With the #MeToo movement still trending, Sports Illustrated has changed how the annual Swimsuit Issue will be portrayed this year. According to Vanity Fair, the 2018 issue allowed models to be more than just objects, but also participants.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, editor MJ Day discussed how she planned the Swimsuit Issue with her core team, which is all women. While last year’s issue was about body diversity, this year continued that message with a nude spread titled “In Her Own Words.” According to Vanity Fair, this is the first in its 54-year history. The spread features models like Sailor Brinkley Cook posing with words like “artist” and “natural” painted on their bodies, according to The Cut.

There will also be more standard bikini shots, The Cut reports. The issue will include more participation from athletes, more donations and causes, and written contributions from the models, according to Vanity Fair. Day says it’s because “no one ever gives models a real opportunity to be who they are.” She also said to Vanity Fair that the photos will still be sexy because it is Sports Illustrated, but the idea was to “create something artful.”

Reactions were mixed to this announcement from the magazine. According to Insider, some people argued that the nude spread still objectified women and exploited the #MeToo movement. Yet, others believe the spread is inspirational and a level-up from previous issues.

Day said she believes the #MeToo movement is going to change things for the better: “It’s about allowing women to exist in the world without being harassed or judged regardless of how they like to present themselves,” she said to Vanity Fair about the connections between her work with Sports Illustrated and #MeToo.

The Swimsuit Issue will be on stands next week.

Whether you’re applying to a part-time job, an internship, or a post-grad career (#adulting), filling out applications is exhausting. You put in so much work into perfecting your resume, writing an amazing cover letter, and acing your interview, but one thing is out of your hands—your references. Or is it? Many jobs ask for a letter of recommendation and sometimes even contact information to call the recommender and verify the information on your resume. As a college student who hasn’t made a ton of connections in the workplace quite yet, it may be hard to know who exactly you should list as a reference. But don’t worry - it isn’t quite as scary as it sounds. Here are four types of people you should consider when you list a reference.

1. Someone who knows you well

When brainstorming a list of references, you don’t have to look too far outside your inner circle.

Dr. Jaime Balboa, assistant vice provost and senior venture consultant at Startup UCLA, says that “you want someone who can speak with specific insight about your accomplishments and characteristics. Find someone who can vouch for you firsthand.” It’s helpful to think about your application through the eyes of your potential employer. If the person giving the recommendation knows you well, then they will be more trustworthy and the recommendation will be more meaningful.

“I try to use people who I have worked with or known for at least a year,” says Emily Schmidt, a sophomore at Stanford University. “Having a strong and positive relationship is important because they can write about your growth over a longer period of time.”

If the reference comes off as sounding like a fill-in-the blank, that’s not good—and that’s exactly what it will sound like unless your recommender has personal anecdotes and in-depth insight about you.

2. Someone with authority in the field

Again, look at the reference through the eyes of your employer. Say you’re applying for a research job at a lab. It’s great if your former Forever 21 manager can testify to your work ethic, but it’s even better if you can get a reference from your accomplished professor at the lab where you worked all of undergrad. The potential employer is more likely to trust the professor’s reference because of their credentials, whereas they may take the reference from your Forever 21 manager with a grain of salt.

Dr. Balboa says that “employers will want to hear from someone in a position to evaluate you in a professional setting, and even better if they can speak to your ability to succeed in the specific professional setting you’re looking to join. Law firms are different from tech startups with are different from nonprofits, for example.”

In the above example, your potential employer has no way of knowing if your work ethic at Forever 21 will translate to requirements for working in a lab, but your undergraduate lab work and experiences directly carry over.

3. Someone who respects your character

If you don’t have any specific experience that will apply directly to the job you want, then you need someone who can advocate for your character. This is important, because work ethic and willingness to learn are everything in the career world and can sometimes even make up for a lack of hard skills.

“As a collegiate athlete, I would list my current coach as a reference,” says Amanda Goecke, a senior at Carthage College. “They can truly speak to my character in terms of hard work, dedication and leadership outside of the classroom.”

Tygre, a sophomore at Loyola University, agrees: “I've used the president of my service club a lot of times, as I think he knows me better than adults I've worked for. I find it can be useful to have not only adult professionals, but also people that know you better and can speak about your character.”

Think of it this way: if you can imagine someone absolutely gushing about you to the future employer, then that’s someone you want advocating for you as a reference.

4. Anyone willing to vouch for you

When it comes down to it, we all have people in our lives who can speak to our skills and work ethic. You really just need to consider who would do the most convincing job. Who’s the most articulate, persuasive person who could convince an employer that you’re the one they should hire?

“Former bosses are great job references,” Rachel Petty, a recent grad of James Madison University, says. “If you don’t have previous work experience, professors can be awesome too.” If you needed another reason to go to office hours, here it is!

Samantha, a recent grad of Siena College, has also used a variety of references. “I used my then-current manager, my hiring manager, my zone manager at Walmart, and the technical director of my college, who was my boss in the scene shop building theater sets.”

Your employers just want to know that you’ll be an asset to their company, so find someone who can convince them that you will. Dr. Balboa adds that this applies to college applications as well: “When applying for college or grad school, references who can speak to the likelihood of your continued academic success are essential.”

Applying for jobs can be fun if you let it be! The people you list as your reference want to brag about you, so use this time to be proud of the connections you’ve made and the hard work that’s gotten you to where you are.

Former President George W. Bush said that there is “pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled” in the 2016 presidential election during a Milken Institute summit in Abu Dhabi, CNN reports.

“Whether they affected the outcome is another question, but they meddled, and that's dangerous for democracy,” Bush added.

“It's problematic that a foreign nation is involved in our election system because democracy is only as good as the people trust in results,” Bush also said.

According to ABC News, U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia was involved in and influenced the 2016 presidential election, and numerous investigations have gone underway to determine if the Trump campaign had any connection to or helped the Russian government in any way.

Trump has denied any collusion with Russia.

When speaking of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Bush said that Putin was very “zero-sum,” ABC News reports.

Bush told the audience at the summit that “Putin is a brilliant tactician who has the capacity to detect weakness and exploit it," but said that Putin has "a chip on his shoulder,” CNN reports.

“The reason he does is because the demise of the Soviet Union troubles him. Therefore, much of his moves [are] to regain Soviet hegemony,” Bush added.

Bush also stressed that it was important to support NATO and other alliances that the U.S. has, ABC News reports. “[Putin] is pushing, constantly pushing, probing weaknesses. That's why NATO is very important,” Bush said.

According to CNN, Bush has been very outspoken about the current political climate in the U.S. over the last year.

During a speech last year, Bush discussed nationalism and Russian aggression, saying, “The Russian government has made a project of turning Americans against each other,” CNN reports.

He added that Russian interference would not be successful, but “foreign aggressions, including cyberattacks, disinformation and financial influence, should never be downplayed or tolerated.”

Who needs boys? Grab some girlfriends, popcorn, chocolate and comfy pajamas and spend your Valentine's Day enjoying both classic and new rom-coms. Our fave actresses Tina Fey, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon and Emma Stone provide better company than any significant other. So if you find yourself without a date on V-Day, spend a night in watching these 16 comforting chick flicks. 

1. Sisters

Sisters before misters any day of the week. 

2. Cadet Kelly

#TBT to our idol, Hilary Duff. 

3. 27 Dresses

At least I haven't gone to 27 weddings.

4. Easy A 

I mean, if you don't have an SO, just make one up. 

5. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

The dramatic irony of this movie, though.

6. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

We feel ya, Lena.

7. John Tucker Must Die

True.

8. The Other Woman

I love me a good revenge film. Especially when Nicki Minaj offers classic life advice.  

9. Sleepless in Seattle

The climax of this classic rom-com even takes place on V-Day!

10. Bend it Like Beckham

Yeah, I wouldn't believe it if it happened to me either.

11. How to Be Single

A step-by-step guide. 

12. Legally Blonde

She lost a man but gained a law degree. It's clear she won.  

13. Eat Pray Love

No SO? No counting calories. 

14. Mamma Mia!

A girl power movie with Meryl and music. You can't go wrong.  

15. Trainwreck

The title really just describes my whole life.

16. Valentine's Day

Would any list be complete without it?

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.)

Lawmakers Want Tide Pods to Look Less Tasty

Yes, it’s 2018 and we’re still dealing with people putting Tide Pods in their mouths. But New York lawmakers want to combat this by creating legislation to make Tide Pods look, well, less tasty.

State Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas introduced a bill this week to urge Procter & Gamble make their cleaning pods to not look appetizing, New York Magazine reports.

“They’re squishy, they smell sweet and they look like gummy bears,” Hoylman said in a press conference.

According to New York Magazine, the lawmakers have suggested that Tide Pods be made all one color, with child-protective wrapping over each individual pod and warnings on the packaging.

“We want to make sure these poisonings are prevented. It’s easy. All we have to make sure is that public safety trumps their profits,” Simontas said.

However, it is uncertain if these new precautions would actually deter people from putting the detergent pods in their mouths.

Earlier this month, Procter & Gamble CEO David Taylor wrote in a blog post, “Even the most stringent standards and protocols, labels and warnings can’t prevent intentional abuse fueled by poor judgment and the desire for popularity.”

Now You Can Cheer on Team USA While Wearing the Olympic Team’s Uniforms

It’s time for the Winter Olympics! This year the Olympic Games are being held in PyeongChang, South Korea.

And if you are feeling extra festive and really want to cheer on Team USA, you can actually get their uniforms. And honestly, they are chic AF.

While we might not be able to be just like the Olympians who trains for hours and hours every day, we can sure look as fabulous as them!

According to Hello Giggles, the Ralph Lauren pieces are available online. Unfortunately, the patriotic jacket with an interior heating system that could keep you warm for five to 11 hours sold out immediately. We can totally see why since it sounds so awesome.

However, do not fret, because there are a ton of super chic pieces still available online, including this very patriotic closing ceremony hat.

Definitely a stylish way to cheer on Team USA!

Amazon Delivery is Coming to Whole Foods

Just when we thought that Amazon Prime couldn’t get any better, Amazon figured out a way to sweeten the deal even more.

According to New York Post, Amazon is now offering two-hour delivery at Whole Foods to those who have Amazon Prime.

Since Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, they have been cutting prices on some of our everyday groceries and have even started to sell their e-readers in some of their stores, New York Post reports.

Deliveries start this Thursday in Austin, Texas; Cincinnati; Dallas; and Virginia Beach, Va. The service will be available nationwide this year, New York Post reports.

Shoppers will be able to purchase groceries through Amazon’s Prime Now app and their website. According to New York Post, there is no additional fee for the delivery service as long as the order is $35 or more. One-hour delivery, however, will cost an additional $8.

But the convenience is totally worth it.

What to look out for…

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is today! Make sure to cheer on Team USA!

Scott Disick and Sofia Richie have been posting couple-esque photos on Instagram for awhile now, but the relationship between the two has never been publicly addressed by any of the Kardashians — let alone their show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. 

That's about to change, though. A clip from Sunday’s episode shows Kris trying to find out the truth, and Scott pretty quickly admits it. The conversation probably could have been accomplished by Kris just asking if they were dating, as when she finally did he didn’t even try to lie.

In the clip, Kris points out the 15 year age difference between Richie, 19, and Disick, 34. 

But while that's a real concern for some — especially critics of the relationship — Kris doesn't really have room to talk. She admitted to dating Robert Kardashian when she was underage, and they also had a 12 year age gap.

While Kris may not judge the relationship, Kendall Jenner has subtly dissed Sofia before. Not only have fans have drawn a connection between Kendall naming her horse Dragon after Richie’s horse — also named Dragon — died, she also made a shady comment on Instagram.

Kendall might care about the age gap, but Scott and Sofia don’t seem to. Sofia attended a family dinner with Scott and his daughter Penelope back in January. We’ll have to keep watching to find out whether the family ends up accepting the couple.

In this rough and often exhausting world, we're lucky to have the weird perfection that is (usually) memes. It's bizarre to think of the world we lived in before them, but, honestly, I'm glad we don't have to try. After all, memes are here, they are beautiful, and, if our meme-obsessed Facebook is anything to go by, they don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon.

What we love most about memes is their ability to bring us together about literally anything. Like memes about dogs. And memes about drunk dancing. And memes about not wearing any underwear like, ever. Memes are a hashtag blessing, and we'll never stop getting that deep-down-inside-glow of appreciation when our friend's tag us in something that made them think of us. Because awww. 

Here are some of our fave memes of this week. (And, pro-tip: if you really enjoy these, be sure to join our ~exclusive~ meme group to see the best of the best, first.)

1. When you're drunk and see a puppy

Even on my worst days, puppies make my heart do this: 💖💖💖

2. When your to-do list is literal hell

HELP. 

3. When you and your bff are beyond weird

But still the best, tbh.

4. Supporting your BFF's terrible ideas, always 

Because why not, right? 🍻

5. When your friend love, love, loves fuckboys

Get your shit together, Stacy.

6. When your standards are low af

Keep the puppy, dump the boy.

7. When you find the party pet

The best part of going out, duh.

8. When you don't have a Valentine's Day date

More wine for me 🤷

9. When you take Wine Wednesday seriously

If getting only one of these roundups a week isn't enough for you (hey, memes are good for the soul), make sure to follow us on Instagram. We have the endless memes of your dreams, and also puppies. Lots and lots of puppies. 

Let’s just be honest, cars are a lot of work to understand and maintain. We’re just happy to have one to get around, go on road trips or to escape to for peace and quiet. But we can’t do all of those things if we don’t take care of it like we should. Not to worry—get your pen and paper and prepare your checklist. Here's what you need to know about your car and what to do to take care of it.

Keeping the exterior and interior clean

Let’s start with the outside, because there’s nothing like knowing your car is freshly waxed and washed. Getting your car cleaned on a regular basis is just as important as keeping your bed and bathroom clean. You're probably in your car as much as you are in your bedroom, if not more. It's very easy to keep everything in your car to the point where you can't see your floor mats, but it's unsanitary and a hazard for robbery.

Make a budget for your car to get it washed and waxed at least once or twice a month, vacuum the inside regularly, and invest in Rain-X products for your windows. Getting in the habit of this will maintain the way your car looks, as well as keep up its resale value. Keeping the interior clean and decluttered is just as important as the exterior. “Don't have too much cluttering up your dash and hanging from your windshield mirror,” Andrew Harris, a senior at Texas A&M University, explains. “Sure it's cute, but don't let it get to where your collection of chains and decorations are blocking your visibility.”

Changing fluids and filters

This part of car maintenance is probably the most important section of taking care of your car: being aware of when to change different fluids and filters. You may have thought getting your oil changed was the main thing to be aware of, but unfortunately there's a lot more in your car that is just as important. Pepboys, a full-service and tire automotive aftermarket chain, has a great schedule of when to get something changed according to mileage. Make sure you are getting the right fluids put in your car, and know if your car can go to any service station or has to be taken to your car dealer. Your car should also have up to four filters: in-cabin air filter (which is in your glove box, who knew?), engine/oil filter, fuel and transmission filters. These should be changed to continue to keep particles from damaging important parts in your car. Malik, an auto repair specialist at National Tire & Battery (NTB) in Atlanta, GA, says, “You should change your filters every 12,000 miles, and the usual prices start at $16.00-$30.00.”

Tires and brakes

Along with getting a regular oil change, you should ask to get your tires rotated at the same time. Getting your tires rotated ensures even tire wear and helps to extend the life of your tires. Tire pressure goes hand in hand with rotation as well. Luckily cars have indicators to let you know when something is wrong. Whenever you see your tire pressure light come on, you should check the air pressure of all four tires immediately. Not checking it results in flat tires, blowouts, or the tires becoming so worn down that you'll end up buying new ones. “One tip I learned for checking if your tires have enough tread is to use a penny,” Reilly Tuccinard, a senior at University of South Carolina, says. “Flip it upside down so that the head of the penny is in the tread of the tire. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head then the tread of your tire is worn down and it’s probably time to replace it.”

Connected to your tires are your brakes. If you're a heavy-foot driver like myself, your brakes probably get worn down a lot faster. If you feel your car taking longer to stop, your brakes are getting lower and lower when pressed, or you hear the rotors being scraped against each other, it's time to get brand new brake pads. You should have them inspected between 25,000-50,000 miles, but if anything feels or sounds off take your car to get serviced ASAP. You don't want to put this off and have a car accident happen as a result.

Preparing for the weather

Depending on where you live and drive, you may or may not have to worry a lot about preparing your car for winter weather—especially snow. But in cases of really cold weather, keeping a winter supply box (along with a regular emergency box) in your trunk will come in handy for those emergencies when it decides to randomly snow, or an entire snow-pocalypse happens. You can also invest in winter windshield wiper fluid that won't freeze your windshield while driving. For the summer heat: parking in the shade, using window shades and opening the sunroof stops your car from getting too hot. Also, keep your engine’s temperature balanced by taking note of the cooling system.

Related: 6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Car

Other tips to remember

There's so much to keep in mind when it comes to your car, but taking the time to become serious about maintaining it will make it easier to remember, and your car will definitely thank you for it. Along with the main sections above, there are a few more things to note on your list: check to see if there are any recalls on your car; save your maintenance receipts to keep up with budgets and how much it takes to service your car; keep your manuals, insurance and important information about your car in your glove box; remember important indicators on your dashboard to know when something is wrong and no reckless driving! “Have jumper cables on you in case you or a friend needs a jump. There are even portable battery car jumps out nowadays so you don't need a friend's car or a AAA subscription for a jump—you can do it yourself!” Andrew says. If you have checked off all of these things and have kept up with your list on a regular, congrats! You're officially an amazing owner of a car.

Everyone loves a good crossover.

Apparently Shonda Rhimes agrees with that statement, because on Thursday, March 1 at 8 p.m., ABC will be airing a crossover episode that merges the worlds of Grey’s Anatomy and its new spin-off, Station 19. Based on the sneak peek (below), it looks like it’s going to be about as thrilling and entertaining as TV can get.

Station 19 won’t air until March 22, but so far, we know that it follows a team of firefighters in Seattle, and that one of the main protagonists is Andy Herrera, played by Jaina Lee Ortiz. This crossover episode has Andy in a tough situation — her hand is the only thing that is keeping a young boy alive after he was rescued from a fire (trust me, it makes more sense in the trailer).

There’s sure to be tons of drama unfolding throughout the episode, especially with some new characters thrown into the mix, and I for one am excited to see how it all plays out — and to get a first impression of the characters in Station 19.

The fact that both Grey’s and Station 19 are set in Seattle will likely mean that we’ll get more crossover episodes in the future. And don’t forget, after one crossover episode ends, another begins — Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder are doing their own huge crossover event the same night.

In short, Shondaland keeps on doing what it does best: making Thursdays the best night of the week.

Well, ladies and gents, it looks like Iron Man isn't exactly the superhero we all took him for! TheKenosha Newsreports that a man wearing an Iron Man mask entered a local Speedway gas station in Kenosha, Wisconsin at around 12:30 Tuesday morning, demanding money from the clerk. Kenosha Police are currently working to identify the masked man, who they say fled the gas station with a small amount of cash while implying he had a weapon.

The Kenosha Police Department posted photos of the suspect on their Facebook page, urging people to call if they can provide any information.

Of course, Internet sleuths took no time jumping on the case, offering up their best speculations on Twitter.

One user writes, "I ain’t no snitch but... that’s Iron Man," quickly going viral for his ~groundbreaking~ detective work.

At this rate, I'm sure they'll identify the man in no time. For now, the KPD might want to give Tony Stark a call. 

Every two years the Olympics hold a special place in the country’s heart for two whole weeks — and the athletes who represent us quickly become a part of our lives and our culture in a way that extends well beyond their time competing. For Elana Meyers Taylor, a two-time Olympic medalist in bobsleigh, maintaining a positive presence wherever she is and carrying herself as a representative of Team USA extends far beyond her time in the sleigh.

“Giving back to my community is so important to me because I wouldn’t be where I am today without my community," Meyers Taylor told Her Campus. As a seasoned athlete (who had originally hoped to head to the Olympics as softball player before she found bobsledding), Meyers Taylor is keenly aware of the different kinds of intersecting biases, setbacks and obstacles that can stand between some of the best players and their dreams. 

And, because of that, her work with Procter & Gamble’s "Thank You, Mom"  #LoveOverBias campaign is the ideal match. 

“[The] program really hits the nail on the head when it comes to highlighting bias based on race, ability, economic stability and more," Meyers Taylor said. "And that really resonated with me.”

The campaign —with an accompanying short video released 100 days before the start of this year’s winter games taking place in Pyeongchang, South Korea— reflected the reality and prejudices that many athletes face in their lives. Ultimately, it reinforced the role that a mother plays in a child’s life as an advocate, supporter and protector of their dreams despite those biases.

“At P&G, we aspire to create a better world for everyone —a world free from bias, with equal representation, equal voices and equal opportunity," Marc Pritchard, P&G Chief Brand Officer, said in a statement. "When the world is more equal, society is better and it leads to economic growth. Unfortunately, equality is limited by biases, and we recognize we can use our voice to be a force for good and shine a light on the bias that limits human potential. We hope to promote open discussion, influence attitudes, and ideally change behaviour."

The heart of the campaign is tackling the tradition of stigma and silence when it comes to talking about biases — to make some worthwhile change. Luckily, for Meyers Taylor, breaking with tradition (with the constant support and love of her mother) is something she's intimately familiar with.

“When I first started I was discouraged pretty often," Meyers Taylor said." I had the strength, speed, and power but for some reason I just wasn’t figuring it out. I remember calling my mom crying and she talked me through my discouragement. She’s been with me through everything, whether it’s in person or over the phone.”

As the first female to drive a four-man bobsled, the work to get there was not easy. However, despite the setbacks, Meyers Taylor said she still knew that being a part of the U.S. Olympic team would be her reality one day.

"I got into the sport because of an Olympic dream," she said. "I knew I wanted to be an Olympian when I was eight-years-old. At first, I wanted to do softball but, when it was taken out of the Olympics, it was recommended I try bobsled. I had no idea what bobsledding even was, so I Googled bobsled and emailed the coach and then eventually joined the team.”

While the journey to find bobsled as her sport came quickly, Meyers Taylor said that refining her skills and reaching her defining moment came a bit slower. She said that even though she wasn't a stand-out in her first year, she trained and slid with a coach up in Calgary, Canada every day. 

“I wasn’t very good my first year, but I was willing to work hard," Meyers Taylor said. "...and little by little my technique got better. When I finally had a chance to race, I ended up beating all of the other girls, all because I was able to take the time to practice and really work hard at it.”

Entering her third Winter Olympic games, with a bronze medal from 2010 and a silver from 2014, Meyers Taylor says she's heading into 2018 with a more unconventional approach: "It’s more about performance versus the medal for me. I want to do the best performance of my life, so the approach this year is focused on that.”

With her third Olympic games come even more new sponsorships and partnerships as well, including her most recent collaboration with Pantene as their Gold Series athlete partner for the 2018. Meyers Taylor said that being able to be a role model — and to offer some crucial representation for other young girls of color — is a particularly special opportunity.

“On top of getting this partnership with Pantene, it’s given me really great exposure as well as a platform to show young girls who look like me that their dreams can be reached too," she said. "It’s so important to give back so we can lift other people up to achieve their dreams — just like I’ve been able to achieve mine.”

Meyers Taylor will be competing in the two-woman bobsleigh event at this year’s games. Despite being a veteran competitor at this point, she said that being an Olympian is still“an incredible feeling.” 

“It is one of the greatest honors I could ever think of, especially coming from a military family, to be able to represent my country," she said. "Using my talents to share this great love for my country is something I’ve always wanted to do.”

You can keep up with Elana and follow even more 2018 Winter Olympics coverage from Her Campus via @HerCampus on Twitter.

When I heard about the horror that is the new Snapchat, I resolved never to update the app.

However, to my disgust, I must have put auto-updates on a while ago. Last night, I set my phone down for just long enough to make myself hot chocolate, and when I reopened the app, I didn’t even recognize it anymore. It had updated on its own, and the update was just as horrible as everyone had said. I don’t think I’ll ever forget how disappointed I felt in that moment.

Apparently, Snapchat predicted that its users would strongly object to this update, which it first announced in November.

“One thing that we have heard over the years is that Snapchat is difficult to understand or hard to use, and our team has been working on responding to this feedback,” CEO Evan Spiegel said on a conference call with analysts. “As a result, we are currently redesigning our application to make it easier to use.”

Although the update is different than what current Snapchat users are accustomed to, it does make sense that it may be a little bit easier for new users to understand. Stories and snaps are now both on the same screen, instead of stories being on the right screen and snaps being on the left screen. The right screen, where stories used to be, is now the Discover page, which features articles from various media outlets as well as group stories.

Because Snapchat has added so many new features in the past few years, some folks think a complete new design might be the best way to accommodate them. (Remember when Stories were this wild new feature and we were all shook?)

Spiegel claimed that users total aversion to the update will likely only be in the short term: “There is a strong likelihood that the redesign of our application will be disruptive to our business in the short term...We’re willing to take that risk for what we believe are substantial long-term benefits to our business.”

Hopefully, he’s right. I mean, most users were also angry about Instagram stories, Instagram videos, the Twitter update and Facebook creating a separate app for messages — but for now the suspicion (and Internet outrage) is all too real. And, apparently it is that bad to these users...

Me saying "good night streaks" to my roommate before bed.

With Valentine’s day just around the corner, it's impossible not to think about love, commitment, and lets be honest, jewelry. By this point, you might have accepted that you’re not going to find your night in shining armor who will provide you with the V-day of your dreams, so it's time to start thinking about what's really been there for you all along: McDonalds. 

After going home with it on far too many occasions, the Big Mac been your source of comfort, warmth, and even...lust. Well, now it's time to show your love and appreciation for the carbs that have always loved you with a $12,500 Big Mac Ring, appropriately dubbed the Bling Mac.

This ring made of gold, diamonds, sapphires and other gems, can be yours––but there’s just one catch. Before you get out your check book and spend your tuition money, this ring isn’t actually for sale. Instead, you have to win the ring, by tweeting @Mcdonalds, stating your “vows of love” to the iconic burger. From now until February 14, if you tweet with the hashtag #BlingMacContest, you’ll be set to enter the contest. The winner will be whoever has the "most witty, comedic and romantic tweet,” which means that I think it's time to start looking to some of Shakespeare’s best work for inspiration. 

I would give you some examples, but I’m definitely entering this competition too. 

While there's a good chance that I probably won’t score this bling, there are still other options available if you want to show off your Big Mac love. While the ring was in celebration of its 50th anniversary, McDonalds has also recently given away lower-end merch, including towels and hoodies, and has even teamed up with the Japanese brand Beams to create totes, phone cases and T-shirts in celebration everyone’s favorite burger. 

I don’t know about you, but talking Big Macs this much has made me so hungry, and, obviously, I’m craving a Big Mac. Good move McDonalds. 

Being seventeen has its highs and its lows. The highs? Solo dance parties in your bedroom, getting coffee with friends, finding out you have less school work than you thought you did. The lows? Learning how to deal with unsupportive friends and people who try to rain on your parade. Except when you’re Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim, you can also add being on top of a mountain and a podium to the list of highs. Everything else stays pretty much the same.

Obviously, Kim is not your average high school student. As a world-class athlete, she’s pretty much the paragon of badassery—and she’s a role model for people all around the world who aspire to reach her level of skill, work ethic and determination. She first learned how to snowboard at age four and began competing at age six. She competes on the halfpipe, which is arguably one of the most exhilarating events to watch (let alone participate in) in all of professional sports.

So, like, bow down. Just a little bit.

In 2014, Kim was too young to compete in the Sochi Olympics, but that didn’t stop her from medaling at the X Games. In fact, in 2016, she became the first person under the age of sixteen to earn three gold medals at the X Games. She and Shaun White are the only two people ever to score a perfect 100 points at the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix. This year, Kim is finally representing Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics —and we couldn’t be more excited to watch her compete.

Ever wonder what goes on in the head of an elite athlete? Well, Her Campus had the chance to speak with Kim about everything from her training schedule and finishing high school to her Instagram aesthetic:

Her Campus: What are you most looking forward to in the 2018 Olympics?

Chloe Kim: I think I’m just really excited to go experience the Olympics. I feel like it’s every athletes dream to represent a country, so I feel very blessed and honored to go and compete for the US. I think it will be an amazing experience.

HC: What does your daily training schedule look like?

Kim: I usually wake up, get some breakfast, get dressed, maybe have a little dance session, listen to music on my Samsung. Then I head up to the mountain and start riding. I usually ride for a few hours, take a break, then ride for a little longer and head home. If I’m feeling extra that day, I might go to the gym, but I haven’t been in awhile.

HC: What do you do in the non-snowy months?

Kim:  We usually travel down south, like New Zealand, and we have a couple training sessions there because it’s winter down there. So we definitely are chasing snow, but I like to take a little time off of snowboarding, just to give my body a little break. During those months off, I usually am in the gym. I partially tore my ACL a few years ago, so I’m just making sure it’s all good and my leg stays strong.

HC: As a top-tier athlete, how often do you get to step out and relax and enjoy your social life? When do you do your school work? 

Kim: It’s pretty hard to go hang out with friends back home, but most of my friends are snowboarders, so that makes it really easy on my social life. I just snowboard, and then when we’re done, we all hang out and get some food, go bowling, coffee, whatever. It’s not too bad. I think my parents were a little worried because I stopped going to an actual public school when I was thirteen and I started getting homeschooled. I think they were a little concerned, but I met so many amazing friends from snowboarding. I’m living a pretty normal life, just on the mountain.
When it comes to schoolwork, I just get it online. My teachers are pretty flexible. I finished high school early. I did my junior year and senior year last year, and I went through the whole year and didn’t take the summer off. I actually had a meeting with my teachers [Thursday, January 18, 2018] because I thought I had one more elective, but it turns out I’m done. I was kind of expecting to have more school to do, but they were like, ‘You’re done. We don’t know else to tell you. You’re graduating.’ It was definitely pretty surprising, I was pretty hype.

HC: What is it like competing and doing all the incredible tricks that you do? Do you ever get nervous?

Kim: Yeah, I get nervous all the time. I’m always nervous. But I think nerves are good. I kind of freak out when I don’t get nervous. I think I get nervous because I want to do the best that I can and I’m constantly pushing myself. I’m pretty hard on myself, I’m a self-critic. I’ll watch a video and everyone’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, that was great!’ And I’m like, ‘Well, my hand’s in a weird place and I don’t like it. I’m gonna do it again.’ I’m kind of a perfectionist so I get a little freaked out when something’s not going perfectly. I think that’s why I push myself, because I want to make sure everything’s perfect, and I won’t leave until it’s perfect.

HC: As a badass athlete who’s doing big things, how do you handle the people who doubt you and look down on you?

Kim: It’s pretty hard because I want to block them out, but it’s really hard to. It’s pretty impossible because it’s always up in your face, and nowadays with social media it’s pretty easy to see what people say about you. It’s definitely pretty hard, but I always try to stay positive and I have such an amazing group of people around me and I have an amazing team and awesome friends who are always there supporting me, so they make it very easy to just forget about it and move forward. I don’t really think about the hate too much. I’ve learned to disregard it a little better, but there are times when it’s still hard. I think if you get hate, it means you’re going on the right path. I kind of use that as motivation. If they hate me for being a snowboarder, or being who I am, it means I’m doing something right.

HC: Tell me about your Samsung partnership and why you wanted to be a member of Team Galaxy?

Kim: Oh my gosh, I love working with Samsung. I actually did my first shoot with them in New Zealand, and it was really awesome. We went horseback riding and my dad fell off of his horse and it was the funniest thing ever. He was fine. I was a little scared but he got back up and everyone was laughing really hard and I couldn’t stop laughing. So that was awesome, and then they brought us up on helicopters and we went heli-boarding for the first time. Samsung is so fun to work with. They’re always sending me really cool gadgets that I’ve never seen before. I got a virtual reality headset with a 360 camera, so you can film something and send it over to your virtual reality headset and you can basically see everything you just recorded, which I think is so cool. It’s pretty cool. I’m pretty happy working with them.

HC: What are your favorite features on your Samsung Galaxy S8?

Kim: I’m pretty down with Bixby. She’s my homie. It’s easy to access her, just touch the button on the side, and she’s like, 'Hey, what’s up?' Also, this phone takes amazing photos. My mom’s always like, 'Chloe, take a picture of this, take a picture of that,' and I’m like, 'Mom. My storage.' We always take hundreds and hundreds of photos and I have a lot of awesome memories on my phone and I can’t wait to make more.

HC: Speaking of which, your Instagram aesthetic is perfect. Which apps do you use to edit your photos?

Kim: I actually don’t edit my photos. Sometimes, if it’s a little blurry, I’ll do it on the Instagram app and brighten it a little, but I haven’t really edited my photos before. I wouldn’t know what to do. My Samsung just takes amazing photos and you don’t really need to do anything. You just take them and then you’re set, you’re good to go.

HC: What is your advice to high school and college students everywhere who have lofty goals like your own?

Kim: Work hard and don’t let the haters get you. ‘Cause they hate—wait what is it, they hate us ‘cause they ain’t us? Just go in with the mindset that you have good people around you supporting you, and just know that those people are more important than those who want to give you a bad day and rain on your parade. So block out the haters, have fun, stay true to yourself, and love what you do.

I know I will definitely be taking Kim’s advice to heart—and we’ll be cheering loudly when we watch her on TV during the 2018 Winter Olympic games. The women’s half-pipe qualifiers begin on Feb. 10 at 11:30 pm EST, and we can’t wait to see her kill it. You go girl!

You can keep up with Chloe and follow even more 2018 Winter Olympics coverage from Her Campus via @HerCampus on Twitter.

Ever since I became obsessed with Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus in middle school, I’ve thought about how fun it would be to be a famous father-daughter duo in Hollywood. After all, acting does seem a lot easier when the person that you’re calling “dad” on set is the same as at home. In fact, Lenny Kravitz  and his daughter, Zoë Kravitz, are the perfect example of a famous family. Lenny is an iconic singer songwriter, while Zoë is famous in her own right––a triple-threat as an actress, singer and model. 

If Zoë doesn’t seem busy enough with her many projects, she’s also constantly changing up her look and style, daring to try everything from bleach blonde hair to dreadlocks. While she seems to prefer classic red lip and keeping the rest of her makeup to a minimum, she has on occasion played with graphic cat eyes and blinding highlighter. 

In a recent selfie, that she cheekily captioned "Another f*ckin selfie,” she showed off her closely cropped hair and extra-bold smokey eye. The look was created by makeup artist Nina Park, and used YSL Beauty products, which isn’t a surprise considering the star has been involved in a partnership with the brand since 2016. 

Her famous father commented on her picture… and it's not what you think. Instead of pulling a classic “dad” move, and scolding his daughter for swearing, or making a wholesome pun, Lenny commented "Now whose weeerrrrking hunty????”

Honestly? My dad wouldn’t know what half of those words even meant, never mind knowing how to comment on an Instagram photo. It's iconic and quite possibly even outshines the beautiful makeup look that Zoë was trying to show off. 

Other users quickly took note of the amazing exchange, with Twitter user @Nwalks documenting the entire exchange. 

I now have the urge to go teach my own father how to use Instagram and all of the internet’s slang. 

There's one makeup trend that seems to still be going strong in the world of short-lived fads like braided brows and inverse cat eye: novelty makeup. Lets be honest — who really needs another simple, neutral palette anymore? In such a competitive market, makeup needs to be unique, and dare I say, gimmicky in order to sell.  

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has teamed up with MAC Cosmetics to make a piece of makeup that is so pretty you don’t want to actually use it. The two have collaborated on a retro-music inspired collection, complete with a cassette player, boombox and CD. This isn’t the first time that Scott has created a unique makeup collection. In the past year, he collaborated with Sephora Collection to create Moschino products that included a palette shaped like the brand’s signature teddy bear. This latest collection with MAC is sure to have fans of both his designs and the makeup screaming with excitement. 

Here's everything that included in the MAC collaboration: 

1. Eyeshadow x 29: Lo-Fi palette ($75 at MAC)

This beautiful palette contains 29 shadow shades, taking you from a neutral, everyday look to something more on the wild side. My old complaint? All the empty space in the palette — who’s wishing that this was filled with more MAC shadows? 

2. Lip x 9: Future Emotions ($35 at MAC)

This is described as a “modern matte formula” that promises to be long lasting. While I’ve always stayed away from lip palettes since I’ve been afraid of how to travel with them, I honestly wouldn’t be opposed to carrying around this adorable packaging. 

3. Cheek x 3: Acoustica ($35 at MAC)

This is the perfect piece for someone who still wants a part of the collection, but may shy away from some of the brighter colors. This pretty blush, bronzer and highlighter trio is perfect for an everyday, soft look.

By now, it's no big secret that most of us are lowkey gross and love the absolute catharsis that is popping pimples. While the feeling of sublime joy you get seeing all that gunk rush out of a teeny pore is oh-so oh-so satisfying, it can be hard to justify the fun when facial scarring becomes an issue. Luckily for you pop-a-holics, two geniuses have solved the problem for us. Enter, the Pop It Pal, the toy we never knew we wanted. 

Fair warning –– if ooey-gooey things aren't your cup of tea, I'd recommend scrolling past this video. 

Created by husband and wife team Summer and Billy Pierce, the Pop-It Pal allows users to pick and squeeze till their heart's content at fake pimples which spew out fake pus. Each fake "skin-slab" comes with 15 ready-to-pop spots which can be refilled with a dropper of extra "pus." Oh, if only dealing with real pimples were this simple (and fun). 

Dunkin’ Donuts announced on Wednesday that it will finally phase out polystyrene foam cups from all of its’ stores by 2020 and replace them with double-walled paper cups, reports the Huffington Post.

After several years of teasing this as a step forward, the announcement is being hailed as a “milestone achievement.” 

The goal is to completely replace all the foam cups by 2020 with a sustainable alternative. Doing so will eliminate an estimated one billion cups from ending up in the waste stream each year, according to Dunkin’s statement. This was also their goal in 2016, but it is just now becoming reality.

Why the delay? According to an email exchange between Huffpost and the company on Thursday, Dunkin experienced some major customer satisfaction problems with an unpopular new lid design that would go with the different cups. The company tested out a polypropylene cup at one point, but customers were almost completely unified in their dislike for the lid that went along with it. It might seem like a small detail versus a much bigger problem like cutting down on waste production, but customer satisfaction is second-to-none when it comes to whether a business will sink or swim. The ultimate solution ended up being switching out the cup for the sustainable one and keeping the current lid.

The idea to get rid of the foam cups first came up in 2012 in a corporate report. The report stated that finding a more environmentally friendly cup was a goal of theirs that they hoped to achieve within two to three years. It took nearly six years of unsuccessful searching for an appropriate material to use for the cups that would fit all their qualifications of being both useful and biodegradable before they finally found one that would work.

The new cup will be made of paperboard that is certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard, said the company. You’ll be able to start seeing them being used in stores as soon as this spring. They’ll feel different than the current cups, but their double-walled design will be no less effective in keeping beverages hot. In fact, they’ll be better at keeping heat in, and customers won’t even have to use beverage sleeves to keep their hands safe from hot drinks.

In a statement, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer Karen Raskopf said, “With more than 9,000 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the U.S. alone, our decision to eliminate foam cups is significant for both our brand and our industry.”

The announcement closely follows one McDonald's made last month which states the company will be making all of their packaging 100 percent green by 2025, and that they will be adding recycling bins to all of their stores by that time as well.

Valentine’s Day is coming up next week, and you may be finding yourself scrambling for the right thing to say to your Valentine. Look no further; AI-generated candy heart sayings are here to save the day! Kind of.

Janelle Shane is a research scientist, and one of her areas of focus is artificial intelligence, otherwise known as neural networks. In order to test what they can do and to train them to work with data sets, Shane often uses humor as a tool. The results are often varied, and always hilarious. Recently, she decided to see what would happen if she made a data set out of standard candy heart messages like “LOVE YOU,” “BE MINE” or “CALL ME.”

The results of her experiment were, well. . . a little mixed.

Some of the results were in line with the messages that tend to be on candy hearts. In Shane’s opinion, they could even be considered improvements. These included, “LOVE BOT,” “MY BEAR” and “LOVE BUN.” Cute and kinda cheesy, just like every other candy heart out there.

Then, the messages started to get a little bit strange. Shane says they “were in the same spirit, but perhaps not quite as effective.” Some of them read “YOU ARE BABE,” “HEART ME” and “SWEET PEAR.” I think being called a sweet pear would be a little odd, but I’d probably still be okay with it.

There were some that veered straight off track and started to go deep into weird territory. However, Shane still thinks “some of them might work on me” even though she’s not quite sure what they mean. A few of these weirder ones read, “TEAM BEAR,” “BOG LOVE” and “YOU’RE ME.” That last one isn’t so bad; it could be interpreted as some kind of soulmate comment, if you squint a little bit.

Many of the other messages went above and beyond the definition of straight-up nonsense. They’re entertaining, but you definitely shouldn't be calling bae any of these things and expecting a positive response: “U HACK,” “STANK LOVE,” and “LOO GIN.” Just. . . no.

There was an additional category that was worth mention, but not featured in Shane’s post. And with good reason; the messages are all of the four-letter word variety, and none of them are at all appropriate. If you’re curious, though, you can fill out a form and she’ll send the list to you.

The same neural network also got creative with writing some pick-up lines, just in case you really need a helping hand this Valentine’s Day. Use most of them at your own risk.

Millennials get a bad rep for changing jobs too frequently. Some people believe that these career shifts reflect a lack of patience and dedication, as well as a prioritization for ventures that offer quick rewards and unrealistically flexible work schedules. The truth is, however, that job hopping has become more of a necessity than ever before. More college graduates enter the workforce each year hoping to land their dream job in the industry they’ve just spent four years learning about, and it’s not quite as easy as it used to be.

As a result, millennials have to settle for jobs they believe will get them one step closer to their goals; they accept jobs outside of their desired field based on availability and financial need. For these reasons, it’s become less alarming for young professionals to change jobs more often. But how often is too often when it comes to job hopping? We asked career experts to explain exactly how regularly you should be changing jobs and why. Here’s what they had to say.  

Related: 5 Reasons Why It's Acceptable To Job Hop In Your 20s

You should aim to stay at your job for one to three years

If you’re serious about your job, you should at least commit to one year in your position before looking elsewhere or pursuing other positions within the company. Although you might think this is a long time—especially in an entry-level job you don’t enjoy—you will learn so much more about your company and the industry you’ve chosen to work in if you stick it out. It’s important to remember that all companies operate within a fiscal year and it is almost impossible to learn all there is to learn about the company in a shorter time frame. 

HR professional, resume writer and career coach Jessie West stands by the one-year guideline. She explains, “There is no hard and fast rule on this, but employers generally want to see that you are able to stay with a company at least that long. Anything less could be a red flag for a lot of hiring managers.” Staying at your job for just a few months suggests that you aren’t committed to your professional development and that you have a hard time coping with new challenges—even though this might not actually be the case.

If you’re still thinking of changing jobs soon, it’s probably best to stick with one industry or area of specialization to hone your skills and boost your resume in that area. Victoria Sawtelle, community manager at Uptowork, recommends at least two to three years of experience within a particular field before moving on to something new. She adds, “Most employers want a few years of experience if you plan to move up in either position or pay scale.” Employers will be more inclined to offer you a higher-level position once you’ve established yourself as a qualified professional in whichever line of work you’ve chosen.

Although one to three years is safe, there are exceptions

Don’t beat yourself up if you aren’t able to live by this suggested timeline. Everyone’s circumstances are different and what works for someone else professionally might not be the best choice for you. Particularly if you are in your senior year of college or are a recent grad, employers will be more lenient when it comes to judging your tenure at previous jobs. West explains, “Internships, summer jobs and semester-based positions are all common and hiring professionals understand that these types of jobs have shorter time frames.” Instead of questioning your professionalism, employers will applaud your efforts to build up as much work experience as possible while also attending college classes.

Furthermore, Sawtelle acknowledges, “Changing jobs or even career tracks is a lot less rare than it used to be, so to some extent, employers expect that you might have worked for multiple companies.” According to a recent survey by the University of Phoenix, more than 50 percent of U.S. working adults express interest in changing jobs. This number is even higher for professionals in their 20s, almost 90 percent of whom say they want to change jobs. The survey reveals that the most common reasons for changing jobs include inadequate financial compensation, exhaustion, lack of upward mobility and loss of enthusiasm.

Typically, frequent job changes become a major concern when the jobs aren’t clearly related. In this situation, it could be difficult for potential employers to determine your true interests or skills based solely on your resume. Career coach Carlota Zimmerman explains, “If you’re frequently moving between jobs, but each one comes with a better title, company and salary, and it’s clear to even the most cursory employer that each new and improved position is beholden to the previous one and the stand-out work you did… get it, girl! Your resume likely resembles a strategy of achievement.” On the other hand, if your resume lists a string of unrelated, odd jobs with no specific specialization or trajectory, “that immediately tells future employers that you have no idea what you’re doing, what you’re good at or, crucially, why you’re holding any of these jobs,” Zimmerman says. No matter how often you change jobs, your job history should reflect clear professional interests and expertise.

Changing jobs regularly might actually boost your career

On the other hand, Sawtelle explains that there are times when changing jobs could be beneficial. It’s a good way to strengthen your professional experience and achieve incremental salary increases. “For more experienced professionals, job hopping every few years can help you build your salary and skills faster than you might staying with one company. It may not be such a bad thing given the de-stigmatization of job hopping and, for women, it may be a way to increase your salary if you didn't negotiate as strongly the first time,” she says. Frequent job changes might even be the norm in some industries or professions, like if you work as a freelancer where contractual terms tend to be shorter.

Related: 9 Reasons to Quit Your Job Even if You Love it

If you do change jobs often, you should be mindful of what potential employers may think of you. Life coach and leadership expert Jacqueline Miller advises, “During the interview process, always be prepared to coherently explain your decisions to leave previous employers, regardless of your tenure. Your ability to do so and convincingly tie your decisions to genuine personal development and growth reasons will likely work in your favor.” You are in charge of your career and your decision to change jobs is ultimately a personal one. As long as you are convinced you’re making the right decision for your professional journey, you should be able to prove this to future employers as well.

Of course, there are circumstances that absolutely warrant you leaving your job for another. Miller identifies possible reasons for leaving a job prematurely as harassment of any kind, unexpected relocation, unsafe work conditions or changes in the job description that you are not agreeable to. If you find yourself in one of these unfortunate situations, don’t be afraid to pursue better opportunities elsewhere.

Barring any extreme circumstances, the secret to job hopping is to stay long enough to show that you are committed, but leave soon enough to show that you are eager to challenge yourself with new experiences.