One of the major talking points of last night’s Democratic Debate, hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, was the affordability of college education. The two front-runners for the Democratic Party Presidential nomination, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, made loud and clear their common goal of making public college tuition free for all.

“This is the year 2015. A college degree today is the equivalent of what a high school degree was 50 years ago,” said Sanders. “And what we said 50 years ago and a hundred years ago is that every kid in this country should be able to get a high school education regardless of the income of their family. I think we have to say that is true for everybody going to college.”

“In my view what we need to do is…make every public college and university in this country tuition-free,” Sanders added. He stated that he wants to fund students’ education through a Wall Street speculation tax, which would also lower the interest rate on student debt. He also proposed that all colleges lower their costs, which he called “outrageously high.”

Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, is proposing a plan in which “all the 40 million Americans who currently have student debt will be able to refinance their debt to a low interest rate. That will save thousands of dollars for people who are now struggling under this cumbersome, burdensome college debt.” Unlike Sanders, however, Clinton believes that college students should have to work 10 hours per week, in order to help finance their education. Clinton herself worked part-time to put herself through college and law school. “As a young student in Nevada said to me,” Clinton added, “the hardest thing about going to college should not be paying for it. So then we have to make it more affordable.”

According to CNN, the average student debt in 2014 was $29,000, and has been steadily increasing since the recession in 2008. The nationwide student debt last year was $1.2 trillion. Though we wish the debt problem had started being addressed a long time ago, we’re glad the discussion is finally happening. Let’s just hope that these candidates will stick to their word if elected!

Nobody does Halloween quite like the Pretty Little Liars. And throughout the years, they’ve worn an impressive array of costumes. Since we’re still mourning the fact that this year we won’t be getting a new installment in the show’s series of Halloween specials, we’ve ranked all of the ladies’ past costumes below.

10. Spencer as an Old Hollywood actress, “This is a Dark Ride”

There’s no doubt that Spencer looks flawless in this getup, but it’s not the most original costume we’ve ever seen. We bet you could find these items in your closet, too. Instant costume!

9. Emily as Pocahontas, “The First Secret”

Is Emily dressing up as Pocahontas a little predictable? Sure, but she’s got the styling down to a tee.

8. Alison as Lady Gaga, “The First Secret”

Ali’s costume was relevant when this episode aired but not so much anymore. Unless you’re going as Lady Gaga’s American Horror Story: Hotel character this year, we suggest you stick with rocker chick on this one.

7. Hanna as Britney Spears, “The First Secret”

This Britney schoolgirl outfit is a classic—we don't even care that it's a little overdone. Hanna nailed it, and we can see ourselves wearing this when in need of a last-minute ensemble.

6. Aria as a witch, “The First Secret”

You knew Aria would be the one of the gang to tackle a scary costume. Simply dressed as a witch, she pulls it off without even wearing the stereotypical pointy hat. This is definitely for the girl looking to explore her dark side this Halloween.

5. The PLL’s Edwardian-inspired group costume, “Grave New World”

When deciding on a group costume, your entire squad must be in agreement. That’s why this works. You can see each girl’s individual style shine through in her look, but together their wardrobes still make sense.

4. Aria as Daisy Buchanan, “This is a Dark Ride”

We never get tired of a flapper girl costume, especially if said girl is The Great Gatsby’s Daisy Buchanan. It’s all about the sparkly flair of Aria’s sheath dress and flashy accessories. Now if only she hadn’t been trapped in that box with Garrett’s dead body.

3. Hanna as Marilyn Monroe, “This is a Dark Ride”

Hanna makes yet another famous blonde look current with this ode to Marilyn Monroe. The wig, the dress, the pose—everything about this costume is on point.

2. Spencer as Mary, Queen of Scots, “The First Secret”

This costume ranks so high because we honestly did not see it coming. But doesn’t the regal attire of Mary, Queen of Scots suit Spencer so well? From the luxe gown and headpiece to the perfectly coiffed red wig, Spencer’s look is taking us back in time.

1. Emily as Barbarella, “This is a Dark Ride”

The Halloween costume can be a real cliché but not on Emily. The unexpected character choice has us intrigued; we can’t help but applaud the originality of her Barbarella costume.

Which of these PLL Halloween costumes is your favorite, collegiettes?

ModCloth has just announced the removal of its plus-size section from its stores and on its website. But it's not what you think! The retailer will not stop selling plus-size clothing; rather, these sizes will be integrated into the rest of the site, as it should be.

This transition comes as a result of a ModCloth survey that revealed some staggering data: 65 percent of women feel that the fashion industry ignores the needs of the plus-size community. Additionally, 74 percent of plus-size women feel frustrated when they shop and another 65 percent feel excluded. Having a separate section for plus-sized clothing certainly doesn't help.

The company debuted their namesake label campaign in August—and every single item comes in an extended size range. This range includes not only larger sizes, also includes sizes that are smaller, shorter or taller than the traditional small, medium and large.

At two pop-up shops in San Francisco and Los Angeles, ModCloth saw profound results in its venture. “Lovely ladies of all shapes, sizes, and silhouettes were stepping out of the dressing rooms in the same stunning styles, and complimenting one another,” wrote ModCloth blogger Natalie.

“Seeing friends come into the shop, different body types and shapes, looking at the same fashion, trying on the same styles, even wearing the same exact dresses and having it be very collaborative and fun was really impactful,” said ModCloth CEO Matt Kaness.

This is an amazing step for society—after all, shopping should be defined by type of clothing, not type of body.

Check out the updated ModCloth website now!

Three words, eight letters—“I love you” can be a tricky phrase. Some people throw it around like it’s nothing, but to others the words “I love you” hold a lot of weight. One thing’s for sure, though: you’ll know when you’re ready to use them. So, what happens if your SO says “I love you,” and you’re not prepared to say it back? We talked to life, relationship and executive coach and author of Secrets of Happy Couples, Kim Olver, about how to handle this tricky situation.

Be honest about your feelings

In the event that your SO says “I love you,” but you don’t feel comfortable saying it back, don’t feel pressured. The best thing you can do is to be honest about how you feel. According to relationship coach Kim Olver, how you respond depends on what you want out of the relationship.

“If the ‘I love you’ is wanted, just not yet reciprocated, then I suggest a physical response of appreciation,” says Olver. Simply responding with a hug or a kiss should be answer enough. “If you are not interested in declarations of love,” says Olver, "then saying something such as, ‘I think this may be moving faster than is comfortable for me,’ ‘We need to slow down,’ or ‘I'm not ready for that’ could work." 

Whitney, a senior at Utah State University, told her boyfriend the truth when he said, “I love you” before she was ready. “I was really taken aback, so I just said how I felt: ‘Sorry, I’m not ready to say it back yet.’ To be honest, I can’t remember it being awkward after that. I just remember saying ‘I love you’ a couple days later.”

Whitney also stresses the importance of total honesty. “I think it’s important to be honest and to let the other person know that just because you aren’t ready to say it doesn’t mean that you don’t really care about them.”

When sharing your thoughts with your SO, definitely express that you do care about him or her—even if all you do is respond with a hug or a kiss. Just because you don’t say “I love you” doesn’t mean you aren’t invested in the relationship. If you feel at all uncomfortable, however, it is important to set a boundary early on. Try utilizing one of the phrases Olver recommends if you feel that your SO is moving too quickly.

Understand that everyone moves at their own pace

If you’re the one who says, “I love you” and you don’t receive the response you were expecting, don’t worry. Everyone moves at different speeds in a relationship, and again, it doesn’t mean he or she doesn’t care.

“It is actually quite rare that two people arrive to ‘I love you’ at precisely the same moment,” explains Olver. “Sometimes one person thinks they are in love but doesn't want to say so until their SO declares their love. That makes it feel like you both got there at the same time when in essence, one person was there first waiting for the other person to catch up.”

Natalie, a sophomore at Adrian College is currently on the other end of this situation. “I said ‘I love you’ to a guy I've been seeing, and it freaked him out,” she says. “From your SO’s perspective, it’s a scary thing, and it should be treated with delicacy no matter how you react. It's a different phrase to everyone and some people have a lot harder of a time committing to the idea of loving someone than others [do].”

No matter who says it when, the important thing is that you’re in a healthy, caring and understanding relationship.

Take your time

The words “I love you” mean something different to everyone. Make sure you don’t say them prematurely, because that can lead to more problems down the road. “If someone tells you s/he loves you but then expects the same response in return, then they may attempt to create guilt or awkwardness to get [you] to say ‘I love you’ in return,” says Olver. “Do not fall victim to that.”

Olver warns against lying and saying “I love you” back just so that you don’t hurt your SO. She believes that you are hurting the other person by leading him or her on, “as well as hurting yourself by not being true to the person you are.”

Allison*, a sophomore at The College of New Jersey, waited to say “I love you” until she was absolutely sure of it. When her boyfriend said he loved her, she “freaked out.” “I have had bad experiences with guys in the past and it wasn't very easy for me to ever say the ‘L-word,’” says Allison. “He didn't understand why that word was such a huge deal, but to me it was so much more serious than he thought it had to be. He continued to say it to me, understanding that I wasn't going to say it back. He was OK with that because he understood that I wasn't ready. After a little while, I realized that I had loved him all along.”

When you feel it, say it!

When the point comes that you are ready to say “I love you,” share that with your SO however you see fit. Whether you prefer to plan out a romantic setting, or you’re more the spontaneous type, don’t wait too long. “Don't leave him or her hanging when you realize you are also feeling love,” says Olver. “Tell him/her!”

When you’re actually ready to say those words, you’ll know.

If your SO says “I love you,” and it feels right to say, “I love you, too”—then go for it. But if you have to think about it, you probably aren’t ready—and that’s okay! When the time comes that you do say it, your feelings should be genuine. Your SO will be glad you waited!

*Name has been changed.

Every collegiette can't be blessed with a big personality, but thankfully, you are. That's why you know these 15 things are nothing but the truth.

1. Walking through the quad on campus means saying hi to just about everyone you see.

You're used to waving for so long that you prefer to call it the "Forward Nae Nae." It’s like roll call for college. You’re basically a celebrity, and a stroll down University Avenue is like being chased by the paparazzi. They might as well start greeting you with, “Hey, Queen Bey!”

2. Pop culture icons like Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton are your heroes.

While the other kids on the playground pretended to be cowboys and supervillains, you were busy perfecting your Christina Aguilera impression. Others might find Miley Cyrus’s antics too outrageous, but to you, she’ll always be that small town country girl from Tennessee living the best of both worlds.  

3. There’s nothing better than being fashionably late.

Pulling a Serena van der Woodsen every now and then never hurt anybody. A personality as big as yours needs its own entrance. That way you can flutter around like the social butterfly you are without stealing focus from the host.

4. Being friendly is your best quality.

It’s worked for you thus far, and you don’t plan on becoming a recluse any time soon. People gravitate towards you, and you wouldn’t dare turn away a possible friendship. You realize firsthand that it’s true: you really are never fully dressed without a smile!

5. You are always the team leader when assigned random group projects.

Some people cringe at the thought of taking charge, but you’re a natural born leader. You can’t help but break the ice and get the job done.

6. Center spotlight is your home away from home.

Is that an open mic? Not for long. You've probably performed in at least one theatrical production in your lifetime, but if you haven’t, that's okay. Your whole life is practically one huge theatrical production! Being a diva on-call is second nature to you.

7. You have no idea what it’s like to lay low when there’s an issue that needs to be resolved.

Looking the other way is not in your skill set. You always have your two cents ready to throw down in the face of problems. Bullying? Discrimination? Injustice? You shut it down in seconds flat.

8. When you meet another person with as big a personality as you, she will either be your best friend or your worst enemy.

Twice the power, twice the fun? It depends, and you’ve dealt with your fair share of attention seekers. You’ve experienced enough to know how to tame your competitive side and spot a fellow big personality from a possible archfoe.

9. If you’re anything but completely out there, people think something must be wrong.

Being on 110 percent of the time can be exhausting. On those rare days when you’re feeling less than stellar, everyone with whom you come in contact immediately assumes that you are either gravely ill or that a terrible misfortune has occurred. Being anything other than your usual vivacious self is cause for alarm.

10. Public speaking is your jam.

Presentations, competitions and performing in front of large crowds are just a few of your favorite things. Your true talent lies in giving speeches and remaining poised under pressure, and you know it. When it’s your time to shine, you sparkle!

11. You're a natural matchmaker.

Plan on a 27 Dresses situation, considering the amount of weddings you'll be attending. You're the ultimate wingwoman. No matter what it takes, you're ready to make a love connection for your BFF and her #MCM or #WCW. 

12. Speaking of #WCW... 

Hey, what's up, hello? When you walk in the room, all eyes are on you. You're not afraid to flirt. In fact, you love it. 

13. Your reputation precedes you.

You meet plenty of people, and although you may not know them, they know you. 

14. Advice flows from your lips like the River Nile.

You're known on the streets as "The Fortune Cookie." Even the greats like Oprah and Dr. Oz have nothing on you.

15. You're a big supporter of the phrase "Love yourself."

A big personality comes from confidence and a soothed state of mind. You realize that in order to love your life you must first love yourself, and you're happy to spread the word of positivity. 

Even for non-athletes, the gym can be an integral part of the week. Whether you're pumping iron in the weight room or working up a sweat on the treadmill, you're bound to experience these thoughts at some point. 

1. Do I have to work out today?

Surfing the internet counts as exercise, right?

2. These leggings make my butt looks great.

3. I've totally got this.

4. I want to be healthy! Okay, maybe I just want to look cute.

5. I can work out just as hard as that girl over there!

After all, life is a competition. 

6. What do you mean I’ve only been on the treadmill for two minutes?

7. One rep down, 14 to go.

I'll be lucky if I make it to three.

8. Is it okay to sing at the gym?

Because this is the best playlist EVER.

9. Should my heart actually be beating this fast?!

10. I think I might be melting over here.

11. Is that guy checking me out?

12. Can you see my new muscles yet?

13. What am I doing after I leave the gym? 

Probably never coming back. Just kidding... I'll be back tomorrow!

The end of October is rapidly approaching. Before we know it, thousands of girls will be using eyeliner to draw cat whiskers across their faces and college students everywhere will be hitting the town for a night of freaky and flirty festivities. That crucial moment has arrived—the moment when you must decide what you’re going to be for Halloween! And this year, it has to be perfect.

Like any major decision, picking out your Halloween costume comes with lots of different emotions. Those of us who have been through this before know the process goes a little something like this.

1. Closet Browsing

You could easily turn that polka-dot dress into a Minnie Mouse costume, but that was so last year. And while your red dress totally slays, the devil look is overdone! Ugh, time to go shopping.

2. Planning

Before you hit the nearest costume shop, some serious brainstorming must be done. You don't want to freeze on your way to parties, but you want to look amazing in case you happen to meet your soul mate or something. But you also need a costume that won't be too uncomfortable so you can show off your dance moves when the time comes. You weigh your options, and now you totally have a game plan. Sexy (but tasteful!) pumpkin, here you come!

3. The Thrill of the Chase

It's finally time to go shopping! You've gathered up a group of your besties whose opinions you trust dearly, and you enter the store with your goal in mind. But everything goes awry when the abundance of options before you suddenly puts your inner desire to shop 'til you freaking drop into overdrive. Say goodbye to sexy-but-tasteful pumpkin, and say hello to EVERY OPTION EVER. Let the costume parade begin.

4. Dressing Room Overload

You and your friends have rounded up a solid amount of costume options, and your wrists are starting to lose circulation from the hangers digging into your skin. It's time to head to the dressing room. After you shamefully admit to the saleswoman the number of costumes on your arm, you finally get to try them on. This may take a while.

5. Impromptu Fashion Show

Did you really go shopping with your friends if you didn't parade around outside the dressing rooms in the many fabulous outfits you picked out? It just wouldn't be the same! Cue the music, because here comes your inner Regina.

6. Trying On the "My Parents Would Disown Me" Costume

As you begin to slip into the various costumes you pulled from the racks, you realize that some work better than others... particularily the ones that don't reveal 90 percent of your skin. These tend to be the "slutty (insert occupation here)" costumes. Who can even wear this without multiple body parts slipping out? You'd like to leave at least something to the imagination! If you have to question whether you're able to wear undergarments with your costume, it's probably safe to pass.

7. Trying On the "I Look Like a Nun, But at Least I'll Be Warm" Costume

On the other end of the costume spectrum are the ones that leave just about everything to the imagination. I'm talking about you, Miss Downton Abbey costume.

8.  Trying On Multiple "Meh" Costumes

The rest of the costumes you try on tend to be somewhere in between. There's the classic witch ensemble, the zombie cheerleader and the overdone witch, angel and hippie costumes. Before you know it, they all start to blend together, and you're ready to be rid of the entire costume-shopping experience. The oh-so-unoriginal cat costume even crosses your tired mind as a good idea at this point.

9. Finding the Perfect Costume!*

You've stepped into and out of so many costumes at this point that trying on just one more is almost painful. But as you pull (likely shimmery and nearly see-through) fabric over your head for one last time, you've finally found it: The perfect costume! You look amazing, you won't freeze and it's totally original.

10. *Price Tag Regret

There's just one problem. What college student can afford to spend 70 dollars on one little Halloween costume? Do you know how many burritos I could afford with that kind of money? Back to the rack it goes...

11. Process of Elimination

Now that you found out your perfect costume is unattainably expensive, it's time to go back to brainstorming. This calls for a reconsideration of your dressing room contents and some serious down-to-business shopping questions from your girlfriends.

12. Success at Last

After reevaluation with your friends, you finally decide on an affordable costume that is the perfect comination of sexy and cute. You're already coming up with clever Instagram captions in your head for the all the adorable pictures to be taken in your fabulous Halloween future.

13. Party Time!

You did it! You made it through yet another year of stressfully picking out the perfect Halloween costume. Wait, what did you say? There's a whole Halloweekend? You need more than one costume?! Oh well, there's always Karen's go-to.

Happy costume hunting!

Jennifer Lawrence has never been shy to share exactly what she thinks, and quite frankly, we adore her. In an industry filled with people who aren't genuine, JLaw is the hilarious, outspoken, humble and down-to-earth girl that we simply can't get enough of. Now, Jennifer is tackling the gender inequalities in Hollywood, and she admits that she's done trying to be a likeable person.  

In a recent essay for Lenny (a newsletter co-founded by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner), Jennifer spoke candidly about her thoughts on the double standards and pay gaps in the entertainment industry. In the infamous Sony hack that occurred last year, it was revealed that Oscar winner was paid significantly less than her American Hustle male co-stars. That's wrong on so many levels, if you ask us. "When the Sony hack happened and I found out how much less I was being paid than the lucky people with d----s, I didn’t get mad at Sony. I got mad at myself. I failed as a negotiator because I gave up early. I didn’t want to keep fighting over millions of dollars that, frankly, due to two franchises, I don’t need," the actress said.  Jennifer also admitted that she blames herself for not pushing for equal pay, simply because she wanted to remain likeable, rather than a spoiled or greedy celebrity. "But if I’m honest with myself, I would be lying if I didn’t say there was an element of wanting to be liked that influenced my decision to close the deal without a real fight. I didn’t want to seem 'difficult' or 'spoiled'," she shared.

Related: This is How Long It'll Take to Close the Gender Wage Gap

Jennifer also shed light on the sexism she faces on a daily basis, some of which comes from people whom she works with. "All I hear and see all day are men speaking their opinions, and I give mine in the same exact manner, and you would have thought I had said something offensive. I’m over trying to find the “adorable” way to state my opinion and still be likable!" Jennifer bluntly stated.  

It looks like Jennifer is through trying to please everyone else. Instead, she's going to continue battling Hollywood's double standards, whether people judge her or not. You go, girl.

We thought Charlize Theron couldn’t get any cooler after Mad Max: Fury Road, but it looks like we were wrong. Deadline is reporting that Theron will be stepping into the lead role of the upcoming thriller The Gray Man, now that Brad Pitt has bowed out. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, about a CIA operative-turned-assassin.

Of course, it looks like the script (penned by Captain America: Civil War directors Joe and Anthony Russo) will be in need of some changes, but this certainly isn’t the first time gender-swapping has occurred in a major Hollywood film. Angelina Jolie’s character in Salt was originally going to be played by Tom Cruise, and it recently was reported that Sandra Bullock replaced George Clooney in the soon-to-be-released drama Our Brand is Crisis.

Despite all the frustrating inequalities that currently exist in Hollywood, this is certainly a trend we could get used to. Maybe this will become a regular occurrence, seeing as strong and capable actresses like Charlize Theron have already proven they can handle any role their male counterparts can. Which leaves us wondering: would male actors be brave enough to take on a role originally meant for a woman?

When it comes to job and internship hunting, the struggle can be real—how do you stand out in a sea of hundreds (or even thousands!) of applicants, but still remain completely polished and professional? We just might have a solution: the digital resume.

It can be hard to make your black and white, 12-point font resume stand out in a sea of others that look identical. However, an online resume allows you to create a more interactive experience, add additional information about your experience and even link to a portfolio of your work, all while making yourself memorable for the right reasons. Read on for everything you need to know about building an on-point digital resume.

Why create a digital resume?

It helps you establish an Internet presence

It’s true—these days, your online presence is everything, and it can make or break your career. It’s important to get your name out there, and Vice President of Magas Media Jenniver Lee Magas says that having a digital resume, and the ability to share it via your (professional!) social media accounts is a major part of that.

“By sharing your resume on social media, it opens opportunity for more people to view it,” Magas says. “One of your followers may just know the CEO of the company you’ve always wanted to work for. The digital world has shortened the distances between us all.”

Having an online presence can be an amazing way to be discovered by recruiters—when you have your resume and portfolio publicly available, it’s a lot easier to be found, even if you’re not actively looking for a job or internship!

It’s super helpful in certain industries

If you’re interested in pursuing a job in a creative field, a digital resume is particularly a good idea. Laura Dunn, Huffington Post writer, founder of the blog Political Style and PR and social media specialist, says having an online resume offers a creative way of building your personal brand that a typical paper resume doesn’t.

“Having a digital resume in the creative industries is especially a good idea!” Dunn says. “I’d also recommend bloggers creating one as a supplement to their ‘blogger brand,’ and for writers/journalists who want to display their clips in a visual and effective way.”

If you’re interested in design, journalism, art or photography, a digital resume provides the opportunity to have your experience and portfolio all in one place. Particularly if your web design skills are on point, designing your online resume can be a great place to show off your tech-savvy side. 

Dunn stresses that even if you’re eyeing a less creative industry, a digital resume can still be a good idea. “A digital resume doesn’t have to be specific for a creative role—even for individuals looking for a job in a more ‘traditional’ industry, it’s important that your online footprint is professional and reflective of the job you’d like to perform,” Dunn says.

You can still use an online resume when applying to jobs in a more traditional industry, but the key is to keep things as professional as possible—think clean, simple design and easy to read font, like you’d have on a traditional paper resume. As long as you keep it completely professional, strengthening your online presence, no matter your career path, can only help you in the long run!

Many jobs won’t want a paper resume

While you should always make sure to bring an extra copy of your resume to every interview, it’s no secret that many industries are moving away from the traditional paper resume and are instead asking for them to be sent as email attachments.

“Digital resumes are an effective way of highlighting your expertise and experience, and are essential in an age where the Internet rules everything,” Dunn says. “Many jobs don’t even accept or ask for traditional paper resumes these days, and it can be quite strange when you find a recruiter that does!”

As long as you’re emailing your resume out instead of printing it, you might as well upgrade your resume from a typical Word document or PDF! Being able to send out a link to a polished website where your online resume lives instead of attaching a document will set you apart.

Related: 7 Things You Should Take Off Your Resume

It helps supplement your paper resume

Even if a potential employer still requires a paper copy of your resume, having an online version allows you to provide additional information that doesn’t necessarily fit on a single piece of paper, Dunn says.

“A digital resume in a creative role is perfect for displaying and sharing your body of work, and if looking for freelance work, employers will always ask to see clips/examples of work,” Dunn says.

A digital resume is the perfect place to put links to published work and projects and go into further detail about your education and experiences—if you’ve ever had trouble with the whole “no more than one page” rule when it comes to creating a resume IRL, an online resume just might become your new BFF!

How do I make a digital resume?

When it comes to actually building your online resume, there’s no need to sweat—it’s a lot less stressful than it sounds! To start, Dunn recommends that you consider purchasing your own domain.

“Purchasing a personal domain name using your name or initials looks professional, and enables you to create a brand that is suited for the world of work,” Dunn says. Not only does having your own website make you look like a total #girlboss, but it can make it easier for employers to find your specific website via Google or other search engines.

Getting your own domain doesn’t necessarily mean spending hours trying to learn advanced coding or web design, either! If you’ve ever created a blog, designing your online resume can be just as easy—templates on websites like Wordpress, Tumblr and Squarespace can keep things simple and user-friendly if you’re not a huge techie.

“I used Tumblr to create my original digital resume, and in many ways, my personal blog showcases my expertise in content creation, photography, social media and public relations,” Dunn says.

As for the actual content in your online resume, include everything you’d include on your paper resume—contact information, experience and any other special skills that make you a standout applicant. When it comes to your online resume, however, feel free to go more in-depth when describing your experience and skills—no one page rule here! Because you can use separate web pages within your blog or website to organize information, an online portfolio allows a lot of information about you and your experience to be less overwhelming to a potential employer. For those in creative industries, an online resume is also a great place to upload or link to a portfolio of your work—that way, when employers ask to see examples of your work, it’s all in one place!

No matter how you go about it, designing an online resume is a great way to go above and beyond when it comes to being a standout applicant for jobs, internships and leadership positions. It may take a little extra effort, but you can be sure potential employers will take notice!

This past August, I was granted the incredible privilege of traveling to the United Nations to represent Her Campus at the 2015 Millennium Campus Conference. And in the midst of activist presentations, ultra-inspiring speeches and action plan workshops, I made my way over to the VIP luncheon to hear from one of the six Global Generation Award winners to be acknowledged in the keynote later that day—actor, artist, former athlete and feminist Terry Crews.

Courteous, attentive, down-to-earth and downright hilarious, Crews dished out the answers to some of our most breaking questions, including his perspective on feminism and of course, where he learned how to dance. Here's what I gathered from the incredible insight of this champion for equality and big and small screen hero.

Men can, and absolutely should be, feminists.

Some men misperceive feminism as a male-hating movement that they should avoid or fully denounce. Others think that women-centric issues should be best kept in the reigns of women. No one knocks down such misconceptions better than Terry Crews. Portrayed as a man's man on both the athletic field and in the media (Old Spice commercials especially), Crews demonstrates that manhood and feminism are not mutually exclusive. 

"A few years ago, I kind of came to what I call a positive trauma in my life, in regards to everything I ever believed about what it was to be a man," said Crews. "I said, I have to correct all of these things that I have been presented with in my life, the things I have taken as given, as solid truths." Those outdated ideals? Crews believes they're fostered by what he calls the cult of masculinity. "The cult of sports, the cult of entertainment, the cult of we are better value, we're bigger, we're better, this and this, the male privilege cult, is something that's been around a long time." According to Crews, such a mindset contributes to a sense of false manhood that's incredibly dangerous to the gender equality movement, but one that male allies can actively tear down. "We're conditioned," said Crews, "and we have to change it." Crews speaks a strong truth—for the feminist movement to succeed, feminism needs to infiltrate the core of sexist culture, making male participation absolutely vital.

Falling prey to sexism doesn't make you stupid, it just means you need some guidance.

It's easy to attack those who perpetuate sexism, but is that the most effective approach? Hostility fosters hostility, and so Crews abides by a different route. Assuming good intent (because many don't intentionally support the patriarchy), Crews models how feminists can convert stubborn deniers into full-fledged supporters. Rather than adopt an accusatory approach, one which can backfire and cause the accused to shut down, Crews advocates for educating those who fall prey to sexist tendencies, rather than condemning them.

"You would think 'I'm too smart for that'," said Crews in regards to men, "but you're not, because the thing is, very intelligent people think things like this all of the time. It doesn't have anything to do with intelligence, but it has everything to do with empathy. Once you can see it from someone else's viewpoint out of new fresh eyes, it wakes you up." 

Undoing a wrong takes time, effort and action.

"I always feel like it's my job to not only tell people, but to show them," said Crews. His advice translates to any activist movement. As we all know, walking the walk and talking the talk are two very different things. To all of the men in the room: take notes. Declaring yourself as a feminist is a first step, but only a first step. Crews reminded me that "it's not enough to apologize, you have to make amends," and his wisdom is absolutely on point. 

But, it is never too late to make a difference.

Crews takes full credit for his past flaws, a move that is both brave and necessary in order to move forward. "I know what it feels like to come out of a cult," admitted Crews. "I needed reprogramming." But rather than allow his faults to paralyze him, he used them for inspiration, giving him the feminist voice he has today. "I'm just getting started," said Crews, and his refusal to settle is pretty inspiring. 

Privilege can be used wisely as an incredible tool for good.

"This is part of the amend process for me, making a stand, using my voice," said Crews in reference to his presence at the conference. "As a figure in entertainment, in sports, or whatever, you're always put high up and everyone wants to hear what you're saying." Crews now uses this often-abused power to champion for others rather than champion for himself. Recognizing the inherent privilege in being both a male and a public figure, Crews makes impactful use of what he calls a "really, really good platform."

Defying stereotypes is hard, but oh-so-rewarding.

Tearing down the patriarchy requires tearing down sexist definitions of what it means to be a man. Sure, Crews is strong and athletic—two "manly" characteristics. But he is also so much more. "One thing for me, it's always been a thing where I just do what I love. I like to paint, I like to draw, I like to act, I like to dance, and I just say, why stop?" To an outdated onlooker, these activites might appear "feminine." To us, they make Crews all the more admirable (I mean c'mon, we wish we were that talented!). Nothing's more empowering than doing what you love, and Crews proudly proves that dated gender norms are oh-so-inaccurate. 

A youthful perspective isn't naive. It's empowering.

Never want to grow up? According to Crews, you don't have to. "I have never considered myself fifteen years old," said Crews. "I'm perpetually a fourteen year old in my brain, 'cause youth looks forward, whereas when you're old you're always looking back, and I'm always looking forward."

Unconvinced that your youth is beneficial? It's time to recognize (and embrace) the optimism and ingenuity that youthfulness entails. "I decided that the world is getting better and that people are good," said Crews, and he blames this perspective on his young mind. Believing in change is what makes change happen, after all. 

Crew's final comment on age? Never let it get in the way of reaching your full potential. "Who told you need to stop being creative? Who said creativity has an age?" said Crews. So beat down the voices that tell you to slow down or give up, and take pride in the youthful glow you possess—you never have to stop thinking sharply.

Bonus: Where did Terry Crews pick up those impeccable dance moves?

And now, for the question you've all been waiting for. Where did Crews learn how to dance?

"Oh man, you know what, I learned how to dance in my bedroom when I was like eleven, twelve years old with no girlfriend," laughed Crews (so real). "But I loved it. And I just never stopped. I never ever stopped." And thank goodness he didn't, or we'd have never had the pleasure of gawking at his skill! Ending on, you guessed it, an inspiring note, Crews stated something we can all relate to. "I love to dance. Put a song on, it's on. I have no problemos with that." Preach, Terry, preach.

After the first Democratic debate Tuesday night, we surveyed 276 college women from across the country who watched the debate to find out what they thought. Most of these women said they were liberal or very liberal, but about 25 percent described themselves as moderate, and 13 percent as conservative or very conservative.

It turns out the most collegiettes are big fans of Bernie Sanders, with the most survey takers choosing him as the debate winner. But that doesn't mean college women have turned against Hillary—30 percent thought she was the winner, and many thought the criticisms of her political strategy and her email account have been overblown.

Check out the results below!

We all need a little boost from time to time to get us through our busy college days. For some, a sweet treat or a yoga class does the trick, but many of us collegiettes turn to caffeine for a daily pick-me-up. You’ve probably heard a lot of contradicting rumors about your go-to beverage, but how bad is your caffeine habit actually? We got the lowdown on caffeinated drinks and how to ditch them.

Here’s the thing: Caffeine is not always that bad. According to online nutritionist Mary Hartley, RD, only high doses of caffeine will have a negative impact on your health, and black coffee itself actually contains beneficial antioxidants. The main problem with other caffeinated beverages like mixed coffee drinks is their high sugar and/or fat content.

On the other hand, excessive caffeine intake is very harmful, and we’re not always aware of how much of it we’re actually consuming.

The problem with caffeine

1. It can cause dependence

Many of us are dependent on coffee. “Being a full-time student, life would be impossible without caffeine,” says Hana Ah You, a senior at the University of Hawaii. “I am not a morning person, but once I have a coffee in hand, I genuinely enjoy waking up.”

If this sounds familiar, you don’t need to worry too much. “Caffeine can cause a dependence, but it is not chemically addictive per se,” Hartley explains. “It doesn’t meet the criteria [for addiction](as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)).”

Addictive behavior is maladaptive – meaning it hurts your everyday life – whereas your caffeine habit tends to help you get through your day. So yes, you can miss your morning coffee or your lunchtime Coke if you don’t have it, but this does not constitute an addiction in and of itself. “You don’t get a high from coffee and soda, just pleasure,” Hartley says.

With that in mind, being dependent on anything is never a good idea, and excessive caffeine consumption can be extremely harmful.

2. It can cause intoxication

Caffeine intoxication is a serious consequence of consuming more caffeine than your body can tolerate. According to Hartley, the human tolerance to caffeine is between 400 and 1,200 milligrams per day and varies from person to person. “For example, a 5-hour ENERGY shot contains 100 mg of caffeine per fluid ounce. At Starbucks, the caffeine content of a brewed coffee is 180 mg in a Short (8 ounces), 260 mg in a Tall (12 ounces), 330 mg in a Grande (16 ounces) and 415 mg in a Venti (20 ounces),” Hartley says.

There are many symptoms of caffeine intoxication, including restlessness, insomnia, excitement, urinating more than usual, digestion problems, muscle twitching, sweating, diarrhea and increased heart rate. These symptoms are unpleasant, potentially dangerous and a sure sign that you need to reduce your caffeine intake.

3. It can cause anxiety and sleep disorders

You might know from experience that caffeine affects your sleep and gives you the jitters. “Anxiety and insomnia are the most common short-term side effects of excessive caffeine consumption,” Hartley says.

In medical terms, “caffeine blocks the brain chemical adenosine, which plays an important role in the body's sleep system,” says Michael A. Grandner, an instructor of psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania. “By blocking adenosine, it makes it more difficult for the body to feel sleepy.”

It’s hard enough as it is to get the rest you need in college, but caffeine disrupts your sleep schedule even more. “Caffeine can stay in your system for several hours,” Dr. Grandner says. “You definitely want to avoid caffeine within four to six hours of when you intend to sleep. And for some people who are sensitive, this can be more like 10-12 hours.”

Don’t let your favorite caffeinated beverage keep you from falling asleep; listen to your body and don’t exceed your limit.

4. It could play a role in miscarriages

Excessive caffeine consumption is likely to hurt you a lot more in the long run. According to Hartley, “the long-term side effects of caffeine have not been confirmed, but excessive caffeine intake might play a role in miscarriages.” The threat of losing a baby alone might incite you to reconsider that third cup of coffee.

5. Caffeine and alcohol are a dangerous mix

We all know that too much alcohol is a bad idea, but what about mixing caffeine with alcohol? When we go out after a long school day, we’re often tempted to down a latte or an energy drink to get us pumped up without considering the consequences.

“This combination can lead to more risky and dangerous behavior,” Dr. Grandner says. “The alcohol leads to a lack of inhibitions and poor judgment, and the caffeine gives you more energy to actually do those things.”

6. There are withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting caffeine

Because caffeine causes dependence, there are consequences for quitting. “The withdrawal syndrome is comprised of headache, fatigue, dysphoric mood, difficulty concentrating and flu-like somatic symptoms,” Hartley says.

Rachel Petty, a sophomore at James Madison University, regularly experiences caffeine withdrawals. “If I don’t have coffee in the morning or soda throughout the day, I get headaches,” Rachel says. “I’ve stopped drinking coffee for a little while but I always go back to it, and I don’t think I’d ever be able to give up diet soda!”

How to kick your caffeine habit

1. Cut down gradually

If you try to quit caffeine all at once, you’ll likely experience withdrawals and soon pick up the habit again. This happened to Sarah Khalid, a sophomore at the University of Ottawa.

“I tried to cut iced coffee and soda cold turkey and got the worst withdrawal headaches,” Sarah says. “I ended up just going back to it. Caffeine makes me feel alert and makes me more productive. However, I should probably slowly cut down instead of going cold turkey, because cutting caffeine is painful!”

Sarah has the right idea. “If you’re getting too jumpy, just drink fewer cups or stop at noon,” Hartley advises. “To lessen symptom severity, cut down on caffeine gradually over several weeks. Watch out for hidden sources of caffeine in soda, tea and medicines, because they prolong the withdrawal process.”

Another way to cut down your caffeine intake if you’re a coffee drinker is to switch to a weaker brew or make your favorite beverage decaf instead.

2. Don’t drink caffeinated drinks when you have a quiet day

Since a lot of us use caffeine to get through busy days, it makes sense to avoid it when you’re just staying home or kicking back. “Drop your intake to zero at a time when you don’t have to be especially alert,” Hartley says.

Allison Chen, a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara, only drinks iced coffee when she really feels the need to. “The other day, I drank an iced coffee that got me through my morning classes, my usual food coma during my post-lunch afternoon classes, biking around campus twice to get from place to place and run errands, go to the gym AND visit a friend on the other side of town,” Allison says.

On that day, Allison most probably needed extra energy, so she turned to her favorite caffeinated drink. On days when she doesn’t have such a busy schedule, Allison stays away from caffeine.

3. Know how much is too much

As long as you stick to recommended doses of caffeine – roughly two to three 10-ounce cups of coffee per day—you shouldn’t experience any significant problems. “The issue with caffeine is the dose,” Dr. Grandner says. “Everybody is different. Regarding dose, about 1 mg per pound of body weight should be enough to get most or all of the benefit you are likely to see, though you may require much less to get a noticeable effect.”

Be aware of how much caffeine you are actually taking in, including from soda, chocolate and medication. Always stop if you start to experience any of the symptoms of caffeine intoxication.

4. Replace caffeine with other healthier habits

Although Hartley does not discourage moderate caffeine consumption, she sees caffeinated beverages as “a missed opportunity, nutrition-wise.” The way she sees it, “Whenever caffeinated soda or a cup of coffee displaces a glass of milk, the body is deprived of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, potassium, B-vitamins and other nutrients.” So whenever possible, turn to a glass of milk or a pressed juice. This will give your body proper nutrition besides the antioxidants found in coffee and will reduce your chances of caffeine intoxication.

If you drink coffee or soda because you find water boring, try chamomile tea or fruit-infused water instead.

If you find yourself needing the boost you get from coffee, there are plenty of things you can do to feel more energized. Try going for a run, for instance, like Gülnaz Kiper, a junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. “It wakes me up and it makes me feel ready to go,” Gülnaz says. This is a great alternative to caffeine, but there are many more, such as taking a power nap.

5. Trade caffeine for sleep

Another common use for caffeine in college is to carry us through long nights of studying. “Sometimes, pulling an all-nighter is unavoidable and caffeine helps me through the night and makes the next day bearable,” Hana says.

Try to avoid all-nighters at all cost because they are really harmful to your body. One of the best ways to do this is to organize your schedule so that you have time to get everything done and get the rest your body needs.

“You're better off getting a little extra sleep,” Dr. Grandner says. “There are many studies that show that not only is sleep a critical component in learning and memory, but also that students who trade a little time for a little more sleep get better grades, feel better and do better overall.”

You may think that drinking coffee or soda is worth it if gets you to write that final paper, but it may well not be. “The problem with using caffeine at night to study is that once you are done studying, you still have that caffeine in your system,” Dr. Grandner says. “You may be so exhausted that you fall asleep, but that sleep will be less restful and less effective.” So whenever possible, trade in that cup of joe for a good night’s sleep. You’ll feel better, we promise.

Granted, your morning coffee is not the worst thing you could do to your body. Caffeine only becomes a problem if you consume it excessively and develop a dependence to it. Luckily, there are many ways to cut back on coffee drinks or soda. Consuming caffeine in moderation will improve your long- and short-term health, as well as your performance in school and extracurriculars. And let’s be honest – the jitters we get after inhaling four shots of espresso are never worth it.
 

Exciting news for breakfast-lovers everywhere: history was made today when McDonald's announced its new, groundbreaking All Day Breakfast Menu.

And who's that starring in the new McDonald's ad about this all-day breakfast announcement? None other than Her Campus Co-founder, Annie Wang! 

When McDonald's made this decision to finally offer breakfast all day, every day, they were truly breaking boundaries for fast food companies everywhere. That's what made McDonald's decide to feature Annie in this commercial—when the HC Co-founder made the decision to leave Harvard to focus on Her Campus full-time, she was breaking boundaries, too.

"I'm thrilled that McDonald's is spotlighting the Her Campus story and my story specifically as a 'boundary breaker,' representing the spirit of the new All Day Breakfast Menu," Annie says. 

As thrilled as we are that we can now get our McMuffin fix at any time of day, we were even more excited to see Annie featured in this commercial as the trendsetter she is. Obviously, her Instagram inspires the masses! We had to ask Annie about her experience becoming #McFamous in this ad.

"Filming this commercial was an incredible experience!" Annie says. "I have a newfound respect for actors—eating on camera is harder than you think!—and especially for production teams. It was so inspiring seeing how all the different crew members worked together and contributed their individual expertise to create a cohesive, stunning final cut." 

Keep an eye out for this commercial, coming soon to a TV near you—and grab a McGriddle at 8 p.m. some day this week, just because you can!

UPDATE: 

We were given access to exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of HC Co-founder Annie on set at the filming of this commercial! Check out the video below to learn more about Annie, Her Campus, McDonald's, breaking boundaries and more! 

If you're a Starbucks lover, today may just be your lucky day. But only if you happen to work in the Empire State Building. 

On Tuesday, Starbucks announced that it launched its Green Apron Delivery Service at the Empire State Building in New York City. The service will allow all the coffee lovers working in the skyscraper to fuel their caffeine addictions without even leaving their desks. According to Starbucks, the service is part of its push to make the process of ordering more convenient for customers, with the company recently introducing mobile ordering at over 7,400 locations, which lets users place orders ahead of time so that their items are waiting for them by the time they walk into the store.

"In dense, urban environments like office buildings, we believe we've cracked the code on another way to bring Starbucks to our customers, and that's to have baristas on hand to provide an exclusive service within an office building — this will be great in places like New York City," Starbucks chief digital officer Adam Brotman told shareholders earlier this year, when the company announced it would test the delivery program. The coffee giant also has plans to test a delivery service in Seattle.

For the employees of the Empire State Building, Starbucks will be charging a $2 flat delivery fee (which will be waived for the month of October) and give customers the option to order items from a shorter menu, according to USA Today. Customers can order by logging in to the delivery site with their “My Starbucks Rewards” account information and should receive their items from a Starbucks runner within 30 minutes.

Pretty cool, but this service is no help to collegiettes when it's only in one building. Let us know when we can get coffee delivered to our dorm rooms!

Ever wonder what the horniest college in America is? Probably not, but OkCupid decided to figure it out anyway by ranking schools according to their attractivess, partying habits and sex drive.

Yale University took the cake by having the highest sex drive. They were also ranked as the hottest school in the U.S. Yale students are 8.9 percent more attractive than average college students and 44 percent of students there masturbate at least once a day, at least according to OkCupid's methodology.

OkCupid also ranked Princeton University as the number one college (their profiles are written at the highest grade level out of any school), and noted that at Brown University, 59 percent of students smoke marijuana and 72 percent of students there are willing to have sex on the first date. The more you know, right?

Do these statistics mean anything you, collegiettes?

This article is by no means a way of telling you how to define your social experiences in college, or whether alcohol should be a factor in those experiences. There are a million different views and opinions on such a personal topic. I'm just here to share my story with you.

Personally, I love to go out with my friends on the weekends. I remember many Friday nights during my freshman year when we would get all dolled up for a party together—the air in our dorm was thick with perfume and makeup, and our excited chatter resounded off the walls and over the crime show rerun on the TV that no one was watching.

I remember the post-party 2 a.m. pizza cravings. We'd all laugh when someone would proclaim that she absolutely needed that 500-calorie slice of buffalo chicken ranch pizza that she would never indulge in if she were sober.

I remember rolling out of bed at noon on a Saturday to meet up and discuss which cute boy said what the night before. Sometimes we’d trade migraine pills and water bottles along with the gossip if we had partied a little too hard the previous night. But drinking was never what gave these experiences meaning to us—it was the time we spent together that mattered more than anything.

Some memories, like those, we still laugh about to this day.

But for me, going out didn’t always end with a fun time and a good laugh with my best friends. There were darker times as well.

READ: How College Drinking Culture is Hurting You

I remember the disgust I felt after realizing that a drunken boy was trying to sexually assault me at a party, and the obscenities he slurred at me as I tried to get away from him. I remember getting sick one night from drinking too much and the ensuing panic attack that my friends and boyfriend had to coach me through. I remember coming to the realization that somewhere along the line, I had begun to sacrifice my well-being. I had let myself believe that if my grades and GPA weren’t suffering, then I was doing fine. But in reality, I was incredibly stressed because of how little time I had to myself between classwork, my part-time job, and my involvement with several different campus organizations. It was my lack of healthy coping skills, like partying as an outlet for stress and anxiety, which was the problem—not my crazy schedule.

My busy days were fueled by fast food and coffee, and by the end of the day I chose to sleep for a few hours instead of making time to go to the gym. I had gained 15 pounds. I was deeply unhappy with how I looked, and more importantly, how I felt about myself. It felt like I was losing control of everything. I found myself becoming depressed and incredibly anxious that someone would notice what a mess I was and what a failure I felt like for having let myself down.

I was too embarrassed and too stubborn to reach out to my friends for help. Although I never shared the details of what I was going through at the time, I did let them be there as my support system, because they knew something was wrong. They proved to me that they were there to pick me up, even if they didn’t know what held me down. The time I spent with them, and the way they loved me when I didn’t know how to love myself, was what got me through my low point that year. But as a new term of classes rolled around, I knew something had to change.

During the spring I spent a lot of time reflecting on what used to make happy. One memory that stuck out to me was the rush I got from running when I did cross-country in high school. I remembered the mix of adrenaline, pride, and endorphins when I did something ‘crazy,’ like run ten miles a day with my team. Even though I was unbearably out of shape, I decided to make time to start running again at least three times a week.

READ: 11 Thoughts You Have When You're Sober at a Party

I told myself, “I will get fit and strong enough that I can run ten miles and it will feel easy, like it used to,”

I also began making frequent runs to Trader Joe’s so I could cook for myself and treat my body better.

It was the end of winter that I had decided that it was time I started taking better care of myself. When that “a-ha” moment happened and I made a conscious decision to be healthier, drinking to excess and partying subconsciously plummeted downward on the priority list of things to do during my spare time.

While I did spend the rest of the school year creating a healthier lifestyle for myself, it wasn’t until the summer came that it really clicked for me—I needed to spend a long period of time removed from drinking. After all, I didn’t want or need alcohol to be the best version of myself, and I realized my reckless drinking that year was actually an unhealthy and destructive force. Besides, by the end of the year, my friends and I spent more time making dinner in sweats after our weekly gym days than we did out partying—and we were all much happier and better off for it. Our friendship was never about the parties or booze, so when I cut back on my drinking, they didn’t mind. If anything it helped our friendship.

I had started seeing my body and my mindset change as I became healthier and more at peace with myself. I even finished the last term of my freshman year with a higher GPA than any other term that year.

In a recent interview with the Huffington Post, Stuart Weitzman, the infamous designer of the 5-inch strappy sandal, discussed how the fashion industry has changed over the years, specifically in regards to feminism.

"I know this sounds hard to believe, but women used to do whatever men told them to do when it came to fashion—they really did. If you do your research on the best designers in the world, in the '20s and '30s and '40s and '50s and '60s, it was rare to find anyone [designing] other than Coco Chanel on the feminine side," he told the Huffington Post.

This has changed in recent years, with more female designers (and women in general) taking charge in the industry.

"[Now] we give [women] a choice, because [women] changed. Women became equal to men or better. [Women] tell us what they want," he said.

This sounds like a better situation to us! Has feminism changed the way you look at fashion, collegiettes?

Geoffrey Marcy, a 61-year-old astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley, recently resigned after being in hot water for accusations of sexual harassment of female students over a period of nine years.

"Faculty members had called for Geoffrey Marcy's firing after Buzzfeed reported last week that a campus investigation had upheld complaints that he'd groped, kissed, touched and massaged female undergraduate and graduate students,"the Los Angeles Times reports.

The university took little disciplinary action in the situation. According to the LA Times, UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks and Provost Claude Steele said Marcy's resignation was "entirely appropriate" and that his behavior was "contemptible and inexusable."

Marcy could not be fired without going through a lenghty process that required a lot of evidence from the past three years. Reportedly, the harassment had being going on between 2001 and 2010. Marcy issued an apology online last week:

"While I do not agree with each complaint that was made, it is clear that my behavior was unwelcomed by some women. I take full responsibility and hold myself completely accountable for my actions and the impact they had. It is difficult to express how painful it is for me to realize that I was a source of distress for any of my women colleagues, however unintentional."

Marcy's work looking for exoplanets and extraterrestrial intelligence will no longer go on. UC Berkeley pledged to reform the unversity's disciplinary process so future situations can be handled more appropriately.

We all need a little guidance now and then, so whether you're stressed about a fling gone wrong, a wrecked relationship or how to handle a stage-five clinger, Real Live College Guy Jon is here to help you navigate the college dating scene!

What's up with my boyfriend? I can't get him to video chat or call me without me asking if he will. Most of the time he doesn't want to. We'll text but the conversation isn't good. We've been together officially for over five months now but have been exclusively "talking" for much longer. Should I settle that he's just introverted or something? – Frustrated

Dear Frustrated,

Well it appears you have good reason to be annoyed.

Your boyfriend should be aware that he needs to communicate through more than just text. A foundation of any good relationship is communication; without it you are doomed for failure.

If he has never used different communication channels outside of texting for the whole time you have been together, you may have to accept it or break it off with him. If he has always been this way, by which I mean failing to meet your needed level of communication, then he probably will not change. Forcing him will be useless. If he does not realize that he has to make the change for himself and your relationship, then he will not change no matter what you do.

On a different note…

Let’s say this is a new pattern of behavior. Five months in and he has gone rogue. If this is the case and he has no other pressing reason to be aloof, then my guess is he is losing or lost the feelings he had for you. He is trying to use this distance to either get you to break up with him or get you two on worse terms so he feels more justified breaking it off. This is a common tactic played by immature men.

Either way, my advice is to talk to him in person and tell him how serious you feel about the lack of communication. If he still will not fulfill your simple need for communication, then he is not worth your time.

-Jon