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A Chick’s Guide to Studying Abroad
If there is a single person whom absolutely no one would ever suspect to study abroad, that person is definitely… me.
But come September, I will be boarding a plane to London, where I will be learning to navigate the Tube (the transportation system, th...more
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Fun Without Drinks: A Chick’s Guide to Saying No
Another stressful week is finally winding down. Between studying, writing papers, working out, going to club meetings, and catching up with friends, by the time the weekend rolls around, its time for a well deserved break.
For many of us chicks, you mi...more
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USC women’s soccer defeats UCLA
Playing in front of 8,527 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum, a new NCAA Women’s Soccer regular season record, the USC Trojans defeated the UCLA Bruins by a score of 1-0. USC had not beaten UCLA in the regular season since 1998. Still, USC’s win over UC...more
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Where did Lady Vols come from?
Well it came from a lady. Gloria Ray. She was the first female athletic director of women's sports at the University of Tennessee; a position she took over in 1977 after coaching women's tennis at UT. Here is what she said about creating the Lady Vols bra...more
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Back to School Dorm/Apartment: Cheap Ways to Shop
Decorating is tough. Not only do you have to match your room basics to your style and color preferences, but you have to stay within your budget - which, for many college-bound chicks, is pretty small. Coupled with a seemingly never-ending shopping list, ...more
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A savvy chick’s guide to applying for grad school
First, I want to start off by sending out a big congratulations to all chicks about to begin their senior year. You have survived three years of term papers, 8 a.m. classes, all-night cram sessions, and a slew of co-curricular activities. It’s time for ...more
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Preparing for Rush: Questions to Know
With the fall semester quickly approaching many young women are preparing themselves for one thing, rush. Whether you are a new face in the crowd looking to receive a bid or a seasoned sister who’s going through her last sorority recruitment, rush is im...more
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How to Stand Up to the Inevitable Mean Girl
The wrath of a downright mean girl is not easily avoided. Although you may be tempted to run, there’s no need to hide. You possess the power to rise above the unnecessary vindictiveness of a mean girl.
Recent violence in schools among girls has bro...more
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By the numbers: Women in film school
I came across this post from Elizabeth M. Daley the Dean of the USC School of Cinematic Arts talking about whether Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar win will help improve things for women in Hollywood. She’s honest that the numbers are bad, but being in the...more
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Spotlight on Lauren Berger: Intern Queen Helping Dreamers
Lauren Berger is the self-proclaimed Intern Queen, so called because in her four years of college, she completed a record 15 internships!
“My mom called me and said, ‘Well, you better get into this interning thing,’” shares Berger in a 2009 Pomon...more
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BFF: Best Friends Forever or Best Frenemies Forever?
Best friendship is usually formed on common interests, and best friends Betty and Veronica (of the classic Archie Comic series) are no exception. They had one very similar interest - Archie Andrews - and spent their friendship fighting over him, constantl...more
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UCLA wins Women’s College World Series
Living in LA, I was naturally rooting for UCLA in the Women’s College World Series – just as I have for the last five years. But this year, they didn’t disappoint.
The tournament began with a series of upsets leaving everyone to wonder who would em...more
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Obama welcomes UConn women’s team to White House
President Barack Obama welcomed the University of Connecticut’s national champion women’s basketball team to the White House Monday, and it was a reunion for many of the players and the Prez.
The UConn women won their second straight NCAA championsh...more
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