Want to know the latest trends or find out how to upgrade your wardrobe? When it comes to fashion here at Emory, the deets on how to be a “fashionista” can be found within the pages of The Bubble Magazine, which publishes at the end of every semester. Meet the wonderful Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, April Yang, ’14. Read up on how she became involved with the magazine and how you can get involved!
Her Campus Emory (HCE): What’s the 4-1-1 on Bubble Magazine?
April Yang (AY): Bubble Magazine is Emory’s only fashion interest publication. The magazine is completely student-run which I feel makes Bubble very accessible because all the articles, photos, and spreads are produced and designed by your fellow undergraduate Emory students. We write stories about current and changing trends, upcoming fashion-related events, student entrepreneurs in the fashion industry, new stores and boutiques in the area, and advice pieces about how to extend your own style horizons – all of which pertain directly to the Emory community. We try to represent a broad range of individual styles and preferences in each issue as a means of celebrating the colorful diversity of our student body. We’re always looking for ways to expand our own tastes so we really value your bold fashion choices and your fresh perspectives.
HCE: When did you first become involved with the Bubble magazine?
AY: My involvement with Bubble began pretty haphazardly actually. I had always been extremely passionate about writing and was an editor for my high school newspaper, so when I learned that Bubble was in need of a new Feature Editor for Spring 2013, I applied right away, honestly not really knowing what exactly I was signing up for. By the time I met my fellow editors and Feature staff writers, I was sold on Bubble. This was a group of creative, open-minded individuals with whom I felt I could really relate and collaborate. Though joining the executive editor board was very much a “learn on the job” experience, and though it became overwhelming at times to manage a team of ten other writers, I never once regretted my spur-of-the-moment decision to submit that application.
HCE: What’s your favorite part about the magazine?
AY: Holding the final product in my hands at the end of the semester.
HCE: Do you hope to pursue anything fashion-related after graduation?
AY: Honestly, I haven’t really considered that. I don’t claim to be a fashionista in any sense of the word; I’m just like every other girl who loves clothes (and probably has too much of it), appreciates a good pair of shoes, and blows an unnecessary amount of money at the mall every once in a while. I am, first and foremost, a writer. Writing is something I will definitely pursue after graduation so I would love to work or freelance write for a magazine again at some point.
HCE: How can people become involved with the magazine?
AY: Email me (acyang@emory.edu)! We’re always looking for writers, stylists, bloggers, and photographers. If you’re interested in graphic design, there’s a place for you at Bubble as well on the Layout team. We’d also love to have people interested in external and internal affairs, so basically people who are interested in communicating with vendors outside of Emory and people who enjoy event planning, respectively.
HCE: Is there anything you’d like people to know about the magazine?
AY: There’s no way for me to say this and not sound like a bad cliché, but Bubble is truly produced for you, the students. We want the content of each issue to reflect all the different variations and forms that beauty and individuality come in on Emory’s campus. We want you to read the stories and look at the pictures and feel included and part of something, even if fashion isn’t necessarily your thing. I also want everyone to know that Bubble’s staff is composed of some of the most hard-working, thoughtful, and innovative people I’ve met at Emory and that you and I are extremely lucky to have them. So pick up an issue when December rolls around – you won’t be disappointed.