Equal Time Fall 2012

Equal Time

He did what?!

The Surprising

8 Awkward Sex Situations and How to Deal

Place You'll

Meet Your Next Hookup

7 Healthy

Foods You Must Try

Winter

Fashion

Letter from the Editor

As I sat looking through past issues of Equal Time, I stumbled across something I never knew. I learned that when Equal Time started in 1981, it was a feminist magazine intending to give an “equal” voice to women on campus.

Somewhere over the years, however, Equal Time lost its way. This year, our complete redesign brings it back to its roots. While we’re not a feminist magazine, we are once again serving the amazing women on this campus. Speaking of amazing women, check out our interview with junior Julie Kosin about her funky-chic style on page 21.

This redesign allows us to cover topics that our readers care about. We know that the trendy women on campus want to see the latest fashion trends – and we’ve got you covered with our winter fashion shoot on page 24. But we know you also care about your health, so we uncovered some of the healthiest foods you need to incorporate into your diet now (page 13).

The holidays are right around the corner, and most of us are struggling to get through finals.

Forget about thinking of what gifts you need to get your parents. Our last-minute holiday gift guide (page 7) gives you quick and easy solutions. Once you get through all your finals, have a fun and relaxing winter break. But first read our guide to meeting new guys this winter (page 5). Read our new blog, equaltimesu.wordpress.com, for even more on fashion, health, and why Facebook might be making you gain weight. After you read, let us know what you liked (or didn’t like!) by emailing us at equaltimemag@gmail.com or tweeting us @ equaltimemag. We love hearing from you!

Jessica Dysart Editor in Chief

Equal Time Magazine Fall 2012

Editor in Chief: Jessica Dysart Deputy Editor: Brandi Potts Managing Editor: Emmie Martin Art Director: Emilia Vest Photo Editor: Penelope Vasquez Advertising Directors: Kelly Stefany and Summer Zhou Front of Book Co-Editors: Allison Mariotti and Diana Pearl Health Editor: Lindsay Dolak Fashion and Beauty Editor: Brittany Fowler Entertainment Editor: Lindsay Barton Features Editor: Ian Simon-Curry Social Media Director: Shayanna Sims Asst. Health Editor: Melissa Bronson-Tramel Asst. Fashion and Beauty Editor: Kylie Haymaker Asst. Entertainment Editor: Abby Maddigan Asst. Features Editor: Shayna Miller Asst. Art Director: Jordan Firkey Blog Editor: Linda Gorman Asst. Blog Editor: Paige Carlotti Designers: Shirley Chang, Arianne Daniel, Lindsay Dawson, May Maw, Ruth Rackover, Jacqueline Reilly, Cheryl Seligman Special Thanks: Harriet Brown, Jim Shahin, Clare Merrick

The writing contained within this publication expresses the opinions of individual writers and does not reflect those of the Equal Time editorial board. Equal Time is not responsible for the individual opinions expressed within. Equal Time is published twice each academic year at Syracuse University. All contents within are copyright of the respective creators. No content may be reproduced without the written consent of the Equal Time editorial board.

Equal Time Contents Go Time 4 5 6 7 9

Bits And Pieces Mr. Right-For-You / Hall Of Shame Spice Up Your Life Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide Is Your Relationship Working?

Life Time 10 11 13 14 15

Trendy Tastebuds In Reverse 7 Healthy Foods You Must Try Roll With Soul Smoke Screen

Face Time 17 19 20 21 22 23 24

Beauty Blues Nailed It / Natural Beauty Fade Into Ombré Q&A / Reppin’ Style DIY Fashion Runway To Real Way The Lady Is A Vamp

Show Time 29 31 32 33 34

Pageant Fever The Boys Are Back In Town Editor’s Picks That’s What She Said 5 Fun Things To Do On A Night In

Prime Time 35 Home Improvement 38 Singing Sisterhood

closing Time 41 Instagram Night Out 42 Overheard At SU

On the cover: Jenny wears black dress with ruffles, $39, Frankie and Faye. Purple vest, $618, Jet Black.

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Bits and Pieces

Mr. Right-For-You

Women’s sexual health surfaced as a hot-button issue in the recent election. We gathered a few need-to-know facts to keep our readers informed about contraceptives.

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The weather’s cold, but your love life can still be hot. Check our chart for the best spots to meet the perfect guy this winter.

By Jessica Dysart, Jessica Faunce, and Emmie Martin

If you’re technology savvy and looking for a smart guy:

Compiled By Emma Gottlieb Photography by Penelope Vasquez

percent of college students regularly use a condom during sexual intercourse.

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number of years that an intrauterine device (IUD), an alternative form of contraception, remains effective.

percent failure rate when using the “pull out” method.

percent of women who will still get pregnant while incorrectly using the pill, such as skipping pills or taking the pill at different times of the day.

Why: The Apple Store is full of intelligent guys checking out the latest iPad update. These guys are interested in tech gadgets, and know their way around a computer.

How: Ask a cute guy to show you the new features on the latest iPhone. You’ll automatically have something to talk about, and he can show off how much he knows about technology.

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percent of women who do not use any method of contraception.

percent decrease in the chance of being diagnosed with ovarian and endometrial cancers for women who have used the pill for at least 10 years.

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million couples rely on the “pull out” method as their form of birth control.

Where: Indoor sports, such as rock climbing gyms or indoor soccer arenas Why: These guys are athletic, but not overly focused on bulking up like the meatheads you usually meet at the gym. Patrick Dinneen, a senior mechanical engineering major and an avid skier and hiker, thinks the local rock climbing gym is a great place for a girl to start a conversation.

Why: Grab your friends and go to a local place for an open mic or karaoke night. Look for the guy who grabs the microphone and belts out a song like he owns the place. This guy will complement your up-for-anything attitude and will always be fun to hang with. An open mic night is also a welcome departure from your typical frat party.

Shame

When your man’s pants seem to be lacking a bulge, the most common reaction is to blame yourself. You can point fingers all you want, but it only delays his buddy from pointing up even longer. The answer: foreplay.

Prolong the main event as long as he needs, tempting him until his little friend is ready to play.

Signed, Anonymous

How: Challenge a guy to a rock climbing contest or a soccer shootout. Let the competitive flirting ensue.

Think your sex life is uncomfortable? We’ve uncovered some of the most cringe-worthy sex situations and how to deal if it happens to you.

By Molly Pomroy

take the reigns yourself. Try a new position or do the dirty in a unique place to avoid getting bored.

You Have a What?

There you are, in the middle of a steamy hookup with the guy you were eyeing all night. Things are progressing fast, but he pulls away guiltily and drops the girlfriend bomb. Get out fast! Last you checked you didn’t wreck homes for a living.

After a long night of shots, smirks, and flirting, you and your hookup leave the party together. Wait, what was his name again? Jimmy. No, Paul. Crap.

Here’s what you do: replace his actual name with “babe.” It may get annoying, but it’s a whole lot better than yelling the wrong name.

Premature Arrival

All Night Long

For junior television, radio, and film major Alexa Rosen*, getting caught in the act by her guy’s parents was traumatic. When they heard a door open, “we figured it was his cat,”

Once the initial hype of sex is over, it keeps going and going, and it’s just bad. To avoid bruising your man’s ego, *Names have been changed.

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To find an outdoorsy and adventurous guy:

Where: An Open Mic Night

Hall of Dysfunction Down Under

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If you’re an extrovert looking for someone who matches your outgoing personality:

How: Compliment his singing skills and tell him next time he should do a duet with you.

number of studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that prove that there is no connection between weight gain and the pill.

hours after intercourse that Plan B can still be effective.

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Where: The Apple Store

average number of college students who have an STI.

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It’s a one, two pump and done. Don’t hurt his feelings by acting surprised or angry. The best thing to do: either continue hooking up or just lay back and relax after said “sex.”

Honey, I’m Home!

Rosen says. After reality struck, she was humiliated and hurriedly left. But after apologies were made between Rosen and the parents, all was well and forgotten.

Slop or Not? The kissing is on point, so why is your face all wet? For Meaghan Atwood*, a junior graphic design major, her drenched face was the result of her boyfriend’s bloody nose.

“Yeah it was awkward, but we had to make the situation light,” Atwood says. Laugh it off, wash your face, and start fresh!

Uh-Oh You’ve done the deed, but lost the condom. It’s not in the sheets or on the floor, so panic starts to swarm. To avoid potential health hazards, remove the condom from its uncomfortable position, and later, look into buying smaller condoms so the slip-off won’t occur again.

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Spice Up Your Life

Our handy tips help you do anything better, from decorating your apartment to mixing the perfect jungle juice for your next party.

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By Abby Maddigan

Salsa Switch Up If you’ve had your fill of chips and salsa, try this easy recipe to give things a different kick. Hannah Melton, a sophomore public relations major, shares her mom’s special recipe for “Cowboy Caviar.” To make the dip, mix one can of black beans (rinsed and drained), one can of sweet corn (rinsed and drained), two to three chopped avocados, one pint of grape tomatoes (chopped) and one medium red onion (chopped). Next, mix ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup of cider vinegar, and one envelope of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix to prepare a vinaigrette. Let the vinaigrette sit before tossing it with the rest of the mixture.

Serve with lime Tostitos for a hint of flavor.

Holiday Gift Guide

Ready Your Resume

E T U N I M LAST

As we head into the spring semester, one of the most important things for students to focus on is their resume. Kelly Brown, director of the Career Development Center in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, shared with us three helpful tips to improve your resume. First, be clear. Make sure all your information is straightforward so potential employers don’t have to make assumptions. If a brief explanation is necessary, then make room for it, Brown says. Next, be consistent. Pay close attention to the format of your resume. After all, it’s your job to make sure your resume is easy to navigate. Finally, think about what technical skills are most relevant to the position and be sure to list those first. “In reality, people are lazy and don’t want to read your full resume,” says Brown. “If they skim, they will see the most important things first.”

Clean Up the Couch If the grungy couch that the school provided is ruining the look of your otherwise adorable common room, consider taking a set of sheets and making your own slipcover. For a couch, it works best to use full size fitted sheets. Place the sheets over the furniture and make sure there is enough hanging off the back and bottom. Next, tuck the sides of the sheet behind and beneath the cushions and fasten them in place with safety pins. Get creative with this project. If you can’t find cute sheets to match your room, buy plain white sheets and dye them the color of your choice.

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Jazz Up Your Jungle Juice If you’ve gotten past the skepticism that comes with the thought of Jungle Juice, then here is something fun to serve at your next party. Go beyond the classic mixture of Kool-Aid and vodka with a recipe from sophomore Sean Kennedy. To make Kennedy’s rendition of Pink Panty Droppers, a party favorite, mix one 30-pack of Natural Ice, two handles of plain vodka, two liters of Sprite, and two cans of Country Time Pink Lemonade.

The holidays are quickly approaching, bringing the inevitable task of finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. For college students, who have a well-earned reputation for being broke and an even bigger reputation for procrastination, this duty probably seems daunting and hectic. We’ve compiled a last-minute holiday gift guide for those on a budget to ease the burden of holiday shopping.

Bed Head Beautiful If you’re looking to combat bed head, here is what you need. Sophomore fashion design major Christa Guzewski is always worried about having flat hair when she goes to bed with a wet head. For an easy fix, she first starts by spraying her wet or damp hair with a volumizing spray; Guzewski likes Garnier Hi-Rise Lift.

She then wraps her hair into a loose bun on the top of her head and wears it to bed. “In the morning, make sure not to use a brush or a comb on your hair,” says Guzewski. “Just run through it with your fingers.” Your hair should look effortless and wavy.

By Nicole Harris Illustration by Jordan Firkey

For Fathers: If your dad is a master of the grill, he’ll love the Ultimate Grilling Rub Collection, which includes four spice rub samplers, from Williams-Sonoma.

For a cheaper option, try grilling skewers and cedar planks instead.

Photograph by Emilia Vest

For Mothers:

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A mug and coffee cup warmer from Bed Bath & Beyond is a convenient gift for your mom. She can use this handy device to ensure her drink is always at the perfect temperature.

Slatkin & Co. candles from Bath & Body Works come in festive scents for the holiday season that moms are sure to love, like spiced apple

toddy, cinnamon stick, and marshmallow fireside.

For Sisters: Getting your sister another jar of nail polish won’t do the trick. Instead, try a Minimergency Kit for Her from Sephora. This 16-piece kit contains items such as double-sided tape, hair

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Is Your Relationship Working?

Navigating relationships in college can be a challenge. Follow our chart to determine if you and your guy are a match made in heaven or it’s time to break it off.

By Erin Kelly Illustrations by Jordan Firkey

College is a crazy time. There’s a common saying that you can only pick two: sleep, good grades, or a social life. But just when you think you’ve got a grip on this college life concept, add a relationship into the mix. Cue the extra stress. Before you panic, Equal Time enlisted the help of therapist Lauren Winters to help control that stress and build a healthier relationship, or maybe even give you the clarity to end one.

A crowded frat party

Do you see each other on a daily basis?

No

Where did you meet?

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Class study group

Are you constantly texting each other nonsense?

Yes

Was the chemistry immediate?

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Yes

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When you do see each other is it hook up first, ask questions Yes later?

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Does he introduce you to his friends as his girlfriend?

spray, and clear nail polish, which can fix almost any beauty disaster.

For Brothers: Crack your brother’s tough exterior with something that will tickle his funny bone. Spencer’s carries humorous and entertaining books for guys.

Titles include Physics for Men: The

Science Behind Being a Guy and The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead.

For Friends: Buying a separate gift for each one of your friends is time-consuming and expensive. Instead, organize a gift-giving system with your group,

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Do you fight often?

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Does hooking up with each other count as a common interest?

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Could use a little help

There is a definite connection there, but you find yourself digging for it more than you should have to. Young men are under the assumption that it’s not “normal” to settle down in college because it’s their wild years, and they’re supposed to hit it and quit it, Winters says. This one could be worth the fight. Sit him down and calmly express your feelings for him, and if he wants a more defined relationship then that’s fantastic. If not, it may be time to say your goodbyes.

like freshman Candace Kasper.

Kasper says she and her friends from her hometown are each buying a sweatshirt representing their college. The sweatshirts will be put into a bag, and each friend will pull one out at random to keep. Customize this idea and make it work with your own crew.

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Do you have common interests?

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The love’s lookin’ good!

You respect each other’s space and understand how hectic and unpredictable life in college can be. The relationship is in a good balance because you are still growing as an individual while growing together as a couple.

Not worth the time and stress

Look yourself in the mirror right now and repeat: “I am a strong, independent woman.” The series of yes’s you’ve answered indicates the relationship is causing you more stress than necessary. Once a relationship feels like more of a chore than fun, it’s time to cut the proverbial cord, says Winters. Now go out and celebrate your newfound freedom!

Trendy Tastebuds

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The most popular lifestyles aren’t always the healthies t, especially when it comes to food. Wade through the rumors with our guide to whic h ones work and which to avoid.

By Camille Bachrach Illustrations by Jordan Firkey

In Reverse

Many fad diets or food lifestyles work in the short-term because they slim you down quickly.

These diets may cut out entire food groups and result in depletion of necessary nutrients. Sudha Raj, director of the nutrition graduate program at Syracuse University, recommends achieving weight loss through mindful calorie consumption and eating a variety of foods. Sensible eating, paired with regular physical activity, is the best combination for safe and long-term weight loss.

The newest trend in photo altering plumps up models instead of slimming them down.

DUKAN DIET GLUTEN-FREE This lifestyle involves removing all products containing gluten - a protein found in most grains - from the diet. Mostly adopted by people with celiac disease, which occurs when your immune system cannot process gluten, going gluten-free has recently become popular because of a belief that it may help with weight loss. However, it has not yet been established that the gluten-free diet can cause weight loss for those without celiac disease, according to an article published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Data also suggest that gluten may provide some health benefits, such as boosting the immune system and lowering blood pressure

“PALEO” DIET The Paleolithic diet, sometimes referred to as the hunter-gatherer or caveman diet, is modeled after the people that lived in the Paleolithic era, some 10,000 years ago.

The Paleo Diet, by Dr. Loren Cordain, says this diet consists of meat, fish, eggs, tree nuts, vegetables, and fruits and abstains from grains, dairy, sugars, potatoes, or processed oils. Those following the diet can drink only water, coconut water, or organic green tea. Mellen says this diet promotes the consumption of unprocessed foods and lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and is also low in sugar and salt. It limits whole food groups like dairy, though, making it unbalanced.

By Shayna Miller Photograph by Penelope Vasquez Photoshopping done by Gabrielle Levy

Registered Dietitian Juliann Mellen says this four-phase plan is very high in protein and extremely low in carbohydrates and calories.

Some acceptable foods include meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and vegetables. This diet forces the body to lose water, which initially leads to a large weight loss, but also results in ketosis, which occurs when the body and brain are forced to use fat for fuel and energy due to a lack of carbohydrates. Ketosis is unhealthy and can result in kidney damage.

While this diet contributes to weight loss, it involves eliminating whole food groups, which can lead to nutrient deficiency.

On the cover of this year’s September issue of Vogue, Lady Gaga’s hourglass figure takes voluptuous to the next level. This edited image of the pop star with a teeny-tiny waist and ultra-curvy hips is just one of the most recent examples of reverse retouching. The process of reverse retouching uses Adobe Photoshop to make a model or celebrity look healthier, or curvier rather than skinnier. Although this idea goes against the norm that we are used to seeing within the magazine industry, this type of photo alteration has been happening for over a decade and is now being revealed and discussed.

The motivation for magazines to use reverse retouching is mainly because of criticisms of their tendency to portray an unhealthy body image, says Harriet Brown, associate professor of magazine journalism. Recently, Numéro magazine came under fire for editing out the protruding rib cage of model Karlie Kloss, unbeknownst to the photographer. This is a perfect example of how the magazine industry is trying to find a balance between healthy and skinny using reverse retouching.

Leah Hardy, a former deputy editor of Cosmopolitan UK, says during her time at the magazine, almost every cover image was in some way reverse retouched. “Sometimes celebrities would come in looking, frankly, appalling,” she says. “It was perfectly routine to smooth out

RAW FOOD The Raw Food lifestyle focuses on the consumption of uncooked and unprocessed foods. A raw food diet consists of about 75 percent fruits and vegetables and most followers of this diet are vegans, who do not consume any animal products. Eating strictly raw foods is beneficial to people with diabetes, heart disease, or weight management issues because the foods are rich in fiber and low in fat and added sugars.

Following this lifestyle runs the risk of becoming vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and iron deficient, says Mellen. It is important to plan your meals out carefully and possibly supplement them to make sure your body receives important nourishment.

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bones – particularly collarbones, ribcages, and bones on the chest to make very skinny models look more covered.” Bruising, dark veins, undereye circles, and bald spots would often be airbrushed out as well. Some celebrities even state in their contracts that certain parts of their body should be changed in a photo.

Models in fashion magazines are under extreme pressure to be as skinny as possible for runway shows and high-fashion photo shoots. Many times, Hardy’s editors would hire a healthy-looking model that would show up a couple weeks later at the photo shoot looking frail and underweight. “Perhaps they are confused too,” Brown says of ordinary women.

“Think about all the mixed messages flying around. Yes, you need to be as thin as possible, but no, we can’t use you if you are too thin. The whole thing is just basically messed up.”

Hardy also admits that the ideal Cosmopolitan model is nearly impossible to live up to. She is supposed to be thin and able to fit into skinny clothing, yet also be “sexy and voluptuous.” Even with plastic surgery, this image is hard to achieve.

While some argue that showing a curvier figure may have more positive implications on body image, Brown says no matter what type of photo retouching is used, it still implies the same thing. “What it all comes down to is that simple, single message that we all constantly get,” she says. “That however you look, whether you have ribs poking out or fat around the middle, that it’s not OK.”

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Can you see the difference?

7 Healthy

Foods You Must Try You can only eat so much broccoli and spinach before the novelty of your health kick wears off. Keep up the healthy eating by trying these lesser-known foods.

By Lauren Yobs Photograph by Penelope Vasquez

Kale: A member of the cabbage family, this leafy green is great in smoothies, salads, or drizzled with olive oil and baked as chips. Kale is especially high in calcium, which helps prevent osteoporosis and promotes bone health, as well as carotenoids, which are necessary for eye health.

Quinoa: Quinoa is a uniquely textured and flavorful seed. It is also high in fiber, amino acids, and protein. Eat it for breakfast topped with Greek yogurt, fruit, and nuts, or as a side dish with olive oil and seasoning. It makes a great substitute to any high-carb food.

Flaxseed: This seed is an easy addition to any meal. Flaxseed helps lower cholesterol, assists in digestion, and is high in fiber. Put a teaspoon of ground flaxseed into a smoothie, mixed into yogurt, baked into breads, or sprinkled on salads. Mild and slightly nutty in taste, flaxseed is the new superfood. If you’re not ready to go full-on flax, look for delicious Van’s Flax Waffles in the organic frozen food section of Wegmans.

Jicama: Pronounced “hee-CAH-mah,” this delicious, low-carb root vegetable is high in vitamin C and fiber, and contains minerals such as magnesium and iron. Jicama is a crunchy and sweet vegetable that tastes great raw with dip, sliced over salad, or tossed in a stir-fry.

Goji Berries: High in vitamin A, goji berries contain anti-aging benefits for your skin and are rich in antioxidants. Served ripe or dried, they taste great and can replace other dried fruits like cranberries or blueberries in trail mix, salads, or just as a snack on their own.

Edamame: This delicious soy snack is gluten-free, high in protein and fiber, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Edamame can be found on the menu at most sushi restaurants, as well as in the frozen food section of most grocery stores. Add edamame to recipes as a dried bean or try them steamed and sprinkled with a little sea salt.

Seaweed: Seaweed’s nutritional benefits trump consumers’ possible hesitation because of its strange place of origin. Seaweed contains high levels of antioxidants, which benefit hair, nails, skin, and eyes. Eat it only in moderation, however, because seaweed also has high sodium content. Try seaweed in any sushi roll, in seaweed salad, or dried for a crunchy and salty snack.

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3 Veggies To Try This Winter

By Emmie Martin

Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a tasty and healthy alternative to starchy white potatoes. They are full of complex carbs, which keep you full, and pack more than 400 percent of our daily value of vitamin A in a single serving, which keeps ours eyes, skin, and immune systems sharp. You can take advantage of the sweet tuber this winter by baking it like a regular potato or cutting it into fries to roast in the oven.

Cauliflower Though cauliflower may look like broccoli’s less appealing cousin, this low-calorie, lowfat vegetable is worth trying. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, known for its cancer-fighting chemical, glucosinolates.

It is also rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. Throw raw cauliflower into your next omelet or salad, or try steaming it and serving it as a side dish.

Escarole Replace your go-to greens with something different this winter: escarole. A whole head of this leafy vegetable contains only 87 calories and is a good source of iron and fiber, which provides energy and keeps you full. Escarole is also high in vitamins A and C, which help keep your immune system strong during flu season. Escarole is typically used in winter soups, but can also be sautéed and served alone or used as the base of a salad.

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Roll with Soul

Fitness buffs nationwide go crazy for the exclusive spinning experience of Soul Cycle.

By Diana Pearl Illustration by Jordan Firkey

In a small classroom in her Upper East Side all-girls’ school, then 17-year-old Millicent Hennessy anxiously sat in her desk, staring at the clock. At three minutes to noon, she quickly excused herself, smartphone in hand, and dashed to the bathroom, pulling up the Soul Cycle website the minute she was out of sight. Her finger rapidly hit the refresh button. “If you’re not online at 12:00, you’re not going to get in the best classes,” says Hennessy.

Soul Cycle, a form of spinning, is a fitness craze that has swept New York City, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, even with only ten studios nationwide. The latest in trendy exercise classes is soon to spread even further across the nation with fitness giant Equinox’s recent purchase of the brand.

Soul Cycle studios each hold 40 to 70 bikes, and have only 10 to 12 classes per day.

Countless Soul addicts clamor to get into these high-demand classes. Hennessy, a selfproclaimed Soul Cycle addict, is among the thousands of spinners who wait with bated breath every Monday at noon when the Soul Cycle sign up page loads. “It’s hell,” says Hayley Isaacson, who was turned on to Soul Cycle this past summer. “You keep refreshing and refreshing until it opens up and you click a class, and it’s full. Right there at noon, in a second.” Even with the stress of the sign up process and the hefty price tag - $32 per class - Soul Cycle customers are loyal to the brand for its inspiring and exclusive take on indoor cycling.

Hennessy has spent the past four years attending approximately two classes per week in a pitch-black room dotted with candles, pulsing with blasting music, with men and women grunting and sweating on bikes less than three feet away from their neighbor. “You’re in this dark room, the music’s pounding, the instructors are yelling and motivating you,” says Hennessy. “It’s not about losing weight, it’s about being healthy, happy, and fit.”

The inspiring environment may be a draw, but so is the intense workout. “My first class, I thought I was going to pass out,” says Isaacson. “But after one class, I just kept going back. It’s like a drug. Once you’re in that room and the lights are off, you have no other option but to keep going.” Soul Cycle was born just over six years ago when New York City moms Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice teamed up to fill a gap in the fitness marketplace. “They were looking for a workout that was inspiring, but also challenging,” says Gabby Cohen, director of public

Smoke Screen

By Caroline Koller Photography by Emilia Vest

As an increasing number of women turn to hookah as a new hobby, the health implications of this smoky pastime are brought to light. Despite its harmless social standing, smoking hookah can have a major effect on your health.

relations for Soul Cycle. “They didn’t feel that a workout like that existed.”

In the past two years, the Soul Cycle brand has grown tremendously, says Cohen. It’s become a cult exercise regime in the wealthy worlds of New York City and Los Angeles, with customers sporting designer duds along with their Lululemon Athletica Soul Cycle brand workout gear. But the fame has extended to the celebrity world as well – Lady Gaga celebrated her most recent birthday at a Soul Cycle studio.

The instructors at Soul Cycle contribute to this celebrity culture the brand has attained. Class attendees often treat their instructors as celebrities themselves, Isaacson said. “They run in five minutes before class, and run out right when it ends like they have a hidden agenda,” Isaacson said. “They act like celebrities because they are – people want to stay and talk to them and hoard them and don’t let them go.”

Instructors are not only skilled in fitness, but also in music. For each and every Soul Cycle class, there is a unique playlist crafted by the instructor.

The tunes vary from classic rock anthems to top 40 hits all the way to Glee covers. Soul Cycle instructors’ inspiring words combined with the rigor of the full-body workout have made it a unique player in the cycling world, says Cohen. Isaacson recalls her instructors telling her it’s just cheap personal training – or the world’s most expensive fitness class, depending on how you look at it.

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Beauty Blues

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hite smoke hangs in the air as Katy Oatway, a undeclared sophomore, leans in and takes a deep drag from a tarnished brass and silver hookah. Electronic music plays loudly in the background and an indie tapestry hangs on the wall. Oatway blows out the smoke in short bubbles and finishes with one long stream, and then passes the pipe on.

Oatway is a typical college student who occasionally smokes hookah. In fact, college-aged people smoke the most hookah of any age group. And according to research from The Miriam Hospital’s Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, a quarter of college women try hookah for the first time in their freshman year.

Though it originated in Persia and India, hookah is now widely popular in the United States. Many people in the U.S. believe smoking hookah is a healthy alternative to cigarettes or cigars, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that smoking hookah presents a serious potential health risk. Smoke from the hookah delivers toxic chemicals, including carbon monoxide, metals, and other cancer-causing chemicals. The health effects are the same as other tobacco-related products, such as risks of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke, says Anthony Bartholomew, MD. During one hookah smoking session, it’s possible to inhale 100 to 200 times the volume of smoke in just one cigarette, according to the CDC. If the mouthpiece on the hookah pipe is not cleaned properly, it has the potential to spread viruses and disease.

Despite the ban of cigarette smoking in many bars and restaurants across the nation, hookah bars are popping up everywhere. The social aspect of hookah may be why many students continue to smoke despite the potential health effects.

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By Tina Ferraro Photography by Allen Chiu

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nowflakes start to fall, and the moment you have been dreading has arrived—it’s officially time to retire your bronzer to the bottom shelf. As fall fades to winter, looking effortlessly flawless becomes an effort, and the beauty products that you adore no longer achieve the same results they once did. This season, avoid the chapped lips and red noses that accompany the wintry season and give your beauty routine a makeover with these tips.

“I try not to think about it, because I know it isn’t healthy.”

‘Tis the season to avoid winter woes and revamp your beauty routine to keep red noses and dull hair at bay.

Students might not even realize that hookah is bad for them. A study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research found that only 26 percent of hookah bars use the word “tobacco” at all on the first page of their websites.

“I try not to think about it, because I know it isn’t healthy,” says Toni-Anne Conklin, a junior exercise science major.

“But for some reason, I don’t believe it’s as bad as cigarettes. I would never touch one of those.”

Some doctors believe more information and education about hookah smoking is necessary for incoming students. The only difference between cigarette and hookah smoking is that cigarettes have more government regulation, Bartholomew says. Think twice the next time your friends suggest hitting up a hookah bar.

Dry skin: In late November, you may notice the skin on your body, especially on your face, begin to flake and peel away. This dryness results from the lack of humidity in the air, says Linda Shomar, a beauty adviser at Clinique.

Resist the urge to pick at the flakes, and especially avoid scrubbing them with a rough washcloth — this will only irritate skin further. Instead, hydrate parched skin with a rich moisturizing cream.

Dark under-eye circles: Daylight becomes scarce in the winter, and people sleep an average of .7 hours more because of the seasonal change. Yet dozing off a little too much can lead to a buildup of liquids under the eyes, making them appear swollen and darker in color. Unless you prefer the raccoon look, treat under-eye circles by applying cold teabags to your eyes immediately after waking up in the morning. The caffeine from the tea both stimulates and shrinks the blood vessels that give your lower eyelids that dark, sagging appearance. Also, investing in a serum that firms and lifts the skin under the eyes can help reduce the appearance of tired eyes, but don’t expect to see results immediately. “With any treatment, you have to be patient,” Shomar says. “If it’s instant gratification you’re looking for, try concealer.”

Chapped lips: The lack of humidity in the air affects lips as well, leaving them dehydrated and vulnerable to chapping

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Frizzy hair: Your luscious locks begin to look a little dull once winter rolls around. The aridness of the air causes your hair to lose its natural shield against the elements. Your strands lack the moisture needed to repair them, and become frizzy and unmanageable.

Theresa Gero, a hair stylist at Studio FX, recommends treating tresses to a deep-conditioning procedure at the salon at least once a month to lock in moisture, and stock up on leave-in conditioners and protective oils for a daily dose of hydration.

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5 Beauty

must-haves

to combat the cold:

By Erin Reimel

Nail patterns are trending worldwide and with so many options, it’s difficult to decide how to “nail it.” You can go to salons and let a professional make your nails her canvas, or try using simple and cheap do-it-yourself tricks.

Under-eye circles Diminish the appearance of dark circles and puffiness with an under-eye serum like Clinique All About Eyes cream ($50, Macy’s).

Highlight eyes with a shimmery jewel-toned eyeliner, like Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner in #1 Diamond Gold ($23, Sephora).

Photograph by Arianne Daniel

Red nose: Red noses may be fitting for fictional reindeer, but the same shade of red doesn’t look as alluring on you.

Yet soon after stepping inside from the cold, you find yourself sporting the rosy red nose look. Blood leaves your extremities almost immediately after your body meets cold air, and this same blood rushes back to your cheeks and nose once you find yourself in a warmer temperature, giving you a

flushed look. Conceal the rosiness by dusting a green-tinted powder on your nose, Shomar says. The green tint will neutralize redness.

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Cracked lips Ensure that lips stay soft all winter long with a hydrating lip balm, like Kiehl’s Lip Balm #1 ($7.50, Nordstrom). Not only does this balm relieve chapped lips, but it also prevents future cracks.

Cosmetic lines like Sally Hansen have press-on nail designs that look and feel like polish. Press-on designs lessen the amount of work it takes to do your nails, and come in styles from damask to floral. If you’re feeling adventurous, create your own nail art. Try French manicures using Scotch tape to keep a straight line between two exciting colors or use thin brushes to make diamonds or hearts.

Dry face Restore moisture to your face and body with a thick cream, like Burt’s Bees Natural Skin Solutions Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream ($14.99, Ulta). Skin will feel noticeably silkier and smoother after a few applications. Dust a tad of shimmering body powder, like Victoria’s Secret Dust-up Kissable Body Shimmer ($24, Victoria’s Secret), on top to give skin a healthy glow.

Nail patterns were all over the runways this year, as well as all over campus.

Learn how to make this trend your own.

Unique nail art was common in street style in the past, but the trend took over the runway this year. Kate Spade debuted bright gingham nail patterns painted by Deborah Lippmann with her spring 2013 line at New York Fashion Week. The models’ nails complemented each outfit perfectly, tying the entire show together.

Any girl can match her outfit and nails to make the world her runway by choosing a part of your ensemble and duplicating it on your nails. Pair a red lip with fierce red and black striped nails or rock a manicure with sparkling polka dots with a glittery clutch.

Danielle Garrison, a professional nail technician at Studio FX, offers tips for creating your own nail art.

“Have a steady hand, be light with the polish, and just be creative,” she says. This season, girls are asking for geometric lines as well as girly dots. To achieve this look, Garrison uses a dotter tool and a striper brush. With similar store-bought tools you can find at beauty supply stores, you can duplicate these fun and simple ideas at home.

Leah Garlock, a freshman in the College of Visual and Performing

Natural Beauty

By Carolyn Gressman Photograph by Penelope Vasquez

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ost women have a go-to choice for cosmetics, whether it is because of brand loyalty or skin type. But many women don’t know what chemicals they are putting on their skin. If you look at the back of a regular cosmetic label, there are chemical names you can’t pronounce and, in many cases, are hazardous to your health. Websites like EWG’s Skin Deep have a database devoted to finding out what hazardous ingredients and possible health risks could

Red nose Mask redness and even out your skin tone with a green-tinted powder, like Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Face Powder ($13.49, Kmart).

Hair mask Restore moisture and shine to dry locks with a hair mask like Neutrogena Deep Recovery Hair Mask ($6.99, Ulta). These masks are equipped with enriching oils guaranteed to rejuvenate lackluster hair.

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Arts, does manicures for fellow students with normal polish brushes, but uses her ultra-thin brushes for small details. Garlock next wants to experiment with newspaper and lace. These unexpected textiles are appearing in the blogs of many nail gurus. Newspaper ink transfers onto polish when nails are dipped in rubbing alcohol and pressed to the paper, while pieces of lace can be placed on top of partially dry polish for a feminine twist.

There are plenty of options to get straight-off-the-runway nails designs.

A little creativity can turn one-note nails into works of art.

Photograph courtesy of nailsbymayra.tumblr.com

Living close to the earth isn’t just for hippies.

Simplify your beauty routine by adding a dose of organic cosmetics.

come from your favorite products.

Organic cosmetics provide an alternative to man-made cosmetics that sometimes have a slow and dangerous effect on skin. Alison Park, a senior policy studies major, loves wearing organic makeup. “It’s so much lighter than other products, and when I researched good skin care products, I found [organic cosmetics] to be safer.” Park uses Josie Maran cosmetics, sold in Sephora.

Josie Maran’s organic line has one of the lowest health risks. Burt’s Bees also has healthy organic products that are sold in a variety of stores.

Jess Greco, a beauty representative for the all-natural cosmetic company Origins, says organic cosmetics are not often sold because “women are happy with natural products, they don’t feel the need to pay extra for organic products.” Organic cosmetics are usually harder to find and more expensive

because of the particular process of making them. Natural refers to ingredients derived from plants, minerals or algae, while organic describes products grown and processed without manmade chemicals.

Ideally, all women would wear organic makeup, but cosmetic companies find it to be too expensive. At the moment, natural seems good enough because it is less expensive and still draws in health-conscious women.

Although organic products may be more expensive, there are many perks to using them. Organic products can give you healthier skin, have less damaging chemicals, and prevent the skin from absorbing toxins.

Once you recognize the harmful ingredients used in most commercial brand makeup, you can be an informed consumer and be conscious of your skin health.

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Fade Into Ombré

By Amanda Etkind

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f you didn’t live under a rock this year, you probably saw color fading in hair, nails, and fashion. The ombré trend is one of few that successfully crossed the line between fashion and beauty.

Ombré, a French word meaning the gradual fade in color from light to dark, can be done with one or more colors, showing a gradient effect.

Celebrities, style bloggers, and fashionistas are fully embracing ombré through their clothing, hair, and

“I absolutely love the ombré trend because it’s really fun and funky.” nail art. Although the trend has been around for a few years, each season it evolves and hits a new market. Ombré was seen as far back as 2005 with a line of handbags and shoes from Prada. Since then, it has appeared in hair, nails, and makeup.

Celebrities like Leighton Meester, Demi Lovato, and Rachel

Q&A with Julie Kosin

This multi-toned look is everywhere from clothes to nails to hair. Make this trend your own before it fades away.

Photograph by Tamera Grossman

Bilson showed off dip-dyed brunette locks this season. Not only are celebrities taking part in this trend, but also the fashion-forward students at Syracuse University. Theresa Gero, a hairstylist at Studio FX, says the ombre trend is still going strong. The majority of her customers want a gradual fade in their natural hair color but some of them are asking for bold colors, like pink and purple.

“I absolutely love the ombré trend because it’s really fun and funky,” says Ruthie Rackover, a senior advertising and psychology major. Rack-

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over wears the trend in every way, from nails to hair; she even plans to create her own vintage-inspired ombré pieces.

Sophia Dimanidis, owner of Ellie Mia Boutique on Marshall Street, noted that luxury clothing brand Juicy Couture made ombré velour and terry cloth while she worked there.

She says it’s a trend that continues to gain momentum. Whether you’re a beauty junkie or fashion fiend, the ombré trend is accessible to all and can easily mix up your look without much effort.

We sat down with this junior magazine journalism major known for her eclectic style, to chat about school, family, and her passion for fashion.

since I was young.

A: Just that if you like fashion you’re I’ve always been inautomatically an idiot. I absolutely hate terested in clothing that and feel awkward even telling people that I’m interested in it because and fashion but it they immediately judge you for being wasn’t until I got to vapid and worried about your outward high school when I image. It’s so much more than that for me. really started to let that be known.

I’m also in the group that believes that Q: Could you fashion can be an art form. It really is just explain your work art for everyday life.

Q: How would you describe your perand contributions sonal style? to the fashion blog A: My style is always changing. I can site CollegeFashionista? wear total menswear such as a buttonA: I got started with up, blazer, skinny pants and then wear a frilly dress the next day. That’s what I that second semesPhotograph courtesy of Julie Kosin love about fashion, that you can be a difter my freshman

By Kelley Simon ferent person every day if you want and year. I thought that Q: How did you become interested in would be a great way to start getting clips. still remain yourself. fashion?

Q: What are your future goals?

I got the internship as a Style Guru and A: My grandmother and my aunt were A: I definitely want to do fashion I have been taking pictures and writing always really interested in it, and I would editorial, either writing or editing for a posts for every semester. I started workgo to their houses and play in their closmagazine. The print industry is changing last summer as an editorial intern. ets and with their jewelry. My granding so much; I don’t know where it’ll be Now I’m the head editor and I control all mother always had magazines lying all in five or ten years. I love having that of the editorial interns. over the house and that’s when I started print magazine in front of me, but if I Q: What do you believe is one of the biggetting really interested in reading magagest misconceptions about working in the could just work in fashion editorial, that zines and I had a connection with them would be perfect for me. fashion industry?

Reppin’ Style

Interning as campus representatives for fashion and beauty companies offers a unique experience in the fashion world without even leaving SU.

By Julia Naftulin

soon as she became aware of the campus Some girls dream of working in the fashion representative position. “Who wouldn’t love industry, promoting the hottest styles and collaborating with their most beloved design- working for a brand they love?” she says. “I think that’s the best part about it. Sure, the ers. This dream turned into reality for girls representative discounts are great, but across the country who act as campus liaisons for companies such as Rent The Runway, promoting a service that you use all the time makes the job that much better.”

Vince Camuto, and Victoria’s Secret. Known Cameron’s passion for Vince Camuto, as as campus representatives, these students well as her aspiration to work in fashion public inform the college population of the latest relations led her to become a campus manager. trends for the companies they represent and “I love Vince Camuto’s mission,” says Cameron, a work to promote fashion forwardness using merchandise their employers provide. public relations and writing major. “The company provides modern, sophisticated style at affordSyracuse University is home to multiple able prices for us college women.” The reprecampus representatives, including junior sentatives maximize their public relations and Lindsay Cameron and seniors Julia Fuino, marketing skills by communicating often with the Melissa Lembo, and Alyssa Echanique. Fuino, a communication and rhetorical studies major, local retail stores, their supervisors, campus representatives nationwide, and Syracuse University was an avid user of Rent The Runway, a webstudents, faculty, and staff. Each representative site where women can rent designer clothing puts in between five and ten hours each week to for a fraction of what it would cost to buy, promote on campus. Theme-based events, conlong before her internship. Fuino applied as

Photograph to the left by Rebecca Thibuilt Photograph below courtesy of nailsbymayra.tumblr.com

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tests, surveys, and social media outreach aimed at engaging customers are the main focuses of campus representatives’ work.

Lembo and Echanique, both marketing majors, applied for internships at Victoria’s Secret in order to gain further experience in the field. “My favorite thing about being a Victoria’s Secret rep is seeing the girls interact with the brand and be excited about the products,” says Echanique. Lembo, Echanique’s partner, says the most exciting part of her internship is working with the company’s merchandise team. “We have to give our input on things ranging from tops to bras to perfume and lotion,” says Lembo. “Not many people can say they have input on a clothing design.” The girls say they had nothing but positive experiences from their roles as campus representatives. “I am working on Vince Camuto projects everyday, and I love every second of it,” says Cameron.

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Fashion

Runway to Real Way

Get the most out of your tiny college budget by making the season’s hottest trends yourself. Start here with ET’s version of bleached and embellished denim.

Photography and Words

By Kayla Isaacs

You know that feeling you get when you finish creating a handmade masterpiece? That sense of accomplishment and pride in your creation because you made it yourself? Now imagine that feeling with fashion.

Do-it-yourself or DIY fashion is the process of transforming something old and boring into something truly one of a kind. With DIY, you can completely revamp your wardrobe without destroying your bank account.

Websites such as Pinterest provide great inspiration for DIY, with online pin boards specializing in DIY projects. Pinterest is the perfect platform for collecting ideas and step-by-step directions to

“Playing around with your designs is half the excitement.” create projects. Before choosing a DIY project, browse Pinterest and other sites for inspiration. “DIY is definitely having a huge moment right now and I think a lot of it has to do with the state of the economy,” says Amy Levin, founder and creative director of CollegeFashionista.com. “People are turning toward DIY for a cheaper way to create fashion they are seeing on the runway.”

Scouring stores like Michaels and discount clothing shops is a good way to find supplies for a DIY project without spending a ton of money. The new thrift store 3fifteen, located in Marshall Square Mall, makes it easy for students to access secondhand clothing without traveling off campus.

“Playing around with your designs is half the excitement,” says Jane Brinks, a senior fashion design major. “There are no setbacks. If you fail, you fail. It’s kind of more fun.”

Whether it’s accessories or clothing, it’s all about making each piece new by getting crafty. Here’s a denim DIY project idea to get you started:

What you’ll need:

A pair of oversized jeans (3fifteen) Scissors Bleach (CVS) Rubber Bands Washing Machine, dryer Embellishments (3fifteen and Forever 21) Sewing Kit

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Place the jeans into a sink or bathtub. Pour the bleach onto the jeans in any design or completely at random. Be sure to wear gloves while using bleach. Let it sit for five minutes before rinsing the jeans out in cold water for another five minutes.

Let the jeans run separately through a cycle of laundry.

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Use a pair of scissors to fray the jeans. To slightly fray them, rub one blade of the scissors diagonally and then vertically back and forth across the preferred area. To destroy larger areas, rub the blade horizontally in small strokes, moving the blade higher as you go to create rips.

Continue this movement until you get the desired effect.

The beginning of the semester represents the beginning of another major event - Fashion Week. With hundreds of designers displaying their collections over the course of four short weeks, the fashion world is abuzz with hundreds of new trends that will dictate what to wear for the coming months, and that same excitement can be felt here at Syracuse University. Three of the hottest looks forecast for this winter are leather, burgundy, and embellishments, all seen on the runways of designers like Michael Kors, Dolce & Gabbana, and Givenchy.

“These are trends you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe in either a bold or subtle way because of the endless styles and options,” says Kirby Cook, a junior recording and allied entertainment industries major. One way to work these trends into your day-to-day wardrobe is through accented pieces rather than wearing a trend head to toe. “Buying a full outfit of one specific trend is boring and typical, which is why I look

“Confidence is a trend that will never go out of style.”

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Make sure to not place the jewels too far toward the outer edge. Place the jewels in any pattern and sew them on from inside the pocket.

Make a fashion statement so bold you’ll forget whether you’re strutting the catwalk or running to class. for trims or patches of a trend on a piece of clothing,” says Jodie Lichtenstein, a sophomore accounting major. Embellishments are a great way to heed this advice - try a jeweled collar on a blouse or studded jeans and skirts. “Sequins, studs, embroidery, and broaches are all pieces that create a statement and stand out in a crowd. I love wearing clothing that is unique and draws eyes to you,” says Ilyse Shapiro, a junior marketing major.

Integrate leather into your wardrobe with accessories like shoes, bags, and gloves. For the braver fashionista, try a leather pant tucked into those combat boots you still have from last year. Hannah McDonald, a junior broadcast journalism major, advises swapping your summer pastels out for a pair of pants in this season’s color: burgundy. “In the winter season it’s all about darks, and this year is no different. Burgundy is great because it still allows me to do the colored pant trend from the summer and change up my typical black and blue jean routine,” McDonald says.

No matter what the season, there is one thing that Lichtenstein always says: “Confidence is a trend that will never go out of style.”

So be brave and expose your inner fashionista to the world.

Step Bunch the jeans into a ball and secure with rubber bands. The less bunched, the more bleach will show.

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The Lady is a Vamp

Fashion

Sink your teeth into vampire-inspired fashion with intense leather, dark colors, and studded embellishments.

Photographs by Penelope Vasquez Makeup by Alaetra Combs Styling by Samantha Short

On previous page: On Charyse: Long sleeve black shirt, $396, Jet Black; naroon corduroy pants, $194, Jet Black On Jenny: Black tank top with beads, $78, Bounce; red blazer, $39, Frankie and Faye; black leather leggings, $54, Bounce On Marggellin (on this and previous page): Maroon dress with gold embellishments on shoulder, $39, Frankie and Faye All shoes are models’ own

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On this page: On Charyse: Black dress, $39, Frankie and Faye; Black and gold chain necklace, $34,Bounce; maroon and black motorcylce jacket, $685, Jet Black On next page: On Marggellin: Black long sleeve shirt, $39, Frankie and Faye; Lace print pants, $198, Jet Black; Bronze chain necklace, $34, Bounce

On Elizabeth: Black sequin dress, $54, Bounce; tan blazer, $88, Bounce

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Pa geant Fever Shows like Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Toddlers & Tiaras make a spectacle of pageants, but the culture and commitment surrounding them extends much deeper.

By Ariana Romero Photograph courtesy of Allie Curtis

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merica’s got pageant fever. Whether it’s a Toddlers & Tiaras addiction, following the contestants’ lives on stage and behind the scenes, or if you’ve fallen in love with Honey Boo Boo’s snarky attitude on her show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. But with the laughter comes controversy over young girls wearing costumes and overwhelming behaviors. Since the release of Toddlers, viewers have debated the effects of pageantry on girls in their early childhood years. T. Makana Chock, a media effects expert and communications professor in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, says pageants that focus on appearance can negatively affect girls’ selfesteem. “Images that show people engaging in philanthropy, that place the emphasis on appearance as a way of achieving success can certainly emphasize that those are important things about a woman,” says Chock.

But junior public relations and political science dual major, Alexandra Curtis’ experience in pageantry wasn’t at all like the spray tanned circuses we’ve come to see on television. Curtis, the current National American Miss Rhode Island 2012, began competing on a whim the summer before her freshman year of high school. Though she didn’t place in her first competition, a fellow National American Miss (NAM) contestant’s accomplishments inspired her to continue.

NAM, a contest that involves females between the ages of four and 20, focuses on natural beauty and contestants’ aspirations. NAM forbids the use of makeup in pageants until age 13, and made Curtis realize that she didn’t need a title to make a difference. She saw a change in every aspect

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of her life. Although she lacked formal training, she won second runner-up at age 15, her second time at NAM. Pageantry helped Curtis, the vice president of Student Association, overcome her fear of public speaking. “I was teased for my lack of public speaking abilities,” Curtis says. “Pageants helped me fix that. They helped me love and embrace public speaking.“ Curtis, whose goals include a Miss USA or Miss America run, or a career in campaign management and political strategy, wants people to see the positive side of pageant culture. She has seen football players, young women with disabilities, and plus size contestants take home the crown. “NAM’s not a televised pageant and it’s likely to never be a televised pageant because it doesn’t have a swimsuit competition,” says Curtis.

“But, people could really get into this. There are some girls with truly amazing stories.”

Chock says it’s not always possible to predict what will appeal to television audiences; many reality TV shows emphasize competition and focus on anti-social behaviors. It is possible for a show that emphasizes pro-social behaviors to be successful, though—Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a prime example. “It didn’t have people fighting each other and there wasn’t any back stabbing,” Chock says. “But it was about making people feel good about themselves and it was tremendously successful for a number of years.”

Some televised pageants, like the Miss USA pageant, receive a wide audience every year. “If pageants convey the message that girls’ physical appearance is important, that girls are judged based on their appearance, and that they can lose if they are not pretty enough,” says Chock, “then young girls viewing these pageants may internalize those messages.”

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The Boys Are Back In Town

Our favorite genre of crooning, well-groomed boy bands are back for a new generation of pop music.

By Leigh Eron Photograph by Jordan Firkey

It seems everyone’s favorite boy bands are back and on the rise, with the Backstreet Boys planning a 20th anniversary fan cruise, 98 Degrees reuniting for a summer tour, and Hanson covering Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this return is the sensation of nostalgia these bands evoke. Our generation is attracted to childhood favorites because the upbeat, catchy songs never get old. Sierra Eldridge, a junior marketing major, still loves *NSYNC. “They remind me of my youth and they’re still good,” she says.

“They’re never not good.” The long lost melodies transport their listeners back in time, to the days of “dancing around in your room with your hairbrush,” as Eldridge puts it.

Theo Cateforis, an associate professor of music history and culture, is quick to agree nostalgia is key. “These bands bring back vivid memories of yourself, and people are drawn to

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them because they forever capture a sense of who you are,” Cateforis says. Second to nostalgia, these bands capture the tween girl demographic.

“It’s a long history, reaching back to the phenomenon of Beatlemania,” says Cateforis. Young girls are easy targets, happily caught up in energetic songs and swooning over the boys, who are inevitably attractive.

Bands like One Direction, The Wanted, and Big Time Rush have come into the limelight recently. The Wanted scored big this year with their summer hit, “Glad You Came,” and Big Time Rush had a great boost from their Nickelodeon show. It seems a tough feat for these newer boy bands to become successful in the wake of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, but the pop music industry works in cycles, Cateforis says. The genre is flexible, allowing boy bands across the decades “the ability to reimagine” what their music sounds like and who it lends itself to. Pop music has a way of changing to reflect the time, a key reason why boy bands like One Direc-

tion don’t fall flat against the legends of the 90s.

Starting as mere contestants on Britain’s The X Factor, the five boys of One Direction auditioned and were eventually put into a group, making it to third place and stealing hearts along the way. The boys have since signed with Syco Records and Columbia Records, and their songs “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing” are known worldwide. One Direction’s popularity and success reached a new peak at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards where they took home awards for Most Share-Worthy Video, Best Pop Video, and Best New Artist.

One thing’s for sure: these boy bands aren’t going anywhere any time soon. Angelica Rossi, creator of Dreamers Are Believers, an organization dedicated to connecting fans with their favorite artists, thinks the future looks bright for boy bands. “For years I have been saying how we need some good boy bands in the music world again,” Rossi says. “I think it’s a good time for boy band lovers.”

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That’s What She Said

Our editors shared their faves in new music, books, shows, and more.

Women have always been funny, but female comedians are just now getting the applause they deserve.

By Laura Cohen Photograph by Emilia Vest

If you like crime shows and prefer quick, easy reads, you’ll like Kate White’s The Sixes. In the ex-Cosmo editor’s mystery novel, Phoebe Hall settles down in small-town Pennsylvania teaching at a college after an accusation of plagiarism tarnished her writing career. When she begins investigating a female student’s murder and discovers a secret society of women on campus called “The Sixes,” she realizes she’s the next target.

Phoebe’s steamy relationship with a fellow professor brings this novel together.

After all these years, women comedians finally get the joke. At least that’s the impression the general public has as far as female comedians go. Female comedians are big in the media right now, with the likes of Lena Dunham, Amy Schumer, and Amy Poehler. People are talking about how women are “suddenly” funny. There were, however, many female comedians in the past, such as Joan Rivers, Carol Burnett, and Lucille Ball. These women were hilarious too, yet people are acting like all of a sudden we have a funny women epidemic on our hands.

Recent successful movies starring women may be why people focus on female comedians, says Evan Smith, a television, radio, and film professor. “I think the thing that garners the most excitement in the media world is when you have a big movie hit, which Bridesmaids did,” Smith says. “It was all women, and the romantic sub-plot with a guy was very much a secondary story.”

Today’s women aren’t any funnier than yesterday’s women, but this perception is more the result of several things coming together. Hollywood is all about the cycle, Smith says. Once there’s a certain form of entertainment having success, the industry wants to replicate that.

“When something like Bridesmaids hits big, suddenly around Hollywood, executives are developing a bunch of hot female comedian type projects,” Smith says. “If several more succeed after that, then you’ve got a trend, which can last for a while.”

There are plenty of women who are funny in traditional romantic comedies, yet those movies don’t generate the same type of attention. “In those movies, the woman is only half of the story,” Smith says. “But it’s still not considered a woman’s project.”

The late Christopher Hitchens examined “why women aren’t funny” in his infamous 2007 Vanity Fair article. His sexist and generalized argument states that male humor understands that life is a joke to begin with, whereas women would prefer life be fair and sweet. “Jokes about calamitous visits to the doctor or the shrink or the bathroom, or the venting of sexual frustration on furry domestic animals, are a male province,” Hitchens wrote.

Well, that was five years ago and things have changed; the women in Bridesmaids definitely did not keep it clean.

At this year’s Comedy Central Awards, Matthew Perry

–Brandi Potts, Deputy Editor If you love Jane Austen’ Pride and Prejudice, try the YouTube web series The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, a modern take on the classic novel featuring the Bennet sisters, their neighbors Bing and Caroline Lee, and a new addition to the Bennet family: Lydia’s pet cat, Kitty.

–Diana Pearl, Front of Book Co-Editor

If you bump to Childish Gambino, then try Macklemore. This activist rapper, who hails from Seattle, has a similar style to Gambino but many of his lyrics speak of social issues and change. His song “Same Love” expresses support for gay rights, and “Church” deals with religion and faith. Even while talking about the heavy stuff, Macklemore keeps his music light. Listen to “Can’t Hold Us” – it’ll become your new go-to pregame song.

–Abby Maddigan, Assistant Entertainment Editor

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If Fifty Shades of Grey got you all hot and bothered, try Bared to You by Sylvia Day. Instead of Christian and Ana, there’s Gideon and Eva. This couple deals with their own set of challenges as they embark on an intense emotional relationship. If you thought Christian was crazy, wait until you read about Gideon!

–Lindsay Barton, Entertainment Editor If you like Lana Del Rey, listen to Wild Belle. This Chicagobased brother and sister duo, Natalie and Elliot Bergman, features Natalie’s retro vocals with the sultriness of Del Rey, but with more sass. Their Caribbean-infused rock-pop is sure to be on playlists everywhere once their album drops in early 2013.

For now, we’ll have their single “Keep You” on loop.

–Allison Mariotti, Front of Book Co-Editor

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asserted his opinion. “This year, we saw many hilarious performances by women–as well as many idiotic articles from men about how women suddenly became funny,” Perry says.

“This wasn’t the year women became funny, this was the year men finally pulled their heads out of their asses.”

For years on Saturday Night Live, women had just as much of a role as men. In fact, SNL held a special reunion for its female cast members in 2010, uniting Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, and more. Women play an essential part in SNL. Without characters like Gilly, Debbie Downer, or Tina Fey as Sarah Palin, the show wouldn’t be where it is today. Now Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are slated to host the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. Due to the Hollywood cycle, each recent hit spurs another, making it seem like women are taking over. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing: for all the women-degrading jokes, it’s about time women get a chance to dish it out.

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A team of six dedicated SU women use their design skills to bring education to impoverished children from a remote village in Guatemala.

We all have friends back home that we don’t get to see as often as we’d like. If you’re already stuck inside during one of the many freezing, winter nights in Syracuse, there’s no better way to pass the time than by catching up with some of these friends. Hop on Skype or make some calls and reach out to your hometown besties (or, if you’re up to it, your family). Unless everyone you know goes to school in the tropics where it is beautiful weather 24/7, some of them are probably spending the night in too.

Closet Raid

If you and your girlfriends aren’t in the mood to go out, invite your friends over for a closet swap. Tell them to go through their closet and jewelry. Have everyone bring a handful of things they are ready to get rid of and swap for new items. Then, let the closet raiding begin and make a night out of it: play your favorite music, order food, and get free clothes. Those pink pumps and LBD you’ve been eyeing could end up in your closet.

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From Houses to Homes, the project estled in the back corner of looks to change the lives of GuatemaThe Warehouse’s sixth floor lans through a massive community efon an overcast September fort. “From Houses to Homes has been Saturday, six environmental and inable to make this school the first of its terior design students are locked in a kind down there, as far as square footdesign marathon. Engaged in what is known as a charrette, an intense brain- age and amenities, for a population that is certainly not what we have here storming session, they look up only to ask quick questions, sharpen a pencil, – that is under resourced,” says Baker.

Baker’s cousin Sara Nordstrom, the or glance at the inspirational pieces architectural designer of the school, hung on the walls of their workspace.

Maureen Baker, a former interior originally approached her to head the interior design for Escuela Kemna’oj. design major who graduated from SU in 2011, gets up from one of the Upon realizing the scope of the project, Baker says she knew this was bigger tables, grabs an Expo marker, and writes in bold black letters on a nearby than a one-woman job and decided to reach out to her nationally ranked whiteboard the word “Kemna’oj.” In alma mater.

Kaqchikel, a Mesoamerican language spoken by indigenous peoples of GuaTwo weeks before the fall semester, temala, it translates to the symbolic Sarah Redmore, assistant professor phrase “weaving knowledge.” of environmental and interior design, received a surprising email from Baker, More than 2,000 miles away, Guatemalan laborers are hard at work build- her former student. Redmore knew that this would be an ideal opportuing Escuela Kemna’oj, a brand new nity for her current class. “This is the school that will become home to 160 students next January in the village of best project for interior designers because we can showcase what we do for Santa María de Jesús. Commissioned by the New Jersey-based nonprofit people, creating something that’s more

Old School Game Night

We all remember those nights before we knew what a frat party was. Think back to when you used to play Candy Land, Uno, Clue, Twister, and Monopoly. Take it back to elementary school, and resurrect some of these games. Even though you haven’t played in ages, you’ll enjoy one night of a blast from the past.

Home Away from Home-Cooked Meal

If you live in an apartment or have access to a kitchen, invite your friends over for a homecooked meal. Pick a theme for the night – Latin, Southern BBQ, Italian, or Chinese. Find a few recipes that fit the theme. “Sometimes you need something more than dining hall food,” says Kelsey Jae Burke, a sophomore communication and rhetorical studies major. “I like to go to my friend’s apartment and have Sunday dinner every couple of weeks. It’s a fun way to see your friends, and who would ever say no to food?”

The Classic Girl’s Night In With a Twist

If all else fails, spice up movie night. While ordering cookies from Insomnia and watching Mean Girls can get pretty repetitive during the dreary Syracuse winter, revamping the classic movie night is easy. Make it a theme night and have everyone dress up for a slumber party, or make it competitive with movie trivia night. Adding fun little details like this to your night will make sure you never have the same girl’s night in twice.

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than just an aesthetically sophisticated space. We’re focused on the needs of the people,” says Redmore.

In the fall, Redmore opened up an independent study for the Escuela Kemna’oj project and received an overwhelming response. From the pool of 17 applicants, Redmore chose a team of six dedicated women: seniors Emily Groemmer, Erin McCarthy, Meghan Thomas, and juniors Alexandra Struble, Jess Greenlaw, and Danielle Lewis.

Redmore says this is the perfect group to “take this on a more professional level and not look to be spoon-fed.”

Seated around tables covered in tracing paper, colored pencils, and photographs, the designers have given up their Saturday to begin conceptualizing their design. From classrooms to the cafeteria, the team is tasked with designing the interior of every single room in the 15,000-square-foot school.

Prior to the charrette, the women conducted extensive research into the culture of Santa María de Jesús, Baker says. They’ve educated themselves on

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the day-to-day life of Guatemalans as well as what holds the deepest meaning for them. One significant motif that the team brainstormed during this meeting is weaving, a staple trade of this particular community. The team has set schoolwork aside in favor of this titanic project because they realize they’re “influencing these children’s lives for generations to come,” says Struble, one of the student designers.

Community is another central theme of Escuela Kemna’oj, as every single person living in Santa María de Jesús will leave their mark on this project. The group intends to source all labor and materials for the project locally. Baker says one of From Houses to Homes’ greatest goals is to create self-sustaining projects in these communities.

For Baker, Redmore, and the team, service is the greatest perk of what they do. “I believe no design should be selfish; it should always serve a good, helpful purpose,” says Baker. “It lends itself very naturally to these kinds of Continued on the next page

says Redmore. The students realize projects because, as designers, this is what the significance of their design. School we want to accomplish.”McCarthy says is mandatory and free in Guatemala it’s her dream to use design for hospitality, healthcare, and education, and this project through the sixth grade, according is a once in a lifetime opportunity. to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor. However, many children The impact that Escuela Kemna’oj cannot afford further schooling and will have on the community is something the team hopes to experience begin working shortly after. Children of indigenous communities like Santa firsthand next summer during a postoccupancy study in which they will María de Jesús typically attend school for an even shorter time, if at all. travel to Guatemala to assess the results of the project and collect data for The group appreciates the opportunity to practice their craft while future related designs. But the team making a positive impact on the world. must first gain funding for the trip before they can start packing their bags. “This project is a way to create an environment for these kids who really The group has already taken it upon themselves to draft a proposal to pitch need to be inspired and want to go to school,” says Groemmer. “We want to to deans and campus organizations.

“It’s really a grassroots effort that make them love to learn and better they’re putting on. It’s really inspiring,” their community.”

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Singing Sisterhood

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For the Mandarins and Main Squeeze, SU’s all-female a cappella groups, putting on a successful performance takes more than hitting the right notes – it’s about turning friends into family.

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ight girls sit in a semicircle, purposefully taking notes on blank music sheets. “Now turn to measure 20, it’s ba-ba-ba-da-da,” says April Woltersdorf, a junior choral and general music education major and member of the female a cappella group the Mandarins. There is no phone-fiddling or whispering in the room, only discussions about which syllable fits better, “ah” or “eh.” After a dry run of John Mayer’s “Gravity,” Woltersdorf looks dissatisfied. “You were totally under-pitched at the beginning,” she tells the soloist.

This is not a professional music class. It is how the 11 members of the Mandarins rehearse three days a week for two hours. The group has evolved from quietly singing melodic ballads to performing hit songs like “Fuckin’ Perfect” and “Price Tag” with vibrant dance moves. They choose recognizable songs, upbeat music, and choreography to better relate to their audience.

The Mandarins have changed their mindset too. In previous years, members felt so overwhelmed from competing in the International Championships of A Cappella (ICCA) and preparing numerous performances that they were reluctant to come to the rehearsals. Now the girls are eager to attend weekly practices, even on cold, rainy evenings.

The rigorous atmosphere in rehearsal is strikingly different from the group’s fun-filled activities. They throw group parties and go apple picking. Recently, Woltersdorf and two other group members decided to live together, making their dream of having a Mandarin house come true.

Woltersdorf, who always maintains a stern face during the rehearsal,

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There is no internal strife and cattiness among the Mandarins. In fact, compatibility is an important part of choosing new members.

“Not only do we take into consideration their musicality in auditions,” Woltersdorf says, “but we also ask, ‘Do we see ourselves being friends with these girls? Do we see the sparks and liveliness in them? Are they Mandarins?’”

The girls in Syracuse University’s only other all-female a cappella

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Squeeze may be similar in some ways, they each have a distinct style.

Main Squeeze’s song choices range from British indie rock band Florence and the Machine to pop and R&B singer V.V. Brown. “We don’t necessarily pick the mainstream top 40 hits,” says Sherburne. “We have a certain vibe – sassy and very much our own.”

No matter the musical style, the women of the Mandarins and Main Squeeze have solidified the bond of friendship through music. They are not just campus groups, but rather more like a sisterhood: a singing sisterhood.

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“We have a certain vibe – sassy and very much our own.” group, Main Squeeze, also understand the importance of unity with others. “Main Squeeze gives me a comfortable environment; it makes me come into myself,” says member Lia Newman, a senior Spanish and child and family studies major. The Main Squeeze women strengthen their bond through a weekly game of “Roses and Thorns,” where each member shares her struggles and something that has made her happy.

It’s an experience that Newman says she will never forget.

Although Main Squeeze is now a successful group, like the Mandarins they too have had their share of hardship. President Abby Sherburne, a senior communication and rhetorical studies major, can’t shake the memory of an embarrassing performance two years ago in Setnor Auditorium. The song was Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite” and they were in the wrong key from the very beginning, leaving a 400-person audience laughing.

Since then, the young a cappella group has become more mature and experienced with intensive training and performances. Sherburne spent the evening of her 21st birthday at rehearsal. Last semester, they placed third in the ICCA Mid-Atlantic Quarterfinals. It was their first time participating in a national competition.

While the Mandarins and Main

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Overheard At SU “Why is there, uh, sky water?”

“Wait, so who is Kim Kardashian?”

“Wow, look, there’s a whole aisle for laxatives!”

“He offered to flex in bed.”

“My French toast knows no boundaries!”

“Hillel was bumpin’ last night.”

“My dad is paying $1,200 so I can park in the Sheraton.”

“I’m totes getting with the Dalai Lama tonight.”

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“Okay, if you lose, you have to watch the first four episodes of the Vampire Diaries.”

“So I saw this girl, noticed her camel toe, and had to walk away.

That was a deal breaker.”

“I could’ve sworn she was homeless but then I saw her carrying a Marc Jacobs bag.”

“People love the shit out of my mom on Facebook.”

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