Winter Fun
November 26, 2008
By Jharmari Jackson
With school being finally over, students at SCAD-Atlanta discuss their plans for the fall break. Some students are glad to be finally going home, while others wanted to mix in a little kick. Here’s what some students had to say:
The Calm before the storm: Blizzard Entertainment
November 25, 2008
By Jeffrey Yu
Blizzard Entertainment representatives, Sumer Ortiz and Choua Her, were at the
Your guide to fall fashion
November 25, 2008
By Theresa Suddeth
Sketch by Jaylene Singer
As the weather gets cooler, we start to face the same problems we do every year. Adapting to a new season can be overwhelming especially when the fashion industry throws so many trends and looks at us all at once. When the weather changes all of a sudden, we need quite a few more items than we had in the spring and summer. It’s not as easy as throwing on a chic sundress and heading out the door. Plus, fall and winter require a few more layers. There are so many choices, so many points of view. So how does the style-conscious decide which direction to go? Read more
Rock up the Stairway to Heaven
November 19, 2008
Roomates
November 19, 2008
By Olumuyiwa Ajagbe
Expanding his passions for fashion
November 19, 2008
Thomas Gaddis is a fourth-year fashion design student who said he is enjoying his greatest labor of love, the Senior Collection. He is the president of Fashion Haus, a club that provides fashion-based events and activities.
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Hello from Lacoste: Weekend times
November 18, 2008
By: Rachel Chaikof
Despite living in a small village of about 300 people in the countryside, there are many activities to do on the weekends in Lacoste. Almost every weekend, we go on field trips to various places. Read more
SCAD-Atlanta food drive going on until Thursday
November 17, 2008
The office of student life, in conjunction with United Students Forum and Pro Initiatives, asks SCAD-Atlanta to brighten the lives of families in need this holiday season. Nonperishable food items will be accepted in the Student Resource Center until Thursday, Nov. 20. All items will be donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other grocery items each month to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. The food bank supports a wide range of people in need, from children to the working poor. Food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers are among the agencies that receive products from the food bank. For more information, e-mail Marcus Mister at mmister@scad.edu.
SCADDY Awards deadline approaching
November 17, 2008
Submissions are still being taken for the SCADDY awards, and the deadline is Monday, Nov. 24 by 5 p.m. The SCADDY Awards honor student achievement in the advertising arts and related creative disciplines. SCAD students from the advertising design, graphic design, broadcast design and motion graphics, film and television, photography, fashion, animation, illustration and liberal arts departments are encouraged to enter. Entry forms are available from advertising design faculty or online. For more information, e-mail Steve Hall at sthall@scad.edu.
Ancient Army in the Big Peach
November 17, 2008
SCAD-Atlanta’s first glance at China’s First Emperor’s Terracotta Army
By Jack Huang
The timeless Terracotta Army, created by the 700,000 dedicated craftsmen of China’s ambitious first emperor, has arrived in Atlanta. Known for its immense scale, detailed craftsmanship, and resilience through time, the ancient army of nearly 7,000 warrior statues has long been called the 8th Wonder of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
