2F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - Fall 2005 ANN ARBOR Beyond Briarwood: Shopping in the city By Lindsey Ungar Daily Staff Writer Sure, Briarwood is just a short bus ride away and it has all the modern-day favorites - Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, Hollister Co. and J. Crew. But Ann Arbor is home to more fashionably unique choices for students. Nestled close to campus are boutiques ranging in price from rea- sonable to expensive, with styles from rebel to preppy and clothes ranging from party frocks to destroyed denim. No matter which you choose to visit, each store offers a one- of-a-kind shopping experience you won't find at any mall. Bivouac 336 S State St. (734) 761-6207 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Known primarily for its denim loft, Bivouac contains stacks of premium jeans from design- ers including Seven for All Man- kind, Blue Cult and True Reli- gion that range in price from $40 to $220. The main level elicits a trendy urban feel, stocking staples of soft Three Dot and James Perse T-shirts and plenty of Juicy Couture and Hard Tail. Bivouac seems to understand that while students want fashion-forward items, comfort and wearability are their primary concerns. Henrietta Fahrenheit www.henriettafarenheit.com 5 Nickels Arcade, (734) 929-9348 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tucked away in Nickels Arcade, Henrietta Fahrenheit houses indie and handmade pieces - everything from jewelry made from candy to circle skirts to recycled-cover notebooks. The prices vary even more than the items, ranging from 75 cents to $250. Owner Jennifer Albaum prides herself on offering only independent designers, which ensures that the stock is ever-changing. Henrietta Fahrenheit is the only store in Michigan to carry Built-by-Wendy, a classy yet punk-rock line of clothing and guitar straps. Other designers include local talent Molly Mass's clothing and handbags, as well as Queen Bee Creations, a collection of vinyl purses and wallets. Hoi Polloi www.hoipolloiboutique.com 333 S. Main Street, (734) 222-8460 Hours: Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ancient Greek for the masses, Hoi Polloi claims to have "frocks with flair for the fashionably fit" - and it doesn't disappoint. The store has a distinct New Orleans-inspired look, thanks to owners Ed and Lisa Shedlock, who spent time in the southern city. A punchy pajama set reads "Lime flies when you're having fun," and daring geometric prints and artsy designs line the walls. Prices range from $39 to $140. Catering to a range of generations and pocketbooks, Hoi Polloi has a little something for everyone - including your dog. Dogs are allowed in the store and are rewarded with a treat for shopping. Poshh www.poshh.com 535 E. Liberty St., (734) 222-9600 Hours: Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Positioned just northwest of campus, Poshh is a favor- ite for fashionable students and locals. Owner and buyer Wendy Johnson's goal is to bring something different to Ann Arbor, but still stay trend-driven. Brands include China Doll, Susana Monaco, Rose & Lula and People's Liberation denim. Poshh was also the first boutique to carry La Mer watch- es made by Michigan alum Martine Schwartz. The watch- es are handmade, including hip, layered cuff watches or watches that wrap around the wrist multiple times. Prices range from $30-$200. Voild 211 S. Main Street, (734) 930-0994 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. If you're looking for L.A. style in Ann Arbor, Voila is the place. Home to Nannette Lepore, Diane Von Fur- stenberg, Tracy Reese and Trina Turk, Voild provides students with a chic, upscale shopping option. Voila also carries a variety of jewelry, including Alexis Bittar's Lucite bangles and hand-blown glass necklaces by local designer Loretta Roskowski. Voila makes sure it's always at the head of the pack when it comes to new lines, including B-low the Belt - belts made from vintage leather - and Jana Feifer, who makes purses and wallets from vibrant-colored mesh. Prices vary from $40 to $350. Y.C.I www.yciclothing.com 1119 S. University Ave., (734) 747-8272 Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Just a step away from East Quad, Y.C.I. packs name brands such as Lacoste, So Low and Juicy Couture in its 0 corners. Because of the smaller selec- tion, Y.C.I. caters toward only those t who stay on top of the t latest trends. In May, the store offered Livs crochet boots - the next Uggs, according to owner Yercho. Y.C.I also has a diverse selec- tion of party dresses, including BCBG, Max Azria and Shoshan- na. No need to travel from store-to-store, Y.C.I. sells stylish jewelry, shoes and handbags to complete the perfect outfit. MIKE HULSEBUS/Daily Left: Top by Alice & Trixie, $140, at Poshh. Above: Beaded tank by Central Park West at Y.C.I., $94; white tank (layered underneath) by Seven for All Man- kind, $34, and True Religion jeans, $240, at Bivouac. 0 Small bookstores offer their rare selections to students By C.C. Song FEBRUARY 17, 2005 Daily Staff Writer In a college town such as Ann Arbor, there are plenty of bookstores where students can purchase textbooks, browse through a magazine or just sit quietly and read. But Ann Arbor offers more than just the large chains. Smaller bookstores sell unique collections, which are not found in the larger stores. David's Books 516 E. Williams St. Through its giant glass window, passersby can peer into David's Books to find books filling up shelves, piling up on the floor and stacked to the ceiling. Although not as organized as any of the chain book- stores, David's Books has an air of nostalgia. The cur- rent owner, Ed Koster, has been running the store since the mid-1980s. Koster explained that the bookstore was originally started by David Kozubei in the 1970s. Kozubei handed the store to Koster so he could focus on his writing. He is currently working on an anthology of poetry, accord- ing to Koster. The bookstore was originally located on State Street, right above Potbelly Sandwich Works, before it relocated to its current location in 2003. Despite the new location, the store kept its wide variety of selections. "Most books are used books, but occasionally some academic titles are picked up new," said Koster. Koster said there are fewer customers now. "People don't seem to like reading as much as they used to, and there's too much Internet shopping. People just sit at home and browse through the Internet," Koster said. As a book lover, Koster said he enjoys reading and running a bookstore. Occasionally, he said he is enter- tained by eccentric customers who call in to ask about some weird titles. David's Books carries a wide selection of books, most of them in recent titles and science fiction. Most used books are sold at half price. The store also offers a buy three, get one free deal. Afterwords 219 S. Main St. Afterwords does not carry used books, but it does have many out-of-print, rare and children's books. "It's a defensive way to sell a living. I couldn't sell anything other than books," said Steve Kelly, the owner of Afterwords. He has been selling books since the 1960s but did not open Afterwords until 1979. Afterwords predominantly sells children's books. Its wide selection tempts many families in the area. "We try to react to kids instead of commercial," Kelly said. Other than children's books, Afterwords carries many history and non-fiction books, including ones on gar- dening and anatomy. Kelly gets books from sales representatives and news- paper reviewers. He also travels once every four to five weeks to buy books at cheap prices. "I'm offering people fantasies, escape and entertainment. I try to be part of the overall entertainment," he said. West Side Book Shop 113 W. Liberty West Side Book Shop and Joe Platt, its owner and a Michigan alumn, have been around Ann Arbor for almost 30 years. The store is reminiscent of the small shops in Europe, filled with Jazz music, dimmed yellow lights and out-of-print, old books. "I've always been interested in books and got into book collecting. I went to this bookstore on Fourth Avenue in New York and decided to open a bookstore (in Ann Arbor)," Platt said. Most of the books are largely about literature and the history of Michigan. Platt also buys collections of different subjects and the first edition of many books, including "The Wapshot Chronicle" and "Dealing or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Block Lost-Bag Blues." Platt is planning for the 30-year anniversary of the store in September. "I'm my own boss, and I have my own library. I enjoy being around books. People ask me what it takes to open a bookstore. You have to enjoy handling books," Platt said. 6 The Dawn Treader bookshop carries first editions of many books, including "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Dawn Treader 514 E. Liberty St. A father rushed into Dawn Treader bookstore to find his son with a handful of books, and they both went straight to the cashier. The son passed his father the books, one by one, and his father did not hesitate to pay for any of them. The books at Dawn Treader, like other used bookstores, combine low costs with a diverse selection. Although Borders is right down the street, Dawn Treader remains quite busy, with a wide range of cus- tomers. Corby Gillmore, the current manager of the store, has been managing Dawn Treader for five years. His father, Bill Gillmore, opened the store about 30 years ago. Bill began working in a bindery - a store where books are bound - and eventually accumulated enough books to open a bookstore. Dawn Treader carries many used, rare and out-of- print books so most of its customers are students and collectors. It also has first editions of many books, including "On the Road," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas." Most of their customers are students and collectors. 44 Faith-based organizations help in spiritual quest at 'U' Student organizations * Guild House Campus Ministry, 802 (724) 662-5189 www. umich.edu/guiidh By Emily Beam Daily StaffWriter Monroe St. ® University of Michigan Hillel, 1429 Hill St. (734) 769-0500 www.umhillel.org * Campus Crusade for Christ ww w.umich.edu/~crusade * InterVarsity Christian Fellowship www.umich.edu/~ivcf a Muslim Student Association www. umich.edu/~muslims As freshmen arrive this fall, they will be confronted with a myriad of oppor- tunities to explore their interests and find their niche in campus organiza- tions. While many choose to distance themselves from religion altogether, the transition to college marks a chance for students to explore their spirituality and faith in a realm separate from their par- ents' influence. Away from their families and home- towns, students may find themselves questioning their faith and the tradition in which they were raised. Reverend Jeff Bryan of First Presbyterian Church said that college is time for big questions. "God can handle your questions," Bryan said. "What better place to go with your big questions than the people you're questioning?" Rabbi Jason Miller of the University of Michigan Hillel said that spiritual exploration can play a crucial role in stu- dent's college experience. "College is a time for research, and that's a student's main job. And I don't just mean that in the academic sense," Miller said. The Zen Buddhist Temple offers weekly Sunday worship services and meditation, as well as a five-week medi- tni~nrcic tnfhP7nCnnC tI r Interfaith groups like the Guild House work to foster understanding and toler- ance between students of all traditions. While the Guild House does not offer religious services, they hold regular Sunday dinners and sponsor an annual Alternative Spring Break trip to Hondu- ras. Students come to the house from a variety of backgrounds. "Most of them are searching ... for some kind of experience," Reverend Judy Jahnke said. "They're not sure what to label it sometimes." While some students struggle to jug- gle coursework, activities and religion, others find that the pursuit of their spiri- tuality makes this balancing act a little easier. "It's helped me be a lot more organized and aware of what I'm doing," said LSA Senior Alex Smith. "I think that's made dealing with a lot of commitments quite a bit easier." Smith regularly participates in meditation at the Zen Buddhist Temple. Christian students encounter churches that hold worship services and organize events throughout the school year. St. Mary's Student Parish has a number of events during Labor Day weekend that target new students, like salsa dancing, a candlelight vigil and a barbeque, accord- ing to Father Tom McClain. Despite its smaller student population, First Presbyterian Church hosts retreats nnr cml arn eynificallx focollege DAVID TUMAN/Daly Father Thomas Firestone conducts mass in St. Mary's Student Parish Jpali'.i