LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome. 2020 has been a year for many of us. Many view it as a call for action. Beginning with a global pandemic which impacted the world both socially and economically to a movement that affected people all over the world. Black Lives Matter forced our nation to reflect on how we have all had a part in systemic racism. November 3 is the opportunity to step up and use your vote to protect those who have experienced the violent repercussions of our ignorance. The Chic Daily’s writers worked hard to
put together this issue in hopes of giving you a new perspective and informing you in a different way. We understand that as media, we have contributed to underrepresentation of minorities and it is critical that we give a platform to voices in all communities. Through the lens of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, we hope to provide you an alternative approach to important social, political, and economic issues. Your vote is your voice, so remember to use it this November.
Megan Barbera
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joined the Chic Daily as an awkward freshman. Despite being a journalism major, I had little clue of what I wanted to do or if I really wanted to be a journalist. I was drawn to the fashion journalism club because fashion has always been a constant passion in my life and the organization was so different than anything else at Cronkite. As I joined and became more invested in the club, I started to fall in love with the fashion world and connect with those in it. I loved the community and collaboration aspect of the club, and watching FJC grow and develop has been one of the highlights of my college experience. This club helped me discover what I’m truly passionate about and introduced me to some of my favorite people ever!
Lauren Lippert
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’ve always had a love for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. I think it stemmed from the fact that when I was little my mom had a subscription to People’s magazine and I found the beauty and fashion section to be extremely fascinating. With that being said, I joined TheChicDaily my freshman year, excited to be a part of that community and boy was I. As a junior and Vice President I’ve been to five Phoenix Fashion Weeks, been apart of four charity fashion shows ran by the chic and have been able to interview really awesome designers and models. While the fashion club may provide amazing opportunities, as cheesy as it sounds, it really is more than just a club but a family and I’m forever grateful I joined my freshman year.
