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Small swimming cove in Corniglia, Italy. (Photo by Lauren Klamm)

Experience a Culture and ‘Contaminate Yourself’

October 14, 2013

  During my summer backpacking trip through Europe, my friend and I met some very interesting people on train from Switzerland to Italy. We met women from Australia who had seen more of America...

Kappa to Raise Money for Flood Victims

Kappa to Raise Money for Flood Victims

October 13, 2013

For more than a decade, the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma have hosted Chili Con Kappa to raise funds for different philanthropies and this Wednesday, October 16th, the tradition will continue. The funds...

Ada Lovelace, First Computer Programmer

Ada Lovelace, First Computer Programmer

October 12, 2013

Quite an active week in technology.  Google releases a new laptop for under $300.  Samsung announces its new smart watch.  Consumerism doesn't seem to be slowing, regardless of shutdowns. Google...

Looking back, but not missing out

Looking back, but not missing out

October 11, 2013

When I was getting ready to leave for Colorado, I made sure to say goodbye to everything I loved. I had a bucket list of things to do that summer before I had to leave. The list consisted of things like...

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Fashion News Friday – Amazon Beauty, Stefani for OPI, R & J Forever

October 11, 2013

TGIF! It's time for another post in my Fashion News Friday series. I think it's good to be aware of actual newsworthy events happening in the industry other than tips and trends because they alter...

Manning, Broncos pass first true test against Cowboys

October 10, 2013

Peyton Manning and the Broncos finally got to sweat a little bit before notching their fifth win of 2013. It took 51 points and a rushing touchdown from Manning, but what matters is that the Broncos...

What’s more to international students than Mustangs and Mathematics?

What’s more to international students than Mustangs and Mathematics?

October 9, 2013

Courtesy of Global Ambassadors Program Whenever we see a Mustang on the streets around campus or when we go in our calculus class, we assume that international students are going to be there. Have...

Miley Strikes Up Controversy With Older Crowd

Miley Strikes Up Controversy With Older Crowd

October 9, 2013

Would you ever expect a feminist to stand up for Miley Cyrus's wild acts? Neither did we. Gloria Steinem an activist, journalist, and feminist icon has more or less backed Miley Cyrus's extremely sexualized...

The bunk beds at Funny Farm Hostel (Photo by Lauren Klamm)

My Stay at the Funny Farm

October 9, 2013

Of all places to stay in Switzerland, I was determined to stay at the Funny Farm.  No, it’s probably not what you are thinking. The Funny Farm is a hostel located in the Jungfrau region of the...

Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls: NBA Preview

Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls: NBA Preview

October 9, 2013

On April 28th, 2012 the city of Chicago, as well as the entire NBA community, sat in shock as they watched Bull’s point guard, Derrick Rose, fall to the ground and writhe on the court in agony. When...

One thing I didn't have to adjust to were their school buses. Those were adorable from the start.

Thoughts on Culture Shock

October 9, 2013

Hello again, Fort Collins! It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for another installment of Konnichi Wa, Fort Collins. I've now been studying abroad in Hirakata, Japan for over six weeks. Before I know...

Pokémon X/Y is Coming!

Pokémon X/Y is Coming!

October 8, 2013

http://youtu.be/srs3sK7R8NE Pokémon X and Y are coming out this Saturday, so I decided to totally nerd out and talk about the killer changes and improvements you have to look forward to in the newest...

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