College is the time that we find ourselves. We grow up, we gain different perspectives and develop our own personal style. Well, some people gain their sense of style sooner than others. Some students roll out of bed just in time for class. Others treat each morning like a fashion show— full hair and makeup, sporting the trendiest outfit from their closet. The fact is, some campuses have more fashionable students than others. Most of these fashionable students pick their university based on a f

When we think about politics, the last thing that comes to mind is fashion. We think about policy, social issues, and the economy- rightfully so. But, there is an undeniable link between fashion and politics and I believe that we have to acknowledge that. Political figures are some of the most iconic people in fashion while fashion influencers hold so much power in the public eye. These four women are not only big names in politics, they are style icons.

I will never forget the first time I toured Penn State. There, I saw all of the classics: Old Main, the Nittany Lion Shrine, Beaver Stadium and I even stayed at the Nittany Lion Inn. I ended up mesmerized by this little college town in the middle of absolutely nowhere, not only because of the traditional buildings I saw, but because I felt intrigued by the outfits worn by the students. I am not exaggerating when I say everyone donned a Penn State sweatshirt. Not a single person in Happy Valley w

With the new year finally here, not only can we kiss disastrous 2020 goodbye, but it’s the time of year to officially change our lifestyles for the better! The start of a new year makes for the perfect time to come up with a resolution and actually stick to it. So, I’m here to bid a good morning to my newly minted early birds! Your clock glares 7:30 a.m. in angry red letters. That iPhone alarm that we all know, and hate, blares its shrilly tune on your nightstand and the urge to hit snooze eats

Picture this: you are a first semester freshman. Repping the Penn State logo from head to toe, double knotting your shoelaces and your backpack straps even leave imprints into your shoulders. It is your first day of class, and naturally your day is full of random gen-ed classes that mean close to nothing for you. So, what’s the point of checking the class size in this small community, right? Wrong. You feel eager and excited up until that final step into 100 Thomas Building. There, you find out

It’s no secret that print journalism is not what it used to be. People don’t wake up on Sunday morning and go to the corner store to get the newspaper. No one spends their morning with a coffee in one hand and USA Today in the other. Now, people unplug their phone from the charger in the morning to see Apple News notifications. Everything one needs to know about the country is held tightly in their fingertips. However, just because newspapers prove not as popular as they used to be, that doesn’t

With the holidays quickly approaching, the struggle of giving the most perfect gift feels as hard as ever. Not only do we have to be witty, creative and heart-felt, we have to shop in a COVID-19 safe way. The best answer to this problem? Mail gifts to your family and friends! While Christmas dinner might be served over Zoom, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be gifts. Check out CM’s guide to gift-giving via mail. This gift is definitely a classic. Who doesn’t love a bouquet of chocolate-cover

Welcome to Monmouth County! The beaches? Relaxing. The fishing? The best! And the towns couldn’t be more welcoming. It’s no wonder that 619,000 people feel proud to call this Jersey Shore county our home because of its irresistible charm. The pandemic took its toll on this county, but there’s no need to worry! Check out plenty of safe activities that will make you want to extend your trip to MoCo. 1. Take in the sun at Spring Lake Beach A beach day (or seven) is a week staple during the summe

Attending Penn State comes with many pros, but one of the best parts? The Penn State Alumni Association! Over 174,000 Penn State graduates take part in this program, making it one of the largest alumni associations in the world! No matter what company you apply to, you will most likely find a Penn State alum to back you up. While it can feel a little overwhelming to contact alumni, Penn State offers many events to make it a little easier for students. This event is a webinar presented by Alumn

Happy Valley is truly one of a kind. This place feels like just Disney World, with the exception of being surrounded by mountains and cows. Shockingly, 24 hours amounts to nowhere near enough time in this magical land filled with hungover students, psychotic squirrels and athletes galore. Coming from New Jersey, Pennsylvania feels like a pretty strange place; yet, Happy Valley proves an exception to all things weird in PA. Check out CM’s guide to the wonders of Penn State and State College, PA.

Once you gain a better understanding on what Congress is and what it takes to become a member, let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic: elections. When we think about elections, we immediately think about the presidential election, or the train wreck that happens every four years. That monstrosity isn’t the only election that we should care about. Congressional elections represent a critical component to our democracy. As everyone knows, nothing screams democracy like a good election. You k

When I think about my past two years of college, it feels like a fever dream. There is nothing quite like sleeping next to a micro-fridge and frolicking through your dorm hallways in your shower shoes. I believe that everyone can agree that their college years were nothing like they thought it would be. You know those moments where you feel like everything in your life is just falling exactly into place, and then the ones where you feel like life couldn’t possibly get any worse? That’s the real