25 Facts About CL Editor Sasha Graffagna

   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!

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!

 

3 words to describe me: talkative, well-traveled, optimist.

3 words to describe my style: casual, diverse, city-girl

 

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 A CL Contributor and NYC Summer Intern, Meaghan O’Connor!

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 Kirsten Henning

 

Name: Kirsten Henning

Position: Fashion & Lifestyles Writer

University: North Carolina State University

Major: English (Language, Writing, and Rhetoric) and Communications (Media)

Organizational Involvement: CSLEPS at NCSU

Pets: Charlie, an energetic and lovable rescue dog

Nickname: Kir, Kee

Dream Job: Fashion or beauty editor for a major publication while running a non-profit organization for rescued animals

 

Favorite color: Pink! Especially HOT Barbie-esque pink!

Favorite candy: Reese’s Pieces…or anything with a peanut butter and chocolate combination!

Favorite movie: Remember the Titans…I’m a sucker for inspirational sports movies

Favorite cuisine: Greek or Italian

Favorite season: Summer; the season for tanning, beaching, and bbq-ing!

 

Coffee vs Tea: Hazelnut iced coffee or a hot cup of green tea…YUM!

PC vs Mac: I”ve got to go with Mac-its abilities continue to amaze me!

Coke vs Pepsi: No soda for this girl

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Polka Dots

 

3 words to describe me: Fun, caring, and easy-going

3 words to describe my style: Chic, classy, and feminine

 

You will find on my desk: My purple MacBook pro and my Barbie Collection notebooks (perfect for scribbling ideas!)

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Mad Men, Friends, Glee, and Criminal Minds

You will find on my Ipod: A wide variety of music. I listen to rock, alternative, pop, country, and everything in between!

You will find in my refrigerator: Vanilla soy milk, Greek yogurt, and organic peanut butter

I have a slight obsession with:Chap Stick! I can’t go anywhere without it. Burt’s Bees and Soft Lips are my go-to brands.

 

I dislike:cigarettes.

My friends would say I am: a devoted friend.

I am most happy when: I’m on the beach with my friends and/or family. Or if I’m snuggled up with my dog!

Most people are surprised to know I: have been a pescatarian (a vegetarian who eats fish) since I was 10 years old.

A classy co-ed is: someone who is fearless, fun, and fashionable, in every sense of the word. This individual follows her heart and never looks back. A classy co-ed sets her goals high and does everything in her power to attain such aspirations. She is true to her beliefs and treats others as she wishes to be treated. Ultimately a classy co-ed is a role model for others.

 

Kirsten Henning is a Fashion & Lifestyles writer at College Lifestyles. She is a sophomore at North Carolina State University, pursuing degrees in English (Language Writing, Rhetoric) and Communications (Media). She loves spending time with loved ones, indulging in ice cream, rescuing animals, going on tropical getaways, splurging on MAC cosmetics, and feeding her shoe fetish.

 

 

25 Facts about CL Intern Mary Dodson

 

Meet CL Intern Mary Lynn Dodson

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

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

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

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!!

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.

Talk Is Chic With Shaniece: Meet CL’s New Fashion and Living Writer!

Name: Shaniece Sanford

Position: Fashion and Living Writer

University: Old Dominion University

Major: Communications Major, Fashion Merchandising Minor

Organizational Involvement: President of D.E.S.T.I.N.E.D (Determined, Educated, Sisters, Taking, Initiative, N Encouraging, Dreams), Communications Club Member, Colleges Against Cancer: Relay Committee Member

Pets: I have a lovely dog by the name of Jewels, and she is a German shepherd mixed with child. Interesting fact, she only moves when guests say “Excuse me, Jewels.”

Nickname: My co-workers call me “Swoop” because I’m notorious for doing a hair flip and my bang always has a vintage curl to it. Little do they know I owe it all to a loyal relationship with my pastel pink rollers.

Dream Job: My dream job is to be the Vice President of global communications for Vivienne Westwood. Westwood’s work stands in a lane of its own and she continues to break barriers, stand strong, and speak on pertinent global concerns. To work side by side with her, well … [swoon]!

Favorite color: My favorite color since infancy has been purple.

Favorite candy: Sour patches are my all time favorite! Sour, sweet, gone!

Favorite movie: My favorite movie is hands down Pride and Prejudice.

Favorite cuisine: I would have to say chicken smothered in gravy over rice, served with a side of collard greens, homemade biscuits, and an Arnold Palmer (½ tea ½ lemonade). Can you tell I have country roots?

Favorite season: My favorite season is fall. There’s no better vision than the sun setting on a sycamore whose leaves are tinted red while cuddled in a oversized sweater, leggings, knee high socks, and combat boots. Did I accurately set the scene? Tehehe.

Coffee vs Tea: To ask me about my husband (being coffee) in front of my lover (Tea, Chai tea to be exact) is a cruel cruel deed.

PC vs Mac: I have a PC …  but I would trade it for a MAC for a pack of press-on’s.

Coke vs Pepsi:  I’m not really a fan of soda. I prefer juice, no pulp though. Pulp is gross.

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes, definitely stripes.

3 words to describe me: Opinionated, bold, and witty.

3 words to describe my style: I think the best thing about my individual style is that it can’t be defined. Wait, I think that works “Cant. Be. Defined!”

 You will find on my desk: Tons of sticky notes, pens and highlighters in assorted colors, embarrassing pictures of my friends and family members, and my PC.

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: I don’t use DVR or Tivo, but I am addicted to Gossip Girl, Hart of Dixie, Scandal, Make it or Break it, Pretty Little Liars, and Fashion Police.

You will find on my Ipod: A lot of Beyonce and a rich culmination of old school hip hop and R&B. I’m talking Boys II Men, Keith Sweat, SWV, En Vogue, Bel Biv Devoe, and New Edition. I have an ear for the 90’s.

You will find in my refrigerator: A large amount of lettuce, fruit, and juice. My mom and I pretty much live off of salads, grapes, and apple juice.

I have a slight obsession with: Lookbook.nu, I check it every day, three times a day.

I dislike: I dislike it with an extreme passion when people burp without covering their mouth or saying pardon me. Hello? Manners, please!

My friends would say I am: A slight control freak, goofy, opinionated, loyal, and fashionably aware.

I am most happy when: I’m at my happiest when I am playing Just Dance or The Michael Jackson Experience with my sister Toya. We are both very competitive which makes it hilarious and entertaining.

 Most people are surprised to know: People act surprised when they hear that I have read all the books in the Harry Potter series and the Twilight Saga. All of which are  great reads by the way!

A classy co-ed is: A classy co-ed is an ambitious individual who is chic, goal oriented, and constantly striving to better themselves through every success and failure.

 

 

Shaniece Sanford is a Fashion and Living Writer for College Lifestyles. She is a junior Communications major at Old Dominion University who speaks fluent Starbucks, Chipotle, & Twitter banter.

25 Facts about CL Intern, Brittany!

Meet CL Intern Brittany!

  Name: Brittany Lavenski

Position: Fashion and Living Writer

University: West Virginia University

Major: Public Relations and Political Science

Organizational Involvement:  WVU Public Relations Student Society of America and WVU Gold and Blue Student Ambassador

Pets: An adorable 9 month old puppy named Toby!

Nickname: Britt

                                                                                                    Dream Job: Doing PR while working with animals.

 

Favorite color: Olive green

Favorite candy: ANYTHING chocolate.

Favorite movie: Dirty Dancing

Favorite cuisine: Italian

Favorite season: Fall

Coffee vs Tea: Coffee

PC vs Mac: PC

Coke vs Pepsi: Water!

Stripes vs Polka Dots: Stripes

 

3 words to describe me: Compassionate, spontaneous, personable.

3 words to describe my style: Casual Carrie Bradshaw.

 

You will find on my desk: My phone, always.

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Sex and the City!

You will find on my Ipod: Adele and lots of acoustic music.

You will find in my refrigerator: Chocolate, always!

I have a slight obsession with: my dog!

I dislike: apathy.

 

My friends would say I am: a go-to for advice and a good laugh.

I am most happy when: I feel academically accomplished.

Most people are surprised to know I: am happily engaged.

A classy co-ed is: a girl who stumbles upon her life’s passion, and wholeheartedly pursues it with confidence, humility, and ambition.

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Brittany Lavenski is a Fashion & Living writer at College Lifestyles ™. She enjoys studying PR and Political Science and is President of her university’s Chapter of PRSSA. When she’s not working, you can find her walking her dog or eating sushi and chocolate with her friends!

Meet Jess!

 

Name: Jessica Randall

Position: Health & Fashion Writer

University:Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University
Major: Community Health
Organizational Involvement: (hope to join) Alpha Xi Delta
Pets: dog, cat, birds
Nickname: Jess
Dream Job: a nonprofit working to pass healthy legislation or with the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, or World Health Organisation

 

 

 

Favorite color: navy or prussian blue

Favorite candy: Ferrero Rocher and Heath bars

Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings (all of them!)

Favorite cuisine: Japanese, Mediterranean

Favorite season: spring/summer

PC vs Mac: PC

Coffee vs Tea: both!

Coke vs Pepsi: Pepsi
Stripes vs Polka Dots: polka dots (ironically—>)

3 words to describe me: fun, friendly, and smart
3 words to describe my style: preppy, classic, and cute

 

 

You will find on my desk: planner, sticky notes, printer, mug, pens

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: N/A

You will find on my Ipod: Owl City, Adam Lambert, Maroon 5, Mozart, The Cure, Culture Club, Marina and the Diamonds, Lewis Black, Mika, Bon Iver, Bach, Daniel Bedingfield, MGMT, Neutral Milk Hotel (yes Ashley )

You will find in my refrigerator: coffee creamer, fresh fruit and veg, cheese, sandwich meats

 

I have a slight obsession with: Kate Middleton

I dislike: dishonesty, laziness, and traffic

My friends would say I am: creative, witty, intelligent (thanks Stefanie! )

I am most happy when: I’m learning something new.

Most people are surprised to know I: used to think running was a complete waste of time.

A classy co-ed is: diplomatic, calm under pressure, friendly, fair, and kind

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Jessica is a Health & Fashion Writer at College Lifestyles (TM). She is currently pursuing studies and a career in health policy. She likes running, looks forward to finishing her summer reading list, and hopes to fit in some much needed pool time!

25 Facts About Senior Editor, Tiana Blue

Name: Tiana Blue

Position: Senior Editor/Features Writer

University: Rising junior at Penn State University

 

Organizational involvement: Currently none now that I am transitioning up to Penn State’s main campus, University Park, after two years at our Altoona campus. I’m looking to start fresh my junior year and possibly go Greek!

Pets: How sad is it (literally) that I’ve never had one?

Nicknames: Someone once told me they’d call me “spider” because of how long my legs looked and how high I jumped when doing a jete in dance class several years ago. Throughout the years, though, it seems nickname’s for me become anything involving the color blue. Or, people will simply call me by my last name, which really is Blue. Awesome, right?!

Dream job: Working for a major men’s lifestyle magazine (which I am technically doing at the moment, just as an intern).

Favorite color: I have a tough time deciding and have even gone as far as taking online quizzes to figure it out. I’ve narrowed it down to blue (go figure) and pink. I always denied that blue could potentially be my favorite color because I’ve gotten the question “Is blue your favorite color?” countless times since childhood. Pink just makes me happy.

Favorite candy: Sweet Tarts and Starburst: rotting my teeth since I was a pre-teen. I don’t want to just choose one!

Favorite movie: Animated–The Little Mermaid. With real people–Clueless.

Favorite cuisine: Anything edible.

Favorite season: The end of summer heading into fall. The weather is perfect and everyone’s happy!

Coffee vs. Tea: Tea is definitely gross. Coffee wins!

PC vs. Mac: I’m looking to join the Mac side of life, but I have a PC for now. I’m indifferent on this question.

Coke vs. Pepsi: Coke, for sure.

Stripes vs. polka dots: I didn’t notice this until my roommate pointed it out, but I’m actually a little obsessed with striped things.

 

3 words to describe me: Tall, stylish, dedicated.

3 words to describe my style: Stilettos, tucked-in (see shirt in left photo), and city.

You will find on my desk: Fashion magazines, my giant book of graffiti (I love graffiti art), a cup full of coins I’ve saved throughout the year… The last interesting thing would be my “Manila Envelope of Memories,” containing tons of items I’d collected during sophomore year that I connect to, of course, special memories. 

You will find on my DVR/Tivo: Nothing, since I don’t have either.

You will find on my iPod: I primarily listen to Pandora. I don’t have enough motivation to get my own music after having to wipe-out all my songs due to a virus a while back. But I have Mark Rose’s cd “Wonderful Trouble” and the soundtrack from an event I went to along with variations of techno, house, and dubstep songs I stole from my brother about a year after having to delete all my music. I’ve been scarred ever since! 

You will find in my refrigerator: (According to my dorm fridge) Chinese food, yogurt, chocolate, and variations of to-go boxes from dinners. 

I have a slight obsession with: See aforementioned discussion about stripes. That, and shoes.

 

I dislike: When people don’t have goals or do have goals, but don’t strive for them.

My friends would say I am: Motivated, laid back, and easy to talk to.

I am most happy when: I’m around people who fully accept me and when I’m in New York all while simultaneously writing, because writing is my biggest passion.

Most people are surprised to know I am: 5’9

A classy co-ed is: A respectable woman, one who is tolerant of all kinds of people, stylish in her own rite, undoubtedly confident, and goes after what she desires. She sets her eyes on many prizes and works hard to obtain all of them. If this is you, welcome to the team.

Tiana Blue is a senior editor and features writer  for College Lifestyles. She enjoys bargains, a good empanada, being New York-bred, and taking off her stilettos after a long day’s work. 

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