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Stepping into Oakham Café on a Monday afternoon is an escape from the busy streets surrounding the Ryerson University campus. The lights are slightly dimmed and jazz music is playing on the radio. Daily specials are written on a chalkboard and an array of desserts and drinks are placed behind the glass counter. Each table is filled with students.
Located in the Ryerson Student Centre, Oakham Café offers students a comfortable and convenient environment where they can study, meet up with friends, or grab a quick bite to eat.
“The atmosphere is relaxing and the food is healthier than most places on campus,” says Ryerson student Felicia Nicholson who has been coming to Oakham Café for the past year.
Unlike Ryerson’s campus pub Ram in the Rye, which is known for its beer and nachos, Oakham Café takes a different approach to eating on campus. Hummus platters, avocado wraps and soups are only some of the healthier food options on the menu.
Recently, Oakham Café began ‘Organic Wednesdays,’where students can enjoy live jazz music, win prizes and try organic tea and coffee, all for free.
“I go to Oakham quite a bit,” says Ryerson student Samantha Anderson. “I love it because I can concentrate on my work and have a great meal.”
Goodbye, winter! Hello, spring! It’s time to put away your sweaters, scarves and boots. Neutral colors and big shoulders are only some of the looks popping up this spring.
Grace Benac is a fashion blogger at The Fashion Pl8te, and thinks that neutral colours and structured clothing are making a comeback. “The biggest beauty trend so far is neutral colors, especially neutral coloured nails,” she says. “As for fashion, we've been seeing a lot of structured dresses and suits, like at Prada in February. The idea is to look very 'prim and proper.'"
“Spring fashions are always great to see,” says Ryerson student Rachel Reindorf. “It’s just a preview of what's to come in summer, which is when fashion gets really exciting!”
But who actually determines what trends are hip and chic?
Shannae Ingleton, is the creator of the Toronto website I Love What Women Want, and believes that it’s a joint collaboration between the designer and consumer, but that the internet plays a big role.
“We sort of live in the wild wild west of fashion where designers and consumers get inspired by an endless number of variables. With the internet, that inspiration becomes readily available for the world to see within record time."
But Ingleton’s must have for spring is something that you can’t buy in stores.
“Confidence,” she says.
