Last night, a bunch of girls got cozy in their pajamas, snacked on candy and popcorn, and had a mini 90s flashback. This week at Northwood is Resident Movie Week, and it is allowing students who live on campus to take a homework and study break to unwind and watch a movie with their dorm.
Clueless is a fun, silly movie that allowed us to do just that. I would almost describe it as an earlier version of “Mean Girls,” with its quotable lines, blonde moments, and scenes that make you laugh-out-loud. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the story-line, have no fear. I am confident that I will be able to catch you up to speed in no time. Basically, it’s the typical story of a popular girl who wants to help the school’s newest student achieve a similar acclaimed social status, but ends up jealous in the end. Then of course, there is a love story thrown in there as well. 
But perhaps what the movie is most famous for is the many phrases it coined for youth in the 90s. “As if!” The attitude-filled habit of making a “w” with your fingers and snobbishly stating, “Whatever.” Or even exclaiming “jeepers!” Another part of the movie that I also found quite funny, was when they make fun of the boys’ clothing, saying they find the baggiest pants possible and throw a backwards hat onto their greasy hair.
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| (Jicela Cuellar, Natasha Norman, Natasha Elder, and Zahira Duarte) |
However, aside from the plot and quotable lines, our Movie Night was just a great chance to relax. It forced us to take a break from homework, eat some popcorn and candy, and have a laugh with the girls. Sometimes we forget how important it is to remain balanced in everything we do, even in college. So however you achieve balance, whether it’s going for a run or making time for family and friends, ask yourself, “have I taken time for myself lately?”
~Melissa
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