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FASHION THROUGH THE DECADES By Deja Magee / Photography by Elaine Sanders
Beatle boots (originally made for the iconic band The Beatles) & striped shirts were popular combos in the ’60s.
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Corduroy miniskirts were a staple for many fashion icons in the ’60s like Twiggy and Edie Sedgwick. Dangly earrings were a staple for fashion icons such as Pam Grier and Diana Ross. Monochromatic outfits were hip in the ’70s.
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A LOOK INTO THE VALUES ACROSS GENERATIONS
David Ostrow, 76, recalls joining the Air Force after graduating from high school: “I was young and patriotic.”
AN AIR FORCE VET’S ADVICE TO YOUTH
Age may separate a generation, but values never will. By Gillian Moran-Perez / Photography by Logan Bik
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David Ostrow was born Jan. 29, 1944 during World War II. About 18 years later, Ostrow graduated from high school and did a year at Bronx Community College, but quickly gave up as he couldn’t balance school and working full time at the post office. Later that year, he joined the U.S. Air Force. It was September of 1972 when he went down to a recruiting office in New York City. Two weeks later, he was sworn in Manhattan and on that same day, flew down to Texas where he did his training at Lackland Air Force Base. “I was young and patriotic,” he said. He had to get used to living in the desert, where the nights and early mornings were chilly but during lunch time, he explained, you could crack an egg on a rock and it would fry. Ostrow wanted to go to college but he said the Air Force kept him busy. He worked as a radio operator and found it boring. If he had gone to college, he would’ve studied languages and history. But he stuck to the Air Force anyways. “I just wanted to see something different,” he said. From 1974 to 1995, Ostrow was stationed in Israel where he met his wife and had his four children, three girls and one boy. He left Israel when he was 60 and continued working until he was 67. For a while, he was a policeman for the New York City Transit Authority. After that, he moved to Los Angeles and worked as a security guard for two companies, earning only minimum wage for a few years. Now retired, he receives a minimal pension of barely over
$1,000 a month that covers him and his wife. He doesn’t want his kids to continue working the way he did. For him, the most important thing is to have a good marriage and teach his kids good values. Ostrow says that in the Hebrew tradition, women are more intelligent to help them from difficult situations and to help guide men in marriage. Men don’t grow up until they’re married, he said. “You could be 35 and be single and still not grown. Because men like to do a lot of stupid things,” Ostrow laughed. He said his parents told him he could be whatever he wanted, but to do something he would enjoy. Ostrow carried this with him and it’s something he has passed on to his kids. One of his daughters works as a private photographer, another as a chef/ caterer and the third is currently studying to become a teacher. The third daughter once worked as a medical assistant but then she was laid off because she didn’t have enough experience. This is a problem millennials face, but Ostrow says that this has always been a problem with every generation. “It’s a known truth,” he said. That’s why he teaches his children to work in a profession they enjoy. “Because if you’re working at something you don’t like, it makes your life miserable ... People that are smart, they work at something that is their hobby and they make a career out of it,” Ostrow explained.
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Marji Flowers, 74, a former registered dietician, now spends her time at the front desk of the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center thrift store in Reseda.
A DIETICIAN’S LESSON ON LIFE When Marji Flowers, 74, started at Hunter College in New York City, her parents wanted her to be a teacher. But after taking a few classes in nutrition, she decided she wanted to be a registered dietician. “My parents were disappointed that I didn’t want to be a teacher,” she said when she first told them. Neither had gone to college and everybody thought a teacher was the greatest thing in the world, she said. They didn’t know about the other classes and careers out there. Regardless, they supported her financially, only allowing her to work during summer as a camp counselor so she could focus on school. There really was no pressure for her to work during school, as her tuition only cost $60 a semester, she said. Flowers graduated from Hunter College in January of 1966, then got her master’s degree at the University of La Verne in public health administration in 1983. Flowers worked at an internship with the U.S. Public Health Services at the Commissioner’s Office in Staten Island. She didn’t want to stay in New York after she finished her internship, so she decided to move to Los Angeles where she found a job as a registered dietician. Her family followed her out there soon after. “It was difficult at the time (working as a dietician) because we had to keep up with all the new things that came out with food and vitamins and minerals,” said Flowers. “But the biggest part that I enjoy is teaching people.”
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Some of her patients had diabetes or heart disease, so it was her job to teach them how to moderate their diet. She had a patient who was a truck driver and struggled with his health. A few months later after their lesson, he came into the hospital to show everyone how well he looked and he searched for her and told her, me “You made it so easy for to do what I needed to do just by a few things.” Flowers calls herself a chocoholic and says she could never cut out chocolate, so she would never advise someone to cut out something completely, only making small changes. Now, she works at the front desk and the thrift shop at the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center in Reseda. She says the best thing about her job is meeting different people and comparing lives. She met another lady who also went to Hunter College and brought her a sweater with the name of the college. The two ladies can often be spotted sporting their university gear at the center. She advises young people to “Go for it. If you can manage it, work your way through until you can achieve what you want. If you can make up your own mind and do the things that you want to do, you’re much more successful in how you’re keeping a job.” But of all the things Flowers values, it’s treating people kindly and to accept people for who they are.
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Stephanie Cheng, a CSUN graduate, is now searching for a job related to her English degree, but has been struggling to find one since December 2019.
THE COLLEGE GRAD WHO NEEDS A JOB Stephanie Cheng came into CSUN undecided because she wanted to give herself options, but eventually settled in the English Honors program, graduating in December 2019. Her love for literature inspired her to go into book publishing as a career, after interning at Red Hen Press, but she says the field is decreasing because of the digital era. “I have my own e-reader and I read a lot of e-books but I still like the physical books because it’s fun to write in them,” said Cheng. Her parents have always been supportive of her, and never pushed her into one field or another; they told her do whatever she wants to do. They support her and three other siblings, but they were told to find a job to learn to support themselves. Cheng has had all the support she needs from her friends and family and she’s put in the work to get her degree — all the things she values. Now she’s looking for any kind of job, and it’s been brutal. “It’s really hard to find jobs where you meet all the qualifications, because they expect so much that it’s kind of unreasonable to say you need all this experience plus school, but you need a job to be able to work and you
can’t work unless you have a job,” she said. “It’s just a complicated, cruel cycle.” Her parents don’t really understand how difficult the job search is now because when they were her age it was easier. Her mom was telling her of a friend who walked into a store in a mall and asked if they were hiring, had the interview, and was asked to work right then and there. Graduates now just send applications online and wait for a reply, if they are lucky to receive any. Cheng says she won’t have to worry about disappointing her parents, which gives her room to find a job that she enjoys doing. She put a lot of pressure on herself to do well in school and even finish early. One day she dreams of moving to New York to work for a book publisher. Her mother doesn’t want her to leave, but her concern right now is to save up enough money for her dream to happen. “Right now, I just want anything that pays me any sort of money,” Cheng said.
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POETRY ON INSTAGRAM Creative writers are taking over social media outlets. Story and photography by Ivan Salinas If you’ve been on social media long enough, it’s likely you’ve encountered a few lines of poetry. It may have popped up on your feed or a close friend shared it on their story. Millennials paved the way for digital literature as early as blog posts and fan-fiction to now posting poems and short fiction on social media. So, is poetry here to stay for the new generations? A good indicator for this is just how many followers Instagram poets have amassed in the last couple of years. Most notably, Rupi Kaur has more than 4 million people reading her posts daily. In the Los Angeles area, poets and storytellers are abundant –– especially in a city that is home to influencers and celebrities. When looking through hashtags like
#instagrampoetry or #lainstagrampoet, the screen is inundated with short texts in small squares, each featuring a signature style to differentiate their aesthetic accompanied with their words. Elyse Hart is a poet from Los Angeles. Her instagram account bio says “short instapoems, not so sweet (knife emoji).” Hart began writing poems during her childhood as a way to cope with her emotions. She went missing in action during her young adult years until just a year ago, once again out of a need to have an outlet for the emotions she was going through and having something that could keep her focused. Her account @
elysehartpoetry features her poems, many of them from the first person point of view, written in serif-font — literary editors’ preferred font — and identified by her heart logo on the bottom right corner of every post. Her influences range from Kurt Vonnegut to Dean Young, to Camille Guthrie to Charles Bukowski. “Before I had my first poems published in literary publications, I began my poetry on Instagram so I could get some snippets out into the world,” Hart explained. “I believe in my art, I believe it is good, and I believe others will enjoy it and find value in it.” Some of her favorite poetry accounts are @poemsforbrands, @fritz_ok, @petite.sprout, @ davidbarron-writes and many more. She’s also dedicated poems to other Instagram users on her own account. In 2018, The Guardian reported that poetry sales were at an all-time high with Rupi Kaur’s “milk and honey” taking the no. 1 spot. The article quoted Andre Breedt, who said that “Poetry is resonating with people who are looking for understanding. It is a really good way to explore complex, difficult emotions and uncertainty.” He said this in the context of the unstable political climate the younger generations live in. Instagram poets, however, have received backlash, accused of ruining the art form, as poet Rebbeca Watts argues in her essay, “The Cult of the
Noble Amateur.” But others say it’s just different. Rather than tackling complex subjects and writing in a vague style à la T. S. Eliot, millennials have taken a simpler approach: proselike and similar to the confessionalist movement with poets like John Berryman and Sylvia Plath. As a result, the publishing industry is paying attention to what writers are doing in these platforms and it becomes a site for them to scout for talent, potential writers that could be published under their press. An example of this is NPR’s poetry contest where writers shared their work using #nprpoetry or The Huffpost Twitterature contest. Some writers still want to make a living off their words, so they have to embrace techniques that would make their work a bit more “commercial friendly,” after all not many poets reach the celebrity status the way Kaur has, and therefore it starts as a hobby and it could evolve into a full-time gig. In Hart’s case she still works a corporate job, full time, with steady income. For a multi-tasking digital generation, poetry still has a place and it couldn’t be better for the art from. It thrives thanks to a new wave of mobile-savvy writers. The art form still grounds its purpose in self-expression and proves that words remain more powerful than ever.
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GEN Z AND ASTROLOGY
How zodiacs and tarot are being brought back by the new generation.
By Deja Magee / Illustration by Joelena Despard Astrology — the ever-elusive pseudoscience of the stars, and the enigmatic personality test that each of us pass on the day we’re born. The art of astrology has had a sudden resurgence in the last decade, with social media being a large part of the reason why the information is being exposed to an audience that has it readily accessible. It has origins in Mesopotamia and from there, went on to be practiced by the empires of the Egyptians, the Greeks and the Romans. As Christina Smallwood explained in a video interview she did with The New Yorker discussing why people are drawn to astrology, she says it’s because, “It’s highly individualized, it has a technical system, it has a dimension of poetic storytelling, and it promises to tell you things you don’t already know.” And what she is saying is true; in the ’70s, when astrology hit its peak in the 20th century, it was used to understand your inner self and foresee the obstacles to come ahead of you. Smallwood explained further in the video that psychoanalyst Carl Jung incorporated astrology into his psychoanalytical practices. He is the man that turned the methods of the way we think about astrology into today’s terms as psychological astrology. For myself, I believe that’s what made me fascinated about the practice of astrology. I looked into it when I was in the eighth grade, and I’ve never looked back. Now, as a senior in college, I look to my birth chart for what is on the horizon for my future, what obstacles I face in the present, or what parts of myself aren’t letting me grow into the person that I want, or need, to become a better version of myself. I’m not the only one who feels this way. Others like myself come to astrology as a tool of selfhelp and take the journey to self-reflection into their own hands. Because of social media and the proliferation of information in today’s age, astrological information is readily available from Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook. The popularity of astrological meme accounts on Instagram is at an all-time high because of their simplistic and easy-to-read explanations about the fundamental system of astrology.
One Instagram meme account named “anothersadcancer” is run by 16-year-old San Fernando Valley native Daniela Fuentes Lozano. “I first got into astrology when I was four and I used to watch this show with my mom about couples matching together,” Lozano said. “Even though I didn’t understand the concept completely I still enjoyed it. Then when I turned 13 I started to go back into it. Then after two years, I found out my birth time and went all out from then.” She also talks about how astrology helped her on her path to self-discovery: “It helped me by feeling like I have meaning. A connection with the universe that we are just dropped off here and expected to follow these guidelines/stereotypes. Astrology is a tool I use to guide my intuition, and it helps me coordinate my intuition with the logical side of the situation and find a middle ground.” Lozano said that she likes the new astrology apps popping up and gaining popularity day by day. “LIFE SAVERS,” she says. “Though you can’t really get all of your info from, say Co-Star. It’s a beginner’s tool and can definitely guide you. I like The Pattern too because it’s not necessarily astrology, but it definitely has the sense of it.” On Twitter, there’s a different atmosphere among astrologers. The account “Nubian Tarot,” run by a 24-year-old London tarot reader named Shanara, along with other popular astrology accounts, has amassed 21,000 followers in an enterprising online industry that is finally being noticed HOUSING in the new age of Guest House for Rent technology and new One bedroom bathroom within age practices while walking distance of CSUN. Utilithey are abandoning, ties included. Offstreet parking Email hakansonmark@yahoo. or intertwining, com their other spiritual practices into astrology. Unlike Lozano, Nubian Tarot dislikes the new
wave of astrology apps. “A lot of astrologers I follow will tell you their disdain for Co-Star because of the fact that it wasn’t created by real astrologers and the information is sometimes false,” she said. However, she did end her statement on a positive note, stating that, “The concept of astrology apps is amazing and there needs to be more legit ones so that the rest of the world can learn about it the right way.” One of the many things I was happy to see from the outcome of astrology being sought out on Twitter is the amount of black women that are into it, and how it validated my being in such a spiritual space among women who look like me. “It’s a goal of mine to get more black women into it,” Shanara said. “The ones I follow are absolutely amazing and take their craft so seriously. Astrology and tarot have always been presented as ‘white’ and it’s a shame because both have had connections to ancient African spirituality before slavery, however we know our roots and beliefs were stripped from us being reintroduced to the things our ancestors were using too. When it comes to mainstream media of course, there’s a clear difference. I’ve noticed the people who write for magazines, or who have shows etc. are always mostly white. So I’d love to see more of our faces
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TWO GENERATIONS OF MATADOR SOFTBALL Senior Autumm Cauthron continues family legacy set by her mother April in the ’90s. By Mano Baghjajian / Top photo by Bryanna Winner / Bottom photo Courtesy of April Cauthron Softball is a passion that flows through the blood of the Cauthron family. Autumm Cauthron, a senior outfielder, is the second generation of Cauthron’s to play softball at CSUN. Her mother, April Cauthron, née Russell, played softball for the Matadors when she was a CSUN student herself. Autumm began playing softball at a young age. Having a mother and older sister who played the game, she was introduced to the sport early and often. “Growing up with my mom as a softball player, we were always super competitive in my house,” Autumm said. “Being able to go out and do what I love, fighting for a spot, (battling) against different teams is one of my favorite things.” Starting around the age of eight, Autumm began to participate in organized softball. With the exposure to the game she had gotten from her mother, such as attending CSUN alumni games, Autumm’s passion for the game began to grow exponentially. “I love being around people, I am a very big people person,” Autumm said. “So being with 25 other girls is amazing for me. I love learning from people and making connections with different kinds of people.” After playing softball at Simi Valley High School, Autumm had to make the choice of where she would play softball in college. Although she did spend time visiting other schools, once CSUN became a realistic option, it became the clear choice. She was going to follow in her mother’s footsteps and fulfill her dream of being a Matador. “Being around the game, coming to the alumni games since I was a kid, I was around this program my entire life,” Autumm said. “That was a big reason for why I chose to come here.” April played softball from elementary school through college and won All-CIF honors her junior and senior years at Crescenta Valley High School. Although she did not have as big of a role on the CSUN softball team, April was a vital component of the team. “My claim to fame is batting practice extraordinaire. A lot of my teammates now say that’s why we did so well,” April said. “I’m still very close with my teammates, and (Autumm) has seen that part of it. The game of softball has given our family so much and we’ve met such amazing people through the game, that’s why she loves it so much.” Once it came time for her daughter to start playing the sport, April wanted to ensure she didn’t
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Autumm Cauthron after a practice on Jan. 22 for the spring 2020 season.
burn Autumm out of softball, and did so by letting her play every other year in her youth. April did not fit the mold of the typical sports parents, who are notorious for being rowdy and loud during the games of their children. April, on the other hand, was reserved and tended to watch from the sides rather than direct her daughter’s way of playing. “My mom was very, very quiet,” Autumm said. “If I didn’t do well that game or if I made a mistake, when we got into the car she didn’t really say anything because she knew that I knew what I had done wrong.” Having been a former principal at an elementary school, April has seen the impact first hand of what negative words from a parent can have on a child. “The last thing you need is for a parent to critique what you’re doing out there,” April said. “The words from parents can be so much more strong and hurt so much more than anyone else.” Instead of criticizing and always trying to fix her daughter’s playing style, April made sure to instill support and to make sure her daughter knew that she was good enough. When it came time for Autumm to pick schools, April wanted her to travel alone to out-of-state schools to make sure she liked being away and wanted to live away from home. Although she visited schools like Nebraska, Autumm ultimately made the decision to attend CSUN. “She decided to go somewhere that was closer to home, which is awesome for us,” April said. “It’s
awesome for me and my teammates because now we can watch her play and support her.” Autumm absorbed the characteristics of being a good teammate and knowing what it means to put a Matador uniform on through watching her mom
play, which has shaped her into an integral part of the CSUN softball team for the last four years. “Autumm is one of the most selfless people I have ever known,” senior catcher Jessica LaPierre said. “We came in together as freshmen so I am very close to her, as a friend and as a teammate.” While Autumm as a teammate has been extremely valuable with the experience and knowledge she has garnered from her mother, April has also contributed to the softball program by helping organize alumni events and keeping the Matador community together and strong. “She knows where the program has come from and she wants to be a part of it, it’s in her blood,” head coach Tairia Flowers said. “Just watching her mom and her teammates support her and our program as alumni, it’s an amazing feeling.” As Autumm’s senior season begins, she will use all the experience and advice she has gotten from April throughout the years to try and achieve the goal of bringing a championship to Northridge, and she can count on her mother being there all the way through the final pitch.
April Cauthron was a member of the CSUN softball team in the late ’80s and early ’90s, sporting jersey number 28. Her daughter, Autumm, shares the same number, which was worn by one of April’s coaches, inspiring both her and Autumm to continue the tradition.
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