source, Woodley says, that millions of people depend on.

But her moving letter is not just about the environmental risks at stake. Woodley notes that “it took [her], a white non-native woman being arrested on Oct. 10 in North Dakota, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, to bring this cause to many people’s attention. And to the forefront of news publications around the world.” She urges us to recognize the harm that is done to Native Americans by mainstream society’s persistence on ignoring them, except of course, on Halloween and at Coachella. Woodley further condemns this cultural appropriation, saying, “We buy plastic teepees from Toys-R-Us and set them up in our living rooms for children to play in. We grow up romanticizing native culture, native art, native history… without knowing native reality.”

The 24-year-old actress wasn’t the only one arrested that day, but she’s the only one we read about in the news. According to Woodley, 26 men and women who put their lives on the line, just like she did, were also detained. Woodley says it's important to recognize the need and urgency, like she and 26 others have, to fight the good fight. “Whatever your cause is. Whatever your passion is. Whatever you care about most… none of your efforts or hard-earned opinions will matter when the planet and the people you’re fighting for have nothing left to show for it,” she warns.

And as for hashtags like #FreeShailene, Woodley asks, “What if we took the hashtag #FreeShailene and made it #ProtectCleanWater, or #HonorNativeTreaties, or #IStandWithStandingRock?” Because it’s not about celebrity news, it’s about real people living real lives—people who supposedly represent the roots of our existence but who have been mistreated for hundreds of years.

Halloween's coming up quick, and you're stressing about what you should be. Of course, in college, Halloween isn't just a one-night event—it's a days-long spectacle, which means you need to have more than one costume for Halloweekend. And that goes for the finishing touches, too! With just these five products, you'll be able to reinvent yourself from costume to costume—don't spend a penny more!

1. Falsies

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Ardell Natural Demi Black Lashes ($3.99, ulta.com)

Halloween is all about the drama, and nothing does that better than a good set of falsies!

2. Dark red lipstick

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Urban Decay Cosmetics Matte Revolution Lipstick in Temper ($22, ulta.com)  

Intensify your lips with red—and in a pinch, this can double as fake blood, too.

3. Liquid eyeliner

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MAC Liquidlast Liner in Point Black ($21, maccosmetics.com)

Draw on kitty whiskers or a dramatic cat eye if you need a quick costume on the fly.

4. White eyeliner

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Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Yeyo ($20, ulta.com)

White eyeliner is especially versatile during Halloween—use it to create a pop art look or a ghostily pale face.

5. Eye glitter

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Urban Decay Heavy Metal Eyeliner ($20, ulta.com)

Whether or not you're the type to rock a glitzy look on the regular, Halloween is the perfect time to play it up! You can use it to glam up any costume—scary, girly or anything in between.

No job is perfect. From that hellish part-time gig you had in high school to your ultimate dream position, there will always be a few things you don't love—and that is completely normal. But when a couple things turn into an entire list, you may find yourself in the difficult situation of hating your job—which can truly become toxic. While quitting is the most obvious solution, it might not necessarily be the best; there are a few other options to consider that can make your situation a little more tolerable.

1. Assess the situation 

Before you doing anything rash (like quitting your job on the spot), it’s important to evaluate your feelings and truly figure out what is it that you dislike. Do some self-reflection and ask yourself the following questions: Do I really hate my job? Is this a new feeling, or is it an ongoing one? Is it the people I’m working with, the tasks I’m asked to do, the culture of the organization or all of the above? 

Career expert and award-winning journalist, Anita Bruzzese, says that the best way to assess your feelings is to get them down on paper: “Make a pro/con list. Get really specific about your likes and your dislikes and go from there. It’s a great way to pinpoint your interests and identify the problem.” Once you decide what the problems are, it’ll be much easier to come up with a solution. 

2. Switch roles

If you’re content with the company you’re working for but not with your supervisor or coworkers, consider changing jobs within the organization or altering your current position to better suit your needs and/or goals. Checking for job postings on the company website is one way to go, but Bruzzese suggests making connections with people in different departments at work. “Start networking [at your company] and ask your boss to cross train to get a better sense of other departments,” she says. Not only does this expose you to different skills, it’s also an opportunity for you to meet people who currently work in a position you’re interested in. 

3. Ask for more responsibility

If you’re unhappy with the projects you’re assigned to, tell your boss and consider asking for more responsibility. We know the last thing you want to do at a job you hate is more work, but trust us on this one. Bruzzese says, “People often feel entitled to things. So when we become unhappy with our jobs, the mentality is usually like, 'somebody needs to fix this [job] for me.' But it’s not up to your boss to make your job likeable. It’s up to you…You’re more likely to like your job if you’re constantly growing and developing. You never want to stop learning and growing in your career. You should never feel that way.” 

So if boredom is the source of your unhappiness at work, what is the solution? Challenge yourself and take on more responsibility! Joan Snyder Kuhl, founder of the Gen Y speaking and consulting company Why Millenials Matter, echoes similar sentiments: “Think of everything you do on a daily basis. Have you mastered every aspect of this position? Everything you learn in this position will be an asset in your next position and the one thing that is a given is that there is always something to learn. Work to expose yourself to all aspects of this business while you are a part of it. You never know what projects, business processes and initiatives may interest you or are useful down the road.” 

Becoming bored and stagnant can happen in any job so it’s important to keep your skills and mindset fresh. Attend seminars or courses if your company offers them. Teach yourself a new skill. Watch an online TED talk in a topic that might be beneficial to your career. There are endless (and easily available) ways for you to challenge yourself. 

4. Stay positive

Having a good attitude (which is super hard, we know) in this kind of situation can help immensely. Looking on the bright side of things will distract you from the bad things about your job. One way to remain positive is focusing on all the skills you’re gaining for future jobs. Kuhl says, “Consider how you can capitalize on your current position in order to transition into your next position. Just before your took on this position or when you originally learned about the opportunity, there was something that drew you to accepting. By identifying what drew you to this position, you can focus on all the skills you hope to build and the impact you want to make broadly. It may remind you of your initial goals and ideas that you had hoped to tackle.” Creating new goals for yourself and focusing on the benefits of your job will make you think less of all the things wrong with it.

5. Know when to fold

Even after you’ve done everything in your power to make work more enjoyable and tolerable, it may be time to go. If you find yourself crying every night after work or dealing with any type of sexism or racism, it’s time to start looking into other positions. Bruzzese suggests that when working at companies like these, one should “cut their losses. An environment like that can become very lonely and stressful and not something you want to stay in or be a part.” 

If your situation isn’t as overtly awful as the aforementioned, it might seem a little tricky on how to procede. Ultimately the decision is up to you. “You’re the only one who knows what is making you unhappy. Only you know what you can tolerate,” says Bruzzese. Candace Johnson found herself in a less than ideal situation after she recently graduated from University of Iowa. "My first job out of college was very draining for me," she says. "The duties I ended up doing were slightly different than what I thought I would be doing. I thought I'd be writing articles and press releases when I really ended up just editing them and scheduling them out on the blog. To add to that, my coworkers were very clique-y. I felt like I was [in] Mean Girls, but instead of high school it was in the office. It made for very long, tiring weeks." After waiting four months to see if her situation would change and/or get better (it didn't), Johnson began sending out resumes and eventually found a job she loved. 

When your job becomes too much for you to handle, and you know you have to leave, it’s time to start making a plan.

6. Take initiative

If you’ve made the decision to start looking elsewhere, begin networking at companies you’d be interested in working at. Your alumni directory is always a good place to start! Reach out to people on LinkedIn who have the careers you want for an informational interview. You’d be surprise at how willing people are to help young people in the early stages of their careers. Allison Martins, a 2015 graduate, is currently searching for a new opportunity after realizing her job isn't for her. "I realized how much I miss writing and that this job is truly not for me," she says. "I haven't quit my job yet because I still want to be making some sort of money. Instead I've been networking and applying to other jobs. I have also joined a freelancing network."

There is almost always a way to improve a horrible situation, and it might be much easier than you think. However, every circumstance may not be fixable, and once you recognize that, it’s up to you change your situation and make it better!

Welcome to your weekly recap of all things super. We know we're not the only ones who obsess over (read: schedule their lives around) the CW superhero shows: Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and DC's Legends of Tomorrow. So it follows that the superhero-loving community—those who stalk Stephen Amell on Twitter and vigorously like all of Grant Gustin's photos on Instagram—should have an online forum to read about happenings in the DC-verse, as well as an area to vent and gush over the latest comic gossip. This week in superheroes…

Supergirl

The Flash

Our Biggest Questions About the Episode: 

Flashpoint has made this show all kinds of confusing. Caitlin is Killer Frost, but no one knows? Jesse is a speedster, but Wally isn't? Also, WTF is Malfoy's problem? 

The One Thing You Need to Know About This Week's Episode:

Barry and Iris went on the most awkward date of all time, which we hope didn't set a precedent for their relationship.

Our Favorite Moment:

We had a major fangirl moment when Barry talked back at Julian in that sassy British accent. (For real though, we don't trust that guy. Is he Alchemy?!)

What We Can't Wait to Find Out Next Week:

OMG Alchemy is going to try to control Wally the way he did to Magenta, right? Wally's had dreams about being a speedster like he was in Flashpoint. And he is probably going to fall for it because he is so desperate to have powers. Is it Tuesday yet? 

Arrow

The One Thing You Need to Know About the Episode:

Wednesday night's episode of Arrow seemed to be straight out of Stephen Amell's imagination. Having his WWE buddy Cody Rhodes guest star as a drug dealer, who cooks up—you guessed it—"stardust," was loads of fun.

What Had Us Shouting at the TV:

Due to the reckless actions of one of Oliver's new recruits, Wild Dog (who we also don't trust, Ollie, and find quite annoying), the aforementioned drug dealer ended up in a tub of chemicals and turned into some kind of zombie who feels zero pain. Nice going, Wild Dog. 

Most Shocking Moment:

In another interesting turn of events, Deadshot is alive and in jail with John—or at least we thought he was. Turns out, he was merely a figment of Dig's imagination, brought on by the guilt he feels for killing his brother, Andy.

Best Easter Egg:

Don't think we missed that comment about a vigilante in a hockey mask. We see you, Casey Jones. 

Legends of Tomorrow

What You Need to Know About the Justice Society of America: 

The Justice Society of America consists of Vixen (the grandmother of the Vixen that guest-starred on Arrow last season and has her own animated series on CW Seed), Commander Steel (Legends newbie Nate Heywood's grandfather), Doctor Mid-Nite, Hourman, Obsidian and Star Girl. 

Our Biggest Questions About the Episode:

What the heck is the Reverse Flash doing in 1942, giving a Captain America-like potion to the Nazis? Is this the same Reverse Flash from Flashpoint? Did Barry changing the timeline have an effect on the Legends, too? 

And why did we have to say goodbye to Patrick J. Adams so soon? We'll take all of him we can get in any universe.

Do you prefer haunted houses to bobbing for apples? How about fake blood over candy corn? If you know what Halloween is really about (scaring people!), then we've got some super-spooky costume ideas for you. We've compiled a list of the most terrifying costumes imaginable with you in mind. We know even the biggest horror junkies among us like to look amazing when we go out, so we've put together a bunch of costumes that are scary but still tasteful!

1. Zombie

This Halloween, undead is the new black. The zombie look is easy to create if you don't mind applying a little makeup! The best part about zombie costumes is that you can make them out of practically any outfit. Want to show some school pride? Dress as a zombie cheerleader and rock some undead school spirit! Maybe dancing is more your style? Try dressing as an undead ballerina!

No matter what outfit you choose, the makeup is what's going to sell the costume. Make yourself pale and sickly looking (think gray and pale-green face paint), then add fresh bite marks, bruises and rotten wounds all over your body. You can find makeup to create the perfect zombie costume at any Halloween store. Don't forget to get creative with this one—we can't wait to see a zombie professor or an undead barista!

2. Vampire

Vampires are some of the hottest monsters around. This costume has the added benefit of being one where you can dress in a fun, sexy outfit and not have to give up dressing as a blood-sucking creature. Play up on this unique balance of sexy and scary—make sure to pair dark, dramatic clothing with tons of fake blood. Wear a complete purple lace gown, or stick to a tight burgundy shirt or black corset-style top and leather pants if you want to go as a more modern vampire.

You're going to need some fangs, a bunch of fake blood and maybe even a victim! Don't forget dramatic makeup to finish off the look. Remember, vampires are dead, too, so go pale and sunken on the face, and make your eyes really pop with lots of dark, smokey makeup. For an even spookier look, you can try some purple colored contacts!

3. Bloody Mary

Remember when you used to scare yourself silly at sleepovers when you and your friends tried to summon Bloody Mary in the dark? There are a ton of different versions of the legend, but most involve a mirror, a murder and a ghostly woman covered in blood. No matter what version you whispered about as a child, there is no denying that Bloody Mary was one of the most terrifying things you could think of.

If you don't mind the sight of fake blood, this could be the costume for you. Dress in all white, including white face paint, to make yourself look as ghostlike as possible. Then, it's time for the blood! Splatter fake blood over absolutely every piece of clothing you're wearing, and add some blood to your face as well. Finish the look with a handheld mirror and a plastic knife covered in fake blood, and you've become every preteen girl’s worst nightmare.

4. Medusa

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Try dressing in gauzy shades of green and gray to evoke a statuesque feeling, and wear dramatic makeup in similar shades. The most fun part, though, is the hair! Section your hair into lots of tiny ponytails, and use temporary hair dye to make your whole head green. Spray dye will work great because it gives your hair good hold. Shape each section into a little twist, and soon you'll have a head full of snakes. You could even get some little toy snakes and weave them in, too!

5. Siren

Digging the reference to Greek mythology (hey, classics majors!) but not sure that Medusa is your style? Dress as a Siren! The Sirens were infamous because of their haunting, enchanted singing voices, which they used to lure men to their deaths. Although they sounded like beautiful women from afar, legend says that they were actually huge, terrifying half-birds. That just means that your costume has to include feathers and maybe a beak!

When doing your makeup for this outfit, make sure you add some eyeliner wings to get a bit of an avian look, or think along the lines of the eye makeup from Black Swan. Wear some fitted clothing to up the sex appeal—a shell bra could be perfect here—and stick to blues and greens since these creatures lived on cliffs overhanging the ocean. Find a way to work in feathers, whether that means creating your own wings via a hot glue gun or just adding a feather boa to the outfit. Carry a small musical instrument, like a toy harp or lyre, that you can use to lure in men and finish off the look!

6. Headless Anything

If you feel like going for a slightly goofy approach, try going as a headless person! There are many variations on this costume, and they're all pretty hilarious—and terrifying! Most of them involve stuffing a fake body that rises above your shoulders with your head peeping out from somewhere in the middle. Arrange the arms of the shirt as if you're holding your own head, and you'll be sure to get a lot of horrified looks!

This costume gives you tons of creativity, too. Go as a headless waitress, a headless sorority girl, a headless bride, a headless soccer player... or release your inner history major with a headless Marie Antoinette! If you name it and can imagine the costume, then go for it.

7. Graduation Day

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Let's be honest, collegiettes, all the scary costumes we've suggested above pale in comparison to this one! It's hard to imagine something scarier than graduating from college. All that free time, and no more dorm sleepovers and frat parties? Terrifying. Prepare yourself for the big day now by dressing up in your cap and gown this Halloween. Get creative, too, and look a little further than graduation. A great group costume is to dress as what you want to be when you grow up. You and all your friends can dress as your dream (or nightmare!) professions.

So collegiettes, are you ready to let your scary side loose? Let us know what you think of these ideas.

Halloween is a whole new game once you’re in college. You may not be trick-or-treating or watching Halloween-themed movies anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in some (or a lot of) candy—you’ll never grow too old for it. From the rich chocolate bars to the chewy novelties, there are so many candies to get carried away with. So what does it mean if the first thing you reach for in your sibling’s stash is a Hershey’s Bar? Or gummy bears? We’ve rounded up some of the most popular Halloween candies and decoded what they say about your personality, so have a look!

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If these rich chocolate confections are your top pick, it means you love luxury. You also like to look your best all the time. Some people think you can be shallow, but in reality there are more layers to you than just what people see on the outside.

Skittles

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You are the happy-go-lucky type. You share an optimistic view of the world, and that trait brings out the best in those around you. No matter what kind of a day you’re having, you try to look up and see the rainbow that’s usually right in front of you.

Candy Corn

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If candy corn is your favorite candy to munch on, it means you’re a love-‘em-or-hate-‘em type of person. Those who love you like being around you all the time, but those who aren’t as keen about you may think you’re strange and try to avoid you.

Hershey’s Bar

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You’re always there for others, especially when they need you most. You’re a safe bet as a friend since you’re always sweet and never unpredictable. Everybody needs someone like you!

Gummy Bears

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If gummy bears are your go-to candy, it means you’re a goofball. You like to act silly, and you don’t take anything in life too seriously. You’ll crack a joke at any chance you get. For you, there’s no such thing as a straight-faced selfie since you’re always making crazy faces in your pics!

KIT KAT Bar

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You’re Little Miss Popular. Innately, you’re a social person whose company is craved by others. Everyone enjoys having you as a friend and always wants to hang out with you. Luckily, you manage to break a piece of time off for everyone, even if it means just a 15-minute coffee date at Starbucks!

Milky Way

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You’re the most sophisticated out of your bunch of friends. You have the ability to charm a stranger in just an instant. Super outgoing, you’re the type who will make random conversation with the person behind you while in line at the store.

Smarties

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Okay, we’re not going to say you’re uptight, but you’re uptight (just a bit!). If things don’t go as planned, you become tense. You fit the type-A personality mold to a T. You also tend to be that person who never leaves any schoolwork for the last minute and tells others at the library to quiet down.

M&M’S

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You come off as having a tough exterior, but on the inside, you’re a true softie. Those who take the time to get to know you realize that you actually have a sensitive side. By that, we mean you can often be found alone in your room watching heartfelt videos on YouTube that make you cry.

Tootsie Roll

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You’re controversial. Whenever there’s a topic you have a fervent opinion about, you don’t hesitate to pipe in. There’s no in-between with you: Either people like you, or they don’t. One reason some people may not like you is that you tend to dish out thoughts that can be quite hard to chew on.

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Now that you know the dish behind these candies, it should become clear why you were always begging your friends to trade your mini Milky Way bars for their packets of Skittles when you were younger. And if you always gravitate toward the same costume every year, check out what your Halloween costume says about you!

Do you remember MTV’s popular dating show Next? This show used to have us in tears laughing. First, we have the ideal girl or guy that is looking for their perfect match. But when contestants didn’t meet up to their standards, they were sure to hit them with “NEXT!” Is that how you feel about certain guys you have encountered? You may feel like you're on another level, and they are just not worth your time. We are no strangers to plenty of these types of guys:

1. The One Who Plays Hard to Get

Have you ever met a guy that seemed to really like you one day, and then the next day it's like he forgot you existed? We don’t have time for this type! Guys sometimes act as if they are unavailable to seem disinterested and detached. Some girls like this in the early stages of a relationship, but eventually it gets old. Ignoring our texts, not showing up when he said he would or refusing to contact us first are not going to keep us girls around for long.

We got the low down from Chantal Norman and Nicole Dei, two seniors at the University of Maryland, College Park. "I don't believe in those types of guys. If you want to be with me, then do that. If you don't, I will make room for the next man," Chantal says. Nicole thinks the same thing! "I don't like it because consistency is everything. You're just blocking my opportunity to meet greatness and I was really just wasting my time on you," Nicole says.

Believe us, if we were to flip the script and do this to a guy, he would be gone in a hot second. If a guy meets you and is legitimately interested in you, he should act interested.

2. The Complete Player

This is the guy that has broken heart after heart and may have tried to date all of your friends. Why is it that some guys think that because they are no longer involved with our friend that we will jump on the bandwagon? Chantal isn't feeling players at all.

"I don't respect guys who do this. How are you going to come into my friend group and try to date me and all of my best friends? No," Chantal says. Players often have a charming way of convincing every girl that they really are the one for them.

"I think those guys are so confused because they think we're stupid and don't tell our friends everything. How can you talk to multiple friends and think you can get away with it?" Nicole says. "That's what makes me question the entire male species in the first place."

Has a guy ever approached you and said, "I’m just looking for that special girl who will give me a chance, so I can show that I have changed?" It may be hard for us to not give him the side eye, but this is so common and should definitely be avoided!

3. The Meat Head

A lot of us love to be fit and go to the gym to stay in shape. We may admire a guy with a nice body, but how do you feel about those fitness junkies that need the entire world to know? If you go to his Instagram, you may see a selfie with his shirt pulled up to his neck to show off his pecs. Nicole thinks this is an automatic turn off. "This makes me feel like you're insecure. Why are you out here acting like an Abercrombie & Fitch model for free?" she says.

We're all about the gorgeous bod, but when it shows up in almost every picture, it can be a bit too much. Us girls want guys to leave something for our imagination. Not all girls would like to see their man on social media flaunting his goods for everyone to see.

4. The Underachiever

We understand that some days you might want to relax and act like you have no responsibilities, but this is definitely a sign of a guy you may want to avoid. Girls are not necessarily looking for the underachiever with no hobbies or future aspirations. "If you aren't adding anything to me, what's your purpose?" Chantal asks. "At this age, this is the prime time to be a go-getter." We like guys that can be very chill but aren’t just mooching off of us. We want someone who actually has a schedule, has goals and is working towards them.

"That is unattractive because if you have no drive, you don't want to do better in life, and you're complacent," Nicole says. These ladies really spoke a lot of wisdom. Go for the guy that is the overachiever!

5. The One Who Doesn't Understand the Word "No"

Have you ever been patiently standing by yourself at the mall or bus stop, and a guy comes up to ask if you have a boyfriend? Many girls may respond yes if they are in a relationship, and others may still respond yes even if they do not have a boyfriend. "I do like a forward man and one who's persistent, but there's a fine line between being slightly attractive with an aggressive mentality and being straight creepy and annoying," Chantal says. You would think that this guy would take it as a loss, but that is far from the truth. This guy may continue to ask for your number, even though you nicely made it clear you weren't interested. But wait! Then he goes on to say, 'Oh, so you can’t have any friends.'"

"I think it's how you feel about that person, but if I am saying no with no type of smile, you need to leave me alone," Nicole says. We know you might have gotten a great laugh out of this, but the majority of these guys continue on to bash the girl for not wanting to give him her number. Steer clear!

6. The Netflix & Chill Type

He may frame it as a nice movie session or game night, but have you ever gotten into a situation where he was looking for something more? "He's a schemer. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a guy assumes that you want more when you never suggest that. Then, when you say no, they are always so blown. Next!" Nicole says. 

Guys may think they are smooth, but we know what is going on. You may walk into his house to watch a movie, only to discover that he has no TV. A girl's face may completely turn sideways if he continues to say, "How about we not watch a movie and make our own." A guy can try to swindle you, but it will not always work. Sorry, not sorry!

7. The One Who's a Bit Too Smooth

This guy is charming, but maybe a little too charming. He may try to convince you that you are the only girl he is interested in, yet is quick to check out other girls while you are in his presence. "Being sneaky, you will always get caught. Why even lie? If you're not only dating me, just say that. I may be dabbling a little myself as well," Chantal says. You may find yourself on your Instagram and see his name up and down your timeline as he comments kissy faces on every girl’s picture. If you catch a guy doing this when you start dating, you may want to head for the door.

"As soon as you tell a girl that you're only talking to them, you essentially say that you are already talking to other people," Nicole says. "Why would you have to say this in the first place?" If a guy does this a lot when he first meets you, we can only imagine how bad it could get. This is a big red flag!

You might meet a guy and begin to notice signs that he is not the one. To avoid the frustration you may have if things go wrong, stay away from these seven guys that can end up making you run miles and miles away!

1. Your inbox fills up faster than you can check it

2. You’re part of multiple group messages or Facebook pages within your one organization

3. In one week you'll have multiple meetings for a singular organization, which you can break down by whole-group, exec, committees, etc.

4. You know how to work every projector on campus

5. You pack your lunch and dinner every day

If you forget, you’ll just go hungry for the day. 

6. You sometimes forget to do normal human things like eat or go to the bathroom

7. You’ve gotten really good at remembering names

8. School is, like, number four on your list of priorities

9. Your to-do lists look more like novels

10. School is more like a full-time job ~with~ overtime

11. Walking around campus is a constant wave session

12. Most of your texts are you delegating

13. Boring classes are the perfect time to reply to emails and get other work done

14. Your computer and phone die almost twice a day on average

15. You use your email as much as your friends use Snapchat

Happy leading, collegiettes!

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