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The Relationship Issue

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

DITZ: IS ALL YOU NEED

Work Hard & Play Hard

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are many changes happening in DITZ world and many exciting things still to come our ways. Until you check it out, you don't even know.

We Asked - They Answered

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

We asked our staff: What is Your Biggest Fear in Relationships?

Monogamy: Putting the After in Happily Ever After

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What role does monogamy play in our lives? In a world where spouses are found through televised elimination games and the wedding dress is more important than the vow, Owen Williams looks into what it means to end up happily ever after.

Job Search 2.0

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Finding a job is never easy, but modern technology has handed us a whole new set of rules and etiquette to follow on the hunt. But have no fear--we've got a fool-proof map to guide you on your search.

Dating Up, Dating Down

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Among the many unsettling aspects of graduating from college, one has to decide where their boundaries are for dating up and down the age spectrum. How old is too old? Recent grad Julian Elam tries to figure it out.

Lions and Tigers and Bears! High Fives!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An exclusive interview with Orange Country's very own Yikes! A Lion! This pop punk dynamic duo is rocking out, stealing hearts and wanting you and your friends to sing backup.

Money Honeys

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The rise of Sugar Daddy websites are giving men and women a new way to find what they're looking for in relationships. But are these sites hooking their female clients up with the royal treatment, or just pimping them out to the highest bidder?

DIY Gift Ideas

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I spent my youth in a house with grey walls, white trim and black furniture. Accents and color were few and far between and the trashcans in the bathrooms were used for decoration. I'm not kidding. My grandmother was a neat freak, which turned my mother into a compulsive cleaner, and god help with who I become when I own my own house.

Who's Inside Who?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A rythmic exploration of the power dynamics of sex, and an assertation that penetration gives women just as much power as men.

Sugar & Spice, De Damned

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tim Burton and Disney take Lewis Carroll's classic story and turn it into a trippy feminist opus for the modern woman.

Ask Amy Anything

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Good news, loyal DITZ readers-Nurse Amy is back, so be sure to check each issue to see your health- or sex-related questions answered. She's here to stay, so ask away!

My Son Wants a Barbie for Christmas

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

It's hard to argue that seeing a little boy play with dolls makes many parents squeamish. In our modern world, maybe it's time to address these generational remnants of old gender roles and encourage people to move on from the stereotypes.

What'll You Have?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Guys don't order Cosmos and ladies hate beer...right? Unpacking the gender stereotypes behind the pint glass and martini glass, columnist Alex Graves finds a strange brew contained within.

Feminism Bites

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Twilight has the world's attention as the next adolescent literary phenomenon. But the sexy vampire series may be revealing a resurgence of anti-feminist ideals in our culture and having negative effects on readers of all ages and genders.

Linni Cooks Cheap & Easy

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Not much thought (or money) goes into throwing a college party. But what if you want to create a more sophisticated environment than a frat house, without bleeding your entry-level salary dry? Read on for help.

Hope is Precious

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A glimpse into the living nightmare of this award-winning, bone-chilling and ultimately unforgettable film.

Love & Rockets

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tired of Lois Lane? Frustrated with M.J.? Then check out Love & Rockets, a comic book that deals head on with issues of sexuality, gender, and race - and leaves us with women who are tough, complex, and totally real.

Pleasure Parties

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Mission: DITZ intern Emma Ceddia goes undercover at a "Passion Party," a bold new way to support female empowerment through hands-on education about the hottest sex toys on the market. The Conclusion: school-sponsored self-lovin' can be highly pleasurable.

Where's the Just in Social Justice?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

After spending three weeks volunteering in New Orleans, Becca Miller challenges herself and others to reconsider why we help others and how our so-called charitable actions can actually be harmful and counterproductive.

Do Ur Part: Haitian Relief @ Oxy

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the Haitian earthquake, Oxy students band together to plan partnerships with local Haitian organizations that support sustainable reconstruction, preserve Haitian autonomy, and encourage community development.

25 Things That Have Changed Our Lives

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Find out what's really made an impact on our readers... Hint: it's more than just waterproof mascara and Farrah Fawcett's pinup.

Calling All Cougars!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ever wondered what goes on at a Cougar Convention? ...Ever even heard of a Cougar Convention? Well, Ashley & Linni satisfied your curiosity by attending L.A.'s 2009 shindig. Read on for all the juicy details.

True Life: I'm a Post-Grad

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Drowning in a sea of unfamiliar grocery stores and fast-paced New Yorkers, Oxy '09 grad Alison Newcomer finds that life after graduation can be as fulfilling as it is scary.

My New Life as a Penny Saver

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I lived a charmed life growing up. Actually, I lived a charmed life up until about two weeks ago. I'll admit that over the last few years, nine to be exact, my credit card spending has been a bit little over the top. Okay, dad-a lot over the top. My shopping sprees were frequent and impulsive, my weekly visits to Target were spent purchasing useless products and my dad was a not-so-happy camper when he received the statement each month.

Cat-Calling: A Call to Consider the Drive-By Come-On

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Whistles, honks, shouted invitations-most women are used to such not-so-subtle come-ons. But what motivates men to lean out of cars and leer at women they don't know? Sarah Mofford deconstructs the cat-call and reveals how harmful this widely accepted male ritual can be.

Sweet as Candye, Tough as Nails

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Brittney Cambridge gets up close and personal with Candye Kane, renowned female blues artist and a source of superhuman inspiration.

Post-Grad Priorities: Love or Money?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Is it anti-feminist to follow your heart? Katherine Lonsdorf shares the story of how she followed her boyfriend after college graduation, and her plan to never regret it.

DITZ Writing Contest:

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

All are welcome to enter the first-ever DITZ Writing Contest. The winner will be published in The Man Issue.

Stay Tuned For...

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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