On Feb. 15th at Purdue University, Jamie Newman, an accompanist and composer in the school’s dance department, resigned in the wake of controversy regarding comments he was accused of making online regarding a group of pro-life protesters on campus.

The comments Newman has been cited for making have appeared on different pro-life website forums, and threatened to rape those individuals involved in the protest. A user with the handle ‘jamiegnewman’ is reported to have said they “did in fact offer to rape Tom’s wife/daughter/great grandmother. Free of charge, even. I’m generous that way” in a comment on LiveAction.com, a site dedicated to pro-life advocacy.

Newman himself claimed that this story was “‘false and defamatory’ and ‘a complete fabrication,’” but in a letter he later wrote to the university, Newman acknowledged that he made at least some inflammatory comments to the organization’s Facebook page.

Purdue, which is located in Lafayette, Ind., did not fire Newman after first hearing of these alleged comments, citing its reason for doing so as being part of its status as a public university whose staff is protected by First Amendment law. Additionally, a legal representative for Purdue released a statement explaining that, after having the situation reviewed by the police, it was understood that Newman’s supposed comments posed “no real threat to the campus community.”

Latrice Young, a dance student at Purdue, was quoted saying that she did not believe the accusations or that Newman would have said them “‘even in a joking manner,’” according to a local Indiana news site.

Purdue did, however, condemn Newman’s “abhorrent” speech, stating “Mr. Newman’s obnoxious rhetoric is an embarrassment for Purdue” but that no official action or punishment was warranted in this case. Newman, of course, took this action into his own hands when he resigned along with a lengthy statement of his own to his former employer.

"If anything, you owe me an apology—indeed, you should probably be begging my forgiveness—for facilitating the dissemination of fabricated and defamatory statements about me, and for failing to vehemently denounce the effort made of Students For Life to destroy my life and career," he wrote.

Emily Ratajkowski has an important message for anyone who thinks it's okay to ridicule women's sexuality. 

In a powerful new essay called "Baby Woman" published on Lena Dunham's storytelling website, Lenny Letter, the model and actress completely nails what it means to be sexy, adding that women should be allowed to be sexy on their own terms. 

"The implication is that to be sexual is to be trashy because being sexy means playing into men's desires," she writes. "To me, sexy is a kind of beauty, a kind of self-expression, one that is to be celebrated, one that is wonderfully female. Why does the implication have to be that sex is a thing men get to take from women and women give up?"

Ratajkowski is definitely no stranger to body-shaming and sexist criticism, with her topless performance in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" video sparking all types of controversy and media attention. She once referred to her appearance in the video as "the bane of my existence."

The title of Ratajkowski's essay comes from a name that her father used to call her. She mentions in the introduction that her father would call her a "baby woman" because of how developed her body was at such a young age. Throughout the essay, she also describes many adolescent experiences in which family members warned her of her budding sexuality and suggested that she censor herself more.

This essay is definitely empowering and worth the read. You can find the full piece here.  

Is is too early to start a music career at the age of two or even two-months-old? Well, North and Saint West are obviously eager to get their start, since they collaborated (in some capacity) on their father's The Life of Pablo.  

When Kanye announced on Twitter that his new music was available, an extensive credits list for the album was also released. That's where Cosmopolitan spotted North and Saint's “creative consultant” credits. #toddlergoals, much?

Regardless of how the siblings landed on the album credits, we know whatever they did to earn those spots will probably leave us in awe—as usual. If this is any indication of how their careers will turn out, we know they both have bright futures ahead of them. 

Venmo, the app you probably use to pay your friends back for alcohol, just announced that last month people transferred over $1 billion through the money app. That's a lot of late-night pizza and rent payments. BuzzFeed reports that after a total of $7.5 billion being transferred in all of 2015, the money app shows no signs of slowing down.

Venmo’s parent company is the ever-popular PayPal, whose chief executive Dan Schulman explains that the growing digital app “really is almost ubiquitous in the under 30 marketplace and it is how they manage and move their money.” If you've ever watched a group of college students deciding how to split up a restaurant bill, you know that's true. 

According to Fortune, you'll soon be able to pay for some delivery services and other items through Venmo, which will expand the app even more. Keep your fingers crossed for Chipotle and Starbucks delivery!

Whatever you think of the Kardashians, you have to admit that if there's one thing they're good at, it's making a splash in... just about every industry. From television to technology and the runway to the beauty industry, there's nothing in the world they haven't touched. To expand on their ever-growing empire, Kendall Jenner has just announced the launch of her very own eyeshadow palette with Estée Lauder. You know, in case you need more Kardashian-kreated makeup on top of those Lip Kits.

The palette, which will be available at Sephora starting March 15, includes a range of usable colors: dark shades to help you achieve that smoky eye, bold purples (Kendall's favorite color!) for when you're feeling daring and even two colors that work under black light. You'll be able to snag this palette for $48—totally worth it when you think of just how many options you'll get out of each of these shadows.

While some obvious improvements have been made in the past few years, we still have a long way to go when it comes to making the workplace completely female-friendly and free of gender discrimination. Despite all the progress, interviewers are still asking women some pretty eye roll-worthy questions that they’re definitely not asking male applicants—and we’re tired of it.

1. “Are you married?”

For some reason, many interviewers seem to think that personal details, such as relationship status, are somehow relevant to a woman’s ability to get the job done.

“I was at an interview where the interviewer kept looking at the engagement ring on my left hand,” Kristen Kramer, the content and communication coordinator for Girl Scouts, says. “Then the person asked if I was getting married soon. I was taken aback and didn't know what it had to do with the interview – perhaps they thought I'd be taking off for the wedding? I just answered truthfully and tried to move on.”

Bottom line: It’s you applying for the job, not your SO—meaning your personal life should never be part of the conversation.

How to deal:

Rachel Ritlop, a career and business coach, says that oftentimes, answering a question with a question is the easiest way to subtly remind your interviewer that their question is not okay.

“If she feels uncomfortable, she should advocate for herself, and redirect the conversation by saying things like ‘Before I answer, how would that information help you in the hiring process?’” Ritlop says. “It is illegal for employers to ask you anything that they cannot relate back to the position you are applying for.”

Related: 6 Interview Phrases Employers Are Tired of Hearing

2. “Do you plan to wear that at work?”

As many collegiettes who wear a head covering, such as a hijab, as part of their religious beliefs can attest, this question is seriously so annoying. We’ve made it this far in life covering our hair and we will continue to do so, thank you very much.

If the interviewer is referencing the length of your skirt or dress or the height of your heels? Also totally not appropriate. Unfortunately, like a lot of high schools, many workplaces still have the mentality that a leg-baring look is going to distract the men in the office—ugh!

How to deal:

Counter this question with the straightforward answer of, “Yes I do, though I’m not exactly sure how what I’m wearing affects my ability to do this job to the best of my ability.”

3. “We sometimes make dirty jokes around the office – are you okay with that?”

Newsflash: There are, in fact, men that exist who are also uncomfortable with NSFW jokes or inappropriate conversations in the workplace. Oh, and besides that? It’s often considered sexual harassment.

“In an interview I was once asked by a CEO, ‘Sometimes I make jokes around the office that some of the women around here find inappropriate. How do you think you will handle that?’” Jodie Shaw, the CFO of The Alternative Board says. “My response was, ‘Is that a question or an example?’ Needless to say, I did not get the job.”

How to deal:

Questions like these can serve as an early sign that the company you’re interviewing with may not have a culture that respects women—something that is obviously a huge red flag. In this case, how you decide to respond depends on whether or not you’re okay with working in an office culture that might not always be very female-friendly.

“I remind candidates that interviews are two-way streets,” David Nast, an interview coach, says. “You are learning about them as much as they are learning about you.  If an interviewer made you feel uncomfortable by asking inappropriate questions that should serve as a warning to you, a clue into their corporate culture, and play into your decision-making process, should an offer for employment come your way.”

Bottom line: If you don’t see yourself being able to put up with an office culture that is potentially misogynistic, feel free to give a resounding “No.”

4. “How would you handle a predominantly male team?

If you happen to be going into a typically male-dominated field, be prepared to hear this cringe-worthy question a lot. Um, we’d handle a predominantly male team like we’d handle any other team, because men shouldn’t take issue with having a strong, competent female boss.

This question also implies that your gender is to blame if your “predominantly male team” doesn’t take you seriously, when in actuality, the problem is that your team is treating their boss with disrespect.

How to deal:

In this case, subtly reminding your interviewer that their question is inappropriate isn’t necessarily a bad idea—simply asking, “How exactly will a predominantly male team be different from any team I’ve handled in the past?” should do the trick. You can even keep things short and sweet by responding with, “I’d handle a male team as I would any other team,” and move on to reminding your interviewer why you’re an amazing leader. Nailed it.

5. “You’re a woman?”

Surprise! So, you share the same first name as several members of the opposite sex, and the interviewer clearly thought they would be interviewing a male—but seriously, should it even matter?

“Upon entering an interview I was immediately greeted by the principal of the firm holding my resume who remarked, ‘Oh! I thought you were a man,’” Amy*, an architect whose middle name also happens to be Rene, says. “Apparently, the male version of ‘Rene’ in my name had thrown him off. I smiled and responded, ‘I don't think you are allowed to say that.’”

An interviewer might be surprised by your gender, especially in a typically male-dominated field—but that still gives him no right to embarrass you by acknowledging it.

How to deal:

In this case, it’s entirely possible that the interviewer doesn’t know how inappropriate they’re being. If you suspect this is the case, a friendly, “Yes, I know I’m one of the few!” is the best way to go. Have a feeling the interviewer is trying to be condescending? Steal Amy’s response and directly call him out on the impolite nature of his question.

6. “Have you ever cried in the workplace?”

Last we checked, just because we’re women doesn’t mean we’re any more likely to get upset over a bad day at work. Everyone—no matter their gender—has those days when it feels like nothing is going right. We just can’t believe interviewers still have to be reminded of that. Not to mention that it’s a totally inappropriate invasion of privacy.

How to deal:

Remind your interviewer that what he just asked for is private information. Responding with, “I’d like to keep that information private,” or “That’s personal information,” will allow you to leave the interview with your dignity still intact.

7. “Do you plan to have children?” or “Are you pregnant?”

To be clear, this question is not only obnoxious, but it’s also perfectly illegal. Need we say more?

“I was interviewing for my dream job and I also happened to be nine months pregnant with my first child,” Karin Hurt, the CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders says. “The 50-something, southern guy said, ‘You say you will still be as focused on your career, but many women change their minds. How can we know that won’t be you? What if I wait for you and you don’t come back?’”

How to deal:

Using the “answering a question with a question” technique is best here—simply asking, “In what way is that information relevant to my ability to do the job?” should get the point across.

8. “How do you plan to balance work and family?

How do we plan to balance work and family? The same way a man would, assuming we even decide that we want a family—which also happens to be none of the interviewer’s business. As a very wise woman named Beyoncé once said, “Who run the world? Girls.”

How to deal:

Again, this question is asking for information that is your business, not your potential workplace’s. Whether you’re planning to have a family or not, answer by saying, “How I plan to balance my professional and personal life is information I’d like to keep private. You can be assured that while I am at work, I will be focused on getting the job done.”

The reality is, even the most qualified, strong woman will get asked a question that is totally out of line every now and then—but having a totally #GirlBoss answer prepared will have you ready to make your interviewer realize their major faux pas.

If you haven't already heard the good news, give us the honor of making your day. Last week, scientists finally concluded that Resting Bitch Face is actually a real thing. This means: 1. Your days of saying "my face just looks this way," are long over and 2. Science has just given you another reason to love your bitch face. If you're confused about what the other reasons were, don't panic. We've provided you with a list of 15 reasons why your resting bitch face is probably the best thing about you. 

1. You'll never have to worry about people sitting next to you on public transportation

2. Or in class

3. No one will ever approach you while you're walking through the plaza

4. Or through the office

5. Your friends will always ask if you're okay

6. Which means you at least know they care

7. It instills fear in the hearts of others

8. And small children

9. It keeps the people guessing

10. It's a quick and easy way to end a conversation

11. Or to make sure a conversation never starts

12. It helps you age gracefully

13. And fend off strangers

But most importantly...

14. It's your face.

15. And it's beautiful no matter what. 

There are few topics in life that everyone can agree on, but one thing is for sure: carbs are great. So many fad diets try to pull us apart from our one true love without realizing that carbs not only keep us full and focused, they're good for the soul. Living without carbs is like painting a rainbow with fifty shades of beige. What kind of life involves zero candy, bagels or hash browns? A sad one! A sad, miserable, tastefully-boring life. If we are what we eat, let's remain vibrant and enjoy the sweeter things in life in proportion. Here are 15 reasons why the carb life is the only life you want to live.

To keep your sanity

Gigi Hadid says, "Eat clean to stay fit, have a burger to stay sane." We say, "Give us burgers or give us death." Tomato, toh-maw-to.

Kale is the enemy

I'm sorry. I'm not going to pretend like I like kale. In smoothies, on pizza, by itself doused in ranch dressing; it's all the same. Not delicious.

Working out = EARNED IT

If I spend two hours pumping iron in a sweatshop, you best bet I'm dreaming of the twice-baked potato coming my way. I nee incentive to work out. Carbs are incentive. Carbs lead to working out. Boom. Healthy.

Happy people eat carbs

Try walking around campus for five minutes without spotting a student happily living their life, hyped because their Starbs is basically a cup of glorified carbs and they're okay with that.

Coconut oil is great, but butter is important

Any and all questions will be directed to Paula Deen.

Carb-less desserts are.... not dessert

Fat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, flavor-free, food-free, it's actually just paper.

Carbs equal beauty

Carbs will make you feel better, ergo carbs will make you look better, ergo carbs are beauty. If anyone says anything about how much you're eating, eat them, too.

Carbs don't lie to you

Post break-ups, bad interviews, horrible exams; carbs have always been there for me. I'm not about to drop them cold turkey. Make new friends, but keep the carbs.

Escaping carbs is harder than making your eyeliner even

They're in fruits, vegetables, baked goods, pasta - you name it, carbs are all up in there.

Breakfast needs carbs

Have you had pancakes? You have to understand, those are gone without carbs. Buh-bye, fluffy goodness. Nice to know you. Oh, and let's not forget about bacon.

Dinner needs carbs

Remember that thing about breakfast? Whelp, prepare yourself for a hearty serving of ICE. Ice, that's it. We need carbs.

My mood directly correlates to my carb intake

It's like pure, starving angst settles in where all the carbs used to be in my body. Hangry is a real dilemma. Let's start the conversation.

I'm a good hostess

Ain't no party like a carb-filled party. No one wants to come over for tea without tiny, adorble cakes. Don't be stingy. Bring out the carbs. Make tea parties great again.

Carbs bring on the warm-fuzzies

Nothing reminds me of days spent baking with my grandmother like a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. Anti-carb dieticians, don't take that away from me.

Carbs are love, carbs are life

Going out to dinner with friends, having breakfast in bed, baking with family, late-night snacking with roommates: all of that is basically gone in a life without carbs.

A little bit of everything is fine in moderation. Have that extra piece of pie, rip into a pizza with pals, throw sticks of butter in the air and let the carbs rain down on you! Have fun and keep living the good, carb-filled life.

Valentine’s Day has always struck me as a weird holiday. I’ve had old high school boyfriends take me out to dinners, order me flowers and maybe even bring some chocolates or a teddy bear…It was all so cliché (I didn’t even like half of the chocolates in a variety pack). The day is filled with expectations and “surprises” that usually don’t live up to any cute gestures in the romantic comedies I love so much.

When this Valentine’s Day was approaching, my current—and pretty awesome—boyfriend and I were trying to come up with ideas for our first V-Day together. We go out to eat fairly often, and he already surprises me with cute, romantic dates all the time. I thought back to my first and favorite valentine: my dad. I used to love when my dad spoiled me on Valentine's Day. It was something that made the holiday special. My boyfriend’s mom was his first valentine, too. Obviously, as we each grew older, V-Day had become more about SOs than about relationships with family, but I thought: Why does it have to be that way?

RELATED: My Girlfriend & I Celebrated Valentine's Day Like a Normal Couple for the First Time

His mom put so much work into being there for her four children over the past few decades and now Valentine’s Day was just another day for her. So I asked my boyfriend, “Why don’t we cook dinner for your mom this year?”

Like any mama’s boy, he answered with a “YES!”

And so the planning began. We picked up pink salmon, fresh strawberries, fancy cheeses and jams, and, of course, chocolate. I set up a huge cheese platter while his mom sat down in her slippers watching The Bachelor Valentine’s Day special. She lovesThe Bachelor, so the timing worked out perfectly. My boyfriend and I jammed out to some music, danced around a bit, and actually had an awesome time cooking up the meal. I handled the sides while he roasted the salmon. His roommate even joined in—at least as far as eating half of the cheese and crackers. His mom was nice enough to make some Pinterest-worthy strawberry cocktails after!

RELATED: I Celebrated Valentine's Day For Me & Here's What Happened

We laughed together eating at the table. His mom complimented the food as if it were from some five-star restaurant. She took care of dinners for more years than I had been alive; it was only right for us to do something for her. There were none of the typical Valentine’s Day expectations of a life-sized teddy bear or two-dozen roses. It was just relaxing, fun, and wholly enjoyable. Honestly, it was the best Valentine’s Day I’ve ever celebrated. Telling from his mom’s text, she had a pretty good time, too!

Allow us to set the scene for you: It's Thursday night, and your friends want you to go out. Your inner FOMO radar wants you to go out. But do you actually want you to go out? Nope, you're busy wondering if the new episode of Pretty Little Liars is on Hulu yet and imagining how comfy your bed will feel tonight. Sound familiar? We've all been there (some of us more than others...), so we've got you covered with 15 tried-and-true excuses to use on your friends. You know, when you're more excited to hang out with Netflix than you are to hang out with them... no hard feelings, though?

1. It’s cold outside. Far too cold for anything that isn't a pair of flannel pajamas.

2. On the other hand, it’s warm in your bed. Logic dictates you stay there.

3. You have literrrrally nothing to wear.

Call me when they make party-appropriate outfits out of flannel pajamas. Then we'll talk.

4. You JUST went out like two weekends ago. Obviously it's too soon.

5. You’re 80 percent certain that you’re allergic to interacting with other human beings and you don’t want to chance it.

House parties and bars? Yeah, they're full of people. What do your friends want you to do, walk into a death trap?!

6. Friends is on Netflix now, so everyone will be at home watching and the bars will probably be empty anyways.

7. Wearing heels sounds like the worst thing you’ve heard since the song “Call Me Maybe.”

8. Tumblr is more comforting than your friends.

It deserves your time and attention, too!

9. You haven’t caught up on Broad City yet and you need to know what other antics Ilana and Abbi are going to get into.

10. If you drunk-eat mozzarella sticks one more time, you may explode. You want to protect everyone from the impending shrapnel.

11. You have sooo much homework to do. “UGH sorry guys, I wish I could…” *browses Pinterest for two hours*

12. You have to…help your…your grandma is…you have to wash your hair?

13. You did like, six lunges and a burpee at the gym today... so you’re pretty beat.

14. There’s a BuzzFeed quiz that determines whether or not you and Harry Styles are soulmates, and you’re dying to find out.

Your friends should be happy that you have your priorities straight.

15. You’ll go out tomorrow! Maybe.

LOL JK you're never leaving your bed. But no one else needs to know that.

Hollywood has been through its fair share of breakups and makeups, but there's one couple giving us everlasting hope for true love—Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The actors first met on the set of Green Lantern, before tying the knot in September 2012. However, Blake and Ryan didn't actually make their first public appearance as husband and wife until May 2014, at the star-studded Met Gala. Since then, the duo has been serving up some serious #relationshipgoals. We've rounded up a few of their most swoon-worthy moments below! 

The way Blake can't seem to contain her laughter whenever she's around him

Or the way they gaze lovingly into each other's eyes at red carpet events

Or the way they looked at each other while attending the Green Lantern premiere in 2011 

Even back then, we suspected a spark!

And the way they can't help but get a little competitive sometimes

But it's all right because, at the end of the day, they're still supportive of each other's careers

And let's not forget this precious photo that Ryan posted after baby James was born 

Or that time Ryan proclaimed his love for Blake 

Or when Ryan explained the first time sparks flew between him and Blake—while on a double date with other people

And that time Blake blessed our Instagram feeds with this picture

Or when this photo of the couple cooking surfaced online 

The couple that cooks together stays together, right?

And let's not forget that time Ryan gushed about Blake while at a press event

Or this photo Blake posted on Instagram for Father's Day 

We can see why People Magazine declared Ryan the "Sexiest Dad Alive."

Or that time when Ryan got a little jealous of Blake and her costar

Or the time they got a bit handsy before a Deadpool screening

If this couple doesn't make you believe in love, we don't what will. 

If you do community service at college, you HAVE to enter this contest. TIDAL, the global music and entertainment platform, has partnered with Lil Wayne to launch the Social Wave for Change, which aims to promote community service among college students!

Any undergraduate at a four-year college can participate by posting a photo or video on Instagram or Facebook of them completing a community service act. A panel of judges selected by TIDAL will review social media submissions and determine the finalists. Once the finalists are announced, the public will vote on the winner! And get this—the winner will receive a Lil Wayne concert near his or her school, and finalists will receive a silent disco event for their school! And just for entering, all participants are eligible for a 3-month complimentary subscription to TIDAL—just what you need to get your Beyoncé fix. Get the full details here. 

While you’re picking out the perfect photo for Insta, crank up the volume and jam to this Lil Wayne playlist, courtesy of TIDAL:

Admit it—sometimes shopping for accessories that both meet your budget and fit your style can be a huge hassle. So why not DIY them from the comfort of your dorm or apartment? This gives you the opportunity to not only save money, but to also make something that you actually like and want to wear. We’ve rounded up 18 of the trendiest DIY accessories to make accessorizing a whole lot easier. 

1. Multi-strand bracelets

These multi-strand bracelets from Homey Oh My! will add the perfect subtle upgrade to any boyfriend jeans and tee ensemble. Plus, they are super easy to make! 

2. Hair ties 

Thanks to julep you won't have to spend 10+ dollars on something as simple as elastic hair ties. With three supplies and three easy steps, you'll be done in no time—a total DIY pro!

3. Ear cuff

Who knew you could DIY ear cuffs? Follow this tutorial from HonestlyWTF to make the perfect, one-of-a-kind pair. 

4. Gold chevron rings

With this DIY tutorial from A Pair & a Spare, you'll be saving big bucks on one of the hottest jewelry trends around. 

5. Marble bracelet

My Little Fabric not only makes DIY-ing your accessories super easy and affordable, but also provides fantastic gift giving ideas. Your BFFs would love these!

6. Bejeweled hair comb

Who ever said hair accessories had to be boring? Not love Maegan!

7. Dainty double ring

We've all struggled at some point with trying to find the right ring size. My Little Secrets gives you the opportunity to size this ring especially for your finger. 

8. Bedazzled gem hat

Add some pizzazz to old beanies with the help of I Spy DIY. Everyone will be dying to know where you got this!

9. Double pearl earring

Darby Smart helps you DIY these double pearl earrings in just two easy steps. 

10. Tube bead necklace

Follow this tutorial by The Lovely Drawer, and you'll have your very own tube bead necklace in no time. 

11. Leather wrap bracelet 

This leather wrap bracelet is the perfect piece to wear with any laid back outfit. Follow the tutorial at Poppytalk.

12. Bohemian chain headpiece

All the Good Girls Go to Heaven has your next Coachella headpiece right here. It's never too early to start planning.

13. Metal-stamped gold cuff

Paper & Stitch designed a kit with all the supplies you need to make your own set of these fab bracelets. Now you'll spend less time shopping and more time crafting. 

14. Faux gold earrings

The perfect cuff for any minimalist—check out the tutorial at Fall For DIY.

15. Pearl knuckle rings

Add some bling to those midi rings with this tutorial from Adventures in Fashion. Pearls never looked better.

16. Concrete and gold jewelry

Darby Smart goes the extra mile when it comes to DIY and accessories. We would've never even thought of using concrete to make jewelry. 

17. Faux labradorite geo drop earrings

You can dress them up or dress them down, but these earrings by Fall For DIY will go with just about any outfit. 

18. Headwrap bands

Follow this tutorial from Delia Creates and DIY this must-have winter accessory.

With the 2016 election drawing even closer, more and more celebrities are beginning to voice their opinions about the presidential candidates. And Kendall Jenner has just revealed who she’ll be voting for come November!

Kendall recently took to Instagram to share a selfie of herself wearing a shirt—designed by Marc Jacobs and retailing for $45—featuring Hilary Clinton. In the past, Kendall has expressed her belief in the importance of voting. Earlier this month, she was part of a campaign with Rock the Vote, in which Kendall dressed up as Rosie the Riveter in an attempt to encourage everyone to vote.

Kendall isn’t the only member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan to express their political views. Both Kim Kardashian, alongside her husband Kanye West, and Kris Jenner have shared photos of themselves with Hillary Clinton. 

Even if you’re not a Hillary fan, it’s great seeing celebrities like Kendall using their fame to educate young voters. And, whomever you vote for, make sure you do cast a ballot come election season!

“Dear Pre-collegiette,

Congratulations! On behalf of Awesome University…”

Phew! You can breathe a sigh of relief, because you’re in. Now that you’ve gotten that acceptance letter, your future is safe, and you can finally take a break from school for the first time in 14 years. Bring on the Nutella and Friends marathons. #blessed

Not so fast. We hate to break it to you, pre-collegiettes, but after a little celebratory R&R, you need to get off the couch and back to your desk. Even though you’ve already secured a spot in college, your school can still take back your acceptance if you start slacking.

Here’s the truth about rescinded college acceptances and how you can fight senioritis to make sure your acceptance letter isn’t followed by a warning one.

Having your admission revoked

Unlike the myth that Greek life is one big toga party or that everyone gains the Freshman 15, having your college acceptance revoked before you even arrive due to poor second-semester grades (or other factors!) can actually happen.

Does this mean if your A in AP Spanish slips to a B that you can say hasta la vista to college? Definitely not. However, if you slip more than one or two full letter grades, that’s when colleges start taking notice.  

“If you’re an A student, a D or an F could certainly do it,” says Bev Taylor, founder of The Ivy Coach, a college admissions counseling practice. “If you got some Cs, the college would probably just ask you to explain your grades and see if you had a valid reason for their drop.”

Why is your school allowed to revoke your acceptance? Well, if you look at your acceptance letter, Taylor says you’ll likely notice there’s a clause making your acceptance “conditional upon the successful completion of the final year of high school.” Your letter may have that exact phrasing, or it may say something like, “It is our expectation that you remain fully engaged in your studies and other pursuits for the remainder of your secondary school career.”

According to Taylor, that means you have to maintain the image of yourself that you presented in your application, whether you had a 4.0 or a 2.5.

So if you have minor grade slips? Not an issue.

“If you’re a B student and you have a C or two Cs, the same thing goes [as when A students get Bs],” Taylor says. “[The school] would probably never ask you about it.”

Collegiette Allison* says her C- in BC Calculus did not cause her school to revoke her acceptance.

“I got accepted off the waitlist for an Ivy League school, despite [my math grade],” she says. “Because I had maintained good grades in my other classes, and it had been pretty clear from my application that I was in no way going to end up as a math major, my school let it slide.”

However, it doesn’t matter if you’re an A, B or C student or what field you’re interested in. Taylor says in almost any scenario, an F could cause a school to revoke a student’s acceptance.

It’s not just receiving poor grades that can lead to a revoked acceptance. Dropping a course or switching to a less rigorous one—for example, deciding to move from AP Art History to pottery your second semester—is also considered a violation of the “successful senior year completion” clause, Taylor says. Changing one class most likely won’t end with a college revoking your acceptance; however, if you were to drop all of your AP classes for joke electives, that’s a different story!

“After I got in to my school, I decided I didn’t want to stay in my AP Econ and AP Computer Science courses,” says collegiette Kelsey*. “I transferred to basic classes that still fulfilled my high school’s requirements. Then, my college sent me a letter asking me to explain why I wasn’t taking the same courses [with which] I had started the year.”

Taylor says there are two types of letters you can receive for slacking off. The first, in which the admissions team says it has noted your drop in grades or class changes and would like an explanation, is the most common. The second, in which your acceptance is revoked with no warning, is pretty rare and usually reserved for non-grade-related infractions, like getting caught cheating or being arrested.

How to respond

If you get a warning letter, it shouldn’t come as a shock that you should take immediate action to bring up your grades. Talk to your teachers, schedule an appointment with your counselor and establish a study and homework plan—basically, do everything in your power to return your GPA to its former state.

Taylor says you should also reply to the college. Maybe something happened in your personal life that makes your grade change a little more understandable, such as a family illness or death. In those cases, explain what happened, apologize for your lapse and say you’re working to improve your grades.

For example, you could write:

Dear Awesome University,

Thank you for your recent letter inquiring into my grades. Those grades are not an accurate reflection of my work ethic, and I apologize. They have slipped due to circumstances I could not have expected or prepared for. In late December, my mother fell ill, and coping with her illness has made it difficult for me to concentrate on my schoolwork. I am doing my best to raise my grades and want to reassure you that I maintain the commitment to excellence that I had when I applied to your school.

Thank you for your understanding,

Pre-collegiette

However, you might not have mitigating circumstances to point to. While “senioritis” isn’t a valid excuse, you should send a letter to your school acknowledging your missteps and promising to rectify the situation.

It might go without saying, but once you’ve told the school you’re working on bringing up your grades, it’s essential that you actually, you know, work to bring up your grades.

How to stay focused

When it comes to staying focused during your last semester of high school, Taylor recommends keeping your eye on the prize.

“You’ve worked all these years to get into the college of your dreams, and now you’re going to give that all up by stopping before the finish line?” she says. “That makes no sense.”

Remind yourself what you’re (still) working for by printing out a picture of your future campus and pinning it on your bulletin board, wearing your college colors to school or setting your college’s fight song as your ringtone. Seriously, nothing is too corny if it motivates you.

Jaya Powell, a senior at Duke University, recommends trying to stay interested in your courses so you don’t feel like you’re doing busywork.

“I loved reading, so my senior year I took an AP lit class,” she says. “Because I was so interested in the course material, I had no trouble keeping up with my grades.”

You may also want to ask yourself why you’ve worked for good grades in the first place. Was it really just to get into college, or was it because you care about learning and making yourself proud?

“One thing that keeps me going is constantly asking myself, ‘What do you live for? Why do you care?’” pre-collegiette Angela Phung says. “It's a good reminder that my ultimate goal isn't college; it's to get to college to improve and grow more.”

You can also use your membership in honors clubs to keep your focus up. If membership is based on GPA, letting your grades drop means you might not be able to get that special cord or walk with the other students in honors club on graduation day.

“I'm a second-semester senior that has worked so hard over the past four years, and no matter how much I want to, I'm to going to throw all of that away to go to a few more parties and watch a little more Netflix,” says pre-collegiette Nina Brown. “There's only five more months, and it's not worth it to end my last semester of high school with bad grades.”

While it’s hard to keep chugging along after you know you have a twin XL bed ready and waiting for you on your future college campus, keep your motivation going strong by remembering that that twin XL isn’t quite yours yet. If you keep your grades up, you’ll have no reason to fear that letter asking you to explain or worse, gulp, saying your acceptance has been rescinded.

So finish strong, pre-collegiettes! You’ll be collegiettes soon.

*Names have been changed.

It seems like there's constantly something new going on in the feud between Kanye West and Taylor Swift. While Kanye was at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, paparazzi tried to add further fuel to the fire by asking him about Swift, particularly if the singer should show him more respect. However, Kanye's reaction was calm, to our surprise, as he simply said he "wants the best for that person."

The feud started when he dropped his seventh studio album, The Life of Pablo, last week. In his song “Famous,” Kanye raps, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex / Why? I made that bitch famous / God damn / I made that bitch famous."

Several days after Kanye's album release, Taylor took her Grammy win for Album of the Year as an opportunity to diss the rapper. “I want to say to all the young women out there — there are going to be people along the way who are going to try to undercut your success or take credit for your accomplishments or your fame," the singer said in her acceptance speech in reference to Kanye. "But if you just focus on the work and you don't let those people sidetrack you, someday when you get where you're going, you'll look around and you will know that it was you and the people who love you who put you there."

While Kanye seems to have no intention of apologizing for the lyrics, he denies animosity between him and Swift. Rather, he thinks the media has blown the feud out of proportion. “It’s like, I want the best for that person, but there’s people going through real issues out here,” the T.L.O.P. rapper stated. “I don’t think people care about me or her in that way. People care about their families, their kids. If you like my music, listen to it. If you like her music, listen to it.”

Does this mark the end of this war of words, or will Taylor fire back at Kanye yet again? We'll have to wait and see.

We’ve all probably had to read To Kill a Mockingbird at some point—middle school, high school or even college. It is one of America’s most beloved and influential books on racial injustice. Some of us may even have read Go Set A Watchman, released last year as the sequel to Mockingbird. Harper Lee, the inspiring author of both novels, died Friday in her sleep in Monroeville, Ala. She was 89.

Nelle Harper Lee lived a long life after the commercial success of To Kill a Mockingbird, which won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1961.

Lee’s family said in a statement, “Her passing was unexpected. She remained in good basic health until her passing. The family is in mourning and there will be a private funeral service in the upcoming days, as she had requested.”

According toThe New York Times, Lee never expected nor fully accepted her role as a celebrity. In a 1964 radio interview, Lee said, “I was hoping for a quick and merciful death [for the book] at the hands of the reviewers, but, at the same time I sort of hoped someone would like it well enough to give me encouragement.” This led to Lee’s reputation as a literary recluse, rarely showing up for public appearances or awards.

“I am still alive, although very quiet,” Lee once wrote to her book agent 30 years after the release of Mockingbird. A much-anticipated sequel did not appear until 2015, when a manuscript for Go Set a Watchman turned up under suspicious circumstances. Many questioned whether Lee was even aware that the book would be published. The release of the much darker novel, which explored extreme racial tensions in the South and put Atticus's morals into question, brought Lee's published book count to a total of two. 

Whether or not she fully wanted to be famous, Harper Lee will remain one of the American literary greats.

Spring break is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your outfits! Whether it’s a staycation or vacation, we’ve got the perfect outfit for every adventure in mind.

Staying at Home

No plans but to lounge all day back home? Make sure you pack a comfy outfit so you can curl up on the couch with a good book, a supersoft blanket, jogger sweatpants and a loose-fitting tee.

Blanket: Vera Bradley, $38

Book: Amazon, $13.49

Shirt: Etsy, $14

Jogger Pants: Abercrombie, $33.60

Service Trip

If you’re volunteering on your time off, you know being prepared for anything is a must. A good pair of leggings, a plain V-neck tee (you can dress it up with a flannel), and a pair of reliable combat boots will have you ready to get some serious work done. Carry the day’s essentials with a backpack made to finish off your look.

Leggings: Asos, $14

V-Neck Tee: Forever 21, $3.90

Backpack: Vera Bradley, $258

Flannel: Brandy Melville, $35

Combat Boots: Steve Madden, $99.95

Somewhere Tropical

Maybe you’re headed somewhere with palm trees and a warm ocean breeze. Well, we have the perfect beach must-haves for you! Opt for a wrap-around bikini top in a playful color and a knitted tunic cover-up. Need some shade? Throw on a fun floppy hat and some sunglasses. Don’t forget to grab a travel-sized umbrella incase the weather turns rainy.

Bathing suit: Nordstrom, $79

Umbrella: Vera Bradley, $34

Cover up: Venus, $39

Sunglasses: Vera Bradley, $64

Floppy hat: Forever 21, $14.90

Somewhere Cold

Maybe warm weather isn’t for you. Even if you’re off to somewhere a little less tropical, you can still be stylish as ever. Try a turtleneck sweater with a statement necklace, a pair of leather leggings and black booties—you’re set for a day out on the town. Packing tip: Keep your necklace (and other jewelry) in a travel jewelry organizer.

Jewelry Organizer: Vera Bradley, $38

Sweater: Romwe, $23

Necklace: Forever 21, $13.90

Pleather Leggings: Macy’s, $16.99

Booties: H&M, $19.99

On a Cruise

A cruise is a whole different vacation experience! You definitely want to be comfortable and stylish while bringing as little as possible. Board the ship in a maxi skirt, off-the-shoulder crop top and sandals. The best part? You can wear this outfit more than once. Staying hydrated is also a must—be sure to bring a colorful tumbler for your drink of choice.

Skirt: Forever 21, $19.90

Tumbler: Vera Bradley, $18

Top: Boohoo, $10

Sandals: Target, $15.99

Ever since the attacks in San Bernardino, Calif. in December, Islamophobia has spread like wildfire. According to the The New York Times, a mosque in Tuscon, Arizona has recently become the target of racist slurs, insults and vandalism—perpetrated by none other than college students.

The mosque serves community members as well as Muslim students at the University of Arizona. The Muslim Student Association has an office in the building, and many professors visit regularly. But students that live in the high-rise apartments next to the mosque are less than tolerant.

There have been reports of these students throwing beer cans, bottles and even crushed peanuts on the building on Friday and Saturday nights. Fortunately, nobody has been injured. The taunts began three years ago, but have escalated recently, potentially due to the refugee crisis and the San Bernardino shooting. In December, CNN reported that crimes such as vandalism and harrassment at mosques were at a record high.

The Times reports that multiple meetings with faculty and students have occurred since the beginning of the school year, especially after the racially-charged episodes at the University of Missouri. Efforts to stop the harassment of the mosque-goers have ultimately failed and it remains an issue.

The landlord of the apartments next to the mosque considered closing off the balconies so that the problem wouldn't persist. Multiple neighborhood residents, including a student named Madalyn Lorber, told the Times that the mosque members "keep to themselves" and don't do anything that would prompt hateful remarks and actions.

Hatred and intolerance are never okay, so let's hope that these students quit their gross, drunken escapades and start acting like citizens of the world.

Pope Francis has been in the news quite a bit lately, especially after criticizing Donald Trump. On Thursday, the Pope suggested that women who are at a high risk of contracting the Zika Virus could use articial contraception—a notion that goes against years of Catholic tradition.

Scientists believe that the Zika virus outbreak is linked to the rise in births resulting in microcephaly. Microcephaly is a “neurological condition marked by unusually small heads that can result in developmental problems,” according to Reuters. Researchers have even found evidence that the virus can affect the brains of newborns if women have the gotten the disease while pregnant.

The Catholic Church has stated numerous times that artificial contraception is sinful, since it keeps sex from its “natural purpose” of creating life. According to BuzzFeed News, several bishops in Latin America, where the Zika virus pandemic is occurring, have said that the emergency does not mean that contraception is okay in the eyes of the Church. 

However, Pope Francis has suggested that this particular case makes it “clear” that contraception is not an absolute evil. He cited a 1968 encyclical by Pope Paul IV, saying in a press conference, “Paul VI, a great man, in a difficult situation in Africa, permitted nuns to use contraceptives in cases of rape.” Pope Francis maintained that abortion is still banned in the Catholic Church as an “absolute evil.”

Pope Francis’ comments came while on his way back to Vatican after a visit to Mexico. During this press conference, he made headlines again for his comments on GOP candidate Donald Trump. Referring to Trump’s proposed wall between Mexico and the U.S., Pope Francis said, “A person who thinks only about building walls…and not bridges, is not Christian.”

The Pope has the ultimate papal authority in the Church, so Catholic women in the regions affected by the Zika pandemic may use contraception without feeling as though they sinned against their religion. This is an important step for the Church in terms of both women’s health and worldwide reproductive rights.