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Spring 2014 Issue 1
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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOGS
Fashion bloggers are
changing the industry.
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8. EDITORS LETTER
6. IN THE ISSUE
Take a look at what the cover
girls be up to lately.
12. LOOK GOOD ON
THE GO
Look chic wherever you go, for
great prices!
28. BUDGET-IZE &
ORGANIZE
Give yourself some extra dorm
space with these neat tips!
style
how-to opinion
17. WOMEN IN MEDIA
The underrepresentation of
women in journalism.
health & food
18. THE FRESHMAN 15
STIGMA
Because its something all
college students stress about!
Five Foods from the
Microwave
Tasty and easy - if only all
meals were!
20. NEW KIDS ON THE
BLOGS
Fashionistas you need to know
about!
fashion & features
24. WHAT COMES
NEXT?
Emma Watson after college.
26. POM-POMS &
CATASTROPHIC
INJURIES
Theres more to cheerleading
than pretty faces and glitter.
last word
30. DORM
CONFESSIONS
The most embarrassing dorm
room stories...from you!
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in the issue
As a younger woman, that pressure got me
down, but Ive made my peace with it. With
airbrushing and digital manipulation, fashion
can project an
unobtainable
image thats
dangerously
unhealthy. Im
excited about the
ageing process.
Im more
interested in
women who
arent perfect.
Theyre more
compelling.
- Emma Watson
via The Guardian
Top: Emma Watson
at the 2014 Golden
Globes Middle: On
the set of new movie
Noah
Left: On campus at
Brown University.
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letter from the editor
ON THE COVER:
COLLEGE GIRL
EMMA WATSON
Now what?
As a college student, I know what its like to have to endure transitions. Finding the balance between
what your impulses draw you to do and what you know in your heart is best for you is not always an easy task.
When our staf got together to decide what route this issue of Femme would take, we concluded that any girl
would be open to some advice on how to plan, prepare and push forth to the next task! For that reason these
pages are jam packed with fashion, food and ftness tips.
Our cover girl Emma Watson is no stranger to transitions and changes. In this issue of Femme we
reveal the pressures she has faced as a young Hollywood starlet and how she manages to stay relevant and land
acting gigs without compromising who she really is. After I learned that Emma Watson took a break from acting
after the Harry Potter movies to completely embrace college life (yes, she lived in a dorm and all that good stuf)
I felt inspired and at ease about putting my own dreams on hold to tend to more serious life matters.
I hope that the articles included in this magazine inspire our readers in the same way. Though being
a young adult comes with more responsibility than most of us anticipated, nothing that we want for ourselves
should be considered impossible. There is beauty in the idea that because tomorrow is not promised, it may
very well be your best day yet. I ask you, readers, to face life with a big smile and a bold heart, and never let the
little things get you down.
AnnMarie Oseguera
Editor-in-Chief
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opinion
THE UNDERREPRESENTATION OF
WOMEN IN JOURNALISM
I spent my last college spring break at media conferences
while a majority of my friends soaked up the sun on the beaches
of Cancun and Miami.
I attended the College Media Association (CMA) conference
in New York City along with a few of our other editors. We went
to sessions and got the opportunity to go on media tours at Hearst
Tower and Hufngton Post, while others went to Democracy Now!
and CNN.
CMA was the second media conference I attended this spring
break, the frst being the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS)
a conference for college radio. In both of these conferences, an
issue that kept arising was how women are underrepresented in
the feld of media. I was slightly confused on how this was even an
issue in this new age of media when a majority of the attendees at
both conferences were women.
Some of the women at IBS expressed how it was hard for them
to run their college radio stations because some of the men were
not comfortable having a women as their team leader. As the con-
versation continued, more and more girls felt the same and shared
their experiences on how they have been discriminated against. I
related to them when it came to the discrimination that women
face in every general aspect of our lives, but I have never per-
sonally experienced discrimination or sexism at our college radio
station. During the transition to our new station, our organization
had an estimated 6:1 ratio of men to women, myself being the
only female. Now weve increased in numbers and diversity which
is something that other college radio stations lack and struggle
with.
At CMA, Rebecca White, Director of Operations and Features
Editor at Narratively, named one of the 50 Best Websites by
TIME in 2013, led the session on Women in Journalism. She
presented to us (a room of about 30 women and three men) the
experiences of her female colleagues who work in media as jour-
nalists and photographers.
One of the women that we learned about said she dressed
asexual to avoid any unwanted attention at work. Another felt that
women do not deserve any special treatment at work while another
did not think of herself as a woman, but as a photographer or a
journalist.
It frustrated me to hear that some women working in media in
the real world have dealt with being told that they should write
about culture or arts because they are women or that they should
be in broadcasting because theyre really pretty even if they want
to write investigative pieces or cover war and politics.
Its frustrating that a well-known show like House of Cards has
(*had, Spoiler Alert) a main character, a woman and a journalist
who only gets information from her sources by sleeping with them.
And of course, not all publications are like this and some actually
respect their employees and television is not reality, but this is still
a stagnant issue.
The American Society of News Editors (ASNE) reported in
2013 that newsrooms continue to be about two-thirds male. Less
than 13% percent of journalists in newsrooms are minorities
which is an improvement from the 3.95% in 1978 despite the
trend being consistent for years and only peaking at 13.7%.
Media Matters For America released a report in 2013 stating
that women only make up 38% of a newsroom staf and continue
to be underrepresented in leadership positions.
Saint Peters University is a diverse campus and we are grateful
to have a diverse editorial staf that is led by an advisor and an ed-
itor-in-chief who encourage us to be brave and fearless. It is unfor-
tunate that after we graduate and start our careers, as women we
might experience being hit on by our editors, being withheld from
information from our sources because of our gender, or being
called a bitch for being diligent, and a firt for looking decent.
At the end of the day, it should come down to what type of
journalist you are. Women should not have to pretend to be one
of the boys to write a sports story. And it should come to no
surprise that a woman might actually know that LeBron James
recently scored 61-points in a game, but that it wasnt more than
what Wilt Chamberlain scored in 1962. We should be able to
tell stories no matter if theyre about Paris Fashion Week or how
Crimea has the autonomy to become a part of Russia. Weve all
studied the ethical values of journalism and our gender should not
determine whether or not we are great storytellers.
Rebecca White, Director of Operations and Features Editor at Narratively presenting
at the College Media Association conference on the issues women face in media.
Comments about the way I look
are not relevant to the
Mayors inauguration.
- Julie Turkewitz, NY Times
BY NATALIE CASTILLO
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food/health
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AVOID
FRESHMAN15
- Know your limits. Just because the caf is all-you-can-eat,
doesnt mean you have to stuf yourself. Just eat until youre
full, and you wont feel over-stufed.
- Eat your veggies. Were totally copying your moms advice
from when you were little, but you know how good veggies are
for great health.
- Hit the treadmill. Most colleges have ftness facilities that
they let students use free of charge. So tie up those sneakers
and get running!
- Get a gym buddy. Youre much more likely to hit the gym
when you have a friend motivating you, so recruit your roomie
or another friend to work out with a few times a week.
- Take a ftness class. Lots of colleges ofer Zumba, spin
cycling, body toning, or other ftness classes, also for free. Hit
up a class and show of your moves!
- Buy healthy snacks. For late-night studying, ordering
pizza or munching on cookies is totally tempting, but healthy,
protein-flled snacks will help you stay focused while studying
through the night.
- Choose healthier options. No doubt, ice cream sundaes
are awesome, but healthier options like fro-yo are probably
ofered in the cafeteria.
EDITOR: MARISA CARLUCCI
FIVE
QUICK
MICROWAVE
MEALS
Lets face it- now that youre living the dorm life, youre probably
used to eating Hot Pockets and ramen noodle cups. It gets boring
eating the same things over and over, too. So here are fve yummy
foods that bring variety to the table, coming straight out of the
microwave into your heart (and your stomach!).
Scrambled Eggs
Ladies, we all know that breakfast is essential, so start of the day
with something fortifying! Just pour two eggs in a mug, whisk them,
and heat them up for thirty seconds. Its that simple! Dont be afraid
to add some extra bacon or some black pepper, while youre at it-
just half-cook the eggs, toss in your desired ingredients, and let the
microwave fnish its job.
Nachos
Heres a neat snack you can share! Fill a plate with tortilla chips, and
top with the shredded cheese of your choice. Pop in the microwave
for 15 to 20 seconds, or until the cheese is melted. Throw in your
favorite salsa to give your nachos extra heat.
Brownie Lava Cake
Pop an already cooked brownie (you can probably get one at your
campus cafeteria or snack shop on campus), top with chocolate
sauce, and pop in the microwave for 15 seconds. Top with vanilla
ice cream and enjoy!
Mac & Cheese
When youre craving something extra cheesy, mac n cheese is the
way to go! Put a third of a cup of your noodle of choice in a bowl
with half a cup of water, microwave on high for two minutes, and
then stir well. Rinse and repeat until the water is gone and the noo-
dles are soft, stir in a half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and a
quarter cup of milk, and fnally, microwave for another minute. Add
bread crumbs to give it a little crunch!
Smores
If you want the taste of this campfre classic without all the work,
look no further! Layer two marshmallows, a chocolate square, and
a graham cracker on top of another graham cracker, just like a
regular smores. Stick it all in the microwave for 20 to 25 seconds.
Enjoy the melty goodness!
EDITOR: LAUREN FLEITES
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NEW KIDS
ON THE

BLOGS
BY NATALIE CASTILLO
Bryan Boy, Into the Gloss and Trop Rouge. If you
claim to be a fashionista and these blog sites arent familiar to you,
you might want to revamp your wardrobe.
When people think of fashion blogging, they automatically
assume bloggers are bored kids with mediocre sense of style. Yet,
these bored kids are becoming known worldwide, sitting front row
at New York Fashion Week and signing endorsement deals with
major fashion labels.
I didnt know what blogging was until my friend introduced
them to me. I thought the idea was fun and I needed a fun little
hobby, said Christina Caradona, a 24-year old New York native
also known as Trop Rouge.
Born in New York and raised in France by a professional
model for a mother and a father who loves to travel, fashion runs
through her veins. Christina has been featured in magazines like
Cosmopolitan, Nylon for Japan and Seventeen. She was also part
of a Paul Mitchell hair campaign for her famous curly locks and
recently shot a worldwide campaign for H&M.
In the beginning I was just blogging because I wanted a hobby
and it was interesting, said Christina. But after I read and met
so many people that said that Ive inspired them or made them
want to stop straightening their hair, I fnd myself really wanting
to make people feel good about themselves. Its so rad to think that
youve helped someone.
There used to be a time when bloggers were paid for their
work with merchandise but now they are being signed to agencies.
Lindsey Calla, the Maxxinista from the T.J Maxx Commercials is
signed to Digital Branding Agency which was created in August
of 2010 by Karen Robinovitz. Blogger, Bryan Boy is signed to the
Creative Arts Agency that is based in Hollywood. This agency
represents A-list actors such as George Clooney.
Bloggers are coming out with books, they have speaking
engagements, and they are also branding themselves, said Xe-
nia-Amirah Janniere, a 19-year old New York fashion student. So,
I believe those who love blogging and are serious about it will be
the result of blogging expanding.
Xenia started her casually chic, diamond and glitter obsessed
blog just last year but she has been following fashion blogs since
2009.
Fashion bloggers have become just as important as fashion maga-
zine writers, stylists and advertisers and their opinions are just as
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important to designers as Anna Wintours just before her September
issue gets published. Not only do designers have to worry about how
magazine editors are critiquing their work, but now they have to
keep tabs on the millions of fashion blogs around the world to fnd
out what the buyers are really thinking.
I think fashion blogging is still at its beginning stages, said CJ
Rellas, a 19-year old fashion blogger from California. Yes, there
are thousands of blogs out there, but I think well see more and
more people blogging and making a living from it. I dont think its a
trend. I think its here to stay, and thats because people want to see
what fashion is really like. They want more and they want it now.
CJ just started his blog about a year ago and has been posting
on a daily basis for the past six months. He might not get as many
views or have a huge following like Bryan Boy but he is determined
to work on it. Hes decided to use his humor and honest ways to lure
in more followers and has taken many risks in the name of fashion.
He is currently exploring in the land of androgyny and is working
with womens clothing.
I get sent some hair products and free clothes, so that has been
nice, but thats not why Im blogging. For me, the most valuable
perks have been that Ive had the opportunity to talk with and
learn from some amazing designers and connect with some of the
people I really look up to in the industry. People in fashioneven
those at the topare much more available than most people think,
said CJ.
So are fashion bloggers here to stay or is it all a hit and miss?
People have been saying for years now that journalism is dying and
coming to an end. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics,
there is a six percent decline in journalism job opportunities till
2020. But did these passionate fashionistas just create a new media
outlet?
The fashion industry used to be somewhat of a secret society. To
get into fashion shows you either had to be a celebrity, know some-
one who knows someone or sneak into shows. Just this past Sep-
tember, Leandra Medine also known as the infamous ManRepellar,
hosted a live stream of Marc Jacobs show at the Lincoln Center.
Fashion and blogging is expanding and those who love fashion are
being informed about trends faster than ever.
So those who have a passion for fashion, what do you think about
the fashion blogging movement? Are you in or are you out? (as
Heidi Klum would say).
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I read and met
so many people
that said that Ive
inspired them...
- Christina
Caradona
CJ Rellas of publicrevival.com
Xenia Amirah with Jay Manuel from Ameicas Next Top Model
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a
fashion blogger? Heres some advice!
CHRISTINA CJ RELLAS XENIA
Just be you, don t pre-
t end. If you re a f unny
per son t hen l et i t show i n
your wri t i ng. Updat i ng
f requent l y i s good as wel l
as provi di ng cl ear con-
t ent . You don t need t o
wast e a t on of money on
a good camera! I see so
many peopl e doi ng t hi s.
If you know how t o t ake
a phot o t hen i t wi l l l ook
good even i f you di d i t
on your Sony, poi nt and
shoot .
TROPROUGE.BLOGSPOT.COM
I think any blog that has a
unique voice and persona
can become successful. But
I think the most successful
blogs come from solid con-
tent, good site design, and
knowledge of social media
and marketing. Stick with
your own voice. When I
started, I tried to be some-
one I wasnt. But, eventually,
I started to act like myself,
both in my pictures and my
words. Thats when the page
views started going up.
PUBLICREVIVAL.COM
My advice to aspiring fashion
bloggers would be to keep at it.
It might feel awkward for the
first couple posts but youll get
the hang of it. You might feel a
little discouraged because your
viewership might not be what
you want it to be when you first
start out. It is all a process, dont
give up. Youll get out of it what
you put in, its all about dedica-
tion and networking. Dedicate
your time to your blog. Post
nothing but honest and good
content and youll be on your
way to a respected and
successful blog.
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WHATS
NEXT?
Child star and fashionista
Emma Watson has a new role
coming her way- the role of a
college graduate. So whats in
store for this amazing actress?
BY LAUREN FLEITES
At 23 years old, Emma Watson is a Hol-
lywood star with an estimated $40 million fortune in
her pockets. Shes also a huge fashion icon, a stellar
role model, and one of the most famous college
students in America. Transitioning from a pretty little
thing to a smart and talented young woman, shell
soon be experiencing what most college girls inev-
itably will: graduation. By May shell emerge from
Brown University with a degree in English. And so
theres that one question that all senior college girls
cant help but ask themselves even before they don
their caps: What comes next?
It goes without saying that
Emma Watson is not the average
college girl. From ages 9 to 21
she played the smart, sassy, and
mature Muggle-born Hermione
Granger in all eight Harry Potter
flms, a role that even today has an
infuence on her career. She was
left to mature on her own, as her
parents- both lawyers who had
divorced when she was fve- only
provided a chaperone for her, and
refused to give up their careers
for hers. As it turned out, Watson
handled herself just fne, and she came to be re-
nowned and beloved for both her Potter persona and
her real-life self. Once the Potter movies wrapped up
in 2011, she fully embraced the college life, moving
into a dorm and even appearing in a student produc-
tion of Chekhov.
But she didnt let go of her career complete-
ly- instead, she went forth and stretched her acting
muscles with a variety of challenging roles. In Sofa
Coppolas The Bling Ring, she plays a spoiled brat who
repeatedly burgles Paris Hilton and other celebrities,
eventually using her notoriety to gain fame of her
own. And in a cameo in last years apocalyptic spoof
This Is The End, Watson showed her not-so inno-
cent side with an ax handle, no less. The way she
managed to split her time between Brown and acting
is more than admirable, wanting to live a life beyond
epic Noah, which recently came out in theaters in late
March. So far the flm has garnered a lot of atten-
tion of the controversial kind, due to its unorthodox
angels and the suggestion that Noah may have been
the frst environmentalist.
In its April 2014 publication, Watson ignores all
that and tells Elle, If I was really going to cut it
down, its my frst role where I become a woman.
In one scene, she stares out at the coming abyssa
young woman, terrifed shell never get the chance
to grow up. A real and powerful dread flls Watsons
voice as she asks Noah, Is this the end of every-
thing?
Once again it boils down to
that question: What comes
next? The problem is, not even
Watson knows for sure. In a
recent Twitter post she states:
Look. I just want to know
exactly what the next ten years
of my life is going to look like
ok?, adding, And to have it
organised on a colour coordi-
nated calendar. Is that really too
much to ask? For years shes
been thinking about her future,
but hasnt come to any clear
results. For the time being shes
shooting a flm this month with
Alejandro Amenbar (the Spanish director behind
Nicole Kidmans The Others) and has projects in
development with Chbosky, Guillermo del Toro, and
Heyman. And last year, Watson got certifed to teach
yoga and meditation. At least it seems like shes keep-
ing her options open.
So, to answer the question, What comes next? all
that can be said is, No one knows. Family, friends,
and fans no doubt have high hopes for the future of
this budding young woman. Perhaps its better that her
post-Ivy League life is so up in the air rather than set
in stone. As is already the case, its given Miss Watson
cause to branch out beyond the norms of stardom.
On this fact she shares with Elle a piece of wisdom:
If Ive learned anything, its really just to stop trying
to fnd answers and certainties.
I wasnt driven to
act. I wasnt doing
Oscars acceptance
speeches into a
hairbrush. I took a
Beanie Baby to my
first Harry Potter
audition.
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POM-POMS AND
CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
Cheerleaders are more prone to skull
fractures and cervical spine injuries
that can result in permanent brain
injury, paralysis, or even death.
BY NATALIE CASTILLO
FEMME.COM APRIL 2014 page 27
Cheerleading is not considered a sport by
the NCAA, but it causes the most catastrophic injuries
among women more than any other sport.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a re-
port in 2012 which stated that concussion rates among
cheerleaders increased by 26% from 1998 to 2008.
Although these concussion rates are less than other
sports like softball or soccer, cheerleaders are more
prone to skull fractures and cervical spine injuries that
can result to permanent brain injury, paralysis, or even
death.
As popular as cheerleading is, only 29 state high
school athletic associations recognize cheerleading as
a sport. New Jersey universities like Rutgers, Drew,
and Montclair State all have cheerleading
or dance teams that compete in national
cheerleading competitions.
I must admit the perks of varsity sports
in Saint Peters University such as job
opportunities, dorming and scholarships
is something most of the cheerleaders
need, said Chantal Ochoa, a freshman
cheerleader at Saint Peters.
The Saint Peters University cheerleading team
practices at least two days out of the week for up to
three hours. Last season they started of with basic
pyramids, liberty, and fulls. They are now moving
onto arabesques heel stretches and one man stunt
sequences. Later on throughout the season, the fyers
must stretch on a daily basis to get needles or bow
and arrows. Their goal is to get basket tosses and twist
downs from all stunts. This all sounds foreign for the
average person who does not follow cheerleading but
surely its more difcult to attempt the stunts than it is
to pronounce them.
The determination and athleticism [cheerleading]
entitles is something you need to work hard for and
recognize that cheerleaders do not just lift weights but
people in the air, said Ochoa who has been cheering
for almost fve years.
Cheerleading dates as far back as 1898 and has
evolved from an activity to complete athleticism.
The real question is why isnt it looked upon as a
sport? said Ochoa. You can get injuries just like any
other intense sport and it has been proven that being
in this sport is very dangerous.
Cheerleading involves the fexibility of gymnastics and
the strength of any other athlete.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that cheerleading should be labeled as a sport so that
it can have safety regulations like the NCAA has for
basketball, football, i.e. If cheerleading is seen as a
universal sport, the cheerleaders will have access to
professional athletic trainers, medical care, safer prac-
tices, and certifed coaches.
The Saint Peters Athletic Department for Commu-
nications has informed us that any injuries inficted to
members of the squad while cheering for the universi-
ty are not covered by the athletic insurance policy and
the teams coach is afliated with the athletic depart-
ment.
I know my team right now is committed but we all
recognize that we arent
getting the perks like ev-
ery other sport at [Saint
Peters], said Ochoa.
What keeps us together
is the school spirit we all
have and the love [for]
the sport.
There are organizations that support cheerleading,
but it is hard for these organizations to support teams
that are not recognized as a varsity sport by their
colleges.
The American Association of Cheerleading
Coaches and Administration provides resources to
cheerleading instructors about cheerleading safety and
competition regulations. The National Cheerleading
Association is a nationally known company that unifes
cheerleaders through competitions on diferent educa-
tional levels.
A majority of cheerleading competitions can be
seen on ESPN, but the stereotypes still surround the
sport that lacks athleticism despite being broadcasted
on a sports network.
Cheerleading isnt just about looking pretty and
screaming for our team during games or half time.
On the contrary, its about showing school pride and
hitting every stunt with a smile, said Ochoa.
Luckily, football players do not have to smile or
wave any pom poms in the air before they attempt to
sack the quarterback.
The real question
is why isnt
it looked upon
as a sport?
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how-to
BUDGET-IZE
AND ORGANIZE
1. Instead of dropping cash on space-saving hangers,
save soda tabs and use them to ft twice the amount of
hangers in your closet.
2. Store snacks in an over-the-door shoe organizer.
3. Keep your cords tidy by attaching binder clips to your
desk.
4. Increase your under-the-bed space and your outlet
access with bed risers that double as a power source-
you can get yourself a set for just $29.99 at Bed Bath &
Beyond!
5. Use small tension rods to hang your scarves high or
organize your shoes down low.
6. If you dont have space or the cash for a bedside table,
use a mattress caddy. Slide it under your mattress and itll
stay put. Get it from Richards Homewares on Amazon
for only $8.33!
7. Keep your dirty clothes of the ground with an over-
the-door hamper!
8. Use ice cube trays to keep your jewelry organized. It
also works with any small supplies that like to travel, such
as paperclips and thumbtacks (ouch!).
9. Keep your necklaces tangle-free by tacking them to a
bulletin board- it also makes for an easy way to add color
to the room!
10. Use a shower caddy to organize your school supplies
and save some much-needed desk space.
Here are ten little
tricks to give your
dorm room some
breathing room while
barely putting a dent
in your pocket.
Five Study Tips
To Help You Study Through
The Semester!
Breaks while studying have been proven to help students
retain information longer, so dont hesitate to get up and walk
around if you begin to feel restless while reviewing material.
Write down all the due dates for your papers, exams and
homework on a calendar to be able to plan out how you will
manage your time and to avoid having that horrible feeling of
showing up to class unprepared for a big test.
Before the semester begins, decide where you will spend most
of your time studying. Find a relaxing place with good lighting
that will be available for you to use for long periods of time.
Take note of your professors office hours and contact infor-
mation and do not be afraid to use it if you have any questions.
Find the apps in your phone that can be used as studying ma-
terials like voice recording apps to record lectures, or calendar
apps to set reminders about important assignments.
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last word
DORM CONFESSIONS
Your most embarrassing, mortifying and just plain
funny dorm room stories!
Impromptu Bonding
My roommate and I had a hard time bonding when we
moved in together. We had a big suite to ourselves with its
own kitchen and bathroom right in the room, and whenever
one of us was using either, the other would stay out of the
way. One day I went to use the bathroom in a rush. Not
long before I fnished did I realize that there was no toilet
paper! I had to yell out for my roommate who was studying
in the living room area. When I explained that I needed
toilet paper, she came to my rescue and burst out laughing.
I came out of the bathroom completely embarrassed yet
couldnt help but laugh at the situation myself. It was a
great icebreaker and we have become best friends since!
-Kathy Miele, Sophomore WVU
Mystery Crush on Campus
When I frst started college, I began noticing a guy around
campus that I thought was really attractive. My friends back
home used to tease me about my taste in guys, so I wanted
another friends opinion. One of my new friends at school,
Emily, was eager to help me decide if the guy was hot or
not, but I could never spot him when she was around. One
night Emily invited me over to her dorm room to play board
games with some of her other friends from school that I had
not yet met. Much to my surprise, when I arrived at her
dorm room, there was my crush with his arm around
Emily! It turned out they had just started dating. Needless
to say, whenever she asks about my mystery crush on
campus, I tell her I think he transferred to another school!
- Gina Smith, Junior FSU
Getting Off on the Wrong Foot
One semester I signed up for classes earlier than I was used
to getting up and that ended up being a huge mistake! I was
constantly showing up to class late and missing important
lectures and announcements. One morning in particular I
was running late and rushed to class from my dorm. When
I showed up to class right on time, a rush of relief came over
me. That soon turned into embarrassment when I looked
down and realized I was wearing two diferent colored
sneakers!
-Jessica Harley, Freshman USC
Secret Stash
All of my college friends know me as the girl who loves junk
food, so when in the beginning of sophomore year all of my
girls pledged to lose the Freshman 15 together, they all had
their doubts about me. I couldnt resist eating candy bars
while I was up late cramming for exams, so I decided to hide
my candy bars behind books on my bookshelf. One night
all of my friends and I were in my dorm room studying for
midterms. My friend Casey was looking for a dictionary
and went to my bookshelf. When she found one she pulled
it out, and it was followed by a bag of Hersheys kisses. My
girlfriends all inspected the bookshelf, discovered all the can-
dy and ate it themselves, and wont let me live this down yet!
- Rose Porter, Senior NYU
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