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CONTENTS

VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2

MIDTERM TIME!

Midterms are coming up, and we have tips for the best ways to help you take them head on

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IT SAY ABOUT YOU

COVER STORY

A simple handshake tells people more about you than you think

Make sure you are informed and prepared to make the right vote because every vote counts

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Get informed so that you can be better equipped in the fight against the disease

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

SUPPORT

ME, MYSELF, AND I

STAFF

Make It Happen, Garrett Hayes Editor-In-Chief

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Business Analyst and Event Planning: Perez Ansah-Menetermined Nation’s ultisah, Justin Fraizer, Niyankor mate goal is to inspire our readers and followers Ajuaj to strive to be better than they were yesterday. So when we say Marketing and Advertising: we’re not just a magazine, we’re Keenan Bender, Josh Bond, and Sesugh Tor-Agbidye a movement, we mean that we are a movement set on uplifting the people in our communities Writers: Danielle McConnell, in hopes that they’ll turn around Susanne “Zuzu” Wheeler, and do the same for someone Karen Eichel, Tyreesa else and the inspiration becomes Reeves, L.A. Harden, Moonier a domino effect. Said, Raquel Robinson This effect can only take place though if we recognize that we Editing: Zuzu Wheeler are all connected and every individuals success or failure is Photography: Karen Eichel, connected to someone else’s. Perez Ansah-Mensah, DaniTherefore, when we have a menelle McConnell, Jasmine tality that is “Me, myself, and I and only the things I care about” Whitaker, Garrett Hayes there comes the not leaving the Video Production: Amana world a better place for future Ammishaddai generations. For these reasons, this issues Wanna help with writing, color is brown to represent graphics, photos or events? neutrality. A neutral stance on politics and between your beliefs Have art, poetry, or music and mine, because as the cliche you want featured? Feel free goes, united we stand, and divid- to e-mail us. ed we fall. We may be strong as Us: individuals, but when we inspire Submissions/Contact determinednation2311@gmail.com one another, put aside our differences and come together as ‘Like’ Us one, we are UNSTOPPABLE. facebook.com/ determinednationmagazine

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What Does Your Handshake Say About You? 10 Worst Grips

Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

ave you ever shaken someone’s hand and in the same instant, felt every bone in your fingers and palm shatter? Or, even worse, felt like you were shaking the fin on a dead fish? Handshakes have been around since the birth of civilization. In fact, they were originally a way to prove you had no weapons in your hand when meeting someone new (given today’s state of affairs, that might not be a bad idea). Nowadays, we use handshakes in meetings, greetings,

offering congratulations, closing a business deal or sometimes just to say, “How’s it goin’?” No matter the basis of your handshake, it should become part of your repertoire. Handshakes are a sign of trust and help build strong relationships. Imagine meeting a wellgroomed, well-dressed expert for the first time – but when you shake his/ her hand, you feel like you’re grabbing an infant’s finger. Prospective employers said they’re

more likely to overlook visible body piercings and tattoos than an ineffective handshake, according to a 2001 survey of human resources professionals. Plus, when you shake hands with people upon meeting, they’re two times more likely to remember you than if you didn’t shake hands, according to a study by the Incomm Center for Trade Show Research.

The WIMP… is usually delivered by men who are afraid to “hurt the little lady” when shaking women’s hands. Modern female professionals expect their male counterparts to convey the same respect they’d show their male colleagues.

The time has come to find out if your grip is powerful, pathetic or just plain bad. Pamela J. Holland and Marjorie Brody, workplace/career experts and co-authors of “Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move?” say it’s time to practice.

The “DEAD FISH”… conveys no power. While there’s no need to revert to the macho cowboy death grip, a firm clasp is more powerful than one that barely grabs the hand.

10 NIGHTMARISH HANDSHAKES TO AVOID

The “FOUR FINGER”… is when the person’s hand never meets your palm, and instead clasps all four fingers, crushing them together.

To evade making a bad first impression, losing a business deal or simply embarrassing yourself, take heed of Holland and Brody’s 10 terrible grips to avoid:

The COLD AND CLAMMY… feels like you’re shaking hands with a snake. Warm up your hand first before grabbing someone else’s.

The “MACHO COWBOY”… is the almost bone-crunching clasp The SWEATY many businessmen use to shake PALM… hands. What are they trying to prove, pretty self-explanatory, and anyway? There’s no need to demonpretty gross. Talstrate your physical strength when cum powder to the shaking another person’s hand. rescue.

The “I’VE GOT YOU COVERED” grip… happens when the other person covers your hand with his or her left hand as if your shake is secretive. The “I WON’T LET GO”… seems to go on for eternity because the other person won’t drop his

It’s completely unnecessary to have a grip like this, it doesn’t make you appear stronger, it’s just annoying and no one wants to end up like this

or her hand. After two or three pumps, it’s time to let go. “It’s a lot like a kiss – you know when it’s over,” Brody says.

crushing or macho posturing.

Pump the other person’s hand two The “SOUTHPAW”… happens to three times and let go. when the person uses the left hand to shake because the right hand has food or a drink. Always carry your drink and plate with your left hand to keep your right one free for meet and greets.

SIX TIPS TO AN EFFECTIVE MEET ‘N GREET

The “RINGED TORTURE”… occurs when the person’s rings hurt your hand. Try to limit the number of rings you wear on the right hand to only one or two and be mindful of any that have large stones. Three steps to a proper handshake Some other things to keep in mind: As you’re approaching someone, extend your right arm when you’re about three feet away. Slightly angle your arm across your chest, with your thumb pointing up. Lock hands, thumb joint to thumb joint. Then, firmly clasp the other person’s hand – without any bone

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Stand up Step or lean forward Make eye contact Have a pleasant or animated face • Shake hands • Greet the other person and repeat his or her name

article coutesy of CareerBuilder.com

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Pass or Fail

How to beat MidTerms By Moonier Said esting season is around the corner, and even though it’s a universally dreaded time of the year, we all have to put aside everything and buckle down to finish on top. The best way to conquer any aspect of life is to BE PREPARED so for your sake, I hope you at least paid attention in class and did the work that was on the syllabus thus far. If so, you’re on pace, and if not, don’t worry – there is a way to get there. There are only a few ways to fail your mid-terms, such as not caring, procrastinating, or going out with friends instead of studying. Pay attention to these tips and know that if you fail after this, well, know that it wasn’t my fault. Brain: This is the most important muscle to train in the wake of this mind-numbing week, so here are some tips to make it a little more bearable.

LOOK OVER YOUR SYLLABUS

1. First and foremost,

and find out what important info you have and or don’t have. If you’re missing anything Earthshatteringly important, ask someone in your class for them. 2. Office hours, office hours and oh don’t forget OFFICE HOURS! Teachers have them for a reason which is for YOU! Yes, they actually do want you to perform well. If I got a dollar every time I saw a teacher or TA’s doing nothing during their office hours, I would be filthy rich, so GO and get the info you’re missing or don’t understand. Who knows? You could get a piece of info that no one else has.

DON’T CRAM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE TEST. 3.

You think your mind can retain the information, but it won’t stay in your mind as well as when you prepare in the week or two ahead.

But, when you consistently study during the day and go over that same info before going to sleep, your mind will retain it better.

4. GO OVER YOUR NOTES with friends who can get down to business, understand the material, and who will quiz you. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing to just read all the info you scribbled down while half asleep in class and another thing to understand the material and be able to answer questions about the subject.

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Education

4. I highly recommend StudyBlue.Com. It’s a great website where you can write your notes online, create flashcards out of them, and best of all, you and your classmates can review each other’s notes on their database, making it a lot faster than sifting through everyone’s hand written notes. Body: Your body is quite important in acing your tests, so don’t expect to pull all nighters or eat a bunch of junk food and expect to be at 100%. Here are some things to keep up with.

1. SLEEP at least seven to eight hours a night, but make sure to be consistent with your sleep schedule or your body will feel tired even if you think you got a good amount of sleep.

2. EAT enough and eat healthy; fruit can help your brain power, such as blueberries, which have been linked to increased learning capacities, and strawberries, which have been linked to better memory recall. Don’t forget whole wheat and grains such as cereal and bread, which help to increase blood flow to the brain. If you aren’t a big fan of whole grains or fruits, then go with dark chocolate, which is said to improve memory, clarity and alertness. 3. Lastly, DON’T STRESS your body out too much. Too much stress can take away all the effort you put into preparing, so make sure you take adequate breaks in between studying and do some of your favorite hobbies so you don’t drive yourself crazy.

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THE WAY TO A STUDENT’S SUCCESS By: Zuzu Wheeler

t is midnight on the Sunday before finals week. You are still at the library studying for the five tests that occur this week, but somehow, your brain can no longer concentrate. Your eyes start to droop and your head starts to spin, yearning for just a little drop of sleep. All the coffee and Red Bull in the world could never keep you awake at this point. You become desperate for something to save you from this unavoidable crash.

Then you remember that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Your acquaintance in your biology class has the hookup to an itty-bitty pill that can solve all your woes and help you finish studying.

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ADDERALL:

Adderall is the prescription drug commonly prescribed to people afflicted with attention deficithyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and patients who suffer from inattentiveness and impulsivity. Illicit use – or non-prescribed use – of it has been on the recent, and quite dramatic, rise among college students, according to an undergraduate research article titles “How Jimmy Aced His Exam: Theoretical Explanations for Non-Medical Prescription Drug Use on College Campuses,” by Sarah Malone. And a decrease is not in the cards for the near future.

Colorado State University is one of the many college campuses that has seen its fair share of illicit Adderall use by its students, especially while cramming for tests. Getting their hands on a pill is a piece of cake – you just have to know the right people. A recent zoology graduate at CSU, who wishes to remain unnamed, is no stranger to such use, and admits to have used it two to three times per semester while she was enrolled.

“The girl I bought them from only charged me a couple bucks, and one pill is all I really needed.” Taking the pill to concentrate is one thing, but would this illicit use actually be considered cheating when used to boost test scores? In an article in the Stanford Journal of Neuroscience titled, “Popping Pills to Study: Neuroethics in Education,” author Vivian Chau says that yes, using these drugs to help with studies is considered cheating, much like steroids are for sports.

“I used Adderall to stay up all On top of superior attentivenight if I know that I’m going to have ness when used, Chau points out a big test the next day,” she said.

that the popping of the pill causes a “high potential for abuse and produces many of the same effects as cocaine,” thus garnering its other name – speed. Use of it for socializing and experimenting, Malone says, is also popular for its feel-good effects.

Chau suggests actions that campuses can take to decrease the ethical questions surrounding illicit Adderall use.

“Teachers can require students to write disclaimers at the end of papers, disclosing use of neuroen Although there are no indica- hancing drugs, and could grade stutions that Adderall causes long-term dents differently based on their ushealth effects, Chau says, there are age or not,” she says. still ethical concerns surrounding the She also suggests an all-out illicit use of it. ban on use of Adderall as an aca First, the person was not demic aide to those who do not have initially prescribed the Adderall, be- ADHD. cause he or she did not have ADHD But there is also the issue of to begin with. Use of any drug when over-prescribing the drug to begin not prescribed by a physician is queswith. At any given college campus, tionable in all access to the drug is easy, since so circumstances. many students are diagnosed with And sec- ADHD. Doctors need to be more parond, many ticular in who they write prescripwho have been tions for. prescribed AdAs schools demand more derall sell their and more of their students, stress pills to those looking for that increases and more students look concentration for methods to cope and possibly that they have solve their issues. But the real issue been after. This at hand here is whether they are causes a loss receiving an honest and enjoyable in money from education. Chau notes, “Students the Food and may think they gain time by taking Drug Admin- ‘study pills,’ but what they may lose istration, and is something far more precious than could qualify as time – the love of learning.” illegal selling of drugs.

Breast Cancer

wareness WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? When abnormal cells in the breast are not destroyed, but grow, divide and reproduce new cells that neither function normally nor are needed by the body. The growth or mass of cells form what is called a tumor. In some cases, the growth is “benign” meaning it is not cancerous. If it is benign the tumor will stay in one spot in the breast and will not cause any major health problems. If a tumor is considered “malignant” then it is cancerous. When the tumor is malignant it can grow and spread throughout the body causing issues in a person’s health. Sometimes the cancer starts out relatively small and undetectable, as it grows it can spread throughout the breast and the body.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER?

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or under the arm Thickening or swelling of part of the breast Irritation or dimpling of breast skin Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area Nipple discharge other than breast milk that occurs without squeezing Any change in the size or the shape of the breast Pain in any area of the breast

Keep in mind that some of these warning signs can happen with other conditions that are not cancer.

What are the risk factors for developing breast cancer? • Being female • Increasing age Symptoms, in most cases depend on • Having a family history of breast cancer the person. Everyone has different warning signs for breast cancer. Ac- • Being older at the birth of your cording to the Illinois Department first child or never having a of Public Health, “Some people do child not have any signs or symptoms at all. A person may find out they have • Not breast feeding breast cancer after a routine mam• Beginning menstruation before mogram. age 12 or completing menopause after age 55 SOME WARNING • Drinking alcohol (more than SIGNS OF BREAST one drink a day) CANCER ARE— • New lump in or near the breast • Not getting regular exercise

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Being overweight Having a personal history of breast cancer or some non-cancerous breast diseases Having radiation therapy to the breast/chest Using hormone replacement therapy for a long time Using birth control pills

Breast cancer can occur in women without any risk factors, so everyone should be checked regularly.

treated should cancer be found. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends that you limit alcohol consumption, exercise, and remain at a healthy weight in order to decrease your risk. Information courtesy of http://www.idph.state.il.us

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE GENETICALLY PREDISPOSED? Genes that are passed down from a parent to a child contain hereditary information that decides features and characteristics of a person. One of those features can be breast cancer as the mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes contain mutations that are passed down from parents. If a person has inherited this gene, their risk of getting breast cancer in their lifetime is high.

CAN BREAST CANCER BE PREVENTED? No certain method or cure of preventing breast cancer has been found, but women can do things to reduce their risk of getting breast cancer and increase the chance of being

There are many important times we experience throughout our lives. The first job we ever have, graduating high school or college, turning 18, better yet, 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these are some important moments that exist on my list. However, there is one important time that is often overlooked -- that time in November when we should head to the voting polls. For many of us, this will be the first or second time we have ever voted, and for others, this is an event that is well prepared for.

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Will Obama be waving hello again or goodbye come November?

ELECTION ISSUES:

artin Luther King, Jr. stated that nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the hope that through this article individuals will turn the It is no shock that page, being just a little more our world is in a little bit of a criinformed about the issues and sis when it comes to our economy. the way presidential candidates We have trillions of dollars in debt, are planning to handle those issues. It is important to keep yourself updated on the legislation circulating, as well as who is actually running for president. Make sure you are informed and prepared to make the right vote because EVERY VOTE COUNTS.

ECONOMY-

After Obama inherited the recession, the state of the economy has been a big issue as many people still feel the effects and others are either making their recovery or are continuing to prosper

For years the immigration has been a hot topic for politics and citizens all over the nation, this years election is sure raise questions once again

considerably higher level of what many would call tolerance for this topic has come into existence. Is this something that will continue to be fought against, or more widely accepted?

ABORTION- The tug of war be-

tween pro-life or pro-choice continues to escalate. At CSU we know all too well what that 10 -foot billboard fight looks like. But this constant uproar doesn’t only exist within the protesters on CSU’s campus, but also in the running for the next president of the United States. There are several other topics like and there is also a constant battle education, gun control, terrorism, global warming and social securifor jobs. ty; however, the above issues are There is two currently taking center stage. sides to every issue, including how politicians go about caring for the people’s health. Many oppose the idea of mandated health care, while others see it as a benefit that was long overdue.

HEALTH CARE-

FOREIGN POLICY- Wars in Iraq

and Afghanistan, and peace plans in places like Israel and Palestine (sworn adversaries) have been the main domain of focus within the White House, and there is no sign of that disappearing.

IMMIGRATION-

There is a constant fight for “securing the borders”. Undocumented immigrants and fear of violence currently plague the White House. Is enough being done to secure these so-called borders?

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE-

BARACK OBAMA

t this point there are two candidates fighting for presidency, the first of which is Barack Obama. Obama currently stands as the 44th president of the United States and is fighting to hold his position as elections approach once again. As far as the issues are concerned, Obama’s position has been one of both scrutiny and accolade. In regards to the economy, Obama is seen by Republicans and some Americans as leading us down an irreversible path in what is currently being called the “Great Recession.” Obama has spent his time in office attempting to boost the economy with his efforts to create some more strict guidelines around Wall Street and also implement pro-

gramming that can assist in rebuilding and growing small business around the country. He has also introduced practices that have slightly empowered the j o b market. Although he has made great effort, it can easily be said the fight is far from over in regards to this economy. The question stands as to whether Obama is properly equipped for the battle. Health care and foreign policy seem to be Barack Obama’s strongest arenas. He has created an open door for more accessible health care, called Affordable Health Care Act, which was passed in March, and also increasing the number of Americans that are given the opportunity to receive health care and be insured. The downside of this health care reform is that the jury is still determining whether requiring individuals to have insurance is truly constitutional. As far as foreign policy is concerned, Obama has dominated over the devastation that exists with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama has taken a seemingly respectable approach at handling these wars and has directed his steps responsibly.

Obama has had a split audience when it comes to the choices in immigration. He has stayed true to what has been put in place as far as laws, but has also acknowledged that he has many things he still wants to accomplish. He faces current scrutiny as Americans begin to take notice that his promises in the 2008 election haven’t held up like they needed to. His goals were to support a system that allowed for undocumented immigrants to pay a fine, learn English, and follow the rules like everyone else in this country. This was supposed to be a top priority, as he stated in the 2008 campaign, but now as we enter another election, Obama has lost his luster in this department and especially with those that immigration laws hit close to home with. Same-sex marriage is constantly being thrown in the spotlight of society. People present their religious views, their hatred and sometimes disgust for the way of life that some choose to live by. Obama, however, has taken the stance of having an “evolving state of mind” in regards to this topic. Although he believes that marriage is defined as the union between a man

and a woman, he has opened the door to accepting the way that our world stands. In his time as president, he has backed laws that support the recognition of samesex marriages federally and also stood against the unconstitutional laws of certain states that are attempting to hinder an individual’s right to choose. Obama holds a strong stance in regards to the topic of abortion. It is no secret that there is an intense battle when it comes to women’s rights. Talk of overturning Roe v. Wade, placing bans on funding to institutions that provide family planning and information about abortion and counseling toward those services have been circulating. While Obama has been in office, those attempts have fallen short. He has no intention, thus far, of entertaining these ideas.

MITT ROMNEY

itt Romney is the republican candidate attempting to take over the White House in the coming election. This will be his second attempt at presidency. It has been publicized as well that Romney is extremely wealthy with assets estimated in the hundreds of millions between himself and his wife. This leads into his economy stance: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about money, of course. Romney wants to implement the cut, cap, and balance ideology. His plan would be to cut federal spending, cap federal spending and balance the budget amendments currently in place. Health care and foreign policy for Mitt Romney seems to be going down the wrong path when looking at Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choices.

His objective would be to give a waiver out to all fifty states allowing them to choose to not accept the currently adopted requirement of having health care. He also wants to retract the bill itself completely. Foreign policy needs to be moved from the path of apology to strength according to Romney. He wants to lead the pack and stand as a power house for the forward movement of the nation. He seems to see apology as leading America down a path that is irreversible. As far as immigration is concerned Romney thinks there needs to be more security along our borders and also a more strict enforcement to stop employers from hiring undocumented workers. He also plans to back giving green cards to educated workers to assist in the employment process. It is still in the air as to what the best route is for handling and controlling immigration for him. Same-sex marriage for Romney is seemingly out of the question. Like Obama, he defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman. However, where the two candidates differ, Romney fully supports leg-

islation that upholds his definition of marriage and believes it should exist within the Constitution. He stands next to the idea that a child should be raised in a traditional household with a mother and a father. Romneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on the abortion debate is also strongly on one side. He is adamantly pro-life. However, it seems he is walking the line, standing against some antiabortion proposals, and really looking at the benefits and the consequences for America b e f o r e placing h i s power b e hind it. It is

hopeful that this mentality will remain if he becomes the next president of the United States. Voting is one of the most important rights that Americans possess, but we often take it for granted. Opting out of voting because the lines are too long, we neglect to re-register, or we feel like we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a difference. It must be said that the above reasons are nonsense, and there should be nothing that stops you from making sure your opinion is heard, whether you believe it is important or not. This is a valuable opportunity, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it pass you by.

Art With Heart Interview by Valerie Rammes

The Artist: “I go to work thinking, f e c t i n g ‘Really? I get paid to do this?’” her craft and begin Kayla Casteel is in the stage of her ap- her career prenticeship where she gets to work on as a tattoo perartist on Saturday September 1, 2012. She looks forward to a career that she loves to do, and the fact that she can share her passion with a variety people. Meet a determined dreamer, who has paid her dues, surpassed the difficulties in the process of apprenticeship, and is now fulfilling a lifelong destination; becoming a tattoo artist. Kayla Casteel is one of the most beautifully creative, strong minded and talented artists here in Fort Collins, CO. With her positive attitude and yearning to always better herself, she considers herself to be an ongoing learner of her talent, striving to always improve. She looks forward to the many people she will meet and the personal life stories she’ll listen to. She appreciates the trust that people put into her to put something permanent and important on their body. On becom-

Inspiration share her art with others. Throughout grade school she was the “go to” girl to get pictures drawn, by students and teachers. Currently, she paints for family and friends and her favorite medium is acrylic. She enjoys and has an equally great talent for face painting. Kayla looks forward to do some work with future events such as the Zombie Crawl and Pride.

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ing a tattoo artist, Kayla has revealed that it is not an easy road but a fulfilling one, especially to someone that considers art to be an inseparable part of their life.

The Process:

Background: Kayla states, “I’ve always had a passion for art, I’m pretty sure I was born to tattoo.” Kayla was adopted when she was very young and although it crosses her mind that she may have inherited this talent, her mother who raised her allowed her to be expressive with her creativity. When asked when she first became interested in art, with a shrug, her immediate response was, “my mother’s womb.” No doubt her enthusiasm to do art has literally been running through her veins since she was a child. Her mother allowed her to draw not only on herself, but also design murals on her bedroom walls. The freedom to express her visions through art led her to want

A tattoo apprenticeship is no joke. Kayla has been tattooing for about 6 months now. She found her home at Millennium and decided this would the place for her apprenticeship. She states, “Out of all the places I looked at, Millennium was the cleanest, had the

trust yourself to tattoo anyone else.” Then you tattoo friends and family and hope they stick around. Finally you get to tattoo walk-ins in hope to gain clients and rid of any fears of tattooing people. If you have been tattooing for less than 3 years you are considered to be an apprentice. Oh yeah and did I mention that this whole apprenticeship thing is unpaid?! So it really isn’t a joke; sacrifices, patience, and hard work are inevitable.

brightest colors, and talked to me like I was a human being.” Prior to her apprenticeship she worked 2 ½ years at the front desk to learn how a tattoo shop operates and about the business. Thus begins her long wait and hard work, and build up her anticipation while NOT tattooing. The breakdown of the apprenticeship basically consist of doing all the things a tattoo artist does (cleaning, setting up, pouring ink, etc.), everything except tattoo. Everyone in the shop is required to take a 6 hour blood borne pathogens course annually, which comes out of pocket. You must learn the original way of transferring tattoos to the skin. Although difficult, it gives everyone a certain respect for the art. After this long process of waiting and being broke you then get to tattoo yourself. The first 2 tattoos are required to be on your own body. This is so you know how deep you are going and as Kayla mentions, “Because if you don’t trust yourself, how do you

If there were any doubts or struggles that Kayla had, it would be questioning herself about these challenges. Kayla says that “There is no eraser, and I want it to be the best experience.” At times she wondered if she was going to be capable of doing this. But her incomparable self-motivation pushed her through the trials and errors. Her love of seeing the face on people that are happy with their tattoo overcomes any doubt and remains her sole gratification.

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what is

“WEALTH” “I am wealthy; wealth is not the physical cash, money is just a byproduct of wealth, wealth is intangible. My divine purpose, my potentials, my education, my advancing knowledge, my faith mentality and my ethical values are my wealth; it’s just that they are not yet transformed into their monetary equivalent.” -Sheye Hassan

ttending a predominately white college, where there are mainly “wealthy” individuals, this quote helps to digest a whole different meaning of WEALTH. I am wealthy, even without money. Knowing that I will have an education and be considered wealthier than those who are not receiving higher education gives me motivation to continue my journey. For all of you who are not considered “wealthy” because you lack the money aspect of it, there is more to wealth, as Hassan has made clear. Do not let society describe your wealth. You

are the only one that can, even if it’s through the different aspects of how you live. These features are intangible. Hassan says “they are not yet transformed into their monetary equivalent,” but when they do, actions in life will have a whole new importance. You’ll have to work harder to show that these features make you wealthier, but it is not impossible. You are capable of success even without money, a “by-product of wealth.” -Raquel Robertson

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Top Five Things to

NEVER

Say to a Police Officer 5). Sorry officer, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t plugged in. 4). I was going to be a cop, but I decided to finish high school instead. 3). I pay your salary. 2). You’re not going to check the trunk are you? 1). No, YOU assume the position.

DEFINITION OF

DETERMINED! Weird moments of people in Colorado caught on camera

DETERMINED TO SAVE GAS, AND INCREASE HORSE POWER I don’t know what I’m more angry with, the use of “horsepower” or the fact that they decided to put rims on a carriage.

DETERMINED TO BE “COOL”

I know it seems like this picture is from the 70’s but it’s not, just the wardrobe. It’s quite possible that the car he’s driving is a time machine, because the hair cut, clothes and porn mustache are clearly not from this century.

DETERMINED TO PICK UP Yes that is duct tape holding a pick up truck together and if there was a picture next to ‘determined’ in the dictionary, it would be this one.

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