October 2016 | IC Distinct Magazine

Vol. 1 No. 1

Distinct.

OCTOBER 2016

HALLOWEEN MAKEUP TUTORIALS Autumn Lip Color Favorites

FALL Trends 2016 Summer to Fall: Transitioning Your Wardrobe

SHANE REYNOLDS Fashion & Photography

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Struggling With Size How to Catch Up Before Midterms

Grocery Shopping for Healthy Foods While on a Budget

Letter from the Editor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

What you are currently holding in your hands (or viewing on your laptop or mobile device) is the very first edition of Distinct Magazine!

FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR

First of all, I need to thank everyone who, over the last seven months, has helped make this possible. There is no way any of this would’ve been possible without the rest of the e-board: Emma Noblesala, Annika Kushner, Courtney Yule, and Stephanie Cordova Rodriguez. They have helped produce the greatest first edition that we could’ve hoped for, and I am more than grateful that they believed in this crazy idea I came up with in my freshman dorm room. I also need to thank all of the writers, photographers, and copy editors (whose work you will see featured throughout this edition). Their creativity and hard work made this dream a reality, so a huge thank-you goes out to all of them.

Sara Belcher

Sara Belcher

LIFESTYLE EDITOR Courtney Yule

CULTURE EDITOR Annika Kushner Courtney Yule

HEALTH & FITNESS EDITOR Courtney Yule

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

Emma Noblesala Stephanie Cordova Rodriguez

SENIOR EDITORS Sara Belcher Annika Kushner

COPY EDITORS

Kelly Csernica Danielle Gazda Alayna Vander Veer

FACULTY ADVISOR Katie Marks

Our goal is to provide a space for people to express their personal style and to allow people to be who they are without judgement. We do not discriminate, and we do not judge, because we want to know what makes every one of you distinct. As you read through this magazine, we hope that it inspires you. We hope it encourages you to join us and help us produce content, or that it convinces you to go out and pursue your own passions.

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Now, go on and flip through Distinct Magazine’s very first edition. We hope you enjoy.

Sincerely, Sara Belcher Editor-in-Chief

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CONTENTS FASHION Fall Trends Lookbook 4 Peep Into My Closet 6 Transition Summer to Fall 7 Fall Statement Pieces 10 The Athleisure Trend 12 g BEAUTY Fall Lip Colors 14 Quick and Easy Makeup 16 Halloween Makeup Inpiration 18 Know Your Liner 22 g SHANE REYNOLDS 24

LIFESTYLE Tips for Boring Lectures 30 Back to Basics: Minimalism 32 Surviving Midterms 34

HEALTH &g FITNESS Grocery Shopping on Budget 36 Kick the Cravings g CULTURE Feminism in Handwerker 41 “I’m Fine“ 44 Struggling with Size 46 Distinct || OCTOBER 2016 3

Fall Trends Lookbook

Written and styled by Kirsten Pressler Photography by Sane Reynolds There There are are certain certain styles styles that that are are associated associated with with fall. fall.

The classic plaid and denim are timeless fall looks The classic plaid and denim are timeless fall looks that that reappear reappear every every year. year. This This year year we we are are putting putting aa large large emphasis emphasis on on color. color. Choice Choice colors colors for for the the season season include burnt orange, evergreen, mustard yellow, include burnt orange, evergreen, mustard yellow, and and rich rich burgundy. burgundy. These These colors colors are are usually usually associated associated with with changing leaves, autumn bonfires, and beautiful sunchanging leaves, autumn bonfires, and beautiful sunsets sets that that become become aa season season regular. regular. They They underscore underscore the the crisp, cool air that fills out autumn mornings, and the crisp, cool air that fills out autumn mornings, and the warmer warmer hues hues make make up up for for the the lacking lacking summer summer sun. sun.

Boots: Payless ShoeBoots: SourcePayless ShoeSource Scarf: Target Scarf: Target Decay Eyes: Urban Eyes: Urban Decay Naked2 Naked2 Lips: Mac “Brick” Lips: Mac “Brick”

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FASHION Along with these colors, we see the incorporation of the usual oversized sweaters, denim skirts, and fall boots.

These are some of the staple pieces that will get you through the fall, so when you wake up 15 minutes before class, you can throw on any combination of these looks and feel like a fall aesthetic bomb.

Right: Sweater: Old Navy Left: Trench: Express Top: thrifted Skirt: American Apparel Backpack: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Public Desire Brooch: thrifted Necklace: Express Lipstick: from NYX Lingerie Line Watch: Michael Kors

These looks showcase a modern, trendy style, as well as the classic fall style that everyone loves! Any variation of these looks will keep you cozy and warm during the fall months.

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peep into my closet A look into writer Kendall Palmatier’s personal style Photography by Catharine Lyke

“Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous but it is how people dress on their days off that are the most intriguing.” –Alexander Wang

Everyone has a different style, even when people dress similarly. People make fashion their own, even if it’s as simple as putting on a necklace or wearing two different socks — everyone has their preferences. Some people like dressing up every day, and some people like jeans and a T-shirt. It’s their prerogative.

For me, it doesn’t matter where I get my clothes. What matters is that what I’m wearing represents who I am. When you ask someone how they would define their style, they tell you exactly what it is or they tell you they aren’t really sure. It took me awhile to figure out what my style is. After some thought and a phone call to my mom, I realized that I have an eclectic style. I love fashion from different eras: In my junior year of high school, I was given a handmade dress from the 1940s to wear to prom, and I did. My senior year, I wore another handmade dress from the 1950s. I stuck out like a sore thumb at prom, but I didn’t mind.

Now my day-today style consists of mostly T-shirts and jeans, but I do like to dress up every once in awhile. I am a big fan of fall, mostly because I feel like it’s a season when people take pride in what they’re wearing.

They have to think about what they’re going to wear because the weather changes. I usually like to buy basic pieces like a black skirt or a striped shirt, and then buy a few trendy pieces just to keep up with the times. My favorite thing right now is this big fall trend going on.

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I love the prints and patterns, and people can either go full-out, like with the knit ponchos, or they can wear something as simple as a bomber jacket. I also love the ’60s style dresses that are flowy and have really pretty flower patterns on them.

It really compliments a lot of different body shapes. This season, I wear a lot of burgundy, green, and black. These items are really simple, but with the right pieces, they can make a statement.

I don’t have a specific brand that I buy. I usually look for the clearance section in the store is, and I head straight to it. Black Friday is my favorite day of the year. Occasionally, I will splurge for something if I really like it and there isn’t another chance to get it. A few of my favorite pieces are from a vintage store.

Fashion is just a way to express yourself, and you can really learn a lot about people just by looking at what they’re wearing. Although, try not to be too quick to judge.

People can surprise you even if you think you figured them out.

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Transition Summer Clothes to Fall Written by Alyssa Curtis Photography by Raquel Borges

Sept. 22 marks the beginning of the best time of year — fall! With fall comes some of the best things: cooler weather, colorful leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, halloween, and best of all, fall fashion! Autumn is arguably the best and easiest season to dress for. From scarves and booties to sweaters and leggings, the options are endless. The downside of this season is you have to dress more warmly, with more clothes and layers — which ultimately means spending more money. But don’t fret! There is an easy solution to this problem. While summer is quite a different season fashion-wise, there are numerous ways to use summer staples in your fall outfits. All you have to do is make some adjustments, and you’ll be able to transition your summer pieces into fall.

FLOWY DRESSES A well known summer staple is a lightweight, flowy dress. During the summer, I like to keep it simple and pair my favorite green dress with some brown sandals, which keeps me feeling comfortable and less likely to sweat. When fall rolls around, though, I wear the same dress, but with some brown booties from Target and a light-wash jean jacket. The thickness of the jacket will keep you warm, and the booties add neutral tones for the season.

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JEAN SHORTS Jean shorts make up the majority of my summer wardrobe. Not only are they easy to throw on, but they match with everything. This flowy crop top, bralette, and sandals are just a few examples. During the fall, especially the beginning when the temperature hasn’t dropped too much, you can continue wearing your favorite pairs. Here I wear my favorite American Eagle high-waisted jean shorts with a pullover sweater, a thick colorful scarf from Target, and some short brown booties.

FLANNEL Flannels have become a favorite in of the focus in the outfit. During the everybody’s wardrobe. During the cooler months, I pair my favorite summer, flannels are mostly worn boyfriend-style flannel with some tied around the waist with jean leggings or jeans, a beanie, and some shorts, tank tops and sandals, but converse or ankle booties. Cute, during the fall, they become more comfy and trendy.

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WHITE T-SHIRT While some say you shouldn’t wear white after labor day, I say, “Who cares?” A fashion staple — no matter what time of the year it is — is a classic white T-shirt. During the summer, I pair mine with sandals and some loose shorts.

Once fall comes, I tuck the front of the shirt into some high-waisted jeans. For shoes, I wear my favorite taupe, open-toed booties and throw on a taupe vest.

LEGGINGS Leggings are always a perfect go-to piece, no matter the weather. During the summer, I love wearing mine when I run errands, so I make them into more of a sporty look, pairing my leggings with a crop top and sneakers. During the fall, I like to pair leggings with a long-sleeve shirt, a colorful scarf, and my over-theknee boots for a comfy yet cute look.

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Fall Statement Pieces Written by Yuhan Qiu Photography by Raquel Borges

The summer at Ithaca has always been too short to play around with your entire summer wardrobe. As the temperature drops days, you can easily sense the panic spreading between the fashionistas — we haven’t had enough fun with our summer styles yet!

No worries! You can still start the fall while keeping your summer wardrobe: Just add one fall piece to keep you warm and chic.

You can rock through the transition season by introducing one statement fall piece to your outfits, which can be easily styled with other basic summer clothes. Always keep in mind that less is more.

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LET SKINNY SCARF SHINE

BOMBER JACKET

The skinny scarf has been on trend since 2015, however, with the summer temperature getting extreme, the heat always stops us from trying this sharp item. Now is the right time to add a layer to your outfit and change your simple attire.

The bomber jacket fits with almost everything, whether you pair it with an elegant dress, or with a pair of leggings to create sporty look. And don’t forget, it’s a jacket. Always feel free to style it to help you stay warm on the brisk mornings.

COMBINATION OF SUMMER & WINTER

It is a privilege during transition seasons to make the collision of clothes from two different seasons possible.

An Ithaca College sweatshirt with a button-down A-line skirt is a perfect example to start with. Just be creative.

WIDE LEG TROUSERS Just like the Mom Jean, the wide leg trouser is an item that satisfies both warmth and comfort. As college students, who doesn’t like to run to the morning class with a pair of pajama-like, wideleg trousers? At the same time, this item stays classic and effortless.

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THE ATHLEISURE

TREND Written by Tara Stacy Photography by Adam Santor

been on the rise for the past few seasons.

Last season’s “it” shoe was a white low-top — specifically Adidas’ Stan Smith sneaker.

These shoes brought comfort back into a world where heeled booties are the norm (“Thank you!” scream the feet of college students everywhere). This trend inspired Nike to create a premium line featuring their pop-

“A comfy look you can rock straight from the class to the gym”

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he school year has just started, but some of us are already being slammed with papers, exams, and projects. You might feel a little overwhelmed, and putting together a standout outfit for class is probably the last thing on your mind. This is where the athleisure trend comes in — it’s a comfy look you can rock straight from class to the gym.

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Athleisure has become such a huge trend because people are buying activewear to wear as casual clothes. This trend began in 2014 and the popularity of athletic clothes has since spiked, significantly increasing sales of brands like Nike and Adidas, while inspiring celebrity activewear lines like Beyoncé’s Ivy Park for Topshop and Rihanna’s line for Puma.

Sharing in the popularity of athleisure, sneaker trends have

-ular Roshe Two design in suede and leather.

The ever-popular black and white Roshes are trendy due to their neutral tones and versatility. This trend has rocked the street style world because people want to be confident and comfy. This sneaker has blurred the lines

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between an everyday outfit and an outfit for the gym. You can pair them with a bold pattern or mesh high-rise yoga leggings with a sports bra top under a bomber jacket.

Another option is simply incorporating the sneaker trend into an outfit that could have been worn with booties or mules a few seasons ago. Low tops, Roshes, or even the ever-sought after Yeezys by Kanye West can be worn with a pair of distressed jeans or leggings, a leather jacket, and a graphic tee.

This trend allows for absolute comfort and ease, but if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of looking ready to work out when you’re going to class or heading to brunch, accessorize your outfit with a leather jacket and a pair of sunnies to finish off the look. Athleisure has been with us for a few seasons now, and because so many people are putting an emphasis on healthy lifestyles, it looks like it may be here to stay.

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Fall Lip Colors

Written by Madeline Straugch Photography Angelina Domena

Bring on the sweaters, hot drinks, and (of course) lip colors, because fall has arrived! Transitioning your lip colors for fall can be as easy as plum, two, three! From the darkest, vampyest burgundy to the warmest hue of rust, you’re bound to discover a shade that will become your staple for the fall season.

Milani Ba hama Beige

If liquid lipsticks aren’t your cup of tea (or pumpkin spice latte), a fabulous regular lipstick formula is Milani’s “Color Statement” lipstick. There are a variety of finishes in this range, and the colors are all so tempting it’s hard to choose just one, especially at such an amazing price of around $6 each! I personally love these lipsticks and have many shades in my collection. My favorite is “Bahama Beige.” It’s my go-to shade, but I especially love to rock this warm beige brown in the fall. It goes perfectly with those warm orange and brown eyeshadow looks.

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Fall is as abundant with lip colors as it is with gorgeous changing leaves and cool breezes. There are so many beautiful shades to rock. Still trending this fall are the ever-so-cool dark purples and deep, vampy reds. A gorgeous, deep plum-brown is MAC’s “Del Rio” ($17), a comfortable satin lipstick. If you want to go vampy this season, try Anastasia Beverly Hill’s tried and true “Liquid Lipstick” in “Vamp” ($20).

Terra cotta and rose are great shades that resemble the warm colors of the changing leaves during autumn. A killer color is Kat Von D’s “Lolita II”, a warm terra cotta nude ($20).

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Milani Tuscan Toast

Limecrime Riot

NYX Soft-Spoken Another good shade is “Tuscan Toast,” a beautiful mid-tone magenta. ColourPop is another brand that has amazing products and colors at great prices. For fall, try their creamy “Ultra Glossy Lip” in “Sookie” either by itself or paired with a matching lipstick, or try their “Lippie Stix” in shade “Brink”, a warm, dusty taupe ($5–6). Lime Crime’s “Velvetine Matte Liquid Lipstick” in “Riot” is a color I personally think is the perfect blend of red and brown — two warm tones perfect for autumn ($20). NYX Cosmetics is another lovely brand you can’t go wrong with. Their “Liquid Suede” and “Lip Lingerie” lipsticks are hot sellers and hard to keep on shelves ($6.99).

Try to get your hands on the shades “Soft-Spoken” or “Ruffle Trim,” a pinky cinnamon.

Kylie Cosmetics “Like” and “Literally”

If you’re a lover of lipglosses, like I am, a great fall lip gloss set is the “Fall Mini Lip Gloss Set” by Anastasia Beverly Hills. You get six shades for $28, with shades ranging from copper to rich chocolate brown, to a bright cherry red.

Two lip glosses I will definitely be wearing this autumn are Kylie Cosmetics’ “Like” and “Literally” ($15). The formula is very comfortable and the color payoff is incredible!

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Back-to-School Makeup

Written by Missy Birnbaum Photography by Emily Robbins

Now that the school year is in full swing, you may be running out of motivation to wake up early to get ready for the day. Here at Distinct Magazine, it’s our goal to help you be your best even when you’re tired and in a rush, so here’s a look you can complete in under 10 minutes!

1. Apply your favorite foundation using a sponge to blend and apply product in the most efficient way!

2. Use a big fluffy brush and your favorite powder to set your base in place.

3. Take out your favorite bronzer and a eyeshadow brush, and apply the bronzer to your crease to add natural definition.

4. With the same bronzer and a contour brush, apply the bronzer to your face in the “E3” motion, connecting your bronzer from your temples, to the hollows of your cheeks, and then along your jawline.

5. Using your ring finger, apply your favorite highlighter to your eyelid.

6. Apply the same highlighter to the tops of your cheek bones.

7. With a felt-tipped eyeliner, line your upper lash line, in whatever style suits you best. (Personally, I chose a small wing).

8. Line your waterline and tightline with an eyeliner of your choice.

9. Apply mascara.

10. Use a tinted brow gel to quickly add definition to your eyebrows.

11. Use a liquid lipstick of your choice to add some color to your lips. (I choose a liquid lip because they are long-lasting).

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There you have it! If you follow these steps you’ll be out the door looking like an “intsa-baddie” in no time!

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Basic Everyday Makeup Routine Written By Kirsten Pressler Photography Sara Belcher

Having a five-minute look is essential for those mornings where you are especially struggling. Everyone’s look can vary based on what they usually focus on the most. Some people always do their lips and others usually focus on their skin, but I always focus on my eyes.

Of course, everyone’s routine is a little different, and I encourage you to do what you feel comfortable with, but here is my step-by-step process.

1. Apply color-correcting primer to the face. I usually look pretty flushed when I rush to get ready in the morning, but this helps. I usually put the primer on my cheeks, but when I’m running late, I put it all over my face!

2. Apply an eyeshadow. Like I said before, accentuating my eyes is big for me, so even a light color in the crease can really make them pop.

3. A little mascara never hurts anyone! I apply this lightly so that my look will be balanced.

4. Concealer, concealer, concealer!

I put it underneath my eyes and where I see little blemishes. I blend it in with my finger or a stippling brush.

5. Put finishing powder on your whole face.

6. (Optional): Do your lips. I use a quick lipliner and lipstick to make myself feel empowered for the day!

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HALLOWEEN Inspiration from the Internet Written by Kendall Palmatier

BY ALEXYS FLEMING (MADEYEWLOOK)

When you wake up on the morning of Oct. 30, this is most likely your first thought: “I can’t believe Halloween is tomorrow! Oh, wait. I don’t have a costume.”

It’s the same every year. You’re so focused on everything else in your life that you forget it’s October — which means Halloween and Halloween parties. You could go with the stereotypical cat costume, but you want to be more creative.

Since you don’t have a huge budget, you hop onto Pinterest and if you can come up with something that doesn’t break the bank. Well, lucky for you, I have already done most of the research. A site called Popsugar has a list of 40 Easy Halloween Costumes for Lazy Partygoers, and it has something for everyone.

So now that you’ve looked at every idea possible, the next question is, “Where do I get Halloween make-up, and how do I make it look amazing?”

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Luckily for you again, I’ve researched some of the best Halloween makeup artists on YouTube.

The famous NikkieTutorials has an abundance of Halloween tutorials that range from beginner to expert.

YouTuber AndreasChoice has a lot of easy makeup and costume tutorials for those who aren’t the “artsy” type and can’t do makeup very well.

And last, but certainly not least, is YouTuber Lex, who runs the MadeYewLook YouTube channel.

Halloween is her specialty, and boy

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does she have skills. Most of her videos are for people who are more advanced with makeup and who have a lot of time on their hands to do these looks. After watching her

videos, I noticed that she uses two main types of body paint: Graftobian Pro Paint and Mehron Paradise Paints. They are a little more expensive than your run-of-the-mill Party City paints, but the look a lot nicer and the paint stays on longer.

The paints start at around $12.99 per paint, but you do get a good amount for that price. Mehron Paradise Paints start at $13.50, but there are many more colors that to choose from. If you’re covering a large amount of skin with paint, consider getting either Graftobian or Mehron, and use cheap paints from a Halloween store for the details. Remember to use different brushes from your normal ones because the paints can ruin them!

If your look is simple, then use eyeshadow (you might even have the colors you need). And if you want an extravagant look, but don’t have the skills or a lot of money, consider asking a friend who is good at makeup. Suggest going as a pair so you can split the cost of the materials!

PHOTOS BELOW BY ANDREA BROOKS (ANDREASCHOICE)

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MAKEUP

By Distinct Makeup Artist – Missy Birnbaum

Halloween is so important in college, but with such a busy schedule, there’s sometimes very little time to pick a costume and a makeup look! Well, we’ve got you covered!

Here are three go-to Halloween looks for this year!

THE UNIVERSAL LOOK

This look is great for any costume from sexy school girl to cop. You’ll look flawless and glamorous, and will surely receive tons of compliments.

1. Do your normal foundation routine.

2. Apply a medium, cool-toned brown to your crease as a transition color.

3. Apply a deep brown to the outer half of your crease and blend.

4. Repeat until you achieve your desired look.

5. Apply a gold eyeshadow to your eyelid using either your ring finger or a flat shader brush.

6. Apply a skin-tone color to your brow bone.

7. Apply the deep brown shadow you put in your crease to your lower lashline using a smudger brush.

8. Apply your eyeliner in the style of your choice. (I choose to go for a winged look).

9. Line your waterline and your tightline with an eyeliner of your choice.

10. Apply contour, blush, and highlight.

11. Apply a nude gloss to your lip.

It’s really that simple! You’ll be ready to take on the night in no time!

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HARLEY QUINN Suicide Squad was the most anticipated movie of the summer, so it’s no question that we’ll be seeing flocks of Harley Quinn’s this Halloween. Make sure you stand out from the crowd with this glittery Harley makeup look

1. Apply your foundation, powder, and eyebrows as usual.

2. (Optional): Apply highlight, contour, and blush.

3. You will be applying pink to your right eye, and blue to your left eye. Take the corresponding color on your ring finger and messily apply it to your eyelid. Make sure that you drag the color past your lid and down a bit. This look is supposed to be very messy.

4. Take your finger and apply glitter of the corresponding color to the runny part of each eye.

5. With a dull eyeliner pencil, draw a line of medium thickness above your upper lashes. You can smudge this with a finger if you’d like.

6. On the right side of your face, draw a small black heart (Harley also has a “ROTTEN” tattoo on the right side of her face, but I chose to exclude it from this look).

7. Apply red lipstick to your lips and feather it out with your fingers.

All that’s left to do is put your hair in pigtails, and you’re ready to go out, Puddin’.

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NOT-YOUR-AVERAGE CAT Every girl’s go-to Halloween look for when they have no ideas or time is a cat costume. You don’t have to look like every other cat at the party. Follow these simple steps to stand out in a crowd.

1. Do not apply foundation yet.

2. Take a matte medium-grey eyeshadow and apply it to your crease as a transition color.

3. With a black eyeshadow, add definition to the crease.

4. Blend.

5. Repeat until you have achieved your desired look.

6. Take a makeup wipe and sharpen the edge of your eye look.

7. With a concealer, carve out the lid of your eye and create a small wing.

8. Apply gold glitter over the concealer to create a cut crease.

9. Take a makeup wipe and sharpen the look again.

10. With the eyeliner of your choice, create a dramatic wing.

11. Elongate the wing past your inner corner to give the “cat eye” effect.

12. Line your lower lashline, connecting the line to the outer corner of your eye, and elongating the inner corner to connect with the extended upper lashline.

13. Apply your foundation and powder, then contour and highlight until your cheeks can cut glass.

14. With an eyeliner of your choice, create a nose by tracing the front of your nose and coloring it in.

Draw an upside-down triangle in your cupid’s bow to finish off the nose.

15. With the same eyeliner, line and fill in your upper lip.

16. Using the same eyeliner, draw on some whiskers.

17. Take your concealer and fill in your lower lip.

That’s all there is too it! Now throw on some kitty ears and go out on the prowl.

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eyeliner KNOW YOUR LINER:pros & cons

Written and Photographed by Missy Birnbaum With so many types of eyeliner out there, how are you to know which one’s for you? Have no fear! I’m here with your guide to all things eyeliner (as well as some of my favorites).

My recommendation is to experiment with all of the different eyeliner forms to see which you are most comfortable with. Don’t be afraid to mix types of liner to get your desired look. With some practice, you’ll be an eyeliner pro in no time!

PENCIL EYELINER

The first and most common type of eyeliner is the classic pencil liner. These come in two styles, some that require sharpening and others that are mechanical.

Pencil liners can be used to line the waterline and tightline as well as the upper and lower lashlines.

My holy grail pencil liner is the Marc Jacobs Highliner Gel Eye Crayon. The formulation is amazing and it is incredibly pigmented. I use this to line my waterline and tightline almost daily. Pencil liners, however, make it difficult to achieve a sharp edge, so I wouldn’t recommend using one if a winged look is your end goal.

LIQUID EYELINER

Liquid liner is a popular choice, but it may seem intimidating at first. Don’t be scared, though — with a little practice you’ll be able to master the liquid liner in no time.

This type of liner comes in a tube with an applicator.

This applicator will either be a sponge or a brush tip (my preference is the brush tip, but I recommend trying both and seeing for yourself). Liquid liner can be used to line the upper lashline. I find that this form works well if you want to achieve the trendy winged look, but be aware that you must wait for liquid liner to dry before opening your eyes all the way, or it will smudge. Milani Cosmetic’s Infinite Liquid Eyeliner is a staple in my collection. This liner is so long-wearing and smudge-proof that I sometimes have a rough time getting it off at the end of the night.

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FELT-TIP EYELINER

Felt-tipped liners are a great alternative to liquid liners if you cannot find an applicator you like for the latter. These are pens that, like liquid liners, you draw onto your upper lashline like a marker. Many people say that this format is easier to use than the standard liquid liner and that it cuts down on the drying time. The downside to this design is that, because of the felt tip, it dries out faster than other forms of liners. Milani Cosmetics has killed the liner game once again with the Eye Tech Extreme Liquid Eyeliner. I find that this liner applies quite smoothly, and it’s what I use when I need to do a quick liner look before running to class.

GEL EYELINER

Gel Liner has been becoming more popular in Gel Liner has been becoming popular in the past few years as beauty bloggers have been recommending it as an easier alternative to liquid liner; personally, I think liquid is easier for the upper lash line. This formulation can be used on the waterline, tightline, upper lash line, and lower lash line. Because of its gel format, it tends to be a bit more water-resistant than the other forms.The Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner is by far the best gel eyeliner I have ever used, and is incredibly affordable. The formulation is amazing, and although it is not marketed as waterproof, I’ve gone swimming multiple times with this product on and experienced no smudging.

CAKE EYELINER

Cake Liners are probably the least common type of eyeliner. These liners are powders that liquify when activated by water. When using this product, one should mist the liner with water, then dip a liner brush into the product and apply it in the style of their choice. Personally, I think that this liner type is the easiest to create wings with because the cleanup is so quick. However, since this liner is activated by water, it is more likely to transfer to your eye crease throughout the day once it becomes mixed with skin grease. The cake liner currently in my kit is the Make-up Designory’s Cake Eyeliner.

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Shane Reynolds, an Ithaca College sophomore from Norwich, NY, is already making his mark on the world of fashion photography. He’s a small-town boy who fell in love with the city, and quickly turned a small business of taking school photos in his grandma’s garage into a passion which has transformed him into a local celebrity. With over 1500 Instagram followers, 1400 Facebook friends, and a major internship already under his belt, Reynolds has an impressive, ever-evolving portfolio, and has worked with many big names.

His unique, risky, high-quality photos force fans to stop scrolling and take a second look.

Annika Kushner, an editor here at Distinct Magazine, asked Reynolds about what ignited his passion for photography, the projects he is most proud of, and what it was like to work with bigname fashion designers during his summer internship in New York City.

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Annika Kushner: How did you first get into photography?

Shane Reynolds: My photo class junior year of high school was my first introduction. I remember I was on the swim in high school, and we stopped at Wegman’s to get food after a meet. There was a poster of Lady Gaga with a photograph by Annie Lebowitz on the cover of Vanity Fair. From that point on, I was always looking at fashion photography.

Then when I was senior in high school, I started taking people’s senior portraits. I set up a studio in my grandma’s garage, and I started doing events and such for a few magazines. It just kind of picked up.

Kushner: What inspired you to take that first photo class?

Reynolds: My sister. I’m probably more of the artsy kid — she’s more mathematical. But she took it, and there are these pictures of her outside on a roof with her hair really frizzed out, like crazy. It was really, really saturated, and I was like, “Hmmm. I like that.” I painted before I did photography. That was my job, in a way. I would do celebrity portraits of people. Like someone would say, “Can you take this picture of Lana Del Rey and paint it?” Or they would give me a family picture, and I would paint it for them. That was when I first touched photos.

Kushner: Have you done any internships related to fashion photography?

Reynolds: This past summer I lived in the city. I worked for a fashion designer, and then I was at a party, and I ended up meeting a stylist. Through her, I got connections and got to work with a bunch of fashion photographers. And I got to go to the sets, assisting photographers. And I actually got to model in one of them, which was really cool.

Kushner: Which designer did you intern for?

Reynolds: Her name is Maggie Norris Couture. She does a lot of corsets. It’s custom-made, and it’s very, very expensive.

Most of our clients are socialites. She designed for Beyoncé once. A lot of work goes into it. It’s really intricate, a lot of detail and lace work.

Kushner: What did you do as intern there?

Reynolds: She has an an upcoming show in February that’s all nautical-themed, so I did research on nautical fashion — just looking at inspiration through photo shoots, historical pictures of the beginning of nautical fashion. She would send us to museums, also. We went to FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) a few times. They actually had a nautical fashion exhibit, ironically. It was unpaid, but it was worth it because all the experiences and connections were crazy.

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Reynolds: Yeah! This one guy, David White, designed the most recent Calvin Klein campaign. He’s the one who photographed me, actually.

The shoot was awesome. The designer that I was wearing was called Stephen F. The woman who did my makeup and hair did the makeup on Lady Gaga for the “Born This Way” video. I was like, “These are holy hands touching my face.”

Kushner: When did you realize photography is what you want to do?

Reynolds: I think it’s once it started really picking up, and I started doing senior portraits. Those were all on commission, but the majority of what I was doing was picking friends who wanted to model, and tracking people down. And I do that here, too. I’ll kind of go up to someone and say, “Hi! I kind of have an idea for you. It’s probably a little creepy, but if you don’t mind?” But that’s how I make a lot of my friends, actually — by being creepy and messaging them. When it’s on commission, it’s more restricted to what that certain person’s looking for. With the senior portraits, I was giving more of a fashion-y flare, which is why I think a lot of people came to me. That was when I realized: When I was creating really amazing works, people were noticing, I was getting a lot of attention for it, and I was having fun with it.

Kushner: Why are you so drawn to the city?

Reynolds: I grew up in a very small town, with kind of a Catholic, close-minded family, so I’ve always been very confined. Photography was kind of like my way out of it. It opened a lot of doors, and brought me to the city, which I’ve always — fashion-wise — been drawn to. And living there this summer just really made me fall in love with it. It’s something about the freeness of it, I guess. It’s just more of an accepting, liberating atmosphere.

Kushner: Is there anyone who’s particularly inspired you?

Reynolds: If we go back, probably Irving Penn. He did this one famous photo of these lips which are plump and orange, and there’s a bee right on them, and it almost looks like the bee stung them. I love that photo.

I just love all his work. Currently Steven Klein is my favorite. His work is very risky, very controversial — sometimes too controversial. I kind of try to maintain that in my work a little bit. I try to open up people’s eyes, keep them thinking, and sometimes make a statement. But I don’t think the work should always have to make a statement. It can just be work for the sake of work.

Kushner: How would you describe the aesthetic of your photos?

Reynolds: It changes with different shoots. There’s a lot of spectacle in it. You’re never going to see a photo by me of some girl with her hand on her hip, smiling in a field. If someone’s scrolling, I want to make them pause. I want them to really stop to look at it, and not have it be just some cliche thing that you’re going to see every day. I always incorporate some sort of elaborate fashion and makeup setup.

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Annika: What do you look for in the people that you photograph?

Shane: It depends. There’s this whole interconnectedness of Instagram of models, at least in the cities. Sometimes I’ll have an idea, and I’ll know someone who I follow that I really, really want to use, and I’ll contact them. Or sometimes models contact me asking if I would like to do a shoot of them. And I’ll say, “Give me a while to think of something that

I really see you doing.” I get some of my inspiration pics from other shoots, or just something that comes to me.

Like sometimes I have these crazy ideas, like I wrapped my friend Lillia in saran wrap for one shoot, which was really cool. Sometimes I’ll track people down. One of my best friends now, Zoe, was in the pub last year, and she had this bright orange hair, and she was so pretty. And I just kept looking over at her, and I was like, “Guys, I’m gonna be real creepy. I’m gonna go ask her.” And then I did, and she was super cool. She was like, “Yeah, I’d be totally down.” And I used her for so many shoots.

Kushner: How do you feel about your photography getting so much attention on social media?

Reynolds: I’m definitely trying to get more exposure. And I have been more recently, like in the past two months.

It’s been picking up. It’s really crazy. I’m like always on my phone — not because I’m trying to keep up with my friends, but it’s just I’m trying to keep up with other photographers and fashion people that want to shoot with me.

It’s business. But I want more people to see my work, and know more about it. And I want to meet more people — people who are higher up, who I can work with. One of my favorite designers actually followed me on Instagram, and we were literally messaging. It was so weird, so cool. I’m still freaking out a little about that.

Kushner: Which social media platform do you prefer?

Reynolds: Instagram, because it’s a little more youth-centered. And my mom is on Facebook, and my cousins. I do a lot of risky work, so there are a lot of things I only post on Instagram. I just feel like Instagram has more youth culture, so I can post and get more appreciation from people that understand it a little better.

Kushner: Are your parents supportive of your work?

Reynolds: They are! They were really supportive in helping me out this summer. And when I was in high school, I was

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always thrift shopping to buy stuff for shoots.

A lot of times I’ll do the makeup on the models, and then thrift for the clothes. Cause, you know, not everyone has a metallic jumpsuit lying around. But my mom would be at the store, and she would see something that I could probably use for a shoot, and she would point it out.

Kushner: How much do you edit your photos?

Reynolds: It depends what kind of vibe I’m going for. Sometimes I want it to be very natural and raw. If there’s ever anything really unflattering about it, I’ll do a little something to it. But I would never manipulate anyone’s body unless they’ve requested it. It’s more filtering, contrast lighting, warm tones, and effects, to give a more dramatic feel and coincide with the theme I’m going for.

Kushner: What would be your ideal camera be?

Reynolds: The Canon [EOS] 5DS. It has some crazy lines, and the monitor’s set up so the models can see the photo, which is helpful. If you try to become a big name fashion photographer, you usually have that set up in your studio. But it’s expensive. I use a Canon Rebel T5i.

Kushner: Is there any one project or photoshoot that you’re particularly proud of?

Reynolds: I have a few different shoots that like everyone knows. There’s one that I did with this girl in my hometown. This girl is about 15, so

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beautiful, and she got this mermaid tail for her birthday. And I asked her if she wanted to do this mermaid shoot in the lake. And it was the most realistic tail I have ever seen in my life.

Everyone locally was just freaking out about it, and it got a lot of attention.

I also did this like snake shoot, which was the coolest thing. My friend Chase has like this seven-foot boa constrictor, so I did a sort of Adam-and-Eve– themed shoot. I asked my friend Maggie if I could wrap a snake around her naked body, and she’s the last person I would ever imagine to be like, “Yeah.”

But she was completely okay! It was actually very nice. It just rested its little head on my shoulder.

Kushner: What is your personal style?

Reynolds: My favorite time period is like late ’90s — like ’98 through 2002.

That whole time period was a lot of metallic and a lot of see-through clothing — latex-y sort of stuff. I have a pair of metallic silver pants, which is like my signature look, because I’m always running around in those. That’s my style: a lot of leather and weird materials. I’m drawn to an eclectic sort of thing.

Kushner: Any favorite places to shop?

Reynolds: I like Topshop, and H&M can be good. A lot of my clothes are bought through this app called De-

pop. I buy and sell a lot of stuff on there for shoots. I like thrifting. I doesn’t have to be expensive. I don’t really care about the price, as long as it looks good.

Kushner: What approaching projects that you’re excited about?

Reynolds: My next unit for photo class we had to pick a photographer, and I picked Irving Penn because he was one of the only two fashion photographers on the list. I have to recreate one of his photos, so I’m going to create the photo with the lips and the bee. I’m gonna see if I can get a fake bee, or a dead one that’s been preserved.

Kushner: Is it ever hard to balance all of your photographer work with school?

Reynolds: Mmm-hmm. Because I like doing my photography better than

school, and I dedicate more time to that than I do to my school work.

It is hard, but at the same time, the more success I’ve had has been from my photos rather than school work.

You’ve gotta find the balance, and make sure you’re sleeping. It’s difficult, but it’s worth it.

Kushner: What advice would you give to an aspiring photographer?

Reynolds: Know the certain style you want to do. Don’t be afraid to take risks, because that’s how you get noticed. Keep shooting. Keep meeting new people. Don’t be afraid to message other photographers and talk to other people whose work you admire, because that’s the only way you’re going to learn. And follow the work.

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How to Motivate Yourself During a Boring Lecture

50 or so pupils required to endure this seemingly unendurable monotony.

It is absurd. How could anyone ever expect you to stay motivated in a 90-minute, 50-person class about a subject that you don’t care about and has nothing to do with your major? How?

You are trapped in a freezing cold lecture hall on a Monday morning. Your knees are jammed uncomfortably against the back of a ridiculously small desk, you’re covered in goosebumps the size of eggs, and your eyelids are drooping precariously. Your pencil case keeps falling on the

Listen, honey. I’ve been there. floor, and your chair squeaks at random intervals, as if it, too, We all have. is protesting the misery of early I am here today to give you morning lecture classes. some tips to transform the unThe professor stands at the bearably boring into the mildly front of the room droning on and engaging. We’re all trying to get on, seemingly oblivious to the that A, right? Let me share some stupor steadily settling over the secrets.

1. Stay awake. Caffeine is the

3. Sit in the front. I know, I

answer, here — especially if your lecture class is in the morning. Get a carrier mug and fill it with coffee or tea, or buy a soda on the way to class.

Having to go to a lecture class after only getting two or three hours of sleep is a terrible experience, but caffeine always, always makes it better. Plus, I guarantee that the class will be more interesting and easier to understand if you’re awake for it.

2. Get comfy. Some lecture

halls, especially here at Ithaca College, are extremely cold, and sitting in one for more than 15 minutes can make you feel as though your fingertips are going to just fall off. Layers are your friend.

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you miss class. If you both do your best to pay attention and get your work done, there is no question that you will help each other along.

know. But sitting in the back is the ultimate cop-out. You sit in the back because you know it’s easier to avoid getting caught while you’re zoning out and 5. Introduce yourself to the taking BuzzFeed quizzes. But professor. One of the hardest trust me, sitting in the front things about large lecture hall will make it easier to hear classes is the lack of interacwhat’s going on, engage with tion with the professor, as well the professor, and actually take as just a general lack of perin some of the material. sonability. Professors are, for the most part, extremely intel4. Get to class a little bit ligent and excited about their early, and strike up a subjects. They want to share conversation with somethat excitement. If you talk to one sitting near you. your professor after class or go Having a friend in class with to their office hours, they will you is one of the best things see you putting in the extra ever. You will have someone effort, and that can’t hurt your to talk to before and after grade! At the very least, they’ll class, someone to pair with in remember you and will be partner work, and someone happy to help if you ever have to lend you their notes when any confusion about what’s

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going on class. They’ll also be much more likely to cut you some slack if you accidentally oversleep.

6. Don’t knock it ‘till you try it. Though some lecture

7. Actually do the homework. So much of homework

for lecture classes is reading.

And reading and reading and reading. Part of being interested in class is understanding what is going on, so you have to do the reading. One way to make it more fun is to put a very small piece of candy on every paragraph, or every other paragraph. When you get to the candy, you can eat it. This way, homework suddenly becomes delicious.

hall classes are major-oriented, many are just courses that you have to take to fulfill general requirements. They often have absolutely nothing to do with your major, and they force you to learn information that you have no intention of using again. But, listen: Just because this class isn’t some- 8. Take colorful notes. Taking notes can be boring, especially thing you’re passionate about, if the professor drones a bit. doesn’t mean there isn’t someMake note-taking more fun by thing fascinating that you can buying pens in lots of different learn from it. Every subject colors and switching up which is interesting in its own way. pen you use throughout the Give your lecture hall class a class. You can even add little chance. drawings to your notes if you feel like it. It’ll help you to re-

member your notes better, and you’ll have a much more enjoyable time studying for that test when it rolls around.

So next time you’re dreading having to sign up for that 50-person lecture class, tell yourself that it won’t be that bad. As long as you put in a little effort and do your best to make it fun, you’ll survive.

You might even enjoy it!

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Minimalism A look into the simpler side of life.

Written by Courtney Yule Photo provided by Faith Meckley

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LIFESTYLE Faith Meckley, author of the blog “Van Meets World,” first experienced a minimalist lifestyle in 2014 when she participated in the Great March for Climate Action. She traveled with one bag of personal belongings from Taos, New Mexico to Youngstown, Ohio. The community based walk from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. focused on improving the people marching as well as the environment. Every voice in the group was considered, and they focused on the needs of everyone around them as opposed to the individual.

“All the people were operating in a consensus style decision. Everyone had to agree ... everyone had to sign on to it,” said Meckley.

This experience drastically altered the way Meckley saw the world, and after a stressful junior year at Ithaca College, Meckley took a leave of absence in Fall 2016, and headed west in her 2000 Chevy Express van-home, named Hayduke.

“For me, I knew I was happiest when I was mobile and could travel, and I know that I prefer being outside … my living space pushes me to be outside of the world and engage with it.”

From June to early August, Meckley traveled to various National Parks such as the Indiana Sand Dunes National Lakeshore and Yosemite Nation Park.

She’s recently slowed down her travels in order to earn money. Four days a week, Meckley wakes up, picks out her work outfit, draws the blinds on her van and gets on the subway to her temporary tour guide position.

“I now spend four days a week cruising on a big bus in circles around San Francisco, pointing out cool things to visitors, teaching them about the history of the city, and trying to make them smile and laugh. And I get paid for it,” said Meckley.

Even though Meckley has a job, she still carves out time to enjoy rock climbing, hiking and camping.

Recently, Meckley traveled to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Her quest to grow through her actions, instead of material possessions, has left her with a less stressful more fulfilled life.

“I feel very happy that I have everything that I need,” said Meckley. “I realize the less material possessions the less clutter I have in my life and the less stress.

American culture and the way our society is, is not minimalist ... In terms of how the rest of society operates, it’s my own little way of rebelling.”

Meckley meets her everyday needs through simple strategies. She uses the showers and sauna at her local rock climbing gym for personal hygiene, while eating at local restaurants for cheap meals and Wi-Fi. Even though this is how Meckley lives her everyday life, you don’t have to live this way entirely in order to achieve a minimalist lifestyle. Instead, you can just focus on these three basic principles.

1.) Take into consideration the possessions you own.

Keep things that have a purpose in your life and get rid of the rest. For example, Meckley not only owns basic materials such as a Coleman two-burner stove, two charging ports and camping materials, but Meckley also owns a sound system, books and a necklace her great grandmother used to own.

2.) Buy things you need. Granted everyone’s needs vary. However, minimalist’s utilize the objects they already posses. Meckley in her blog post “Home Is Where You Park It” talks about how she obtains her basic needs in a cheap and efficient manner. She minimizes cost by seeking out alternatives whether this be by using the Bay Area’s subway system or by having a free meal at a soup kitchen.

3.) Spend your time wisely. Do the activities that are meaningful to you. Make the steps to achieve a certain passion project or goal. When Meckley is not working she goes rock climbing and hiking because that helps her to push herself out into the world.

In short, minimalism refocuses our attention on what truly matters in our lives. Although what matters is subjective to a person, one thing remains clear: time is limited. We can only be fully present in the certain aspects of our lives that we choose. Meckley has chosen herself and nature.

“I don’t get any pleasure out of getting more things.

It doesn’t add to my life as camping and being outdoors does,” said Meckley.

“It’s my own little way of rebelling”

If you would like to find out more about Faith Meckley her blog is vanmeetsworld.wordpress.com

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How to Catch Up Before Midterms Written by Sara Belcher Photography by Emma Noblesala Graphic by Annika Kushner 34

Believe it or not, we’re almost halfway through the school year — which means that midterms are just around the corner. You’re probably looking at the pile of homework that’s standing between you and fall break, and having a mini panic attack over its sheer size. And if you’re anything like me, that pile probably includes work that should’ve been done earlier in the semester, but was unintentionally neglected (like those five textbook chapters that were all due in one class).

Unfortunately, that pile can’t be ignored any longer, and to survive midterms, you and I both need to conquer it — and sooner rather than later. To avoid multiple all-nighters, here are some tips to catch yourself up before midterms begin.

LIFESTYLE Get organized.

I know you’re probably thinking that you don’t have time to sit down and organize yourself, but if you don’t make a to-do list, you’re going to find yourself forgetting assignments — which won’t help you at all. Take 20 minutes. Look at all of your syllabi and write down the assignments that are due between now and fall break. If you have an agenda book, write when each assignment is due on the corresponding days (and if you don’t have one, I highly recommend investing in one). And don’t forget to write down any tests.

Doing this will help you see which days will be busier than others so you can prepare yourself accordingly.

Prioritize.

Depending on how far behind you are, you probably won’t be able to catch up on everything. Throw out things like old readings that you know won’t be on any tests, and anything that isn’t graded. The time you spend on those could be better spent putting your best effort into the readings and assignments you know need to be done.

Also, take into account which projects will take the most time, or have a heavier weight on your grade.

It’s better to spend more time on a project that’s worth 30 percent of your grade, than on one that’s only worth 15. If you have a project that you know will take you more time than another, make that a priority so that you’ll be sure to have enough time to complete it.

least one night, and instead dedicate it to your homework. Trust me, you’ll find that 10-page paper is a lot easier to crank out when you’re not working on it hungover.

beneficial to your concentration. To stop yourself from becoming distracted on your laptop, download a program like Self Control; it’s available to download as an app on Mac, or a Chrome extension on PC. ProPlan your time. grams like this allow you to block If you’re feeling really swamped, certain sites for a period of time, plan out the times that you’re going keeping you from watching 12 Youto do your homework, and stick to Tube videos instead of doing that that plan. Try for gaps in between PowerPoint for class. classes so that you can secure a spot in the library when it’s not busy. Only stay up late if you have to.

Planning out your day will make Sleep is important, so don’t put you more efficient, and help you to everything off until the last minavoid that all-nighter. ute. Try to spend your days being productive and getting things done Shut off social media. ahead of time. You’ll be able to get Turn your phone off and leave it a decent amount of sleep so that in a drawer of your desk. I know you’re not dozing off during your it’s hard to unplug, but it’ll be really test.

Skip the party.

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Shopping Savvy: Grocery Shopping for Healthy Foods While on a Budget Written by Kelly Csernica Photography by Emma Noblesala

College is a time for trying new things, and for some, this includes grocery shopping. This could either evoke feelings of freedom and excitement, or nervousness, boredom, and fear. Whatever feelings grocery shopping brings you, there is one glaring obstacle: money. The dismal reality of being a full-time student is that we are (most likely) poor. The little money/income we do have we may want to save for weekends out with friends or this season’s newest fashion. Many times this lack of income forces us to buy unhealthy, cookin-a-minute groceries because of the low price. Sure, you might not be paying much for your food, but how much of that food is really nourishing your body?

Shopping for healthy foods doesn’t have to kill your bank account. There are a few easy steps you can take to keep the nutritional values high and the bills low.

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Sign up for a store card.

The first thing you should do before heading through the aisles of a grocery store is enroll in the store’s membership program. This will give you a card that you scan at checkout. Then watch the total drop! Not only do you get major store discounts, but you can also get personalized coupons sent to your mailbox or mobile device.

Select stores even have a gas points system, giving you a discount on gas based on your number of points (Tops Friendly Markets in Ithaca has this feature).

Look at the price per pound, not just the price.

Next time you look at a price tag for packaged food, glance a little to the left, as well. In the corner you’ll see a second price — this is the price per pound of the item. By putting all items on an even scale, you can accurately determine which product actually has the better deal. Sometimes the brand that has the lower price per pound actually has a higher package price. Don’t let this fool you! Over time, assuming you buy the product repeatedly, the total money spent will be less.

This concept is even easier when buying produce. All produce prices are already based on this scale, so there are no hidden savings. Since item prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, stay aware and think about changing your selection of fruit based on these changing prices.

Use coupons!

For some reason, there seems to be a stigma surrounding the use of coupons — people don’t want to be seen handing a stack over to the cashier. Where is the shame in saving money? And you’ve all seen Extreme Couponing — the savings can be massive. While those examples are just that, extreme, you can save a decent amount of money even if you’re just “mildly” couponing.

The trick with couponing is to only buy foods that you would buy anyway. Switching brands for the cheaper price with the coupon is A-OK, but if you’re not careful, you can get roped into spending more money than you otherwise would by purchasing new products.

Buy store brand items.

Almost every name-brand packaged item ranging from meat to tea has an equivalent product made by the grocery store. The differences between these two products is (usually) negligible in all areas but one: price. Each store-brand product can be $1–2 less than its name-brand counterpart.

Just switching a few items to the store brand can already lower your bill $10. That being said, realize that some store-brand products will just never live up to the real deal (There’s no replacing Ithaca Hummus!). Know which products are worth a small splurge.

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Plan your meals and create a shopping list.

Although it can be incredibly tedious, creating a meal plan for the week helps tremendously when it comes to keeping the grocery bill down. If you take the time to sit down and realistically plan out what you’re going to eat for the week, you can then make a corresponding grocery list. Use your seasonality chart and coupons to help form your meal ideas. Having a corresponding list (and sticking to it!) will prevent you from overdoing the shopping trip by grabbing intriguing new items that you will never actually eat.

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is obviously a major part of eating healthy, but it can break the bank if you’re not cautious. Although many goods are now shipped to stores from all over the country, produce still has to go through growing and harvesting seasons. When the food is in season and being harvested regularly, there is a large supply of it, making the price drop. The opposite happens when the good is out of season. Seasonality charts provide a monthly breakdown for common fruits, nuts, and vegetables. It’s a simple concept: Don’t buy foods when they’re not in season!

You can even take an extra step with fresh produce: Buy from farmers’ markets! Here in Ithaca, NY, we are blessed with an abundance of

farmers who provide fresh goods.

Not only will you get in-season products at a reasonable price, but you will be supporting local businesses and lifestyles.

Buy in bulk.

Going along with the previous tip, buying foods in bulk many times results in a lower price per pound than the standard size. Not only that, but often less packaging is required — a plus for the environment! Bulk foods are great with cabinet items such as nuts, rice, and yogurt. You can even save on perishable food such as berries or chicken by putting extras in the freezer.

Wegmans Food Markets has an incredible bulk foods sections

HEALTH & FITNESS where you can stock up and customize your choice of nuts or dried fruit. Fair warning, this section also contains bulk bins of candy … stay strong!

Not sure how to implement bulk food practices into your meals?

Try this for breakfast. Rather than buying individual oatmeal packets each week, try getting a box of plain oats, a jar of peanut butter, and some frozen berries to use for the month. This method may make the weekly grocery bill fluctuate, but it will definitely reduce the monthly total.

Buy unprepared food.

The positive effects of buying unprepared, whole food and preparing it yourself is twofold. On the

money side, you get a larger serving for a cheaper price (Thank you, bulk food!), while on the nutrients side, you get a powerful meal of unprocessed, fresh food. Now, this doesn’t mean you have to buy flour and yeast to bake your own bread in order to make a sandwich. Some items are just a bit unrealistic to try and create yourself. You can stay within reason (although all power to you if you do make your own bread).

This all sounds great, but how can you tell which foods are more processed than others? Simply look at the ingredients! The aim is to buy items that have the smallest number of ingredients — preferably all ones you can pronounce.

Chemicals and forms of sugar are

added in the processing phase to keep the food from spoiling and make it more desirable. These are additives that we don’t want in our bodies! This means that the smaller number of long, unpronounceable words on your label, the better.

Shopping for healthy foods doesn’t mean that you have to spend loads of money. By following even a few of these simple steps, you will become more conscientious with your grocery purchases.

Both your body and your bank account will thank you!

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Kick the Cravings

Healthier Dining Hall Choices to

by Angelina Domena Satisify Your Sweet Tooth Written Art by Courtney Yule

Being in college, we all look forward to the new found freedom of finally being adults, making our own decisions and balancing study time and time with friends. In light of this new chapter in our lives, we get caught up in everything new around us. All the clubs, sports, people, and ALL THE FOOD! The freshman fifteen is something that goes through everyone’s mind. Here are a few healthy tips to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Craving something sweet after dinner?

All the dining halls here on campus offer delicious desserts that are so hard to resist after a long day of studying (we all know those scones at Campus Center are absolutely irresistible).

Although anything is good in moderation, one of my favorite things to do is grabbing a cold glass of chocolate milk after a meal. A glass of milk will fill you up without over eating… and who doesn’t love chocolate milk?!

Craving something sweet for breakfast?

Instead of filling your plate full of French Toast and syrup, grab a bowl of Greek Yogurt or Oatmeal! Adding fresh fruit and topping it off with granola and honey adds carbohydrates and sugars that will fill you until lunchtime!

Not getting your daily micronutrients is responsible for killing 75% of Americans. So, as college students, we should try our best to fix our cravings and satisfy our sweet tooth without grabbing all the processed junk.

While all of our food is comprised of macronutrients; proteins, carbs, and fats, but the difference between eating healthy and not eating healthy is what kind of macros and micros we consume.

Therefore, minerals, vitamins, and fibers are essential to having a healthy, balanced diet.

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CULTURE Written by Alayna Vander Veer Photography by Lauren Ruth

The Girls Who Spun Gold: The Handwerker Gallery Ithaca College’s Handwerker Gallery is hosting the work of Nydia Blas, a local artist and alumna, from Aug. 31–Oct. 12. Blas presents feminism within African-American culture through photos and a bedroom display of African-American women: women who are fabulous, beautiful, strong, and exhausted by a world that tries to make them into something that they are not. Her photographs are without a filter because Blas is not trying to make her photos “pleasing” or “pretty” in the conventional, expected sense.

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teenage room, it’s one covered up by the other, and it needles deep into your psyche. It is a challenge to look at every detail she has thoughtfully placed throughout the bedroom, because you are looking at someone’s personal items. It feels as though you’re rummaging through someone else’s room, an act made even more awkward and intrusive because no one is there. The pictures that hang on the wall are uncomfortable. You don’t know whether to look away from the intimacy or to continue staring. There is meaning in these photos, but you have to get over your aversion before you can see it.

Her work’s value is in its simplicity — the photos in the bedroom display look real, not artificial or imitated. When someone walks into the exhibit, they are transported into a real bedroom with

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photographs of friends and sisters.

Her piece makes you think, “This is a reality. This is someone’s life.” Blas’ work is bold, in your face, and unforgettable.

Her photos are hung on the walls like they would be in an ordinary house, with antique worn picture frames.

Yet the photographs themselves are shocking. Some seem inappropriate, others challenge societal norms, and others just make you uncomfortable.

Some women in the photographs are not smiling, but instead stare blankly at the camera or disgustedly away. Blas gives viewers an array of concepts to ponder: Where are women in society?

How does race affect gender roles? Is it difficult for African-American women to assert their rights? She deliberately plays on these questions, while providing glimpses of the women’s feminine beauty. She wants women to look at these photos and feel proud. Blas does

CULTURE not sexualize or idealize the female body, but rather displays it as it is. A photo hangs on the opposite side of the gallery with a woman showing her breast, not to seduce or look sexy, but to simply own it. On the wall next to the entrance of the exhibit, there is a photograph of a woman breast-feeding.

In her display of a little girl’s room evolved into a teenage girl’s bedroom, you will find a timeworn bed cover, stuffed animals, African-American dolls, and Blas’ old diary juxtaposed with items that would belong to a teenage girl: hair product, makeup, and gold jewelry. In this way, she is contrasting youth with age. However, she simultaneously contrasts items that are traditionally more feminine with those that are more masculine: sparkly prom shoes, half hidden under the bed, are juxtaposed by a pair of old, worn sneakers — showing that girls have a mixture of masculine and feminine traits. Blas conveys a message of change, flexibility, and strength within a woman’s life.

Blas offers a view of African-American women’s lives which is often lost in the feminist narrative. Her artistic prowess is matched by the intellectual thought behind her pieces. I encourage all to go to the Handwerker Gallery and check out the exhibit, “The Girls Who Spun Gold.”

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“I’m Fine.”

Written by Danielle Gazda Graphic by Annika Kushner

I’m — lost, scared, confused, misunderstood, insignificant, empty, trapped, lonely, hopeless, depressed, suicidal, broken — fine.

A girl walks down the street to her high school on a cold fall Friday morning in a black sweatshirt, jeans, and converse. She contemplates her past week, where she was bullied for being different and dressing differently, and she tries to forget about the constant yelling that goes on in her house.

As she walks, she scratches the surface of her sweatshirt and feels the raised scars beneath it. She finds her locker in the school hallway, still lost in thought, wondering if her life is worth living. As she grabs her books, a friend walks over she hasn’t spoken to in a while. “Hey, how are you doing?” The girl

“A charged phrase with a million different meanings.” doesn’t even look at her friend. She just quietly says, “Oh, I’m fine.”

One of the most typical responses to “How are you?” is “I’m fine,” a statement wrought with tension and deception. It’s a charged phrase with a million different meanings, but some people take it at face value because they don’t want to deal with what it hides: insecurities, fears, and mental health issues that seem too difficult to talk about. It is so common a response that many people brush off as the truth, a fact of life that everyone’s 44

CULTURE just fine, surviving the usual highs and lows of life.

The problem with this is that most of those who use the phrase, and most of those who hear it, know what it really means. Both struggle to find the words to tell the truth, and both find it easier to just say that everything’s fine.

It’s the social norm to ignore the deepest, darkest parts of the human mind, hardly ever acknowledging that there are people in the world who need real help, attention, and maybe a little more kindness and love. In other contexts, saying “I’m fine” can simply hide feelings of anger or hurt. It can be used as a way to play off a grudge or to mask feelings of resentment toward another person.

It can be passive-aggressive, angry, or sad — emotions that remain unacknowledged, hidden by a half-hearted smile and a deceivingly positive demeanor that simultaneously screams “help me” and “leave me alone.”

Because there is so much stigma surrounding discussion about what’s actually wrong with us, we doubt that anyone will care about our problems, understand our insecurities, or be able to help us. We feel helpless.

The unfortunate thing is there are so many people who feel this way, but they don’t discuss it because of introversion or not wanting to seem weird. This is an issue throughout society that directly affects teenagers and young adults, who generally have more to hide than young children or older adults.

The life of a teenager is characterized as rebellious and experimental, which can create a fair number of secrets and inner conflict. They don’t want to discuss the uncomfortable or confusing aspects of growing up, so they hide it behind a wall of fake smiles.

A big issue with using the phrase “I’m fine” is

that it can also be very literal. Sometimes it simply means that the person is doing well. They’re paddling along happily through life, and nothing is really bothering them. In this case, reading into it is wrong. If a friend says “I’m fine” and they mean it, trying to probe something out of them will be ineffective and potentially offensive.

At the same time, if something is really wrong, asking questions about that can also cause rifts in friendships because the person suffering clearly doesn’t want to talk about it. If you believe someone actually needs help, try to weigh if asking will open them up to you or if you’ll just have to wait until they’re comfortable enough to talk about it.

In a world where “I’m fine” so easily hides the truth, society needs to question how we view, interact with, depend on, and discriminate against other people. It’s a veiled phrase used to avoid conflict, because telling a white lie always seems easier than talking about a controversial topic, whether it be within a group, between friends, or out in the open. Everyone goes through hard times and everyone can benefit from sharing their story.

Even if two people are suffering due to completely different circumstances, they can identify with each other’s pain and make the burden a little more bearable.

So be the change. You can alter the life of someone who just needs a friend or a confidant to listen to them. Be willing to take the time to let people open up to you, but keep in mind that if you force them to, those people will likely close off even more. Know the signs of a person struggling to get through life, and never shut anyone down for being confident enough to share their feelings and fears. This way, people can start talking about how they really feel and maybe fewer of us will just be “fine.”

“Be the change.”

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Struggling with Size Written by Morriah Lisowsky Art by Courtney Yule

In middle school and high school, I was on the heavier side. Although my weight got me the role of Augustus Gloop’s mom in my middle school production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, there were many times when I felt left out. Every day after school in seventh grade, my dad and I would go jogging together in the park. I remember always feeling like people were staring at me — like I was doing something wrong. So in high school, I stopped running. I began to gain more weight, and shopping became harder. Marshalls and JCPenny were the only stores where I could find clothes that fit properly. I would spend hours in a Forever 21, and would only find two shirts and maybe a skirt that would fit me.

In an article by Dion Lee, Vox Video Producer, called “Why women’s clothing sizes don’t make sense,” Lee discusses how bizarre the American sizing industry is. Remember when everyone went crazy over how Marilyn Monroe was a size 12? It turns out her 1950s size 12 is actually a modern day size 4.

This inconsistency with sizing is very common. Laura Sturm, an Ithaca College sophomore speech-language pathology major, told me that she’s seen how one pair of skinny jeans can be marked as different sizes at different stores. And it’s true! I own a small skirt from Hollister Co. that’s about one size bigger than my small skirt from Forever 21. Even though sizes may vary at different stores, it’s important to note that most stores have only catered to their version of a petite figure.

When I began to get into shape again, I was around a size 12, which my doctor considered healthy. But I still encountered the same difficulties in finding clothes. At this time, I was somewhat aware of plus-size options, but I felt embarrassed to have to shop in a different section or go online for clothes I didn’t even want to spend that much

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Jess Ross, lecturer in the Department of Psychology and teacher of the course “Psychology of Women,” opened up about how plus-size fashion represents how we see heavier women in the U.S. She said it’s often assumed that bigger women are inactive and have no discipline, which might be the reason why companies don’t put much effort into the style of plus-size clothes.

Style options for plus-size clothes are often limited to bright colors and floral designs, and the clothes are mainly made for women rather than young adults.

Lima Hossain, a senior economics and mathematics major, said she tries to incorporate pieces of her South Asian identity into what she wears. Hossain said that she was proud of her Bangladeshi background, and she could apply different styles to her everyday clothing. I find it empowering to have that kind of control in what you wear, but the limited availability of plus-size clothing in boutiques and limited stylistic options makes it hard to add uniqueness to your wardrobe.

You might remember a BuzzFeed video, “One Size Fits All,” of Kristin Chirico and Sheridan Watson trying on different plus-size clothing from various stores. Most of the clothes fit nothing like they did on the model. The styles were too flowery, the clothes were too tight or too baggy in certain areas, and Chirico even said, “I feel like this dress is just trying to bully me into buying Spanx. It’s being all like, ‘That’s a real nice body you’ve got there. It’d be a shame if we made it look like a misshapen eggplant.’”

Of course, there were a couple outfits that looked nice, but the clothing that looked the best was the most expensive. This exclusivity means that high quality plus-size fashion is only available to those who can afford it.

continued to shop in the regular section, just hoping a large would somehow fit.

Ross further explained to me how damaging it is not to see your size represented in fashion. She said lack of representation encourages the idea that a woman’s self-worth is determined by what size she wears.

Elsa Orozco, a senior communications, management and design major, said she has had negative experiences with her friends preferring to shop at stores that mark clothes on the small side. Even though Elsa was very petite, she still had trouble fitting in clothes from these stores that were marketed as petite — the clothes were too baggy or tight in certain areas.

Orozco said, “This store makes you feel good because it says petite, but what about me?”

All of the women I interviewed told me they were looking for clothes that were affordable, comfortable and showcased their sense of fashion. Ginia Bellafante’s, who wrote “Plus Size Wars” for the New York Times, conducted interviews with fashion icons such as Marina Rinaldi and Kathleen Fasanella regarding the injustice in plus-size fashion. Fasanella said, “We know pretty well what a size 6 woman will look like if she edges up to a 10; her bustline might increase an inch. … But if a woman goes from a size 16 to a 20, you can’t just say with any certainty how her dimensions will change.”

Maybe it’s time we start accounting for all the different curves and cuts that are needed for each fabulous body type.

Tony Posnanski, writer for the Huffington Post, questioned the practice of making plus-size clothing more expensive in his article, “Is There a ‘Fat Tax’ on Plus Size Clothing?” He asks, “Why is there not a price difference in the small to extra large shirts?

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