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Closing Time for Dorm-ers: Move Out Successfully
It is time to rummage through drawers trying to make sure you get everything you'll need for a month back with the rents. After moving out of a dorm a time or two or three, I learned the hard way about a few things. - Always overpack. Even moments ago, I was advised not to overpack for an upcoming...
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POSTED Dec 15, 2011 IN Advice
BY Gwen Poppe
How To Get a Letter of Recommendation From a Professor
When applying for a job you'll most likely need some kind of letter of recommendation. Many internships require letters from your professors to determine what type of work you have done in the past that directly relates to the field of study. Asking for a letter of recommendation from a...
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POSTED Dec 14, 2011 IN Advice
BY Silas Dunham
SUMO Gift Guide: Best Guy Friend - Who Has Everything and Wants Nothing
I have a couple of friends who pretty much have everything and never really need or want anything. They are close enough that I feel obligated to get them presents but I never know what they want. Here are some really great gifts for that pain in the butt individual. Knuckle Meat Pounder - $13...
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POSTED Dec 14, 2011 IN Advice
BY Silas Dunham
SUMO Gift Guide: Momma's Boy
I've grown up with a mother who puts a lot of weight on Christmas. Everything has to be absolutely perfect. The tree puts the one at Rockefeller square to shame , the presents underneath the tree like a Macy's Christmas window display, the dinner table is set like something out of a heart warming...
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POSTED Dec 09, 2011 IN Advice
BY Roman Wunderlich
How To Use Social Media To Promote Yourself
I know that everyone tells you not to put "bad" photos on your Facebook profile, or not to tweet "Black out drunk at lunch" and well that's good advice and I'm going to tell you why. Social medias are extremely powerful for self promotion and not just for bands, artist or entrepreneurs. At...
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POSTED Dec 08, 2011 IN Advice
BY Silas Dunham
SUMO Gift Guide: Brotherly Love
The holidays are stressful. Let's be honest it's a lot of work trying to buy presents for everyone and the pressure of knowing if you got the right gift can be a lot. Here are my tips and tricks for picking out the best gift for your brother, I'm kind of an expert, thanks Ty. Sunglasses and Eyewear...
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POSTED Dec 08, 2011 IN Advice
BY Silas Dunham
Don't Get Stuck During Final Exams
We can't escape it: finals are looming. Getting work done in a matter of two weeks is hella stressful. Here's how to survive. 1. Write your essays now- like...tonight. With essays out of the way, you can focus on studying for last minute tests and finals...of course. 2. Create Study Guides. Once...
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POSTED Dec 05, 2011 IN Advice
BY Alana Teller
5 Ways to Not be The Crying Girl at The Party
Everyone is familiar with the crying girl at the party. Sometimes there are multiple crying girls at parties, sometimes you may luck out and no one cries (score one for the home team), at the end of the day, one thing holds true for all: no one likes the crying girl at the party. Well, not...
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POSTED Dec 05, 2011 IN Advice
BY Courtney McCullough
Question Of A Lifetime: Shower Priorities
A question I've been pondering for some time now, and a question I've been asking some of my friends and coworkers. Would you rather have a shower with perfect water pressure but just below your ideal temperature, or perfect heat but water pressure just below your ideal setting? I think this...
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POSTED Dec 03, 2011 IN Advice
BY Mickey Fisher
Things 90's Kids Will Have to Explain To Their Children
I still wear scrunchies. If I happen to be up at 8 a.m., I am obviously watching Saved By The Bell. I grew up wondering what slime tasted like and catered to my tamagotchi every single day. I was mad at my mom for years for not letting me get my ears pierced at Claire's, not buying me...
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POSTED Nov 25, 2011 IN Advice
BY Jessica Corrado
