Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told Charlie Rose during an interview with 60 Minutes that New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, wasn’t chosen for President Donald Trump’s Cabinet because he didn’t support Trump during the whole “grab ‘em by the pussy” situation. (Because how dare Christie refuse to blindly support the then-Republican nominee, regardless of what controversial statements he made in the past.)

We’re all familiar with the outrageous comments that Trump said during an interview with Access Hollywood, with then-host Billy Bush, back in 2005. Mention of this scandal has resurfaced, though, because Bannon was able to gather a valuable "lesson" from the terrible remarks that Trump made.

“The Billy Bush Saturday to me is a litmus test. It's a litmus test.” Bannon told Rose. “Billy Bush Saturday showed me who really had Donald Trump's back to play to his better angels. All you had to do, and what he did, was go out and continue to talk to the American people. … People didn't care. They knew Donald Trump was just doing locker room talk with a guy.” Apparently, Bannon took a valuable lesson from the Trump’s infamous Access Hollywood interview (which he dubbed "Billy Bush Sunday.")

Unfortunately, the lesson that Bannon learned from the interview had nothing to do with respecting women or improving sexist rhetoric. Instead, he learned that he would use this scandal to see how many Cabinet candidates truly supported Trump, despite the horrendous things Trump said raunchy “locker room talk.”

Shortly after Bannon’s statement about the litmus test, Rose asked if Bannon noted anyone who reacted negatively to Trump’s clearly offensive comments. Naturally, Bannon explained that Christie wasn’t chosen for a Cabinet position, due to his reaction. How dare Christie be disgusted by Trump’s disgusting “locker room talk.”

Newsweek explains that Christie’s team responded shortly after CBS released the 60 Minutes interview. "He chose to stay as governor and complete his term. Any assertion to the contrary is simply factually incorrect,” Brian Murray, a spokesperson for Christie told NJ.com.

We don’t know if Christie’s failure of the “litmus test” was the determining factor as to why Trump didn’t offer Christie a spot in his cabinet. Regardless, it’s clear that Christie did not feel comfortable with Trump’s comments during the Access Hollywood interview.

But maybe Christie’s better off not being a part of the Cabinet, after all.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced on Thursday she plans to roll back Obama-era guidelines on how campus sexual assault complaints are handled, and some people aren’t happy.

New York Magazine reports DeVos spoke at George Mason University in Virginia on Thursday and said she plans on replacing the current “failed system” with a system that is fair for both victims and the accused.

“The truth is that the system established by the prior administration has failed too many students," DeVos said during her speech. She went on to add that, “Every survivor of sexual misconduct must be taken seriously. Every student accused of sexual misconduct must know that guilt is not predetermined.”

Opponents to these changes saw this as a step backwards for victims in favor of giving more protections to those accused of sexual assault, including Joe Biden, who was at the head of the Obama administration’s efforts to crack down on campus sexual assaults, according to Politico.

“Today’s announcements that the Department of Education plans to rewrite key Title IX guidance which works to address and prevent sexual assault in our schools is a step in the wrong direction,” Biden wrote in a Facebook statement. “The truth is, although people don’t want to talk about the brutal reality of sexual assault, especially when it occurs in our most cherished institutions, it is our reality, and it must be faced head-on. And any change that weakens Title IX protections will be devastating.” 

Other advocates for victims of sexual assault took to Twitter to voice their discontent with the announcement, including groups like RAINN and Know Your IX — which deal directly with survivors and victims of assault and college students. 

While it remains to be seen how these roll-backs will be implemented and how they will affect different campus communities, it's guaranteed that advocates won't stop standing up for victims and survivors in every way they can. 

What really goes on during sorority pledging? While many collegiettes have gone through it, some who haven’t been in a sorority have no idea what the process is like. Luckily, Her Campus got the lowdown on what really happens in the life of a sorority pledge. Check it out!

Time Commitment

Pledging a sorority involves many different activities and meetings, many of which are mandatory. This means that for most collegiettes, pledging ends up being a huge time commitment.

New members spend a lot of time learning about the different aspects of their sorority. By the end of the pledging period, they’re expected to not only know about their sorority’s mission and values, but also about all of its current members.

“We had to learn literally everything,” explains Laura*, a collegiette at the University of North Carolina. “It was so dumb because none of that ever came up again, and I don’t think it served to bind us together in any way. We had to learn the history of the sorority, the dinner prayers, names of national leaders, etc.” 

Many sororities even have a sort of final entrance exam on what they’ve learned. Some sororities will expect pledges to learn miscellaneous facts about the sorority and its members and will be quizzed on them.

“We learned lots of history, for the most part,” says Hyanna from New York University. “We [had] weekly quizzes on PowerPoints about our sorority.”

Along with the time pledges spend learning about their sororities, they’re typically also expected to attend a multitude of other events such as mandated study times, weekly meetings and other social activities.

“We bonded with the sorority as a whole through sisterhood activities like letter making or sewing shirts... watching movies in our suite or painting nails, mandatory Greek Life events, and just hanging out outside of sorority,” explains Victoria*, a student at a small, private school in West Virginia.

Abigail, a Zeta Tau Alpha sister at Salisbury University, explains that the time commitment made the new member process special for her.

“I know my new member experience was time-consuming in a lot of ways, but I feel like that's what brought my pledge class closer together,” she says. “Once you spend eight weeks straight with a group of people, they really do become family, and it's a time I wouldn't trade for the world.” 

However, for some pledges, the time commitment can be overwhelming.

“For me, pledging was like taking an extra class,” explains Laura. “I had to spend a ton of time not only at the house but also getting back and forth across campus from my dorm and back. I eventually ended up dropping my sorority because the time commitment was too much for me.”

Hazing

Hazing forces pledges to participate in activities that are specifically designed to make them uncomfortable in some way, and it can lead to dangerous outcomes.

Hazing does still happen in some sororities, but more and more schools are cracking down on it. Many colleges have zero-tolerance hazing policies and also use other methods to prevent it. For example, the University of Alabama has a hotline where students can notify the school of hazing violations. Last fall, the University cancelled all pledging activities after a number of anonymous phone calls.

“I had a really great experience with my pledging process,” says Meghan, a Delta Gamma sister at the University of Rochester. “Delta Gamma nationally has a strong anti-hazing process, but when I first went through, I was skeptical; I thought all sororities had to haze. I went in a little hesitant and nervous about when the hazing would start, but it truly never did. Instead of forcing us to do things together, our pledge moms created really fun events for us that made us naturally want to be together.”

Brooke*, a collegiette at a small private school in Iowa who is in a sorority, explains that the hazing in her sorority has stopped in the past few years.

“I personally wasn't hazed at all,” she says. “I've heard stories that the current seniors were mildly hazed right before their initiation when they were forced to listen to the same song on repeat for a long time, but now the hazing is completely gone. We definitely have a hazing policy, and my sorority is really careful about it.”

Laura explains that she went through some hazing before initiation.

“We were forced to walk on the roof without shoes on and had to go get frozen yogurt for some of the older girls, but that’s it,” she says. “These were mostly jokes and nothing that anyone was uncomfortable with.”

But some sororities take hazing to an even worse level. Margaret* from East Carolina University said she dropped out of her pledge class after being told about her sorority’s hazing process. A sister explained to her that she would have to lie blindfolded on a table while brothers from an ECU fraternity wrote on her body what they thought were her physical flaws. 

Hazing has been a huge issue with Greek life in the past, and it can be scary to hear the stories about it. However, it’s important to remember that most sororities no longer condone it.

Drama

In the midst of the chaos of sorority life, it’s not uncommon for conflict between girls to run rampant. Drama and gossip often seem to go hand in hand with the pledging process. While getting to know the current members is supposed to create an atmosphere of sisterhood, it doesn’t always go as expected. 

“My least favorite part about pledging a sorority was how much the girls stabbed each other in the back and how ruthless it was,” says Callie*, a student at East Carolina University. “We didn’t know anyone, and once rush was over, the older girls who had been really nice to us turned sour and acted like we weren’t worthy of being members until initiation.”

Victoria explains that the current sisters didn’t make it easy for her to feel at home in her sorority.

“Before actually joining, the girls will act really nice and seem interested in you. They'll go out of their way to invite you to things, and it'll seem genuine and exciting,” she says. “As soon as you join, though, things can quickly change. Like many of my other sisters, I was one who was pushed to the side, who nobody wanted to get to know because I didn't party and I had a steady boyfriend. It can be really confusing because you think you're making the right decision by joining, but then it all seems so fake.”

Some sororities even force girls to gossip and cause drama at mandatory events.

“Every week at chapter there was a cup that was passed around where you put in ‘anonymous’ stories you knew about crazy things other girls had done over the week,” says Laura. “For example, ‘What girl had not one, but two guys in a bar bathroom on Friday?’ or ‘What girl peed on the street Saturday night?’ That was a little weird because they would read them out loud at the end and everyone sort of knew who had done what.”

While this doesn’t mean that every sorority girl is fake and two-faced, it does show that the process of joining and being a member of a sorority does not always go as expected, and it isn’t for everyone.

“You just have to find where you feel like you belong, bond with others to the best of your abilities, and really just find your niche, whether it be in or out of sorority,” explains Victoria. I love my sorority and what it stands for. With that said, you also have to understand that you'll never get along with everyone, and it's the people, probably not the organization, that can potentially turn you away.”

But not every sorority is full of conflict and cattiness. Anna, a Chi Omega sister at the University of Nottingham, says that her pledging process was drama-free.

“I had no drama at all during pledging,” she says. “I trusted myself to pick a house I knew would be right for me, and with that came no drama and not a single bad thing to report!”

Big-Little Relationship

One super important part of the pledging process for the majority of sororities is the big-little relationship. At some point during pledging, each pledge will get a “big,” or “big sister,” to guide them through the pledging process. Most sororities even have a “big-little week” during which the big showers her little with gifts before revealing who she is on the last day. Other sororities just have a reveal ceremony.

Pledges’ bigs act as their go-to person whenever they have questions or concerns during pledging. They are supposed to make their littles feel special and welcome, and most do a pretty great job of it.

“Big/little week was definitely my favorite, and a year later, I'm basically best friends with my big,” says Stacey, a Kappa Delta sister at Vanderbilt University. “I really wish that every girl got to experience a positive pledging period, because it really makes being in a sorority and being a new member that much better!” 

However, there are some bigs that just aren’t willing to spend enough quality time with their littles to make them feel accepted and appreciated.

“My big was nice enough, and at first it really seemed like we were going to get along,” says Laura. “But after the first week or so, she became really hard to get in contact with. We hardly ever hung out, and when we did it was awkward. It always seemed like she would have rather been doing something else.”

In the end, pledging a sorority is a trial run of whether or not a particular sorority is right for someone. For many, it’s a truly great and life-changing experience, but there are some who discover that pledging, or at least certain aspects of it, are not at all what they expected. 

If you’re currently a pledge, tell HC about your experience with a comment below!

* Names have been changed.

Since getting married in an intimate ceremony in their backyard back in May, it sounds like former Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr and Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel already have married life totally figured out.

In the latest issue of Net-A-Porter's The Edit, Kerr opened up about her marriage to Spiegel - and the KORA Organics founder had some interesting, albeit super traditional, relationship advice to offer. According to Kerr, it's her grandmother's advice that's lead to her happy marriage.

"My grandma taught me that men are visual and you need to make a little effort," she told The Edit. "When [Evan] comes home, I make sure to have a nice dress on and the candles lit. We make time to have a nice dinner together."

Kerr added that she even takes on different roles at home than she does at work on her skincare line, KORA Organics.

"At work, I'm like, 'We need to do this!' and, 'This needs to happen!' But at home, I slip into my feminine and empower Evan to be in his masculine," she said.

When asked about what she means by "slipping into your feminine," Kerr explained that she acts, "more gentle, leaning back."

Interesting. While her relationship advice is very much on the old-school side (and absolutely not everyone's cup of tea), you do you girl. After all, the two definitely seem to have the whole power couple thing nailed.

Women in Congress may be some of the smartest leaders in the country, and yet, unfortunately, they're still dealing with sexist bullsh*t like the rest of us. Case in point: one congresswoman who had to call out her colleague after he called her "young lady."

CNN reports that Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington was (rightfully) outraged while debating a government spending package with Rep. Don Young, who decided it would be appropriate to belittle her by referring to her as "young lady," saying she, "doesn't know a damn thing." 

"You know, I rarely do this, but I'm deeply disappointed in my good lady from Washington. (She) doesn't know a damn thing what she's talking about," Young said. He later adds, "You may not know me, young lady. But I am deeply disturbed."

In response, Jayapal, who is 51 and the first Indian-American woman to be elected to Congress, made the badass move of calling out Young for his demeaning language, asking for his comments to be removed from the record.

"The gentleman has already impugned my motives by saying that I don’t ‘know a damn thing’ about what I’m talking about and he’s now called me ‘young lady,’ and Mr. Chairman, I ask that he take down his words."

Young later returned to the floor to apologize, but it doesn't excuse his behavior - and this is only one more example of many instances in which female congresswomen have been publicly belittled or talked down to by congressmen.

In a statement about the incident, Jayapal told the Seattle Times, "Unfortunately, women, including women of color, face this kind of exchange far too often,” she said. "So often, we are discredited for being brown or black, looking too young or too old, or having strong opinions. I appreciate that Congressman Young apologized and I want to remind women of color out there to stand your ground and don’t ever be afraid to speak up."

For non-heterosexual collegiettes, finding girls to date in college can be a difficult enough task without bringing Greek life into it. Your dating pool is smaller than the hetero dating pool, you might find potential partners who are more interested in experimenting than dating, and your campus’s LGBTQ+ clubs and events might not be your scene. And if you happen to be shy or have a faulty queer-dar? It’s easy to get discouraged and resign yourself to the Forever Alone Club.

But what happens if you finally find a cute, single girl that you click with and want to date… and she happens to be in your sorority? In an organization that revolves around sisterhood, it might be hard to make romance work, but Her Campus has some do’s and don’ts when it comes to navigating this tricky terrain. Check them out below!

DON’T View Your Sorority as a Potential Dating Pool

We know that it can be tempting. According to Mary Gorham Malia, the founder of Gay Girl Dating Coach, a sorority can seem like an obvious place to find someone totally dateable.

“Within the sorority structure, one of the things you have in common is similar values about how you want to live your lives,” she says. “You’re sharing a culture, you’re sharing meals, you’re sharing space… and that makes it a really easy place to make those kind of connections you can see being a potentially be a great relationship.”

But going into sorority life with the attitude that you’re going to seek out potential girlfriends will likely end in more complications than you bargained for. If you happen to stumble across romance in your own sorority, don’t be afraid to embrace it. However, always remember why you joined a sorority in the first place: the women around you should be viewed as sisters first and potential romantic partners last.

DO Think of how Your Sorority Experience will Change if Things Go Wrong

Even if the feelings are mutual, there is a lot to consider before jumping into a relationship with a sister. Before you do, the two of you should discuss how things will change if your relationship doesn’t work out. Sure, it’s not the most romantic thing in the world to have to discuss your ending before even beginning, but it’s important to assess if the risk is worth it. We all know how awkward things can get after a breakup, whether it’s having to make small talk when you run into each other at the gym or learning your ex-partner has a new girlfriend.

Now imagine that awkwardness multiplied when you have to deal with all that and still attend weekly chapter meetings, participate in sisterhood events, go through recruitment, and maybe even continue to live in the same house together.

Emily, a junior Delta Gamma at Northwestern University, has a running joke with her sisters that she wants to be the first DG to marry another DG—and have an anchor-themed wedding, a shout-out to their sorority’s symbol. But when asked if she’d actually ever date her own sister, Emily had four words: “no way in hell.”

“I recently just broke up with someone who was in a different sorority,” she says. “Our breakup was pretty nasty, and it was super awkward when we had to be around each other at Panhellenic events… I can only imagine how horrible it would be if you were in the same chapter and a relationship went sour.”

DO Consider How Your Sorority Will React, and Don’t Hesitate to Check With Leadership

Chances are, if you’re a queer girl who decided to go Greek, you’ve done your homework to make sure the sorority you chose is a safe and accepting space.

“No one ever sat down with me and said ‘now you better not do this’ or ‘if I catch you with another member you'll get kicked out,’” says Emily of coming out to her sorority, whose members have always been accepting of her sexuality.

However, depending on your sorority, accepting LGBTQ+ members might not be the same as accepting intra-sorority dating. If you have any doubts about how your sisters might take your relationship, just ask. Unfortunately, there will be no one-size-fits-all answer waiting for you and your girlfriend. Few sororities have official rules and bylaws addressing homosexual intra-sorority relationships, so most potential complications will likely come from the attitudes of your sisters, which only you can gauge for yourself.

“If a situation like this were to come up, I would probably let people I trusted on council know, like our President and VP-Standards, and make sure they were okay with it first,” Emily says.

DO Recognize if You or Your Partner isn’t in a Position to Date

There is a possibility that either you or your partner might not yet be out or even still questioning—which is completely okay. Everyone operates on a different timeline and has reasons for not sharing their sexuality. However, if you decide to keep your relationship a secret, you have to accept that in a sorority setting, it might make things sticky. Sneaking around might be hot in the movies, but in real life, it only equates to being dishonest with your sisters and potentially hurting your partner and yourself.

Even if coming out to your family isn’t an option, Malia suggests considering the possibility of being out at school if you really want to pursue a relationship.

“If your girlfriend is out, and you’re not, that can create conflict,” she says. “If you’re not prepared to be seen with your girlfriend as a couple on campus, that’s a setup for a failed relationship.”

If this is the case, you and your partner shouldn’t be afraid to have a serious discussion about whether or not now is the right time for a relationship.

DON’T Bring Your Relationship to Sisterhood Events

Sorority life comes with sisterhood events galore, from movie nights to rituals to recruitment, and after you take your relationship with a sister to the next level, it’s important to remember what these events are for.

“My rule of thumb would be if there's a situation where it would annoy you if someone brought their boyfriend, or [it would be] inappropriate for [a] sister to exhibit PDA to her boyfriend, it's probably best to slip into your sisterhood role and save the couple-ness for later,” says Emily.

Speaking of sorority traditions to leave your relationship out of? Let’s talk rooming together in the house. In some sororities, it might be against the rules—or at least heavily suggested against, according to Jordan, who serves as Vice President of Housing for a sorority at Washington and Lee University. Jordan says that if two sisters in a relationship requested to share a room in the house, they would likely be sat down and advised to take another course of action.

“[We’d suggest] either living in other housing on campus together or living in separate rooms in the house,” she says. “It would not be fair to heterosexual women who could not have their boyfriends in their rooms at all.”

Rules will differ in every sorority, but even if it is allowed, skip your girlfriend and go with another sister for a roomie. Your sisters (especially the ones you share a wall with) will thank you for it.

DO Make Sure You Have Your Own Space

Not sharing a room might not be the only step an intra-sorority couple should take to ensure the best chances at relationship success. They might want to pass on living in the sorority house together, too.

According to Malia, one of the biggest problems a girl can run into with intra-sorority dating is not having a home base to recuperate away from their partner. Fighting is natural in every relationship, but being forced to keep it all under one roof might be a cause for disaster.

“You see each other constantly,” she says, something she warns against if you don’t want every fight you have to be fatal for your relationship. “If the sorority house is your home when you’re at school, you want to be able to come home and not think about struggling, having tension, and having discord with your lover who you’re having a fight with. You need to have a place that’s your haven to get away from that stuff.”

If both of you are set on living in the house, make sure each of you have another home base on campus in case you need to get away, whether it’s a club office, your best friend’s apartment, or your favorite coffee house—anywhere you’ll have some breathing space so you and your girlfriend can cool off and kiss and make up after a fight instead of ripping each other’s heads off.

DO Pursue What’s Best for You, Even if it’s Hard

Malia sums it up best: “Just because there is attachment and attraction does not always mean that it’s a good match.”

This might especially be the case when thinking about dating a sorority sister. If the thought of having to navigate all these do’s and don’ts makes your stomach twist, it’s okay to accept that a relationship with a sister might not be the best idea. Sure, they say love isn’t easy, but if at the end of the day, you’re spending more time figuring out how to make your relationship work than enjoying your relationship for what it is, you both might be better off staying friends.

“If it’s a good relationship and you two can balance out the responsibilities and your accountabilities with the sorority and your sisters, it can work,” says Malia. “But I think it’s going to be a hard balance to maintain and it’s not going to be for everyone… You need to be able to say, ‘No, that’s not the best thing for me and I’m not going to do that,’ and I think that’s a hard thing.”

It might be difficult, but taking the time to consider the do’s and don’ts as well as the risks and rewards before making an informed decision will help make sure that you can keep this important relationship in your life, whether it’s as a sister or as something more. And if all the sacrifices sound completely worth the risk… well, you might just have a relationship worth fighting for.

It can be very difficult to know how best to impress a manager during the hiring process. One of the most effective ways to tackle this stressful aspect of the real world is to know what NOT to do.

Whether you're new to the working world or you're a seasoned professional, there are several mistakes that you want to avoid so as not to appear unprofessional or unqualified before, during or after an interview.

Even if you’re a stellar candidate on paper, you can suddenly find yourself in the “no” pile by making a basic mistake during the hiring process. Here are some of the most common deal breakers for employers and how to avoid them.

1. You didn’t do your research on the company

While you might be able to sell yourself to an interviewer with ease, you also want to show why you’re a great fit for that specific company. The best way to answer “Why our company?” is by doing some research before the interview to prove that you know a lot about them.

If you don't do your research, the hiring manager might conclude that 1) you’re really not interested in this position, 2) you’re interested in their industry but it doesn’t matter to you which company you work for, or 3) you’re desperate for employment and didn’t take the time to make sure whether this company is really the right fit.

Annie Lee, who works as Human Resources and Office Manager for Seedling USA, Inc., pinpoints this as her biggest deal breaker. She says, “A lot of times, a candidate will be great on paper and have a great interview, but can’t tell me what their favorite product is or understand our company’s mission. They don’t have to have purchased the product before, but they should have a basic knowledge of the company, product, and mission.”

Blair Brandt, the CEO of Next Step Realty, also sees this as a major deal breaker when hiring for his company, noticing that talented younger candidates too often don’t do their homework and ask more questions than they answer.

To avoid this, he says, “Look at every page of their [company’s] website. Read their four to five most recent media press releases to understand updated news. Scroll through their social media, because you’ll see what they’ve been up to. Interview people involved in the business, like a former client or employee.”

It's important to do your homework and show your potential employer that you know what it takes to succeed in that company. Make sure to really examine the product, whether it's tangible or intangible. If you're interviewing at an internet company, go through all of the websites they manage and read them. If you're interviewing at a magazine publisher, buy a copy of their latest issue and read through it. 

Related: 7 Surprising Things That Turn Employers Off

2. Lack of enthusiasm for the role or company

Though it helps to know a lot of facts about the company, if you can’t express your enthusiasm for working there, then the hiring manager will question why you’re there in the first place.

Brandt completely agrees with this notion. “You can’t come into an interview and be like, ‘I have this other [company] I’m kind of interested in…’” he says. “If you’re not enthusiastic about our mission statement, it’s a waste of time.”

In expressing your enthusiasm, it’s also important to make sure that you’re projecting those feelings onto your interviewer so that they feel equally excited about you. Brandt says, “People want to be flattered… Make people feel important and desirable, and that they’re doing something cool with their day. The fact that [candidates] are so enthusiastic makes their day. You can’t do that without research.”

Brandt adds that you should think outside of the box during your interview. In addition to doing research, make sure you come prepared with not just questions, but suggestions based on what you find in your research, in order to show your interest in the job. “You want to add value. Don’t just survive the interview—prosper in the interview. Don’t just do the bare requirements—go above and beyond.”

Once you feel confident about what the company stands for on a base level and the details of the position, make sure that your confidence translates in the interview. One easy trick that people tend to forget is to be expressive with your non-verbal communication. Don't fold your arms and close yourself off, but rather, be open and warm. Don't forget to smile as well! Some additional tips include practicing your interview with friends or family members, sending a detailed thank-you note following the interview and highlighting a specific story about the company that struck a chord with you.

3. Your outfit is unprofessional

Now is not the time to take fashion risks. You want your interviewer to be impressed with your resume, not your outfit! 

A hiring manager’s first impression of a candidate is their appearance as soon as they walk through the door. A poor outfit choice can instantly sour the vibe of the interview, even before it starts.

A good rule of thumb is, when in doubt, err on the more conservative and dressy side with your outfit. A black tailored suit never goes out of style! At the same time, in doing research on a company, you should consider the industry and look at how employees there dress on a regular basis. If you’re interviewing at a very casual tech start-up and you’re wearing a full suit, you will look completely out of place.

To avoid this, take the general attire of the office and dress it up a couple notches to appear the most professional when meeting with the hiring manager. Some of the best ways to find out about a company's dress code are to look on their website for team pictures, look up pictures of the company on social media and gloss over job review sites like Glassdoor.

Related: How to Nail Business Casual Beyond the Skirt Suit

4. You have a questionable online presence

Those pictures from spring break in Cabo could come back to haunt you, even AFTER college! Since practically everyone has some type of online presence, the majority of HR professionals and hiring managers are undoubtedly Googling you. Even if you interview well in person, a single inappropriate picture on Instagram could instantly change a "yes" to a "no."

Before you even start your job hunt, it's a good idea to take some time to clean up your social media profiles. A helpful tip is to do the "Grandma Test." Ask yourself, "Would I be OK with my grandma seeing this picture?" If the answer is "no," you might want to consider deleting it.

Saniya Waghray, a Walt Disney Studios Associate, says, "Googling a name is so easy, and if the first thing that comes up is a not-so-flattering picture that you forgot to make private on Facebook, you can bet that, even if you land the job, it'll impact the relationship you have with your boss moving forward."

Keep in mind that even if all of your accounts are in private mode, that doesn't mean that employers can't dig up information on you. Once you release information online, it stays there. Not to mention, people can share your information, thus making it public.

At the same time, you shouldn't privatize every one of your online profiles. In some cases, it's just as much a red flag to find unprofessional photos of you online as it is for a hiring manager to try Googling you and finding themselves in a digital ghost town. It might seem like you're trying to hide something. Especially if you're applying for a job that requires being digitally savvy, you want your online presence to reflect your personal brand. Some pieces of yourself should be easy to find, such as a LinkedIn profile, personal website or online portfolio. 

5. Typos, typos, typos

A single typo on your resume can stand out more than all of your shining internships and accomplishments. Even if you get past the first HR person, you may find yourself in the final round of interviews and your hiring manager suddenly finds a typo after, or worse, DURING the interview. Don't let this happen!

It’s important to be mindful of spelling in any industry, but especially in the editorial world. Kristen Harris, the Editor-in-Chief of Promolta Blog, experienced this frustration when hiring candidates for remote internships and analyzing their resumes and writing samples.

She says, “When hiring my interns, who write weekly posts for the blog, my biggest deal breaker was poor spelling or grammar, especially on a resume. Not only does it show me that you don’t care enough to double-check your resume, and therefore your own work, but it also shows that you aren’t really interested in an internship where your main goal is to write.”

Make sure to have several pairs of eyes examine both your resume and cover letter before they are submitted. In addition to misspellings, make sure that things like your verb tenses and dates are all correct and make sense. These days, your LinkedIn profile is almost as important as your physical resume, so make sure that your profile—and any online presence—is free of typos, too.

6. Not bringing any copies of your resume

This is one of the cardinal sins of Interviewing 101. Even though your hiring manager likely has your resume on their computer and may print out a copy to bring to your interview, it’s never a guarantee. Or perhaps it’s been a couple weeks since they last looked over your resume, or maybe they haven’t seen it at all.

When you don't come with copies of your resume, your interviewer will get the impression that you’re not prepared, or worse, that you’re not serious enough about the role you applied for.

Jackie Gata, who works for the Atlar Air Training Center, recalls seeing this mistake in person, and says, “One particular interview I was a part of, the [candidate] didn’t bring any copies of his resume. The HR woman had to leave during the middle of the interview to go and print copies on her own, during a very busy day, so she only ended up being in the interview for about five minutes. We even discussed it after he left, and he was not hired.” This mistake is a big turn-off and wastes time for the interviewer, both literally and figuratively.

A piece of advice is to bring not only one, but several copies of your resume with you in a folio. This will come in handy because 1) you’ll have a copy for yourself to act as notes to fall back on, and 2) even if you’re only anticipating speaking with one person, they may bring in a couple colleagues to speak with you as well, so this way you’ll have enough resumes to go around. You’re better safe than sorry, after all!

Depending on the company, an interview may not be the only piece of paper necessary to bring. It's sometimes important to also share a portfolio and work samples, especially for more creative roles like design and photography.

Related: 9 Interview Mistakes & How to Recover From Them

7. Being late to the interview

It's safe to say that every employer considers this one of their top deal breakers in the hiring process. Even if you have a legitimate excuse for being late, it's nearly impossible to dig yourself out of the hole that is a negative first impression. If you're late to the interview, why shouldn't the hiring manager believe that you won't be punctual when you start the job?

If you're driving to the interview location, make sure to use Google Maps or a GPS to figure out the distance beforehand and give yourself sufficient extra time to get there in case of an extreme traffic jam or poor weather conditions. If you arrive too early, you can wait in your car and study your resume or wait in a nearby coffee shop. You don't want to enter the building too early and annoy the gatekeeper, and ultimately your interviewer, so a general rule of thumb is to arrive no more than five to ten minutes early—and certainly not late at all.

8. Your resume is too good to be true

We all want our resumes to reflect the best possible versions of ourselves, but at what point can you take it too far?

It's never a good idea to exaggerate or downright lie on a resume because you can easily be caught. It may be tempting to add a month onto an internship, make a job title sound better than it really is or raise your sales numbers, but you're better off being as truthful as possible. Plus, your hiring manager may ask for references, and one benefit for them in doing so is to verify your work history. You don't want your title or description of a job to be drastically different than what your prior manager claims.

If you feel the need to make several tweaks to your resume in order to beef it up, then perhaps that's a sign that you should take the steps necessary to increase its value before applying for a job that may be a stretch, such as more schooling or an additional internship right out of college.

Interviews aren’t easy for anyone, and you certainly don’t want to become paranoid and worry that every part of you is being scrutinized. At the same time, by avoiding these common deal breakers, you will be more prepared and ready to land the job you want, so that you can let your skills shine.

Showing some humor in times of crisis can definitely be helpful, but in anticipation of Hurricane Irma, Florida residents are utilizing the most bizarre humor I may’ve ever seen. GQ reports that a Facebook group called “Shoot at Hurricane Irma” has brought together more than 24,000 people apparently willing to stop the incoming storm with guns. Well, that’s different.

Clearly, the page was meant as a joke, as organizer Ryon Edwards explained on the page Sunday morning, when Irma was expected to hit Florida. “It was cool to see the response this got from Facebook,” Edwards wrote. “On another note, I’ve learned that about 50 people of the world could not understand sarcasm to save their lives.” 

He later told the BBC, "A combination of stress and boredom made me start the event," proving that the joke was meant as a distraction for panicking Florida residents. 

Edwards’ remarks result from the embarrassing amount of offices and public figures that responded to the group as if it was serious. The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence even shared a diagram explaining why shooting bullets at a hurricane wouldn’t be very productive. Yes, I’m cringing, too.

Many of the group's commenters have pointed out that given Florida's often weird history, people can't blame law enforcement for taking the concept seriously. The true point of the Facebook group seems to be a place for Floridians to support each other in a scary, uncertain time. 

"Some of us aren't going to be here this time next week, some of us will lose homes, businesses, friends and family," one group member posted. "But nothing in the world can break the spirit of Florida."

The summer before college is all fun and games (and lots of Facebook stalking, of course) until it sinks in that in just a few weeks you will not be returning to the school that you attended for four years. You will be away from your friends and family –– and you will once again be a freshman.

While there are some bonuses to college life like eating whatever you want, staying out as late as you want and being able to freely binge watch OITNB without your mom asking you what you’re doing with your life, there are definitely other aspects that are a bit more nerve-wracking.

If you’re feeling a bit nervous about starting college in the fall, join the club. Take a look at these seven common fears that anyone who has been through their freshman year of college will definitely look at and say been there, done that and lived to tell the tale.

Fear #1: I’m going to gain the Freshman 15

The Freshman 15 is quite possibly the most infamous college fear of all time. If you’ve been to orientation already, you probably at least have an idea of some of the meal plans that you can choose from, which may have made your fear that much more real.

Let’s be real: although it’s nice to think that you will choose the meal that your mom would, who can pass up buffet-style food, pizza and all the ice cream you could ever want? It’s perfectly fine to want to enjoy all the new food that your dining hall has to offer. However, if gaining a little bit of weight your freshman year is one of your fears, get ahead of it and plan out a gym schedule for yourself!

Since it is your first year of college and you don’t know exactly what your school schedule is going to look like, be realistic about your workout schedule. If you don’t always have time for the gym, there are also plenty of workouts that you can do from the comfort of your dorm room like this great butt routine!

Try to eat relatively well, but don’t feel bad about enjoying your favorite snacks every now and then. Moderation is key! “I knew a huge part of the freshman 15 was late night food, so I made a commitment to never order in pizza after already eating dinner,” says Elana Golub, a junior at Northwestern University. “Even though it seems like such a small thing, it really helped to keep the calories from adding up!” It’s the little things that count when it comes to staying away from the Freshman 15.

Fear #2: I won’t get along with my roommate

We have all seen at least one college movie that shows the cliché: polar opposite roommates. One roommate has enough pink to put Elle Woods to shame while the other has items that one would typically only see in a horror movie. Well, lucky for you that is an extreme situation that you will more than likely not find yourself in. You’re probably more likely to be concerned about your roommate using your stuff or having her SO over 24/7. The most difficult part about having a roommate that you don’t know is the not knowing part. Once you meet on move-in day, some of your apprehension will probably go away. However, living together does not automatically guarantee that you will BFFs.

Sometimes, the best that you can hope for is that you and your roommate will co-exist without any major blowouts, but you shouldn’t let that ruin your freshman year. “Freshmen year, I really hoped to become close with my roommates and I thought that we would do everything together,” says Kerry Moore, a junior at the University of South Carolina. “I quickly realized that we didn’t have similar interests and our personalities didn’t really mesh. At first, I was disappointed but if it wasn’t for my roommate situation I would never have met the girl next door who is now one of my best friends!”

Even if your dorm doesn’t require you to have a roommate contract, it may be a good idea to come up with one anyways to ensure that everyone is clear on the dos and don’ts for the year. Although you might not find the Monica to your Rachel, you will at least be able to get through the year with your roommate on civil terms.

Related: How to Get Along With Your Roommate All Year 

Fear #3: I won’t make any new friends

It is more than likely that all the members of your squad are not going to the same college as you – and that’s okay! Does Taylor Swift go on tour alone just because her bestie Selena Gomez is busy? No! She simply adds more new friends to her epic girl squad, and you can too.

While the people that you meet next door or in your first class aren’t the people that you have known for years, college is the time to make new memories! No one can replace your home BFFs, but your new college gal pals will make leaving home a little bit easier.

“I am very, very introverted and it takes me a long time to make friends,” says Sophia Walker, a senior at Bowdoin College. “It was especially intimidating freshman year because it felt like everyone else was making besties for life during the first week of school. What I've discovered is that even though it looks like everyone is making best friends right away, many of those friendships don't last. Those wonderful collegiate friendships that people talk about happen over the course of several years, and you don't always see them coming. Try out some new things, talk to people you wouldn't have talked to otherwise. It took me a couple of years to find them, but now I've managed to create wonderful and close friendships with people all over campus partly because I spent my freshman year drifting between groups.”

Meeting new people may sound easier said than done, but just remember that a majority of the other freshman at your school are in the same boat as you. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with someone on the first day of class or talk to someone who is sitting by themselves in the dining hall, they will more than likely be grateful to have a new friend as well.

Fear #4: I’m never going to be able to find my way around campus  

Being in a new place can be made exponentially scarier when you have no clue where the heck you’re going. We’re sorry to tell you that there is no magical way to ensure that you won’t get a little turned around from time to time on your new campus, but there are ways to help the situation.

As a freshman, you are probably going to want to get to campus a little earlier than the upperclassmen. Take the time to explore before a bulk of the students arrive. If you have your class schedule, you can even ask your roommate if she wants to go on a class search with you. That way, you won’t have to wander around campus by yourself trying to find your psychology lecture hall.

“I would recommend to students who fear getting lost on campus to do a dry run,” says Madeline Frisk, a senior at Oregon State University. “Typically your move-in date is a few days before your first day of classes, so walk or take your bike with a copy of your schedule and test out your route. You might discover some short-cuts the map doesn't show you or a cafe on campus you may want to check out!” 

Also, be sure to check out your school website or a resident mentor for a map!

Fear #5: I won’t be able to handle the college-level coursework

It’s totally normal to be afraid of the college workload, but think about it this way: When you started high school didn’t you have the same fear? When starting anything new in life, it’s easy to doubt yourself and think that you can’t handle it. But, that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Some classes will challenge you in a different way than you’re used to, but over time you will adjust and be able to successfully finish your work to the best of your ability (just like you did in high school).

Even though you’re in college, you’re still not expected to know everything. If you’re having trouble with a class, you can go to a professor’s office hours, join a study group, or even get a tutor. You should never be afraid to ask for help when it comes to your academics because everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Fear #6: My SO and I won’t be able to handle the distance

Clearly, guys like Noah Calhoun aren’t scared of taking on long distance relationships (he did write Allie a letter every day for a year – that takes commitment!), but how do you deal when you're not sure if you and your SO can handle the distance? Well, you have two main options you can a.) decide to end the relationship or b.) decide to take on a LDR. Neither option is easy, but it’s a common decision of post-high school life.

If you decide to stay in a relationship, there are definitely ways of keeping the love alive. You can make it work if you are both willing to put in the effort.

A common fear of collegiettes in long- distance relationships going into freshman year is that the distance will be too much with all the new things that the both of you will have going on. If that is the case and you do decide to break up, it’s not the end of the world.

“I actually started college with a SO and while it's nice to have that support and someone familiar around, I found that he took up a lot of my time,” says Christiana Sallard. “I ended up spending many of my free weekends with just him instead of putting myself out there and getting to know people on campus early on. So if you do have a SO, my advice would be to balance your time, and if you don't, don't sweat it! Get out there, meet some people, and build your own support network of friends and family that you know will be there for you! 

Whether you start college in a relationship or single, remember that you are starting a new chapter in your life and don’t let anything, or anyone, stop you from experiencing everything that you can and living up to your potential!

Fear #7: What if I picked the wrong college?

It can be a scary feeling to walk to class on your first day of college, look around, and think that you chose the wrong school. Having that fear during your first few weeks, and even months, of college is totally normal. Between the homesickness and newness of everything, it is easy to feel out of place. When you have that feeling, it’s important to remind yourself why you chose your school in the first place. Did you fall in love with the school pride? Go see a football game. Did you think the campus was beautiful? Take a walk. Try to remember why you made the decision you did when you start to have feelings of doubt.

If the college that you’re at wasn’t necessarily your first choice, don’t judge a book by its cover. Even if you don’t think the school is for you, at least give it a chance. Attend a club call-out meeting, run for a student office, or go see a sporting event. You just might find something that you like after all.

“This is something that college students can struggle with all four years, so don't feel bad!,” Sallard says. “Everything takes a little getting used to at first, so take a deep breath and see what happens when you give it a shot. Try talking to upperclassmen or professors to get a feel from the inside if your college is going to be the right fit for you in the long run. A lot of students actually don't end up at the same school where they started, so you're not alone!” It is important to give your college choice a try but if it’s ultimately not the right fit, don’t be afraid to make the decision that is right for you!

If you ever feel like your freshman year is too much to handle, just remember that it’s only one year of your overall college experience. It is a time for learning! Even upperclassmen don’t have their lives completed sorted out –– they’re just better at faking it. Enjoy your freshman year, collegiettes. We promise it’s not as scary as it seems!

Life lesson: Disney movies bring people together for the better, even the cast members themselves. As Hurricane Irma sweeps through Florida, Frozen star Josh Gad, who played Olaf, shared how costar Kristen Bell literally saved his family from the impending weather.

Cosmopolitan reports that Bell has been trapped in Florida for several days, forced to stay until Irma blows over. It turns out that everything truly does happen for a reason, as Gad proved via Instagram.

“So [Kristen] literally saved my parents and my entire family tonight from Hurricane Irma,” Gad wrote, posting a photo of Bell with his parents. “When they were stranded in Florida, she got them a hotel room at her hotel in Orlando and saved them, my brothers, my sister-in-law and niece and nephew.”

"Thank you Kristen," Gad continued. "You are truly an angel sent from above."

If that wasn't enough to convince you that Bell's just as wonderful as she seems on the red carpet, she's been busy on her own Instagram recapping her storm experience. She first posted a snapshot of herself gathering supplies with a volunteer. 

"Every person I passed today was assisting someone else," Bell wrote alongside the picture. "Sad that a hurricane has to bring out the best in everyone, but happy that the community will be holding hands through this."

It also looks like she's helping other stranded folks stay happy and entertained. Another recent picture on her account shows Bell singing to a crowd with some impromptu back-up dancers. On her Twitter account, Bell has also been retweeting others' tips for staying safe during the storm. 

It's great to see Bell being so positive and helpful when Florida is facing such a distressing time. Here's to those people that try to put on a happy face in times of crisis! 

Following its journey through the Caribbean, Hurricane Irma has officially hit Florida, The New York Times reports. Although the storm weakened to a Category 3 hurricane by Sunday afternoon, it swept through the Florida Keys early that morning and then headed to the state’s southwest region.

ABC News says that at least three are already dead in Florida, including a sheriff’s deputy, while more than 1.5 million residents statewide are now left without power. With Florida experiencing winds currently around 120 miles per hour, Gov. Rick Scott said, “The biggest thing you can do now is pray.”

The governor has also requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump for the entire state.

The storm is expected to reach western cities such as St. Petersburg and Tampa by Sunday night. On Florida's east side, Miami experienced "surging waters," but wasn't directly hit. Although it's unclear how strongly Irma will affect surrounding states, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina have all declared states of emergency. 

According to The Washington Post, there have already been reports of people impersonating utility employees in order to rob people's homes. Similar encounters occurred in Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Amidst the ordered evacuation of more than 6.5 million people, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Miami Beach have issued curfews for remaining residents. 

Meanwhile, the post-Irma death toll in the Caribbean has risen to at least 25 confirmed deaths. 

The storm is far from over for the Southeast. As it surges through Florida, Irma isn't expected to hit other states until Monday and Tuesday. 

Our thoughts are with those in all affected regions. Stay safe! 

The views expressed in this piece are that of the individual writer and not necessarily that of Her Campus.

So you’ve joined a sorority. You’re looking forward to a semester of mixers and big/little bonding, and, of course, you’ve prepped yourself for a little good-natured hazing. After all, it is the best way to bond with your new sisters, right?

Wrong.

September 23-27 was National Hazing Prevention Week. Greek organizations at campuses all over the country came together to raise awareness of hazing and encourage their fellow Greeks to not engage in this "tradition." But just because Hazing Prevention Week is over doesn’t mean the conversation should stop. Hazing is a very serious problem on many campuses, and I for one am in full support of ending this cycle. As a member of a sorority, I cannot imagine being forced to do anything in order to earn the love and respect of my sisters. That’s why I was so shocked and disgusted when I read the article “Confession: Why Getting Hazed by my Sorority Was Weirdly Worth It” on Cosmopolitan’s website.

In the article, Tess Koman explains why she is glad her sorority hazed her. She says she felt "ashamed and a little gross" the things she was forced to do a pledge—from dancing for frat boys to being locked in rooms and screamed at for not trying hard enough—and says pledging was “one of the best and worst decisions” she ever made.

So why was it worth it? Because of the bond she and her sisters formed... through shared humiliation and suffering.

I am a member of Alpha Chi Omega at Columbia University. You may be skeptical, but I can honestly say I have never been hazed. My sisters and I consider hazing to be a form of domestic violence. Since domestic violence awareness and support is our philanthropy, we take it very seriously. I remember when I joined Alpha Chi Omega my sophomore year, I was shocked to find out I didn't even need to wear my new member pin every day. I had heard stories from my friends at other schools who rushed freshman year and was surprised - maybe even a little disappointed - that my new sisters weren't going to make me do anything. After all, that was part of the stereotype: bonding through embarrassing or pointless activities forced upon us by our sisters.

Now, as a senior, I look back on that time and realize how lucky I was. I found a group of women who liked me for me. They are my friends because they are my sisters, not because I let them call me humiliating names or danced in front of frat boys for them. My pledge class bonded through new member sleepovers and nail polish parties, not mandatory lock-ins. I have a wonderful big, two perfect littles and two fantastic grand-littles, and I didn't have to earn them through constant self-debasement. Resentment of the older members was not something we had to move past because it was not built into any of our traditions.

Hazing is anything but a sign of respect. It is a display of violence and disrespect towards the people who are supposed to be your family.

In her article, Koman recalls thinking that pledging was "tradition, so why should anyone be the exception?" We should all be the exception. Going Greek is not about proving yourself to other people by obeying their every command and allowing them to humiliate you. It's not even about partying or wearing matching T-shirts. It's about finding a group of men or women who love and accept you, and about finding a family on campus that shares your values and will be there for you no matter what.

Hazing is a serious problem. If you or someone you know is being hazed, call the National Anti-Hazing Hotline at 1-888-NOT-HAZE (1-888-668-4293).

Why doing my own braids liberated me. [Teen Vogue]

Galaxy sundae bowls will rock your world. [Cosmopolitan]

Leslie Jones is freaking out about being front row at NYFW. [Hello Giggles]

The ugly truth about being beautiful. [Women.com]

Books to read this fall. [Elite Daily]

These people were made into their teenage icons. [Bustle]

Kelly Clarkson didn't want to win American Idol. [Rolling Stone]

Beyonce brings Blue Ivy to volunteer in Houston. [Daily Mail]

Amazon's two-day shipping has met its match. [USA Today]

Best breakfast foods before a morning tailgate. [Spoon University]

We get it—everyone who's 18 years and older is technically an adult. However, there's a big difference between being an adult by default and actually acting like an adult. Twitter has noticed the difference between real adults and those of us who are struggling, so many people have been contributing to the #YoureARealAdultWhen hashtag. Beyond the obvious, these 27 things set real adults apart from those of us who are still struggling to figure out how to adult. 

1. You restrain yourself from impulse buying the whole store (even if there's a massive sale)

Now you only have a two-item limit. Okay, it’s really a seven-item limit. Don’t judge.

2. You've stopped eating foods that make you feel like shit

Seriously, eating three quarter pounders sounds painful. Not today indigestion, not today. 

3. You don’t burn water anymore

You just make overcooked pasta now.

4. You have a consistent skincare routine

Even if you aren’t sure it’s doing much of anything to prevent your impending wrinkles, at least you have a routine that you’re committed to. Because everyone needs to be committed to something, right?

5. You actually don’t mind having nothing to do

No plans, no problem! Seriously, you just had a girls' night like a month ago. Who cares about FOMO?

6. You own more blazers than crop tops

Loft and Ann Taylor are your new favorite stores. Hello, internship!

7. You don’t feel the urge to puke during an interview

Now you just feel queasy immediately afterward. That’s an improvement, right?

8. You actually schedule your medical appointments

Rather than just accepting the fact that your shoulder clicks every time it moves.

9. Going back to bed is the highlight of your day…

Is there anything better than laying down in your bed after a stressful day of errands?

10. …and you actually go to bed at a reasonable time

If sleep is for the weak, then you’re all right with being weak.

11. You don’t feel the need to text your ex every time you sip some wine

Even "tipsy you" knows that your ex was an asshole.

12. You can no longer keep up with the Kardashians

Seriously, there’s like 20 of them—way too many to keep track of.

13. You have to Google new trending terms

Cushioning, ghosting and haunting aren’t new things—the media has just named them. Is there a Dating Terms 101 class we can take? 

14. You have hobbies other than Netflix

Which makes it easier to fill out those online dating bios.

15. You don’t need to call your mom before you do laundry

Gone are the days of “What temperature do I need to put my delicates on? Or can I just buy new underwear every week?”

16. You actually write a cover letter, even when it’s optional

How else is your potential employer going to know you can fit 17 tater tots in your mouth and why that’s pertinent to a social media manager position?

17. You stand up for what you believe in

And actually contribute to your cause, whether it's retweeting hundreds of activism posts or attending a dozen protests.

18. You actually start to like salad (that isn’t submerged in ranch)

Okay, maybe you don’t like it, but you at least tolerate it. It just feels healthy.

19. You actually like going to work

Even if you don’t love your job all the time, you kind of enjoy it.

20. You’re actually starting to think about settling down

Even if you’re just thinking about settling down with your puppy on the couch while you read a memoir.

21. You definitely don’t miss going to frat parties

Deafening music mixed with creepy guys grinding up on you? Can I take a rain check for never?

22. You don’t drink just to get drunk anymore

Seriously, who wants to risk vomiting and being hungover the next day? You might still have thousands of dollars in student loan debt, but at least you can sip a beer and be content with that.

23. You realize that therapy isn’t a bad thing

I mean, why would something so beneficial for literally everyone be considered negative?

24. The idea of a home/apartment project excites you

No, crafting doesn't count. Mod podge doesn’t compare to building a shelf.

25. You actually make a grocery list before heading to the store

Now you can’t use your lack of preparation as an excuse for why you bought everything on aisle 12.

26. You know the difference between going on a real date and “hanging out”

And you stop trying to convince yourself that Netflix and chill is anything more than that.

27. When you willingly wake up early in the morning

Maybe you just want to enjoy your tea before your housemates wake up, or maybe you’re trying to finish that novel you’ve been drafting since 7th grade. Regardless, you actually want to wake up before sunrise.

We would all be much more comfortable in our favorite pair of Nike Frees over heels or sandals, right? So what’s stopping you from wearing them all the time? Erase those images of Avril Lavigne circa the early 2000s from your head, because these looks are way cooler than that. Here's how to dress up your sneakers for everyday wear, no matter where you're headed.

With an LBD

Our Pick: Adidas Lite Racer Shoes

Since we know you already have one (or five) of these stashed in your closet, this outfit should be easy to complete. You can pair your LBD with basically any sneaker you have to create and effortless badass vibe.

With a Skort

Our Pick: New Balance 811 Print Trainer

No, not the kind of skorts we all bought at Limited Too back in the day, but the kind T-Swift has been known to rock from time to time. The practicality of a skort (no accidental flashing here) works well with the practicality of some tennis shoes.

With Something Shiny

Our Pick: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top

Sparkly outfits sometimes need to be toned down a bit. What better way to make your look more understated than with some casual kicks?

With Florals

Our Pick: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top

Contrasting flowery pieces with sporty sneakers sends the message that you aren’t just pretty, but chill AF too.

With Leather

Our Pick: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top

While pairing with a leather jacket would no doubt create a classically cool ensemble, why not go even edgier and wear some leather or faux-leather pants? The pants paired with easy sneaks makes for a sleek, cool look.

With Athletic Wear

Our Pick: Nike Women’s Free TR 5

This might seem like a no-duh suggestion, but lately, especially on college campuses, athleisure looks have become quite stylish. With the right pair, the look can really become something cool. Luckily, we live in the day and age where leggings are perfectly acceptable as pants so you should already have everything you need to pull this together.

With a Tutu

Our Pick: Adidas Neo Raleigh High-Top Sneakers

First, you'll actually have to buy a tutu, but after that, sneakers will nicely contrast the super girly piece. After all, ballet flats would take the look a bit too literally.

With these ideas, you truly do not have to trade comfort for style. Whoever said that sneakers were just for running or denim cutoffs probably just weren’t cool enough to pull this off, but we know you can!

Name: Latasha McRae
Age: 36
Job Title: Owner/CEO of Peeks Cosmetics
College Name and Major: University of Phoenix, Business Management
Website: www.peekscosmetics.com
Twitter: @Peekscosmetics
Instagram: @peekscosmetics

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

LM: My current job as owner and CEO of Peeks Cosmetics entails a lot of different components, such as sales processing, keeping track of inventory, shipping out products and accounting. As many others would agree, there is no typical day when you are an entrepreneur!

What is the best part of your job?

LM: The best part of my job is working with my team and interacting with my customers. I have always enjoyed taking care of others, so I love that Peek’s allows to take care of customers. My customers always come first! 

What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?

LM: My first level entry job was at Gucci Corporate, which I found through a temp agency. 

What words of wisdom do you find most valuable?

LM: My boss at Gucci Corporate, told me to make sure you know your job; know where you work and how the job works. There is nothing worse in business than a company employee not knowing how to interact with or help a customer, because at the end of the day, your customer’s experience is what makes or breaks your business.

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

LM: As a small business, I was eager to work with other people to help me grow my business. I rushed into working with others who both over promised and/or didn’t do their drop correctly. I learned that, while you may be eager to grow your team it is important to do your research on any person you are interested in working with. 

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

LM: The most surreal moment was when I did New York Fashion Week. I got to meet and interact with top-tier people in the industry, which was so special to me. I got to tell them about myself and my business, and pick their brain on the industry, so it was a surreal and an “I made it” opportunity. 

What do you look for when considering hiring someone?

LM: When hiring someone I look for experience and honesty. I say experience because this is a very people oriented business, so if you have no experience working with people, I would be hesitant to hire you. And honesty, because that means you are ethical, and it would give me a chance to get to know you, your abilities to work and your experience. 

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

LM: Always take a chance on yourself, because you never know what the outcome will be. With risk comes rewards, while it may be challenging pushing towards your dreams and always believe in yourself.

What's the one thing that's stood out to you the most in a resume?

LM: The "object" is the first thing I look at when reviewing resumes. I love to see a well-balanced object. By that I mean it should not just be about what they want to achieve, but also how they have specific skills that could be an asset to my company and why. 

The tiny community of Hell, Michigan found itself impeaching its new mayor shortly after his “election” for declaring heterosexuality illegal. Yes, you read that right.

YouTube comedian and satirist Elijah Daniel wasted no time enacting his political agenda after being sworn in as mayor of the self-governing community of 72 people on Wednesday, according to the Huffington Post.

“I was looking for a town willing to make me mayor,” Daniel told HuffPost. “They’ll do it in Hell for $100, so I caught a redeye to Michigan and got sworn in.”

Rather than hold official elections for the mayoral office, Hell allows anyone willing to pay this small fee to take office and live out their political dream. Daniel’s dream was unfortunately short-lived.

Salon Magazine reports Daniel faced troubles from the start, thanks to his decision to declare via Twitter that anyone who practiced heterosexuality was banned from Hell. Daniel said this move was his own satiric take on President Donald Trump’s attempts to ban a large group of people from the United States.

“My ban is a copy-and-paste of Trump’s Muslim ban, but with heterosexuals instead,” Daniel told HuffPost.

Daniel justified his decision in his official statement by saying that growing up, he “was always told that homosexuals would go to Hell – now the heterosexuals are trying to take this from us, too.”  

Heterosexuals could stay in Hell on one condition, however: They had to pay a lofty sum of $84,000, which would be returned to them after one year of abstinence from straight sex, according to HuffPost.

The hilarious letter also advocated for a “reparative therapy” program that would turn straight people “gay like the rest of the town." If residents refused to undergo reparative therapy, they had to don a Scarlet H and cargo shorts every morning in the town square so they could be publicly "straight-shamed."

Unsurprisingly, Daniel was impeached shortly after his mandate, but he was a good sport about it and said he saw it coming.

“That’s actually not a problem,” he said. “Everyone who becomes mayor there gets impeached. Most of the people who visit are same-sex couples who want to be married in Hell.” 

As for Daniel's exit strategy, he joked that his impeachment would not affect his run for the presidency and suggested via Twitter that President Donald Trump should learn from his experience — and maybe try impeachment sometime.

Daniel's political career may have been short, but it sure was memorable.

Donald Trump’s response to the attack in Charlottesville, Va., in August was addressed on Sunday night at the Miss America pageant. The question went to Miss Texas during the interview portion of the pageant. Pageant judge Jess Cagle asked, “The president said there was shared blame with ‘very fine people on both sides.’ Were there? Tell me yes or no and explain.”

Miss Texas, Margana Wood, spoke with dignity and strength as she answered. “I think that the white supremacist issue, it was very obvious that it was a terrorist attack and I think that President Donald Trump should have made a statement earlier addressing the fact and that making sure all Americans feel safe in this country. That is the number one issue right now.”

Although Miss North Dakota, Cara Mund, took home the crown, Miss Texas got fourth place, a $10,000 scholarship and the respect of the internet.

Fifty Shades Freedis the third and final installment of the Fifty Shades trilogy, and in the first teaser trailer for the film, we see Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele getting ready to tie the knot. Along with their romantic wedding day, we get a sneak peek of Mr. Grey’s private jet as well as the private games they're still playing.

There also seems to be some sort of crazy danger in the final movie as Anastasia’s former boss, Jack Hyde, shows up with a vengeance.

As if you weren't already excited enough, look at this gorgeous poster for the film. "Mrs. Grey will see you now." I'm DEAD.

Fifty Shades Freed will be in theaters February 9!

Whether you’ve been in one relationship or ten, you’ve probably noticed a few similarities between how you treat your SO. Or maybe you haven’t been in any and you want to understand what type of girlfriend you are. Well, wait no more! Her Campus has figured out exactly what kind of girlfriend you are based on your zodiac sign. 

Aries: The Spontaneous Type

If you are an Aries, it is highly likely that you are creative, adaptive and insightful. Because of this, you are probably an adventurous girlfriend. You are always ready to try new things and get creative with date nights. There is nothing that scares you in a relationship because you can easily adapt to every situation. Out of all of your friends, you are probably the one most likely to plan a spontaneous weekend getaway with your SO just to show them how much you care. To you, there is no plan that can't be changed to be made better.

Taurus: The Forever Type

As a Taurus woman, you are patient, reliable and extremely loving. Because of these traits, you make the perfect long-term girlfriend. When you are in a relationship, you put your whole heart and soul into it and it shows. When you make a promise, you always follow through. If you and your SO get into a fight, you make your point and then let it go. Erica Kent, a Taurus from New York University, says that she has been with her boyfriend for over three years and that it mainly has to do with the fact that "whenever we argue, we know how to let it go. I prove my point and then once it's done, it's done. There is no point in staying angry." There is no use holding grudges and to you, love is more important than winning.

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Gemini: The Summer Love Type

Gemini women are known for being flexible, passionate and versatile. Because of this, you are the fall hard and fast kind of girlfriend. When you meet someone new, you automatically understand what you are feeling and you are not shy about it. Your passion comes through in wanting to create a life with your partner, even if you just met them. You have the ability to see the potential in everyone you meet. As well, no week is ever the same with you. Whether it’s changing up your date routine or weekend adventures, everything is constantly changing, which makes you incredibly fun to be around.

Cancer: The Always There Type

Cancer women are, more often than not, emotional, caring and imaginative. You are the kind of girlfriend that is extremely loving and supportive—no matter what. You have the ability to feel so deeply about your partner and you are always finding new ways to show your SO just how much you truly care. If your SO is having a hard day, you automatically cancel whatever plans you had to make time to help them feel better. You are the best friend and girlfriend all in one. 

Leo: The Big Heart, Big Personality Type

Leo women are generous, warmhearted and confident. Leos are always the go big or go home type of girlfriend. You love to be the center of attention, but you also always make sure that your partner feels fulfilled. You are the kind of girlfriend that other couples want to go on double dates with because of your over the top personality. There is never a dull moment with you. Marina Rabinowitz, a Leo from Cornell University, says, "When Valentine's day comes around, my SO knows that I am going all out. Part of it is to show her how much I love her, but secretly I just want her to tell all her friends how great I am." Typical Leo move. 

Virgo: The Rock Type

Virgo women are modest, reliable and practical. You are absolutely the stable type of girlfriend because of your love of everything practical. You always think through your words before you say them, making sure you never say anything that could hurt your partner. You almost always have a stable job and are smart in your financial choices, which makes your SO comfortable. As well, you know your worth but you would never make other people feel lesser than you. 

Related: How to Stay Independent While in a Relationship

Libra: The Role Model Type

Libra women are romantic, idealistic and peaceful. You are the kind of girlfriend that other girlfriends look up to. You are strong-willed and courageous, but you also never talk bad about anyone. Your SO loves how you stick with your ideals and values. You also know how to plan the perfect date night because you are great at understanding what your SO wants. Although you know what you want in life, you make sure to always take your partner's opinion into mind. 

Scorpio: The One of a Kind Type

Scorpio women are determined, powerful and magnetic. With this, you are the kind of girlfriend that is absolutely unforgettable. Whether it’s the amazing sex, or how intense you are, your SO is magnetically attracted to you. Your personality is strong and you push others to get to know themselves better. You treat your SO like they are the most important person in the world, every single day, while still staying true to who you are. The most famous Scorpio is Blair Waldorf and it makes complete sense as to why Chuck Bass can never get enough of her. She is strong and sexy, yet always loves with her entire heart.

Sagittarius: The Bubbly Type

Sagittarius women are incredibly optimistic, honest and intellectual. You are the bubbly girlfriend who makes life better when you are around. You make everyday an adventure with your SO, but you also know when it’s time to take some time for yourself. If you and your SO are having a disagreement, you always know at the end of the day, the most important thing is how much you both love each other and that no fight can change that.

Capricorn: The Classic Type

Capricorns are idealistic, ambitious and disciplined and that makes very traditional and classic girlfriends. You know your goals in life and through that, you inspire your SO every day. You are mature and your relationship is very serious as well. You are always looking toward the future and love to plan far in advance for trips and vacations. Hannah Jakobs, a Capricorn from the University of Florida, says that every relationship she goes into she thinks about forever right away. "I don't do it to scare my partner away, but I do it to make sure I could see a future with them. If I don't, I have to really think about what makes me attracted to this person."

Aquarius: The Girl Next Door Type

Aquarius women are friendly, loyal and independent. Because of this, you are the girl next door girlfriend. You know how to have fun and always make your SO feel special. People love your outgoing personality, but they know that no matter what, you are always loyal to your partner. You may be a flirt at times, but at the end of the day, you only have one love.

Pisces: The Lover Type

Pisces women are sensitive, selfless and compassionate. You have an old soul and appreciate the classics in every situation. Because of this, you know how to love like a queen and therefore prefer the term “lover” over girlfriend. Whether it’s finding time to lay in bed and read a book with your SO or enjoying the little moments like cooking dinner together, you live life to its fullest. You are incredibly empathetic and are always putting your SO first. You know how to love and you do it right. 

Whether you are a Taurus or a Virgo, there is no single sign that is a "better" girlfriend than the others. Everyone is different and therefore has different experiences that no one else can relate to. Just remember to love yourself and your partner has much as you can, and you will be the best type of girlfriend you can be, regardless of what month you were born.