Online Dating

Digital Get Down: Dating distress

May 1, 2013

As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on my fair share of OkCupid dates. To be honest, my dating life may have gotten a little out of control this year, but I was ultimately left with nothing but life...

Digital Get Down: Messaging matches

April 24, 2013

If you’re like me, there’s nothing you hate more than banal conversation. Unfortunately, nine out of 10 OkCupid messages I get are so heinously boring it makes me want to throw my laptop out a window....

Digital Get Down: Perfect your profile

April 17, 2013

What’s one of the most obvious advantages of online dating? You have the chance to tell people all the wonderful things about you before they even meet you. You can put your best (virtual) foot forward...

Digital Get Down: Welcome to Web dating

April 10, 2013

Greetings, Current readers! My name is Laken Howard, and I’ll be your enthusiastic guide through the turbulent waters of online dating in college for the quarter. I’ll do my best to make you laugh...

Nunez: Don’t go FBO without meeting IRL

January 31, 2013

A few months ago, I wrote a column about the etiquette of Facebook friendships. I ultimately likened such friendships to the type of relationships where it is beneficial to be associated with someone,...

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