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 Staff Contents
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 8 One Hundred Twenty Five
Brieana Gaglioti 10 Humans of Westphal
14 Theatre of the Oppressed
ART DIRECTOR 18 Nigel Richards
Erica Barry
20 Whos the Boss
23 Sustainadelphia
STYLE EDITOR
Samantha Ardizzone 27 D&M Q&A Nicole Miller
28 Palaces of Consumerism

PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR 32 Adopt Dont Shop

Christopher Tyler Siracusa 36 From Worried to Working
40 Fitbox
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR 42 Start-Up 101
Christina Frantz 44 Appreciation Appropriation
46 The Legacy of James Galanos
EDITOR 50 Vivid Revival
Megan Robles
56 59 and a Freshman
60 The Art of Ink
PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF
Jamie Lazarus
66 Bands of Dragons
Lloyd Sinclair 68 Harold Garde
72 Mirroring the Media
CONTRIBUTORS 74 Beauty Hacks
Sydney Blum
76 Star Boy
Simone Brooks
Emily Chow 78 Vogue to Vintage
Samantha Clifford 80 Rockin Roasters
Colette Gress
Amanda Hinkelman 82 Jawn Apptit!
Sarah Oh 84 Try Some Dim Sum
Victoria Royce
Megan Teasdale
86 Meet Me at the Salad Bar
88 A Taste of Tea

FACULTY EDITORS 90 Broke and Hungry

Nick Cassway 92 D.I.Y. Home Edition
Catherine Byers
94 Taking the Suck Out of Succulents

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 one hundred
twenty five
Most of us know only a little of Drexels history, or where
we were as a university 125 years ago. While the innova-
tions, improvements and overall changes are endless, over
the course of time we have found an identity within the
stepping stones that were laid before us; a set of beliefs
that will propel us into a future greater than we could have
imagined, and were excited to introduce ourselves.

We are innovators. We are designers. We are forward

thinkers and devoted learners. We have been molded to
think towards the future, and reminded everyday the value
of the past. We believe that every student in every major
has a story worth reading. We believe that despite new
restaurants, the Reading Terminal Market has been home
to some of the best food in Philadelphia since 1892. We
are believers in the fashion industry; in its ability to adapt,
to transform, to re-occur. We love that clothing worn by
the 18th century man can be confidently worn today by
a woman. We believe that women of all shapes, sizes and
cultural backgrounds have the same rights and capabil-
ities as men. We believe that all art, from 18th century
romanticism to modern day tattooing has a place in the
world of creativity. We believe that friendship, connections
and community are the principles of success and that this
issue of D&M magazine is a testament to that. We believe
that in the fast-paced environment of Drexel Universi-
ty, change is the only constant, but that these beliefs are
strong enough to withstand the course of time.

We hope you enjoy this issue as much as weve enjoyed

making it, lets get started.
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 Humans of
Every day we pass hundreds of faces and make many meaningless interactions with people we know and dont
know. But what are their stories? Humans of Westphal will give you an inside look at students with different
backgrounds, majors and inspirations.

words by CHRISTINA FRANTZ + SAMANTHA ARDIZZONE photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

BRIAN GOEHRIG MUSIC INDUSTRY EMMA SILVERS TV PRODUCTION COLIN LOTT INTERIOR DESIGN

Honestly, I would go insane working in
a cubicle or in an office doing the same
thing every day just for a paycheck. I
never wanted to work for a living, I have
always wanted to work for a passion, and
that is why I chose to work in the music in-
dustry. At first, I thought my passion was
strictly in music, but it is more than that.
My passion is in sound. I love working
with sound just as a painter loves working
with colors. In particular I really love sci-
ence and the physics of sound, how sounds
work with other sounds and what you can
do to manipulate what you hear. I would
say I inherited my dad's love of music,
which has influenced me and made me
the person I am today. There is something
about music and sound that is alive and
cannot be put into words. To me that is
beautiful, dude.
I have always been in love with television.
Watching it and thinking about it took up
pretty much my entire life, but not in the
way most people love TV. I was obsessed
with who wrote on what show, how the
shows were produced and what the process
of making and creating TV looked like.
I loved how TV took people out of their
lives, helped people escape. I wanted to
major in TV Production so I could finally
study something I truly cared about. I
feel like so much of writing is just thoughts
percolating in your head for so long that
eventually, by the time you write, it all just
flows out.
I've always been interested in spaces and
how they all come together. The Interior
Design major allows me to be creative,
and when I graduate I won't have a typical
9-5 desk job. I'm inspired by people who
challenge the social norms. I really appre-
ciate when people do what they want to
do or what they believe is right instead of
what they are told is right. These people
show their identity and when they do,
you can see the passion people have for
what they do. I had many struggles with
my high school art teacher. We never got
along and never agreed, but I owe all my
knowledge and skills in art to him because
throughout high school I looked up to
him. He challenged me because he knew I
could create great things.

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 Westphal
KERRI MAY ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
I'm an Architectural Engineering major
with a minor in Construction Manage-
ment. I thought it would be the perfect
combo of creativity and math for me.
I chose Drexel because of its amazing
engineering program/co-op opportunity
and the University gave me an awesome
scholarship (probably for being a girl
in engineering). I could spend my day
walking around Center City, Philadelphia,
staring at the massive buildings above
me. They amaze me. My struggles have
come from not being able to take my
own advice. I have to tell myself that it's
not all about grades, but it really is about
the balance between life, school and fun.
Traveling has affected me the most. Being
abroad in England for three months and
having traveled elsewhere has brought a
sense of discovery and a drive to learn.
ARIANNA FLASHNER PHOTOGRAPHY
I chose my major because I have always
been interested in the fashion photography
field. I have always loved buying fashion
magazines such as Vogue and flipping
through the pages to just look at the photo-
graphs that were taken for a certain brand.
I love the work that goes on behind the
scenes of a fashion shoot and how every-
thing is posed and placed in a certain way
for the fashion campaign. I am currently
working on a self-portrait project that I
was inspired to do by the works of Richard
Avedon and Irving Penn who are very
well known for their portrait and fashion
photographs.
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RAKIYAH WHITE FASHION DESIGN
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always
been into arts and fashion. Whether it
was dancing, drawing or painting, I have
always been a creative person. My mom
has inspired me to dig more into fashion so
I could potentially have my own fashion
house. We would always receive the Harp-
ers Bazaar, Elle and Vogue magazines
and my mom and I would literally have
our mouths wide open looking at all the
beautiful designs. Now that I have pursued
my dream I realized the work gets hard, I
have sleepless nights, sometimes three all
nighters in a row, two critiques in one day,
tuition, etc., but I have learned I cannot
let that stop me. I do not let my struggles
deter me from achieving my dreams and
goals of becoming the best person, student
and designer that I can be.
ALEXA DEPERRO DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
After taking three years of fashion design
in high school, making my graduation
dress, working retail and growing up
watching The Hills, I fell in love with
the fashion industry. Being a D&M major
gives me the opportunity to continue
following my passion deeper than I could
ever imagine but also combine it with my
analytical mindset. Its the perfect balance.
Rather than spending so much time on
social media, I thought Id make better use
of my time and work on bigger platforms
than just my personal Instagram. I run my
sororitys social media, Ive blogged for the
D&M Blog and also launched a blog for
@dftiboutique, which is really import-
ant as we try to expand our customer
base. Im currently co-oping at TJX with
the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls handbag
buying team in Boston. I get to travel as
an assistant buyer with the team to market
week to see vendors new lines for each
season and to their vendor appointments
at least once a month, like Fossil in Dallas
and Calvin Kleins NY showroom. Ive
learned a lot about negotiation, inter-
acting with the market, the ins and outs
of buying as well as a ton of analytics.
I debated switching to LeBow multiple
times just because I was having trouble
connecting with the art classes required
for this major, but looking back on it, I am
so happy I stayed with D&M. Once co-op
began, I realized how all of those art proj-
ects actually relate to D&M even on the
business side. Those classes help to gain
an entirely different perspective on things
and help me to see things in a different
light than most people.
ALEXIS CHINA PRODUCT DESIGN
I have always had a wide range of inter-
ests, so when applying to colleges, I was
conflicted between pursuing engineering
or a more artistic degree. The Product
Design program at Drexel was the perfect
mix of those fields, as it has allowed me to
utilize my creative abilities in conjunction
with more critical thinking skills. I love be-
ing able to create new products and revise
existing ones so that they are able to better
suit people's needs. I am constantly being
inspired by my surroundings. Different
environments lead me to new insights
and ideas for example, something that
exists in my rural town back home and
the needs of the people there end up being
completely different than those in the
urban environment of Philadelphia. I had
always considered myself pretty organized
when I first came to college, but Drexel
and my major challenged me in this area
more than I had imagined it would. My
major is not easy and I am still involved in
a variety of activities outside of schoolwork
on campus, but I have learned how to
prioritize my time and decide what is most
important to dedicate time to.
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BEVERLY PEDERS SCREENWRITING/PLAYWRITING
I began writing when I was 11 for Power
of the Pen (a short story writing compe-
tition) in middle school, and since then I
have always made room for writing in my
life. When I studied abroad in Rome, it
was either the life-changing experience
of travel or an enlightening storytelling
workshop that convinced me I wanted to
write full time. Although I struck down
the stressful deadline-ridden path to
career writing, I was introduced to many
different types of writing: short story, short
film, video game writing, screenwriting,
playwriting, comic book writing, writing
for graphic novels, poetry and so much
more. I cant find a single one I like the
most though poetrys simplicity trips me
up every time. I have written a handful of
screenplays and treatments in classes and
have been working on my own screenplay
for two years. Something I find that helps
me get into a creative mode is music. I
have playlists for all of my developed story
ideas on Spotify and at one time, I used to
build playlists for other writers based on
what genre they needed. Immersing myself
in music helps kickstart my creativity and
imagination, and sometimes the music
can help shape a scene in a way I hadnt
thought of. I have two full notebooks
where I jot anything and everything that
comes to mind and, later, back it up on
my Google Docs and then back that up on
my hard drive. One of my biggest fears is
losing my ideas and having to start from
scratch. Writing for me, unlike other
career prospects I had earlier entertained,
is a breath of fresh air every time I pick up
a pencil or sit down at my laptop.
KAITLIN MARINO GRAPHIC DESIGN
At first I wanted to be a dance major
and auditioned for different schools with
a great dance program. I switched my
major to Graphic Design when I was
in a severe car accident that prohibited
me from auditioning at certain schools.
After deciding that art was what I wanted
to do instead, I fell in love with the city
aspect of Drexel and the incredible co-op
program. I finally know exactly who I am
as a person and the kind of person I want
to be, and I have taken every opportunity
that has been offered to me so far this year.
I took my first big risk and studied abroad
in Rome this fall and loved it so much that
I am now applying to study in Iceland for
the spring. I became the captain of the
Drexel Dance Team, and I am now on my
third incredible internship at a company I
could picture working for after graduation.
All of these things combined make me so
proud of everything Ive gone through to
get here, and I have Drexel to thank for a
huge part of it.
MATT FALKENSTEIN MUSIC INDUSTRY
After visiting Drexel, I felt that the Music
Industry Program here was by far the best
that I had seen compared to other schools.
The facilities and faculty were, and still
are, top notch. I have been a musician all
my life and have always been doing things
within the music industry, albeit somewhat
blindly. When I got to Drexel, I initially
wanted to make records, but I have since
found that my talents lie more in the
business concentration. My latest project is
working with the Fashion Design depart-
ment to select and curate all of the music
for the upcoming Drexel Fashion Show,
which will take place June 10, 2017. It is
so interesting and inspiring to work with
other brilliant creative minds and collabo-
rate to create a really amazing event.
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REBECCA KENDRA INTERIOR DESIGN
The URBN Center was the reason why
I fell in love with Drexel and the Interior
Design program during an Open House
four years ago. Having such an expansive
studio space, an in-house print center and
a hybrid lab are only a few of the many
things that URBN has to offer. I have
been using the building for over three
years, and I still cannot imagine myself
going to any other school without having a
place like URBN to call my second home.
I chose Interiors mainly because I am
interested in designing hospitals and other
healthcare facilities some day. My mom is
a nurse, and would always come home af-
ter a shift and talk to me about how badly
her hospital is designed badly enough
that it takes away from patient care. I hope
to design healthcare facilities where the
staff feels that they are included in the de-
sign process because, after all, they are the
ones that will use it the most. Artistically,
nature inspires me the most. Nature offers
so many beautiful shapes, forms and colors
that can be easily used in a space to create
both an aesthetic and functional environ-
ment. I also appreciate human interaction,
whether it be on the street, in a restaurant
or at a store. The way the people interact
with each other as well as their environ-
ment is what drives interior designers to
make choices.
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 Theatre of the
oppressed
We are all actors. Being a citizen is not living in society, it is changing it.
These are the words of the late Augusto Boal, founder of the Theatre of the
Oppressed. Established in 1971 in Brazil, the Theatre of the Oppressed (TO)
has spread throughout cities all over the world, including Philadelphia. The
current national and international political climate make the words even more
relevant today. I got the opportunity to attend a gender workshop facilitated by
TO Philly co-founder Morgan FitzPatrick Andrews.

words by ERICA BARRY photography by MARIEL WOLOFF

Graphic by Rini Templeton, courtesy of Reproduce & Revolt

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Andrews (orange shirt) leading a TO workshop
THE THEATRE OF the Oppressed in Philadelphia was co-founded in
2008 by Morgan FitzPatrick Andrews. He had known about Augusto
Boals work and wrote about it in a published anthology. Reading
and writing about it made me realize that it was meant to be prac-
ticed, Andrews noted. He attended workshops and a Theatre of
the Oppressed Laboratory in New York where he experienced TO
games and techniques first-hand. Many workshops focused on social
justice issues such as racism, appropriation, gender and sexual iden-
tity. Andrews saw that the way these topics were addressed, through
theater activity, resonated with participants. Conversation just
sitting in a chair isnt getting anywhere, but if we get up and make
shapes with our bodies it becomes more transformative.
Andrews decided to start a Theatre of the Oppressed in Phila-
delphia after constantly traveling to New York City for workshops.
He began one-day TO workshops in Philadelphia but found the
short format did not give the participants the opportunity to delve
deeply into the issues they addressed. One-day workshops evolved
to become five-month programs. This gave participants the chance
to get comfortable enough with each other to discuss sensitive top-
ics in depth. These workshops turned into a type of therapy session
for them.
TO attracts a mixed audience of theatre people and social activ-
ists. TO Philly workshops are priced on a sliding scale, so partici-
pants can pay what they want, and no one is turned away. The first
workshop in a series is usually free, so participants can get a feel for it
before they spend their money. People invest in something that has
value in it, Andrews explains. Paying even a little bit gives people
incentive to keep coming back.
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MOST OF THE people at the workshop I attended knew each other.
Even so, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I didnt feel like an
outsider. Many people had taken their shoes off, comfortable with
themselves and the rest of the people in the room. We started by
standing in a circle and saying our names while doing some sort of
movement. As each person spoke, the rest of us repeated his or her
name and movement. Then, Andrews had us do an exercise where
we walked around and stopped when he clapped his hands. When
we stopped we had to connect with as many people as possible by
reaching for each others hands and feet. Some rounds were easy be-
cause there were people that were very close to me, but some rounds
my limbs were stretched as much as they could in order to reach the
closest person.
The next game we played was called Carnival in Rio. The
game consisted of two people doing two different movements and
making two different sounds. Those two people had to gradually
meld their sounds and movements to create one sound and one
movement at the same time. After watching a few pairs do this, the
entire class did it, with pairs melding with other pairs until the whole
class was making the same sound and the same movement. Morgan
explained that this game is used to bring to light and emphasize
social justice and democratic issues, asking, What does it look like to
compromise? and explaining, This is what democracy looks like.
We didnt notice it when we were actively engaged, but when we
took the time to reflect, we realized that there was a lot of compro-
mise involved, and some people found it harder to let go of their
sound and movement.
We then played a game called How many As are in one A? We
returned to our circle and closed our eyes. One person stood in the and assumptions when we think about gender and gender identity,
middle and made an A sound and did a movement. With our eyes because that is what society teaches us. Andrews showed us a dia-
closed, we had to imagine and hear the movement that the person gram called the Genderbread Man to help us visually understand,
did. After doing this with other vowels, we moved on to typically which mapped out biological sex, gender identity, gender expression
female or male sounds, like giggling and grunting. It was then that and attraction.
we started to understand what this workshop was really all about: Participating in this workshop opened my eyes to social issues that
gender. It wasnt completely clear at the beginning of the workshop we dont always experience first hand. As we search for ways to illu-
how the exercises related to anything. Not knowing what we were minate differences and heal divisions among people, games, sounds
building up to allowed us to focus on every sound and movement, and movement are one step in the right direction.
and created a foundation for us to build on. After a few rounds of
male and female sounds and movements, we had a discussion on the
origins of these attributes. One participant noted that it was easier
to come up with female sounds because there are more stereotypes
against females than there are males. The group also noticed that all
of the female sounds had negative connotations. Andrews asked us
how we felt about making these noises, and the overall feeling was
that we simply felt mean. You dont always get to play the good guy
Conversation just sitting
in theatre, Andrews responded, Sometimes you need to be the in a chair isnt getting
villain, the antagonist.
Our final game was a competition and race. We split up into two
anywhere, but if we get
groups and had to list 26 words AZ related to gender as fast as we up and make shapes with
could. My team was slower at getting our words up on the board,
but that wasnt the point of the game. We sat down and looked at
our bodies it becomes more
the two lists we made and compared the words. All of the words, like transformative.
the sounds from the previous game, were negative. I dont think as a
society we realize that the use of the sounds and words we addressed
in the workshop in everyday life are hurtful and widen the gender in-
equality gap. We immediately think about all the negative stereotypes

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 N igel Richards
THE MAN AND THE BRAND
Philadelphia-based designer and DJ Nigel Richards is making a new name
for himself and his fashion brand. Previously called 611, the new Nigel
Richards collection showcases the maturity and fun that men want in their
wardrobe and turns away from inspirations from his DJ lifestyle.

words by ERICA BARRY photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

NIGEL RICHARDS WAS an accomplished techno DJ before
he began his life in fashion. He DJ-ed and worked in
radio throughout college and after, so it was natural for
him seek a career in music. In 1993, Richards opened his
iconic record store, 611 Records, named for the Philadel-
phia route where it was located. Along with creating mu-
sic that he sold in the store, Richards designed all of the
bags and promotional materials, including store-branded
logo tees.
When the record store closed in 2007, he lost his cre-
ative outlet for designing tees and bags. Ive always liked
to create things, he said about why he decided to become
a fashion designer. When he was in high school, Richards
would stencil original patterns onto plain T-shirts and
sell them to his classmates. Smear Art, he called it. He
continued this in college at the University of Rochester,
where he would ink and screenprint shirts for fraternities,
sports teams and other university organizations to help
pay his tuition. These two endeavors taught him practical
skills, such as sourcing and production, that he would
carry over to his fashion brand.
Richards gets much of his inspiration from traveling
and DJ-ing around the world. Ive been to all 50 states,
20 plus countries, and liked to shop around with money I
got from DJ-ing. Germany, Brazil, Detroit, theyre all dif-
ferent. Many of his collections are inspired by the places
hes visited. A past 611 brand took design elements from
Mykonos, Greece, and his current Nigel Richards line is
inspired by Newport, Rhode Island. Upper echelon, ca-
sual, preppy, 60s Newport, he describes his new Spring/
Summer collection. The reds, blues and golds, and details
like knotted rope evoke a nautical feel.
This is a sharp contrast to the original 611 collections.
Graphic prints related to the DJ lifestyle were the main
focus, with T-shirts showing turntables, headphones and
records. Richards wanted to keep the DJ spirit alive with
the 611 brand, but his new collection has no relation
to the DJ lifestyle. Its like growing up, he says about
Nigel Richards. He is still dressing fun, but for differ-
ent reasons now. He is married with a young son, so his
life has changed emotionally and financially. Fashion is
an expensive industry, he explains, so he is a real estate
agent to help supplement income. 611 failed in compar-
ison, Richards says about the way his original company
functioned. He embraces that, however, because, With-
out failing you never can succeed.
One of the main influences of this change is Richards
involvement in the Fashion Incubator program, a mentor-
ship program led by Macys and Philadelphia Center City
District. It was a real ass kicking, he said. They really
kicked the crap out of me. The program taught him how
to focus on his true customer. Im no longer making
things that I think are cool, Richards explains. The
Fashion Incubator program helped him realize that he
needs to create clothing more purposefully with his target
market in mind. While 611 was essentially a collection for
himself, Nigel Richards is a collection for his customers.
Richards also offers multiple opportunities for interns,
including Drexel co-ops. Interns get the chance to learn
about all the steps in the design cycle, from concept to
production. Its really exciting, Richards says about
his internship program. He appreciates having earnest,
dedicated employees looking to learn and improve their
skill set. The interns are also a great asset to the com-
pany, contributing new ideas and skills. There are Drexel
students on the design team, and Wharton students on the
advertising and branding team.
The Nigel Richards collection signifies a turning point
in Richards career as a fashion designer. He turned what
was once a hobby and a way to pay for school into a line
for sophisticated men who want to add some flare to their
wardrobe. Richards laid the foundation with his 611 col-
lection, and now he is on the rise with Nigel Richards. His
new collection can be found at nigelrichards.com.

Image on left: Model wearing Nigel Richards brand

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 Fashion is an expensive
industry. 611 failed in
comparison, but without
failing, you can never
succeed.

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Whos the
Boss
C y n t h i a D e L ot t
CYNTHIA DELOTT IS co-owner of DC Luxe Design, an interior design
store located in Hamden, CT. She attended Drexel Universitys Col-
lege of Business and Administration to receive her MBA in Finance
and Marketing. DeLott said, When I first moved to Philadelphia I
had no intention of getting an MBA. After taking classes at Drexel, I
fell in love with the dynamic environment and being around people
with a variety of skills and experience. After graduating she gained
experience by working with start-up companies, and then took a
break to raise her two kids. Once DeLotts children were in elementa-
ry school she started to work with an interior designer, Denise Sirois.
One day over a cup of coffee they started discussing the idea of open-
ing a business together, and in the fall of 2012 they started the initial
planning. By the summer of 2013 they opened the doors to DC Luxe
Design. According to DeLott, Drexel gave me the skills necessary to
take business risks and have the knowledge to support my decision.
Opening DC Luxe Design was a big moment in my life.
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All businesses might start as one good idea, but
taking a business from concept to reality is when
the real work starts. Drexel University alumnae
entrepreneurs Rachel Mednick, Cynthia DeLott,
Abby Kessler and Katie Lubieski are the perfect
examples of the drive it takes to create and run
successful businesses.
words by MEGAN ROBLES
We are believers in
making mistakes, but
the team calls them
learning opportunities
and experiences.
DeLott and Sirois faced numerous challenges when starting their
business including, finding money to finance the business without
an investor. DeLott also saw the importance of creating a strong
marketing plan to advertise the business so it can grow. DeLott
said, We are believers in making mistakes, but the team calls them
learning opportunities and experiences. If you have an idea and a
solid business plan, then keep moving forward and believe your idea
is worth it.
DC Luxe Design sets itself apart from the competition because,
according to DeLott, both of the co-owners, strive to make personal
connections with our clients. We are able to listen to our customers
needs without interjecting our own personal preferences. Most
importantly, DeLott and Sirois work with the customers to make
their vision become a reality. Since opening four years ago, DC Luxe
Design has added kitchen and bath design services and has partnered
with a cabinet company. In the future the owners want to expand the
business web presence.
DeLott said, I always tell my kids that they should explore every
nook and cranny of their imagination. She added that, One
should marry their life and business experiences to show who they
are and what they are about. It is important to dig deep and let your
true self shine through.
 A bby K e ssl e r & K at i e L u bi e sk i
ABBY KESSLER AND Katie Lubieski are alumni of Drexel Universi-
tys Design & Merchandising program and are co-owners of Smak
Parlour boutique, wholesale and pop-up fashion truck business.
Kessler and Lubieski met when they were 15, and they both had a
passion for creating fashion. They had the idea of opening a bou-
tique together and decided to make it a reality. After graduating from
Drexel, Kessler and Lubieski had a wholesale clothing line called
SMAK by Abby & Katie, and the success of this line gave them the
confidence to open a shop. Smak Parlour boutique, with its distinc-
tive pink dollhouse exterior is located in Old City, Philadelphia. In an
age with so much information easily accessible, Kessler and Lubieski
find their inspiration through various sources. They stated that as
a team they search the latest runway shows, fashion history icons
and even random interior design pictures. You can explore anything
on Google, and then you can come across that one that thing that
inspires you to create!
Before opening their storefront in 2005, Kessler and Lubieski
were faced with the challenge of finding a space without having any
money or assets. Kessler said that it took them several years to find
the store space, and our landlord let us put the first months rent on a
credit card. We started with no capital whatsoever and put every-
thing on the credit cards. By doing this they were taking a huge
risk, and the business would either sink or swim. This leap of faith
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paid off because as the business grew, Kessler and Lubieski were able
to pay off the cards and secure a small business loan that allowed
them to take the next steps toward growth. According to Kessler and
Lubieski, their greatest accomplishment was being able to create
something out of nothing. They have also received several grants and
have been able to help charitable causes.
They have owned Smak Parlour boutique for more than 11 years,
and during this time the business has evolved. When the business first
opened they created their SMAK line in the sewing parlour of the
shop, and for the first five years they only sold their own line. Today
they have branched out and their store also carries indie brands. Kes-
sler and Lubieski have been able to extend their brand and were able
to successfully run several different pop-up shops, a fashion truck and
a thriving e-commerce website.
Lubieski stated that as a team they are designing our own
clothing collections seasonally for our own store, our website and
wholesale. Also by selling the Smak Parlour brand to shops across the
USA and Canada, it is helping us reach new customers. The owners
pride themselves on creating one-of-a-kind designs with proprietary
prints that you cant get from anyone else. Their designs are strong,
fun and feminine combined with graphic prints and an affordable
price point. When considering a new design, Kessler and Lubieski
ask themselves if they would want it in their personal wardrobes or if
there is a need for something in the market. In the future Kessler and
Lubieski said they hope to further expand our wholesale collection
and get our brand into all of the shops catering to our customer. In
turn, we will grow our customer base and our website business.
When starting a new business Kessler and Lubieski both agreed,
You must be prepared to put in the work to grow a business because
it will demand all of your time and attention. Kessler and Lubieski
advised that when creating a new business to come up with a unique
idea that fills a gap in a current market, and to give people some-
thing they really want, and make sure you have a customer for what
youre selling.
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 R ach e l M e dn ick
RACHEL MEDNICK IS a Drexel University alumna who started Lucy
& Leo, an e-commerce organic childrenswear line. Mednick found
inspiration to start her company from her younger cousins Lucy and
Leo. She started her Drexel journey as a Fashion Design major, but
then switched to Design & Merchandising. Mednick continued to
take fashion design classes, and after graduating in 2009, Mednick
had bins of extra scrap fabric and decided to use them in a cre-
ative way by making applique for her newborn cousin Lucys cloth-
ing. Mednick is against wasting material and has a clear passion for
being environmentally friendly.
Mednick knew she wanted start her own business, after receiving
positive feedback from people and other moms about the clothes I
created for Lucy. During this time it was hard to find girls clothing
that wasnt pink or frilly. For the first three years she sold her designs
at various craft fairs and events before deciding to pursue this ven-
ture full time. This was the same time her cousin Leo (and another
line) was born.
Along with using organic fabrics, all of the garments are man-
ufactured in New York. Her background in fashion taught her the
negative impacts manufacturing has on the environment and the
inhumane treatment of employees. It is important to Mednick to
run a business that aligns with my personal ethical values.
Mednick prides herself on creating fashions that are different
from current childrenswear brands. Her color palette consists of
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Trust your gut, stick
with it and to be
passionate about what
you are doing.
muted neutrals with some pops of color and graphic prints. Her de-
signs are playful while still being functional for an active child. There
are many separates, which are perfect for layering. Mednick said that
her design style evolved over time through researching trends and
continuing to be creative with new ideas.
In order to grow her business Mednick recently introduced a skin
care line that includes products such as lip balm, belly butter and
sleep spray. She said, The skin care line was good to sell at Bryant
Park (New York) because it is set at a lower price point so new cus-
tomers can try the products. Mednick has had a small pop-up shop
at the Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York. In addition to
Lucy & Leos distinctive style, Mednicks mission to make a positive
change in the environment gives her business a competitive edge.
Having responsible practices is one of Mednicks core values. Having
organic products resonates with her customers, and she is able to
educate parents about what they are putting on their children.
Mednick said that her biggest challenge was getting in her own
way. According to Mednick, Being an entrepreneur is a hard and
lonely business, and it is easy for doubt to set in ones mind. One
way Mednick has overcome this is by creating a support system
through a network of women entrepreneurs. My network push-
es me, challenges me and helps me get out of my own way. She
realized that it is important to find a group of people that you can
trust, and it is okay to ask for help. Mednick has also learned that her
capabilities are far greater than she had thought. Mednick considers
her greatest business accomplishments to be a feature she received
in Marie Claire magazine and being able to have a pop-up shop at
Bryant Park for the past three years.
In the future she is planning to expand her wholesale business,
online sales and extend her product line. In order to meet these goals
she wants to create a team of full-time employees in the next five
years. Her first piece of advice is, Trust your gut, stick with it and
to be passionate about what you are doing. If youre not passion-
ate about what you are doing then you shouldnt do it. Mednicks
second piece of advice: Make sure you align your reason for being
in the world with your business. If you are able to do this then good
things will happen. Mednicks last tip is a quote from Audrey Hep-
burn: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says Im possible!
 sustainadelphia
Sustainability can mean different things to different people. Most can agree that sustainable
companies focus on their social, environmental and economic impacts. They use responsibly
crafted products, and they are activists for social issues. Three local Philadelphia businesses,
Moon + Arrow, Juju Salon & Organics and Bario Neal, demonstrate their approach to
operating successful and sustainable businesses.

words by MEGAN ROBLES + VICTORIA ROYCE photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

Moon+Arrow
754 S. 4th St

MOON + ARROW is a woman-owned boutique that sells handmade
and vintage jewelry, clothing, accessories and home furnishings.
The interior of the store reflects the unique product mix with
a quirky, adventurous and tribal feeling. Chelsea Pearce, owner,
designer and curator of Moon + Arrow, founded the brand in
2010 when she created a jewelry line and an e-commerce business.
After having a successful pop-up shop, Pearce opened the store-
front in 2013 and continues to create her own jewelry line in-store.
By carefully selecting pieces from other vendors to feature in her
store, Pearce creates a meaningful space that tells a story through
the artists backgrounds. Pearce said, I want the Moon + Arrow
experience to be like a treasure hunt and that every customer has
this unique experience.
The business has a sustainable mission of selling responsibly
crafted goods and supporting artists in the Philadelphia area. It is
important to Pearce that she knows where every product comes
from and that it has a story to tell. Products are created using fair
trade practices, meaning that they are produced in a manner that
promotes safe working conditions, protects the environment, enables
transparency and helps communities build thriving businesses. Jessica
Curreri, Moon + Arrows communication and creative manager
said, A companys ability to adhere to fair trade practices is a make-
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or-break for Moon + Arrow, and we will drop products that dont
adhere to these values.
Pearce makes her own display shelving out of reclaimed wood,
and any other furniture is refurbished. All of the tissue and wrap-
pings are recycled paper. Curreri said, As a business we are focused
on reducing the amount of waste we produce. In order to accom-
plish this goal we save boxes from shipments and reuse them for
website sales. Additionally, we use scraps of shredded cardboard and
paper to package our products.
Besides their commitment to the environment, Moon + Arrow is
committed to building a strong community. They hold in-store events
and workshops to help introduce customers to various local artists so
that customers can become educated about the products. Customers
are more likely to invest in a product and a brand they can trust.
Moon + Arrow is expanding its online presence and their Moon
Babies collection, a childrens section of the store that carries a
variety of products such as wooden toys, winter hats, books and hair
care. One product sold in the Moon Babies section is a baby balm
that heals and soothes irritated, cracked and dry skin. This product is
made of organic sunflower oil infused with organic calendula, cham-
omile, hops and lavender flowers. Growing this section of the store is
personally important to Pearce, who recently became a mom.
BARIO NEAL IS a sustainable jewelry shop that sells a variety of prod-
ucts including bracelets, earrings, necklaces and engagement rings.
Owners Anna Bario and Page Neal began collaborating in 2007
with the goal to reinvigorate the jewelry industry through the use of
ethically sourced materials. Genna Fischer, responsible for gemstone
sourcing and sales at Bario Neal said, When Anna and Page started
working together they were drawn to the imaginative possibilities
of the jewelry industry, yet disillusioned by industry standards that
turned a blind eye to metal and gemstone minings environmental
and human tolls. The designers began to envision how to make
jewelry of lasting value and ethical origins. They wanted to be early
adopters by creating a brand that revolved around material aware-
ness, something that was not present in the industry. Bario Neal is fo-
cused on being environmentally responsible and is an industry leader
in ethical sourcing, progressive manufacturing and high quality work.
Using materials such as reclaimed precious metals, fair-mined
gold and ethically sourced stones demonstrates their commitment to
fair wages and safe work environments. Having a Fairmined Gold
certification shows that the gold has been ethically extracted by
small-scale miners who are held to strict environmental, labor, social
and economic standards. Industrial gold mining is responsible for re-
leasing toxins, including mercury, into the environment. Fisher said,
At Bario Neal, we have taken an oath to support healthy and happy
working conditions, from the mines where our gems and metals
come from and larger communities that support them, to the shop
floors where our gemstone cutters and jewelers work. No part of our
supply chain is left out and we are always working to do better.
Also, Fisher said at Bario Neal, We like to hear personal stories
and see photos our suppliers may have from people they work with,
so that we can get a better picture of the conditions.
Bario Neals quaint shop has a minimalist and industrial vibe
with exposed beams and piping. Their workshop is part of the retail
space so customers get a behind-the-scenes look at the jewelers work-
ing with various tools and machines.
Bario Neal
700 S. 6th St
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Bario Neals design and sales team are able to personalize any
piece in the existing collections such as using different stones, adding
engravings or customizing the fit of the band. They specialize in per-
sonalized wedding rings. Fischer said, At Bario Neal we are focused
on creating those important jewelry pieces that can be passed down
through generations.
Bario Neal supports many causes such as feminism, LGBT
rights and marriage equality. The business makes engagement and
wedding rings and is proud to be part of this meaningful experience.
Fisher said in order to support marriage equality, We try to frame
our work outside of gender binaries, and in all our conversations
understand that commitments and marriage have different meanings
for all of us.
Bario Neal prides itself in supporting organizations such as
Planned Parenthood and Human Rights Campaign. Since one of
Bario Neals core missions is ethical sourcing, they support commu-
nities they work with across the world. For example Fisher said, We
raised money for the Malawi Dzonze Development Project, which
funds areas including agriculture, education, environment, health,
sports and drinking water projects. Finally, they keep their custom-
ers updated on these issues by frequently posting new stories on their
blog. Some of their posts include spotlights on jewelry they made for
same sex couples, customer stories and events they are attending to
support these causes.
As Bario Neal continues to grow they hope to bring more aware-
ness to the jewelry industry and set a standard for jewelers to uphold.
Fisher stated, Bario Neal will continue to grow as we explore and
experiment with designs within traditional jewelry forms. Were
also playing with scale and new materials in an upcoming series of
limited edition pieces.
 Juju Salon & Organics
713 S. 4th St
JUJU SALON & Organics prides itself on being the first fully organic
and non-toxic hair salon in Philly and recently celebrated 11 years
of being in business. Juju Salon & Organics focuses on using organic
products for hair and nail practices as well as selling green products
in the store. Owner Julie Featherman said, The primary goal of the
business is to minimize environmental hazards common in the hair
salon industry for both workers and clients. Products used by Juju
Salon include organic hydrating conditioners, sulfate-free shampoos,
paraben-free cleansers, pomades and texturizers made from pure
plants, essential oils and vegan lip balms. The salon provides services
for women, men and kids.
When Featherman opened her business she said, I wanted to
work in an environment that reflected how I live my life, which is
healthy, sustainable, cruelty-free and responsible. Sustainability for
Juju Salon means using products that have green ingredients and the
containers are sourced from recycled materials. When it comes to se-
lecting products Featherman does extensive research on every prod-
uct she brings into the salon, making sure each ingredient meets her
standards. Featherman said My business is dedicated to procuring
products from companies who utilize, respect and promote organic
harvesting and growing. Juju Salon and Organics does not offer any
toxic treatments such as perms or straightening processes.
Over the years the business has become loyal to some brands they
know they can trust like Max Green Alchemy, John Masters Organ-
ics and 100% Pure makeup & skincare. Featherman said, When I
opened Juju Salon & Organics in 2005 there were only a handful of
salons nationwide that focused on being environmentally friendly, so
sourcing products was difficult because options were limited. Today
there is a wider selection because more companies are delivering
products that claim to be sulfate-free, GMO free and organic.
Featherman warns, What some companies are not saying is that
while there may be a trace of an organic plant in their product, the
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majority of the ingredients are cheap, toxic and synthetic chemicals.
The green-washing today is out of control.
Jujus values are mirrored in the ambience of their salon. The
mix-matched, repurposed wood furniture and plants give an organic,
natural touch to the salon. They recycle all of the containers they
use. Also, the furniture and display items are bought second hand,
trash picked and repurposed. When the salon and spa was renovated
they used non-VOC paints and the facilities are PECO Wind-Pow-
ered.
Juju Salon & Organics connects with the community by hold-
ing monthly events where the stylists educate clients on sustainable
beauty products and their importance. Beyond their events Juju
Salon & Organics donates goods and services to organizations such
as The Red Cross, The Clean Air Council, Friends of Wiccacoe
Meredith Elementary School, ASPCA, PAWS and Philabundance.
Featherman said that is important for Juju to keep expanding our
sustainable ways and supporting companies that embody, promote
and facilitate a healthier planet and green living.
In the future Juju Salon & Organics hopes to expand their busi-
ness by opening additional salons because of the demand for authen-
tic and organic salons. Featherman said, I hope to not only expand
the Juju footprint, but to continue my path through consultation and
education in the larger health and beauty industry.
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D&M Q&A
NICOLE MILLER
D&M magazine speaks with fashion icon Nicole
Miller. Here is what she had to say about fashion,
merchandising and women in the workplace.
interview by AMANDA HINKELMAN
Who and what are your biggest inspirations? What
inspired your latest collection? It varies - I am constantly
inspired by ancient cultures, movies and environments.
My latest collection was inspired by Panamanian art. I went
to an art gallery and saw vintage molas that I thought were really
interesting. I ended up buying a few unique ones that were frayed,
which in my opinion gave them a more authentic feel. I built my
most recent collection with them as inspiration. For my next collec-
tion I am playing with tropical jungle themes, but that could change.
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Do you have any advice for young students in the fashion
industry? Head for the hills (laughs). I would say it is important to
have a lot of resilience. Continue to plug away. Have a focus and a
point of view. Use that to your advantage.
The women entering the fashion industry should remember to not
have a chip on your shoulder. While it may seem like most men make
it further in the industry than we do, it is important to persevere. In
my personal experience I have had better luck with female assistants
and prefer to work with other women when designing my collections.
If you are a young designer trying to enter the field dont latch
onto a trend that is current when you debut your line. It may be
easy to do but it may end up defining your career.
Where do you think the best job opportunities are for
emerging designers and merchandisers? NY or LA.
If you werent a fashion designer what career path would
you have taken? I would own a restaurant. I always have opin-
ions about my food and think about what different ingredients I
would have used.
What do you look for in someone whom you hire as a
designer, manager, etc? I assess their personality. When they
become part of my team they become family. I try to make sure I
have someone who I can trust and work well with.
Where do you see the retail industry going? I believe that
brick and mortar stores arent going anywhere. People always like
personal attention, and you cant get that from online shopping.
The stores that understand customer service will still succeed in the
industry. The specialty stores I sell the brand in are still doing well
because they are involved in their surrounding communities and
interact with their customers on a personal level.
The fashion world has really changed and there are so many
celebrity designers, a trend which I dont necessarily understand.
I feel as though the designers with real talent are hidden behind
the scenes while the celebrities get to take the credit. However, I do
love working with celebrities and dressing them in my brand. My
favorite celebrity to dress was Angelina Jolie.
You see a lot of stores are closing and its because people have
too much stuff. Anything goes these days, and any style is accepted
as fashion. Fast fashion has also taken a toll on the industry. Con-
sumers have too much in their closet and there is less room for them
to buy more compared to the past.
Do you follow trends? There are some trends and design ele-
ments I personally do not like but I know my customers do, so it is
a little bit of give and take. I have to accommodate my customer to
some degree and give them trends that satisfy their needs.
Why should clients shop at Nicole Miller? Our clothing fits
very well. We cater to a wide range of women - we have can satisfy
the stylistic needs of multiple generations of women, which allows
mothers and daughters to shop together an0d be equally satisfied
with their shopping experiences.
What is next for you? I have been doing a lot of regional trav-
eling and appearing at different fashion shows and charity events.
As a brand we have been expanding licensing and doing more
menswear which I am really excited about.
 PALACES OF
COMMERCE
words by ERICA BARRY + MEGAN ROBLES photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

Philadelphia was in the forefront for retail department stores in the 19th and 20th centuries. Before the
introduction of malls, the downtown area of Market Street East was a hub for shopping. Department stores
at this time were considered palaces of commerce. The goal of these elegant fortresses was to uplift consumer
spirit and make them feel important. Architects were hired to design these elegant monuments of commerce
because retailers wanted to use the grandeur of architectural details as a form of branding. The Classical
and Renaissance Revival details created a sense of refinement and class. The upscale retail approach of these
classical styles beautified the city and created an aura of luxury in the mentality of the consumer. Professor
Dr. Mark Brack of Drexel Universitys Architecture program gave insight on the materials, design style and
context of the architecture of four historic retail buildings in the Philadelphia region.

GIMBELS
Built in the Classical Revivalist style by Cooper & Conard, the Gimbels building is stripped down of the details prominent in other retail buildings.
Its main architectural feature is the Ionic columns, made from carved stone. The gilded awning is a popular design that could be found on retail
buildings during this time. The other prominent feature of the building is the clock, which was used by banks and retailers to provide convenience
to the customers.
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WANAMAKERS
Designed by architect Daniel Burnum, the building now known as Macys is in the Renaissance Revival Style. It shows classical details filtered
through the Renaissance ideals of 15 and 16th century Italy. Wanamakers has an atrium in the middle of store, which contains the pipe organ
and the iconic bronze eagle statue. The architect wanted to create a space that was not just focused on increasing sales but created a sense of awe
and grandeur.

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LIT BROTHERS
Built in the Renaissance Revivalist style, the Lit Brothers building is unique because it features a cast iron facade rather than stone used by the
other department stores. While cast iron looked fancy, it had benefits such as being inexpensive, durable and fireproof. By using this material,
builders were able to create molds to produce multiple copies quickly and made them available via mail-order. Architects Simon & Bassett took
advantage of this and ordered new facades as the building expanded. However, they ordered these casts from different companies, which is why
there are many different styles to the outside of the building.

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STRAWBRIDGE AND CLOTHIER
Strawbridge and Clothier was built later than the other buildings that occupied the downtown area of Market East. Built by Philadelphia
architecture firm Simon & Simon, the building has an art deco exterior with classically inspired details. Classicism was viewed as an emblem of good
taste and gave an air of durability. The intricate detailing around the windows and the doors of the building are made out of brass and bronze.

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 ADOPT DONT SHOP
There is a solution to helping dogs in need around the world. The answer is rescue.

words by MEGAN TEASDALE photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

APPROXIMATELY 3.9 MILLION dogs enter shelters annu-
ally nationwide and 1.2 million of them are eutha-
nized, according the ASPCAs most recent statistics.
Puppy mills, high-kill shelters and dogs being turned
in by owners who cannot take care of them are com-
mon in the U.S. One solution is to help these animals
through rescue. By rescuing an animal, you may be
saving that animals life.
Some rescue sites have gone to great lengths to
promote the dogs that are up for adoption. Shelters
are using public relations techniques to promote the
amazing animals that are waiting to find their family
for good. Main Line Animal Rescue uses their Insta-
gram (@mainlineanimalrescue) to post photos of their
dogs, labeling them as Todays adoptable all-star.
The descriptions make you want to help. They also
post pictures of the adoptable dogs dressed for the
holidays impossible to scroll past.
There are people who dedicate their lives to animal
rescue, making it their career to find and save animals
in need. Shelters fill up quickly by taking in as many
animals as they can support. The personnel that work
for rescue sites aim to ensure that the animal will be
going to a family that is capable of giving them the
best home imaginable.
Mandy Knoll, who works with Home At Last Dog
Rescue, a group of 300 volunteers that rescues dogs
from high-kill shelters, explains why people need to
consider adoption as their first option. Knoll says,
You not only save the life of the dog you adopt, but
also the life of the dog waiting for that spot at the shel-
ter. It is truly special knowing you made the difference
for that animal, and I can tell you they are forever
grateful. It is so rewarding to help them transition
and know that they are now a loved family member.
Home At Last Dog Rescues volunteers foster the dogs
until they find a family.
Some dogs in shelters have been previously placed
in foster homes to test their temper so shelter person-
nel can tell a prospective owner how their pet handles
certain situations.
Home At Last Dog Rescues volunteers help to re-
move dogs from shelters where their chances of being
euthanized are very high. The idea of fostering a dog
may seem difficult, but when asked about the process,
Knoll had encouraging things to say.

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 The process of taking in a dog to foster and find-
ing him or her a new home is just so amazing. Every
dog is different and rewarding. Everyone always says
to me, I dont know how you do it, Id want to keep
them all. And Im not saying its always easy, but when
you see what we see on a daily basis, and see the faces
waiting to get out of the shelter and find their forever
family, you know you have
to let them go. And when
you find the right family, you
know its time, and it makes
letting them go more peaceful.
All of my fosters hold a In a way, you get to
special place in my heart watch them grow and
and have their own story.
There are many reasons become happier. You
why people choose to rescue know that youve made
an animal. Patrick West, who
rescued his blind dog Woody, a difference.
knew that the dog needed help
and saw that he could give
Woody a happy life. Claire
Donahue of Monmouth
County, New Jersey, said she adopted her two dogs
to stop them from being euthanized or abused. She
said the reason she chose a shelter over a pet store was
because, A lot of shelters in the South are kill shelters
and dont like to keep the animals for very long. Places
like Adopt-A-Pet pay for these animals to be shipped to
shelters that will care for them and find them a home.
Those puppy mills that are breeding dogs over and over
again need to be abolished as quickly as possible.
Growing up with dogs all of her life, Donahue
was able to spot some differences in the dogs shes
adopted. Her dogs came with background stories that
she learned prior to the adoption process. Molly and
her litter were sent to a kill shelter in North Carolina
and had the Parvovirus, a typically deadly infection
which can be transmitted from the mother causing
diarrhea, severe weight loss, fever and low white blood
cell counts. The litter was brought to New Jersey
where I was able to bring her back to a healthy state
and make her stronger than Id ever thought shed
be. My other rescue, Frankie, was found abandoned
on the side of a road in Georgia, terrified and alone.
After finding her on the website, I knew I could help.
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Both of her dogs were extremely fearful in the
beginning. You just know that theyve been through
something terrible. They are scared to trust new
owners again because of the trauma theyve experi-
enced in their life. For Donahue the best part about
adopting is how the dogs personalities have changed
over time in a home that only shows them love. In a
way, you get to watch them
grow and become happier.
You know that youve made
a difference.
Roz Blum from Balti-
more, Maryland, explains
her experience of rescuing
her dog, Addie. Her reasons
to rescue were similar to Do-
nahues, but Blum saw the
good of rescuing a trained
dog whose behaviors could
be explained before bringing
her home. Blum says, I
think people need to realize
that any dog you bring home
from a shelter has been through some sort of trauma.
Even if they werent mistreated, they were removed
from their home and everything that was familiar
to them. They may be missing their owners or even
other pets in their family. Being in a shelter or a new
foster home is stressful. It would be very hard on the
dog if its new home didnt work out. So, I think when
you rescue a dog, you need to be prepared to make
the commitment to help that dog adjust to your home,
and to make it work.
There are many questions when it comes to adopt-
ing a pet. Blum and Donahue offered similar insight
about rescuing. Ask questions about a dogs or cats
history and any known issues. Be prepared to provide
a safe environment, and make sure you have time to
spend with the animal.
Knoll says, I hope that one day there is not a
need for what we do. It is so important for people to
understand the importance of spaying and neutering
their pets to cut down on overpopulation. There are so
many wonderful pets waiting in shelters, many through
no fault of their own. When considering adding a pet
to your family, please consider adoption first!
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 from Worried to WORKING
What are you planning to do once you graduate? Is the question I and other soon-to-be graduates have
heard since entering our final year in college. While some may enthusiastically respond to this question
waving their job offer in hand, many of us cringe at the word job. Being in Design & Merchandising
only adds to the stress of finding a job. As my friends continue to accept job offers in other fields, I have
turned to individuals in the design and fashion world for advice and knowledge. Below is the advice from
four women in different fields, positions, ages and interests. After these interviews I felt confidently more
prepared and inspired to be a part of a creative industry.

interviews by AMANDA HINKELMAN photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

COURTNEY ROSEN
What is your current title? Creative
Production Coordinator. I work with both
the Vendor Marketing and Target Market-
ing teams for Saks Fifth Avenue.For vendor
marketing I work alongside merchants,
buyers, and vendors for Saks to create mail-
ers to increase sales. I also work for target
marketing which is working with internal
creative collateral (from Saks catalogs) to
come up with offers to increase sales in
targeted customer segmentations such as
lapsed, existing or one time customers. Tar-
geted campaigns are also for holidays such
as Valentines Day and Fathers Day, etc.
Do you have any work regrets? I
wouldnt say regrets, however I tend to take
the first role I am offered. This may be out
of insecurity of the future or genuine ex-
citement for the offer. I do not see this as a
regret however, I could think more in depth
about this in the future.
What is your biggest mistake and
best decision you have made in your
career? I dont believe I have made any
mistakes. Every role I have participated
in has taught me something and helped
me build my future. I think every mistake
whether it be as small as a typo in an email
or a design mistake in a piece, all have
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taught me to slow down and take my time
to pay attention to the details. The best
decision I have ever made has been to net-
work. Doing informationals has helped me
reach out to coworkers who I would have
never been able to talk to face to face. My
informational with the Media team at Lord
& Taylor introduced me to my co-worker
who gave me a recommendation for my job
at Saks.
What is the best part about your job?
Besides the discount? Just kidding. The best
part is working for a company that takes
pride in its product, employees and the
brand itself. I love seeing my efforts pay off
in tangible design mailers or sales results.
The best part of my new job is meeting
with all of my coworkers and learning how
diverse each persons role is and how much
I will be able to learn from them.
Do you have any advice for men and
women who are about to enter the
fashion world? Try not to let the catty
image of Devil Wears Prada become true.
Be kind to people but always be your own
advocate. Work hard and try to remember
why you are passionate about fashion, it is
the daily human portrayal of art.
CHELSEY EVERST
What is your current job? I am an
adjunct English Professor at Camden
County College. I have been working there
for over a year now and every day poses
a new challenge and learning experience
for me. I am dedicated to facilitating open
dialog in a student-centered classroom. I
am committed to emphasizing the impor-
tance of collaboration, social consciousness
and active learning. My teaching interests
include womens memoir, spiritual non-
fiction and feminist pedagogy. I also am a
freelance grant writer and creative writer.
My grant writing was dedicated to non-
profit experience working with at-risk and
disadvantaged youth, diverse refugee popu-
lations and the homeless. My creative work
is vast, my latest project was for an excerpt
from EAT PRAY LOVE MADE ME DO
IT. In the past year I have started creative
writing workshops for people of all ages
and different subjects. These workshops are
meant to empower writers, enhance their
skills and help them understand writing as
a therapeutic tool.
Are you now fulfilling a dream job
position? Yes, it is exhausting and doesnt
always feel like a dream.
Do you have any work regrets?
Throughout my 20s I was really overly
concerned with the fact that I wasnt
following the path that I was supposed to or
that all my friends were. It took me a little
longer than expected to get where I am
now, but I wouldnt change how I got here.
Every step has helped me better realize what
I really want to do. Everyone wishes they
get somewhere sooner, but dont rush it. You
never know where you might end up.
What is the biggest mistake you have
made in your career? What is the
best decision you have made in your
career? My worst decision was when I
made the decision I believed I was sup-
posed to make. When I took a job because
that is what I thought I was supposed
to do, those decisions have always been
wrong and ended badly. My heart wasnt in
it, and I didnt make the decisions for me.
That leads to my best decision of following
my passions. My best decision was to get
my MFA in creative writing even though I
had no idea what I was going to do with it.
At the time I didnt know I wanted to teach,
but I knew I had to be true to myself.
What is the best part about your job?
The connections I can make with college
women. When I was in college I needed
professors to help me and guide me. I
had one professor who took me under her
wing and really helped me. At one point
in my college career she gave me $500 to
quit my job in order for me to have time
to complete my thesis. I now get to fulfill
that mentor role that was so graciously
given to me. A lot of these women are
going through shit like I was. I see myself
as someone they can come to, and that is a
very fulfilling feeling.
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How do you find a work/life bal-
ance? I dont think work life balance
exists. What we try to do is fulfill ourselves
where and when we can. If we are stressing
ourselves out about this perfect balance we
are going to not achieve it. I believe instead
of setting an intent during the day. For ex-
ample, I can set an intent to be more kind
to people, be more open, etc. Setting intent
is better than balance.
Do you have any advice for men and
women who are about to enter the
workforce? Dont expect the first job
you get to be the only job you have. You
are going to continue growing. It is ok to
change your mind and bounce around a
bit. Additionally, it is ok if things change
and you need to reassess. You have the rest
of your life to work and make sure you take
the time to check out all your options.
Where do you see the fashion world
going? Specifically, I see women in the
fashion industry changing a lot. They have
adapted a hyper sexual attitude that creates
a conversation around female empower-
ment. They are breaking boundaries and
pushing back stereotypes. Alicia Keys no
makeup movement is a great example of
how the fashion world is changing. Wearing
her hair natural and embracing her heri-
tage, that is where I think the fashion world
is headed. I am excited for women not only
in the fashion industry but in general. We
are growing, experimenting and becoming
more empowered.
Everyone wishes they
will get somewhere
sooner but dont rush it
you never know where
you might end up.
KRISTA ADAMS
What is your current title? Graphic
Designer for Anthropologie Visual Team.
I am responsible for creating original art
for putting together the inspiration book
that goes to stores as their first look at the
seasonal direction. I work alongside the
visual merchandisers and display coordi-
nators to provide images and content that
stores need.
Please describe your journey to
getting this job. How did you get
it, where were you before? Tell me
about your past experiences. After
graduation I applied for a visual commu-
nications internship with Anthropologies
Visual Team at their home office. I got
the internship and then was extended for
an extra season after I completed the first
three months. I was with the team for nine
months as an intern and then after a few
months away I was contacted to come
back and work with the same team as a
freelancer. During my freelance period I
interviewed for the full-time position and
am currently transitioning to a permanent
position.
Are you now fulfilling a dream job
position? If not, what is your dream
job and how do you plan on getting
there? I wouldnt say this is a dream job,
but I love going to work everyday and get
to be creative and integrate my love of illus-
tration into my work. I love the team I work
with it is full of talented, creative and
inspiring people, so in some ways maybe it
is a dream job. I have a passion for ocean
conservation, nature and illustration and
would love to use my creativity and illustra-
tion to benefit nature in some capacity one
day, preferably in the form of childrens
books and editorial illustrations. For now
I am really happy in my job, but I plan to
use the creative opportunities that I have at
work to keep me motivated to make more
personal work when I get home.
Do you have any work regrets?
I thought that I did a few months ago, but
in hindsight I am so thankful for my work
journey thus far. The best advice I was ever
given in terms of career was to say yes to
every opportunity, even if it doesnt seem
extremely important at the time. I am so
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happy that I have been able to stay with
Anthropologie, and even though it wasnt
my initial dream, I have learned so much
and met so many amazing people. I get
to create exciting work that always feels
fresh because it is constantly reacting to the
trends in fashion as they morph.
What are your goals and passions?
I am passionate about the power of illus-
tration and how the hand can translate
ideas in a really unique way. I am passion-
ate about that form of expression. I am
also passionate about animals and nature.
I think there is a special opportunity in the
marriage of the two, and one of my goals
is to find a way to use my form of expres-
sion to spread awareness/advocate for the
environment.
Do you have any advice for men and
women who are about to enter the
fashion world?
A coworker recently was talking about the
importance of having fun in this industry.
If you arent having fun and if you arent
excited about what youre doing, it is going
to show in your work. So I guess I would
just say to stay true to your passions and
what makes you excited about being in
fashion. Follow YOUR compass. The
art industry is literally ALL about self
expression and its important to be able to
maintain comfort in expressing yourself.
Then youll be happy and it will show in
everything you do!
The art industry is
literally ALL about
self expression and its
important to be able
to maintain comfort in
expressing yourself.
LISA DESANTIS
What is your current title? Assistant
Beauty Editor, Health Magazine. As the
Assistant Beauty Editor, its my job to go to
marketing events for new product launches
and keep track of whats new and upcoming
in order to plan for in-book placements. I
work about two to three months ahead. I
pitch ideas to our Executive Editor for what
stories we should do, and work on already
planned stories. When I write a story, and
I usually write at least two for each issue, I
have to set up interviews with experts that
can weigh in. Not only do I write a story but
I also choose the products that we include
and work with the photo department on
a runthrough where we decide what will
be shot. I also handle the trending beauty
section in each issue where I cover new
trends. A few that Ive done include the
no-makeup trend for celebrities, marijuana
in beauty products (yes its a thing) and anti
gravity products where I had a dermatol-
ogist give their opinion on whether they
really worked. Im constantly searching for
new trends to cover because we do about
three each month. Thats all for print, but
I also do online which is more timely. We
have digital news meetings every morning to
discuss anything thats going viral. This is a
brief overview, but I think it about covers it.
Please describe to me your journey
to getting to this job. How did you
get it, where were you before? Tell
me about your past experiences.
After I graduated, I couldnt catch a break.
I was growing more and more depressed
with the job search certainly, I wouldnt
have to take another internship with all
of my past experience, right? WRONG.
After applying and not hearing back from
countless jobs since August, I finally caught
a break. As an unpaid intern that was. I be-
gan working at Kravetz PR, another fash-
ion and beauty company, even though I was
pretty much over fashion by then, a job is
a job. In December 2014 my life changed.
Yes, it was another internship (which I
failed to mention to people because I was a
little embarrassed) but it was paid (min-
imum wage, fancy) and it was in beauty
editorial at Fitness magazine. Reality hit
shortly after at the end of January when the
magazine folded, but as luck would have it,
Allure was looking for freelancers for the
2015 Best of Beauty Awards, so on the last
day of February, I walked out of Fitness
and on the first day of March, I started at
Allure. I was at Allure for six months and it
was a true honor working amongst the best
in the beauty biz. After six months there, I
decided to make the move to a more stable
position at Health as the Beauty Assistant
and have moved up from there.
Are you now fulfilling your dream
job position? If not, what is your
dream job and how do you plan
on getting there? Im definitely on my
way to my dream position. Ive been very
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lucky to do as much as Im doing right
now. Due to changes in the industry and
in the personal lives of my colleagues, the
beauty team has gone from four to one (Im
currently the only member.) So, as you can
imagine, Im on the frontline, taking market
appointments and keeping tabs on all the
cool new product launches and incorporat-
ing them into our beauty pages and health.
com. Its all a matter of time and moving
up, continuing to prove myself every step
of the way. I dont think theres really an
end to that, reaching my dream job is just
being happy and fulfilled in what Im doing
and feeling confident in that.
What is your biggest mistake and
best decision you have made in your
career? I think that would go along with
my regrets. I see other people getting things
that they want, but I cant blame them if
theyre asking for it and Im not. I think
the best decision has been just hanging in
there and not letting the fear of what may
happen keep me down. Im a super-anxious
person, but for some reason have been
able to maintain a level of calm in my job
because I know Im doing my best.
What was your biggest lesson you
have learned while working? I think
its really important to find out who you can
trust. The people who you work with may
be awesome and friendly, but at the end
of the day, you need to realize that theyre
your co-workers, not necessarily your
friends. Lines can get blurred, but you need
to keep your own best interest in mind.
Do you have any advice for men
and women who are about to enter
the fashion world? Dont give up. This
industry isnt for the faint of heart. Youre
going to be knocked down, its inevitable,
but its up to you to get back up and keep
going. For example, I know Ill be laid off
at least once in this life, thats just how its
going to go. But, in a funny way, especially
for someone like me, work isnt everything,
and its important to realize that failure
doesnt necessarily reflect who you are as an
employee or as a person.
 FITBOX
ATHLEISURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP
Love the new athleisure look but unsure how to wear it? We asked founder Gregory Lowe
and former co-op intern Diandra Marks how Fitbox can dress you in the latest trends once
a month and turn heads, both in the gym and on the streets.
words by SYDNEY BLUM photography by CLIFTON PRESCOD
AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED a Devil-Wears-Prada co-
op job, Design & Merchandising senior Diandra Marks
decided to leave the fashion magazine world and work for
a fast-paced startup app, Fitbox. Working for a startup al-
lows you to gain hands-on experience within all parts of the
company as opposed to working for a huge company and
learning how to steam (garments) and fetch coffee, she
said. Luckily she met the owner of Fitbox, Gregory Lowe,
through her parents. The new co-op with Fitbox gave Di-
andra real business responsibilities that many students may
not experience.
Fitbox delivers two garments of athleisure wear once
a month to your doorstep and helps you dress in the latest
trends in and out of the gym. Monthly package options are
$59.99, $89.99 or $129.99. The athleisure trend is here
to stay and is becoming more popular, Marks said. Fitbox
clothing is made to empower the customer and make them
feel good and look good while doing any type of daily ac-
tivity. Marks said, You can never have too many athleisure
clothes!
Lowe is a business entrepreneur and a founder of
several successful mobile apps. He first got involved in apps
through the music industry. I saw there was a need for
creativity to be added to the norm of listening to music...I
wanted to see how we could engage people into the music
on their phones, which is why he created the app Song-
booth. From there, he realized the importance of apps and
of technology companies. Lowe says, The most important
factor starts with the level of detail to understanding its
function in the users life...A good app has a good narrative
as to how it will improve or enhance your life, he said.
Lowe is also the CEO of the company Lowekey, which cre-
ates innovative and efficient mobile apps. Startup apps are
the lifeblood of large companies like Apple and Samsung.
The startups of today disrupt and eventually lead indus-
tries, he said. While living in New York City, Lowe noticed
that millennials were ditching what their parents wore, like
suits and dresses, for more comfortable fabric and style of
cut. Fitbox was born out of the need to simplify consum-
ers choices through our curated athleisure boxes, he said.
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Lowe also realized that brands like Lululemon, Zella, Fa-
bletics and Bandier were a success and that consumers were
purchasing outfits frequently. At first, Fitbox only carried its
own Fitbox brand. Now, they order from outside vendors as
well. I was inspired by love of fitness to create a platform
for fashion and a healthy lifestyle, Lowe said.
Rebecca Minkoff is a well known fashion designer who
is an investor for Fitbox as well as one of Lowes mentors
and friends. She has added to my knowledge base in
business and fashion while also allowing me to make my
own decisions, which is rare for investors, Lowe said. The
importance of celebrities investing in startup apps can be
an important factor, however, Lowe says it takes a lot more
than just a celebrity to have a successful company. It all
depends on how youre applying their celebrity. A good
marketing plan includes more than just a celeb mention
or tweet a company has to support that initiative while
making sure the message stays authentic, he said.
Fitbox has been progressing, but like most businesses,
there have been obstacles along the way. Fitbox faced
a problem when they were making their clothes. They
originally sourced their materials from Italy and made the
clothing in China, but that was too expensive. Now, Fitbox
is sourcing material from Morocco and still making their
clothing in China. Overcoming hurdles is one of the many
challenges of starting a business.
Marks said, Being fashionable and comfortable at the
same time is not the only perk. The athleisure trend sup-
ports healthy lifestyles. Lowes thoughts on athleisure wear
coincide with Markss. He said, Athleisure in my opinion
is comfy and functional style, it moves beyond a trend...
We encourage our customers to wear our clothing pieces
outside the gym and into their everyday lives...similar to
jeans. Being healthy and working out is becoming more
and more popular today, which is why Fitbox is not just a
brand, its a lifestyle. Sometimes people buy these clothes
to look like they are living the lifestyle. A sale is a sale, but
we asked Lowe what his opinion was on fitness wanna-bes.
Youre only a wanna-be until youre not...so I encourage
people to follow their dreams in fitness and buy Fitbox!
 Being fashionable and
comfortable at the same
time is not the only
perk. The athleisure
trend supports healthy
lifestyles.

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START-UP Starting a business might seem easy enough. Youve

101
probably done business plans in business classes, or
youve watched enough Shark Tank to know what
investors are looking for. But its not as easy as it
looks SWOT analysis, demographics, psychographics,
six-month financial plans, brand development. Have
you thought any more deeply than this? If you havent,
Julia Tong, an associate at Vinson & Elkins Group who
has helped many startups, might be able to help.

words and illustrations by EMILY CHOW

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LETS LOOK AT the fictional example of three friends who had worked
hard on a project together Quinn, Maria and Steve. They came
up with the idea of selling custom designed socks. Socks? their
professor asked incredulously, and they answered with a very serious
face, Of course. Who doesnt like socks?
Alright, where will you sell them? How will you sell them?
The group thought for a bit and defended themselves with confi-
dence. Online. Many things can be customized or designed hats,
jackets, t-shirts, but these can often get expensive. With socks, you
can make a few pairs with silly designs that subtly match.
Alright, the professor agreed, Fine.
Their jubilation at the approval turned into frustration as they
spent many hours researching their demographics and psychograph-
ics, spending many sleepless nights writing their business plan, and
revising their logo and advertisement graphics over and over again.
They present their absurd idea, get a good grade and move on with
their lives. However, despite its absurdity, Quinn was convinced that
she could market this niche product and Maria agreed. Steve, how-
ever, wanted to pursue his love of underwater basket weaving and
declined to work on the business. Lets follow these entrepreneurs
through their trials and tribulations of a startup.
Picking a company name sounds so easy and may seem like it
requires little to no research, but thats absolutely not true. It should
sound unique, encompass the companys values and beliefs and be
able to leave a lasting impression in the consumers mind. At first
Quinn and Maria had decided on We Dont Sock! They refined the
logo from the project and went on to make all their social media
accounts with the intent to hype up potential customers. What they
didnt realize was that We Dont Sock! was already a trademarked
name. Poor (literally at this point) Quinn and Maria had just wasted
time and money on a useless company name!
Beyond being cool and memorable, Tong advises that you
should also make sure the name you want is not trademarked by
using the United States Patent and Trademark Office name search.
You should also check to see if the name is available for use on social
media and as a domain name. This name research is best done be-
fore any marketing is created to avoid costly campaigns with a name
that has to be changed. After this slip up, Quinn and Maria went
back to the drawing board to come up with another name, but this
travesty has now delayed the opening of their long awaited business.
(And in case you were wondering, their new name, after a series of
scheduled crying delays and stress eating, is Sock-ciety.)
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The whole naming debacle didnt deter Quinn and Maria. Their
next obstacle was how to distribute equity and profits among them-
selves. Quinn wanted to split an even 50/50, but Maria claimed that
she had done more for the company by being the main person who
worked on the business plan, and she wanted it to be 60/40. Quinn
knew that her graphic design work was just as important, but didnt
know how to maneuver this without destroying their friendship and
their company. Is this sock company more important than a friend-
ship spanning years?
There is no clear answer to this situation the advice given
by Tong was, Well, what do you think feels right? You have to
consider who originated the idea, the contribution of each member
in time, capital, experience and expertise in the field. Fairness should
always be considered, and if a person has contributed more, then
that person should get a larger share, but its not always that simple.
Quinn did all the design work while Maria worked on the business
plan both are equally important, and both are a necessity for the
longevity of their company.
Surprisingly, Sock-ciety survived the early mishaps of the com-
pany founding, but underwater basket weaver extraordinaire Steve
caught wind of the brands success and is a little bit salty just a little
bit, but enough to confront his former groupmates. He had worked
hard on on the brand in the beginning and decided that he has a
rightful share to the company. Obviously, Quinn and Maria want to
deny him because he left before they even had the naming mistake,
but Steve insisted that he worked on the backbone of the company
and he deserved his share. With great reluctance, the girls allowed
Steve some of the shares to get him off their backs.
Can you guess what Quinn and Maria did wrong this time? Tong
stresses that a written agreement should be drafted before even start-
ing the venture. It should state clearly the ownership of the company
and of course, should be signed by all those concerned. People often
dont discuss who owns the idea, and a person who had left the
group early on may decide that they want something back from the
company after its success. Signing an agreement ensures that this
headache can be avoided...and perhaps save friendships.
Quinn and Maria (and hopefully you) discovered that its hard to
start your own business and there are so many things to think about,
that it eventually turns into a confusing mess. And this story is only
the beginning. Quinn and Maria have not even begun to address
sourcing, production or distribution. If youre planning to be your
own boss, then you should already be aware of the risks and challeng-
es involved, but if youre ready to walk this path, then make sure you
have all your bases covered and a strong friendship with your part-
ner that wont deteriorate at any signs of trouble or disagreement.
 APPRECIATION
Appropriation
words by SIMONE BROOKS photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA
IN TODAYS FASHION industry trends come and go instantly. Designers
have to make their creations look fresh while being inspired by al-
most everything. But when the clothing that we wear is inspired from
different cultures around the world, the controversy of appropriating
another persons heritage comes to light.
Cultural appropriation is a controversy that has grown within
the fashion industry in the past few years. The phrase has been
used in media because of the style choices of celebrities like the
Kardashians and Miley Cyrus. These celebrities are often criticized
for wearing hairstyles like cornrows, bantu knots, dreadlocks or
bindis. Designers like Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana,
Valentino and many more have also been accused of appropriating
cultures in order to create new looks for the season. In a world in
which fashion and beauty trends are rarely original, it is difficult
to state whether these designers and celebrities are appropriating a
culture or if they are inspired by elements of the culture.
Drexels curator of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Cos-
tume Collection, Clare Sauro, describes cultural appropriation as,
Something is being taken from another culture and is being dis-
connected from the context. She furthers her definition by stating
that not all appropriation is meant to be negative, and sometimes
things just happen to come into western dress throughout the years,
such as kimono cut sleeves. Sauro states that appropriation was
originally more of a neutral connotation in the fashion industry
but has since translated to more of a negative connotation due to
the lack of respect that comes with it. Egyptomania is an example
of one of the more culturally insensitive trends during the 1920s
in which gold detailing and Egyptian symbols were everywhere in
fashion and art, and white actors and actresses were inaccurately
portraying historical Egyptian figures in film after the discovery of
King Tuts tomb.
Sauro also gave the example of Indian cashmere shawls as a
form of respectful appropriation because the beauty of the cash-
mere, embroidery, and overall quality were valued and appreciat-
ed, which she claims is greatly different than someone wearing a
Native American motif or headdress in their everyday life.
However, in todays fashion industry, designers are taking
aesthetically pleasing pieces of other cultures and using them with-
out knowing anything about the cultures origins and traditions.
Valentinos spring/summer 16 line was harshly criticized because
it was Africa-themed using words like primitive and tribal
to describe the designs. This completely disregarded the fact that
Africa is a continent and includes cultures that are more than the
stereotypically primitive.
Cultural appropriation has grown to expand past couture de-
signers to everyday life. It happens so frequently in todays society
that cultural appropriation has become viewed as completely
negative. The president of Drexels Black Student Union, Kandra
Bolden, states her opinion saying, I dont think there is a positive
or respectful form of cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation
is NOT a form a flattery. Many people have unintentionally worn
an item that was probably inspired by some other culture than
their own. While this, most of the time, is not considered cultural
appropriation, wearing sacred pieces attempting to relate to a race
or culture can in fact be cultural appropriation. Wearing dashi-
kis, cornrows, afros, dreadlocks and many other African or black
American styles is often seen as being disrespectful. The impor-
tance of black hair in black culture is more than the style itself. It
stems from years of historical significance dating before slavery.
Black hair is a huge piece of African culture signifying things like
age and occupation. When Africans were taken and forced into
slavery, many slave masters shaved the heads of women to forcefully
dehumanize them. Some women were forced to wear headscarves
to signify class. Beginning in the late 1800s, African American
women began to chemically alter their hair to be more accepted
in western standards of beauty. While natural afro hairstyle and
protective hair styles like braids have become a more accepting
form of beauty it is often still seen as less unacceptable in workplac-
es, schools, and fashion when worn by Black women, but frequently
seen as stylish or innovative when worn by other races.
Actress Amandla Stenberg stated in her video Dont Cash
Crop My Cornrows, What would America be like if we loved
black people as much as we loved black culture? This was in the
wake of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and police brutalities
when many non-African Americans were adopting aspects of black
culture, but were not speaking out to help the black communities or
black families facing these injustices.
Many black Americans today feel as if styles from their own
cultures have been made into fashionable statements when being
worn by other races, while being glorified on runways. Bolden
gave the example of how she was made fun of or called ghetto for
wearing hoop earrings, but now popular stores are selling these
products and other races are wearing them fashionably. While
African and African American culture is not the only culture being
appropriated in todays society, it is seen much more often than that
of other cultures. Bolden explains, I think black Americans are
often disregarded for our contributions to music, fashion, entertain-
ment and sports. It is easy to see if someone is appropriating Native
American culture, because you would see them in this stereotypical
outfit with feathers and fringe. However, with black Americans, it is
much more subtle.
Fashion, beauty and art from every culture are all meant to
be beautiful and creative for everyone to admire. Cultures can be
respectfully appreciated by designers in the fashion industry by
simply gaining more knowledge on the culture itself. If credit is giv-
en to the culture and the inspiration is carefully and appropriately
displayed, then a successful cross-cultural line can be created.
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positive or respectful
form of cultural
appropriation. Cultural
appropriation is NOT a
form of flattery.

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THE LEGACY OF
james galanos
Last fall, Drexel Universitys Fox Historic Costume Collection of the
Westphal College of Media Arts and Design received a donation of 700
garments from the James G. Galanos Foundation. These garments were
samples kept by James Galanos from the late 1960s to his retirement in
1998. In addition to the garments, the collection will be receiving his
photos and sketches in 2017.

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JAMES GALANOS WAS one of the most respected American
designers and is known for his impeccable craftsmanship.
He was appropriately named the Master of Chiffon by
the New York Times for his use of delicate materials and
attention to detail. His garments were commonly compared
to the quality of a Parisian couture house. Even though
Galanos was a ready-to-wear designer, his garments were
made of a higher quality. He was a bold designer that
showed his love for the craft.
He would take a printed silk jacquard textile and add
beading to create an enhanced and dimensional textile. It
is this level of care that helped Galanos create a clientele of
A-list stars that included Judy Garland, Loretta Young and
Rosalind Russell. He is most famously known for designing
First Lady Nancy Reagans inauguration gowns.
The donation came through the James G. Galanos
Foundation, which is owned by the Galanos family. Galanos
died in 2016. Clare Sauro, Curator of the Fox Historic
Costume Collection, said, The Foundation felt that the
garments needed to be taken out of storage and used for
research and educational purposes as a demonstration
of good design. This is why they decided to donate to a
university instead of a museum. Also, since Galanos is
from Philadelphia, it was important to the Foundation that
the garments were donated to a school in that city. Ralph
Rucci, a personal friend of Galanos, was an advocate for
Drexel University to receive the donation. He supported
the University because of the care given to the collection
through my guidance and the work done by the collection
staff, President John Fry and his wife Cara Fry. He also
commended the collection on the growth they were able to
accomplish in a short amount of time, said Sauro.
She added, We (the staff of the collection) are currently
working with architects to expand the storage space and
build a gallery. Along with the expansion they are going to
create a study room for the Galanos objects.
After the staff processes the extensive collection, Sauro
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said, In the next two or three years we will create an ex-
hibition dedicated to James Galanos. A companion book
will be published at the time of the exhibition. The goal is
to reintroduce the idea of Galanos to a younger generation
and a new audience. In his day, he was considered a daring
and avant-garde designer. Today most people link Galanos
only with designing elegant garments for Nancy Reagan,
but we hope to readjust his legacy, said Sauro.
While the exhibition for Galanos will only show a small
selection of the garments donated, future exhibitions will
continue to display his work. Galanos will now and forever
become part of the identity of the collection. His garments
will be used for exhibitions, collection visits and educational
purposes because of the superior craftsmanship, attention
to detail and textile application, said Sauro.
Sauro points out that Galanoss garments are unique
because of the unusual combinations of textiles and bold
use of color. Galanos was known for using chiffon, but
he was not afraid to put different textiles together like
pairing tweed with fur. Also, when viewing his garments
one needs to step back in order to admire the shape and
use of the textiles, patterns and colors, she explained. This
type of innovation leads to designs such as a full-length
beaded mesh gown over silk jersey or applying beading to
a textile as light as mesh. Also, when taking inventory of
the garments, Sauro realized that his designs were fit to the
ideal model of that time. Sauro pointed out, His clothes
were made for the runway, so the proportions are based
off the extreme silhouettes of fashion illustrations. The
Fox Historic Costume Collection had to order a new set
of mannequins to fit this tall and slender shape. Galanoss
clothes were designed to fit a frame that was six feet, two
inches and a waistline of 23 inches.
James Galanos was 92 years old when he died on Octo-
ber 30, 2016 in his California home. The Fox Historic Cos-
tume Collection continues to educate people of Galanoss
legacy through his garments, sketches and photos.
Garments created by the skilled designer James Galanos show his mastery
of the craft through the use of layers of chiffon, applying beadwork to var-
ious textiles, sharp seams on wool dresses, and intricate couture structure.
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revival
Inspired by color not costume, Drexels Senior Fashion Design students gar-
ments exhibit the vibrancy and drama of the Renaissance.
The combination of photography and fashion create the perfect canvas.

Designed by Brittney Laycock

words by AMANDA HINKELMAN

styled by SAMANTHA ARDIZZONE
photography by CHRISTOPHER TYER SIRACUSA
hair by JOSEPH ANTHONYS Retreat Spa and Salon
make-up by ELYSSA KERSTEIN

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would burn it. I would
microwave it. I would
put it on a grill and
even set matches to it.

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FRESHMAN
words and photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA
AFTER YEARS OF watching their success and being inspired
by her two sons, Nancy Volpe Beringer found herself going
back to school at 59. I felt like my oxygen was being si-
phoned off at my job and that is when I knew I had to go,
she said. One sleepless night, at three in the morning, she
asked herself a question: What would I want to learn if I
was young again? Her answer: fashion design. Fortunately
for Beringer, once she gets something in her head, she just
has to do it.
When she first started doing some research on fashion
design programs, she immediately looked to New York. She
got excited when she found one of New Yorks top fashion
schools offered a one-year program. She had the insight of
her very supportive husband who said, I thought you were
doing this for the love of learning; so why would you want
to rush the learning? Beringer then expanded her research
and discovered that one of the best fashion design schools in
the country was in her own back yard. Not only was Drexels
Fashion Design program internationally acclaimed, it was
the only school that offered Beringer a chance to pursue her
dream of studying fashion design and also earning a Masters
of Science with its three-year program.
But it was probably her trip to Florida that sealed the
deal. I always liked to look and fantasize about high fash-
ion in magazines, but could never afford it until I started
thrift shopping in Florida and got to see first-hand the intri-
cacies of well-made garments. When considering the pro-
gram, it also didnt hurt that she had learned to sew at 12
while at summer camp and had been sewing ever since. I
sewed through patterns and sometimes deviated from them.
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I tried to be creative, she said. That was where I really
learned to appreciate the construction and fabrication of
the garments. This was key in wanting to study fashion.
Upon arrival at Drexel, she said, It felt like I found
my home. I loved it. She was 59. She admits her age
did play a factor, and it took a physical and mental toll
on her. She also appreciated the humor when she was
frequently mistaken for being the teacher. Even though
she was having the time of her life, it was difficult on many
levels. Fortunately, she found a camaraderie with many of
her undergraduate classmates who not only became her
creative collaborators, but also her lifeline to staying strong
and positive. It was during this time that Beringer realized
she had an opportunity to be a positive role model for how
people, especially women, could support each other in the
workplace. She also quickly learned that she had a great
opportunity to learn from her younger classmates.
I attended more twenty-first birthday party celebra-
tions in those three years than at any point in my life. I
found myself turning 60 alongside the people turning 21,
and I realized that my age was my strength.
Beringer found she had a secret weapon: experience. I
was able to appreciate the process of getting to the runway
senior year and, more importantly, enjoying it. She went
on, In todays world, we are being accustomed to instant
gratification, information and results. Everything is so
immediate. My professional background easily translated
into an understanding that design is a process; it doesnt
happen the first time or the second. A sketch is a concept,
and concepts dont always work out the way you plan.

Gunmetal silk blend liquid satin, felted to create an
iridescent pleated sheath
When it came time to plan her graduate collection,
people suggested that she should do felting, because she
was getting good at it, but she hesitated. I knew I would
never have this amount of time to create a collection
ever again, so I wanted it to be meaningful and enjoy the
process. I also felt that a lot of felting didnt reflect my
aesthetics.
Beringer first learned about felting in a class called
Material Explorations. She loved the class. In class we
always had to explore different and new materials to cre-
ate unique textiles, and I would just let my mind go wild.
I would take stuff. I would burn it. I would microwave it.
I would put it on a grill and even set matches to it. I loved
seeing what would happen and where it went. It was pure
oxygen for me.
Everything changed for Beringer during her indepen-
dent study and her exploration of felting. Delving deeper,
she went to a five-day intensive felting course in Massa-
chusetts at New England Felting Supply. Even though
she wanted to do something relevant when she graduated
and integrate inclusive and adaptive design into many
of her courses, she also just wanted to do something fun
for her graduate collection. I wanted to do eveningwear
because I knew this could be my one chance at a runway
show. But at the same time, I was encouraged to do
felting. This is when the lightbulb lit up for Beringer.
I realized felting in formalwear just didnt exist. So
she found a way to blend her desire to design innovative
eveningwear with her new-found skill in felting. She went
to New York and found fabrics that intrigued her. It was
perfect because I do love a challenge; I love to take an
unknown and make it into something new, she said.
She found silk blend liquid-look organza and liq-
uid-look satin fabrics and started to experiment with
the new materials. They really were not the type of
materials that are supposed to be felted because you lose
forty to fifty percent of the actual material during the
process; it also gets expensive. However, once she started
felting this fabric, the magic happened she created a
new textile.
The new textile Beringer created was revolutionary
and in many ways reflected her journey. She named her
senior collection The Titanium Collection after the
song Titanium by David Guetta. It just resonated with
me. Every time I got knocked down, I got back up and
moved forward. I felt bulletproof. Her collection won
five awards including the Frank Agostino Award for
Excellence in Design, Construction, and Workmanship
along with Best Evening Wear Award, Most Creative
Graduate Collection and Most Saleable Graduate Col-
lection.
Beringers success continued past graduation when
Philadelphias premier fashion store, Joan Shepp, fea-
tured her eveningwear collection in its holiday window.
But she also never forgot her goal to do something
relevant in fashion, and has found some of her most re-
warding work in teaching refugee women sewing, textile
and business skills. One can only imagine where the next
path in her journey will take her.

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and wool roving. it won Best sportswear and this liquid-look organza two-piece garment
best design by a first-year grad

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the ART of INK
An inside look into the lives of unique tattoo artists, what inspires them and
how their craft is entering the world of fine art.

words by BRIEANA GAGLIOTI + SAMANTHA ARDIZZONE photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

Skin its impossible. Its alive and it has layers and depths and its really
impossible to explain to someone whos never tried to make a tattoo. Its the
absolute most difficult canvas to work on. Bang Bang

THE FIRST TIME I walked into a tattoo parlor, I was intimidated by
everyone. The environment was predominantly male, and the sound
of the guns mimicked that of a thousand angry bees. The walls
were covered corner to corner in prints, designs, previous tattoos
and portfolio images corresponding to the different artists. I was
overwhelmed by the sound, the images, the smell of alcohol and the
boxes of latex gloves. Every artist had their own station, and in the
center of the room was a drawing table.
A few artists were gathered around the table sitting close to each
other, but very noticeably in their own world. As I began to get
accustomed to my surroundings, I was drawn to the stacks of books
that were haphazardly open around the table where the artists were
working. There were art history books, books on Western Tattoos,
books on Tribal Tattoos, and even a book of Monets work. These
tattoo artists were masters of their craft they were educated, dedi-
cated and passionate. They were sketching, re-sketching and search-
ing for inspiration from fine artists that had come before them. The
shop was a gallery for me, and I was nothing more than an observer.
For the uninitiated, tattooing is the art of injecting pigment into
small punctures made in the skin. This process can take as little as
15 minutes, to day-long sessions that span over a number of weeks.
Despite what some may think, the price of a tattoo does not depend
on anything such as the color of ink being used, but is based upon
amount of time it takes to complete it. Artists can charge anywhere
from $50 to $200 an hour. Because color tattoos take more time to
fill, they are often more costly than a standard black and grey tattoo.
There was a time when body art was negatively associated with
all things savage and unknown. The only people who had tattoos
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were bikers, sailors, metalheads, prisoners, thugs and punks. But de-
spite the slow transition into fine art culture, it stands to be acknowl-
edged that skin was one of the first canvases. Before there were pens,
pencils, paint brushes, paper and anything else, there was nothing
but the human body and the desire to mark it. Hector Daniels, tattoo
artist at Bang Bang NYC, describes skin as the ultimate medium.
Its a canvas that breathes and moves and sweats. Its alive. Whether
it be for sacrifice, luck, rites of passage, branding or even clan mark-
ings, tattoos are as old as mankind.
Today, we are embarking on a new form of art culture. The tat-
too has emerged from a symbol of reckless rebellion to a mainstream
form of fine art, and the artists are perfecting their craft. Social
media and celebrity influence have given the oxygen for the tattoo
industry to thrive. Tattoo artists have emerged as celebrities as much
as their famous clients.
For us, celebrities like Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry and
many others are the artists, but to tattoo artist Keith Bang Bang
McCurdy, they are not the artists, but the canvases. McCurdy is
one of few who has built an artistic legacy on tattooing without an
art degree. Raised in Delaware, McCurdy stands over six feet tall,
is unshaven and covered in tattoos. Young Bang Bang, who got his
well-known nickname by getting two guns tattooed on the back of
his neck, was rejected countless times before being offered his first
job at Rage of the Needle. However, during that time, McCurdy says
that his skills were developed by constant practice, tattooing for free
and taking photographs of everything he did in hopes of creating
not only a dense and impressive portfolio, but a signature style that
would later be sought by many.

Today, McCurdy has approximately one million followers on
Instagram, and he owns a shop in New York City and has tattooed
major celebrities in environments uncommon for any artist.
McCurdy recently spoke about how he started his business and how
it gained popularity.
You start your business as soon as you start taking something seri-
ously. My business started at 18 when I dropped out of high school
and began tattooing. It seems like on the outside that my reality and
my life and my world are pretty crazy, but I grew up no different
than anybody else. This is my reality, Im in it.
The change in culture has encouraged artists to define their own
personal style, and to perfect it. Each tattoo artist has their own style
and their own inspirations. Individuals with an artistic eye are able
to see a tattoo in places that most would never look. As interesting
as it sounds, McCurdy draws a lot of inspiration from theme parks
and roller coasters because of the intricacy and the collaborative art
project that goes into creating these thrill rides.
My signature style became my style by doing tattoos that people
have never seen before, and sometimes thats the simplest thing. Ri-
hannas tattoos are not mind-blowingly difficult at all. But theyre
placed and designed really welltheyre done with a delicacy that
tattoos werent done with ten years ago. And people are picking up
on that because its a change in culture, thats what people want
now. You have to give each tattoo its own attention.
Hector Daniels, an artist at Bang Bangs tattoo shop, went to
school at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City for
three years and has been able to translate what he has learned there
to his artwork. At the start of his career, Daniels was confined to a
style that was very traditional. His art and his real passion for tattoo-
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keith bang bang mccurdy
ing didnt fully emerge until he opened his own store in Connecticut
and started his days at Bang Bangs.
When you love what you do, youll just do it. Tattooing is in-
teresting in so many ways. Its the reason I get up everyday, its
the reason I want to be better. If you dont love what you do, do
something else.
Today, his steady hand and acute attention to detail has made
Daniels a master at translating text to skin in any font size and style.
Daniels is also known for smaller tattoos that require intricate detail,
such as feathers, fur and tiny graphic elements. This particular tattoo
style makes him one of the most sought after artists. Sketching his
designs on the new Apple iPad Pro, Hector creates thin, detailed
tattoos making it easier to transfer small, detailed sketches to the
skins surface. When asked what makes skin different from other
types of canvas, he explained that skin has many layers and depths
and is different on every single person depending on age, color, sun
exposure, etc. Different ink colors will show up on different skin
colors and each design varies according to the age and skin type, so
its important to design something specific to that individual. What
makes a good artist isnt just about the design of the tattoo its
about the design of the tattoo for the person youre marking.
Similar to Daniels, Joice Wang is another master of intricacy.
Wang is a 23-year-old illustrative design front runner at Bang
Bangs tattoo shop. She was raised by her grandfather who taught
her how to paint when she was four years old. Wang draws her
inspiration from nature and enjoys tattooing flowers and water
color. The intricacy in her work sets her apart from her male
counterparts employed by McCurdy. Wang tattoos in a way that
transcends modern tattooing, her flowers seem to blossom on the
skin, blending beautifully the shades of the ink with the natural
flush of her canvas.
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 Wang went to school briefly and majored in art, saying that she
never imagined pursuing anything else. Shortly after dropping out of
college, she spent a lot of time looking for a job in the tattoo industry.
After getting her first job, she was very disappointed in the way she
was treated because of her race, appearance and gender and consid- When you love what
ered the possibility of giving up.
you do, youll just do it.
The whole thing is being an Asian woman going into an industry Tattooing is interesting
that wants you out you have to force your way in.
in so many ways. Its the
Modern day social media was able to connect Bang Bang and reason I get up everyday,
Wang on Instagram. During their interview, McCurdy had empha-
sized how important it was for him to surround himself with talent
its the reason I want to
that was passionate and diverse, and he found that in Wang and her be better. If you dont
work. After an interview and a tryout tattoo, she landed the job.
Working here has definitely been a game changer, says Wang,
love what you do, do
And I think Ive proved myself as an artist day to day. something else.
McCurdy, Daniels and Wang have very different creative styles,
but share one thing in common each of them create more than
just beautiful designs, but stories that are told through art and
human skin.

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photo by Emmanuel Valery

BANDS OF
PHILADELPHIA NATIVE AND recent Drexel alumna, Zhane Nichele is a
singer, rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur using both her marketing
skills and musical talents. This multitalented graduate has started her

DRAGONS
own company, Disruption, to showcase both her own and the work
of other young musical talents that she mentors. She creates sto-
ry-oriented music through poetic lyricism inspired by personal events
as well as those of people close to her. Through her time at Drexel,
her talents and motivation have helped her achieve some incredible
goals. Nichele was given the opportunity to open for popular rappers
Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa at last years Fall Fest. During one of
her co-ops at Atom Factory in California she was able to meet the
talented lyricist, J. Cole, and she completed her first studio album,
In a year full of amazing music from main- The Loudest Library. She also released her first music video for
her single Go Mission. www.zhanenichele.com
stream artists, our Drexel bands are
making a name for themselves both locally and
nationally. These are musicians from a variety
of majors and they demonstrate a strong passion
for music. Their popularity among students and
other new fans is growing, and we want you to
hear them, too.

words by SIMONE BROOKS

JONAH
photo by Keano Jan Osmillo

THIS HARDCORE INDIE rock band includes Bair Srivastav on vocals,

Sean Ahern on guitar and vocals, Rishabh Singh on guitar, Jonah
Huynh on bass and Sean Clinton on drums. When asked what
inspired this talented group to get into music they simply stated
School of Rock starring Jack Black. The bands sound is varied
due to their diverse musical backgrounds and a desire to experiment,
sometimes having a funkier sound like Dance Gavin Dance or a
prettier guitar sound. Inspired by bands like Brand New and Great
Collapse, the band focuses on songwriting and the lyrical value of
a song. Even though they are graduating in June, Jonah hopes to
remain making music as long as it remains fun for them. The band
recommends that aspiring freshman musicians should start a band
before life gets too complicated. jonahbandpa.bandcamp.com

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SMALL TOWN SINGER, Tiffany Johnson breaks the boundaries of music
with her unique sound that ranges from R&B to EDM. She aspires
to have people be surprised when they hear her music, which she
describes as an experimental art form that is not meant to sound
redundant. The Drexel music major began her journey into music
through poetry in middle school. She wrote her first song at nine, a
complex topic for a nine-year-old to tackle because it was about her
grandmother speaking to her recently deceased grandfather. This
musical passion then transitioned into making songs more regularly
on GarageBand. During her years at Drexel she has taken advantage
of the studios to produce her own higher quality music. Working for
both indie and major labels alike on her co-ops, Johnson has also
written for and worked with many other musicians. In the future,
Johnson hopes to work in Artists and Repertoire (A&R) at a label or
grow her own music by becoming a musician at the Universal label. TIFFANY JOHNSON
soundcloud.com/tilynne
photo by Christopher Tyler Siracusa

DOG PAWS DESCRIBES themselves as a 3-piece rock band. The band

includes vocalist, guitarist and Drexel engineering student Jacque
Tawney along with bassist Niko Marks and drummer Emily Rich-
ards. The bands name came together because of each members
love for animals. They are all vegan, advocates for animals and, of
course, dog lovers. Dog Paws says that they are inspired by musicians
like Willow Smith as well as the American indie rock band Wye
Oak, with a mix of acoustic and electric guitar to create a dream
pop sound but a bit more grungy and less refined. While the band
does not dance much during their performances, Tawney says that
performers like Beyonc and Rihanna inspire her because, Inside
were dancing. The band recently released their album Mutual
Worship made with the help of Drexel Music major Dave Bartler.
The albums name was inspired by the bands appreciation for each
member. When discussing the meaning of the album title and her
band, Tawney stated, When youre mutually loving and putting
effort into something, it raises it up even higher. Tawneys advice
to any aspiring musicians: Be authentic. Play what feels good and
everything else will fall into place. www.facebook.com/dogpawsswapgod DOG PAWS
photo by Jen McCall

THE CHARISMATIC PERSONALITIES of the three-man band, Mike Pays

Heat, are what makes them one of the most talked about bands on
campus. The band members, Ian Hunter, Wil Schade and Daniel
Siper, came together during their freshman year after meeting in
Drexels Westphal Learning Community to create indie alternative
punk sounds. The band has gained success musically by being signed
to the label Dead Medium Records, and they have done three small
tours. The bands name is based on Hunters proclamation upon
waking one day: You will never know what its like. Ive been paying
heat for 33 years on my own. And for WHAT! Im done. Im FIN-
ISHED. Mike will be paying the heat now. Mike Pays Heat now.
The strange event stuck with the band enough to create the name.
Even with the bands success they still feel like they cannot give much
advice to aspiring musicians because they feel what they did didnt
work. If they could go back and change anything they would not
change their sound but their appearance, stating, We shouldve
bought more beanies because they were hot sellers and Id bet we
would have had more fans with more beanies.
mikepaysheat.bandcamp.com/ Mike Pays Heat
photo by emily dubin
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HAROLD GARDE
words by AMANDA HINKELMAN artwork by HAROLD GARDE

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NINETY-THREE GOING ON 40, Harold Garde has achieved what most
of us long for in life, the ability to stay forever young. His quick wit
and intellect prove that chronological age is just a number. Gardes
uncommon mobility and energy at 93 could be attributed to how he
has lived his life. For over 70 years, he has dedicated his life to art:
teaching it, creating it and being part of its vibrant world.
Garde, recognized as an American Expressionist, chose a path in
life less travelled. When he first began to study art as an undergrad-
uate at the University of Wyoming, Abstract Expressionism was an
exciting new development in the art world. Garde went on to achieve
his Masters of Fine Art at Columbia University as the center of the
art world had shifted from Paris to New York. Like many artists in
the 1950s, Garde balanced his passion to paint with the responsibility
of a family by working as an industrial designer and then becoming
an art professor. Garde never compromised his personal integrity by
painting for an audience or the marketplace. He states, My artwork
was strictly for me. I could work as an individual by myself without
any authority figures. It didnt matter who I was pleasing. He is only
interested in the work and what it says about humanity, himself, the
world and life.
Gardes journey as an artist developed, supported by his formal
training and inspired by the advent of Abstract Expressionism and
the works of the movements emerging masters. While not staying
true to the fundamentals of this technique, there was always an
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underlying presence of Abstract Expressionism in his work. Over
the years, Garde has explored many different types of sophisticated
techniques, but he has chosen to create his work in the simplest, most
direct, basic form. His motivation was, and, as Garde has said, con-
tinues to be, what a good painting was supposed to be and what
I could do next to explore that. That continued to be in the way in
which I worked. I was never painting for a show, a boss or gallery,
I was always painting for myself. His primary medium of choice
is acrylic because of the smooth application when painting on a
canvas. Garde has also developed a love for printmaking and created
a dry image transfer technique he named the Strappo. Strappo is
identified by the combination of printmaking and painting.
While his right fingers are curled in from gripping a paintbrush
his entire life, the heartbeat of ever moving New York City, where
he grew up, is still alive within him. Now nestled in Maine, he
settles into his studio around 9 A.M. each day, paints until noon and
then returns after lunch to paint for the remainder of the day. 840
months, 25,000 days, 7 decades of creating over 4,000 works of art
that have been archived to date 1,200 canvasses, 1,100 works on
paper, and 1,500 Strappo prints. Garde comments, I still face a
blank canvas with fear and dread. As times change I am never quite
convinced that I am doing things that are challenging enough, but
then I just start painting and dont plan what a painting is about.
He continues, Painting is not a safe activity, it is a challenging one.
front page Iconoclass, 1972-1976 top Warrior, 1997 above Discovery, 1987
Acrylic on board, 44 x 55 54 x 96
8 x 22 16 panels Acrylic on Canvas Acrylic on Canvas
In the permanent collection of the Museum of Florida Art
right happy face, 2001
84 x 56
photo by josh demello
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 Each brush stroke has intent. Each color and mark has an
impact. His choices, color, subject and scale all come together to stir
a reaction. He states he wouldnt make his paintings so large if he
didnt want them to be noticed. Gardes goal is to make viewers stop
in their tracks when looking at his art. He says, I want the work
to have a look of freshness and visual demand. I want my work to
stimulate ideas that are not necessarily mine. I like to believe that
someone will look at my work and somehow be a little bit smarter
than they would be if they hadnt taken the time to study my paint-
ing. Gardes 2001 painting, Happy Face, a six-foot-tall abstract face
rendered in bright colors, is a striking piece in his collection. Gardes
portraits are of psychological states and not of real people emo-
tions are in painted form.
In expressing his own life experiences, Garde often paints from
a deeper emotional place, one that he has experienced personally,
translating the spectrum of emotion in his work
one can say, a form of therapy for him. Viewers can
see Gardes life, world events and the depth of his
creative source in his artwork. A retrospective of
Gardes work unfolds a narrative, a progression of
Gardes life and the cultural evolution, sometimes
revolution, emerging in the world. From World War
II, Apollo 11s moon landing, the war in Vietnam,
political conflict, the civil rights movement, the
explosion of pop art and music, the advent of
television, cell phones, computers and iPads, experi-
mental art techniques each informing, influencing
Gardes work across the decades.
Garde never chased fame or fortune for his
artistic endeavors. Creating has been a means of
expression and a portal to connect to the world
around him. In his lifetime Garde has had over
two hundred gallery shows, significant museum
exhibitions and acquisitions of his work. Due to the absence of
self promotion along with living a humble life, Garde remained an
under-recognized talent in the art world until now. Like Basquiat
and Dubuffet, Garde created a vast amount of work in the 70s,
80s and 90s that was considered ahead of its time. Convinced
at the age of 90 by his family to start remarketing his work by a
mutual friend, Garde and his family met Nancy Loving, a former
gallery director who was in search of an expanded career path.
After meeting Garde and seeing his work, Loving was inspired. She
felt Garde was the type of artist she wanted to represent, the real
deal, a painters painter.
Loving formed Artport, LLC to foster the process for transition-
ing an undiscovered treasure into a rediscovered master. While the
journey has been challenging for Loving to elevate his stature in the
art world, she remains dedicated to focusing on gallery and museum
exhibitions and critical recognition. Archiving thousands of works,
placing Gardes work in permanent collections, both public and pri-
vate, and producing documentary films revealed his true genius and
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historical importance. Lovings relationship with Garde has evolved
beyond just being a business relationship. She says, Being surround-
ed by artists and their art has given my life color, a deeper meaning
of life and self discovery. We are all changed by art and its presence
in our daily walk of life. Without art our lives would be mundane.
Loving believes that art can be used to force you to confront yourself,
your thoughts, your stereotypes and your beliefs. Loving is constantly
inspired by Gardes humble spirit and ability to live such an authen-
tic, genuine life.
Gardes views on the ever-changing art world noted that 60 years
ago he was looking for social approval. Being an artist and writer
was not viewed as a respectable job. He says, When I look at the art
field, strangely enough it almost looks like everything is acceptable
today. Now there are all kinds of designs and illustrations, computers
have changed the art world completely. There is so much more tech-
nology relating to art and its creation. I used to
go through so many hoops to get color matching.
Now I do it on my iPad. The way of training and
teaching in art has completely transformed since
Garde was a student and a professor. While the
art world has changed, he encourages artists to,
Try as many things as you like, and try as many
aspects of it as you like. Do what makes your
heart sing. Know that just because you are doing
that could mean that it is a way of life, but not
necessarily a means of life.
Artport recently announced a strategic part-
nership with Artlery, an emerging Boston-based
technology company that has created a disruptive,
next-generation cloud-based artists rights man-
agement system. The Artlery platform provides
artists and their representatives with a 360-degree
view of the body of their work, with related in-
formation such as a works exhibition history, collection membership
and provenance, with integrated social media and web analytics. As
a result of a collaboration of Artlerys state-of-the-art technology
and the rare opportunity to have one artists entire body of work
spanning seven decades, CEO David Thompson says, Harold Gar-
de will have the largest, most comprehensively documented, and well
tracked portfolio of any living artist.
In todays society, often artist success is gauged by their notoriety
and the level of economic achievement, but what happened to the
ideology of creating art just to create art, as a form of self expres-
sion, as something to give back to the world? Now, at 93, Artlery
provides Garde with the opportunity to share his brilliant lifes work
with a worldwide audience.
Garde lives for art, every good and bad day there has been a
canvas and paintbrush waiting for him. Garde is a painter, a creator,
a poet, a playwright, he is the true definition of an artist, one who
expresses himself in many art forms. Remember the name Harold
Garde. The paintings he creates at 98 could be the best ones yet.
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 Mirroring the Media
D&M magazines editor-in-chief reflects on how beauty
is portrayed in mass media and her steps to obtain it.
words by BRIEANA GAGLIOTI photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA
I DONT LIKE magazines. I realize the irony in that statement, but it is
the truth. I love fashion and I love merchandising, enough to pursue
them as a degree and yet I cannot bring myself to thoroughly enjoy
magazines. It is a constant challenge to avoid attention-grabbing
headlines and to turn the other way when I see my favorite celebrity
grace the cover of a magazine I used to love. But it is a personal
choice that I try and stick to. I want to be clear it isnt that I dont
want to read the article on my favorite celeb, or that I dont want
to flip through the pages of glamorous photo shoots and beautiful
campaign ads, because I do. But what I dont care to see are the
consistent headlines like the following: How to Lose 10 lbs in 10
Days, 7 Fat Burning Foods you Need in your Diet!, The Secret to
Full Luscious Lips!
Somewhere in almost every magazine you will find some varia-
tion of a headline that is giving you advice on how to improve your
appearance or how to lose weight or how to tone up this body part
or that one. Conveniently, there will also be seemingly flawless ce-
lebrities or models to compare yourself. Even Instagram photos have
their own way of being manipulated, as there are now apps that exist
for the primary use of editing your photos before posting them on
social media. Although the emphasis seems to be on body image and
weight, the media affects our perception of beauty in every way.
I am no exception to this. From the third to the tenth grades, I
spent the majority of my time being self conscious about my body
and my weight. I couldnt get thin enough, fast enough. I was grow-
ing up at the same time that models were known to be an irregular
species that never ate, and despite all efforts, I could not get my 52
frame to look like the women on the runway. However, times have
changed and now we are faced with new and exciting challenges.
Its no longer in trend to be unreasonably thin in fact the only
thing about a womans body that needs to be unreasonably small
is her waist. We now have the luxury of trying to maintain a waist
that is the circumference of a solo cup, and an ass that resembles
two basketballs more than any functioning body part. In addition to
ridiculously proportioned curves, I am bombarded with images of
olive complexions, big eyes, luscious lips and hair thats photoready
every minute of the day.
When I approached my senior year, I stopped just looking and
envying other women and began to actively and persistently try
and find my own self confidence. I started exercising and eating
better and I started to find that when I did compare myself to the
women in the magazines, I wasnt nearly as upset as I used to be. At
about the same time, Kylie Jenner had reached around 50 million
Instagram followers. She was everywhere. The Kardashian family
was and still is on every billboard, every TV commercial, every
magazine, and everywhere you turn on social media. Like it or not,
their influence on culture is undeniable, and it has most certainly
influenced me. I found myself in a position to undergo my first
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cosmetic procedure. I had decided I wanted bigger, fuller lips. Like
Kylie, I realized lip injections were the way to go.
When I approached my doctor for my first consultation, I came
eager and prepared to show her all the images I found that would be
an ideal outcome from my first procedure. When I showed her the
picture of Kylie Jenner, she looked at me in such a way that I knew I
certainly was not the first person to show her that image.
Dr. Ellen Cash has been performing cosmetic procedures for 15
years. Her daily procedures include skin care treatments, lasers and
injections, though she has focused primarily on injections in her
more recent years of practice. A few months later in an interview,
she explained to me that nearly every person she has performed the
procedure on has given her a photo of the Kardashians.
Its hard when people have unrealistic expectations. When you
come in with a picture of a Kardashians lips and you want those lips,
and you anatomically dont have that to start with, I have to be honest
and say that I cant give you what you dont have. I can only enhance
whats already there. I would say 90 percent of the younger people
bring in a picture of Kylie Jenner and tell me thats what they want.
In a small survey conducted at Drexel University, 100 percent
of those answering indicated that from middle school and onward
they have been self conscious about how they looked. When asked if
they compared themselves to any celebrities or public figures, it was
no surprise that the Kardashians came up as the leading celebs that
millennials see and aspire to look like. It was then that I began to ful-
ly understand the direct impact that this family had on the way that
people are aspiring to look. This notion of tan skin, slim waists, large
breasts, hips, lips and eyes has most certainly infiltrated our everyday
approach to beauty. It is no longer the magazines and the runways
that are dictating fashion, beauty and public perception of how they
are defined. It is the socialites, celebrities and public figures like the
Kardashians that are setting the trends and dictating who and what
are on the cover of major fashion magazines like Vogue.
I cant write that just because I dont buy magazines, Im not
affected by them. I am. Ill always be affected by whos on the cover,
or what Ive seen on Instagram yesterday, today and even tomorrow.
What I have learned, both about beauty and how to obtain it, is
that even our most elite, our most admired and valued celebs have
been insecure enough about something on their bodies enough to
change it. Kylie Jenner has admitted to lip injections because it was
an insecurity of hers. If you look at the rest of the Kardashian clan,
it is safe to say that their looks have significantly and dramatical-
ly changed over the course of time, and it has been anything but
natural. What I have noticed, from personal experience and from
conducting a survey of my peers is that insecurity, as awful as it is, is
comfortingly unbiased. It affects all age, race, gender and everything
in between. It is encompassing and unfriendly, but can most certainly
be conquered.
 Beauty HACKS
Try these simple beauty hacks you can do in the comfort of your
own home. Save those extra coins from the name brands for
natural alternatives.
words by SARAH OH photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

BABY POWDER
four uses
ingredients
Baby Powder
Dry shampoo. Mattify lipstick. Baking and setting makeup.
Plumps lashes use before putting mascara on.

FOUR USES
for coconut oil
ingredients
Coconut Oil
Hair mask for dry hair. Leave on for 15 minutes and rinse off!
Makeup remover. Natural moisturizer. Helps skin irritation and stops
wrinkles. Homemade deodorant. Has antibacterial properties that
help fight bad odor!

FACE MASK
for oily skin
ingredients
Cup of Cooked Oatmeal
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Cook oatmeal and set aside to cool. Mix all ingredients together.
Spread evenly onto face, avoiding areas around eyes and leave on for
15 minutes. Wipe off with hot towel and wash excess off.
*
Lemon Juice removes dead skin cells and excess oils, and the oatmeal soothes and
calms redness.

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 RAW COCOA
as bronzer
ingredients
Cocoa Powder
Makeup Brush
Dip makeup brush into cocoa powder and tap off excess. Apply to
your face in areas you want to contour. (Cheeks, nose and chin)
*
Cocoa contains high levels of antioxidants and is a rich source of sulfur, which
helps develop healthy skin, hair and nails.

FOOD MASK
for dry skin
ingredients
1 Avocado
2 Tablespoons Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Honey

Scoop avocado into a bowl. Measure yogurt, olive oil and

honey. Combine all products in the bowl and mix until the texture is
smooth. Spread evenly on face, avoiding areas around eyes and leave
for 15 minutes. Wipe off with hot towel and wash excess off.
*
The omega fatty acids in avocado and olive oil help seal cracks between skin
cells, says Joshua Zeichner, the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount
Sinai Hospital in New York City. Honey and yogurt help soften and plump skin.

GREEN TEA BAGS

to get rid of eye bags
ingredients
2 Green Tea Bags
A Cup of Hot Water
Steep tea bags in water for 2 minutes. Put tea bags in refrigerator for
20 minutes to let cool down. Apply tea bags under eyes for 6 minutes.
Wash face or dab off wet spots with a dry towel.
*
Green teas caffeine helps reduce puffiness and tightens skin under the eyes.

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 Step aside, ladies! Were about to get some company at our local Sephora stores,
and its not from our sisters. Turns out, there are a lot of men who love wearing
makeup just as much as women do to cover up flaws and enhance their features.
words by BRIEANA GAGLIOTI + CHRISTINA FRANZ
WITHIN THE PAST year, one of the biggest names in makeup an-
nounced its new face and it was a big deal. James Charles, 17-year-
old non-celebrity male, is the new face of Covergirl which is a huge
step not only for the makeup industry, but for society. The truth is,
you dont have to be a woman to wear makeup. More men than ever
before are turning to makeup for confidence, to be comfortable in
their skin and to look great.
Now more than ever before, social media has created a saf-
er space for individuals regardless of their sex to finally express
themselves. We have emerged to an era that promotes social change,
which in turn has begun to blur gender roles and sexuality.
James Christopher Darling, a senior
Interior Design major at Drexel University, is
one of many men that enjoys incorporating
makeup into his everyday life. He explained
that he feels that it is his human right to wear
makeup.
Makeup has helped me
Human societies have used the practice along with many other
for longer than one can say. African tribes
wore it to war, French monarchs wore it to
men to gain confidence
court and old English actors wore it to work... and become happier.
All men, by the way. Even animals will use na-
ture to their advantage and create a makeup
out of what they can for survival purposes.
This is why I decided to wear it.
When asked what reactions he gets from wearing makeup, Dar-
ling replied, I probably receive more social reactions to my carrying
a handbag or painting my nails than wearing makeup... Its more
noticeable. I have never worn mascara without people asking about
it, or lipstick without catching some kind of attention. Some are very
negative, but some are extremely positive. I find that the negative
reactions come from exactly the type of person youd expect...the
type of people who get dressed in the morning to get dressed and not
to express themselves.
Jordan, a current student and mutual friend said, The first time
I ever put on makeup was right after I witnessed RuPauls Drag
Race. I was in sixth grade, and I was immediately inspired to make
up my face the same way those men did. They seemed so free and
confident, and it seemed that the makeup made them that way. That
is how I wanted to feel so I tried it out.
I felt ashamed at first so I would apply it late at night around
1:00 A.M. so that no one would see and judge me. I started out
wearing a harsh contour and highlight just as I saw the drag queens
wearing. As I grew more confident, I began to wear it in public
thinking that no one would be able to tell and that I actually looked
normal. I thought it was untouchable. Wow, was I wrong. Now I
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use Burts Bees foundation and wear it everyday, finishing it off with
a translucent professional powder. I love the way that it covers my
flaws and makes me feel as if I can hide behind a mask.
Alex, a former co-worker from New York admits, At first I felt
weird applying makeup on my face, because well, I am a dude, a
straight dude. But this wasnt eye makeup or lipstick or anything
like that. It felt good to hear my sister and friends saying that Ive
never looked so healthy and asking if I had been hitting the gym and
eating differently. I still wear concealer sometimes under my eyes if
Im having a bad day but mostly on a damn pimple that shows up. I
now use an eyebrow gel and get my eyebrows tweezed professionally
because I have learned that good eyebrows
really shape your face. No one can even
tell that I wear makeup, but if I decide to
tell them, people are generally surprised
but supportive and the guys I tell all ask
me what I use so they can try it out. My
girlfriend also really likes it, she tells me my
eyebrows make me look more masculine,
and it seems that I have thicker hair. I am
a huge advocate of men to wear makeup.
I too hate that there is a stigma that only
women can wear it, or that it is a feminine
thing at all.
Sam Eisenstat, a recent Drexel grad, added, Male usage of
makeup as a social construct or message to others or for the sole
purpose of removing blemishes has been frowned upon for a long
time. Im sure there are still naive people in the world who are of
the view that it is inappropriate for men to use makeup for any
purpose. However, I am of the view that these people dont truly
understand what being confident and happy with oneself truly
means. Makeup has helped me along with many other men to gain
confidence and become happier. It is important for us as a commu-
nity to shatter any stigmas against men using makeup because we
too have the right to look and feel the way that we want even if our
skin is not perfect. For some men, makeup is the solution and the
world must start recognizing this.
Sexuality and makeup are two completely different things.
Though society will tell us makeup is strictly for women and some
gay men, it is okay to break the rules. You wouldnt believe the
amount of times a frat guy with a pimple asked me to help him cover
it up. Everyone wants to be more attractive, even men. And now
more than ever even straight men are catching on. Mens makeup
lines are launching all over the world, and in other countries it is not
weird for men to experiment. Be open and experimental and you
might just like what you end up seeing in the mirror.
 VOGUE to vintage
Celebrities are always one step ahead when it comes to fashion. Their outfits always seems
so planned and well put together. So when we flip through magazines or scroll through Pin-
terest to figure out fashion trends for the coming season, its no wonder that we are usually
inspired by celebrity looks. Here are some trending looks that are achievable through local
Philadelphia thrift stores

words by SAMANTHA CLIFFORD photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

KENDALL JENNER IS giving us a THIS LOOK WAS all about finding

lesson in making a graphic tee the classics and staples of your
fashionable. Here she is pairing wardrobe. I needed simple classic
a graphic tee with a cropped blue jeans with a graphic tee and
leather jacket and some super a staple leather jacket. It didnt
skinny jeans. She tops off this matter that the tee was white. I
simple look with black pointed needed to find something that had
booties, matching handbag the same cool and effortless feel
and oversized glasses. Her that Kendalls look had. The jacket
look is simple, understated was the hardest part of this look but
and edgy all at the same there were a few options for us to
time. pick from. I ultimately picked this
fitted cropped jacket because it felt
like a go-to piece that can add some
edge to an outfit. Then I finished
the look off with a simple leather
booty.

HERE ASHLEY OLSEN is making a THE MOST IMPORTANT part of this

flannel look fun and new with all of look is the flannel so I wanted to
her layers. She has a simple flannel make sure that I chose just the right
and a tailored black blazer over and one. Then I found a black blazer
adds a coordinating scarf. This that would layer well. The black
look creates a fun alternative skinny jeans and leather boots were
to a piece that we see all the a quick find and the hat took a little
time. She then pairs it with bit of digging. Then I topped off
black skinny jeans and chunky the look with an oversized bag.
heeled boots. And lastly, she
throws on a coordinating hat,
handbag and glasses giving her
the perfect finishing touches to
transform this average clothing to a
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RIHANNA IS ALWAYS changing up her
style. She wears simple outfits like this
and others that are funkier. This style
is a classic day look. She has a cream
colored oversized button down blouse
tucked into cropped skinny jeans. She
adds simple nude heels to accent
the look. What really ties all these
pieces together to turn them into an
outfit is the fun layering of accesso-
ries. She pairs simple necklaces with
abstract ones and she does the same
with her bracelets. She finishes her look
with an oversized clutch to add contrast
to her light and airy outfit.
ZENDAYA IS KNOWN for having a funky
and fun street style. This outfit perfectly
depicts that look. She starts the look
off with a cropped sweatshirt and
puts a delicate long necklace under-
neath. She also adds a pair of big
hoop earrings to accent the neck-
lace. She then puts a scrunched
up fitted skirt to contradict the
sweatshirt as statement. She is
also wearing sneakers to finish off
this style that is comfortable and
interesting.
GIGI HADID IS a super model whose
fashion choices are always on trend
and seamlessly put together. In this
everyday outfit, she pairs green
cropped pants with a black crop top.
She then layers a sleeveless cardigan
overtop to give her outfit dimension,
but what makes her outfit pop are
her statement shoes. Then she
finishes off her look by adding an
oversized handbag and funky
70s inspired round glasses.
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FOR THIS OUTFIT, I thought that
finding the right jeans was one of
the most important parts. It was
hard to find faded jeans that were
skinny, but as long as you dig long
enough anything can be found at
the thrift store. Then I grabbed
a loose fitting white blouse and a
pair of nude heels which I thought
best matched Rihannas style. The
jewelry is a big part of this look so
I had to spend some time going
through bracelets, watches and
necklaces in order to find ones that
added a little extra something to
a rather basic outfit. I also wanted
to make sure that the clutch that I
picked was large but still simple so
that it didnt distract from the look.
THIS LOOK IS about mixing a skirt
with more casual clothing. So, I
found a tight-fitting middy skirt that
was a stretch knit because it had
the same feel as the skirt Zendaya
was wearing. Then I looked for a
cropped sweatshirt. This was prob-
ably the hardest piece to find since
it had to be nice enough to wear
with the skirt. Then I found a pair
of Adidas to finish off this fun look.
THIS OUTFIT WAS very easy to find
for the most part. There were a bil-
lion-different green cropped pants
to choose from. So, I started there
and picked a pair that was similar
in style and had the same elastic
look at the bottom. Next, I found
a simple black crop top. Although
there were no short sleeve cardigans
to pick from, I went with a long
sleeve black one that still stuck with
the same look. The other hard part
was the shoes there werent any
snake skin boots but I did find a
pair of snake skin heels that gave
the same pop as her boots.
 Rockin
Roasters
The world knows Joey Kramer as a rock legend
who has been the drummer for Aerosmith for over
four decades, but he is making a new name for
himself in an entirely different industry coffee.
words by AMANDA HINKLMEN
FIVE YEARS AGO Joey Kramer and his wife, Linda, were walking the
streets of Italy when Linda suggested that Kramer start his own
coffee brand. After complaining for decades about the coffee that
is available to the public, his wife had had enough and proposed
Kramer do something about it. For many the idea of starting a busi-
ness is a daunting and unrealistic dream, but for this Rock and Roll
Hall of Famer and family friend his dream and vision turned into
his latest project, Rockin & Roastin.
Some may ask, what qualifies Aerosmiths drummer to sell coffee?
It started with passion and drive. Kramer decided to invest in this
endeavor because he wanted something outside of Aerosmith. He
has been a team player for over 40 years and wanted a solo act. It
only seemed fitting that the coffee industry is what he gravitated to
since he has a passion for the product. Having traveled the world
Kramer knows what makes a good cup of coffee and what he was
seeing on the market was disheartening. Through the good and bad,
through his travels, and life in Aerosmith, coffee has always been a
constant in his life.
Lets talk coffee. Why this coffee, is it just because Joey Kramers
name is behind the brand? No. This is Kramers personal baby.
This isnt a novelty item that he is just cashing the check for. He
says that he would never put his name on anything he didnt believe
in. Kramer started this company from the very beginning and will
continue to help it grow. He says, I have been very hands-on with
creating this brand. I came up with the packaging, the logo and
other design elements. I take as much part in it as I can. I am very
concerned with the upkeep of the company bigger companies get
preoccupied with the quantity over quality, I am not looking to be
that kind of company.
For all of the coffee fanatics out there who think Starbucks is the
greatest or worst, here is why Rockin & Roastin is the coffee for you.
What makes this coffee unique is that it is a single sourced coffee,
which is purer than other coffees on the market. Most coffees on the
market are a blend, making the coffee less pure and having a bad
aftertaste. One of the founding principles of this coffee is that it is
organic. The brand has three types of coffee Sumatra, Guatemala
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and Ethiopia. Kramer wants the brand to be gourmet coffee that
people can depend on. He says he drinks two cups of coffee in the
morning, mixing the sumatra with his organic single sourced espres-
so. Rockin & Roastin can be found at local grocery stores in Texas,
online at the Rockin & Roastin website, and Amazon.
In loyalty to Kramers Boston roots he has chosen to roast his
beans at a company in Andover, Massachusetts. When Kramer
was first looking to start this endeavor, his team had a difficult time
finding a roaster that would work with him. Eventually they found
Comfort Foods. He was happy to keep his ties to a place he called
home for decades. While Rockin & Roastin currently uses an exter-
nal roaster for their beans, Kramer hopes to one day do everything
himself, internally, and be his own roaster.
Most would assume that Kramers fame would allow him to easily
launch this brand, but that has not been the case. In most peoples
eyes musicians are not good businessmen, making some investors and
customers question the value and credibility of the brand. Kramer
and his team are working with a very low budget having already in-
vested everything they can in the company. He notes that sales have
been slim because of the price point, which is right in the middle of
the coffee market. It is a luxury coffee with a middle tier price point.
Why? Kramer wants the coffee to be accessible to the general public
and be a product that people can rely on. Customers are unsure
they want to try a lower priced brand, assuming it is a lower quality
coffee. Kramer isnt in any hurry to make money. It is all about the
product and the customers.
Kramer has always loved a challenge, and starting this company
has continued to challenge him every single day. While it hasnt been
the easiest endeavor, Kramer wouldnt change it. Kramers drive to
succeed is what drives the company. He doesnt considered himself a
quitter and refuses to give up.
The bottom line is that Rockin & Roastin is selling really good
coffee and Kramer is grateful to anyone who tries it. The proof is in
the pudding, I have never come across someone who didnt like my
coffee after they tried it. At the end of the day Kramer just wants to
sell coffee.
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APPTIT
Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, hoagies,
soft pretzels and water ice and boasts a long list of
each to try. These places are also tourist traps with
long lines so they might not be for you. Get a true
taste of Philadelphia with these local treats that
wont break the bank.

words by VICTORIA ROYCE photography by CHIRSTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

* Jawn: unique vernacular used to refer to a thing, place, person, or event that one cannot give a specific name to.
Go Popcorn Company
BUTTERY MOVIE STYLE $2.99
112 South 12th St

Go Popcorn delivers the movie theatre taste minus the movie. Honestly, the popcorn is the best part of going to the movies anyway. The strong
buttery aroma hits you before you walk through the door. Their Buttery Movie Style popcorn is crunchy, salty and better than the real thing. With
their butter machine you get to choose if you want your popcorn to swim in butter or just have a light coat.
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Dos Tacos
Churros$3
120 S 15th St
Dos Tacos churros are coated in cinnamon
sugar and will give you a rush. Their chur-
ros are what you would have if donuts and
funnel cake had a baby; fried dough that
is soft, crispy and delicious. Despite being
fried, these churros are light and airy so you
wont regret them later on in the day. Dos
Tacos makes it possible to enjoy street fare
any day of the week.
Hershels Deli
PASTRAMI SANDWICH $10.88
51 N 12th St
Love at first bite. Sink your teeth into the
tender pastrami sandwich served at Her-
shels Deli. As you watch your sandwich
being artfully crafted in front of you, your
patience thins. Unwrapping your fresh
sandwich from the tinfoil releases steam
and heavenly smells. The pastrami lies
upon a toasted piece of rye bread, sur-
rounded by tart sauerkraut and covered
in zesty thousand island dressing. The in-
tense smoky flavor of the pastrami shines
through this sandwich while not being
overpowered by the flavors of its condi-
ments. A traditional sandwich that ex-
ceeds expectations.
Federal Donuts
STRAWBERRY LAVENDER DONUT $1.50
3428 Sansom St, 1632 Sansom St,
701 N 7th St & 1219 S 2nd St
Fresh, fluffy and flaky is all you could want
from a donut, and Federal Donuts does not
disappoint. Their hot fresh donuts are made
to order and are deliciously warm and cakey.
The strawberry lavender donut stands out
among the other options for its unique
flavor combination; creating the taste of
just picked strawberries with just a hint of
lavender. Rolled in granulated sugar makes
this donut even sweeter and a finger-licking
good breakfast.
Franklin Fountain
COFFEE & HYDROX COOKIE IN
A WAFFLE CONE $8.50
116 Market St
Worth the brainfreeze anytime of the year.
Franklin Fountain is the best place to get
your ice cream fix. For a treat thats twice as
sweet, layer their coffee and Hydrox cookie
flavors in a waffle cone. The coffee flavor is
the perfect balance of sweet and bitter, and
Hydrox cookie is better than Oreos dipped
in milk. The waffle cone is a palate cleanser,
keeping a sugar rush at bay.
Tea Do
Taro Bubble Tea $3.50
132 N 10th St
Tea Do is one of many modern, trendy tea
houses that serve boba bubble tea but they
happen to have the best taro flavor. Bubble
teas are a variety of fruit or milk flavored
teas that are served hot or cold with chewy
tapioca pearls, and iced milk tea is the one
to choose. Milk teas tend to be creamy and
a little bit frothy on the top. Taro is a root
that gives this bubble tea a slightly nutty, va-
nilla flavor that isnt too sweet. What makes
or breaks a bubble tea is the tapioca pearls.
The consistency of tapioca pearls varies but
Tea Dos bubbles are perfect, soft and chewy
with an underlying flavor of honey.
Pod
ROCKIN SPICY TUNA $14
3636 Sansom St
Asian fusion restaurants are popular, and
spicy tuna rolls are equally common. But
Pod adds a little kick to their version. Nori
is wrapped around avocado and tuna coat-
ed in spicy mayo and topped with a tem-
pura rock shrimp. This roll takes a classic
to the next level with its shrimp soaked in
spicy aioli. Between the spicy mayo and
spicy aioli this roll is just short of being fi-
ery but will be sure to turn up the heat on
your taste buds.
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Lores Chocolates
Milk Chocolate Disks $12 1/2 lb
34 S 7th St
The true test of chocolate is how good it
is alone without any gimmicks, and Lores
Chocolates passes that test. Lores is claimed
to be home of Philadelphias finest choco-
late and their rich and smooth milk choc-
olate is just that. Keep your cravings away
by indulging in Lores luxuriously satisfying
sweets.
Schmear It
Everything Bagel with
Scallion Cream Cheese $3.50
3601 Market Street
Philadelphia is not known for its bagels,
but Schmear It serves up some fierce
competition for the classic New York ba-
gel. Their toasted everything bagel with
scallion cream cheese is the best way to
start the day. The perfect ratio of pop-
py seed, sesame seed, garlic, onion and
salt covers the exterior while the dough
is infused with similar flavors, creating
the greatest taste for the least mess. The
scallion cream cheese enhances the onion
flavor from the bagel and adds a mild bite.
Merged together youll start your morn-
ing off right.
Termini Bros
Cannolis$4
1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Reading Terminal Market, N 12th St
1523 S 8th St & 1538 Packer Ave
A taste so rich you wont believe its only $4;
Termini Bros cannolis are the best in Philly.
Filled on the spot so the fried pastry shell
keeps its crunch because no one wants a
soggy cannoli. The shell is filled from either
end with sweet, creamy ricotta laced with
tiny chocolate chips that add subtle texture.
Powdered sugar dusted on top is the perfect
finishing touch.
TRY SOME DIM SUM
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THE FIRST THING to know about dim sum is that its not
a quiet affair. The restaurants lively atmosphere may
seem daunting, but it never shuns the hungry. With
beginnings in ancient southern China as a food style
offered on the Silk Road to weary travellers, dim sum
has made its way to the West, making it a popular dish
among people of many different backgrounds.
The second thing to know is that with all the
options offered, you have control of what you eat you
can be brave and try the fung zao (chicken feet) or if
youre feeling like eating old favorites, you can stick
with the good ol shumai. With so many options, its
nearly impossible to be bored with this cuisine. The
world of dim sum offers myriad small dishes, endless
tea pots and happy memories. Just as chicken noodle
soup is for the soul, dim sum is for the spirit.
Dim sum in Philadelphia ranges from the tradition-
al to the reimagined, but without knowing the tradition
or accompanied with a Chinese friend, eating it can be
frightening, especially when the regulars are speaking
the harsher Southern dialect known as Cantonese
and the workers are seemingly ignoring you. The first
question almost always asked as soon as you are seated
is What tea do you want? and you normally have
several options: bolay (pu-erh/Chinese red tea), gook
fa (chrysanthemum), wu-long (oolong), or lung-jeng
(dragonwell). The next thing to do is to order the food,
and when the push carts come around to your table,
its perfectly acceptable to point to the dish you want.
There are two styles of serving dim sum push cart
or checklist. While push cart is more traditional, there
are plenty of restaurants with checklist style. A restau-
rant with push carts has a sense of immediacy, with
the carts coming from every direction and the added
pressure to flag one down. However, you can also see
the food immediately and smell the savory aromas.
Checklist style is much more relaxed, with the food
names and sometimes descriptions on the menu. The
food will also be coming out fresh rather than sitting in
the steamer as the cart gets pushed around. That being
said, neither is wrong, and both are equally delicious.
Kwok Sang Chow, manager of Sang Kee Asian
Bistro (339 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA) doesnt
think dim sum is a hard dish to make, but it is hard
labor because everything must be handmade. To
make it tasty, you need a chef who knows how to use
the dough and the proper amount of stuffing in the
dumplings or noodle rolls. He also adds that dim sum
is harder to do in smaller restaurants because in order
to make a profit, you need many customers enjoying it,
Thats why many dim sum places are large. If its too
small, then theres less seating, and less seating means
less people ordering.
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His dim sum chef Jiang Yihua gives a few pointers
for beginners to discern if a restaurant truly is one of
the best. Ha gao (steamed shrimp dumpling) must be
tried the skin must be thin, but wont break. When
you eat it, the skin must have that chewy texture like
in chow fun noodles, he says. The sifu (chef) should
be skilled enough to make the skin of the shrimp
dumplings to perfection without overcooking. The
other two dishes in this dim sum trinity are the shu mai
(steamed pork dumpling) and cheong fun (rolled rice
noodle). If this trinity of dim sum can be made, then
the sifu can make any dim sum in his kitchen without
trouble.
Curious about where to eat? Youre in luck because
Philadelphia is the proud city of several dim sum hous-
es. The most traditional ones would be in Chinatown,
complete with the weekend crowds and clamorous
conversation. Ocean Harbour (1023 Race St), Joy Tsin
Lau (1026 Race St) and Ocean City (234 N, 9th St) are
three of the most popular ones to visit, but if youre
looking for a traditional style thats less hectic and with
checklist ordering, Nom Wah Tea Parlour on 218 N
13th Street is the way to go.
Dim sum doesnt have to be strictly Southern
Chinese Jane Gs, a spicy Szechuan style restaurant,
has decided to try its hand at dim sum with their Dim
Sum House on 39th and Chestnut. They incorporate
authentic Shanghai dishes along with the routine
fare of dim sum. Operations Manager Kevin Fu has
attributed dim sums popularity to three things: Its
hangover food, its comfort food, and its small eats, so
you can always have something different. He also says
that dim sum is getting more popular because its mi-
grating outside of the typical Chinatown locations. A
good example of this is Bing Bing Dim Sum on 1648
E. Passyunk Ave, which is more of a fusion type and
not run by Chinese people. Its selection is small, but
its plates are tasty enough and convey its love for the
Southern tradition.
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 Meet Me at the
Salad Bar
words by SAMANTHA CLIFFORD photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA
IN A WORLD where people are becoming more and more
socially aware and conscious of their health it is not surpris-
ing to see that the vegan population is growing. People are
starting to realize the impact that the animal industry has.
People choose to become vegans for many reasons. Personal
health, the environment and the ethical treatment of ani-
mals are all considerations. This is a personal choice that is
more than a diet. It is a lifestyle that has a purpose.
Being vegan does not guarantee that you will be eating
healthy, but there are proven health benefits. Philadel-
phia student Sejal Patel switched to veganism after being
diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Getting a colostomy bag
was becoming more and more plausible as time went on. I
was having flare ups and missing class at least once a week.
I had tried many different types of medicine and was be-
ginning to feel helpless. She has now been vegan for a year
and a half and has only experienced one flare up. Vegans
say that our bodies were not meant to digest animal prod-
ucts. The nutrients that we gain from them can be obtained
other ways. If a person eats a diet that is rich in veggies,
fruits and whole grains they will be able to maintain proper
nutrition as well as cut back on dangers that come along
with eating foods that are not as good for you.
Animals are both companions and food. They provide
us with nutrition and they keep us company. For some of us
this line is easy to draw. There is a distinction between our
food and our pets. For vegans, however this isnt the way.
Rachel Atcheson, from the Human League spoke at Drexel
University and she described the bond between cows. They
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have friends and they create cliques. They strive when
they are able to move around and be social. When we take
them out of their natural environment and put them into
the industrial farms, it creates a very stressful environment.
A lot of cows will never see light. They are crammed into
tiny spaces where they barely can move. They get sepa-
rated from their babies which causes them to cry. They
are pushed and prodded by workers. This is the sad truth,
and for vegans its a driving reason to not eat or use meat.
Atcheson said that a fleeting pleasure that comes from meat
is not worth the suffering of a cow.
Emotions for the animals aside, there are other ethical
issues when it comes to the meat industry that most of us
dont think about. Have you ever thought about the impact
that it has on the environment? Rachel Black, the Director
of Grassroots at the Humane League explained the profound
impact that it has. Large animals like cows and pigs produce
a lot of waste, which is a direct pollutant. The food industry
is the largest cause of greenhouse gases, according to Black.
These animals that we eat also need to eat. During
Atchesons presentation she pointed out that South Ameri-
ca is consistently losing forests and that is largely due to the
fact that they need more room for agriculture. The animals
that we eat consume the majority of food produced on that
land. That food could be going to hungry people.
Is it wrong to eat the animals? Thats a personal ques-
tion. Is it bad for the environment? Thats a fact. If we
want to cut down on greenhouse gases maybe we need to
change our eating habits.
 a
taste
of tea
words by EMILY CHOW photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

THE WORLD OF tea is as luxurious as wine and as invigorating as a nice

run on stressful days. Like wine or coffee, the tea leaves final taste is
dependent on variables that the common consumer may not know. In
the end, it is not about correctness, but rather, the enjoyment of this
ancient beverage. There are many ways to taste the luxury of tea ei-
ther by experiencing it fully with your entire being, or simply by tasting
the high quality leaves.
Emeric Harney of Harney & Sons Tea describes this beverage as
a unique sensory experience. It involves so many of our senses: sight,
smell and taste. Close your eyes and imagine yourself drinking a cup of
tea are you in a crowded cityscape or in the comfort of your peaceful
home? Let the aroma wash over you. Does it smell like flowers? Earthy?
Fruity? Now take a sip and what do you taste? The comforting warmth
and the delicate flavors of white tea, the energetic taste of fruit teas or
the meditative earthy flavors of black tea? Is the tea warming your body
on a cold winters day as you work on your laptop, or is it cooling you
down as you sit on your porch languidly turning the pages of a well read
book? Many people think of tea as a healthier alternative to coffee or as
something to soothe a sick body, but in fact, tea is so versatile. There are
tastes for everyone to try.
The anticipation as the cup steeps, Harney adds, can be soothing
on a busy day, or invigorating on a slow day, full of great flavor and of
course, hydrating.
Lucy Yung of Silver Needle Tea Co. likens tea to wine. There are
inexpensive leaves for casual days of reading and relaxing or for long
study sessions, and then there are high quality tea leaves for indulgence.
Single estate teas, which are harvested from one location, are like wine
because its all about the earth elements or what we refer to as terroir
in wine, such as soil makeup, geography, geology and climate, Yung
explains. Japanese green tea is not the same as Chinese green tea due
to differences of the earth where the leaves were harvested. Most casual
teas, like peppermint, apple or lavender, are artificially flavored and
have had oils added to produce the smell and taste of the notes, which
disqualifies it as a pure tea, which, as Yung defines, has nothing added.
Yung also describes the few main types of leaves: white, green, oolong
and black each varying in taste and richness. White tea is the lightest
of the group and has a more refreshing taste than oolong or black tea,
which are known to be stronger and richer, and green tea can range
from a smooth buttery taste to a refreshing grassy flavor. Her single
estate teas are all grown at least 4000 feet above sea level, and she hopes
that people who drink these pure teas grown in beautiful places can
help transport you to where the leaves are from and think about the
pristine air these leaves breathe.
Whether you are a tea aficionado or a casual drinker, dont let it
deter you from learning more about the luxurious world of tea. Take a
step back from the craziness of everyday life, take a sip from your cup,
and just enjoy the taste of tea.
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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

ON A COLLEGE students budget its hard to get a healthy and delicious
meal that doesnt break the bank or take up too much time. How- 2 tbs olive oil
ever, there are easy, nutritious recipes out there that can easily be 2 cups broccoli
made by a student of any culinary skill. All you have to do is try. The cup carrots cut in strips
goal is for one shopping trip to provide for multiple meals and even 2 cups frozen peppers
a snack. This way no food, or money, goes to waste. An easy way to 4 pieces frozen chicken
do this is with a meal plan for the week and a shopping list at the Bag frozen rice
store; this way you stay on budget. Registered nutritionist, Kamran cup Soyaki sauce
Ahmad, RD, LDN actually recommends pre-planning meals for the Pepper
week, and creating a grocery list helps save time and your money Salt
when you go to shop.
First up, is a quick run to the supermarket Full disclosure: this 1. Heat 2 tbs olive oil on low heat, cook 4 pieces frozen chicken
first week will seem like it is a little bit expensive. Just remember, you in the skillet with the lid on.
are building your pantry and you can make multiple recipes from 2. Rotate the chicken every few minutes until thoroughly cooked.
this one shopping trip, plus have ingredients leftover for future weeks. 3. Sprinkle pepper and a pinch of salt over the chicken.
Heres your list: 4. Place cooked chicken on a cutting board and
cut into bite-sized pieces.
Broccoli Florets 5. In the same pan on low heat, add frozen broccoli and peppers.
Baby Carrots Place lid on pan and let steam until thawed.
Head of Garlic 6. Add carrot strips and Soyaki sauce, place lid back onto pan for
Large Sweet Onion 3 minutes.
3 Green Bell Peppers 7. Add chicken and toss with vegetables. Place the lid back on for
Eggs 5 minutes.
Bag Grated Cheese Blend 8. Follow directions to heat up a bag of frozen rice, add to the pan
Crescent Roll Dough and combine with chicken and vegetables.
Salt 9. Add a pinch of pepper over the top and stir.
Chili Powder makes 3 serving
Cumin
Pepper BROCCOLI AND CHEESE BITES
Whole Wheat Pasta (whatever kind you like)
1 Bag Frozen Chicken Breasts 2 cups broccoli
2 Cans Unsalted Whole and Peeled Plum Tomatoes 1 cup shredded cheese
Organic Brown Rice 3 eggs
1 Bag Frozen Chopped Bell Peppers Salt
Organic Black Beans Pepper
Soyaki Sauce
Mayonnaise 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Olive Oil 2. Steam broccoli for 5 minutes and then chop into small pieces.
3. Combine broccoli, cheese, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper
THE SECOND STEP is to decide which meal you want to have and make in a bowl.
it. All of these recipes will take no more than 30 minutes, perfect for 4. On a foil-lined baking sheet and spray with cooking spray, cre-
anyone who doesnt think they have the time to cook. ate small patties (the smaller, the crispier they get.)
5. Bake in the oven for 2025 minutes, making sure to flip them
halfway through.
6. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
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STUFFED PEPPERS
1 can strained black beans
1 can tomatoes
Bag frozen rice
chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3 large green bell peppers

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Follow directions to heat up the bag of frozen rice.
3. In a bowl, mix black beans, rice, onion and canned tomatoes.
Combine mixture with chili powder, and cumin.
4. Halve 3 peppers from stem to bottom, remove the stem, clean
out the seeds and membranes. SPICY CHICKEN AND PEPPER PASTA
5. Spoon rice mixture into peppers and arrange in baking dish.
6. Bake in oven for 30 minutes and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. 2 tbs olive oil
2 cups frozen chopped bell peppers
4 pieces chicken breast meat
Whole wheat pasta (whatever kind you like)
Chili flakes
Chili pepper

1. Heat 2 tbs olive oil on low heat, cook 4 pieces frozen chicken in
the skillet with the lid on.
2. Rotate the chicken every few minutes until thoroughly cooked.
3. Sprinkle chili powder and a pinch of salt over the chicken,
remove from skillet and set the chicken aside to cool slightly.
4. Fill a pot halfway with water to boil, placing over high heat.
Once water begins to boil, add three cups of pasta and slightly
reduce the temperature. Follow directions to cook pasta to your
desired done-ness and drain.
5. On a cutting board, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6. In the same skillet the chicken was cooked, add two cups of
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI BRAID frozen peppers over low heat and place the lid on and let the
veggies steam. Once thawed, remove from heat and add a pinch
1 container crescent roll dough of chilli flakes (more if you want it spicier).
4 pieces cooked chicken, cut into cubes 7. Combine chicken, peppers and pasta together in the pot, tossing
1 cup cooked, chopped broccoli slightly. Let sit for a few minutes with the lid on.
cup chopped carrots Makes 3 servings
cup onions
cup mayonnaise
teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1 cup cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. In a bowl, mix chicken, broccoli, carrots, onions, mayo, salt,
pepper, garlic and cheese.
3. Unroll crescent roll dough and arrange flat on a baking sheet.
Place mixture evenly down the center of the dough. Fold outer
edges of the dough inward, covering the chicken mixture and
pinch the dough together to seal.
4. Cut slits into the top of the dough 1 inch apart.
5. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into
individual slices.
makes 4 servings
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 D.I.Y. home edition
words by MEGAN TEASDALE + SYDNEY BLUM photography by CHRISTOPHER TYLER SIRACUSA

ROLLING BAR CART 2. Wipe any dust or dirt off with an all purpose cleaner, then get
A classy way to store all of your chic decor : ready to prime your cart with spray paint primer.
3. Give your cart some life by spraying the sides of it any color, in
WHAT YOU WILL NEED this case rose gold. Remember to use the spray paint outside!
Rolling cart Tip: to get the most out of your spray paint, just spray the
All purpose cleaner sides and not the trays, since they will eventually be covered
Paint primer spray with contact paper.
Spray paint (rose gold) 4. Get your contact paper ready. Measure the length and width of
Contact paper the trays, leaving a little extra room (it is better too big than too
Exacto knife small once it is on the tray). Peel the back of the contact paper
off, making sure to smooth out any bubbles along the way.
1. Find the bar cart of your choice by going to a warehouse or 5. Smooth the contact paper down by pressing hard with your
a consignment shop near you. Some places in Philly include hands until you see the crease where the paper goes over the
Phantastic Phinds Antique Vintage & Used Furniture & Home edges. Once you see that crease, use your exacto knife
Goods Philadelphia on 8219 Germantown Avenue, as well as to carefully cut the excess contact paper off.
Philly AIDS Thrift on 710 South 5th Street. 6. Decorate your one-of-a-kind rolling cart by adding
candles, decorative straws and unique
glasses to make all your guests envious
with how crafty and stylish your home
now is!

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JEWELRY HOLDER 1. Gather your plates and bowl. You can
Organize your jewelry using plates and cups. paint these items the same color, or doo-
dle your own design on them. Let your
WHAT YOU WILL NEED paint/design dry.
2 ceramic plates (one big and one medium) 2. Spray dishes with a sealing spray or
1 ceramic bowl (small) gloss so that it stays shiny and is more
Cups or mini candle holders easy to clean if it gets dusty.
Paint 3. Spray the cups or mini candle holders
Hot glue a different color. We used gold for this
Sealing spray/gloss DIY.
4. Once all of the parts are coated in paint
and dried, you can begin assembling
your pieces. Think of a snowman when
layering it, biggest at the bottom and
tiniest at the top. With a generous
amount of hot glue, stack your items
and let them dry once you get it set up
how you like.
5. Place your jewelry on the stackable
decoration you just made. Throw all
your rings or earrings in the cup at the
top, or even drape some necklaces down
the tray. Youre all done!

1. Use a 1 drill bit and drill 2 holes on

HANGING SHELF each side of the plank making sure they
A simple way to create more storage while measure up equally on each side.
simultaneously creating a decorative piece for your 2. Gather four equally long cords of rope
apartment. that are the colors of your choice. Mea-
sure out the rope to make sure it is long
WHAT YOU WILL NEED enough for the desired length of your
1 plank of wood (15) shelf.
4 cords of rope 3. Leave enough room for your rope at
Drill the top, since this will be the length
Eye hook screw your shelf hangs. This will vary based
Paint (optional) on how high or low you want your shelf
to be. Once youve measured this out,
loop each cord of through the holes you
drilled.
4. Tie knots on both sides of each hole to
keep the shelf in place. You can leave
some fringe at the bottom or simply tie
a tight knot underneath.
5. Gather the extra rope that was left at
the top of the shelf and tie the end of it
into a tight loop. This will allow you to
hang the shelf. Taking your eye hook
screw, twist it into your ceiling and sim-
ply hook the loop onto it and youre all
set to put whatever you want on your
new shelf!

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out of Succulents
words by COLETTE GRESS illustrations by EMILY CHOW

SOME PEOPLE THINK that succulents are easy to care for and that theyre perfect for
those of us with black thumbs. But experience has shown me (and a few plants)
that this isnt true. Not only do you miss out on the plant trend, you miss out on
health benefits. Research has shown that plants in a living space can improve con-
centration and reduce mental fatigue, tension, stress, fear and anger.
If you want to be successful with succulents, here is tried and true advice on
how to take the suck out of caring for succulents, or at least keep them alive.
First, you cant keep them as they were when you bought them from Trader
Joes. You must make sure that they have good drainage, which is very easy to fix.
Take the plant and soil out of the pot (not throwing away either) and place a layer
of rocks on the bottom of the pot. Replant your succulent with loosely packed soil
and your little succ now has good drainage.
Like all plants, succulents need light to survive. The recommended time is six
hours any more and they will burn. I like to keep mine on my window ledge for
most of the year and then in the summer, move them to a nearby table.
Some people think succulents never need to be watered. Not true. Underwa-
tering is the second highest cause of succulent death, with overwatering being
number one. The proper amount of water is just enough to get the soil wet. So
once a week I water my succulents enough so that water drains from the bottom.
It isnt hard to take the suck out of a succulent. Think of their needs as the
basics of how you take care of yourself during finals week: you need proper drain-
age, light and water to survive not too much or you wont pass, and not too little
or you will fail. Keep your little succs alive and youll reap the benefits.

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