Love Affair with Footwear: Jessica Simpson: "Dany"

   With its ultra sexy chunky heel and vintage construction, "Dany" from Jessica Simpsons' spring 2011 collection is the perfect fit for all of your 70's hippie chic footwear needs. Pair the shoe with your favorite pair of flares or worn-in wide legs, or even opt to rock them with that sexy peasant top or ever trendy Maxi dress.

Just throw it in the Bag: "Franco"

This sexy shirred leather bag is available at Bakers. The bright yellow and earthy leather makes this purse as durable as it is fashionable and with a mid yellow color, it's always in season. Snag it at ww.Bakers.com

Chad Koolington: "Quintessentially Cool"

Chad Koolington is a clothing line specializing in cool couture for the quirky yet sexy co-ed. Created by Cornell Bailey of University of West Georgia by way of Gary, Indiana, this line of tees is sure to help you maintain your chill this spring/summer. 

 

Love Affair with Footwear: "The Huxtable"

  When the Cosby show debuted in the late 80's, the characters, storyline, and most of all: Bill Cosbys' sweaters, had an impact on American culture and help solidify not only a standard for the positive depection  of the Black family on cable television, but a standard in fly wear for fathers.  Additionally, the style of Cosbys pseudo-kids paired with his personal penchant for printed pullovers makes the Cosby show a time capsule of late 80s' early 90s' trends. For this reason; todays Love Affair with Footwear features "The Huxtable" by Nike. These Dunks are hightop and adorned with accents that pay homage to Cliff Huxtable and his undeniable style staple: the sweater.

YearBook vol1- The Host: Zamir 'Green Tea' Walton

By Keisha A. Mitchell 

School/s:  Georgia State University

Classification: Senior

            Is it a drink? Is it an herb? Is it a flavor? No, it’s a host, and his name is Green Tea.

23 year old Zamir “Green Tea” Walton is a poet, rapper, author, event planner, and veteran host hailing from East Point, GA and has been providing the college students of Atlanta with social events for the last year through his organization The H.I.  Ink Arts Society.

What is H.I. Ink you ask?  Well as Green Tea explains it: “Highly Inspirational Ink Arts Society [is] art dedicated to the upliftment of people, more channeled towards life-giving art forms.” Through events like Tilted Mics (a monthly arts showcase held at Niche in the Castleberry Hill district and cosponsored/hosted with the W.O.R.D organization), Art of Hearts, and the Inkblot Indie Arts Festival, Green Tea does just that, and adds a bit of whimsical flair while doing so.

In the event planning, and promotions business, there is arguably no one trait more important, than the skill of networking. As a promoter, this is something Green Tea knows very well, and apparently so does his 3,325 friends on Facebook.

“[Networking] is extremely important on the business/professional level, and on a social networking level. In essence the more people you know the more people will support you …You’ll always have somebody who may be subconsciously supporting you.”

Alongside the creation and production of “life-giving art forms”, Green Teas’ organization H.I. Ink seeks to add a new facet to their mission by becoming a source of support for agenue artists looking to break out on the Atlanta indie music scene. This journey into artist development will be tested primarily on none other than Green Tea himself, as he prepares to launch his debut album in early winter of 2009.  So what can audiences expect in the meantime? As far as events go, Green tea hasn’t said he’s stopping, but does plan on slowing down in the upcoming year to focus on his other projects:

“There will be events later on in the fall, but they’re going to be in more intimate settings. …I’m personally working on album, as well another book. ..After the launch of the album, you’ll see a lot more events.”

The album, entitled “See Green Grow”, will showcase a departure from Greens’ poetry prowess and highlight his foray into the world of Hip Hop, as well as feature some local acts like Richelle Brown, and Corrine Stevie. Whether or not, Green will be able to cement himself as a staple on the Atlanta arts scene is yet to be seen, but Green says his efforts have never been purely about his own advancement and the impression he hopes he and H.I. Ink leaves is greater than that of himself 

“I definitely want H.I. Ink to leave an impression with [people] that inspires them. That’s always the point, to inspire them…I’m not really big on Green Tea blowing up, but I want people to blow up around me.”

 To get your dose of inspiration, or just to get a sample of Green Tea, he says you can always “befriend Green on Facebook”. , screen name  Zamir ‘Green Tea’ Walton, or true to his name, you might spot him sitting in one of your local college coffee shops, working on new ways to bring inspiration and flavor to your day.

                  

Cheat Sheet : Student discounts

by Keisha A mitchell

              What’s worse than a recession? Living on a student budget in a recession.

If you’re new to Atlanta and ant to find things to do that wont break your piggy bank and have you calling your parents in shame then have no fear; The CHEAT  SHEET is here. 

                  

                                                                         Freebies:

 In Atlanta, a little free or a lotta cheap goes a looooong way. Check out these places and see for yourself.

Steel: Free sushi in one of the citys premiere restaurants can never be bad right? From 5-7 pm on Wednesdays come take a seat at Steel Sushi bar in Midtown  and enjoy free samples of their best sushi dishes; California Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, and Spicy Tuna. And if you’re ballin on a budget then you can even snag full fledged appetizers for 5 dollars. For those of us that are drinking age (wink, wink) then make sure you snag their infamous $2 sake bombs at the bar.

West End Nails: Conveniently located right up the street from the AUC in the West end, this nail spot has been known to gladly offer discounts on pedicures and manicures to students. Just present them with your student I.D & let the beauty treatment begin.

Busy Bees: Another restaurant a comfortable distance from the AUC, Busy Bees is an award winning soul food restaurant has served the likes of Jill Scott, Outkast and others and will serve you with their food at a discounted price. Just present them with a student i.d. and eat up at up to 10% off.

Papa Johns: Call up your nearest Papa Johns and ask Papa how u can score one his Papa Johns Student ID cards. That’s right, possession of one these guarantees you one large/1 topping pizza for 8.99 whenever you call this pizza chain.  Great for those days when you just cant make it to the café.

Groupon.com: This sites specialty is sending you coupons. All it takes is a simple signup. No questionnaire, No schemes, just discounts by the tons. Even though you may not use them all, the site sends outs a different coupon everyday so you’re guaranteed to come across a savings that’ll spark you’re interest sooner or later. 

The Writers Block: JIhad Kheperu

 Run This Town
 by Jihad Kheperu

    Ah gee whiz, they think we kids
but we keep enough whiskey to whisk wigs
thrills, shit thats what the risk gives
chils, damn thats what the wrist gives
lifts, courtesy of spliffs we twist to tip the stars in our favor
hello Jupiter, Earth eat my vapors
Mom I will see you later
but now I gotta go see a man about some paper
My God, shot straight no chaser
                                                                                    I find myself unphased bruh
                                                                                    seems i see thru all you haters
                                                                                    TGI-x-ray bans an arm and a leg is what I payed sir
                                                                                    but i'm happily an amputee if it means i ampley
                                                                                     prepped to be the next eclipse
                                                                                     but try not to stand in my light
                                                                                      i guess i got left on the path to do right
                                                                                     just tryna find and empty V, true life
                                                                                      and she can rise this son, all night
                                                                                      and when the ride is done, onara-Say
                                                                                     by and by its all goodbyes
                                                                                      so we dont waste our time tryna fly
                                                                                     I just go, as fast as I can
                                                                                     cloud inside my head, lighting bolt in my hand
                                                                                     and in my chest there is thunder
                                                                                     Ran this town, nowhere left to run bruh.                                

The Waffle House

By Keisha A. Mitchell

 Not just a southern dining staple, but arguably a Georgian subculture, Waffle House has more than solidified themselves as noteworthy dining experience.

With most menu items priced under $4 dollars, some of the fluffiest waffles found anywhere and more than 100 restaurants  throughout Metro Atlanta alone, what’s not to love? 

The Yearbool vol1- The Ink Fiend : Corrine Stevie

 By Keisha A. Mitchell 

School/s:  Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Classification: Senior

             All positive connotations implied, Corrine Stevie is no less than an oddity. A fact she knows all too well, the Haitian-American painter/raptress has been a double threat since she was younger. Studying fine art since she was 11, Stevie says she’s been drawing since she was in elementary school and can remember walking around the house singing “made up songs”. But as she puts it “I definitely remember committing to art first.” A commitment which she more than honors and expands on today.

            As an artist, Corinne Stevies’ whimsical and unique paintings have solidified her as a contemporary to take note of. Her works have not only been featured in a number of different venues, but have also allowed her to set herself apart from her peers, as she and friend Kendrick Daye, became both the youngest and first African American Artists to showcase their work at the WM Turner Art Galleries. When ask to describe her art in one word, Stevie offers: “Me”.

Her debut album, “The Oddity” was released on Art Nouveau Magazines’ indie label, Nouveau Music, and showcases her creative lyrical capabilities, as well as her conceptual prowess. The music, which Stevie describes as “eclectic”, is a seemingly seamless combination of true hip hop lyricism, and innovative new age production. Stevie says the album was inspired by the Beatles and local producer Brother to Brother.

 Much like in her paintings, Stevie contributes a not-often-seen approach to her projects that is laced with an undeniable work ethic and a relatively incomparable attention to detail, a fact she says is attributed to no less than the “Authenticity, pure passion and heart” she approaches each endeavor with. As she puts it:

“Being in Atlanta has inspired me to get more professional with my work. I’ve been trying to continually push myself to the next level creatively while staying on top of things.”

            Now that Stevie has a hold on the game both musically and artistically, what is she grasping for in the upcoming year?  She says more art:

“More creativity period and that means more public murals more illustrations more music. I create to live.” 

            To find Stevie works or check out her music including her latest mixtape “The Other Sistah” you can reach her at her Myspace: www.myspace .com/corinnef, catch up with her at the Art Nouveau website (www.artnouveaumagazine.com), or email her at cfranc21@gmail.com. And here’s a word to the wise from the artist “Laugh as much as you can and Invest in me because I'm a great investment.”

             

Welcome To Atlanta

Who is THE TEXT ATL.COM you ask?....What is THE TEXT ATL you say? well
quite simply it's u..or rather, its here to help you.
The TEXT ATL.com is a new  webzine and quarterly print publication that focuses on the collegiate community of metro Atlanta coming to the city August 25th of this year.
Our emphasis is helping students experience and enjoy Atlanta to the max while at the same time providing them with pertinent information, relevant exposure, and necessary access that no one else offers.
How do we do that?
By going out and tangibly demonstrating the connections and resources we all have as students in this city.
Atlanta like any other big city is a small town and most of us in college here are separated by less than 6 degrees of association (whether we know it or not), making Atlanta one giant campus. Most of us also happen to be making some very major moves around town and its time the rest of ATL takes notice.
Whether it's info on where to get student discounts across the city, feature articles on some of collegiate ATLS' best and brightest, realistic scholarship opportunities, or even networking connections to help you get on with those internships, we're here to deliver the news.
With access to us in print, online, and in stores and small business near and on you're campus you can reach for us anywhere to make sure you're not missing out on a minute of the Atl experience. Consider us an orientation manual of sorts, a cheat sheet on how to get the most out of you're time here.
This is not a game ladies, and gents and we're here to serve you. So if you have events you want us to cover, people who deserve to be featured, or opportunities you think the rest of us should know about Share, because chances are if it's hot or being talked about, we're already there.
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