Erica Markle

Originally from a small town in Connecticut, Erica now resides in the large city of Boston, Massachusetts . She is a sophomore public relations major, and marketing minor at Suffolk University. At Suffolk, Erica is also a member of the dance team. She is also starting a She's the First chapter at Suffolk, that will hold fundraisers to raise money to support women's education in underprivledged countries. She has also recently become an intern for Quincy Apparel, a new company dedicated to creating wearable apparel for the workplace. Erica also works on Newbury Street at Jack Wills University Outfitters, a new British clothing company that is expanding across America. She is very interested in the wonderful world of fashion, and hopes to make it big as a fashion magazine journalist or public relations correspondent in New York City or LA upon graduation. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, reading, writing, and dancing.

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Trunk Show with Ame and Lulu 12/4/2012	Need a break before finals? Preferably some retail therapy? Well on Tuesday, December 4th, Her Campus Suffolk & She's the First {Suffolk} are teaming up to bring you a fabulous Ame & Lulu trunk show! This trunk show will serve as a nice breather before finals take over. There will be food and drinks provided as well! The ladies of HerCampus Suffolk will be hosting the event, and giving out MORE UNREAL CANDY, and collecting your most UNREAL stories to add to our contest. This trunk show will also serve as a fundraiser for She's the First! She's the first is a charity organization with campus chapters all across the country that fundraise to sponsor women in the world's poorest countries to get the education they deserve, and be the first int heir families to graduate! There will be a table with more information on She's the First, as well as a place to donate, anything will help! Check out their website for more info! Ame and Lulu offers tons of accessories for an active lifestyle, aka a college student's lifestyle. Their adorable (and reasonably priced!) products include laptop cases, tote bags, duffel bags, makeup cases, coin purses, card holders, and just about every other college carrier item you can think of in a variety of AMAZING prints! There will be an Ame and Lulu Representative there with tons of product knowledge, and you can make purchases that very night. The best part is, there will be expedited shipping on all products that were ordered, so you will have your purchases in your hands in only a couple of days! Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Check out their website for more info!
For the Love of Music: The Fontaine Brothers 11/14/2012	Bored of the same old music on your I-pod? Are you finally growing tired of listening to the five top played artists in your I-tunes? New in the music scene are twin brothers, Luke and Ike Fontaine, and they have just what you need to spice up your music selection. With a father who was a member of a bluegrass band, and thus having grown up with music around all of the time, these brothers were destined for musical greatness. Once they got their first guitar lesson, at age seven, from their grandmother, their passion for the art was ignited. They soon learned how to play, and once they understand the methods “the rest was history,” according to the brothers. Luke and Ike grew up on a farm in Duxbury, Massachusetts, where they grew cranberries and sailed for fun. Upon their graduation from high school, they jumped right into the music industry. They signed with Mad River Productions, an indie record label out of New Hampshire, and hired True North for the communication and marketing of the duet. Other than music, they teach both sailing and skiing in their spare time.
Foodie Blog: Take a Break From Studying to Visit Anna's Taqueria! 5/2/2012	A few weeks ago, my co-editor, Mackenzie, and I had the opportunity to dine at one of Boston’s locally owned hidden treasures, Anna’s Taqueria. We were in for quite the treat. Now, I have been to this delightful Mexican restaurant once before. Of course I didn’t venture far from my usual order, plain chicken tacos with guacamole and cheese. But this time was different; we were able to sample some of Anna’s finest traditional Mexican cuisine, all in one sitting. Nevertheless, we were about to explode after, but it was well worth it! Here’s a deeper look into some delicious drinks and dishes that we indulged ourselves in, so you can get a better idea of what Anna's has to offer on your next trip there! It all began with drinks. I typically don’t usually order anything but water. However, I took this opportunity to try two of their most authentic beverages: Horchata: This drink is made fresh everyday from ground almonds, rice milk, and cinnamon. It tasted like a lighter version of eggnog, and was definitely pleasing to the palate. Jamaica: Also known as a Mexican fruit punch. This juice is made daily from brewed hibiscus petals. I actually had tried this drink before, and Anna’s definitely did it right! Then came the food…
Alden Copley: Contra Theory Clothing Line 4/19/2012	Transfer student, and sophomore here at Suffolk University, Alden Copley, does it all! He not only founded this clothing company, along with co-founder Ian Costello, but also builds the website, designs, and even sews the clothes! His unique clothing line, Contra Theory, has so much more involved than meets the eye. I was intrigued, and wanted to hear the more in depth story about this talented individual, and the drive behind the brand. So I asked him to give us the lowdown on himself as well as his up and coming clothing line. Major: Graphic Design Hometown: Burlington, VT Year: Sophomore Q: What is your Contra Theory? A: Contra Theory is a clothing company Q: What do you personally do for the company? A: I am a co-founder, so the other founder, Ian Costello, and I pretty much split all the duties of running a business. We design the clothes, place orders, sew (a lot), design and build the website, produce all the content for the website, send out orders, try to manage finances, and yell at each other.(haha) But on the fun side we get to do PR, such as going to events at stores who stock our product, and collaborating with similar companies. Q: What drove you to start this business?
Get Your Writing Published with Writers from Harpers, Sports Illustrated, and STUFF! 4/17/2012	Calling all budding writers at Suffolk! Imagine having your work published alongside writers from Harpers, STUFF, and Sports Illustrated. Well you Suffolk students can make this a reality, by entering this free giveaway to take part in a convention being held in Boston. Tickets are usually $95 to attend this event, however, HerCampus is going to choose one person from our campus to attend for free! Remember: There will definately be one winner from Suffolk so make sure you enter! Whos holding the event? BCAE magazine
Paul Sharpe 4/17/2012	Full Name: Paul Sharpe Academic Year: Freshman Hometown: North Plymouth, MA Relationship Status: Single Favorite movie and why? Grandmas Boy. For some reason between the cast, ridiculous plot, and guy humor, I think its the funniest movie ever. Any movie with Jonah Hill, Nick Swardson, or Peter Dante is going to be hilarious so all of them together is amazing.
Hannah Brencher Brings a Little More Love to the World, One Letter at a Time 3/30/2012
Suffolk University Dance Company Presents: School Daze! 3/27/2012	Looking for something to do this Thursday? Look no further, the Suffolk University Dance Company is putting on their annual Spring Showcase, and this is something you’ll definitely want to see. Their show, entitled, “School Daze,” will feature the Dance Company dances that they have been practicing throughout the year, as well as guest performers from Suffolk, Bryant University, and Emerson College! This is a show you do not want to miss, and it’s FREE! See you at C. Walsh Theater, Thursday, March 29th! For more information check out the teaser video! For even more information check out the Facebook event!
Thumbs Up Get Down Band Manager: Chris Marshall 3/23/2012	Managing a band can be hard work, you have to book shows, organize recording sessions, and keep the band in tact. It’s a crucial role to play in the formation of a successful band. This week’s campus celebrity, Chris Marshall, has big dreams of managing his own record label one day, and is sure off to a good start with his current job as the band manager of Thumbs Up Get Down. Chris has been managing this band since high school, and in the transition to college has remained an eminent part of their growth and success. Chris has watched the band evolve into what it is today, so I asked him some questions about his duties, the band, and future goals. Q & A with Chris Marshall: Why did you choose Suffolk? From my first visit to Suffolk I knew it was the right school for me. I had been thinking a lot about where I wanted to end up and it finally hit me that every time I had been to Boston the main thought in my head was how badly I wanted to live there. Not only was this my chance to live here, but the school seemed pretty right as well.
Part Time Jobs in College: Is it Worth It? 2/24/2012	College life is crazy expensive, especially in Boston. From going out to all the classy restaurants and bars, to giving into the constant temptations of venturing into the trendy stores we walk by every day. So how do we keep up with this lifestyle before going completely broke? Well, this is the time to listen to that advice your mothers always gave you: Get a job! With so many places to work in this big city, and even just around our campus, its more than likely that you can find a part time job somewhere! Now you can groan. Go for it, the “uuggghhhh, I don’t want to get a job…” reaction is something everyone goes through. “It takes up too much time!” “I’m way too busy with school work.” “I want to be able to go out on weekends!” All likely excuses going through your head right now. And as a student working a retail job, you can take my word. I felt the same way at first, and still do at times. It does get to be a lot; balancing work, school, and a social life can be tough! But here’s the trick, think of it in a positive light!

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