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15 Things Every Girl Learned from a Magazine

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Growing up in the '90s and early 2000s, we didn't have Snapchat or Instagram to supply us with entertainment. Memes weren't even a thing back then, and there was no hashtag "trending" to guide preteen girls in the direction of all things cool. Luckily, we had publications such as CosmoGirl, Girl's Life, Tiger Beat and more to provide us with the essential info. Here are 15 things every girl learned from a magazine.

1. How to tell whether or not your crush was into you

The answer was most likely supplied through a quiz.

2. How to kiss

And how not to kiss.

3. Even celebs have embarassing moments

Stars…they're just like us!

4. Which boy bands were the dreamiest 

Because those were the posters that you were going to rip out of every issue.

5. Scary things happen irl

Those "Real Life Stories" in Seventeen did not play around.

6. What guys really want

Signs he wants to be your boyfriend? We're in.

7. What your future had in store

Those horoscopes were always accurate.

8. The latest fashions (and how to rock them)

Butterfly clips, glitter and scrunchies. Need we say more?

9. How to spot a frenemy

And how to deal with friend drama in general.

10. Reading other people's confessions is better than TV

It's a guilty pleasure, okay?

11. Celebs have a lot of secrets

And Tiger Beat revealed them all.

12. How to have fun with your friends

Other than by reading magazines together, of course.

13. The correct lyrics to your favorite songs

"Starbucks lovers" wasn't the first misheard lyric.

14. How to go back to school in style

Because your first day back outfit was everything.

15. Girls rock

End of story.


An Alabama Theater Won't Show 'Beauty & the Beast' Because of the Film's Gay Character

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When Beauty and the Beast's director Bill Condon announced earlier this week that the film would feature Disney's first "exclusively gay moment," the Internet was fully supportive of the major moment for Disney and the LGBTQ community - well, *almost* fully supportive, anyways.

TMZ is reporting that a rural, northeastern Alabama drive-in theater, the Henegar Drive-In, announced that it would not be showing the film - specifically for the same reason that has the Internet so excited for its release.

"We will not compromise on what the Bible teaches,” the theater said on its Facebook page. “You can feel free to come watch wholesome movies without worrying about sex, nudity, homosexuality and foul language.”

While the New York Times reports that it's unclear whether Disney was ever going to show the film at the theater in the first place. In an interview with the NYT, Carol Laney, one of the theater's owners, said they had only seen the trailer and heard the news about LeFou, the film's gay character, before deciding not to show it.

The theater's Facebook page has since been flooded with comments, both in support of and against the theater's decision. Many of the commenters condemming the ban on the film have pointed out that the decision is a discriminatory one considering the same theater has shown movies meant for a mature audience in the past.

Mike Pence Used a Private Email as Governor & is Being Accused of Hypocrisy

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Vice President Mike Pence has been accused of hypocrisy after it was discovered he used a private email account to conduct state business when he was the governor of Indiana.

Pence used an AOL account to contact advisers on issues such as terrorism and homeland security, although BBC News reports he did nothing illegal. Thirty pages of emails were released Thursday showing exchanges between Pence and his then-advisers.

Pence came out in defense of his use of a personal email account after people began comparing his situation to Hillary Clinton’s controversial use of a private email server, which Pence openly criticized her for during the 2016 presidential campaign.

“No, there’s no comparison whatsoever between Hillary Clinton’s practice of having a private server, mishandling classified information, destroying emails when they were requested by Congress and by officials,” Pence said when asked if his situation gave him any sympathy for Clinton, according to BBC.

He continued his defense by stressing that no laws were broken by his use of a private email account.

“We have fully complied with all of Indiana’s laws. We had outside counsel review all of my private email records to identify any emails that ever referenced or mentioned business, state business-related activities. And, as Indiana law requires, we transferred all of those to the state of Indiana, subject to the public access laws,” Pence said.

Additionally, last summer, the Indianapolis Star reported that Pence’s account was hacked in a phishing scam. The scammer emailed Pence’s contacts pretending to be Pence, saying he and his wife were in the Philippines and had lost all of their money, their cells phones, and credit cards after being attacked on their way back to their hotel.

Pence created a new AOL account following the hack, but cybersecurity experts told the Indianapolis Star on Thursday that it’s possible his account was fully compromised.

People have taken to Twitter to voice their discontent using the hashtag #PenceEmails, which was trending on Twitter on Friday.

Some users agree with Pence that his emails and Clinton's emails are not the same.

It is still unclear how often Pence used his personal account for state business versus his state-provided email address, according to CNN.

Drop Everything: Wine-Infused Coffee is Now a Thing

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Molinari Private Reserve, a café in Nappa Valley, has completely changed the game with their new creation: wine-infused coffee.

Cosmopolitan reports that the reserve has created this masterpiece by taking wine and roasting it with coffee beans. The blend smells like wine but tastes like coffee with just a hint of blueberry.

It took more than two years to develop the beverage, according to Refinery29. The combination takes nutritional benefits from both wine and coffee, primarily antioxidants.

Depending on how you prepare it, the combination can take on different flavors. The Molinari Private Reserve website says the coffee tastes more like wine if you add more milk. If you use a French press, you can bring out more of the blueberry flavor. You can also create lattes and espresso shots with the coffee, and best of all, you can make cold brew as well.

Rick Molinari, the owner of Molinari Caffe in Napa Valley, California, told Fox News he came up with what he calls "the best of both worlds" in 2013 after talking with friend and fellow coffee roaster John Weaver.

Molinari began selling the coffee in 2014, but an earthquake forced him to put his business on hold. Now, he's back and doing better than ever. Molinari told Fox News he shipped 175 bags of the coffee on Thursday and received requests for 60 more on Friday.

"I knew that this would get big, but I didn't think it would get to this point," Molinari told Fox News.

The best news? It’s not just available at cafes around Napa Valley. It’s available for purchase online for $20, too. However, the coffee is in such high demand that it is currently out of stock, unfortunately.

This duo won’t get you drunk, either. The wine is pretty much just infused in the coffee for flavor, but we’ll take it. 

It Might Become a Lot More Difficult to Travel to Europe Soon

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If you're planning on checking, "traveling through Europe" off your bucket list any time soon, we have some bad news: it could soon become a lot harder for Americans to visit Europe.

The Independent reports that the European Union just voted to reintroduce visa requirements for U.S. citizens traveling as tourists to European countries. Apparently, the vote is a reaction to the fact that the U.S. still does not allow visitors from Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland and Romania to travel to the U.S. without a visa - and the EU requires that all of its member nations be treated equally.

Currently, U.S. citizens can travel to all European countries for tourism purposes, including the five countries the U.S. places visa restrictions on, without any kind of visa.

“You’re talking about citizens from countries, like Poland, with a major diaspora," Claude Moraes, a member of the European Parliament, told the New York Times of the EU's decision. “You’re really seeing frustration and anger, and without any timetable, this is becoming increasingly seen as second-class treatment.”

If the policy actually goes into effect - which could happen if the U.S. continues to impose visa restrictions on those five European countries - the EU will require U.S. citizens to apply for travel documents for at least one year.

But don't panic just yet - as Reuters notes, there's a decent likelihood that nothing will actually happen, and the European Commission will look to a diplomatic option instead - especially since imposing visas on U.S. citizens could result in a loss of tourism money.

10 Struggles Only Laid Back Girls Understand

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Whether you are one or you know one, we could all learn a thing or two from the laid back girl. Just got into a fight with your friend or significant other? Have three tests and a presentation due tomorrow? Relax. The laid back girl knows to focus on what’s important and not sweat the small stuff. As great as this carefree life seems, every laidback girl knows it doesn’t come without its fair share of problems.

1. You don’t stress as much over group projects

It’s not that you don’t care about getting a good grade; you just don’t feel the need to take control over every little aspect of the project. You have faith that as long as you and everybody else do their part before you have to present, everything will be just fine. This leads to a ton of procrastination.

2. You don’t stress as much over school work in general

You know things will work out. Or at least, you’re keeping your fingers crossed.

3. You are always the last to get ready

Whether you’re going out with friends or family, you always end up staying in your pajamas or comfy clothes until the last possible minute. By the time you look at the clock, you already know you’re pressed for time.

4. Your improv skills are next-level

You know how to get things done, last-minute style. But because of that, you rush through everything, which isn’t great in the long run.

5. Confrontation is the enemy

You try your best to stay away from any sort of confrontation due to your laid back nature. You dislike drama of any sort. But this also means you don’t always let people know when they’ve upset you, so you try to just let it go.

6. People assume you’re a pushover

Not a fun label to have. But due to your chill demeanor, people assume you okay with anything and everything and won’t stand up for yourself.

7. People with expendable amounts of energy scare you

These people freak you out because you’re the exact opposite of peppy and super hyper. You’re not used to being around this type of high-energy.

8. You are not so easily motivated

What even is motivation? It’s hard to lack something you never had in the first place. The procrastination struggle is real, my friend.

9. You have a go-with-the-flow attitude in every situation

You put in the least amount of effort necessary and when things don’t work out the way you thought they would, that gets you into trouble and you’re left feeling very confused. 

10. “Netflix and Chill” really is “Netflix and Chill”

For you, there are no other possible interpretations. These words mean exactly how they’re phrased. Period.

Being a laid back girl can have it perks, but it certainly comes with its share of downfalls as well. Between, the reputation of being a pushover and always rushing to get things done, there are a fair amount of struggles associated with being the chill girl. However, being laid back is more than just a demeanor; it’s a way of life. And you wouldn’t have it any other way. 

This Photo of Hillary Clinton is Going Viral for the BEST Reason

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As if this week's news that Vice President Mike Pence used his personal AOL email account to conduct state business while governor weren't already ironic enough, this photo of Hillary Clinton that's currently going viral on Twitter basically says it all.

On Friday, the former presidential candidate and OG nasty woman was spotted sitting in coach on a commercial flight from Boston to New York City's JFK airport. 32-year-old Caitlin Quigley noticed HRC sitting in a nearby seat, and as pretty much all of us would immediately do, snapped a pic - which just happened to be taken at exactly the best moment. In the photo, Clinton is seated next to Huma Abedin, who is holding Friday's copy of USA Today, as Clinton glances at the front page. Basically, her face as she reads the day's front page story says it all.

Oh, the irony. As Quigley told the Huffington Post when she realized after taking the photo what Hillary was reading, the meme basically writes itself. Naturally, the Internet promptly freaked out.

TBH, it's looking like HRC gets the last laugh here.

Instagram's Latest Beauty Trend Will Make Your Makeup Look Like a Neon Sign

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Neon signs are a classic form of Instagram bait, so it's no surprise that makeup artists and beauty bloggers are making neon sign-inspired makeup the next biggest beauty trend on the 'gram - and, um, it's basically the coolest thing ever.

It turns out that you don't even need UV makeup to make your eyeliner or lipstick look like it's actually glowing - in fact, most makeup artists are achieving the look by using white eyeliner and brightly-colored eyeshadow.

The results are straight-up mesmerizing:

 

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To get the look, you basically start with a bright eyeshadow and liner and blend it outward into the hazy "outline" of your neon before adding a sharp line of white eyeliner on top to create a "bulb." From what we can tell on Insta, it looks like starting with a base of black eyeshadow also boosts the ~glow~ if you're going for something really dramatic. 

While it's not necessarily something we'd show up to class in, we are SO here for this - future night out look, anyone?


6 Signs You're a Toxic Friend

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We’ve all had a toxic friend—whether it was back on the playground in elementary school, during the terrible middle school years or even more recently. Toxic friends are never healthy, and they can trap you in a dysfunctional relationship that you might not even want to be in. But have you ever considered that you might be a toxic friend? If you think your friendships are a little bit rocky but can’t quite put your finger on the source, you might want to take a look at yourself. Here are six signs that you may be a toxic friend.

1. You’re never wrong

If you have a hard time admitting you’re wrong, you might be making your relationship hard on your friends. It’s good to feel right, but if you find that your friends are exasperated during discussions—which seem more like arguments—you may be making your friendships more difficult than they need to be.

Abbie Doward, a senior at the University of Florida, says she was once friends with a girl who never admitted to being wrong. “If I ever tried to bring up an issue I had with her, she could never admit a wrongdoing or take responsibility for anything,” she says.

Be sure you’re taking responsibility for your words and actions. If you find that you can’t admit your faults and wrongdoings, you may be toxic to your relationships. Next time you get frustrated when things don’t line up the way you want them to, ask yourself if you’re being too stubborn—and why.

Related: 9 College Women Get Real About the Worst Thing They've Done to a Female Friend

2. You get jealous of friends

It’s normal to get jealous of friends from time to time—especially if they, say, ran into Chris Pine on the street or got a new Kate Spade handbag for their birthday. But if you find yourself constantly getting jealous of friends over small, relatively meaningless things, you might want to take a step back and evaluate.

Abbie says her toxic friend was also jealous of anyone else she spent time with. “If I made plans with other friends/people, she would be angry if I didn't include her or tell her about it,” says Abbie. “She had to be involved and included in everything. She would say I was trying to cut her out and ostracize her if I made plans to hang out with a friend we both knew, which was totally untrue.”

If you often envy your friends—especially your friends’ friends—take a moment and try to figure out why. You could be feeling jealous because of your own insecurities or if you’re not feeling confident in your current friendships. If you’re causing tension within your friendship because you’re jealous of simple things, you may be a toxic friend.

3. You’re self-centered

It’s understandable to prioritize your own needs, but in order to keep up a healthy friendship, you need to care about your friends. It goes without saying that a one-sided friendship is an unhealthy one.

Abbie says her friend “talked endlessly over and over about her own problems and issues and stories and didn't take the time to ask me about my day or my issues.” In this case, she was focused on herself and didn’t have the time, or the interest, to hear about her friends.

It’s easy to get caught up in your own problems, so make sure you’re making a point of reaching out to friends about their own lives. Ask what’s been going on, keep up with their lives and spend time with them regularly. If you find that you’re genuinely not interested in your friends’ lives, you could be making your relationships unhealthy.

4. You talk about friends behind their backs

In large groups of friends, the conversation can often lead to discussing mutual friends. And while it isn’t bad to discuss friends, it’s another thing to talk behind someone’s back.

“I would say that you can tell someone is a toxic friend when you feel like they are going to talk about you behind your back,” says Bridget Higgins, a junior at UMass Amherst. “In my case, mutual friends came forward and told me about the things my ‘friend’ would say about me when I wasn't around. She even talked about a lot of secrets I told her!”

Next time you’re about to share a piece of gossip about a good friend, try to hold yourself back. Being manipulative is mean-spirited and can have a negative effect on other people, so make sure to remain genuine. If you have a problem with a friend, try to deal with it one-on-one.

5. Your friends aren’t a priority

With school, work and family time (and probably more) already on your plate, it’s understandable if your social life has to sit on the back burner every once in a while—but it shouldn’t be happening regularly. In order to keep up a good relationship with your friends, you should be treating your friendship as something that’s important to you.

“Another type of toxic friend are those who do not make your friendship a priority, or don't seem to put in as much effort as they should,” says Ariel Vaisbort, a third-year at Western University. A one-way friendship is no fun for anyone, so make sure you keep that from developing. Ensure that you’re always showing your friends that they’re important to you. And if you don’t consider them a priority, you’re probably making the friendship a little toxic and definitely one-sided.

6. You act differently around other people

It’s natural to act differently around other people, but if you find yourself acting like night and day around your friends, you might be coming off a little two-faced. It’s one thing to behave differently around your parents and family than you do around your best friends, but when you’re changing aspects of your personality when certain people are around, you might be crossing a line.

Try to remain genuine in your friendships and be your truest self around everyone. We all act a little differently when new friends or significant others are around, but try to remain true to yourself in all situations. If you’re being yourself, you cut out the risk of being ingenuine and manipulative.

It’s easy to go on in a friendship without thinking that you’re causing any problems. But if you find that your relationships are in uncertain waters lately and can’t quite identify why you’re feeling this way, consider taking a look at yourself first—you may be the toxic friend. 

Trump is Claiming Obama Had His Phones Wiretapped During the 2016 Presidential Campaign

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President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Saturday morning from his estate in Palm Beach, Florida to claim that former president Barack Obama had wiretapped the phones in Trump Tower during his 2016 presidential campaign.

"Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my 'wires tapped' in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!" he wrote.

In his accusations, POTUS made references to Watergate, calling Obama a, "bad (or sick) guy!" 

Along with the claims, Trump offered no evidence as to where he was getting his information. The New York Times notes that he could have been referencing an article from conservative news site Breitbart News, which speculated on Friday night that there were, "known steps taken by President Barack Obama’s administration in its last months to undermine Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and, later, his new administration.” According to CNN, the White House did not return requests for comment about Trump's tweets.

Kevin Lewis, a spokesperson for Barack Obama, responded to the claims later on Saturday, saying that they were completely untrue.

"A cardinal rule of the Obama administration was that no White House official ever interfered with any independent investigation led by the Department of Justice," he said. "As part of that practice, neither President Obama nor any White House official ever ordered surveillance on any US citizen. Any suggestion otherwise is simply false."

Trump's accusations come following a week of intense scrutiny for this administration after his attorney general Jeff Sessions landed himself in hot water for denying his communications with Russia while advising the Trump campaign last year. 

Chelsea Clinton Just Came to Kellyanne Conway's Defense on Twitter

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No matter your political views, we can all agree that misogyny isn't okay - and Chelsea Clinton just proved this point in the best way possible.

ICYMI, the Internet went into freakout mode on Tuesday night when a photo surfaced of Kellyanne Conway kneeling casually on the Oval Office couch, shoes and all. While the resulting memes were fire, not all of the jokes that followed were funny. Case in point: when Rep. Cedric Richmond of Louisiana made a joke that Conway, "looked kind of familiar in that position there."

Many took the joke to be sexual - Chelsea Clinton was among those who felt it went way too far and tweeted support for Conway.

Conway was quick to respond, thanking Clinton for speaking out:

While the two have had past Twitter beef after Clinton called out Conway for making up the now-infamous "Bowling Green Massacre," their tweets are proof of the power of women coming together to take a stand against sexism, despite their very obvious political differences.

4 Reasons You Feel Sad After Sex

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Whether we want to admit it or not, many of us have felt it­––that unexplainable sadness after sex. If you’ve experienced a feeling of depression after sex, you can rest assured that it’s a lot more common than you’d expect (even if the sex is awesome). Seriously, according to a study published by the Journal of  Sexual Medicine , up to 46 percent of women reported experiencing feelings of anxiety, agitation, melancholy or sadness after sex at some point in their lifetimes. What’s going on? We recruited the help of Laurel House, author, dating and relationship expert to get the scoop on exactly what these feelings are all about. 

1. You're not ready

A huge reason why young women experience negative emotions after sex is that, quite frankly, they are having sex when they don’t really want to or are not emotionally or physically ready. Low self esteem, internalized fears or guilt, and/or emotional distance can also attribute to these feelings.

“If you feel low immediately after sex, it’s probably because you are finally allowing yourself to truly ‘feel’, and you realize that you don’t feel connected enough to have sex with this person,” Laurel says. “Even if you are in a relationship and this isn’t just a hookup, having sex and the release of hormones upon orgasm can force you to feel emotions that you have been avoiding tapping into.”

Lauren encourages collegiettes to avoid suppressing such feelings. “[This] doesn’t mean that you should indulge your grief and go deeply into it in that moment––but do make sure that you think about it at some point and be honest with yourself about where it came from and what it is telling you about where you are emotionally,” she says.

2. Hooking up just isn't for you

Feeling emotional after sex can happen to women at any age, so collegiettes are no exception! There is nothing wrong with non-commital sex, but some women aren't able to handle it as well as others. Ashley*, a junior at UCLA, has had her fair share of hookups in college­­––most of which resulted in her feeling bad about herself for the next few days. “This feeling comes mostly because I know it was just a hookup and we’re probably never going to even talk again,” she says. “It has me questioning myself and my decisions for sure.” Ashley is not alone.

Teresa*, a junior at James Madison University, thinks some women can feel sad after sex if they are not on the same page with their partner beforehand. “Once, I had sex with a guy I just met and he didn’t even ask for my number or anything before I left,” she says. “It made me upset that I was just another girl to him!” While some women are completely okay with no-commitment hookups, others are not––and it is important to find out where you stand on that ladder. 

3. Biology may be to blame

In the study published by the Journal of Sexual Medicine and Dr. Robert D Schweitzer, this post-sex sadness has a name and is referred to as postcoital dysphoria, PCD, or post-coital tristesse, PCT. It is something that can be experienced by both men and women, but is relatively unique to each individual. 

According to Laurel, PCD is totally normal and biological. When you have sex, tons of hormones––particularly dopamine and prolactin––are released that allow you to be vulnerable and tap into your true emotions. “With that, sometimes tears are shed too. You aren’t necessarily crying because you are sad, but you may be," she says.

After reaching an orgasm, a woman's dopamine level drops while her prolactin level rises. Prolactin is the hormone that women have for milk production (but men have it, too). Prolactin works to counter dopamine and shut down sexual desire, and surges of it can continue to be released up to two weeks after orgasm, according to the Entelechy Journal. So, it is possible to be sad after sex for totally biological reasons!

RELATED: Getting Attached After Sex: Myth or Fact?

4. You're not connected to your partner

Laurel's best piece of advice when it comes to sex is to connect emotionally before you connect physically––whether it is just a hook up or a significant other. “Some girls are better at shutting down or ignoring the emotional side of sex­­––others aren’t,” Laurel says.  However, she notes that you have to be honest with yourself.  “Can you truly view sex as just fun and feeling good? Truly? If not, do not do it! Check in with yourself. Be honest. Then, listen to what your gut is telling you. If you ignore it, you are hurting yourself even more,” she says. 

While you may think that only girls who are hooking up with random guys get sad after sex, this is not the case! Even girls in relationships can experience sadness after sex. Laurel recommends addressing these feelings with your partner. “Thank them for making you feel safe enough to drop your walls and tap into your vulnerability,” she says. 

Mia*, a sophomore at Millersville University, says that she protects herself from feeling discomfort by only having sex with someone she is completely comfortable with. “I know, in this generation, it may be old fashioned to make a guy wait for sex, but I never hook up the first time we hang out,” she says. “Even if it is just a fling, I still make sure I get to know the individual first­­––it makes me feel more comfortable during the experience and better about myself afterwards.” This isn't the case for everyone, but you have to know yourself and your limits.

RELATED:  5 Conversations You Need to Have Before Sex

No matter the case, if you are experiencing emotional distress after sex, you should always seek guidance from an outside source. Sex is a physical, psychological and emotional connection with someone––but what happens in the heat of the moment may not feel so great later on.  

*Names have been changed

18 Things Only Shopping Addicts Understand

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There's nobody easier to sympathize with than a shopaholic. It's hard to be a broke college student and obsessed with all things retail. If you relate to any of the following, you're more than likely an addict yourself. That's okay, though—let's own it! 

1. Deciding to add 4 extra things to your cart when you only need one to meet the free shipping minimum.

2. Having to unsubscribe to your favorite store emails to resist the temptation.

3. Justifying your shopping habits by saying that you’re not into worse addictions.

4. You freak out every time your paycheck gets direct deposited into your account.

5. When you’re having a bad day you immediately grab your laptop and start online shopping.

6. Crying a little every time you have to go for the knock off instead of the brand name.

7. But then you splurge when you feel like you need to treat yourself.

8. Sometimes you applaud yourself for going thrifty and bargaining and justify the fact that you spent 50 dollars more than usual.

9. You know when and where all your favorite stores sales are. Online or in-store, you’re ready.

10. The rush you get when you purchase a new item.

11. You track your shipment three times a day and then freak out when you know it’s here.

12. Getting packages in the mail that you forgot you ordered.

13. But feeling so happy that you ordered it anyway.

14. You feel so accomplished when you find an amazing deal. Like you just won the lotto or something.

15. You want that 15 percent off that new shoppers get, so you make a new email account.

16. You spend way too much time looking for discount codes online.

17. You’re always ready to do holiday and gift shopping for friends. Sometimes you have it done in advance.

18. You realize that you have no self-control, but who cares. It’s not like we’re addicted to painkillers, this is safe!

 

17 Signs You're an Anthropology Major

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I'm an Anthropology major. I study humans and I love it. The only problem? No one back home seems to really understand what I'm doing at college. If you love archeaology, biologcal or cultural anthropology, or linguistics, you may know what I'm talking about. Did you find yourself fascinated by humans participating in everyday activities? Did you spend your Spring Break reading about evolution? Does the thought of really old pottery get you going in the morning? Then you might be an anthropology major. Read on to see the other signs:

1. You constantly have to explain what anthropology is.

2. Your family probably thinks you want to be a paleontologist.

3. You spend most doctor’s visits identifying bones on the medical posters.

4. You can’t watch an episode of Bones without cringing.

5. You interject your knowledge of global eating practices at every available opportunity.

6. You think the term “Caveman” is a really poor description for Neanderthals....

7. And you’re constantly upset by their representation in popular media.

8. You really like pottery.

9. You live for in-text citation.

10. You’ve probably read at least one book on primates.

11. And you think Jane Goodall is the coolest.

12. People watching is probably one of your favorite activities.

13. You’re incredibly judgmental of popular science articles.

14. You’ve touched really old bones, and it didn’t phase you.

15. A trip to a museum is a perfect day for you.

16. You think transcribing interviews is a great way to pass the time.

17. Annotated bibliographies are the bane of your existence.

The 5 Guys You’ll Meet on Spring Break

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You’ve picked out the perfect swimsuit. You’ve been working on your bikini bod for the past few weeks and planning your trip for the last six months. It’s time for spring break… and a new guy pool! Between the sunny days and breezy nights, there is plenty of mingling to be done. Here are five guys you are sure to meet on your sun-soaked adventure this spring.

1. The Straggler

He’s cute and he’s charming, but you’re not exactly sure who he is. You’re not sure whom he came with or whom he knows, but he always seems to be there. Most likely wearing a cheesy graphic tee with mismatched swim trunks, he’s made friends with you and all your friends, but his origins are still unknown.

Oddly loveable, this fellow is always down for adventure. Because he doesn’t seem to have a group of his own to coordinate with, he is up for anything. Boogie boarding, parasailing—the sky is the limit! His nomadic air and adventurous spirit make him the perfect party pal. Just don’t be surprised if he’s a part of your posse one day and gone the next.

2. The Party Animal

This guy stands out among the throng of bros chilling in the sun. Wearing Chacos, pastel swim trunks and a visor, he’ll be the one egging you on to bong the next beer. Feel free to decline his generous offer.

There’s no such thing as “taking a break” for this wild child. He’s ready to have the sickest week of his life, and he wants everyone to have the same experience. This ringleader is a great guy to know because he will always know the hottest party spots and will even have backup plans in case the destination turns out to be a dud.

Whether he’s rallying the troops at the end of the night to have another beer or searching for his Ray Bans the next morning because he went a little too hard, you’ll recognize this guy. And the party’s not over until he says it’s over.

3. The Guy Who’s Just Along for the Ride

This guy is the epitome of what it means to “tag along.” Spring break sounded like an interesting concept back in October when his friends first talked to him about flocking south. He figured hitting the beach would be more fun than spending a week at home getting ahead on upcoming assignments. This guy just wants to see what all the hype is about.

You can find this dude toward the back of the pack, soaking up the experience without getting directly involved, wearing an understated, plain, white T-shirt and sun-faded swim trunks from last summer. Comfort and mobility are his style goals; he never knows what his friends may try to get him to do.

While he may be a little more hesitant to join in the fun simply because he’s out of his element, that doesn’t mean he won’t try. You may have to be the one to offer him a drink instead of the other way around, but once you get him warmed up, he’ll be the life of the party in no time.

4. The Townie

A bunch of college kids coming to the beach for a week of lighthearted decadence is only appealing to one type of guy: The Townie. This guy lives for spring break season, when thousands of girls flock to his local beach.

A tad older than the rest of your crowd, he has this inviting, casual air around him. His intriguing, legitimately vintage T-shirt and hemp necklace almost allow you to forgive him for wearing khaki cargo pants. Almost.

For him, you are part of a new, transient babe pool, and he is ready to dive in. This is his spring break as much as it is yours. From late nights at the bar to casual walks on the boardwalk, this is his chance to show you what his town really has to offer. He’ll probably offer to teach you how to surf or invite you to dine with him at the best sushi restaurant in town.

While he may occasionally be sporting a “been there, done that” expression on his face, the opportunity for him to show off in his element is sure to make him come alive.

5. The Creepy Old Guy

This guy is a spring break staple. An older, slightly creepier version of the townie, this leathery local seems to always be conveniently sunning himself wherever you and your friends are at the beach.

While he may be wearing clothes that don’t fit his age (or his beer belly), he’s a potentially harmless, people-watching local just trying to catch some rays. He even told you about the local diner where you can get the cheapest, most delicious late-night food in town. But he may cross a line when he steps up to shotgun the next beer with your guy friends. Just casually laugh and find an excuse to walk away… Oh! Is that a bird eating the turkey wrap you left out on your towel?!

The guys you meet on spring break are one of a kind, and they always spice up any situation. No matter what their type may be, if you feel comfortable hanging out with them, go for it. It’s spring break, and the week is full of surprises!


Emma Watson Claps Back at Critics of her Vanity Fair Shoot

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In case you missed it, earlier this week Emma Watson was under fire for showing her nipples in the latest issue of Vanity Fair. Yup, 2017 and people are still being shamed for having nipples. Yup. Not sure if you heard me but yes, I said NIPPLES. 

Apparently, there are some folks on the internet who think that you can't be a feminist and have breasts. But because that is clearly insane and so outdated, that did not fly with queen Emma.

In an interview with The Telegraph about Beauty and the Beast, according to Cosmopolitan, Watson perfectly sums up why this notion is so wrong. "Feminism is about giving women choice," she said. "Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women." I mean, hell yes. Her co-star Dan Stevens, clearly out of the loop a bit, was not sure what Watson was talking about so she articulated it very clearly to him. "They were saying that I couldn't be a feminist and have boobs." 

And frankly, Watson is not having any of it. She continued, "[feminism] is about freedom, it's about liberation, it's about equality. I really don't know what my tits have to do with it." CAN I GET AN AMEN PLEASE?! 

You Have to See 'SNL' Totally Crush Fake Male Feminists in a New Skit

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Let's be real for a second, every woman has probably met a guy at one point or another who seemed to be totally ~feminist~ and then the second the lady turned him down, he reversed his whole platform. Thinking of someone? Same. 

It sucks. And it's gross. And just totally unnecessary. Luckily, Saturday Night Live feels the same way. In last night's episode hosted by Octavia Spencer, the writers paid homage to all of the women in the world who have had to deal with a nasty guy who called them a bitch the second they didn't reciprocate in a hilarious skit. 

Check it out below. 

 

 

Britney Spears Staged Her Own Fashion Show Because Why Not?

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Ever since I was a little kid I have loved, I mean LOVED, Britney Spears. So much in fact that I used to dance in front of the mirror to Toxic and pretend to hold a snake on my shoulders during any school dance. Am I embarrassed? Hell no.

Why am I so obsessed with her, you might ask? Well, because she is the kind of woman that puts on her own damn fashion show just because she can. That's it. 

According to Harpers Bazaar, the pop star took to Instagram on Friday night to show the world that she is, indeed, still fabulous. And based on the show, she is. 

 

Just doing my own runway show 

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With three super sexy looks and a couple of appearances by her adorable dogs, Britney proved to the world that she is Queen and she is not going anywhere. Bow down, bitches. 

The 16 Stages of Growing Out Your Hair

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Sometimes you just get bored looking at the same hair length on your head day after day. It's a great change when you decide to let it grow and mix things up a bit! Whatever your reason for letting your locks grow, it is universally known that growing out your hair isn't always a walk in the park. Although it can be fun to watch your hair lengthen, there will be countless interesting moments along the way.

1. You've been rocking short hair for so long that you miss the versatility of longer hair

The styling options were endless.

2. You immediately get ahead of yourself, googling all the cool styles you plan to try when your hair is long enough again

Oh, the naivety is real and thriving.

3. You quickly remember that hair actually takes months to grow

Your fantasy isn't going to turn into reality anytime soon. 

4. You realize that you're far too impatient and lazy to figure out how to master all these hairstyles 

This is partly why you cut your hair in the first place.

5. You envision your hair to look like that of a beautiful mermaid when it's done growing

Spoiler alert: it never does. 

6. A few weeks in, your optimism is still there

This process isn't so bad. You can totally do this. 

7. A few months in, your hair reaches this strange, shaggy in-between stage 

Not quite enough hair to make a ponytail when all you want to do is put your hair up.

8. You compensate for your growing frustration by including some headbands in your daily routine

Problem solved, right?

9. It turns out headbands aren't that great and just bring you headaches galore

You may look cute, but the pain isn't worth it. 

10. You try sporting hats and other accessories to make up for the failed headband plan

That plan doesn't work out either.

11. You convince yourself that hair extensions are the way to go

Still too much effort. 

12. Dealing with split ends along the way makes you want to quit and get a bob

You long for the days of cute, short hair all over again.

13. Instead, you power through your desire to chop all your hair off and continue growing it out

And hate every second of it. 

14. Eventually, you reach a satisfying length that makes you remember why you decided to do it in the first place

It was totally worth it.

15. Someone points out how long your hair has gotten, and you've officially reached long hair status

The feeling is euphoric. Time to document this moment with selfies.

16. It's been 0.2 seconds and you already want to cut your hair again

People change their minds all the time. Who knows, you may just chop it off and start the cycle all over again.

Your Ultimate Spring Break Playlist

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Spring break is finally here, and it's about time you stopped procrastinating and put your playlist together already. Whether you're roadtripping to Colorado to ski or lying on a beach sipping margaritas in the sun, you're going to need some killer tunes to jam to throughout your week. We've put together your official spring break playlist, featuring all the artists you've been loving lately (and the ones who made middle school life worth living). Are you ready?

1. "Sugar" - Maroon 5

2. "Unwritten" - Natasha Bedingfield

3. "Radio" - Lana Del Rey

4. "All the Small Things" - Blink182

5. "Toxic" - Britney Spears

6. "7/11" - Beyoncé

7. "Domino" - Jessie J

8. "Wannabe" - Spice Girls

9. "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" - JET

10. "All of the Lights" - Kanye West ft. Rihanna

11. "Blank Space" - Taylor Swift

12. "Paper Planes" - M.I.A.

13. "One Last Time" - Ariana Grande

14. "Drop it Low" - Ester Dean

15. "Soak Up the Sun" - Sheryl Crow

16. "Maneater" - Nelly Furtado

17. "Dancing on My Own" - Robyn

18. "Pretty Girl Rock" - Keri Hilson

19. "Pursuit of Happiness" - Kid Cudi

20. "Helena Beat" - Foster the People

21. "My Boo" - Usher feat. Alicia Keys

22. "Whip It" - Devo

23. "Tipsy" - J-Kwon

24. "La La La" - LMFAO

25. "Super Rich Kids" - Frank Ocean

26. "Independent Women" - Destiny's Child

27. "Birthday" - Katy Perry

28. "Patron Tequila" - Paradiso Girls

29. "Island in the Sun" - Weezer

30. "Super Bass" - Nicki Minaj

31. "Me & U" - Cassie

32. "Ms. Jackson" - OutKast

33. "Candy Shop" - 50 Cent

34. "Earned It" - The Weeknd

35. "212" - Azealia Banks

36. "Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake

37. "Sunshine" - Rye Rye ft. M.I.A.

38. "All Star" - Smash Mouth

39. "#GETITRIGHT" - Miley Cyrus

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