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NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETES MIGHT GET UNLIMITED MEALSSports Illustrated reports the NCAA Legislative Council approved a few new rules, including student-athletes can receive unlimited meals and snacks.

Previously, student-athletes were given three meals a day or a stipend; however, some believe this does not “meet the nutritional needs of all student-athletes.”

According to the NCAA: “Members have worked to find appropriate ways to ensure student-athletes get the nutrition they need without jeopardizing Pell Grants or other federal aid received by the neediest student-athletes. With their vote, members of the council said they believe that loosening NCAA rules on what and when food can be provided from athletics departments is the best way to address the issue...”

This new rule, among others, can be finalized when the Division I Board of Directors meets April 24.

MORE STUDENTS STUDIED STEM FIELDS DURING GREAT RECESSIONOnce the Great Recession hit the U.S., science and technology fields experienced an increase in American college students.

A professor at UCLA and another at the University of Pennsylvania analyzed surveys of college freshmen between 2007 and 2011. They found a “57 percent increase in the number of students who said they planned to major in engineering” and a 28 percent increase of those interested in biology.

STEM fields include science, technology, math and engineering careers. In today’s current economy, it’s been reported numerous times that job employers are looking for students who have skills in any of these fields.

Many students are even encouraged to take STEM classes to help them stand out among other applicants looking for jobs upon graduation.

STUDENTS NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAMSFinishing college in just three years makes a lot of sense. Not only will college students find themselves in the real world making real money sooner, they also save tens of thousands of dollars.

However, Time reports very few college students around the country are actually graduating three years after starting college, despite it being a super money-saving tactic. Why wouldn’t all

college students participate in an accelerated degree program that obviously cuts college costs tremendously?

Well, graduating in three years is just not as easy as it sounds. One of the reasons is that it’s difficult to get enough credits to graduate in three years, especially if you have a major such as nursing or engineering.

Also, it’s a huge challenge! Some students have to use AP

credits or summer classes to graduate in four years, let alone three. Even more, students just aren’t willing to stress themselves out with a hectic course schedule. After all, college is supposed to be both work and play.

According to Time, colleges that do offer an accelerated degree program caution students from graduating in three years. Going through college too fast could lead to picking the

wrong major and missing out on important life skills. The bottom line: graduating in three years is not for

everyone.

JAY Z BRINGING 2-DAY ‘MADE IN AMERICA’ MUSIC FESTIVAL TO DTLAFor Angelenos who never get tickets fast enough to make it to Coachella or never have the energy to drive all the way to the Bay Area to visit Outside Lands, Jay Z ‘s news comes as a wonderful surprise.

The rapper announced Wednesday his ‘Made in America’ music festival will be coming to Downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Park on Labor Day weekend, running from Aug. 30 to 31.

The festival’s traditional home is in Philadelphia, and this will be the first time an American music festival will run simultaneously at the same time on both coasts.

It’s unclear who will perform at ‘Made in America’ in Los Angeles this year, but Jay Z’s wife Beyoncé, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, Deadmau5, Nine Inch Nails and Calvin Harris appeared at last year’s festival in Philadelphia.

‘Made in America’ is expected to draw crowds as large as 50,000 people, which was a concern for the City Council. According to the Los Angeles Times, Jay Z’s plan to establish the festival in L.A. faced opposition, as people worried about street closures, too many people and too much alcohol that could create a “nightmare.”

Still, that didn’t stop the rapper from making his dream come true. “Los Angeles is the perfect place, the perfect West Coast home for Made in America,” he said, according to the LA Times.

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COLLEGE IS A TIME FOR SELF-DISCOVERY and learning, both inside and outside of the class.

In terms of academia, your education will be largely influenced by your chosen major. Whether American media has made this clear or not, much of your time in college will be spent learning in the classroom, not just drinking at parties.

Therefore, it’s important to choose a major that lies within your passions and interests, and will guide you in future career decisions. As many wise, clichéd old men have said, “Do what you love, and the money will follow.”

Or just pick a major that will bring you money, and then try to learn to love it—whatever floats your boat.

The incredible plethora of available majors may seem overwhelming for students unsure about their life goals. From well-known degrees in communication or business, to the lesser known narrative studies and visual anthropology, the variety of potential choices often leaves students reeling.

When picking a major, consider not only your interests, but your strengths as well. Research different career paths that people within certain majors tend to pursue. Weigh different programs by considering the faculty involved and the opportunities that each school can afford you. Also, think about how much schooling you are willing to commit to in the future.

If you can’t pick one major, pick two if your schedule allows. If you’d like room for spontaneous, intriguing classes or if you want to study abroad, declaring a minor can help you pursue your interests in diverse fields while leaving you with a more flexible schedule.

Students at the University of Southern California shared

their own insight as to how they settled on their fields of study.

LETTERS, ARTS & SCIENCES Drew Boxley chose economics as his major because it combined his interests and skills: “I came in as a [psychology] major, because I liked understanding people. But [during] my second semester [in] senior year, I took an [economics] class and was really good at it. I’ve always been really good with numbers, and I view economics as an applied psychology, sort of like how physics is an applied math. Economics allowed me to combine my interests in ‘psych’ and math.”

Morgan Furlong picked international relations as her major and playwriting as her minor because of her diverse passions: “When I came to USC, I knew that I wanted to spend time abroad, and that the international relations programs had amazing travel opportunities and an impressive faculty as well. As for my minor, playwriting allowed me to pursue my love of theater and writing, while also leaving me room in my schedule to take other fun and interesting classes at ‘SC.”

COMMUNICATIONS & JOURNALISMCommunications major Alix Fitch chose to study this field because of her professional aspirations: “I decided to pursue a major in communications for the wide number of avenues that it allows me to pursue in my professional career. I wanted the flexibility of being able to work in any type of environment, specifically in the field of sports business. Having a communications degree ensures that I will have the best understanding and capability to manage the most crucial and fundamental building blocks of

being successful in the chaotic world we live in today.”

ENGINEERINGAs an aerospace engineering major, Brendan Plecque knew what he would be studying long before his acceptance to USC: “I chose it because when I was 6 years old, I watched Top Gun and thought the planes were the coolest things in the world. Ever since then I knew I wanted to work on airplanes. So, aerospace engineering seemed like the only answer.”

ARCHITECTUREBrad Silling chose architecture as his major because he “wanted to do something creative that has a tangible impact on the world. Architecture forces you to learn from tones of disciplines and allows you to work in many areas of design and engineering.”

BUSINESS“I always knew that I wanted to go into business,” said Maggie Lanter, a business major. “Everyone in my family is in business; my dad owns his own business. In terms of myself, I was always thought I had natural business acumen. It also helps that business is a practical major that helps you get a job.”

Choosing your major is an important decision that will significantly impact your learning experience. Remember though, your major is important, but it is not what will define you. It is up to you (not your diploma) to ultimately shape your life.

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HELP! I’M HAVING TROUBLE PICKING A MAJOR!Students share tips for the undecided and undeclared.

BY KENDALL ROBERTSON

Yes, it’s stressful to choose one (or a few) majors. Just make sure you’re doing what you love. GEORGE THOMPSON/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/MCT



COLLEGE STUDENTS EASILY FIND LOVE

THROUGH THEIR PHONESWith just a swipe or a click, getting a date has never been easier.

BY LAURA KOELLER

COLLEGE CENTRAL


THE FIRST TIME I CONVINCED MY FRIEND to get the online dating app Tinder, she stopped speaking to me for an hour. She clutched her phone close to her face and fixed her concentration solely on the screen, though emitting the occasional chuckle.

She was hooked, and despite my best efforts to get her to do anything but swipe left or right, she was lost in her phone. There is something about making snap judgments about her compatibility with complete strangers based solely on some of their Facebook pictures that she, and many other college students, find completely engrossing.

The premise behind this highly addictive app is simple. First, you see a picture of someone in your area. You can then look through five more pictures of them, read a description and see if you have any Facebook friends in common. You then swipe right if you think that person is someone you would like to talk to, and swipe left if you don’t. If you both swipe right, you have essentially said you find each other attractive. The channels of communication are opened up, and the app allows you to send each other messages.

The first thing my friend had to do before “playing” was set up her profile. You link it up with your Facebook, so getting pictures is as easy as going through your old profile photos. You also don’t have to go through and answer a bunch of personal questions, nitpicking through your answers to make sure you come across as the proper blend of attractive and interesting. The most important part is picking the pictures that will represent you.

When my friend created her account, she saw Tinder as an opportunity to see if people would continue their romantic pursuits if the first picture they saw of her was one in which she was somewhat aggressively attacking a Chipotle burrito (by the way, they did).

However, she had no intention of actually meeting up with anyone she met on the site. I had told her to download Tinder as a sort of amusing timewaster—the same reason I’d gotten one for. I’d had one for a few months and would occasionally use it like a game. Swiping right and left was kind of like playing Candy Crush or Flappy Bird that involved more of a real-world ego boost (We got matched! He thinks I’m pretty!).

It was a fun way to mess with people and see how they would react to things. What will the average Tinder-user do if they try to chat you up, and you send only a ghost emoji (Hint: They won’t respond)? What is the strangest thing a guy will say to try and get your attention (Answer: “You would look good with a purple Mohawk.”)?

Despite it being just a fun way for college students to boost their egos, some of them actually found “love.” I talked to an Occidental junior, who preferred to remain anonymous, and she said she found her boyfriend of eight months through the app.

The student revealed that after a miscommunication of romantic intentions that seems so prominent on college campuses, her sister encouraged her to try the app “kind of as a joke.” But what might have started out as a joke turned into something very real, as she talked to the guys on the app, and then started meeting with them.

“What I would do is I would talk to them for awhile, and then give them my number if I thought they were cool,” she said. “It usually took me about three weeks because I wasn’t about to give any ‘rando’ my number. And then, after texting them for awhile, I would make them wait…Eventually, after them being persistent, I would meet up.”

She chose neutral, public spaces to meet up with the Tinder guys and see where the conversation went from there. And with one of the guys, she found an immediate connection. Their conversation developed into a real relationship, and they have been almost inseparable for more than half a year.

When people ask her how she met her boyfriend, she answers honestly and said people often find her response off-putting. “A lot of people don’t react well,” she said. “A lot of people are very judgmental. Like, ‘That’s so weird. Only weird people meet guys online. They can’t meet people in real life, so they have to go online to kind of like hide behind the screen.’ That’s not how it is at all.”

You may think that it’s almost counterintuitive that students immersed in a hyper-social environment, such as college,

would ever resort to dating online. But according to Occidental sophomore Magda Wittig, not all men in college are giving their female peers entirely what they’re looking for.

The college dating culture (or lack thereof) scene doesn’t generally involve guys wining and dining the ladies, no hearts and flowers. And after dating a guy outside of college over a break, Wittig didn’t think she could go back to this scene. Rather, she “wanted to be taken out on dates.” So, she decided to go on the online dating site OkCupid and find men who would do just that.

After she created her profile on the site, Wittig said she was inundated with the potential suitors. She decided to meet with one of them, choosing simply based on her gut. It seemed like a no-brainer. “Worst comes to worst, he’ll buy me a drink, and I’ll take a cab home, and I’ll have a free drink,” Wittig said nonchalantly.

The OkCupid date ended up going well, and as of now, Wittig is still dating the one guy she believed she would “vibe” with according to his profile. However, when she tells people how she met this guy, the responses tend to be generally negative.

The confused reactions haven’t bothered Wittig, though, and she claims that using an online dating site is “just strategic,” not desperate. “I think it’s giving yourself more opportunities to meet more interesting people and not limiting yourself to the few people you see or run in circles with,” she said.

Wittig has a point. Even though college is highly social, students do end up seeing the same people all the time. Finding friends is easy in this type of environment; finding potential romantic companions tends to be a bit more difficult.

Though there are those who, in spite of their initial hesitations, have found genuine love online, it’s clear that some people use Tinder to just mess around. Another Occidental College student, Brita Loeb, has taken to using Tinder for her own amusement.

She created a profile for her dog and has been talking to people as her canine companion. The ‘About Me’ section reads: “Swipe right if you have opposable thumbs,” and it claims to be a member of the Los Angeles Dog and Puppy Training Class of ’12. Her responses from male users have been entertaining: one man offered to set up her dog with his own, but only if he could meet the owner, of course.

However, Loeb also has a Tinder profile that she uses for herself. Unlike her dog profile, her “real one isn’t really a joke;” Loeb actually went on a date recently with a guy she met through the app, and it was apparently “really good.” It seems even those who recognize the potential source of amusement associated with this dating app can actually use it for its intended purpose as well.

Occidental College student Koryeh Cobb also tried out Tinder and ended up meeting up with some of her matches. At first, she loved the app, saying that it was “such a good procrastination method.” She even decided one night to go meet the guy she’d been talking to.

However, Cobb also wanted to try it out so she could break out of her school’s bubble. Apparently, she wasn’t the only one. Cobb said she found people she actually knew in real life on the app, which was off-putting. “I did kind of want to branch out, and the fact that Oxy kept coming back was very weird to me. So I just kind of stopped [using it],” she said.

Tinder itself might not necessarily revolutionize dating. Instead, it may be more of a fad—something for people to become addicted to, then a habit to break.

Still, most of the app users I interviewed think that online dating is going to become more commonplace in the future. Whether or not students all follow Cobb’s lead and delete their Tinder apps, the anonymous Occidental student believes that bringing dating to the Internet just makes sense.

“Our whole lives are online,” she said. “We do our homework online, we talk to people online, we meet people online, we post all of our ideas online, and so this is just kind of the next step in my eyes. A lot of people just haven’t warmed up to it yet.”

Even Cobb agreed and said, “The way that we’re moving is more on the technical side. It’s just the way we’re headed.”

She added, “It’s so easy. The app is doing all the hard stuff for you; you just have to do the easy stuff.”

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OKCUPIDThis is the most traditional of the online dating services. You are asked a number of questions, other users can see your responses, and they can send you messages if they think there’s a potential match.

Upside: You get to see a bit of what the person is about based on their responses. Thus, you can decide for yourself if they will be a suitable match.

Downside: Making your own profile is kind of a commitment, and your inbox tends to get pretty jammed, as anyone can message you.

TINDERThis app allows you to swipe right or left to determine whether or not you think someone is attractive.

Upside: You only end up talking to someone when you’ve both swiped right, which takes out the question of whether or not you are physically attracted to each other. It’s also like a sort of screen that separates you from the unattractive people you don’t want to talk to.

Downside: The fact that it’s connected up with Facebook means you can see if you have any mutual friends, taking out the anonymity of online dating. Plus, it can be considered a “shallow” dating device as you only get to contact someone if they find you physically attractive as well.

GRINDRBefore Tinder, there was Grindr, an app designed for gay, bi, and bi-curious men. It makes use of the fact that you can share your current location so you can meet up easily.

Upside: You can meet up right when you are matched, so it’s perfect for casual flings and one-night stands.

Downside: People generally aren’t looking for long-term love on Grindr, so if that’s what you’re looking for, good luck.

DATING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY: A BREAKDOWN

BY LAURA KOELLER


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AFTER YEARS OF INTELLECTUAL RIGOR AND DURESS, the long-awaited day has come: the day your parents can finally cut you off. Well, financially, at least.

Oh yes, it’s also your college graduation – congrats! For many months now, you have been overwhelmed by

the anxiety of post-grad life. Since winter break, well-meaning adults and random strangers alike have been asking you very personal, prying questions. To be specific: “Do you know what you’re doing after graduation?” and “Do you have a boyfriend?”

No, neither actually. Thanks for asking.It’s as if these people can’t remember the horror of their

own inner monologues before their graduations many eons ago:

“Where should I to live? Who am I going to live with? Was I supposed to get a boyfriend?? How do you find a job anyways?! What is the meaning of life and WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD is my Netflix password?!?”

Or something like that. Perhaps you were so stressed out by this barrage of

questions and concerns for the future that you forgot to deal with the very real, very present details of graduation (Honors chords? What are those anyways?).

Before the job, the roommates and the whole “significant other” shebang, first comes the graduation ceremony.

Here to help with some of the more manageable details of your future, this list will provide answers to your most pertinent questions on graduation day. For instance: Should I let grandma kiss me on the cheek even though her lipstick always leaves very visible, potentially permanent red stains?

The answer is yes.Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.

Robes, Sashes and Other Things that Indicate Academic SuccessChances are, your school will host some sort of “Graduation Fair,” where you will be able to survey all the graduation gear while simultaneously contemplating whether or not you can still tack on a victory lap next semester.

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As for honor chords, emails regarding those will probably come your way sometime mid-April or mid-May. Other fun accessories, like leis, can also be ordered closer to graduation.

If you missed the fair, like countless other seniors in self-denial, check out your university’s bookstore or website to get information on ordering your graduation gear.

Graduation Dinner With several weeks (maybe a month or so) still ahead of you until graduation, you’ve got all the time in the world to plan a graduation dinner right? Wrong. Already, a slew of overeager parents have booked up many of the most desirable restaurants in your area.

If your graduation dinner is going to be a big one (including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and miscellaneous estranged relatives), take the time to call around and figure out a location that will fit this herd of human beings that you call family.

For smaller groups, feel free to check out websites such as Open Table to make quick and easy reservations.

Remember, though: the most popular restaurants will fill up quickly, so make reservations ahead of time no matter your party size.

The Perfect Graduation EnsembleAs your graduation photos will surely survive long-after Facebook and Instagram cease to exist, it’s important to wear an outfit that you won’t completely despise in future years. Though this may be a nearly impossible feat, what does it mean? Two words: Classic simplicity.

For many girls, a simple white dress is the perfect solution. White is a great option because no matter the color of your robe, it won’t show through. Furthermore, white denotes innocence and purity, and we could all use a bit more of that after four rambunctious years in college.

For guys, the classic suit and tie is by far the best option. Yes, you may be sweating profusely under your robe, but it could be worse. You could be sweaty and underdressed.

Taking PhotosIn order to survive the photo marathon called graduation, start smiling now. The sooner you strengthen those mouth muscles, the better off you’ll be in five weeks.

Without question, pictures will be taken both before and after the ceremony. Get as many adorable photos with your friends and roommates before heading to your separate satellite ceremonies and suffering from consequent “cap-hair.”

Also, map out a strategy for getting photos at the most iconic spots on campus. Though you might have to battle it out with other students for these photo ops, just do it. Even if you don’t get your diploma, you’ll have more likes on your profile picture than anybody else.

After the ceremony, make extra time to take photos not only with your friends, but with your family as well. Nothing says academic success like your cap and gown, so let your family bask in that pride as well. After all, they somehow managed to raise a human being mature and intelligent enough to graduate college. That’s an accomplishment all its own.

Graduation CeremonyThe phrase, “The early bird catches the worm,” has never stood truer than in the face of an impending graduation ceremony. In this particular case, however, this beloved saying translates directly to: “The early parent catches the seat in the shade with the best view of the stage.”

Graduation ceremonies take hours, especially when you have a longwinded speaker or an exceptionally large graduating class. Make sure your family arrives in the early AM to grab the best spots to watch the ceremony, taking into account both their comfort and ability to snap pictures of you grabbing your diploma.

In terms of your own ceremony success, make sure to wear comfortable shoes and makeup that won’t run down your face in case you experience heat-induced sweat or your mother’s tears of joy. And in the case of your own tears, just remember: everything in moderation.

For many of us, graduation will be one of the most wonderful ceremonies we will ever partake in. For those of us who never get married, it may be the only one. That being said, this day is yours. Enjoy it.

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IT’S A WORD THAT INVOKES FEAR AND DREAD in those who don’t understand it. In fact, most prefer to skirt around the subject or simply ignore its existence all together.

But for women, it’s the light—or the darkness—awaiting them at the end of the tunnel. It’s hot. It’s loaded with hormonal dysfunction. Yes, it’s menopause.

For a phenomenon that is so universal and entirely inevitable, it’s a wonder that this subject hasn’t reached some kind of limelight in today’s vast media world. Sure, it’s a sensitive and overtly personal topic, but when the big screen is saturated with depictions of love, war and everything in between, this little nugget (which embodies a gargantuan change in not only women’s lives, but also all those close to them) seems to have been left out in the cold.

Until now. Cult director Henry Jaglom’s The M Word brings light

to menopause with humor and genuine care that is purely Jaglom-esque.

In the film, a LA-based TV station falls under the scrutiny of its big corporate counterparts. Moxie (Tanna Frederick), one of the station’s staple actresses, pitches a documentary series that spotlights the menopause experience. She believes that a subject so untapped yet so relatable will attract the viewers the station needs to keep itself afloat.

Convinced that a menopausal doc would indeed strike viewers’ interest and help increase the ratings, corporate liaison Charlie Moon (Michael Imperioli) gives the project the green light.

Complications arise, however, when Charlie and Moxie start getting romantically involved. Even though Moxie’s job is now secure, especially with her new beau in tow, her

beloved coworkers (many of whom are middle-aged women experiencing menopause) are being put under the corporate microscope without Moxie’s attention.

Since the early ‘70s, Jaglom has mostly focused his creative intentions on the intimate and ever-complicated elements of womanhood. According to star Frederick, who has worked with him on six films and four plays, Jaglom spent much of his childhood tagging along with his mother and her girlfriends to beauty salons, inevitably soaking up the unfiltered talk between women.

And from watching Eating, Going Shopping, Baby Fever, Irene in Time, it’s apparent that the man has an undoubtedly keen eye for the estrogen-infused world.

By combining the narrative with the actresses’ genuine unscripted testimonies concerning their own unique experiences with menopause (ranging from tales of crazed hormonal imbalance to complete sexual apathy), The M Word brings an elevated level of honesty and compassion to something that is often shooed off as being a taboo subject.

Just like her voraciously passionate character Moxie, Frederick feels a film like The M Word is necessary “to see what kind of therapy or dialogue it sparks between people going through menopause and their family members.”

Only until recently have audiences embraced women’s gross-out humor, especially when it comes to vaginas (ah!), in films such as Bridesmaids and shows such as “Girls” and “Broad City.” As Frederick explained, it’s vastly important that the word finally gets out.

“[The M Word] is my favorite so far, because I like to make films that help people or create change in society no matter how big or small. Create good change, better change

and open people to feeling good about themselves. I love making movies that somehow make that happen,” said the actress.

To encourage such an important creative shift, Jaglom and Frederick find it imperative to generate a safe environment for everyone on set—one in which everyone gets their voices heard and are willing to do things outside of their comfort zone.

Even veteran Imperioli of “The Sopranos” fame found himself letting loose to a point where he lost himself.

“I don’t even know exactly what I did in the movie. When you’re that committed to the moment, I mean, I don’t remember anything I really said. It just comes out of thin air. It’s not something you really focused on and learned and thought about —it just happens,” recounted Imperioli.

This spirit is a staple of Jaglom’s directing style, which involves a meticulously thought-out story. However, when the actors feel so open to freely create and spontaneous riffs take place, the story takes on a whole new life apart from the scripted page.

Indeed, it’s hard to imagine much of The M Word existing on a page, for it embodies an unprompted appreciation of open expression. Similar to Robert Altman, Jaglom is seen as an actor’s director, willingly and constantly adapting his art with the whimsies of those bringing it to life.

It’s all too easy to assume audiences will shutter at the sound of a film about menopause, but hopefully after a closer look, both men and women will find something worth getting hot flashes over in Jaglom’s The M Word.

The M Word releases in theaters Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

HENRY JAGLOM’S THE M WORD SHINES HUMOROUS LIGHT ON HOT TOPIC

BY COOPER COPELANDFrom L to R: Tanna Frederick, Frances Fisher and Eliza Roberts star in The M Word COURTESY OF RAINBOW RELEASING


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AS COLLEGE STUDENTS, we rarely get a chance to sit down, relax, eat popcorn and indulge in our guilty-pleasure TV shows. Well, this semester make sure you cuddle up on your couch, sit in front of your flat (or laptop) screen, and tune in to this spectacular lineup of shows we recommend for you. “The Challenge” on MTV (Thursdays at 10 p.m.)If you haven’t seen or heard of this show already, you are seriously missing out. This hour-long reality series has the right balance of drama and action-packed competitions to satisfy any viewer. Another good thing about “The Challenge” is that you can start watching any season and not be completely lost with what is going on within the plot.

Its 25th season will air April 10 with the big twist that no one expected; this season’s theme will be ‘Free Agents,’ meaning there are no teams! Fan favorites will return, and new rookies will be in for a one-of-a-kind experience. How will this turn out, and most importantly, who will take home all that cash? I guess you have to tune in and see for yourself. “White Collar” on USA (Thursdays at 9 p.m.)Let’s face it: a show’s lead character has to be HOT. And well, who’s hotter than Matt Bomer?

“White Collar” is filled with detective jargon and witty banter that will surely have you hooked by the first episode. Admittedly, a plot about an ex-convict-turned-detective sounds sort of cliché, but this show is certainly nothing like anything you’ve watched before. It constantly keeps you guessing and on your toes.

The show is currently in its fifth season, but who hasn’t binge-watched a show on Netflix, right? “Bates Motel” on A&E (Mondays at 10 p.m.)A prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, “Bates Motel” takes a classic and turns it into a TV show that is a contemporary must watch. The plot line follows lead character Norman Bates through his youth and development into his iconic role in Psycho. We see that having a mother as an only friend had an immense effect on Norman’s adolescence.

This eerie drama just launched its second season, so you still have time to catch up. You can find its first season located conveniently within the Netflix directory. “True Detective” on HBO (Sundays at 10 p.m.)What’s better than spending Sunday night watching “True Detective?” This HBO crime drama is swiftly becoming a guilty pleasure for all viewers. With big name stars like Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as the leads, who wouldn’t want to stare into their TV for an hour watching homicide detectives pursue a Louisiana serial killer.

“True Detective” just finished its first season. However, it only has eight episodes, so it’ll be a breeze to catch up on all of the action.

“Orphan Black” on BBC America (Season 2 premiere April 19 at 9 p.m.)One of the most talked-about shows on the Internet right now is BBC America’s “Orphan Black.” Yes, this is a British-based show, but it’s also a show college students will love. It’s so addicting, you’ll probably finish the entire first season in just a few days!

Anyway, the main character is 28-year-old Sarah Manning, an unemployed woman with a young daughter named Kira and a violent, drug-dealing boyfriend named Vic. Within the first two minutes of the series, Sarah steals the identity of a recently deceased detective and finds out she is one of multiple clones being killed by an unknown assailant. As the season continues, more secrets are revealed. This show will keep you guessing until the finale.

Watch it if you’re into one-hour dramas full of suspense, action, crazy plot twists and dangerous betrayals. “Switched at Birth” on ABC Family (Summer premiere June 16 at 8 p.m.)This show is about two high school girls who found out they were switched at birth. Bay Kennish was raised in a rich, upper-class family, whereas Daphne grew up in a rougher neighborhood and only had her mother in her life. Also, Daphne became deaf after an ear infection was left untreated. The two girls come from two different worlds, and they have to readjust their lives to become a family.

This series might be marketed for teens, but the messages this show addresses are hard hitting, compelling, emotional and heart breaking. If you haven’t watched the show before, catch up on Netflix. “Resurrection” on ABC (Sundays at 9 p.m.)This ABC show captivated American audiences with a strong series premiere that drew in 15.7 million viewers. In a small town, previously deceased residents are coming back to life. Because of this unexplained miracle, people are asking questions.

After watching the first episode, you’ll be hooked. The series is only a couple of episodes in, but the plot keeps getting deeper and deeper. Check out “Resurrection” if you enjoy mystery dramas with dynamic twists and turns that leave you wanting more. “Orange is the New Black” on Netflix (Season 2 premiere June 6)The series focuses on Piper Chapman, who was sentenced to 15 months in a women’s federal prison for transporting drug money to her former girlfriend, Alex Vause. Watch Piper as she struggles with prison food, sexual harassment and unwanted advances from other inmates.

Although “Orange is the New Black” contains serious subject matter, it is done in a brilliantly funny way that will leave you laughing. The Season 2 premiere isn’t until this summer, but you can watch Season 1 on Netflix, of course

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“HELLO-OOO!” SAID CHRISTINA PERRI in her light, singsong voice through the phone when she greeted me. She seemed to be in a wonderful mood before our interview, elated and excited. And truthfully, she had good reason to be.

Our interview took place on the same day (April 1) Perri’s latest album, Head or Heart, released to the public. The 13-track album garnered some amazing success, making its way into SoundScan/Billboard 200 at No. 4 in its first week with sales in excess of 40,000—the singer-songwriter’s biggest sales week to date.

Head or Heart follows Perri’s 2011 debut, lovestrong. Within the new album, the singer poses a very important question that everyone, especially those who have been in relationships, is familiar with: In matters of love, should we follow our hearts or our heads?

As a dual album, half of the songs on Head or Heart are “head” songs, and half of them are “heart” songs. While tacking in each track, you’ll find yourself playing a guessing game, analyzing each one and wondering, “Is this a ‘head’ or a ‘heart’ song?” However, this game is impossible to win. The only way to know which one is which is by having Perri spill the beans, which she probably would never do.

“The ultimate goal is for me never to say which one is which because…I like to keep the song interpretable. So, if I went into thinking it was a ‘head’ song and someone else said it’s a ‘heart’ song, I’m not going to get in the way of that,” explained Perri. “Where I was coming from and who I wrote the song about is also a way for me to know whether it was a ‘head’ or a ‘heart’ thing…where I was following my head more or my heart more.”

Paying close attention to the words and vibe in each song is obviously the best way to figure out where the song is coming from. For instance, the chorus of “Be My Forever” ft. Ed Sheeran (“And oh we got love/Yeah/Darling just swear you’ll stand right by my side/Be my forever”) instantly screams out “HEART!” song to me, whereas opening track “Trust” (“I knew better than/To trust myself/To trust someone else/To trust the lies that slip from my mouth/Trust the heart I’m so quick to sell”) simply whispers, “head.”

Still, many of the songs have listeners scratching their heads as they try to decipher what experience Perri was looking back on as she sat down and wrote at her piano, in her hotel room, on the airplane—wherever (“Seriously, I never ever know when a song is going to come,” laughed Perri).

There is one thing that all of the “head” and “heart” songs have in common, though, which is very characteristic of a Christina Perri song: they are all dramatic. “I feel like I write in a very dramatic way,” admitted Perri.

This ability to embed a certain drama in all of her songs

has proven to work out quite well for the singer. It is one of her strengths, leading her to more opportunities and success in both the television and film worlds. “If a song works in a TV show or film, that makes sense to me because I’m so over-the-top dramatic,” she said.

For example, Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” (lovestrong.) was featured on “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Glee.” “A Thousand Years” was a hit from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II and received a hefty amount of radio time, subsequently becoming the go-to wedding song for many brides.

And now, a few tracks from Head or Heart are already getting their exposure in the spotlight. “I Don’t Wanna Break” was featured in an episode of HBO’s “Girls,” and the album’s first single (“Human”) appeared on “Dancing with the Stars.”

“I just feel so excited and honored when someone picks me,” said Perri when talking about her songs being chosen for TV and movie projects.

When asked if she had a dream show she would love to have her songs showcased on, she replied, “I don’t know how to sort of ask for that to happen. But at the same time, I’m obsessed with ‘Parenthood,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ ‘Game of Thrones’— all of these shows I love…!”

Whether or not we hear more of Perri’s smoldering vocals

on our favorite shows or in an upcoming film remains to be seen (“I’ve actually written and submitted things for some stuff, but I can’t say,” she teased), but Angelinos will be able to hear the songstress live when she takes the stage at the Wiltern on May 17.

Set to perform new songs with a couple of old ones, Perri will be trying some new, fun things onstage during her North American tour, while still keeping each song emotional.

“I play the guitar, the piano, but now it’s like I’ve got this whole new album where I don’t play an instrument and I kind of run around, which is brand new for me,” she said.

Perri also revealed she has been going to rehearsal every day, proving that this talented brunette is preparing to “sing [her] ass off” when she gets in front of her adoring, loyal fans. And she must, especially since every single song on Head or Heart is incredibly powerful and heartfelt.

“The songs are so big and vocal; everything you hear on the record is what I do on stage,” she said. “So, I think people might be stoked to see big songs come to life…it’s going to be a night of real music.”

Christina Perri will be performing in Los Angeles at the Wiltern on May 17, 2014.

CHRISTINA PERRI: GET INSIDE HER HEAD & INTO HER HEART

The singer-songwriter

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upcoming L.A. show.

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