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“He Named Me Malala” Encourages Girls to Reach Their Dreams

What is it like to sit next to 7,000 other girls and all be inspired by one? That’s exactly how I felt when I went to see the premiere of “He Named Me Malala.”

Top 5 Tech Gadgets for College

By Emily Roseman, Alumna of American University Tech gadgets today come and go as quickly as the hottest fashion trend. But whether you are currently a social media diva on the campus or just trying to stay plugged in, getting on top of the tech totem pole can get tricky, and yes, expensive! Here are

U Chic Approved: Dermaflage

Dermaflage is a makeup company that was founded to help you fill in all sorts of scars. With a little Dermaflage and a bit of powder makeup, I was able to get rid of a scratch on my arm that I’d gotten a little while ago.

U Chic Approved: Rakuda’s Companion Backpack



When we college students hear the word backpack, we usually think of school and books, right? Well, it doesn’t always have to be that way! Backpacks can also be used for fun things like camping, beach trips, music festivals or a weekend trip to see friends from school over the summer.

U Chic Approved: Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Meals

Amy's Kitchen is an organic frozen foods company that I pledge allegiance to. The choices are ALL vegetarian and predominantly nut-free. Gluten-free and vegan choices are among the healthy selections.

5 Chic (But Cheap) Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Shopping for a gift for Father’s Day is a really daunting task for any college student, especially since we're tight on money.

However, just because a gift is less expensive doesn't mean your father won't enjoy it any less. My rule is to buy your father a gift that he will love, but won’t really take the time to buy for himself. Here are a few ideas that could get you started!

Could a New App Take the Mystery Out of Dating?

Honestly, we’ve probably all been guilty of "stalking" a love interest’s social media website. Far too much time can be spent scanning through Facebook photo albums, statuses, Tweets and comments in an attempt to get a better sense of one’s prospect. Are they funny? Who do they hang out with? What did their senior year prom date look like?

U Chic Approved: Summer Sandals

Now that warm weather is finally here, it's time to pull the sandals out. Using your old flip-flops from last year is not a bad idea, but shopping for new ones is always a better (and more fun) one!

U Chic Approved: Beach Essentials

Summer has finally shone through the clouds and is ready to get started. With great weather and longer days, many chicsters will find themselves headed straight for the beach. Before you set off, make sure you’ve got these beach essentials in order to optimize your sand and surf experience!

5 Books to Read This Summer

While you’re vacationing this summer, laying out by the pool or tanning on a beach, catch up on your reading with some of this summer's hottest books. Whatever your preference may be, there is something for each of you!

Here's my list of the top five books you have to read this summer.