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port main James Madison University’s Student Magazine
Now What?
The best places to go to get a jump-start on your career.
Fashion evolution
See how trendy styles have developed over the decades.
Summer sounds
Narrow down which music festivals you should head to this year.
Technical art
An on-campus museum boasts both art pieces and Apple products.
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ULTIMATEhike
Students take on the Appalachian Trail.
Letter from the Editor
Dear reader,
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It’s been a long year, and it’s hard to believe it’s coming to an end. Finally, the sun’s beginning to shine, you can hear the birds outside, and the grass is actually beginning to turn green. My hope is that this edition of Port & Main will not only get you excited for the summer and help you plan out some events, but also help you get through the rest of the semester. I’m sure many of you agree that this year hasn’t been easy. I’m thinking particularly of the many student deaths we’ve had this school year, which greatly affected me in two ways. The first is that it was immensely tragic. But the second is that it revealed to me how fortunate we are to have the community we do. It’s something we frequently take for granted, but I want to re-emphasize what I’ve continually tried to stress in this magazine: Take advantage of what’s around you. Think about this especially as you wind down the semester and begin your summer.
port main Editor-in-Chief Torie Foster Copy Editor Mary Claire Jones Photo Editor Robert Boag art editor Sam McDonald
TORIE FOSTER Editor-in-Chief
Contributing Writers Nora Bollinger Molly Haas Kassandra Hoffmeister Camden Layell Sarah Lockwood Alison Paylor Jeff Wade
Mary Claire Jones, copy editor
Robert Boag, photo editor
Sam McDonald, art editor
Mary Claire is a senior media arts and design major from Richmond. She enjoys reading, writing and incessantly quoting “Mean Girls.” She is a copy editor at The Breeze and is excited to be part of Port & Main. After graduating, Mary Claire hopes to work in the publishing industry, but is secretly still waiting for her Hogwarts letter.
Robert is a senior media arts and design and religion and philosophy double major. He enjoys sports photography and also serves as the multimedia director at The Breeze. He enjoys a juicy BLT, long walks on the beach and a good cuddle. Robert can often be found running up and down the sidelines on football gamedays taking pictures.
Sam is a senior graphic design major. She loves to paint, read, watch movies, run and spend time with her family. Eventually, Sam wants to work with layout and design for a magazine after graduating or possibly own her own studio. A cool fact about Sam is that her initials spell “S-A-M,” short for Samantha Ann McDonald.
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FILM FANATIC
The Corner, a new restaurant downtown, offers New York-style food that’s both fast and affordable.
Worrying in Harrisonburg? Here are some ideas for locations that could help you find a job that’s applicable to your degree.
Some creative ways to reuse your clothing and jewelry.
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UPHILL BATTLE Locals and students discuss their experience of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Which upcoming movies you have to see (and which ones you definitely shouldn’t).
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FASHION THROUGH THE YEARS
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APPLE ART
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Learn how history and culture have influenced the development of some popular styles.
An initial lineup of which music festivals you should plan on heading to this summer — plus info on who’s headlining.
The fledgling Festival museum offers rotating high-tech exhibits.
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ou’ve probably never had a pizza topped with chicken, jalapeños and hot sauce. Well, now you can, thanks to “The Hot Chick,” a specialty slice of pizza at downtown’s newest eatery, The Corner. Pat Roberts, originally from Long Island, N.Y., made the move to Harrisonburg in 2002 when he purchased and ran the Chanello’s pizza location downtown. Soon after, he met Mike Barber, who had also moved to the area from New York
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around the same time. A friendship blossomed, and the two frequented downtown Harrisonburg. Like Roberts, Barber wanted to get into the full-service restaurant business. An opportunity presented itself as the pair noticed the location at 95 S. Main St. (formerly Cuchi Guido’s) was for sale. “We thought to ourselves, ‘What can we do there?’ ” Barber said, “and that’s how it all started.” When it came to deciding what type of restaurant they
wanted The Corner to be, it was all about creating something new. “It’s really important for us to differentiate ourselves from the other places downtown,” Roberts said. “For instance, we’ve got Jack Brown’s and Billy Jack’s right across the street, so we didn’t want to serve burgers or wings.” The two decided to bring the New York flavor they loved to Harrisonburg. “We serve New York-style deli sandwiches, pizza by the slice and beer and wine,” Roberts said. “I saw that no one else was doing this here and it seemed to be something that people really wanted.” They designed their menus to reflect the restaurant’s street theme. Each section of menu items has headings such as “The Bike Lane,” “The On Ramp,” “The Off Ramp,” “The HOV Lane” and “The Interstate.” The Corner offers New York things like the Downtown Dining classics such as the reuben, meatball Alliance and the Downtown Renaisparmesan, pretzels, fries and pizza. sance. It’s a great thing.” The Corner also has buildWanting to pay tribute to the work that’s your-own nachos for been done to $8.49. build up the Roberts’ LEFT Owner Pat Roberts decision to area and wantshows off The Corner’s open The ing to get local selection of beer on tap. businesses Corner TOP The Corner’s highwaywas largetogether, Robthemed menu offers ly because erts had the sandwiches, Mexican food, salads and chili. of changes idea to decohe’s noticed rate the upstairs in the evoluwalls with shadtion of downtown owboxes that not only spotlighted some of Harrisonburg. “Four years ago, I would never downtown’s shops but also gave a have even thought to open a place New York window-shopping vibe like this,” Roberts said. “Downtown to the space. has really changed, in large part to “I’ve offered these to local
businesses, free of charge, to come in and decorate the box to draw attention to their business,” Roberts said. “What it does for me is that it allows me to decorate my walls in a unique fashion, as well as bring a sense of community and downtown awareness.” Some of the stores with their own boxes include Duo, Wine on Water, Laughing Dog, Shenandoah Bike Company and Wonder Skate, each featuring interesting items representative of their store. “It’s great advertising and cross-promotion,” said Samantha Tomfohr, owner of Duo. “It’s all about community helping community.” The Corner is preparing to differentiate itself in an additional
way by introducing some distinctive entertainment to the restaurant. “We’re getting ready to have several weekly events, like a game night,” Roberts said. “A lot of people are doing trivia nights, so we didn’t want to copy that. We’re going to do a free poker night for prizes at the end, and we’re also looking to getting in live music.” Both Roberts and Barber say their goal to bring something more casual and affordable downtown has been met with tremendous response. “We’re excited with what’s going on downtown,” Barber said. “We think more people are coming through, more people are stopping for a meal, stopping for a beer — that’s what we want to be a part of.” n
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New York, New York: Media arts & design
Fargo, North Dakota: Engineering According to International Business Times, Fargo will soon surpass Alaska as “the second-largest U.S. Producer [of oil] within months” and make North Dakota’s economy “the fastest-growing in the union.” At the end of last year, engineers and oil crews were in demand and continue to be this year as new wells are drilled.
New York City is the publication hub with headquarters of prestigious national magazines and newspapers. Despite high costs of living, the unemployment rate is still under the nation’s average and job seekers can expect a rate of about two people to every one job.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Hospitality, tourism management With a low unemployment rate (only 6.2 percent), Oklahoma City boasts one job to every two searchers. Retail and leisure jobs are in demand here, according to Forbes.
Baltimore, Maryland: Physics majors, pre-med Listed in The Atlantic magazine’s top 25 cities for recent college graduates, Baltimore houses Johns Hopkins Hospital, a leading hospital in biomedical engineering research. The city has a large and growing health services base.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Business & finance, nursing Gracing lists for the 10 most livable cities in the United States, Pittsburgh has a growing market in business and finance. It’s home to eight Fortune 500 companies and major global businesses, such as the nation’s fifth-largest bank, PNC Financial Services. Its medical field is also booming, with about 10 percent of the city’s labor force employed in the By Nora Bollinger | graphic by Sam McDonald
The big day is rapidly approaching, seniors. The day you’ve either dreaded or eagerly anticipated since the first semester of freshman year: graduation. You’ll proudly don a purple cap and gown, march down the aisle to accept the most valuable 0.2 ounces of your life and pass out at the after-party. But then what? If you’re lucky, you already have a job. If you don’t, maybe you’re lost about where to look. Based on JMU’s Office of Institutional Research’s findings, Forbes’ Best and Worst Job Markets List and some of my own research, here are some solid cities to consider looking at based on your degree. 8
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Hartford, Connecticut: Business, public relations Rated as one of Forbes’ best job markets, Hartford’s unemployment rate is below the national average, and there’s roughly one job opening for every two persons unemployed. The insurance industry is especially booming here.
Washington, D.C.: Political science, WRTC Washington D.C. “has the healthiest labor market among United States metro areas,” according to Forbes. In the WRTC graduate program, the FBI (with headquarters in the D.C. area) has started recruiting students. D.C. specializes in government-related jobs and defense contractors. High-tech fields involving math, such as cyber security, are also in demand.
DOUBLING
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Try some of these creative ways to make the most out of your wardrobe. by alison paylor | photos by Matt Schmachtenberg
Scarves as headbands This idea works well if you’re into the bohemian style of dress, although it can be incorporated into any look. Tie a scarf around your head and let the ends hang if you simply want to use it as a headband. If you want to try something more interesting, use the ends to tie back your hair into a ponytail, weave them into a braid or wrap it all into a messy bun. Accomplishing the look might be easier with a scarf made from a thinner fabric. Now that it’s sunnier outside, try a fun floral or colorful ikat pattern.
Scarves as belts Scarves can also be doubled as belts if they are long enough to be wrapped around your waist. You can adjust the width depending on whether you want it skinnier or thicker. After you have achieved the desired look, tie the ends into a knot or bow as a finishing touch.
Necklaces as bracelets Wrap a necklace around your wrist a few times and you’ve got yourself a bracelet. Necklaces with ribbon ends allow you to just tie it to the desired fit. Longer necklaces may fit well on your wrist depending on how many times it can be twisted. This look can easily be accomplished with a thin stranded necklace or a chunky beaded one, depending on the look you’re going for.
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Maxi skirts as sundresses Just pull up your floor-length skirt a little higher than normal and you have the perfect spring or summertime sundress. If it’s a looser skirt, try belting it for an empire waist dress that accentuates your shape. Finish off the look by slipping on some strappy summer sandals.
Mini skirts as bandeaus For a twist on the commonly thin bandeaus, take a mini bandage skirt and wear it as a bandeau under a sheer top, button-up shirt or oversized tee to add a pop of color. Bandage skirts are typically made of stretchy fabric, but one made with a lace fabric would be more comfortable in the warmer weather.
Shorter skirts as tube tops The same method can be applied to shorter skirts. Belt a knee-length loose skirt to make it a tube top and pair it with your favorite jean shorts. If it’s a really hot day out, throw your hair up in a scarf if you don’t want your hair on your neck. You’ll be comfy and cute all day long. P&M, Spring 2012
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of trails Only those who trek for six months, more than 2,000 miles and through 14 states can earn a spot in the 2,000-Miler Club, a group that honors the thousands of hikers who conquer the Appalachian Trail. Some JMU students hope to someday do the same. by NORA BOLLINGER | photos by ROBERT BOAG
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Junior Michelle Sunda knows and sometimes 20.” was a rocky section that took an hour hiking. She has visited, and revisited, Trevvett prepared for the six-month to complete. But this was also Trevvett’s Norway to hike the challenging Bessegan journey by taking weekend hikes to build favorite part of the trail. Mountain and conquered her first stamina and maintain good form. He “To me, the most enjoyable part mountain hike when she was in grade also stocked up on the proper hiking just happened to be the hardest part,” school. She has come across hikers from gear, although there were many towns to Trevvett said. “I fell in love with the White all over the world, but will particularly stop in along the trail. Mountains in New Hampshire. So much remember two she passed on Maine’s “I think most thru-hikers will tell that I have been back to hike, climb, ice tallest peak, Mount Katahdin. you any town offering something fun to climb and ski over the years probably 10 They were tired and sore. Their do or good to eat was going to get a visit,” or more times.” legs looked strong with clearly defined Trevvett said. “Most towns close to the Senior Mat Cloak was another muscles. And they were excited — trail would get a lot of visitors. One of the enthusiast of the Appalachian Trail. excited to be so close to the end. Not most memorable would be Damascus, Although he hasn’t hiked the whole trail, just the end of the more than 5,000-foot Virginia.” he was inspired to add a thru-hike to tall mountain but of the 2,168-mile trek Trevvett said Damascus is one of the his bucket list after taking a JMU course through 14 states: the Appalachian Trail. “most thru-hiker friendly” and hosts the taught by Kate Kessler in 2009. The “It’s like the mountain of the annual Trail Days Festival in mid-May. Maymester course had students hike Appalachian Trail. It’s the last one,” The festival honors hikers by offering free about 50 to 75 miles of the Appalachian Sunda said. “And no one [who hikes showers, food, music and a hiker parade Trail within a 15-day period and present the entire trail] starts at on the experience at the mountain and goes the end of the threesouth on the trail, so you week session. see a lot of people just “Since the class, finishing.” I’ve hiked maybe It can be really frustrating, and it can be something you really about 75 percent of the What’s known to veterans as “thru-hiking” hate, and it can take a lot out of you. But at the same time, it can trail in Virginia,” Cloak the Appalachian Trail said. “And I actually be really rewarding. And it’s a very pure kind of reward feeling. has become a trend on plan on hiking the the rise, according to whole thing.” the Appalachian Trail One of Cloak’s Conservancy, the official favorite spots from nonprofit corporation dedicated to its near the end of the celebration. the section he hiked was The Priest, a preservation. This type of hiking involves “The [Appalachain Trail] runs down 4,000-foot tall mountain in the Blue Ridge taking on the trail in one fell swoop with Main Street, and just about everything range. The view from the top was one of no prolonged stops other than to sleep in the small mountain town is set up to his favorites, though getting there was a or eat. The ATC also notes that out of the accommodate thru-hikers, day hikers, challenge. thousands who attempt a thru-hike of bike tourists and outdoor enthusiasts,” “In just about four miles, you gain the trail every year, only about one in four Trevvett said. “They also have one of 2,000 feet, and you’re walking at about a finish. the nicest hostels along the 2,000-mile 45-degree angle,” Cloak said. Despite the odds, hikers still accept trail called ‘The Place,’ and I think most At times, Cloak said the trail almost the challenge. And those who succeed thru-hikers would say they took a day or beat him. During one hike, he fell in a earn a spot in the ATC’s 2,000-Miler more off to enjoy some rest and the local creek, got attacked by a hive of hornets Club, a group created to recognize the mountain culture.” and locked his keys in his car. thousands of passionate hikers who But the trail isn’t always so “It can be really frustrating, and it can conquer every inch of the trail from accommodating. One section, right be something you really hate, and it can Georgia to Maine. Hikers from every before the final miles of Mount take a lot out of you but at the same time, it state in the United States and from Katahdin, is called The Hundred Mile can be really rewarding,” Cloak said. “And countries overseas, including New Wilderness. The section is 100 miles of it’s a very pure kind of reward feeling.” Zealand, the Netherlands and Germany, pure nature, isolated from any towns. Trevvett agreed. In the beginning he are members of the group. A wooden caution sign at the start of struggled with homesickness but made Keith Trevvett, owner of the local the trail warns, “Do not attempt this it through with some encouraging words Sole Source shoe store, thru-hiked the section unless you have a minimum from his then-girlfriend. trail eight years ago. of 10 days supplies and are fully “In the early days of the trail … it “I started the first week of April equipped. This is the longest wilderness was sometimes hard to keep pushing 1994 and finished in Maine on October section of the entire [Appalachian through,” Trevvett said. “Once I even 7,” Trevvett said. “We would get up fairly Trail] and its difficulty should not be called my girlfriend, now my wife, and early [each day] and hike most of the day. underestimated.” debated getting her to pick me up. She In the hottest months, we might take a For Trevvett, though, the most gave me a pep talk, and I kept on hiking. longer break in the middle of the day. challenging parts were in New I never had another moment of doubt the Our average miles a day were around 15 Hampshire and Maine, where there rest of the trail.” n
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Which films you should be spending your summer watching and which ones to avoid
Avengers (May 4) Objectivity be damned: I refuse to let this movie be anything less than the best thing committed to celluloid. Assembling all of Marvel’s greatest heroes — Captain America, The Hulk and Iron Man — into one picture would be more than enough to get the fanboys going. But that also means that Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth and Robert Downey Jr. will be there to push it with the star power of a solar system. The trailers promise a mixture of what the
Marvel superhero movies have made their trademark, with a mix of larger-than-life action and adventure with grounded and developed character beats that pull from their decades of existence. And while Marvel could have had anyone direct its years-in-the-making epic, by enlisting “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” head Joss Whedon to direct, the film might have dialogue that sparks just as much as the-sure-to-be numerous explosions. Avengers assemble!
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Continuing to coast on the little good will left over from “Borat,” Sacha Baron Cohen returns with a new character, and the diminshing returns look to be out in force. As opposed to the mockumentary style of “Borat” and “Bruno,” “The Dictator” is a mostly scripted affair that follows Admiral General Aladeen, the dictator of the fictional Republic of Wadiya, as he fights to ensure democracy never comes to his country. Cohen proved he can disapear into a role last year in “Hugo.” It’s disappointing to see him fall back into old habits in “The Dictator.” And the fact that the trailer presents Megan Fox (playing herself) as one of the highlights of the film makes you wonder how Ben Kingsley was somehow roped into this silliness.
Battlefield (May 18)
My biggest question with this upcoming film is not why it exists (though that’s a good one), it’s what the odds of a ”You sunk my battleship!” joke are. Sortof-kind-of-based on the board game, with all of the alien invasions and Rihanna you remember, “Battleship” fulfills the summer quota of Liam Neeson action movies. The film looks to take as much as it can from the “Transformers” school of filmmaking as possible, so loud and incomprehensible looks to be the name of the game. With company Hasbro expanding further into films based on toys (see this summer’s G.I. Joe sequel), it makes you wonder why all these movies are never fun.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting (May 18)
In all seriousness, this movie could be the one to break out of the poor-man’s-“Love Actually” mold. Featuring an all-star cast (Chris Rock, Elizabeth Banks and Cameron Diaz, to name a few) as a series of couples in various stages of parenthood, the trailer looks promising. But with predecessors such as the deplorable “Valentine’s Day” and the respectable “He’s Just Not That Into You,” this movie could very easily be a bundle of joy or two hours of hard labor.
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Unlike its immature little sister, “Mirror Mirror,” “Snow White & the Huntsman” actually looks like a decent attempt at filmmaking. Starring Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth as the title characters, “Huntsman” tells the familar story of an evil queen (Charlize Theron) who puts a hit out on Snow White because of the threat she poses to the queen’s position of “the fairest of them all.” With novice director Rupert Sanders at the helm, this updated classic looks gritty and intense — not your typical fairytale.
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Prometheus (June 8) Not very much is known about this film’s plot outside of the fact that it follows a familiar corporation as they embark on a sure-to-be-doomed exploration. Director Ridley Scott looks to nail the creeping dread of the first “Alien” film and the action of the second. Writer Damon Lindelof has a handle on how to develop a mystery without giving it away, thanks to his running “Lost,” so if anyone can do subtle world-building, it’s him. Michael Fassbender has proved his action movie credentials with last year’s “X-Men: First Class,” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” star Noomi Rapace can do harrowed intensity like no one else. Everything about the film has been rejecting expectations, and hopefully the finished product is as bold as it seems.
Brave (June 22) Pixar’s “Brave”checks off almost every box a viewer could want from the acclaimed animation studio. Scottish archer Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is Pixar’s first female hero, and it reflects a shift for the group. It’s at once their most novel film with a more mature and grounded tone, while at the same time embracing fantasy and fairy tale conventions. But it’s still as lush and stylized as everything that has come out of Pixar’s toy box. After a string of sequels with more to come, especially the anemic “Cars 2,” “Brave” looks to remind why Pixar is the most consistent group around.
Spider-Man (July 3) It’s too soon for a reboot. We all know it. But dubious timing aside, this “Spider-Man” incarnation is tweaking a few things. Gone are Mary Jane and Harry, as well as Spidey’s innate web-slinging abilities. Instead, this movie features Emma Stone as Peter Parker’s first love, Gwen Stacy, and opts for mechanized web-slingers over Tobey Maguire’s built-in version. Rhys Ifans plays Dr. Curt “The Lizard” Connors, a former partner of Peter’s deceased father, who ultimately becomes Peter’s nemesis.
Batman (July 20) Arguably the most anticipated sequel of the summer, “The Dark Knight Rises” is the final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” trilogy. Its predecessor, “The Dark Knight,” won two Academy Awards, so this new story has a lot to live up to. After taking the fall for Two-Face’s crimes, Batman has to resurface in order to rid Gotham City of Bane, the newest Big Bad in town. The film isn’t hurting for talent (Tom Hardy, Joseph-Gordon Levitt and the always-lovely Marion Cotillard), and Nolan is sure to send everyone’s favorite masked vigilante out with a bang.
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ith new music, art and style trends, popular looks cycle and recycle through popular subcultures, constantly changing what’s in and what’s out. “What we see is probably a rehashing of a trend, which was a rehash of another trend,” said Kathleen Conery, a costumer with the school of theatre and dance. Today, there are more options than ever for looks and accessories. But where the styles began is far from the style capitals of the world today. Whether hipster, bohemian, preppy or a combination of the three, the options for style are endless for expression.
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Hipster, now Today, hipster style continues to be closely linked to music. The tight pants of the 1940s can still be seen in hipster fashions today, along with the hats worn by the jazzmen. Throughout the decades, the hipster has become even more casual, wearing cardigans and sneakers to replace the blazers and loafers of years past. As music changes, the hipster look evolves quickly, constantly adding and adjusting trends to stay ahead of the look.
Hipster, then With the increase of communication, new trends may be in one month and out the next, Conery said. But a hipster will already be onto the next trend by then. The first hipster styles were seen in the 1940s with the beginnings of the jazz movement. Men began to wear tighter pants and cuff the bottoms to move more easily to the music and expose their socks and shoes to add style to the look. Accompanying the styles were the same buttonup shirts and ties worn in the past with a twisted, more casual feel. As the music changed, so did the look of the hipster, constantly on the lookout for the underground trends.
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A look that continues to recycle throughout popular fashion is bohemian chic. The bohemian look dates back to the 1860s, when gypsies and refugees traveled throughout Europe, living unconventional lifestyles. Gypsy women often wore as many of their clothes as they could in order to carry less in their travels, draped in long skirts, tops and jewelry. In the early 20th century, boho chic was revived and brought into popular culture by wealthy socialites, modeling the layered and comfortable look. “The romantic lives and stories of the gypsies are constantly drawing people in,” Conery said. The look then traveled to London and became popular in the 1950s before hippies adopted it in the United States in the 1960s. Women used the draping to rebel against wearing bras and feeling constrained, and the look continues to operate in this way today.
bohemian, now Boho chic has evolved today into maxi dresses and gladiator sandals that gained popularity in the last decade. Whether it’s the romantic lives of the gypsies or the comfort of the styles, bohemian fashion is still rising in popularity.
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preppy, then In the 1950s, preppy styles got their start from the influence of the Ivy League man. Many of the most popular fashions came from the standard uniforms worn at preparatory schools and universities in the Northeast. Men began to wear fitted blazers and ties outside of the halls of their classrooms, and the women followed similar trends, pairing uniform skirts and tops with additional accessories. It’s simple adjustments, additional accessories and the integration of other colors and trends that keep the look fresh, Conery explained.
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Today, the look continues to be marked with classic pieces: a tailored blazer, woven button-up tops and understated shoes, with a twist of style evolution. Now, the pieces come in spring-inspired pastels. Women often pair the look with a printed headband, a structured bag and a statement watch to complete what remains a polished look.
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Why put up with the long lines, $4 water bottles and possible heat stroke? Because love it or hate it, the modern music festival offers a chance to see some of the biggest bands on the planet and some of the year’s biggest reunions at a relatively sane price. With so many to choose from, this guide should help fans decide which music Meccas they should plan pilgrimages to.
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Coachella (April 13-15, 20-22)
>> The Black Keys, Radiohead, Snoop Dog, Dr. Dre The official kick-off of the festival season might be the only festival you need. Three days packed with music make the festival as expansive as the desert it takes place in. So expansive, in fact, that this year’s festival will be staged twice, with each act booked to play two weekends in a row. It also has some of the biggest gets of the year, with the newly reunited At The Drive-In and British titans Pulp performing rare shows. If you have any chance at all, drop this magazine and get to Indio.
Sasquatch Festival (May 25-28) >> Jack White, Beck, Bon Iver
What makes Sasquatch worth the cross-country trek? Location, location, location. The sloping outdoor amphitheater overlooks a stunning gorge, a testament to Washington’s natural beauty. There isn’t a bad view in the house. It helps that the line-up is just as gorgeous, striking the perfect balance between up-and-coming buzz bands and veteran performers while never succumbing to trends. And it’s one of the few that have cultivated a proper comedy tent, with top talent like Nick Kroll and Todd Barry offering a break from tunes.
Bonnaroo (June 7-10)
>> Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Phish The East Coast’s biggest music festival is always some-
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thing of a contradiction. The festival’s eclectic mix between its modern festival status and its jam-band roots always makes for odd bedfellows in both the line-up and audience. Its rural location prompts mile-long stretches of cars to get into campsites. But its sprawling line-up means there’s something for everyone over the four-day event.
Governor’s Ball (June 23-24) >> Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, Fiona Apple
Newly expanded to a two-day festival, New York’s Governor’s Ball is bringing some big shake-ups to the festival scene. In addition to filling a hole by giving the Northeast a festival to call its own, organizers promise no overlapping sets. Though it has a more condensed line-up as a result, it kills the quintessential festival dilemma of having to ever leave early. So while it might not have the sprawling excess of other options, the small-scale approach is a welcome relief from overwhelming mega-festivals.
Pitchfork Festival (July 13-15) >> Fiest, Vampire Weekend, Sleigh Bells
Carefully curated and smaller-sized Pitchfork Festival in Chicago is the pick for the value-minded or the forward-thinking. The current crop of announcements show the festival’s commitment to diversity, with upcoming rappers like A$AP Rocky sharing billing with ambient electronic piano attacker Tim Hecker. But acts like Vampire Weekend and Fiest mean that the entire thing isn’t quite as avant-garde.
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LEFT Kathryn Stevens, director of the Madison Art Collection, demonstrates one of the two iPad apps the exhibit has set up. The app scans QR codes found around the museum to deliver supplementary information to the pieces. The other iPad app displayed is a 3D interactive version of the Skyline Gallery. RIGHT The Lisanby Museum’s current exhibit features a display on ear spools, pieces the Aztec and Mayan cultures used for piercings.
Lisanby Museum looks to teach students in a whole new way
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boy looks into the camera from behind a shattered car window. This black and white photo, “Cracked Glass with Boy” by Elliot Erwitt, is part of “The Mysterious, Absurd and Ironic” exhibit at the Lisanby Museum in Festival. The exhibit, running through April 27, showcases the work of Manuel Bravo and Elliot Erwitt, both social documentary photographers in the Americas. Erwitt, whose iconic portrait of Jackie Kennedy in her mourning veil is on display, is an American photojournalist who infuses his ironic sense of humor into his most of his photography. Erwitt has “a real interesting insight about what it means to be human,” said Kathryn Stevens, Madison Art Collection director. Frances Loyer, a senior art history major, is the museum curator. The “Cracked Glass” photo is her favorite piece in the current exhibit. Erwitt “takes everyday social situations and he just makes them completely absurd and ridiculous,” Loyer added. Bravo’s showcased works, which are also black and white, are from Mexico in the early 20th century. “He’s looking at more of that impoverished scene and what does it mean to be at this … point of crisis in Mexico,” Stevens said. While Stevens thinks this exhibit is particularly relevant to photography students, history students and Latino students, she thinks anyone would enjoy it. Loyer began research for this exhibit in November, working more than 10 hours every week as part of an internship with the MAC. During this period she selected and researched each work and planned the installation layout. For more background, students can rent an iPad and use the gallery’s app, which scans corresponding tags to provide more information about each work. “I think the photographs have a really personal,
intimate feeling,” Loyer said. “[There is] just a dramatic, serious feel to them.” The Lisanby Museum, recently renamed from Skyline Museum, formally opened in January. The space, which has been repurposed several times for the past couple years, is located on the first floor of Festival. The museum is an exhibit space for Madison Art Collection, JMU’s permanent artistic and cultural collection. Built up from gifts, the 35,000 items in this collection include everything from Indonesian and African art to pieces from John Sawhill and Charles Lisanby. You can also find Egyptian artifacts and works of Pablo Picasso. Other campus collections include the Historic Portrait Collection, the Art and Antiquities Collection, the Anthropolgy Collection and the Alumni Collection. While Stevens hopes to streamline the university’s art eventually, MAC alone is a lot to work with. The staff is still trying to get a hold of the life work that that Lisanby, an award-winning television artistic designer, donated. The works are stored in Festival in a secure, climate-controlled room decked out with motion detectors and door alarms. Needless to say, the collection is valuable. But then again, “how do you put a price on something from 3500 B.C. from a tomb in ancient Egypt?” Stevens asks. “It’s just really cool.” When Stevens teaches Survey of Ancient Art, she introduces her students to artifacts from the collection. It’s a resource that’s available for learning many fields. “What I’m interested in is the rich educational [aspect]; the scholastically interesting collection,” Stevens said. “We’ve got such a wide range of things, and they’re perfect teaching examples that we can do anything from anthropology to women’s studies. And
I think that’s what makes us exceptional.” Professors can also reserve a case in the museum for a course’s content. “It’s not just ‘here’s the image that you’re seeing on the screen,’ ” Stevens said. “It’s not just stories and a textbook. It’s not something your professors say, it’s not something you study. When you get to see something that Warhol created, when you get a chance to hold a Roman gladius that some Roman soldier probably died with in Germany, it makes that really become viscerally real to you.” And she wants to share that with everyone. The museum’s director, Kate Harvey, is a senior who also hires and trains the student interns, giving many students career experience. “I sort of see this as a classroom,” Stevens said. “From the actual exhibit that is here to the running of the space. It really is to provide our students with realworld experience.” Getting involved with the collection is not just for art history buffs. Curators have included Asian studies students, and anthropology and political science students are working on future exhibits. Stevens also hopes to invite visitors using a WiFi hotspot. “I’m sort of hoping that you come in, you bring your coffee, you got your laptop, you’re chilling, you’re reading and you say, ‘Wow, what is that?’ and you go look at it,” Stevens said. “And even if it’s only one thing, then it’s still exposure.” MAC continues to grow and, as campus continues to expand, Stevens hopes to one day have a freestanding museum. “We have enough objects, we could easily fill out several permanent galleries, and I could easily see them: The ancient world, the Renaissance, the 18th century,” Stevens said. “That’s what I really want. That said, this is a great first start.” n
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1 10 ways
to get energy — without the caffeine
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Avoid sugary snacks.
Instead eat a snack that’s made with whole grains and some protein. The combination will give you more sustained energy. Try a little bit of peanut butter on a slice of whole grain bread.
Take a break.
Simply take a few deep breaths to work on relaxing your body and brain.
Reach for water,
not an energy drink. Even slight dehydration can leave you tired and fatigued.
Try out some yoga,
like the Downward Dog or the Warrior I pose. These poses, in addition to deep breathing, can boost energy levels.
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Don’t skip any meals. Studies show that students who eat breakfast report being in a better mood and having more energy throughout the day.
Get some sleep. Nap for 15 to 20 minutes.
Hop in the shower. But instead of turning on the hot water, keep it on cold. The cold water will speed up circulation and help you be more alert.
Exercise.
Take 20 minutes out of your day to do some kind of exercise. It doesn’t have to be intense: A quick walk outside or jumping jacks in your room will do.
Get some vitamin C.
A lack of this can cause fatigue, so make sure you aren’t skipping out on foods high in it. Aside from the usual citrus fruits of oranges or grapefruits, you can easily add strawberries, bell peppers, spinach or melon to your diet.
Music. Turn on your favorite upbeat song to boost your energy level and your mood, too.
what’s with your ... ‘Aston Martin Music’ by Rick Ross
“It’s a nice, sunny day out, and I like to listen to this because it reminds me of summer.” — Lianna Minnis junior writing, rhetoric & technical communication major
‘Alice in wonderland’ by Machine Gun Kelly
“He is one of the newest upcoming rappers, not to mention he is one of the fastest. I appreciate him for his talents and the fact that he raps about meaningful things.” — Tyler Colwell junior information analysis major
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