The Rib Responds: Do boys not like funny girls?
by Hannah Pasternak I first started exercising my funny bone during my senior year of high school. The work out regimen was quick and surprisingly easy....
Princesses at Brunch
SNOW WHITE: Can we get another round of Bloody Marys please? Thanks. Ugh you guys I just can’t right now. My parents kicked me out....
How NOT to Give the Sex Talk
Oh no! You’ve got a pre-teen on your hands, and you’re going to have to give the sex talk! When did that happen?? If you’re...
Cold Weather Problems, and How to Cuddle Yourself
Word on the street says it’s cuffing season. And by street, I mean the New York Times. Yeah, I don’t know exactly when the NYT...
So You Really Want My Advice?
I can only give you advice on the following questions: Should I do laundry or just wear my bathing suit bottoms as underwear? Should I...
How to Successfully Third Wheel
We’ve all been there. Your best friend is now officially dating someone, thus breaking the unspoken agreement you had (staying single until both of you...
Twilight: Breaking My Soul
I thought I was finally free once I turned 14 and said to myself, “Nicole, the Twilight Saga is not a good representation of healthy relationships. Also,...
Heavy Petting: A Dog’s Story
Last week, I attended Heavy Petting for the first time. Those of you who don’t attend Brown University: don’t get too excited. Heavy Petting is...
Teen Romance Novel: Chapter Two
Read Chapter One here. Chapter Two: After stowing my textbooks in my locker, I turned back into the crowd of students headed towards the cafeteria....
The Right Way to Answer Those Unwanted Questions
It can be a real treat to hang out with your extended family. They’ve known you for so long, after all. And isn’t it so...