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VOL. 4 | EDITION 2 SUMMER 2013 ELON, N.C.
BEARING A BURDEN ENDING THE CYCLE OF RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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As the second semester draws to a close, so does our second edition of The Edge. In contrast to last edition’s focus on the entrepreneurial spirit at Elon, our cover story sheds light on a subject that is less pleasant but just as important to Elon students – unhealthy college relationships. I hope you find, as I did, that the story of our Elon alumna sparks motivation to change the cycle of relationship violence amongst college students.
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I’m proud to be a part of a magazine that isn’t afraid to delve into a darker topic of life at Elon. At the same time, The Edge is a comprehensive student-life magazine. The remaining pages are full of personality profiles, opinions pieces and fun tips for living the summer months to their fullest. I want this edition, and especially our cover story, to leave you with a sense of curiosity and an urge to pursue more information, to become closer with your peers, and to inspire conversations that can lead to greater enlightenment about life in our “bubble” at Elon.
Alison Ryncarz | Editor of The Edge
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Summer to-do-list Sacrificing for sport Style your summer with cool confidence Mythbusters: summer edition The new F-bomb Concert roadtrip: Summer music festivals
THE EDGE Editor of The Edge Alison Ryncarz
Design Editor
Madison Margeson
Features Editor Katie Kolls
Entertainment & Travel Editor
Check out all the exclusive Edge content online at elonpendulum.com/edge The Edge is Elon University’s only general-interest magazine, published quarterly by The Pendulum student news organization. Students of all years and majors are encouraged to contribute.
Lindsey Lanquist
Fashion Editor Katie O’Han
Health & Wellness Editor Kathleen Harper
Opinions Editor Erin Valentine
Sports Editor Rajat Agarwal
Photo Editor Katy Canada
Contributing Writers Rajat Agarwal
John Bowden
Molly Boyce
Kaitlin Dunn
Amanda Garrity
Kyra Gemberling
Katie Kolls
Ashley McGetrick Chris McKenzie Caitlin Phelan
Lauren Phillips
Erin Valentine
Vaughn Vreeland
Contributing Designers Kyra Gemberling Kaitlin Dunn
Photographers Will Anderson
Merissa Blitz
Katy Canada
Heather Dockrill
Jordan Johnston
Eleanore Kohorn
Freshman Kimberly Temlak was photographed by Katy Canady in Elon, N.C.
Madelyn Smith Erin Valentine
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A DECADE OF CHANGE
CLASS OF 2017 REPRESENTS ‘NEW ELON’ COMPARED TO CLASS OF 2007
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Kyra Gemberling
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On Aug. 28, the class of 2017 will start their first day at Elon University as one of the largest freshman classes in Elon’s history. It was only 10 years ago when the class of 2007 stepped onto campus for the beginning of their college journey. But much at Elon has changed in the span of a decade, and the Elon known to students 10 years ago is radically different from the university incoming freshmen will find in fall 2013. “Elon has made lots of changes, from raising more money, to adding additional buildings, to more alumni involvement,” said Melanie May, Communications Manager for Admissions at Elon. “Hopefully these changes will create a legacy graduates will be prouder of.” POWER IN NUMBERS The 2013-2014 school year will not only include changes brought on by the university – the freshman class of 2017 itself is much different than the class of 2007 in numbers as well as demographics. Currently, the incoming freshman class profile only consists of the admitted pool of students. The class profile will be different and will not be official until students are here in August 2013, according to Greg Zaiser, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Planning. Still, the changes in admission statistics in the last decade are clear. This year, Elon received 9,925 total applications, compared to 7,386 in 2003. The admissions department is currently working its way to a class of more than 1,400 new students in fall 2013, whereas there were only 1,341 new students enrolled in 2003, according to Zaiser. Demographically, the class of 2017 is currently 60 percent female and 40 percent male, compared to 63 percent female and 37 percent male for the class of 2007. 21 percent of new students identify as ethnically diverse in the class of 2017, but only 11 percent of new students indentified as ethnically diverse in 2003, according to Zaiser. “Additionally, the class of 2017 has an overall higher high school GPA and overall higher SAT/ACT score,” May said. “I also believe the class of 2017 is more involved in extracurricular activities.” AN EVOLVING CAMPUS Many would argue the largest changes taking place at Elon are in the physical appearance of the campus. Construction on the
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Additions to Elon’s buildings like the Numen Lumen Pavilion and Koury Business Center welcome a growing campus and student body.
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Although Elon is a bit larger from when I was a student, it still feels small. I hope that never changes. -MELANIE MAY, Communications Manager, Admissions at Elon six-building Global Neighborhood began in spring 2012 and should be complete by fall 2014, which works toward Elon’s goal of having 75 percent of undergraduates live on campus. Design and fundraising are underway for a new Admissions Welcome Center and new facilities for the School of Communications, which will double the size of the current facilities in the McEwen building.
Plus, Elon’s campus includes several recently completed projects that even some current students haven’t fully adjusted to, including Lakeside Dining Hall, Numen Lumen Pavilion, The Station at Mill Point and Elon Town Center. Freshman Cara Goode said the ever-changing look of Elon’s campus will contribute to how the class of 2017 perceives their time at the university. “I think their Elon experience is going to be different because campus is expanding so much,” Goode said. “They are going to be a big part of that expansion and that in itself changes their experience. My class is used to the relatively small Elon population. The incoming class won’t even know what that was like.” Though change seems inevitable, May, who graduated Elon in 1995, said the beauty of campus and the kindness of students, faculty and staff will always stay the same. “Although Elon is a bit larger from when I was a student, it still feels small,” she said. “I hope that never changes.”
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Summer to-do list Erin Valentine
PRINT & ONLINE JOURNALISM
By the time finals come around in May, we are begging for summer vacation. Our first few days are spent lounging in the sun, in bed, or on the couch. Yet, after about a week, boredom sets in and it’s time for a little variety. Summer is a time for relaxation and rest, but can also be devoted to self-improvement, adventure, and new experiences. Start a summer to-do list. Give yourself goals and inspiration. Here are some ideas to get you started. Make new room decorations - After all that time spent on Pinterest, there are bound to be some projects you want to try out. Pick one. Make a new decoration for your apartment or dorm. Go crazy at the craft store. Unleash your creativity! Experiment with fruit and vegetable recipes – With summer comes the best produce. Take advantage of the great flavors and nutrients by experimenting with as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Grill them, cook them, add them as side dishes or as great main dishes. Take advantage of the season and go crazy with fresh food! Pick up a hobby – There is always that one hobby you wish you had, but just never find the time to get around to. Try your hand at painting, playing guitar, or even learning yoga. Whatever you always wished you could do, dedicate time to giving it a shot! Have a weekly spa day – Summertime can take a toll on your skin. Each week, take a day and pamper yourself. Take a luxurious bath, moisturize, do a facemask,
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and paint your nails a bright color. Take time for yourself. Have an adventure close to home – Take out a map. Figure out how far you could go in about an hour. Find yourself on the map and put that point at the center of a circle showing how far you can go in an hour’s time. Now, pick somewhere in the circle and go explore a new place. Often we overlook the immediate experiences around us. Appreciate your area and go have an adventure close to home. Take daily walks – Unplug the headphones. Put the phone on silent. Once a day, take a walk and just listen to your thoughts. Watch the sunset. Enjoy the smells and sounds of summer. Plan a weekend of exploration – Save up some money, get some friends together, and go explore a brand new city. Spend a weekend in a new place. Research landmarks, points of interest, fun restaurants, and great places for nightlife and go to as many as possible. Throw a barbeque – Throw a classic summertime get-together. Get dressed up and invite your friends and family over for a classic barbeque. Nothing is better than enjoying a warm summer evening with good company and tasty food. Wake up early and watch the sun rise – Set your alarm for early in the morning (as in before 9 a.m., college students). Put on your comfiest slippers, sit outside and watch the new day begin as the sun peeks over the horizon. Oh, and don’t forget your steaming mug of coffee or tea.
Left: Junior Jordan Johnston and senior Briana Berne
SPORTS Left: Men’s and women’s golf teams traveled to London and Scotland this year’s spring break. Bottom: The men’s and women’s tennis teams traveled to England in the summer of 2012.
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Elon emphasizes study abroad for athletes Rajat Agarwal
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At many schools, athletes are unable to study abroad at the risk of sacrificing a semester from their team. However, at Elon, where 72% of students study abroad at least once before graduating, studentathletes are encouraged to not get left behind in the experience of studying abroad. This past spring break, Elon University men’s and women’s golf teams took full advantage of Elon’s study abroad mission by traveling to London and Scotland to play at some of the most historic links in the world. During their one-week stay, they were able to play a round at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, the site of the 2014 British Open as well as visit the Old Course at St. Andrews, often refereed to as the “Home of Golf”.
“I want to be a professional golfer so seeing these historic places definitely encouraged me even more,” said Martyna Mierzwa, a senior on the women’s golf squad. Many of Elon’s players have grown up watching these courses on TV, but were always an ocean away from ever standing on the turf. “All the famous shots that people hit, we were there,” said junior golfer John Somers. “We walked where the champions have walked so it is definitely a mood lifter.” Studying abroad at Elon is encouraged as much, if not more, than any other college in the country. In the classroom, student-athletes are just like any other ordinary student. So why then do athletic teams not get the opportunity to partake
in study abroad programs? “I encourage other sports to try it,“ said Somers. Mierzwa also found the trip very beneficial. “I think that people that get to travel are a lot wiser than people who just stay at home,” she said. This isn’t the first Phoenix athletics team to travel to England; last summer, the men’s and women’s tennis teams had the opportunity to travel to England. For junior tennis player Jordan Johnston, the trip gave her a whole new appreciation for the sport. “The trip to London greatly influenced my game because we had the opportunity of going to Wimbledon, the birth place of tennis, and see many professionals play there.”
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Lazarova has dedicated her entire life to playing tennis, but is now choosing to concentrate on her academics while at Elon.
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As any athlete knows, it takes a lot of sacrifice to be number one. But not a lot of athletes have sacrificed as much as sophomore Barbora Lazarova. Hailing from Slovakia, Lazarova’s entire life has been devoted to the sport of tennis. From the time she was just three years old, Lazarova has been on the court. Her father was the one who first got her started and encouraged her pursuit of greatness. “My father’s the one who gave me that push,” she said, “He definitely put a lot of pressure on me at times, but I feel like sometimes you just need that push in order to become good.” And good, she definitely became. Last spring, Lazarova finished the season with 12 victories in singles action, was named to the SoCon All-Freshman Team and helped Elon defeat Wofford in the SoCon Tournament. She was ranked 8th in the Slovakian adult tennis rankings and has consistently been ranked in the European Tennis Association top 50 for the past several years. Lazarova trained at the prestigious Pendleton School in Florida, and trained at the IMG Nick Bolletteri Tennis Academy, which has produced tennis legends such as Maria Sharapova, Venus and Serena Williams, and countless other greats. “I came to America for the first time when I was 12,” Lazarova said. “I went to the academy for a year and a half before they [Lazarova’s parents] came back for me.” Lazarova continued to split her time between Slovakia and the US for one to two years at a time throughout her teenage years. “It was hard going back and forth so much,” said Lazarova. “I had to go to two different high schools.” Along with traveling back and forth between the US and Slovakia, Lazarova
has traveled to many other countries in the world furthering her tennis career. “I traveled a lot with tennis. I went to Africa, South America, Canada, everywhere in Europe, but all I’ve ever seen are tennis courts most of the time,” said Lazarova. Everything in Lazarova’s life has taken a back seat to tennis. “I used to model for fun,” Lazarova said, “But I didn’t really think that was ever an option for me because my dad wanted me to be a professional tennis player. I refused many offers so I could play tennis.” Lazarova wasn’t the only one who had to make sacrifices. Her parents, especially her father, gave up a lot for her sport. “My dad turned down a job in Brussels because of my tennis career,” said Lazarova. “He also used to be a professional horseback rider, but he stopped doing that to focus on me as well. And my parents had to constantly go back and forth from America and Slovakia with me.” After playing tennis for so long, Lazarova is finally starting to slow down. “I have been playing so much - eight hours a day at one point - that I finally got fed up with it,” said Lazarova. “I still love it, but I used to love it way more.” Now that Lazarova is in college, she is putting academics in front of her sport. Tennis is still a cruicial part of her life, but her schooling comes first. “I feel like it would be okay if I stopped tennis,” Lazarova said. “Right now, I have achieved so much. I got a scholarship for playing, I feel like my dad would be okay with it. Before it wasn’t an option because it would disappoint him so much. I chose an academic career, that’s always been where I wanted to go, but tennis is still a good backup. It’s always going to be a part of my life.”
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Sometimes you just need that push in order to become good. -BARBORA LAZAROVA
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COVER STORY
ENDING THE Abusive relationships on campus is a sensitive topic, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be discussed. Elon alumna Brittany Moore ‘12 opened up about her tumultuous past and how Elon allowed her to help others
Katie Kolls
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Sometimes on a college campus it’s difficult to discuss or acknowledge serious problems within our society. College is a time for fun and friendship and memories, and Elon’s particularly happy “bubble” environment only increases that sentiment. But the bubble offers limited protection from issues like relationship violence and sexual assault. One in three college relationships is estimated to experience some form of abuse, and Elon students are no exception. The statistics only get worse. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, or RAINN, someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes in the United States. Two-thirds of these attacks are committed by someone the victim is familiar with. That number is higher among college students. 54 percent of cases will go unreported, and 97 percent of rapists will never spend a day in jail. What defines abuse?
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Relationship violence encompasses many types of abuse that we as college students may not immediately recognize as such. Becca Bishopric, Elon’s Coordinator for Health Promotion and Violence Prevention and Response, broke down the various categories of abuse other than physical violence that college students may face. “The other forms of violence that people don’t often think of as violence may even be more prevalent [on campus],” Bishopric said. “We split it up into physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, social abuse, and economic abuse.” Bishopric also cites verbal abuse as one of the most common forms of abuse. “Tearing someone down or telling them that they’re not pretty
or they’re a crappy boyfriend or girlfriend or partner… even those kinds of things fall under the realm of relationship violence.” Another unsuspected yet common force of abuse amongst college-aged people and Elon students in particular is stalking or cyber-stalking. Bishopric includes things such as monitoring where a person parks each day, reading their text messages or hacking their Facebook as serious factors and warning signs of an abusive relationship. “So often in unhealthy relationships we immediately go to sexual abuse and physical violence or threats,” Bishopric said, “but relationship violence can also be coercion and manipulation or tearing down someone’s self-image.” Bishopric described how an abusive relationship usually works in a cycle. The cycle begins with the tension building phase, in which one partner might act overly controlling or jealous of the other. Following this kind of behavior is an explosion. This doesn’t necessarily mean physical harm, but can be any kind of heightened form of abuse, such as verbal or social. After the explosion comes the reconciliation phase, when the abusive partner makes an apology. “It’s an apology, but there’s always an excuse with the apology,” Bishopric said. “And then [the cycle] will go back to a period of calm before the tension starts again.” This cycle is sometimes portrayed in pop culture references like television, movies and music. One such example is the music video for Rihanna and Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie,” which features a man and a woman going back and forth between happy moments and physical violence towards one another.
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the truth about relationship abuse “While [the video] does talk about the cycle of abuse, it is also kind of victim blaming. It never puts the blame on the abuser,” Bishopric said. “It depicts battery back and forth [between partners], which we know is not common.”
One in three college relationships is estimated to experience some form of abuse. -RAPE, ABUSE AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN) So what about Elon? As for Elon specifically, we have some staggering statistics of our own. While it is difficult to obtain any firm estimates on the percentage of abusive acts reported due to the campus’ confidential outlets, two surprising statistics were reached via an online survey distributed to first year students. Erica Young, SPARKS Peer Educator and Health Promotion intern, said that 64 percent of incoming first years were required to take a survey that included questions on sexual abuse. One question asked if the students had ever been taken advantage of sexually, and another asked if they had ever taken advantage of someone else sexually. According to Young, 13 percent responded yes to the first question, which is higher than the national average, while eight percent responded yes to the second. “That was really alarming to get back,” Young said, “especially since the only people surveyed were firstyear students.” Young is currently working on a new draft of Elon’s sexual assault policy. All campuses receiving Title IX funding are now required to have a comprehensive sexual assault policy, which Young claims Elon does not yet have. “Our policy is really bad in comparison to other schools,” she said. “It
is essentially a definition of [sexual assault] without consent and a sexual harassment policy. And then they have resources in paragraph format. In my opinion it is not easy to seek out resources from the policy.” Breaking the silence on campus Organizations like SPARKS work to promote healthy relationships on campus through various events during the year. One such event is called Take Back the Night, which is held in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event took place on April 24th this year and serves as an outlet for survivors to share their stories in a supportive environment. Another event is A Walk in Her Shoes, which took place in the fall as a collaborative effort by SPARKS and Alpha Chi Omega. The event, which takes place during October to honor Relationship Violence Awareness Month, features a walk around campus in which male volunteers from the community walk a mile in high heels. Afterward, a candlelight vigil is held along with a reading of local victims’ names by a representative of the Family Abuse Services of Alamance County. A survivor’s story One Elon alum, Brittany Moore ’12, volunteered to share her experience with domestic and sexual abuse. Moore has experienced violence within her own family and was a victim of rape. “My father and I are estranged from each other, and I hate him,” she said. “He is a child molester, an alcoholic, and an abuser both physically and emotionally.” Moore described having to witness her mother struggle to receive proper aid because she could not provide enough evidence of her husband’s abuse. “My mom never had bruises or anything because my father was smart, so the shelters couldn’t help
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Students made signs and marched across campus for Take Back the Night, an event held for survivors of domestic or sexual violence to tell their stories.
her or get her a lawyer. The whole system is messed up,” she said. Moore’s family is no exception to the frustrations of the legal system when it comes to abuse cases. Reports of physical abuse or other types of harassment such as stalking can become very drawn out if sufficient evidence is not compiled. Moore’s parents are in the process of a divorce, and Moore claims that her father’s behavior has made her hesitant about starting a family of her own. “…I would probably be hesitant to get married and have kids because the kids are what makes it difficult to leave a marriage,” she said. “There are so many things that go into a divorce or wanting to leave an abusive relationship.” Bishopric says that people who are abused are often made to feel by their partner as though it was their fault for provoking the violence. She also said that if a victim tries to reach out for help and receives a negative reaction, such as “That’s stupid, why don’t you just leave that person?” it can make leaving the relationship even more difficult. “That can further
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isolate the person if they’re still in the relationship or cause them to feel guilty, as though it were their fault,” Bishopric said. Moore’s experience with abuse was not limited to her family issues. It is estimated that around 20 percent of undergraduate women will be victims of attempted or completed sexual assault during their college years, and Moore was one of them. “The first time I had sex, I was raped, “ she said. The incident occurred at a holiday Christmas party in 2010. Like the majority of college students who fall victim to similar attacks, Moore knew her attacker. “I never thought I would be in that situation because I didn’t consider myself pretty enough and I thought that I would be strong enough to get away,” Moore said of the attack. Moore went on to describe how her experience has impacted her personal relationships. “After the rape and the whole situation between my parents I have become very disenchanted with men,” she said. “I started to just use men for my own desires or needs and then kick them to the curb.” Moore said she has since learned
how to trust more thanks to support from her current boyfriend. “Other than him though, I am incredibly skeptical of men in any situation and judge them harshly and aggressively which is unfair. But it’s hard for me to move past that.” Moore’s distrust for men is only one example of the many negative impacts abuse can have on a student’s life. According to Bishopric, students who have experienced some form of interpersonal violence are more likely to suffer from depression, transfer (if their partner is at the same school), have poorer grades and a lower quality of life in general.
Hoerr said. One of the greatest things Hoerr would like fellow students to focus on is putting a stop to victim blaming. Victim blaming can include making assumptions about a victim’s dress or behavior in relation to his or her attack. “Oh she was asking for it – that’s the phrase you hear so many times,” she said. “It shouldn’t matter what you’re wearing.” Hoerr also stated that during the discussion, they established that if a person is intoxicated or under the influence of any substance, he or she cannot give consent.
Searching for support
Putting an end to abuse
Moore benefited from Take Back the Night when she chose to use it as an opportunity to share her story not just once but twice, and found that others turned to her with their own problems after hearing her speak out. “That was the first time I cried since the night I was raped and I felt such a huge weight lift off my chest,” she said. “I spoke at the Take Back the Night the year after as well, expanding on how I’ve changed since the experience.” Moore said that after she spoke she received Facebook messages from people looking for more information on the topic or wanting support for something similar that has happened to them. She went on to do her senior thesis on domestic violence in India and Senegal, and helped organizations abroad by teaching young girls about their rights, public speaking, leadership and the like. Senior Lauren Hoerr, who helped coordinate the DEEP event, explained that its purpose was to foster discussion on the definitions of consent and sexual assault both here at Elon and on the state level. To warm things up, Hoerr says they began with asking what kinds of things female students do to protect themselves versus what kinds of measures males take. “That painted the picture that it’s unbalanced and most of the stress is put on women protecting themselves [as opposed to men],” Hoerr said. Although women are targeted on a significantly larger scale, domestic and sexual violence is still a problem that applies to both genders, and men can be just as easily victimized as women. “[Attacks against men] may not be as prevalent or as widely talked about in the press, but it’s still an issue,”
There are several warning signs that might alert you of a potentially abusive partner, whether it is someone in your own life or someone in the life of a person close to you. According to breakthecycle.org, these signs can include possessiveness, attempts at isolation, excessive jealousy, constant put downs, and checking email or phone messages without permission. Elon has several options for victims seeking help or support. Due to recent Title IX legislation, faculty and staff are now required to report any acts of sexual assault or harassment that they are informed of. However, confidential resources on campus include confidential responders like Bishopric as well as Elon’s counseling services. Moore said her own experience with Elon’s Health Center counselors helped a lot. Perhaps one of the greatest ways to offer help to those suffering from domestic or relationship violence is to continue talking about it. Raising awareness of the problem is the first step in providing much needed aid and support to victims. “I would like for people in these situations to break the silence that surrounds these issues,” Moore said. “If we don’t talk about it then there is no support for the victims and survivors.” Bishopric’s advice to victims and the community at large is not to settle. Believing you deserve more from a relationship can help prevent harmful situations and break the cycle of abuse. “I really want to challenge the norm that we have to settle for less than we deserve. No one should feel like they have to stay in a relationship where they are not treated with respect, dignity, honesty and trust.”
From Beatnik to Scholar: Chris McKenzie
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
The first day of “Beat Generation” literature class, Strickland walked in fitting the bill for what kind of professor one would envision teaching the course. He wore flannel, boots, baggy jeans and had a braided pony tail that hit halfway down his back. He looked like a character right off the pages of “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac, and once he told the class about his journies during his younger years, the students realized that he is. Michael Strickland’s early adulthood was slightly different than most, unless half of Elon is hitchhiking up to Montreal for a weekend fueled by Kerouac readings. Growing up Strickland had an obvious liking for books. “I was a reader from early on,” he said, “Reading about other places made me want to experience them.” Born in 1954 and raised in Polly Island, S.C., Strickland developed a strong interest for one of the more controversial writers of the time, Jack Kerouac. Kerouac’s rambling narratives and philosophies on living a raw life sparked a revolution amongst the underbelly of 1950’s America, a revolution that may be best encapsulated by “On the Road”, his most famous novel. Strickland can attest, saying that at 16 years old he was influenced to pick up a rather daring hobby. “Hitchhiking, I attribute that to reading On The Road,” he said. “Literally, within of couple of weeks I started hitchhiking. It just began from there, I even got in this train thing for several years.” The “train thing” was not nearly as casual as he made it appear. Strickland bought an Amtrak student pass that lasted 90 days and made sure every day counted. “I had an arbitrary rule to never stay more than three days in one place,” he said with a grin, ”Even if I was having a great time, I would get up, walk to the train station and see where it was going and say ‘alright, take me there’.” His travels took him all over Southwest United States, up to Canada and south to Mexico. In between his travels, Stirckland got his education at Naropa
A hitch-hiker’s guide
Institute in Boulder Colo., a college where he studied under the likes of Alan Ginsberg, Gregory Corso and William Burroughs. Once he graduated, he found himself in a position many often do: antsy. “Literally, for years I could not sit still in one place, I’d just get antsy, start freaking out,” admits Strickland. He loved to study, but never found his undeniable passion during his time in school, leaving him with few options in the white-collar world. “After college, the thought of getting a job where I had to put on a suit and go to an office, I couldn’t even fathom,” he said, “So, for years, and I’ve always been big on having other skill sets, all along the way I learned construction skills and woodworking skills.” He points to this outlet as a saving grace, a guide during a transitional period from a nomadic beatnik to a part of the American workforce.
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For years I could not sit still in one place, I’d just get antsy, start freaking out” -Michael Strickland Beat Generation professor Luckily for Elon students Strickland found his way into teaching, a field that he unconsciously prepared himself for throughout life with the many lessons learned and experiences earned from his travels. Patrick Lyon, a sophomore at Elon, attended Strickland’s Winter Term class and came away a changed man. “He blew me away,” Lyon exclaimed. “First thing is, he casually mentions that he studied under Alan Ginsberg and Gregory Corso. That alone is incredible, but his ability to communicate with students is uncanny, because he speaks from experience, from experience we are reading about in the novels he assigns.” Lyon continued to praise Strickland’s ability to push conceptual boundaries with students, questioning social norms and taboos, like gov-
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Strickland’s hitch-hiking past allows for rich stories to be told in the classroom.
ernment control and drug use. Jared Fitzgerald, a sophomore at Elon, agreed completely. “He [Strickland] broadened my mind plain and simple,” Fitzgerald admits. “We got into a deep talk about how the millennial generation is anesthetized by social media and consumerism, something that I never ever thought about. I mean I’m 20 years old, I have never had to think that deep, and
that’s definitely something I loved about taking his class.” Being able to share his stories with students links his two worlds together, scholar and adventurer, becoming a breed of teacher that is rare in today’s education field. To quote the prophetic Kerouac, “The best teacher is experience”, something Michael Strickland has plenty of.
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FASHION
global print
Just like the weather, summer’s latest trends are coming in hot with styles both extremely veratile and creative. This first style is an easy and effortless way to look glam. The main themes are head-to-toe print and mixing bright colors with stripes. These items are fresh and fun, while also being accessible and ready to wear!
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summer heat 14 three of the season’s hottest trends
polished punk Studs and stones are definitely rocker-chic. Now, paired with high-low skirts and gold accessories, this trend is given a major makeover! While still giving off the edgy, downtownchic vibe that it is known for, a polished version of punk allows for the more cool, relaxed feeling of summer to roll right in.
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Neutrals are simple, and can easily be transitioned between laid-back and elegant looks when played up with accessories or dressed down with minimal makeup and a casual hairstyle.
STYLE YOUR SUMMER WITH
COOL CONFIDENCE
Society is on the cusp of astronomical change: men are beginning to care what they look like. Menswear no longer resorts to the find-whatever’s-on-my-floor-thatdoesn’t-smell-like-wet-dog philosophy of “Dazed and Confused.” Men’s fashion has reverted back to simpler days of sharp, bold simplicity. Think: “A Streetcar Named Desire.” How do you achieve this simplistic ease in the summer? When not at the beach, it may seem like nautically preppy style is essential – but it’s not your only option. Summer is about making a statement without trying too hard. Savvy tailoring. An innovative statement. A splash of color. An unexpected print. Find an aspect that works with your personal style and roll with it. Most of all, easy style is about confidence. Presentation is everything.
Vaughn Vreeland
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FEATURING CHRIS MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHED BY KATY CANADA Purple V-neck, J. Crew, $64.50. Hat, Nordstrom, $34 Shorts, Chubbies Shorts, $49.50 Belt, Gucci, $250 Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana, $300 Shoes, Zara, $129.50
STRAW HAT Hats can add a fun, fresh perspective on a somewhat simple ensemble. PURPLE V-NECK Knits are hot for summer. Find a knit that won’t be physically hot, like this lightweight cotton V-neck. Lavender makes a statement: “I’m confident enough to wear this color, and smart enough to know how.” SHORTS White, in this case, gives an outfit the contrast it deserves. A shorter inseam balances the long-sleeve sweater.
BELT/GLASSES Don’t forget to accessorize. Even the best statement pieces need a pièce de résistance. SHOES Monkstraps are what’s next in men’s fashion. Who says they have to be worn with a power suit? With shorts, they can transition a casual look from day to night.
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HEALTH&WELLNESS
S R E T S n U io it B d e H r e T m Y m su M Megan Porter
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With the summer months quickly approaching, it’s important to know how to handle summer’s stickiest situations so you can enjoy the season. Here are answers to some of this season’s most annoying issues. Do you really have to wait 30 minutes after eating before going swimming?
PHOTOS BY WILL ANDERSON
This myth does actually have some truth to it! According to Christine Carter-Kent, a gastroenterologist with the Cleveland Clinic, “More blood is drawn to your GI track after eating, which can cause minor cramps.” But don’t worry; you don’t have to take this rule to the extreme. If you eat a Special K granola bar for a light snack, then you can jump in the water without waiting the 30 minutes. However, a heavy lunch of sandwiches, chips, cookies and watermelon? Better listen to your body and wait it out before cannonballing into the deep end! Is going in and out of air-conditioned buildings harmful? No, the big temperature changes from 65 to 85 degrees do not make you susceptible to colds or other viruses, according to Dr. Andrew Blitzer of St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York. What will make you sick, however, is if your air conditioner is dusty. This will attract a bed of germs that could potentially be harmful to your health. You should consistently clean your AC so on those hot days you can crank it up to cool off! Does scratching a bug bite help or hurt? It can be so tempting to scratch those itchy bug bites, and even though you may feel relief, it is only temporary. According to Dr. Adnan Nasir of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “Scratching inflames immune-system messenger proteins at the sire, intensifying the itch.” Instead of using your nails, try holding something chilly, such as a cool soda or an ice cube, on the bite to slow the body’s chemical reactions and to make the itch signals travel slower to the brain. Using anti-itching cream is a great idea for persistent bites. Should you really pee on a jellyfish sting?
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If you’ve seen the “Friends” episode then you’ve heard of the infamous urine cure for a jellyfish sting. In reality however, urine is not a central remedy. If you do become the victim of a jellyfish sting, soak a paper towel in white vinegar and place it on the wound. Dr. Paul Auerback from Stanford University School of Medicine says the vinegar acidity “inactivates the stingers and diminishes the pain.”
healthy summer habits PHOTO BY MERISSA BLITZ FEATURING SARAH BEESE
Ashley McGetrick BROADCAST JOURNALISM
WHY OPT FOR SUNSCREEN Getting one blistering sunburn during your youth could more than double your chances of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer later in life. To make sure you aren’t another statistic, it’s important to take these easy, but necessary steps. TIPS FOR APPLYING Continue to rub the lotion in until it is fully absorbed and reapply regularly every two hours. Always reapply immediately after you are in the water (“waterproof” is no guarantee!). For those hard-to-reach spots like your middle-back, be sure to have someone else help you out to make sure you aren’t missing any sections (preferably someone attractive; it’s a win-win.) COMMON EXCUSES DEBUNKED
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I never burn! I just get dark!
Putting on sunscreen isn’t just about avoiding unattractive and painful burns. No matter what your skin tone, everyone is susceptible to skin cancer and needs to take the precautionary steps. Accord-
ing to cancer.org, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US and more than 2 million people are diagnosed annually. To be safe, always use at least SPF 30.
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Even if you aren’t soaking up the sun in a swimsuit, you can still get brutal burns if you don’t protect yourself. Try choosing foundations and/or daily moisturizers that already have SPF in them so that you never forget to arm yourself against UV rays. Key spots that people often forget to protect are ears, hips, feet and lips.
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I just need a healthy glow.
There is nothing healthy about UV rays! If you are really stuck on getting your golden glow this summer, try gradual tanning products like Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion. You’ll avoid those telltale streaks that one-time tanning products can give and save yourself from the harsh UV rays. HAIR PROTECTION Your flatiron may not be the only thing frying your hair. Believe it or
not, the same rays that are burning your skin could be taking a toll on your tresses as well. To avoid having brittle strands this summer, consider adding some of these products to your daily routine. SPF Shampoo: If you don’t have the time or patience to give your hair any extra TLC, try replacing your shampoo with an SPFinfused shampoo and/or conditioner. This is especially important if you have color-treated hair. Try Brazilian Shampoo with Keratin/SPF available at extendedlengths.com. SPF Serum: While you’re styling your hair, consider adding an SPF serum to your roots, especially if you are styling your hair with heat products. Otherwise, try to avoid adding any unnecessary products to your routine. The products will make your hair even hotter during the day and cause more breakage in the hot weather. For boys with buzz cuts, try Axe Crew Cut Buzzed Look Cream with sunscreen. Hat: The easiest and arguably the most fashionable method is topping of your outfit with a stylish hat. Whether it’s a baseball cap, fedora or a divaesque floppy sunhat, you’ll protect your hair and your face and look good doing it.
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OPINIONS BROADCAST JOURNALISM
I don’t like marijuana. I don’t like the smell that stays in your clothes. I don’t like trying to eat dinner at my friend’s house after a shift delivering pizza, only to have a cloud of smoke get blown in my face when I go to take a bite. But what I really don’t like is misinformation. So when I sat through a half-semester health class two years ago, you can imagine my discontent when my professor, who just a few classes ago had casually mentioned that he “doesn’t believe in vaccines”, tried to make the argument that marijuana was just as dangerous as cigarettes. When I sat down to write this article, I didn’t plan on writing about my health class. But that’s what comes up whenever I think about marijuana; not the 70-plus years of prohibition that has driven kids and young adults to more dangerous drugs like cigarettes and alcohol, not the hyper-enforcement of drug laws that has created a booming market for drug cartels and other criminals, not even the overpopulation of the American prison system, a direct result of the criminalization of marijuana and other drugs. No, I think about how in every school I’ve attended since I was 10 I’ve heard from teachers about how marijuana is a gateway drug, something that makes you want to do cocaine, and heroin, and eventually die a washedup meth addict in a gutter. Or how I’ve had legitimate conversations with “educated” adults, who warn me about the dangers of injecting marijuana (no, that wasn’t a joke). This is the effect of marijuana prohibition. Every other argument for legalization has been made. We know it’s wrong to cram more and more people into a bloated prison system. We know it’s wrong to try and legislate what people do with their lives, unless they’re hurting people around them. That’s why the majority of the American public supports the end of bans on medical marijuana. Because we know that banning medical marijuana is like banning Tylenol, the key difference being that Tylenol doesn’t help chemotherapy patients keep food down. That’s why there’s a growing movement among Americans and even among politicians to legalize marijuana. America is quickly becoming aware that it’s time to end marijuana prohibition. But it’s not happening fast enough, and legislation isn’t the only problem. We need to confront the fact that our teachers and parents aren’t telling the truth. They think they are, but that’s because they fell victim to the same misinformation that caused marijuana to be banned in the first place. Marijuana isn’t harmless, but few people can tell you what harmful effects it actually has, because the truth has become so clouded by misinformation and fear. So I support legalization, not just because it’s morally wrong to throw people in jail for enjoying a safe alternative to tobacco and alcohol, but because I support an environment where people don’t lie to make things illegal, and where teachers aren’t wasting their students’ time with blatantly false claims about things they don’t understand.
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MARIJUANA:
the debate
Erin Valentine
PRINT & ONLINE JOURNALISM
Weed. Pot. Grass. While I am all for a new green initiative, I don’t think we need to add these words to our everyday vocabulary. As college students, we have a strong attraction to what we aren’t supposed to do. Underage drinking, illegal drugs, casual sex. It’s normal. We want our last hoorah before we inevitably enter into adulthood. We need to let off steam from endless homework, late work shifts, and familial pressures. However, we don’t need an easier way to access simple stupidity. Recreational marijuana should not be legalized. The only reason the majority of people would use it is to get high. Getting high slows down your reaction time, increases your appetite, increases your heart rate, increases your blood pressure, and gives those telltale red, bloodshot eyes. Oh, and don’t forget the paranoia, anxiety, and short-term memory loss. Now doesn’t that all sound like a great time? Before you start jumping down my throat about how marijuana is helpful for medical cases, that’s fine, it is. However, I don’t think that a dosage of drug-induced relaxation is what the masses need. I am all for the CORRECT use of medical marijuana. That is completely fine. A simple Google search can give you all of the information you would ever need about medical marijuana. I am NOT for the legalization of recreational marijuana. If you do not need marijuana for medical reasons, then you probably shouldn’t be using it. There is no way to monitor a person’s reaction to marijuana, as every person reacts differently. There is also no way to test if someone is under the influence of marijuana (someone really should invent a breathalyzer for marijuana – weedalyzer?). Cigarettes, you may say, are way more harmful than marijuana, and they are available at every sketchy gas station. They cause multiple health problems, not least of which cancer. The fact that people compare marijuana to cigarettes and alcohol as “not as harmful” just emphasizes my feelings against its legalization. Is your best argument “We already sell drugs that hurt people, why not sell another?” I get it. I really do. Marijuana is fun to smoke because you get to experience something completely different from monotonous reality. If consistently feel the need to escape reality though, then something else might be wrong. I have a very personal reason to dislike marijuana. I have watched too many friends go from casual weekend blunt-smokers to full-on drug addicts. They started with marijuana as a way to avoid life’s stresses, then crossed the threshold from marijuana to mushrooms, PCP, ecstasy, and cocaine. I watched a family member of mine jeopardize his future by smoking and dealing marijuana from his dorm room and then getting suspended from school for a semester. I have seen no good come from the recreational use of marijuana. I only see people who feel the need to escape reality by taking the easy way out with a simple puff of smoke.
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THE NEW
F-BOMB Erin Valentine
PRINT & ONLINE JOURNALISM
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Feminists hate men. Feminists are masculine and unattractive. Feminists don’t shave. Men cannot be feminists. I am a feminist, and I have heard all of the stereotypical statements before. Each time I hear them, I just smack my head at all the people ignorant of feminism and who feel that it is appropriate to let these uneducated sentences dribble out of their mouths. It seems that feminism is slowly beginning to shed its stigmas and stereotypes. On college campuses, it is incredibly heartening to see the rise in awareness of true feminism. At Elon University, we have seen a recent spike in on-campus organizations and groups advocating for the understanding of modern-day feminism. Recently, Elon Feminists led a photo campaign on their Facebook page titled “Why I Need Feminism”. To explain feminism to someone can often seem as complicated and unclear as explaining the meaning of life. Instead, it should be as simple as, “I believe in myself and I want to make the world a more equal place.” To address some come misconceptions, let’s play two lies and a truth. LIE: Feminists are advocating women to eventually overtake men in all power and leadership positions. While for some this may be true, for most, we just want equality and for our work to be recognized. Merriam-Webster defines feminism as “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” Notice it says equality, not domination of females. LIE: Only women can be feminists. Anyone of any gender association can identify themselves as a feminist. As long as you believe in gender equality and the improvement of women’s rights, I don’t see why you shouldn’t be able to categorize yourself as a feminist, regardless of your genitalia. TRUTH: The goals of feminism need to be shared. People need to understand feminism, and what it is truly about. Instead of promoting ignorance, promote intelligence PHOTOS COURTESY OF ‘WE NEED FEMINISM’ CAMPAIGN
and information. Josh Kaufmann, an Elon sophomore, is proud to be a male feminist. He said, “To me, feminism is about equality, it is about breaking down the societal construction of a patriarchal society and advancing social freedoms. I am a feminist because I believe we need that advancement and that society needs to catch up with the times and expand its horizons. The only way to go is forward and it’s time we start and keep on moving.” A great place to starts this is on college campuses. As we explore the world away from our families, we begin to form our own views and opinions. We need groups on campus to help us explore these new ideas that are floating around our heads. The new surge of awareness of feminism at Elon is, hopefully, only the beginning. Elon needs to be educated about feminism. Whether or not everyone agrees with it is fine, as long as the idea of feminism is accepted and understood. EFFECT, Elon Feminists For Equality, Change and Transformation, is working to do just that. They have launched the “Who Needs Feminism?” photo campaign, produced the Vagina Monologues, raised money for Family Abuse Services in Burlington, held a Feminist Banquet with faculty and staff and have donated to CrossRoads in Burlington. Feminist Delaney McHugo, an Elon sophomore, is a member of the Elon Feminists. McHugo said, “I think that feminism is an important topic for college students to grasp because it encompasses a lot of struggle and conflict that is happening all around the world as well as within our own homes… There is not one true type of feminism; rather, every person shapes their beliefs into their own personal feminism. My feminism is different from your feminism. My feminism is different from my dad’s feminism. My feminism is different from Gloria Steinem’s feminism.” It’s time for society and, more specifically, Elon’s campus, to move past the stereotypes and stigmas. It’s time to correct the misrepresentations and pave the way to gender equality.
VIOLENCE: THE MODERN
DAY GLADIATOR
PHOTO COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS
Lauren Phillips ENGLISH
Very few of us can claim to have seen a dead body, and even fewer can claim to have seen someone die. For most of us, extreme acts of violence are not a part of our daily lives. Yet television and movies depict horrific scenes regularly. It’s common to see one or two deaths in a single episode of television’s most popular shows. The First Ever TV Body Count Study found HBO’s Game of Thrones and STARZ’s Spartacus: Vengeance to be the most violent shows, the former averaging 14 dead bodies per episode and the later, 25. The TV Body Count Study didn’t include the abundance of other types of violence in these shows, which include, but are not limited to, cannibalism, rape, bloody stabbings, amputations, and other graphic displays. Cable networks broadcast the deadliest shows, but network shows also have high body counts. CBS’s “NCIS: Los Angeles” averages six dead bodies, while the CW’s “Nikita” averages nine. This trend extends to the big screen.
Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “Django Unchained”, included several deaths, whippings, rape, and a man torn apart by dogs. If that’s not the epitome of violence, I don’t know what is. Many of these bloody shows, “Game of Thrones” and “The Walking Dead” in particular, are very popular among viewers. “Django Unchained” won two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe and made more than $413 million in theaters worldwide. What does the popularity of these violent shows and movies say about our culture? People can sit through a movie without flinching as dozens of people die on screen. Some deaths are seen as comical, or even amusing. Others inspire sympathy, but fewer and fewer people are sickened by violence in film. It begs the question: how would we react if and when we see real violence? Does the consistent presentation of violence desensitize us to it? I think the answer is yes. I think people have grown so accustomed to
fictional violence on screen that physical violence in the real world is generally accepted. I’m not saying people don’t react to violence; the Sandy Hook tragedy is a testament to that. People just don’t react as strongly to violence as they might have twenty or fifty years ago. Human nature hasn’t drastically changed in that time, but the number of attacks and shootings has skyrocketed. Our culture is slowly becoming more iolent, and part of that stems from the violence we see on television and in movies. I understand that some shows require death for the story to progress. Death is a part of life and that is reflected in our entertainment. But including horrific depictions of death becomes at some point unnecessary. It goes past artistic expression to the “blood n’ guts” mentality of Roman gladiators. It can be primitive and degrading. True artists should use their talents to develop creative ways to portray death without resorting to crude violence.
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TRAVEL TANDOORI CHICKEN • 1 tsp. paprika • 1 tsp. ground coriander • ½ tsp. chili powder • ¼ tsp. ground cumin • ¼ tsp. salt • ¼ tsp. pepper • Pinch of nutmeg • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • 1 tbsp. canola oil 1. 2. 3.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish. Combine paprika, coriander, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and nutmeg in a large, sealable plastic bag. Cut each chicken breast in half (diagonally). Brush chicken with oil, place in bag, then shake until chicken is coated in spices. Place chicken in baking dish. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
TANDOORI CHICKEN WITH RAITA INDIA
PHOTOS BY ERIN VALENTINE
RAITA • 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt • ½ cup finely chopped cucumber • ½ cup chopped tomato • ¼ cup minced onion • 2 tbsp. chopped mint • 1 tsp. ground cumin • ¼ tsp. salt 1. 2.
Combine yogurt, cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, cumin and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
MADELEINES
RECIPE COURTESY OF EATINGWELL.COM
FRANCE
RECIPES AROUND THE
WORLD
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Erin Valentine
PRINT/ONLINE JOURNALISM
We easily become caught up in the endless cycle of dining halls, late-night fast food and frozen meals. Every once in a while, we need to take a moment and appreciate the food we are putting in our bodies. Why not multitask and experience the food from other cultures while enjoying a more wholesome meal? Here are some easy recipes from across the globe. Pick one and take your taste buds for a trip around the world.
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Cook rice according to package directions. Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, add tofu and cook for four minutes, then remove from pan. Add eggs to pan, cook for one minute or until done, break egg into small pieces, then remove from pan. Heat 1 tbsp. vegetable oil to skillet and add onions, peas, carrots, garlic and ginger, then sauté for two minutes. Add in soy sauce and sesame seeds. Add in rice and cook for two minutes. Add tofu and eggs and cook for 30 seconds, then serve.
RECIPE COURTESY OF MYRECIPES.COM
• 2 cups uncooked instant rice • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil • 1 (14 ounces) package of tofu, drained and cut into ½ inch cubes • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 cup green onions, sliced • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp. ginger • 3 tbsp. soy sauce • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 2 cups flour • 1 tbsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. salt • 1 ½ cups sugar • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 tbsp. lemon juice • 6 eggs, separated • 20 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1. 2. 3.
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RECIPE COURTESY OF SAVEUR
• ½ cup flour • 2 eggs, beaten • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese • ¼ cup breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp. butter, melted • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 3 tbsp. basil • 2 garlic cloves, minced ITALY • 1 tbsp. olive oil • Salt & pepper to taste
RECIPE COURTESY OF FLICKR.COM/MEREDITHDAVIS
BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish. Place flour and beaten eggs in separate bowls. Dip chicken into flour, then into eggs. Place into baking dish, and cover with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and melted butter. Loosely cover with foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Put remaining ingredients on top of chicken, then return to oven for 5-7 minutes.
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ENTERTAINMENT
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING must-see movies of the summer As the summer months approach, the list of movie releases continues to expand. Each summer comes with new blockbusters, hilarious comedies and the ever-sopopular action flick. Here are some of this summer’s hottest new movies that you should not miss.
Amanda Garrity
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Hangover: Part III
Release date: May 24 Featuring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifanakis and Ed Helms The boys are at it again, but this time, the famed trilogy is coming to a close. When the notorious “wolf pack” is together, it is inevitable that outrageous antics and insanity will soon follow. While there is no confirmation of whether Justin Bartha will make a return, we presume that this film will undoubtedly make you laugh and sneer at the complete and utter mayhem.
The Wolverine Release date: July 26 Featuring: Hugh Jackman Branching out from “X-Men” series, Hugh Jackman’s new film “The Wolverine,” based off of the Japanese comic book, is full of adventure and heartpounding suspense. Logan, played by Jackman, arrives in Japan to confront an individual from his past. The battle tests Logan and forever changes his future. This authentic action flick has brought the comic book pages to life and thus, has made one of the most highly anticipated films of the year.
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Monsters University The Heat
Release date: June 28 Featuring: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Two of the most hilarious women in Hollywood are teaming up to make one of this summer’s hottest action movies. Uptight FBI agent Sarah Asburn (Bullock) and Boston’s most tenacious cop Shannon Mullins (McCarthy) are the definition of an of odd pairing. However, when they are forced to work together to arrest a cruel drug lord, these seemingly incompatible women become the best of friends.
Release date: June 21 Featuring: Billy Crystal and John Goodman It has been 12 years since the fuzzy and friendly monsters, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, were introduced to the world. Now, audiences will see where the magic began as this unlikely pair takes on their biggest challenge yet—college. As a prequel to “Monsters, Inc.,” this film shows how two very different monsters can overcome their differences to become the world’s most beloved pair.
The Great Gatsby Release date: May 10 Featuring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan Many have scanned through the pages of “The Great Gatsby” throughout their high school years, but now, F.Scott Fitzgerald’s revolutionary classic is hitting the big screen. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the famed character, Jay Gatsby, a pretentious millionaire who lives an extravagant lifestyle entertaining the masses with his parties and crazy antics. However, when Nick Carraway, an aspiring writer played by Tobey Maguire, travels to New York to pursue his dream, he is interrupted by the intriguing lifestyle of Jay Gatsby. His path is reshaped as he is drawn to the fascinating world of parties, diamonds and booze. This new adaption guarantees an interesting look at the struggles associated with opulence and glamour.
concert road trip summer music festivals
SASQUATCH! Quincy, Washington May 24-27th http://www.sasquatchfestival. com Line-up Highlights: Mumford & Sons, The Postal Service, Macklemore, Vampire Weekend, The Lumineers, Imagine Dragons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL Las Vegas, Nevada: June 21-23 Chicago, Illinois: May 24-26 http://electricdaisycarnival.com Line-up Highlights: Above & Beyond, Adrian Lux, Avicii, Benny Benassi, David Guetta, Mimosa, Technology Summer is not only the season of sun, sand and sunburn; it’s also the season of music festivals. The time of year when bands from all over convene together in various venues across the states to deliver their audience not only music, but an experience beyond the choruses and bass drops. Pack the car, pitch a tent and rough it for the love of the music.
SUMMERFEST Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 26-30 & July 2-7 http://summerfest.com Line-up Highlights: Fun., Tom Petty & The Hearbreakers, Jason Aldean, Pitbull, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, John Mayer
LOLLAPALOOZA Chicago, Illinois August 2nd-4th http://www.lollapalooza.com Line-up Highlights: Mumford & Sons, The Killers, The Postal Service, Vampire Weekend, Eric Church, Major Lazar, Alt-J, Lana Del Rey, Matt & Kim, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Ben Howard, Jake Bugg, Timeflies
Molly Boyce
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
GOVERNOR’S BALL Randall’s Island, New York City June 7th-9th http:governorsballmusicfestival.com Line-up Highlights: Kanye West, Kings of Leon, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Grizzly Bear, The xx, Kendrick Lamar, Beach House, The Lumineers, Animal Collective, Young the Giant, Of Monsters and Men, Local Natives
BONNAROO Manchester, Tennessee June 13-16 http://www.bonnaroo.com Line-up Highlights: Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Pretty Lights, The Lumineers, Passion Pit, The xx, Kendrick Lamar, Of Monsters and Men, Macklemore, Beach House, Tame Impala, Matt & Kim, Alt-J, The Vaccines
FIREFLY Dover, Delaware June 21st-23rd http://fireflyfestival.com Line-up Highlights: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Vampire Weekend, Foster the People, Avett Brothers, Calvin Harris, Passion Pits, Ellie Goudling, Lumineers, Kendrick Lamar, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Matt & Kim, Lord Huron, The Neighbourhood
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