May 25, 2013

April 2013:

DateMySchool fills void for college students interested in online dating

Photo By Kim De Guzman/the Chameleon. DateMySchool is an online dating site exclusively for college students. The site prides itself on its safety and exclusivity features.

By Kim De Guzman Editor-in-Chief   Some people question why college students would use an online dating website in the first place.   We could meet people at bars or shopping on Michigan Avenue, for instance. Or a Friday night party.   However, for students who devote a lot of time to studying, participate in extracurricular activities or work outside of attending classes, finding time to socialize may be a difficult thing to do.   DateMySchool.com (or DMS) changes the game by filling a void for college students interested in online dating.   The dating site was founded by Columbia more »

All’s equal in love and math: a look behind dating site OkCupid

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By Kim De Guzman Editor-in-Chief   I love a lot of things about spring: a) I won’t see snow for another eight-ish months, b) I can wear shorts/dresses again, and c) nice weather puts me in a better mood.   Another thing I enjoy about spring is the prospect of spring romance. Nice weather makes hormones come out in full swing, and the mundanity of schoolwork makes us students feel restless and lonely for a social life again.   Not to mention the fact that guys and girls wear less clothes in spring and that seriously pumps up our libido. more »