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Sitcoms Aren't Dead, These Ones Are Alive and Kicking

by Olivia Yankey on April 17, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

Whether it’s a classic or a brand new series, it’s never too late to get into a comedy that’s new to you. A laugh is always well needed and, thanks to Netflix and Hulu, catching up...

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Why we love celebrity slip-ups

by Olivia Yankey on April 10, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

The sad truth is that gossip magazines and celebrity news make up one of the largest portions of American media today. While we all feel that twinge of embarrassment picking up the latest issue of US...

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Top 5 College Pranks of All Time

by Olivia Yankey on April 03, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

For some, April Fools’ Day is the most annoying pseudo-holiday celebrated in the Western world. The pranks, the jokes, the forced humor—it all amounts to twenty-four hours of irritating...

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Keep Calm: Playlist

by Olivia Yankey on March 27, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

Midterms are over and spring break has come and gone. That leaves most students with one big, unfortunate event left on the pre-summer horizon: finals. In the rut between Cancun debauchery and...

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Five Sites to Start Reading Now

by Olivia Yankey on March 15, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

Sometimes Stumbling, Tumbling and Facebook just don’t cut it. Occasionally, it’s nice to go online for something slightly more intellectual than “liking” pictures from your friend’s...

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Mood Rings and Seafoam Greens

by Olivia Yankey on March 06, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

Once the weather hints at switching gears, Cosmopolitan and Glamour (and every other women’s interest magazine on the face of the earth) put out articles on what “hot” colors celebrities...

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How to Win Her Heart with 90’s R&B

by Olivia Yankey on February 28, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

The only good thing about Valentine’s Day is that it fills the month of February with the sounds of love. By that, I mean every trip to CVS, the grocery store and the mall is blessed...

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Beyond the Glitz and Glam: How To Make It in PR

by Olivia Yankey on February 22, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

While it’s the obvious choice for public relations majors, the field of PR always stands out as a glamorous potential career path for anxious journalism, English and communications students weighing...

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The Case for College Radio

by Olivia Yankey on February 14, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

When was the last time you listened to your campus radio station?   If you’re like most college students, the answer is probably never. Undergrads across the country spend hours producing...

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Tumblr: A Procrastinator's Best Friend

by Olivia Yankey on February 07, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

It’s undeniable that the Internet is a useful tool, but – as anyone who has ever sat in a 9:00 a.m. lecture knows all too well – the web also provides us millions of ways to avoid...

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English majors: Books that aren't bullshit

by Olivia Yankey on January 31, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

In the fantasies of book nerds everywhere, the four years of an English major’s liberal arts education would amount to some grand, romantic survey of all the world’s great, classic literature.   In...

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Unmotivated? Top 10 Inspiring Movies

by Olivia Yankey on January 24, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

January is when most of the world seems motivated to make major life changes, but it’s tough to get going on any kind of transformation if you haven’t been inspired. If you watch a couple...

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Scratching the Surface: UK Music for American Ears

by Olivia Yankey on January 16, 2012
Junior > English > Georgetown University

Americans and Brits have influenced one another’s music for generations, sending acts across the pond since before Elvis and the Beatles. Now, entire genres develop internationally, from Dubstep...

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Blame it on the Alcohol: Why is Binge Drinking So Socially Acceptable?

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Why Being Cheated On Wasn't Your Fault

So, you were cheated on. Hopefully, I’m not the first person to tell you...

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10 Things You Can't Do in the Real World

College is an unusual time when society’s norms are put on hold. Late to...

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