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Her Campus UConn Campus Correspondent: Amanda (amandag@hercampus.com)

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Move In Day 2008
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My First Time Was Different Than Most

I was a junior when I checked into Hilltop Suites on move-in day. My stomach felt like a warped disc. I had a hold on my account and I wasn’t sure that I was even able to move in. It’s hard to keep a cool head when you’re about to live away from home, you’ve got seven boxes to unpack, and you’ve got a bursar bounty on your head. To my elation, the staff and students... Read more

Part One: Carriage, Celeron, and X-Lot - A Guide for Spring Weekend 'Virgins'
For freshman, visitors, transfers, and all spring weekend newbie’s here is a rundown of what to expect (other than lots of people and drinking). Note: This is based off of my experience during Spring Weekend 2009 and I realize that all Spring Weekend experiences aren’t the same so feel free to share your own experiences and recommendations in the comments section. Thursday... Read more

Countdown to Spring Weekend 2010: Fun Facts about UConn's Biggest Party
  As the week begins, so does the countdown to what is considered the greatest celebration of the year for most UConn students; three days filled with beer pong, day drinking and drunk college students meandering down the “rape trail” is the accumulation of what is UConn’s Spring Weekend. You don’t have to be from UConn to know that Spring Weekend is the... Read more

Four New Ways to Spruce Up Your Closet for Spring

Spring is here my friends! You know what that means? Spring fling, finals, and warmer fashions for what promises to be a hot season. This spring is about sizzle, spice, and a little bit of sweetness as the fashion world offers us a little bit of everything. We present to you a few easy closet staples that will not only make a statement but are Storrs tested and approved. 1.) T-Shirts: Tie-dye... Read more

My Campus Cutie

Chase Cruz '13
Chase Cruz '13

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Year:Freshman
Major: Psychology
Single or Taken? Single baby.
Campus involvement: Zeta Beta Tau
Favorite Movie: Never Back Down
Favorite Quote: "If hating is your occupation, I probably got a full time...

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My Campus Celebrity

Running for CT District 54: Brien Buckman's Campaign to Represent You
A 20-year-old University of Connecticut student is running for the 54th District state representative.
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