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

Ijoined 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

I’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.

Mckenna Leavens

Ayear ago I got my heartbroken, I moved to a big city and had Dear John on replay in my small studio apartment. I truly believed my world was ending, little did I know it was actually just starting. On a Wednesday night I walked into a lifestyle/fashion club and they had their own blog called TheChicDaily. I pitched an idea for a relationship column, totally Carrie Bradshaw style! My column took off, I was publishing an article weekly and I even started my own relationship podcast with another member. I am now editor-in-chief of the club and am loving every minute of it! TheChicDaily has changed my life and opened so many doors for me, I am grateful for my journey that led me here.

Gabriella Herran

Hello I’m the Magazine Content Director for The Chic Daily’s monthly magazine! I decided to take on this position because I love the creative process behind projects, and doing that with a magazine like The Chic’s has been an unforgettable experience. I look forward to finding new and creative ideas and thoughts for each magazine to come.

Maja Peirce

Hey there! My name is Maja Peirce and I am a journalist and creative director. I am currently majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in Fashion at ASU. When I found The Chic Daily during my freshman year of college it was a breath of fresh air. The freedom of being able to express myself andpractice journalism was something I felt I had been searching for. I have always loved fashion, particularily upcycled and sustainable fashion. I look forward to creating this magazine with the club this year and exploring my graphic design and creative director abilities.

Kenzel Williams

Starting college was pretty nerve wracking. I had no idea what I wanted to do with the degree I chose, and it seemed as if everybody around me already knew their career paths.During Cronkite’s Student Organization Night, I found the Fashion Journalism Club. This booth’s fashionable journalists and stylish decor, stood out from the others. After much thought, I decided to join. I ended up as the social media assistant and got to make many connections and friends. The Chic Daily helped shape what I want for my future. I found an interest in social media and graphic design, and I also got to improve my writing skills without feeling any pressure. In addition to my major in journalism and mass communication, I’m also working toward a double minor in fashion and digital audience. I’m very excited about working with The Chic Daily team this year, and I can’t wait to see what we will achieve!

Cabrini Class

My name’s Cabrini Class and I’m currently a junior on the Tempe campus, but originally from Baltimore, Maryland. I have two awesome parents and three siblings, two of which are older and one younger sister. I’m in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, studying Women’s Studies and Media Analysis through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, and I also am minoring in Italian. I’ve always been interested in fashion and photography and have studied photography since high school. A dream of mine is to be a fashion photographer for a magazine, like Vogue or Elle. By joining the Fashion Journalism Club, in specific the magazine desk, I’m able to continue my interests, and express myself.

Ello Ho Ching

Hello! My name is Ella Ho Ching! I am a junior majoring in journalism & mass communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in political science. My passion for photography and creative expression. I strives to become a photojournalist or a public relations specialist in the fashion sector. I daydream of traveling often, but until those dreams become a reality, I enjoy thrifting, writing and hiking in my free time. My style icons are Harry Styles, Jackie Burkhart (That 70’s Show), Y2K fashion, angsty anime characters, and anyone that can make secondhand fashion their own. My favorite quote is “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” -Angela Davis

Madison Thomas

Hey, I’m Madison Thomas! I am currently a sophomore majoring in journalism and mass communication, minoring in film and political science, while also earning a certificate in cross-sector leadership. As someone who thrives best in creative environments, The Chic Daily has provided me with an outlet to express my creativity and write about things I actually care about. In my free time I can be found watching a new documentary, listening to an album from my vinyl record collection, or complaining about how bad the Dallas Cowboys are. After graduation I plan on buying a one-way ticket to NYC and working in the media or film industry in some capacity.

Deja Brumfield

Hello! My name is Deja Brumfield and I’m a sophomore majoring in journalism and mass communication with a focus on public relations and I am currently pursuing a certificate in marketing. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, reading, writing, excessive online shopping and Netflix binge-watching. I hope to one day work as a publicist for a major company or as a lifestyle writer for a magazine.

Jessica Hererra

Hello! My name is Jessica Herrera! This is my second semester at ASU Cronkite but I’m a transfer student from a Phoenix community college where I graduated. My major is Journalism and Mass Communication. I work at a radio station in the Programming and Promotions Dept. I love being in the studio recording commercials or producing other on -air shows I would love to have my own radio show and then transition onto TV, preferably an entertainment show. My hobbies are listening to music, dancing, photography, and styling my clothes in different new ways just makes me happy! I love hanging out with my puppy girl Bailey! My style inspiration comes from Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian. My favorite quote is: “Let’s make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality” by Malala Yousafzai. You can

Alexis Huerter

Hey guys! My name is Alexis Huerter and I am a freshman majoring in journalism and mass communications with a minor in fashion at ASU. This is my first semester with The Chic Daily and hoping for many more to come! I was beyond excited to join this team of such creative and inspiring individuals who love to share their voice. I have been in love with fashion ever since I was a little girl and knew I wanted to get more involved with it in my future. My dream is to work for a high-end fashion magazine, possibly focusing on the public relations and social media region. Other than writing, I can’t wait to explore my interests in fashion journalism and express myself through this club!

Gwenn Strasser

Hello! I am a freshman at the Cronkite School majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications. I plan on double majoring in Journalism and Fashion or Graphic Information and Technology. I am excited to write and create more stories and ideas with The Chic Daily, as I want to go into a career in fashion/lifestyle reporting!

BLACK LIVES MATTER IN PHX, TEMPE, AND AT ASU

Black Lives Matter has dominated death, May 25. the media since the death of George Floyd in May and has since been the “You can see the fire truck and you can see the center of every conversation across paramedic sitting there a hundred yards away, you can the nation, including presidential count the minutes of how long they sat there, and they debates. While the Black Lives sat there for six minutes. Six minutes. While he was Matter movement has been alive since 2013 after moving around, fighting for his life,” Dion Johnson’s the death of Treyvon Martin, Phoenix’s Black Lives lawyer said at a press conference held back in July. Matter organization, BLM Phoenix Metro, has been advocating for Arizona’s marginalized groups since Since then, BLM Phoenix Metro has organized 2017. protests, online call-to-actions and phone blockades According to BAC representative and graduate faced. BLM allies like junior and nursing major Jamie student, Miriam A., BLM Phoenix Metro coordinates Gluntz have participated in some of these events and and remains in contact with Arizona State University’s feel they have benefited the black community. Black African Coalition (BAC), a student organization dedicated to ‘uniting African Americans, Blacks and “I was lucky enough to be able to attend and bring allies at ASU whose goals are to increase enrollment, a group of friends to go to the March for Dion retention, and advocacy.’ Johnson organized by BLM Phoenix Metro. Going to “The BAC supports BLM Phoenix Metro, and I am minded individuals who also see the police as a racist a part of BLM Phoenix Metro myself. BLM Phoenix organization who prioritizes power and fear over the Metro also shares out BAC stuff and supports us in safety of black Americans,” Gluntz said. that way as well. If there are actions and things like that, we’ll communicate with each other. We respect Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said at a the work that is being done in the community by news conference in September that the Arizona DPS allying organizations and will continue to support officer, George Cervantes, will not be not charged for them,” Miriam said. the killing of Dion Johnson due to it being “something BLM Phoenix Metro has been calling for justice for to bring attention to the injustice Dion and his family these protests allowed me to be surrounded by likethat just can not be done under the facts of this case.” the wrongful death of Dion Johnson, a Phoenix native Meanwhile in Tempe, City Manager Andrew Ching who was shot and killed by an Arizona Department urged Tempe Police Department to undergo a change of Public Safety officer the same day as George Floyd’s in leadership by replacing their former Chief of Police 8