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Post-Halloween Thoughts on “Slutty” Costumes

Post-Halloween Thoughts on “Slutty” Costumes

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Now that another Halloween has come and gone, it’s the time of the year for everyone to throw in their two cents regarding the concept of “slutty” costumes, and I’ve got two pennies ready to go. It’s nothing new that these days, the idea of Halloween being to commemorate superstitions about ghosts and ghouls seems to be out the window. Yes, there are certainly exceptions—especially on the Vassar campus, where I’ve seen my fair share of much more creative ensembles—but it’s…

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The Perfect Fall Outfit

The Perfect Fall Outfit

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I’m not a big fan of fall, mainly because the transition from extreme heat to bone-shakingly cold weather comes as a bit of a shock to me. I can never find a happy medium in my clothing that keeps me warm enough to face the blustery autumn days, while at the same time cool enough to face random heat waves. Join me in the journey to find the perfect fall outfit. I typically wear what I’m most excited about—which means what I recently bought. Though I bought the following piece of clothing…

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Hangover Playlist

Hangover Playlist

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Hey, reader. How was your Halloweekend? Sober and quiet? No? I didn’t think so. Studies (by which I mean sweeping generalizations I heard from upperclassmen in my freshman year) have shown that Halloweekend and Founder’s Day are the average Vassar student’s two weekends that involve the most intense partying, and it’s not hard to understand why. Think about it: 2,000 college students on one small campus with a seemingly endless amount of alcohol and a practically non-existent security presence? Things are bound to get crazy. From my…

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The Science Behind the Smell: A Closer Look at How We Perceive Food Odors

The Science Behind the Smell: A Closer Look at How We Perceive Food Odors

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From freshly baked cookies to rotten eggs, an Italian restaurant to a fish market, our strong reactions to the odors emanating from different foods is really quite amazing. The sight of a moldy Tupperware dish does not disgust us as much as its stench; likewise, the sensation of chewing a warm chocolate chip cookie does not excite us as much as does its mouthwatering aroma. We may be repulsed by the smell of a particular food item at one point, only to…

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The Importance of Bookstores

The Importance of Bookstores

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Growing up, I was always enchanted by bookstores. At my local bookstore, I would wander through the seemingly endless shelves, searching through the battered copies of used books and the shiny new bestsellers. I would pull out a novel and curl up on the floor between the shelves to read the first few pages, hoping each time that I had discovered the perfect purchase. Now, bookstores continue to remind me of the endless possibilities of the literary world, displaying all of…

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Creepy Crawly Vassar

Creepy Crawly Vassar

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I have been anxiously waiting to write this blog post for a long time now, which is ironic coming from the girl who gets scared when someone sneezes unexpectedly. Nonetheless, I love Halloween, especially preparing and showing off my costume (I don’t so much love that the holiday gives people the excuse to scare me nonstop, though). I spent all of October Break searching for the perfect costume, and I must say that the experience has been an interesting one. Hopefully my thought…

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After All This Time? Always: More Harry Potter to Come

After All This Time? Always: More Harry Potter to Come

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Just as the Dark Mark re-summoned the Death Eaters years after Voldemort’s supposed demise, the Harry Potter fandom is back in business, rolling up their sleeves in anticipation. First, there was the Scholastic release of the brand-spanking new paperback editions of the books to commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the U.S. release of The Sorcerer’s Stone. Naturally, this development necessitates the purchasing of a second box set. Don’t give me that look—yes, it is completely necessary. Have you seen the cover…

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Trendy Mondays

Trendy Mondays

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Here are some of my favorite style must-haves that are exploding throughout the world of fashion…and my closet. Ribbon Hair Ties: Finally a way to make a ponytail fashionable! These ties are hair-friendly, leaving no creases or tightness. There are so many patterns and bright colors available that the choices for ribbon hair ties are endless. From Amazon, I bought twenty hair ties in various colors for less then $10 (anywhere else, only five hair ties costs about $12). You can also make ribbon hair ties yourself, but…

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In Defense of Drake

In Defense of Drake

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This week, Drake released his third full-length studio album, Nothing Was the Same. The album has garnered positive reviews from critics thus far and was commonly recognized as one of the most highly anticipated releases of the season. Honestly, this isn’t surprising. Drake is talented. He’s a skilled rapper with an easy flow and a fantastic team of producers. He’s an indisputably gifted performer. In spite of these facts, many people just don’t like Drake. I’m not positive as to their reasoning ,…

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Princess in Waiting: Kate Middleton’s Style

Princess in Waiting: Kate Middleton’s Style

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Perfect hair, perfect makeup, perfect clothes—and have I mentioned that she’s also a princess? Kate Middleton has got it all, which justifies why I’ve been mimicking her fashion style this past week. I love trying out new looks each week by imitating my favorite celebrities, and this week I chose Kate Middleton. I like her style so much that I’m considering sporting it for another week (tough decisions). Here’s how I’ve been mimicking Kate’s style this past week: Makeup. Kate is committed to the silver-hued…

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