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Show AggieLife Page 6 Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 Student says Facebook is a waste of time By TESSA KARRNGTON US: What is the best current TV show? KB: Smallville or Grey's Anatomy staff writer Utah Statesman: Do you wear sweater vests? Kyle Bell: Are they the button ones? On occasion. US: What is your favorite class? KB: It would have to be French class. US: Favorite professor? KB: Well, I like them all. Probably Sarah Gordon, because she makes French class interesting. Caught on Campus Kyle Bell junior Business, MIS US: Best friend? KB: Yep, his name is Kody. We've been best friends since kindergarten. US: Ever broken a bone? If so, how? KB: Yep, my sternum and two ribs, all from a snowboarding accident. US: Favorite style of dance? KB: I really don't dance. US: Biggest turnoff? KB: Smoking and swearing. US: Best Halloween costume you've worn? KB: A scuba diver. I even had all of the scuba gear. US: Favorite holiday? KB: Christmas and Thanksgiving ... it's a tie. US: What was the last thing you ate? KB: A slice of cinnamon wheat bread with cinnamon butter from the Hub. US: What brand of pants are you wearing? KB: Levis, I think. US: Favorite superhero? KB: Superman! US: Worst class you've had in college? Why? KB: Human Anatomy, the teacher treated us like we were medical students. US: Best season of the year? KB: Fall. US: Favorite nursery rhyme? KB: Three Little Pigs. US: What is the farthest you've been away from home? KB: Ireland, Scotland and Wales. US: Language you wish you knew? KB: Italian. US: What is the biggest waste of time? KB: Facebook. US: What is your most embarrassing moment? KB: The first time I put my arm around a girl, there was a vase behind me and I knocked it, so it fell and broke. KYLE BELL SAID HE wishes he knew Italian. Bell also said that his favorite holiday's are Christmas and Thanksgiving. TESSA KARRINGTON photo US: Favorite brand of gum? KB: Five. US: Favorite politician? KB: I don't really follow politics, so I can't really say. US: Where do you shop for groceries? KB: Macey's. US: What has been the best part of your day so far? KB: Knowing that I don't have a test. US: Hottest celebrity? KB: Probably Jennifer Aniston. US: Household chore you hate the most? KB: Cleaning the bathroom. US: Most annoying song? KB: "I've got a feeling" by Black Eyed Peas, because it gets stuck in my head all the time. US: Morning or evening? KB: Evening. US: What is your favorite school subject? staff writer Just about everyone who attended an English class in the U.S. public school system recalls the writing prompt; the beginnings of a sentence that lead to a larger story. The Creative Writing Club is a group that caters to students who love writing things like fiction, poetry and narrative essays. The club was started in March by friends Rebecca Thorpe, a junior in landscape architecture, and Lisa Montgomery, a sophomore in English. "I love the creative writing classes," Montgomery said. "The teachers are great. I love the program." But she wanted more. In-class writing just wasn't enough. Since Thorpe isn't an English major, she wasn't taking any writing classes but still enjoyed writing, and did it on her own time outside of schoolwork. She and Montgomery began swapping stories, critiquing each others work and giving feedback to enhance their work. This sparked the idea that it would be more beneficial to do the same thing with a number of other people as well, and the Creative Writing Club was born. "We just wanted to meet other writers that share our love for writing. So we just said `let's make a club," Montgomery said. The club had a rocky start. Due to its creation so late in the school year hardly anyone joined. Not many people knew about it, despite the fliers that the members posted around campus. The two founders begged their friends to come out to the meetings. "It was really small last year, since we started at the very end of the school year," Thorpe said. "We've got more people this year, but we're still trying to grow - trying to get more people other than just friends that we bribed to come." This year, they began promoting the club only a couple of weeks after the semester started, posting fliers on the doors and bulletin boards of the Ray B. West Building. After four weeks, the club has more than half a dozen members that meet each Thursday at 7 p.m. in Business 116. The meetings start with a spur-of-themoment writing prompt. "Someone usually comes up with one thirty seconds before," Thorpe said. "One of my favorites was to describe something in an unusual way." Each member individually takes some time to expand from the prompt, then they move into a short discussion-type lesson, usually lead by Montgomery or Thorpe. The topics range from pointers on how to develop elements of a story, to ways of getting pieces out to the public. "It's more of a 10-minute presentation. We research all the information ourselves from readings, and we encourage everyone to come up with other information," Montgomery said. After the discussion, the group critiques each other's work. Individual pieces are read aloud to everyone else in the group. Reading aloud points out mistakes that the writer may I See WRITING, page 7 0.2 miles south of Burger King in Wellsville on the In the real estate business it is often said that the value of a property is influenced by the location. In the JIMENA HERRERO fashion world there is a similar theory. The value of an outfit is influenced by the accessories you pair it with. Imagine if you will, the famous opening scene of "Breakfast at Tiffany's." Without Audrey's sparkly tiara, strands of pearls, and oversized sunglasses ... we're left with the scene of a girl in a black dress holding a doughnut. Not so epic. A great accessory can not only make an outfit come together, it can also add interest, personality and shape to an otherwise simple ensemble. Pairing a sweater with a skinny belt at the waist adds curves to a boyish figure. A great pair of heels can make legs look longer and more shapely. A long necklace can elongate a otherwise short neck. The list goes on. Adding accessories to your wardrobe is also a great way to update your pieces without clearing out your bank account. A few great accessories can double your wardrobe by giving you different options of wearing one piece. Take for example a basic gray sweater. Wear it with a red belt at the waist, a scarf with graphic-print, or an antique brooch, and you have three very different looks from a basic piece. for more information go to: www.lbbcornmaze.com 435-770-3462 on which to accessorize to their little hearts' content. For those of you who aren't big on accessories, now would the perfect time to experiment. Here are some of the noteworthy accessories for fall: Brooches: Although 20-somethings don't BUY ONE TICK ET ALID MONTH US: Polka dots or plaid? KB: Plaid. US: Pet peeves? KB: When someone cuts me off when I'm speaking or when they ignore me Accessories make all the difference when shopping This fall, minimalist styles ruled the runways, giving fashionistas a perfect blank canvas 2 ©Pi] US: How do you feel about Betty White? KB: I think she's way funny. She can always crack a good laugh out of ya! - tessa.karrington@aggiemail.usu.edu Anyone can learn to write with creativityin USU's new club By SHANELLE GALLOWAY US: Play any sports? KB: Basketball and bowling. KB: Any subject dealing with computers and multi-media. Mon-Thurs 5:00-10:00 pm Friday 5:00-11:00 pm Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm The Haunted River Trail: October 22-30th ark until 10:30 p.m closed on Sundays usually invest in brooches (as often as your grandmother might), they are a lot more wearable than one might think. Add a brooch to a blazer or a vest to add a little feminine touch to this fall's menswear look. Vintage shops are a great place to find unique brooches. or leggings. Classic Handbags: No more Mary Poppinssized bags. This season think sleek and simple! Look for bright hues and textures. The mix of lace and leather is also trendy for accessories this season. A lace/leather clutch is the perfect way to add a little edge to your wardrobe. Ladylike Gloves: Another '50s-inspired style. Experiment with texture, pattern, and color. They are great for formal events and make everyday outfits a little rock-chic. These gloves are less chunky than regular wool ones. Perfect for those of us who need to use our hands when we're out-and-about ... but aren't fans of frostbite! Socks: (ankle and knee-high) Most of us don't view socks as an accessory, however, this season socks have become a little less boring and little more trendy. Ankle socks are being worn with pumps (very nerd-chic) and knee-highs are paired with long boots. Experiment with colors and textures. Try a pair of thick ribbed knee-highs with some leather boots, or lace ankle socks with pumps. Pearl Jewelry: The key to keeping this trend fresh and young is to not overdo it! Try a long necklace with pearl accents. Mix-and-match pearl bracelets with metallic or brightly colored ones. Keep it fun, not stuffy. When shopping for accessories, prioritize. Before going shopping spend some time taking inventory of your wardrobe and make a list of what you need versus what you want. This is a good way to save money, and to avoid ending up with multiple items that are similar. Two black handbags are useful, 20 are a waste of closet space. Costume jewelry is generally inexpensive (thank you Chanel) and the easiest way to personalize an outfit. Mix-and-match jewelry pieces to avoid looking too structured ... jewelry sets are usually not good idea. Most importantly, have fun with it! Accessories allow you to be creative and make an outfit yours. Stocking up on a few fun accessories is a simple and inexpensive way to update your wardrobe, and take an outfit to the next level. After all, what would the little black dress be without a killer clutch, a pair of pumps, or a great cocktail ring? Boots: No brainer, right? Boots are functional during the cold winter months and they're also a great way to change the mood of any outfit. This season there are three styles to look for: biker, bootie and peep-toe. Wear them with thick knee-high socks, skinny jeans, - Jimena Herrero has studied fashion for many years. For questions or comments about her column, e-mail her at jimena.h@aggiemaiLusu.edu |