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December 2011
Volume 24
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trends of 2011
Top Stories
Sin City
A year in music
One mix tape to rule them all Trevor Villagrana
Natalie Craig
Assistant Lifestyles Editor
Journalist
Many fashion lovers put a new spin on old trends and brought them back in style in 2011. Dresses were longer, scarves were bulkier, boots were shorter, bold colors and rich prints replaced neutral colors in the closet.
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Scarves
Scarves can be a trend to embrace year-round. With the evolution of the average scarf into an infinity scarf, they add edge and something extra to every outfit and style.
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Charities around the valley still help needy families this year.
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Course Evals
Even though bright colors were vastly present this year, one color went with everything and added an elegant, girly touch to any outfit. Nude was the way to go this year—from stilettos to accessories, it was the perfect hue for the ladies.
Boy meets girl Fashion spectators saw a lot of chic styles with boyish accents, not only on the runway but also on campuses across the nation. This trend includes menswear such as the blazer and bow ties incorporated into girly outfits. Not only is this an easy trend to embrace, but it also adds edge to any look.
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The ‘70s are coming back to the fashion world and bringing wide-legged trousers. The pants might be tricky to pull off but with the right accessories they can work with any body shape. While this trend wasn’t very popular on campus it was a huge hit on the runway and is expected to trickle down.
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Trendsetters also began mixing prints of different patterns and colors. The year began with deep and rich colors and mix-matching a variety of prints and hues was the perfect way to be noticed on campus. are not seen in this photo.
The maxi dress and skirt became very popular in the spring and continue to be a must-have. With the urban vibe in Boise, the maxi is easy to embrace for locals and works well with any style.
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Ankle boots
Skirt hemlines are getting longer but our boots are still shrinking. Even though it’s cold outside, ankle boots are still one of the top trends to make a debut this year.
Three books to read over break by Jereme Curtiss, Journalist
Reading for fun? What is that? Here are some books that will engage the causal reader and book-lover alike over the winter break.
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Her time spent wooing the audience on “Saturday Night Live” gave her a strong fan base which was further solidified on the big screen in “Baby Mama” and in her NBC show “30 Rock.” In her debut book, “Bossypants,” Fey proves she is a funny author as well. Her comedic approach to writing shines through the pages as she gives her readers an honest memoir of her life. For any fan of Fey, this is sure to be an entertaining read.
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer Written by U.S. Memory Champion Joshia Foer, “Moonwalking with Einstein” is a deep study of memory and its significance to life. Foer also explores the many memory devices (mnemonics) which can be strategically used to internalize things of importance. Even though the semester is nearly over, this book could serve as a useful tool in the semesters to come.
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The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides Set in the early 1980s, “The Marriage Plot” revolves around college graduate Madeleine Hanna and her intriguing love triangle involving an old friend and a new mystery man. As Madeleine sorts through the many complications of life, she finds herself questioning the core values she once believed. Jeffrey Eugenides portrays the certain atmospheric aroma which 1980s suburbia held in this classic coming-of-age tale.
In the spirit of the holidays, what better gift is there than the gift Playlist: of music? The Arbiter My gift to you is not just a list of compiled a 2011’s latest and list of bumpin’ greatest pop, hardsongs to help core, punk rock and you get through hip-hop gems. No, it finals with most is indeed much more of your sanity than that. What I’ve still in tact. provided is a mix tape: 10 songs to broaden your horizons over Christmas and into the new year. Enjoy. The first song is one I stumbled upon only recently, but it immediately caught my attention. Renegade 86, performed by Los Angeles post-hardcore outfit Letlive, is an excellent opener and electrifying blend of drop-tuned, distortion-laden guitars with some of the most impressive vocals of the year. My hat goes off to frontman Jason Aalon Butler’s intensity on this track and for being crowned as the “Greatest Rockstar in the World” by Kerrang Magazine. Without losing much steam we move onto the second song, A Heavy Abacus by The Joy Formidable, an indie powerhouse hailing from the United Kingdom. Their album, “The Big Roar,” is easily one of most enthralling albums I have ever heard and has been on repeat since I had the pleasure of purchasing it a few months ago. This song is massive yet tender, and let’s face it, there is nothing more attractive than a woman who can shred like lead guitarist and singer Ritzy Bryan. Next up on the list is Anxiety, the first single from Angels & Airwaves’ follow up album, Love Part Two. There isn’t anything I don’t absolutely love about this song. The synth parts are perfect, the guitars are subtle but bold and lead singer Tom Delonge’s extensive vocal layers offer a depth people such as Adam Levine and Jared Leto can only dream about. With that being said, we take a slight left turn and visit the melancholy world of Childish Gambino and his Heartbeat, a song about forbidden romance and the woes of being wealthy and lovesick. This song is reminiscent of Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” and encapsulates hiphop’s shift from big cars and big houses to the loneliness of being at the top of your game. Finding a song to follow Gambino was challenging, but just when I thought all hope was lost, I channeled my inner Black Flag and went with the obvious choice: Brooklyn’s “I Am the Avalanche.” Their song Brooklyn Dodgers took me back to when I heard punk rock for the first time. The vocals are gruff, the guitars are piercing and if I could find two words to describe how this song makes me feel, they would be broken and glass. Let’s throw a curve ball. Exit New York hardcore and enter delicious indie pop rocker, Two Door Cinema Club and the band’s song, What You Know. To be honest, I do not remember where I heard this song for the first time but the guitar riffs in the intro and choruses have been stuck in my head since. Rounding out the seventh spot is a song from the group I consider to be The Beatles of my generation. Blink-182’s Wishing Well is essentially a threeand-a-half minute hook, pairing Delonge’s exceptionally poppy melodies with words about death and longing. After the first listen I couldn’t help but go back for a second, third and inevitably thousandth time with this one. If I were to take a poll about whether or not a group of people had heard of Death Cab for Cutie, odds are their hands would shoot up like rockets into space. However, Underneath the Sycamore, a somber ballad about finding peace in troubled times, was released prematurely, in my opinion. Although originally put out at the first glimpse of summer, I feel as though the fall and winter act as a better backdrop. The last two songs of this mix tape I have gladly bestowed upon you reflect what many would consider guilty pleasures. I have admittedly had a predisposition to Kanye West from a young age and after reviewing his joint release “Watch the Throne” with Jay-Z earlier this semester, I’d say my love for him has only doubled. After Ni**as in Paris, and the hearing next, and final, track of this mix, I looked up at the sky and thought to myself, “These songs, these songs right here, will go down in history as 2011’s two most amazing dance club hits.” And this brings us to the end. I feel as though this last song needs no introduction and no further adieu. So, my dear friends, I give to thee, Super Bass by Nicki Minaj. Need I say more? I think not. arbiteronline.com