A CHICK’S GUIDE TO STUDYING ABROAD

If there is a single person whom absolutely no one would ever suspect to study abroad, that person is definitely… me. But come September, I will be boarding a plane to London, where I will be learning to navigate the Tube and#40;the transportation system, that isand#41; and better understand British English, and also where I hope I will fatefully run into Robert Pattinson or Daniel Radcliffe. Yep, I’m scared out of my mind. But at the same time, I couldn’t be more grateful for my sudden epiphany that this might be my one and only chance to travel before I gear up for the “real world.” So, Chicks, if you haven’t already considered spending a semester abroad, I suggest you start now! Why should I study abroad in the first place? Saint Augustine once said, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”  I’ve never heard a truer quote. Honestly, I’ve never been out of the US before, but I can’t believe how ignorant I was about the rest of the w [Read More]

published November 24, 2010 at 6:01pm CST

WOMEN TALK SPORTS WEEKLY RADIO SHOW #3 - SUNDAY AT 6PM ET - SPECIAL GUEST GABRIELE ANDERSON

Sunday afternoon, MarQ Piocos and Ann Gaffigan will host the weekly Women Talk Sports Radio Show at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific.  They will be discussing: Bellator 34: Megumi Fujii vs Zoila Frausto - did Frausto pull off an upset against the greatest pound-for-pound fighter in the world Thursday night? Special Guest Gabrielle Anderson - a top NCAA miler last season and emerging elite who has been diagnosed with two different types of cancer and yet has managed to finish 2nd at the NCAA meet as a senior at the University of Minnesota and then embark on a successful rookie season as a pro.  Tune in for some inspiration to start the work week! If you don't catch us live, you can listen to the show below and/or download it for iTunes. We will be hosting the show every Sunday afternoon. Feel free to give us your feedback as well as ideas for upcoming show topics and guests.   [Read More]

published October 29, 2010 at 4:57pm CDT

FUN WITHOUT DRINKS: A CHICK’S GUIDE TO SAYING NO

Another stressful week is finally winding down. Between studying, writing papers, working out, going to club meetings, and catching up with friends, by the time the weekend rolls around, its time for a well deserved break.  For many of us chicks, you might soon discover that a weekend in college most likely goes hand in hand with some form of drinking. By mid week, a buzz is starting to generate about what parties you have to attend and where you’ll be going to have a few drinks before you really start drinking. Of course letting your hair down and doing something just for the fun of it is a good thing every so often.  You’re a college student; you’re allowed to work hard and play hard too. But, if your idea of a great, stress free weekend doesn’t include any kind of binge drinking, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Especially in the very beginning of college, it might seem like there is no other person on campus who wants to do anything but drink and party. You [Read More]

published October 26, 2010 at 5:13pm CDT

USC WOMEN’S SOCCER DEFEATS UCLA

Playing in front of 8,527 fans at the Los Angeles Coliseum, a new NCAA Women’s Soccer regular season record, the USC Trojans defeated the UCLA Bruins by a score of 1-0. USC had not beaten UCLA in the regular season since 1998. Still, USC’s win over UCLA in the 2007 NCAA Final Four might overpower all of the Bruins’ wins. However, the Bruins dominate the all-time series with a 19-4-1 record. The game went scoreless until the 85th minute when Karter Haug received a pass from Morgan Morrow. Haug lofted the ball into the penalty area, where it bounced once and freshman midfielder Autumn Altamirano volleyed it over Sandiford to win the game. UCLA possessed the ball more than USC did, but were not able to finish off plays, like they have been doing a lot this year. USC fought on and#40;pun intendedand#41;, and created their own chances. Both teams ended the game with 11 shots, and both goalkeepers, Shelby Church for USC and Chante Sandiford for UCLA, finished the night with 3 saves ea [Read More]

published October 25, 2010 at 7:18pm CDT

"JUST YOUR AVERAGE COLLEGE GIRL WHO'S PLAYED BALL WITH THE PRESIDENT" - GLAMOUR

Maya Moore was named to Glamour’s Top Ten College Women list. Although they describe the 10 women as “amazing women you haven’t heard of yet” and I’ve obviously heard of her, that’s a pretty cool honor!   Here’s what they had to say about Maya:     The Star Athlete Maya Moore, 21, University of Connecticut Her dream: “To win WNBA championships.” How she’s reaching for it: Moore led the Huskies in back-to-back undefeated seasons, helping set an NCAA Division I women’s basketball record of 78 consecutive wins. In 2009 her team was honored at the White House, where they shot hoops with President Obama. “We were in heels, and he had the home-court advantage, so we’d like a rematch,” she jokes. But Moore’s talent is serious: She was the first freshman in Big East basketball history—men’s or women’s—to be named Player of the Year. That’s not all: She mentors student athletes and maintains an impressive GPA. The moment that changed everyth [Read More]

published September 8, 2010 at 8:09pm CDT

AS SCHOOL STARTS, A REMINDER ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

From HuffingtonPost: Back to School, Back to Rape. An informative read about the prevalence of violence against women and young girls. Quick hits from the article: 1 in 4 college women are a victim of rape . One in three teens report dating violence. Women aged 16-24 are more susceptible to violence than at any other age. Over half of those polled blamed Rihanna for being attacked by Chris Brown. Author's Suggestions on what parents can do: 1. Have a conversation with your sons and daughters. 2. Get teen dating violence in your school's curriculum. 3. Write a letter to the administration at your child's college. LaPrincipessa | Twitter | Email [Read More]

published September 7, 2010 at 10:22pm CDT

WHERE DID LADY VOLS COME FROM?

Well it came from a lady. Gloria Ray. She was the first female athletic director of women's sports at the University of Tennessee; a position she took over in 1977 after coaching women's tennis at UT. Here is what she said about creating the Lady Vols brand:"It was fun being in on the very beginning and coming up with the name, 'Lady Vols' which at that time was controversial. I came up with a bumper sticker that said, 'Lady Vols, too.' There was a fear that a women's team would hurt the football team, so we wanted to put out the message that it's Lady Vols, too, in addition to the men, not in place of the men." Still controversial--well maybe just among the people I hang with--but for different reasons of course. Then it was the mere existence of women's sports that was controversial, today it's having to differentiate them arguably in a way the makes them seem inferior.And as we all know now--nothing has hurt big-time football, certainly not women's sports.[I'm going tangential here [Read More]

published August 27, 2010 at 4:46pm CDT

BACK TO SCHOOL DORM/APARTMENT: CHEAP WAYS TO SHOP

Decorating is tough. Not only do you have to match your room basics to your style and color preferences, but you have to stay within your budget - which, for many college-bound chicks, is pretty small. Coupled with a seemingly never-ending shopping list, it’s hard to get exactly what you need and still have cash left over. Whether you are shopping for some chic dorm-room gear or are furnishing an off-campus apartment, here are some tips to keep both your room and your wallet happy. Shop Discount Stores Stores like TJ.Maxx and Marshalls offer great deals to customers. Their great quality, well-made, often designer bedding and organizational tools are comparable no other. Try to purchase some picture frames in contrasting styles in colors - they’re usually under $15 and really spice up one’s wall. Fill them up with black and white photos for an artistic edge. Or, purchase a giant bean bag chair that fits a few. We guarantee that you will be the hit of your floor for movie nights [Read More]

published August 27, 2010 at 4:14pm CDT

A SAVVY CHICK’S GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR GRAD SCHOOL

First, I want to start off by sending out a big congratulations to all chicks about to begin their senior year. You have survived three years of term papers, 8 a.m. classes, all-night cram sessions, and a slew of co-curricular activities. It’s time for some fun! However, before you start the party, you have a very important to make about the next stage of your life. You can either choose to go out and into the workforce or you can choose to pursue a higher level of education.If you want to be a doctor or a lawyer, you have already resigned yourself to several additional years of schooling, but, for other chicks, the decision of whether or not to commit themselves to another few years of schooling can lead to more questions than answers. It can almost feel as if you have reverted back to your senior year of high school when you were selecting your current college or university. Can I afford it? Do I really want to delay my career with more schooling? Where do I even begin? How do I kn [Read More]

published August 23, 2010 at 2:33pm CDT

PREPARING FOR RUSH: QUESTIONS TO KNOW

With the fall semester quickly approaching many young women are preparing themselves for one thing, rush. Whether you are a new face in the crowd looking to receive a bid or a seasoned sister who’s going through her last sorority recruitment, rush is important for all Greek women.Every rush class brings something new to the sorority’s organization. Each new sister brings a new fresh perspective to the group and different talents she can offer. With that said, most women believe that finding the right girls to rush and eventually pledge the sorority is a crucial part of recruitment. The most important thing to take into rush with you is knowledge. It can be knowledge of your own sisterhood or knowledge of what you are looking for in a sorority and#40;if you are rushing this falland#41;. Here’s a list of questions that every sister should be able to answer about her organization and every young woman rushing should feel comfortable asking a potential sister: What will the sorority d [Read More]

published August 23, 2010 at 2:31pm CDT