Winter 2015

winter 2015

WANTED

& WILD influential INSTAGRAMS into the

mystic down to

EARTH

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Into The Mystic

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Miami Man | Travis Daulton

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She Who is Brave is Free

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Toned to Earth

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Embrace the Outdoors

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Under Reconstruction

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Be A Man

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Wanted and Wild

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We Dare You

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Before Midnight 3 | Winter 2015

staff list Editor-in-Chief Rachel Ordway

Creative Director Morgan Holliday

Publisher Sabrina Toms

Photo Editor Jackie Hayes

Fashion Director Haley Spindler

Copy Editor Ellie Cook

Men’s Editor Brendan Lemire

Marketing Managers Kelly Weekes Margot Colwell

Online Editor Greta Hallberg

Blog Editors Molly Dougherty Alex Cooper

Event Planning Coordinators Emma Strupp Mariah Koeltl

Photographers Alyssa Sato Tiffany Visconti David Malone Francesca Peck Kathrine Friedler Jessica Thorne Layout Designers Kayle Antony Darby Shanaberger Julie Norehad Nicole Berry Morgan Lawrence Lydia Tissandier Stylists Maddy Voigt Abby Bates Berkeley Combs Madigan McGovern Stephanie O’Loughlin Hannah Jolly Paige Viti Lily Manchester John Digiacobbe Writers Mary Schrott Liz O’Loughlin Brendan Lemire Megan McTighe Jenny Henderson Michael Vostatek Francesca Peck Abbey Gingras Emmy Silverman Sam Forsthoefel Bloggers Molly Nicholas Leah McCloud Althea Perley

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Sheila Timmons Mary Schrott Kendall Mello Kristiana Csatary Kelsey Maloney Emmy Silverman Shervani Patel Sarah Gaertner Lauren Oliver Blair Donovan Marketing Team Sydney Medema Morgan Schaffer Shelby Hyde Madison Wray Elizabeth Colwell Madelyn Voigt Emily Carroll Ibukun Ibraheem Sydney Curley Paige Viti Kate Friedle Event Planning Ashley Lewis Mackenzie Dietz Jackie Karr Althea Perley Regina Icaza Valerie Fine Jenna Mrocko Kelly Weekes Madelyn Voigt Alli Robben Jessie Wolfe Faculty Advisors Annie-Laurie Blair Drew Davis Founders | 2008 Lauren Kelly Kelly Phelan

editor’s letter Dear Readers,

Is there anything more beautiful than the three months that encompass winter? A fresh dusting of snow, the smell of the crisp cold air and the magical feeling that winter brings? There is almost this feeling of infinite possibilities, like you can find your sanctuary in simply the idea of this time of year. In the victory lap of winter, we ask you to enjoy it. Embrace the cold, breathe the air and bring yourself to earth.

We want you to explore this earth, readers.

Picture yourself wandering the country roads of Oxford, past High Street and down Contreras Road. You glance around and your line of sight is corn fields, empty space, and peace. It is the time spent there that you can reflect in the solitude surrounding our little town.

Oxford has become home for many of you and there is so much beauty in our

tiny town that we often forget exists.

Allow David Malone and Alyssa Sato to take you to the back-roads of Oxford on page 14. Jenny Henderson and Michael Vostatek explore the problems of media and the male and female body image on page 56 and page 60. Francesca Peck gives us classic Americana on page 62.

Through all the challenges that the winter term has caused, I would like to give a huge thank you to my entire staff for their hard work throughout this issue. We have come to the point in the semester where we have future replacements picked out for our positions.

I would like to especially thank those individuals and I can’t wait to officially announce who they will be.

Enjoy the outdoors, readers. Go for that walk around the block or drive through the country. It really is a beautiful kind of cold.

Much UP Love, Rachel Ordway Editor-in-Chief ordwayrk@miamioh.edu upfashionmagazine.org Printer: Nielsen Co.

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Made written by Mary Schrott photography by Mary Schrott 8 | Winter 2015

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ith clean eating and healthy lifestyles becoming more of a trend, people are becoming more aware of their bodies and what they interact with. Many take extra measures to insure their body only intakes natural and organic foods as to keep it healthy. We may scan every nutrition label checking to see if there are chemicals in our foods, however, one label we often forget to look at comes from products we infuse into our system daily.

What many people don’t realize is that the cosmetic industry and the products they produce are unregulated and rely heavily on toxic chemicals. Everytime we wear makeup it absorbs into our system much like any food would, yet there is no FDA to regulate cosmetics. If a clean system is of importance to you there are ways around using store bought cosmetics or having to go without. In fact, making your own makeup is extremely easy and you probably have the ingredients to do so sitting in your kitchen right now!

Bronzer

Cocoa powder Powdered sugar It works. I know it may seem obscure but after I tried it myself, I was beyond impressed. There is no right or wrong way to make your own natural bronzer: just mix your cocoa powder (or cinnamon if you’ve tested it to make sure it doesn’t irritate your skin) with powdered sugar (or baby powder) to your color liking and apply like any loose powder. When I applied my homemade bronzer for the first time I was surprised with how smoothly the powder goes on. Not only did it give me a sun kissed look but I spent the rest of the day smelling like chocolate!

Lip Stain

Raspberries Blackberries Pomegranate Olive oil To make my own lip color all I needed to do was run to the freezer. We always have a bag of frozen berries used for smoothies and all I did was pick out a few with good color. Then I put the berries in a small dish, microwaved them, crushed them, added, some olive oil and strained them. I was left with a thick substance that I applied with a Q-tip to my lips. Now instead of eating my waxy lipstick, I had a nice fruity stain to enjoy for the rest of my day.

Make-Up Remover Coconut oil

If you’ve never experimented with coconut oil, then I highly suggest you run to the store now. Coconut oil not only smells great but has so many uses. Depending on the temperature coconut oil transforms from a shortening-like consistency to a olive oil like consistency. If you are looking to use it for makeup removal a thicker consistency is better. Simply take a little coconut oil on a cotton pad and wipe to remove your make up. Coconut oil is great for your skin and leaves it hydrated. You can also use coconut oil in the summer time as tanning oil for your skin! In the warmer weather it goes on more fluidly and leaves you with a nice hydrated glow.

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Shape written by Abbey Gingras photography by Tiffany Visconti

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orking out is almost never an easy or fun task. Sometimes the treadmill can seem like a punishment, but working out should be enjoyable, and there are plenty of other ways to burn those calories.

So what’s the solution? Get out of the gym, get out of Oxford, and enjoy the outdoors!

Just off campus we have the luxury of dozens of trails to run, walk and hike on. Maps make them easy to navigate, and using these varied paths will make your daily workout less monotonous and more challenging.

The unevenness of the trails will create a harder workout for your leg muscles, which will inevitably lead to better results than a flat run on pavement.

As an added bonus, these trails are often quiet and un-crowded, the exact opposite of the gym on a weeknight. For those of us who aren’t in love with being surrounded by dozens of fit people while we sweat and huff through our workouts, these trails offer a great, private alternative. Not only are you granted solitude, you don’t have to feel like you’re competing with the person on the machine next to you at the gym.

If you want to stay nearby or don’t have access to a car, you can stick close to campus and head to Hueston Woods where not only can you enjoy the trails but you can also try your hand at kayaking or canoeing. This outing can easily turn into a carefree

and fun day in nature with friends, but you’d be surprised how much exercise you can get by simply exploring the park.

Getting out into nature is a great way to get some alone time and free your mind and body of the stress that gets built up day to day by classes and work. Even if you’re taking a leisurely stroll rather than a challenging hike through the woods, you’re still getting fit and taking some time to work on your mental health too.

If you have the opportunity, take a weekend trip to one of the many places to hike in and around Ohio, such as Sharon Woods, Hocking Hills and Red River Gorge in nearby Kentucky. All these locations offer a nice escape from the bubble of Oxford, and a great way to switch up the normal sights of your workout. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous than a standard hike or walk through the woods, Red River Gorge offers incredible rock climbing that’s challenging, exciting and one of the best workouts around. Don’t worry; you can practice at our indoor rock wall here first.

Going to the gym isn’t a bad thing, especially at Miami’s Rec Center where there are a variety of fitness classes and cardio machines that allow for a variety in your workout. However, sometimes getting outside of the gym and getting some peace and quiet are just what you need to get a great workout.

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et your green on! Check out some of these trendy drinks to warm up, clean up and drink up with winter. They will leave you hydrated, energized and ready for spring!

Chia Fresca

1 big glass of cold water (still or sparkling) 1 large lemon or lime, sliced 1 teaspoon chia seeds If you’ve ever seen someone with what looks like little black bugs in their water bottle, don’t worry it’s hopefully just chia seeds! Besides from containing fiber, protein, calcium, iron and zinc chia seeds help with hydration due to their ability to retain 9-10 times their weight in water. When you ingest chia seeds they remain in your system for longer because they are less susceptible to acidic break down thus keeping you hydrated. My favorite way to get my chia in is drinking them in water with a little lemon and lime. Not only do the lemon and lime help with detoxification, but the water lubricates the chia seeds making them painless to swallow. So next time you get finished with a sweaty workout and need to get hydrated try shaking up some chia seeds!

Tropical Green Smoothie

1 cup plain greek yogurt 1 cup frozen pineapple ¾ cup frozen mango ½ orange juice 2 gracious handfuls of spinach 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

The great thing about green smoothies are that there are so many ways to make them. There are two main factors in making a green smoothie: the green and the sweet. Spinach is my favorite source of green because it’s virtually tasteless when blended with other smoothie counterparts. The other parts would be the sweet and in this recipe I chose to use tropical fruit flavors like pineapple and mango. Plus it’s always nice in the colder seasons to get a taste of warm weather. Another great thing to give your smoothie a boost are chia seeds. Use it as a garnish or blend it in, either way it will help you get energized and hydrated.

Matcha Green Tea Latte:

Time to get Matcha mania! This fine powder ground from green tea leaves is proving to be more and more popular among hot drink lovers as it provides sustained energy throughout the day and lots of antioxidants. While many of us may be used to traditional green tea, drinking matcha tea is more beneficial because you are actually ingesting the whole leaf not just the brewed water. In fact, one glass of matcha is equivalent to ten glasses of green tea. Oh, and did I mention it also increases metabolism?!

One of my favorite matcha drinks is Trader Joe’s matcha latte. It taste just like green tea with a little milk and sugar. All you do is boil water, pour it over the powder and stir. What you’re left with is a sweet drink perfect for starting any morning or boosting a slow afternoon.

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find YOUR bliss written & photographed

by Francesca Peck

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t is her most cherished time of the day; before the college town has awakened, she slips outside, laces her faithful sneakers, and sets off down the vacant road. Gradually collecting speed, the morning breeze transforms into stimulating wind, flowing through her lungs, heightening her senses, and filling her mind with the rhythm of movement. As dawn finally begins to illuminate the morning sky, she is encompassed by absolute bliss at the peak of runner’s high.

This passage may seem improbable and idealistic, as running is commonly associated with streams of sweat, disturbing stomach pains, and the ever-so-hated shin splints; but many athletes willingly testify the thrill of the jubilant sensation that running administers. Accordingly, we at UP encourage all readers to add this liberating exercise to his or her fitness routine.

Miami University sophomore and two-time Chicago Marathon competitor Katherine Dvorak admits the positive sensations she experiences when running greatly affect her mental health. She believes the mini accomplishment of running everyday translates into her academic and social life by motivating her work harder and achieve more.

“I love feeling the sense of accomplishment after running, especially in the mornings,” Dvorak says. “I know I’ve already done so much more than lots of other people who are still sleeping. I like feeling a step ahead.”

Many Miami University students find motivation in MU’s co-ed running club, the Miami Striders. Their mission is “to provide a community for anyone and everyone at Miami who shares a common interest in running,” says club coach, William Murray.

According to Murray, members vary greatly in age, size, and physical ability. Several current men and women Striders compete on the national level, though “there are also a number of recreational runners who come to practice only one or two times per week,” Murray says, but at the end of the day, “we are all part of the team.”

Coach Murray suggests potential runners to explore the miles of trails that surround Miami’s campus.

“Not everyone knows this, but there is an endless wealth of trails, paths, and country roads to explore on foot,” he says.

According to Dvorak, the trails conveniently feature loops

with a wide range of distances and elevations. Running among the trees and breathing the fresh outdoor air really allows athletes to feel the natural relaxation of nature, and Murray willingly admits, “Miami is my favorite place on earth to run.”

As coach Murray and other athletes would probably tell you, running is a vague term that encompasses many procedures and styles, including interval sprints, long distance, and cross fit trail runs. The most committed and competitive runners, though, engage in these activities for the reward of racing, including 5Ks, half, and full marathons.

These ambitious runners rave about the feelings that come with taking off at the blow of the opening gunshot, surging toward the leading group, passing by stragglers – the moment of crossing the finish line, the reward of reaching set goals, and the triumph of meeting a new personal record. As we all know, though, this is not done in the absence of genuine dedication.

“Distance running really lends itself to a full lifestyle,” says Coach Murray, “So your preparations come from training daily, staying healthy, eating well, and getting enough sleep.”

The time commitment training involves often leaves potential racers feeling limited by academics, jobs, and other time restraints.

“We know that in college there’s always more homework or readings to be done to get ahead or even stay current,” Dvorak says. But with adequate time management and attention to scheduling, training is possible in the midst of the ever so hectic academic year.

There are many local opportunities to get involved in racing, including the Columbus Marathon in October, allowing plenty of time to train. For anxious runners ready to test their racing strength, Cincinnati will host the Flying Pig Marathon, Border Energy half Marathon, and City Dash 4-Person Open Relay on May 3rd; and for those who need a little encouragement, several Miami Striders participate in these very events every year.

We know what you’re thinking – running is not as easy as previous statements may imply. It requires sound metal strength and physical stamina, but when these qualities are obtained, running is incredibly rewarding So UP encourages you to give it a try. Take that step, test your fortitude, and above all else, find your bliss.

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ORGANIC FOOD IN OXFORD Moon Co-Op and More: A Miami Student’s Guide to Natural Eating WRITTEN BY JENNY HENDERSON

Trying to sustain a healthy lifestyle as a college student isn’t easy; between the temptations of Easy Mac, late night Will’s pizza, and Bagel and Deli, maintaining active habits is an accomplishment. And while everyone deserves their late-night Crunch n’ Munch (or my person favorite, the Greg-O), opening yourself up to an organic lifestyle is beneficial to both yourself and your environment.

Your first big resource: Oxford’s Moon Co-Op. We spoke to Oxford’s local organic food store, Miami Oxford Organic Network (more

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commonly known as Moon) Co-Op, about how to be more environmentally conscious about eating. The company sources almost exclusively from locally run food centers, relying on Ohio’s own farms, produce, and dairy.

Tana Richards, the General Manager at Moon, gave some great insight on why adopting a more natural lifestyle is more than a popular fad and more affordable than Whole Foods makes it seem.

Why is this lifestyle change necessary? Especially when - given our budgets and busy schedules - it may not be the most convenient?

In response to this, Richards says, “it is important for college students to incorporate good foods into their bodies because during this time of your life your body is in over-drive (although you may not always feel like it).”

subconsciously think of organic food as way out of your price range. While this is definitely the case with some vendors, there are affordable options in Oxford.

We all know that eating healthier is a good principle, but it’s a lot harder in practice. The real asset of Moon is that they do the research for us. So many stores use organic eating as a selling point, or a marketing trick, and so often we’re fooled into making purchases that aren’t actually that good for us. In that case, our efforts are unrewarded and our money is unfairly spent.

Another great, affordable option for natural eating is Oxford’s famous farmer’s market. The market runs every third Saturday of the month in December through April, but is open every Saturday the rest of the year. The market is a place to go with friends on a Saturday morning where you can grab some fruit and homemade salsa.

As college students, there’s always this pressure to do everything which unfortunately, often sacrifices sleep and quality food. Richards sees “putting chemicalfree, good clean food into your body” as a fantastic chance to refuel yourself.

Moon, thankfully, operates differently. At this CoOp “you can feel safe that when you shop here you are able to freely choose food with no high-fructose corn syrup [and] MSG.”

Moon’s emphasis on honest sales is simple; Richards says, “we want our consumers to have the opportunity to actually make an educated decision about what they put into their bodies, rather that herding you like cattle by using marketing gimmicks for our monetary gain.”

We all lack the free time to effectively decipher the origins of our food alone. Moon makes the whole process much more manageable. They also offer graband-go deli style foods for students in a rush.

In addition to time, another big concern for students trying to eat organically is money. It’s easy to

Moon suggests taking advantage of their bulk section where they have the “freshest, largest organic selection.” Another good option is the Basics Programs, which consists of 40 “staple” pantry items throughout the store where Moon has “drastically reduced the price to where [they] hardly make a profit.”

As for Richards’s favorite dish at Moon? She recommends Moon’s famous hot soup, served 9am-8pm Monday through Saturday and 10am6pm Sunday. Richards also suggests a fermented kombucha for tea-lovers. For us coffee-drinkers, all of Moon’s coffee is certified organic and fair trade.

Trying to sustain a healthy lifestyle as a college student isn’t easy, but it isn’t as daunting as it may seem. The plethora of resources – Moon in particular, but also Oxford’s farmer’s market, the health food section of McCracken Market, and MU Dining’s vegetarian options –make natural eating more accessible. Making an effort to include organic foods in your diet gives you more energy and supports the local economy. Embracing locally sourced foods is not only possible at Miami, but a way to give back to your community and yourself.

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LIKE A MAN written by Michael Vostatek

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he men on Miami’s campus may be known for being fashionable and good-looking, but these are not the characteristics that truly define their quality. Every year dozens of philanthropies take place both on and off-campus, and men put in hundreds of hours of community service with their brothers and friends.

Last spring, over 200 Greek men gathered in the Oxford town square to receive cleaning assignments and give back to the community. Uniting Interfraternity Council, PanHellenic, and National PanHellenic Council Chapters, they painted houses, mowed lawns, and did anything they could to serve organizations and home-owners alike who needed the assistance.

“It’s hard work and manual labor, we’re sweating alongside these people who speak an entirely different language,” - Ty Guyot

wide event, individual groups are consistently going out of their way to make Oxford a better place. Last year Chi Psi Fraternity, working with local contact Sabrina Jewell at the Oxford Senior Center, put in over a hundred hours of community service helping the elderly with yard work and other miscellaneous household tasks.

Kappa Alpha Order organizes a yearly service trip that sends brothers to do hard labor in third world countries. Sending around 20 brothers every year to Honduras or Nicaragua, they help provide basic needs such as water and housing to the citizens of these impoverished places. This past year they spent time digging out a pipeline so local villagers could have access to clean running water. This allows the community’s children to go to school and receive an education because otherwise they would have to spend time fetching water.

With so many hazing, alcohol, and other negative allegations surfacing, it is events like these – events that truly show the nature of and integrity of Greek men on this campus that need to be brought to public attention.

“It’s hard work and manual labor, we’re sweating alongside these people who speak an entirely different language,” says Ty Guyot, a senior member of KA who went on the trip last year. “They find a way to communicate how appreciative they are, and we are all appreciative to have the opportunity to go down there.”

Aside from Spring Clean, which is a community-

Although Greek Life often draws negative attention from the media, the positive effects brought out by it should be much more noteworthy. Greek men are much more complex than the stereotypes portray, and have just as much good in them as a desire to hang out at Brick Street on a sunny Friday afternoon.

It is not uncommon to see headlines all over about the trouble fraternities cause on campus, and the complaints that Greek Life creates nationwide.

Fraternities often make headlines for the things they do wrong every year, but there needs to be a larger focus on the communal good that these groups are able to create.

This trip is one of many that signify the true quality of many of the men on this campus.

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T R AV I S D A U LTO N written by Brendan Lemire

BL: To start off, what are your year, major, and hometown?

TD: I’m a Senior Mechanical Engineering major, from Dayton, OH. BL: What sort of on campus involvement are you a part of ?

TD: I work as a Student Manager at Carillon Catering, our on campus catering service. That consumes a good portion of my time.

BL: How long have you been working for Carillon?

TD: Two and a half years.

BL: What are your plans after graduation?

TD: I have a job lined up at a company called Swagelok. They focus on the manufacturing and sale of gas and fluid systems. They’re located in Cleveland so I plan to move up there.

BL: What will be your position there?

TD: I’ll be in their technical development program which is a three year rotational based program where I’ll get the opportunity to learn about the different areas of the company and be able to find my niche.

BL: How would you define your personal style?

TD: I typically dress casually and like to be comfortable but put together. I wear a lot of neutral colors and would say I often wear a textured sweater, jeans, and boots.

BL: What are some of your favorite brands?

TD: Fossil, Weatherproof, Kenneth Cole, Nike, and Calvin Klein.

BL: What are some of your favorite things about Miami, for example any traditions you enjoy?

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TD: I would say the Uptown life, Green Beer Day, the excellent education with smaller class sizes to talk with peers and professors, and the overall look to the campus. It’s the most beautiful and uniform campus I’ve been to.

BL: Do you have any role models?

TD: I would definitely say my Uncle Bob. He graduated from Miami with a Paper Engineering degree and currently is an Executive Vice President at MeadWestavco Corporation.

BL: What would you say your spirit animal is?

TD: Well after many Buzzfeed questionnaires... No but I would say I’m a golden retriever. I’m very calm, loyal and playful.

BL: If you were stuck on a desert island for one year and could only bring three albums with you, what would they be?

TD: I would say Man on the Moon by Kid Cudi, This Is All Yours By Alt J, and Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin. A mixture of genres for all situations.

BL: Good choices. How did you ask your date to prom in high school?

TD: I spelled out prom with roses on my bed with rose petals leading up to my room. Worked flawlessly.

BL: What’s your current favorite TV show?

TD: I’m currently watching How To Get Away with Murder. Excellent Show.

BL: Last question: what is your favorite bar Uptown, and what is your go to drink?

TD: I would say O Pub. It has a relaxed atmosphere.

My go to drink is a Moscow Mule.

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Influential INSTAGRAMS written by Emmy Silverman

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tuck in your old ways? Elliptical, thirty minutes, three times a week. Leggings and a sweater. Dinning Hall pasta for dinner.

Need a little inspiration? Can you believe that just scrolling through your Insta-feed can inspire you? I’m not talking about a picture of your best friends smiling at Sushi Nara while celebrating a birthday – you have to follow the right people. Many people use Instagram, not just to promote their own personal lifestyle, fashion and photography, but also to be an inspiration to others and to give followers the constant reminder to live a healthy lifestyle.

Through the use of healthy food, motivational quotes, workout routines, Outfit of the Days (OOTD’s) and Do It Yourselfs (DIYs), the following accounts, centralized both on and off campus, motivate followers to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Oxford & Miami: Bigtastelittlewaist:

Kerri Lally and older sister, Christine are two dietitians with a passion for food. The girls’ favorite hobby is to cook and they love to share their healthy recipes with their Instagram followers on a day-to-day basis. With their backgrounds as nutrition majors, these girls know a thing or two about healthy eating.

Trendingabove:

Senior Alyssa Bove uses her Instagram to publicize her handmade jewelry that she sells on her website, www.trendingabove.com. Bove specializes in handmade statement jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. Her favorite pieces to wear are her bracelets. Along with the jewelry, Bove also has a passion for home décor and cooking and posts pictures of her DIY flower vases and champagne popsicles on her Instagram.

Petiteprepster:

Oxford Middle-schooler Molly Monson is very popular amongst her middle school friends, coining herself as a “full-time middle schooler with a PhD in Prep”. Monson posts her ootd’s daily for her followers to learn a thing or two about how to dress preppy. Her ensembles are always outfitted with a collared shirt and a statement piece necklace. It is amazing how toned Monson’s style is, even at such a young age. It is truly her own.

Widely Popular Accounts: Cleaneatz:

Two McGill University students believe that the key to eating healthy is moderation. They started their Instagram account a year ago just as a hobby and way of keeping track of the healthy and delicious foods they make and their workout regiments. Now, the girls have 216k followers and inspire people everyday to eat healthy and be active. They want to stress that it is not necessary to rule out foods, diet or workout every single day, but to do everything in moderation.

So go ahead indulge in a slice of chocolate cake every once in a while.

Eat_clean_train_dirty:

Sick of not knowing what’s in your food? Looking for tips to eating cleaner and healthier? Eat_clean_ train_dirty is the account for you! This Instagram account, based out of San Diego, California, acknowledges that the way to lead a positive healthy and happy lifestyle is clean eating. This type 1 diabetic posts pictures of her meals with captions listing exactly what ingredients are on each plate so followers can enjoy the same healthy meals.

Cleanhealthlyfe:

Looking for way to connect with other people who are passionate about health and fitness? Duke University student, Malia uses her Instagram account to share the message that happiness is more important than perfection. Malia discovered that she can really make an impact on the lives of young girls going through societal pressures of comparison and the unrealistic body image that is broadcasted by the media. She does this simply by posting realistic body images and healthier dessert options. Because, who said you can’t still enjoy a warm chocolate chip cookie?

Howtodresscute:

Wake up every morning and stare longingly into your closet? Can’t seem to land on anything to wear?

Howtodresscute can help! Each day the account posts images of cute, hip outfits along with fashion tips and tricks. The images show a complete outfit: from the jacket down to the boots and sometimes even gives multiple options to mix and match to your liking and give followers even more fashion inspiration.

So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and be inspired.

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tyle, is a form of expression. From clothing to accessories to footwear, how one chooses to dress says a lot about a person. Throughout the country we see how different backgrounds, passions, and personalities can create a diverse range of style.

However, on Miami’s campus one doesn’t always see this diversification of clothing and fashion. While walking across slant walk one can see a mass of long parka coats, high brown leather boots, and large purses. Many women on campus tend to wear similar items, which tends to make the majority of them look like they are wearing uniforms. One can’t be too surprised to learn that other campuses and universities refer to Miami as “J.Crew U.” Despite Miami’s reputation UP is finding ways for students to personalize their style.

written by Megan Mctighe

Junior Maddie Bove lives right outside of New York City, and she discovered some of the trending fashions here at Miami were popular a year or two before in NYC.

“You know those Jeffry Campbell shoes that everyone loves now, I got those senior year in high school,” says Bove.

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Bove interned at a newly developed high-end lingerie company in SoHo this past summer called Fleur Du Mal. At her internship Bove worked closely with social media. Bove uses celebrities and “insta famous” people on various media sites as inspiration for her wardrobe. For example, she’s follows an Instagram account called “Sincerely Jules,” which is a fashion blog.

Bove is a fashion forward NYC girl here in Oxford and says she personalizes her style by not wearing a lot of color. She

likes to stick to nude and natural colors, and Bove even admits to wearing all black when she goes out.

“One of my big things is color. I don’t wear color. It’s bad I have an anxiety problem,” says Bove laughing to herself.

Her closet is color coordinated from black to whites to cream. Bove says the craziest thing she will do with color is wear navy or grey.

Senior Kaitlyn O’Donnell and exec member of Miami University Club of Fashion and Design (MUCFD) agrees that students shouldn’t be afraid to express themselves through their clothing. As an exec member of MUCFD O’Donnell feels an even stronger connection towards her personal style and fashion.

“Its a great way to really explore your personal style and take style risks because you know the ‘average’ person with the ‘average’ style would look at you like you were crazy if you’re wearing a jumpsuit, fur vest and a statement necklace but you know everyone in MUCFD would be in awe, complimenting your outfit,” says O’Donnell.

O’Donnell has three fashion items she cannot leave her house without, the first is a statement piece which could be a necklace, scarf, or belt.

“Its a great way to really explore your personal style and take style risks because you know the ‘average’ person with the ‘average’ style would look at you like you were crazy if you’re wearing a jumpsuit, fur vest and a statement necklace”

- Kaitlyn O’Donnell “I love adding a statement piece because it ‘glams’ up my outfit making it a bit more dramatic,” says O’Donnell.

The next two accessories she can’t leave her house without is a stylish bag (clutch,

purse or wallet) and she always brings her sunglasses.

Sophomore Shivani Bhatt also thinks it is a good idea for students to freely express themselves through their clothes and style.

“I definitely think it is important for people to have different ranges of style because it promotes uniqueness and allows people to show off their one of a kind style,” says Bhatt.

Bhatt is a part of the India Students Association, for their main event and celebration the Holi festival Bhatt and the other female members get to wear traditional clothing. Bhatt says the clothing they wear is called a Chaniya Choli, and it is also known as Lehenga Choli and Ghagra Choli.

The Chaniya Choli is made of three separate pieces. The first is called a choli, which is an embroidered, colorful blouse.

The second piece is called a chaniya, which is a flared skirt-like bottom that goes with the choli, and third is the dupatta, which is a shawl that is worn in a traditional fashion.

“I love getting the opportunity to wear this clothing that is traditional and colorful and shows off where I come from,” says Bhatt.

Bove, O’Donnell and Bhatt all have different styles based upon their backgrounds, passions, and personalities.

Bhatt enjoys wearing vibrant colors to display her background and culture, whereas Bove prefers to wear her black and neutral colors to express herself.

Wearing a parka with brown leather boots holding a Long Champ handbag doesn’t make someone unstylish. Maybe try adding your own touch to these items with a statement scarf or necklace, or even try wearing an eye-popping color. Use social media and your own background to personalize your style to better standout at “J.Crew U.”

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written by Ellie Cook When many people hear the term “Native American”, they think of tribes that existed hundreds of years ago. In reality, many Native American tribes are alive and flourishing today, and one in particular has maintained a presence on Miami’s campus.

The Miami Tribe of Oklahoma has their homeland in the region between Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and lower Michigan and lower Wisconsin, an area from which they were forcibly removed by the United States government. After a second removal, they settled and continue to maintain a community in Miami, Oklahoma. Our Miami University was named for the Miami Valley in which it resides, which was named for the Miami Tribe.

The relationship between the tribe and the university began with Dr. Phillip Shriver and Chief Forest Olds in 1972, and continued with the relationship with Chief Floyd Leonard.

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Senior president of the Native American Student Association and Miami Tribe student at Miami University, Kristen Kasberg says, “most people don’t know that Chief Leonard and Dr. Shriver were close friends,” as there are many pictures that document this.

Myaamia Center Director Daryl Baldwin says, “I think that the relationship between the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and MU is a very unique relationship and very positive, and has withstood 40 years of development. MU and the tribe are very pleased to have and help maintain this relationship.”

The friendship they began has continued on in an active relationship between the tribe and the university, a relationship that has been enhanced even further by the work that Daryl Baldwin began.

Baldwin began the Myaamia Project in 2001, largely with a goal to revitalize the Myaamia language and

culture. What started out as a project staffed only by himself in a third floor office of King Library has now grown into the Myaamia Center. It now has five staff members and additional student workers, all housed in the Bonham House with daily contact with Miami Tribe in Oklahoma.

“I am a citizen of Miami tribe of Oklahoma,” Baldwin says. “From my own childhood I always had questions about who I am as Myaamia person, and the language was no longer spoken when I was born.

So I developed an interest as a young person that led to graduate school and linguistics.”

One of the main goals of the center is revitalizing the language and culture of the Myaamia people.

Daryl joined forces with David Costa, who had begun reconstructing the Myaamia language in the late 1980s.

The language revitalization began in the homes of tribe members, growing now to research, outreach programs, and classes taught here at Miami.

Tribe students at Miami are required as part of their scholarship award to take a series of courses over and above their regular coursework. These courses range from language and culture, to ecology and history, to tribal sovereignty. In addition, there is an IDS 259 class for the general student body to learn about the Miami Tribe.

While revitalizing a language may seem somewhat unconnected to all of these subjects, Baldwin points out how interrelated all aspects of a culture are.

“Language is a reflection of knowledge systems,” Baldwin says. “Embedded within our language is a worldview, and so a language revitalization has both a cultural and community context. Therefore, revitalizing a language is really about that knowledge system in the context of a community that has ties to a specific heritage.”

Part of the challenge includes modernizing the language and coming up with words for things like a computer, and ways to say, “send me a text.”

“The language has to be useful to the youthful generation in modern language. It’s not just about preserving the past, but ultimately how our language is going to live today.

“The whole movement of Indigenous language revival is still new…we’re still trying to figure out how to keep hold of our identity in the modern era.”

Several Myaamia Tribe students participate in the Native American Student Association (NASA) on campus. The organization welcomes all students, Native or not, who have an interest in learning about

the culture and partaking in events related to it.

President Kristen Kasberg joined the organization her freshman year and found a sense of community that has heavily influenced her time at Miami.

“It definitely gives you a sense of identity,” Kasberg says. “When you’re new to a school and all of sudden you have a group of people who are related to you, and are there for you – it definitely does a lot to give you confidence, and it gives you something to feel unique to school and to yourself.”

Kasberg has been a counselor at the summer camp that the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma provides for children as well as dedicating herself to growing NASA from three to sixteen members.

The organization helps to put on events like the Thanksgiving Dinner with MAP that works to educate students on the history of Thanksgiving.

One of Kasberg’s favorite things about modern Myaamia culture, though, is the presence of lacrosse.

“I learned how to play lacrosse through tribe, so all the terms I know are in Myaamia,” she states. “ It’s so fun to take lacrosse into the native community and have inter-tribal games. I love that it takes native culture and brings it into the present – we’re a culture that evolves just like any other culture.”

As her time at Miami University comes to a close, she’s glad to have a community that will remain a large part of her life beyond college.

Reflecting on her favorite memories, she says, “I like to see people go through what I did, where I knew nothing and all of a sudden they are super interested in learning more. When I see them learning and incorporating things into their daily life, that’s encouraging for the future, with language and culture revitalization as a big goal of ours.”

Today, the federal government recognizes approximately 566 tribes as sovereign dependent nations within the United States, and as Baldwin says, “There is no singular Native American culture.

All tribal cultures are unique.”

It’s important to remember that before Europeans settled on American soil, there were millions of native people living and thriving, all with their own cultures. While population has declined for many reasons, many communities still live on and are keeping these cultures alive as sovereign nations. But I think Baldwin says it best:

“We’re still here. The best phrase is that we’re a living people with a past not a people from the past.”

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TO EARTH written by Abbey Gingras

So often we’re bombarded by new trends in the fashion world, whether it be the year that highheeled sneakers tried to push their way into the shoe market or when clear plastic purses were all the rage.

are that both pastels and more bold colors will work well for you depending on the look.

While, yes, this includes a little black dress or the perfect nude heels, we’re talking about earth toned clothing.

If you were looking to invest in some higher quality earth tone clothing, we would recommend doing so with classic pieces that not only stay fashionable but will also carry you through your 20s, 30s, and even your 40s. Good examples of this would be a nice leather jacket either in brown, tan or black, or a great pair of neutral ankle boots that can go from college to adult life easily.

These trends come and go, and more often than not we’re left with pieces in our wardrobe that are quickly outdated. Luckily, some classic looks have stood the test of time and are always great investments.

Earth tones are a huge range of colors from warm browns to calming olive greens to cool grays. They look great on both males and females, and can be worked into any style wardrobe from feminine to preppy to boho.

Recent earth tone trends have been hunter green nail polish, olive green military jackets and various neutral shades of leather jackets. But don’t feel like you have to stick to these trends! The great thing about earth tones is that they pop up in runway shows of every season and every designer at one point or another. There will always be a new way to style them, and so any piece you purchase will likely look timeless and trendy.

For lighter skin tones, darker greens and grays are a great way to offset your natural complexion. For darker skin tones, slightly more airy and pastel earth tones like tans and off-whites will complement you best. Truly though, earth tones of all shades and colors will look great on just about anyone. If you fall somewhere in the middle of fair and dark skin tones, experiment with different color strengths – chances

Since earth tones are so widespread and prevalent in the fashion world, you can easily find a plethora of less expensive options that don’t break the bank.

Retailers such as Forever 21 and H&M offer great staple pieces, like solid color t-shirts and blouses, for a fraction of the cost of higher end stores.

All of these options might sound great, but you’re probably thinking— where are the vibrant colors and fun patterns that I love so much? Don’t worry; you can add those into the mix too.

Continuing off the theme of looking earthy and natural, all of these colors would look great paired with a soft floral pattern. That pattern can be found all over the place in the coming spring months, from blouses to scarves and even pants. For instance, a floral dress can be taken from daytime to nighttime by adding a nice, darker jacket and swapping in a pair of heels.

Earth tones offer a variety of options for the eager trendsetter, so find what colors and styles you like best and you’ll look natural and chic in no time.

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A WINDOW INTO A WHOLE NEW WORLD CHANNEL YOUR INNER WANDERLUST

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NATURE

#nofilter written by Megan McTighe

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ING…RING… RING… half opened eyes, a room full of darkness and lying in a nice warm bed makes it difficult to get up and turn off the alarm and start the day. Even after the alarm is turned off there is the temptation or urgency to check text messages, emails, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all before your first cup of coffee. When did media technology start interfering with our daily routines and schedules?

More and more people are experiencing anxiety when attempting to distance themselves from their cell phones and laptop computers. While media technology is wonderful for communicating, staying informed, and developing new ideas it is also good to try and get away from these technologies and take a breath of fresh air.

Two Miami students are looking up from their phones and telling UP how they have learned to appreciate the beauty of the world without having their cell phones glued to their hands.

Senior Laina Reisenfeld, says she once spent four days without her phone in middle of the woods.

Reisenfeld was with three other friends and they hiked 70 miles on the Appalachian Trail.

“It was crazy because if something was going on in the world we had no idea and we weren’t going to find out until we got back,” says Reisenfeld.

Even though Reisenfeld says it was crazy to not have any service and her phone for four days she also says she liked the feeling of being totally secluded from the world.

This past winter break junior Jeana-Rae Schaper also experienced isolation from her phone.

Schaper went to Arizona where she traveled to three national parks including the Grand Canyon, Saguara, and the Petrified Forest. In all three of these locations Schaper said there was hardly any cell phone service, which ended up being a challenge when she was trying to get back from the Grand Canyon.

“I was on my way back from the Grand Canyon and both me and my boyfriends’ phones died and we had to use signs to get ourselves back, which is totally doable we just had to be resourceful.”

Over the summer Schaper worked at a camp named Camp High Rocks in North Carolina, where she spent an entire summer, also essentially cut off from cell phone service.

Schaper did not spend her free time taking selfies or scrolling through her Instagram – instead she had fun water paddling, horseback riding, kayaking, and hiking in Blue Ridge Mountains. She says the mountains had beautiful panoramic views and were secluded.

“You can scream at the top of the mountain and you can hear yourself echo,” says Schapher smiling to herself.

Not only did Schaper gain wonderful memories from her job at the camp but also she was able to apply her experiences to her life at Miami.

“If there was a problem at the camp you couldn’t just text someone about it – you had to address them directly and this really helps with your communication skills.”

At Miami Schaper is able to confront people about issues head on instead of passively texting someone about the problem or issue.

Although a completely different life changing experience, Reisenfeld brought back her appreciation for her life after her travel to El Potrero Chico in Mexico.

She went to a place called Rio where she spent time with young children learning how to speak English.

They all live in dirt houses and were unaware of the outside world.

Reisenfeld said earlier that day she was upset about breaking her phone but then she saw how these people live day by day, and she no longer was concerned about her conflict with her phone.

“When we pulled away in the car I turn around and see these kids walking back to their homes and I was like what am I doing, here I am with everything and these kids have nothing.”

Getting involved in wilderness trips, camps, and even hikes through Hueston Woods are great ways to appreciate and admire your surroundings. Being able to finally see a sunset without an Instagram filter or hiking on a trail and noticing how beautiful and intricate the woods are.

Most importantly, enjoy and live in the moment with the people that you surround yourself with. Put away your phone and laptop and live day by day with the people you care about the most.

“You’re in your own bubble and you can really appreciate what is around you, and just live in the moment,” says Schaper.

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RECON STRUC TION written by Sam Forsthoefel

The remarkable thing about communities is the way in which they resemble the humanity inhabiting them. Just like people, communities experience dynamic change and growth across generations, and Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine district is no exception to this theory.

Making a huge comeback from the social and economic turmoil that it once suffered in recent years, Over-the-Rhine is rebuilding itself into a stronger community with the help of many innovative collaborators, including those from our very own Miami University.

Beginning in fall 2006, Miami University’s Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine has immersed students from all disciplines and majors into its Residency Program.

For an entire semester, selected students collaborate with leaders and organizations within the area by remaining behind to live, work, and learn full time.

Through coursework, research, and service, students experience community engagement on a higher level by cooperating alongside community figureheads and residents, all in the hopes of improving the district’s quality of life.

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Kyle Fullenkamp, a Miami architecture junior and recent participant of the program, detailed his experience as one that will have a long-term influence on both his personal and professional future.

“What most people do not realize is that there are good people living, working and prospering in this environment,” he says. “They only work to make life better for others and then go on to expect nothing in return.”

According to the Center Community Engagement, architecture and interior design students plan spaces for low to moderate income citizens, while other majors work throughout neighborhood institutions to better serve the under-served.

Furthermore, independent programs like the Urban Teaching Cohort collaborate openly with the Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine to provide a community-based approach to education. In the words of Miami’s Department of Teach Education, UTC students partner with high-need schools and local organizations in order to become educators immersed in the life of the community and its youth.

Credited as Cincinnati’s oldest and most historic neighborhood by cincy.com, Over-the-Rhine is also a cultural hotspot that houses many valuables to the community such as the Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts, Findlay Market, and the Aronoff Center. These attractions have weathered both good times and bad to reflect the past home of 50,000 immigrants form all walks of life, who seamlessly converged their many traditions into one beloved treasure trove during the golden age of the 1800s.

And thanks partially to the students in Miami’s programming, it is this revolutionary era of American progress and cooperation that is being restored throughout Over-the-Rhine’s reputation.

But what continues to surpass the progress being made by these students in terms of service and community reconstruction is the personal impact they experience with program’s adoption. With perspectives widened to the raw challenges of living in dense urban centers, students recruited mainly from contented families and fortunate upbringings observe lives lead by those of lower socioeconomic status and harsher realities.

“To narrow my experience down to one moment

would be difficult because the entire program was so eye opening and pushed me in many ways I didn’t realize were possible,” Fullenkamp says. “Issues such as homelessness, crime, white privilege and discrimination were thrown in my face. I used to write off the poor as lazy, but my eyes have been opened to the real barriers these people face in the real world. I now have so much respect for those confronted by challenges that I have not yet encountered.”

Moreover, students intricately build upon the foundation of their major by pursuing projects with real clients and hands on work.

“The real world experience helped me think more realistically towards my designs,” Fullenkamp says. “I also gained a great understanding of how to interact with clients.”

And alongside the work, relationships formed by students within the program went on to provide unexpected surprises and prove previous misconceptions wrong.

“As for my career, I always thought I wanted to move further away,” says Fullenkamp. “But after living in the vibrant urban core of Cincy, I have become proud of my home state and find it harder to leave.

“What I found astounding was that there was this place so politically and socially complicated right here in my boring ol’ state of Ohio.”

Thriving and successful, programs focused on Over-the-Rhine immersion are quickly picking up pace and prospective students. Up and coming generations of scholars are enthusiastically looking to continue the work of their elder peers, so as to simultaneously improve resumes and the livelihood of the community.

Sophomore architecture student Morgan Richard pointed out advantages for both students and urban residents, saying, “Over-the-Rhine is an excellent program that gets students involved in designing for a community that is reinventing itself. The program allows students to work within an architectural office as they design for a historic part of Cincinnati. It challenges them with a wide range of projects that possess an even wider range of potential.”

Yet no matter the range of potential available, it seems we can be rest assured that life itself will remain a zone under constant construction for the better.

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BLENDING MORE THAN

coffee in kofenya written by Liz O’Loughlin Miami University has a very unique vibe; one that can only be achieved by combining all the best aspects of both smaller and larger campuses. At a little over 3 square miles in size, it’s an easy walk from building to building, but at the same time however, it could take 15 minutes to get all the way across from Western Campus to McGuffey Hall.

Although at times Miami’s campus can seem relatively large, it actually encompasses less than half of Oxford. Out of the approximately 7.24 square miles in total that the city of Oxford inhabits, 4 square miles are left for local businesses and other residents. In fact, more than half of Oxford’s total residents aren’t students of Miami; this difference 54 | Winter 2015

in numbers renders the local residents as crucial to Oxford’s small town charm and futility.

Despite the difference in numbers, Miami students nonetheless maintain a strong presence in the town of Oxford. On any given night, students can be found eating dinner at a variety of places uptown or going to one of its many bars. The student community plays a large role in supporting the nonstudent community. Although it’s evident the nonstudent community separates itself from the student community – hey, who wouldn’t want to avoid drunk and yelling college kids – the two different communities manage both to maintain strong, unique presences in town, each actually supporting

atmosphere as well.

Kathryn Marsman, the manager of Kofenya, realizes the amount of support both sides of Oxford’s community give to Kofenya everyday. With the bulk of classes being offered only during the fall and spring semesters, students are generally on campus for approximately 8 months out of the year. In off months, such as during the winter term and during the summer, Kofenya still manages to thrive because of its great connections with the rest of the town.

“The non-student community is a sort-of backbone for Kofenya,” Marsman says, “While students make up an invaluable quantitative role in Kofenya’s success, students come and go – there are months and months of [students] making phenomenal memories with their baristas, and then there are long periods of time where we don’t see them, or they sadly graduate.

“Community members are different. While their presence from a numbers stand-point might be smaller, we have some customers who have gotten the same medium coffee every morning, without fail, since our doors opened. That’s over ten years of solidity we’d never be able to have with our student community.”

The blend of customers Kofenya greets and serves each day reflects the eccentricity of Kofenya’s atmosphere as well. Part of what makes Kofenya successful in Oxford is the fact that Kofenya is located in Oxford. The variety of people in and out of the shop days each day is one of the perks of being located in a small college town; whether young or old, everyone has their own story and background.

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each other.

Local businesses, such as Kofenya in particular, are places that depend on these two community presences alike. The success of local businesses Uptown can be attributed to not only student business, but nosiness from all Oxford residents collectively.

Kofenya is unique because it isn’t a typical college dive. The menu isn’t greasy and generic, the ambiance isn’t noisy and thumping, and you’ll never walk in feeling out of place. Although it’s inevitable to find a student studying or chowing on a Panini, it’s also not uncommon to find professors, families, and other residents of Oxford enjoying the food and cozy

“We’ve been able to develop relationships with a lot of our customers beyond handing them their pastry and beverage,” Marsman continues. “They bring in their kids and we get to know them, we heckle each other over sports, or we lend an ear when it’s needed.

And that’s on both sides. They’re just as interested in our lives as we are in theirs.”

The give and take between business and customer isn’t common to only Kofenya. Many small local businesses in Oxford would acknowledge the dependency on creating and maintaining relationships with both the student and non-student community because of Oxford’s smaller size.

Although the students and the local townspeople don’t appear to be close-knit, stepping inside a local business will diminish those expectations, as local businesses provide the backdrop for positive community interactions. Appreciate both communities in Oxford and get to know both sides – love and honor to all.

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The New Beauty Standard Revolution

A SURVIVAL

GUIDE written by Jenny Henderson

Y

ou walk into a convenience store.

You walk into a convenience store and it’s commonplace. There are the usual things OPI nail polish , People magazines, various gum packs and chocolate bars – and you hardly notice them. There’s more going on, of course. Depending on your area, there are skin bleachers, hair relaxers, makeup to widen eyes, and a seemingly endless array of dietary and muscle-building supplements.

It’s an obvious fact that our media’s perceptions of appearance is warped; this fact has been addressed in countless articles, books, films, etc.

This mindset is evident on Miami’s campus as well, where eating disorders are prevalent and diversity is sometimes hard to detect. Those who don’t fit the “ideal” Western mold of beauty are taught to change.

We know that these cultural patterns are troubling.

The lack of representation for minorities sends an unfortunate message. Looking around and seeing beauty white-washed to the point where skin bleachers are sold – in some neighborhoods – on every corner, is an unrelenting onslaught. It’s a harmful standard. No matter your hair or skin color, this beauty ideal creates a culture of pressure and shame.

We could spend forever discussing the various roots and symptoms of this problem, but that seems redundant and unproductive at this point.

Perhaps, instead, we should try to compile a survival guide for working past this system.

Progressing past these damaging ideals is necessary for globalized physical and mental heath. So, here’s Up’s guide for overcoming the old and starting a beauty standard revolution: Survival Tip #1: Talk to Each Other! And Listen.

The Western beauty standard problem is deeply rooted in our culture, and therefore has myriad perspectives, angles, and influences. And while we all hold a unique, culturally specific viewpoint, we share a collective issue. This is the perfect grounds for honest, open discussion.

But how can we start these conversations? Miami offers a variety of read-ins, lectures, and discussion groups.

For example, the Women’s Center is hosting a readin on March 12th and the Penny Lecture Series this semester offers an informative social justice insight. Additionally, there are TED talks and tons of inspiring videos online. Some of my favorites: -“If I Should Have a Daughter” Sarah Kay, TED Talk -“Standard of Beauty & Photoshop: Model Before and After” on YouTube

-“Looks Aren’t Everything. Believe me, I’m a model.”

Cameron Russell, TED Talk -MissRepresentation documentary

Sur vival Tip #2: Challenge the media and what it represents.

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Years of Slave, said at the Essence Woman of the Year awards, “I remember a time when I too felt unbeautiful. I put on the TV and only saw pale skin.

I got teased and taunted about my night-shaded skin. And my one prayer to God, the miracle worker, was that I would wake up lighter-skinned.”

There are signposts of this complex everywhere – going back to the convenience store - in skin bleaching creams, hair relaxers, and makeup promising to enlarge eyes. This all contributes to the fable that traditional white beauty equates “good.”

In a famous experiment known as the “Clark Doll tests,” Dr. Kenneth Clark and his wife Mamie Clark, showed black children two dolls, one white and one black. They asked the kids to identify the doll that was “good” and “the one they would like to play with” and almost every time the kids chose the white doll.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to evidence of internalized self-hatred in minority groups living in America. It is no coincidence that the lack of media representation and positive affirmation leads to a pressure to homogenize as “white.”

We have to challenge our media, the supposed reflections of our lives, to feature diverse bodies.

This means different weights, races, and looks. This is necessary for TV, movies, and magazines because they represents our culture, and the message that certain bodies don’t “exist” is extremely damaging. In this case, the absence of those outside of the Western “ideal” perpetuates low self-esteem and a poor value system. In other words, we need more shows like Orange is the New Black and Sleepy Hallow and less of the same-old, boring, exclusively white sitcoms.

Sur vival Tip #3: Take Owner ship of Your Natural Appearance!

While representation in popular culture needs to change, we also should work to eliminate this beauty standard in ourselves (or, Gandhi-style, “be the change that you wish to see in the world”). This starts with reclaiming your own body, holding only to your own standard, whatever that standard is for you, personally.

I spoke with Miami student, Myka Lipscomb, about her experience with transitioning her hair back to its “natural texture.” Myka had been using relaxers on her hair since the 7th grade saying she “kept the relaxer for so long because society [said her] hair was somehow unmanageable.”

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representations of black women with natural hair.”

Myka’s effort to reclaim her own body in spite of Western notion of what is “good” or “desirable,” is an admirable example. How many times have you heard your friends complain about their hair or their body? Or your mothers talking about gaining weight or their wrinkles? Or witnessed the stress of guys on sports teams to “be strong?” We’re brought up on a culture of self-criticism, of appearances that come with an instruction manual. There is great power in ignoring these mandates and looking however you want and taking ownership of it.

Survival Tip #4: Read these quotes on the regular.

“Every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits.

The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes.” Tina Fey, Bossypants “It’s an impossible ideal for just about everyone, but it’s absolutely impossible for women who aren’t white. Women of color are generally considered beautiful only if they approximate the white ideal [including] tamed hair, lighter skin tone, and ‘white’ facial features. As this idea is perpetuated, there is a ‘constant disavowal of one’s own flesh.’” Jean Kilbourne, Killing Us Softly

“I always get asked, ‘Where do you get your confidence?’ I think people are well meaning, but it’s pretty insulting. Because what it means to me is, ‘You, Mindy Kaling, have all the trappings of a very marginalized person. You’re not skinny, you’re not white, you’re a woman. Why on earth would you feel like you’re worth anything?’” Mindy Kaling, Parade Magazine Survival Tip #5: Start with our campus.

Let’s go back to the convenience store again and consider how anyone - guy or girl, black or white, etc. - should be able to walk into a Walgreen’s and not feel subconsciously judged, excluded, or inadequate. And this goes beyond CVS. We need to make our campus a safe place through discussion, representation, and reclaiming. Hopefully, with this survival guide, we are all able to work past the old beauty standard full of shame and embrace a healthier “look however you want” philosophy, judgement-free.

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e see it everywhere we go: billboards and posters of unbelievably skinny women advertising products from makeup to underwear. Commercials and television populated with characters that embody a physique that is not only rare, but also seemingly impossible to attain for most women unless they dedicate their lives (and wallets) to the cause.

Although these body image issues have been addressed, it is hard to say whether or not we have societally gotten any closer to actually solving them. But on top of these issues that plague the everyday lives of young girls and women alike, there may also be a similar concern for men that has been overlooked.

And this problem could be nearly as detrimental for young men growing up in our society today.

Let’s be honest here, I could pay for a fancy haircut, work out a few times a week and let my beard grow out, and I will still never look even remotely close to that damn shirtless picture of Ryan Gosling that melts the heart of every girl in America. Without spending more than five minutes on any given social media site it is almost a guarantee that men will run into this picture, and probably a Buzzfeed article or two comparing celebrity abs or man-buns.

These are the types of posts and themes that fill our newsfeeds and our minds about what a “real man” is supposed to look like: and just like the ads that feature women with impossible bodies, none of these are easy to achieve.

It has become difficult for men to strive for overall self-improvement – of both mind and body – when there is such a poignant image of what it is girls are looking for.

First, let’s analyze the similarities between men’s and women’s body image issues. Both are frequently focused on weight, image, clothing, and all sorts of ways to spend money to “look better”. Both genders face a standard that is unreasonably difficult to attain and ultimately hurts the way we view the opposite sex and ourselves.

Nathan Lotze, WMSR radio host of the popular male lifestyles show, Cosbro, says, “I think an often overlooked problem in our society is the sexualization and body image pressures men face today. Walk into any department store and you will see perfectly chiseled physiques of male models donning underwear or cologne advertisements.

When you turn on the television 25 year old actors who spend most of their day in the gym are playing high-school students.

athletes as the benchmark of masculinity. The words skinny, scrawny, or weak can be just as damaging to a male’s self-esteem if not more so, as criticisms of being over weight for young girls.

Saying this, there are many differences between the pressures males face vs. those that women battle.

Male body image often flaunts muscles and an overall positive lifestyle, while many of the images portraying women could lead to unhealthy attempts to achieve this. The male body is also not nearly as sexualized through the media as the female body, as it is difficult to watch anything in TV or movies that does not display women objectively.

However, body image is not the only issue males face through society today – the way we are viewed as men is changing as well. Masculinity is commonly confused for being synonymous with strength and being unemotional, but it has also lost part of its deeper meaning that used to be prevalent.

Old-fashioned gentlemen were praised for being courteous and respectful to all and always willing to sacrifice their own time to help others.

Unfortunately, long gone are the days when this sensitivity was praised and looked upon as the golden standard.

In the world we live in, much of what people constitute as being a “man” is based on how much one can lift, how many girls one has slept with, and how little one can care about the people and things in his life that should be important. Long-term relationships and loyalty to one girlfriend is out of style, and much of this is a result of the pervasive culture of the male images we collectively admire and worship.

We live in a society that thrives on the hook-up mentality and lacks the encouragement of self-respect.

Theo Blomquist, senior Business student weighed in by saying, “I think the media portrayal of how opposite sexes operate defines what people think is normal and changes how we behave societally. I think that our society has removed respect for each other out of the equation and we treat each other much differently because of it.”

It is important that we recognize these issues and strive to resolve them before they continue to hurt the ways young men develop and view their bodies and themselves. The way we look should not define our value as human beings or how we view our selfworth, rather men should try to get back to the more classic definition of what a gentleman is to truly treat people with respect again.

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