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Taylor Swift's Friend Todrick Hall Knew One of Her Exes Was Bad News Without Even Meeting Him

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Body language really is everything. Just ask Taylor Swift’s best friend, Todrick Hall. The former "Kinky Boots" star discussed his friendship with the Reputation singer on the Kid Kraddick Morning Show, and revealed how he could just tell one of her ex’s was bad for her based on her hunching posture whenever she talked about him. Even without meeting the unnamed ex-lover, it seems like Hall knew he was trouble.

"There was a time last year — I don't know if I'm supposed to say anything — she was dating someone," Hall explained. "I'd actually never met this person, but I could I could just tell every time I would talk to her, she would hunch over."

 

@todrick tells us what it’s like to be @taylorswift’s friend. #reputation

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The pair met after Hall made a YouTube video combining her hit songs, and have been close ever since. He even got an invite to the Swifts’ family Thanksgiving late year. This tight-knit friendship means Hall’s not only looking out for Taylor, but he also isn’t afraid to poke a little fun at the singer. To illustrate his point, he employed a Disney cartoon for reference.

"I sent her this picture of her as Quasimodo that I edited...because I was like, ‘You cannot turn into Quasimodo for this guy. Every time you say his name, you hunch over,'" he said.

But, like most of the world, Hall agrees she’s now at the top of her game with a new album that just went double platinum, and a new boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. 

"She's so happy," Hall confirmed. "Standing up completely straight and so tall and so confident. I just love it."

Hall explains their friendship further, and just how genuine Swift really is in the rest of the interview. Here’s to friends who sometimes really do know us better than we know ourselves and can spot a bad relationship when we can’t.


Paul Ryan Says American Women Need To Have More Babies Because Of Course He Would

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During a press conference Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan said American women need to be having more babies because lack of procreation is holding back economic growth, ThinkProgress reports, and he believes that whether or not women want to have children is somehow his business.

“People,” are now the new economic challenge in America, he noted, saying: “I did my part, but we need to have higher birth rates in this country. Meaning, baby boomers are retiring, and we have fewer people following them in the work force.” Yes, Ryan, tell us more about how much hard work you personally put into bearing your three children.

It’s true that birth rates in the U.S. have been declining, but it’s not all bad like Ryan makes it out to be. Birth rates for teenagers, for instance, hit record lows last year. That sounds like the opposite of a bad thing to most reasonable people.

Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards responded ot Ryan's comments via Twitter on Friday, with a message that encouraged an increase of gender parity in our government: "If more members of Congress could get pregnant, maybe they wouldn't tell teh rest of us when and why to get pregnant," Richards wrote. 

There’s a slightly more obvious solution to Ryan’s proposed problem, but of course he’s completely ignoring it because it involves immigrants. Letting more immigrants into the country to fill the jobs left by retiring baby boomers would be a way easier and quicker solution than instructing women to pop out more babies.

But considering Ryan has indicated he’s totally on board with President Trump’s anti-immigration positions, up to and including the multi-billion dollar border wall, that’s probably not an option he’ll be exploring any time soon.

He’s not the only Republican from Wisconsin who believes he’s entitled to voice an opinion on what women should do with their bodies for the good of the economy. Last month on the floor of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Wisconsin state Rep. Scott Allen made an argument for a bill that would “prevent health insurance plans for state employees from covering most abortions” — because more births will obviously fix all of our economic problems.

If we had a dollar for every time politicians wanted to dictate what women can and can’t do with their bodies, we’d be able to fix most economic problems in a heartbeat.

Katherine Langford Says Season 2 of '13 Reasons Why' Meant 'Letting Hannah Go'

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13 Reasons Why caused a stir with Netflix audiences earlier this year — some loved it, some hated it, but it seemed like everyone was talking about the controversial show depicting a teenage girl’s suicide and its effect on her school and community. In its first day streaming, it garnered 3.5 million tweets alone.

The show and its lead actress Katherine Langford, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance, are back for another season. So what should we expect from season two? While the first season focused on the events leading to Hannah’s suicide, the next season will focus on the aftermath and show fans more of how Hannah’s suicide affected those around her.

"This season has been really interesting for a lot of reasons," Langford said in an interview withEntertainment Weekly. "It’s a different story than season one and I think that’s a good thing. This season we get to explore a lot more of the other characters and their journeys, which I’m excited about. As sad as it is, there is life after Hannah, and this season we get to see the effects it had on the people around her a lot more."

According to showrunner Brian Yorkey, the plot line does not end with the tapes, because with each tape is another person with another story to tell.

"We really have characters who, after 13 episodes, are just beginning the process of recovery and the process of coming to terms with what part they might’ve played in Hannah’s death and how Hannah’s death will change their lives going forward," he explains to Entertainment Weekly. "I think that there is so much that’s fascinating about the way we grieve, the way we recover, the way we learn to take better care of each other."

And what about Hannah? Now that we’ve heard the tapes, what else is there to her story?

"You see a very different Hannah in season two. I would prepare fans not to expect the Hannah from season one for a multitude of reasons," Langford hinted. And there’s a chance that after this season, it might be the last fans will see of Hannah. Not only will fans have to let her go, but Langford herself will have to move forward, too.   

"I think a lot of this season for me is about letting Hannah go," she said.

The release date for season two has not been announced, but filming just wrapped. 

There's A LOT of Drama Surrounding the Kylie Cosmetics Concealer Release––Here's What You Need to Know

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The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Though Kylie Jenner’s millions of followers (and customers) were rejoicing when the Kylie Cosmetics brand announced it would start supplying 30 shades of concealers, not everyone was too thrilled about the new products. While Kylie Cosmetics offers an array of shades that appear to promote inclusivity for nearly every makeup lover, the concealers still managed to spark controversy before even being released.

Unless you’re somehow unfamiliar with Kylie Jenner or her company, you’d know that this isn’t the first time that Kylie Cosmetics has been criticized. Plus, the company has been known for its notoriously terrible questionable customer service, according to USA Today.

Nevertheless, Kylie Cosmetics’ concealer launch has approximately twice as many shades as other reputable brands that are specifically known for their highly-rated concealers. In fact, despite this seemingly progressive product launch, many think it’s suspicious that Kylie Cosmetics would release its inclusive concealers shortly after Rihanna’s cosmetic company, Fenty Beauty, revolutionized the makeup game with its diverse foundation range.

It’s clear that some believe that Kylie is just copying Rihanna’s idea to create a more inclusive makeup brand—but why does this matter if Kylie Cosmetics is ultimately generating more options for makeup consumers?

The company will temporarily stock its products at select Topshop locations, according to W Magazine. Not only are these particular locations rather scarce, but these "pop-up experiences" only last for five weeks. The temporary experience first started on Nov. 20, which means certain customers only have 13 days (depending on store hours) to test these concealers out after they've finally been released.

Based on the rapidly rising net worth of Kylie Cosmetics it’s likely that the company *could* open physical stores in the future. However, that doesn’t help customers now—who risk wasting their money on these nonrefundable complexion products Though Kylie could be pandering to her consumers after Fenty Beauty’s notorious debut, there’s still a highlight of hope that could transpire from these concealers, aside from the lowkey buyer’s remorse PSA.

With the release of Fenty Beauty’s 40 stunning foundations hues and Kylie’s 30 concealers, other brands are likely to follow suit and diversify their own brands because they’ll need to adapt to be able to compete with both of these successful companies. 

Controversy or nah, Kylie Cosmetics is aiding Fenty Beauty in its revolution to transform the entire makeup community, so one day once upon a time everyone will be able to find their ideal shade match without any unnecessary hassle or risk.

Youthquake — The Other Word Of The Year That No One Has Heard Of (Probably)

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Oxford Dictionary just announced its word of the year: Youthquake. Have you heard of it? Youthquake (n.), as defined by Oxford Dictionary, is “a significant cultural, political or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people.”

Oxford Dictionary details the history of the word in its announcement. "Youthquake" originated in 1965 due to social change revolving around civil rights, feminism and the Vietnam War. The term came from the editor-in-chief of Vogue, Diana Vreeland, who wrote: “‘The year’s in its youth, the youth in its year. …More dreamers. More doers. Here. Now. Youthquake 1965.’”

So, why "youthquake" now? The Chicago Tribune writes that Oxford Dictionary felt it encapsulated the political change of 2017, which mirrors that of the 60s. The word saw a rebirth of "youthquake" during the U.K. election, called for by Theresa May, when millennials widely supported Labour Party candidate, Jeremy Corbyn. It also reflects the push for social justice around the world, especially here in the U.S. in the wake of Donald Trump.

However, the word was met with some skeptics on social media because so many people, including millennial activists themselves, hadn't heard of the word.

“I run a charity for young people. This is not a word that I have ever heard used. Anywhere. By Anyone. #Youthquake,” tweeted Ruth Ibegbuna, chief executive of a youth leadership and social change organization in Britain.

According to Mashable, Merriam Webster and Dictionary.com pick their words of the year based on the most searched words (which explains how Merriam Webster ended up with "feminism" for 2017). However, Oxford Dictionary does things a little different, looking for “the zeitgeist, that defining spirit or mood of the moment” said President of Dictionaries Casper Grathwohl in a blog post

Words on Oxford Dictionary’s website that were listed as finalists were antifa, broflake, gorpcore, kompromat, milkshake duck, newsjacking, white fragility and unicorn.

Whether you’ve heard of youthquake or not, we can all agree that millennials have been a prominent voice for political change across the world!

Watch This Adorable Hero Toddler Try To 'Save' His Big Sister From Her Own Wrestling Match

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If you have a sibling, you understand the unspoken rule: You can tease them and wrestle them, but no one else is allowed to. Watch this adorable video to witness some sibling love when a toddler saved his sister from her wrestling opponent. 

The video captures four-year-old Ruby Lewis’s first wrestling match in Columbia City, Indiana on Sunday, according to Huffington Post. However, her little brother Jash mistook the match for a real-life fight and wanted to rush to his sister's rescue. While the audience burst out laughing at the cuteness of it all, he valiantly tried to pull her opponent (a five-year-old named Ryan) off his sister before the referee and his Dad broke up the fight.

“That is the best thing I’ve ever seen,” said an onlooker during the video.  

According to ABC News, the video went viral when Ryan’s mother, Tori Pendergast, shared the video on Facebook. It quickly gained 400,000 views in less than a week. It was captioned: “When the girl you're wrestling has a tough little brother, don’t mess with his sister.”

The two siblings clearly have an un-breakable bond.

“Some people’s kids are jealous of the next sibling down and neither one of mine have ever been that way,” Crystal Lewis (Ruby and Jash’s mom) told Fox News. “They’re always like, ‘That’s my sister.’ ‘That’s my brother.’”

We hope Jash put a smile on your face— because he certainly brightened up our day with his bravery!

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Facebook Launched A ‘Snooze’ Button, In Case You Need A Break From Holiday Or Baby Pics

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Facebook announced on  Friday that they are releasing a ‘Snooze’ button that lets you unfollow a friend/Page/Group for 24 hours, 7 days, or a full month. Just in case you need a break from someone or something for a while. 

In a blog post announcing the feature, Facebook said that the button is an alternative to permanently unfollowing someone. Instead, you can mute the user or group so that you don’t have to see a thousand pictures of your cousin’s engagement or other content that may annoy you for those select periods of time.

The function gives the user more control over what they see in their News Feed. Snooze will not notify the party being blocked and it can be reversed at any time if you change your mind. 

Essentially, the new Snooze feature is a temporary unfollow that no one knows about but you to give you a minute to chill.

How do you activate it? Snooze can be found in the drop down menu at the top right corner of any post where you find the option to report, save, and manage notifications for posts. 

ICYMI 'Rooftopping' Is The Terrifying Photography Trend That Will Freak You Out If You're Scared Of Heights

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If you’ve never heard of "rooftopping," you're a lucky soul. For the uninitiated, It’s the extreme sport of climbing up to the roofs of tall skyscrapers and taking pictures and/or videos of the terrifying views.

They can get pretty crazy, but most of the time they generate really beautiful, if not heart-stopping, pictures —which the rooftoppers post on Instagram and on personal websites.

Here’s an example:

That picture was posted by @claireschilling. She posts more casual pics (if you can call dangling off a skyscraper casual) while others post videos of dares, do pull-ups, and run or jump around.

(Well here’s what I have to say: No, thanks!)

"On top of a building you can't think of anything else," Schilling said to CNN, "The thrill is big enough to occupy your mind.”​

Sadly, one of the more famous rooftoppers, Wu Yongjing, recently died in early November, as China Daily reported. He was known on the Internet as “the Extreme.” In the report on his death, the paper wrote that "From his interactions with his audience, it seems [Wu] really enjoyed the attention. But with all the likes and comments, he overestimated his own abilities and finally lost his life because of that feeling. Had Wu not been so popular on livestreaming apps, he might not have died.”

Rooftopping isn’t a new thing. It’s been going on for a while, with the feats escalating with each post. Though it only recently rose to popularity in China because of the ban on video sharing sites like YouTube, it’s growing quickly and taking over.

Even so, you won’t catch me dangling my feet off a ledge anytime soon. I'll still be comfy in bed watching Netflix.
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What I Want My Professors to Know About My Anxiety

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By Hatteras Dunton

I am a math major. I have anxiety. This is part of who I am. When it comes to school, though, it seems this is all of who I am. The bad thing is that my professors don’t know this about me. I’m sure to them it seems like I’m just another student taking their class, but there are some thing I wish they knew about me as a student in their class struggling with mental health issues while trying to learn. These are the not-so pretty things I wish I had the courage to tell my professors:

I’m not finishing my homework because I’m embarrassed for you to see what I don’t know

I get stuck on one problem and then I feel like the rest of my assignment is going to be garbage. I really don’t want anyone to see that. I don’t want anyone to see my struggle or my lack of understanding. I especially don’t want the people teaching me to see this because they are way smarter than I am. I know that it’s important for my teachers to see what I’m not grasping, but part of me feels like they will just see me as a failure. I imagine that while looking at my homework, my professors are giving up on me or just labeling me as a bad student. Just thinking about this though makes me even label myself as a bad student, which I’m not.

I’m fidgeting in class because I’m close to having a panic attack, not because you’re boring me

I try to make an effort to nonverbally communicate with my professors to let them know if I am understanding their material or not, but sometimes I begin to fade. I’m not fading because I’m bored and it’s rarely because I don’t understand. I just wish my professors knew that when I begin looking at my phone or messing with my hair or drawing on my notebook, I am really just doing everything I can to not lose it. I feel sick, I have pains in my chest and I can’t breathe. It’s something I want no one to see, so I cover it up by distracting myself. I just wish I could find a way to distract myself without looking like a bad student who is more interested in Instagram than integrals. 

I’m scared to talk to you in office hours because you’re so much smarter than I am

This idea I have of my professors being unapproachable is the number one thing I wish my professors knew about me. Oftentimes all I can think of in class is how small I am compared to my teachers. I think, “Compared to them, I know nothing, I’ve done nothing and therefore I am nothing.” I find myself planning to go to see them but as soon I actually get ready to go, that’s when I bail. For some reason I feel like I’ll be able to be successful on my own. Yet deep down I know I need to get my butt into office hours and ask a question that will probably take my professors two minutes to explain to me. When talking to my counselor about my school anxiety, she asked me what I would want from my students if I was a professor. Would I want them to be afraid of asking me questions or would I want them to feel like they could come to me anytime to ask me anything? I’m sure you could guess which answer I picked. 

I want to be successful in your class and I want you to like me, I just don’t know how to make you see that

These professors are teaching a subject I want to have a future in; obviously I want to be successful. Part of my anxiety, though, makes me wonder if I’m annoying someone or if they think poorly of me. When it comes to my professors, this thought even goes so far as wondering if these people think I am incapable of achieving my dreams. The thing is that I do a lot by myself to help my math career progress. I go to conferences, I join math societies that are not often advertised to undergrad students. But while I do all of these things, it will never replace the connection I could have with my professors who actually have insight to where I want to take my career. I’m not sure how, but I need to find a way to make myself more open to approaching these intimidating teachers. 

The hard part about anxiety for me is that I constantly have to remind myself that my feelings are not facts, and yet I can’t shake them or bring myself to take action. I’m currently working with counselors from my university’s health network to challenge these thoughts to become a better student. I’m not expecting things for get better overnight (or even during one semester), but it’s a task I’ve got my mind set on. 

The Head Of The Office Investigating Congressional Sexual Misconduct Was Also Accused Of Sexual Harassment

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Omar Ashmawy, a congressional ethics official, is being sued for both verbally and physically abusing women, according to a new report from Foreign Policy. The federal lawsuit goes on to state, according to the New York Postthat Ashmawy used his federal position to try and influence local law enforcement and to punish bystanders who claimed they'd intervened on behalf of the women.

Most accusations against Ashmawy stem from a 2015 fight in Pennsylvania. On Valentine’s Day that year, Ashmawy allegedly harassed and assaulted three women in a bar which allegedly led to a physical dispute between Ashmawy, the man suing him and two other men. 

The lawsuit, filed in September by Greg Martucii claimed that “Ashmawy, who appeared to be visibly intoxicated, then unjustifiably threw and/or pushed [one of the women] down to the floor and/or into the hostess stand..." and alleged that he then assaulted another woman. 

As The Post notes, Ashmawy was never arrested or charged for the incident. However, Martucci and two other men who said they intervened on behalf of the women faced assault charges. According to the lawsuit, Ashmawy "falsely claimed that Plaintiff and one to two other men assaulted him, choked him, threw him to the ground, and kicked him...[He] falsely claimed that he lost sight in one eye and suffered fractures.”

In response, Ashmawy told Foreign Policy, “To be clear, I did not harass anyone that evening, physically or verbally. To the contrary, I was the victim of a wholly unprovoked assault for which those responsible were investigated, arrested and charged. Any allegation to the contrary is unequivocally false.”

Ashmawy’s official title is the staff director and chief counsel of the Office of Congressional Ethics. This position includes oversight of recent investigations into sexual misconduct allegations against members of congress. Additional cases he was involved with included the investigations in John Conyers that resulted in the Michigan representative stepping down. 

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17 Signs You Grew Up in a Female-Dominated Household

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Growing up in a house full of women has its perks—the endless clothing options and the supply of love, advice and compliments. But it isn't always fun and games. Here are a few signs you grew up in a female-dominated household. 

1. You're still bitter about those one or two males in the family who are constantly praised. 

I'm calling you out, Scotty. 

2. You feel overly comfortable talking about your period in public. 

"Does anyone have a tampon???" 

3. You're used to having your period sync with others'. 

You have never seen estrogen levels as high as they are in a house full of women on their periods at the same time. 

4. You have no boundaries when it comes to borrowing clothes.

Half of your wardrobe was originally someone else's.

5. You value your shower time.

Back in the day, getting the bathroom all to yourself, without being rushed, was a miracle. 

6. You have more pearls of dating wisdom than you need. 

 So much WISDOM.

7. Laundry stresses you out. 

This is why we just wore each other's clothes. 

8. You love a little competition. 

9. You can compliment people as quickly as you can insult them. 

You have to be quick in a house of witty women. 

10. You are a great negotiator. 

Mainly because you had to find a way to get your way.  

11. Your girl friends always loved coming over to your house.

Because your mom was a part of the crew. 

12. Your guy friends were always intimidated.

"Don't you have a brother?"

13. You have no problem speaking your mind. 

How else would you get your point across with so many opinionated women around?  

14. You keep the women in your family as your closest advisors. 

15. You know how to compromise. 

Fighting for the remote prepared you for any debate. 

16. You have high expectations for men. 

It just comes with the territory. 

17. You'll always have a special appreciation for strong women. 

Because growing up around so many of them made you a strong woman. 

Carrie Fisher's Dog Reportedly Recognized Her When Watching 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,'& My Heart Is Breaking

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As we approach the one-year anniversary of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher's sudden death, fans worldwide are celebrating the release of the latest film in the franchise, The Last Jedi. The long-awaited sequel to 2015's The Force Awakens hit theaters on Dec. 15, and everybody and their mother seems to be watching it this weekend. That "everybody" even includes Fisher's dog, Gary Fisher, who met fame when his owner appeared with him several times on The Force Awakens press tour. If sweet animal stories usually make you cry, brace yourself for this one.

Hello Giggles reports that the beloved French bulldog, accompanied by his new owner and Fisher's former assistant Corby McCoin, attended a screening of The Last Jedi in costume. It seems that afterwards, McCoin spoke with a reporter, who then took to Twitter saying that Gary totally recognized Fisher when she appeared as Leia onscreen. Cue the breaking of my heart. 

"She said his ears perked up every time she was on screen," ABC reporter Veronica Miracle wrote. 

After Fisher's death, Gary, who has a sneaky cameo in The Last Jedi, initially lived with her daughter Billie Lourd before becoming McCoin's dog. The fact that he still recognizes Fisher's voice after a year is beautiful yet heartbreaking. He was not alone in remembering the star — Miracle also shared video of fans at a L.A. screening taking a moment of silence to honor Fisher. 

I don't know about you, but I'm hugging my dog a little tighter tonight after hearing about Gary. 

17 Reasons Why You Regret Going Home for the Holidays

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Every year, we can't wait to finish those finals, pack our bags and head home for winter break. The holidays are here, full of snowy spirit, rich food and friends from home. While there are some perks to temporarily moving back in with the fam—*cough* laundry—sometimes you regret spending a whole month back in the house under your family's watchful eye. 

Here are 17 reasons why sometimes you wish you'd never left school.

1. The lack of privacy with what you're doing.

2. Having to validate your major when relatives ask, "And what do you plan to do with that?" 

3. Admitting to your high school friends (yet again) that you are still single.

4. Having to explain the modern English language to your family.

5. Running into people from your high school you never wanted to see again. 

6. Getting all too familiar with your relatives' political views. 

7. Missing your college squad and all your shenanigans.

8. Having to actually sit down at the table to enjoy a nice meal instead of vegging on the couch.

9. Socializing too much in a two-week span. 

10. Forgetting "essential" pieces of clothing in your dorm.

11. Being misunderstood by your family. 

13. Middle school flashbacks from being in your old room. 

14. Repeatedly asking yourself, "What is there to DO around here?" 

15. Becoming the personal chauffer/shopper/wrapper. 

16. Getting into bad habits before you start the new semester. 

Homework? College?

17. Home being so wonderful that you never want to go back to college. 

Have a fabulous winter break, collegiettes!

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Schools Are Increasingly Restricting Greek Life as Penn State Faces More Scrutiny About Its Behavior Toward Frats

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In wake of recent, increasing incidents such as the February 2017 death of Penn State fraternity member Timothy Piazza, college fraternities nationwide have cracked down on trying to prevent accidents provoked by Greek life traditions. The New York Times says events such as frat parties and initiations have been suspended or restricted at both large universities (University of Michigan and Ohio State, for instance) and schools where deaths have recently occurred (such as Florida StatePenn State and three others). Well-behaved frats and sororities at some of these involved schools have recently been allowed to throw a single supervised party each semester. 

Frequent hazing incidents have contributed to the planning of a Big Ten conference this April that will address how to control campus Greek life. The Penn State president, Eric J. Barron, is reportedly leading the movement behind the conference, likely as a result of the grand jury report responding to Piazza's hazing-related death, which led to 18 members of the now banned Beta Theta Pi fraternity receiving criminal charges. 

The report, which was released on Dec. 15, reads that Penn State officials showed "a shocking apathy" to the potentially fatal threats that binge drinking leads to. "Since the university has mentioned control over employees directly responsible for overseeing the participation of students in fraternity houses, the university bears the ultimate responsibility for the failure to supervise the safety of its students involved in the fraternity system," the jury wrote. 

According to ABC6, the report refers to the school administration seeming apathetic to concerns as far back as 2009, while Penn State has claimed in a 70-page response that its attempts to help fraternities were restricted by current and past frat members'"unwillingness" to "challenge behavior that has been accepted for years across the nation." The school also cited parents supplying fraternity students with alcohol as contributors to the problem. 

"They know that they knew a great of [the abuse of drinking], and that they should know the rest," said Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller about Penn State officials. "If they didn't know, it was a deliberate, like, 'don't want to know.'"

The jury report also included suggested guidelines on how Penn State can improve the safety of those who participate in Greek life.

While Penn State may remain a difficult subject in this national conversation, other schools, such as Michigan, have witnessed student-run fraternity boards setting restrictions into place. The North-American Interfraternity Conference has also created a potential program that would only allow alcohol in frat houses' common areas, unless the house was throwing a registered party with a licensed vendor present. 

The Times points out that deciding what's best for fraternity members in this society involves finding a delicate balance. While the major pros of fraternities include finding a sense of brotherhood and community in college, schools must be careful not to limit their students' freedom of speech when it comes to restricting Greek life activities. Few schools have actually taken measures to completely remove Greek life from campuses. Some fraternity leaders, such as the University of Iowa's Heath Schintler, believe that the solution lies in shifting the common belief that drinking is always a sign of rebellion, 

"We may be seeing the slow attrition on the way to the end of Greek life, or we may see that by being forceful and aggressive, we will start to promote the behavior that is expected from a group of young men and young women who claim to be leaders in society," Barron said. 


17 Signs You're the Man Repellent of Your Friend Group

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Can we get a round of applause for all the powerful AF women out there who just can’t help but be the man repellent of their friend group? Girl, own it! You’d rather spend time preaching empowerment and loving yourself than slumming it with a frat star, and it’s infectious in your friend group. Your friends complain about being single and lowkey know you have something to do with it, but who cares. If your behavior is the reason why guys are scared to approach you and your squad at bars, this is probably why.

1. First off, you’ve got pink pepper spray hanging from your keychain as literal repellent

2. Your life only revolves around you and your lady friends

3. The words “strong” and “independent” define you, which apparently makes you off-putting to potential baes

4. You’re the furthest thing from a damsel in distress

5. And go off on female empowerment tangents like it’s your job, because womansplaining

6. You don’t believe in hiding your intellect, and the fuckbois can’t deal

7. Because you’d rather be single than pretend to be someone you’re not

8. You love to dance alone

9. Pretty much nothing about your personal aesthetic is intended to be attractive

10. Because fashion is for you and no one else

11. Makeup is never used to make yourself look pretty, but rather as a statement piece

12. You order three plates of food at dinner

13. Netflix and chill means watching Miss Representation and Lemonade ~only~

14. You believe boys are for friends, not for flirting

15. You’d rather read Cosmo and look at your phone than talk to a guy, obviously

16. You surround yourself with as many women in your squad as possible to make yourselves more intimidating

17. And give any man a death glare that tries to approach your friends

7 Styling Tips All Tall Girls Need To Know

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While many supermodels who strut their stuff on the runway wearing the newest styles and trends are so tall and have legs that go on for days, it’s harder for the average tall girl to find items that work on their bodies so effortlessly — but sometimes it’s as simple as grabbing the right piece off the rack, no special tall sizes needed! We’ve compiled our seven favorite styling tips for tall girls just for you.

1. Opt for maxi dresses, maxi skirts and midi dresses

Maxi dresses, maxi skirts and midi dresses are practically made for tall girls and their gorgeous long legs. Liz Panella, a senior at the University of Iowa, says to take full advantage of longer pieces like maxi dresses, maxi skirts and midi dresses.

“Something my friends always tell me is that I'm so lucky that I have long legs and am tall for these kinds of pieces,” Liz says. “Maxis and midis are made for tall girls!”

When in doubt, go for longer pieces as they’ll highlight your long legs and gorgeous height.

2. Beware of the high-waisted

Just because high-waisted items seem to be made for tall girls doesn’t mean those are the items you should reach for first in the store.

Samantha Kari, a 2016 grad of Siena College, says, “I always have to watch the waistline on high-waisted dresses or cinched shirts because I have a long torso, so if it's too high-waisted, I'll look ridiculous. Sometimes you can combat that by wearing a flowy cardigan with whatever it is. Sometimes you just have to skip out, no matter how cute it is on the hanger.”

While it’s good to go for longer pieces to highlight your height, those longer pieces can sometimes make you too long, especially when they go so high up on your body and then cut off at your shirt. Depending on your torso and leg length, be careful when choosing waist height on pants.

3. Jumpsuits are essential

Just like maxi dresses, Liz says that jumpsuits are practically made for longer frames, making them absolutely perfect for tall girls.

“Jumpsuits have recently become a thing, especially for tall girls!” Liz says. “Jumpsuits look that much better on a 5'9 girl because it is a one-piece outfit, and you gotta have the length for that!”

Once again, opting for a single piece helps to accentuate your tall frame. Pick up a jumpsuit in your favorite color or pattern for an added pop to your outfit.

4. Skinny jeans are your best friend

Charlotte Emeljanow, a junior at University of Western Ontario, says that skinny jeans are a tall girl’s best friend. Don’t worry too much about length as much as fit and tightness.

“My number one tip would be: skinny jeans are your best friend,” Charlotte says. “Flared or boot-legged pants often don't have as long of an inseam and can appear shorter on your legs (and no one wants floods SOS). Skinny jeans look longer. And even if they are a little too short, a) that's in style anyway and b) because they fit snug against your ankle, it’s harder to tell that they aren't as long as they should be.”

Many stores carry jean lengths for specific heights and frames. Topshot is great for long inseam jeans, but if you’re looking for something cheaper, Old Navy’s website has many length and height options.

5. Pick up thigh high boots, but not booties

You would think that any pair of shoes would look good on those long legs, but Liz warns that not all shoes are made just right for tall girls. She says to say yes to thigh high boots but be wary of booties.

“All of my short friends are so jealous because they don't feel like thigh highs look good on them,” Liz says. “Some long legs and a pair of thigh highs with a dress or skirt = flame emoji.”

“Something to steer clear of is stubby booties!” she adds. “I'm all for the mid-ankle boogie, but put me in a stubby boot, and it is not good. It doesn't look right when you have long legs in a skinny jean and a really short bootie! The overall flow from shoe to leg looks a bit strange in my opinion!” [Are there any tips for how tall girls can pick a bootie that looks good on their long legs?]

Related: 7 Kendall Jenner Outfits You Can Totally Copy

6. Don’t pair super long jeans and crop tops

Something else to be wary of, according to Liz, is trendy outfit pairings. One in particular to steer clear of as a tall girl is super long jeans paired with a crop top.

“Long jeans and crop tops are something I never do,” Liz says. “Because long jeans accentuate the whole body already, a shorter top doesn't always look right (at least on me). I feel way more comfortable and put together when I have a longer top on. It doesn't make me look as tall either!”

7. When in doubt, put on anything oversized or loose-fitting

Like maxi dresses and jumpsuits, anything oversized or loose fitting is perfect for the longer frame of a tall girl. These items were made for you! So these should always be your go-to.

Jessi Henter, a junior a South Dakota State University, lists some favorite items of hers and her friends: “Maxi dresses, skinny jeans as well if you can find them long enough, longer loose shirts, t-shirt dresses, anything kinda loose because tight looks awkward. Basically, anything long because it doesn't look weird like it light on a short person.”

Remember the most important fashion tip there is: always opt for something you feel good and comfortable in. Even if an outfit is super cute, it’s not worth it to wear it if you’ll be uncomfortable all day. Happy styling, collegiettes!

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Links We Love 12.17.17

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The most adorable celebrity proposals of 2017. [Women's Health]

How to streamline the photos cluttering your phone. [The Wall Street Journal]

Ed Sheeran kills it again with this version of "Perfect." [MTV News]

The best holiday makeup look is rose gold eyeliner. [Life With Me]

Why Instagram comedy is problematic. [Mic]

What the 3 best employers in the U.S. have in common. [Business Insider]

The funniest tweets from women this week. [The Huffington Post]

In defense of bad Christmas movies. [NBC News]

A new capsule collection is coming from the Jenner sisters. [WWD]

These donuts are literally a work of art. [My Modern Met]

Prince Harry Is Creating a BBC Radio Special & He Interviewed Barack Obama for It

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It's no secret that Prince William and Prince Harry are pretty tight with the Obamas. Former President Barack Obama visited Prince Harry while in London earlier this year, and the photos of Obama meeting a bathrobe-wearing Prince George with Harry and William nearby are true treasures. Recently, Harry also visited Chicago students with former First Lady Michelle Obama at his side. Obama has particularly continued his bromance with the royals by collaborating with Harry for a special edition of the U.K.'s Radio 4's Today program, set to air on Dec. 27, PEOPLE reports. These two seem so close that we might as well start sending Michelle links to hats she can wear at the royal wedding next year. 

Kensington Palace announced on Sunday that Harry will guest edit this special edition of the BBC News radio program. He's not the first royal to take on an editing project with a media outlet — in 2016, Kate Middleton guest edited Huffington Post U.K. to focus on children's mental health. For his turn as guest boss, Harry interviewed Obama about their mutual interest in "building platforms for the next generation of young leaders." 

The duo reportedly recorded their conversation in September when they were both in Toronto for the Invictus Games (where we also got a major hint of how serious Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship was). Kensington Palace also released a sneak peek of the discussion, posting a behind-the-scenes video of the two joking about Obama using a British accent for the talk.

He may not be in the White House any more, but I'm so glad that Obama has kept up this adorable partnership with Harry and the other royals. Here's hoping that the two have a double date with Michelle and Meghan in tow before the big wedding rolls around. 

15 Times Hallmark Holiday Movies Gave You Unrealistic Expectations for Your Love Life

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Who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie during the holiday season? We’ve got the classics, like Home AloneThe Holiday and White Christmas. But then there’s the Hallmark Channel. For those of us who love a mushy, lovey-dovey Christmas movie, Hallmark is the perfect place to go from the beginning of November all the way through January. Too bad those romantic Hallmark Christmas movies can give us unrealistic expectations for our own love lives. 

1. If you have a regret and make a wish to go back, that wish will come true.

2. But once you realize how great your life already was, you’ll be able to go back to your real life. 

3. That cute guy who you meet at the airport or on the plane…

4. Or who hires you to do his Christmas shopping…

 

5. Or who greets you in the town you’re visiting…

 

6. Or who you bump into at the Christmas tree lot…

 

7. Or pretend to be dating or engaged or married to...

 

8. Will end up being the love of your life.

9. Or the guy you’re already dating will turn out to be a prince, obviously. 

10. Even though you only met sometime at the beginning of December, you’ll know by Christmas that you’re in love.

11. You might even get engaged!

12. Or married!

13. A Christmas wish will land you the perfect guy.

14. And that guy you end up with will be absolutely perfect.

Seriously—he’s gorgeous and doesn’t seem to have any flaws.

15. Santa is a great matchmaker.

Tell him all of your wishes, especially if they’re about love. 

There’s nothing wrong with getting caught up in the romance of Hallmark Christmas movies. It’s the perfect way to end a long day of studying for finals or Christmas shopping. Sometimes it’s just important to remember that love isn’t so perfect, but that’s what makes it even better. Happy Hallmark holidays, collegiettes!

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