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ALEX ANDERSEN MACKENZIE FLEMING Editor-in-Chief
Publisher
Creative Director
Marketing Director
Operations Director
JACOB WARD
ALEX CHESSARE
JULIA NAPIEWOCKI
Design Editors
Print Fashion Editors
Print Features Editor
Print Photo Editors
GABI MECHABER TAYLOR SILVER
JOSIE BURCK KARLY MADEY
MELINA SCHAEFER
KORRIN DERING RITA VEGA
Video Editor
Digital Fashion Editor
Digital Features Editor
Print Beauty Editor
SAM RAO
SARAH ORY
LAUREN CHAMPLIN
YOUMNA KHAN
Finance Coordinators
Events Coordinator
Managing Photo Editor
Digital Photo Editor
SOPHIA AFENDOULIS SOPHIA GAJDJIS
CAROLINE MARTINO
GABRIELLE MACK
GABBY CERITANO
Human Resources Coordinator
Social Media Coordinators
Public Relations Coordinators
Street Style Editors
SENA KADDURAH
HANNAH TRIESTER APOORVA GAUTAM
JARRYN SHIN DAPHNE PATTON
SUREET SARAU ED TIAN
Digital Content Editor
ALEX STERCHELE
Design Team Camille Andrew, Emma Peterson
Fashion Team Abby Rapoport, Anastasia Hernando, Amreen Kanwal, Chloe Erdle, Coutney Mass, Dhruv Verma, Tavleen Gill, Isabelle Fisher, Ivy Li, Jacob Sweat, Kailana Dejoie, Amanda Li, Madison Patel, Megan Young, Noor Moughini, Natalia Nowicka, Peter Marcus, Sophie Alphonso, Olivia Mouradian
Digital Content Team Mallory Demeter, Jason Moy, Lily Cho, Lucy Price, Nicole Kim, Nicole Belans, Tess Perry, Olivia Miller , Judy Effendi, Benjamin Decker
Finance Team Anne Varellas, Laura Rodrigues-O’Connor, Siena Mizel, Xiaolei Wang
Human Resources Team Julia Barosky, Sean Marshall, Sena Kaddurah, Izzy Tuchmann
Features Team Benjamin Decker, Heba Malik, Patience Young, Neha Kotagiri, Sophia Layton, Wiliam Neumaier, Sami Iyengar, Scotty Lockwood, Soneida Rodriguez Hannah Triester, Tiara Partsch, Tahani Almujahid, Meera Kumar, Jessica Ramirez Brooklyn Blevin, Ava Shapiro, Catherine Heher, Janice Kang, Melissa Dash Annie Malek, Lucy Perrone
Photography Team Fern Sirapa Vickaikul, Anders Lundin, Hannah Yoo, Paulina Rajski, Youmna Khan, Frances Gu, Karly Madey, Hanna Dong, Rithi Vaithyanathan, Jenna Rogind, Samantha McLeod, Lauren Berman, Ally Vern
Videography Team Grant Emenheiser, Hannah Mutz, Macy Goller, Sun Woo Kim, Lisa Ryou, Sara Cooper
Public Relations Team Devon Mann, Mya Steir, Rachel Pordy
Events Team Ava Ben-David, Annie Cooper, Amanda Engels, Alex McMullen, Mia Scalia Rachel Rock, Sophia Afendoulis
Social Media Team Neha Kotagiri, Sofia Harb, Carolyn Soltz, Julia Goldish
Street Style Team Calin Firlit, Nicholas Daniel, Margaret Innis, Jenna Frieberg, Kendall Ka Becca Mahon, Rosalie Comte
IN THIS ISSUE 03
Letter from the Editor
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Meet the Board
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Street Style
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t seems impossible to ignore the fact that for more than the past year, the faces of SHEI were all little tiles on a glowing computer screen, clicking
away digitally. Yet SHEI powered through— producing, living, innovating. Now we begin to reunite in person and experience the beauty of faceto-face interaction that we had taken for granted years ago. I have come to understand the faces of SHEI beyond the limitations of the two-dimensional images on the screen; they are the energies that we share when we come together to create. SHEI has always been a rich ecosystem of teams, living and breathing in synchrony. SHEI could not be the publication it has become without our editorial and business teams working in tandem. In SHEI, group work is not burdensome but exciting. As ideas ricochet and multiply, they become more complex and beautiful than if they had come from one person. However, as we come back together in-person, it’s more important than ever to strengthen our relationships and tighten the bindings of our community. The barriers that an extended period of quarantine placed on our organization were not only physical, but social. Last year, I realized that I’d been leading a team of people virtually whose faces I could probably not even recognize in passing around campus. SHEI faced major community-
building challenges, as online communication was not conducive to a creatively-charged atmosphere. This year, our board aims to cultivate an even more
connected, compassionate, and inspired culture where ideas are exchanged as openly and freely as possible. We hope to achieve this environment through both team-specific and SHEI-wide bonding events, as well as more cross-team collaboration and brainstorming between business and editorial. We recognize that the diverse array of minds and ideas that SHEI brings together is what elevates our magazine. We capitalize on individual strengths and the unique contributions from each member. SHEI is a safe space for people to express themselves, to feel that their ideas and identities are valid and welcomed. This year, we envision a community that is expansive yet tight-knit, vulnerable yet strong, and equal parts compassionate and critical of cultural norms and expectations. Art is meant to be shared, ideas to be exchanged, words to be spoken and heard, and visuals to be both seen and felt. And when we understand that art is not a possession but a message—and that more voices make it louder and more powerful—our creations blossom and begin to illuminate the world around us.
Alex Andersen Editor-In-Chief
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? One item I can’t live without is my pair of chunky Doc Martens! They take me everywhere and add a perfect edge to every outfit I own. The broken-in leather shows wear & tear that tells stories of adventure. They have such a timeless quality and have lived in my closet for nearly six years now. “I wish I’d saved mine from years ago to give to you, if I had known you would want them too!” exclaimed my mother when I bought my first pair in high school. Docs truly exemplify the cyclical nature of fashion over time, and I love the idea of passing mine along years down the line.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Psychology, minoring in Environmental Science
Mackenzie Fleming
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? A couple years ago, my mom gave me her engagement ring from her early 20’s. It’s six small diamonds in the shape of a flower on a simple gold band, probably not worth more than $100, but absolutely priceless to me. While the engagement didn’t last, it happened during a phase of her life marked by independence, growth, and resilience. During this time, she ventured out on her own and pursued her interest in fashion, all while fully supporting herself. Reflecting on my last year of college, I feel even more connected to her wearing this ring as I prepare for my next phase of life after graduation.
B U S INE S S
Year: Senior Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics, minoring in Business Administration
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? We say creatives when referring to ourselves and others inside the broader art profession (music, visual art, video, etc.). However, I propose a different phrase—one that encompasses what it means to embody the art we create: that one lives a creative lifestyle. This is a lifestyle that is centered around and constantly forming to the arts as the artist pursues the infinite knowledge of that field. Because of this idea and practice, my greatest inspiration is the fact that I will never “master” anything. I am, and will always be, living in a constant state of research and learning regardless of what I’m doing.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Clarinet Performance, minoring in Performing Arts Management & Entrepreneurship
Where do you draw inspiration from? If I don’t find inspiration from the person I am becoming based on the person I once was, I look towards the people I surround myself with for constant light and passion. I am inspired by finding music, art, fashion, etc that I feel are deeply and closely myself. My friends and family also inspire me every single day because we just make each other better, happier and fulfilled. I feel most inspired when I am surrounded by people that look at life with pure optimism and excitement.
BUSINESS
Year: Senior Major: Communications & Italian, Cappo Sales Track
What is your favorite fashion era and why? Late 60s to early 70s without a doubt. The emergence of the hippie subculture was dominated by crystals, patterns, velvet, and psychedelic flair. These components combine the carefreeness and elegance of the look that I love. The androgyny popular during this time period also appeals to me as I don’t believe fashion is gender specific. This time period dominated by the effortless glamour look is where I draw most of my fashion inspiration from and holds a close place in my heart.
BUSINESS
Year: Senior Major: Industrial & Operations Engineering
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I draw my greatest inspiration from books and magazines. I have been slowly collecting and curating my own library of art, design, and fashion books. When I am in a creative block I often flip through the pages and admire the design and images. One of my favorite books is Paula Scher: Works, an anthology of Paula Scher’s design work since the beginning of her career as a graphic designer. Scher is considered a pioneer of using solely typography as a meaningful design element. I am a huge fan of her work!
ED ITO R I AL
Year: Senior Major: Art & Design, minoring in Entrepreneurship
Which SHEI project that you’ve worked on are you most proud of and why? I am most proud of creating the new SHEI 2021-22 magazine style guide with Gabi Mechaber. We spent all summer this year researching and creating a new look for SHEI. We both put a lot of effort and love into creating this new style guide, and I am so excited to see how it works out for this year!
ED ITO R I AL
Year: Sophomore Major: Art & Design
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? I never knew I couldn’t live without Alan Bilzerian black leather pants until a few days ago when I ventured to the Value World in Westland. To be honest with you, I never thought I’d find the perfect leather pants for my body ever, especially during a time when my body is shifting between many different sizes and curvatures (thank you Covid and constantly shifting realities). I spotted these bad boys hanging on the wall behind a chained off section of the thrift store titled “boutique”—they were so cool and vintage looking, kind of cowboy-esque while also being kind of rocker. The dressing rooms were closed, so after much encouragement from the sale’s clerk and my friends, I tried them on over my baggy sweat shorts in the middle of the store. I don’t know how to describe them any other way— they were perfect. (I choose to ignore that I can’t sit down in them unless I lean back and spread my legs). Standing up tho, they fit like a glove. During my excitement of trying them on, I basically tore my hand up on the staples that held the price tag to the waistband. Like, bleeding from my thumb and scratches all the way up my arm kind of deal. But they’re lined with silk. Silk. Like come on.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Art & Design
KARLY MADEY
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? One item I can’t live without would be my white lace up heeled booties from Dolls Kill because they have been with me through thick and thin this past year during the pandemic. Although they are very worn in with a bunch of scratches on them, they go with almost every single outfit, and they give me so much confidence when I am walking down the street, no matter where I’m going or what I’m doing. I don’t even mind the scratches because I think it adds character and shows that I’ve been living my best life and having fun. When I’m sad, I put them on and immediately feel so much happier. No matter how dirty they get I will never get rid of them. <3
ED ITO R I AL
Year: Senior Major: Communications, minoring in Entrepreneurship & Ross CAPPO Sales Track
MELINA SCHAEFER
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I’m really inspired by the uncomfortable. I think that art, when done right, should feel a little unsettling. It should work like a mirror to reflect truths that we perhaps knew were there the whole time but didn’t have the courage to face. Art can hold you by the hand and help you to confront it in a really beautiful way— but making art and experiencing art can be painful sometimes for these reasons. I like to explore these spaces of discomfort within myself and write about them so I can understand them better and hopefully help someone else understand them better as well.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: English, minoring in Art History
KORRIN DERING
Which SHEI project that you’ve worked on are you most proud of and why? The SHEI project that I was most proud of was the Digital shoot for Romanza. It was my first time being the sole photographer on a team for a shoot and it put a lot of my back to make sure that I created some fire images. The shoot went phenomenal and I consider those photos some of my best work to date.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Vocal Performance
RITA VEGA
Which SHEI project that you’ve worked on are you most proud of and why? Having joined SHEI as a freshman, there are many SHEI shoots that hold a special place in my heart. With that being said, I want to reflect on projects I worked on this past year as Digital Photo Editor. Every shoot I worked on was beautiful, but “Love Game” from our Romanza issue was the SHEI project I was most proud of last year. It is so special to be able to share your heart with the world and follow your instincts—this shoot embodied that. It was also my first time making cover after two years of being in SHEI so it was sensational overall. Romanza: Love Game was a beautiful project but shoots like “Reconstructed” and “Flora Aurora” are projects I often think about. As Print Photo Editor this year, I am really excited to work on the physical magazine and be able to hold my work—SHEI never fails to amaze me.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: Communications & Media
SAM RAO
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I draw my inspiration from music videos. A lot of the concepts and aesthetics I find myself leaning towards have to do with the media I’ve been consuming recently. I always try to watch the music videos of songs I really like, and I love how that enhances the experience. I can’t even start editing a video without knowing what sound needs to be behind it. Many times, I’ll be listening to a song and imagining what visuals I would like to see. Some music videos I like include Lover by Taylor Swift, WUSYANAME by Tyler the Creator, Breezeblocks by alt-J, and A$AP Forever by A$AP Rocky.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Sophomore Major: FTVM & Psychology
Sarah Ory
What is your favorite fashion era and why? I LOVE fashion from the 1960s—I think it is so fun and creative with the use of different patterns and colors. From mod to hippie to rocker I don’t think there is a 60s aesthetic I am not obsessed with. I love incorporating 60s inspired items into my wardrobe, like pieces with fun patterns, mini-skirts, and go-go boots (which might just be my favorite clothing item).
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: Microbiology, minoring in Gender & Health
Lauren Champlin
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I like to say that I draw my inspiration from scraps—pages torn out of Vogue and National Geographic magazines, clothing pieces of unknown origins and histories collected from thrift store racks and yard sale bins, lines repurposed from my favorite poems, fragments of memories pulled from the recesses of my mind. These found objects are in constant undertow, being reimagined in the way I dress, paint, write, and live. I want to exist as a zine, unfolding and building upon itself limitlessly, a craft bin mess of possibility.
ED ITO R I AL
Year: Senior Major: English, minoring in Digital Studies & Women’s and Gender Studies
Youmna Khan
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I am inspired by diverse cultures and ideas; I think that everyone has so many unique things to offer, which I appreciate greatly. Growing up as an Indian-American provided me with constant exposure to Bollywood, which has such an eccentric and colorful style. Since then, I’ve pushed myself to learn from other cultures and people in order to expand my fashion repertoire.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: BBA
Sophia Afendoulis
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? One item in my wardrobe that I could not live without is my Ragged Priest Combat Jeans. They are the best because I can wear them to almost anything and style them several different ways. They go with almost all the tops in my closet and they are the number one staple piece in my wardrobe. Anywhere I travel, they come with me. I think it is so important to have a good pair of jeans that can pull together any look. I always feel confident in them, and I know they will last a very long time!
B U S INE S S
Year: Junior Major: History, Entrepreneurship, & Ross Cappo Sales Track
SOPHIA GAJDJIS
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? If I were to answer this question ten years ago, I would have 100% said my mother. Today, I still consider my mom to be one of my greatest inspirations, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve noticed that “greatest inspiration” changes on a daily basis. It’s the people that I surround myself with, whether it be classmates, friends, and family that inspire me. For instance, whenever I start to lose steam and motivation throughout the school year, I think of my older sister, who just graduated college with her dream job and has already moved into the city. On a totally different note, everytime I see the new SHEI Magazine issue released, I am inspired by the breadth of creativity and pure talent to which this university is home to. While my family will always be an inspiration, it’s the small, daily interactions that continue to help me grow personally and professionally.
B U S INE S S
Year: Junior Major: Organizational Studies, Entrepreneurship, Cappo Sales & Marketing Track
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I pull major inspiration, and also energy, from those around me. Growing up, I looked for mentors and role models in every setting. I love to to meet new people who inspire me to become my best self. My mom, dad, and sister have been and will always be a constant inspiration for me. But other than them, I would say Melissa Wood right now is my biggest inspiration. She lives her life with such grace and has so many inspiring words to share. If you ask me in a month I probably will have a new source of inspiration :)
BUSINESS
Year: Senior Major: Economics & Biopsychology, Cognition & Neuroscience (BCN)
Which item in your wardrobe can you not live without? I have this cropped Levis denim jacket handed down from my mom a few years ago. She loves to sew and added dalmatian print embellishments to the sleeves and shoulders back when she was in her 20s, and now I get to wear it in my 20s! So it’s already stood the test of time a little bit, and it’s got a great story behind it. It’s a great statement piece in my wardrobe, it’s one of a kind, and it goes with so many outfits. 10/10 would simply pass away without it.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: Art & Design
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I tend to draw my inspiration from personal experience. As a photographer, I feel as if it is my job to portray people as their most true selves. Throughout my life, I’ve always had an obsession with faces and human emotion. Every face is unique, just as everyone’s life experiences are unique. When I was 15, I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in my jaw, and since having it removed, learning to love myself for everything that I am past physical looks has been a journey. I believe everyone on this earth possesses true beauty. Because of this, I strive to portray vivid emotion and real human experiences through my lens to get past our beauty stereotypes and show people what really matters—loving yourself! I do my best to make my subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera so I can capture the true human experience and show them just how beautiful they truly are.
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Year: Junior Major: Nursing
Sena Kaddurah
What is one item in your wardrobe you couldn’t live without? One item in my closet I can’t live without is my Levi’s straight leg jeans! I’ve had them for 4 years and wear them so much, yet they still look brand new. I can dress them up with accessories or dress them down. They’re so flattering and I feel very confident when I wear them. I love them because they are so easy to style on a lazy day, and they always make me feel better. :)
B U S INE S S
Year: Sophomore Major: BBA
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I draw my greatest inspiration from my favorite music artists, Charli XCX and Miley Cyrus. Both shape the mainstream without being influenced by it themselves. They know how to rebrand through the years, without losing their own unique styles in the process. Miley and Charli have developed their own untouchable identities, and they are impressive models for how the most awesome projects combine sound and visual aesthetic, with a strong message.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: User Experience Design
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I’m constantly captivated by the stories told in my favorite books, songs, films, and works of art. The places I’ve been and the cultures I’ve learned about fuel my desire to further experience the world and appreciate the diversity on Earth. The people around me and the conversations I’ve had, no matter how momentary, never fail to bring me joy and fulfillment. These stories, places, and my constellation of acquaintances consistently inspire me to be who I want to be and find my purpose in life.
BUSINESS
Year: Sophomore Major: Business, minoring in in Applied Statistics & Spanish
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? I draw inspiration from my interpretations of the cultures that surround my identity. I’m influenced by different things from my exposure to both Korean culture and American culture. I take parts and pieces of Korean culture, whether that be elegance, respect, or value on community, and I think about the ways they can fuse with the values of American culture I live by, like confidence, equality, and opportunity. The culmination of both cultures constantly make me think and assess aspects of my life, which helps me constantly grow as a person.
BUSINESS
Year: Junior Major: BBA
What is your favorite fashion era and why? I am really inspired by the 1970s era of fashion. I love seeing old pictures of celebrities such as Bianca Jagger at Studio 54. I feel as though this was a very fantastical time period for the fashion industry, where people weren’t afraid to experiment with wearing bright colors, donning psychedelic prints, and exploring more open minded ideologies. I always strive to incorporate this bohemian element into my wardrobe when expressing my personal style.
BUSINESS
Year: Senior Major: Communications, Entrepreneurship, & the Ross Cappo Sales Track
SUREET SARAU
Which SHEI project that you’ve worked on are you most proud of and why? My absolute favorite project with SHEI was my independent project last year called “Decolonize Your Wardrobe.” I had the opportunity to express my South Asian roots through fashion and incorporate it into everyday ‘western’ outfits and showcase the beauty of my heritage that people may not be able to see everyday. This project brought my initial vision to life, while finally allowing me to accept my cultural roots rather than hide them, which I had to most of my life in attempts to assimilate to the typical western beauty standard. Unfortunately, this experience is common among many people of color growing up in predominately white areas.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Junior Major: Psychology
What is your favorite fashion era and why? I’ve always been fascinated by an era when people around the world were all kind of eccentric and hysterical, and fashion was influenced by that zeitgeist with no exception. I miss the ages when I could dress hippy with floral suits and military jackets around streets without coming across as too funky.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Math
Where do you draw your greatest inspiration from? While building the new SHEI website last year, I searched far and wide to find inspiration on website content that would illustrate SHEI’s values and artistry. One of my favorite sites is Dazed Magazine, which emphasizes creative photography yet also embraces the still white background, making the artwork extremely realistic. I also draw ideas from Flaunt Magazine; the home page inspired me to include similar rotating banners on our own site. Overall, I like to let SHEI’s art speak for itself and tell it’s own story, allowing the viewer to interpret our work in whichever way speaks to them.
ED ITO R I A L
Year: Senior Major: Information Analytics
STREET STYLE
Sarrah, Audrey @
(as sophmores) we to go to o
y, Natalie, Nicole @sarrahahmed_ @auj.they @nat.handy @nicoleinza
e’re so excited our first game!!
PHOTOGRAPHERS JENNA FRIEBERG GABRIELLE MACK SUREET SARAU ED TIAN GRAPHIC DESIGNER GABI MECHABER
Ellie Zuidema @elliezuidema
I feel like a model
Dylan Abramowitz
I love to wear clothes that reflect how I’m feeling on any given day. On this day in particular, I was ready to have a good time with friends!
STREET STYLE
PHOTOG
JENNA
GRAPHIC
TAYLO
Andrew Tallquist
My fashion is mostly a modern take on vintage styles.
Erick Cochea @erickc232
I really just wear what I think will help me be more comfortable in my body.
GRAPHERS
FRIEBERG ED TIAN
C DESIGNER
OR SILVER
STYLIST KAILANA DEJOIE PHOTOGRAPHERS ENNA FRIEBERG GABRIELLE MACK SUREET SARAU ED TIAN GRAPHIC DESIGNERS GABI MECHABER TAYLOR SILVER MODELS DYLAN ABRAMOWITZ, DERIN ALEV NICK BALLA, ILA BATAH SYDNEY BAUER, EMILY BEDOLIS MAGGIE BOWERS, LUKE BURHART ERICK COCHEA , KENNEDY COMBS PERRY COOOMAR, LILY COOPER CODY DEMPSTER, KAILANA DEJOIE, ELLA EDELSTIEN, KAREEM EL-TAWIL, EMMA FEINERMAN, CHRIS KOCH, NANDINI KOMMINENI, MATT KRANER, ARIELLA KUSHNER, LAUREN MONTALBANO, DAVIS MOYER, CHRISTNE PAK, DANTE RUGIERO, SUREET SARAU, AMAN SEXENA, JASPER SHEIBER, CHRISTINA SHEPICH, JADE SMITH, ANDREW TALLQUIST, JACK TEENER, EMMA THEISEN, JUHI VALERA, ABE WEI, THEO WOOLEY, ETHAN YEAGER, KATE ZABLOCK, ELLIE ZUIDEMA, AJ, ALANA, ARI , AUDREY, DAYO, DINKI, DENISE, ELLA, EMILY, EVAN, HALLE, ILANA ISABELLE, JOHN , JORDAN, LEAH NATALIE, NICOLE, QUINN, SAMMIE, SARRAH, SERENA, SOPHIE
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