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JAPAN dealing with a disaster
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ON THE EDGE
NICK McCRORY
TAKES A LEAP OF FAITH Story by Zak Stemer Photos by Victoria Scott
PLUS
Show a little skin
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DEPARTMENTS Calendar ||7 Editor’s Letter ||10 Publisher’s Letter ||12 Lady Chastity ||59
On Top Heaven Sent ||14 Angelica Ahrens is the pinup gal for following your passion.
The Beat of Change ||18 Clover Creek, a student band founded by Zach Epstein, is going to make the world a better place.
Savor Pie ||20 It’s pretty self-explanatory, but pie is on the rise.
Delightfully Curious ||21 Our cocktail guide, served with a fruity twist.
The Perfect Stem ||22 Nothing kills a classy dinner faster than drinking vino out of a solo cup. Get the right glass.
Get The Look Ladies, use Bumble and bumble Surf Spray and Shine to get the perfect beach-ready summer hair.
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Cool off with DMIX’s sexy swimsuit models
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Gents, put a bit of Bumble and bumble Sumotech into slightly damp hair to get a textured, messy look.
Bumble and bumble products available at
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Man Made The Great Chest Hair Debate ||27 Wooly mammoth or naked molerat? Your call.
Man Upgrade ||30 From sweats to sleek (minimal bathing required).
Jet Set Pack Your Bags ||54 The best places to eat, drink, shop, see, and party in Europe.
FEATURES Life on the Edge ||32 The National Champion diver (and could-be model) Nick McCrory takes a leap of faith.
Japan ||42 What does the future hold for the battered nation?
Into the Woods ||46 DMIX’s first ever swimsuit shoot. Who says you need water?
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Tis the Season
MUSIC festivals
For massive music festivals and summer blockblusters by Daisygreen Stenhouse
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May 27-30 Georgia, WA
Sasquatch is one of the west coast’s biggest concerts. Some of Sasquatch’s main attractions this year are: Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Wilco, The Flaming Lips, and Iron & Wine. But don’t forget to check out: The Decemberists, Bright Eyes, Ratatat, Matt & Kim, and Seattle Rock Orchestra. For full line-up: www.sasquatchfestival.com
June 9-11 Manchester, TN
Bonnaroo
festival has some of the best performers in the business. This year’s major attractions are: Eminem, Arcade Fire, Lil Wayne, and The Strokes. But don’t miss: Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield featuring Richie Furay, Girl Talk, Beirut, Scissor Sisters, Wiz Khalifa, and Deer Tick. For full line-up and tickets: www.bonnaroo.com
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June 29-July 3 & July 5-10 Milwaukee,WI
Summerfest, aka The Big Gig,
lives up to its name. “The World’s Biggest Music Festival” is bringing artists like Katy Perry, Kanye West with Kid Cudi, Toby Keith with Eric Church, Kid Rock with Sheryl Crow, and Sugarland with Sara Bareillas. For full line-up and tickets: www. summerfest.com
June 24-August 14
June 30-July 3
August 5-7
United States
Rothbury, MI
Chicago, IL
Vans Warped Tour
Electric Forest Fest
will be makin’ moves this summer. This cross-country tour features: 3OH!3, Attack Attack!, Gym Class Heroes, and Paramore. For full line-up and tickets: www. vanswarpedtour.com
MOVIES This summer’s biggest flick will undeniably be the final installment of Harry Potter, set to release on July 15. But if you’re abroad this summer and can’t miss Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II, check out its international release dates here: http://www.imdb. com/title/tt1201607/releaseinfo
will feature The String Cheese Accident, Bassnectar, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Chiddy Bang, and The Hood Internet.
For full line-up and tickets: www. electricforestfestival.com
No Hollywood blockbuster season would be complete without Ryan Reynold’s abs covered in spaceage lycra, so check out the Green Lantern on June 17.
Lollapalooza is
perhaps one of the nation’s most talked-about concerts. Their 20th Anniversary Lineup is coming out April 26! For line-up and tickets: www. lollapalooza.com
Besides me, who else is (but won’t admit) dying to know what Cowboys and Aliens, out July 29 is all about? I hope there’s a duel at high noon, pistol vs. advanced alien weaponry. Then the aliens fly off into the sunset.
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THE STAFF
It’s finally a good thing to be D Listed. Check out who’s on the list. No one knows how you get on, but everyone wants to make it.
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Editor’s Letter
Release the Fury
Have you realized how many people are outraged these days? People are absolutely livid about almost everything. From GaGa’s unholy mixture of Christ and Autotune set the beat of Satan’s thumping heart, to Obama’s budget “repair” (can we really call it that?) plan, America is a hostile place to be. But if you want to know real anger and a true, deep and raw hatred for the universe, go to the Office of Information Technology with a problem and listen to them tell you the reason they can’t help you. “We don’t handle this sort of thing,” yeah, sure, like nobody’s ever come in with a crashed hard drive full of naughties they want you to (nonjudgmentally) retrieve. I had my first real run-in with the ticking time bomb of technology when my hard drive, with literally every byte of my important data, crashed. Fortunately with some help, it was all saved and my furious anger placated, but during those chaotic couple of days I let my emotions run rampant. All I have to show for my anger is a deep bruise on my foot where I thought it wise to kick a surprisingly hard trash can. There’s no point in spending the best months of the year in a furious fit. Most of us have summer internships, and it’s never a good idea to bottle up hostility in an office place. We’ve all seen how that movie ends. Besides, it usually turns out that the difficult, frustrating shit storms that happen day in and day out help us in the end. Without the constant irritating trials pushing us to expand our creative bounds, we’d never be able to hone our skills and improve. It’s time we move past our anger and douse the flames of rage. So jump into the pool with our first-ever male cover, NCAA Champion diver and Olympic hopeful Nick McCrory, or turn to our steamy swimwear fashion shoot to see how Graham Godwyn, Taylor Sites, Frank Lee, and Kayla Hernandez stay cool. On Top singer and guitarist Zach Epstein harnessed his frustrations into music that can change the world, while the vivacious Angelica Ahrens never lets anything shroud her smile. So let’s all take a moment, kick a trash can if need be (but wear protective foot gear), and let out all the anger. Okay, technology isn’t perfect, and Obama’s budget plan is even worse. And as for Lady GaGa: If there is a Hell, it will probably play the song Judas on loop.
Top: George Vavaroutsos and Jordan Stemer Middle: Andi, Cammy, Wil, and Doug Laidlaw Bottom: Dusty and Alexander Stemer
Calmly,
Join Me On: Zak Stemer
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Editor’s Picks The must-haves and -sees for the summer
Men’s Style
Editor’s Picks “It all ends here,” referring to Daniel Radcliffe’s career, which dies right alongside Lord Voldermort.
The perfect watch, it’s actually called SBA (Super Bad Ass). Who needs a clever name when your watch really is this bad ass?
The culmination of the series that has been with us for about half our lives. I would love it a lot more if Hermoine didn’t go to Brown University. Despite having 11 different hands, it’s still digital. #Winning.
Pour Elle
Fashion Best. Lollipop. Ad. Ever.
Music The Katy Perry California Dreams Tour is coming to Raleigh on June 14. Whether she’s kissing girls, shooting whip cream out of her bra, or pretending to be alien spawn, we love Miss Perry.
The shoe every girl wants: the Brian Atwood Claudette pump. It’s sexy, it’s funky, it’s too good to pass up.
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Publisher’s Letter
(Blue) Devil’s in the Details Most of us at one point in our lives never went to Duke, but the smallest things sometimes make a huge difference. For me, the last time I never went to Duke was about two years ago. I was lying in my bed one groggy morning over at the perpetually rainy University of Washington in Seattle. My morning email check revealed a note from Duke. I was momentarily confused, but then I recalled having submitted a transfer application a few months back, purely on a whim. There was little chance of the application going through, but I thought there was no harm in trying. I yawned and opened the email, my eyes scrolling lazily over the intro and then stopping rather suddenly on one word. Congratulations. No one puts congratulations on a rejection letter, so I responded by sitting up immediately, and smashing my face hard enough on the bunk bed to wake my roommate. Or maybe it was the yelling that woke him. Regardless, that was the last time I never went to Duke. Two years later and summer has arrived, and with it the summer issue of DMIX. My second and final LDOC approaches, and I know all the seniors agree that two years or four, it is just too fast. They never tell you in freshman orientation that at the end of your college career, you will still feel like a nervous high schooler about to go to college. Only now it’s the real world or grad school and everyone says you’re supposed to act like an adult. Despite my short time at Duke and in Durham, I feel the blue devil is in the details. Whether celebrating the amazing skills of Nick McCrory, or getting involved with Voracitee to help Japan. Details like getting a beer and smile from Mary when visiting Posh or the fantastic atmosphere when hitting up The Republic with a group of friends. It’s the small things that will stay with me. It’s funny how we end up where we are in our lives. The smallest items can result in drastic change. A shot in the dark transfer application resulted in one of the best moves in my life. A random housing assignment put me next door to a great friend and future business partner. And an out-of-context joke resulted in a permanent ban from T.G.I. Fridays. But I digress. I have been to Duke, and I will return. But until then, enjoy issue three of DMIX, watch for the small changes with big impact, and please, please bring back Tailgate. Devilishly,
Wade M. Withington Top Left: Peter Illig and Ashton Compton Top Right: Brock Johnson Bottom: Zak Stemer, Katerina Bizios, and Wade Withington
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Angelica Ahrens is Duke’s multi-talented Pin-Up Girl photos by Sophia Palenberg
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Heaven Sent Angelica Ahrens can do it all, and she does it with a perpetual smile by Zak Stemer She loves old movies, the classics, the ones that star a Hepburn or Bogey. She even talks like she’s just stepped out of one—presumably A Philidelphia Story, her favorite. No one talks like that anymore. It’s as if her words are poetry, but they flow out naturally, eloquently and, at times, so full of energy and life that it’s hard to keep pace. She’s Duke’s all-around gal, a curvaceous beauty who’s equally as talented singing with a microphone as she is composing on a keyboard, penning poetry or manipulating fruit fly genes in a lab. Above all, she’s a creature
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of intuition and passion. The first time she headed into the music studio at Duke, she sat alone at a keyboard with no knowledge of chords or scales. “I was sitting there by myself. I said, ‘Well, let me see what I can do. I set it on violin, which is my absolute favorite sound. I just started playing. And for some reason, something in me just told me to move to certain areas of the keyboard. For six minutes straight, it was this stream of consciousness piece that I composed on violin. In the middle of it I started crying because it was so emotional.” With her academic endeavors, she’s learned to find the passion and follow it.
“My dad asked me a question that I had never been able to internalize. It was ‘Ok you’re up late at night, you’re tired as hell, you need to go to sleep. What’s going to keep you up? What’s going to keep you going?’” She looks for what’s going to keep her going without a Redbull. “I look at the decisions I’m compelled to make, and sometimes they’re just so outlandish, or so inconvenient, or so farstretched. And if you have the energy to make something like that possible, then the ‘why’ must be there.” She’s a girl that we can learn from. Her vivacious outlook disguises her most notable
trait: a fearless bravery to wake up every morning, find what you love, and do it. Each and every day. It’s a mentality that some of us would recognize with cynicism, opting for the daily toiling in a field we can’t stand. But it’s worth it to incorporate some of Angelica into ourselves, to follow our interests, our loves. To spend an hour sitting outside with a notebook and write a stream of consciousness poem, or go to a piano and feel the music. She’s our poster girl for loving life. And we don’t want to look away.
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Katrina Wisdom
The graceful beauty spills on what cause is always close at hand photo by Sophia Palenberg The many faces of Katrina Wisdom (statuesque dancer, former Miss Pratt, and engineering genius) are each unique and incredibly talented. But whichever mode she’s in, she always takes care of herself and the planet by staying hydrated with a refillable water bottle. Refreshing H2O keeps her looking great and feeling energized, so she can keep raising the bar in every aspect of her packed-full life. Above all, she avoids wasting bottles of water by always using her trusted refillable. Easy and convenient, it’s never far from hand. Care for yourself, care for the environment,
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On Top
Music Man
The Beats of Change Zombies Walk, Shit Happens, and Clover Creek Will Change the World (okay, only two of those are actually Clover Creek songs) by Zak Stemer photo by Andrea Korab Always the bleeding heart bard, Zach Epstein is set to revamp reality with his soapbox sound—the alternative rock, blues inspired rhythms that, when paired with his powerful, socially-charged lyrics, can change the world. He’s an impassioned voice in the “music can change the world” movement, an artist determined to provoke powerful passions, emotions, and thoughts. He’s also the founding father, fine-tuned guitarist, and smooth vocalist for Clover Creek, an up-and-coming Duke student band as eclectic as you’d expect: There’s a cellist, a violinist, a dulcimer strummer, and a djembe player (a djembe is an African drum, if you were wondering). “If you add various musicians doing their own thing, it adds so much lushness and richness to the sound. Music like that really permeates the heart,” Zach effuses. He’s commanded modest success as a solitary singer/ songwriter, landing local gigs at Devine’s as well as higher-profile performances like singing the national anthem at Chicago’s
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famed home of baseball’s most consistently heartbreaking team, Wrigley Field. To say his lyrics are based in life events would be an understatement. The words read like thoughts (provided your thoughts rhyme and flow to a smooth rock melody, and the voice in your head is the deep rich voice of James Earl Jones, hold the rasp). The daily trials, tribulations, and general dick moves life hands us prove ample fodder for his lyrical cravings. “There’s a song called ‘Shit Happens.’ It’s about how if shit didn’t happen, we’d be too spoiled to care. If everything went right for everybody and there were no obstacles, there’d be no hope and we’d miss all the beauty that comes in overcoming challenges in life.” His group efforts with Clover Creek are focused on producing rich, vibrant music that moves people. “A song can touch people on such an emotional level that it can let a message sink in,” he explains. “It’s something that you have to use very carefully. I want my music to negotiate social change. I’m starting off light, but sometime in the future, I’d like to work toward creating social change to better humanity’s situation in the world.” His impassioned music is best heard live at gigs around campus, or at local bars like Devine’s. Zach’s planning on releasing an album tentatively called Sanctity of Song, but first an upcoming EP album aptly titled Introducing Clover Creek. In a music world dominated by the pulsating pelvic thrusts of the good girls gone bad (or sometimes bad girls gone badder) set to a tribal thumping beat, a sound dedicated to improving the world and evoking an emotion—any emotion other than the desire to wake up feeling like P. Diddy—is a much needed breath of fresh air. It’s now more than ever that we most need an escape to Clover Creek.
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Savor
All-American Dessert
Pie Scratch Bakery serves it right by Margaux McAuley It’s summer. The days are sticky and you can’t stop sweating. What could possibly make things better? A nice, thick slice of Grandma’s homemade pie. Unfortunately, Grandma is halfway across the country and even FedEx shipping won’t satisfy your appetite in time. Luckily, a quick (and delicious) fix is available in Durham. Scratch Bakery dishes out pies that put your granny’s to shame. The secret is in their ingredients; with local and seasonal products, their all-American desserts come out of the oven full of natural, bold flavors. There are more than 12 different pies to choose from. Each has its own unique flavor, from the traditional butter pecan to the ostentatious honey roasted turnip crostata. But which pie reigns supreme? That would be the signature Shaker Lemon Pie. Travel & Leisure voted this tart delicacy the best lemon pie in the country. And we agree. With real lemon rinds in a marmaladelike filling, this doublecrusted pie lives up to its reputation. The Shaker Lemon Pie perfectly balances sweet and sour, which, for a tart dessert, is hard to achieve. With this lemon treat from Scratch bakery, you will be keeping your pie binge fresh, zesty, and light. Scratch Bakery 111 Orange St. Durham. 919.956.5200. www. piefantasy.com
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Hendrick’s
Delightfully Curious
The Best Cocktails
Hedrick’s gin is going to put your world on the rocks Mixing a hint of rosebuds with an infusion of cucumber, this Scottish made gin is all about being different, and loving it. Currently, top-shelf gins include Bombay Sapphire and Tanqueray, but Hendrick’s Gin is sneaking in next to those top shelf regulars. Although it’s neighbors to these top dogs of gin, Hendrick’s makes its name by sticking to its odd and unique blend and promoting that this product is “Not meant for everyone”. Beware: this gin is not for the big parties; share these simple refreshing cocktails with some close friends over the summer, and “embrace the unusual” of Hendrick’s Gin. Hendrick’s and Tonic As simple as it sounds, but surprisingly delicious. 2 parts Hendrick’s gin and 1 part tonic, with a lime. The cucumber and lime combination will do wonders to this classic cocktail.
Hendrick’s Breeze 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin, 2 parts white cranberry juice, splash of Fresca. A refreshing and light drink to enjoy. Add a lemon or orange to make more flavors stand.
Floradora 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin, ½ part lime juice, ½ part raspberry syrup, splash of gingerale, add lime and raspberries garnish. The mixture of rasberries in this cocktail will highlight the infused rose petals while still giving you a crisp drink. If you can’t find raspberry syrup, try using the Simply Raspberry Lemonade found around campus.
Katie’s Hendrick’s 2 parts Hendricks, 1 part tonic, splash of Campari, with a lime. Adding the Campari will heighten the flavor and bring out all the elements of the gin.
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Wine Glass
The Perfect Stem The all-around wine glass easily adds class without breaking the bank Wine, you either love it or you tolerate it. Wherever your tastes lie, there is one thing you need to need to invest in: an all-around wine glass. Having just these two things will increase the wine drinking experience. Finding the right glasses can be tricky, but having the right style and body of glass is crucial. An every type of wine glass: In an ideal world, there would be a glass that works with red wine, white wine, seet, or heavy wines, and is perfect for every occassion. To come close to the ideal design, set your sights on the all-around wine glass. A perfect glass that will not give preference to either style of wine, but rather a neutral place for your inner wino to thrive. I would recommend buying four to eight wine glasses of the same style. From sharing a bottle over dinner to hosting a dinner party, nothing kills the classy mood like having mismatched wine glasses. Choosing wine glasses is said to start with the wine, but when buying for all around comfort,
For delicious dessert wines. Unless you’re out to get every type of wine glass, you can probably skip adding this to your collection.
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you want versatility. A word of wisdom: Avoid buying wine glasses that are painted, too tall, or hold larger-than-average sized drinks. These types of wine glasses are fun for celebratory events, but not for casual wine drinking. Red wine lovers opt for buying bigger, rounder body of the red wine glass, and swirling it around in the glass. But what about accommodating for the white wine in your life? That nice bottle of Riesling you just bought won’t last five minutes in those oversized cups. Three important factors when wine glass shopping are the height of the cup or “body,” the width of the cup, and the rim. For the all-around glass, look for a medium height, something that you can easily clean and you won’t get your nose stuck in, and for the rim, you simply want to find a natural looking rim, one that doesn’t curve inwards or outwards. For the width of the body, a nice compromise is a Bordeaux glass, which is on the larger side or just a standard white wine glass. You can find
You won’t need this glass until you’re over 50 and sip brandy after your third divorce gets finalized.
stemware at a variety of places like The World Market, Pier One, Pottery Barn, and Target. Stem vs. stemless: Over the past couple years, a new trend has emerged— stemless wine glasses. As an owner of both stemmed and stemless wine glasses, here’s the breakdown. One of the biggest factors in the debate is the comfort of the glass when drinking wine. The style of the stemmed glasses provides a more “traditional” feature while stemless is the trending topic of the wine world. Another issue comes in holding the glass. Typically white wines are served chilled and drinkers hold the stem to avoid heat exposure from the hand. Stemless glasses are ideal for avoiding disastrous wine spills but are also very fragile, so be careful when hand washing. Overall, when choosing between stemmed or stemless wine glasses, it’s up to your personal preferences on style, formality, and what types of wine you fancy. Personally, stick to the stem.
This isn’t high school, keep your whites chilled. Hold the glass by the stem or else your hand will heat it up.
This is the glass of choice for red wine drinkers. Swirl, sniff, say, “Good legs on this wine.” Then realize you don’t know why people do any of that.
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The summer’s hottest trends
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Trend Report
The Works All of the best trends in hair, makeup, and style by Andrea Korab and Maeva Recchia
MAKEUP Naked in the Daylight No, we’re not talking about running around in your birthday suit; we’re just talking about daytime makeup that’ll make you look casually sexy. Emphasize warm, glowing skin, and illuminate your features by using the foundations and powders found in the Bare Escentuals Skin Care Kit ($60). The powders not only protect your face with 30 SPF, but the minerals used in the foundation will also make your skin healthier. Also, apply a soft coat of mascara and sweep light beige or soft brown eye shadow across your lids. But remember: Keep your lips nude.
Plump, Voluptuous Nighttime Lips If you’re looking to paint the town red, make your lips match—or go orange, or even pink for that matter. MAC has some great lipsticks and glosses that will turn heads. Keep this look fresh and down-to-earth with subtle foundation and mascara. All focus will be on your luscious lips, and trust us; you don’t want to detract from that. Mwah!
Colorful Eyes at Anytime School’s out for summer—yeah, yeah, we know, you have sweet career-enhancing summer plans that aren’t going to be easy. Nevertheless, everyone becomes a bit more fun-loving during this time of year. Channel that pervasive feeling into the color of your eye shadow. Go for a playful look with pastel blues, greens, pinks, oranges, and golds. Warm shades will brighten up your complexion. Just remember to keep the rest of your makeup low-key if you really want to achieve the full effect and not look like a clown.
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Trend Report
HAIR The main summer trend: RELAX. Now that you are far away from all the commotion of final exams, let loose and play with your creativity to come up with hairstyles that reflect a laidback lifestyle. Have fun, be sexy, and most importantly: Be yourself. The natural movement of your hair will show your true facial structure. It’s all about shiny, but simple hairstyles. What about the messy look everyone tries to get at the beach? POSH stylist Cathy Lucas has the solution. Forceful 23 by REDKEN is the super-strength finishing spray that will hold your hair exactly as you want it. No need to go for the curls; the tousled waves will add texture and volume. The low, loose ponytail and side-swept braid are the perfect Bohemian look, very Madonna circa 1980. They’re great for the summer, keeping the hair away from your face, and giving you a glamorous look so you’re always in vogue.
NAILS Cracked Nails from the Golden Coast Katy Perry’s eccentric style and unique taste have inspired the nail industry to grow to a whole new level. Collaborating with OPI, Perry created her personal line of nail polish, setting a new standard for remarkable manicures. The collection consists of four nail colors, ranging from blue to pink, and one top coat. Whenever you are feeling sexy and fierce, simply apply the Black Shatter top coat over one of the four colors. A crackled pattern will stand out, giving your nails a leopard touch. HOW TO GET A MESSY UPDO WITH A SIDE-SWEPT BRAID After washing your hair, spray it with a shine enhancer. Then apply a mousse and scrunch your hair with your hands. If you want more volume, flip your hair over several times and blow dry. Finally, take a strand of hair in the front and braid it across all the way to the back of your ear. Pin the braid at the end, and then you’re done!
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DO’s and DON’Ts
DO: Animal Print We’re not sayin’ you have to look like Cruella de Vil here or straight up out of the movie Tarzan, but try wearing animal print in small quantities to accent your style. DON’T: Hiked Up Hemlines We are over camel toes! Get them outta here. DO: Hot Pink We love Barbie. We love hot pink. Be bold, be fabulous, and be fantastic. DON’T: Skinny Headbands You know the ones we are talking about. Sorry we’re not sorry, American Apparel. The 70s are over. Enough of this. DO: Off -the-Shoulder Shirts Show a little skin, but always keep them wanting more. DON’T: Overbearing Cleavage We get that it’s hot outside but listen, ladies, keep your ladies under control. Let’s not be Janet Jackson circa 2001. DO: Smell Like a Sugar Rush Perfumes, body scrubs, possibly even deodorants with a sweet scent will make you smell yummy—just stay away from bees and other aggressive animals. DON’T: Long, Clawlike Pointy Nails Even though Lady Gaga and Fergie GRIFF are doing it, just don’t. You could SHIRT—MARC BY MARC JACOBS WATCH—ANDROID take an eye out with those. JEANS—HELMUT LANG SHOES—SPERRY-TOPSIDER
DO: Keds
SKYE
We love them! Especially in metallic TOP—THREE DOT SKIRT—FREE PEOPLE colors, like silver.
SHOES—SAM EDELMAN
DON’T: Socks and Sandals
ALEXANDRA TOP—NASTY GAL GOLD BANGLES—MARC JACOBS SHORTS—FREE PEOPLE SHOES—CHARLES JOURDAN PARIS
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The Great Chest Hair Debate Congratulations, your workout-plan has finally paid off. You can now bench press twice your body weight and have pecs as strong as marble. The only thing keeping you from showing off your rockin’ bod on the beach may be those...things sprouting out of your chest. And so starts that good old fashion debate inside your head as you flex your upper body in the mirror: What to do with that chest hair? Sure it worked for Tom Selleck, but how about for the 21st century, twenty-something male? by
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THE MEN WHO CAN GET AWAY WITH OBSCENE AMOUNTS OF CHEST HAIR
Tom Selleck If you even tried telling him to shave his chest, he’d throw his Old Düsseldorf beer in your face and run you over in his Ferrari.
Chuck Norris Even if he wanted to go hairless, Chuck wouldn’t have to shave. He could karate chop the hairs off.
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John F. Kennedy Jr. He was a Kennedy; he did whatever he wanted.
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The metrosexual movement during the past decade saw the emergence of manscaping, eyebrow shaping and pretty-boys who understand if they want to get laid, they have to objectify themselves. The movement eliminated the evils of back hair, unibrows, and mandals, but the topic of chest hair is still...well, hairy. So I asked my friends of different genders and sexual orientations what they thought of the chest manscaping debate, and the results varied. LESBIAN GIRLFRIEND Gives me a look of disgust, and walks away.
So, now that you’ve decided to dive into the world of manscaping, but you’re worried about the prospects of ingrowns and an itchy chest in the near future, try waxing. Sure, it’s a little painful, but if handled by a spa professional, you could have a 300-like chest for up to six weeks, giving you ample enough time to rehearse your “Spartacusssss” war cry. Think about it; it could be a worthy investment. Don’t worry, we won’t tell your girlfriend.
THE MEN WHO CAN GET AWAY WITH LESS HAIR THAN A 5TH GRADE GIRL
THE HETEROSEXUAL BRO “Fuck that, man. Shaving your chest is for pussies. No offense.” (Though I’ve seen this bro poolside, and his chest hair is suspiciously even in length.) THE GAYS “Of course! We’re not barbarians anymore and pride parades are coming up. A firm, hairless chest will glisten nicely in the June sun. Make sure to spray tan before for maximum results.” STRAIGHT GIRLFRIENDS According to them, manscaping is a must. Chest hair, especially when neglected, smells like a swamp during sex. They don’t expect you to be as clean-shaven as a baby seal, but they don’t want your chest to resemble patches of tangled weeds, either.
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt in Fight Club) Number one rule of waxing your chest: Don’t tell anyone about waxing your chest.
Justin Bieber We will revisit this one after he hits puberty. For now, the hairless look isn’t really by choice.
The Entire Cast of 300 Enough said.
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MAN UPGRADE Go from sweats to suave with bright colors and a slim fit styling by stephanie weiss photos by Victoria
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Be casual in a fitted v-neck and show everyone that you’ve been hitting the gym recently. We love rich summer colors like greens, royal blues, pinks, and lavender. Alternative Apparel. $22
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Add a masculine feel to the look with a strong leather belt. Crave Beltworks. $64
Oh, you go here? What a coincidence, we go here! Now that we’ve got that cleared up, these sweats can go away.
It’s a common misconception that the 10:08
scramble to our 10:05 classes leaves little room for morning style. The truth is that it takes just as little effort to put on a pair of slim-fitting dark wash jeans as it does to crawl into those mildly crusty Duke sweatpants. Jonathan Barnett shows just what a difference color and fit make, going from disheveled student to a collegiate man of effortless style. It’s all about bright colors and great fit for achieving the perfect balance of masculinity and boyish charm.
It’s a fair assumption that you’re not a boat captain, and should under no circumstance wear boat shoes. And Crocs: Unless you’re a baby on the beach or an old woman gardening, it’s always a no. Go with a neautral toned sneaker that meshes with your outfit. Camper. $84
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The perfect summer buttondown is lightweight and casual, bu still maintains the more refined aspect of the style. Go for a solid color or an energetic plaid if you’re feeling bold.
Velour. $129
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A good pair of jeans is even more comfortable than those never-beenwashed sweats. Invest in a pair of RaleighDenims and feel the difference. Raleigh Denim. $278
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heartthrob has a mission, and time for very little else. “I’ll be taking the next year off just to be training for the Olympics,” he says. “There’s not too much time left to do fun things.” The single-minded diver spends most of his days in the pool, and has ever since he got his start. “I actually started off as a swimmer, I would go off the boards for fun. I was like 6 years old. I did swimming summer leaguer, then did year-round swimming at Koury Natatorium, which is the UNC pool.” He laughs, “Ha, I didn’t last very long doing that. I would get so bored swimming and I would see diving on the other side of the pool. Eventually I just switched over.” While most parents, if their first-born 8-year-old son were to speed home soaking wet with an urge to sprint off a 10-meter high board, would claim the kid has a better chance of seeing God at Walmart than getting their consent, the McCrory duo—Doug, an internal medicine doctor at the Duke hospital, and Ana—signed up. “Yeah, well, my mom didn’t want to let me do it right then, but she talked to the coach there, Nunzio Esposto. He was really encouraging and like, “Bring him by!” So I tried it and loved it and stuck with it.”
Nick McCrory is not a threat. Well, unless you’re on the board competing with him. But in life? No one could be less, and, for him, that’s no easy feat. He’s a man of admirable, enviable, and intimidating traits. He’s Duke Athletic’s star sportsman, a whip-smart jock with a movie star’s looks and silent charm—à la Tiger Woods circa 2009. A mass of rigorously perfected talent and skill combined with the likeability of an average Joe; he’s Michael Phelps without the weed, Berry Bonds without the roids, a Duke basketball player without the constant guest spots on a DUI show. If Nolan Smith is the poster child for sports with swagger, and Justin Turri is leading the charge for athletes against undeserved bad reputations, then Nick is flying the flag for exactly what we need: a star worth looking up to.
Far from aware of the female frenzy that follows in his wake, Nick seems a little unsure of himself in front of a camera. Yes, we want you to put on the white shirt and jeans and get soaking wet. “Seriously?” Yes, seriously. The shoot drew longing gazes from every woman in the Wilson pool, but you’d think a guy who spends most of his day in a removes-all-the-mystery Speedo would be more accustomed to it. From all recent accounts, 5 of 5 girls rate Nick as “risk your marriage” worthy. He’s especially a hit with older women, the Twihards who regularly prey on Taylor Lautner and the other pasty white guy. Intelligent and well-mannered this colliegette’s
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August 4, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana A boy, not more than 10 years old and three years younger than his competitors, climbs the ladder up 30 feet. Apparently his name is Nicholas McCrory, although, to everyone but his parents in the stands, that name means nothing. He takes his mark on the board and executes a crisp front dive tuck. The judges award him 9s. He finishes 11th. Nick has a scar on the bottom of his chin. It’s right about where you’d smack your head on a diving board if you mistime your flips. In this case, however, this astute deduction would be misleading—it turns out that Nick is simply more agile midair than on dry ground. “That’s from when I was four. I busted it open twice. Maybe three times.” He laughs and admits, “I trip. One time I tripped on a curb. Another time it was the monkey bars.” And somehow, despite the clumsy slips, trips, tumbles, and flat-out falls, his parents still let him dive (in retrospect, a good call). When he started diving it wasn’t for a purpose. “At that point it was just for fun,” Nick remembers, “I was
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just having a good time.” The compulsion to dominate seemed too strong to resist. He entered his first Junior Nationals tourney after a year. He was only nine, almost 10. He looks back on that tournament with a bit of nostalgia for a time when no one knew his name. Now, in the aquatic circles, it’s like being Andy Roddick: the American athlete who, with just a dash of luck, could overthrow the reigning foreign champ in an amazing underdog victory. After that fateful first final, his diving career was a steadily increasing pace of enter, dive, dominate, repeat. “After that I kept making it to nationals and doing better and better.” His parents, he says, “were supportive and encouraging, but at the same time it was like, ‘Go out and do your best. Everything will be fine.’ They weren’t the ones who make their kids do everything and watch what they eat for them. I couldn’t have asked for more in terms of support.”
In 2007, the accelerating pace of crushing competition drew the attention of Drew Johansen, a diving coach moving to head up Duke’s program, and gave Nick his big break. With two coaches, Nunzio and Drew, Nick trained for hours each day learning precision, technicalities, and consistency. “I was training more that year than ever. More than I am this year, in terms of hours.” His regimen quickly and radically escalated to the level of an Olympian. June 22, 2008 Indianapolis, Indiana Nick McCrory makes the finals of the Olympic trials. Just. With preliminary round dives leaving much to be desired, the athlete, at this point all nerves and terror, prepares for his last chance. He takes his mark, again to execute
his last and most challenging dive: a back 2 ½ somersault and a 1 ½ twist pike. The judges’ scores come in. An even 520, his best score to date. This, ladies and gentlemen, has been the meet of his life. He finishes 4th. Durham-borne and raised, diving let Nick travel. Dotting the US with dives and victories, it was clearly time to think globally. The Olympic trials in 2008 were held in godforsaken Indiana. To a non-diver, the trials system seems like a hastily created game show with unnecessarily complex rules. Only the winner is guaranteed a place on the Olympic team (read: immunity). The six other finalists compete in an Olympic selection camp in Tennessee the following week where one, and only one, final finalist joins the team. The others are sent home packing, presumably to orchestral theme music and emotional
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montage of their greatest moments. At the Indiana competition, Nick finished 4th, and missed the Tennessee cutoff by a margin the size of a diver’s Speedo. The near-miss only fueled an already vehement desire, and Nick launched a sort of inner vendetta against himself and anyone who thought he wasn’t good enough. His routine became more rigorous, challenging, and dangerous. He added three new dives (a full half of his list), including one that, even to see, is both remarkably impressive and jawclenchingly stressful. It’s called a back arm stand triple, and here’s the jist: He walks, very calmly, to the edge of the diving board. He turns back to face the ladder, crouches and puts his hands on the board. This is where it gets tricky; he does a handstand on the edge of the board, 32 feet in the sky and launches himself off while doing three flips, and lands without a splash. Of the dive Nick says, “I didn’t like it. It was scary! It was hard to do.” The daring additions were enough to bag his first National championship with a personal best performance. But the thrilling win didn’t give Nick a chance to breathe. With the
in the world in ten years flat. “Yeah, I guess you can say that’s quick for the US. It’s different for the Chinese. They’re leading the force in the diving world. They’re ridiculous. They believe that all it takes is five years of training and then you should be at your peak.” The adversity failure is a strange concept for Nick, mostly because he so rarely fails. Outside the pool, on dry land and in pants, he’s as successful as anywhere. A closeted calculus nerd, he’s math major. Though the route of professional diving is an option, it’s a meager world with athletes relying on endorsements and whatever prize money they win. “I could do that,” Nick says of going pro, “I could keep diving and go pro. But I want to go to med school and get started with my life.” Life at the top is a lonely place, surrounded by people eager to force you off. Enter David Bornia, the reigning US champion and Nick’s biggest competitor. The fierce competition is only exceeded by their camaraderie. Nick says, “I’ve been competing with him since, let’s see—in juniors we’d always miss each other because of the age groups. But I’ve
“I could do that, I could keep diving and go pro.
But I want to go to med school and get started with my life.”
2009 World Championships around the corner, he was hellbent on proving himself on a global scale.
known him since I was 11. We started competing against each other probably in 2006.”
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The two have grown close, even competing together in synchronized diving. Tomorrow Nick jets off to England to compete on the world circuit again, this time in a synched duo with David. The four-legged circuit has face-offs in Russia, China, England and Mexico. But always the dedicated Duke student, Nick says, “I could only go to England because Russia and China were during NCAAs. And Mexico…well, I just can’t miss that much school.”
Rome, Italy Up first in the order is Nick McCrory, USA. This is his first World Championship appearance. Anxiety welling up inside, he takes his mark on the board and leaps. An absolutely terrible dive earning 3s from the judges. A truly disappointing premiere from the typically pristine American. He finishes 20th. “I was really nervous. I did my first dive and went really far over,” Nick says regretfully of his performance at the 2009 World Championship. “But the experience taught me a lot about competing.” Overlooking the poor showing at the World Championship, Nick has accomplished something mindblowing: he went from first time diver to being ranked 25th
From here on out, he’s on the Olympic path. He needs to qualify in June before the Olympics, and until then it’s all he thinks about. So what’s going to happen? Will Nick conquer the Olympics, Michael Phelps style? “We’ll see. I’ll try. Unfortunately, I don’t really have a shot at winning eight medals. If I go, I will only be in two events. After that, I plan to come back and finish out collegiate diving and focus more on school than on travelling.” Well, if anything doesn’t work out, he can stay a drop-out and pursue modeling. Or so say the swooning ladies as he walks away.
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Brutally beaten and on the verge of island nation is in dire straits
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M MORE THAN 8,000 DEAD, and counting. More than 12,000 missing, and counting. More than 2,600 injured, and counting. On March 11, 2011, in what seemed like an action sequence from an apocalyptic disaster movie, reality surpassed fiction and the world watched as a devastating earthquake and tsunami tore through the small island nation. To add insult to injury, the country had barely enough time to register what had happened before it had to face the threat of radiation exposure from damaged nuclear power plants. Although international and national forces immediately mobilized to restore order and help the disaster victims following the earthquake and tsunami, the escalating situation in Libya has overshadowed the initial horror of Japan’s plight in the global conscience. Meanwhile, Japan continues to struggle alone with its three crippling crises. HOW IT UNFOLDED The primary earthquake struck
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at 2:46 p.m. local time (12:46 a.m. EST) just off the northeastern shore of Japan. The islands of Japan are located right along tectonic plate boundaries, and, as a result, experience destructive earthquakes several times a century. Japan’s architecture reflects its predisposition to catastrophe, and its people are not strangers to this natural disaster, but none were expecting a quake of this magnitude –registering 9.0 on the moment magnitude scale (for comparison, the largest earthquakes on record have been, at most, slightly above 9.0). The Tohoku earthquake is the fifth largest in recorded history, and the largest known to hit Japan to date. Hundreds of aftershocks followed the initial earthquake, some registering
above 7.0 (above this, earthquakes are considered to be “severe”). However, the greatest destruction resulted from the massive tsunami triggered by the seismic tremors. A wall of water approximately 10 meters (33 feet) high met the Japanese coastline, destroying entire towns and wreaking considerable havoc elsewhere. Eyewitness footage is truly haunting: Houses float down a river that used to be a street, smashing to pieces against the corners of buildings, townspeople run up a hill as a steadily advancing tide sweeps toward them, cars, boats, and debris churning together in a watery mass. Two passenger trains (with an unknown number of passengers) disappeared during the tsunami, and a ship carrying 100 people was swept away. Still lost. There have been inspiring and simultaneously heart-wrenching rescue stories, such as that of an octogenarian found floating on the roof of his house three days after the earthquake. His wife was swept away, but he survived by grasping the roof, and waiting three days without food or water, in the bitter winter air, for a rescue boat. In a nearmiraculous discovery, rescue workers at another site discovered a months-old infant crying amid splintered beams and wreckage, completely unharmed in her plush pink pajamas. Her parents, both alive and grieving in a rescue shelter, had lost her in the tsunami as their house was swept away. Amazingly, she was not crushed by the beams and walls, and was reunited with her awestruck parents shortly after. Unfortunately, tales like these are rare. With such
Heart-wrenching tales of rescue are rare. With such large numbers of estimated deaths, and the property losses that so many have suffered, it is far easier to find tales of tragedy.
large numbers of estimated deaths, and the property losses that so many have suffered, it is far easier to find tales of tragedy. NUCLEAR THREAT Compounding to the list of crises is the damage done to nuclear power plants by the tsunami strike, most notably the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant in northeastern Japan, near the point of origin of the quake. The impact from the tsunami caused severe problems with the cooling systems of the six reactors, raising the spectre of nuclear meltdown and the accompanying release of copious amount of radioactive material into the atmosphere and surrounding lands. The 40-year-old plant is owned and operated entirely by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which was criticized heavily for withholding about safety and the status of the reactors from the Japanese government. Radiation release at the site led TEPCO to evacuate all but a core group of workers who chose to stay behind to contain the situation. Fewer than 200 workers continue to work in
increasingly serious conditions. Six have been reported by TEPCO to have been exposed to more radiation than would call for emergency treatment, and all can be assumed to have been exposed to alarming levels, yet they continue to work tirelessly, hungry and isolated, pumping plain sea water into the reactors in a desperate effort to prevent temperature spikes in the spent fuel pools (where the radioactive waste must be stored under water, or risk partial or full meltdown). The country, as well as the international community, has hailed them as heroes. But the containment effort is far from over: Officials estimate that it may take months to stabilize conditions at the plant.
the rescue process. Several countries and organizations have stepped in to help, including the China, the U.K., and the U.S., which sent monetary aid, search-and-rescue teams, supplies, and specialists. In total, about a dozen countries have sent in rescue teams, and more than 70 countries have offered their aid. However, it has been noted that while individuals and corporations (especially close business partners of Japan) have replied to the challenge, the fundraising for Japan in the first week ($87 million) lagged far behind that for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, September 11, the Haiti earthquake, and Hurricane Katrina, $127 million, $209 million, $275 million and $514 million, respectively.
AID MOBILIZATION Estimates of the actual death toll range from 10,000 to 20,000, as the extent of the damage and human cost remain unclear. To further complicate matters, some of the death number estimates overlap with reports of missing persons, but the process of reporting and finding loved ones is difficult to organize in the chaos of
THE FUTURE So what’s in store for Japan? Within the weeks following the disaster and worsening situation, donations increased. With the world uniting to help the fallen and battered, there is a bright hope for Japan. To donate to the Japan relief efforts, visit www.american.redcross.org.
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Jet Set Europe
Pack Your Bags The DMIX guide to backpacking your way through Europe by Margaux McAuley and Daisygreen Stenhouse
BARCELONA Eat: Cerveceria Catalina, a tapas bar located on Passeig de Gracia, is fabulous. Although there will most likely be a long line, Cerveceria Catalina is the place to eat. With excellent cava sangria and cheap food, this is the perfect place for the traveler on a budget. Drink: When getting your drink on in Barcelona, there is no better place to go to then Espit Chupitos on 8 Passeig de Colón. Offering over 500 different types of shots, this youthful and energized bar is an awesome place to go to before hitting the clubs. Tip: Get the Monica Lewinsky shot for one of your friends…and take pictures. Shop: La Manual Alpargatera, just off of Carrer Ferran at Avinyó 7 Barri Gòtic, is covered from wall to wall in the city’s best espadrilles. Looking for heels? flats? sandals? This place has it covered. Plus, everyone gets their espadrilles there—even the Pope. See: MNAC, the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, is an excellent way to see Spanish culture without waiting in long lines for Barcelona’s more popular museums. MNAC has Catalian art from the Romanesque period to the mid-twentieth century. Needless to say, there are plenty of things to see there. Club: The big clubs by the beach can be fun, but sometimes its better to be low-key. Otto Zutz, which is up in Garcia, offers the party-goer an equally amazing night for a fraction of the price of the beach clubs. Go on Thursday nights to hear some good ole American club music. 56 | DMIX
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PARIS Eat: You cannot come to Paris and miss out on the crepe, one of France’s most famous delicacies. At Aux Trois Cannettes, located on 18 Rue des Canettes, the menu is overflowing with sweet and savory crepes. Easy on the backpacker’s wallet, this place combines humble price with sophisticated dining.
See: La Fête de la Musique, Paris’s outdoor music festival, is a great and FREE way to experience Parisian culture. The festival takes place on June 21st and goes late into the night. Instead of shelling out for an expensive indoor concert, wander les rues de Paris for some authentic French musique.
Drink: Curio Parlor, located on 16 Rue des Bernardins, is one of Paris’s hottest bars. With drinks that combine ingredients like lemon grass and basil, Curio Parlor is always full of surprises. The bar also sports its own mixologist, who could refuse a custommade cocktail?
Club: After a full day in Paris, what better to do than have a night on the town? Adventure down under the Pont Alexandre III Bridge to Pont Alexandre 3 for Showcase Night Club. This hypnotic underground space has vaulted ceilings and throbbing techno music, which is perfect for the urban clubgoer.
Shop: Honestly, Paris can be an intimidating city to shop in. Why wouldn’t it be with chic stores like Louis Vitton and Chanel everywhere? Have no fear; Paris is also home to some of the best vintage clothing stores in Europe. Free’P’Star is a vintage shopper’s dream. Not only does this store have cheap clothing, but the quality is great and the fashion is fabulous. Stop by 8 Rue Ste Croix la Bretonnerie and dive into their collection. DMIX | 57
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MADRID Eat: La Tia Cebolla, on 27 Calle de la Cruz, is popular with the locals, and it’s understandable why. The food there is amazing and the portions are huge. What could be better than authentic Spanish cuisine accompanied by 10 euro sangria? Nothing. Drink: Pacha is arguably one of the best places to drink and party in Madrid. Since it opened in the 80s, this bar/club has always been popular with Spaniards. With multiple bars in this three-floored space, you will never have to wait to order a drink. After sipping on your cocktail at Pacha, it’s time to hit the club’s floor. So put down your cranberry vodka and put your dancing shoes on. Shop: El Rastro is one of the best open-air market in Madrid. It’s held every Sunday morning in Barrio de Embajadores. With over 3,500 stalls, you can wonder this market for hours. See: Although shopping and clubbing can be fun, it’s important to add some culture to your trip. Head over to the Museo Nacional Del Prado on 23 Calle Ruiz de Alarcón. Exhibits ranging from Dutch art to Flemish art, this museum has something for everyone. It only cost 6 euro but on Sundays, the entrance is free. Club: From personal experience, Kapital nightclub, which is on 125 Calle de Atocha, is one of the best in Madrid’s city. Dropping beats until the early hours of the morning, this club is always full with a throbbing crowd. Just remember to hit the main dance floor to get blasted by the cold air jets.
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PRAGUE Eat: In a city that is not known for its culinary greatness, it’s hard to find a good place to eat in Prague. Architect’s Club, on Bethlehem Square, is a bustling bohemian restaurant. With rustic décor and dim lighting, Architect’s Club is a place to relax, eat, and enjoy an ice-cold beer. Drink: At Bukowski’s bar, in the Zizkov neighborhood of Prague, you will be immersed in a very eclectic crowd. Expats and locals alike come to Bukowski’s for affordable cocktails in a laid back setting. It’s truly an authentic Czech drinking experience. Plus, they have free sangria on Tuesdays for ladies. Free booze plus a classy bar equals a good time. Shop: Old Town Square is hands down the most beautiful place to shop. Towering gothic buildings and cobblestone streets set the ambiance for this historic square. Wander around the perimeter and visit the shops that face toward this 12th century space.
WHEREVER YOU GO FOR HER: THE CUTE COTTON DRESS If you’re traveling around, it’s always a good idea to pack light. So bring things you can wash at a local laundromat (doing your laundry in a foreign country is quite the adventure). Do not pack an entirely “Dry Clean Only” suitcase. FOR HIM: THE OVER-ANYTHING JACKET You’re going to need a light jacket that has European style (no one likes being the obvious American), but can still keep you from chilly nights. Invest in a fitted leather bomber.
ESSENTIAL: NEW LUGGAGE Wherever you’re going, the right luggage can make your trip hassel-free. We’re always a fan of a good rolling suitcase or rolling duffle. Don’t forget to leave room for purchases; even if you don’t plan on spending much, you’re not going to leave Europe without some new swag, so make sure you leave space for it.
See: Everything. This city is full of historical museums, ancient architecture, and free-spirited people. Just walk around without a map and see where you end up. Club: After a day of exploring historical Prague, it’s time to experience a more modern side of Czech culture. Karlovy Lazne is one of Prague’s most wild clubs. With a techno DJ spinning house music throughout the night, Karlovy Lazne gives new meaning to rage, rage, rage.
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Outside the Bedroom
Think Outside the Bed Great sex takes effort, but it’s easier than you might think
Break the ice by discussing celebrity crushes or the attractiveness of people walking by. Ask what they think about or watch while masturbating, and share what you think about or watch. The most important part of this discourse is being willing to share your own thoughts and being open to theirs. Nothing will shut down this conversation faster than judgment, so take care to be receptive to your lover’s fantasies and don’t be discouraged by the trickiness of sharing your dirty thoughts.
What makes really good sex? For that matter, what is good sex? We all want it, and we all want to be able to deliver it. Good sex might happen in the bedroom (or the stacks, or study rooms or anywhere you can get away with it), but preparation can take place in a variety of other situations. Sex prep is like cross-training for a sport. Thankfully there are some simple, sexy ways to bring the heat to your bedroom. Duke is great because, despite the Dillo queso and beer on Food Points, our student population is incredibly healthy. Many of us take time out of our ridiculously busy lives to work out regularly or play on sports
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teams. We try to eat well (not always successfully) and do our best to look and feel great each day. Being happy with your own physical appearance and how your body feels is essential to a healthy sex life. It’s difficult to expect to be comfortable with your lover’s body if you can’t be comfortable with your own. Including your partner in physical activities outside the bedroom can have the dual impact of not only making you both look and feel fantastic, but also increasing your comfort level and knowledge of their body. Try going on a joint run or bike ride, or taking a strenuous hike or climb. Schedule your gym time together, and if
you share a sport, challenge one another to friendly (or aggressive) competition. Getting tired and sweaty together in a non-sexual way will only heighten the anticipation of things to come, and the postworkout shower is always shareable. Antitcipation and fantasy go hand-in-hand. No doubt you’ve heard some statistic about how much men think about sex, but the truth is sexual fantasy is the realm of both genders. Unfortunately, many people are hesitant to share their sexual desires, let alone act on them. Asking your partner about their secret fantasies is a daunting idea, as is sharing your own.
The line between sex and sex-adjacent is usually drawn at penetration. But really, what is sex? Intimacy with another person? Drunken fumbling? Something that only happens on the the third date? After the first Shooters date? Really good sex doesn’t have to involve penetration at all. Expanding your definition of what counts as sex opens your bedroom options to whole new and often unexplored area. Our bodies have countless ways to give and receive pleasure, and the best way to find them is to explore. Don’t get stuck in the outdated notion of “one man, one women, missionary position” that all too often seems to be the only acceptable notion of sex. Instead, take the confidence of your and your partner’s bodies you’ve gained through shared physical activities, mix in the dash of sexiness and taboo you have garnered through sharing sexual fantasies, and let loose with your partner. Or partners. The giving and receiving of pleasure is an arena where the only rules are mutual respect and personal comfort, so expand your horizons and turn up the heat in your summer sex life.
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Lady Chastity
Rule Number One: No glove, No love. DoN’t leave home uNprepareD.
Rule Number Two: KNow your target. there’s some truth wheN they say “hit it aND Quit it”- some girls just waNt to have fuN, No striNgs attacheD. Rule Number Three: maNscape. Not a balD eagle or aN abomiNable bush. you’re Not 12-years-olD or homeless (hopefully). Keep it trim.
Rule Number Four: felaci-No-No. DoN’t expeect to get this persoNal oN a raNDom hooK-up.
aND if she
Does...well, watch for the herp.
Rule Number Five: s&m is for Date Number two. leave your cuffs, whips, aND chaiNs at home—we have eNough crime oN this campus. Rule Number Six: DoN’t be that guy. if she’s obliterateD, Keep it g-rateD. walK her home aND DoN’t try aNy fuNNy stuff. Rule Number Seven: save it for the beDroom. DoN’t get too hot aND sweaty oN the DaNce floor.
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supposeD to symbolize sex,
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Lady Chastity The residenT sexperT divulges all The TanTilizing secreTs you wanT To know. This issue she Tells men how To keep a one-nighT sTand coming back for more.
Not actually be sex.
Rule Number Eight: checK your hygieNe. maKe sure your peeN is cleaN. Rule Number Nine: oN a secoND eNcouNter, DoN’t try to mouNt her. act Normal aND see where the Night taKes you.
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