October 19, 2016 The Signal page 19
: March ‘03
Campus Style
Take me to the coffee shop, Edith
SS: What trend do you see bloggers wearing the most right now? LA: Suede knee-high boots. SS: What are people pairing them with? LA: Right now they are wearing them with dresses and skirts since it’s still warm out. As it gets colder, they’ll start to be worn with jeans. I like that they are so transitional.
Elise Schoening / Features Editor
Edith works in the student center and plays mom to students.
Every week, Features Editor Elise Schoening hits the archives and finds old Signals that relate to current College topics and top stories. Everyone knows Eve and Big Larry. The two Eickhoff Hall employees are a staple of the College community, always there to offer a smile and some encouraging words during a rough week. But over 10 years ago, there was a different celebrity on campus. Edith, 87, ran a small coffee shop in the Student Center. She did more than simply serve students their morning brew. Edith was known as the campus mom, who would offer words of wisdom and comfort students when sick. Though Edith doesn’t stand much taller than her coffee bar, “Edith’s Place,” she’s a larger-than-life legend among early risers and caffeine cravers. Edith wakes up every morning at 4 a.m. to go to work in the Student Center, making espressos for her customers — students bustling through before class. Yet, many say that it isn’t just coffee that draws them to Edith’s counter every day. Since her last name translates to “rooster” in German, it may have been in the cards for her to have the job of waking people every morning. When Edith heard this correlation, she opened her eyes wide and smiled broadly, leaning her head back to let out a crisp laugh. It’s this Edith that students come to see every morning.
Before working for Sodexho, Edith was self-employed in the candy business. Edith, 87, has been working for the College for 13 years, and has been at “Edith’s Place” for six years. She said the coffee bar was established to relieve traffic from the student center. “I really like it here,” she said. “The students are wonderful. I haven’t had one that wasn’t nice to me.” Ask most of her customers, and they’ll say the same of her. In addition to providing a friendly face each morning, Edith occasionally plays mom in the Student Center, recommending teas to ease ailments. “If they’re sick, they come to me (and ask), ‘What’s good for a stomach, for a headache?” she said. Edith not only enjoys conversation with students, but likes to see her customers in their extracurricular activities. With her youthful smile, easygoing nature and avid ear, you’d think she was a new recruit at the College. She remembers your name and recognizes your face. She always returns a smile and your purchase with a the warm low of her simple “thank you,” all the time, every time. Thank you, Edith.
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Taylor Swift’s girl squad returned to New York City this week after the singer’s extended stay in her Nashville, Tenn., residence. Captured in an Instagram post by model Suki Waterhouse, the group included Karlie Kloss, Zoë Kravitz, Serena Williams, Dakota Johnson, Cara Delevingne and more. They enjoyed a private Kings of Leon concert hosted by SiriusXM.
Ayyash sports a stylish bodysuit SS: What’s your go-to outfit? paired with high-waisted pants. LA: Anything with bodysuits. I love
By Sierra Stivala Columnist
Name: Lana Ayyash Year: Senior Major: Finance SS: Tell me about what you’re wearing. LA: I’m wearing black cotton culottes from Bershka, a bodysuit from Brandy Melville and Chanel espadrilles.
them — I literally bought five in the last week. I think they are easy to wear and really flattering. SS: How do you typically accessorize your bodysuits? LA: Anything high-waisted. It can be jeans if you’re going for a more casual look or skirts if you’re dressing them up or going out.
SS: Where do you get your fashion inspiration from? LA: I follow a lot of fashion bloggers on social media. I love seeing what they’re wearing and then putting my own spin on it. I also follow a lot of brands.
SS: If you could only wear one accessory, what would it be? LA: I’ve really been into stacking bracelets lately. I like to mix it up with beaded, metal and cloth ones. They really add to a look by putting a twist on something basic.
SS: What are your favorite accounts to follow on Instagram? LA: My favorite bloggers to follow are We Wore What, Chiara Ferragni and Something Navy. My favorite brands to follow are Revolve, Brandy Melville, Rebecca Minkoff and Chanel.
SS: What are you most looking forward to wearing this fall? LA: Light jackets. I’ve always been really into fashionable jackets. You can throw a jacket over any basic outfit and it instantly takes the style up a level. My favorite ones are leather.
: Miley and Liam reconcile
Cyrus and Hemsworth make a public appearance in LA. By Mackenzie Cutruzzula Columnist
Photo courtesy of Sierra Stivala
SS: In your opinion, what’s the worst trend you’ve seen lately? LA: Overalls — I’ve never really understood their appeal. I think some people can make them look cute, but they’re definitely not an easy style to pull off.
They were joined at the concert by squad-member Lily Aldridge, whose husband is the frontman of Kings of Leon. Meanwhile, on the West Coast, another girl squad was killing it on the red carpet of Beverly Hills, Calif. Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner attended a celebration for Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated Rodeo Drive store. Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance at the event and performed three songs
including, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.” On Friday, Oct. 14, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus made their first appearance as a reconciled couple. The two attended Variety’s Power of Women luncheon in Los Angeles, where Cyrus was honored. She was chosen for her ongoing charity work with her Happy Hippie Foundation, which she founded in 2014 as a non-profit to provide support to homeless youth and the LGBTQ community. Kanye West took his two-day hiatus during his “Saint Pablo” Tour to be with his wife Kim Kardashian West in the wake of her life-threatening robbery. Although West has continued his performances, Kardashian West has kept a very low profile since the incident. Her sisters had also been avoiding the spotlight, until Khloe Kardashian made an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Tuesday, Oct. 11. “She’s not doing that well,” Kardashian said. “It’s incredibly traumatic what happened to her. But our family is super close and great and we’ll get through it together, and we do appreciate all of your guys’ love
and support, and it will take time.” Model Ashley Graham showed some sisterly love over the weekend when her sister got married. The new “America’s Next Top Model” judge attended the wedding in a fashion statement all her own. Donning black leather pants, black bodysuit, black fur coat and high ponytail, the model got behind the camera for a change to capture her sister tying the knot. Joe Jonas turned heads this week when he took to Reddit for an “AMA,” or “Ask Me Anything.”
The DNCE frontman got very honest with his answers, and even told the story of losing his virginity. He admitted it was to a girl named Ashley, which fans inferred as his then-girlfriend, Twilight actress Ashley Greene. Jonas refused to apologize and said life is too short not to live honestly. Greene chose to respond to the comments by posting a picture on Instagram of a text that read, “class is timeless.” The two prove that in the spirit of Halloween, past relationship can really be haunting.
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West takes a break from tour after his wife is robbed.