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IS BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER? Why some college women choose breast reductions

UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPPOSITION How to engage in healthy dialogue with people you disagree with

FREEDOM THROUGH FEMINISM One student explains why we need to fight for equality

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n election night, I sat in the sunroom of my sorority house with a group of girls and waited for the results to roll in state-by-state. As each broadcaster started to deliver the news that Hillary Clinton probably wouldn’t win, I was in awe. We watched as the first female candidate for a major party lost the presidency to a misogynistic man with zero political experience who only pretended to care about women’s rights. You could feel the devastation in the room. Yet another glass ceiling was being constructed over my head, and I went home that night feeling like the progress we had made as women under the Obama administration would soon be gone.

The next day, I pretended to take notes in my art history class while actually watching Clinton’s concession speech on Facebook Live (because, priorities) and cried. I felt hopeless, like my gender had lost the battle.

“To all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams,” Clinton said, and I remembered how important it was not to go silent about the things that matter. Even in her darkest moment, Clinton was still looking forward, and it made me realize that I have to, too.

The next four years will be a time of incredible change for the status of women in this country, and as editors we couldn’t ignore that. That’s why we created The Survival Issue. In these pages we hope to help you prepare yourself for everything to come, from how to have conversations with people of the opposing viewpoint (page 16) to why you should use your body hair as a political statement (page 14).

Check out our summer feminist guide (page 25) with book recommendations, protest spots, and ways to assert equality fashionably.

Since the election, there have been bad times, but there have been equally as many reminders of how powerful our voices can be if we use them together. It’s not over, ladies (and gentlemen, and everyone else who doesn’t identify with either of these gender constructs). This is just the beginning. Are you ready?

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CONTENTS

Welcome to The Survival Issue.

Under the current presidential administration, women’s rights are at risk more than ever.

Let this be your guide for whatever challenges we may face.

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ONE AND DONE

Our editors picked the one makeup product that empowers them

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Conversation nation

How to engage in healthy dialogue with people you disagree with

HEALTH 3. No gym, no problem

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EMBRACING THE F WORD

One student explains why we need to fight for equality

DOWNSIZE(D)

Why some college women choose breast reductions

Lifestyle

FASHION

18. Summer Lovin’

31. Back to black

Happened so fast...

when they go light, we go dark

4. Tracking the truth on fitbits

FEATURES

5. Eat this, fight that

19. The future is female

Up your eye game with these trendy sunglasses

Easy ways to squeeze in calorie burners You can be more fit without it

The inside scoop on inflammatory foods

6. You (don’t) snooze you lose Work hard, sleep harder

8. Clean Eating

Fresh foods for a cleaner face

Beauty

Your feminist summer syllabus

21. Volunteer to Victory

22. United States of women Take a trip to these protest pit stops

24. Read like a rebel Equalize your reading list

11. Summer Skin

14. No shave, no shame

30. She’s a survivor

Stripping the stigma surrounding female body hair

35. Accentuating your activism

Make a statement with graphic and bright shades

How to support your favorite feminist organizations

25. Dress like a #GirlBoss

Freshen up your face with these fruity masks

32. Throwing shade

Women who work it

How past trauma shapes one woman’s future

IN EVERY ISSUE 2. Like This, Try That 15. Confessions 44. Drink up 45. Overheard at SU

like this, try that barbecue food

Eating healthy doesn’t mean having to abandon your family’s summer party.

Try these simple swaps to enjoy your cookout without regretting it later.

Grilled Chicken // Grilled Tofu

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine) 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger FOR THE TOFU 1 pound firm tofu 1 tablespoon canola oil or peanut oil Additional soy sauce or marinade for topping PREPARATION Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a 2-quart bowl. Whisk together well.

Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slabs, and blot each slab with paper towels. Add to the bowl with the marinade, and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to an hour, or for up to a day.

To pan-fry the tofu, heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. When the oil is hot, add the tofu in one layer (you may have to do this in batches). Cook on one side for one to two minutes, until lightly colored. Using tongs, turn the tofu over and cook for another one to two minutes, or until lightly colored on the other side. Remove from the pan, and serve with additional marinade or soy sauce. To grill the tofu, prepare a mediumhot grill. Brush the grill with oil, and grill until grill marks appear, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat, and serve with additional marinade or soy sauce.

Recipe courtesy of The New York Times

Pasta Salad // Lemony Couscous Salad INGREDIENTS 1½ to 2 cups Israeli couscous 2 medium cucumbers ¼ bunch parsley 1 medium lemon 2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp salt freshly cracked pepper to taste

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3 oz. crumbled feta cheese INSTRUCTIONS Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil.

Add the couscous and continue to let it boil for 5-7 minutes, or until the couscous is tender. Drain the couscous in a colander or wire mesh sieve (if the holes in the colander are too big). Rinse briefly with cool water to cool off the couscous, then allow to drain while you prepare the rest of the salad.

Cut the cucumber into quarter rounds and place them in a large bowl. Take a big handful (or about ¼ bunch) of parsley and pull the leaves from the stems. Roughly chop the parsley and then add it to the bowl with the cucumber. Use a fine holed cheese grater or a zester to remove the thin layer of yellow zest from the lemon and add it the bowl with the other ingredients.

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl (you should get 2-3 tablespoons of juice). Add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Stir to combine and then pour the dressing over the cucumber, parsley, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.

Add the cooled and drained couscous and crumbled feta to the bowl. Gently stir to combine all of the ingredients. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or chill until ready to eat.

Recipe courtesy of Budget Bytes

Corn on the Cob // Grilled Avocado

INGREDIENTS 3 ripe avocados olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Heat up your BBQ or grill-pan to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray.

Cut avocados in half and remove pits.

Brush inside half of each avocado lightly with olive oil. Place face down on BBQ or grill-pan for about 5 minutes (BBQ temps vary). Press down occasionally to ensure grill marks are created and heat penetrates.

Using tongs remove from grill and set aside until ready to eat.

Recipe courtesy of The Healthy Maven

DON’T SWEAT IT After a long day of classes, the gym is the last place I want to go. The thought of putting on my running shoes and slipping on the icy ground from my dorm to the gym, trying so desperately not to fall, is enough for me to want to crawl into bed.

Luckily, there’s hope even for the laziest of us.

When you’re lacking the time or motivation, squeezing easy exercises into your schedule can help you trick yourself into burning some extra calories. Los Angeles personal trainer Millie Junio believes that the key is “Keeping it simple. You don’t need to do strenuous exercises like what they do in crossfit classes or run marathons to get benefits from exercise.” Some of her recommendations include standing while talking on the phone or while working at the desk. The less sitting, the better. Parking your car farther away in order to make you walk more is another easy way to get some more steps in. “Making small changes in your life can have huge benefits in the long run,” Junio says.

Even if you’re a student athlete and have to workout regularly, it’s still important to keep active every day, especially during chaotic weeks like mid-terms and finals. Katherine Berry is a member of Orange Experience, Syracuse University’s club synchronized skating team, and has been skating for 15 years. When she is not at the rink she likes to do crunches, squats, Russian twists, planks, leg scissors, and sit ups in her dorm room. “You have only a certain amount of time on the ice, so you need to be active on and off the ice in order to keep up and perform,” Berry says.

During stressful times, sneaking some exercise into your schedule can be energizing and mood-boosting.

Psychologist Jennifer Pemberton, Ph.D. says that according to research, the benefits of exercise are even more powerful than you’d expect. “Physical activity is effective in reducing symptoms of mild depression, stress and anxiety and stimulates the brain to grow new cells,” she says. Light to moderate exercise also decreases the release of stress-related hormones, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

And we could all benefit from less stress in our lives.

For Shereen Zakzok, using Netflix is an easy way to get herself to stay on the treadmill and distract herself.

“It helps keep me motivated to go to the gym. Watching my favorite show prolongs my treadmill time and helps me not skip my workout to watch TV,” she says.

Do the bare minimum with these easy-to-do exercises.

By Kelly Loeb

Just sneaking in 5-10 minutes each day of light exercise that gets your heart-rate up can do wonders for your mental and physical health. Here are some more quick ideas you can use to squeeze in some exercise every day:

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Live on the 4th floor of your building? Try taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

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Sitting on the couch watching a movie? Try doing some couch dips or bicycle crunches— you can do them in your pajamas without even getting off the couch.

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Did a new season of your favorite Netflix show just come out? Watch an episode a day on the treadmill.

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Waiting on the Starbucks line forever? Sneak in calve raises while you wait in line.

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Bored with your shower routine? Do 15 squats while scrubbing in your shampoo; that’s 105 squats a week.

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Are you sprawled out on your bedroom floor after a long day and not getting up anytime soon? Try the Wide-Split Crunch, an absculpting exercise used in celeb coveted Tracy Anderson studios. The best part of this move is it doesn’t require you to get off the floor.

Lie on your back with your legs extended and feet separated shoulder width apart. Place your hands behind your head, then lift your shoulder blades off the floor to curl into a crunch, keeping your lower back on the floor.

Reverse the movement to return to start. That’s one rep; do 30.

Surviving the gym slump

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Your fitness tracker won’t do all the work for you. These students tried the trend and found that your motivation can’t come from a watch.

By Sarah Basile

So, you’re thinking about dropping the $150 on a Fitbit.

You want to keep better tabs on your health and fitness, and that’s great. Before you buy one, here are some suggestions from people who already tried joining the Fitbit craze.

The first word of advice is that for the Fitbit to work (and be worth the price tag), it needs to stay on your wrist.

Syracuse University freshman Christian Cabatu bought a Fitbit when his doctor told him it would help him practice healthy habits. But tracking his steps was short-lived. “I stopped wearing it because it died and I didn’t want to charge it,” Cabatu says.

“For the past four weeks or so it’s been dead.”

And when his Fitbit battery died, so did his motivation to go to the gym. Know that if you’re relying on the Fitbit to motivate you to work out, you must summon up a small amount of motivation to recharge it a couple times a week.

An environmental engineering major at SU, Alyssa Burnell, stayed motivated with hers for the first couple months, but her excitement faded quickly. “I got lazy and busy so I stopped,” Burnell says. The Fitbit amped up both students’ motivation at first, but after a couple months they aren’t exercising as frequently as they were again.

At its core, what the Fitbit

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does is count your steps and potentially your calories, especially if you choose to sync your calorie intake too.

According to Nutritionist Chaya Lee Charles, balancing how many calories you’re burning and consuming throughout the day is the key to maintaining or losing weight.

So, if you can get in the habit of using your Fitbit regularly it definitely has the potential to help with weight loss.

Charles teaches nutrition classes at SU and thinks that for college students, Fitbits may be a way to balance the less healthy behaviors college students learn at school.

“Most college students have a completely different way of eating here than they had eating at home,” Charles says. “For the most part, the freshmen 15 is due to a change in diet. If they could balance diet with at least an effort to be more active, it could help combat that.”

If you’re worried about maintaining your ideal weight at school, a Fitbit could be a good balancing tool. From her experience dealing with people recording their activity and diet, she thinks having any sort of diary tool helps make people more mindful.

“The simple act of knowing they have to keep track always changes the way people act,” Charles says of her clients.

Although for many college students, it seems that actually maintaining progress with their health and fitness calls for a stronger motivation than that quick buzz after reaching 10,000 steps.

For Jessica Goggins, a student at Nova Southeastern University, her Fitbit motivated her for the wrong reasons.

Before long she became obsessed with the competition function of the Fitbit that compared her steps next to her friends’ steps. She was constantly trying to get ahead of them on the leaderboard, and even found herself jumping up and down in the middle of class.

“My one friend would walk around her kitchen at three in the morning when everyone was else was sleeping to try to one-up us,” Goggins says. “It controlled our lives.”

The fitness tracker has good intentions of getting you in shape, but won’t cure the typical college student of their real problem: laziness. So will Fitbit help make you fit? Maybe a little bit, but only if you’re able to keep up the motivation to consistently track your eating and activity too. When it comes down to it, motivating your butt to the gym comes from yourself, not a watch. And if you do choose to try it, remember--it won’t work if you lose the charger.

fightfirewithfood When inflammation attacks, eat snacks: combat unwanted joint pains with this healthy snack trend.

by EMILY ABATECOLA

As our bodies’ natural response, inflammation protects you from outside threats like bacteria or viruses. But when it’s out of control, it can stress your body, leading to swelling, bloating, and digestive issues. Luckily, reducing inflammation with foods is poised to become a major health trend this year, with inflammationfighting ingredients, like ginger and turmeric, trending on Pinterest and filling up grocery aisles.

Take Nicole Quigley, a freshman business administration major at SUNY Albany, whose high school track career came to a halt because of a knee injury.

To relieve the pain from her injury and minimize inflammation, Quigley’s doctor recommended her to eat more healthy fats, like salmon and nuts.

“Incorporating a healthy diet into your life is number one,” says Heather Polcaro, a registered outpatient dietitian at SUNY Upstate Medical center. “The body relies on food as fuel and this fuel should come from the best possible sources.”

There are some foods, however, that can increase inflammation and trigger acne. Some studies in Paraguay showed that when people ate less refined sugar, or white flour and carbs, there was little to no acne among teens, says dermatologist Philip B. Blank Jr. “Dairy can worsen acne symptoms, but it is very individualized and may change from person to person,” Blank Jr. says. Too much sugar can also make things worse. “When you’re in a state of inflammation, eating excess amounts of sugar can be like throwing lighter fluid on your cells, making them hurt more,” Polcaro says.

Polcaro recommends eating foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon, to help combat those effects. “The body needs primarily whole, unprocessed, foods that give plenty of vitamins and minerals that supply

4 foods to curb your inflammation:

the body with the necessary tools it needs to help reduce inflammation,” Polcaro says.

A study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that among 727 women, those who ate more omega3’s demonstrated lower concentrations of markers of inflammation.

Lisa Thomas, a registered dietician at Syracuse University, also recommends eating leafy greens, like kale, spinach, and broccoli, which are full of vitamin E to protect the body from pro-inflammatory molecules. Anthocyanins, the chemical found in berries, can also lead to a decrease in inflammation. Thomas suggests opting for complex carbs because the whole grain is closer to original form. Nuts, like almonds and walnuts, are high in fiber, vitamin E, and omega-3s, and can help repair damage caused by inflammation.

What’s more, spices like cinnamon helps control blood sugar, while turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Ultimately, these foods help ward off illnesses including cancer and heart disease.

Don’t fret—fighting inflammation doesn’t mean you have to suppress your sweet tooth. For you chocoholics, a Louisiana State University study shows that our body ferments dark chocolate into anti-inflammatory compounds, which are beneficial to heart health.

Adding probiotics to your diet can be beneficial as well. Foods high in probiotics, like yogurt, tempeh, and miso soup, help replenish your gut with beneficial microbes that assist in fighting inflammation. Prebiotics foods, or fiber rich-foods like garlic, onions, and apples, also has benefits and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.

“The bottom line is a healthy diet,” says Polcaro. “A diet rich in foods that are found naturally, not artificially.”

Salmon

Along with mackerel and tuna, oily fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

The omega-3’s are especially helpful in reducing inflammation and improving digestive processes. For a delicious meal, top off grilled salmon with some citrus salsa.

Edamame

Soy-based foods, like edamame, are high in protein and isoflavones, estrogen-like compounds that contain antioxidant properties.

Throw in avocado, fresh chives, and spinach in a blender, then add the dressing into a bowl of edamame for a healthy, supergreen salad.

Nuts

Nuts, almonds and walnuts in particular, are full of omega-3’s and antioxidants, which helps your body repair damage from inflammation and lower the risk of diabetes. Get the benefits of both nuts and fatty fish by crushing pistachios and drizzling the mixture on tilapias, then bake.

Dark Leafy Greens

Leafy greens are rich in flavonoids, plant-based antioxidants, which restores cellular health to help stop inflammation. If salads aren’t your strongest suit, blend in spinach, bananas, and kiwi for an energizing smoothie.

Surviving stress-inducing foods

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No need to sleep on it—these tips are a sure fire way to kick those before bedtime blunders. by SASHA LEVIN

“Work hard, play hard.” It’s the the common college-life philosophy, but a lot of students struggle to balance the two. The missing link?

Not getting enough zzz’s. Over the years, studies consistently show that college students tend to be sleep deprived. In 2010, the American College Health Association surveyed 95,712 students about their sleep, and more than half the students said they felt ‘sleepy or dragged out’ majority of the time.

Let’s be real––being part of #teamnosleep isn’t cool anymore.

Studies show that going to class after an all-nighter is the equivalent of going to class drunk. A sleep study from the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales found that after 17 to 19 hours without sleep, subjects’ performances on some tests were equivalent or worse than a BAC of 0.05 percent.

That means your decision-making is impaired to the level where you would be legally incapable of driving.

If you don’t like the idea of your hungover-self haunting your sober school-week self, make sure you’re getting enough good quality sleep.

The tipsy, sleep-deprived version of yourself definitely won’t help you in the classroom.

Unfortunately, there are plenty of bad habits ingrained in college life, which set the stage for late nights, heightened anxiety, and stress—all leading up to inadequate sleep. Equal Time talked to head mental health promotion specialist at Syracuse University, Kristelle Aisaka, who sees tons of sleep deprived students, to get some of the best tips. With some of these simple tricks and fixes, you can

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train yourself to knock these bad habits and establish healthier sleep patterns.

Please, silence your cellphones The constant attending to beeping or vibrating notifications of our phones keeps us on edge before bedtime.

“Thinking you need to respond to something can heighten anxiety, making it harder for us to sleep too,” Aisaka says.

The fix: Use notification silencing functions like “Do Not Disturb” or a similar notification silencing app. Find an outlet on the other side of your bedroom to charge your phone.

No blue light 30+ minutes before bed Smartphones and laptop screens emit blue light that decreases the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin in our brain, which throws our body’s biological clock–the circadian rhythm–out of control, according to studies conducted by Harvard Medical School.

The fix: Use blue light filtering apps like “Night Shift” on iPhone or the “F.lux” app for your computer, which lower screen brightness and decrease the amount of blue light to warmer light, recommends the SU Office of Health Promotion.

Work near a window or take a walk If you’re in class, an office, or the library all day, your body probably isn’t getting enough exposure to natural light. Ph.D. sleep expert Daniel Jin Blum says that “it makes

it more difficult for your body to recognize the difference between day and night, and this can mess with your body’s ability to produce melatonin.”

The fix: Blum recommends taking walks during the day, especially between 2 to 4 p.m. Working near a window can help your body absorb more natural light.

Use your bed only for sleep and sex Make your bed a stress-free sleep haven that your mind only associates with sleep. Studying in bed weakens “the mental association between your bedroom and sleep,” according to Harvard’s Division of Sleep Medicine. This way when you hit the pillow you won’t be thinking about that sandwich you ate or your science class.

The fix: Keep food, schoolwork, your phone, and laptop out of the bed.

Don’t go crazy with caffeine We college students are experts at masking sleep deprivation with energy drinks and coffee, but coffee isn’t a long-term solution for sleepiness. Aisaka explains that even though caffeine might make you feel more awake, your body, mind, and mood will still experience the stress that sleep deprivation wreaks on your body. Coffee also alters your internal body clock, so it’ll take your body longer to feel ready for bed.

The fix: Don’t drink coffee six hours before bedtime.

Limit Alcohol Drinking might make you feel drowsy, but alcohol is actually a classic sleep ruiner. Alcohol blocks REM sleep, the deepest and most restorative part of your sleep cycle. Reduced sleep quality and will leave you groggy and unfocused in the morning, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

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The fix: Become a monk and never drink again. Just kidding, but for less sluggishness on Monday, go out Thursday or Friday instead of Saturday. It will give your sleep cycle more time to self-regulate before the week starts again. Drink earlier in the night and avoid chasing with caffeinated drinks to ensure your sleep won’t take as hard of a hit.

Unwind with a relaxing routine Whether it’s espresso shots or vodka shots, your body is probably used to going from 0 to 100 real quick. Instead, practice going from 100 to 0 by finding something that relaxes you and doing it routinely before bed.

Badger sleep Balm (Amazon.com, $10) This balm smells like a walk in the woods. Rub it on your lips, chest, temples, or hands to help you fall asleep.

Relax Melodies: Sleep Sounds app (free)

Lavender pillow spray (Amazon.com, $25) Spray this lavender essential oil blend before bed to assist with calming the busy mind and relaxing the body to fall asleep.

The fix: If writing your thoughts brings you peace, leave a journal by your bed and write things you learned or are grateful for that day. You can also use music streaming apps like Spotify and listen to relaxing music as long as you aren’t tempted to use your phone for social media. If your anxiety or stress builds up while you’re in bed, Aisaka recommends trying mindful practices.

Observe yourself experiencing your emotions and process them instead of avoiding them.

The popular alternative of scrolling through Instagram or Facebook to make yourself feel better is mindless and unhealthy. “We know this doesn’t help,” Aisaka says. “It’s a distraction that is actually adding to our stress and not taking away from it.”

Strategize your sleep game to side-step these bad habits from stealing your sleep and well-being.

Confronting these habits isn’t easy while living in an overstimulated and overscheduled college lifestyle, but prioritize your zzz’s and soon you’ll be on your A-game.

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It’s true, you are what you eat. Incorporate these healthy choices into your diet for clearer skin. by HANA MAEDA

pplying fancy moisturizers and creams may be your initial response to protecting your skin from sun exposure, but this often doesn’t get to the root of the issue. Healthy skin is more than what you put on your face — a glowing, gorgeous complexion starts from the inside out.

Jolene Hart is a health coach and the author of Eat Pretty, a book about how what you eat can make or break your beauty routine.

“The food that you put into your mouth breaks down and becomes the building blocks your body needs to perform actions like rebuilding cells, detoxification, and other functions that make ourselves look and feel our best,” Hart says. “So if you give your body the best tools in the form of really organic or fresh whole foods, your body will have the optimal tools to perform its duties.”

Alternatively, if you give your body processed foods or additives, your body will lack the nutrition it needs to operate, which will affect your skin’s health. That means you might want to cut back on hot dogs, cheeseburgers, or chips at your various future beach parties this summer.

While it’s hard to avoid your guilty pleasures, Hart says a healthy diet is about knowing that your skin is a reflection

of your food choices. One of the more obvious, yet biggest culprits of bad skin is sugar.

Sugar is often the reason behind blemishes, skin redness, and skin sensitivity.

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While it’s hard to avoid your guilty pleasures, Hart says a healthy diet is about knowing that your skin is a reflection of your food choices.

“The glycemic index of your food has a big bearing on blemish formation, so basically any food that’s going to spike your blood sugar is going to start to cause some hormonal imbalances in the body, which will make your skin more prone to blemishes,” Hart says.

Although foods affect skin differently, Hart advises everyone to consume less alcohol, meats and dairy, which cause hormonal imbalance in the body, and caffeine, which can pump up the stress hormone, cortisol.

Before you completely revamp your diet, check the calendar and remind yourself what time of the year it is. Hart says the nutrition your body needs depends on the current season.

“There’s a lot of changes in your skin and body throughout

the year — your body has natural shifts, and nature mimics those shifts,” Hart says.

“Interestingly enough, the foods that are fresh in different seasons of the year help to target the needs of your skin and your body in that particular season.”

Spending too much time outdoors can come with consequences. Hart suggests foods that help protect skin from UV damage, like tomatoes or red peppers. Water-rich fruits and vegetables, like celery, watermelon, and cucumbers, naturally hydrate, counteracting the effects of heat.

Summer cocktails sound tempting during scorching hot days, but swapping out those sugary drinks for lots of water will prevent your skin from looking dry.

“When we’re drinking enough water, it flushes out the toxins and hydrates every single cell in the body,” says Kelly Springer, a registered dietician nutritionist and founder of Kelly’s Choice, a nutritional company. “Our skin, the largest organ in the body, needs to be properly hydrated.”

While supplements provide the necessary nutrients, skipping meals and taking more supplements isn’t the best idea.

Jane Uzcategui, registered dietician and nutrition professor at Syracuse University warns against relying on vitamin and mineral supplements.

“They provide you with specific nutrients, but without those interactions in food that make vitamins and minerals work to their best capacity,” Uzcategui says.

As a general tip, Hart and Springer recommend incorporating colorful vegetables and fruits in your meals. The colors of food are made of different phytochemicals, or compounds produced by plants, which carry a variety of benefits for skin, including skin protection, reducing allergic reactions, and stronger skin elasticity. Summer is peak season for colorful foods, namely fruits and vegetables, which include high levels of antioxidants that supports the body’s cells, as opposed to lowantioxidant foods like french fries or potatoes.

“Antioxidants help to get rid of free-radicals, which can cause aging and damage of cells,” Springer says. “A diet that’s high in antioxidants, or colorful fruits and vegetables, is going to help protect the skin.”

To follow a healthy skin diet, Hart suggests balancing your meals with some protein, healthy fats, and an abundance of in-season vegetables. Fats like avocado, coconut, raw nuts, or seeds can benefit your skin cell membrane, which locks moisture in the skin.

Lemons are good sources for

cleansing skin, while vegetables like spinach and arugula provide minerals and vitamins. healthy diet gives you cleaner skin and improves your overall well-being. As the seasons start to change, prep your skin for hot temperatures by incorporating these delicious, healthy alternatives into your meals.

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skin-approved summer snacks Tuna stuffed bell peppers

(full recipe: eatingbirdfood.com) Pack a light lunch for work or a picnic with this quick and easy snack.

Tuna is a great source of selenium, an antioxidant that protects skin from UV damage, while peppers are loaded with vitamin C, which helps produce collagen and keeps the skin firm.

Berry quinoa breakfast bowl

(full recipe: likeabunny.com) Switch up your usual milk and cereal with a bowl of quinoa a protein-packed breakfast. Add in summer fruits like antioxidant-rich strawberries and blueberries, and almonds, which is high in vitamin E to protect skin from the sun’s rays.

Slow-roasted salmon

(full recipe: damndelicious.net) For a nice summer treat, soak salmon with soy sauce for a wide range of flavors. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce skin redness. You can even incorporate carrots or edamame soybeans, which have antioxidants to repair damaged skin.

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beauty blunder We’re all looking for beauty products that make us look and feel our best: conditioners that make your hair silky soft, nail polishes that actually last, and skincare that smooths— but not all products are good for your body, or for the environment.

Many of our everyday cosmetics contain chemicals that are known carcinogens and are harmful to our ecosystem. As you upgrade your beauty and skincare arsenal this summer, make sure you read the labels of products you purchase first to make sure they don’t contain ingredients that are toxic—to you or to the environment.

It can be really difficult to avoid chemicals — even the most natural, fair-trade, organic, handcrafted-bythe-skincare-angels products have chemicals in them. The trick is to know which ingredients are safe, and which are hazardous long term.

Regrettable Dye Jobs, Even Worse Chemicals

We’ve all raided the drugstore for boxed hair dye and subsequently stained every towel we own at home. Turns out that besides being a regrettable hair choice (ahem, do not attempt to go three shades lighter than your already damaged hair if you don’t know what you’re doing), boxed dye also contains a chemical called p-phenylenediamin.

According to Simple Luxe Living, P-phenylenediamin is derived from tar, and is typically found in darker dyes and vampy shades of lipstick.

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Think twice the next time you reach for your favorite product. It may be more harmful to the environment (or yourself) than you think.

by ARIEL WODARCYK

It’s also deadly to plankton and other underwater species. If that doesn’t make your heart bleed, think about this: plankton are at the very bottom of the food chain and everything we top-of-the-food-chain dwellers eat relies on what comes before us.

So if the very foundation of that chain is removed, we all suffer. When hair dye containing this chemical is washed down the drain, the p-phenylenediamin goes with it.

Hair Color (and Environment!) Killer

Those of you with colored hair may want to listen up for this one.

Not only do sulfates fade color faster (especially if you dabble in rainbow hues), they also contain a chemical called dioxane. Dioxane can be removed from sulfates, but most companies opt not to do so.

Like p-phenylenediamin, dioxane is also harmful to oceanic ecosystems.

It kills fish and plankton, and has harmful effects on insects as well.

Studies show that besides simply causing external irritation to skin and eyes, sodium laureth sulfate (SLS) can also damage your organs and reproductive system, and has been linked to cancer. Even if you’re forking over extra money on high end hair care, you might still be vulnerable to sulfates.

Skin-Smoothing Surfactant

Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is often found in skincare, typically exfoliants, peels, and moisturizers.

BHA is fantastic at smoothing the surface of the skin; however, it’s also

fantastic at ruining the ecosystem.

While BHA may not actually ruin the environment, it does alter fish and shellfish behavior and is linked to fish deaths.

Beauty Basic, Bad for the Environment

Beyond Pesticides, a non-profit organization working towards a world free of pesticides, warns that triclosan, contributes to endocrine disruption and bacterial/antibiotic resistance. Triclosan is found in many popular antibacterial products including cleansers, shaving creams, toothpaste, and hand soap.

Toxic Suds

According to Cosmetics Info, diethanolamine (DEA) is used to create bubbles in foaming products and balance pH in products.

Although DEA itself is used sparingly in products and is considered safe for cosmetic use, it is fatal for many forms of aquatic life.

If you’re wondering how to avoid these ingredients without pouring over the label of every product lining drugstore aisles and Sephora shelves, your best bet is to choose products with short ingredient lists with names you can identify and pronounce. If you’re worried about a product containing one of the aforementioned ingredients, there are plenty of cosmetic databases you can check out online, like cosmeticsinfo.org and ewg.org.

Do more with your favorite summer fruits and treat your skin with a much needed facial.

by COURTENEY LAROCCA Clean skin is a trend that never goes out of style, but shelling out tons of money for face masks to keep your complexion looking clear gets old fast. If you’re sick of prioritizing part of your paycheck to wash your face, maybe it’s time to turn to Mother Nature for some fresh (and cheap) alternatives. With summer approaching, getting clear and fresh skin is easy with the help of your local grocery store’s produce department. Try these face masks starring summer fruits to keep your face and your wallet happy:

Watermelon Mask for oily skin ¼ small seedless watermelon ½ ripe banana 3 drops tea tree essential oil

Start off by taking out any seeds from your quarter of a watermelon, and put the fruit into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash half of a ripe banana together with the watermelon. Then add in the drops of tea tree essential oil and remix. Apply the mixture to your face with clean hands and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse your face with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.

Source: beautymunsta.com

Apricot Mask for sun~weary skin ½ apricot, mashed or blended 1 teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon apricot kernel oil (optional)

Mix the honey with the mashed apricot. Once fully blended, add in the apricot kernel oil.

Apply the mask to clean, damp skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, before rinsing with lukewarm water. Finish off by applying a moisturizer.

Source: thebeautybean.com

Strawberry Mask for clarifying pores

8-9 fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon oil (extra virgin olive, jojoba, grapeseed or sweet almond) 1 tablespoon lemon juice (this is for oily skin; for dry skin use 8 drops) Mash the strawberries in a bowl with a fork until they’re smooth. Stir in the rest of the ingredients until well-blended. With clean hands, apply the mask to your face. Let the mask sit for five minutes. Rinse with warm water and apply a moisturizer or toner.

Source: beautylish.com

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T I T LE W O GR With women’s bodies under attack, some girls are embracing and politicizing their body hair. by LARRY STANSBURY

As girls grow, they are told not to stop their hair from doing the same. Rather than letting their body be, women are encouraged to shave, wax, and pluck to make their skin soft and smooth — but some are tossing their razors in defiance.

Fiona Spiegler, a music freshman at Goucher College, says Trump’s offensive comments only encouraged her to stand more strongly behind her decision to stop shaving.

“His administration seems to not care at all about women,” Spiegler says. “By simply not shaving, I’m telling them they cannot tell me or any other person how to live their lives.”

More and more women are refusing to shave and are choosing instead keeping their body hair. The “No Shave Movement” encourages women to empower each other by demanding equality and participating in body hair challenges. The movement launched in February

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2017 with ‘Get Hairy February,’ and women from all over the world showed off their unshaven underarms and fuzzy legs to make a statement: we have hair and we won’t be ashamed.

Spiegler’s journey to embrace her hair started when she realized why women were scared to stop shaving.

“I think women’s body hair is accepted in certain social circles, but everyone in western society? No,” Spiegler says. “Capitalism makes too much money off of shaming women’s body hair for it to be politically accepted into western society any time soon.”

A study by the American Laser Center revealed that American women will spend approximately $10,000 on shaving products in their lifetime. Spiegler says that, from the time she was fourteen up until she stopped shaving, she had spent at least $800 on shaving products.

Body hair is normal and should not be shamed or stigmatized. This year let’s make body hair happen.

Confessions “I was having sex with my boyfriend one night and apparently my IUD got dislodged. It ended up stabbing his dick and he started bleeding all over the bed and projectile vomiting everywhere. I spent the next five minutes trying to decide if calling 911 would be worth the ‘Sex Sent Me To The ER’ episode they’d make about our sex life.”

“On our way back from an open bar that we took way too seriously, my friend threw up on my jeans in the cab. My proudest accomplishment was holding my own vomit in my mouth and spitting in the bushes after we got dropped off, like a lady.”

“One time I was in the midst of having sex with a new man friend and everything was great until I turned and saw a Make America Great Again hat on his dresser. I stopped mid-thrust and go “Wait, am I fucking a Trump supporter?” He looked at me, obviously confused, and was like “What?” I was so irritated that I had accidentally hooked up with a Trump supporter that I literally got up and left.”

“Once a guy high-fived me after having sex.

Then he went to get me something to drink, and brought back water in a Tupperware container.”

“I stole so much free shit from my internship they basically paid me.”

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conversation nation

Discussing politics is difficult enough when you’re on the same page. The founder of Kid President, a YouTube series about positivity, is here to teach us how to be more welcoming of different opinions. by ANNIKA HOEIM

With Trump as the proverbial elephant in the room, politics is an unspoken player in every conversation.

Even friendly coffee dates or polite hallway chats run the risk of turning into heated confrontations. It may be difficult to withhold emotional reactions and bitter words, but perhaps the most important thing we can do right now is learning to listen.

Brad Montague aims to teach the world how to do just that. Montague started “Kid President” with his brother-in-law, Robby Novak, in 2012. Now he and his wife make videos under the title ‘Montague Workshop,’ but with the same premise: sharing “timely, but most of all timeless” truths, encouraging people to spread kindness and unity in times of division and fear. Montague says that in an age when opinions are prevalent, action is that much more powerful.

“Sometimes the best way to make a statement is to live a statement,” Montague says. “We wanted to make a video about differences and so we had [Robby] spend a day with a young girl who was Muslim. It is one of my favorite things we’ve made, because I got to witness their friendship. He got to learn about why she dresses the way she does and where she comes from, and he got to share a little about his faith with her. They just had a real, unscripted conversation. I think that image presents to the world a glimpse of how things could be.”

In this heated political climate, conversations between those of diverging views are rare. Politics have always been and will always be personal and polarizing. It can be difficult to have a discussion without feeling frustrated, rejected, confused, or just plain ticked off. The emotions attached to these dialogues are an even greater indicator that we need to work harder to understand one another, rather than simply making assumptions.

“I’ve continued posting the same things I’ve posted online for years: messages about compassion and creativity,” Montague says. “There was a time when those were received warmly. Now those are considered political statements. Much of that has to do with how raw everyone is feeling.”

Living in the land of Internet criticism, Montague knows a thing or two about how to interact with abrasive people.

What he’s learned: even humans saying nasty words behind a screen are still just that – humans. If we claim a posture of love, we cannot afford to distribute that love exclusively.

Perhaps those who we have deemed as hateful and calloused are the ones who need kindness the most.

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Instead of allowing feelings of hostility to rise, find the root of the issue. When confronted with an insensitive comment, take a breath. Maybe the reason that person feels the way they do is because they are in need of attention and care. Coming at others with indignation will only drill a deeper rift within our friendships, the country, and the world.

“My dad always said ‘hurt animals bite.’ Sometimes that bite that people have, that saltiness that they have online, comes from some sort of hurt,” says Montague.

“Early on, I would be like ‘you don’t know me, why would you say something so mean?’ and then I realized ‘wait, I don’t know them.’ “ When faced with a person who is insensitive or careless with their words, remember that their reaction may be coming from a place of hurt in their own lives that deserves attention and care, not more condemnation.

We all can recall times when we were not our best, most caring selves. Giving others that same grace does more to shape the world than scoffing at others’ slip-ups. The best way we can change people’s minds is by showing them the transformative power rooted in a posture of radical love.

We are all little works in progress, myself included,” Montague says. “That troll who sends me something online and says what you’re doing is idiotic, they are simply just a person who wants to be loved.”

“If we were to realize just how much we’re all passengers on spaceship earth together it could really do some good,” Montague says. “Allow yourself to get the proper perspective that maybe just maybe you’re a work in progress and together all of our works in progress can make a work of art.”

Although engaging with those who are negative is draining, Montague says that it is ultimately worth it. He uses the analogy of the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee.

The first, he says, is dead because all it does is hold the water it has within it, but the second is full of life because it gives and receives from other bodies of water. It is the same with people. Montague is the first to admit that he hasn’t always responded with patience, but he has learned that responding to the most difficult people in love has immense power.

“I think the big thing we have to do is be more childlike and less childish. ‘Childish’ just talks all the time. ‘Childlike’ talks, but it asks questions and listens and takes it in, so that’s what I want to do,” says Montague.

“Being gentle is also a way of shaking up the world.”

The Wild, Wild, Web

How to stay sane when the Internet is telling your brain to freak out

1. Take an Internet detox - Feeding yourself political opinions of Facebook, whether they side with your point of you or not, can be a dangerous gateway to triggered reactions that are not conducive to real, loving discussions. Keep tabs on your online habits. If you find that you are consistently enraged by what you find on your feed, maybe it is time to take a step back, and approach your media consumption in a different way. Read an old school newspaper, a novel, or a self-help book. Consume information in a way that will keep you informed without fueling your inner rage.

2. Respond with a little humor - “My grandmother always said to treat everybody like

it’s their birthday,” says Montague. “Again and again we would have somebody online who would be hurtful and we would respond just celebrating them even citing their creativity in how they made fun of us, anything. It turned the conversation around and it made the environment more playful. Our community picked up on it and we wouldn’t have to police comments because they would do that for us and send pictures of cats. We called it ‘hand grenades of happiness.’ We have several stories of people that joined our community online because we pursued them in love after they said something thoughtless or hurtful.”

3. When in doubt, don’t post – Though the Internet can be a great way to share information, history has proven that heated social media arguments aren’t incredibly effective in changing hearts and minds. Living out what you believe is much more potent.

“You can be a laptop warrior and post your opinions in all caps, or you can actually go live what you’re believing,” says Montague. “When you live what you’re believing it impacts and resonates at a much greater level.”

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The do’s, don’t’s and dirty deets of scoring a summer bae

by BRIDGET MAHONEY

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New relationships usually feel full of promise, but when your new bae has an expiration date, it can be difficult to take the commitment seriously. A summer fling may not seem worth the investment, but a 3 month relationship might be beneficial long-term. Any relationship can teach you something about yourself and what you’re looking for in a partner, and short-term ones are no exception.

It’s no secret that people engage in relationships that aren’t built to last. Laura VanderDrift, an assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University, explains that we might be enticed by shorter relationships since they’re an exciting way to expand our sense of self. “Interestingly, when we know a relationship won’t last forever, we look for potential partners who have traits that are unlike our own,” VanderDrift says.

There’s nothing wrong with a part-time deal if you know that neither you or your partner will be hurt in the end. If anything, the sultry arrangement will make for an unforgettable summer and redefine your expectations in future relationships.

Dr. Paulette Sherman, psychologist and author, points to the seasons when explaining our interest in short-term connection.

“The summer season is typically

a time to let loose and have fun, while often fall bodes more seriousness,” Sherman says. “In winter, couples often pair off due to the inclement weather and increased libido. Summer is a time of abundance and winter is seen as a time of scarcity.”

The summertime is great for adventure and exploring, making it the perfect season to find a new partner.

Julia Torres, a sophomore at Syracuse University, knows what it’s like to be in a relationship with an expiration date, and suggests going for it. “Although I got my heart broken, I knew it was a temporary relationship since we go to different schools,” Torres says. “The relationship made my summer so fun because I spent every day with him, and we had a lot of fun outdoor experiences. I have no regrets.”

Short-term relationships are low-commitment, which might be why they’re so enticing. A Gallup poll shows that more people are remaining single in their 20s, so there’s no pressure to find your life partner anytime soon. However, there’s always something to take away from each relationship, no matter how casual or serious. While the summer fling isn’t for everyone, it’s a good way to heat up your summer and better the relationship you have with yourself.

For most students, finishing finals means putting a pause on learning, but Equal Time challenges you to do the opposite. We’re here to help you spend the warm weather months waking up your inner activist and focusing on the issues that impact you most. We’ll help you remember why we need feminism in the first place, tell you where you can protest, and what to wear while doing it. By the end of August, you’ll be able to look back on how you spent the summer moving America forward.

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EMBRACING THE F WORD “Raise your hand if you identify as a feminist.”

My arm shoots up and so does the woman’s next to me. Suddenly, this dreary morning lecture on gender and international relations crackles with electricity. With apprehensive, bent elbows, about half the kids in this tightly packed amphitheater identify as a feminist. Sheepishly, they look around for allies.

Then comes the switch up. “Raise your hand if you believe that men and women should have equal rights.” Every arm is up. It’s then my professor has to break it to them: “Congratulations, you are all feminists.”

The moment surprised me. After sixty years of women demanding equal pay, reproductive autonomy, access to education, and to be seen as human beings, people are still uneasy about the F word.

Even on a campus full of bright young minds in a post-Women’s March on Washington world. It worries me, because feminism is the glue that’s going to hold this country together for the next four to eight years.

As a feminist, Trump’s actions raise red flags for me. Beyond working to develop feminist content as a staffer at my college newspaper, I supplemented my feminist education by taking a few women’s and gender studies classes. As a black bisexual woman, I am acutely aware of how tough life can be for people with marginalized identities.

At Trump’s hands, I see hundreds of thousands of women, especially brown ones, facing a government-sanctioned disintegration of their lives...

So maybe I shouldn’t have been so surprised at my political science class.

Realistically, everyone can’t dedicate their lives to social justice. Realistically, a lot of people don’t have to because it never crosses their minds. You’d think

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that in the age of Donald Trump, something about this past election season would have scared people out of their apathy. “That would be, in a way, the hope, right?” says Simone Puff, an assistant professor in Syracuse University’s women’s and gender studies department. Yet there are people who still remain apathetic.

“I know for a fact a few individuals out there who say, ‘What are you marching for? We don’t need all of this!’ because there is this sense of equality,” Puff says.

The problem, Puff explains, is this sense of security exists only for certain people.

“You’re only able to say that if you’re white and middle class and you’re cisgender and straight,” Puff says.

“Because if you’re none of these things, or if one of these identity categories is different, then you have understood for a very long time that there is no such thing as equality.”

I try to keep this wisdom with me in my daily interactions: an almost intersectional awareness that privilege continues to blind people from institutionalized oppression. I do this especially with people just starting their feminist journey. I’m a couple years into my voyage, but a lot of people are still packing.

This semester, I’m also taking a course on race and gender in the media. Apart from absorbing knowledge about how identity shapes our understanding of the world, I get to hear narratives to that end. Some come from academic studies. Some from personal essays, like this one.

Others come from my classmates.

The consensus is that a lot of my peers didn’t grow up knowing any brown people. Or they lived in the ‘burbs and never knew how the other half lived. This recognition of privilege is all fine and dandy, but I wonder “What now?” What happens

Caroline Colvin is a feminist and she thinks you should be, too. Here’s why the SU student believes we need to fight for equality now more than ever.

by CAROLINE COLVIN

now that you’ve confessed that weight off your chest to a room with about three brown people in it? Will you attend a rally for refugees or the next die-in, by chance? Share a Facebook article at least?

A lot of the honesty from my peers isn’t always so neat or kind.

Some kids don’t see what’s wrong with ignoring race (because America is a melting pot!) or letting the vulnerable get exploited (because that’s just how capitalism works, kid).

Reminding myself where this lack of understanding comes from gives me the patience to challenge my peers gently and respectfully. A lot of times, I want to stand up and scream.

In this desolate age of Trump, anyone who doesn’t get it by now needs a wakeup call. I don’t condone violence, but maybe they could benefit from a smack upside the head too. I don’t need for kids, with so much privilege, to play devil’s advocate for racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, or nationalism.

I don’t want them looking for a “good immigrant” to sympathize with or to ponder if their mother or sister would be affected by Trump’s policies. We’re talking about other human beings here.

If this administration gets its way, human rights are at risk — in the United States and in all the countries who look to us time and again for political precedent.

While Trump’s election is a devastating turn in the path to progress, there is a silver lining: it reminded us of the work that still needs to be done.

Moving ahead, a complex, modern understanding of feminism can be a balm for the wounds this cabinet is inflicting. By recognizing difference but standing in solidarity anyway, by building alliances across lines, we can fix this. It’s absolutely crucial we take that first step. Under Trump, it’s going to take feminism to make America great.

give back, go forward Whether you’ve recently become “woke” or were a badass feminist straight from the womb, activism is crucial to reversing systematic oppression and surviving in a society that puts a premium on wealthy white men.

An important part of activism is supporting organizations that work toward ending this cycle. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to mean donating money. Time is also a useful thing to give. Helping organize information, volunteering to walk women safely to their abortion appointments, or even mentoring young women are powerful ways to show your support and make a statement.

So if you’re upset about inequality and systemic oppression, or even just tired of fighting for your right to access birth control, here are four organizations you can get involved with who are working to protect the lives and well-being of women and minority groups.

Distributing Dignity What they do: Distributing Dignity is an organization that provides pads, tampons, and bras to women who are homeless.

Why it matters: When you’re homeless and menstruating, not being able to take care of your hygiene can take an emotional/physical toll. By donating bras, pads, and tampons, you can help someone care for themselves.

How to get involved: You can donate new bras and packages of pads and tampons, or simply donate money so the organization can purchase these products. You can also host a party where guests bring these items or hold a drive with your own club, organization, or religious institution.

Oh, and if you use Amazon, consider using AmazonSmile and picking Distributing Dignity when you make your purchase — .5% of every purchase you make will go towards the organization.

Women’s Refugee Commision What they do: They advocate for the rights of women and children escaping violence and persecution in their country. They provide crisis response, advocate for the rights of refugees, and provide education and awareness of what refugees experience.

Why it matters: When your home becomes a place of violence or persecution — when you fear for your life — there is sometimes no other option than to find refuge in a new country. The WRC protects the rights of refugees fleeing violence, and works to make sure they don’t face further discrimination once they leave.

How to get involved: The WRC accepts donations right on their homepage, and you can also sign up for newsletters to receive updates about the organization’s work. They also have an internship program, crisis response teams, and a growing staff of people working towards migrant rights, reproductive health, and protection for refugees.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence What they do: NCADV is a resource for survivors of domestic violence. Physical, mental, and emotional abuse in relationships affects people of all races, ages, and classes. NCADV has resources for people who are experiencing abuse or have suffered from abuse in the past, or friends and family members who

Your guide to volunteer, donate, and advocate to make America great again

By MARLÉNA AHEARN need help supporting loved ones who have been abused.

Why it matters: In the U.S, there have been 107 domestic violence gun fatalities since January 2017 (at the time this article was written). One woman is killed by an abuser every 14 hours. One in five women and one in 71 men in the United States have been raped in their lifetime. Abuse doesn’t stop at bruises or demeaning remarks — it escalates, and victims need the support to escape it.

How to get involved: The NCADV encourages people to take legislative action, so calling your representatives about domestic violence is a good place to start. If you’re looking for a more hands-on role, they also have applications for volunteers in many parts of the organization.

Girls Write Now What they do: Girls Write Now is a program that matches teen girls with professional writing mentors, help girls navigate the college admissions process, and showcases teen writers.

Why it matters: Their goal is to encourage young minority women who have a passion for writing to share their voice through mentoring and college preparation workshops.

How to get involved: You can donate money to help fund the workshops, or become a mentor yourself. If you’re a writer or an editor, the organization is looking for your help to mentor and encourage young female writers.

There are also administrative volunteer and job opportunities that allow you to facilitate workshops and provide mentorship.

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HIT THE ROAD JACKIE Help support feminist protests that are happening across the country this summer with this handy road trip guide.

by Sabrina Goldberger This summer, trade in lazy beach days and lame hometown parties for something bigger, better, and infinitely more beneficial for you and the good ol’ USA. Whether you’re already an active member of the feminist community, or want to become more politically active, a road trip to these major cities can (and will) change your perspective on how you as an individual can be heard and work towards changing America for the better.

This past January, millions of women, men, and children – regardless of race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation – gathered across the country in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington in an attempt to educate and unite Americans for progress. Protestors marched for rights they felt were threatened by the new presidency, such as the rights of women, people of color, refugees, and countless others.

Similar “sister marches” across the globe cropped up in cities like London, Nairobi, Paris, Sydney, and Cape Town. But in the spirit of a road trip, we’ll stick to sites in our own country.

Albuquerque, NM Los Angeles, CA

More Protests June 1st: Reproductive Happy Hour, Baton Rouge, Louisiana June 3: Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference, Los Angeles, California June 9: Albuquerque PrideFest 2017, Albuquerque, New Mexico June 14: Intersectionality Rally, Chicago, Illinois June 30: NOW (National Organization for Women) Convention, Orlando, Florida August 26: Akron Pride Festival, Akron, Ohio August 26: She Persisted March and Rally, Los Angeles, California 22 September 13: Nationwide Student Debt Protest on College Campuses

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Our map starts us off in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The City of Brotherly Love opened its arms to sisterly love this protest season, hosting over 50,000 people marching across the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. On May 13, 2017, Philadelphia will host “The Walk to Make America Love Again,” which sends all proceeds to the ACLU of Pennsylvania.

Of course, you’ll need to bring a killer sign. Come up with something clever that both stands for what you believe in and can also elicit some laughs.

Previous marches had a huge social media presence. Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat were buzzing about the best signs of the protests. It’s easy to see why with clever slogans like,“Nasty Women Unite,” “Girls just want to have Fundamental Rights,” and other gems like “I’m so angry I made a sign,” “I’ve seen better cabinets at IKEA,” “We Shall Overcomb,” and, “Trump likes Nickelback.” You could be in the next viral BuzzFeed article. In preparation for your own protests, grab a few posters, a couple of markers, maybe some glitter, and go to town.

Drive further down the coast and you’ll arrive in WASHINGTON D.C., the hub of political activity in the nation.

March along the steps of the capital, march in front of the gates of the White House, down the water towards the Washington Monument. Get fired up with some feminist tunes: check out “Salute” by Little Mix, “Walk Like a Champion” by Selena Gomez, “BO$$”

by Fifth Harmony, and basically any and every Beyoncé song ever.

From there, the world is your oyster.

You can head south toward ATLANTA and HOUSTON, or west toward CINCINNATI and NASHVILLE, shouting girl power mantras from from sea to shining sea.

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This summer, replace your beach reads with books that support the feminist cause.

by DELANEY WEHN

In our nation’s current state of uncertainty, there’s basically one thing we can be sure of right now: summer is coming. And with it,comes the free time we all need to brush up on our knowledge of feminism. Feminism shouldn’t be seen as a dirty word, but rather a state of mind that encourages standing up for equality—and the first step towards defending this outlook is learning about it.

We have compiled a handy summer reading list of the top eight must-reads by or for feminists.

1. bad feminist, roxane gay:

With a wry, provocative tone, Gay uses this collection of essays to examine how women are portrayed in modern television, literature, and music and how these portrayals affect women’s everyday lives.

2. hidden figures, margot lee shetterly:

This New York Times bestseller was the inspiration for the recent blockbuster by the same title. It tells the story of how three kick-ass African American women working for NASA not only helped America win the Space Race, but also made strides towards equality.

3. female chauvinist pigs, ariel levy:

This critique examines what Levy calls modern “raunch culture,” a culture full of objectification. By viewing examples like Playboy in the context of the sexual revolution, Levy critiques our highly-sexualized culture.

4. not that kind of girl, lena dunham:

This memoir was published in 2014 and skyrocketed to the second spot on The New York Times bestseller list for a good reason. In typical hilarious fashion, Dunham chronicles the struggles of growing up as a woman, including dealing with weight, boys, and having to prove yourself in a room full of men.

5. men explain things to me, rebecca solnit:

Published in 2014, this collection of seven essays was called “a touchstone of the feminist movement” by Granta Books, and covers vital topics like domestic violence, modern-day marriage, and “mansplaining.”

6. the handmaid’s tale, margaret atwood:

This piece of speculative fiction examines a world in which a government coup results in a society where women are treated as vehicles for reproduction and are denied the right to read. This book is a window into a world where the feminist battle has been lost.

7. unwind, neal shusterman:

A 2007 dystopian novel, Unwind’s plot unfolds in the future after a second Civil War which was fought over women’s rights to abortions. The feminist heroine of this novel takes a stand for her rights to her own body, and the ensuing chaos is sure to inspire and entertain.

8. the awakening, kate chopin:

Round out your summer reading list with a classic. This novel covers the plight of Edna, a woman living in 1899 who struggles to cope with a society that rejects her unorthodox attitudes towards marriage and motherhood.

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MAKE FASHION NASTY AGAIN We’ve rounded up our favorite feminist fashion icons to help you dress the part when fighting the patriarchy.

by EMMA BATY

Even though you can fight the patriarchy wearing whatever the hell you want, sometimes having the perfect outfit makes you feel more empowered to do so. If you’re lacking inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re taking a cue from women of the past or present, real or fictional, here are five different ways to dress like a feminist you admire.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

The Inspiration: Hillary Clinton wore white pantsuits to various campaign events (like her third debate) as a nod to the American suffragettes, who wore the color as a symbol of their fight for equal rights.

Frida Kahlo

The inspiration: Frida Kahlo, one of the world’s most famous painters, appeared on the cover of Vogue Mexico nearly 60 years after she died. Her outfit in the photo incorporates dark shades with colorful details. Don’t forget, big and bold brows are the most important part of this look.

Get the look: Combine a modern maxi skirt with a yellow floral top and flower crown to channel your inner artist:

Get the look: This look is easy to throw together yet makes a bold statement. Get this ensemble by mixing and matching white statement pieces, like these:

A Women’s March Protester Jackie Kennedy

The inspiration: Picking just one iconic Jackie Kennedy look was difficult.

The yellow dress (which is actually two pieces) she wore on the cover of a souvenir magazine hits a balance of feminine and striking. Wear it to the office for instant compliments or for Sunday boozy brunching.

Get the look: Replicate Jackie’s sunny two piece number by making a set of your own with pieces like these:

The inspiration: If you weren’t able to be one of the millions of people who participated in their nearest Women’s March in January, it’s not too late. Get the look of a protester with a few simple pieces. It’s all about comfort, so opt for jeans, comfy shoes, and a t-shirt that packs a punch. Don’t forget to top it off with a knit pussy power hat.

Get the look: Wear your heart on your tee with a graphic slogan and boyfriend jeans, because your denim should have no gender role:

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Teenage breast reduction surgeries are on the rise–but with mounting insurance costs

and a high risk for regrowth, is it worth it? by BRIDGET HALLINAN

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t was a simple green dress.

With her internship at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce ending shortly, Sarah* had been getting ready all morning for the reception dinner. A sharp suit jacket covered her shoulders and practical wedges adorned her feet. Still, she worried her cleavage showed too much, given her constant struggle to find a dress that would contain her DDDs. But her mother, who helped her dress, told Sarah she looked professional and put together — save for a tiny slit of skin above her chest, nothing showed. Sarah left the house feeling confident and beautiful.

But just minutes after entering the restaurant, Sarah’s confidence morphed into discomfort. A man in his late 30’s had cornered her, flirted heavily with a shower of compliments that made her uneasy. As the Chamber’s intern, Sarah was required to be friendly to him; he was a member and also knew her father. But she couldn’t shake the crawling, icky feeling that bursted over her skin. A family friend eventually intervened, but not before Sarah heard what the man texted her father: “Just met your beautiful daughter. When should I call you Abba?”

Abba is Hebrew for father. Sarah was 18 years old.

Upset and embarrassed, Sarah took the incident to her boss, who took one look at the slit on her chest and replied derisively, “Well, you know. It’s probably because of what you’re wearing.”

It was a simple green dress. But Sarah was well acquainted with the manager’s shameful tone, having battled the unwarranted sexualization of her body since middle school. Saddled with backaches, ill-fitting clothes, and undesired attention, her breast size drove her to seek out a reduction surgery. It’s been two years since her procedure, and Sarah still proudly stands by her decision. And as recent studies show, she’s not alone.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of breast reductions surgeries have risen 157 percent from 1997 to 2013, and this surgery was among the top three procedures for women 18 and under in 2015. In the past year alone, these surgeries have grown a combined 31 percent for teenagers and women between the ages of 19 and 34. Doctor Pedy Ganchi, a practicing surgeon at Village Plastic Surgery in Ridgewood, N.J., attributes this surge to the increasing prominence of celebrity breast reductions, as well as a more informed, open-minded younger generation. She also notes,

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however, that young women often face tremendous obstacles when they petition for this surgery because insurance companies make it increasingly difficult to get them covered. The average breast reduction can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $15,000 — a price that patients are often forced to pay out of pocket. And even if they manage to get the deductible, prospective patients have to endure a long, arduous process.

Six to eight months of physical therapy, attempted weight loss, and significant pain levels must be documented before companies will even consider reimbursing the bill.

“We have to prove that all the nonsurgical treatment they’ve had hasn’t helped them, and that they have grooves in their shoulders,” Ganchi says. “That they just can’t function, that they have trouble doing sports or certain activities. We actually have to prove some kind of disability.”

Though Sarah was uncomfortably aware of her breast size as early as eighth grade, she was unable to convince her insurance company that she met the necessary criteria. It didn’t matter that she was regularly referred to as “Big Tits McGee” in middle school, or that she had to throw out all the button down shirts that she struggled to close over her chest. It didn’t matter that as a tall, busty blonde, she felt constantly objectified and fetishized, no matter where she was or what she wore.

“I would never wear anything that was inappropriate at work,” says Sarah.

“But because of the body I have and the clothes that actually fit me, they don’t look like paper sacks on me, and that’s how I get treated.”

Even in high school, where she was required to wear a conservative collared shirt and knee-length skirt, she constantly felt the need to say, “eyes up here.” And when her breast growth showed no sign of slowing down, she knew there was no other option.

The psychological effects of having excessively large breasts at an early

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age can be damaging, says Doctor Susan Hartman Brenizer, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Syracuse, N.Y. In her 37 years of practice, Brenizer has worked with breast reduction patients, augmentation patients, and even cancer survivors who have undergone reconstructive surgery.

Brenizer notes that with her teenage patients, their large breasts hides their “secondary sex characteristic.” reasts exemplify the most overt display of a woman’s gender and sexuality, and for these girls, they are a constant source of discomfort.

Their early development subjects them to unwanted staring, ogling, and attention, which can lead to anxiety and low self-esteem. Although the recent introduction of “curvy” Barbie dolls has slightly mitigated the disparity between the “perfect” Photoshopped woman — slim waist, curvy hips, and full, but not too full, breasts — and realistically proportioned women, those with large breasts still experience feelings of marginalization and bodyshaming. “Younger women, teenagers, can withdraw from social things because they can’t do sports, they can’t be comfortable in their clothes,” Ganchi says. “It affects their development, and that’s the justification for doing it [the surgery] that young.”

Ganchi knew the decision for Sarah to get her surgery was not made lightly, especially considering her age and the cost. There would also be risks: she may not be able to breastfeed in the future, she could lose the sensitivity in her nipples, and she would have scars. Her father was initially uncomfortable with the idea of his daughter going under so young, but her mother eventually convinced him when she realized how seriously this was affecting Sarah’s life.

It had gotten to the point where she was uncomfortable going braless, even around the house. “Living in Miami Beach, you are always in bathing suits and tank tops,” says Allison*, Sarah’s mother. “And although Sarah has a

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tremendous amount of self confidence, it made buying clothes difficult. Her frustration was palpable.”

One of the major risks in getting this surgery at a young age is regrowth, your breast tissue regrowing post-operation, and Sarah began to experience this within a year of her procedure. It is extremely difficult to quantify this statistic, says Doctor Alan Serure, a plastic surgeon based in Miami, FL, due to the varying hormonal and physical changes that his younger patients go through. But factors such as taking birth control and weight fluctuation can easily reverse the effects of the surgery.

In addition to this, “patients with large breasts are naturally predisposed to have an exaggerated response to estrogen, which stimulates breast growth,” says Doctor Michael Pecoraro, a plastic surgeon based out of Brick, NJ to Cosmopolitan. Sarah herself gained weight during her freshman year at Syracuse University, and now finds her breasts growing close to their original size.

For Jane Smith*, a senior Marketing major at SU and a breast reduction patient, the possibility of regrowth is nerve-wracking. Smith had a relatively painless surgery at 19 years old. Her insurance completely covered the procedure, though she did have to repeatedly call the company up until the day before her surgery was scheduled to get confirmation. She was able to return to work just two days after her surgery was complete. Her breasts, formerly a DDD, have been reduced to a comfortable D, and everyday tasks, such as working out, were now painless.

Her friends and family compliment her, thinking she’s lost weight. She knows, however, that gaining weight is a distinct possibility that could unravel all of the work she has done to make herself more comfortable in her body.

Unlike Sarah, who expressed that she would happily go through with a second surgery, Smith refuses to have the procedure again.

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espite the risks and the insurance difficulties, both women feel that the surgery was well worth it, because of the incredible amount of confidence and comfort they’ve experienced post-operation.

Katie*, Sarah’s college roommate since freshman year, says Sarah was ecstatic about her surgery. She could wear tops she couldn’t before, and felt comfortable in her body. And with Sarah’s encouragement, Katie is considering a reduction herself. However, Sarah advised her roommate with caution.

“She is a big advocate of waiting until you are happy with your body and weight to get the surgery,” says Katie. And Smith has recommended the surgery both to her cousin and her godmother.

She says she doesn’t know anyone who has regretted the procedure. “I knew the long term effects, I knew the risks,” she says. “But this would help make my life so much better.”

Though many young patients are aware of the risks, they still opt for the reduction anyway, deeming their discomfort and pain too much to bear until they’re older. “Of course, there are some scars they have to accept. And we remove tissue and rearrange the architecture of the breast so that most of them won’t be able to fully nurse,” Ganchi. “If that’s something that’s really important to them, but their large breasts are bothering them, they have to decide when to do the surgery— to put it off, maybe. Others are so uncomfortable on the day to day, they’re not even thinking in those terms.”

Dr. Serure agrees. From his experience, younger women inform themselves more than their older counterparts. “You can go online and watch a video of the surgery,” he says.

Whenever he sets up a consultation, Serure outlines all of the potential risks — stressing the scars, as well as the possibility of regrowth. “But I’m not telling them anything they already don’t know,” he notes. “Most of them have already made up their

minds coming in.”

Unfortunately, the readily available information about this surgery still hasn’t completely dispelled the negative stigma surrounding it. Though many consider breast reductions to be reconstructive surgery, the derogatory connotations of the plastic label still remain. “If you say it [you’re getting a breast reduction] to someone, they’re going to think you got a boob job, you have implants, and you’re fake,” Sarah says. “So I think women have a hard time in general with their bodies, even changing their bodies and wanting to do that. Because people will be like “oh, you’re not natural?”

In spite of this pervasive stereotype, Ganchi believes that, at least in the younger generation, this emerging trend among young women signifies their empowerment, not judgment. “I think honestly that women are a little bit more in charge of their bodies, decision-making and not being a victim to social stereotyping,” she says.

“They’re not doing it because of what men think. They want comfort, they want to be in charge, they decide what they want to look like. Whether that’s having implants or getting smaller, and I think that’s a good thing.”

After her surgery, Sarah feels obligated to use her experience to help other women in similar situations.

It’s been over two years since her procedure, and she has no regrets.

She sits with me in her apartment, now a junior Psychology major at SU. Her face is bare; her short blond hair hangs delicately around her face. She is braless, garbed in a loose gray t-shirt and sweatpants.

Her breasts have now fully regrown, but if you asked her to do it again, she would.

“You’re not fixing your body to become prettier or better, you’re doing it because you want to be comfortable,” Sarah says. “It’s not really a vanity move, and I wouldn’t even say it’s a confidence move. It’s a comfort move.”

5 Questions Every Breast Reduction Patient Should Ask 1. Is your surgeon board-certified?

Though it seems common sense, one of the most important things you can do before getting a procedure is to make sure your plastic surgeon has the proper training and experience, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This will help guarantee a safe, effective surgery that provide the results you want.

2. Is it the right time for me to have this surgery?

Only one-third of women have the ability to breastfeed in the first place, according to Doctor Jordan Farkas, a plastic surgeon based out of Paramus N.J., and it is difficult to quantify post-operation breastfeeding ability because of this. But being unable to breastfeed is a potential risk, as is re-growth due to puberty or pregnancy. Depending on your level of discomfort and pain, it may be best to put off your surgery until a time when there will be minimal complications.

3. How high is my chance for regrowth?

If you plan on going on birth control, medicines that involve estrogen, or could potentially gain a significant amount of weight in the foreseeable future, do know that your breasts may grow back. However, every patient is different, so consulting your surgeon about this before the procedure is key.

4. What makes me a good candidate for breast reduction surgery?

If you are experiencing back aches and neck pain, have difficulty exercising and/or performing routine tasks, feel that your breasts are disproportionate, or are simply unhappy with your size, it is worth consulting a plastic surgeon to determine if this procedure is right for you. And it doesn’t hurt to consult several different surgeons in order to ensure that you are getting the best advice.

5. What are the risks?

With any surgery, there is a minor risk with anesthesia, according to Ganchi. The scars can remain dark and raised, and there may be a loss of nipple/areola sensitivity. In more rare cases, the breasts can become asymmetrical or a loss of breast tissue may occur due to inadequate blood flow, according to the Stony Brook School of Medicine. Overall, assessing all of the risk associated with the procedure is key when making such a major life decision about your body.

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Terrorism, trauma, and Trump: How one student is facing them all. by COURTENEY LAROCCA

“Grab them by the pussy.

You can do anything.”

When I heard Donald Trump spout these words in the now-infamous leaked video from 2005, I knew his campaign was over. There was no way anyone could watch Trump condone sexual assault so blatantly and still vote for him in good conscience.

I realize now that I didn’t take into account the fact that millions of people have some really shitty consciences. When Trump was elected, I felt an overwhelming sense of doom knowing the impact his administration would have on the lives of marginalized people. Underneath that overarching sense of doom, I felt a more personal fear—one that I knew all too well and had worked to push deep down within myself.

That process started on a brisk November night when I was evacuated from a restaurant by a French SWAT team. That was the night 130 people were killed in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across the city. ISIS took responsibility, but I was the one who felt guilty. Being able to flee the scene and make it back to my hotel (and to London a couple days later) was a privilege I was lucky to have and ashamed to

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possess. I couldn’t wrap my head around why I was lucky enough to escape unscathed while so many others never made it back home.

“You have something called ‘survivor’s guilt,’” said a psychiatrist that my school hired in the aftermath of the attacks. I felt better having a phrase that contextualized and validated my feelings, but it didn’t make them dissipate. This was my second time experiencing PTSD, and I knew I was in for a bumpy ride.

While I was curled up on a bed in Paris, waiting to hear more about what was happening on the streets below, I felt a familiar fear creep up on me. A fear that I met for the first time when I was 18 and my boyfriend at the time decided my “no” was the wrong answer.

The election of a man associated with countless accusations of sexual assault felt like a personal attack— and in many ways it was. Americans voted to yank away any safety I felt in my own body and in my own life, just like the ISIS terrorists and my ex-boyfriend before them. Time and again, I was learning that whatever agency I had could be ripped away by the greedy hands of angry men.

By now, we’re all aware of Donald

Trump’s two executive orders, which both tried to suspend Syrian refugees and bar citizens of other predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States.

Apparently some Americans are so afraid of ISIS that they’ve decided that every Muslim is a terrorist. As someone who’s actually experienced an ISIS attack, I can honestly say that Muslim people aren’t the enemy. The enemy is a group of men in power who think they can use religion to oppress and hurt those they dislike. I was describing ISIS, but I bet you thought of a group of men already here within our borders wreaking havoc on the lives of millions of Americans.

I was able to eventually escape my ex-boyfriend and the terrorists in Paris, but I learned that moving on from something doesn’t eliminate the damage it’s done. I know I can’t escape from any hateful executive orders enacted in the country I call home, but I can hold the president and his cabinet accountable through protesting and continuing to report the truth like journalists around the country who are working tirelessly to do the same. America’s seen how fear can be debilitating, but we can’t let that stop us from moving forward.

BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND If you’re someone like me who considers gray a statement color, then you know that the bright demands of the warmer months tend to turn your daily dressing endeavors into a full-blown challenge. Fear not my dark hearted friends.

Black can be just as fresh as raspberry reds and bubbly blues. With spring ready-to-wear lines from major fashion houses like Louis Vuitton and Burberry flaunting an unusual amount of black on the runway, it seems like more and more people are hopping on the black bandwagon this summer.

Coco Chanel iconicized the little black dress in 1926. Since then, the LBD has been an essential piece in every woman’s wardrobe, so there’s no reason why its adaptable qualities can’t translate into the summer months as well. A black shift dress is all you need to create a chic base for your warm weather attire. By pairing this dress with the proper accessories, whether they contain a pop of color or not, you can completely transform this seemingly simple look into a total showstopper.

Take a modern spin on the LBD and try out an LBR: the little black romper. An LBR is the perfect alternative for those of you who would prefer a somewhat sportier option. Rompers are easy to throw on while still looking completely put together. What’s even better about a black romper is that it holds the same adaptability between day and night as the LBD, while still serving your girl on the run needs.

If you’re looking to be a little more adventurous with your dark pieces, culottes are still very much on trend. Not only will these pants earn you some serious street cred, but their loose fit will help you stay cool in the sweltering summer temperatures.

Don’t fret my dark-souled sisters. Black is here, hot, and sure to be your go-to color—or shade— this season.

If it’s not black put it back on the rack. Here’s how to incorporate your favorite non-color into your summer wardrobe. by ZOE FARRELL

Source: Burberry Spring 2017 Fashion Show.

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FUNGLASSES stay shady and chic with these funky frames

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Photographer: Emma Wishnow Stylist: Zoe Farrell

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Stylist: Zoe Farrell ion Photographer: Joey Mar

Outfit 1: Destiny Stripe Dress: Stylist’s own Leather Jacket: Stylist’s own Red Sunglasses: Free People $50 Outfit 2: Annie White button down: Stylist’s own Embroidered Jeans: New York and Co. $69.95 Sunglasses: Free People $25

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Outfit 3: Destiny Graphic Tee: WildFang $40 Skirt: New York and Co. $54.95 Sunglasses: Free People $25 Outfit 4: Annie Graphic Tee: WildFang $40 Pants: New York and Co. $42.95 Sunglasses: Free People $25

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More-mosas Turn up at 10 a.m. with these twists on the traditional mimosa

Pineapple Mimosa Slushies

By Lindsay Funston, Delish INGREDIENTS 3 c. Prosecco 1 c. Frozen Mango 1 c. pineapple (fresh or frozen) Juice of half a lemon 2 c. ice INSTRUCTIONS In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with pineapple.

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Paloma Mimosas

by Cassie at Crumb Kitchen INGREDIENTS 6 tbsp. tequila 6 tbsp. pulp-free ruby red grapefruit juice, refrigerated 3 tbsp. lime juice, refrigerated* 3 tbsp. grenadine, refrigerated ½ bottle champagne or prosecco Grapefruit and lime slices, to garnish INSTRUCTIONS In a glass jar or small cocktail shaker, mix tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and grenadine together well.

For each drink, fill evenly among the 3 cocktails, then top with champagne/prosecco until almost full. Garnish with grapefruit or lime slices to serve.

Moscow Mule Mimosas

By The Cookie Rookie INGREDIENTS orange juice 1 bottle Crabbies Ginger Beer (I used the Spiced Orange flavor) champagne or sparkling wine INSTRUCTIONS Pour orange juice 1/3 of the way up a champagne glass.

Top with another 1/3 of the Crabbies Ginger Beer and then top with champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with limes and orange slices.

Enjoy!

“You look like a Christopher Columbus sail drifting in the wind.”

“You don’t know how hard something is pressing up into your ass until you take it out.”

“Every time I see a man, I would sing off the lyrics from Work From Home to them, slaying my way to get in bed with them.”

“Which Spice Girl is your dad?”

“I’m hanging in there, but I was listening to Elliot Yamin at 2AM last night.”

“You’re not that special, a bicycle can do it for me.”

“I took Adderall before my cooking class and I was chopping cilantro like a fu*king ninja.”

“I can’t find AEPI’s Wonderwall remix on Spotify.”

“My cousin was on the Mayflower.”

“My career is going no where so now I’m learning fucking Spanish.

Por que?”

“We went to Berlin for the sole purpose of trying drugs and on our last night we finally got some from a random guy, I swear I hallucinated sounds” “I gave my vibrator a female name because men are disappointing and that’s the last thing I want my sex toy to be.”

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