By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments A beauty queen has been, for the most part, regarded as a woman of character, intelligence and confidence, not to mention stunningly beautiful inside and out. But that image is slowly disappearing because of the focus of one of today's most popular pageant systems. During the past five ... [Read More…]

By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments No college student is complete without his or her expensive textbooks, caffeinated drinks, laptop, iPod, student ID and, of course, a Facebook account. When Facebook launched five years ago, it was the social networking tool, almost like a little black book or phone book, for the elite ... [Read More…]

By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments Fifty years ago, a fashion icon was born. An icon that exemplifies poise and sophistication. An icon that promotes the all-American woman. An icon that brings hope to little girls all over the world that they can have any career they put their minds and hearts to and look good while ... [Read More…]

By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Valentine's Day is upon us. That means the endless amount of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers, teddy bears, cards and empty wallets are back too. Try to hold your shock, but I've never been a big fan of Valentine's Day. Even I sometimes think this beauty queen who loves romance is the perfect ... [Read More…]

By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor In today's most popular romantic movies we watch as problems unfold with our favorite couples and what they do to try and overcome them. One of the most evident struggles between a man and a woman in these movies is the difference in how they communicate. The relationship that Noah and Allie share in ... [Read More…]