Nicole J. Levin
Have a Happy SAD
Tomorrow is February 14th, which means that it is Single Appreciation Day or SAD—not to be confused with Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is the time to celebrate your singleness regardless of any vitamin D deficiencies. So here are a few things that you can do to ensure that you have a happy SAD.
Use Tinder Successfully
You may have heard of the new dating app Tinder, in which you look at the name, age and profile picture of local singles and swipe left or right based on your approval. If the feeling is mutual, it's a match, and you can start communicating immediately. In the name of scholarly research and objectifying men, I downloaded the app. Two days later, I have over fifteen matches and only one restraining order. Now an expert at Tinder, I've decided to provide you all with a few of my tips for success.
Mad Lib: Cover Letter
I am _______________ (excited/enthralled/wetting my pants) to read about your recent internship opening. I would love to join the ____________(team/family/Goldman Sachs Company) which I have _________ (always wanted to work for/just googled right now).
Look Like you Understand the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is upon us, and, trust me, there is nothing super about being called out for knowing nothing about America's number one pastime. So to help you watch the funny commercials in peace, here is some advice on how to look like you understand the game.
Rethinking Divestment
We expect our leaders to make informed decisions. There is no reason we shouldn’t hold ourselves to that same high standard.
Walking Backwards Through Traffic
Vans, motorbikes and unusually large rats sped through the four-lane highway in Halong Bay.
A Trip to the Zoo
Following ancient Vietnamese culture, I spent my New Years at the Zoo in Ho Chi Min City listening to top 40 songs.
Nina M. Yancy
It is impossible to confine Nina M. Yancy to a single label. Perhaps this is because she came from a small community outside Dallas, Texas, and a high school class of only 21. Or, more likely, it is because Yancy does it all.
A Strongly Worded Open Letter to the President of the United States
It’s been a day, Mr. President, but you have yet to fulfill any of your so-called “campaign promises.”
Five Reasons to Participate in 'No Shave November'
It’s November, and you know what that means: the abandonment of basic hygiene to raise awareness for turkey inequality (or ...
A Guide to Asking a Professor to Faculty Dinner
Scared of rejection? Don’t want to spend another faculty dinner spooning stolen dhall cereal into your mouth alone in your dorm room? Don’t worry, FM’s got your back with a few foolproof proposals to guarantee your professor won’t say “no” or “who are you?”
