By Sarabeth, for CollegeCandy.com
I've lived in Texas for most of my life, but one thing I will never understand is the gun-happy culture that is so prevalent here. My own sister got a gun as an anniversary present from her uncle-in-law. And now our state government wants to take...
Posted February 22, 2011 | 16:00:10 (EST)
By Charlsie for CollegeCandy.com
A lot is happening in the world right now. Egypt said no more to their president, and since then, other countries such as Bahrain, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Kuwait, Algeria, and Dijbouti have actively started seeking change from their governments. Tons of stuff is...
Posted February 22, 2011 | 14:54:34 (EST)
We all know the drill: as soon as the weather turns cold, we start planning the ULTIMATE Spring Break getaway with our friends. Every year, you vow to actually make it happen. You research all-inclusive resorts on your laptop in class, share cheap airline websites and maybe even start...
Posted February 15, 2011 | 15:13:36 (EST)
On March 7 the Style Network will kick off the second season of Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back, a show that features a group of overweight teens and pre-teens as they struggle not only to lose weight, but to battle their inner demons and change their lifestyles for...
Posted February 11, 2011 | 13:00:05 (EST)
By Charlsie Niemiec for CollegeCandy.com
Rihanna's latest video for her song "S&M" hasn't even been out for a week, and it's already stirring up a controversy. Due to the sexual nature of the video and its subject, "S&M" has been banned in 11 countries, restricted on YouTube (it's only available...
Posted February 11, 2011 | 11:55:11 (EST)
By Hannah of CollegeCandy.com
We are reaching the week in the semester that is marked on every college students' calendar. Whether the seven days in the planner reads "PUNTA CANA" in big letters or are filled by a volunteer service trip, Spring Break has finally arrived.
But while some are...
Posted February 10, 2011 | 11:02:07 (EST)
Spring break is nearly here, and for many of you that means your first ever real college spring break: the beach, the drinks, the bikinis, the (lots and lots of) partying. I bet you can already taste the salt on your margarita. But before you pack those bags and head...
Posted February 9, 2011 | 17:22:47 (EST)
By Ashley of CollegeCandy.com
Listen up, peeps. You've still got some time, but with Groundhog Day behind us, Spring Break is coming faster than you realize.
For some students, these days mean briefly returning to Mom and Dad's for (free!) home cooking and sleeping in your high...
Posted February 7, 2011 | 14:43:05 (EST)
College cafeteria cuisine doesn't always match up to mom's homemade fare. Companies like Sodexho have goals that include providing healthy meals to students, but the balance between nutritious and delicious isn't always apparent. Doctoring up your dorm delicacies will save money and save your waistline from the dreaded Freshman 15.
...Posted February 7, 2011 | 14:27:51 (EST)
With only 20 days until I take my last Spanish exam before waltzing off campus (and into the nearest bar), Spring Break fever has taken over my school faster than H1N1 did last October. While I won't be jet-setting off to Vegas or Cabo (sighhh) for a week of pool-side...
Posted February 1, 2011 | 15:00:28 (EST)
Written by Lana, a writer for CollegeCandy.com
The beginning of spring semester marks the time when many of us overpack our bags, triple-check that we have our passports, leave our friends behind and begin a semester abroad. If I learned anything from my two study abroad experiences --...
Posted January 27, 2011 | 14:15:11 (EST)
By Lauren Herskovic of CollegeCandy.com
So, most of the country is covered in about 47 feet of snow right now, which means one thing: Snow Day! Well, maybe for all those kids who don't go to University of Michigan. That place doesn't cancel classes for anything thanks to...
Posted January 24, 2011 | 15:30:38 (EST)
By Dayana Yochim, who writes for Fool.com, for CollegeCandy.com
Let's face it, "the talk" is awkward for everyone: You, picturing your parents at your age; your parents trying to cover all the bases (protection, safety, responsibility and the long-term consequences of your young-adult actions) before letting you leave the nest.
...Posted January 20, 2011 | 17:30:48 (EST)
By Jessica of CollegeCandy.com
As I sit elbow-deep in papers, projects and exams that are all due within the next week, saying I'm counting down the seconds until the end of the semester is the understatement of the year. No. Of the century. But if I relayed that fact to...
Posted January 14, 2011 | 14:20:36 (EST)
As far as massive bookstore empires go, I have always been a Barnes & Noble fan. When I was little, I would beg my mom for a B&N visit at the end of a long day of downtown shopping. Once inside my favorite chain bookstore, I would run to the...
Posted January 13, 2011 | 16:50:17 (EST)
By Charlsie of CollegeCandy.com
Just last February, I was planning my 21st birthday party. Now, I'm facing 22 (or as I like to call it 21+1) straight on. Even though the last twelve months have gone by, it feels like just yesterday I was indulging in jello shots and...
Posted February 23, 2011 | 16:18:07 (EST)