The Falcon Times Vol. 46, #11

News

Students attend rally Feb. 25.

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Entertainment

Features

Friday The 13th: Death to a horror icon.

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Professor retires in April 2010.

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MARCH 4, 2009

VOLUME 46, ISSUE 11

A new welcome to college grounds Rebeka Silva Staff Writer

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With the marquee being electronically run, questions about its electronic consumption arose.

“It is a new technology,” said Mateo. “So it does not consume as much electricity as old technology equipment.”

The marquee uses high-end software that enables the Media Services department to send information via the college network to the marquee.

More information on the amount of consumption of electricity could not be disclosed by Mateo at this time.

Despite the fact that it was built to keep students informed of events and activities, some students do not seem to notice it too much.

“I havenʼt paid much attention to it so it doesnʼt make a difference for me,” said biology major Daniel Cabrera. “I think itʼs a waste… where did the money come from?”

Nursing major Monique Pierre said she only notices the scoreboard during the evening.

“If it wasnʼt for my night classes I wouldnʼt notice it,” she said. “During my afternoon classes, it is invisible to me.”

An electronic marquee was installed at the main entrance of the North Campus Feb. 11 which was funded through Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Funds.

PECO is a State Operated Program that funds MDC for new construction, renovation and remodeling, like the building of the pool.

“It is similar to the one that is already installed at the Kendall Campus,” said Cristina Mateo, dean of administration, who handled preparations for the installment of the marquee.

The electronic marquee has the capacity to display video and text information.

It is used to promote academic programs, special events and activities going on at the North Campus.

“Any services available to students like registration periods, and everything that promotes MDC and what we do for the community at large will be advertised on the marquee,” said Mateo.

The marquee is only used for dissemination of

Christina Freiria/Falcon Staff

Miami International Film Festival is back Monique Dos Anjos Staff Writer

The Miami International Film Festival [MIFF], presented by Miami Dade College, is back with 137 films from more than 40 countries.

The 10-day festival, spanning from March 6-15, will kick-off with “Valentino: The Last Emperor,” directed by Matt Tyrnauer, a special correspondent for Vanity Fair magazine, and ends with a

bang with David Burmanʼs “Empty Nest.”

“With the 26th edition of the MIFF, Iʼm looking forward to building on the great successes of its first quarter-century,” firstyear MIFF director Tiziana Finzi said in a press release. “So that we can chart a course for the next 25 years that will expand the art of film to new audiences and, more importantly, expand the role of film as an educational tool.”

More than 75,000 people attended last yearʼs festival. Students and senior citizens pay $7; the general public pays $12 and Miami Film Society members pay $10.

A key attraction to the festival is the “REEL Education Seminars,” which are taught by producers and directors working in the film industry. Admission for students is $10.

“The films are made by film students,” said Hector Martinez, a film production major who also plans on attending the “Florida Film Scene” and “Current Trends in Indie Film Financing” seminars. “Itʼs always good to see their view on life; they are able to project their feelings through film.”

At the MIFF, people of all ages and

ethnic backgrounds are able to connect with directors and films, no matter the language.

“Itʼs a universal language,” said Hector Martinez, a film production major who also plans on attending the “Florida Film Scene” and “Current Trends in Indie Film Financing” seminars. “We end up reading subtitles, but itʼs the images that we understand.”

That thinking goes hand in hand with MIFFʼs mission to bridge cultural

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NEWS

March 4, 2009

MDC students want their voice heard Savanna Stiff & Yamel Lora Wolfson Bureau More than 300 students from all eight Miami Dade College (MDC) campuses converged on the Wolfson Campus last month during a rally to show support for House Bill 787 and Senate Bill 1576, measures that propose counties fund their local community colleges through a special sales tax.

During the rally, which took place Feb. 25, students thanked Senator Alex Villalobos, who is sponsoring Senate Bill 1576, and State Representative Juan Zapata, who is sponsoring House Bill 787, for backing the bills. Some students waved homemade cardboard signs touting the bills while other chanted: “MDC, MDC, MDC.” “Miami Dade College opened its doors for me” Senator Villalobos, an MDC alumnus, said to the cheering crowd. “Iʼll tell you what you can do to help, and itʼs to invest in your education, in your future.”

Advocates of the bills said the move is urgently necessary due to the current economic depression, which has put a squeeze on community college funding.

In the past year, MDC has lost $21 million in budget cuts, all while seeing a spike

Phil Roche/MDC Media Relations STUDENT RALLY: More than 300 students from all eight MDC campuses attended a rally Feb. 25.

in enrollment, resulting in about 12,000 students having to attend college without state funding.

On a message posted on the MDC website, college president Eduardo J. Padrón expressed this serious message: “The only way we will be able to endure the severe budget cuts is by allowing our community to demonstrate its support for the College.”

If the bills are passed, it would create a half-cent sales tax that could provide MDC

with an estimated additional $175 million a year for five years.

This past November, voters state-wide decided against similar actions when they voted against Amendment 8, a proposal that would have given the community the option of supporting their local community colleges. In order for Amendment 8 to have passed, 60 percent of Florida voters needed to vote in favor of it. The measure received only a 43.5 approval state-wide; Miami-Dade County voters were the only

ones to approve the measure with a 61 percent approval. But despite that Senator Villalobos is optimistic.

“I believe people are tired of paying taxes but I donʼt believe people are tired of investing in their communities,” Senator Villalobos said to students during the rally in downtown Miami.

Student leaders at the rally urged their peers to speak up: “We need to have our voices heard in every way, e-mails, calls, everything possible” said Wolfson Campus Student Government President, Ophelia Somers.

The students in attendance at the rally echoed Somers sentiments: “Itʼs very impressive to see what we can do when we all come together” said Javier Garcia, a 19year-old music production student at the Wolfson Campus.

Heather Osorio, a student at the North Campus added, “I think we definitely made an impact.”

The rally was one of several activities planned to show support for the bills. A delegation of student advocates is scheduled to visit Tallahassee to promote the local option bills in the near future.

“We as students and community members need to do all we can to help Senator Villalobos and Representative Zapata to pass this bill,” Somers added.

SGA attends three-mile walk for autism cause Joanna Sanchez Staff Writer The North Campus Student Government Association attended Walk for Autism to show their support for Americaʼs fastestgrowing developmental disability Feb. 22 at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne.

This is the first year SGA attended Walk for Autism, organized by Autism Speaks.

SGA helped raise awareness by passing out pamphlets at the Autism Speaks Information tent and volunteering at the bounce house.

Along with more than 12,000 people, SGA walked three miles around Crandon Parkʼs sandy beach and natural habitats.

“I enjoy the events that donʼt just include the school, but include supporting the people in the community,” said Heather Osorio, an SGA senator.

Autism Speaks has held the Walk for Autism for four years. Walk for Autism helps raise money for those who struggle with autism spectrum disorders and their families. “We want to promote anything we feel is a good cause, these kids need

help and others need to be informed on this disorder so they can help,” said Betsy Godly-Rosado, an SGA parliamentarian.

Autism is a disorder affecting a childʼs communication and social skills. America is still struggling to find a medical detection or cure for autism.

“I wasnʼt aware of what autism was until this event,” said Laury Wong, an SGA senator. “This motivated me to get more involved in these events.”

Nicole Kojkowski, the Science Ambassador at UM for Autism Speaks, said many Americans are puzzled as to why autism occurs because every child has a unique case.

“The numbers are growing everyday and it is important for everyone to understand how prevalent the disorder is and how we need to find a cure for our future children,” said Kojkowski.

Whether a child falls under the low or high spectrum of autism, they will always have trouble communicating, socializing, and suffer from repetitive behavior. The higher end of the autism spectrum is called Asperger, but the children who suffer from

Joanna Sanchez/Falcon Staff WALKING FOR A CAUSE: Nearly 12,000 people attended the Walk for Autism Feb. 22.

this form of autism are more functional to attend college and have a job. Those landing on the lower end of the spectrum will never be able to communicate with others or have a relationship, and may even have dangerous behavior.

“Before Autism Speaks, there wasnʼt an organization focused on research, advocacy, and family service,” said

Roithmayr.

Autism Speaks is the nationʼs top fund raiser for autism research in genetics/ environmental, biology, diagnosis, and treatment.

“It feels good to learn about issues affecting real people and to be able to pass the message on to others,” said Delmy Fernandez, a veterinary major.

MDC basketball team shoots for state champions Cerone White Staff Writer

Ranked third in the nation and second in the state, the Miami Dade College menʼs basketball team is poised to make some noise at the Florida Community College Athletic Association State Championships.

The Sharks (26-2) are undefeated in conference play (12-0) and will take on Gulf Coast Community College on Thursday, March 5 at 3 p.m. in Marianna, Florida to kick-off tournament play.

“I am so proud of the effort and dedication these young men have shown,” said Coach Matthew Eisele.

The Sharks have a (26-2) record, and an The team top players are: William Coleman (F), James Beatty (PG), Rico Pickett (PG), Darnell Dodson (F), Trevor Mbakwe (F), and Dwan McMillan (PG), who are ranked in the top 25 of the region.

“This is the best team weʼve had since Iʼve been here by far,” said Eisele in an interview with FOX Sports.

“My athletic director, whoʼs been here for more than 30 years, said itʼs one of the best teams weʼve ever had.”

The road has not been easy for Eisele.

When he took over in 2007, many were skeptic of the team.

“Yes, there was doubt, as he is the youngest head coach of any college basketball team in the country,” said

Director of Athletics James W. Cox. “But he has proven he can do the job and he disciplines the student-athletes as well and does not give in one bit.”

Coach Eisele credits the success of the team so far by the players and the coaching staff.

“William Coleman and Darnell Dodsen signed with the University of Memphis, Trevor Mbakwe signed with the University of Minnesota, and Sharod Minus signed with the University of South Carolina Upstate,” said Eisele.

Players are required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA, but the athletics program also strives for the student athletes to at least have a 2.8 GPA on all their course work.

“We have almost 30% of our

student-athletes that have an overall GPA of 3.00 and higher,” Cox said.

This season, the Sharks had the best start in the schoolʼs history (11-0). Itʼs also the first time MDC has been ranked second in the state of Florida, and they achieved their highest ranking in the National Junior College Athletic Association polls (they are currently third in the nation).

In addition, eight of their players will sign division one scholarships.

But first they must take care of business at the state tournament. The Sharks are confident they will do well.

“It is a great honor to be the leader of this team,” Eisele said. “I am so proud of the effort and dedication these young men have shown.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

March 4, 2009

Friday the 13th: Death to a horror icon

Daniel Masip Movie Review

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icture this: the setting is Camp Crystal Lake, and there is a group of party-hungry college students getting murdered left and right.

Wait, the serial killer would not happen to be Jason Voorhees, right? Well, it is and heʼs back (unfortunately).

Director Marcus Nispelʼs remake did nothing for this iconic horror series. At first, he wanted to revamp the 1980s classic similar to what Rob Zombie did for Halloween. Instead, he basically took bits and pieces from the first four original films and transformed it into one unoriginal compilation.

For example, the opening scene starts off with Jasonʼs mother, Pamela Voorhees, getting beheaded by the last surviving camp counselor. Sound familiar? It should be because this is the ending to the original Friday the 13th.

Other than “copying and pasting” scenes from its predecessors, Nispelʼs film felt rushed and as if it was not planned out correctly. Friday the 13th should remind viewers of Nispelʼs Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.

Producer Brad Fuller told Miami Herald film critic Rene Rodriguez to starting this movie right after finishing the Texas

Courtesy of New Line Cinema

Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.

So, why would Nispel do such a thing?

Wouldnʼt it have been better if he would have done an origin story for Jason Voorhees?

In this case, it would not have “killed” Nispel at all.

Aside from the directorʼs lack of originality, this movie should not be considered a true Friday the 13th motion picture. For instance, unlike the original

mindless killing machine, this updated Jason is more tactful in his assassinations.

He sets up traps, corners his naïve victims for the slaughtering, and takes them back to his lair. Doesnʼt it remind you of Leatherface, only with a hockey mask?

Not even televisionʼs Jared Padalecki (Supernatural) and Amanda Righettiʼs (The Mentalist) halfway decent acting saves this film from damnation. Besides the cheap campy thrills (sex, drugs, and

violence) that any clichéd horror movie would offer, Friday the 13th is not worth the price of admission.

Due to its cinematic atrocity, this franchise is currently on life-support. If any sequels are being planned, then please, for the sake of all horror fans, pass the torch down to creative directors like John Carpenter or Wes Craven.

All in all, Friday the 13th is a 1980s reimagination that was never fulfilled.

March 4, 2009

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Immerse Yourself’ in this year’s festival FROM MIFF, FRONT PAGE

understanding, endorse tolerance, and encourage artistic development and excellence within a vigorous academic setting by provoking thought through film.

Film production major Gabriel Rodriguez believes that a drama can change a personʼs aspect on a topic.

“Itʼs a different way of getting culture through movies,” Rodriguez said.

This yearʼs films include 40 shorts and 97 feature-length films, with 22 North American premiers and 18 U.S. premiers. Seven first-time filmmakers out of eight are in competition. Of six categories for the competition, two of them are new, including “Cutting the Edge” and “Florida Focus Student Shorts Competition.”

“Multi-culturalism for us is not an agenda, itʼs a reality,” said Octavio Roca, chairperson of the arts and philosophy department at North Campus.

“We celebrate it in the school every day.”

Finzi, who has 20 years of top international film festival programming and coordination experience, agrees.

“I created a program devoted to a different kind of audience,” Finzi said via e-mail, “but maybe the students will find a preferential way that is their life, their love, their passion and their music.”

This year, Finzi will introduce historical and contemporary cinema, as well as discussions about global issues and how it affects the film industry.

“There are many films coming from all over the world that are talking about the normal life of teenagers and young people,” Finzi said. “You can find all over the world the same style to be and to live… and I hope that with this program they can find the films to be personal.”

For more information about the MIFF, call (305) 405-MIFF or visit www.miamifilmfestival. com.

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March 4, 2009

OPINION

Is taking unrelated courses to your major useless?

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ften times in oneʼs own perspective, it is a waste of time and money to take a course that has no relevance to oneʼs own degree/major.

Some students are naive about the entire ordeal, but they shouldnʼt be.

I have a varying outlook on this issue; however, with careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that it does make sense. As students, we only look in one direction, which is why we miss out on other things in life because we are narrow minded.

You shouldnʼt deter from a class because the course work does not relate to your degree in any way. We are at an educational institution, so why not get educated?

“The more you know, the better off you are,” said Sandra Martinez, head of Academic Advisement.

Taking courses that are not relevant to oneʼs degree is actually beneficial than one might think. In todayʼs society,

employers are looking for individuals with a well-grounded background. They want the people they hire to be versatile.

What better place to start than in college.

There is a misconception that students have because they donʼt think education comes in different forms. When students are not well informed, they are vulnerable and ignorant, and they make stupid choices. Education often times comes in the most unexpected methods, and it up for us to accept it.

“It is necessary to take courses that do not correlate to your degree, because it will help students,” said Nancy Jean-Pierre, a nursing major. “I didnʼt like mathematics but when I graduated I saw the reason why I needed it.”

One might be wondering who makes up these required courses? Well, for sure it is not Miami Dade College. The school has to follow a curriculum guide that is constituted by the Department of Education which is backed up by the state of Florida.

“Coming to college is the wrong avenue to get a job,” Martinez said. “It is to get an education.”

Some might disagree with Martinez, but it is entirely true. In order to get a job itsʼ all up to that person, their success depends on themselves. It is all about the drive and passion that will make them land that job. It takes skills to land that job, it takes skills to put a resume together, and it takes a required skill and etiquette to know how to present yourself

at an interview. Skill is what an individual needs. Donʼt confuse education with skills.

Skill is doing something physically while education is receiving knowledge on how to perform that skill exceptionally well. So, therefore receiving an education will not automatically land that job you are looking for Being a well-rounded person is crucial to an individualʼs health and intellectual capacity. It broadens that personʼs mind and makes them think outside the box. In todayʼs society, we have to know more than our previous generation.

Taking courses that are not inclined to your degree helps one to appreciate other careers.

“At first I didnʼt think that philosophy was necessary, but now that I have taken the class I am more appreciative of it,” said chemistry major Mariajose Ortega.

One might disagree with me. They might say itʼs going to take up time and they might have to graduate later than they expected.

If that student fails the class, their GPA will decrease and they will be graduating later than expected.

So my advice to those of you who are in a class like this right now is just to do the best that you can because if you donʼt, your career will be in jeopardy. Nothing should come in the way of you and your career. Just think of that class as a stepping stone in order to get to your goal in life.

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What is it like taking classes that don’t relate to your major?

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Nelson Feliz, 18 Music Production Major “It’s a waste of time we already went through that in high school. Classes should relate to our major conclusion.”

Arelys Eng-Fernandez, 18 Nursing Major “I think it will delay my classes. It will not matter or help me with my regular classes. Also, it’s a waste of money.”

Barbara Arrieta, 18 Mid-Wife Nursing Major “On the contrary I believe it is a good source to obtain more knowledge..

Maybe in the future you can obtain something out of it.”

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FEATURES

Moorman: Pilot, black belt, and MDC professor Jessica Tejeda Features Editor

Night was approaching as Robert Moorman attempted to take his plane up in the air after several engine malfunctions.

He was able to get the plane over the Everglades until he heard a strange noise.

The plane was giving up on him. He made an abrupt landing.

He walked three miles battling mosquitoes until he reached a place where he could make the phone calls.

The next morning, Moorman and police officers went to pick up the plane or what was left of it. What he saw shocked and disturbed him: his plane had bullet holes engraved everywhere.

“I rebuilt the plane afterwards, and it flew better than ever,” Moorman said.

Moorman, professor of social science at the North Campus not only dedicates his time to his students in school, but has a passion for aviation, martial arts and spending time with his brothers and sisters in the Bear Society, part of the Eastern Cherokee nation.

Moorman is a 1961 graduate of Hialeah High School. Originally from Indiana, he moved to South Florida during WWII for work. His father, a sheet metal smith, worked for Pan America.

“The things my father was able to create with his hands were amazing, he was talented and great at what he did. I guess you could say my interest in aviation came from him,” Moorman said.

Growing up, Moorman didnʼt have so many of the same interests as his classmates.

“While my friends were interested in cars, after school I would go to the hobby shop and buy model airplanes and sit in my room building planes,” Moorman said.

Eventually his interest in building model airplanes led him to build real ones.

Other than building planes, Moorman was interested in flying them and eventually received his private flying license, and also is a licensed Ultra Light Flight Instructor Examiner.

In 1961 he enlisted in the Marines and was sent to Paris Island, South Carolina, for intense training.

After finishing his training, Moorman was sent to the U.S. Naval Communication Training Center in Pensacola, Fla. There he learned crypto codes and was made special radio operator, or what he referred to as “radio intelligence.”

After he was honorably discharged from

Courtesy of Robert Moorman FREEDOM OF FLYING: Professor Moorman flying over the Florida Everglades in his homebuilt airplane.

the Marines in 1966, Moorman went back home to Miami and enrolled at the North Campus. One of the courses he took altered his life. Moorman never expected much out of his cultural anthropology class. He was social science major. His professor, Dr. Mercedes Sandobal, made him realize that anthropology was what he wanted to study.

She was influential and inspirational to him and from that point on his major changed to anthropology and he pursued his studies with much enthusiasm. He later went to study at a university in Mexico and received his degrees in anthropology and did his field work in primate behavior.

He came back to Miami in the early 1970s and found it very difficult to find a job with a masters degree in anthropology.

With no teaching positions available, Moorman found himself pouring concrete for a few years until a teaching position became available at the North Campus.

He started in January 1975, and has taught several classes, from Spanish to psychology but mostly social science and anthropology.

“Professor Moorman is one of the most unique individuals youʼll come across, heʼs very knowledgeable and interesting and always has his studentʼs interests at heart,” said Jaquelyn Perez, assistant to the chairperson of the social science department. “He has a way with teaching,

and is dedicated to his students.”

It was later in Moormanʼs life that he discovered a new passion of his: martial arts.

“I got both my sons involved and I got tired of watching from the sidelines and went up to the instructor who is two years older than I am, and he encouraged me to participate,” Moorman said.

Since then Moorman has participated in Kendo, a full contact martial arts and Laido, the art of drawing the sword, both Japanese martial arts. He is now a second degree black belt in Kendo and instructs.

It was through martial arts that Moorman became close friends with Dr. Ernie Reynolds, who is half Cherokee Indian. Reynolds reestablished his roots with his Native American heritage and became a part of the Bear Society, a group of the eastern Cherokee nation. Reynolds became Grand Chief of the Bear society, and in 2006 decided to formally adopt Moorman as his brother.

The bear society is Cherokee-based but an inter-tribal and a warrior society. Most members have to have Native American blood unless formally adopted by a member.

“A big part of it is to preserve the culture and maintain the pride and to never let it die,” Moorman said.

In 2008, Moorman was made the chief of the Eagle Clan, which is based in Florida.

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A T S I N O I H S A F Danyelle Carter Fashion Critic

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he biggest fashion mistake that plus-sized teens make is hiding themselves under layers of oversized, baggy clothing. The intention is to conceal their extra pounds by covering themselves up.

Unfortunately, wearing baggy clothes only makes you look bigger, and it hides the shape

“Iʼm not just my face, Iʼm not just my weight, I am every shape and every girl who has ever wished she was slimmer,” said criminal justice major Odria Biggins. ʻThe difference between me is that I know that I am fabulous, dressed up or down. Iʼm considered bigger than most but than only means Iʼm a fashion overdose.”

and figure that you do have. A baggy, long shirt will mask your waistline and make your body look much wider than it actually is. Layers of clothing will only add bulk to your appearance.

Here are a few tips: Get rid of those stripes! Consider horizontal stripes the enemy because they may give people a wider effect. Most bold patterns can be unflattering because they can accentuate problem areas. For example, empire waist shirts and dresses are great because they give the illusion of a smaller waist.

If youʼve got great calves, donʼt be afraid to wear a skirt that is cut above the knee to show them off. Just because youʼre

In April 2010, Moorman will be retiring after 35 years of teaching. After retirement, Moorman plans on getting back into flying, finish writing his ninth book on the Moorman family history, and hopefully travel to Asia and around the United States.

“Even though I am looking forward to my retirement, I will miss many aspects of teaching at Miami Dade and being here.

My office is like my second home and I love it,” Moorman said.

After so many years of teaching, Moorman has been recognized and honored with many awards. To him, none of them can compare to what he considers to be one of his greatest honors.

“Of all the awards and accolades Iʼve received, the one I am most proud of was being adopted by the Cherokees; to me, it is the highest honor,” Moorman said.

“If you can make one big heap of all my honors, medals and endowments, it could never come close to the honor of being a Cherokee.”

Moormanʼs future is a fresh blank canvas to him, waiting for the next adventure in his life.

“Professor Moorman is so intelligent and patient, he really tries to work his students, and I think heʼs fair,” psychology major Shoshana Pollack said. “His class was very interesting and his lectures were great, I really enjoyed his class.”

Youʼve probably heard that black is slimming, and while this can be true, why would you want to look like you are going to a funeral every day of your life? Just come out of mourning and glamorize your wardrobe.

A great structured jacket is a plus, and even if you donʼt have an hourglass figure, itʼll give the illusion that you have one. not a size four doesnʼt mean you canʼt wear Nothing is forbidden in plus-size fashion. stylish outfits. Thicker women are on strike We just need to get creative and figure out from black; its time to be colorful without a way to make the same trends work for us. being cautious.

Danyelle Carter/Falcon Staff FASHION FORWARD: Criminal justice major Odria Biggins wears a flattering outfit.