May 2015 by theLook Magazine

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Editor in Chief Leise Trueblood Assistant to the EIC Clara Gross Executive Copy Editors Rachel Matson and Hannah Feeney Creative Layout Director Chelsea Preston Style Director Ariana Taylor Finance Director Sophie Dietz Photo Director Maddy Harris Blog & Web Director Ariana Taylor Social Media & Public Relations Director Alheli Garza Events and Marketing Director Maddy Harris Photographers Emma Schlichting and Yoldas Yildiz Contributors Sophie Dietz, Marta Martinez Fernandez, Ellie Nan Storck, Yoldas Yildiz Acknowledgements Christophe Desorbay, The Dance Department, Beverly Lewis 2

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from the Editor Hello! You might have noticed a few new things tucked in the pages of TheLook, including my new role as the Editor in Chief. Taking over this magazine from the brilliant hands of Ellie Storck and Sophie Dietz has been an undertaking, one which I will work to live up to over the course of the next year. I want to thank them profusely for their positive spirits, creative leadership, and tireless energy for the magazine. They have both been involved with TheLook since its early days in 2011, and they have paved the way for the magazine to do great things in the years to come. We will all miss you! In continuing this topic of new things, TheLook team has been thinking about how we might reflect some of the recent changes on campus within the pages of this magazine. We’re not talking about ‘change’ as a fun buzzword or lofty idea, but as a concrete way of developing ourselves and what we publish. We’ve started this process by giving a makeover to our design elements - everything from the layout to the font style to the logo is new (and we hope you like it!) Our Layout Director Chelsea Preston deserves a HUGE shoutout for her time and effort to make this happen (seriously, she is like the Beyonce of graphic design. We owe you one). But this idea of change goes deeper than just how we look on the cover. We want TheLook to be a place for your voice to be heard, and for the changes on campus to be seen. We feel strongly about highlighting clubs, organizations, and students that are working to do something good for both our campus and our greater community (Look for our feature on SOAR on page 28). More than ever, we would love to have YOUR input about how to change our magazine. What do you want to see in TheLook? What is your favorite part, and what makes you flip the page in boredom? Feel free to come up to any of our Exec board members, or shoot me an email (leise.trueblood@conncoll.edu) We have more new ideas in store for next year, and we want to add yours to the list. As we look forward to the summer (and all things Floralia), we hope you like TheLook’s new “look” (pardon the pun, I had to say it just once). Enjoy the articles and features in the following pages, and have the best summer. We’ll see you in the fall! All the best, Leise

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BEHIND THE SCENES MOCKTAILS INSTAFAYEMOUS HERE COMES THE SUN MEN’S SPRING FASHION CLARA’S STYLE PICKS PROJECT RUNWAY S.O.A.R. FLORALIA FOREVER PLAYLIST

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Mocktails Are you tired of drinking cold water or orange juice from Harris everyday? Do you want to mix things up and have refreshing mocktails on temple green while soaking up some sun? Then keep reading my fellow Camels, ‘cause I’m about to give you the dopest recipes to spice up your mason jars for the rest of spring semester.

MINTY VIRGIN MOJITO There are 2 versions of this drink that you can make, one flavored with ginger ale and the other flavored with lemonade and apple juice. For version one with ginger ale: squash some mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 oz (or for those who use the more simple metric system – 30ml), 1/2 oz (15ml) of simple syrup and some ice into a cocktail shaker (a normal cup with a lid will do too) and stir and shake well. Empty the contents into your serving cup and top with ginger ale. For anyone over the age of 21, if you want an alcoholic kick you can also add 1.5 oz (45ml) of white rum into the shaker before topping off with ginger ale. For the lemonade and apple juice version the procedure is very similar: squash some mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and the optional rum (again only if you are 21 or over). Stir and shake well and top off with lemonade, apple juice, a little club soda and a few ice cubes to serve cold.

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SAFE SEX ON THE BEACH This SAFE sex on the beach mocktail is a combination of citrus and berry juices that will give you instant hydration during the upcoming humid and hot days of spring. To make, simply mix 3oz (90ml) of cranberry juice, 3oz (90ml) of grapefruit juice, 3oz (90ml) of orange juice and serve over ice cubes. Again for the alcoholic touch for the readers out there who are over 21, you can add 1.5oz (45ml) of vodka and 1/2 oz (15ml) of peach Schnapps.

ZESTY VIRGIN COSMOPOLITAN A cosmopolitan is one the poshest and classiest drinks out there, and now you can learn how to rock one out while walking across Temple Green or chilling in the library. All you will need is to mix together 4oz (120ml) of cranberry juice, 1oz (30ml) of lime juice, 1oz (30ml) of orange juice and 1oz (30ml) of simple syrup. Finish the drink off by adding ice and a zest of orange peel. Again, if you want to add an alcoholic kick to the drink you can also add 1oz (30ml) of vodka and triple sec instead of orange juice and simple syrup.

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InstaFAYEmous British artist Faye Halliday has reached over 100,000 followers on Instagram (@fayehallidayart) and continues to grow a successful art business, all before the age of 23. Her intricate pen drawings became popular over social media and sparked her independent artistic career. She now has her own business called “Haathi”, which is the Indian word for elephant and the inspiration behind the original drawing that started it all. She has acquired a large fan base, some of whom have even gone so far as to get her drawings tattooed on their bodies. Faye is also an avid traveler, having been to seven countries just this year. She is always doodling and creating new pieces during her travels and keeps her followers posted on the progress of each piece. I was lucky enough to get to know Faye over the summer and learn about her unique journey. Here is her story in her own words:

I’ve been a full-time artist for coming up to two years now. I wish I could say I’d always wanted to be an artist from the word go, but the truth is art always played in the background whilst I was desperately finding what I wanted to do in life. Attempting to take the sensible route, I started off by getting into some respected universities to do a degree in Law after finishing my A-Levels, only to dropout a couple of months before I even started in order to go to drama school and pursue a career in acting. Then after a long, hard year of getting my acting diploma I managed to get myself an agent - only to learn I absolutely hated acting almost as much as I did Law, leaving me back at square one. Desperate for something to do, I signed up to do a degree in theatre and spent a year “blagging” my way through that as my art business began to grow. By the end of the year, I quit university and went full-time.

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Ironically, I’d been making money from my art from the age of fifteen doing personalized portrait commissions and, after a couple of years of doing it, I was making enough to support myself through all of these “phases”, but never saw the potential for growth into a lifetime career. Luckily for me, the work I’m doing now was the ticket I needed to make that transition and it bizarrely all came from a “doodle” I was playing around with whilst on holiday in Spain. I’d initially been inspired by the Elephant Festival in Jaipur, India and figured it’d be quite relaxing to sketch out the outline of an elephant and fill it up with patterns. Next thing I knew, the image went a bit crazy on social media, so I decided to make limited edition prints which managed to sell out within the first week. I then went on to put the pieces onto phone cases and t-shirts, which eventually evolved into the brand “Haathi”.

As well as being hugely passionate about my art, I’d say I’m equally passionate about traveling. Luckily for me, the more time has gone on, the more I’ve realized how much one fuels the other. My art business gives me the money I need to travel and travel provides me with the constant stream of inspiration I need to continue growing my art! I aim to go somewhere new at least once a month, some countries end up being more inspiring than others but, regardless, I’ll come back with a new lease of creativity after each trip. So far this year I’ve been to Marrakech, Venice, Reykjavik (in Iceland), Rome, Malaga and travelled around both Egypt and the Philippines. I’d definitely say Egypt has given me my biggest source of inspiration to date (including your camel mascot!), however I’m still currently hopping around the Philippines, so I have yet to see how well this beautiful country’s going to have inspired my next set of drawings when I get back home.

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HEALTH

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COMES In a tanner-thantan Kardashian world, it’s hard for a girl not to want to hit the tanning booth or soak up some rays to get that glow. I grew up hearing, “If you don’t wear sunscreen you’re going to get skin cancer”, and “if you go tanning you’re going to get wrinkles sooner in life.” I never really cared about these consequences, until I noticed hypo-pigmentation on my right arm, caused by the sun… I was TRAUMATIZED, and no longer cared about looking “tan and golden”. Tans last for a week, and skin damage lasts for a lifetime. Also, you can “look cute” while trying to protect your skin - wear shades, hats, whatever it is. No one wants to look 50 at 40, NO ONE AMIRITE? Preserve your skin’s’ elasticity by not exposing it to UV rays - #foreveryoung. (PS, if you’re still really craving that bronzed and brown glow, get a spray tan! Look for ones that use a cocoa-bean base, they’re the most natural and give the most realistic color. #orangeisNOTthenewtan by Alheli Garza

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MAKEUP

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Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer SPF 30

Yes To Cucumbers Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 Lotion

MDSolarSciences Mineral Crème Broad Spectrum SPF 30 UVA-UVB Sunscreen

Sun Bum SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF30

L’Oreal Paris Advanced Suncare Silky Sheer BB Face Lotion SPF 50+

FASHION

Men’s Spring Fashion Spring is a very strange time of year in terms of fashion. The final inches of snow are melting and the grass is becoming green again; we are getting rays of sun and it’s becoming acceptable to open your dorm room windows to let in some fresh air. Although we have started to see some specks of sunlight, it is still not warm enough to wear just a t-shirt or shorts (I regrettably learnt this the hard way when the morning was deceivingly sunny and the day turned into a grey skied rain storm).

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Currently we are in the midst of a weird weather spell. It’s not warm enough to just go out in just a shirt, but its not cold enough to wear thick sweaters and jumpers – so what’s a guy to do? Lightweight cardigans are a great way to combat this problem. Worn over a simple t-shirt or button down, cardigans can be the perfect way to add a layer to your attire and further your look. Furthermore, if the day warms up, you can take it off and leave it in your bag or carry it in your hand without it being a burden. These cardigans have made their transition from Europe to America and are available everywhere from H&M, Zara, ASOS, and Urban Outfitters and are offered at a very affordable price.

If you’re not the type of guy to layer your clothing but still don’t want to risk the cold then there’s an option for you too. There are tons of long sleeve t-shirts and sweaters out there that are thick and long enough to keep you warm but not too bulky so you can still feel the cool spring breeze. There are also lots of different designs and colors so you are not limited to a dull color palette. My particular favorites are sweaters with a separate design on the sleeves, but two-tone baseball shirts are also an excellent option.

With the snow gone it’s time to put away those L.L. Bean boots that have been stained with salt, but what do you replace them with? Personally, I think boat shoes are a great alternative, even for the summer. They cover your feet enough to not give you gangrene but give you enough of an opening to feel the cold breeze on the top of your shoes. Boat shoes can be paired up with jeans, chinos, shorts, and even smart trousers, giving them lots of versatility for any type of event – whether you’re just trucking your way over to Olin for your 9am Orgo class or you’re getting ready for a Cro Dance. by Yoldas Yildiz

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credit: Mr. Newton, The Sartorialist, Street Peeper, The Locals, Vanessa

Choreographed by Christophe Desorbay Costumed by TheLook Team Interviewed by Leise Trueblood Dancers: Maddy Dickey, Kelley Fairman, Marina Gearheart, Miles Keeney, Madeline McHale, Alex Michaud, Shannon Quinn, Steph Reeves, Abby Reich, Meg Robbins, Amy Wasielewski

AGE: 21 MAJORS: Dance, International Relations and Theater HOMETOWN: Geneva, Switzerland and Muscat, Oman PLANS POST GRADUATION: Finding a balance between dancing choreographing and producing theater MUSIC USED IN THE PIECE: “C’est beau la bourgeoisie (Extended Mix)” by Discobitch, “Fashion Forward” and “Fierce on the Catwalk” by The Runway, “Silver Screen (Shower Scene)” by Felix da Hosuecat. NAME OF THE PIECE: Je Ne Sais Quoi 18

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o say that Senior Christophe Desorbay is ambitious is a vast understatement. The triple (yes, you read that correctly, triple!) major is constantly in-between projects and performances, not to mention his rigorous class schedule. When it came time to devise his senior thesis in the Dance department, he knew he wanted to examine the demands of runway shows, but wanted help in creating his vision. Luckily for us, he tapped TheLook team to partner in making a dramatic view into the world of fashion. We spoke to Christophe recently about his process and his work at Connecticut College over the years.

Christophe! We are so honored to be part of your senior thesis! Where did you get the idea to do a runway themed piece? Thank you so much for agreeing to be a part of this! I knew that I wanted to create a piece that would incorporate the different things that I had been thinking about: being confident, my love for quick changes and a choreographic interest for entrances and exits. All of these combined eventually developed and called for a piece that revolved around a runway. We love a good quick change. What other pieces really inspired you in the show? I truly believe that all of the pieces were inspiring in one way or another. I learned so much from seeing everyone else’s piece. However, Doug Varone’s piece, Of the Earth Far Below, was particularly inspiring. I love the way that it was choreographed. Everything about it was so specific, precise and detail-oriented. It really got me thinking about the layers of the dance and their relationship to the music. As a graduating senior, what has been your proudest performance (or any!) moment at Conn? That would definitely be my sophomore year when I performed in the guest artist Nicholas Leichter ‘94 piece. It was a performance that I feel has impacted me in many ways - my runway piece included! A close second would be doing the duet Miles Keeney and I did last semester to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Anaconda’. What has been your greatest struggle at Conn, and how did you overcome it? I would say that it would be finding yourself and understanding who you really are.

I don’t know that I necessarily have an answer to that yet but I definitely feel that Conn has defined me in many ways that shapes my identity and voice - and dance and choreography are among those! What do you think is the most important thing to do to keep yourself healthy and ready to dance? Being open-minded, eating and sleeping well, and being happy. If you could choreograph for anyone in the world, who would it be? That’s a tough one. While there are so many companies I can only dream of choreographing for or with, I think I would most want to choreograph for a group of my dance friends again. I’ve learned that working with friends on choreography has allowed me to see things about the process and project clearly. I feel most comfortable bouncing ideas off of them and seeing what’s really sustainable and what holds the piece together. Lets hope you will always have the chance to dance with friends. Thanks so much for doing this with us! Any parting thoughts? It’s truly been an incredible experience looking past at it all and has reminded me how much I enjoy the production process. From working in rehearsal with dancers, to talking about choreography with faculty and peers, or even lights with the designers or costumes with you, it was so rewarding to see everything come to one final product. I have a feeling I will keep working on this piece! 19

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CAMPUS LIFE

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What exactly is S.O.A.R.? L on campus that puts the “RECENT EVENTS” has been the assigned title to a series of unfortunate happenings that have taken over our campus and have pushed us to question our values as a community. While some may think that these “recent events” and their following conversations and forums were isolated incidents, it’s perhaps more constructive to think of them in a way that considers their impetus, and continues conversation that has recently taken place. This month I met with Yasmin Fabian, the Secretary of S.O.A.R. (The Connecticut College chapter of Society Organized Against Racism). As Fabian describes it, S.O.A.R. provides a platform to promote critical conversations about race and racism on a global scale. It was created in the 70s shortly before the Fanning Takeover, a student organized sit-in inside Fanning which forced classes to be cancelled and protested the lack of diversity in the curriculum and the lack of resources for students of color. Fabian has been a member for a year. A lot of the members were graduating seniors last year, so the group had to start from the beginning this year, which included

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electing new leadership and reaching out to a new following. “We started from scratch”, Fabian says. “We didn’t have many members in the beginning, so in that sense we were struggling and that is why they asked me if I wanted to be the secretary. I accepted because I wanted to be involved”. Since recent events on campus, S.O.A.R. started to get a lot more people involved. Fabian says that even though the circumstances were not the best, the turnout for events and involvement has been great. S.O.A.R. recently joined with Umoja (the Black Student Union on campus) and invited Professor Nathalie Etoke (Associate Professor of French and Africana Studies) to join them at one of their meetings, holding discussions regarding issues of racism. The main events of this organization on campus were the Comedy Night, the S.O.A.R. dinner (followed by a discussion about recent events on campus), and the screening of the movie “Dear White People”, all of which were well attended. As many other students on campus, Fabian decided to join because she wanted to get involved on campus in student-activism

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Learning about the group e Liberal Arts into action. related organizations. She decided to stay because she sees a lot of potential in the organization. Fabian stresses the group’s intentions in implementing new events and conversations in the upcoming years by working closely to the new Dean of Equity and Inclusion, explaining, “We want to make sure that students feel comfortable attending the meetings and that they know that they won’t be attacked. Our meetings are about conversations that need to happen at our school: they are informative meetings, to learn about what is happening on campus, issues that we need to care about, etc.” Fabian also explains that the group welcomes and needs white allies: “There is power in numbers. It is a thing about everyone caring, we are all humans. If you are hurt, how can I not be hurt? We need those that feel oppressed because we need their stories to be heard, but we need white allies just as much so that they can help us understand and navigate these situations”. Fabian says that the main goals of S.O.A.R., this year in particular, are to educate students about race. “We do

that by putting on events and having conversations that everyone can learn from. Next year we want to start implementing programs that allow for students to learn in a different way, where they will be taking action rather than learning from it in a passive way. We’ll manage to do so by working with deans, faculty, stuff, and other students.” The Liberal Arts is about questioning everything around us, and that is exactly what S.O.A.R. does: it questions the structures, the actions that people take, the values that the school and its members have. S.O.A.R. is about putting the Liberal Arts into action, by looking at things from different perspectives and the lenses of minority groups and students that feel oppressed. As Fabian explains, “It is also about global citizenship, and we really try to learn about what is going on not only in our campus but also at a global scale, in the different forms that racism takes”. Everyone who feels like they have something to say - but also everyone who wants to listen - is welcome to the meetings of S.O.A.R. on Tuesdays at 8pm in Unity House.

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Floralia Forever Playlist

Music to keep you going through the summer. (because one day isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough)

MORNING

Primadonna (Skogrsa Mix) Goldbass Rather Be (Elephante Remix) Clean Bandit Closer/Further Canopy Knee Deep Zac Brown Band feat. Jimmy Buffett (Bobby Brush Remix)

AFTERNOON

Say My Name (Jai Wolf Remix) Odesza feat. Zyra American Uptown Funk James Brown / Mars Octahate Ryn Weaver Rich Cosmo Sheldrake

EVENING

Rudimental Free (Cash Cash x Gazzo Remix) Surrender (Acoustic) Cash Cash Vagabond (Live at SXSW) Misterwives Our Own House Misterwives

AFTER-PARTY

My Type Saint Motel Talking Body (Gryffin Remix) Tove Lo Crazy TEEMID feat. Joie Tan Changing (feat. Paloma Faith) (Majestic Remix) Sigma 30

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