February 11 2015

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THE COLLEGIAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

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#30DaysNoMakeup

Student involvement campaign kicks off By Diana Giraldo @dianainspired

Embracing natural beauty

Photos by Darlene Wendels • The Collegian

(From top left) Fresno State students Sara Remus, Caitlin Stone, Brittany Sosa, Armanda Gonzales, (bottom) Aldenae Williams, Becky Messer and Cynthia Atchoukeu.

“It empowers women to want to step outside without their faces all done up and say ‘Hey world, this is me, this is what I really look like, and I don’t care what you think.’” — Brittany Sosa, mass communication and journalism senior

By Diana Giraldo | @dianainspired Cynthia Atchoukeu has kept the same morning routine since she was a teenager. She wakes up, showers, picks an outfit, brushes her hair, does her makeup, eats breakfast and then faces her day. Atchoukeu, like many other women, has decided to break the routine. “On the days I don’t wear makeup, I feel good because I don’t need it,” she said. Atchoukeu, an audiology senior, has chosen to consciously understand her cosmetology choices. “I use makeup in a more personal aspect now,” she said. “My confidence doesn’t change if I wear makeup or not.” Started in November, the 30-day no makeup campaign encourages women to face themselves and grow in self-love. In five months, the campaign has received recognition in 27 countries. “30 Days No Makeup is about creating intentional space for internal change and taking the action to grow in intimacy with oneself,” said Sarah Jaggard, co-founder and director of communication for the campaign. “It’s just a tool and an opportunity that has nothing to do with makeup but everything to do with loving oneself and accepting oneself at a deeper level.” The objective of the campaign is for

“On the days I don’t wear makeup, I feel good, because I don’t need it.” — Cynthia Atchoukeu, audiology senior

See CAMPAIGN, Page 3

“I’m not afraid of going outside without makeup, but I used to be. It’s sad when women think their natural beauty is not ‘good enough.’” — Becky Messer, music senior

See MAKEUP, Page 3

INSIDE TODAY’S COLLEGIAN

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In A&E: ABC’s ‘Blackish’ is the new show to watch on Wednesdays. P4.

In Opinion: Jon Stewart announced Tuesday he will leave ‘The Daily Show’ this year. It’s a sad day. P2.

Fresno State Student Involvement kicked off the month of February by asking students what they love about Fresno State during this week’s “I Heart Fresno State” campaign. I Heart Fresno State hosts three days of events: Tuesday, the discovery involvement day; today, the spirit of diversity day; and Thursday, service with distinction. “Our main goal is to help students to feel connected to Fresno State and also to reflect upon their role within our campus community,” said Lauren Welch, graduate assistant of leadership programs. I Heart Fresno State was created in 2013 for students to show their Bulldog pride and enhance their Fresno State experience by getting involved on campus. Tuesday started with the idea of involvement. More than 30 clubs and organizations showed students what they are offering and different ways they can get involved. “In the evening, we are having a student involvement ice cream social here in the University Student Union on the lounge,” Welch said. “Students can come and talk to repre-

NO LUCK IN VEGAS ›› Bulldogs men’s hoops team falls to UNLV on the road, 73-61. P8. ›› Women’s hoops team looks ahead following loss to San Jose State. P8.

Campus hosts lineup of Black History Month events By Collegian Staff @TheCollegian

Fresno State will celebrate National African American History Month with annual events throughout the month as part of the national observance proclaimed by President Obama and declared by every American president since 1976. A public debate on the efficiency of the #BlackLivesMatter campaign will be held Thursday at noon in the Free Speech Area. Presented by the Africana Studies Program, Black Students United and the Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute, events set to debut this month include the Cineculture film feature, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” a talk March 2 by Rev. Jeremiah Wright and The Black Agitprop Art Exhibit.


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