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E D I T O R-I N-CHIE F Hana Maeda – @hanamaee MA N A G I NG E D IT OR D e la n e y W e h n – @delaney_wehn

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he night I had my first alcoholic drink, I nervously clenched the bottle of Smirnoff my friends handed me. I only had six or seven sips, but I soon felt an unnerving, burning sensation around my neck. As my heart rate jumped, that warm sensation transferred over to my face. I then saw the reflection on my phone, shocked to discover how tomato-red my cheeks were. Mortified, I sheepishly hid my face and intentionally avoided red solo cups for over a year. I soon learned about the origins of my blush: I had been cursed with Alcohol Flush Syndrome. Better known as the Asian glow, this is a common phenomenon among East Asians because of gene deficiencies. Basically, our bodies can’t process alcohol well and can trigger nausea, body rash, and yes, flushed skin. But I resented the glow. I resented taking flash photos when I drank, I resented comments about my blood-red face, and I resented being “the girl with super low tolerance.” Self-conscious, I even purchased green concealer to counterbalance the blush and was close to using histamine blockers to reduce stomach acid. In truth, I shouldn’t have been so embarrassed about my condition. It’s just something that happens to most Asians, something that’s an intrinsic, natural part of me. Whether it’s the way you look or the way you express yourself, no woman should ever feel ashamed of her identity. Our differences might set us apart from one another, but that’s what uniquely distinguishes each and every one of us— which is what the Individuality issue is all about. Beyond genetics, individuality can also be about finding your perfect shade of foundation (page 14), learning to use the right gender pronouns (page 23), and promoting more inclusivity in the beauty industry (page 27). It might’ve taken me awhile to accept my Asian glow, but now, I’m OK with limiting myself to three glasses of wine before I start looking sunburnt. I hope this issue makes you feel welcomed, celebrated, and unapologetic about who you are.

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SPRING 2017

C O NTE NTS

BLUE JEANS

Remix your classic denim pieces

3 PRIVATE PRACTICE

Reclaim your voice at the doctor’s office

THE PERFECT MATCH

BEYOND THE BINARY

Beauty brands that are embracing all shades

HEALTH 4. More power to you A beginner’s guide to powerlifting

7. Cheat treats

Ask, don’t assume

Lifestyle 21. Housewarming hero

The perfect gifts for your newly-graduated friends

24. Handling harassment

Don’t worry, your diet doesn’t have to know

A guide to gracefully dealing with workplace advances

Beauty

Unconventional books for a better you

10. Fragrance for you

Find your signature scent with these practical tips

FEATURES 30. Swiping left on racism

12. Know Scrubs

15. Shape up your makeup

One working woman’s battle through anxiety and

Geometry doesn’t always have to be boring

FASHION 35. More is more

Make a statement with these one-of-a-kind earrings

37. Pretty in Purple

How to rock Pantone’s Color of the Year

IN EVERY ISSUE Does ethnicity play a role in finding a match online?

Exfoliate the skin you’re in

NEW AGE OF ADS

How marketing campaigns are redefining beauty standards

26. Bypass the bullshit

8. The Test Run

New shade, bolder you

32. Mental health and me depression

2. Confessions 6. Like This Try That 36. 1 Piece 5 Ways 44. Drink up 45. Overheard at SU

Confessions “So I was sucking my boyfriend’s dick, and we both got really into it. Then, he just stops me, leans in so his mouth was close to my ear and whispers, ‘You’re my blowjob queen.’ And we both look at each other and start laughing so hard that he wasn’t even hard anymore.”

“I was hooking up with a guy in a car once in the parking lot of my old elementary school, and I guess I left the car on or something because afterwards I tried to turn on the engine to leave but it wouldn’t turn on. I thought the battery died and I was gonna be stranded in my elementary school parking lot all night with this guy, I almost had to call my parents....luckily the engine after a while of turning it on and off and I drove away! Good times.”

“My boyfriend and I were doing the dirty and as a joke, I said to him, ‘Big Papi.’ And he just stopped and screamed ‘NO.’ And that’s how I ruined my own sex life.”

“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 peed on my printer when I was at home thinking it was my toilet. My mom asked me the next day in front of my friend who it was—I told her it was my brother.”

“When I was abroad I got pickpocketed and lost my phone debit card and license, so I used my passport to get into clubs. I tried to pay for my phone bill with counterfeit money at the grocery store.”

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Dr. ou A

s the semester comes to a close, catching up on annual checkups and forgotten appointments is the last thing on our minds. But as women face that adult milestone of making and attending their own doctor’s appointments, many are realizing significant shortcomings in their treatment. As a young woman seeking out legitimate medical attention, you expect a level of professionalism, courtesy, and at the very least, belief in your symptoms. More often than not, however, women aren’t taken as seriously as men when consulting physicians. So now it’s up to us, ladies, to advocate for ourselves in the doctor’s office. A study conducted by Dr. Bernadine Healy found that women are more likely to experience resistance and skepticism from healthcare providers during initial encounters. Even when men and women come to the hospital with similar symptoms, men are given medication first, and doctors give their pain and illnesses higher priority. Part of the study suggests that doctors and nurses tend to think women are exaggerating or being overdramatic. If you’ve ever been told to pop a few Advil and get

You know your body better than anyone—learn how to advocate for yourself as a patient. by SABRINA GOLDBERGER and CAROLINE BLAIR over it, you know what we mean. But women aren’t completely at a disadvantage. If you’re sick (literally) and tired of being at the mercy of your doctors, there are ways you can take back control over your medical care and stick it to those stethoscope-wearing jerks. First, come prepared with a thorough knowledge of your family history. You don’t need to know that your mother’s uncle’s cousin had a heart attack once, but you should be aware of major health issues that run in your family. Keep in mind that physical and mental illnesses are equally important in determining a diagnosis. You can learn about your family’s medical history by asking your own blood relatives about health problems they’ve had in the past, and if there are any hereditary conditions you should be aware of. Knowing your personal history means that next time an unsympathetic physician brushes off your pain, you’ll be prepared to advocate for your own health. Walking into your doctor’s appointment with a list of questions and concerns is also a surefire way to combat doubt. Although WebMD might scare you off, it can also help to better understand and discuss

your symptoms accurately. Not every stomachache is a tapeworm, but advocacy starts by knowing the different options you have at your disposal. It can’t hurt to have as much information as possible— knowledge really is power. Likewise, a crucial part of preparation is researching your health care provider. Four out of 10 people do not understand basic health insurance terms and codes, according to a recent Kaiser Family Study survey. By being more knowledgeable about the services your healthcare provides, you can navigate the healthcare world more easily—while avoiding hefty copays. If these tactics aren’t working, don’t be discouraged. You always have the right to seek a second opinion if you feel misdiagnosed or you aren’t taken seriously by your primary care physician. Although this isn’t “Grey’s Anatomy” and your life isn’t scripted by Shonda Rhimes, professional medical attention can sometimes be life and death (or at least life and chronic pain). Do what you can to advocate for yourself—just because they have a Ph.D. doesn’t mean they have all the power.

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What are you weighting for? Breaking down everything you need to know about weight lifting. by DELANEY WEHN Cardio seems to be many women’s automatic goto when it comes to working out. But you may be missing out on the fat-burning, strength-building benefits of regularly lifting weights. Cardio burns fat and muscle, while weightlifting just burns fat. Even though weightlifting has heart and muscle health benefits, it is a far less common part of most women’s workout routines. Unfortunately, very few women feel comfortable weightlifting because society has labeled it a “manly” workout. Women often fear lifting weights will make them bulky and overly muscular, and that exercising past the point of being “toned” will make them look too masculine. The weightlifting world has long been male-dominated, so walking into a gym and picking up weights for the first time can feel incredibly intimidating. This is especially true when the male gaze seems to follow you around the gym, judging you like a foreigner entering a secret, male world. Mia Knavish, a member of the University of Pittsburgh Powerlifting Club, is an avid weightlifter and works actively to break the stigma against female powerlifting. Like most women, she used to stick to leg day and cardio, avoiding workouts that beefed up her arms. But she gradually started incorporating lifting into her routine, and says that beginning college ignited her passion because it opened her eyes to a diverse range of people and body types. This gave her the freedom and confidence to pursue powerlifting. What’s more, Knavish says that a lot of the benefits of powerlifting go beyond physical health.“Lifting, even light weights, won’t make you look bulky, it just tones you up. It burns more calories throughout the day than 4 | EQUALTIME Spring 2018

cardio does. But I have also found that lifting is a great stress reliever,” she says. Knavish also notes that lifting does wonders for her mood, and gives her a great deal of self-confidence. The feeling of watching yourself get stronger is empowering, and setting and achieving higher, harder goals is beneficial for personal growth. So why not weightlift? The sooner you begin adding new elements to your workout routine, the sooner you will reap the benefits of becoming stronger—physically and mentally.

SOME DO’S AND DON’TS TO KEEP IN MIND:

DON’T

Check out the instructional diagrams on the backs of weight machines

Be afraid to ask people for advice—it’s flattering

Focus on slow, controlled movements

Try to use machines in a way they aren’t intended

Feel judged. Nine times out of ten, people are Ask questions—even so involved in their own to strangers. And if workouts that they aren’t you need help lifting a paying any attention to heavier weight, don’t be you at all. afraid to ask someone to spot you

Now it’s YOUR turn

Pick up some dumbbells today and try out the following circuit. Don’t feel pressured to begin with these specific weights—our recommendations are a great starting point, but start off with whatever feels most comfortable for you.

Dumbbell rows

10 reps on each side, and repeat for a total of three cycles. Use 10-15-pound dumbbells.

Lat pulldown

Do four sets of eight reps. Try starting off with 10 pounds, and build up to what feels comfortable.

Bench press

Do four sets of eight reps with 10-15-pound dumbbells. If you are feeling more advanced, try pressing with a barbell.

Bicep curl

Try three sets of 10 reps using 10-pound dumbbells.

Seated shoulder press Do three sets of 10 reps with a 10-15-pound dumbbell.

Skull crushers

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Like This, Try That CHEESECAKE> LEMON CHEESECAKE STUFFED STRABERRIES

Does the warm weather have you craving cool treats? Look no further than these sweet substitutes. by SABRINA GOLDBERGER

BANANA SPLIT BANANA SPLIT KEBABS Ditch the dairy with these fruit kebabs that mimic a perfect banana split. With ripe strawberries, melted chocolate, and as many toppings as you want, this creative DIY has all of the sweetness and none of the guilt. INGREDIENTS Serves 24. Prep Time 20 min. 2 bananas, cut into 1â&#x20AC;? pieces 12 large strawberries, rinsed, dried, and halved 24 sweet cherries 2 cups chocolate chips Sprinkles Caramel, whipped cream, chopped peanuts (optional) 24 wooden skewers INSTRUCTIONS Skewer two pieces of bananas, strawberries, and cherries, alternating as you go. Place all on parchment-lined baking sheet. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until completely smooth. Drizzle chocolate over fruit kebabs and top with sprinkles, caramel, peanuts, and whatever else you like. Freeze until ready to serve.

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ORANGE CREAMSICLE ORANGE MANGO COCONUT POPSICLE Ever crave those sugary, creamy orange popsicles from the ice cream truck that used to circle your block as a kid? With your newfound #adulting skills, try making these babies from scratch with real fruit and natural sweeteners. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups mango, divided 2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, whisked and divided 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons honey Popsicle molds and wooden popsicle sticks INSTRUCTIONS: Blend 3 cups mango slices, 1 1/2 cup coconut milk, orange juice, and honey. Cut the remaining 1 cup mango slices into 1/4 inch cubes. Evenly divide them among the popsicle molds. Add 3 tablespoons of mango coconut mixture, gently tapping mold on the counter to make sure liquid fills in the diced mango spaces. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut milk, or until the mold is filled. Insert the popsicle sticks, and then freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Instead of popping the button off your jeans at the Cheesecake Factory, try these mini cheesecake bites. Perfect for Fourth of July barbecues or a night in the jacuzzi, these perfectly-portioned desserts are wrapped up in a strawberry and topped off with some graham cracker sprinkles. INGREDIENTS 24 whole medium-sized fresh strawberries, tops cut off and centers cored 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened 1-Â˝ tablespoon fresh lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 4 tablespoons powdered sugar 4 whole graham cracker sheet (4 small crackers to a sheet), finely crushed INSTRUCTIONS Cut the tops off of the strawberries, leaving as much of the berry as possible. With a paring knife, core the centers out of the strawberries and discard (or save for a smoothie). Set the berries aside while preparing the filling. Put the softened cream cheese into your mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer with the paddle attachment to combine the cream cheese with the lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing it on medium-high speed until smooth. Place the filling into a sealable plastic bag with the corner tip snipped off and pipe the filling into the middle of each strawberry. After all of them are filled, crush a few graham crackers in another bag and sprinkle the crumbs over the top of the filled strawberries.

CHEAT

Yo’Self

here’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a hot, cheesy slice of pizza after a week of forking down dry spinach. With summer around the corner, you spent six days eating more greens than a rabbit and burned a hole through your sneakers on a treadmill. Now it’s the freakin’ weekend, baby: cheat day is here. On a cheat day, you get to forget about clean eating and let loose in the kitchen. It allows you to refuel and satisfy those cravings before another week of egg whites and the elliptical. Your mouth waters at the thought of cheesecake and chili fries, and you don’t look back because you deserve it, right? Not so fast. Heather Neely, a registered dietitian for the Weight Loss Program at Crouse Hospital, says you might be cheating all wrong. “You work so hard to keep your body on track and a lot of people feel crummy and sluggish after a day of eating fatty foods,” Neely says. “It can slow down your momentum in the gym and a lot of people realize after their last bite that it wasn’t worth it. You don’t want to get into a habit of using food as a means of a reward.” She suggests finding healthy alternatives to the foods you’ve been fantasizing about all week to maintain that motivation. Take a look at this breakdown of the most common cravings and their healthy, easy alternatives.

Salty

If you’re craving salt, don’t be so quick to grab a bag of potato chips. This

Bend the rules, don’t break them. Satisfy your cravings with these sweet, salty, and savory substitutions. by GABRIELA JULIA

craving may be due to stress, electrolyte imbalance, or dehydration, so it’s important to refuel with foods that have additional nutrients and not just a ton of sodium.

Try these foods:

Multigrain tortilla chips with salsa Crackers with feta cheese and olives Sweet and salty kettle-corn

Sweet

A sweet tooth can feel like an itch you’ve gotta scratch. Whether you’re craving brownies or cookie dough ice cream, you should never deprive yourself of sugar. You can crave sugar for any number of reasons, but the most common tend to be because you’re on your menstrual cycle or because you’ve eaten too much salt. If your body wants sugar, that isn’t a bad thing. You need it to energize and maintain healthy blood glucose levels. But when you’re focused on getting abs, processed sugars are your enemy. Be sure to stay away from cupcakes, candy, cookies, or anything with high-fructose corn syrup.

Try these foods:

Baked apples with cinnamon Dark chocolate covered almonds Vanilla Greek yogurt with honey and bananas

Savory

Sometimes you just want a juicy burger and nothing compares to real beef.

You might be tempted to reach for one because it’s high in protein, but if you’re trying to cut down on fat, cutting down on red meat is your best bet. If you’re craving red meat, you might be experiencing an iron deficiency, which is common in women who are menstruating. Or maybe you just saw McDonald’s new ad for the triple-quarter pounder with bacon and now you’re halfway to the drive-thru. Either way, swapping out ground beef for ground turkey and iron-rich foods will get rid of those cravings and fill you with lean protein.

Try these foods:

Turkey burgers with spinach and mushrooms Turkey meatballs with red sauce Ground turkey stuffed peppers Even with all of these quick fixes, people want to satisfy their biggest cravings immediately during a cheat day, Neely says. But it’s difficult to pinpoint what’s fueling those cravings because everyone’s body is unique, and nutritional deficiencies and hormonal changes affect us differently. So while you might be itching for a whole box of donuts and extra large fries, stop and take a minute to think about why you might be craving them. Remind yourself how much effort you put into your workouts and meal plans. While nothing should stop you from indulging in your faves every once in a while, the science behind your cheat day cravings is definitely worth examining.

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Chloe Anello, Beauty Director Lipstick: Bite Beauty Prismatic Pearl Crème Lip Gloss in Rose Pearl

Why did you want to try this particular color? I got this from a beauty closet over the summer during my internship, thinking I should get on board with this metallic lip trend, but I’ve just been too afraid to try it. I’m pretty adventurous with my lipstick, actually—I’m always wearing reds and hot pinks—but still, I thought this would be a little too different for me. Also in the bottle, it has a green coloring to it, and I just was not sure how that would look with my red hair. How do you like it and would you wear it again? I actually love it. It wasn’t as loud as I imagined it would be, and it’s more of a glorified lip gloss. I’d totally wear it out at night. The only downside was I had to put on about five coats to get the color payoff I wanted. I think it’d be better with a nude lipstick underneath or a lip liner.

Lindsey Sabado, Features Editor Lipstick: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid Lipstick in 50 Possessed Plum

Why did you want to try this particular color? A friend of mine gave me this lipstick two years ago because she didn’t like it on herself. I put it on once then never thought about it again. I decided to give it another try. I tend to dress in dark hues, and I’ve been told I have a bit of darkness in my personality, so I figured this shade might actually fit my look. How do you like it and would you wear it again? This lipstick looks completely different on versus in the tube. When it’s packaged it looks almost black, but on me it had a rich, plum look. It feels good, but it took a long time to dry. If it does get on your teeth, it spreads everywhere and it’s hard to clean up because it’s so dark. I’d never wear this to work or anything formal–it’s too edgy. But for a casual look, I would definitely wear this again.

Sabrina Goldberger, Health Editor Lipstick: e.l.f. Moisturizing Lipstick in Orange Dream

Why did you want to try this particular color? I tend to stick with neutral colors on my lips, and tinted chapstick is my go-to. I’ve tried dark colors before, like maroon and purple, but they made me look so pale. I wanted to try something bright to branch out and switch it up. And orange is my favorite color, so it worked out perfectly.

How do you like it and would you wear it again? I really like it! It’s kind of shocking and bizarre to see myself in something so bright, but I think it works well with my complexion. The orange also complements my blue eyes, so I’m a fan. I wouldn’t wear it for an everyday look, but I would for a special occasion. If I ever wanted a bold pop of color, I think I could pull this off in both day and night settings.

Shannon Stubbs, Fashion Editor Lipstick: Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit in Trick

Why did you want to try this particular color? I wear lipstick almost every day, but I tend to wear more nude or pinkish colors because it looks more natural. I’ve never tried a color this dark or bold before, so I was interested to see how the shade looked on me. How do you like it? I liked it more than I thought I would. It shows up more turquoise than green as it looks in the tube, which I liked better. It’s weird to see a color this dark on me, so I feel like I would like it more once I’m used to it. Also, I was surprised on how well it looked on my skin tone, because I usually would expect a color this shade to look better on someone who’s a little paler. Even though I didn’t hate it, I probably wouldn’t wear this again because it’s so bold and isn’t usually the look I want with makeup.

Hana Maeda, Editor-in-Chief Lipstick: Ciaté London Liquid Velvet Moisturizing Matte Liquid Lipstick in Fast Lane

Why did you want to try this particular color? I’m not a huge lipstick person in general–the most lip product I’d wear on a daily basis is probably a lip balm or some chapstick. I’m also a little self-conscious, and always thought bright, bold colors would make my face look rounder. To ease into wearing brighter colors, I thought this shade would be a somewhat subtle yet pretty one to try on. How do you like it and would you wear it again? I actually love the color! It wasn’t as daunting or powerful as I originally thought, since the lipstick looks more pink in the tube. The color also wasn’t as overpowering on my slightly tan skin tone. Depending on my look and occasion, I would definitely wear this shade again. I’d probably wear it for a nice afternoon out with friends, or when I’m feeling super girly with my outfit.

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SCENT OF YOU Own your aroma by finding a fragrance that captures your essence. by CHLOE ANELLO

DICTIONARY Accord: The specific scent made up of several notes blended together. Concentration: The amount of pure fragrance within the blend. The higher the concentration, the longer the fragrance will last and the stronger it’ll smell. Fragrance Family: Some fragrances are constructed in the same manner with the same ingredients, making them easy to group together in “families.” Notes: Basically, the ingredients. There are three types of notes: Base Notes: the underlying tones that are responsible for the long lasting qualities of a fragrance. Middle Notes: Also called the “heart” notes, these are the main ingredients of the scent that help classify it into a family. Top Notes: The ingredients that make up your first impression of the scent.

Everyone has a signature something. A signature Starbucks order, a signature selfie pose, a signature drink. It’s all about what you love, and finding a signature fragrance works just the same. Instead of just picking out what’s most popular right now or what your friends wear, take the time to find what encapsulates your personality and style. It can be tricky, but with these tips, you’ll find your perfect match. The fragrance world has its own lingo Although you may be a makeup aficionado, the fragrance world has its own vernacular that may confuse beginners. For example, the word “light” oftentimes means the concentration of the fragrance, says fragrance expert Alexandra Hegeler. “Light” alludes to an eau de toilette, which has a concentration of 4 to 10 percent pure fragrance, not a fragrance that is “light” smelling. Many eau de parfums—10 to 15 percent pure fragrance— can have that fresh scent, but they’re heavier in concentration. Instead of saying “light,” which can be misinterpreted, switch to words like fresh, clean, or aromatic. If you’re still struggling with some definitions, check out our dictionary. Take your time testing a scent Scents are typically designed to change throughout the day. The first impression is definitely important, but your perception may change towards the end of the day. “You cannot just spray it, smell it, and say yes or no,” Hegeler says. Using a blotter—a strip of paper—is a good way to first assess the scent, but it should be smelled on your skin to see if you truly like it. Fragrance designer Raymond Matts recommends spraying it on your forearm and letting the scent naturally come to you throughout the day, instead of bringing your nose to it. That way you’ll

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observe how the fragrance breathes and changes with time. Look past common myths Although commonly believed, coffee beans don’t actually refresh your scent. Matts suggests smelling something recognizable, like your shirt, because anything unfamiliar— assuming you’re not sniffing coffee beans all day—can overpower your senses. Another myth says cheaper fragrances smell simplistic because they have less ingredients. Hegeler says most fragrances have 40 to 60 ingredients. Inexpensive scents are just designed differently, which is why they smell the same throughout the day, instead of evolving as higher end ones do. Use the process of elimination Although you may not know what oud or ylang-ylang smells like (don’t worry, you’re not alone), you just need an idea of how some ingredients smell, like roses or vanilla, which can help you navigate the options. If you know you hate the smell of roses, go in excluding fragrances with rose notes. You’ll experiment more that way and pick out unfamiliar scents you might love, even if it doesn’t have notes you know. Always test a fragrance more than once before buying Perfume is all about emotion, Hegeler says. An unusual mood might make you hate a scent, when it’s actually just what you’re looking for. Fragrance can also be tied to specific events or people, which can be hard to pinpoint at that moment. Revisiting a scent a week later, maybe in a different mood, will give you a better idea of your feelings. Avoid buyer’s remorse by following the right steps

QUIZ

Now that you’re a perfume expert, take this quiz to find your starting point:

If you could spend a day doing anything, what would you do? A. Take a shopping trip in Paris

What’s your go-to lipcolor?

B. Visit a spice market in India C. Walk along the beaches of Hawaii D. Hike up the Adirondack Mountains

What smells best to you?

A. Garden Fresh Roses

Pick a drink.

A. Strawberry Milkshake B. Ginger Kombucha C. Lemon Water

D. Black Coffee

What’s your favorite Essie nail color?

B. Warm Cinnamon Buns C. Cool Ocean Breeze D. Freshly Kindled Fire

R E S U LT S If you picked mostly A: Floral Family Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. We know. But if you’re all about the romantic, feminine scents, stick to the floral family, which can have everything from rose to raspberry to gardenia notes. Perfumes: Marc Jacobs Daisy: $102 Pinrose Wild Child: $65

If you picked mostly B: Oriental Family Sugar, spice, and everything nice mixed together in one intoxicatingly bold scent? Hell yes! If that describes your perfect fragrance, test out the oriental family with notes like sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla. Perfumes: Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black: $110 Nest Midnight Fleur: $72

If you picked mostly C: Fresh Family Clean, crisp, and uncomplicated scents have a certain soothing, yet irresistible quality to them. Expect notes like water lily, clementine, and bamboo in fragrances like these. Perfumes: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue: $100 Philosophy Pure Grace Fragrance: $49

If you picked mostly D: Woody Family You don’t have to be an outdoorsy person to love these rustic scents. This family has a certain exotic, sexy feel to it with a touch of sophistication. Expect notes like musk, oud, and saffron included. Perfumes: Tom Ford Oud Wood: $145 Narciso Rodriguez for her: $56

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SCRUB IT AWAY Not all exfoliation is created equal. Make this step your own based on your skin type.

by DANIELLE AGUGLIARO

Exfoliating can be your skin’s best friend or worst enemy. It also doesn’t help that there are so many added decisions to make. Do you do it once a week, or every night? Do you try a chemical exfoliant, physical exfoliant, or both? With warmer weather approaching, you probably have glowing skin and smooth legs on your mind, but should you still exfoliate once the cold disappears? The basic idea of exfoliation is to remove dead skin cells from the top surface of the skin. There are two types of exfoliation: manual (also called physical) and chemical. “Manual exfoliation is the process of using a gritty product to physically separate skin cells. In chemical exfoliation, a hydroxy acid is used to dissolve connections between skin cells so they can be shed,” says NYC dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner. The key is to find an exfoliant that works for your skin type or else you’ll quickly be stuck with a red, irritated face. Find out what’s most beneficial for your specific skin type, and you will be radiant all summer long.

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Acne Prone Skin:

When dealing with acne prone skin, the last thing you want to do is irritate it further. This is where exfoliating can get tricky. The most effective method would be a gentle chemical exfoliant—hydroxy acids like BHA and AHA—that won’t interfere with the healing of any current acne. Try Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ($29). A chemical exfoliant, especially one containing BHAs, will help you generate new skin cells, brighten skin’s appearance, and even skin tone. The most commonly used BHA is Salicylic Acid, a champion acne-clearing ingredient. “If you have oily skin or acne prone skin, stick to salicylic acid,” Dr. Zeichner recommends. “It’s soluble in oil and can penetrate into the pores.” Make sure to use a soothing moisturizer afterward to ease any inflamed areas of skin. We suggest Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 ($12) for everyday use.

Oily Skin:

Oily skin definitely benefits from a physical exfoliant. Try out a tool like a rotating brush with an exfoliating gel to help break up the overactive

oil in your skin. If you don’t want to shell out over $100 for a Clarisonic, the Shiseido Cleansing Massage Brush ($25) is a great alternative. Dr. Michele Farber of Schweiger Dermatology Group NYC adds, “Be careful with devices that you reuse, as this can have bacteria if not regularly cleaned or replaced.” Meanwhile, you may be inclined to go heavier with exfoliating ingredients to combat oily skin, but larger granules actually cause micro-tears in the skin, leading to more space for oil to get trapped and clog pores. For a chemical exfoliant, try a product with BHA to reduce the oil or AHA to balance the oil with a physical tool. AHAs are common acids that are known to refine, smooth, hydrate, and firm skin. You might see them pop up on an ingredient list with Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, and Citric acid, like in the Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel ($14), which is a crowd favorite.

Sensitive Skin:

With sensitive skin, you might be uneasy about using exfoliants. They’re notoriously tough on skin, so your concern is definitely

warranted. To cut down on extra irritation, stay away from any physical product, granule scrub, or chemical exfoliant. “Exfoliate less often: every other week or even once per month. Using a gentle, hydrating cleanser with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, and gently rubbing a warm washcloth is often best,” says Dr. Farber.

if you still see flakes, then exfoliate. If you try to exfoliate skin that’s parched, you can lead to irritation and inflammation, making matters worse.” Keep in mind that your skin should feel refreshed after exfoliation, not uncomfortable.

Combination Skin:

For combination skin, meaning your skin has more than one problem, you Opt for something light and natural can use both physical and chemical without synthetic ingredients that exfoliants to treat different issues. can irritate your skin in the first The oily areas need exfoliants with place. Trying something like a foam acids like AHA and BHA that will exfoliator will still remove dead skin also help aid the drier areas of your cells without wreaking havoc on your face. Glossier The Solution ($24) face, like Kate Somerville’s Exfoliating boasts AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs to Daily Foaming Wash ($38). In the brighten, clear, and smooth skin. “If end, feel things out yourself. If gentle you can tolerate it, glycolic acid would products also cause irritation, skipping be your treatment of choice. Or, one exfoliation altogether might be the best of the newer poly hydroxy acids like move for you. gluconolactone or Mandelic acid may be best,” says Dr. Zeichner. A physical Dry Skin: exfoliating brush might become your If you have dry skin, heavier scrubs new favorite product because you can can come in handy. Something with control the areas it covers and the physical particles can help you clear pressure it applies to your skin, which off dead skin without irritation. can be helpful when targeting specific “Dry skin should be treated similarly problem areas. to sensitive skin, exfoliating less and using a manual, as opposed to Most importantly, do what works best chemical, exfoliator, and moisturizing for your skin. “Listen to your skin. If you afterwards,” says Dr. Farber. She even are irritated, then exfoliate less and load recommends trying a warm washcloth up on moisturizer, or if your regimen is as a gentle physical exfoliator first. The working, then stick to what works,” Dr. Philosophy Microdelivery Exfoliating Farber says. Exfoliation can do wonders Facial Wash ($15) is a great choice for for your skin, so follow the right steps a physical scrub that won’t cause tears and you can have beach ready, glowing in your skin. skin in no time. Dr. Zeichner also adds that you should remember to treat your dry skin first: “Listen to what your skin needs and give it hydration. After applying moisturizer, mag.syr.edu/equaltime | 13

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You want your makeup to be inclusive, not exclusive. Check out these four brands that celebrate all skin tones. by SHANNON STUBBS I’ve used the same concealer my entire life: the bareMinerals Complete Coverage Serum Concealer in Dark to Deep. It’s a great concealer, but the sole reason I’ve stuck with it for so long is because it’s the only concealer I’ve tried that matches my skin perfectly. As someone who loves makeup and trying new products, it’s more than disappointing when emerging brands don’t cater to my complexion. Debatably, it’s even worse when legendary brands still don’t have a diverse shade range. Whether it’s the wrong undertone or a brand not having my shade entirely, as a woman with a deep skin tone, I’ve always struggled to find products that match. But in 2018, having shades to fit multiple skin tones is not only important, but considered necessary. Consumers now are sending the message that makeup should be for everyone, and these brands have heard them loud and clear. FENTY BEAUTY The release of Fenty Beauty, Rihanna’s self-titled makeup line, is what changed the conversation around diversity in the beauty industry. The line initially caught everyone’s attention for the Pro Filt’r foundation, which comes in a range of 40 shades (something that is usually unheard of). According to Rihanna on the line’s website, “Fenty Beauty was created for everyone: for women of all shades, personalities, 14 | EQUALTIME Spring 2018

attitudes, cultures, and races. I wanted everyone to feel included. That’s the real reason I made this line.” When the line dropped, people of color were relieved to finally see their skin tone represented in a luxury cosmetics brand. Social media blew up with comments and support for the brand, and the deepest colors flew off the shelves. The success of Fenty Beauty didn’t go unnoticed in the cosmetics world, and the industry seems to finally be realizing the importance of diversity in makeup. bareMINERALS Known for best embracing skin diversity long before it was considered necessary, beauty brand bareMinerals is a veteran in the shade range game. When I first got into makeup in high school, my mom took me straight to the bareMinerals section of Ulta because she knew they would have products to match my skin tone. Their face products include over 15 shades, with the popular Bare Pro Liquid Foundation and Original Powder Foundation having 30 shades each. The website even includes a Foundation Shade Finder to ensure that you find the perfect match from the many options. Aside from foundation and concealer, many of their other products cater to people of different colors. Their Gen Nude collection is a line of blushes and lip products with the purpose of having nudes for everyone. When many brands

say “nude,” the product is usually intended for those with lighter skin. However, this line compliments even the deepest tones extremely well. MAYBELLINE Even though Maybelline always had loyal customers, the brand gained even more followers with their Fit Me collection. Including a range of products intended to match every skin tone, they focus on having enough options for people of color. The line incorporates all the necessary base makeup, such as liquid foundations, concealers, loose powders, and blush. The matte foundation, the most popular Fit Me product, comes in 32 shades and fits every skin texture as well. COLOURPOP Already popular for their cheap but high quality lipsticks, Colourpop further impressed the beauty world when they released their No Filter Concealer earlier last year. With an extremely diverse shade range that put many prominent brands to shame, the concealers are both full coverage and crease-proof, all while catering to every skin color. Along with their other products such as blushes, highlighters, and eyeshadow, they all feature swatches on different skin tones, so it’s easy for their audience to picture how shades could look on them—a godsend for someone who has to Google Image search “dark skin swatch” for almost every product.

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On Callista: Urban Decay 24/7 GlideOn Eye Pencil in zero, available for $20 at Sephora; Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in bump, available for $22 at Sephora; NARS blush in seduction, available for $30 at NARS; Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in sun dipped, available for $40 at Sephora; Maybelline Volumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Express The Colossal Mascara in classic black, available for $7 at Ulta.

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On Sophia: NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil in milk, available for $5 at Ulta; Pixi by Petra Pat Away Concealing Base in nude, available for $16 at Target; Kat Von D Pastel Goth Eyeshadow Palette, available for $99 on Amazon; Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oreal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara in waterproof black, available for $6 at Target.

On Kam: Kat Von D Pastel Goth Eyeshadow Palette, available for $99 on Amazon; Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in bump, available for $22 at Sephora; Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Toffee 330, available for $8 at Ulta; Beauty Pie Pro-Glow Face Sculpting Palette, available for $40 at BeautyPie.com; Pixi By Petra Eye Bright Primer, available for $14 at Target; Maybelline Volumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Express The Colossal Mascara in classic black, available for $7 at Ulta.

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On Iris: Kat Von D Pastel Goth Eyeshadow Palette, available for $99 on Amazon; Pixi By Petra Eye Bright Primer, available for $14 at Target; Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer, available for $15 at Sephora; Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner in bump, available for $22 at Sephora; Maybelline Volumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Express The Colossal Mascara in classic black, available for $7 at Ulta.

Warm your friend’s new home with a fire gift fit for them. by BRIDGET MAHONEY Graduation season is upon us, which means many of our senior friends are about to enter the real world. Or in other words, our friends are about to move into their first real apartments. While we want to treat them, finding the right, home gift for a recent grad on a college budget can be frustrating. To put your mind at ease, here’s a guide to choosing the perfect housewarming gift for every kind of friend–even the pickiest of people. The Health Enthusiast It can be intimidating shopping for your friend who’s always at the gym and doesn’t go near potato chips. If your health-conscious friend hasn’t hopped on the essential oils trend already, there are a variety of reasonably-priced oil diffusers on the market that they’re sure to love. A top seller on Amazon, the URPOWER 2nd Version Essential Oil Diffuser offers a solution for small spaces since it’s the size of an iPhone. It also has seven LED light color options with a pretty affordable price tag. The Entertainer For the eager friend who loves to host guests, there are endless options at every price point that are definite crowd pleasers. A trendy friend will love this Williams Sonoma marble cheese board with a copper letter monogram. Its aesthetically-pleasing design will impress at any girl’s night. Marble Cheese Board with Monogram, Williams Sonoma, $39.95. And for the friend who mixes her own drinks, Williams Sonoma also has a selection of pitchers perfect for summer cocktails. This etched one will complete the essential summer party. Sonora Etched Tritan Pitcher, Williams Sonoma, $29.95. The Homebody We all have that one friend who would rather binge-watch Netflix than go out. For the girl who prefers the comfort of her own home, we suggest getting a gift that will enhance her new space’s coziness. There’s even a book to achieve this goal: “The Year of Cozy” by Adrianna Adarme. Adarme is the creator of the blog, “A Cozy Kitchen,” and has ideas for recipes, activities, and other fun projects that you can do without leaving your newfound home. Shopbop, $25. The Google Home presents a great solution to your lazy friend’s unwillingness to leave the couch. Moreover, the Google Home Mini solves the small space predicament, and gifting it won’t be a huge hit to your wallet. “Hey Google, can you say perfect gift?” Target, $50. The Minimalist For your friend with the minimalist aesthetic, Grace Atwood, creator of the envy-worthy lifestyle blog, “The Stripe,” says that a candle is her “goto gift.” Her favorite, the Maison Louis Marie No. 04 Bois de Balincourt, “smells just like Le Labo Santal 26 without breaking the bank,” says Atwood via email. Its minimal design and earthy scent constitute a simple gift that’s sure to please. Needsupplyco.com, $34. To help keep your minimalist friend’s clutter simple, look for gifts that don’t take up a lot of space and make a subtle statement. One recommendation is a small plant, such as a succulent or a cactus. Urban Outfitters has a wide variety of low-maintenance plants and faux plants that enhance tiny, simple spaces. This 6 inch potted faux cactus from the retailer requires no upkeep since it’s synthetic, and its compact size combined with the minimal look of the concrete pot makes for the ideal addition to your friend’s understated home. Urban Outfitters, $14.

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Incorporate these inclusive identifiers into your everyday language. By Allison Ingrum We live in a gendered world. The moment we’re born, we’re placed in either a pink or blue blanket based on what sex a doctor perceives us to be. From there, society teaches people to believe that this is also their gender. But the terms gender and sex are not synonymous. “Gender is defined by who you are, defined by your preferences, your mannerisms and how you exist in the world,” says Rachel Mitchell, an activist and senior Sociology, Policy Studies, and Citizenship and Civic Engagement major at Syracuse University. Those who identify with the gender and pronouns associated with their assigned sex at birth are cisgender. If you were assigned female at birth, for example, and you grow up identifying with “she/her/ hers” pronouns, you are cisgender. Society is comfortable with this, and comfortable with this only. When people begin to break these boundaries, they don’t always know how to respond or how to act. And with summer comes a job, thus an entirely new crowd of people. In these moments, it’s even more critical to be mindful of others by using their correct pronouns. It’s okay to make errors or not always know what to 22 | EQUALTIME Spring 2018

do or say, as long as you’re learning, correcting mistakes, and respecting how others want to be identified. Here, we’ve answered some of your basic questions regarding sex, gender, and proper pronouns.

Why would we need more pronouns? Aren’t he/she enough?

gender-neutral pronouns people use are “they/them/theirs,” yet there are so much more. “Ze/Hir,” “co/cos,” “xe/xem,” or “hy/hym/hys” are also common, alternative gender-neutral pronouns that individuals may identify with.

Language is restricting. Not everyone identifies with the gender pronouns they’ve been assigned to. “It “Part of respecting people’s is very invalidating for people who gender is recognizing that is it don’t identify with being a man or socially constructed and kind a woman, and fitting into those stereotypes and those roles that are of rejecting that. For a lot of given to you if they are constantly people who don’t fit into those being misgendered,” Mitchell says. categories, and all of the people By using gender-neutral pronouns, we give a space to those who are who have sort of been stuck in non-binary, trans, genderqueer, in- this society where it is so heavtersex, among others, to feel comily enforced, it is really importfortable and accepted. At the very least, that responsibility lies in the ant to start fighting against cisgender community, explains that and recognizing that these Abby Fite from the Syracuse Unipeople have existed forever and versity LGBT it is just now a new thing and so Resource Center.

What are other pronouns that to pay respect to that.” can be used? -Rachel Mitchell The “she/her/hers” and “he/him/ his” pronouns have been ingrained in us since birth. The most common

What are other pronouns that can be used?

The “she/her/hers” and “he/him/ his” pronouns have been ingrained in us since birth. The most common gender-neutral pronouns people use are “they/them/theirs,” yet there are so much more. “Ze/Hir,” “co/cos,” “xe/xem,” or “hy/hym/hys” are also common, alternative gender-neutral pronouns that individuals may identify with.

How can you be sure you are using the right pronouns?

First and foremost, you must recognize when you need to know someone else’s pronouns, Fite explains. For example, when talking to a stranger at the mall or the grocery store, knowing their pronouns isn’t important. In these situations,

know what pronouns someone may identify with, and you cannot tell or assume by outward appearance even though society trains you to believe otherwise, Fite says. In an attempt to not offend or invalidate any individuals, Mitchell suggests those who identify as cisgender to take responsibility and normalize the conversation by offering your pronouns when you introduce yourself. Try something like, “Hi my name is Allison and my pronouns are she/her/hers.” In turn, this will provide a comfortable space for the other person to then decide if they’ll do the same. This is crucial because you don’t want to out anyone or force them to say anything they’re not comfortable with. Letting people come out on their own terms is one of the best things you can do.

I am cisgender. How can I be a good ally? “For some people it is stable, so they identify with the same gender for their entire lifetime. For others, it is fluid, and so their gender identity might change from day to day. It might change over time.” -LGBT RESOURCE CENTER it’s not hard to avoid gendered language. And by asking them, “that in itself is a form of transphobia,” Fite says. “It is kind of policing somebody’s gender in public, and harassing someone in public.” If you need to know another person’s pronouns, say you are working with someone all summer or you’re becoming close friends, the easiest way to make sure you’re using the right pronouns is to simply ask— don’t be afraid to do so. You never

Most importantly, think before you speak. Seems simple enough, right? But even our slang is gendered and can be an exclusionary force. Phrases as seemingly simple as “hey guys” or “girls” are often not inclusive to the entire group. Try switching up your language by using words such as “y’all,” “folks,” or “friends.” It’s also important to remember that in the English language, gendered language, such as pronouns or slang terms, is not as critical as we may think. In reality, there’s no direct need for it. A lot of individuals reject pronoun use for this exact reason, Mitchell explains. In any situation you may be tempted to use a pronoun, try to use the individual’s name instead. Not only is this more personalized, but it’s more inclusive and you’re sure to never misgender the individual.

Additionally, being an ally means using your privilege to speak up when possible. We can all imagine that one friend or relative who makes racist, homophobic, or sexist comments. That’s your time, as an ally, to stand up, intervene, and educate. It also means to realize that pronouns are not “preferred,” Fite says. They are simply people’s pronouns. Keep in mind, however, that referring to someone’s pronouns as “preferred pronouns” invalidates the need to respect them. Finally, Mitchell notes that listening is the most vital role you can play. “It is a balance between listening to what the community of non-binary and trans people are saying and just being an ally based on what they tell you to do,” she says.

handy guide to pronouns He - His - Him > He went to the store to

buy himself a hat. I saw him wearing his hat today.

she - Her - Her > She went to the store to buy herself a hat. I saw her wearing her hat today.

ze - Hir - Hir > Ze went to the store to buy hirself a hat. I saw hir wearing hir hat today.

ze - zem - zir > Ze went to the store to buy zirself a hat. I saw zem wearing zir hat today. they - their - them > They went to the store to buy themselves a hat. I saw them wearing their hat today.

ey - eir - em > Ey went to the store to buy emself a hat. I saw em wearing eir hat today.

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Your first job prepares you for a career, but we prepare you for your first job. by SAMANTHA PERKINS You worked hard. You prepared. You applied. You interviewed. And now you have your first postgraduation job. You’re entering an exciting new chapter in life. But with workplace sexual harassment allegations cropping up in the news, it’s hard not to wonder if you might end up becoming a statistic. The numbers are worse than you may think. “Anywhere from 25 to 85 percent of women report having experienced sexual harassment in the workplace,” according to a 2016 study by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, an agency responsible for investigating reported sexual harassment complaints. In the study, the EEOC states the huge gap in the statistic likely results from women not labeling “certain forms of unwelcome sexually-based behaviors as ‘sexual harassment.’” So what constitutes sexual harassment? The EEOC defines it as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.” According to the UN, workplace harassment can include unwanted pressure for sexual favors, unwanted touching, sexual innuendos, or making inappropriate sounds or gestures. While in high school, Stephanie Leiderman, a graduate from Millersville University of Pennsylvania,

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worked at a car dealership. She involved because they don’t know experienced workplace harassment at what type of retaliation there is, the age of 17. they don’t know if there’s going to be retaliation, and they don’t think “A coworker much older than me they’re going to be taken seriously. made an inappropriate comment That’s a whole institutional, even to me. I worked with all men, and systemic, problem that we have to I was used to hearing them make deal with.” derogatory comments but they were never directed at me,” Leiderman In Leiderman’s case, her friend says. “I knew it was wrong but I ended up telling their boss about didn’t know it was a reportable her encounter. While she didn’t offense. I just told a friend that it experience backlash at work, she was very creepy.” felt embarrassed about how her employer handled the situation. Women commonly turn to family members, friends, and colleagues “The manager made the man after being harassed, according to apologize to me in person,” Leiderman the agency’s findings. Both men says. “It was very uncomfortable.” and women are unlikely to formally report instances of workplace Unfortunately, other problems can harassment, with only “6 percent stem from workplace harassment to 13 percent of individuals who besides situational discomfort. In experience harassment” filing a the study, sexual harassment has formal complaint. That means been tied to psychological effects that the vast majority of workplace such as disordered eating, selfharassment instances go unreported. blame, reduced self-esteem, lowered life satisfaction, and drug and The EEOC found that employees alcohol abuse. Sexual harassment often don’t formally report cases of is also linked to negative physical harassment because they are afraid effects such as headaches, sleeping of not being believed or facing some problems, and nausea. sort of revenge, like humiliation or damage to their reputation. With the prevalence of unreported cases, the EEOC acknowledges “Most people think it’s none of that more still needs to be done to their business. They don’t want to prevent workplace harassment. get involved,” says Eric McGriff, a prevention educator at Vera House, “An organization must have systems a domestic and sexual violence in place that hold employees service agency in Syracuse, N.Y. accountable,” the EEOC says in their “I think people are scared to get study. “These accountability systems

must ensure that those who engage in harassment are held responsible in a meaningful, appropriate, and proportional manner, and that those whose job it is to prevent or respond to harassment, directly or indirectly, are rewarded for doing that job well, or penalized for failing to do so.” Leiderman, now 30 years old and a teacher at Windber Area School District in Pennsylvania, hasn’t had any problems with sexual harassment from teaching professionals. She’s also not sure how to report it if she did.

college job, know how to report harassment if it happens. That way, if you are harassed at work, you know what to do and can hopefully feel comfortable reporting it. It’s 2018. We should be entering a workplace in which we know sexual harassment isn’t condoned or tolerated. “That’s not the reality we live in, so people have to go into these places and they have to learn about their sexual assault policy,” McGriff says. “Who do you report to? How good is that process? Get in and learn about those resources and figure out that policy so you know how to respond if that does happen.”

“I’m not 100% certain about the avenues I need to take,” Leiderman says. “But I do remember being From there, find ways in which you briefed on reporting harassment can best process what happened to when I was hired.” you personally, and decide what routes, if any, you should take to Rachel Chulock, a Syracuse deal with the harassment legally. University graduate who works at Most companies have formalized Dover International Speedway in processes for reporting sexual Delaware, has never experienced any harassment, but you could also workplace harassment. Her employer turn to a labor union or even the taught her their sexual harassment police. Above all, do what makes policy almost immediately. you feel most comfortable and safe. “Verbal or other harassment of any employee for any reason is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. They list examples of specific behaviors, as well as what to do if you are being harassed in the workplace in their Employee Handbook and Code of Business Conduct,” Chulock says.

Get excited about starting your first job. Be informed about sexual harassment. And make sure you know how to handle it, so you can make your workplace environment feel as secure as possible.

At least 1 in 4 women reported experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace. Approximately 70% of individuals who experience harassment never even talk with a supervisor, manager, or union representative about the incident. 87% to 94% of individuals who experience harassment do not file a formal complaint. A 2003 study found that 75% of employees who spoke out against workplace mistreatment faced some form of retaliation. In 2015, approximately 76 harassment charges were filed with the EEOC daily—that number has remained steady over the years. Employers have paid $698.7 million to employees alleging harassment through the EEOC’s administrative enforcement prelitigation process alone since 2010. Numbers are likely even higher now. *All statistics found in the EEOC’s 2016 study on workplace harassment in the US*

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SELF-HELP BOOKS FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE SELF-HELP BOOKS Everyone gets busy with the hustle and bustle of our school, work, and social lives, so reading a book tends to be the least of our priorities. But with summer approaching, you hopefully have a bit more time for some leisurely reading. If you are trying to live your best life in 2018, making self-help books a great option, but no one wants to read cheesy book with cliché advice. No more sugar coating and shying away from colorful language- here are some self-help books that give it to you straight. by NADIA SULEMAN

For the Introvert

If you are a more reserved person, this read may be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. It emphasizes how to unlock the best version of yourself by using the law of attraction— focusing on positive thoughts will bring positive energy. This New York Times best seller gets its buzz from Sincero’s refreshingly blunt tone. Her advice includes how to avoid self-destructive behavior like procrastination and relaxation through meditation.

For the Overthinker

Always second guessing your capabilities? This book is a crash course on how to unleash your potential and to stop making excuses. It covers how to push yourself to the limit, the benefits that come from taking risks, and how to shift your perspective on life in general. These topics, combined with Bishop’s candid point of view, will push you out of your comfort zone and encourage you to take control of your present life.

For the Compulsive Spender

Trying to figure out how to not blow all your money in one place this summer? This book is a great starting point on making smart financial decisions. With witty advice, Lowry delves in on topics that are relevant to young adults like credit cards, student debt, and budgeting. Have all those bases figured out? The author also touches on investment and retirement to prepare you for life past your 20s.

For the Book Worm

If you hate how cliché the self-help genre can be, try this read. It’s a combination of a self-help book and a travel journal where the author goes on a quest for the origins of what makes a happy life. While traveling to 10 different countries, Weiner looks at how each culture defines happiness and unpacks its true meaning.

For the Carefree Spirit

Here’s a pick that claims to whip your shambled life into shape by teaching you how to worry less and do more. Knight’s book not only focuses on the day-to-day problems, but also larger struggles. Instead of glossing over your bad habits, she encourages you to get to the root and take them out of your life. Knight also suggests how to heal your broken heart and bounce back better than ever. The author’s no f ’s given attitude will push you to be a better, more productive version of yourself.

“You are a Badass” by Jen Sincero

“Unfu*k Yourself” by Gary John Bishop

“Broke Millennial” by Erin Lowry

“The Geography of Bliss” by Eric Weiner

“Get Your Sh*t Together” by Sarah Knight

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Ad(di)versity With recent strides for inclusivity in beauty and fashion campaigns, why are these changes being made now and what are their intentions? by GABRIELA JULIA

aeann Langas sat in the California sand wearing her checkered one-piece bathing suit. On the outside, she appeared lively and fearless as she smiled at the photographer. But on the inside, she trembled with a rapid heartbeat. This was her first major photoshoot as a plus size model.

bathing suits who looked like her are what changed her perception of her body. She started following plus size models on Instagram and became determined to wake up each day and say aloud one thing she loved about herself. She then started a fashion blog called “Rae Everyday,” to give her take on mom jeans, leather vests, and Last summer, Langas everything in between. She found partnered with Aerie for its Love her confidence, started modeling the Swim You’re In campaign, in swimwear, and now peacefully which encouraged women to walks the beach in a bikini. post an Instagram photo with the #AerieREAL. For every photo, We need to see more Aerie gave $1 to the National Eating positive messages, and Disorders Association.

brands that are actively seeking models who represent all women are making small, yet significant differences.” -Raenn Langas

Six years ago, she never would have walked the beach half naked, let alone in front of a camera. Then, she covered her stretch marks and cellulite. Langas picked herself apart before realizing “When I first saw myself in an she had developed an unhealthy Aerie ad, it was amazing to see the relationship with her body. cellulite,” Langas says, laughing. “We need to see more positive Photos of thin women fueled messages, and brands that are Langas’ insecurities at first. But actively seeking models who eventually, the photos of women in represent all women are making

small, yet significant differences.” Langas truly believes in the power of inclusive advertising, which makes her the ideal consumer for brands like Aerie. She’s someone who feels misrepresented in the fashion and beauty industry, and supports companies who are making an effort to embrace all women. People responded well to the #AerieREAL campaign and sided with the brand’s mission to not Photoshop images of women. Print and digital ads featured models with dimpled thighs and stomach rolls while in bathing suits, bras, and underwear. The images resonated with women like Langas who were finally seeing curvy models in ads and could envision themselves in Aerie’s clothing. The brand then saw a 20 percent increase in sales in 2015, according to American Eagle’s website. Other brands took note. CVS, one of the largest drugstore retailers for cosmetics, recently created a watermark that will

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appear on all photos that haven’t been edited. This Beauty Mark will be featured on makeup, skin, and hair advertisements that once would have been altered to get rid of wrinkles, change skin color, or erase blemishes.

consumers but true supporters. Unretouched photos of women of all sizes, colors, and ages have become a marketing success. Beth Egan, a professor at Syracuse University who worked in In the last few years, more advertising for Avon and L’Oreal brands have started to promote Paris, says it’s partially because of While these efforts seem like a natural beauty. While these efforts the Millennial generation. milestone in this industry, the seem like a milestone in this industry, “The unretouched photos motive behind some campaigns is the motive behind some campaigns unclear. Do major brands truly is unclear. Do major brands truly and diversity in women is very believe in inclusion, or are their ads much driven for business reasons,” believe in inclusion, or are their simply a ploy to make money? Egan says. “There’s a sense among ads simply a ploy to make money? marketers that millennials respond There’s no simple answer. more positively to brands with CVS and Aerie, however, aren’t An advertiser’s job is to increase social responsibility messages. They the first companies to push sales, while creating authentic like brands that are seen as having a for more natural looks in their messages that not only bring in broader purpose.”

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advertisements. In 2004, Dove created the Campaign for Real Beauty. The brand known for its simple white bar of soap wanted to redefine the industry as a whole.

Not only do millennials want their message is trendy and on inclusion, but they can tell when a brand, but people will call bullshit brand isn’t authentic, she says. when they feel it’s fraudulent,” Egan says. “The problem with trends is Egan and other industry that if it’s not making a company professionals first saw Dove’s money, they’ll stop doing it. Campaign for Real Beauty as an Egan says there is a golden advertising win. The company circle of philosophy in advertising, prided itself on pureness and which means consumers don’t buy cleanliness, so consumers were likely what a brand sells, they buy into why to buy into its natural messaging. they sell it. To some consumers, the But a few years later, some Dove off-putting message they received users began to feel its mission was from Dove’s video overrides the just for show. benefits of its natural soap.

“We’ve had this unrealistic standard of beauty for so long,” she says. “There is power in surrounding ourselves with positive messages and the more brands try to break that down, the easier it will be to build ourselves back up.”

There is power in surrounding In 2012, consumers ourselves with positive questioned Dove’s authenticity when they realized it’s owned by messages and the more brands try Unilever, which also owns an Indian to break that down, the easier it brand known for creating skin- will be to build ourselves back up.” whitening creams. Last October, -Beth Egan, professor of Advertising Dove received heat again for a body at Syracuse University” wash advertisement. So how can you tell if a brand’s In the video, a black model message is authentic? Egan suggests smiles with the bottle of soap next research. Look into past campaigns to her, and as she pulls off her and the models who are featured brown shirt, she transforms into a to see if their image coincides with different model–who is white. This its mission. Are they all one color? was Dove’s way of creating before- One size? Do they look like they’d and-after looks, and some viewers actually use the product? Also felt the company was promoting the check to see which companies have idea that whiteness is cleaner. The worked with or sponsored the brand black model said she didn’t find it to make sure they promote the same offensive, but the #BoycottDove beliefs. Support the organizations went viral for two days after the that are genuine, she says, and rail video was posted. Dove apologized against the ones that aren’t. and said its intention wasn’t to For Langas, a successful offend people. brand is one she can see herself being a part of. It has to make her “A company might think feel good.

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Online dating has revolutionized the dating game, but for women of color, racial discrimination is still rampant. by HANA MAEDA

t the urging of my best friend, I decided to give online dating a try. Two weeks after installing OkCupid, I quickly exchanged numbers with Kyle*. Our conversations started out pretty generic—the typical “what are you doing up at 2 a.m.” to the “what’s your biggest pet peeve,” and so on. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, he made some race-related comments, calling out a certain ethnic group for “not wearing fucking deodorant.” Kyle, a white man, also made fun of Asian guys at the gym and quipped how “they can’t dress well or lift weights.” Initially, I thought nothing of these offensive comments; I was distracted with the idea of dating someone new. But after I casually mentioned I was Japanese, things took a strange turn. He sent messages that specifically related to my ethnicity, like “Are you good at speaking Japanese?” or “I’m so jealous of Asians and their flawless tan skin.” Rather

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than discussing our goals or favorite pastimes, he seemed zeroed in on my native tongue and physical attributes. Things eventually drifted with Kyle, but that wasn’t the end of uncomfortable, odd messages cluttering my OkCupid inbox. Oftentimes, users would ask “What are you?” or “Are you Japanese or Korean?,” as if it mattered. Even

Dating apps have changed how millennials find love, but just like other forms of social media, they’ve become platforms for racialized language and discrimination. worse, I’d get offhand comments like “You look Kawaii” or “I like Asian girls.” I felt unsettled, disgusted, and insecure that I was being reduced to just my racial identity. Why did most

of my conversations with these men involve race and ethnicity? Why does someone’s cultural identity determine whether to swipe left or right? There’s no denying how mainstream online dating apps have become. You’ve probably been on two or three Tinder dates, maybe your friends met their soulmates on Bumble, and there’s always some viral news story about a couple’s success from OkCupid. Dating apps have changed how millennials find love, but just like other forms of social media, they’ve become platforms for racialized language and discrimination. Even if a user doesn’t comment on anything race-related, their biases may show. Back in 2009, OkCupid released a telling study on racial preferences based on user data—with disheartening results. In sum, black women were rated less attractive than women of other races and ethnicities, and they received the lowest response rates

from most men on the site, including white, Latino, Asian, and black men. In addition, Asian men had the lowest response rates from women. When OkCupid revisited the study in 2014, the results were pretty much the same, if not even more racially divided. Dating apps, designed to ease the the process of finding love, aren’t so effective for women of color. Instead of finding suitable matches, Asian women are often fetishized and black women are turned down. Comments about my “Asian tan skin” might sound harmless, but I felt I was only being sought after because of my racial features. Ari Curtis, a Brooklyn-based writer and designer, knows that feeling all too well. Curtis started documenting her dating experiences as a black woman with her blog, “Least Desirable.” She says she hoped to represent women of color who date online in a substantial, meaningful way. “I wanted to contribute my own voice and experiences, to fill out the noise of statistics about women of color who weren’t telling their story,” Curtis says. “I wanted to tell my own story.” While she hasn’t had overtly racist experiences online, Curtis notices a great deal of subtle stereotyping. “Some of the messages I’ll get seem to be specific to the fact that I am black, like ‘do you date whatever type of guys,’ or ‘do you date Italian guys,’” she says. Black men have also commented on Curtis’ hair, but one Tinder date with a white man especially stands out to her. During their second date, he joked, “I’ve got to bring the ghetto out of you!” Confused, Curtis initially brushed it off, not yet realizing how racially insensitive the comment was. “He was expecting a particular type of a black woman, which essentially is a stereotype of black women,” she says. Similar situations like Curtis’ are widespread, other women of color have voiced their experiences online. In an article for Allure, Priya Rao, an

Indian-American woman, detailed the messages she’d get from online matches, most of whom were intrigued about her ethnicity. Early in the conversation, a Tinder user pushed the question, “Indian or Sri Lankan?” And one Bumble user messaged her, “We would prob make the most adorable East Asian babies.”

The media not only sensentionalizes but fetishizes race; we’ve allowed media to depict what we believe to be true about specific races” -Michelle Hope, Sex Educator

Some of these messages may not have been intended to be offensive, but they can feel racist for women of color. Many relationship experts have attributed these preferences and biases to media representations of minorities. We all know how Hollywood treats women of color—black women are typically classified as the ‘angry black woman,’ Hispanic women are eroticized, and Asian women are overwhelmingly sexualized. In an infamous scene from “Full Metal Jacket,” a Vietnamese sex worker says “me love you long time” to two U.S. soldiers. This phrase, however, objectifies and generalizes Asian women as sex workers. Sex educator Michelle Hope says depictions like these dictate how society views racial minorities, influencing stereotyping on dating apps. “The media not only sensentionalizes but fetishizes race; we’ve allowed media to depict what we believe to be true about specific races,” she says. “That bleeds into our decisions when we want to become romantic.” Beyond the media, there may also be broader, complex reasons to blame. Both Curtis and Hope point to ongoing racial tensions in the United States for racial discrimination in dating

apps. “Racism still exists on dating apps because racism still exists—it’s the subculture of our greater society,” Curtis says. “It’s particularly noticeable on dating apps because it’s this weird, hybrid public space.” If anything, Hope says that “when it comes to our dating habits, dating apps have shined a brighter light on racism in our society.” But the facts aren’t all discouraging. A recent survey published by Tinder suggested that people who date online, specifically on Tinder, are more openminded to dating someone outside their own race and ethnicity. Among Tinder users, almost 80 percent of people surveyed said they’ve been on a date with someone of a different race or ethnicity. The dating app has also made moves to combat racial preferences by emphasizing users’ psychographics, or values, interests, and passions. Although it’s hard to completely ignore race and ethnicity when finding a match, this is a step forward. A step towards breaking misconceptions and stereotypes about people of color. A step towards respecting another person’s cultural background, rather than objectifying it. And, a step in believing that everyone is deserving of love. I’m proud of being Japanese-American, but that doesn’t mean I’m solely defined by my racial stereotypes. *Name has been changed to protect the individual’s identity.

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How one woman copes with mental illness–all while handling graduate school and traveling to the Middle East. by Lindsey sabado

he coils of silver barbed wire stretched for miles. On one side of the fence, two Israeli soldiers stood smoking cigarettes. One held up his binoculars for a moment, checking if anything had changed in the sprawling field in front of him. Just beyond that was Gaza—a place depicted in the news as a land of hunger, ruin, and violence. Yet in that moment, all I could think about was how I wanted in. The journalist within me crawled with excitement, wishing I could climb the fence, run to the city, and tell its story. I now know what it means to crave the thrill, to be addicted to this career. To the average person this probably sounds terrifying, but going to graduate school for journalism and finding myself in the Middle East gave me back my sanity.

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Only a year before, I sat in my car with tear-swollen eyes, confident only in the fact that I would fail. I was so close to the opportunity of a lifetime—a full-tuition fellowship to my dream school. But one thing stood in my way. To interview, I had to drive 80 miles from my hometown to the university. Simple enough, right? Wrong. For anyone else, getting there would have been the easy part. Yet for me, it was sheer torture. An irrational fear of driving had, for the previous eight months, trapped me in a room I built around myself with padded walls and nowhere to go. I was 21 years old and chained to home like a dog on a leash. With my college graduation just a few months around the corner, I knew it was time to move on with the rest of my life. This opportunity was my ticket out.

I live with depression, general anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. At times, these conditions are manageable—at others, life-altering. They live inside me and crawl around me while I try to navigate life. They make it so, so hard. My apprehension of driving was just one of the many idiosyncrasies and limitations of my anxiety, but it was a debilitating one. It set my self-sufficiency in retrograde, reverting me back to the codependence of a child needing to be picked up from school. (Ironically, driving to my therapist to work through the issue gave me stress and panic even days before each appointment.) This anxiety over driving constrained my activities and deteriorated my social life, which in turn deepened my depression. I have always loved school and spread myself thin with work, but the dull nothingness of this depression stomped out my academic ambition. In almost every aspect of my life, my mental health slowed me down. There was no getting over it. When you think about it (and I thought about it obsessively for hours on end), every routine drive feels like a life-or-death situation. But I didn’t have a choice.

With all my strength and all my will, I fought against the panic rising within me. I grappled with the tears, irrational thoughts, thumping heart, and disobedient breath. I went. I got that fellowship. Flash forward 12 months after the interview, and I now stand in what may be the most contentious territory on the planet. Through my grad pro-

gram, I was offered a spot on a twoweek long reporting trip to Israel, and though I was apprehensive at first, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. So far, our group has visited the Gaza border, the Syrian border, the West Bank, East and West Jerusalem, and the disputed settlements. With no knowledge of Arabic or Hebrew, I must learn to navigate the cities and public transportation systems, sometimes on my own. And while I don’t always know that I am safe, I know that I am capable and alive and dare I say it—happy. Yes, it’s pretty fucked up to be thrilled by the marks of violence and political unrest. But it isn’t about that: Journalism is about supplanting myself so I can tell the stories of others. It’s about getting over my fears so I can get out of the way of others’ narratives. And in terms of my anxiety and depression, this career has been transformative. The job is demanding in ways that few other fields are. I find the work and my classes equally physically, emotionally, and creatively taxing. Stories can be sensitive, political, personal, and confrontational. Every day on the job, I face some sort of ethical battle and feel the weight on my shoulders to tell the truth not as I see it, but as it is. It’s impossible. But somehow, while chasing the unattainable perfection that the profession demands, I have finally learned to manage my anxieties and inhibitions. Just months before, I was seated in my graduate program department chair’s

office sobbing inconsolably and feeling incredibly lost. My depression had stripped me of my vitality and the sense of urgency that typically pushes me to work hard in school. I was a waste of space and of everyone’s time. I told my advisor that the fellowship I was given

was lost on me— it was money down the drain because I didn’t care about anything. She wouldn’t let me believe that. Instead, she picked up the phone and did what I was too proud to do: find another therapist. My advisor convinced me it was worth it. To get what I wanted and needed out of graduate school, I had to ask for it. Building my professional self didn’t mean ignoring my issues, it meant confronting them honestly. It meant telling the very person who offered me my scholarship, my shot, that I was afraid of losing it to my despondency. Looking back now, I see how far I’ve come. Now I can talk to any stranger off the street. I’ve driven countless miles for stories, interviewed refugees, battled blizzards, and shared meals with journalism royalty. In interviews, I’ve had to ask the hard questions about sexual assault, grief, gun violence, and poverty.

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It didn’t happen all at once, but slowly, each day doing something more out of my comfort zone than the last. For me, journalism is exposure therapy. Because when it’s for school or my job, I have to do the thing that scares me. When my depression or self-doubt seems to swallow me whole, I have to pull myself out of bed and face the day. When I have no social energy left inside of me, I have to slap a smile on my face and engage until I get the answers I need. This lesson had a brutal learning curve. It took weeks of utter complacency over my studies to kick my ass in gear, and even a few dramatic panic attacks in public places for my nerves to dissipate. I found myself inexplicably reduced to tears at school one day, and the embarrassment of doing so in front of my classmates was actually what pushed me to seek out my advisor’s help.

It didn’t happen all at once, but slowly, each day doing something more out of my comfort zone than the last. But when I finally went to her about my situation, she didn’t judge me for a second. From her I learned that to secure my future how I want it to be, I have to treat myself like an investment. That’s what it means to be a working woman, whether the obstacle is mental health or anything from discrimination to the challenges of single parenthood. When you get there, when you finally are who you told yourself you would be, you will know what you have overcome. You can tell the world about your victory. You can attest that if you can master

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yourself, you can master anything. Now I sit on the beach in Tel Aviv watching the sun set on my two weeks in Israel. My reporting partner sits beside me, no longer the stranger that he was just days before. We’ve just crossed half of Israel, by bus, without knowing any Hebrew and with no internet access.

The community’s story sits in our heads and camera memory cards, waiting to be told and published. Both of our heads are spinning. We spent the afternoon wandering around a village in the hills that is composed of exactly half Israelis and half Palestinians. We interviewed the municipal directors, teachers, children, and Palestinian refugees who live there. At times, their words were so eye-opening and raw that they sent shivers down my spine. The community’s story sits in our heads and camera memory cards, waiting to be told and published. A smile spreads slowly and secretly across my face as I stare out into the blushing horizon. As we talk about our day and reflect on the trip, I realize that this version of myself is the only me that my new colleague knows. From our experiences in Israel, how could he even guess that just a year ago, I was afraid of the dark? He couldn’t. But I decide to tell him anyway because I am proud of what I have accomplished in so little time and who I have so recently become. “Journalism has turned me into an entirely different person,” I say. “Do you feel that too?”

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Little Black Slip Dress up or dress down this slinky number. by STAFF | photographed by KATIE REAHL

Timeless and versatile, a little black dress is the go-to item every girl needs. A black slip dress—the LBD’s more provocative cousin—is a silky, sophisticated alternative worth owning. Whether you’re prepping for an internship interview or meeting friends for happy hour, there are countless ways to work this ‘90s-inspired trend for any occasion.

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Simple and stylish, a slip and turtleneck ensemble is ideal for exploring a new city or running around town on errands. White Vans and a pair of sunnies make the perfect match for this casual look. To add some grunge style, tie a flannel around your waist.

Tucked into a dress pant and paired with a matching blazer, this slip will look nothing like pajamas. Instead, it becomes a staple for any girl boss ready to tackle her dream internship. You want to be professional yet comfortable during an interview, so try rocking a slip as a blouse.

Dance the night away with an edgy leather jacket over a loosely-fitted slip dress for a fun girls’ night out. To spice up your look, add some fishnet tights and a bold velvet choker.

Whether you’re grabbing lunch or catching a new movie, choose comfort for your first date outfit. Pull your favorite mom jeans over a slip dress and pair them with a long, cozy cardigan for a flirty yet effortless look. Top it off with chunky boots to elevate your ensemble.

Adorned with statement earrings and classic strappy heels, this sultry slip becomes sweet and feminine—perfect for a night of drinking. Try accessorizing with a chic, mini black bag and match the shine of the slip with a sleek lipgloss.

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DEVIL WEARS PURPLE

A favorite among style icons and fashion designers, Ultraviolet is this year’s ‘it’ color. by SHANNON STUBBS From Hillary Clinton’s plum pantsuits to Prince’s “Purple Rain,” the color ultraviolet has always been influential in popular culture. A beloved color by entertainers and notable figures for years, the rich, robust purple was picked as Pantone’s Color of 2018, as part of their annual tradition of selecting a unique shade to commemorate a new year. Ultraviolet made its way into a new space this season: the runway. The shade appeared in many designers’ collections in the spring/summer 2018 shows, from Versace to Anna Sui. A bold and unique color, ultraviolet represents a multitude of ideals. According to the Pantone Color Institute, it can embody anything from the mysteries of the universe and cosmos to the non-conformity of the counterculture. Choosing the color was in part inspired by the unconventionality of musical icons Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie, who often adorned the purple shade during performances and photoshoots. Ultraviolet also has cooler undertones, which Pantone says can communicate mindfulness and peaceful, meditative energy. The color has also taken on a political symbolism; Hillary Clinton has often worn ultraviolet pieces during campaigning, while Queen Elizabeth has made appearances in entirely ultraviolet ensembles on numerous occasions. The versatility of ultraviolet was translated in this season’s shows, where designers utilized the color in various ways. Gucci took a more avant-garde route, making the hue stand out with metallic embellishments and ornate patterns, and by adding other eye-catching colors such as fire engine red or forest green. In contrast, brands like Valentino and Carolina Herrera gave the color a softer look by featuring long, flowy gowns with simpler silhouettes. When it comes to wearing ultraviolet for everyday wear, “less is more” is the idea. A clothing item with this bold of a color would become the statement piece in any look. Donning an ultraviolet jacket or a pair of ultraviolet trousers with a simple, neutral outfit can add more excitement. If that makes too much of a statement for you, incorporating ultraviolet accessories—such as dangly earrings or a leather waist belt—can accentuate any ensemble. Not into subtlety? Color blocking is always a fun way to liven up any outfit. Choosing an equally striking color is the key to executing it successfully. Adding a canary yellow coat or purse can really complement the deep purple hue, as well as other colors such as tangerine or lavender. Even for a color so distinctive, ultraviolet can be flattering in multiple, different styles. Ultraviolet may only be the color of 2018, but it’s proved to be a trend that’s guaranteed to last.

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BORN WITH GOOD JEANS

Photographer: Hannah Meader Styling: Julie Kim Makeup: Cassandra Pravata Models: Esther Jo, Kyliah Almeida Special Thanks to Books & Melodies

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DRINK UP: Strawberry Mojitos When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scorching hot outside, a nice, refreshing summer cocktail is almost a necessity. Try this fruity twist of a classic mojito.

Ingredients: 8 large strawberries, sliced 8-12 leaves of mint 4 teaspoons of agave 6 tablespoons of lime juice 8 oz. Bacardi Silver Rum 2 cups seltzer water or club soda

Instructions: Add strawberries and mint to the bottom of a large pitcher. Using a muddler, or the back of a spoon, smash the fresh and herbs together. Next add in the lime juice, agave, and rum. Stir around to mix everything. Finish off with the seltzer water. Stir and serve. Original recipe from joyfulhealthyeats.com 44 | EQUALTIME Spring 2018

“My roommate iced me by taping it to our dog, and in all the commotion I lost my juul.”

“Dude, you can’t just break up with someone on Superbowl Sunday that’s like, fucked up.”

“I haven’t really thought about “I only flash my bitches, it in depth, but I’ve thought but I’ll moon my homies.” about it shallows.”

Overheard @SU “My freshman year I peed my bed and I woke up wearing a sports bra as underwear.”

“I had eggplant wings that shook me.”

“So is Pinterest like tinder for food?”

“Wait, your dad could’ve been Ewan McGregor?”

“His dick was uncircumcised and looked like those long pencil erasers from middle school so I had to chicken out.”

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