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Stephanie Davis

Stephanie started an illegal newspaper at her middle school called The Underground—which was printed on copy paper stapled together—thus beginning her foray into the world of publishing. She went on to be editor of her high school newspaper, worked at The Red and Black (UGA's esteemed newspaper)...

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Born in the Wrong Century

Guest blogger: Intern Jessica

Help! I was born in the wrong century.

Although I must say I rather enjoy having Facebook and Google at my fingertips and I couldn’t live without my Blackberry, I am envious of the glamorousness of the 1950s.

On my days off I am plastered to the small screen watching my new favorite channel, Turner Classic Movies. As a writer, I draw great inspiration from the leading ladies and their luscious beaus.

Yes at times they were insane (see any Elizabeth Taylor film). But they were also very strong willed and oy! the fashion. The gowns, the oversized jewelry, the hats, the hair—all timeless. I am tired of wearing shirts with necks down to my belly button or skirts up to my hoo-ha. There used to be a sense of dignity in fashion, that rarely exists among youth today. I also must admit that there are very few movies today that can hold a candle to the masterpieces of that time period, even with HD. Of course then to be a successful actress you had to be a singer/dancer/actor/comedian.

The raw emotion that can be seen in some of these films transports me to another time and before I know it I am blubbering (especially “Imitation of Life”). Every film leaves me with a sense of disappointment. Why couldn’t I have been born during a time of letters instead of e-mails, stage plays instead of DVDs, champagne instead of beer and sophisticated luxury instead of trashy ignorance? I envy these women who were poised, talented and most importantly loved.

If you had a time machine, when would you land?