SC O PE JUSTICE FOR MUSLIMS? The Importance of Open Mic and "Mic Respect" How Loud Are We Speaking As Internet Activist? Black & Latino Male Summit Coverage
Obama offering 2 years of free community college?
Between the Sheets Tour Review
Fashionisto/a of the month Volume III, Issue III
Editor-in-Chief Shout Out!
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent. -Mar tin Luther King, Jr.
Hey ScOpers! Welcome to our 3rd installment of the year… Spring Issue! The staff and I tend to have the most fun with this one because the season is changing and so is everything else, which opens the door for more creative freedom. In this issue, we target some issues that have occurred in the past month that affect us not only as college students, but as accountable citizens of this country. Our opinions column also contains some strong viewpoints from some of our staff writers. On the contrary, we have some interesting fashion and feature articles to keep you entertained and campus events to keep you in the know on what some of your fellow ISU students are doing.
ScOpe has been working on many projects this year to keep everyone engaged and celebrate diversity on campus. Our annual “Hip Hop Summit” (held on March 23) was a huge success and we would like to thank everyone for supporting it. We also have our annual “Don’t Forget the Lyrics: RSO Edition” competition coming up on Thursday, April 30 at 7pm in Schroeder room 130 so if your RSO would like to compete for the $75 prize, email us at thescopemag12@gmail.com. We are also currently working on Senior Issue 2015 so if you or someone else that is graduating in May or December would like to be highlighted, contact us. Thank you all so very much for your continuous support and happy reading! Shaunda Brooks Editor-‐in-‐Chief
@ScOpeMag_ISU @theScOpe_ISU
Getthescope.com DISCLAIMER: The viewpoints of our individual staff writers do not reflect the opinions of everyone involved in the production of Scope Magazine.
President Obama plans for lightening the load for Community College students
By Latiesha Whitsey, Staff Reporter
President Barack Obama
proposed a plan of free tuition at a two years of free community college This plan would provide tuition-‐free classes for students going to school at least half time who maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and are making steady progress toward a degree or transferring to a four-‐year institution. One caught is if a student has an AGI over $200,000 they will not be eligible.
The White House estimates that the free tuition program would cost $6 billion a year. This money would simply replace the tuition students were already paying, not increase colleges revenue. States would be required to pay for one-‐quarter of this tuition subsidy. Some may raise that money by decreasing the direct subsidies they give colleges now, which currently cover approximately two-‐thirds of the cost of educating each student. As a student preparing to enter college soon, I think this would be a great option. Yes, taxes would need to be increased one way or another, yes private colleges would suffer but the overall education of the American public and the decreasing or of student debt for some would greatly help a lot of hard working people who otherwise would struggle or not be able to pay for higher education. Sources: US News. U.S. News & World Report http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2015/02/23/as-‐he-‐promotes-‐it-‐some-‐question-‐obamas-‐ free-‐community-‐college-‐idea
"Obama, Free Community College May Not Work -‐ CNN.com." http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/20/opinion/horn-‐community-‐college/&gt .
‘It’s On Us’ campaign sheds light on sexual assault By Deja Whitt, Staff Reporter
We’ve accepted sexual assault on university campuses as a common part of the college experience. On average, one in five women are victims of sexual assault during their enrollment and that number hasn’t shown any signs of decreasing. College rape culture is a huge problem, so who’s making an effort to be a part of the solution? “It’s On Us.” Last September the White House released their latest campaign aimed at ending sexual violence on campuses across the country. Alongside other sexual violence awareness campaigns such as “1 is 2 Many,” the “It’s On Us” initiative took its place among the many efforts put forth by the Obama administration to address the rape culture that exists in university life. To make this project a reality, the White House partnered with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Big Ten conferences, MTV, VH1 and others to change the way campus violence is talked about.
During the past few months “It’s On Us” has taken its efforts to social media and released a series of PSA’s on YouTube targeted at students, particularly men. The PSA’s encouraged men to help end sexual violence by reshaping the way they talk about campus assault and prompting them to intervene in risky situations. One of the more recent videos is a star studded PSA featuring Kerry Washington and Common, amongst others, as they talk about what we can do to facilitate the cause. What can you do to get more involved? Take the “It’s On Us” pledge at itsonus.org to commit to helping end sexual violence. Maybe you can bring the initiative to Illinois State University.
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Since the discovery of ISIS, there has still been chaos continuing. It is important for us college students to be engaged in world affairs, especially when it is affecting our country as well. There were three Americans that have been captured under the ISIS government and beheaded, but there was one other American that was captured and still alive, until recently. Her name was Kayla Mueller. Mueller had gone to Turkey’s border with Syria to work with refugee families in 2013. She was abducted last August and since then, family members have received letters from her having faith that she would return soon. On the evening of February 23, Kayla’s family saw on television that the hopes of their loved one being alive were no longer plausible. Her family blames the government waiting too long to take action. Isis is also training young boys in Syria. They are recruiting and brainwashing the “Cub Fighters.” They have a camp in Syria with about 80 participants. These children are supposed to be the future of Isis as they do multiple physical activities to train as soldiers.
In other breaking news, ISIS was also executing neighboring towns. A little religious town by the name of Kuchu was taken underway by ISIS. The men stayed several days before they separated the Kuchu men from their families, lined them up and killed them all. The women, girls, and children were then dragged away from their town. One brave girl by the name of Farida ended up in Raqqa, where she and hundreds of other females were sold at a slave auction to ISIS soldiers. The men would laugh and make sexual jokes about the females as they were buying them. Some would take two or even three girls for themselves. Farida was beaten, raped and even starved. She luckily escaped one night and was returned back to her loving family.
We often think if it isn’t happening in our towns that it isn’t relevant when in fact it is. Put yourself in the shoes of the people who are being attacked every day. M any Americans have been killed as well so it’s up to us to stay aware of the news, even if it’s international.
Phantom of the Opera: Embracing the Unknown
BHB 2k15. What a success! People of different backgrounds all joined in as one and embraced their unknown. BSU presented us with some very powerful talents, a wonderful meal accompanied with desert, a picture booth, and some smooth R&B in the background performed by a live band. Every performance was based on the Phantom of the Opera theme. ISU’s very own Gamma Phi Circus was the opening act. From a beautiful opera performance to stunts being done in the air, it was nothing short of amazing! Next, we were given a skit from the Black Actors League of ISU. The skit mainly focused on embracing the unknown and yourself. The skit was directed by student Timothy
Jefferson, with Keyla Thomas as his assistant director. We also got the chance to see the wonderful Absolute Deviation doing what they’re known to do best. They were dressed according to Phantom of the Opera and gave us their own remix of the Phantom of the Opera theme song. Following them we got the pleasure of hearing Josh and Logic, two powerful brothers of IsReal, perform spoken word. Wrapping things up was the keynote speaker, John Gunter, who started us off with a rap of his own. He then proceeded to give us a short and motivational story and message to go home with. Remember, “Potential is an insult, if you haven’t reached your greatest achievement.” The night moved on with awards being presented to MR and MRS BSU and certificates of appreciation to different leaders and helpers. We were then blessed to hear Angelic’s beautiful voice grace the stage. There was a very moving spoken word piece performed by Nate the Actor and then we ended with a painting from Ace the Painter.
The room was filled with laughter, love, and joy. The live band started up the music and everyone jumped in on the electric slide. It was truly beautiful and inspiring to see everyone come together despite differences and embrace their unknown. Amazed and pleased, until next year BSU! For more info contact the BSU executive board. Shaunda Brooks (Interim President), Traniece Washington (Treasurer), Brielle Bennett (Community Service Chair), Aleisha Reado (SGA Rep), April Perkins (Secretary), Josh Jones (Recruitment Chair), Sharvelle Bullock (Social Media Chair), Diamond Cole (Special Events Coordinator) and Josh White (Programming Director).
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s w e a l M F e y k a M M AM: x I o C O e H n r e W Lav es to ISU By Amber Moore | Staff Reporter “If you have to prove your womanhood or manhood you are not living in a free society” – Laverne Cox Chaos is what was initial y felt waiting in line for the anticipated arrival of Laverne Cox, Emmy nominated breakout transgender star of the Netflix’s original series Orange is the New Black. Equipped with a stenographer, Laverne was sure that everyone would be able to receive the message without any setbacks. Witty, multifaceted, and articulate are just many of a few words that can be used to describe the fierce Ms. Cox. Being raised by a working class single mother who worked three jobs did not deter Laverne from going above and beyond to reach for the stars. She attended Indiana University located in Bloomington, Indiana for two years on a dance and acting scholarship before transferring to Marymount Manhattan College in New York.. Laverne is a sister, daughter, niece, identical twin, actress, television producer, LGBT advocate, and a
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a black woman, amongst many other things. Let us not forget to add educator to the list. Laverne was able to educate us all who were ignorant to the injustice of transgender people. 41% of transgender people have attempted suicide. As of now eight transgender women have been murdered and we are barely into the year 2015. Pulling from powerful quotes from Cornel West such as “never forget what love looks like in a public” was inspiring as she reminisced about bullying she suffered from in the past. She educated us on the difference of gender and sex. Gender is your biological make up whereas sex is the characteristics that society alienates as masculine or feminine. After distinguishing the two, she proudly and confidently states: AIN’T I A WOMAN, the famous words first spoken in 1851 by Sojourner Truth. Growing up, Laverne felt safe in her imagination and loved to dance as a kid. In third grade she joined dance classes due to compromising with her mother. You may
wonder what that compromise was. Laverne was not to take ballet because it was too gay so instead she enrolled in jazz and tap dance. Although she attended Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Mobile, Alabama, she is in not into organized religion, although she considers herself very spiritual. Laverne faced a lot of adversity yet she proved herself to be very resilient. Sixteen years ago Laverne received her first hormone shot. She once attempted to commit suicide due to sinful thoughts about other boys and because she didn’t want to disappoint her late grandmother fondly known to others as Madea. She was absolutely terrified to grow up to be a man. Can you imagine living in such fear? Laverne expressed that “hurt people HURT people” and that in turn helps her to be more empathetic. Scared that people would not see the woman that she believes herself to be, she proclaims that she “doesn’t want to be defined by her body but her heart and soul.”
Laverne Cox was brought to Illinois State University by the University Program Board also known as UPB. UPB is also responsible for other events such as Up Late at State. If interested in more events, be sure to follow UPB to stay updated.
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RSO Inside Scoop: Black and Latino Male Movement
Interviewer: Jasia Young Interviewee: Carl Hunter, William Carter
the Black & Latino Male Movement?
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JY: Can you tell me about your experiences in WC: I am a fairly new member but I do know that
the Black and Latino movement is an organization on campus structured for black and Latino males. This organization helps bring together the minorities on this campus and strives to keep them informed and engaged on issues in society as well as on campus. We can be seen as mentors to minority males and facilitate events to bring minorities together, especially males.
JY: When was BLMM founded at ISU? CH: January of 2013. We brought it to ISU to
incorporate more unity between the minority males on campus
JY: Who is the advisor?
CH: Ashley Hicks from the Diversity Advocacy Office and Hurdylyn Woods
JY: What goes on in the general meetings? CH: We have monthly programs and those
meetings are geared toward planning those programs
JY: Who’s on the executive board? CH: I represent the whole exec board as the
President. Jeremy Johnson, a general member, was previously known as our PR chair.
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JY: The Black & Latino Male Summit: Men of
Steel is April 11. Who plans such a large event?
CH: There is usually a summit committee that
consists of students and faculty/staff. With support, hard work, dedication, and student interest, the summits are marked for success.
JY: What are the signature events for BLMM (beCH: We have our etiquette dinner that takes
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sides the summit)?
place in the fall semester, a black history assembly in February, and Fall Fiesta to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
JY: What do you have in store for us next semester?
CH: Besides our past events, we are thinking of having a leadership training seminar.
JY: Anything you’d want ISU to know about the
Black & Latino Male Movement?
CH: We want it to be known that the movement
does not discriminate. We welcome anyone to come out to our events. Anyone can register for the summits as well. You don’t have to be a male, black, or latino. We’re already discriminated against, why do the same?
If you wish to attend the Black & Latino Male Summit this year, visit
http://deanofstudents.illinoisstate.edu/involvement/diversity/programs/summit/ for more information. Registration is open until Friday, March 27
Is Open Mic Really ‘Open’? A perspective from the prospective and the experienced artist
By Destini King and Jarobe Powell, Staff Reporters
Destini: Open Mic is really fun and I enjoy hearing the many talents of…well…IsReal. It seems like the only people who go up and perform are a part of IsReal. It’s not that they control open mic; it’s simply just that the crowd is very judgmental and it is hard for new upcoming artist (like myself), to get up on stage and perform in front of people who over talks the performer, laugh, and judges the performer as soon as they get on stage. I believe that it should be the crowd’s responsibility to support whoever is up on stage performing and give them the respect they deserve. Yes, we know that IsReal has very great performers and we know that every time they are on stage you can show them respect, but let’s also do the same thing for other performers who are not a part of IsReal. It is very hard for someone like me who has never performed a poem on stage to try to perform after someone as great as an IsReal artist. So, I think that maybe IsReal artist should try to help encourage new people to get on stage and also help try to keep the noise and laughter down when someone is performing.
Logic: Ever wonder what the spotlight is like? Allow me to paint a picture: envision an introduction from our very own NateTheActor, full of energy, humor and excitement. Then picture stepping in front of a crowd, choosing to stand on the stage or main floor and thinking to self, “Wow! These lights are super bright.” It’s euphoric, thrilling even. Looking out among the crowd to these faces, some expectant and others unidentifiable, and suddenly you’re performing and receiving snaps, sighs, oohs and ahhs. I admit it’s a growth process and not every performance will be pristine but the true reward is stepping onto the stage and making it your own. I see the nervousness and I just want to encourage every artist to be yourself allow your energy to bounce off the walls. The Open Mic stage is meant to be a place were free artistry can flow. Artists are always encouraged to support one another and help create the safe space and respect given to not only repeat performers but new artists as well. Remember the aspects of Mic Respect, Artist Respect, and Encouragement.
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Internet Activists: Internet activism. Anyone who's a social media user can see it. We get over-enthused about an event that has occurred, talk about change and what needs to be done and weeks later? We stop talking. Now I hate to bring this event up since it is constantly jammed into our heads but take a look at the Civil Rights Movement. Sure there were iconic figures that brought the movement to light in its reign, but the struggle for equal rights took decades to overcome. So, what happens to an event after another one takes its shine? Well, a few things could happen: it goes down in history, different issues arise from it, or it gets lost in space. And for the ones that people forget about? Does that mean that they just aren't worth discussing anymore? I will leave all that there for you to ponder on, but here’s an example. Anyone remember #BringBackOurGirls? Over 276 schoolgirls from a town called Chibok in Nigeria were kidnapped by the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram. The mentioned hashtag blew up on Twitter and many organizations/public figures uploaded photos with the saying. There were numerous articles and even a website but all of them dating back between April and May 2014. Nothing much has been done since then. The girls are suspected of being used as sex slaves, but no one knows of their whereabouts. When many people think of taking action, they think about protests, marches, demonstrations etc. because that is what historical figures did. However, all people have so much more power but do not utilize it. People have stopped fighting since the issues aren’t in our face on a daily basis, but one way to make change is to be that change. Don’t like the governor taking higher education funds? Run for governor. Wish the justice system wasn’t so corrupted? Become a judge. Or at least do small things along the way. If the movement was easy, then everyone would be satisfied by now. Social media is a prevailing tool and I am not discouraging people from voicing their opinions, but it is just a small part in builder a better world. Here are some things you can do to take action in your community, nation, and world:
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Actions Speak Louder…
By: Tyrianna Jones, Co-Editor
Write and call your world leaders, 1. presidents, senators, prime ministers etc. Demand that they offer help. Tell all of your friends about this atrocity and ask them to join in writing and calling. Invite them to join you on FB and march on social media by changing their profile pic to raise awareness with their friends and families. Plan a rally/march in your area. Do not become discouraged if there aren’t immediate results. Keep going! Keep people updated weekly/monthly even if there aren’t many updates. Make sure this issue isn’t forgotten.
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Justice ne of my Facebook friends said something really interesting about the topic. She said that if the guy were to be a Muslim man and killed three white students he would get called a terrorist. This got me thinking.
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find this funny that one event blackballed an entire group of people for what a small group of extremists did, but we don't blackball white people for the NUMEROUS mass murders they've committed. If you ask me, white people are the real threat. They commit so many mass murders and take so many innocent lives but not once are they called terrorists.
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his one sided labeling is extremely annoying and unfair. I have come to realize that America only labels somebody as a terrorist or a threat to the country if it's a threat to WHITE America. We are taught to be afraid of Muslims when we really should be afraid of Jim Bob and his assault rifle. We must be more culturally competent and stop these stereotypes.
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Red efin i ng Cul ture App rop riat ion
Cultural appropriation: is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of a different cultural group. Specifically, the use by cultural outsiders of a minority, oppressed culture's symbols or other cultural elements. You would think that something like this would not need to be explained in the year 2015. However, it does. Wearing a Native American headdress, wearing an Indian bendi, processing your hair to get it in an afro, black face, etc., you would think explaining to someone that this is inappropriate would be easy, but it’s not. Native American Halloween costumes, a crowd favorite, but also inappropriate and disrespectful to a culture. Mascots, the Indian, the Illini, although they have been in place for a long time, they insult a culture. Henna, Bendi’s, head scarves appropriate for Indian women, Muslim women, Middle Eastern women. And when I say Muslim I mean the religion, so if that is the religion you practice by all means participate in this practice, if not leave it to the culture.
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Afros, the word “nigga,” the black power fist, 100% perfect, IF YOU ARE BLACK. When talking about black culture people misappropriate it with things like weave, gangs and fried chicken. These do not represent our culture. That is something people like to identify us with. It seems like these days being black is the “in” according to media outlets. Everyone wants to be black when its parties, speaking ebonics, wearing weave, having big lips and booties. However, where are those people when it’s time to be black when we’re getting followed around stores, when we are shot and killed while unarmed, when our young children are being treated as less. In the wise words of Paul Mooney, “Everybody wanna be a nigga, but nobody wanna be a nigga.” Cultural appropriation is done as if it is nothing. Some things go unnoticed however, until the race who is oppressed because of their traditions can practice what they do freely, without criticism then cultural appropriation is not acceptable. Kylie Jenner’s dreads might be fierce but so is Zendaya’s faux locs and traditional Rastafarian dreadlocks. Miley Cyrus might of brought twerking to the mainstream but it has been revamped from African dances that have existed for centuries. Open your eyes people!
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Between the Sheets Concert Review By: Tyrianna Jones, Co-Editor
Trey Songz and Chris Brown definitely put on a show at their “Between the Sheets” concert in Chicago. Trey bought his sexy, sensual energy, Chris brought the dance moves and neither artist failed to deliver. The back-up dancers, the flashy screens as they performed, everything was just perfect. Here’s a play-by-play of how the night went down:
After a little bit of a delay, rapper Tyga opened up the show. I wasn’t too fond of his performance but he still got the crowd hype with hits like “Rack City” and “Lap Dance.” Good job Tyga. You get a B+. After he finished there was a quick intermission before the lights went down again. Everyone was so excited, only to be misled with a clock appearing on the screen signaling 10 minutes until showtime. They got me.
Once the clock got down to about 10 seconds, screams filled the arena and everyone began to count down. A prerecorded coin toss showed Chris and Trey’s faces deciding which heartthrob would perform first. Of course they already knew, but it built anticipation for the crowd. Which face appeared on the coin? Trey! Let the show begin. Trey Songz came out performing “Foreign” off his newest album Trigga. He performed a few other songs from the album before giving us throwbacks like “Can’t Help but Wait” and “Can’t be Friends.” I’m not going to lie, Trey was a little cocky with his ad-libs which assumed every female in the room wanted to have sex or go home with him. Regardless, I sang along to every song and at this point, my heels were off. Now when Chris Breezy came out, he completely changed the mood of the concert. Trey Songz had his sexy female back-up dancers, but Chris brought out some male dancers to match his moves.
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His opening song was “X” off his newest album of the same name. The beat dropped and Chris broke it down on the dance floor. The “whip” and “nae nae” were his signature moves of the night. I can’t dance but Breezy had me ready to hit a two-step. My favorite part of the night was Chris and Trey coming out and sitting on opposite sides of the stage in big red chairs. After that, it was back and forth medleys of sensual songs like Trey’s “Panty Droppa” and “Dive In” and Chris’ “Take You Down” and “2012.” The only disappointment about this performance was Brown singing “Don’t Judge Me.” It just didn’t fit the mood. They both came together for their single “Songs on 12 Play” before thanking the audience and leaving us to assume the show was over.
It didn’t stop there though. Trey Songz performed some more and brought out Chicago native Jeremih who performed his hit song “Don’t Tell ‘Em.” Trey ended his performance with “Bottoms Up” and I was hoping for Nicki Minaj to show her face but one can only dream. Chris Brown performed “Ayo” with Tyga and other hits before ending his show with “Loyal.” Trey Songz and Chris Brown thanked us one final time before leaving the stage. Now, I’m not one to go crazy over celebrities but the performances were so great that I’m still a little star-struck. There was so much charisma and a little comedy from both performers. If I had to describe this concert in one word, it would be yes, just yes. I’ll do A+ for Trey and Chris and an A- for the entire concert.
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From the start of the mixtape, I knew that I would be in for a good listen. If you've ever heard any of L.O.G.I.C.’s material before, then you know he ALWAYS delivers. I definitely love the mix between actual songs and pure poetry simply because it provides a different feel from any mixtape I've ever heard. The aura of the ‘tape is very laid back and chill and something you can just vibe to. Although it seems pretty lengthy, my favorite song on the tape would have to be “The Love Epic” and “Human Nature” being a close second. “The Love Epic” gives you a perfect mixture of poetry and music and while listed as one track, gives you 5 different songs all in one. The only thing I would change about this compilation is the production. Sometimes the music over powers the sound of his voice and makes it hard to understand the lyrics. All in all, God Given: The Story Tape is a great piece of work from a very talented ISU student. I would rate it a solid 9 out of 10 and I look forward to hearing more from L.O.G.I.C.
How To Be A Better Millennial: Social Media & the News by: Shaquan Leverston, CAEC Business Manager Nowadays, whatever is trending for the day is the most important thing in the world. Today people turn to social media such as Twitter and Facebook for news way quicker they would ever watch the news. I find myself a part of this group of people, where even if I hear about a something that potentially happened, I go to Twitter to confirm if it do or not. With this phenomenon being something that is very apparent in days culture, it makes us all question why pioneer news outlets with excellent sources and information can get trumped by a mere trending topic or witty headline that makes the “Tweeters” interested to click and learn more? In older generations, families would gather around the TV for the nightly news, listening to a highly credible news reporter give them information about what is going on in our world. This way of getting the information was sometimes the only way people could hear about news, which was very specific to what was happening in only certain parts of the world. With the new social media outlets being ever so present, I can go to a list of trends and find out everything that I need to know about a specific topic within seconds; I don’t need to wait for the nightly news. The whole idea of waiting is something that is very rare nowadays, but why is this the case now? With the rapid growth of social media, this immediate sense of almost entitlement possesses each user of the websites. This entitlement trait has been associated with the young generation of Millennials and this comparison brings up an interested thought. The fact that we have the ability to find out what we want, whenever we want to is something that we all appreciate greatly but now we feel that it is our right to have this information in the palms of our hands at all times. When news first started, the stories that were covered were the only ones the public were receiving. Although there were most likely many other important topics to be covered, they can’t all be spoken about in a short newscast. With all this being said, we ‘entitled’ Millennials should be going out there and finding out about new things instead of waiting on social media. We have the complete freedom and ability to be well aware about the important issues that’s going on in the world in which we all are a part of. We do not have to wait to be fed information by specific news media, so go find things out young people.
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By Sharvelle Bullock | Public Relatons Chair Gabrielle Bozeman Freshman, International Business Major Describe your style.
90’s and Bohemian. I really love 90’s clothing with the bright colors and Bohemian style patterns and skirts.
What is your favorite piece in your closet?
I definitely love my pair of clear boots. I can wear them with any pair of socks. I also love my bohemian skirt it’s long and pretty and I wear it all the time. And of course, my denim jacket. I can wear it with anything and I do, like all of the time.
Is your style more thought out, or does it just come natural to you?
It never really comes natural to me. I spend at least 30-40 minutes every morning just thinking of different outfits and what I want to wear that day.
If you could give style advice to people what would it be?
A lot of people think that fashion is all about following the trends, what makes a person stand out is the fact that a person is not afraid to take risks. It’s about the confidence behind your style, that’s what starts trends.
Do you have any celebrities that you get your fashion ideas from?
I love Rihanna; she’s such a trendsetter. Oddly enough, I love Vanessa Hudgens too, her style is simple but very cute.
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By Sharvelle Bullock | Public Relatons Chair Pierre Trent Junior, Sociology Major Describe your style.
A mixture. Urban meets conservative and business casual. Depends on the day. In three words, my style is clean, tight, and creative.
Is your style more thought out, or does it just come natural to you?
Usually, if I’m feeling really good, I can pull an outfit together pretty quickly.
Do you have any celebrities that you get your fashion ideas from?
No one in particular. I consume a lot of media, like TV shows, I read GQ. I actually read a lot of blogs and magazines, not just geared towards me.
What is your favorite piece in your closet?
A leather pair of Andrew Mac pants. They were a gift from my uncle.
If you could give style advice to people what would it be?
Try something new. Don’t be afraid to mix up your style. You still want to be comfortable so don’t do “too much”.
Fashion
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Changes in Men’s Fashion
In fashion it is so easy to focus on women’s wear and trends. How about we give the guys a shot? We turn the scope to focus on the changes of men’s styles. Men tend to come with this stigma attached that, they don’t care how they dress. This is not true. Men are humans too and are influenced by the media that surrounds them just as often as women. I am not sure if you’ve noticed, but the fashions of men have changed dramatically just over the course of the past ten years. That’s expected. The thing that catches many “fashionisto’s” attention, is how much the trends yo-yoed back and forth. Especially between the 50’s and now. In the 1950’s men rocked patterned tailored suits with matching pocket square’s and fedora’s. 1960’s, JFK is not only in the White House, but his style becomes a universal staple in the closets of men, flower shirts, loose fitting shorts, and pastel colors. The 1990’s, a bit easier for us to remember, was the decade of loose baggy clothing, bright colors, and lots of flashy jewelry. Fast forwarding to today, men’s style continues to be dynamic and ever-changing. Most commonly men have returned to the tailored, fitting clothing. Bright colors are still a thing, and shoes, watches, and hats are still the hottest accessories. Freshman, Josias Olivares states that, “fashion is developed by the movies we, the music Industry, and the celebrities we follow.”
Spring Fashion
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On a Budget . Shaunda Brooks Editor-in-Chief
Easter, graduations, springtime… oh my! This rapid transition into another season of celebrations and warmer weather can be heavy on the pockets, especially for us college students. Everyone wants to look their Sunday’s best but with so many holidays demanding for the dough, there’s very little left to splurge with. But don’t let your financial woes get you in the slumps. I’ve got a few trendy tips that can spruce up your preexisting wardrobe and even save you a lot by spending a few.
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Go through your closet and pull out EVERYTHING you haven’t worn. That pesky sweater you got for Christmas, those jeans that won’t surpass your socks no longer and anything else that’s a hanger-filler. (Guys, this pertains to you as well.) Now go to your local arts and crafts store, like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby, and purchase some super glue, jewels, metal studs, patches, buttons, etc. (You shouldn’t spend no more than $10-15) Then go home and layout everything you bought, grab scissors and some bleach and go to work! Cut up that sweater and turn it into a nice sweater vest that you can throw over a tank. Take those jeans, cut them up, sprinkle some bleach on them and throw them in the washer. Watch them into mold some crafty, acid wash shorts. Transform those t-shirts you never wear and make them into a crop top or if it’s oversized, stretch it out some more and pair it with a skinny waist belt and leggings. Some stuff will require a little sewing but that’s okay. It’s time for a little spring-cleaning anyway, right?
2. Tis the season for hair accessories
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1. D.I.Y projects Let your creativity shine
Ladies, sometimes the wind isn’t our friend when we’re trying to keep every strand in tact. Bejeweled hair clips and headbands add up when you want to buy them in every color. Go through your old jewelry (and even mom and grandma’s because they have some gems!) and look for pins and any big studded earrings that can be altered into a beautiful hairpiece. Also going back to those old clothes you don’t wear anymore, take them or any of the leftover fabric that you cut from and create a headband out of it. Add one of the jewels you found to it or simply tie it in a bow and you are ready to go.
3. Go pop some tags with even LESS than 20 in your pocket
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The art of THRIFTING is essential in harsh economic times. Go to your local thrift shop and take your time going through the overcrowded racks (I’m from Chicago, so all the best ones are located on the North side/Wicker Park area). You might even find a sundress or a pleasant suit to wear for Mother’s Day and/or graduation. Look for vintage styles and match it up with something you already have at home to add your own flavor to it. It’s spring so you can even search for patterns that are in season and still spend less. Some current trends include: Floral print everything One-pieces: rompers, jumpsuits Pastel Colors Hi-low dresses, skirts and cardigans Throwback Windbreakers The “peasant” look with crochet tops and shorts The list goes on and on. A lot of styles are recycled and reemerge from decade to decade so you would be surprised of all the treasures you find.