Women Campus's 20 Favorite Sandals For Spring Part-3 - Women Campus

Under $150
Buckled Beauty- These effortless and charming sandals will go with absolutely any spring outfit. Go bold with blue, or go neutral with white or brown.
Top Shop, $85
High Drama- A strikingly tall gladiator sandal is definitely necessary for spring. Wear these shoes to class or out to a party.

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Women Campus's 20 Favorite Sandals For Spring Part-2 - Women Campus

Under $50
Lace Up Sandals- If you're a city girl who has a unique and eclectic sense of fashion, these sandals are perfect for you! They're perfect with a cute floral dress and a spring jacket.
Deena & Ozzy, $39
 
Gladiator Neutral- Not all gladiator sandals have to be glitzy and sparkly. These simple nude gladiator sandals will go with any outfit. Plus, they're perfect for those outdoor day parties that will come later in the semester.

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Women Campus's 20 Favorite Sandals For Spring Part-1 - Women Campus

To be honest, the second the Weather Channel says it's going to be 50 degrees, I am the first person slipping into my favorite gladiator sandals trudging through the leftover snow. It's time to bury those oversized booties in your closet and pull out your beloved sandals you've been dying to wear. Her Campus has you covered on the hottest sandals this season:
Under $20

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An HC Intern's Attempt to Stay Fit While Lounging on the Beach Part-4 - Women Campus

Day 4: Using the Stairs
I was walking up to my grandparents' second-story condo and contemplating which fitness routine I was going to tackle next, when my mom said, "hey! Why don't you get some exercise by using the stairs?" I was about to smartly reply that while walking up two flights of stairs may be a legitimate form of fitness for many of the building's residents it certainly wasn't strenuous enough me, when I finally realized what she was getting at. By running up and down the stairs 10 times, I was able to burn calories, strengthen my legs and stabilize my core all at the same time. Then my mom showed me how to use the steps and railing to stretch out my calves and hamstrings, and bingo! A simple structure that I've passed every day instantly became my most effective fitness tool yet.

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An HC Intern's Attempt to Stay Fit While Lounging on the Beach Part-3 - Women Campus

Day 3: Yoga
My muscles usually become stiff and flabby when on vacation. And while I am no Yogi, practicing a few classic positions like the Warrior and Downward Dog was the perfect way to improve my flexibility and bring a little balance into my otherwise indulgent week. Plus, the uneven sand and significant wind chill made holding even the simplest position quite challenging, and the crashing waves that hummed in the background provided the perfect soundtrack for a little self-reflection and meditation.

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An HC Intern's Attempt to Stay Fit While Lounging on the Beach Part-2 - Women Campus

Day 2: Walking/Running on the Beach
It might sound clichéd, but going for a walk or run on the beach is a great way to get your daily dose of cardio. I chose to do this after a couple hours of laying out so I didn't feel like I was sacrificing any of my relaxation time.
Good For: Cardio, Burning Calories Try This: Most beaches have an incline towards the shoreline. Give your legs an extra challenge by running up and down the slope.   How it Felt: I'm not going to lie, getting out of my lounge chair to go take a power walk wasn't easy, but I am so glad I did! Running/walking along the shoreline helped me appreciate the natural beauty that surrounded me in a completely different way and it gave my lethargic muscles a welcomed burst of energy. When I returned to my chair, I was invigorated and felt like I had earned the lounging and snacking that followed- and it only took up a mere 30 minutes of my time!

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An HC Intern's Attempt to Stay Fit While Lounging on the Beach Part-1 - Women Campus

Ahhh Spring Break! A time for tanning, relaxation, and…exercise? Okay, so Spring Break isn't exactly known for its fitness opportunities, but I have resolved to do things a little differently this year. This week, I am seeking to prove that in the midst of laying out, indulging in delicious fare, and sipping one too many cocktails, it is also possible to sculpt, tone, and burn some calories. And I'm not talking about hopping on the treadmill or lifting weights. Such practices may be feasible for an everyday routine, but I don't want to spend my precious hours of sunshine inside of a gym. Instead, I am going to create four days worth of fitness activities that require nothing more than a little willpower and a dash of motivation. And since the sun always makes me hungry, I will also share a few of my favorite bikini-friendly snacks. 

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8 Glasses a Day? The Real Deal on Water Part-2 - Women Campus

It helps you think
Just about 90 percent of the brain is made up of water, so you can see why staying hydrated is essential to making your brain function correctly. Even being slightly dehydrated means that your brain cells can't function well and their firing rate slows down. This means that you can't process information as quickly, and it becomes more difficult to dig things up from your memory. "Cognitive function has been shown to decrease by being under-hydrated by just one 8 oz cup of water," Bailey says.

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8 Glasses a Day? The Real Deal on Water Part-1 - Women Campus

For as long as I can remember, I've always heard doctors, parents, teachers, and friends stress the importance of staying hydrated. My doctor would always say staying hydrated will keep my immune system up to par, and that drinking enough water is especially necessary when fighting off the flu or a cold. My mom always said that water gives you good skin and helps you keep extra weight off. My teachers constantly reminded me to drink enough water before a test because your brain can't function properly if it doesn't have enough water. And, as college students, the importance of drinking enough water before and after drinking is always encouraged. Anytime I've complained of a hangover headache, my friends constantly push Smart Water bottles toward me.  

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The Marijuana Debate: Let's Check In & Other Fun Facts Part-3 - Women Campus

Why should we care about the legalization debate?
As taxpayers, the War on Drugs directly affects us. One point to consider when discussing the legalization of marijuana is the amount of money we as taxpayers lose to keep these marijuana "criminals" in jail.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, taxpayers pay an estimated $1 billion annually to house the estimated 50,000 state and federal inmates serving time for marijuana and related offenses. That's straight out of our pockets!

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The Marijuana Debate: Let's Check In & Other Fun Facts Part-2 - Women Campus

Do more men or women smoke weed in college?
It's pretty common to think of the typical stoner as a grungy male college student, eating potato chips and playing video games in a hazy apartment. And those suspicions prove correct. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found in a 2010 study that, "In sum, male college students tend to use most substances, licit and illicit, more than their female counterparts…males are also more frequent users of alcohol and marijuana." It was also reported that daily marijuana use is much higher among male college students compared to female college students.

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The Marijuana Debate: Let's Check In & Other Fun Facts Part-1 - Women Campus

It's no question that marijuana is quite the popular drug among college students. Hell, it's pretty popular among people of all ages nowadays (see stats below). From Snoop Dogg music videos to Blockbuster hits like Pineapple Express, marijuana and its "stoner" culture has become a popular topic among our generation. It's not unusual to hear weed casually referenced in a sit-com or even to smell it on the person next to you in class who decided to "wake and bake." You can even find magazines and trade papers dedicated strictly to the topic of pot.

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Glasses as Fashion: 7 Ways to Flaunt Your Frames Part-2 - women campus

The Smarty-Pants
Is the girl wearing the rimless-bottom glasses your graduate student TA? A sexy librarian? An up-and-coming political superstar?  Whoever she is, she's smart and she means business.  The glasses version of the mullet (they're "party on the top, business on the bottom"), the half-rimmed glasses are perfect for the young professional who wants to look serious without looking 45.  POINT OF CLARIFICATION: Do not get this style in a "fun" color…if you do you will end up looking like you sell tapestries at art festivals.

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Glasses as Fashion: 7 Ways to Flaunt Your Frames Part-1 - women campus

I've always believed in Karma, but the fact that glasses are now cool is almost too good to be true for the recovering awkward, I-broke-my-glasses-at-recess, last-picked-in-dodge ball, frizzy-haired, uncoordinated "funny friends"  (you know, the girls who hung out in the popular crowd because they served as hilarious foils to the Elle Woods-esque queen bee) among us.  Finally, a chance for our optic mediocrity to translate into trendy fashion statements, with our "four-eyes" turned into a stylish edge. Glasses wearers everywhere, carpe diem: may our near-sightedness translate into far-reaching fashion victories. 

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