We’ve talked about Craigslist countless times before. It’s glorious and hilarious and you can buy chairs or sell your cat. However, after a little chat with our hormonal Coed office buddies, we realized that there was an untapped ocean of entertainment on CL known as Casual Encounters. We knew all about Missed Connections (and may have looked to see, from time to time, if anyone had MC’ed us…which they never did), but had always assumed that the Casual Encounters section of Cragislist was full of skeevy people and penis pics.

So yeah, it’s full of skeevy people and ‘peen pics, but it’s also full of the strange and the weird and the desperate. How entertaining!

PS: We changed the titles and photos to fit our liking (and keep nasty ‘peen pics off our site). It’s better this way. Trust us. Read More »

Ah, Portland, Oregon: Land of the chronically hip and effortlessly cool. If you haven’t heard the buzz about Portland and its fab music scene over the last couple of years…well…then…I just don’t know where you’ve been.

Nonetheless, despite the hype, the town is home to many a talented underground band and I’m here to give some of them shout outs. Open up your myspace windows and check out this music!

“No Sh*t” ESKIMO AND SONS
“Sex by the unit” GENTRY
“Trouble from the start” DAY OF LIONS
“Demonic with horns” BOY EATS DRUM MACHINE
“Shadows” AUTOPILOT IS FOR LOVERS
“Priests of Shiloh” PORCHES
“Hey Boy” THE BLOWS
“Dragonfly Pie” STEPHEN MALKMUS
“Weightless” FLOATER
“Jumpers” SLEATER-KINNEY

Enjoy!!!

Everyone has been so busy constantly hyping how amazing Seattle is (and it is) that Portland often gets lost in the mix. I feel it’s our duty to give it it’s own marquee of greatness. So here it is.

As indie music increases in it’s popularity and more of us start “going green” and becoming more eco-conscious, it’s hard to not recognize that Portland is alllll things earthy. Not to mention the bustling arts scene, the cozy coffee shops, and the blend between charming city and crunchy, nature chic.

In my opinion, nothing goes better with Portland than a nice glass of wine.

Best Wine Bar: Carafe, with the coziness of a French bistro Carafe has an incredible wine list and a cheese plate that’s to die for, with local Oregon hazelnuts and fruit. Oo La La.
Also try: Caffe Mingo, Grolla Restaurant and Wine Bar and Three Doors Down Cafe.

Best Coffee: It’s not secret, but Starbucks isn’t where its at when it comes to Portland. World Cup Coffee & Tea is. Organic coffees, good vibes, check it out.
Also Try: Anna Bannanas and Tiny’s. Read More »

It’s called “Happy Hour” because cheap food, cheap drinks, and the end of the work day= HAPPY.

Being that most of us are ridiculously broke, Happy Hour is Ecstatic Hour, easy on the bank account and good for the soul. CollegeCandy wants to assist you all in saving your money to pay for those student loans, and give you some of the best Happy Hours in your cities so that all the dough you acquire from long work hours, can be well spent.

CHEERS!

Austin, TX- Carlos ‘n Charlies Happy Hour: 2-7, plus live music!
Doc’s Motorworks- Happy Hour:4-7 plus daily food specials. $2 pints of Miller Lite? Sign me up.
Saba Cafe- Happy Hour: 4:30-7 half priced cocktails and $5 appetizers!

DC/Arlington- Gua’rapo- Happy Hour: 5-7, drinks and tapas specials. Plus Hookah!
Iota Club and Cafe- Happy Hour:5-9, half off wine, $2 select bottles. Live music, local bands.
Irelands Four Courts- Happy Hour:4-7, daily food specials. Wednesday= 55 cent wings?! Live music also! Read More »

• This is the most confusing story on penis theft ever. (AllAfrica.com)

• I think the worst thing that could happen to Portland is a Hippie Rebellion…not a bio-terrorist attack. (katu.com)

• Hop on the Heart Attack Express and eat at the Bacon Club! On the menu: Bacon infused mint julep? (boston.com)

• Booze Alert: Absinthe is back! 62% alcohol, anyone? (jsonline.com)

• Who’s worse? Britney Spears or the woman who used her infant as a taser shield? (tulsaworld.com)

• Dorm kitchen essentials! Hey, anything’s better than the cafeteria! (COED Magazine)