Last week, the Austin Police Department reported that they were searching for the "person of interest" shown in a video connected to the murder of a University of Texas at Austin freshman. According to the New York Daily News, a 17-year-old "homeless runaway" is now in custody for the crime and has been booked at the Travis County jail. 

"We are very certain that the suspect we have in custody...is responsible for the death of this beautiful young woman," said Art Acevedo, Police Chief of Austin PD. 

Meechaiel Khalil Criner was arrested on Thursday and formally charged with first-degree murder for the killing of 18-year-old dance and theatre student, Haruka Weiser. Police apparently were able to apprehend a suspect after being tipped off by the local fire department. 

As of now there is no known motive for the crime, though it is still under investigation. 

Criner is said to have had a tough upbringing, facing abuse at the hands of his grandmother. The Daily Mail reported that Criner had run away from home several times. When he was interviewed for a story published in a Texas high school publication in December 2014, Criner also claimed that he was a victim of bullying.

"I've been bullied almost my whole life," he said. "In elemenatary school, I would come home crying almost every day. It was because of my accent, you see. People couldn't understand me."

Criner ran away from his grandmother's house in Texarkana in August 2015. His whereabouts and what he may have been doing since then are still unknown, but police believe that he may have been squatting in a building close to UTA campus. In that same building, police found remains of Weiser's belongings that had been burned. 

The students at the university have since been mourning the loss of Weiser but campus police chief David Carter assured everyone that, though the suspect is now in custody, police are still doing everything they can to assure the safety of the students. 

"We believe this is a safe campus," he said. "The campus continues to grieve. Yes, we feel better that the suspect is in custody, but we continue to grieve."

Aerie basically infuriated the internet recently when they released #AerieMan campaign supporting male body positivity—Only to reveal that the videos promoting the campaign, which featured men of all body types wearing the underwear and the slogan "The real you is sexy," were all part of a very committed April Fools' hoax. 

In a statement, the brand wrote that the campaign was "all in good fun to parody the #AerieReal campaign by Aerie, a leader in body-positive marketing," but also explained that the company really does plan to stop retouching male models by the 2016 holiday season.

Many people were upset at the joke because it actually had the potential to be a good idea, but instead mocked the idea of men wanting to be more body-positive—including one of the models involved in the project. According to Kelvin Davis, one of the men who modeled the underwear for the fake campaign, the whole thing was real as far as he was concerned. 

"We were asked questions about male body image and those were our responses," he told BuzzFeed, explaining that he's gotten flack from the body positivity movement for participating in the campaign. "Everything I said was from a heartfelt place we all can relate."

"I represented male body positivity before the #AerieMan campaign. I represent male body positivity after the #AerieMan campaign. Simple as that," he added. 

American Eagle has yet to respond to Davis's comments.

Two Southern University students were killed in a shooting near the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge early Sunday morning.

CBS News reports that Lashuntae Benton and Annette January, both 19, were at a party thrown by members of the track team when gunfire broke out between two men. Neither girl was the intended target of the attack, police Sgt. Don Coppola said in a statement.

Ernest Bernard Felton is currently facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon, and the second man was sent to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Both women were dedicated students and talented athletes, the Chicago Tribune reports. Benton, a sophomore, was a student athletic trainer and January, a freshman, was a member of Southern's track and field team.

“My baby was a very vibrant child, a beautiful child with a beautiful heart," Theresa Tillman, Benton's mother, told CBS, "Everybody loved her."

Benton was studying sports medicine at Southern and had played softball, track and volleyball during high school. "She was very ambitious," Tillman said.

Dawn January told CBS that said her daughter, Annette, was outgoing and aspired to be an entrepreneur.

January was captain of the track team and a member of the student council at her high school in Gary, Illinois, her former track coach, Jerae Protho-Guider, told CBS.

"Annette wanted to be the best at whatever she did," she said. "It feels like a nightmare, like I'm just waiting to wake up," she added.

Flags flew half-mast at Southern University on Sunday, in memory of Benton and January.

We think everyone can agree with us when we say the Gilmore Girls revival feels too good to be true. It is difficult to believe that the moment we have all been waiting for is fast approaching. But we’re here to assure you: it is! And to prove it, we have photographic evidence from Netflix. But get ready—these pics will definitely have you feelin’ some type of way.

Oh how we've missed you, grandma Gilmore.

Friday night dinner at the Gilmore house? Count us in!

Is Rory a teacher at Chilton, her alma mater? We're dying to know.

This picture certainly rules out a Lorelai/Luke breakup. 

Lorelai does not approve of whatever is going on at this town meeting.

Stars Hollow: The Musical!?! Where do we sign up?

We're just happy some things never change. 

Corey Batey, a former Vanderbilt University football player, has been found guilty of raping an unconscious woman in a dorm room in 2013, Reuters reports.

Batey is one of four former Vanderbilt football players who were charged after the June 2013 incident.

The victim, who was also a Vanderbilt student, was unconscious during the attack, which was photographed and videotaped by accused men. One of the men sent a video of the assault to friends as it was happening, according to The Washington Post. The Tennesean reports that there were 30 pictures and three videos in all. 

The men tried to defend themselves by claiming they were too drunk to know what they were doing, blaming hookup culture for the attack. That didn't go over well with the jury, The New York Post reports, as they only had to deliberate for a few hours before coming up with a verdict.

Batey and fellow former Vanderbilt football player Brandon Vandenburg were found guilty of rape once in January 2015, but the judge declared a mistrial due to an issue with a juror.

The victim has since graduated from Vanderbilt, the Tennessean reports. She bravely testified at Friday’s trial, and because of the mistrial, will have to testify at least three times.

"She's my hero, she really is," said prosecutor Kathy Morante, according to the Tennesean.  

Vandenburg’s retrial and the trials of the last two accused, Jaborian McKenzie and Brandon Banks, are expected to take in June, the The Washington Post reports.

According to Tennessee state law, aggravated rape carries a sentence of 15 to 25 years behind bars. Sentencing will take place May 20, according to the Tennessean. 

It's that time in the semester when school completely takes over your life: finals week. You're practically living at the library, your main food group is a Starbucks latte and you can't remember what it's like to have a social life. While you may be devoting your blood, sweat and tears to your textbooks, finals week shouldn't feel like a total punishment. Take a break from study hour and put on an outfit that'll give you a confidence boost! Okay, we know actually looking put together to take a test may seem absurd, but what if all of said cute outfits involved sweatpants? Yes, sweatpants. Ditch the tired college student look and let yourself be inspired by these outfits that incorporate both style and comfort.

Monday

Keep it simple with black and white for the start of finals week. A striped jogger will make your legs look longer and the slim fit will make people completely oblivious to the fact that you're rocking sweats. A loose t-shirt will give you the relaxed fit you need when you're cramped in a classroom with all of those people who never actually attended class. A leather backpack and black sneakers pull this look together and make you look sporty and trendy. 

Tuesday

Put some color into your sweatpants collection with green joggers. The color will seperate you from the masses of gray and black university-brand sweatpants on campus and will certainly not let you look frumpy. Simple TOMS and a black ribbed tank with a layered gold necklace are the finishing touches to this outfit. The necklace is a classy alternative to a scarf and will add the right amount of contrast to your otherwise neutral ensemble.

Related: How to Get Away With Wearing Leggings Every Day This Week

Wednesday

Channel your inner Kylie Jenner and wear a cropped sweatshirt and Yeezy-inspired sneakers. This neutral look will give you all of the comfort of your favorite gym outfit, without the workout. High-waisted leggings balance out the cropped look and a leather tote will give you enough room to carry your laptop and post-test snacks.

Thursday

Substitute your jeans for a classic yoga pant paired with a loose tank and infinity scarf. Your Converse will give this look a cool and crisp vibe and you'll look more "model off-duty" than "college student out of her mind." Score bonus points with a scarf that will keep you warm in the cold lecture halls. 

Friday

Channel your inner rockstar and go for an all-black uniform for Friday. The destroyed look makes these sweats look like jeans while the studded shoes add a little bit of heavy metal style to the end of your exam week. Don't be afraid to hit the post-finals parties in this outfit either! End the week with edge and be happy you left your jeans in the hamper.

We can't all be fashionistas when we're trying to memorize everything we learned in one semester, but when you combine fashion and function, style is a no-brains game. Use these looks to spice up your usual sweatpants uniform and ace your finals in style.

Math, the horror of all horrors, is generally a required subject for all students -- even in college, if you didn't already come in with the credits necessary to not have to take it. Here are 14 GIFs that all who are bad at math can totally relate to.  

1. Basically every day

2. When you just can’t take the bullshit any longer

3. Our thoughts exactly

4. During every class, every test and homework assignment

5. Looking at somebody during an exam like…“When did we learn this?”

6. In class feeling like the Biebs

7. When your professor says you’re going to need this in life

8. Smiling through the pain like…

9. Our brains during math

10. Seriously, why are we forced to take this?

11. When you can’t remember the f-ing formula to basically anything

12. When you’re taking an exam and everyone is using a ruler and you have no idea what it’s for

13. When you finish an exam and your friends are arguing on whether the answer for last question was 65 or 75, but you got -8

14. After failing that exam you thought you could have totally passed with at least a 'C'

No matter how picture perfect your friendship looks from the outside, we all have moments shared only with our day ones. After you know someone for so long you drop the formalities and things can get pretty out of hand.

Boundaries? Not in here. Here is a list of 21 signs that you and your bestie are WAY to comfy with one another.

1. Face-timing each other from the shower or bathroom is a regular occurrence

2. You tell her about everything that happens to you on an hourly basis

3. Her name in your phone comes up as the same annoying one she typed into it when you met in middle school

4. Which leads to some very confused looks when she calls and other people read her contact name as “KATIE MY SEXY BITCH”

5. Being naked around each other is second nature

6. Personal space has no meaning

7. You have an assumed cuddling position

8. Which makes it inconvenient when you have to accommodate a third person during a Netflix sesh.

9. So inconvenient that you wish that person would just leave so you and your BFF could be comfortable

10. You don't think twice when asking her if "that's what it's supposed to look like?"

11. You just KNOW when she’s about to drunkenly throw up or she’s just being a big baby

12. You have had to bathe her before when she was too drunk to do it herself

13. You are the first to volunteer to pull trigger for her so she can rally and finish the night

14. People often find themselves questioning whether you and your BFF may be more than just friends

15. You opt to wait for the handicap stall to accommodate both you and your bestie even if normal stalls are open

16. Your periods are in sync

17. Which means so are your irrational mood swings

18. Your their emergency contact for everything

19. Like Annie and Lillian, you can communicate with only a look

20. And even if that look may look like this:

21. You know that on the inside your friendship makes you feel like this:

College is expensive, that’s for sure. But how many collegiettes afford higher education is less clear. We asked 16 college women how they’re paying for college and how who’s footing the bill impacts their lives.

“My parents paid for my first two-and-a-half years from a college fund that they had for me, and I also had an unsubsidized loan from my school. Now that the money has run out and I am on my own with loans from the bank and the school.

-Sadie, Christopher Newport University Class of 2017

“I don't have to worry about paying for college while I'm in school, something my parents insisted upon, although I have minimal loans to pay off once I graduate. And when I say minimal, I'm comparing my $15,000-$20,000 in loans to some of my friends and roommates $40,000-$60,000 loans that they have to pay off. My parents and grandparents saved for my siblings and I to go to college, but still don't want us to take their generosity for granted — hence the percentage that I will end up paying. I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to be able to go to a great private university and for the people who made that happen.”

-Molly, Bentley University Class of 2017

RELATED: How to Pay Off Your Student Loans

“I am paying for college (mostly) on my own (my mom helps when she can, but it's small comparatively; she's a single parent with my little brother to support). Going to a more expensive liberal arts school and paying your own way (and being a low-income person in general) is difficult. I have missed out on many of the ‘classic’ college experiences because I've been at work; often, when I tell people I can't hang out they tell me that ‘I work too much,’ or that I seem tired. They don't seem to understand that I have to work that much in order to keep up with expenses that they take for granted; not just tuition, but dental appointments, new shoes, car repairs, transportation costs home, and much more. On the flip side, paying my own tuition has made me invest more in my own college experience and see my classes as a privilege instead of a right. I'm fighting for my right to be here, and that makes me grateful for it. Plus, my jobs have connected me to a group of wonderful people I would not otherwise know, like students from the college next door!”

-Lena, Kenyon College Class of 2018

“I was so blessed that my grandpa had enough savings to pay my way through college. I am so thankful, but I do feel a little guilty when I talk to my friends who are doing work-study or drowning in loans. It's not much, but I try to buy them dinner and things like that from time to time, because I want to hang out with them without money being an issue.”

-Iris, UCLA Class of 2016

“My parents are paying for college. At first, I didn't really think much of it; I was a little clueless my freshman year and my parents just took it all on without much explanation. But now, my junior year, I know more details about how much they're paying and how much of a struggle it can be for them. It's helped motivate me to work harder, both in school, now knowing how lucky I am to be here, as well as out of school with part time jobs. I used to ask them for money constantly and didn't think much of it but after looking into it and seeing their struggle, I work part time for my own spare money with some of it going back to them for school bills.”

-Alex, Illinois State Class of 2017

“I have some grant money and some loans. Having student debt to pay off after I graduate stresses me out, but I'm really grateful for the grants I was given.”

-Olivia, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Class of 2016

RELATED:The Most Expensive Colleges in the US

“I pay for my college tuition, housing, food, books, etc. completely on my own. I get some scholarship money from the school, but the rest is covered through student loans and money that I earn from my on-campus jobs. Having to pay for college this way is sometimes extremely stressful. My parents are middle-class, and so I don't get any free money from the government, and in addition to that, a lot of my financial aid is expected to come from my parents. The school will give you a maximum of $20,000 per year in scholarships, grants and loans total. $6,000 of my $20,000 is labeled ‘Expected family contribution,’ meaning that the government says that my parents should be able to contribute $6,000 to my schooling. So essentially, I am only given $12,000 a year for tuition, housing, food and anything else that I might need. $12,000 a year to live is not a lot. My parents are not contributing anything to me due to extenuating financial circumstances, so I have to really budget carefully to make sure that I can live. $6,000 of that $12,000 is my tuition cost, so I need to make $6,000 a year covers my living arrangements, food, car payment, car insurance and everything else. Seem impossible? It pretty much is, which is why I need to work two jobs. I wish that there were better options for students in my situation. Just because the government says that my family is ‘expected’ to pay a certain amount for my schooling doesn't mean that it's happening, and I shouldn't have to be responsible for that.”

-Rachel, University of Florida Class of 2017

“I'm taking out loans for college. Although my mom is a single parent and my father did not pay child support, because my mom has a successful job, I don't qualify for financial aid. So both my sister and I are taking out loans to pay for our education. College wasn't something I thought twice about and I know it'll help me, and that'll pay them off after I graduate.”

-Jessica, Montclair State University Class of 2017

“In a way my parents are paying. My family is military and my father transferred his GI Bill to me.”

-Andrea, Auburn University Class of 2019

“Freshman year I had a good amount of scholarships, but ever since then it's been loans on top of loans.”

-Ciarra, North Carolina A&T State University Class of 2018

RELATED: Does Your Major Have the Most Expensive Textbooks?

“I have no financial support from family. I was raised by my grandparents and their retirement is just enough to keep them going. I work full time (12 hours a day, daily) in the summer and the checks go straight to the college. It's worth it though; I never take the experience for granted and have a real passion for the journey.”

-Daphne, Gettysburg College Class of 2019

“I was really, really blessed with financial aid so I do not have to pay any of the infamous $45,000 per year that it costs to attend NYU. However, I do have to pay for housing and a meal plan which costs around $15,000 per year. I take out about $5k in federal loans per year and my father has paid the other $10k using a month-by-month payment plan through the university. However, he is a small business owner and can't always predict his income, so we've hit a few snags with getting my payments in on time. In light of that, I'm going to take private loans with the catch that my dad has agreed to pay them off with me after I graduate. Even though I'm a little scared to take out more loans, especially when they aren't low-interest federal loans, it's nice to know that I won't have to pay them off alone.”

-Hannah, NYU Class of 2019

“My parents paid for my college tuition. All of my spending money came from summer jobs through high school and over the summers. My dad incentivized me to always save my babysitting money and after-school job money so that I would have money to do fun things in college. All of my friends not only have their parents paying their tuition, but also provide an allowance. Sometimes I can’t keep up with them and I get aggravated or jealous, but then I try to remember that most people aren’t as lucky as I am to have my expensive school paid for fully.”

-Elizabeth, University of Pennsylvania Class of 2016

“My parents are paying for part of it, and I am paying for the rest. I have already had to take out loans and know that I will be taking out many more. It is very stressful because everything is so expensive.”

-Erica, Gettysburg College Class of 2019

“My parents told me that they would pay $20,000 and that I had to pay for the rest. I got a lot of money from academic scholarships, a music scholarship and I also took out student loans. My parents are stressed about money a lot of the time because I am one of four kids and we are all similar in age, which means lots of college tuition at the same time.”

-Shailagh, Gustavus Adolphus College Class of 2018

“Fortunately, I receive a lot of federal aid and a few scholarships that help take down the price of my education. I still have to pay a large amount for living expenses though, and my grandmother's saving fund does that for me. I am always working for scholarships so I can save that money and I have three jobs that help pay the smaller expenses, such as sorority dues and utilities. I am thankful I do not have to take out many loans, and that I am not struggling to pay for college, but one of my jobs is at the Financial Aid Office and I see struggling every day. I wish people understood the expenses in depth before choosing a college or program. All too often, I come in contact with a student that still has a bill with no way to pay it and it affects me because I feel helpless in the situation.”

-Brooklynn, Ohio University Class of 2017

Having a crush in college is confusing. It’s not as straightforward as it was when we were little kids, where we could pass a love note stating we are madly in love with them, start dating and share our lunch and hold hands with our partner for a week. (Can we go back to that please?) A lot of us have no idea how to even make the first move anymore, but more significantly, we don’t know if we should at all. Where do we go when we need advice? How do we solve this dilemma of whether or not we should just ask out that hottie already?

Lucky for you, we’ve gotten seven Her Campus moms to share their advice and stories to help you feel secure enough to make the first move, because mothers always know best. They’ll tell you the exact signs that it’s time for you to bend down on one knee and propose for a coffee date. Let’s turn to our moms and see what they have to say.

1. They’ve been sending very clear signals that they’re into you

As much as people try to play it cool, having a crush can make your behavior completely neurotic. We do stupid things around the people we like, from trying to impress them to openly staring at them and ogling whenever they speak, and our moms have been watching us play this game for years. If the two of you have been ridiculously flirting and sending romantic signals for a while, it’s probably time for you to make the first move.

“Here’s what I want to say to all these college honeys out there: beautiful things, you know if a boy likes you or not,” advises mom Angie Galleno, who has put one daughter and two sons through college. “Women have some strong intuition, and men lack subtlety. If he reciprocates your feelings, he’s going to show it, and in that you can find comfort with making the first move.”

Some signals that they may like you are physical touch, use of affectionate words, playfulness both verbally and physically, giving of gifts or spending a lot of time together–and those are just the really obvious ones! Romantic signals are unique to each person, and hopefully you know them well enough by now to tell that they’re interested. It can be frustrating that they haven’t made the first move yet, but HC and the moms of the world have the confidence that you’re going to rock this one.

2. They haven’t shown interest in anybody else

While we may get fed up with waiting and feel that it’s time for us to ask them out, we still want some reassurance they actually do like us and not someone else. It’s important to make sure that we haven’t misinterpreted their feelings, and after being clear about that we can give it a go.

“If a person likes you, they would be an idiot to start pursuing someone else!” says mom Lisa Hunt–and isn’t she right! “My daughter, Heather, goes to California State University, Fullerton, and we have a pretty close relationship,” Lisa continues. “She’s good about calling me and informing me about her love life, and lately she’s liked this girl, but isn’t sure if she likes her back or likes someone else. In my mind this is a no brainer! I would go for someone who very clearly likes me and isn’t flaky about who they have feelings for.”

Basically, you can take solace in the fact that your crush likes you and only you. It’s promising if they aren’t flirting with a bunch of other people. If they haven’t shown interest in anybody else, you can have confidence that they are only interested in you. So what are you waiting for? Go ask them out already!

Related: The Ultimate Pep Talk for Talking to Your Crush

3. Other people have noted that they probably have feelings for you

Remember back in elementary school when liking someone was school-wide gossip that everybody got to participate in? Your friends helped you put love notes in your crush’s pencil box and organized games of playing house so that you two could always be the mom and the dad. Well, adult versions of liking someone can be like that too. It may not be as obvious or silly, but if your crush likes you, people are pretty likely to notice it and talk about it.

“I meet a lot of my daughter’s friends whenever I go visit her at school, and I can always pick out which of the boys like her,” says mom Gail Escandon, who has a daughter attending Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. “When I tell her who likes her, it’s just some affirmation that other people besides her can confirm that some guy she has feelings for probably has feelings for her too, and that she can go ahead and ask him out for coffee. Usually her friends have noticed it too and we always have a blast teasing her about it.”

While a mom may be more keen on noticing subtle romantic feelings, friends always notice them too! If you’ve ever received a comment like, “Is something going on between you and so-and-so?” or “Have you seen the way that they look at you? Do they like you?” then you can definitely confirm that you’re not imagining their feelings, but that the mutual affection is very real. If friends and moms can confirm that it looks like something is going on, feel secure enough to make the first move, and expect a “yes!” in return.

4. They actively try to spend time with you

Time is a precious thing in college. The balancing act of class, homework, personal time and friends is stressful, so if your crush is actively setting aside time to spend with you, it might be a hint that you should make the first move because they’ve already made one by being present in your life.

“Quality time is probably the most important love language,” says mom Lynn Donovan, who has a daughter at Biola University. “If you have a boy who’s scheduling their time around you, he’s a keeper.”

Nobody appreciates quality time like moms, so let’s follow their lead on this. Putting effort in is a stunning quality to look for in a partner, so it’s a plus if they already do that before you’re even dating!

5. They haven’t tried to hook up with you

Hookup culture is everywhere in college, and it’s confusing whether a hookup counts as a first move or not. Let’s just assume that it doesn’t and differentiate between hookup-type relationships and the typical going-on-dates and holding hands relationships. The difference is that one has more to do with a sexual connection and the other is more emotional. If your crush hasn’t tried to hook up with you, it’s a sign that they are interested in making a kind of connection that can only come with dating.

“If the person you like is using you physically, I would think that that’s what they would prefer over a relationship with you,” advises the mother of two collegiette daughters, Tiffany Verdugo. “If that’s what you would like too, by all means, but I would certainly want my daughter to have a meaningful relationship with a partner. Ask out the person that is clearly interested in you, but that has respected your body and boundaries enough to prefer a conversation with your heart rather than jumping into sex. Those types of people are going to say yes when you try to have a legitimate date with them.”

These words are such a brilliant reminder that it might be time to steer away from our millennial views on relationships and turn back toward the system that our moms grew up with, which is first going on a date and forming a connection, and worrying about sex second. Definitely make the first move if your potential partner has consistently made an effort to get to know you for who you are, your lady parts excused. If you're just looking for a hookup, that's fine too! Just make sure you know what you want.

Related: 7 Things You Should Be Able to Tell Your Hookup Buddy

6. The two of you can actually talk

Finding people that we can truly connect with–especially in a college with thousands of students–can be a challenge. It’s even harder when you’re trying to forge a connection with the person you want to date, because you’re probably so tongue-tied around them real words won’t even come out of your mouth. Needless to say, a level of comfortability and having an easy friendship with them should be a big reassurance when considering whether or not to make the first move.

“I had dated a lot of men in college before I met my husband,” reminisces mom Amy Ham, who has raised four children, three of who have been married in the last year, all having met their spouses in college (she’s very proud of this). “The thing that set him apart was that we were friends first, and that we had incredible conversations with one another. He was painfully shy, but was always good at talking to me, and our communication is part of what made us start dating in the first place, because it just felt different than with other people. We were comfortable, and we could talk about everything, and that meant our relationship would never be boring.”

We love hearing the stories about what made our Her Campus moms start dating their husbands! They probably know best on this point, and if it’s easy for your crush to have great conversations with you, then asking them out and talking about taking your relationship to the next level should be a piece of cake!

7. Out of the two of you, you are consistently the braver one

The final hint that it’s time for you to make the first move is if you get the feeling they never will. This doesn’t mean they don’t like you, but some people are inherently incapable of asking another person out for various reasons. If you are consistently more outgoing and honest about your feelings than they are, it’s up to you to be the initiator.

“Here’s a rude awakening: men fear rejection more than women do,” says mom Gaynell Gallagher, who has two daughters attending the University of Colorado Boulder. “I remember this one man I dated in my early 20s. He was timid and wrapped up in his shell tight like a little peanut, and I needed to crack him open. I knew he was never going to initiate anything, so I swallowed my fear of rejection and asked him out instead. I always tell my daughters the same thing, which is that they can’t wait around for something to happen. If they want something they have to make it happen–especially when dealing with the male species.”

Don’t stress too much about asking them out. It doesn’t have to be grand gesture, just make sure that you clearly present your feelings and what you’re looking for. By now you’re probably pretty sure that they like you anyways, so you should be confident about receiving a positive answer in return.

With reassurance from our moms, we hope all you ladies will feel confident about making the first move. Let’s face it, this has been coming for a while now, and this advice was the last thing we needed to make us brave and push us forward. Moms make us stronger, better versions of ourselves, and they have raised us to find the happiness we deserve. That being considered, go forth collegiettes, and conquer!

Our schedules are so jam-packed with classes, schoolwork and clubs that we sometimes lose sight of our health and well-being and end up eating ramen for dinner— not the healthiest of meals! Set aside 10 minutes or less to make one of these healthy, delicious recipes, and you’ll have the energy to power through long study sessions and lectures!

1. Vegan breakfast scramble

Recipe courtesy of Greatist

With tons of healthy veggies packed with flavor, this is the perfect recipe for a savory vegan breakfast. Check out eight other easy vegan recipes here!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup crumbled tofu
• Handful of spinach
• 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/8 cup chopped onion
• 1/8 cup chopped vegetarian bacon
• Paprika

Directions:

1. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, combine 1/2 cup tofu, a handful of spinach, 1/4 cup chopped red peppers, 1/8 cup chopped onion, 1/8 cup chopped vegetarian bacon and a few dashes of paprika.
2. Sauté until veggies are cooked and tofu is heated through.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Broiled grapefruit

Recipe courtesy of Paleo Leap 

Grapefruit is full of vitamin C. This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way!

Ingredients:

• 1 grapefruit
• 1/2 banana or 3 strawberries
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

• Preheat your oven broiler.
• Cut grapefruit in half and place on a baking sheet.
• Place slices of banana and/or strawberries on top of each grapefruit half.
• Drizzle honey on top of each half and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Place grapefruit under the broiler until slightly browned, about five to six minutes.

3. Framed egg

Recipe courtesy of SparkRecipes

The complex carbs from the whole-grain bread and the protein from the egg make for a healthy, filling, delicious breakfast!

Ingredients:

• 1 slice of whole-grain bread
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Spread the butter over the slice of bread.
3. Use a cookie cutter or biscuit cutter to cut a hole in the center of the bread.
4. Place the bread (buttered side down) in the pan and crack the egg into the hole.
5. Cook until egg sets, about two to four minutes. Flip halfway through for a more well-done egg.

4. Egg with an avocado frame

Recipe courtesy of A Dash of Meg

If you love avocados (which you should, because it’s a superfood!), try the same recipe as above with a bit of a twist.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 avocado
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Take out the pit of the avocado half.
2. Use a spoon to scoop out a little more around the hole where the pit was and fill the hole with the egg.
3. Top it off with a pinch of salt and pepper for extra flavor and pop it in the microwave for two to three minutes (cooking times may vary).

5. Hawaiian wrap

Recipe courtesy of Greatist

Cabbage is another superfood to add to your meals that is known to lower cholesterol!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/4 cup diced pineapple
• Half of a large carrot, shredded
• 2 slices of deli ham, chopped
• 1/4 head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 whole-grain wrap

Directions:

1. Combine Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar and caraway seeds in a small bowl.
2. Toss together diced pineapple, shredded carrot, deli ham and cabbage.
3. Dress vegetables with the yogurt mixture and roll up in a whole-grain wrap.

6. Fabulous fig sandwich

Recipe courtesy of My Recipes

Figs have many health benefits. To name a few, they help lower blood pressure and are a good source of dietary fiber.

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 4-ounce package goat cheese
• 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
• 2 tablespoons fig preserves
• 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Combine first three ingredients, stirring until well blended.
2. Spread one tablespoon goat cheese mixture on each of the four bread slices.
3. Top each slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons preserves and 1/2 teaspoon basil.
4. Top with remaining bread slices.
5. Lightly coat outside of bread with cooking spray.
6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7. Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten.
8. Cook three minutes on each side or until bread is lightly toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook).
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Yields four servings.

7. Sweet and salty honey-soy salmon

Recipe courtesy of Peanut Butter Fingers

Salmon contains a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent against heart disease.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 skinless salmon filet (1 ¼-pound piece), cut into four pieces
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler. Combine the honey and soy sauce in a small bowl.
2. Place the salmon filet on a foil-lined broiler-proof baking sheet. Season the filet with salt and pepper and broil for five minutes.
3. Pour the honey-soy sauce on top and broil an additional two to five minutes, until the salmon is opaque throughout. Serves four.

8. Springtime stir-fry

Recipe courtesy of Nutrition Club

This meal is full of vegetables and low in calories. Adding shrimp means you’ll have a great source of antioxidants!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen mixed stir-fry vegetables
• 6 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add the vegetables.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until vegetables begin to thaw (about 5 minutes).
3. Add shrimp and soy sauce; continue cooking until shrimp are pink and tender.

9. Tropical scallops

Recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

Scallops are an excellent source of vitamin B12, which is important for your cardiovascular health. It also provides protection against colon cancer.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 16 sea scallops, about 1 pound total

Directions:

• In a bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. Toss well to form a salsa. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Season the scallops with salt and pepper.
• Add half of the scallops to the pan and sear, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the scallops to a warmed plate. Keep warm while cooking the remaining scallops in the same way.
• Divide the scallops among warmed individual plates.
• Spoon the salsa over the tops, dividing it evenly.
• Serve immediately.

You don’t always have to substitute time for health! With these recipes, you’ll get delicious, healthy food that will leave you feeling satisfied. If you really can’t spare the 10-minute preparation time, check out the healthiest food chains in the country and order some takeout! 

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know about all the hype surrounding Kylie Jenner and her beauty line, Kylie Cosmetics. Her OG product line-up featured her covetable Lip Kits, sets including a liquid lipstick and a corresponding lip liner. Then, she designed three custom neutral lip glosses.

Her latest release comes just in time for Coachella—three metallic lip kit colors—called Reign, King K and Heir. Although an official release date hasn’t been confirmed, we’re guessing it'll be this week, especially given Kylie’s hints about how the shades are inspired by Coachella.

If you’re lucky enough to snag one of Kylie’s newest lip kits, here are three beauty looks you can create using each of the colors.

Reign

Named in honor of Kylie’s adorable nephew, Reign is a deep-red toned copper shade designed to give you the confidence you need to #slay.

As seen here on Jordyn Woods, there is a lot of variety when it comes to how you incorporate Reign into your beauty routine.

To get this look, use a deep purple eyeliner (Sephora Collection Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in Matte Deep Plum, $12) to perfect your go-to cat eye. Then, highlight your lower lash line with a shimmery peach shade (Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Freelove, $19) to perk up your eyes in time for class.

As a final touch, apply your favorite foundation and highlighter and let the stunning copper lip color shine.

King K

With a name inspired by Kylie herself, there is no room for self-doubt if you decide to rock this royal pure gold.

For instant edge, apply King K and keep the rest of your makeup simple. Since your lips will be the star of the show, use a lightweight BB cream (Maybelline Dream Fresh, $8.99) to even out your complexion and fill in your brows with a brow crayon (Maybelline Eyestudio Pomade Crayon, $9.99) for extra definition.

The models who walked the spring 2016 Prada runway showed us exactly how this look is done. This shade might not be super practical for everyday life on campus, but we can definitely picture wearing it to turn heads at major events.

Heir

The most conservative shade of the three, Heir is a stunning rose-gold shade. Since the color is so versatile and is more neutral, it's easy to transition from day to night.

To spice up the rest of your look, create a simple smoky eye with a gray eyeshadow (Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Intergalatic, $21) and black eyeliner (Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion, $20). This will complement the lip color without letting it take a back seat entirely.  

As a finishing touch, apply a light stroke of a peach-toned highlighter (Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop, $38) for an effortless glow that will add to the overall glamour of this look.

Once again, Jennifer Lawrence’s hilarious lack of filter has proved that, despite the fact that we have not starred in a multi-million dollar movie franchise nor do we regularly wear Dior couture on the red carpet, J-Law is still just like us.

In the cover story for the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the Joy actress admitted to changing her mind about her Golden Globes dress pick last minute for a reason we can all get behind: Aunt Flo would be accompanying her on the red carpet.

"That was my Plan B dress," she told the magazine. "Plan A was a dress that I couldn't wear because awards season is synced with my menstrual cycle, and it has been for years."

Jennifer told Harper’s Bazaar that she instead opted for the old-Hollywood-esque red Dior cutout dress she actually ended up wearing because of its loose, bloat-proof front. Apparently, the other dress was way tight—and let’s be real: no one is about that body-con lifestyle during that time of the month. Jennifer put it best, saying, “I'm not going to suck in my uterus. I don't have to do that.” We feel you, girl. We’re sure the dress’s bright red hue was probably majorly comforting too, just in case of any, erm, emergencies.

Not that we could have guessed that she was surfing the crimson tide—J-Law looked flawless as always accepting her Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical. Note to self: side cutouts are always the way to go when the period struggle becomes all too real. You go girl.

On a refreshing note, Glamour recently released a plus-size issue called "Chic at Any Size," which is a nice change from the usual stick-thin models we see on newsstands. It hasn't all gone well, though—the magazine is receiving serious backlash from comedian Amy Schumer after they included her in the issue.  

Although the issue framed her in a positive manner by including her name under "The Women Who Inspire Us" on the front cover, Glamour never contacted Schumer about her inclusion. Schumer took to Instagram, talking about how she fluctuates between size 6 and 8, whereas plus size in America is considered size 16.

Cue damage control. Glamour Editor in Chief Cindi Leive took to Twitter went on Nightline to try to make peace with Amy Schumer, but also to defend the plus-size issue. On Twitter, Leive expressed Glamour's love for Schumer and explained that they chose her name on the cover because of her inspiring body-positivity messages. She also went on to point out that the issue never actually called her plus-size.

During Leive's Nightline interview, she explained that they included Schumer's name and article because the issue was about spreading the message that there are great clothes for everyone. She didn't intend for Schumer to be portrayed as plus-size in any way.

"The cover line says 'Women Who Inspire Us,' and we felt the audience for this special edition would be inspired by her completely hilarious and constant, consistent message of body positivity," said Leive in the interview.

It's great to see the magazine take a turn to emphasize body positivity—and plus-size or not, Glamour is right in saying Amy Schumer is a trailblazer in the body positivity movement.

Do student loans have you stressed out? Are you sick of that pesky credit card debt that you can’t get rid of no matter how hard you try? Whether you’ve been avoiding your debt because it seems insurmountable or just have no idea what you should be doing to get rid of it, you’ve come to the right place. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley’s Tackle Your Debt workshop will take you through everything you need to know and do to create the most effective plan to tackle your debt. No more stress. No more guilt. No more confusion.

One lucky winner will receive a seat in the three-month course to tackle their debt head on. Unfortunately, not everyone can be a winner—or can they? Ashley is offering up a 30% student discount PLUS a free webinar linked here for anyone that wishes to use it!

What’s your excuse for your debt? With help from Ashley, we don’t think you’d have one. Do you really know your worth? Find out today!

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We couldn't be more excited for the release of J.K. Rowling's new book-to-movie adaptation, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Originally published as a fictional textbook in 2001, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them can be found on Harry Potter's school supply list in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The book details the history of magical beasts in the HP world and also includes notes scribbled in the margins by Harry, Ron and Hermione.

The film, however, will mainly focus on the life of the textbook's author, Newt Scamander, and is set about 70 years before Harry Potter's story begins.

But true Harry Potter fans are probably already aware of all these details and are really just here to watch the fresh footage. This new trailer, which was released during Sunday night's MTV Movie Awards, has us all kinds of pumped for the film's November release. Check it out below:

We can’t speak entirely on behalf of our collegiettes, but on HC's list of priorities, few things rank above food -- and we are by no means ashamed to admit it. The only thing better than treating yourself to a gourmet dessert or splurging on Netflix and a pint of Ben and Jerry’s is scoring sweets for free, right? This month, you don’t have to pony up for your late night indulgences; Her Campus has got you covered on natural, handmade treats unmatched by any other dessert you’ve tasted.

Batter & Cream is a whoopie pie company that bakes and operates out of NYC. Founder, Liz Fife, and the company’s highly trained chefs add delicious and unexpected twists to the classic chocolate and vanilla filled whoopie pies. Its whoopie pies come in an assortment of seasonal flavors, ranging from strawberry basil and lemon sage to coffee mocha and double chocolate. Batter & Cream always goes above and beyond with its recipes and services -- it even creates custom flavors and edible sugar printed stickers for special events!

Join the whoopie pie and Batter & Cream craze by entering below to win! We’ve teamed up with Batter & Cream to give away 50-pack Chocolate Lovers assortment to three separate winners! This package is a chocoholic’s dream with flavors including Cookie Dough, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel, Cookies & Cream, Double Chocolate and Coffee Mocha. Think you can handle 50 pies of perfection? Odds are definitely in your favor.

Visit Batter & Cream on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for whoopie pie pics so perfect they’ll make your mouth water.

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Few pieces in our wardrobe are on constant repeat like our leather jackets are. While basic black will always have a special place in our hearts (and wardrobes), there’s no better time than spring to brighten your closet with some color—and leather jackets are our ideal go-to jacket to grab on those days when the weather can’t make up it’s mind. Scroll on to shop our five fave hues!

1. Think Pink

When you don’t have enough $$$ to spring for Acne Studios’s infamous, lusted-after pink hue, this jacket is an amazing alternative—we had no idea pink could look this cool. ($111 at ASOS)

2. Electric Blue

An eye-catching pop of statement-making blue is a no-fuss way to add color to a monochromatic look. ($89 at Target)

3. Babe in Burgundy

Unlike bolder brights, burgundy is a more subtle way to wear color—and the deep shade makes any piece look way more expensive. ($78 at Nasty Gal)

4. Nude and Neutral

It’s no secret that Blank NYC has some of the most amazing vegan leather jackets. This neutral pick is an unexpected way to top off an all-black outfit. ($128 at Zappos)

5. Tan Tones

The ’70s vibes are back for round two this spring. This tan jacket is on-trend, but you’ll wear it for seasons to come—making it totally worth the investment. ($133 at ASOS)

We'll never forget that infamous 2009 MTV VMA moment when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift while she was accepting her award—and apparently Kanye can't forget it either. Kayne is known for being incredibly outspoken, and his frequent rants on Twitter are a testament to this. Although Kanye and Taylor claimed that they were friends, Kanye's controversial "Famous" lyric referring to Tay made us seriously question that. 

And it seems like Kanye just can't stop talking about the "Bad Blood" singer. While at a show on Saturday night, Kanye once again brought up that time he interrupted Taylor mid-acceptance speech. 

According to Kanye, Lady Gaga canceled their tour after the VMA incident, believing he was acting completely immature. Because of this, Kanye proceeded to call that event "the beginning of the end of my life." 

He also added, "I had to fight every day of my life when the whole world turned against me for saying out loud what everyone else felt, but that's the job of an artist, of a true artist." Kayne, don't you think that's a bit overdramatic? 

Despite what Kayne says, he seems to have recovered quite well. What do you think? Will Kanye and Taylor ever be true friends?

Taylor Swift and acid…yeah, we never thought we'd see those two topics in the same sentence either. However, a musician who goes by the name Father John Misty recently described an acid trip that happened while at a T. Swift concert in Australia. 

In a interview with Rolling Stone, the indie singer, whose real name is Josh Tillman, provided all the insane details from his experience. "The last time I took a hero's dose of LSD was at a Taylor Swift concert in Australia. She was playing in Melbourne, and I met a bunch of people from her crew at a bar, and they invited me to the show," Tillman said. 

Following the acid trip, Tillman described his escapade at Tay's concert. According to him, attending the show while under the influence altered his whole perspective of the performance. "It was holy. It was psychedelic. She fully impregnated my dilated soul with her ideology." Umm, what?!? We're pretty sure we've never heard anyone say that about a Taylor Swift show. 

And even though Tillman recalled "laughing uncontrollably," he later called Taylor "dangerous." During the show, Taylor spoke to her adoring Swifties, telling them that she's a regular person just like them. Tillman clearly didn't agree with her comments because he called her out for perpetuating a false narrative. "This insistence on telling girls, 'I'm normal, don't let anyone tell you what you should be'" is damaging to fans, according to Tillman. 

"It's a very, very false normal. And that's dangerous," he added. Whoa, that's a sweeping statement, especially considering that millions of girls look up to Taylor.