#RACless:
Alternate places to workout Pg. 6
Build a better date:
Dating in Statesboro on a budget Pg. 26
GEORGIA SOUTHERN
LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOLUME 86 FALL 2014
Take a bite out of the 'Boro!
Table of Contents Health & Fitness
5 6 8 9
RAC & CRI Tips Alternative Gyms Stop Stress World of Weights
Cuisine & Culture Eat Local Grocery Must Haves Beer & Wine Guide
13 16 17
Entertainment
20 Alumni Spotlight 2 1 Statesboro Soundtrack 22 College Movies & T.V. 24 Tailgating 101
Life & Style
26 Student Leaders Q&A 28 What to Wear 30 Dating on a Budget
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Magazine Editor-in-Chief- Jeff Licciardello Reflector Editor- Peyton Callanan Associate Editor- Alexandra McCray Copy Editor- Lauren Gorla Contributors: Tayler Critchlow Meagan Greene Kathryn Lewallan Will Price Brianna Quarterman Katie Tolbert Connor White Derik Wuchte Creative Manager- Heather Yeomans Design Editor- Alexandra Tobia Magazines Design Editor- Kate Rakoczy Ads Designer- Kelly Slyfield Designer- Brandon Coe Designer- Maya Gleason Designer- Renita Ravuth Photo Editor- Sarah Holmes Contributing Photographers: Brandon Warnock Andy Morales Nicole McIntyre Christal Riley Ryan Woodham Business Manager- Virginia Byrd Distribution Manager- Marcelo Sandoval Marketing Manager- Emily Skolrood Event Coordinator- Morgan Davis The Reflector is copyrighted 2014 by Reflector Magazine and Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Ga. It is printed by South Georgia Graphics, Claxton, Ga. The Reflector is operated by Budget Committee. Advertisements GSU students who are members of fund the remaining costs. Advertising Student Media, a Georgia Southern inquiries may be sent to Office of student-led organization operating Student Media, PO Box 8001, or by through the Dean of Student Affairs calling the Business Office at 912-478Office and the Division of Student Af5418. Inquiries concerning content fairs & Enrollment Management. The should be sent to Magazine EIC Jeff magazine is produced twice a year by Licciardello by emailing magseditor@ GSU students for the Georgia georgiasouthern.edu. Southern University community. All students are allowed to have Opinions expressed herein are one free copy of this publication. those of the student writers and ediAdditional copies cost $1 each and tors and DO NOT reflect those of the are available at the Office of Student faculty, staff, administration of GSU, Media in the Williams Center. Student Media Advisory Board nor Unauthorized removal of additional the University System of Georgia. copies from a distribution site will constitute theft under Georgia law, a Partial funding for this publicamisdemeanor offense punishable by a tion is provided by the GSU Activities fine and/or jail time.
Hello readers!
Thank you for reading The Reflector! So I have to admit that it is incredibly awkward to write a letter that people may or may not read, in a magazine that people may or may not have known existed. I have no idea who this letter will actually reach or what they expected to see when they read it, but after spending far too much time on Buzzfeed avoiding it (and an embarrassing amount googling “letter from the editor” for inspiration) and a good bit of wine, here I am! This publication has actually been around long before my tenure in Student Media (who knew?) and will hopefully still be around long after I am gone. The Reflector was actually originally the name of Georgia Southern’s yearbook, and you can find copies that are nearly as old as the university itself lining walls in antique shops around the edges of town. The Reflector, now a bi-annual student made magazine, has a different editor and group of student reporters, photographers and designers put their own spin on the publication each semester. Over the years there has been a beer issue, a human vs. zombies issue and even once a bikini issue (yep, that really happened). So this time around I was leading the S.S. Reflector, and with the help of an amazing staff, I set out to make this issue a reflection (get it now?) of the GSU that I love. The staff and I wanted have a mix of stories about GSU students and the things they are interested in. We also wanted to share with our readers the things we have learned in our time at GSU and what we love about little our college town. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our staff members, and the support of the students and the community. I owe a big thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this little magazine. I had a fantastic time making The Reflector and I can’t wait to see readers holding it in their hands. Enjoy!
out of CRI & the RAC
By Meagan Greene
Whether you are a full blown gym rat, or a certified couch potato, every student at Georgia Southern University pays to be a member at the Recreation Activities Center but not every student takes advantage of all the things Campus Recreation and Intramurals offers. If you need a little motivation to help turn the RAC from just a stop on the bus route to one of your favorite places on campus, look no further than this list of helpful RAC tips.
1. The early bird actually gets to use the equipment without a wait. Getting up bright and early may not seem appealing after staying up until 2 a.m. to finish that paper you have been putting off weeks, but hitting the RAC before lunch is always going to be worth it. The RAC is typically much less crowded in the morning and early afternoon, which means less noise, less stress and less waiting for that vital piece of equipment or a parking space.
2. If you are having trouble motivating yourself, utilize the CRI staff to help you find some extra drive. CRI offers a wide variety of group fitness classes throughout the day that are designed to help gym goers have a safe, fun and fulfilling workout. Not only will the instructors help inspire you to keep going, but completing a workout with a group of your peers is also motivating on its own. Check out the schedule and see if you can find one that fits into your school schedule and then make it a part of your weekly routine. It may take a little while to get used to, but soon visiting the RAC will be a habit just like going to class is. If you need a little extra help finding some drive in the gym, CRI also offers affordable packages for sessions with a personal trainer. Depending on your own personal goals, the personal trainers can help with sport specific training, weight loss, improving your overall health and how to properly return to working out following an injury.
3. Embrace the (occasionally) competitive world of intramural sports. GSU may not have Quidditch (yet), but there are many different intramural sports to choose from, including kickball, flag football and even cornhole. Team sports can be a good alternative for living a more active lifestyle for those who are looking for something a little more simulating than traditional workouts. It also a great way to meet new people who have a common interest. Form a team with a group of friends and kill two birds with one stone by exercising and still having a social life.
4.Don't wait till Spring to hit the pool. The RAC has both an indoor and an outdoor pool, which means serious swimmers can swim laps and utilize the diving board while more casual pool goers can relax inside when it’s cold and outside when it’s warmer. CRI also hosts a series of different events and activities that incorporate the pool. Swimming is a fun way to get a good workout without actually feeling like you are working out at all.
5. Get a change of scenery and some fresh air with Southern Adventures Southern Adventures sponsors weekend trips throughout the school year that students can sign up for, with costs as low as $15 and the highest being $50. The trips include activities such as white water rafting, paddle boarding and backpacking. Taking advantage of opportunities like these should be a nobrainer. Finding time to do trips like these won’t be easy after college, or nearly as affordable. Southern Adventures also offers clinics to help students develop skills in things such as climbing, biking, boating, wilderness first aid and backcountry cooking. They are also in charge of the rock climbing wall and sponsor services like the Bike Shop, the Campus Cycle program and gear rental if you’re interested in planning your own hiking, canoeing, bouldering or kayaking trip.
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Health & Fitness
5 ways to get the most
Your Power Yoga
THE #RAC(LESS)LIFE EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE GYM OPTIONS IN STATESBORO BY KATIE TOLBERT When you think of a place to work out in Statesboro, your mind almost immediately goes to the Recreation Activities Center. Although the RAC is one of the top recreational collegiate facilities, it is far from being the only place to exercise in Statesboro. Whether you’re trying to escape the masses of students, the wondering eyes of the gym junkies or you simply just do not enjoy working out at the RAC, there are places around town waiting for your business. 6 | REFLECTOR FALL 2014
“Working out” or “pumping iron” isn’t everyone’s thing but what needs to be everyone’s thing is staying healthy. A body needs to stay active to be healthy, so exploring what physical activity you enjoy is crucial. Even if you do enjoy what the RAC has to offer and are perfectly content with your bicep curls, sometimes, just like any other area in your life, doing the same thing over and over can become boring. This is one area in your life that you are in complete control over, so switch it up and see what works best for you.
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KEEP YOUR STRESS IN CHECK By Brianna Quarterman
Being a student in college can be a true hassle, especially when it comes to keeping up with classes, assignments and trying to juggle social life. It’s easy to get stressed out. Listed below are a few helpful tips to make going through college smooth sailing!
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF -dealing with the reality of your situation can be helpful toward your mental state -try talking to a parent, close relative, or a professional to work through denial -be willing to take the first step in cutting unnecessary stress out of your life
MEDITATE
-relaxing and thinking about life in a calming environment helps not only your mental health but your overall health as well -going to a yoga studio or spa is a great way to release stress -set aside five minutes of your day to simply stretch and ease tension
EXERCISE
-a run or good workout is always great for clearing the mind, especially after a long day
-join an exercise class with friends -try an activity you have never done before to push yourself the extra mile
TAKE A BREAK
-taking time out for yourself is always a good way to alleviate stress and anxiety -try to go at least one hour away from TV, electronics and school to clear your head -make time during your day to take a walk around a park or your neighborhood
GET HELP
-talking to someone you trust, or even a licensed professional, is a great way to get advice for dealing with problems -attend a counseling class to work through your issues with a professional
SLEEP
-taking a nap is a great way to let your body rest so you wake up feeling rejuvenated -it is crucial that your body gets enough rest for the next day - sleeping for a full eight hours guarantees that your body will be well rested and ready to function
LET IT ALL OUT!
-sometimes you may need to release! -feel free to simply stop what you are doing and yell from the top of your lungs! -for those who may be a bit more aggressive, grab some old dishes, go outside and breathem! -getting anger and aggression out is always beneficial for your health! **If you find yourself stressing out or in need of someone to talk to, the Counseling and Career Development Center at Georgia Southern offers counseling sessions, outreach programs and workshops for anyone in need. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these services, as they are free for all Georgia Southern students. **information gathered from the Georgia Southern Counseling and Career Development Center.
BY TAYLER CRITCHLOW
You walk into the Recreation Activities Center and wander towards the free weights section. As you walk you are affronted with flying sweat and loud grunts. You observe people on a raised platform throwing
loaded barbells overhead. People with bars loaded with double, or even triple, the weight of the athlete on their backs and squatting down. Another grunt resounds and as you turn, you watch a person bring another
bar filled with weights down to their chest, only to push it back off again. It seems near insanity that a person could, or should, be doing such movements with such heavy weights.
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Movements Weightlifting consists of two competition lifts, the Clean and Jerk, which is a two-stage lift, and the Snatch. The Clean begins with the bar on the ground. The athlete pulls the bar from the ground, extending the body fully and quickly pulling him or herself under to catch the bar on the shoulders in a front squat. The Jerk is performed by using a quick dip and drive to push the bar overhead in a quick, fluid movement. The snatch is one smooth movement. The bar begins on the ground and is pulled from the ground, with the athlete extending completely and pulling themselves under the bar so that they catch the bar overhead. There are “power” versions of each lift, where the hips do not pass below the knee in the squat portion of the lift. This is where the confusion between Weightlifting and Powerlifting can occur. Powerlifting consists of three competition lifts: the squat, the deadlift and the bench press. The squat is the most basic of Powerlifting movements. A bar is loaded with weight and placed on the back and the person
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squats down until below parallel and stands. The deadlift is performed by gripping the barbell and pulling until the knees, hips and ankles are fully extended. The bench press is completed by positioning oneself on a horizontal bench and bringing the weight down to the chest and pressing it back to the original position.
Finding the sport People find these two sports in various ways and for different reasons. In many cases, students find the sport from having done weightlifting in high school for other sports. James Rowe, sophomore pre-athletic training major, has been lifting since eighth grade for football training. He began to play football when he was eight and planned to try to go to college for football until he needed wrist surgery. Since he could no longer continue his football career, Rowe focused on lifting. The Show of Strength competition held at the RAC every year hooked his interests and so he began training. Since that competition Rowe
has competed in roughly three others, including the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF) USA championships this past July. Other competitors stumble upon lifting through their high school physical education and body conditioning classes. Lifting since 2008 and a certified USA Weightlifting coach since 2012, David Purser, second year graduate exercise science student, is one of those competitors. The weight training class Purser took in high school had a coach who was very fond of the Olympic lifts. Discovering that he enjoyed these lifts the most, Purser found a team in his hometown to continue training and competing with. He began training in January 2008 and did his first competition in the fall of that very same year. “I wanted to get the certification because I was already a personal trainer and to make me a better trainer I figured having the credentials of an Olympic Weightlifting coach would be helpful,” Purser said.
Since becoming competitive in Weightlifting, Purser has won the Jr. Olympics in 2009 held in Iowa, medaled in the Jr. Olympics in 2010 and was one lift short of the bronze medal at the University National Championships in 2013 held in East Tennessee State. “Most local competitions are pretty small so a lot of times I’ll be the only person in my weight class. So technically I win those too but I’m not really beating anybody,” Purser said. Some athletes jump between the different weight lifting sports through an interest that sprouted from their high school experiences. “When I was in high school you go to PE and you had the body conditioning class. With the girls something just didn’t feel right, so I moved up to the guys’ class,” Miranda Price, junior exercise science major, said. “So that is where I got into the Powerlifting. I found out I was really strong in my legs.” Price was with one other girl in an all guys body conditioning class, and the two females pushed each
other throughout the class and would try to match the guys in their weights. Other athletes, like Gemma Skuraton, first year doctoral student, came upon the sport through certification. Falling in love with the sport, she began training and got her certification in order to better help her clients as a personal trainer. Since then she has been competing for about two years.
Fueling the athlete As with any athlete, food and diet are key factors in overall performance. Weightlifters and Powerlifters are no different. “There is a lot of meat. I would say that Weightlifters, Powerlifters, Bodybuilders, people who do Strongman, people who do those sports have a much higher protein requirement than other athletes or general population,” Purser said.
Depending on how much he needs to cut in order meet that weight class is how strict he will be with his cutting diet. “Right now I am about 11 weeks out from my next competition, so I am just starting my meet phase,” Rowe said. “I lift in the 242 [weight class] and before I worked out I weighed in at 259. So, the next couple weeks I will cut.”
“The week before the meet, I could drop on average about 15 pounds in a week. And some guys are really good and they can dehydrate their body really good for a meet and they can lose up to 25 pounds in 24 hours.”
“No one thinks that we have to eat right or anything; nobody thinks that it takes a lot of work to do Powerlifting,” Rowe said. “Powerlifting is something that you have to do 24/7. You can’t go and say you are going to lift weights and then you can’t eat right.”
Many people consider this rapid weight loss unhealthy but according to Rowe, if it is done correctly it is not harmful. Most meet weighins are held on the Friday and the lifting is done on the Saturday. So between the weigh-in and lifting, Rowe can gain back most of the weight lost.
Some athletes tend to be stricter on their diets than others, depending on what works best for their training.
Training with weights
“I usually eat every two hours,” Skuraton said. “The majority of what I eat is protein, followed by fats, followed by carbs.” The closer a competition gets, some athletes may begin to change their diets. Purser begins to start cutting weight about three weeks away from a competition so that he can meet his weight class.
After diet, the actual training is the next factor in success for Weightlifting and Powerlifting. The athlete’s style of training determines their number of training days and whether they do their own programming or follow another prescribed program schedule. “I personally train four times a week,” Purser said.
Each day that Purser trains, he has a set focus for that day. He will do one lift a day to focus all of his energy on perfecting that lift. One day he might work on snatch and then do accessory work that helps the snatch. The next day he would do the clean and jerk and accessory work focused on improving that lift. Throughout his training days, he will incorporate squat work, usually two to three times a week, because each lift has some variation of the squat worked on. Rowe, on the other hand, follows the Lillibridge program. This program was created by an actual powerlifter where for three days he will work on the Powerlifting movements and the other three days he will do what he wants such as cardio, bicep and calf work and any other accessory movements.
Keeping that Drive Long days in the gym with no visible results can be disheartening and so remaining motivated is a strong factor in maintaining performance within the sport. “I like the feeling of being strong and I don’t like someone being able to tell me I can’t do something,” Price said. “I am going to prove you wrong, especially when it comes to weight. It might take me a while but I will get there.” Knowing that he hasn’t met his potential yet is what keeps Purser going through the rough days. “Just knowing that if I did [quit] then I would probably regret not staying with it and seeing how far I could have taken it.”
Misconceptions Surrounding the Sport There are many misconceptions that surround these two sports that tend to scare people away from trying them out. The biggest misconception most athletes would have to agree on is that women believe lifting weights will make them bulky. “There are some very rare exceptions but for the most part women cannot physically gain enough muscle for them to look like a man” Purser said. “You can build muscle and lose weight and still look really good,” Price said. Another misconception is that Weightlifting and Powerlifting are dangerous. “It is actually one of the more safer sports and I can speak to that from athletic training. The injury rate is very low,” Skuraton said. She claims that though chronic injuries are the most common of injuries in the sports, she sees more chronic injuries from running than Weightlifting. “There are actually fewer injuries in Weightlifting than in any other sport, and that has been published and documented and researched; that isn’t just anecdotal evidence it’s the truth,” Purser said. Steroids and illegal substance abuse is another common misconception surrounding Weightlifting and Powerlifting. “If you go to national level meets they will drug test you,” Skuraton said. “They are strict; we even have restricted supplements, such as caffeine, if you are over that limit, you are popped for steroids.”
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Youth Men 50kg, 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, +94kg Women 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, 75kg, +75kg Youth Women 44kg, 48kg, 53kg, 58kg, 63kg, 69kg, +69kgWW
POWERLIFTING Weight CLASS
AGE GROUP
Men 56kg, 62kg, 69kg, 77kg, 85kg, 94kg, 105kg, +105kg
Men 59 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 83 kg, 93 kg, 105 kg, 120 kg, +120 kg Sub-Junior/Junior up to 53kg Women 47 kg, 52 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 72 kg, 84 kg, +84 kg Sub-Junior/Junior up to 43kg
Youth 13-17 Junior 15-20 Senior 15< Master 35<
BASED ON IPF (INTERNATIONAL POWERLIFTING FEDERATION) REGULATIONS
AGE GROUP
Weight CLASS
Weightlifting
BASED ON USAW (USA WEIGHTLIFTING COMMITEE) REGULATIONS
Sub-junior 18 and under Junior 19-23 Open 24-39 Masters 1 40-49 Master 2 50-59
Supportive Material Categories
Masters 3 60-69 EQUIPPED Single-ply Mandatory singlet Wrist wraps up to 36”
Multi-ply Mandatory singlet Wrist wraps up to 36”,
Knee wraps up to 2.5 meters
Knee wraps up to 2.5 meters
Optional approved knee sleeves
Optional approved knee sleeves
Elbow sleeves for the squat and deadlift events
Elbow sleeves for the squat and deadlift events
Single ply bench shirt made of poly only and your shirt must be fully closed in the back.
Double ply shirts made of poly or denim (shirts can be open in the back and cannot be pulled below your armpit.
Squat briefs are not allowed unless you are wearing squat briefs and a wrestling singlet.
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Briefs are allowed under your suit but it must be a combination of no more than double ply. Or you can wear a double ply brief and a singlet.
Masters 4 70+
UNEQUIPPED/RAW Modern Raw Mandatory singlet
Classic Raw Mandatory singlet
Wrist wraps up to 36”
Wrist wraps up to 36”
Belt and optional approved knee sleeves, cotton t-shirt and underwear (no compression material of any kind is allowed)
Belt, knee wraps up to 2.5 meters, optional approved knee sleeves
Elbow sleeves are not allowed in the RAW division
Elbow sleeves for the squat and deadlift only (no compression material of any kind is allowed)
Cuisine & Culture
By Connor White
The longer you live in Statesboro, the more you learn little tricks and tips that help make life in the ‘Boro a little more bearable. You should always avoid Wal-Mart during move-in week, the Farmer’s Market is the best place to get fresh vegetables and hitting a matinee at the Carmike on Stimulus Tuesday is always the way to go. And when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat, any upperclassman will tell you that while well established chain restaurants continue to pop up in Statesboro and fast food places boast the cheapest prices, Statesboro’s best kept secrets are the many local restaurants that produce some of the most unique and delectable food in the area. Check out these five small town eateries that may be modest in style but are ripe with bold flavors and high quality.
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El Rinconcito: Mexican restaurants have a complicated relationship with their own cuisine. Burritos, nachos and several others in the Taco Bell-esque pantheon aren’t actually Mexican at all; their roots are actually in Texas or Los Angeles. As a result, many restaurants whose menu primarily consists of these items find their claims of authenticity baseless at best, perpetuating a stereotype of what diners should expect. This is not the case for El Rinconcito, one of Statesboro’s most humble establishments. True to their name (El Rinconcito means ‘The Corner’), El Rin is sparsely decorated and tucked away behind other, flashier eateries like Zaxby’s and Wendy’s. Make no mistake, they don’t need to fill the walls to fill their seats; the food is the focus, rather than 14 | REFLECTOR FALL 2014
Cocount Thai
the décor. It may not be as well known among Georgia Southern students as El Sombrero, but hopefully status quo will start to shift and Eagles everywhere start to flock to El Rinconcito instead.
Coconut Thai: Thai food has a lot to live up to. With their fellow Asian nations Japan and China offering foods popular with the younger crowd, Thai struggles to make a name for itself. Places like Coconut Thai are leading that struggle. Thai cooking is more than just taste; senses like sight and smell are just as important. Dishes are aromatic and enticing, and are presented with a flair Michelin could be
proud of. Perhaps the opposite of simple, filling fare, Thai combines multiple tastes in each dish in celebration of complexity and texture. Coconut Thai is no different, offering a wide variety of sweet, spicy and savory cuisines. Perhaps their location is the reason this restaurant isn’t packed wallto-wall. Located just across the parking lot from El Rinconcito, many of Statesboro’s residents drive past the restaurant every day without even knowing it’s there. Perhaps it’s time they stopped by.
Daily Grind: With Starbucks popping up like Facebook’s incessant
Messenger reminders, more and more people are seeking out coffee houses far away from the gargantuan chain. The Daily Grind, while lacking in Pumpkin Spice Lattes, more than makes up for it with a quiet and comfortable atmosphere perfect for sipping on coffee. There’s something deliberate and intimate about the shop’s layout. The seating is mismatched and easily moved around the floor, like someone raided an estate sale for worn and weathered wooden chairs, but it only adds to the Grind’s charm. It doesn’t feel industrialized and ‘perfected’ like Starbucks’ cookiecutter coffeehouse, and there isn’t a ‘getin get-out’ vibe. You feel
like a welcome guest, instead of just another customer whose name is spelled wrong on the cup. Their selection of coffees, while smaller than Starbucks, is wellpriced and delicious, and they offer some pastries and sweets as well.They also readily cater in the Statesboro area, an unusual offering for connoisseurs of caffeine.
Sugar Magnolia: There’s something poignant-ly romantic about the lavish architecture of cities like Savannah and New Orleans. Cobbled streets, wrought iron fences and stone pillars supporting lavish balconies lift the curb appeal to Elysium-like standards. Perhaps that’s what makes a dining experience at Sugar Magnolia so enjoyable. Located next to the Eagle Creek Brewing Company, Sugar Magnolia offers pastries and both hot and cold varieties of sandwiches. And they are as wellequipped as a bakery and a restaurant, with multitudes of fresh baked bread available daily, as
well as sweets like cookies and brownies. Sitting inside almost becomes a test of willpower, with that bouillabaisse of aromas wafting around your nose. As this is still a relatively less-traveled locale, you can expect your food to arrive within a matter of minutes.
Vandy's: Everyone has a relative renowned for their cooking. These are the members of the family tree invited into the kitchen to concoct the most delicious of home-cooked meals, whether from ancestral recipes or just an expert’s touch. These meals can conjure up the most vivid of memories, of friends and family and good food.
To experience such memories is to sit down at either of Vandy’s Barbeque locations. Vandy’s sticks to the basics, with the intention of maintaining the highest of quality. Food is plated on nothing more than Styrofoam plates, and if you can look past your upturned nose at the simplistic presentation, you’re in for a treat. Vandy’s serves delicious, heaping portions of barbeque with other southern classics as sides, such as coleslaw, fried okra and Brunswick stew.
They are particularly known for their pulled pork, available in both sandwiches and as plates, and as a godsend to college students, are remarkably inexpensive considering the portion size and flavor you receive in return. Many of Statesboro’s older residents swear by Vandy’s reputation as a town institution. It’s time the younger generation understood that as well.
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El Rinconcito
By Alexandra McCray
ALL THE BASICS YOU NEED TO KICK START YOUR KITCHEN
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Shopping cart basics:
1. Bread Bread should always be in your kitchen because if you have
nothing else to eat or cooking really just isn’t your forte, at least you can make yourself toast for breakfast and throw something together to put in a sandwich for lunch or dinner.
2. Frozen Vegetables
Frozen vegetables are great because you don’t have to worry about them going bad like you do with fresh vegetables. They’re also a better choice than pre-made frozen dinners, and can be added to any meal to instantly make it healthier and heartier. Most of the time you don’t even have to defrost them when you’re ready to add them to a dish; you can usually just go ahead and throw them into whatever recipe you’re making.
3. Olive Oil/Vegetable Oil
Oils are one of those things that are so essential, you often just assume they’re already in your pantry and it’s a real pain if they’re not. They are essential for nearly all types of meals and baking. Oils can also replace butter in recipes which is great for students living in dorms that might have limited fridge space.
4. Pasta
Plain-boxed pasta is inexpensive and great to have stored away because you can turn it into soup, pasta salad, macaroni and cheese, casserole, the list goes on and on. You can also make any type of pasta your heart desires.
5. Rice
Rice, just like pasta, can be added to any recipe. Rice can be a great side to make recipes more complete, or can be the focal point of a recipe. If you want a healthier option you could always grab a brown rice.
6. Chicken
Most students tend to load up their pantries with carbs like easy mac, ramen and chips, but it’s important to keep your basics well rounded, too. Chicken is one of the most inexpensive sources of protein you can buy. It also comes in a variety of forms (even canned), to suit your cooking expertise, convenience and living situation.
7. Spices/Seasoning
Spices are not to be overlooked because they are the difference between bland food that will be quickly be thrown in the trash and food that will thoroughly impress your friends. A few basics you could grab could include basil, oregano, garilic powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
8. Canned Tomatoes
Canned food can be iffy and strange, but have no fear of canned tomatoes. They have far more uses than you would initially expect. You can use canned tomatoes to make your own signature pasta sauce, custom salsa, pizza sauce, soup, or add them to tacos. Plus all the hard work of buying them individually, cleaning, dicing, cooking and seasoning them is already done for you.
9. Eggs
Eggs are always handy because they can be used in recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also get creative with them and make basic recipes just around eggs.
10. Milk
Milk, like eggs, is just handy to have around because you never know when you’ll need it for a recipe, or just to make yourself some cereal really fast in the morning.
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In the U.S. beer ranks above all other beverages in consumption rate, bar soft drinks and bottled water. That puts it above milk, coffee, wine, spirits and whatever else you’re thinking we drink more of as a nation. With all of this beer drinking going on you’d think we might have a vague idea of what it is we’re drinking. What the hell are hops? What’s the difference between a lager and an ale? What is an ale in the first place? Where in the world is Carmen San- You get my point. So let’s educate ourselves a little, shall we?
TYPES OF BEER
Have you ever become dizzy looking through the hundreds of beer styles at your local package store? There’s India Pale Ale, Porter, Dark Lager, American Lager, Pale Lager, Stout, Milk Stout, Wheat beer, High-gravity beer and hundreds more. It’s ludicrous. Let’s start from the top so we don’t confuse ourselves.Reigning over the chaos of brewing styles are the lager and the ale. Every beer under the sun falls into one of these two, huge categories. The difference between the two are subtle at a baseline level, but yield wildly different results.
ALES The ale has been in production since the dawn of beer, so approximately six to seven thousand years ago. It’s brewed at higher temperatures (~65-75 degrees Fahrenheit) with a top-fermenting yeast. The ale yeast produces quite a bit of byproduct, which makes the ale more reliant on natural flavors from the yeast rather than added flavors. Ales are quite diverse in flavor as they can vary from dark and heavy to light as a feather. LAGERS Lagers have been around
for a little more than 500 years, making them the little kid of the beer industry. Brewed at relatively low temperatures (~34 degrees Fahrenheit) with a bottomfermenting yeast, lager yeast, or bottomfermenting yeast, produces very little byproduct flavor; this allows the hops, spices and other added ingredients to do the heavy lifting. Generally speaking lagers are described as crisp or smooth and generally more watery than an ale, making them slightly more accessible to wider audience.
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SELECTING A BEER An underrated science
Now that we have a semblance of an idea in regards to the majesty that is beer, how do we choose? Here’s a few things to ask yourself before going out and grabbing a six pack.
What’s the context?
Have you ever been to a party and there’s that guy who brings his extraordinarily rare beer that was brewed in a remote cave in the Himalayan Mountains? Yeah, we’ve all met him. Don’t be him. When you’re going to a party where the sole purpose is to forget the party, you don’t have to get your hipster-ass craft beer on. Grab a six pack of Yuengling Lager and be happy. However, if you’re entertaining a few friends with a half-hearted attempt at making homemade food you can let your hair down and snag a local microbrew. Point is, think before you buy. Where are we drinking and who’s drinking with me?
What’s going with the beer?
Beer, like wine and every other beverage in the world, has certain foods and snacks it goes well with. If you’re grilling hamburgers you might want to grab a pale ale to clean your palate in between bites and keep the burger from feeling heavy. However, if you’re eating a rich meal you may want to go with a lighter lager, as to not interfere with the meal’s flavor. The point is to be aware of what else you’re putting in your body with your beer, as that directly affects how the beer and your food will taste.
What’s the weather like?
I’m dead serious. This is one of the most important factors for beer. If it’s 95 and humid a milk stout is not going to make you feel too great. If it’s in the teens a corona light is probably not going to comfort you. There is a reason there are seasonal beers like Leinenkugel Summer Shandy and UFO Pumpkin Ale. This is it.
FOOD PAIRINGS
As old as humanity itself, the elixir of many a long and loud night has something of a stigma attached to it nowadays. When we’re younger we watch our parents and grandparents drink this yellow water from fragile glasses. This makes us think wine is for “older” people. Spoilers ahead guys and girls: It’s not. You’re already late to the wine party, so let’s get some basics of wine and wine culture down so we can start drinking.
RED vs. WHITE RED Comes from red grapes, primary difference from white or other wines is the presence of tannin, an astringent compound that glues itself to proteins and other organic compounds to give red wine it’s unique bitter flavor. It’s also fermented with the skins present. Most popular reds Cabernet Sauvignon, very dark and a classic wine. originally made exclusively in france, now an international favorite. Merlot, similar to a cabernet, yet slightly lighter and fruitier. Pinot Noir, lighter than a merlot or Cabernet, a solid gateway red wine. Generally fruity and earthy. Malbec Originated in France, perfected in Argentina. A medium to strong wine that will be higher in alcohol and tannin levels. Syrah/Shiraz very dark, very powerful and spicy red wine that goes by different names depending on where you’re enjoying it.
WHITE Made from white grapes with the skins removed. Tannin is far less present in white wine, generally giving it a more fruity and light flavor. Most popular whites Chardonnay, probably the most popular white wine in the world, and for good reason. Chardonnay is extremely diverse in that it can be made to be light and fruity or rich beyond belief. Sauvignon Blanc, generally lighter than an average white. Sauv Blancs often carry citrus, herb and borderline smoky flavors. Riesling, the signature German white wine, Riesling has a reputation of being a sweeter wine. However, Riesling can also be dry and earthy. Pinot Grigio, mostly dry with fruity flavors such as pear or apple. Pinot Grigio is a light to medium-bodied wine. Moscato, a sweeter wine that’s often enjoyed with brunch on a Sunday, or a post-dinner palate cleanser, Moscato is extremely popular with new wine drinkers because of its light, sweet nature.
Finding wine that tastes pleasant to you isn’t all that hard. However, finding wines to compliment what you’re eating is a different story. Very easily you can completely change the flavor profile of the wine you’re drinking and the dish you’re eating simply by choosing a wine that doesn’t go well with the food. Think of wine pairings like clothes: some things just shouldn’t happen. Ever. Here are some basic rules to follow when wining and dining, as well as example combinations to give a try.
Do’s and Don’ts “If it grows together, it goes together” Classic food combination advice. This is a basic rule of thumb that if a wine is made in one place, the cuisine from that region will pair well with it. What goes best with an Italian feast? Try a red wine made in Southern Italy. Eating a perfect piece of Argentinian beef? Grab a bottle of Malbec and enjoy. Tannins love proteins Ever wondered why a dark red wine, a Cabernet for example, is served with a big steak so often? Dark red wines are high in tannin; tannin is what gives red wine much of its bitter flavor through attacking the proteins in your mouth. But when there are other proteins present that are not your tongue, the tannin will latch on to them and the wine will become far, far smoother. DON’T match heavy wine with light food, or vice versa Matching a light wine with a rich, heavy dish can result in a taste bud tragedy. You’ll find the wine will be completely outweighed and dominated on your palate by the rich dish and the flavors of that wine will not come through as intended. Don’t put a heavyweight up against a featherweight, it won’t work out. DON’T Put a dry wine with sweet dessert Generally speaking, a bitter wine with a sweet dessert will not end well. The dryness of the wine will be amplified by the sweetness of the dessert and both flavor profiles will be thrown out of whack. You’ll want your dessert wines to be just as sweet as your dessert, and maybe slightly sweeter. DON’T ignore the tannins! A very quick way to a very bad meal is to disregard tannins and wine pairings all together. Put a heavy red with a spicy dish and the spiciness will be amplified and you’ll be sweating, sorry and wondering why you didn’t think about the tannin content before eating.
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Entertainment
By Alexandra McCray
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Alumni Spotlight: By Derik Wuchte
College students spend countless hours taking classes, participating in student organizations and completing internships all in the hopes of building a résumé that is strong enough to help them land the job of their dreams. One Georgia Southern University graduate has managed to put all of the pieces of the puzzle together in order to break her way into a career in the rapidly growing field of video game programming.
After graduating from GSU last spring, Amrine jumped straight into the video game business, hoping to have the opportunity to flex her creativity and give players a chance to do the same. Amrine found her dream career becoming a reality when she began working as a software engineer for Kaneva, a game development company based in Atlanta. Kaneva is considered a sandbox MMO, or massively multiplayer online game, which means that a large number of players can all play simultaneously on one video game. The “sandbox” is an open world concept that allows players a great amount of freedom in how they play a video game or how they achieve their objectives. However, Kaneva is not a normal run-of-the-mill MMO. “Everyone has their world, and you can visit [other players’] worlds.” Ashleigh said. You can only edit if you have permission.” As a software engineer, Amrine will be developing mini-games and tools for users to use in their worlds. Amrine’s
presence in the community also earned her a position at SIEGE, the Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo, in Atlanta. Sessions from everything such as advanced programming to game development take place during the expo. Ashleigh will be working as the Design Track Lead and speaker at SIEGE when it takes place in October. “Almost all Atlanta game companies have a hand in it,” Amrine said. Amrine did not intend to follow this path when she started college. She started her college career as an art major but found that it was not as fulfilling as she thought it would be. “Art was not my only passion, but it was also computers, playing games,” Amrine said. After deciding her future wasn’t in art, she changed her major to computer science. That was when she realized there was something there for her. She just needed to find the right way to get started. “I didn’t really know anyone at first, but I saw the Aurora Game Club was having meetings,” Amrine said. From there, she got her first taste of game development. “The club really opened up my eyes,” Amrine said. Before she left GSU, Amrine was the vice president of the Aurora Game Development Club. As the vice president, Amrine had the responsibility of teaching the new members the basics of creating their own game. As Amber Gordon, senior public relations major and current president of Aurora, described, Ashleigh had a knack for teaching game programming.“She was phenomenal. She’s one of our most successful members,” Gordon said. “Ashleigh would really show what it took to program. Training groups she taught would win our final showcase. She was a great team player.”
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College themed movies & television shows you should see before you graduate By Peyton Callanan
W
hile the CW and ABC Family crank out teen show after teen show, the representation of college students in film and television continues a bit sparse. You have probably watched “Pitch Perfect” about five times too many, and the “Glee” version of college life makes “Saved By the Bell: The College Years” look like Emmy bait. But if you are looking for something new to watch in order to put off doing your Spanish homework, there are several movies out there that do a great job of bringing the best four (or five...or six…) years of your life to the big and small screens.
Rudy Animal House When it comes to movies set in college, there is no shortage of outrageous comedies about Greek Life. There is “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Old School,” “The House Bunny,” and most recently this past summer’s “Neighbors,” but the granddaddy of them all is the classic 1978 comedy “Animal House.” The movie follows the unruly Delta Tau Chi Fraternity as they decide to fight back against the dean’s decision to suspend them, and it is full of iconic moments that are now a common part of college culture, though younger generations may not know their source material. This is the movie responsible for every college student’s desire to attend a toga party, and throw their hands up and shout at said party.
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Somewhere between finding treasure with the Goonies and helping carry Frodo up a mountain, Sean Astin found the time to play football at Notre Dame in the 1993 movie “Rudy.” The movie follows Rudy’s journey to play college football even though he has always been told he was too small to play. “Rudy” is a classic sports movie, college movie, underdog story and family film all rolled into one movie. Like any inspirational sports movie, “Rudy” is full of its fair share of cheese, but it’s a great movie for anyone who loves college football.
Blue Like Jazz
Wonder Boys
A Different World
“Blue Like Jazz” is not your typical college movie. Based on Donald Miller’s semi-autobiographical book and funded by a Kickstarter campaign, this little film is a refreshing look at maintaining your faith while pursuing higher education. The movie finds 19 year-old Don transferring to Reed College, the most godless campus in America, after a personal event leads him to question his faith. This movie doesn’t have many bells and whistles to it but it explores college life in a way a that is very relatable, with a religious undertone that is affecting without being overbearing.
Unlike the rest of the films on this list, “Wonder Boys” actually focuses on an English professor named Grady Tripp, who is struggling to finish his second novel and is feeling the heat from his editor, as well as his pregnant but married girlfriend. Tripp distracts himself from his problems through the formation of an unlikely friendship with one of his students. Not only does this film feature one of Michael Douglas’s best performances at Tripp, it also features a stellar supporting cast including Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand and Robert Downey Jr.
Even though “A Different World” was created as a spin-off to “The Cosby Show,” sending Lisa Bonet’s character, Denise Huxtable, off to college, it eventually blossomed into a good show in its own right even after Bonet left the show. Set at a fictional, historically black college, the show follows a group of friends from freshman year to life after graduation. Though Denise’s original love interest, Dwayne, becomes the main character, the heart and soul of the show is the “love to hate her” southern belle character Whitley Gilbert played by the woefully underrated Jasmine Guy.
Undeclared Before Judd Apatow started turning out hit after hit on the big screen, he had two back to back one season wonders on the small screen, “Freaks and Geeks” and “Undeclared.” The latter of the two was a hilariously honest look at being at what it is like to be a freshman in college. The cast is filled with now famous faces, including Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Jason Segel and Charlie Hunnam. Though it only lasted one season, “Undeclared” is realistic, funny and often quite touching.
Community Six seasons and a movie! Okay so “Community” isn’t set at a four year university like GSU, but this witty, absurd and madcap comedy does actually do a great job of taking typical college problems and turning them on their head to hilarious effect. Group projects and study groups have never looked like so much fun, and it’s actually really refreshing to see some non-traditional college students on the small screen.
Greek Like many shows on ABC Family, “Greek” had its fair share of occasionally questionable writing and flat acting, but it is arguably the best original show to ever air on the network. It is also one of the most relatable depictions of life in college to ever hit the small screen. It explores many facets of college life like juggling your social life with your school work, and realizing the friends you made freshman year may not always be the best fit. Regardless of whether or not you are a member of the greek community, there will probably be at least one storyline or character on this show that resonates with you and where you are in life right now.
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Life & Style
Discount date night BUILD A BETTER DATE ON A BUDGET, FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP The new found freedom you have upon coming to college coupled with the large co-ed student body may make it seem like your dating options are unlimited, but your “college poor” budget suggests otherwise. If binge watching Netflix together is no longer cutting it, check out some of these affordable date night suggestions around Statesboro.
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“WE JUST CHANGED OUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS” In you are in the first few months of your relationship, being able to have a good quality conversation is key. Avoid noisy restaurants and quiet movie theaters where you can’t really talk, and try taking advantage of some of the free sights and attractions on campus that you may have ignored before. You could pack a lunch and hang a hammock in Sweetheart Circle, take a stroll through the Gardens of the Coastal Plain, check out the raptors at the Center for Wildlife Education, or take a look at the latest exhibit in the Museum. If you are here for four years you might as well take advantage of everything the campus has to offer, especially if it is free.
“WE ARE STARTING TO GET PRETTY SERIOUS” So you are past the whole “getting to know you” stage and are slowly moving into that scary thing known as a committed relationship. It’s probably time to start getting invested in your significant other’s interests. Are they a big sports fan? Hit a Georgia Southern University game. They are free for students and all of our sports teams deserve to be cheered on. Movie buff? Check out the $5.75 matinees at the Carmike. They have $2 popcorn and drinks on Tuesdays. Love the great outdoors? Check out the trips that Southern Adventures sponsors or take a stab at the rockwall in the Recreation Activities Center.
“WE'RE REALLY JUST HANGING OUT” Being stuck somewhere between “just friends” and “Facebook official” can be awkward, but it’s nothing a little alcohol and good company can’t fix. Hitting up happy hour at your favorite restaurant or bar with a small group of friends is a perfect way to break the ice and get to know each other better without breaking the bank. Your friends can help keep the conversation from getting stale, and many local bars have different games and events each night that the whole group can participate in for free. You can test your knowledge of useless facts with trivia at Gnat’s, play a round of giant Jenga at South City, or even try a good old fashion game of drunk Bingo at Retrievers. Of course you should always drink responsibly; nothing makes worse impression than not knowing your limit.
“WE ARE KNEE DEEP IN COMMITMENT” So you may or may not be in this for the long haul. In order to keep things fresh, you need to try new things. Remember that restaurant you always talked about going to? Now is the time to try it. Looking for something a little more unique? Go kayaking at George L. Smith, paint a masterpiece at Free Spirit Pottery, or even take a dance class with the Swing Cat Society. You could also do a spin on the classic “dinner and a movie” and see a play in the blackbox theater and then try out a new recipe for dinner. Some of these options may cost a little bit more than others, and, but learning a new skill together or finally crossing something off of your bucket list will be incredibly rewarding.
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Q&A
What does it take to lead the Eagle Nation?
Sitting down with student leaders about the ins & outs of student organizations By Peyton Callanan
Name Rachel Luoma Organization Archery team Year Senior Major Biology
Name Juan Segarra Organization Eagle Motorsports Year Senior Major Mechanical engineering
Name Asheley Poole Organization Students About Service Year Post-Baccalaureate student Major Biochemistry
Q You were CRI’s Female Athlete of the Year in the spring. How did you earn that award?
Q What exactly does your team do?
Q This is a new organization on campus. What kind of role did you play in starting this club?
Luoma Last May, in 2013, we attended the United States Collegiate Archery Championship in Utah, and at that I placed first in female basic bow category. I also substituted in on the male barebow team and we won first at that as well. That was one of the main wins. After that I participated in several local and state competitions where I consistently won first in my category. At the United States Collegiate Archery Indoor Nationals, which Georgia Southern hosts our region of, that was in March of this past year, I placed first in the region and third nationally. Q The archery team was the Small Club Sport of the Year. What does it take to earn that award? Luoma Well in the previous year we were actually Most Improved Club of the Year, and then this past year, we were Small Club Sport of the Year. In reality, we only have about 15 active members on our competition team but even with so few of us we put on a fundraising tournament series and we host three tournaments throughout the year where a couple hundred dollars each time to help us get to nationals. We also do a lot of things to help promote our club and our sport and we do a lot of volunteering.”
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Segarra We design and build two racecars every year. One is an on-road, Formula style car and one is an offroad, trophy truck style racecar; it’s like a dune buggy type thing. They are two different organizations, they are both put on my the Society of Engineers, and that is basically the governing body for everything automotive. They put on all sorts of different types of competitions for people to enter. We choose to compete in the Formula and Baja Sae competitions. Q This is only your second year in Eagle Motorsports. You pretty much went straight from being a new member to being president. Was that overwhelming? Segarra Not so much because I was so involved with it since I started. For the last year and a half or year and a quarter, I have been here just about every day except for maybe a month so I am just really, really involved with it. I am always here to see what is going on, and I have my hands in everything, or at least I try to, so I learned a lot in a very short period of time. I am pretty ambitious. I really wanted to do it. I wanted to be president and captain of the formula team.
Poole We started officially last semester, spring 2014. I wrote the constitution and had it ratified by our members. I think there was 10 or 11 founding members that are still a part of the group today. We didn’t really have a precedent exactly for the niche that we fill. We had some examples from other schools across the southeast, and we try to model what we do based on what they have done but really had very little guidance. We were self taught Q So what role does Students About Service fill on campus and why do you think GSU needed a club like this? Poole We are a service organization. We provide service for the community and the campus. Our mission statement is a little specific. We are a service organization that facilitates recovery from drugs and alcohol on campus, but we also do general community service projects. We just like to help out where help is needed. There is a large recovery community in Statesboro, and we didn’t see that there was an organization that would kind of foster to people that are trying to be in long term recovery and be in school at the same time, so that is part of what we do. We also just get together and do a lot of service projects. If there is stuff to be done, we try to find out about it and get involved.”
Name Maya Clark Organization UPB Year Junior Major Public Relations major with a Spanish minor Q I know UPB has their hands in a lot of things on campus and you have a lot of members. Do you want to explain what exactly UPB does?
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Clark UPB is the home for on campus entertainment that uses student activity fees to plan events for the student body. So we do things like homecoming, the movie series on Friday, we do Unplugged which is our open mic night, we do Mr. and Ms. GSU, we do the fall festival, so we do a lot of things. We have a lot of different types of people. We all have one thing in
common, that we want to advocate for the students, and we want to plan events and market them towards students but we still get people who are so different. We have people who are interested in being out in front of the students, but you also get a lot of people that want to work behind the scenes and do a lot of the event planning work. Q What was the hardest part of becoming president of an organization that has such a big presence on campus? Clark I really have to know everything that everybody else is doing. And people are always going to be like ‘what is this?’ or ‘how do I do this?’ Our organization is split up into committees, so even if it is something to do with a specific committee and the committee chair might be there or might not be there, people’s first thought is ‘oh ask Maya because Maya knows everything.’ So it’s really been an adjustment going from a general member to being president and having people expect me to always know the answer to everything.
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BUILDING A WORK WARDROBE The first step is building an appropriate work wardrobe. Going from dressing purely for comfort to completely overhauling your wardrobe to outfits appropriate for a job can seem like a very daunting task. However breaking outfits down to the essentials and basics will make it a much easier beast to tackle.
INVEST IN COMFORTABLE SHOES. A good pair of neutral shoes that can go with any outfit and that are also comfortable to spend all day in will make getting dressed in the morning a whole lot easier. SPEND THE MONEY ON A GOOD QUALITY AND DURABLE WORK BAG. Whatever your gender, chances are you will be bringing at least something to and from the office each day. Nothing ruins a professional outfit like throwing on the Jansport backpack you’ve had since ninth grade to carry all those documents you need to look over in. This would be a great thing to ask for as a birthday, Christmas or graduation present. FOCUS ON THE BASICS AND BUY NICE BUT AFFORDABLE VERSIONS OF THEM. For women, well-fitted black pants, a blazer, crisp button downs and a classic pencil skirt are a few of the basic pieces to have on hand. For men, khakis, tailored dress pants, neutral button downs and a go-to tie work well. SPEND YOUR MONEY WHERE PEOPLE CAN TELL. If you really want to splurge on an item for your work wardrobe make it a piece that will make a splash, like a bold and bright dress or a “power” tie. Neutral colored pants and button downs don’t need to be expensive because if they’re fitted right no one will be able to tell the difference. People often think that fabric and texture give away inexpensive clothing, which can be true, but proper fitting is usually the tell tale sign and can make even the most expensive outfit look cheap. ONCE YOU’VE BUILT YOUR WORK WARDROBE, WHICH WILL TAKE TIME, TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES. Dry clean only really does mean dry clean only. You’ll thank yourself in the long run when your clothes last for years and still look great.
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LEVELS OF PROFESSIONAL DRESS There are three basic levels of dressing professionally: business formal, business professional and business casual. Let’s start from the top. Business formal should be the crème de la crème of your wardrobe. Business formal for men usually includes a conservative colored suit with a nice dress shirt, silk tie and dress shoes. This is the type of outfit you would also wear to a semi-formal or formal event like a wedding. For women, any type of suit or knee-length skirt or dress that covers the shoulders and is not revealing with small heels is perfectly appropriate. Business professional is right in between business formal and business casual and is usually required in more conservative professions like finance or politics. For men it entails dress pants with a blazer or sports jacket with a button down and an optional tie. For women it is basically the same as business formal. Business casual is what is most often worn at entry level positions. For men it includes khaki pants or slacks with a polo, collared shirt, long sleeve button down or sweater with loafers. For women it is usually dress pants or a skirt with a button down shirt, blouse, or sweater with dress shoes heels or boots.
Also remember that it’s perfectly fine to dress for the job you want (a.k.a your dream job) and not the job you have (or hope to have). A three-piece suit for an entry level position may be a little much but there is nothing wrong with adding that extra flair that makes you stand out professionally. Break in your interview outfit a few days before the actual interview. Make sure you feel comfortable wearing it and that everything fits the way it’s supposed to. Once interview day arrives, be sure to make the rest of your appearance look as tidy as your outfit. For women, keep your make-up light and minimal, showcase your natural beauty and also keep accessories to a minimum along with your hairstyle; nothing needs to be elaborate. For men, freshly shaven is always the way to go along with a neat and trim haircut. Be sure to keep perfumes and colognes to a minimum as well so they are not offensive to your interviewer. Once you’ve nailed the job interview, landed the job and mastered the art of dressing for work, continue to dress for success and even branch out and find your own personal professional style.
DRESSING FOR AN INTERVIEW When dressing for a job interview be sure to do research not just about the company you are interviewing for, but also what kind of atmosphere that company has within its office. Once you know that you will be able to figure which of the three levels of professional dress you should wear to the interview.
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