25 Facts About CL Editor Sasha Graffagna
May 23, 2012 by SashaG
Filed under About Sorority Life, Beauty, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, College Tips, Fashion, Featured Intern, Lifestyle, New York University, Sorority Life, Study Abroad, The Intern Dish, Travel, What We Love
Name: Sasha Graffagna
Position: Editor
University: New York University
Major: Journalism + Comparative Literature
Organizational Involvement: Theta Phi Beta Sorority, NYU Women’s Choir, NYU Ballroom Dance Team
Pets: My black lab Danny!
My pledge group and I (we're tiny, I know)
Nickname: Sushi + Snoopy
Dream Job: Travel Writer
Favorite color: Teal and Hot Pink.
Favorite candy: Butterfinger.
Favorite movie: These are impossible…but I loved The Shawshank Redemption, which I just saw.
Favorite cuisine: Japanese!
Favorite season: Summer. Nothing beats the beach.
Coffee vs Tea: Do I have to choose?
PC vs Mac: PC
Coke vs Pepsi: Neither. I can’t stand soda.
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka dots. So preppy-chic!
My family and I in Tokyo for New Year's.
3 words to describe me: talkative, well-traveled, optimist.
3 words to describe my style: casual, diverse, city-girl
On a weekend to trip to Cabo Rojo from my exchange semester in Puerto Rico.
You will find on my desk: a giant mess.
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, 2 Broke Girls, Hart of Dixie, Once Upon A Time
You will find on my Ipod: J-Pop, regular pop, and Latin music.
You will find in my refrigerator: a lot of Japanese food.
I have a slight obsession with: coffee, chocolate, and Glee.
I dislike: closed-mindedness.
My friends would say I am: hyper and talkative.
I am most happy when: I am traveling.
Most people are surprised to know I: speak 3 languages! English, Spanish, and Japanese.
A classy co-ed is: a sophisticated woman who knows that college isn’t everything, but is out to enjoy every last minute of it.
Sasha Graffagna is a rising senior at New York University. She is studying Journalism and Comparative Literature, and super-excited for her last summer as a college student!
Meet CL Intern Angela Skane
May 22, 2012 by AngelaS
Filed under Ask the Intern, CL ExCLusives!, Featured Intern, Lifestyle, The Intern Dish, What We Love
Position: High School and Lifestyles writer
University: University of Florida
Major: Journalism
Pets: I have one dog, Rocky II.
Nickname: I actually HATE nicknames. Especially Ang and Angie. Those are the worst.
Dream Job: Editor and Chief of Rolling Stone or Vogue.
Favorite color:Red
My best friend, Allura(right) and me(left) in the Bahamas for her birthday!
Favorite candy: Reese’s
Favorite movie: Forest Gump
Favorite cuisine: Greek
Favorite season: Spring
Coffee vs Tea: Coffee all the way. It’s a journalist’s best friend
PC vs Mac: PC. I haven’t had much experience with Mac.
Coke vs Pepsi: Pepsi!
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka dots. Stripes can create the worst optical illusions.
3 words to describe me: Loud, personable, dependent
3 words to describe my style: Preppy, colorful, dressy
This is me on Easter with my nephew Jayson. He is 7 years old. I love watching him grow up.
You will find on my desk: Pictures of my sister and me, my nephew, and my foreign exchange student. Oh, and a few pay stubs and miscellaneous papers and receipts.
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: The Vampire Diaries!
You will find on my Ipod: Every Jonas Brother’s song known and unknown. Lots of Spanish music!
You will find in my refrigerator: Lots of different types of cheese, and fancy coffee creamers.
I am have a slight obsession with: Purses, nail polish, and shoes. It’s hard to just pick one. I always end up standing with all three in my hand trying to decide what I want to buy.
I dislike: When people lie to me. I also have a strong dislike for cotton balls.
From left to right: Allura, Abigail, Me. This is from our trip to the Bahamas this year. I love to trav
My friends would say I am: the nicest person they have ever known. That I am exuberant, positive, and super outgoing.
I am most happy when: I am sailing. It is the most liberating feeling in the world. Sailing at sunset is breathtaking.
Most people are surprised to know I: Am a crazy good hula hooper. I have 13 trophies for it.
A classy co-ed is: A classy co-ed is someone who strives to reach their highest potential. They don’t let an obstacle keep them from getting where they want to be. They embrace challenges and difficulties with a smile on their face. They are well dressed, well-spoken, and liked by everyone
Angela Skane is a recent high school graduate and will be attending the University of Florida in the fall. She will be majoring in Journalism. She loves to travel, sail, go out with friends, and learn new things. She loves social media and would be lost without her BlackBerry.
Meet A CL Contributor and NYC Summer Intern, Meaghan O’Connor!
May 22, 2012 by MeaghanO
Filed under A Classy Featured Reader, Apartment, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, Career Tips, Careers, CL ExCLusives!, CL on your Campus, Etiquette, Fashion, Featured Intern, Intern Closet, Intern Closet, Intern Kitchen, Intern Space, Intern Space, Internship Tips, Lifestyle, Nutrition, The Dish, The Intern Dish, University of Michigan, Weekly Dish, What We Love
Name: Meaghan O’Connor
Position: Contributor (I’ll be writing about my experience as an NYC intern at Food Network Magazine this summer!)
University: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Major: Communication Studies
Organizational Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega
Pets: Maltese/Shih-Tzu Puppy (Addie)
Nickname: Meg Taylor
Dream Job: Editor-In-Chief of a Hearst Magazine or PR Professional for Hearst Corporation
Favorite color: Pale Purple
Favorite candy: Peanut Butter M & M’s
Favorite movie: No Strings Attached
Favorite cuisine: Any Breakfast Food (Oatmeal, Greek Yogurt, Muffins, Blueberry Pancakes)
Favorite season: Fall
Coffee vs Tea: Definitely coffee; I share an entire pot with my mom while I’m at home!
PC vs Mac: I don’t think I’d be a functional college student without my MacBook Pro.
Coke vs Pepsi: Diet Coke
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka Dots are my summer staple!
3 words to describe me: Organized, Conscientious and Focused
3 words to describe my style: Simple, Clean and Sophisticated
You will find on my desk: My computer, pens/pencils, my Lilly Pulitzer planner and lots of picture frames
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl and The Bachelorette
You will find on my iPod: Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift
You will find in my refrigerator: Yogurt, Apples and a Tub of Cookie Dough
I have a slight obsession with: My iPhone and Instagram
I dislike: When people break their promises.
My friends would say I am: Driven and passionate about achieving my dreams.
I am most happy when: I’m home with family for the holidays.
Most people are surprised to know I: Have never read the Harry Potter Series.
A classy co-ed is: A college student learning that it’s okay to be comfortable in your own unique skin…and also realizing that real life is just around the corner.
Meaghan O’Connor is a Communication Studies Major at the University of Michigan who would rather be at Starbucks or Barnes and Noble reading magazines than anywhere else. She’s excited to be spending the summer as a CL contributor and Intern at Food Network Magazine in NYC. You can follow my day to day adventures on my personal blog.
Meet CL Intern Shaundra Boyd
May 22, 2012 by ShaundraB
Filed under Ask the Intern, CL ExCLusives!, Featured Intern, The Intern Dish
Name: Shaundra Boyd
Position: Health, Fashion & Lifestyle Writer
University: Eastern College 
Major: Public Relations
Organizational Involvement: The Canadian Public Relations Society Nova Scotia (CPRS NS)
Pets: I don’t have one at the moment but I’m hoping my next pet will be a Bernese Mountain Dog – They are so gorgeous!
Nickname: Booty
Dream Job: Working for a PR agency that covers Health, Fashion, Lifestyle and Entertainment while also writing and contributing to one of my favorite magazines such as People Stylewatch or Glamour! Lately I think being a magazine features director would be amazing too! A girl can dream right.
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite candy: Lindt Excellence Sea Salt Dark Chocolate
Favorite movie: The Family Stone, The Devil Wears Prada, Several Disney movies still bring a tear to my eye!
My parents, baby sister and I
Favorite cuisine: Three-way tie between Thai, Japanese sushi and anything my father BBQ’s
Favorite season: Summer
Coffee vs Tea: Both! Coffee wakes me up. Tea puts me to sleep
My nearest and dearest girlfriends
PC vs Mac: Mac
Coke vs Pepsi: I don’t drink soda!
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes
3 words to describe me: Imaginative, Optimistic and Dedicated
3 words to describe my style: Trendy, Modern and Put-together
You will find on my desk: My MacBook, day planner, binders, Post-its and piles of magazines!
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Boo! I don’t have cable, BUT if I did: Modern Family, Vampire Diaries, Say Yes To The Dress, Income Property, Ellen, Keeping up with the Kardashians (My guilty pleasure!) and Reruns of old classic movies.
These two have been my best friends for over 15 years!
You will find on my iPod: A little bit of everything! Country, Rock, Oldies, Pop, Ballads and Cinematic-Orchestral
You will find in my refrigerator: Grapefruits and Skim Milk
I have a slight obsession with: Damask Decor and Clothes
I dislike: Passive-aggressiveness
My friends would say I am: Thoughtful, Loyal, Kind and Charismatic
I am most happy when: It’s a bright hot sunny day!
Most people are surprised to know I: Have an irrational fear of balloons – It’s ridiculous
A classy co-ed is: Passionate, Organized, Fun and Chic – She is all of these things while staying on top of her responsibilities in her academic, professional and personal life. She is kind, polite and driven; nothing gets in the classy co-eds way to happiness!
Shaundra Boyd is a Health, Fashion & Lifestyle Writer for College Lifestyles, which is fantastic as she is extremely passionate about all three! This Canadian girl is currently studying Public Relations & loves orchids, browsing her favorite magazines, family, friends & creativity
25 Facts About CL Intern Sarah Albert
May 21, 2012 by Sarah Albert
Filed under Ask CL, Ask the Intern, CL Daily, CL ExCLusives!, The Intern Dish, What We Love
Name: Sarah Albert
Position: Lifestyle Writer
University: University of Maryland
Courtesy of campusexplorer.com
Major: Journalism
Organizational Involvement: Sigma Delta Tau
Pets: None, unfortunately.
Nickname: salbert
Dream Job: Magazine editor
Favorite color: Blue or Purple
Favorite candy: Lemonheads
Favorite movie: Sex and the City
Touring Venice, Italy!
Favorite cuisine: Italian
Favorite season: Spring
Coffee vs Tea: I love them both
PC vs Mac: Mac. I’ve even converted my entire family to Macs!
Coke vs Pepsi: Pepsi, but I’ve become used to Coke since that’s all I can ever get in restaurants.
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes
3 words to describe me: energetic, caring, organized
3 words to describe my style: classic, comfortable, and trendy
You will find on my desk: my day planner, laptop, peppermints and post-its
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: How I Met Your Mother, Greys Anatomy, and almost every show that airs on Bravo.
You will find on my Ipod: Dave Matthews Band, O.A.R., Beyonce.
You will find in my refrigerator: apples, water, and leftover chinese food.
My best friend and I. We share everything, even our name; we're both named Sarah!
I have a slight obsession with: videos of babies on YouTube and Starbucks.
I dislike: cream cheese, pickles, and people who have no regard for others.
My friends would say I am: someone who always speaks my mind.
I am most happy when: I’m with my family and friends.
Most people are surprised to know I: have never been on a rollercoaster.
A classy co-ed is: a fun, vibrant, go-getter girl who knows what she wants out of life and isn’t afraid to work hard to get there.
Sarah Albert is a lifestyle writer for College Lifestyles (TM). She is a senior at the University of Maryland, and a sister of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. She’s looking forward to a summer full of writing, exercise, and fun in the sun!
25 Facts about CL Contributor Kwegyirba Croffie
May 21, 2012 by KwegyirbaC
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Intern Kitchen, Quinnipiac University, The Intern Dish
Name: Kwegyirba Croffie
Position: Intern Kitchen Contributor
University: Quinnipiac University Alumni Class of 2011
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Organizational Involvement: Alpha Delta Pi
Pets: None 
(hopefully I’ll be getting a puppy soon!)
Nickname: “Kwe”
Dream Job: News Anchor
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite movie: The Lion King
Favorite cuisine: Asian
Favorite season: Spring
Coffee vs Tea: Tea
PC vs Mac: MAC
Coke vs Pepsi: Neither
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka Dots
3 words to describe me: Positive, Loving, Creative
3 words to describe my style: Preppy, Colorful, Chic
Me, My Little and her little!
You will find on my desk: Desk organizers
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Glee and Smash
You will find on my Ipod: Backstreet Boys
You will find in my refrigerator: lots of juice
I am have a slight obsession with: Sharpie Markers, Pinterest and Forever 21
I dislike: Negativity and conflict
My friends would say I am: Energetic, Loud, Creative, Loving and Fun.
I am most happy when: I am with my sorority sisters!
Most people are surprised to know I: I had my 4th birthday in Ghana, Africa
A classy co-ed is: To me a classy co-ed is an individual who respects herself 100%. A classy co-ed is someone who is a well rounded in his or her interests and is approachable. As a founding sister of Alpha Delta Pi – Theta Theta chapter, one of the phrases our Leadership Consultant Jackie Mills always said to us was an ADPi is always classy and fabulous.
Kwegyirba Croffie is a freelance Associate Producer at News 12 Connecticut, a Freelance Social Media Producer at NBC theGrio.com and a Intern Kitchen Contributor at College Lifestyles (TM). She is a Quinnipiac University alumni and a sister of Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoy cupcakes,Broadway musicals, Forever 21 ,giraffes, peacock feathers, orchids, lillies and anything Disney. She has her own gluten free/dairy free blog TwentyOne No Gluten
25 Fun Facts About CL’s New Intern: Kaci Hall
May 21, 2012 by KaciL
Filed under Ask the Intern, Ask the Intern, CL ExCLusives!, The Dish, The Intern Dish, What We Love
Name: Ceasurea Hall
Position: PR Intern
University: Southern Arkansas University
Major: Business Administration-Marketing
Organizational Involvement: SAU SIFE
Pets: 2 Black Labs: Chopper and Jack
Nickname: Kaci
Dream Job: Marketing Director for a casino or cruise line
Favorite color: Green
Favorite candy: M&M
Favorite movie: The Hunger Games
Favorite cuisine: Anything Mexican!!
Favorite season: Spring
Coffee vs Tea: Do I have to choose? Um…Tea (sweet!)
PC vs Mac: PC
Coke vs Pepsi: Coke-Diet!
Stripes vs Polka Dots: POLKA DOTS!!!
3 words to describe me: Outgoing, Silly, Caring
3 words to describe my style: Classy, Casual, Sophisticated
You will find on my desk: My computer, phone, books, pictures, papers and flowers!
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, Duck Dynasty, Vampire Diaries…
You will find on my Ipod: Domino-Jessie J, Drink on It-Blake Shelton, Good Girl-Carrie Underwood, Love the way you lie-Eminem, Summer Girl-Leighton Meester…
You will find in my refrigerator: Sweet tea, water, bacon, eggs, lunch meat, and leftovers!
I am have a slight obsession with: Cleaning and organizing
I dislike: Gum smackers, people who lie, and not being on time.
My friends would say I am: Crazy, Dedicated, OCD
I am most happy when:I’m with my best-friend and Fiancé!
Most people are surprised to know I: like to hunt!
A classy co-ed is: someone who is up to date on fashion, lifestyles, and current trends, but also someone who is down to earth that women can relate to.
Kaci Hall is a PR intern for College Lifestyles and a junior at Southern Arkansas University majoring in Marketing. She is a member of Students in Free Enterprise and loves a good book, cleaning and organizing, and outdoors. When she’s not studying you can find her attached to her laptop, cell phone, or the latest magazine.
25 Facts about CL Intern Mary Dodson
May 21, 2012 by MaryD
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Fashion, The Intern Dish
Meet CL Intern Mary Lynn Dodson
My Big in Tridelt, Jennifer
Name: Mary Dodson
Position: Fashion Writer/Social Media Intern
University: Baylor University
Major: Apparel Merchandising
Organizational Involvement: Delta Delta Delta, Baylor Apparel Professional
Pets: None at the moment, I wish I could have a dog
Dream Job: Styling for magazines/Anything in the fashion industry
Favorite color: Teal
Favorite candy: Heath Bar
Favorite movie: When Harry Met Sally
Favorite cuisine: Anything Italian
Favorite season: Fall, even though I live in Texas so we don’t see many seasons
Coffee vs Tea: Tea
PC vs Mac: PC, Mac’s confuse me
Sic 'Em Bears
Coke vs Pepsi: Coke
Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes
3 words to describe me: Creative, Passionate, Introverted
3 words to describe my style: Urban, Simple, Neutrals
You will find on my desk: Diet coke, Picture frames, Scattered paperwork from the night before
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Vampire Diaries, So You Think You Can Dance
You will find on my Ipod: The Beatles, Coldplay, Colbie Caillat, Indie Music
You will find in my refrigerator: Pasta, Chuy’s leftovers, Fruit
I am have a slight obsession with: Concerts
My Best friends and I at a Baylor Football Game
I dislike: Mushrooms and drivers that leave their blinker on for miles
My friends would say I am: Joyful
I am most happy when: I am with my best friends
Most people are surprised to know I: Have a really loud laugh
A classy co-ed is: A girl that is interested in health, beauty, and fashion. Someone that is determined and motivated to work hard for her dreams
This article was written by Mary Dodson. She is a College Lifestyle Intern(TM). She is an Apparel Merchandising major at Baylor University and loves live music, ballet and summertime.
Meet CL’s Newest Intern: Megan Godsil
May 21, 2012 by KaciL
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Fashion, The Intern Dish, What We Love
Name: Megan Godsil
Position: PR Intern
University: Southern Arkansas University
Major: Marketing
Organizational Involvement: SAU SIFE, President Ambassador, Volleyball
Pets: None
Nickname: I don’t have one…
Dream Job: Marketing for Northface
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite candy: Hot Tamales
Favorite movie: Italian Job
Favorite cuisine: Burrito
Favorite season: Summer
Coffee vs Tea -Tea
PC vs Mac -Mac
Coke vs Pepsi -Coke
Stripes vs Polka Dots- Stripes
3 words to describe me: quirky, fun, outgoing
3 words to describe my style: casual, classic, cute
You will find on my desk: candles, calendar
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Suits, NCIS, Burn Notice, and White Collar
You will find on my Ipod: Reggae
You will find in my refrigerator: Leftovers, vegies
I have a slight obsession with: Pillows
I dislike: being late
My friends would say I am: adorably awkward, outgoing, and helpful
I am 
most happy when: I’m in my nice comfy bed
Most people are surprised to know I: am a big huge nerd.
A classy co-ed is: someone who is up to date on fashion, lifestyles, and current trends; someone who is studious, involved and driven; but also someone who is down to earth that is relatable.
Megan Godsil is a junior at Southern Arkansas University majoring in Marketing. When she’s not studying, you can find her on the volleyball court.
Meet CL Intern: Megan Maye!!
May 21, 2012 by KaciL
Filed under CL ExCLusives!, Fashion, Lifestyle, The Intern Dish, What We Love
Name: Megan Maye
Position: PR Intern
University: Southern Arkansas University
Major: Finance
Organizational Involvement: SIFE, PBL, Mulerider mascot!
Pets: Well considering I live on a sheep farm I have a lot of pets! They include: 70 lambs, 4 dogs, 2 horses, and 3 cats! 
Nickname: Meg, Maverick, Kiki
Dream Job: To be a CEO for a major company, or the president of a bank! Haven’t really established a dream job. I see it more as a goal!
Favorite color: Red…. Or Purple. It depends on the day!
Favorite candy: Sour Punch Straws- the blue raspberry ones of course!
Favorite movie: Superstar starring Molly Shannon and Will Ferrell. She is my hero
Favorite cuisine: Italian! I could eat it any day of the week!
Favorite season: Springish Summer! I don’t like it to be too hot, but I HATE cold weather. So during April and May I stay pretty content!
Coffee vs Tea: I’m a sweet tea girl
PC vs Mac: Well I have a PC, but I want a Mac.
Coke vs Pepsi: that’s such a hard one… Coke it is!
Stripes vs Polka Dots: absolutely stripes! I like polka dots when I was younger so it’s kind of a past time to me!
3 words to describe me: social, motivated, empathetic
3 words to describe my style: trendy, simple, girly
You will find on my desk: SHARPIE PENS are a must! Photographs and reminder post it notes.
You will find on my DVR/Tivo: American Idol, The Office, and a few lifetime movies!
You will find on my Ipod: absolutely any type of music you can think of. There is no way to narrow that down to a certain genre or artist. I do love Lil Wayne, Carrie Underwood, and Pretty Lights! See what I mean? I’m very diverse when it comes to music.
You will find in my refrigerator: string cheese, chocolate milk, go-gurt!
I have a slight obsession with: Kristen Wiig! She is so hilarious! I watch SNL regularly and watched Bridesmaids in theatre 3 times because I just couldn’t get enough of it!
I dislike: snakes… They are the creepiest crawlers on the earth!
My friends would say I am: Polly Pocket, and yes that is a direct quote that I JUST received when I asked them!
I am most happy when: I am successful, with my friends, with my family, or singing!
Most people are surprised to know I: am the Mascot for SAU! Most people don’t peg me for the horse-riding type of girl. However, it is something I’ve always done and thoroughly enjoy!
A classy co-ed is: strong, independent, knows when to voice her opinion, can control her emotions, self-driven, competitive, and responsible.
Megan Maye is a junior at Southern Arkansas University majoring in Finance. When she’s not studying she enjoys being crazy, hanging out with friends and singing at the top of her lungs.
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