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GET TO KNOW US 5-8 PLANTEDHERB IS STARTING TO SPROUT 9-13 SPOOKY SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING 14-17 AUTUMN LOOK BOOK 18-20 APPLE TO MY EYELET 21
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CONTENTS CULTURAL APPROPRIATION 22-23 HALLOWEEN BAKING 24-25 MENtal HEALTH 26 OH HALLOWS EVE POETRY 27 HORROR-SCOPES 28-29 ENDING IMAGE 30-31
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Letter from the Editor. Hello and welcome back. October is an exciting time for all of us even if it’s a little different this year. We’re now getting ready for Halloween and transitioning into the fall season...despite the heat. We put together this issue in hopes of getting you all ready and excited for what the month of October has in store for all of you. We hope you enjoy the thrilling fashion stories, electrifying makeup and foodie pieces, and be prepared for just a touch of horror amongst it all. The Chic Daily has created this second issue for you all to enjoy reading about your favorite things whether that be fashion, lifestyle, food, music, or a little bit of everything. The Chic Daily’s writers worked hard to put together this issue in hopes of giving you all something new and exciting to look and read about. With much anticipation and excitement, we introduce to you, The Chic Mag. Enjoy.
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Megan Barbera
I joined the Chic Daily as an awkward freshman. Despite being a journalism
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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!
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
A year 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.
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Cameron Rubner
Bonjour! My name is Cameron Rubner and I’m the multimedia director at
The Chic Daily! I’m currently a junior at ASU majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication. My obsession with all things pop culture and counterculture lead me to wanting to write and make videos about it. My personal style is heavily influenced by the New York skateboarding culture and the late 1980s early 1990s. I wanted to bring an outsiders point of view to The Chic Daily through my work. My goal is to expand our publications online presence as much as possible. My end goal in all of this is to live comfortably doing what I love with the people I love.
Gabriella Herran
Hello! I’m the Magazine Content Director for The Chic Daily’s monthly maga-
zine! 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 and practice 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.
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Katherine Prochnow
Hello, my name is Katherine Prochnow and I am a junior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln studying fashion design and journalism. I was initially planning on becoming a horse veterinarian but I quickly changed my mind when I found out how tricky o-chem was. Instead, I turned to fashion design and writing. I am very into the environment and like to create designs from sustainable materials. I have more plants than living space in my apartment. I am also vegetarian and I am always trying new recipes. In my free time when I'm not doing all that other stuff, I can be found riding horses, painting, and designing clothes that I later sell on Instagram. One day I hope to write for a big influential magazine like Vogue and man repeller (now called repeller).
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 find me on social media as @jessica_jinger
Joelena Sandoval
Hi! I’m Joelena Sandoval, a freshman at ASU majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in Fashion. Going into college, I was uncertain what type of journalism specifically I wanted to focus on. During Cronkite’s Student Organization Night, I discovered the Chic Daily and became infatuated with the idea of being a fashion journalist. Many opportunities were presented through the club within fashion, beauty, lifestyle, multimedia, and magazine. I'm very enthusiastic to further expand my experience and dive into other aspects of fashion journalism that The Chic Daily has to offer. After college, I hope to provide my skills as a journalist and work for Vogue as a magazine writer.
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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
Roxanne Banuelos
Hey! My name is Roxanne, I’m 20 years old and I’m a junior at Cronkite. My life and hobbies kind of revolve around school and my part time job, but I love listening to music, photography and art in general. I really love taking pictures in my free time and hope to learn more soon! I’m super passionate about fashion and love reading and learning about it. I wanted to join the Chic Daily because I would love to start writing about fashion, music and other things that I love, while also getting experience in creating a magazine! In the future I really hope to work at a fashion/culture magazine!
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.
Scott Daniels
Hey, I’m Scott Daniels, an aspiring reporter working under The Chic Daily. Fashion has always been a big part of my life and I was glad to find a club that fit my interests, which span beyond just fashion. I’m also into music journalism. I love looking in-depth into the art someone is willing to put out and analyze if that art succeeded in its purpose to entertain, inform, rebel, etc. On social media, I tend to be very low-key unless I’m promoting my content or content from my peers. I think that supporting each other is more important than ever, and I hope that my time as a reporter can do just that.
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ed you know what I might as well just start putting out the things I’d been working on. It was around Christmas time last year actually. I had the flu, and I decided, you know what, I’m gonna start releasing everything. I just had a lot of time to myself so I was like, “Yeah it’s happening.” anessa Herb aka PlantedHerb is a recent graduate student, but more importantly a budding CR: Do you feel like the pandemic has been good for pop star. The 23-year-old has only been recording you in a creative way, that you’ve had more time to music since 2018 and has just recently released it to work on music and think about it? the public. Since dropping her music she has garnered a ton of support from the Phoenix scene including PH: I think, kind of. I haven’t really worked on a thousands of streams to her Spotify alone. With the whole lot of music. I did a collaboration with Saiah recent release of the music video to her and Saiah’s recently and I had a lot of fun doing that, but as far new song Black (Planet), I caught up with Vanessa on as my own music I really only recorded a couple of Zoom to talk about her experience and what it’s been songs recently and they were just for fun I haven’t relike for her to finally release music. ally had them mixed or mastered or anything like that. CR (Cameron Rubner): So let’s take it back to the beCR: Where did the name Planted Herb come from? ginning: where are you from and what kind of music did you listen to growing up? PH: So my last name is Herb so it’s a spin on that, Planted Herb. PH (PlantedHerb): Well, I mean, I moved around a lot but I’d say I’m from here, Phoenix. Growing up I had a CR: The majority of the music you’ve made has been very diverse musical upbringing because I come from released during the pandemic, are you itching to a very multicultural background. My mom is Mexican perform live? and my dad is from Thailand and just between the two of them they had pretty diverse taste. PH: Yeah I definitely do want to dabble in live performances for sure. It’s just been so strange that I haven’t CR: I was watching the music video for the song had any opportunity whatsoever. Because I was think“distance” and in the description, it said it was your ing back a couple of years ago when I started writing debut single, so did you just start making music at the and doing music, recording, and everything, it would beginning of this year? be so fun to perform these. And then I get to put all these songs out but I can’t perform them yet so it’s a PH: I mean I was “making” it since late 2018 early little strange. But I am excited to eventually, someday, 2019, but I didn’t start releasing music until this year. maybe perform them. CR: Was there a certain moment where you just said CR: It’s such a bummer because everyone is putting “Fuck it” I’m going to put this out and dedicate a good out such great music and there’s nowhere to see it. amount of time to it? PH: Yeah because I had been making so much music, just kind of overthinking releasing stuff and I decid-
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PH: I know this year has been so good for music.
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CR: I wanna talk about your sound, you’ve put out four singles and they’re all pretty different from each other. What goes into your creative process when you sit down to write a song? PH: I would say that overall, my genre falls somewhere under the indie umbrella, but I just don’t like making the same thing all the time. The reason all of my songs sound so different is because I get tired of the monotony and I want to put out different and multifaceted things. That’s why I don’t really make songs that sound the same. CR: Yeah, your latest track “Maybe I Want You,” is super dance-inspired. I get like a Charli XCX vibes from it, I really loved it. Were you listening to a lot of dance music when you were making that or what was your influence for that sound? PH: No, so my writing process is like-- there’s not really a big method to it. Basically, when I sit with the producers that I usually work with, I will just have them show me everything they’ve been working on and if I just like the way something sounds I’ll just write lyrics to it and then I have a song. It’s just random really, and I write songs very quickly too so once I hear something and resonate with it, I can write a song in ten minutes. All of the songs that I have put out, were all written in 10 minutes. CR: What producers have you been working with? PH: My main producer, who produced “Maybe I Want You,” “Cosmic,” and “Darling,” his name is Lachlan West, he’s a touring member of the band Walk The Moon. I met him through mutual friends. He was trying to do more production-wise for different artists so he learned that I like to sing and he was like hey “Why don’t we just work together?” Over, pretty much all last year, I went to LA a few times and recorded in an actual studio and with him. CR: How was that experience?
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PH: It was fun yeah, it was super cool. The song “Maybe I Want You” was actually recorded in the basement of one of Katy Perry’s writers. CR: So when was that song recorded? PH: It was August of last year. It’s been a year since it was recorded, I’ve been sitting on all my songs for so long. CR: So what’s the wait? PH: I’m just kind of a perfectionist, then also it’s just like I wanted to see if I could make different things and release different things before I did that, but I just wanted to get it out because I hit a point where I’ve been sitting on this song for so long I just need to put it out. CR: Are you sitting on anything right now? PH: Not particularly, I definitely want to put out an EP next of four songs, and I probably have enough material to get that together. CR: Going back to your song with Saiah, the music video just came out for Black (Planet). How did that collaboration between the two of you come about? PH: So Saiah and I have been friends for a long time, since 2017 or something like that, and the very very first song that I ever made and I ever recorded was actually with Saiah a long time ago. It’s called Brown Recluse it’s on his SoundCloud you’d have to go digging for it but it’s there. We’ve just been really good friends since the day we met. We just hit it off -- it was like this summer sometime he was in the studio and was like “Just stop in and we’ll work on something” and that’s how Black (Planet) came about. CR: It was a great song you guys had some amazing chemistry on that song, but who else do you want to work with in the near future? PH: Like tangible or just in my dreams?
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DARLING monized and things like that it probably would sound pretty good. And Rich Brian has been doing a lot more singing lately which has been really good, he’s so good at singing and rapping. CR: Anything you want to promote? PH: Honestly, at this time, I just want people to listen to Saiah’s song “Black (Planet)” and to watch the music video that came out because really this year--like the only reason I released “Maybe I Want You” when I did was because I just wanted to move on creatively. But I really want to take the time for at least the rest of this year to let black artists have the spotlight and let their voices be heard because I feel like it’s more important for their voices to be heard in a time like this socially than for somebody like me. Even though I am bi-racial I just feel like I’m not in a position where I’m being attacked. So I just think that hearing some black artists is so important and consuming their material is really important right now, so listen to black artists!
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SPOOKY SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING
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ctober, a time of fall festivities, treats, tricks, and most importantly--costumes. In a non-pandemic hypothetical, I would’ve scoured thrift stores for pieces to arrange a perfect costume for one of my favorite holidays, Halloween.
Yet due to the outbreak of COVID-19, I expressed an interest in the peer-to-peer social shopping app, Depop, which allows individuals to post and sell their items. While it has the aspect of social distancing, the shopping is sustainable and works toward a life with zero fast fashion. As a seller on Depop, I thought what better way to support online shopping through Depop than to shop for costumes through the app. by Joelena Sandoval
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he first look is inspired by Cassie Howard’s Alabama Worley Halloween costume from the hit show, Euphoria. In the show, Howard is shown wearing a lace longline bra with a cow print mini skirt paired with a chunky teal belt and black cowboy boots. Her take on this costume is iconic as it accentuates her body and is more on the risquÊ side of Halloween costumes. My look is a little less risque, with a silk dress of similar color to the bra. Then I added in accents of cow print with accessories such as a purse, mask, or earrings that resemble the same print Cassie has on her skirt. To complete the outfit, I added in cowboy boots that I came across. They have a fridging detail to add more texture to the outfit itself. This look gives a simple yet flattering take on Howard’s costume by having the same theme but different elements that make the outfit a novelty.
@int3metbrat Depop ($21)
@heyy_rea Depop ($10)
@puravintage Depop ($45)
@jeann_kim Depop ($7.25)
@nomadique Depop ($26)
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@bigtiddytwunk Depop ($10)
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he next outfit is gender-neutral and thankfully this is one that nearly everyone can find in their own closet--it is a tourist. A bright Hawaiian shirt is a classic look with khaki or cargo shorts and a pair of white crew socks with strap sandals over them to create an iconic touristy vibe.
The shirt I selected is also from Depop, it is bright and fun with a blue background of colorful tropical plants, leaves, and flowers. I also discovered Aeoropostale cotton khaki brown shorts, and Vibram brown adjustable strap sandals to tone down the amount of color the shirt attracts. Now for accessories, a fedora with a black band around the center, the bigger the hat the better. A fanny pack for this costume is a must. Not only are they useful but they add more character to the costume itself. An old film camera is perfect to enhance the tackiness of this costume which is one of my favorite finds through Depop. Sunglasses. Duh. The Ray Bands I found were a decent price and had both tones of brown/black that contribute to the color palette established. What I like most about this collection is that it’s easily flexible and can be accented further to make a great Halloween costume.
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@copaceticcollective Depop ($20)
@jayvien Depop ($8.50)
@angelgirlvintage Depop ($5)
@tuskseattle Depop ($30)
@jlbsunbuttoned Depop ($17.99)
@silverdafodil Depop ($40)
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astly, for the Nickelodeon lovers, and on the PG side of things, we have a Trixie Tang from the Fairly Odd Parents feature. Tang, as a typical cartoon character, wears the same outfit every day consisting of a simple color scheme of pinkish-purple and white. Trixie has a very specific uniform of a pinkish-purple cowlneck sweater and a white mini skirt along with white long boots.
A mock neck is very essential to Tang’s costume and a baby pink sweater tee with the same neck coverage of Trixie’s is perfect to provide the same color and material. Pleated tennis skirts have become statement pieces and a white one would be perfect for a Tang inspired outfit. is costume, they provide a trendy aspect. @andreamariel ThisDepop outfit ($5) is very specific to how Trixie accents her hairstyle with a pinkish-purple headband. Through my Depop scavenging, I found a pink gingham plaid headband that combines two of the primary colors and supplies a print to the costume. I provided a balance of pink and white with the addition of heart
@autumnwheato Depop ($35)
@brooklynscloset Depop ($12)
@bethanyhuang Depop ($25)
@allieshoppe Depop ($25)
@katelynchu Depop ($22)
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opefully, through these costumes, you can create your own outfits within the few ideas provided. Shopping sustainable is important during these unprecedented times to prevent environmental and human damage. In the course of this pandemic, Halloween might be canceled, but it doesn’t mean being sustainable is canceled.
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all weather is not just about warm drinks, pumpkin flavored everything, and cute decorations.. It’s also about fall fashion! Any excuse is a good one to pull out those comfy sweaters and booties. Here are your fall fashion must-haves this season.
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eanies are a statement piece to add to your wardrobe. They can not only hide a bad hair day but they can make you look instantly cuter. Bold colored beanies also help to add a pop of color to your outfit. I like to wear my yellow, pink, and blue beanies from Forever 21 on warm days to also keep cozy. My favorite part about this accessory is that it can make my red hair color stand out. Even the simplest outfit like a beanie, t-shirt, and leggings can be spiced up with a colorful beanie to show more personality.
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ide brim hats can easily be a great choice when trying to dress up your outfit. They can compliment the attire really well and make you seem more put together with zero to no effort. Everyone needs a wide brim hat this fall season! I love wearing my wide brim hats from H&M and even target. Looking cute doesn’t mean breaking the bank. I usually pair my hats with a simple white tee, sunglasses, and even jeans.
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lannels and plaid go hand in hand this season. An easy go to flannel can not only keep you warm on a breezy day but can keep you feeling cozy and stylish all night long! My favorite is wearing a red plaid shirt from Tillys or a blue flannel from H&M. Simple and stylish at the same time.
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on’t underestimate the power of biker shorts just yet. They are made of very breathable fabric and are not only good in a classic black color but you can also rock them in camel brown or olive green fall colors. I pair my biker shorts with just anything like a comfy sweater or a big oversized shirt.
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eather jackets are my favorite go-to item. They are perfect for chilly nights out on the town and they pair really well with almost everything. Plus, it’s a timeless piece you want to make sure to have handy to wear with jeans or even a dress. I love my black leather jacket so much I also bought it in blue. They are both from my go-to store, Forever 21!
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arker colored pants or black leggings can definitely look good with just about anything. Whether you are going for a casual look or a more formal occasion they can make your look appear classy and well put together. I literally wear black leggins everyday not just for comfort but because I can style it with a cute top from Forever 21 or my nicer formal tops from Express.
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astly, don’t forget to style your outfit with a pair of boots. Whether you are going for an edgy street wear look with some combat boots or for a special occasion then throw on a pair of black booties with a buckle or some type of accent to give the boot some personality. I recently ordered booties from Miss Lola online and they are really comfortable and edgy. If I want a more relaxed look then I grab my Forever 21 combat boots and head right out the door!
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his fall season it’s all about playing with autumn colors to create the ultimate look for any occasion. Some key colors to wear are camel brown, olive green, and burgundy red. Let us know what your version of fall fashion looks like and make sure to tag us on social media if you wear any of these must have pieces @thechicdaily on Instagram!
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APPLE TO MY EYELET
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et me set the scene for you. It’s a crisp after- this produce-made leather. Their “appeel” is creatnoon in October. You sit at your dining ed in Bolzano which resides in the luscious, rolling room table flipping through The Chic hills of Northern Italy. They are the first company to Daily’s newest issue. Your grandmother is make shoes out of apple leather and that’s not all, they in the background humming her wedding also sell shoes made from algae and recycled plastics. song from the 1930s as she turns the oven light on to While their footwear may seem expensive, it’s well look at the apple pie she is baking. The trees out your worth it and basically the same price as a Kanye West window are turning beautiful shades of orange and fake dirty sock. yellow and you have your haunted house party circled on the calendar for next week. But the most appealing Another company making thing about this image is your choice of footstrides in the apple leather wear. You sit cross-legged, your feet clad in industry is SAMARA, a Veerah’s FRIDA pumps. Your taste minimalist bag company must be exquisite as these shoes based out of Canada. It cost $328 and, the best part, was created by Salima in they are made from organic December 2017. Their prodapple peels. ucts are created from one piece of apple leather and Sustainable fashion are held together by brass has made quite an appearbuttons. Their top seller: The ance in the last couple of Apple Leather Mini is a cute years. Sustainable fashion is Lil bag perfect for holding manufactured fabrics reinyour keys or your phone, vented with biodegradable and is only $50 (the price of materials such as plants, bac5 boujee hamburgers (vegan teria, food, and scraps. High up patty burgers, of course)). A big on the list are leathers made from bonus to this company is that with apple peels. And to say I’m here for each purchase they donate a solar it is an understatement. backpack to the kids in Kenya so they can do their homework at night without a These leathers are created from kerosene lamp. 50% apple peelings and 50% polyurethane (which is an eco-friendlier version of I don’t know about you guys, but writing this polyvinyl chloride, a binding agent used article made me both hungry for apple pie to give the leather its notoriously stiff and ravenous for my own pair of apple-leather structure). The apple peels are the accessories. Also, I just want to point out that it unused bits by the juicing industry. took so much self-control not to add in 50 more apple puns. Psh what can’t apples do? Using these scraps helps to get rid of decomposing peels that release methane and ethylene which both Check out these sustainable brands at: contribute to climate change (it’s a rabbit hole that gets SAMARA: www.samarabags.com deeper with each ‘which’). Apple leather is, how would Veerah: www.veerah.com you say it… “la crème de la crème.” It’s durable, breathable, sunlight resistant, and hypoallergenic.
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ith Halloween being right around the corner, I wanted to give a not-so-gentle reminder to exclude any outfits that are culturally appropriated while thinking of costumes. By definition, cultural appropriation is “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the practices, customs, or aesthetics of one social or ethnic group by members of another (typically dominant) community or society.” It’s seen all year-round through sports team names, merchandise, and multiple fashion trends.
A prime example of fashion misappropriation in Chinese culture is through the trendy crop tops and dresses inspired by Cheongsam (also known as Qipao in Mandarin). Most notable for their collars and sleek fabric, many fast-fashion brands have taken this style, despite not knowing its full history and further its Asian “look” by pasting dragons or other culturally significant symbols all over the clothing items. While ‘Mandarin collared
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shirts’ has been a re-emerging fashion trend, sometimes this traditional clothing will be used as a ‘cute’ or ‘sexy’ Halloween costume along with other cultures’ customary wear. “I think that a very common costume we see in adults during Halloween is that 'sexy' Native woman costume. It's inaccurate but also so harmful to our community. It gives people this false narrative of who we are as a people, while allowing them the comfortability to mock our traditional regalia,” Senior Noah Huerta, President of the Native American Journalist Association, said. Latin American costumes are seen appropriated just as often during the Halloween season but seem to be less confronted by cultural allies due to its normalization. “The ‘Mexican’ costumes perpetuate stereotypes of Mexicans being lazy or even stereotyping the way that they dress. Cholas [a Latin woman of indigenous or partly indigenous ancestry] is also a stereotype that is often associated with gangs or crime. Calaveras/Muertos, associated with the Day of the Dead, are specifically disrespectful to the sanctity and respect associated with the holiday which is dedicated to our ancestors and family members that have passed on,” Emma Galligan, a junior majoring in political
science and minoring in justice studies said. Galligan also stresses that cultural appropriation is insulting to many cultures and negatively perpetuates stereotypes that are harmful toward the strides groups have made to establish that their cultures and races have significance. Both of these cultures have been deprecated and ‘disregarded’ for years not only on Halloween but in everyday life. With the rise of new-age practices and aesthetics, businesses started selling dream catchers and bundles of white sage which are akin to Indigenous tradition, thus profiting off of Native American culture without knowing its background. “I have seen people throw Cinco de Mayo parties, Mexican parties,” Galligan said. “Wearing ponchos or serapes in day to day life is also appropriation of the culture. I’ve also seen people wear Mexican embroidered style blouses which are associated with indigenous people of Mexico. The Taco Tuesday events that are Mexican themed are also appropriation.” While some justify wearing a cultural Halloween costume as appreciation, Huerta and Galligan say it’s far from it. Appreciating cultures outside of our own can range from
opriation trying local authentic food spots and reading about the oppression of the culture’s people. For Indigenous culture, you can try attending a pow-wow and learning which tribe’s land you’re occupying, and ‘give them thanks for being the original protectors of that land.’
Huerta specifically emphasizes that society needs to stop forgetting about Indigenous People and the trauma they have faced for hundreds of years by including Natives in important conversations, especially those that pertain to using their culture as a means to make a profit. With that being said, always be conscious and aware when partaking in another culture, besides your own, especially on holidays like Halloween. “Don’t wear headdresses if you’re not Indigenous, don’t wear dreads if you’re not Black, etc. Do not perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Educate yourselves on cultures rather than adopting practices in harmful ways.” Galligan said. “There is a lot of history associated with all of these practices and adopting them when they are not yours or in a disrespectful manner is harmful.”
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relude: Spooky season is here, with arguably the most creative holiday of the year: Halloween. Candy in a bowl can get kind of dull after consecutive celebrations. Let’s change that with some fall-flavored delicacy recipes:
Lemon-Black Sesame Doughnuts:
(From Tori Cox on myrecipes.com) Time: 2 hours Yield: 16 doughnuts
Ingredients:
3/4 cup black sesame seeds 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh juice (from 2 lemons), divided 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 3/4 teaspoon plus a pinch kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon black food coloring paste (optional) 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup whole milk
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 16 compartments of 2 (12-compartment) doughnut pans. Toast sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium, stirring often, until they smell nutty, 2 to 3 minutes. Process until coarsely ground, about 1 minute. Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Add baking powder, baking soda, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, and, if desired, food coloring paste, beating just until combined. Whisk together flour and 1/2 cup of the ground sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pipe or spoon batter evenly among prepared compartments of doughnut pans. Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer doughnuts to wire racks. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the ground sesame seeds, and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Dip tops of doughnuts into glaze, and return to racks. Let stand until glaze sets.
by Scott Daniels
Skullduggery Squares: (From Gooseberry Patch at myrecipes.com) Time: 40 mins Yield: 20 squares
Ingredients:
12 ounce can evaporated milk 3 eggs, beaten 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 15 ounce can pumpkin 18 1/2 ounce pkg. yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, sliced Garnish: whipped topping, candy sprinkles, colored sugar
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except cake mix, butter and garnish. Pour into a greased 13” x 9” pan. Sprinkle on dry cake mix; do not stir. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with whipped topping. Decorate with candy sprinkles or colored sugar.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Tahini Glaze: (From Sara Tane at myrecipes.com) Time: 1 hr, 35 mins servings
Yield: 12
Ingredients:
Cake:
Baking spray 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon maple extract 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts Glaze: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake cake at 350° on a rack arranged in the center of the oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean. Let cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Invert pans, turning cakes out onto wire racks to cool completely. Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in tahini and milk, stirring constantly until well-blended, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and lemon juice. While the cake is still slightly warm, pour glaze over cake. Scoop up any glaze that has dripped off and spoon over cake again. Allow to cool completely before serving.
There’s no room on the countertops for bland foods this season, not with all the specials and sales going on. With so much effort put into planning, costumes, decorations, etc. why should food be an exception?
Directions:
Prepare the Pumpkin-Walnut Bundt Cake: Preheat oven to 350°. Generously spray a 14-cup bundt pan with baking spray. Whisk together flour and put the baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, salt, ground ginger and canned pumpkin puree in a medium bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth. Beat butter with brown and granulated sugars in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment at high speed until fluffy, at least 5 minutes. Add eggs to bowl, 1 at a time, mixing at medium speed until just combined. Mix flour mixture into butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with pumpkin mixture in between each addition.
Sara Tane Tahini Glaze Pumpkin Bundt Cake
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MENtal HEALTH
s many social issues have been on the rise, one that has yet to be touched on is men’s mental health. Nearly 1 in 5 men in the U.S. are affected by mental illness and are often not given the attention they need and deserve. Mental illnesses affect everyone from your next-door-neighbor to your favorite celebrity. One person who lives with mental illness is rapper, Kanye West. West has been battling bipolar disorder while being attacked by the media for his uncontrollable outbursts and so-called “episodes.” Bipolar disorder is when your mood, energy, and concentration negatively affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Episodes of depression are often associated with bipolar disorder, but upswings in mood are also a major symptom. What makes this mental illness so dangerous is that there is no single cause that triggers these mood swings. These circumstances make it difficult to differentiate who is suffering from this disorder, or just having a bad day. That is you shouldn’t judge someone’s actions without knowing the whole story. The public first got a glimpse of the mental struggles that affected Kanye in 2016 when his doctor had him evaluated for his constant erratic actions and lack of sleep. He was already diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years prior to this, but he hadn’t blown up publicly to this scale. He had episodes everywhere from concerts to just walking on the street. Many people question why he isn’t on medication and what he does to cope with mental illness. Kanye talked with David Letterman on how he feels traditional medication hinders his creative process and makes him a different person. When Kanye attended his first rally in his quest for a 2020 presidential nomination, his
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speech was flooded with erratic talk of abortion and racism, among other topics. One topic he referenced, in particular, is how “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had the slaves go work for other white people.” This sparked a surge of backlash from the media, but Kanye’s peers came to his aid. Among other celebrities, his wife, Kim Kardashian, spoke out after his most recent outburst and said they need “compassion and empathy . . . so that we can get through this.” Kardashian was not alone in supporting Kanye through his struggles. Halsey is another celebrity to see beneath his social media posts and public outcries. In light of the most recent episode, she tweeted, “No jokes right now. I have dedicated my career to offering education and insight about bipolar disorder and I’m so disturbed by what I’m seeing.” Justin Bieber took it a step further and visited Kanye at his ranch in Wyoming after another manic episode that was filled with accusations including Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner wanting to “lock him up.” Hailey Baldwin commented on her husband’s trip to the ranch by saying in a tweet,” Justin wants to be supportive.” The response from other celebrities shows their support for West and their attitudes toward mental illness. I hope to bring light to others whose cases might not be as well known and expose the sad realities of men’s mental health. Celebrities struggle with these issues the same as Joe down the street, except Joe’s story isn’t posted by large media outlets for everyone to see. Joe deals with these problems with only those close to him. With this series, I also want to give Joe a voice and share his situation for the world to see.
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OH HALLOWS EVE POETRY Kit-Kat, Oh Snap!
relude: There might not be orange trees and fallen leaves in the desert, but the fall spirits flow throughout Arizona. Some spirits are Black as night, but blurry from the fog mystical, while others are terrifying. Either way, fall specials like Halloween make change feel mag- The moon is out, in comes monsters from all To the house on the hill ical. Poetry is a good way to prove that: For a welcomed thrill The counters blessed with pumpkin pie Pumpkin cupcakes Pumpkin cider And straight-up pumpkins Calories galore Monster Mash on its 7th or 8th club mix LED jack-o-lanterns Wall decorations that eventually get knocked into The ambiance is certainly millennial In came the rain, then thunder Lightning snaps like a Kit-Kat The black cat knocks over a glass Even the ghost is scared out of his cut-up bedsheet For even monsters are scared of something Like lightning Like cheap jumpscares Like bad parties And like the idea of a Halloween through Zoom
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t’s time to get your spooky on. The spookiest night is on the rise. There is a full moon on Halloween, so now is the time to get everything you need done and commit to your goals.
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ou’ll be getting a treat this month...that is if you don’t run into any tricks! Steer clear of any bad juju and keep it moving. October is a time to enjoy yourself and your company. If you’re feeling lonely go to the pumpkin patch with some friends or have a scary movie marathon with your bestie!
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alloween? More like Halloweekend? You’ll take any excuse to go out this spooky season. So, get on your most chilling costume and party till the full moon goes down..
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OO! ...Oops, didn’t mean to scare you. Speaking of scaring, tonight is the night to put your fears behind you and just go for it. October is the time to make shit happen, you got this!
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ow is the time to put on your best costume and show out. When it comes to dressing up, you’ll take any excuse to. Time to put on the fangs and raise hell.
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onsider putting on waterproof mascara that won’t smear as you’re dragged to the dance floor by a ghost. Fingers crossed it’s a friendly ghost!
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SPOOKY
by Gabriella Herran
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pooky season is just down your alley. You’ve been waiting all year for this night. You want to take a risk and text your crush, but all you can think to say is “Boo.” Take the risk but don’t say that...or you’ll get ghosted.
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he time you’ve been waiting for has arrived. You’re favorite season, time, and holiday. This Halloween might be a feel off but no worries Scorpio, you always know how to have an otherworldly time.
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he ghosts and ghouls are out and so are you. October has a lot in store for your personal life, it’s time to put the fangs away and get freaky..
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sually you’re a good witch but this October, let loose and be bad. Go with the flow and let things happen. If the broom fits, fly it!
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ctober is a time to carve out the good times with your friends. You’ve been feeling a little burnt out lately but no worries, have a spooktacular night.
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ating candy all night? You’re in! Snuggle up and watch some spooky horror films or have a night out with some thrilling prank calls!
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Photo by Sydney Witte
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