Nineteenth Fashion & Feminism Magazine
STYLE
BOOKS YOU NEED TO READ FOR SUMMER
BEHIND THE SCENES OF LASELL RUNWAY 2018
TWO WORDS: LEATHER JACKETS
FEMINISM V.S. TRUMP APRIL 2018
Vol. I Issue 1
CONTApril ENTS 4. From The Editor 5. A Closet Staple 7. 9.
Books For Feminists Second Favorite F-Word
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Slippin’ into something fun
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A List
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Danielle Bernstein
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Lasell Fashion Students
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Feminism v.s. Trump Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 2
I’m a magazine enthusiast. I’ve loved flipping through the pages of Vogue for as long as I can remember. I get immersed within every page of a magazine; the stories, the photographs, and everything in between. I knew I had to create one of my own and it’s finally here. The Nineteenth Style is for anyone who resonates with the magazine’s theme: fashion and feminism. The name refers to the amendment that was the very start of gender equality and style is an ode to the fashion aspect. In this issue of Nineteenth Style, we focus on styling the latest trends from a classic leather jacket (pg. 5) to the popular teddy coat craze (pg. 12). You’ll learn what it means to be a feminist, in “Feminism: My Second Favorite F-Word” (pg. 9) as well as know what books to pick up on your next trip to the library, in “5 Books to Make You a Better Feminist” (pg. 7). Blending fashion and feminism is a staple for Nineteenth Style, so in this issue we pay tribute to Businesswoman Danielle Bernstein of WeWoreWhat (pg.14). As you flip through the pages I hope you feel inspired and empowered throughout as females are the future.
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Photography By: Daisy Bocanegra
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The Leather Jacket:
a closet staple
We all know the closet-staple the ‘little black dress,’ but what about a classic leather jacket? It’s the sort of thing everyone should own. Dressedup for a date night or down for your classes, a leather jacket is your best friend. The jacket basically says you put the effort into your #ootd even if you just threw it on. As the weather during this time of year is chilly one day and semi-bearable the next, there’s no better time to get your hands on the season-less staple. While you can find a leather jacket in just about any store, there’s one place you can’t go wrong— Zara, specifically on Newbury Street. Whether on the website or in the store, you can find an abundance of jackets to choose from. After perpetually asking myself if I could pull off leather, I finally caved and bought the ‘Leather Effect Jacket.’ It’s safe to say it’s my new best friend. I’ve worn it through the streets of New York City, a night out in Boston, and Sunday brunch with friends. From boyfriend jeans to a silk jumpsuit, I’ve certainly paired the jacket with a variety of pieces.
Leather can get pricey, especially if it’s authentic. While we all may want that $1800 Acne Studios classic jacket, it may be best to start off on the affordable end. Zara provides quality clothes at a reasonable price. The $50 jacket came with a detachable sherpa collar which has been perfect for the cold days. I’m not a huge fan of the bulky belt it came with as it isn’t my style, so I was easily able to take it off. Since the day the jacket arrived on my doorstep, I haven’t been able to take it off. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 5
Before purchasing one, it’s important to note that it has to fit just right—enough to flatter you while still having the ability to move freely in it. This specific jacket does just that, it’s formfitting and breathable at the same time.
Being in New England where the winter can get cold to say the least, winter is the time of year I like to live in layers. While the jacket isn’t something I’d wear by itself in the cold months, it is something I’d layer underneath a warmer wool jacket. This moto-style jacket is here to stay, when will you get your hands on it?
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Books To Make You a Better Feminist
There’s no better way to get educated, get inspired, and get impassioned better than opening up a good book. There’s something about reading another person’s words that can so easily justify your feelings about a topic, in this case feminism. For someone who doesn’t read as much as they’d like to admit, when I do find an attention-grabbing book I never want to put it down. But, this is quite rare for me. It wasn’t until I picked up ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, also known as the woman who’s featured that one Beyoncé song, that I found myself having such a hard time putting my bookmark in and calling it a night. While yes I could've just finished the damn thing right there, I had to remind myself of the next morning’s dreaded 8am. It was then that I realized my love for books with that women-empowering-girls-can-do-anything kind of mantra. I thought I’d recommend a few of my favorites as well as mention a few I hope to read in 2018. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 7
1. We Should All Be Feminists 2. GirlBoss 3. Hungry 4. The Princess Saves Herself In This One 5. Why I March Summer is just around the corner, so whether you’re wanting a good book to read on the beach or the plane, this list should help you. What a better pastime than a good book? Feminist or not, I recommend getting your hands on these. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 8
Feminism:
At this point I think everyone should know what feminism is—a belief that women and men are seen as equals politically, socially, and economically. With it being 2018, feminism has seen a lot, from the #MeToo movement to the many Women’s Marches that took place all over the world back in January of 2017. The f-word isn’t so dirty anymore. I believe it’s crucial to understand how significant this movement is for our future. I grew up like every other teenager having social media accounts. While this is typically seen as a negative thing, the exposure to the media made me more aware of societal issues I may not have heard about elsewhere—or at least in such depth as I did. Feminism was one topic I would continuously read about whether it was on Twitter or in a news article. I always found myself intrigued no matter what aspect of feminism I was reading about. Before I knew it I was proudly labeling myself a feminist. I wouldn’t be able to tell you the exact moment I declared myself a feminist. It kind of just happened over time. I grew up in an all-female household for the majority of my life. I didn’t see household tasks as “women’s work” or believe anything hands-on was a man’s job. I just saw these tasks as a job for anyone. My mom did it all. She would mow the lawn while making an elaborate dinner for my sister and me. Because of this, I was raised believing men and women are equals. I guess it was the combination of the many roles my mother took on and my exposure to the media that made me the feminist I am today. Advocating for women’s rights is something I have done and will continue to do. Back in high school, I took a journalism course. I had to write a feature story on any topic of choice so I, of course, chose femi-
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My Second Favorite F-Word nism. I came up with a list of questions and went around my school asking teachers and students their view on this topic. I vividly remember asking the meaty, sexist gym coach his perspective on feminism. I wrote my first feature story on my favorite topic and I remember feeling so empowered while writing. This was the first time I actively advocated for women and I have continued to do so since. From writing an abundance of papers to being apart of the vagina monologues, speaking out on this issue has become a part of who I am. Feminism describes a culture in which women, because they are women, are treated differently than men, and that in that difference of treatment, women are at a disadvantage. It has evolved over time, from being about women’s voting rights to today, being about changing the general attitude toward all types of women and men. Something that seems to be forgotten is that intersectional feminism is feminism and white feminism is not. Intersectionality acknowledges that racism, homophobia and transphobia, can intersect with sexism. If your feminism isn’t intersectional feminism it’s the wrong feminism. It has become a movement for all people.
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Slippin’Into Something
Fun
Overalls and platforms and mom jeans-oh my! It seems we’re reliving the 90’s with these popular trends coming back in fashion. Let’s hope it never ends because if you're like me, you're loving the revival of the slip dress. What’s great about this piece is there’s a million ways to style it yet no wrong way to either. Whether you’re going to class or it’s date night, by wearing the minimal dress you’ll be channeling a 90’s Kate Moss. Here in the Boston area, the cold weather doesn’t seem to be letting up—ugh! So if you're asking yourself, “how do you expect me to wear a dress in the winter?” The answer is “by layering of course!” You can dress it down with a simple long sleeve for a daytime look or add a sheer blouse for your night out. Either way get creative with the layering and see what happens!
Pairing a favorite graphic tee with your slip dress is another way to get creative with the look. Here, I paired my Urban Outfitters slip with my favorite tee from Express. Go ahead and release your inner 90’s self. Do you have any other ideas on how to style the slip dress? Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 11
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A Beware of the Plastics
When Mean Girls told us to beware of the plastics, I don’t think they meant fashion. From coats, to heels, to socks, plastic has made its way to apparel. The PVC, transparent, see-through trend is the new hype since the fall 2017 runways. Whether you have a Burberry budget or a Zara budget, you can take part. Either dip your toes in the water with this trend by adding a pair of vinyl socks, or jump right in and wear a transparent skirt. Who knows how long this will be in style, but either way be prepared to see it on the streets.
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How To: The Teddy Bear Coat
Make room in your closet, there’s a new wardrobe-staple coming in. We saw it in fall and it’s staying for winter, the teddy bear coat is a must-have this year. You can dress this textured coat up or down. Either way you’ll be cozy no matter what’s on the agenda. If you don’t know what to wear to your dreaded 8 a.m., stress no more. It’s all about comfort that early in the morning. Add a pair of leggings and an oversized sweatshirt under the coat, because when the cold morning isn’t your friend, a teddy coat is. A simple white button up paired with black jeans is a perfect combination. Because the colors are very versatile, adding texture to the outfit will make all the difference. With a simple outfit like this, any shoes will work well, so whether the streets are covered in snow or not, you’ll be good to go. Looking for a way to dress the teddy up? Throw on the comfiest jumpsuit in your closet, add a red lip for a pop of color and you’re all set. The teddy coat is the perfect way to stay warm and content this season. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 14
Who is
Danielle
When you think ‘fashion blogger,’ you may imagine a woman relaxing in her PJs, sitting at her kitchen table behind a computer while drinking her morning coffee. Fashion blogging is so much more than that. From blogger to businesswoman, Danielle Bernstein of WeWoreWhat knows this. She has given fashion blogging a whole new life. Bernstein’s blog started as a street style blog five years ago. Since then, WeWoreWhat has grown to become a personal lifestyle diary while also providing outfit inspiration. She started the blog while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology and before graduating the blog became a success. Bernstein decided to take a year off to pursue the blog as a full-time job and has been in pursuit ever since. The way Bernstein goes about her photos on her blog is interesting. You won’t notice a whole lot of her looking straight at the camera. Under the FAQ’s on her blog she states, “Too often, fashion becomes about the model—and I’m not a model. I don’t even like wearing makeup. What I do like are clothes, and that’s where I want my readers to focus.” Whether it’s her blog or through her many business collaborations, Bernstein’s career has put a new name to ‘fashion blogger. Bernstein continues to empower her following, more specifically fashion students. “In an oversaturated industry, she stands out. Her drive, passion, and defiance are especially empowering to young
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Bernstein? women who follow these ventures, and these qualities are definitely why she’s so successful as a businesswoman,” said Fashion Communications Major Paris Adams. You may notice bloggers landing magazine covers or scoring beauty contracts. As for Bernstein, she went one step further and started her own business–Second Skin Overalls. If you’ve been following her for a while, you know she loves her overalls. Her brand’s name is fitting because she often refers to the fashion piece as her “second skin.” Making $40,000 in the first three hours, it’s crazy to think Bernstein first sketched the initial five pairs on the back of a napkin. You can see celebrities like Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski rocking the season-less staple. Photo by: Second Skin Overalls
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The NYC native can be seen both in the front row at fashion week as well as all over social media. Bernstein documents her daily escapades on Snapchat, while also posting her ‘ootd’s’ on Instagram. She posts meetings, workout routines, night outings… and Bleecker and Brooklyn, her French bulldogs, of course. “I think she’s really good at growing her brand. I believe her Instagram reflects that with how well her pictures are,” said Lasell Student Carly Smith. What you’ll notice about this blogger is she isn’t shy about talking business. She isn’t afraid to mention how much she makes per Instagram post, or how well her sales are doing. Her biggest piece of advice for any aspiring fashion blogger is to be a fearless networker and to not be something for everyone, but to be everything for someone. Bernstein claims that finding your niche is the most important way to stand out in this crowded industry. As someone whose style is so unique and so out there, she has certainly gotten backlash. Her response? “If you have haters you’re doing something right,” she told Elle. With how busy the blogger gets, she still makes the time to interact with her followers whether it’s through Snapchat or meet-ups. Bernstein’s risk-taking and business-savvy lifestyle is far from relaxing. She truly is the definition of a powerful woman.
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Fashion Design Students:
What it takes to prepare for the big show
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s the semester starts winding down, the average college student has summer on their mind. Whether it’d be Marathon Monday or the Torch Light Parade, Lasell students can’t wait for the end of the spring semester. While Lasell’s fashion design majors may also be thinking about end-of-semester festivities, they have their priorities set elsewhere. Instead of preparing to survive Marathon Monday, they’re preparing for their end-of-semester festivity: Lasell Runway 2018. The end of the semester is crucial for a design student. From the overall construction of their collection to steaming and pressing garments days before the show, every little detail is important. Fashion design students Amanda, Ariel, and Sabrina give insight on what it’s like during this time of year.
The senior collection of Lasell Runway 2017
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Amanda Wagreich, Sophomore “It’s crunch time. This is the time where all of our designs come together into actual physical progress instead of hypothetical sketches and ideas. It really is the most important time of the semester. It’s when all of the little details come together, and our outfits come to life. It’s quite a hectic time of year,” said Wagreich. The fashion design major is predicting to spend at least 15 hours in Donahue within the next week to finish up her work. “Not everyone’s garments always get in the show. If they’re unfinished they will be turned away,” she said, hence why she dedicates so much time. Wagreich always prioritizes her fashion classes over her general ones. “I try to get the other work out of the way immediately so I can focus my time on fashion,” she said. Ariel Sandoval, Sophomore “We still have finals for our general classes, but then we have to make our garments for our fashion classes and that’s crazy as hell. If I had to describe this time of year in a few words I’d say ‘little to no sleep.’ I have spent way too many all-nighters in Donahue,” said Sandoval. If you have her on Snapchat you know this is true. More times than not you’ll see her posting snapchats at 5 a.m. still in the fashion building. “My nights really change. Some nights I have mainly fashion work to do and other nights I have my ‘regular’ work,” said Sandoval on how she tries to balance her work. Getting inspiration for designs can be difficult, but how she gets inspired is through Worth Global Style Network. “WGSN is like every fashion magazine squished into one website. I find a lot of inspiration looking on there,” she said. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 20
Sabrina Michaud, Sophomore “Toward the end of the semester it becomes stressful because all of the pressure is on us to make our garments come to life. With our assignments due way before the end of the semester, it causes us to work ten times harder to make sure our garment makes it into the show. This time of year is both interesting and difficult,” said Michaud. Like Wagreich and Sandoval, Michaud also spends all of her time in Donahue. “I live in Donahue. If I had to give you an estimation, I’d have to say I’m there close to 20 hours a week when I have a garment due. Sometimes I can be there until 11 p.m. or until 5 a.m., it just varies.” Artists find inspiration anywhere and Michaud is no different as she gets inspired within art itself. “Museums! I love going to different museums and I love nature. I’ll that or from architecture. Honestly, a lot of little things that individuals don’t pay close attention to catch my eye,” said Michaud. Balancing school work from your personal life can be challenging, but balancing design work from general school work on top of your personal life is something design students understand. “My planner is my best friend…I make a ton of to-do lists. I have a full step-by-step Word document on what I need to get done. I like to make little goals of what I should get done by a specific date. I started doing more yoga as a stress-reliever which helps me feel like my life is put together,” she said regarding how she balances her life during this time of year.
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How has the movement of feminism changed among college students since Trump’s presidency? It’s November 8, 2016 and Americans are anxious as to what their future will look like for the next four years. Some college students have dedicated their night to the poll on television as their eyes can’t seem to move elsewhere while other students immerse themselves in school work in hopes that if they don’t acknowledge this tough election, they won’t have to face reality. It’s January 20, 2017 and Americans are preparing for their future as Donald Trump begins his four-year-long journey. College students have taken to social media to express their opinions. It’s present day, we have a president who believes women who have abortions should be punished and makes comments about grabbing women’s genitals. From speaking up in class when necessary to creating empowering projects around campus for all to see, Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 27
college students aren’t staying silent when it comes to President Trump, specifically feminism under his administration. Five Lasell College students voice their view on feminism and how it has transformed in the past year and a half of Trump’s presidency. If you wonder how our president has impacted this movement, listen to what Raegan Cleary, Michael Salem, Tim Gilgallon, Christina Tomasik, and Ally Garriepy have to say. Cleary, Co-director of Lasell’s Vagina Monologues; Salem, an advocator for women’s rights; Gilgallon, working on a class project revolving around feminism; Tomasik, President of She’s The First Lasell and Garriepy, who uses social media to advocate for her rights were five students who seemed appropriate to discuss this topic. These students gave insight on how feminism affects them when asked what
the movement means to them on a personal level. “Feminism means the equality of men and women and everything in between. It’s about treating everyone equally. Why should women or non-binary or anyone who’s not a man have to face discrimination?” said Cleary. “Feminism means that you are advocating for various rights for women, mainly equality,” said Gilgallon. Garriepy, stated that feminism “means equality for both genders and supporting women’s empowerment. I feel that females don’t have the same amount of privilege as males so sometimes they do need that extra boost.” For Tomasik, “feminism is a belief that people of all gender identifications should not be discriminated against on that basis, and instead, that those marginalized should be brought up to the same standards of treatment and opportunities as the dominant male cis gender population.” Salem’s claim on feminism is simple, “it’s the stance that every person, regardless of identity, is equal.” “Feminism means sitting at a dinner table with a diverse group of people and making sure that everyone has food — that the straight white men are not getting any better food than the queer black women — and speaking up about it. Speaking up for those that don’t have food at the dinner table doesn’t mean that the straight white men don’t deserve food. Yes, everyone needs food,
but more attention needs to be brought to those that don’t,” said Darlene Ngo of CollegeMagazine.com. There tends to be a common misconception when it comes to this idea of equality. When an uneducated individual hears feminism, they think females are trying to overpower males. “A lot of people make it out to be an extreme or man-hating kind of thing where women are trying to be better. It only takes a simple Google search to see that it’s not,” added Cleary. Garriepy states that, “it’s not about women being greater than men or women trying to overpower men, it’s simply leveraging the playing field.” Now that Trump is president, many things have changed, women’s rights being one of them. “Today, feminism is something that is more important than ever to recognize in it's true form, and something that people should be educated about since much of what he's doing and what he is goes against the beliefs of feminism and undermines the value of women and non-males,” said Tomasik. Salem would say that, “feminism, under trumps presidency, has become more necessary.” He claimed having a man in office who has been accused of sexual assault is a cry for the progressive movement. Gilgallon’s response was different. “I am really not sure because I am not as Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 28
in touch with this. I can assume [feminism is] much worse and diminished in some way. Trump is very restricting and the exact opposite of a feminist.” For Cleary, she doesn’t necessarily believe the idea has changed, but that Americans had the comfort that things will be taken care of with the previous administration. “I think that what happened is with our previous administration we had a president who was accepting of feminism and who wanted to empower women…We had someone we can trust, who wanted to take care of us and advocated for women.” “When you have someone in power, who is a bigot, who doesn’t believe in equal rights, who doesn’t provide the same opportunities for females as he does males, I think it’s important females and males to come together and speak on women’s behalves as well as stand up for issues more,” said Garriepy Prior to Trump taking office, many societal issues weren’t seen as controversial as they are today. When it came to feminism, there wasn’t as much of a need for advocating because the debate of pro-life and pro-choice wasn’t needed. Today, women are fighting for Planned Parenthood funding on top of other issues like the access of contraception. “Having a president that wants to put our rights in jeopardy gives us more of a fire and pushes us a bit more,” said Cleary.
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Garriepy stated that, “Feminism, to me at least, wasn’t something I thought too much about before Trump, but when he took office it made me more concerned for my rights as a female, especially reproductive rights. Trump becoming president has only made the fight for equal rights even stronger.” “With so much outrage, there is much more active protest against misogyny, where before there wasn't as much of a need to overtly fight against government powers since they were, for the most part, on our side,” said Tomasik. Salem believes today feminism is more about protecting women. “We are realizing there are more massive issues that are not being dealt with.” Getting an education from a private and liberal college, may differ from those attending juxtaposing schools. “Being in a private, well-funded, liberal college in one of the wealthiest parts of the country, I'm reminded and subsequently humbled by those fighting for the same cause as me in other parts of the country and world that don't have the same resources or platforms that I do,” said Tomasik. “The more people start talking about it [feminism], the more people will join in on the conversations and learn a little more. Being a feminist on a college campus is about being open to touchy subjects and not being afraid to speak when you think you need to,” said Cleary.
For Gilgallon he thinks, “it means just making daily conscience changes to your behavior to promote this kind of equality.” “Being in college, I find this stance to be even more important…I have to be open to accepting and learning new ideas and viewpoints and potentially adjusting my own due to new information,” said Salem. Garriepy said, “You’re exposed to more viewpoints than you were in high school. I think being in college you’re allowed access to greater education on the subject matter and other social issues.” While Trump and his administration may be detrimental for America, Cleary said, “I think we needed this. I guess the silver lining in all of this is that more people are realizing the impact of having leaders that don’t stick up for you and don’t stick up for women.” “I think now that Trump’s been president it’s allowed people to become more educated and I think it’s also given women the motivation too to speak out for men as well,” said Garriepy In terms of the recent #MeToo movement, Salem said, “Trump’s presidency did help to bring sexual assault to a new platform and raise awareness about it.” He also mentioned because of the movement, it outed many notable attackers. “I know males have come out, but many people think the #MeToo movement is only for females. This is just a
societal issue. Overall, I think this is an important movement because it’s getting people to speak up and talk about these issues,” said Garriepy. Each student witnessed the election’s impact on a college campus. From in class discussions to the overall tone of campus post-election results, there has been a change on campus since. “Being on campus when Trump was elected was interesting because you really saw, not just students coming together, but also faculty, staff, President Alexander, out here supporting one another. It was a great thing that came out of an unfortunate situation and in a way it unified the community,” said Garriepy. Salem believes, “the women on campus are more outspoken. The amount of feminists on this campus is incredible and I can see their power growing within them. My women friends are bolder, crasser, and ready to debate in class or call out a drunk man on the street for derogatory language.” Similarly, Cleary said, “We’re more fearless in standing up when we know something’s wrong.” “Just in our recent discussion on race around campus, it's evident people are being seriously and wrongfully targeted, and I think part of the blame for this increase can be attributed to the incompetent man we have as president, that does nothing to deter these unjust acts,” said Tomasik. Nineteenth Style | April 2018 | 30
Being a college student during this time impacts most, if not all, people of this generation as they prepare for their future in the workplace. “I have to build myself feeling uncomfortable whereas the people who started work under Obama were comfortable…There’s a lot more pressure because we don’t know how things are going to turn. People in older generations are secure where they don’t have to worry about much,” said Cleary. “As a student, I feel very comforted knowing people care about and fear my voice, knowing what kind of change it can bring,” said Tomasik. She’s encouraged by those around her who are in school because they value education. Tomasik believes they're the future leaders of this movement. Gilgallon thinks, “As this is our first election to vote, it was an incredibly unique situation to witness.” For Salem, he believes, “this is the beginning of my adulthood and the time in my life where I’m beginning to have a voice that people will listen to. We are
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the new generation of adults and we have the potential to create a new generation of children who are indiscriminate.” Despite Trump’s need to keep America from progressing forward, it’s evident that his actions are only causing people, specifically students, to take a stance. From writing papers on his presidency to doing projects on the subject of feminism to attending the Women’s March, Trump will only continue to empower college students to use their voice.
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