College Times April 2023

Heather Dziedzic creates a bag that cools skin care products

THE MOTHER OF INVENTION

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STUDENT LIFE

11 THINGS ON A PRE-GRADUATION BUCKET LIST

College is a time for experimenting and figuring out who you are and want to be. It is also a time to let loose and have fun before having a serious job and responsibilities. Here are 11 things to kick off a pregraduation bucket list.

11. VOLUNTEER

Volunteer. Volunteer. Volunteer. It not only looks good on a resume, but it also simply lets you actively help your community. You can make new friends, do something creative or something challenging that expands your skills. That volunteer position could even be the light bulb going off that you need to change your career path to suit that niche of work. The options are endless, from festivals to pet stores and even community gardens. Take the time to look at the college’s volunteer opportunities.

Whether you live on or o campus, college parties happen regularly. Feel free to live on the adventurous side and just walk in. If it looks like you clearly do not fit in with the specific crowd, simply walk back out. You never know who you will meet at a college party from your next best friend to a significant other. at being said, do not disrespect the person who is hosting the party. It should be clear whether you are welcome. If you must question it, leave.

9. DAY DRINK (RESPONSIBLY)

If you are of legal drinking age, try spending a day without classes or the weekend day drinking. It is a di erent vibe from drinking at a bar on Saturday night with a mix of di erent people depending on the venue you go to. Try going out for a morning sporting event or dressing up and going to a nice brunch with bo omless mimosas or Bloody Marys. Regardless of your drink of choice or venue, always make sure you have a responsible way to get there and get home.

8. SLOB DAY

Unless you have a presentation in class, or it is specifically mentioned in the syllabus that you need to dress a certain way (i.e., closed-toed shoes for science class) you can dress however you want. Take one day and just go in pajamas or what you wear when lounging and doing homework. Enjoy the freedom of having the option to dress unregulated and unprofessional yet still go to class and learn.

7. ALL-NIGHTER

As a college student, you are likely to do at least one all-nighter, normally cramming for an exam. What if you did an all-nighter watching all the Harry Po er movies? Or bar hopping with friends until the sun rises? ere are less stressful reasons for staying up all night. Find something that piques your interest and go for it.

6. ROAD TRIP

When was the last time you left your college town for a reason other than a night out drinking? Arizona has a list of places that are within an you. Use them while you still look

like the photo on the card. Movie theaters, museums, clothing stores and restaurants, there are so many options out there. Take a minute to look to see what is available near you and exploit it as much as you can while you can. Paying full price sucks.

3. SKIP CLASS

Do not skip a test day or a review session. But if you feel like you are ahead on the learning objectives or don’t feel like ge ing out of bed that day, skip class. Make sure you have a proper reason to tell your professor if they end up emailing you asking why you weren’t in class that day. If you are worried that you will miss something important, check in with a classmate or teacher’s assistant, or follow up with your professor the next class day about what you missed.

2. THEMED PARTY

You have probably seen on social media a color-themed party or a Shrek party where everyone dresses up as the characters from the various films. Have a fun weekend with friends and plan a themed party. Take ideas such as a colored party, where each person picks a color and brings coordinating food and drinks, or find something new. Have a party where everyone dresses up as their favorite movie character

people’s grad caps and seeing what you do and do not like about certain caps. Too much gli er? Not enough

tassel? Add something to your cap that represents you and is also identifiable look above from the stands at your

THE MOTHER OF INVENTION

HEATHER DZIEDZIC CREATES A BAG THAT COOLS SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

The average woman in the United States spends nearly $1,400 annually on makeup, and $3,000 per year on skin care, according to the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design.

If le in the car or stored improperly, the heat will ruin the items.

Sco sdale resident Heather Dziedzic invented a remedy for that: a cooling cosmetic bag called the Bergy Bag. Her goal is to not only make fashion cool but provide a safe space to transport and store expensive toiletries.

“ ey say necessity is the mother of invention and that was certainly true in my case,” Dziedzic says.

“A er countless destroyed lipsticks and damaged skin care products, I knew I had to come up with a fashionable and functional solution to these meltdowns.”

e ASU graduate’s Bergy Bag cools e ectively, she says, and is beautiful. It’s

not kitschy like what’s found in big-box stores. Dziedzic’s vision was to combine industry-standard cooling technology with superior fabrics and leathers. She wanted to make a bag that was not only beautiful and high-quality but could keep items cool.

“I travel light, but if there’s an opportunity to dress up at night, I can take the Bergy Bag to the pool during the day and to the bar or dinner at night. It’ll match my outfit.

“It’s elevated enough to go with cocktail hour or dinner.”

Designed by a cryogenic engineer, the patent-pending Bergy Bag is 7 inches wide and 5.5 inches tall. It comes with a “D” ring on one side to hang from a golf or tennis bag, tote, beach bag, backpack or diaper bag. It can also clip to things like Air Pods or keys. Each bag is made of high-quality sa ano leather that is scratch and water resistant.

In normal conditions, the Bergy Bag stays cool up to four hours. It is also ideal for preventing cellphones from

overheating.

A er a delay in production, the Bergy Bags are in stock and available in boutiques and online at bergybag. com. e retail price is $130 and includes a propitiatory, built-in ice pack. Bergy Bags come in three colors — black with a white zipper, white with a yellow zipper and pink with a red zipper.

“It fills me with such joy,” Dziedzic says. “I’m finding I like the touching of the fabrics and laying the zipper options on them. I want to make di erent shapes, colors and applications. I envision the line going from a cosmetic cooling bag to a cooling tote bag, with this idea of being elevated and fashion forward and having this secret cooling function on the inside.” CT

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A WORK OF ART

EGYPTIAN MOTOR HOTEL ROARS BACK TO LIFE

It’s no mirage — the historic Egyptian Motor Hotel has been revived in Downtown Phoenix’s art district.

Founded in the 1950s, the motel was resurrected by Rebel Hospitality at the end of January on its original turf at 765 Grand Avenue. With a midcentury modern ambiance, open-air entertainment venue and stage for local food and artists, the lifestyle hotel showcases the vibrancy of the neighborhood while allowing guests to take a step back in time.

“We are ecstatic to open our doors to this retro time capsule reimagined for nomads, locals, foodies, thrill seekers and everyone in between. e Egyptian is a modern crash pad with a nod to the past…” says Rebel Hospitality Principal Gene Kornota. “Grand Avenue’s spirit of creativity is a perfect match for the ethos of the Egyptian. We’re so grateful to have resurrected a time capsule of

this important Phoenix community.”

Although renovated motels are trending, the Egyptian was one of the first to pop up in Phoenix and the only one to exist in Downtown.

e original Egyptian Motor Hotel opened in 1954 with a design heavily inspired by the owner’s fascination with Egypt. It operated as Las Palmas Inn for several decades before Rebel Hospitality began its restoration and adopted its original name in March 2020.

e hotel’s reopening earlier this year coincided with the beginning of the events season in the Valley.

With the Super Bowl in Glendale this year, the Egyptian hosted a watch party as one of its first big events. e celebration was complete with a 9-foot by 16-foot screen and food truck for guests to enjoy the game.

“It feels great,” Kornota says. “It’s been a long journey with the whole pandemic and some interruptions, so it’s great to be open and to begin

programming and having some great events.”

UPGRADES AND AMENITIES

Upon arriving at the Egyptian Motor Hotel, guests are greeted by a nostalgic neon sign, Egyptian emblems and an open-air layout that has been revamped into an upgraded mecca for hospitality and nightlife.

e classic motel V-shape was preserved, perimeter fenced and gated for security, with a parking lot that has each space marked with an iconic song name, like “Lucy in the Sky,” “Hound Dog,” “Roxanne” and “Stacy’s Mom.”

“When we saw this motel, we thought it was perfect with the shape,” Kornota says. “Look what we can do with the parking lot, we can repurpose it and create a venue while keeping the motel’s open-air concept.”

e remodeled motel’s 49 rooms have all been transformed into retro-modern crash pads.

While mid-century modern furnishings and vibrant decor bring guests on a blast to the past, all rooms provide retro refrigerators, Smart TVs, Bluetooth speakers, free Wi-Fi and acoustic guitars.

Two guest room options are available: a traditional suite with a king-size bed for $299 per night, and approximately a dozen single-stack, or bunk bed rooms, for $199 a night each.

“We’re mindful of the fact that people may come and enjoy a concert, maybe book a room and be able to hang and socialize,” Kornota says. “So the idea of the bunk bed was to allow a living space.”

Both upstairs and downstairs units feature a mini patio or balcony with privacy draperies. With just one step outside their rooms, guests can receive drink service and view the music venue and stage, thanks to the hotel’s layout. Amid tiki torches and light-strewn palm trees, lies the outdoor bar and entertainment venue, Egyptian Live. e venue has around 250 seats, but can comfortably accommodate up to 500 people.

Picnic tables, couches and wicker chairs with co ee tables provide seating around fire pits and heat lamps for guests to enjoy entertainment and beverages.

Befi ing of its name, the hotel also has an Airstream trailer that was

transformed into a vivid retro lounge overlooking the grounds.

“( is) is unique to our property,” says Carlos Clendinen, the hotel’s opening general manager. “So that will be available for rent, but right now we’re just utilizing it as a green room, socializing area.”

e remainder of the outdoor space is occupied by a wading pool surrounded by cabanas and lounge chairs. ere are also adult games and activities, including giant Jenga, foosball, corn hole and submarine races in the pool.

SHOWCASING LOCAL CUISINE AND ARTISTS

A significant part of the Egyptian is its spotlight on Phoenix talent. is is visible as soon as guests arrive, as some of the artwork and decor embellishing the property were created by local artists. e hotel’s walls are decorated with murals by Ize and Tato Caraveo, and neon installations by creative collective Snoodmen light up spaces.

For entertainment, up-and-coming local musicians, DJs, comedians, magicians, live art and drag shows will take the stage at Egyptian Live yearround, with the ultimate goal to host performances seven nights a week. Since the hotel’s reopening, the venue has welcomed a variety of entertainment, including R&B artist Carvin Jones and Latin musical group JALEO.

e hotel has also become home to the first brick-and-mortar location for

Chilte, known for its pop-up food truck serving locally sourced, new-school Mexican street food in Phoenix. e restaurant is helmed by co-founder and executive chef Lawrence Smith, who was a competitor on Food Network’s “Chopped” last year.

“We’re really excited about (our partnership with Chilte) because they bring a talent and youthfulness to the property for the demographic that we’re looking to a ract — they have a very high following in the demographic that our property is targeting,” Kornota says.

“What’s great about (Smith) is he’s extremely well-known, extremely talented, extremely dedicated. He has a drive for perfection… He has a real future, and we’re excited to be part of that early on.”

Chilte introduces a fresh, innovative menu at the Egyptian, ranging from around $18 to $28. Some of its dishes include a mole flight inspired by Lawrence’s travels to Mexico, and elote cheesecake, a sweet spin on beloved Mexican street corn with Mezcal, chili, fruit, corn and queso.

To enhance the dining experience, the Egyptian also o ers a breakfast program featuring a few local businesses, such as Provision Co ee, Süss Pastries and Sugarloaf Lane Bakery.

“Keeping the locals involved — I think when you stay with us, that’s

what you’ll get,” Clendinen says. “You’ll get what Phoenix is about, the local community and the arts.”

A SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT

At the Egyptian Motor Hotel, one can

expect the unexpected.

Kornota says they look to create “more of an experience” for guests who are interested in seeing activity right outside their rooms.

What makes them feel like they’ve made the right lodging choice, is when they arrive to a bustling environment with a combination of locals and international travelers to connect with and learn about.

Kornota said he believes this is what makes the Egyptian.

“If you’re looking for something quiet and beige, this is very far from beige. It’s intended to be engaging with a lot of eye candy, and appreciating the artfulness of it, the creativity of the whole program,” he says.

“You might arrive with your bags and you might see a sultry band on the stage, musician, or something going on. You’re experiencing what Phoenix has to o er — a bit of history.” CT

The Egyptian Motor Hotel 765 Grand Avenue, Phoenix Reservations: 602-807-5225, egyptianmotorhotel.com

Instagram: @theegyptianphx

NUMBERS

An 11-year-old girl named Venetia Burney was the first person to suggest the name Pluto for the planet.

Spirytus has the highest alcohol content at 96%.

In 1991, the first webcam was created at Cambridge University to check the status of a coffee pot.

It costs roughly $2 million a day to operate American GPS systems.

Every “Simpsons” character has four fingers except God, who has five.

Art competitions were held at the Olympics between 1912 to 1948.

Four countries have no words in their national anthems (Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and San Marino).

Google Images was created due to the demand to see Jennifer Lopez’s 2000 green Grammy dress.

The longest walking distance is 22,387 kilometers from Magadan in Russia to Cape Town in South Africa.

“Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd has the most streams on Spotify with 3.4 billion streams.