22807 Magazine Staff//Part I
Threads is possible because it is under the umbrella of 22807 Magazine, a student-run publication on the campus of James Madison University. Getting to know the seniors that work on the staff has been bittersweet but Threads wishes them well on their post-grad journeys. Check out some mini-interviews below and get to know the amazing minds that have dedicated their last semester at JMU to this fantastic, up-and-coming magazine. This is a two-part post, with the second post being posted next week!
Meet Griffin Harrington//SMAD
Chief Operating Officer
Personal style in one word: Convenient.
Style Icons: Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller. Basically, the cast of “That Awkward Moment.
Is there a trend you wouldn’t try: Pocket Squares.
Favorite stores to shop at: I like to walk in to J.Crew and not be able to afford anything. And then I just go to Old Navy and buy the knock-off versions. I can’t wait til I have money.
Song that never gets old: "Uptown Funk," by Bruno Mars
Favorite part of being a SMAD major: The alumni connections.
Meet Natalie Johnson//SMAD+Political Science
Executive Officer
Personal style in one word: Simple.
Where do you find inspiration for your style: I love everything about the 1980s/1990s punk movement. cpecifically Vivienne Westwood. She was a symbol of non-conformity and her clothing is a social commentary.
Is there a trend you wouldn’t try: Preppy.
Favorite stores to shop at: H&M, Brandy Melville.
Song that never gets old: "Under the Bridge," by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite part of being a SMAD major: There are no barriers to it. You’re free to do whatever.
Meet Taylor Vollman//SMAD
Social Editor
Personal style in one word: Princess.
Style Icons: I jokingly tell people that my style is Jackie O meets Dolly Parton. I like anything colorful. I wear a lot of 50s silhouettes. I wear hot pink almost everyday.
Dream vacation: A very posh trip through Europe. I’m not an outdoorsy kind of person.
Coffee or tea: Tea.
Why is personal style important to you: The way you dress is another indicator of your personality. I’d rather people just expect Taylor from when they meet me and just know me as loud and out there.
Favorite part of being a SMAD major: I’m a Journalism concentration but I’ve been able to do a lot of
things outside the specific Journalism perspective.
Meet Stephen Proffitt//SMAD
Features Editor
Personal style in one word: Versatile.
Style Icons: Wayne Epps, Trey Anastasio.
Dream vacation: To go see an entire Phish tour on my bike.
Coffee or tea: Coffee.
Why is personal style important to you: I ride a bike and since it’s usually colder on a bike, I dress more warmly. I like representing what is important to me in terms of band or bicycle-affiliated logos.
Favorite part of being a SMAD major: I haven't had a Friday class since my freshman year.
Meet Lauren DeCarlo//SMAD
Assistant Features Editor
Personal style in one word: Simple. I don’t wear that many crazy patterns or stuff like that.
Style Icons: Catherine Lowe. I love her. I follow her on Instagram and she just wears the cutest stuff. She has great shoes. I’m Bachelor-crazed.
Is there a trend you wouldn’t try: I can’t get into the floppy hat thing. I don’t think I could pull it off. In general, hats don’t work for me.
Favorite stores to shop at: Fossil. Forever 21 is a go-to. I like H&M and all my Nike stuff. I have too many pairs of sneakers.
Song that never gets old: Anything from the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack especially “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap.
Favorite part of being a SMAD major: It’s very broad. I came in looking to write but I learned so many other things. There’s no limit on what I can do. It’s a great program.
