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We’re proud to announce the debut of LimbGear®- a line of MP3-enabled performance wear available exclusively at Campus Emporium!
Advances in technology have made it possible for us to take music everywhere via iPods and MP3 players. But even the smallest player can be a burden when you’re walking to class or working out. Enter LimbGear®…
LimbGear® uses simple but innovative design to allow hands-free listening with your favorite MP3 player. Available in hats, ear bands, scarves, armbands, and even hoodies; there’s a LimbGear® product that fits your lifestyle!

Using LimbGear® is easy! Simply thread your earbuds through the channels in the product. Connect your buds to your player and tuck your player into the pocket. Now, Hit play and hit the road! Campus Emporium even sells earbuds with shorter cords to allow for sleek and tidy use.

LimbGear®’s latest innovation is the InterActive™ Hoodio- a screen-printed hoodie with the ability to control your iPod right on the sleeve. Using hidden channels within the garment, your earbuds run from your player (contained in a hidden pocket) to your ears. Your player then connects to the PANiQ controller, allowing you to play, skip, pause, and more, simply by touching the control pad on the sleeve! The Hoodio is now available at Campus Emporium and will soon be available in our online store.

View our current selection of LimbGear here.

On behalf of the Hokie Bird and all gobblers everywhere, Campus Emporium begs Hokie fans around the world to spare the lives of our feathered friends this Thanksgiving. Each year billions of innocent turkeys meet their Maker throughout the holiday season, and we say it’s time to stop the slaughter (or just slaughter something else).

Without further ado, Campus Emporium is proud to announce its support of G.O.B.B.L.- Gibleted Objectors to Birds Becoming Leftovers. G.O.B.B.L. was founded in 2006 by a small flock of friends troubled by the annual cooking and devouring of their brethren. Rather than live in fear and denial, the flock decided it was time to take action.

Among G.O.B.B.L.’s most notable achievements are the Million Beak March on Washington, the Cranberry Sauce Boycott of 2007, and several organized “prison breaks” from major poultry farms across the country.

This year G.O.B.B.L. has decided to use the media to spread its message, launching a multi-million dollar ad campaign advocating the consumption of ham over turkey. A spokespig for S.L.O.P (Saving Lives of Pigs) could not be reached for comment.

Campus Emporium has joined forces with G.O.B.B.L. to advocate the consumption of alternative meats for the Holiday season. May we offer the following suggestions…

• Ham. Pigs are cute, but unfortunately are very tasty. Serve it up on our Stadium Platter.
• Venison. Bag one while wearing ourVT Hunt Club Tee.
• Beef. Burgers anyone? It’s never too cold to grill!
• Fish. It’s healthy and delicious, especially in stick form. And kids love ‘em. too!
• Tofu. Errr… Ummm… Might we suggest a wine to pair with it? Get something with an angry-looking animal on the label. And get two of them.
• Ice cream! Hell, you only go around once.

If you would like to join G.O.B.B.L. in its efforts to save the turkeys, show your support by wearing one of these great tees…

We just got these silicone VT logo cake and ice molds in stock and were talking about the different ways they can be used. The conversation naturally drifted towards alcohol.

The large VT cake mold can be used to make a giant frozen VT logo for punch. Use either water, soda or juice. Add fruit pieces if you want to be fancy. Add fake flies if you want to be a jerk.

The VT ice trays can also be used to make gelatin (jello) shots.
Here’s a recipe for your basic vodka shooter:

1 (6 oz) box of gelatin, any flavor
2 cups boiling water
1 1/4 cups vodka, chilled
¾ cup cold water


Depending on the octane level of your alcohol, adjust the proportions of alcohol to cold water to ensure that the shots still set up.

• 3 oz of 30-50 (~20%) proof alcohol to 3 oz (3/8 c) cold water
• 10 oz 80-100 (~45%) proof alcohol to 6 oz (3/4 c) cold water
• 6 oz 150-200 proof alcohol to 10 oz (1 1/4 c) cold water. This is apparently going to be a serious party. Forget the jello and just try not to get arrested.

In a heat-safe bowl, pour the boiling water over the gelatin and stir until thoroughly dissolved- about 2 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the vodka and cold water.
Pour the mixture into mold or cups. Refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours. Bring to Campus Emporium.
Makes roughly 30 1oz jello shots.

Tips:
• Use a bowl or measuring cup with a spout to make pouring easier. Make sure it is heat safe, though.
• Spray mold or cups with cooking spray so the shots come out easier.
• For firmer shots, stir in a packet of unflavored gelatin OR decrease the amount of water and alcohol slightly. Practice makes perfect! And you can eat your mistakes.
• Serve molded shots on pieces of wax paper so your guests can pick them up.
• Match your gelatin flavor to flavored vodkas.

Once you get that one down, you can move on to Jigglin’ 102: More Shooter Recipes. We want to hang out with this guy!

Serve up your shots on one of our VT plates or platters.

You can, of course, use the ice trays for ice. Use juice or soda to add flavor to your punch or cocktails. Serve your fancy shmancy ice cubes in our Tervis Ice Bucket.

After you’ve enjoyed your jello shots and fancy ice cubes and are “sleepy”, aim for our VT Bean Bag chair. It’s a lot softer than the floor.

OK, ok. We’re not a bunch of crazy drunks here at Campus Emporium. We found some other uses for the molds that don’t involve alcohol:

• Candy and chocolate.
• Ice cream and ice cream cakes.
• Soap.
• Candles.
• Butter. Imagine- little VT butter pats!

If you have recipe ideas, photos, stories, or product feedback email us!

‘Till next time, keep jigglin’ and GO HOKIES!

(Please note that Virginia Tech does not support or encourage reckless drinking, putting fake flies in punch, or passing out in bean bag chairs.)