Happy New Year to all theCampusStyle readers out there! 2011 was a great year. Freshmen got to experience the fun and hardships of being in their first year away from home. Sophomores, now acclimated to school, got to enjoy themselves and start taking classes for their major. Juniors have one semester down and are now getting ready to travel abroad and seniors are getting ready to graduate! Crazy! As the year comes to a close, its always important, especially for students, to make a list of a few things that can better ourselves and our education. Now, how are we going to make this year even bigger and better? With 3 easy resolutions, I say. Read more >
Need some help adding last minute gifts to your holiday wish list? Have to pick up something for your brother’s girlfriend’s sister’s best friend? Have no fear, theCampusStyle is here! Check out these gadgets that any girl would die for. Nerdy is so in this season. Read more >
So remember in grade school when you’d build your own (totally tubular, animated with sparkles) website on Angelfire and show it off to all your friends? Meet Cargo Collective, a modern, and decidedly minimal, take on the right to showcase: up and coming artists, designers, fashionistas – a place for all fellow right-brainers to meet and greet, post portfolios and contact info, seek design inspiration and make connections. As with any club worth joining, every site that Cargo Collective initiates is by invite only – however, they frequently award memberships to unaffiliated talents who share a sample of their work. Jump on the bandwagon and prep your work for friends, clients, future employers alike right here.
What do American Apparel, the New York subway system and FIFA have in common? Couldn’t come up with anything? Don’t worry, neither could I at this time last week. Try their font. Along with thousands of other brands and companies, these three powerhouses use the single most popular typeface across the world – Helvetica. Read more >
The next Tony Hawk may spring from the least expected of places: Kabul, Afghanistan. Brought by two Aussies, Oliver Percovich and Sharna Nolan, skateboarding has at last made a significant appearance in the Middle East. The documentary Skateistan chronicles the two teachers and their students as they embark on one tumultuous journey–teaching Afghan children how to skateboard. With a war raging in the background and controversial gender barriers to overturn, the skateboarding school was finally established, all to create a fun outlet for kids who just want to be kids.
Noted as an official Sundance Film Festival selection, the British pro snowboarder turned filmmaker Orlando von Einsiedel sat down with The Campus Style’s own Paris Rouzati to answer some questions, ranging from his personal style to tips on pursuing a career in film. Read his interview and gain some insight into the mind that captured the heart and soul of a underrepresented, yet lively and inspiring youth.
Wednesday evening in Midtown Atlanta was full of pop flair as iconic designer Karim Rashid visited the Pedini Showroom to speak on individualism and trends in the design world. TCS bloggers Heidi Vreeland, Mahwesh Hansraj & Jessica Hunt were on the spot and got to meet the flavorful fellow. Karim stayed until 10PM socializing with guests and signing copies of his book, KarimSpace. Many of his funky fresh product designs were on display, including the Sym Barstool shown above. The event was hosted in conjunction with the Museum of Design Atlanta, and was catered by Brian Harris, Executive Chef of Fusion Café & Catering Inc.
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Georgia Tech’s own Will Parker opitmizes his fantastic frat-tastic lifestyle with his colorful collection of Ralph Lauren oxfords that he scoops up from trendy thrift stores. However, the question still remains: can you be frugal andfresh?
Absolutely! From checkered and striped to vibrant solid button downs, Will has definitely mastered the art of mixing and matching colors and patterns of clothes. He maintains his ultra fresh appearance by getting totally vintage shoes and jackets off of sites such as the retro and fabulous eBay! We, of course, cannot forget to take note of his rad glasses and classy bow ties, which are the cherries on top of his prepster look.
You’ve heard the buzz, now get ready to reap the benefits of Georgia Tech’s partnership with Woodruff Arts!
Season passes are now on sale at the Student Center Box Office, but all students can attend the High Museum, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Alliance Theaterthis Thursday, February 17, 2011 for FREE. Transportation to the Woodruff Arts Center will be provided. Buses will begin loading at the Student Center at 5:00 pm.
Live music and food and beverages will be available in the atrium and there will be GT student art on display. During the event, students can freely visit exhibits at the High, and afterwards there will be a showing of Carpace put on by the Alliance Theater and an Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performance.
