February 2017 // Issue #10
credits editor-in-chief/creator/designer: Sarah Kendric featured writers: Lauryn Oliver, Kaitlin O’Sullivan featured photography: Sabrina Bajamundi featured artists: Tamsen Simpson, Jizelle Gutierrez Lauren Diaz playlist coordinator: Tamsen Simpson
About: Sawyer is an online magazine for those interested in fashion and beauty, art, photography, pop culture, and life in New York. Each bi-monthly issue of Sawyer has a different theme, main idea, or point of inspiration. The theme this month is ’10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999). The outfits, art, and photography you will see in this issue are centered around the movie, as well as the decade that it was filmed and set in (the 90’s). sawyermagazine.com / sawyermag@gmail.com fb: Sawyer Magazine / twitter: @sawyermag
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5 what to watch on netflix this month 9 10 things i love about kat 11 web feminism 13 remembering heath ledger 15 taming of the shrew v ’10 things’ 17 kat stratford: queen badass 19 shop: embroidery 23 roses are red, 31 mood board 33 rose tint my world 41 lockscreen / time travel
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letter from the editor I can’t believe it, but this is the tenth issue of Sawyer! I’m really proud of this project, and I’ve experienced so much personal and creative growth through working on it. A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to all of the incredible girls who've taken the time to contribute and share their passions with me and the readers. Through working on the magazine, I’ve been able to meet so many new friends who are not only talented and creative, but genuinely kind. Good things must come in tens, because the this theme also happens to be ’10 Things I Hate About You.’ Kat, the movie’s main character has grown to symbolize ‘girl power.’ Throughout the movie, she learns to balance her personal ideals with a relationship. Her confidence and strength inspire me (and many others) to voice my opinions and state my mind. I want this issue to maintain both Kat’s message and the fun, lighthearted spirit of the movie. Irish playwright George Shaw is quoted as saying: “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Strong, female role models have been essential to me as I attempt to ‘create myself’ in high school- no easy feat. I’ve looked up to funny, creative ladies in the worlds of fashion and theatre who have taught me to embrace not only what makes me different, but what makes others different. These role models also come in the form of fictional characters like Kat. In this month of commercialized love, I encourage you to find time to love yourself and seek out positive role models who inspire you to greatness. In the meantime, enjoy #10!
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What to Watch on Netflix This Month by Sarah Kendric
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The Graduate
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Bob Ross: Beauty Is Everywhere/Chill with Bob Ross (1991,1994)
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The Graduate is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. Released in 1967 with a killer Simon & Garfunkel soundtrack, it won a myriad of awards, including Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Oscars, and Grammys. It follows recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock, who searches for purpose after realizing that his previous ‘accomplishments’ are worthless. Things get complicated after he begins an affair with his middle-aged neighbor, then falls for her daughter.
Two words: Happy. Accidents. If you’re in the mood to be artistic, or need an hour (or four) of zen, Bob Ross is your guy. His gentle, positive spirit, quirky aphorisms, and nature-based paintings will give you good vibes only. Take it from me, a Bob Ross (episode) a day keeps the stress away. (2011-)
Even though I’m years late to the party, Shameless has quickly become one of my favorite things to binge-watch. This dysfunctional, urban family of seven works their way through life by relying on each other and the inseparable bond of family. The patriarch, Frank, is a con man by nature who is often creating problems for the family. Fiona, his oldest daughter, has assumed the role of mother to the other children almost by default. The other five children, who are constantly causing varying degrees of mischief, are connected through their mutual support. Shameless is unfiltered, uncensored, and always surprising. (2015)
‘4th Man Out’ is a touching comedy about a young man who comes out as gay to his VERY straight best friends. It has a killer cast, including Evan Todd (who I loved in ‘Heathers: the Musical’), Parker Young (who I loved in ‘Enlisted’), Chord Overstreet (who I loved in ‘Glee’), and Jennifer Damiano (one of my all-time favorite actresses). (2016)
This suspenseful thriller revolves around a young, deaf woman who is an acclaimed author. Soon after retreating to the woods, she faces a threatening serial killer intent on making her his next victim.
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Katrina Stratford is known to march to the beat of her own drum. She’s more than okay with opposing social norms and proudly does her own thing. Here are some of the iconic ways she proves that:
She doesn’t let her dad, Walter, make important life decisions for her, like where to go to college. She challenges her patronizing teachers when she disagrees with them, and has no fear of consequences despite constant sentences to the guidance and principals office.
She reads Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar,” which counters the “oppressive patriarchal values that dictate education”
She is not impressed by popular guys who drive red convertibles, and is not afraid to call you out for trying any “slick moves” on her.
She isn’t afraid to dance on a table if Biggie comes on.
She enjoys taking part in poetry readings at feminist bookstores.
Money can’t buy her affection. Even if its that guitar she’s been dying to have, she expects a full apology. Don’t expect her to just forgive and forget that easily.
She only goes to prom because she WANTS to, rather than feels obligated to.
She lives the no bra life & rocks it! She doesn’t feel compelled to conform to society’s standards for females, and reasonably so.
Last but DEFINITELY not least, her body, her rules. She learns from her mistakes and is careful with her choices and their impacts. by Lauryn Oliver
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under constant scrutiny for how they behave on their social media accounts. I know, I know, bring on the eye-rolls, another teenage girl whining about being society’s punching bag, yawn. Seriously though, think about it: how many times have you walked past a group of girls and overheard them talking about “that thing on Ashley’s Snapchat story� or “Brooke’s selfie that was definitely
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edited�? How a high school girl represents herself on social media is much too often what determines her reputation. If she retouches her photos, she’s fake. If she posts pictures of her body, she has neither class nor respect for herself, and she probably sleeps around. If she posts about her feelings and opinions, she’s weird; the list goes on and on. People will gossip and make assumptions; they have been for centuries and they will never stop, so the problem here isn’t what people are saying, it’s who is doing the talking. The people who say those terrible things (and so much
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make 2017 the year of encouraging one another rather than hating on each other for something so irrelevant. If Kristen posts a picture on Instagram of herself at the beach, think “Wow she looks good, I love her bikini!� rather than “Ugh, I wish she wouldn’t post something where she’s basically naked�. If Jenna tweets about politics, think about what she’s saying and give her credit for having the courage to post her opinion rather than dismissing her words because they aren’t worthy of your retweet. This scary and foreign concept of girls supporting other girls on social media is called Web Feminism, and it’s about time we embrace it.
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Heath Ledger was an acclaimed Australian actor with an impressive list of accomplishments in his 28 years. Unfortunately, he passed in 2008 following a prescription drug intoxication, leaving a hole in the industry and the hearts of many. Controversy and rumors surrounding his death tend to cloud his achievements, and there are many of them. Here are a few of Heath Ledger’s most memorable career highlights: Born and raised in Australia, Heath left home at the age of 17 after graduating high school early. After multiple tv shows, Ledger made his film debut in ‘Blackrock' (1997). His next film was ’10 Things,’ while solidified his place in teen-heartthrob history. In ‘The Patriot’ (2000), he starred in a supporting role as Benjamin Martin (played by Mel Gibson)’s son. After several movies, he was given the “Male Star of Tomorrow” ShoWest Award in 2001 He was also honored with awards from the New York Film Critics Circle and the San Francisco Film Critics Circle for his work in ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ which he received high praise for. He portrayed rancher Ennis Del Mar, who has an affair with rodeo cowboy Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). For this role, he was also nominated for the Best Actor in a Drama Golden Globe and a Best Actor Academy Award. He also became the ninth-youngest Best Actor nominee. Following his work on Australian film ‘Candy’ (2006), he was invited to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An aspiring director, Ledger is also credited with directing several 2006 music videos for N’fa, an Australian hip-hop artist. That same year, he created Masses Music, a record label that he shared with singer Ben Harper. Before his death, he had plans to create a documentary about Nick Drake, a British singer/songwriter who passed in 1974 from an antidepressant overdose. In 2007, he created a music video to ‘Black Eyed Dog,’ a song by Drake about depression. In his second to last film, he famously portrayed the Joker in ‘The Dark Knight’ (2008), for which he won many posthumous awards, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. He also became the second person to ever win a posthumous acting Oscar. His final film was ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,’ which he only half-way completed. The film was adapted after his death, which allowed it to be released in theaters. Heath Ledger was also father to one daughter, whom he had with Michelle Williams (his girlfriend, and later, fiancee).The Australians in Film have also developed a scholarship in his name. Heath Ledger’s incredible talent and work have left a huge impact on the film industry and the lives of many. Celebrate his life with a few of his movies this month! ★
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’10 Things I Hate About You’ and The Taming of the Shrew You must know by now: ’10 Things I Hate About You’ is based off of Shakepeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The latter is a play of the ‘romantic-comedy genre,’ The similarities (and differences) between the two are really interesting, especially when examined side by side. In The Taming of the Shrew, the ‘shrew’ is a reference to the main character of Katherine, who corresponds to Katarina in the film. She is ill-tempered and undesirable, which parallels the movie’s character: an angry outcast and rebel with a cause. In the play, the character of Petruchio serves as the ‘tamer,’ and evolves into Patrick in the movie version. In the play, Katherine is sister to Bianca, and their wealthy father desires marriage for both of them, however, he wishes for Katherine to marry first because she is the eldest. Petruchio, who is from Verona (slyly referenced in the movie as Patrick’s last name), comes to Padua in search of a wife, and intends to marry rich. He does not care about the personality of his wife as long as she can give him money, and proves it when he agrees to marry Katherine and tells her that the marriage will take place with or without her consent. In the movie, Patrick is also motivated to go out with Kat for money. He agrees to take her to the prom on a hefty bet. Bianca’s subplot is also similar in the movie and play. In Shakespeare’s version, Bianca has more than one suitors, but is only in love with Lucentio, her Latin tutor. In the movie, Bianca is pressured by Joey but is interested in Cameron, who has agreed to tutor her in French in order to spend more time with her.
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There are several other small references to Shakespeare’s source material in the movie. For example, the play also takes place in the prominent city-state of Padua, Italy, and the high school the characters attend is called Padua High. The outcome of the movie versus the play is different, and, in my opinion, changed for the better. In the play, Petruchio marries and ‘tames’ Katherine by depriving her of sleep and food until she obeys him and becomes a dutiful wife. At the end of the play, she is, in fact, ‘tamed’ by his standards. She responds to all of his commands and gives a speech encouraging wives to be loyal to their husbands, much to the shock of her community. In the movie version, Kat surprises her fellow students simply by engaging in standard social rituals such as dating and going to the prom, which she flouted in the past. However, she maintains her individuality and spark when going out with Patrick (although she did soften a bit around the edges). Katrina is certainly the same girl inside at the end of the movie, whereas in the play Katherine is unrecognizable. If you're a fan of the now-classic high school movie, I highly encourage reading the play, which echoes the plot in a different context and setting. Both versions explore more serious issues such as gender roles and domestication, while keeping a comedic spirit. ★
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Collage by:
Tamsen Simpson want to submit? sawyermag@gmail.com
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roses are red, photographer:
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model: Jizelle Gutierrez / @jizellemeetsworld
layout: Sarah Kendric
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mood board by Lauren Diaz / @lxurenelizabeth
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model/ styling: Shannon Vivar photos/ layout: Sarah Kendric shot at: Henna Happiness hennahappiness.com
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a tumblr-style “10 Things” collage…take a screenshot and make it your lock screen if you love the movie and our February issue! (made to fit iPhone 6) -by sk
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