During the past year of my life, I’ve gotten two tattoos and signed a cell phone contract. Other than these, my commitments have been few. I feel the same way about decisions as I do about wet socks, heartburn and Billy Ray Cyrus concerts —uncomfortable. I’m not completely commitment-phobic. I do make decisions from time [...]

In this age of instant gratification and extreme freedom, everything — truly, everything — has evolved a new set of rules. It’s no surprise that gender has followed suit. Our grandparents standards no longer apply. There are new rules. Who picks up whom for dinner? When the last noodle is slurped up who grabs the [...]

Once upon a time, I believed in this simple equation: college = sex. I used to believe we were all primal beasts. That, should people want sex from other people, it would not be hard to come by. Be a female in your early 20s, and, in theory, you’re set. Movies depicting beer pong toga [...]

I spent $89.43 on groceries last week. “Groceries” include trash bags, dish soap and other apartment necessities. The sad thing about my total is it should have been a lot higher — I clipped coupons. Using coupons is no new concept, but few college students take advantage of the savings. The best coupon selection is [...]

I can feel it – spring is almost here. The temperature is rising and, as promised, I’ve begun to venture out of my down comforter cavern. Though downtown is the venue of choice for nocturnal play, there are a multitude of options for daytime activities. One thing I love about the Classic City is the opportunities for [...]

You share a kitchen with them and sometimes a bathroom. You’re stuck with them until your lease is up. They are your roommates — and they’re not going anywhere. So why not make the effort to spend some time with them? Roommate drama can arise from the smallest infractions. But if you have a strong [...]

It’s hot. You’re standing — wedged in between a book bag and a stranger’s armpit. You’re on a bus, surrounded by unhappy faces and unpleasant smells. I’m on Orbit five days a week — the only way from Tate to Ramsey in fifteen minutes. Despite UGA’s best efforts in providing more buses, there are simply [...]

Ronnie and Sammi broke up — again. In case you missed it, after the split, both parties went out for drinks. While I support every (of age) student’s right to a good time, mixing bad emotions and alcohol is never a good idea. There’s a reason you drink at weddings, it’s a happy occasion, but there’s [...]

Cabs are here!!! Well, not for me. Even though it takes me 10 minutes to travel downtown (traffic willing), a cab ride there is $10 without the tip. That’s more than my bar tab for the evening … without the tip. The obvious solution would be to not drink — um, no. The have-your-cake-and-eat-it-to so choice [...]

Though this weekend’s temperatures have been glorious, we’re sure to have more wintry days to come. And with temperatures dipping into the 30s, trading skinny jeans and high heels for sweatpants and slippers is not uncommon. Thankfully, we live in Athens, and the one thing I love about the Classic City is the abundance of liquor and [...]