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5 Ways to Deal With Cuffing Season When You're Single AF

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As single women, all year long we’re bombarded by messages that we need to be in a relationship. We see friends’ photos with their SOs, rom-coms that always end in a big romantic gesture, and even articles on websites on how to land that perfect guy. But during the holidays, the feelings of wanting to be in a relationship intensify: you watch Hallmark holiday movies about love, you see couple-y activities like ice skating and cookie baking, you even just the desire to cuddle with someone while drinking hot cocoa in front of a roaring fire. These are the things we single girls yearn for during the holiday season. Don’t pretend you don’t. It’s just that time of year. That’s right: It’s cuffing season.

According to Urban Dictionary, cuffing season is defined as follows:

“During the Fall and Winter months, people who would normally rather be single or promiscuous find themselves along with the rest of the world desiring to be ‘Cuffed’ or tied down by a serious relationship. The cold weather and prolonged indoor activity cause singles to become lonely and desperate to be cuffed.”

Though you aren’t in that relationship you may want, you can still totally enjoy the holidays as a single gal. Here’s how to deal with cuffing season as a strong, independent woman.

Still do all of those couple-y things

Just because you aren’t part of a couple doesn’t mean you can’t still do “couple-y” things. You can totally still go ice skating with your friends or bake Christmas cookies with your mom or have a snowball fight with your siblings. These are all things you used to enjoy doing as a kid without an SO, so why do you need one to do them now?

Cristina Lup, a senior at Marist College, says that “during the holidays is the worst time to be flying solo. Especially if you were in a relationship this time last year, going to holiday parties and avoiding the relationship topic with relatives can be a real bummer.”

Don’t be afraid to do things on your own, including the couple-y things we mentioned before. The holiday season is such a social time full of family gatherings and parties and other get-togethers, so it’s important to take some time for yourself. Who doesn’t love a little alone time every once in a while? Have a movie night on your own—hot chocolate necessary, fireplace optional.

Volunteer

The holidays are a time to be thankful and celebrate giving. Sure, it’s fun to receive presents and eat big, fancy meals and do all of these winter things. But the real importance of the holidays is being thankful for what you have and giving, both to family and friends and to those who are less fortunate than yourself.

Look at you! You’re in college getting an amazing education among other brilliant minds, and you’re surrounded by people who care about you. Others aren’t so lucky. Take some time this holiday season to give back to your community and to help those who won’t have as great of a holiday season as you.

Whether you serve meals at a shelter or donate toys and clothes to a drive for children, take some time to be thankful and give back.

Spend time with your family

Love and family: Isn’t that what the holidays are truly about? When the time comes, you’ll be in a wonderful relationship for the holidays. But once that happens, you won’t be able to focus completely on your time with your family. Right now is the time to do that.

Being away at school, you realize just how much you love and miss and need your family in your life. Holiday break is a time when you can go home and catch up with Mom and Dad and your siblings. You can have game nights like you used to when you were young. You can watch your favorite holiday movies and specials together. You can decorate the tree and have snowball fights and go ice skating together.

Lupo says, “My advice would be to remember that the holidays are about family. Focus on being home with your loved ones, and the people who are there with you, rather than thinking about the ones who are not.”

Now is the time to enjoy the holiday season with your family. You don’t have many years left of month-long breaks at home, so make the most of that time you have now.

Related: 16 Things Only Girls Who Don't Know Why They're Single Understand

Spend your time the way you want to

As single ladies, we all know we have a kind of freedom girls in relationships don’t have. We’re free to use our time however we want to. There’s no need to worry about texting your guy back or going out on date night or even just sitting together and doing homework. Nope, you’re free to choose how you spend your time.

Do you want to read or sleep or watch TV or bake (and eat whatever you make, obviously) this November and December away? By all means, do it, GF! If you don’t want to do all of those couple-y things we mentioned before, you don’t need to feel obligated to do so.

So this holiday season, spend your time how you want. If you want to spend your Thanksgiving and winter breaks binge-watching One Tree Hill for the fifth time, go for it!

Enjoy your holidays as a single girl…they probably won’t last forever

Just enjoy the time you have left as a single person this holiday season. It most likely won’t last forever. You may be longing for a relationship now, but someday you might look back and appreciate the Thanksgiving and Christmases and Hanukkahs and Kwanzas you spent as a single gal.

And look at all of the positives of being single this holiday season! You don’t have to spend money on a gift for your SO. You get to spend all of your holidays with your family; no alternating holidays or splitting time for you just yet. Being single really is a blessing, so embrace it while it lasts.

What even is cuffing season? It’s this made-up notion that we have to be in a relationship, especially around the holidays. Single girls are portrayed as sad and lonely and desperate in all of the Hallmark holiday movies. But we’re not! We’re strong and independent and perfectly happy spending the holidays without a plus one.


Donald Trump Lashes Out on Twitter at James Comey & FBI for Being 'In Tatters'

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After his former national security adviser Michael Flynn plead guilty to lying to the FBI, President Donald Trump called out the FBI on Twitter and defended his role in the Flynn controversy, The New York Times reports. 

In an early morning tweet on Sunday, Trump first addressed his thoughts on former FBI director James Comey's May appearance before Congress, at which Comey testified that Trump had asked him to stop investigating Flynn a day after Trump fired him. Comey didn't fulfill the president's request, leading to his own dismissal months later. Trump's first tweet claimed that he had never asked Comey to drop the investigation of Flynn. 

The president later tweeted about the FBI's reputation, accusing Comey of a "phony and dishonest Clinton investigation," saying that the agency was "in tatters" and promising to "bring it back to greatness."

Following ABC News' month-long suspension of journalist Brian Ross for presenting an inaccurate report about Flynn on Friday, Trump also called for the suing of ABC. 

Ross's on-air error came about when he reported that Flynn would testify that Trump told him to speak with Russians during the 2016 presidential campaign. Actually, Flynn was told to speak with them between the election and Trump's inauguration day about ways to "repair relations" with Russia. 

5 Things Girls With Anxiety Have to Deal With In Relationships

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Living as a woman with anxiety is a struggle––dating as a woman with anxiety is impossible AF. You’re already tense because any little thing could send you into a full on apocalyptic meltdown. How are you supposed to bring another person into that?  From second-guessing that awesome sex you just had to tearing up at everything to wondering if they’ll ever be able to understand you, saying that your romantic relationships are “complicated” would be the understatement of the century.

You’ll totally relate to all these struggles that women with anxiety have while dating, but we also have some practical advice to help you get through them. Don’t worry girl, we gotchu.

1. It’s hard to find someone who understands you

Anxiety is the most common mental illness around, but that’s no guarantee that your partner can understand and empathize with you. At the start of a relationship, your new SO probably tries to relate to you and give you advice on how to get through your anxiety attacks, which just. doesn’t. help. As things get more serious your anxiety may even lead to resentment between you because they just can’t grasp the deep, complicated aspects of your personality, while you’re hurt that they can’t understand.

Carly, a senior at the University of Michigan, has dealt with this before. “I’m a stressed-out mess, and I know that my emotional spectrum is a heavy burden to take on,” she says. “In my one serious relationship my boyfriend eventually learned the best ways to interact with me when my anxiety was at its worst, but that’s not the same for casual relationships that might not go anywhere. Sometimes boys probably think I’m crazy, which hurts, and it also makes me a more bitter person towards dating in general.”

You’re no stranger to the difficulties that come with dating you, but you should also know that any issue with your anxiety is made up by how hard you love. People with anxiety are dedicated, and if you can handle it, they’re some of the most loving people to spend your time with. You get anxious about everything because your partner and certain aspects of your life mean that much to you. The next time it feels like your SO just doesn’t get what you’re going through or you feel bad about yourself, take time to notice all the good you do in your relationship and how much you care. If the person you’re dating doesn’t try to see that, then it’s time to move on to someone who does.

Related: 11 Things Only Girls Who Have Been Disappointed By Guys Understand

2. You second guess your relationship

While the rational side of you knows that everything is chill and your SO loves you like crazy, the anxious part of your brain is telling you that you’ll never be able to keep your partner’s interest and they’ll be gone soon enough. Fun stuff, isn’t it?

“A very significant source of anxiety in your relationship may be you wondering if your partner is going to leave you,” says Dr. Kelly, a psychologist at the University of California, Irvine. “Your interactions will cause peak anxiety if your critical inner voice is telling you things like ‘you’re not good enough, you can’t trust him, you’re not going to keep his interest.’ When this happens, you get snared fixating on what you’ve fictionalized or problems that are completely hypothetical, so that you get distracted from the reality of your relationship.”

Dr. Kelly totally gets what it’s like to constantly second guess your relationship. What’s important is to catch yourself when you overthink and worry about problems that aren’t problems at all. Taking deep breaths, distracting yourself for a while and revisiting the problem later when you’re not overcome by anxiety will help you work through it and train yourself out of that harmful behavior. Bae loves you, just recognize it!  

3. You punish your partner

Your anxiety doesn’t just come out as stress and overthinking. Sometimes it manifests as anger, frustration and depression. All of us know that hands down one of the biggest struggles of dating is when you unintentionally punish your partner for your anxiety disorder. Something they do may set you off and make you yell at them or be cold AF, which you know wouldn’t happen if you hadn’t been under an attack. You might find yourself trying to set rules limiting what they can and can’t do because you can’t control your own anxiety. When this happens, take a hella deep breath and think about whether you’re acting rationally to something your partner did or whether you’re acting out because of something that’s happening internally with you.

Dr. Kelly tactfully explains just what’s happening inside us when anxiety turns us from Jekyll to Hyde. “When anxiety flares up, it surges the body with cortisol and adrenaline to get the body ready to run for its life or fight for it,” she says. “This is the fight or flight response and it’s in everyone. It’s just that in some people with anxiety, the ‘go’ button for fight is a bit more sensitive.”

When you find yourself with smoke coming out of your ears and carrying a blazing sword of vengeance against your partner, that’s a great time to pause and not panic or act out. Go outside and breathe in the fresh air, smell some lavender soap and let yourself calm down and think through things before you act. Once the anxiety attack pass, rethink whether your partner has done something to make you upset.  Just because you have anxiety doesn’t give you the right to bully or control them. Keep yourself grounded in the reality of your situation, and your unprovoked anger will become less of a struggle.

4. You’re always suspicious

In the middle of an anxiety attack, nothing makes sense. For some reason, you think your partner is lying about where they were. You think they’re hiding a bad habit or texting their ex-girlfriend. It will feel like your world is falling apart, even if nothing has happened and your anxiety has tricked you into being suspicious without reason.

“Anxiety affects my trust a lot,” says Isabella, a senior at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. “It’s like even if I know nothing bad has happened, I’m still convinced my boyfriend is lying to me about something. Whether it’s where he is or who he’s with, I convince myself he’s not telling the truth. I think it also comes from my having low self-esteem, but anxiety coupled with that just leaves me with trust issues.”

People with anxiety have overprotective brains that are trying to realize the worst before it happens, and dating only amps this a whole new level. It’s crucial to realize that your suspicion about what your partner is doing is unwarranted, otherwise, you could easily sabotage your relationship. It’s not fun (or healthy) to date a person who constantly distrusts you. Your partner has their work cut out trying to reassure you, and you should meet them halfway by trying your best to approach sensitive or troublesome situations with a clear mind.

Related: 5 Signs of Emotional Abuse You Should Watch Out For

5. You can cling like crazy

Having anxiety can make you clingy unintentionally––but clingy nonetheless. When your brain is simultaneously telling you that your partner is pissed at you for that thing you said about his haircut, is cheating on you and is also going to die in a horrible fiery accident, how are you supposed to react? By being as close as physically possible of course. It’s very probable that your anxiety could leave you as that clingy girl you don’t want to be, just so you can make sure your partner is okay and is still into you. But isn’t it such a struggle when you realize how overwhelming you’re definitely being? Nobody likes to be smothered, and desperation is not attractive, but us ladies with anxiety just can’t help it.

Aside from being the world’s clingiest girlfriend, having anxiety also puts you at risk for becoming dependent on your partner to help you through things that make you anxious. It starts out with a simple situation where your boyfriend calls and orders takeout because he knows how much you ~hate~ talking on the phone. It’s a slippery slope of dependency where you could potentially end up useless without their help to get you through a stressful situation instead of a powerful, independent woman who can deal with her own anxiety disorder.

When you start to feel as though you’re losing your independence or can’t stand on your own, remember how strong you are. Your entire life your anxiety has constantly put you in circumstances that challenge you, and that just shows the strength of your courage.

So, we get it, dating with anxiety feels impossible and improbable, but it’s so worth it. We know that every small thing feels like the end of the world, and that increases by 100 percent when you bring bae into the mix. But if you have a supportive partner and always love yourself through your anxiety, these struggles that seem so big will become less.

Links We Love 12.3.17

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How an extra year of high school can set students up for college success. [KQED]

In pursuit of healthy aging. [Harvard Gazette]

Tweets for anyone who is done with school this semester. [BuzzFeed]

Instagram-worthy beauty looks to try this month. [refinery29]

Trump marks World AIDS Day and fails to mention these people. [The New Yorker]

This SNL clip captures what life is like for a woman. [Glamour]

Little boy does the cutest makeup tutorial. [allure]

We can't get over these celebrity breakups from 2017. [Elite Daily]

What's different about a Trump Christmas? [BBC]

Text messaging celebrates it's 25th birthday. [CNET]

10 Places to Shop if Athleisure is Your Aesthetic

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Workout clothes are arguably the best kind of clothes. They’re made so that you can move, so that your skin can breathe, and basically so that you can kill your workout. Thankfully athleisure exists so we can get the best of both worlds when it comes to our clothes – style and function. Wearing old sweats, or shirts tearing at the seams, isn’t a good look in any setting. Polish your class-to-gym/home look with the help of these athleisure stores and brands.

1. Lululemon

Lulu is the OG athleisure brand. Their clothes range from basic leggings ($98) to performance shirts, and yoga accessories. The quality is top notch which is why they cost a bit more than your average workout gear. What you’re paying for are seamless lines and colorful pieces that will elevate your wardrobe. Buying a few essential pieces, like black leggings that actually look presentable will boost your confidence as you go from class to your workout.

2. Athleta

Athleta, Lululemon’s rival, is owned by another store perfect for fitness gear, Gap Inc. Athleta has some major style going on. The website's lookbooks are proof of why we love wearing athleisure. "Style Vitals,""Total Versatility," and "Trail-to-Town" have the best combos for a flexible wardrobe. They also keep in mind our love for the gym and our love of fashion. 

3. Fabletics

This store has had some mixed reviews because it’s not your typical workout gear store. Fabletics, which has only 18 brick and mortar stores, is mainly an online subscription service for athleisure wear. Every month you receive a list of outfits to pick from which range from versatile coats to stylish scarves. If you don’t want to spend your cash on an outfit that month, you can simply skip it and not pay anything. Some people forget to do so and then get upset when charged a fee. We love that they sell whole outfits as a package deal — aka you can get a shirt, bra, and leggings for one price.

4. Terez

Leggings from this store are sure to turn heads and can make a powerful fashion statement. Go beyond basic black leggings with sequin-studded capris or turn it back to 1980 with mixtape print leggings ($75). Styling these bold leggings with some of Terez’s plain tops will balance out the look.

5. Bandier

Bandier takes casual cool to occasional rebel with chic basics as well as glossy leggings. If Terez leggings seem a bit bold, this is the brand to start with. Start off with the subtle silk stencil print and work your way up to this etched paisley pant ($109). You'll feel confident enough to wear eye-popping prints in no time.

6. Carbon 38

With 86 brands sold on their site, including their own original pieces, there is something for every fitness-wear junkie. Love printed t-shirts with sassy sayings like “Post Pilates Pinot” or "Seriously Can't Even" ($52)? They have you covered. Or what about a jumpsuit that could be worn on a night out and double as a Catwoman costume for next Halloween? (It’s never too early to start planning!)

7. Outdoor Voices

Outdoor Voices stuns with cool tones and simple designs that will work with any wardrobe. While they sell individual pieces, their kits come with two to four pieces that you can customize. If you’re tired of leggings — a rare occasion, but we know it happens —, then head over to Outdoor Voice’s pants section for comfy causal pants ($95- $120). Give your legs a break with pants that won't cut off your circulation.

8. Aday

Although Aday has a small selection, it’s worth checking out their site, even just for the accessories. The track pants wow in what they call a "wet look" aka a shiny pleather looking material. If you're looking for something cozier take a peek at their stretchy cashmere beanie ($32). You'll be begging for them to introduce more products for both your casual and sleek sides. 

9. Target – C9 Champion

We know it’s common to leave Target with more products than you planned on. These C9 Champion styles don’t make it any easier. Super affordable prices make it easy to freshen up your athleisure look with basics at basic prices.

10. Six 02

Six 02 features both non-designer and designer brands. If you’re on a budget, you can peruse the pricey stuff and still leave the website with cute items. This curated boutique idolizes sneakers over heels and happy hours that start with a workout class. The best part is that they sell the gear to do it in style.

Related: 7 Things You Need to Know About Your Workout Clothes

Living in your old gym wear from high school can put a damper on your workout and is not ok for class or work. Athleisure clothes are the perfect combo of gym-appropriateness without looking like a neon Nike ad. While some brands like Lululemon require a bit of an investment others like C9 Champion are easy to add to your Target haul. At the very least these stores all provide fashion and workout inspiration for any athleisure wear buff.

7 Pieces of Wisdom From The Girlboss Rally That Every Collegiette Needs to Hear

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On Friday, November 10, the second-ever Girlboss Rally kicked off in New York City. Created by Nasty Gal Vintage founder Sophia Amoruso, the event brings together up-and-coming female entrepreneurs and influencers to jump-start conversations on everything from how to build a brand, to how to deal with success and failure. 

This year Ashley Graham, Leandra Medine and Gabby Bernstein, among several others were featured as panelists, and Her Campus got the chance to speak with some of these amazing women about their experiences, the things that motivate them and how they strive to be "girl bosses" every day. 

Here's just a few of the many inspirational moments from the event: 

1. Be inspired & not intimidated by rejection.
Sophia Amoruso, Founder & CEO, Girlboss 

 

2. What success really means. 
Gabby Bernstein, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach & Author

3. Girl Bosses should always be making moves. 
Whitney Wolfe, Founder & CEO, Bumble

4. It's a revolutionary act to love your womanhood.
Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Founder, MuslimGirl 

5.  Nothing wrong with staying in your lane — especially if you're elevating the voices of others. 
Jerico Mandybur, Editorial Director, Girlboss

6. Inaction & apathy aren't an option. 
Nancy Lublin, CEO, Crisis Text Line

7. Talk about #MorningAffirmations 
Ashley Graham, Model, Designer & Author

*Graphics by Erica Maybaum

HC Wake-Up Call: Top Democratic Rep Believes Trump Could've Committed Obstruction of Justice, American Airlines Avoids Holiday Flight Cancellations & Chick-fil-A Has Peppermint Chip Milkshakes

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Good morning Her Campus! With a break-neck news cycle, there is no possible way for you to stay on top of every story that comes across your feeds—we’re all only human, after all.

But, life comes at you fast. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this quick and dirty guide to stories you might’ve been sleeping on (like, literally. It’s early.)

Top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee Suggests That Trump May Have Obstructed Justice

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, one of the top Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, says that, based on the president's recent tweets, she thinks that Donald Trump may have obstructed justice. Going off a tweet in which Trump said, "I had to fire General Flynn because he lied," Feinstein believes that if Trump actually knew Flynn had lied, any interference in the FBI's investigation of him, as former FBI director James Comey said he did, would count as obstruction of justice. 

"I see it in the hyper-frenentic attitude of the White House, the comments every day, the continual tweets," said Feinstein. "I see it most importantly in what happened with the firing of Comey and it is my belief that is directly because he did not agree to 'lift the cloud' of the Russia investigation. That's obstruction of justice."

American Airlines Avoids Cancelling Holiday Flights

After experiencing an error that could have led to thousands of cancelled holiday flights, American Airlines has announced that it has resolved its scheduling issues. Originally without enough pilots for late December flights, the company now has its full schedule covered. While some flights still do not have a pilot, the company's new agreement, which has yet to be publicly shared, promises to fix any absences soon. 

Chick-fil-A Brings Back Peppermint Chip Milkshakes

What is the holiday season without fast food chains' special drinks? Plenty of other places have introduced holiday-themed drinks for the time being, and Chick-fil-A is no exception. The restaurant recently brought back its famed Peppermint Chip milkshakes on Nov. 10 and will sell the candy cane-flavored drink until Jan. 6 at all of its locations. It may be a bit of a decadent treat, but if you can't treat yourself at Christmas time, what can you do?

What to look out for...

Happy National Cookie Day! Of course food chains everywhere want to celebrate this with you, so consider visiting Whole Foods, Mrs. Fields, Insomnia Cookies and more for free or discounted cookies when you make a regular purchase.  

Study Shows That Male Dolphins Use Gifts &'Wingmen' to Attract Female Dolphins, So Just Like Humans But Cuter

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A decade long study conducted by the University of Western Australia, University Zurich, and Murdoch University uncovered, “surprising mating rituals,” among humpback dolphins. The study published in online journal Scientific Reports found evidence that “male humpback dolphins bring female dolphins large sea sponges — which they may use to fish — in an apparent effort to mate.”

The research also uncovered that the dolphins travel in pairs or bring a wingman to help each other mate. So, not much different from the two frat bros in coordinating snapbacks you’re trying to dodge at the local bar’s Thirsty Thursday event. But we admire the effort and the spirit of collaboration.

In the video below you can see the male humpback dolphin tossing a colorful object in the air and researchers believe this is a way for him to show strength and quality as a mating partner. 

“It highlights to us that there is another species out there that is quite socially complex ,more socially complex than we had previously recognized, and also that they engage in these complex behaviors," Dr. Simon Allen, lead author of the study, said in a video discussing his research. "They are problem solvers, they are thinking animals, and there are these complex communities of animals that are just there, living just off our coast line just beneath the waves.”

The next step in the research process will be seeing if the gifts and wingmen actually help the dolphins get lucky, or if they swim back home alone. And, if we're going to be honest here, we're invested. 


10 Lies Pop Culture Taught Us About Sex

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Pop culture has given us so much, from the iconic movie lines of Mean Girls to the timeless wisdom of Clueless. How could we ever go on without Blair Waldorf’s #GirlPower mantras and Chuck Bass’s...well, Chuck Bass.

Whether we like it or not, pop culture has had a major impact on the way we grew up, and taught us some very important lessons about life, love and friendship. However, when it comes to sex ed...not so much.

Our favorite TV shows and movies have told us many lies about sex, and certainly didn’t prepare us for the jungle that is today’s hookup culture.

1. That every woman wears lingerie...at all times

Very rarely does a female star in a movie or TV show bare it all in a steamy scene in mismatched bras and panties. I don’t know about you, but the average female is most likely never coordinating her bra to her underwear, unless it’s a special occasion...or a special guy/girl.

2. That you will get pregnant immediately

Raise your hand if you feel personally victimized by The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Poor, innocent little Amy Juergens, gets pregnant at just 15 years old after having sex one time in a supply closet with everyone’s favorite Bandcamp heartthrob, Ricky. That’s some traumatizing material right there.

3. That sex is perfect every single time you do it

Sex is a sweaty, hot mess...literally. It can be smelly, and not nearly as picturesque as pop culture makes it out to be. Chances are, sex will not look like it did in The Notebook or Titanic, however, if you have sex in a car there will be steam.

4. That every person you have sex with will fall in love with you

Sex can be a magical, intimate experience when it’s with someone you really care about. But, it can still be magical (and fun) even if you don’t end up in a relationship with your partner. Just because you’re having sex with someone unfortunately doesn’t mean that their heart is in it for the long haul.

5. That using protection isn’t “cool”

When have you ever seen a movie where the guy meticulously puts on a condom before they do it? Probably never. Using protection is super important, to not only protect against unwanted pregnancy but also against sexually transmitted infections. Remember kids, wrap it before you tap it, even if they don’t show that part in the movies.

Related: 4 Reasons Why You're Not Having Satisfying Sex

6. That your life will dramatically change after losing your virginity

American Pie is probably not the best guide on how to lose your virginity. As if there wasn’t already enough pressure to have sex, pop culture movies take it to the next level. For example, in Easy A Olive Pendergast (Emma Stone) spends the whole film pretending to sleep with tons of guys so that they will no longer be *gasp* virgins. Your sex life is your business and doesn’t determine who you are.

8. That foreplay is an urban legend

You wouldn’t take a test without studying, right? Well, maybe you would under certain circumstances but in a perfect world, you’d make sure you were 100 percent prepared to ace the exam. Having sex is a lot like running a 5k — you need to warm up, stretch, and prepare before jumping in and running with all your might.

9. That your hair and makeup will look just as good after sex as it did before sex

This just simply isn’t true. If you begin sex with winged eyeliner, you can count on it being at least halfway down your face by the end. Movies give us that extremely unattainable standard that our hair will remain perfectly straight (or perfectly curled) post-sex and I am here to tell you that it simply isn’t possible.

10. That you can have sex anywhere, like in a library, without being caught

Anyone else remember that scene in Gone Girl where they have sex in a rather busy library, in broad daylight, without being caught? That is, while a fantasy for a lot of people, highly risky and most likely impossible...and also, illegal.

While we will definitely be borrowing lines from our favorite movies for Instagram captions, pop culture can keep their ridiculous standards for sex. 

Ed Sheeran Says Beyoncé Changes Her Email Address Every Week, & Why Am I Not Surprised?

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If anyone's looking to get in touch with a celebrity, Beyoncé is pretty much a lost cause. Fellow musical genius Ed Sheeran told Entertainment Tonight that Bey is so careful with her private information, even he has trouble reaching her.

Beyoncé is featured on a remix of Ed's song "Perfect," but the British singer revealed that the beautiful rendition almost didn't happen. He explained to ET that he contacts Queen B via email, but her email address changes more than the weather. He said, "I have an email address I email [to get in touch with Beyoncé]…[The address] actually changes every week."

It makes sense for Bey to hide personal information from her millions of fans, but she's reaching a whole new level of secrecy by keeping it from other celebrities. Seriously, how famous do you need to be to have the luxury of knowing Beyoncé's ever-changing email address?

According to Refinery29, Ed was quite nervous about reaching out to Beyoncé to begin with. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, the singer admitted that he expected Bey to shut down his request for a duet. "I was like, 'I love Beyoncé. Should I ask Beyoncé?' And then in my head, I was like, 'She’s going to say no,' but then I was like, 'Well, you might as well ask,'" he explained on Ellen's Show Me More. "And she said yeah, so here we are." Casual.

By the sound of it, I wouldn't be surprised if Jay-Z didn't know his own wife's email address. Kudos to Bey for being the least likely celebrity to be hacked—and to Ed for defying the odds and ultimately creating a musical masterpiece with the Queen herself. 

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Want a Banana Wedding Cake, & The Reason Why Is Nothing Short of Romantic

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement last week, so wedding preparations are in full swing. I assume the royal couple has a lot on their plate, but one detail of the special day is already decided on: the cake. A source told The Telegraph that the couple wants a banana-flavored wedding cake, PEOPLE reports, and the reason behind the choice will make you fall even more in love with them.

Prince Harry and his princess-to-be had fans desperately wondering "are they or aren't they?" before the couple officially confirmed their relationship last year. Shortly after their budding romance went public, Meghan posted an adorable photo of two bananas spooning on her Instagram. She captioned the charming post, "Sleep tight xx," seemingly telling fans that, yes, the rumors were true. 

Over a year later, the couple is set to wed with a cake that pays homage to Meghan's very first public post about their relationship. How romantic! Also, Harry reportedly loves "anything with banana," but that's just the icing on the cake (pun intended) of this sweet selection.

As PEOPLE points out, the banana cake is different from the top tier British fruit cake that is traditionally served at royal weddings. The duo may not be the most traditional of couples at Buckingham Palace, but they might just be the cutest.

Two Teen Girls Were Arrested for Making 'Pretty Little Liars'-Inspired Threats at School, Because This Is the World We Live in

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A high school in Piqua, Ohio, canceled classes after two teenage girls made threats mimicking the ones from Pretty Little Liars, The Associated Press reports.

The Piqua police say that two girls, ages 14 and 15, have been arrested and charged in Juvenile Court for threats to the school that led to an early dismissal and the school being closed on Friday.

The 15-year-old girl reportedly created a Snapchat account with a username that included the letter “A”—just like the infamous PLL villain who regularly threatened Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily using the moniker. The Snapchat threatened to expose the secrets of the girl's classmates. This prompted rumors about a school shooting, but as local newspaper The Daily Call reports, the Snapchat messages never mentioned a school shooting.

Police say a 14-year-old girl was inspired by the Snapchat posts, so she wrote a threatening message on a bathroom wall that read, “I’m still going to shoot up the school - A.”

The Daily Call reports that the two girls did not collaborate. The 15-year-old is being charged with disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor while the 14-year-old is being charged with inducing panic as a felony.

It's always hard when people take things that entertain us and turn them into malicious weapons against other people. I'm just glad the girls were apprehended before anyone got seriously hurt.

The 10 Best Tweets About Netflix's So-Bad-It's-Good Original Christmas Movie 'A Christmas Prince'

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Every year, people around the country get in the Christmas spirit by settling in to watch Hallmark Christmas movies. The cheesy romance, the predictable endings and cringe-worthy dialogue have delighted audiences over the years because during Christmas, sometimes all we want is a happy ending and something to make fun of.

Well, step aside, Hallmark, because Netflix is taking your place this year. The Netflix original movie A Christmas Prince is so delightfully bad, and people can’t get enough of it. Let’s take a minute to set the scene. (SPOILERS AHEAD!) Amber, a young magazine editor wants more from her job but can’t seem to break into the writing scene. She finally gets her chance when she’s assigned to cover a press conference for the future king of a small country called Aldovia. Amber arrives in Aldovia to discover that the press conference she came for has been cancelled, but she decides to sneak into the castle anyway because she is not throwing away her shot. She’s mistaken for the young princess's tutor, who isn’t set to arrive for two weeks, and settles into life at the castle.

Amber falls in love with Prince Richard (obviously) and finds out the prince was adopted and therefore cannot inherit the throne. But thankfully, she uncovers a secret proclamation the late king made that says Prince Richard can become king. Richard has his coronation and then promptly flies to New York to propose to Amber on New Year’s Eve. 

It’s outrageous, pretty un-extravagant and everything you could want from a Christmas romantic comedy. Like all good things, the people of Twitter have had a lot to say about it, so we’ve rounded up some of the best reactions below. 

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8 Tips to Try If You Have a Hard Time Falling or Staying Asleep

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Almost all of us collegiate women have a love-hate relationship with sleep. I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t always look forward to snuggling into their blankets at night and taking a deep and long break from the craziness of life. However, it seems to be something we can never get enough of — whether it be from overly-busy schedules, stress from work and school, or even medical problems preventing us from getting the rest our bodies need. Insomnia is a very real and serious condition that countless people struggle with across the world.

For starters, what is insomnia? According to Dr. Jennifer Wider, it’s the difficulty or inability to sleep, and something that Dr. Wider says is more common in women, especially on college campuses. It’s caused by many elements, ranging from stress and unhealthy sleeping routines to more serious factors like medical conditions or chronic pain. While some cases require professional assistance from specialists or doctors to address, there are a few ways each of us can improve our nightly sleeping habits. We reached out to specialists and experts on sleeping problems and insomnia to find out the best things one can do if having a hard time falling or staying asleep. 

1. Stick to a schedule

This is arguably one of the hardest things for college students to do, but so important in achieving maximum restful sleep. Alistair MacLean, a psychology professor at Queen’s University specializing in sleep disorders and deprivation, emphasizes the importance of going to bed at or around the same time each night. This will establish a regular rhythm for your body and make falling asleep easier. He recommends aiming for at least seven-and-a-half hours of sleep each night.

2. Try some effective stress-relievers

Dr. Wider as well as Dr. Charles Morin, the research chair of sleep disorders at Laval University, both state that engaging in relaxing activities to relieve stress will improve your ability to sleep. Find something that is calming for you to do, such as stretching, reading or listening to music. Hannah, a junior at the University of Maryland, says her favorite thing to do before going to sleep is trying new yoga poses. "They help me unwind and decompress from the day," she says. Experiment to see what is best for you to prepare your body for bed. 

3. Put away your phone

We all like to decompress by checking texts and social media on our phones, but having bright screens right before bedtime can be impeding your ability to fall asleep. Dr. Morin suggests in terms of combating insomnia, “most importantly, leave all electronics outside the bedroom at night.” It’ll allow your mind and body to truly relax, and help your eyes adjust to the dark environment faster. Since going cold turkey with phones can be near-impossible for some of us, try turning on the iPhone's 'night mode' to dim the brightness and colors of your screen.

4. Be careful with the caffeine

According to Dr. Wider, “Many people need to stop ingesting caffeine by 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. at the latest.” Drinking coffee or consuming certain chocolates or other forms of caffeine late in the day can keep you up, since caffeine takes several hours to be fully absorbed by the body. Try to keep your one (or five) daily cups of coffee to before lunchtime in order to give your body ample time to process it without inhibiting sleep.

5. Create a conducive sleep environment

This may go without saying, but having a dark and quiet place to sleep will, not surprisingly, lead to more sleep. By turning lights off, keeping noise levels down and having a mattress or pillows that are comfortable and provide the specific support your body needs, you’ll have a much easier time going to bed than if you’re struggling with bright lights or loud roommates on a lumpy futon. If you can’t get absolute quiet, try a white noise machine, or even some earplugs to help minimize noise. If your mattress is the issue, a mattress pad or topper can be a cheaper, quicker fix.

6. Watch your workouts

Exercise is a vital component of maintaining physical health, but working out too close to bedtime can be a cause of your tossing and turning at night. Dr. Wider says that the adrenaline which is produced in the body from exercising can keep you awake, and recommends hitting the gym earlier in the day to prevent this. If your schedule doesn't allow for an early workout, drink lots of water and follow up with a hot bath or shower, since the rapid drop in temperature will likely help you feel sleepy and transition your body into sleep-mode.

7. Stop the naps

Also somewhat self-explanatory, but taking naps for longer than half-an-hour during the day will make you less tired at night. If you’re tired by the afternoon, your body definitely is in need of more sleep, but holding off until later will help set a rhythm for yourself and allow for deeper and more regular sleep. 

8. Don’t force it

Dr. Morin says that trying to force sleep “will only keep you awake longer.” Watching the clock or lying in bed staring at the ceiling for hours won’t help, so try doing something calming to unwind to keep you from getting stressed about the lack of sleep, which would only keep you up even later!

Sleep is so important for health in all areas — physical, mental, emotional, to name a few, and is not something that should be sacrificed, especially for perpetually-busy and stressed college women. If you’ve been struggling with insomnia, try some of these tips to get a better night’s sleep, and if the problem persists, make an appointment with your doctor or school specialist to receive the best assistance possible. You deserve your beauty sleep!

#MeToo Is One of the Nominees for 'Time's' 2017 'Person of the Year'

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On Monday morning, Time released the shortlist for the magazine's 2017 "Person of the Year." Among this year's finalists, which include Colin Kaepernick, Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins, Kim Jong Un and yes, unfortunately President Trump, is one we didn't see coming: #MeToo.

As the Huffington Post reports, #MeToo, or rather, the thousands of women who took part in the social media movement that revealed just how horrifyingly common sexual assault is, could be Time's 2017 "Person of the Year." In its announcement of this year's nominee's, the magazine said the movement had "fueled a moment of reckoning about the treatment of women in the workplace."

Time writes that its annual "Person of the Year" award goes to, "the person or persons who most affected the news and our lives, for good or ill, and embodied what was important about the year, for better or for worse."

#MeToo's chances of winning are looking good, too — while Time stresses that the winners of its reader's choice poll for the award don't necessarily become the official winner selected by its editors, #MeToo, took only second place to Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad bin Salman, who earlier this year, played a major part in lifting restrictions that prevented Saudi women from legally driving. 

Considering German Chancellor Angela Merkel was only the fourth woman to ever receive the award in the 90 years that Time has given it, recognizing the thousands of women that came forward with their stories as part of the #MeToo movement would be a *huge* deal. Especially when, you know, one of the other options has been caught on tape admitting to sexually assaulting women and "grabbing them by the pussy."

Stay tuned — Time is announcing the 2017 "Person of the Year" on Wednesday. 


Rupert Grint Says He Can't Enjoy the Harry Potter Movies Anymore & It's Tragic

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Brace yourselves, Harry Potter fans: in totally tragic news, Rupert Grint has revealed that, after starring in all eight movies, he can no longer enjoy Harry Potter as a fan.

In an interview with British magazine Radio Times, Grint, a.k.a. Ron Weasley, says being in the films basically ruined his ability to watch them.

"I think being in things ruins them for me," he told the magazine. "I can’t enjoy Harry Potter any more, not as a fan — it’s just not the same!"

We know, it's heartbreaking — but to be fair, his reasoning is pretty understandable. I mean, who doesn't cringe watching themselves on camera or listening to their own voice? Now imagine doing that for the 19 hours and 38 minutes of collective runtime of all eight movies and, well, we have to say we get it. Plus, it sounds like he's (thankfully) not holding some kind of particular grudge against our favorite childhood movie series.

Luckily, it's not the fan attention as a result of the Harry Potter films that bothers him. (Phew.) "It’s definitely manageable," he says of fans approaching him in public. "I end up having to take a selfie [for a fan] most days, but I’ve never really minded if it makes people happy — though I hate it when people take pictures without asking. It was really exciting when I was about 11 or 12, but it got harder in my teenage years. Sometimes you just want to be invisible."

And in case you still have any doubts, Grint has previously said that, despite his apparent refusal to actually watch his portrayal of his Harry Potter character, he'll always have a special bond with Ron Weasley (TBH, so will we).

"I had a weird relationship with that character because after that we kind of merged into the same person," he told Vulture earlier this year. "I find it very hard to separate where I end and Ron begins."

    6 Signs You Should Be Worrying About That Other Girl

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    Have you ever felt that weird pang in your stomach when a girl is talking to your SO? It's hard to brush these feelings off as just an overreaction when you're worried that your SO might be developing feelings for her. It's probably not a good idea to accuse your SO of something when you don't know what role your girlfriend or boyfriend is playing in the situation. While it's important to protect your relationship and the one you love specifically, sometimes they can turn a harmless situation into a harmful one for you. And, of course, if your SO is developing feelings for someone else--it's THEIR fault, not the other girl's. It can be really hard to not get mad at the third party, but don't forget who truly is breaking a commitment to you! 

    Here are six ways that you can tell the difference, so you can know if you should be worried about "that" other girl.

    1. They go to her before they go to you

    Ultimately, your SO should be your best friend, right? Whether you think they should have girl best friends or not, being a huge part of someone's life means knowing almost everything that goes on with it. That means that there are some things they tell friends and some things they only should tell you, or at least tell you first.

    If he or she goes to another girl first, chances are the two of them might have a closer relationship than your actual relationship! It's important to make sure that your SO feels comfortable telling you anything, so make sure someone on the outside of your relationship doesn't look more inviting than you do as a girlfriend. 

    2. She knows a little too much about the relationship

    Your relationship is about the two of you and that's it. Information about the arguments you have, your sex life or your plans to get married one day should never be shared without your consent! Just like Michael Jackson said, "Ain't nobody's business but mine and my baby." You and your lover share things that no one else could understand the way you two do. Your SO shouldn't be telling other girls (or really anyone, for that matter) what you guys do in private. Have you ever been talking to a girl and she mentions something about your bae that you didn't even know? Yeah, you should probably get to know her a little better – and by that I mean figure out what your SO has been saying.

    University of Pittsburgh sophomore Harmonie Christian had the terrible experience of watching herex start dating his "girl best friend.""[The girl] was his friend first, but as time went on I came to consider her a best friend. [She] and I’s original bond was contingent upon the boy being in my life, but when he and I broke up I remained her friend," she says. In this type of situation, who knows what this girl could have been telling her boyfriend what they discuss as friends? It can really get confusing when everyone is this close, so it's important to set boundaries and try to find out everyone's intentions.

    3. She's around when she doesn't need to be

    It's one thing for her to hang around in a friendly way, but there's a limit. If you and your SO are having lunch and she stops by to say hi, and then sits down and joins in... red flag. Now, it's important to give everyone the benefit of the doubt; not everyone is after your boo (even though you think they're the cutest ever)! But when she lingers really often during your times together, your SO should speak up against that, for your sake. The worst part might be that she seems really friendly! Talk to your SO about how much friendliness you're comfortable with so that you don't step on any toes.

    4. She ignores you when she's talking to you and your SO

    Now this is just plain rude. She looks into your bae's loving eyes, and only talks to them the whole time! Are you even there? She may even go as far as to ignore you when you talk. It's important to pay attention to your SO's behavior: do they include you when this other girl is around? Do they make it clear that you are their top priority when she is in the room? Former St. John's University student Deanna London says that they might do this because they know you're there. "I always pick up on the girls who will start being extra nice to guys when they find out they're dating someone," she says. You might want to worry a bit about her if this is happening. If you don't feel comfortable asserting yourself in those situations, have a talk with the one you love. Let them know you're not to be messed with. 

    5. Your SO can't give full details on what they're doing or talking about

    Maybe you're even brave enough to let them hang out alone. You go girl! But problems can arise when you feel like you're out of the loop on what they do, so you get a little suspicious. In Harmonie's situation, secrets revealed themselves over time, and she wishes she knew beforehand. "[She] swore nothing would ever happen because that was her, 'brother,' who she would never be sexually or romantically attracted to," she says. "Deep in my spirit, I knew that was also a lie. The clues were hidden in the way they bantered like a married couple, she would get jealous when he hung out with his flavor of the week and not her, the way her mom would insist they were meant for each other, and how he would purposely sabotage her efforts of being with other people." These kinds of relationships, although publicly friendly, are privately much deeper than that. If you think your SO is hiding something like this from you, it's time to investigate.

    6. She's flat-out flirting

    Hopefully, you never have to see this happen. Some people, unfortunately, just don't care that you actually love this person. It's almost hard to ignore when a girl is openly flirting and trying really hard to get someone's attention. Like Deanna said, some girls try to up their game when they know a guy is taken. "They'll do things like brush up against their body, or wear more revealing clothes ONLY when the guy is around," she adds. It's not okay, and should be called out if your SO doesn't immediately do something about it. If you notice that your SO is neglecting you and paying attention to this kind of behavior, they need to be put in check. Harmonie says in hindsight she knew it was happening all along and sadly ignored the signs. "I felt the energy. I saw the signs and the red flags...The only thing I can hope is that when you see the signs and truly feel that something isn’t right, you run faster than I did.”

    As with any relationship, it is important to have trust in your partner. However, if you have a bad feeling about a certain girl in your SO's life, it might be a good idea to communicate your concerns before the situation gets out of hand. 

    You Probably Won't Recognize Taylor Swift on Her First Magazine Cover Since Releasing 'Reputation'

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    In case you needed further proof that the old Taylor is dead, look no further than her first major magazine cover since she released Reputation last month.

    On Monday, both T-Swift and British Vogue took to Instagram to reveal that the "Look What You Made Me Do" singer is covering the January 2018 issue of the magazine.

     

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    "Thank you @edward_enninful and @mertalas for your passion, spirit, and contagious laughter on set. Mert and Marcus took these photos for @britishvogue and my album photos for reputation, and it’s been such a bonding experience working together so closely and talking so much about what we wanted to make. It’s been a while since I’ve done a magazine cover. I’m really happy my first one back was with such wonderful people. #newvogue," Swift captioned her photo of the cover, referencing British Vogue's new editor-in-chief Edward Enniful, who debuted his first cover for the magazine last month.

    From the looks of the cover and the first few images from the December issue, it's safe to say the #NewTaylor is also here to stay. She rocks a dark smokey eye and vampy lip, which has become her new signature (and is a far cry from her Red and 1989 days) along with edgy wet-look waves and a sculptural Saint Laurent dress. 

    With a new magazine cover, multiple performances and a massive upcoming tour under her belt, does this officially mean Swift is officially out of hiding for good? Her first major interview in years, which is part of her 12-page (!) cover story will probably offer some clues when it's released this Friday.

    5 Ways to Style Dirty Hair

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    The life of a collegiette is a hectic one, and sometimes we have those days when we sit back and think: have I eaten today? Have I brushed my teeth? Have I showered recently? If the answer is no to the last question, don't sweat it! (Literally, because then you'll definitely have to take a shower). HC is here with the best tips for how to style your hair when you are too busy to hop in the shower. 

    1. Braids are your friend

    What better way to hide your greasy locks than with a creative Katniss-style braided updo? The best thing about braids are that there are so many different styles to try! Our favorite is YouTube vlogger, JD's up-do with two braids. Simply part your hair down the middle, and form a braid on each side (Pippy Longstocking style). Then wrap each braid around the back of your head and secure it with a bobby pin. 

    We love this style because it has you looking put-together and ready to take on the day, even when your life is actually in shambles - and it only takes minutes to complete! Also, this hairstyle doesn't require an extensive use of headache-inducing bobby pins, so you'll be comfortable all day long! 

    Or, you can go with the classic side braid. 

    Shelly Adams, a junior at Shenandoah University, swears by this quick fix, "I collect my hair on the side of my head and braid it down tightly on the side, then I pull the braid apart to make it look more natural," she says. "I usually add a hairband to make it look dressy, too!" With either of these options, you can easily fool people into thinking that you put tons of time and effort into your hair that morning, when in reality, it's a dirty, knotty mess. With a braid and a headband, no one will ever know! 

    Also make sure to check out Riccardo Maggiore's, owner of Riccardo Maggiore Salons in New York City, loose side braid. Riccardo says, "This is perfect for fine hair because it creates the illusion of thickness. Holding the can 2-3 inches away from your head, spray the roots with dry shampoo allowing it to sit one to two minutes to absorb the excess oil. Turn head upside down and tousle or brush out any leftover product and fluff up your hair. Gather hair to one side and loosely braid. Secure with an elastic. The more imperfect your braid looks the better as it gives an effortless and casual vibe.”

    2. Go for the top knot 

    Kaitlin Manion, a grad student at Temple University, says, "I always go for the top knot! Not only does it hide how knotted my hair is, it's a good look for work and class." 

    The top knot is the perfect hairstyle for when your hair is messy and dirty, but you want people to think it is clean! In order to make the perfect top knot every time, start with a ponytail where you want the knot to be, split the hair into two parts and wrap one section of the hair around the ponytail loosely, and loop the other section of hair in the opposite direction of the first look. Check out a tutorial from Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

    3. Cover up isn't just a make-up term 

    If you are really crunched for time and can't even try one of those clever hairstyles, pull a Kate Middleton and hide that 'do under a hat! Sarah Nelson, a junior at the University of Iowa, says, "I go straight for the baseball cap! You can wear one with a cute outfit or sweats - they're pretty versatile!" 

    Headbands also serve as perfect cover-up material. Abby Piper, a junior at Notre Dame, says, "Half-up, half-down with a headband is one of my favorites. I can't quite pull off the 'fun bun' as one of my guy friends calls it, bit that's how a lot of girls are wearing their hair, half-up, half-down, right down." 

    So if you can't quite master some of the tricky, creative hairstyles, go simple while also being stylish. 

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    4. Never underestimate the power of dry shampoo 

    Riccardo Maggiore says that for dirty hair, "The easiest quick fix is to use dry shampoo to freshen up your hair." Riccardo advises that you apply dry shampoo underneath by lifting the top layer of hair and spraying the root. "This will also add texture and volume," he adds. 

    But be warned, Riccardo says that most importantly, "Stop touching your hair! Even with the use of dry shampoo, you are depositing more dirt and oils to your locks by continuing to play with your hair." 

    So while you think you may look cute twirling your hair in class, don't! You may be doing more harm than good!

    5. Have several "second day plus" hairstyles in your arsenal

    Ricardo encourages you to rock one of these cute hairstyles when you're going on the second day of skipping the hair wash: 

    Side Swept Chignon: "Apply a small amount of styling cream to your dry ends and twist your hair into a knot below your ear. Secure with a few bobby pins. 

    Beachy Waves: "Separate hair into small sections and lightly spritz with Sea Salt Texturizing Spray and scrunch and go.

    Edgy and Cool Messy Ponytail: Spray texturizer on your roots and ends, comb through. Pull hair back at the nape and secure with an elastic. Wrap a small 1-inch section of hair around the elastic to hide it."

    These lazy hairstyles are expert-approved, so the next time you find yourself sleeping in to skip the shower, try one of Riccardo’s tips!

    We’re all just pretending to have our stuff together on a daily basis, aren’t we? Why should our hair be any different? Some of us are too busy with homework, group projects, grad school applications, on-campus jobs and internships to take advantage of luxuries like showering. We’re grooming ourselves to take over the world, and sometimes that requires skipping the actual grooming process! Go get ‘em girls! 

    HC Wake-Up Call: Obama Says We Need More Women in Power, Trump Tweets in Support of Roy Moore & This Is Probably the Biggest Bed Ever

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    Good morning Her Campus! With a break-neck news cycle, there is no possible way for you to stay on top of every story that comes across your feeds—we’re all only human, after all.

    But, life comes at you fast. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this quick and dirty guide to stories you might’ve been sleeping on (like, literally. It’s early.)

    Obama Says We Need More Women in Power Because Men Are, "Having Problems"

    We couldn't agree more. While speaking to the press in Paris on Monday, the former POTUS said what women have known for years: we need more women in politics and positions of power. Men, according to Obama, "seem to be having some problems these days," he said, referencing the dozens of sexual misconduct allegations brought against men in power throughout the last few months. As if we needed yet another reason to miss America's (unofficial) dad.

    Trump Has Endorsed Roy Moore (Again)

    Meanwhile, back in the current White House: while he's previously offered his support of the Alabama senate candidate accused of child molestation and sexual misconduct by nine women, Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday in his most outspoken show of support for Roy Moore so far.

    "Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy Moore to win in Alabama. We need his vote on stopping crime, illegal immigration, Border Wall, Military, Pro Life, V.A., Judges 2nd Amendment and more. No to Jones, a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet!" Trump said, effectively placing greater importance on his policies (many of which are sexist and racist) over Moore's alleged past of inappropriately touching girls as young as 14 years old. So that's reassuring.

    This Is Probably the Biggest Bed You Can Buy & Yes, We Absolutely Need It

    Just try and name one thing better than curling up in a really, really big, cozy bed — chances are you can't. Which is why you need to know about this giant co-sleeping bed that is literally designed to fit your entire family — except we'd like to keep it all to ourselves, thank you. Made by mattress company The Ace Collection, at over 12 feet by six feet, it's basically a dream come true — though the over-$2,000 price tag is definitely a little out of our range. Anyone feeling particularly generous this holiday season?

    What to look out for...

    The women of #MeToo are nominated for Time''s "Person of the Year," award which will be announced tomorrow morning — and here's hoping that the magazine will choose to recognize the bravery of the thousands of women who came forward to share their stories.

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