College News: Summer 2018

Special Summer Issue 2018

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Faux Real FASHION SAYS NO TO FUR

A STAND AGAINST

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WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN COLLEGE

Gun Violence THE BIG ADVENTURE BEST BEACHES & HIKING TRAILS IN THE USA

Bo Burnham ON LIFE AS A COMEDIAN, WRITING & MAKING MOVIES

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Contents SUMMER 2018

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MONEY & CAREERS GRADUATION GIFTS Graduation season is well upon us, and how better to celebrate than with a special gift for the newly-grads in your life?

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10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IN COLLEGE There are plenty of reasons college is stressful, but saving some extra money makes students’ lives that little bit easier

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Get creative in the kitchen this summer with our selection of tasty dishes

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A STAND AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE 48 in January. 51 in February. 27 in March. 19 in April.

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DATA POACHING Facebook and Google hold an almost unfathomable amount of data—College News reveals how much of your personal information the tech giants store and how to delete it for good

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SUMMER FESTIVALS Festival season is (finally!) on its way—here’s the top 10 mustvisit festivals of the year

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BON VOYAGE! STAYING SAFE ON VACATION Summer vacation is only as fun as it is safe. Keep these tips in mind when traveling

Comedian, musician, actor and writer Bo Burnham talks with College News about the upcoming release of his directorial debut Eighth Grade, anxiety and life as a comedian

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ENTERTAINMENT 2018’S SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS

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FAUX REAL Historically, animal fur has been synonymous with the world of luxury fashion. But, in an until recently unprecedented stand, some major luxury fashion brands have pledged to ban fur from their lines once and for all

USA’S BEST BEACHES & HIKING TRAILS The US contains a wealth of natural beauty: experience it first-hand with these breathtaking coastal hikes

BO’S GOT IT

So far, 2018 has been a stonker of a year for film—read on for the most anticipated releases this blockbuster season

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TASTY SUMMER FAVORITES

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SUMMER TRENDS Enter the sunny season in style with our handy guide to summer staples for your wardrobe

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Bo Burnham

COLLEGE NEWS LOVES… Our product guide brings you the must-haves of the season

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CONTRIBUTORS | Summer 2018

Welcome!

With graduation fast approaching, now is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the last few years, on all the experiences you owe to college, on growth (both personal and academic), and the momentous goal that you have achieved. Whether it’s you or someone you know who will be graduating this year, send them off with a special gift to remember—get inspiration on page 6.

Thankfully, with the end of school comes the best part of the year: summer. Turn to page 16 for our favorite beach and hiking destinations to help you get most of the sun this year and flick to page 22 for our cover story with comedian-turned-director Bo Burnham who talks about his highly anticipated summer flick Eighth Grade.

If 2018 is anything, it’s the year of change. Major high-end luxury fashion houses are saying “no” to fur in a big leap forward for animal rights (page 26) and students across the nation are taking matters—and their lives—into their own hands. This February, 17 students and faculty at a Florida high school lost their lives in one of the deadliest mass shootings in America to date. Read more about the current gun control laws in the country and the inspiring #MarchForOurLives anti-gun protest that took place earlier this year on page 10.

Once you have taken that well-deserved rest and thumbed through our latest issue, it is with fervor, class of 2018, that I implore you to “Go forth and set the world on fire”.

Group CEO & Publisher Kevin Harrington Editor Kayley Loveridge Sub Editor Annalisa D’Alessio Art Editor Friyan Mehta Production Director Jo Harrington Production Coordinator Joel Simpson

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Neither this publication nor its contents constitute an explicit or implied endorsement by College News of the products or services mentioned in advertising or editorial content.

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Phoebe Ollerearnshaw has a BA English Language and Film Studies degree from the University of Manchester. Since graduating in 2014, she has pursued a career in the publishing sector— writing for several medical and lifestyle magazines. When she’s not expressing herself on the page, she can often be found playing with her sister’s two mischievous Dachshunds, exploring new hiking trails or cooking at home.

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Sam Stevenson studied Spanish and Italian at University College London.

As a modern foreign languages graduate, he is always keen to visit and embrace new destinations.

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passion for photography and art.

He currently works as an editorial assistant and freelance journalist, specialising in news, lifestyle and arts & entertainment, and contributing to various print and online publications.

3. JESSICA GAVRILOVSKI Jessica Gavrilovski is a current marketing major at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, where she is the host of her own podcast called, “Off the Stage.” Her main passions and hobbies include music (everything from singing to working for venues and festivals), writing, photography, traveling, history, craft beer and dogs. She has been writing for College News ever since 2015.

4. ROBERT WALKER Chicago, the third largest city in America is where Robert Walker calls home and Columbia College Chicago is where he furthered his passion for journalism. Robert aspires to soon monetize a broadcast platform but likes to read, write, watch and content create in his spare time.

5. ESTRELLA JAIMES Estrella Jaimes is part of the first generation of Cubans born in the States and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi. Due to this combination, diversity was ingrained from an early start and so was her passion for writing. Estrella currently attends AIU and is majoring in Criminal Justice, but will soon pursue her dream of majoring in English.

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money & careers | Graduation

By Editorial Staff

A Gift to Remember Graduation season is well upon us, and how better to celebrate than with a special gift for the newly-grads in your life?

For some new graduates, getting as far away from the classroom as possible is high on the list of priorities. Gift the new grad in your life with an experience they’ll never forget. Websites like greatamericandays.com have a huge variety of experiences on offer from driving some of the world’s most expensive cars (Ferrari, anyone?) to balloon rides and culinary tours. Prices start from as low as $10 per person, and if you’re not sure about which

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Something shiny Jewelry is a classic choice when it comes to gifts, and it’s easy to see why.

Beautiful and long-lasting, jewelry serves to be the perfect sentimental present. For her, pieces like necklaces and earrings will work like a charm. Choose jewelry with her favorite semi-precious stones or birth stone for added personalization.

For him, watches with a chunky leather or metal strap are a timeless and trendy accessory guaranteed to get worn again and again. Many brands also offer engraving services, so you can write a note of congratulations, too.

Salud!

As with most celebrations, a toast to a new grad with a glass of bubbly is considered the norm. Gift a bottle of classic whiskey or gin. For the more refined palate, Champagne or a quality

red will wash down a treat. For added commemorative f lair, pair your choice of tipple with an engraved glass. Websites like thingsremembered.com offer a premium engraving service for modest prices—simply choose a glass, enter a personalized message et voila.

A new chapter There is no doubt that a bookworm exists among the grads you know this year, and some key titles will prove to be both entertaining and useful as they embark on this new chapter in their life. As the sense of any structure will perhaps fall by the wayside post-college, Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit (2012) analyses how habits work and how they can be essential to success. Now What?!

(2013) by Ari King would also be an inspiring addition to any bookcase. The book shares conversations with both recent grads and those who graduated many years ago discussing graduation and what to do next. cn

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his year, more than three million students in America are expected to graduate. Besides the seemingly endless parties and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, college can sometimes be a long slog and reaching graduation is a momentous achievement in itself. Buying gifts for new grads needn’t be difficult or expensive, either. Read on for further inspiration.

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MONEY & CAREERS | Money

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Going out with friends is a luxury for a student, so it’s best to watch what you buy. For campuses that are located in and around busy retail areas, lots of businesses will offer student discounts. Before purchasing anything, you should always ask if the establishment offers a discount for students. This also applies for students who are attending school as a veteran or under a VA (veteran affairs) program.

Search for cheap foodie deals

Lots of bars and restaurants have daily or weekly specials that range from affordable deals like $1 burger night(s), to half off drinks, happy hour, and so on. These deals are a great excuse to round up your friends at the weekend or after class to have a good time.

Work while studying

Working while going to school can be beneficial—depending on the individual. This is a great opportunity for someone who eats out a lot or likes to buy the trendiest clothing to save money. Plenty of clothing stores, restaurants and movie theaters offer discounts to their employees and should be used accordingly.

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When you’re not eating take-out or frequenting your favorite restaurants with your new pals, it’s crucial to become friends with your local grocery store. One of the most important and efficient ways to save money in college is to cook your own meals. It’s something anyone can do and anyone can learn. One of the best benefi ts of this is knowing what you put into your body.

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Not every grocery store is the same. Price match a few in your area and see what’s best for you. Two grocery trips a month should be enough. Slowing down, looking at everything on the shelves, using coupons and paying attention to the store’s current deals and promotions will help you save money.

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Amazon Prime offers a deal exclusively to students. Sign up via your student email address to get six months of Amazon Prime for free.

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If you’re thinking about going home for the holidays or traveling on your breaks in between school, different forms of transportation offer discounts for students. These include Greyhound, Amtrak, Rail Europe, Coach USA and public transportation. Always browse their websites or ask before making a purchase.

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Opt for cheaper housing

Living on campus can sometimes (if not most times!) be more expensive than it needs to be. Check your local apartment listings and compare them to your cost of living on campus and see if any living adjustments should be considered.

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Buy secondhand

Buying used or sharing materials is nothing to be ashamed of.

Every school has a campus book store or library but there are even more options online. Catherine Campo, a contributor at CNBC suggests comparing prices on sites like Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Chegg. This is something you can do every year.

These sites also offer electronic rental versions of the books you’re looking for and those are even cheaper than used hard copy rentals. On the other hand, hard copy books are great in that once they have been bought and used, there are specific sites you can use to sell your books to other students in need.

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Stay at home

This next step is so simple, but many fail to execute it due to falling for the temptation of hanging out with friends—but just stay home. It’s great to socialize or take advantage of deals and special offers, but staying in is free! Hosting a night in is always better for your bank account.

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Politics | Gun Violence

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Against Gun Violence 48 in January. 51 in February. 27 in March. 19 in April.

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he numbers above show how many people have died from mass shootings in that month so far this year. The number of people wounded from those mass shootings is even higher, with 104 in January, 69 in February, 76 in March, and 50 so far in April at the time of writing.

One of the mass shootings that occurred in February was at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. 17 people, mostly students, died as a result of the shooting.

Soulless shooter Nikolas Cruz has offered for any and all inheritance money to be donated to the families of the victims and has stated to his defense team that he’s willing to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison, but Assistant State Attorney Shari Tate told the court that “[t] he state of Florida is not allowing Mr. Cruz to choose his own punishment,” and prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty, regardless.

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shooting has had on both the victim’s families and those that have survived can be felt across the nation. Student survivors like Emma Gonzalez, Lauren Hogg, Samantha Fuentes and David Hogg have all shared emotional statements about the shooting. They described how the attack not only caused trauma, but inspired them to speak out and make the longoverdue point that enough is enough.

Political change But will the aftermath of the Parkland shooting actually cause nationwide and political change on gun control? Considering the fact that the Sandy Hook elementary school shooting in 2012, where 20 students between the ages of six and seven died, did not enact any federal government action, it seems unlikely that any change will occur now. Much of Congress has responded in the same way they’ve always responded to the nation’s mass shootings:

a back and forth game of taking “a moment of silence for the victims,” and sending out “thoughts and prayers,” with a few members feverishly speaking up, saying that gun-control action needs to be taken now. The debate often leads to the topic of mental illness, which is ironic considering the fact that President Trump signed a bill that repealed an Obamaera regulation that restricted people with severe mental trauma from purchasing guns put forth after Sandy Hook. The nation also only spends about five percent of its budget on mental healthcare while members of Congress continue to accept donations from the National Rifle Association to increase NRA support, but ultimately leads to nothing being accomplished or changed.

Buying guns Frankly, the current gun laws in place are laughable when compared to other countries.

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Even though the process of obtaining a gun in the US varies state by state, on a national level, the only step needed to purchase a gun is to pass a background check—which isn’t even the case if purchased from a private seller. These private purchases are unsurprisingly more common in states with fewer gun restrictions, where 57 percent of gun owners purchased their guns without a background check. In addition, the US allows people to purchase automatic and semiautomatic rifles along with handguns with little-to-no restrictions, whereas countries such as Germany, Britain and Australia either prohibit or allow certain gun purchases with strict restrictions. Unsurprisingly, the US has the highest firearm death rate of 10.2 per 100,000 people, according to theatlas. com, while Germany, Australia and Britain have some of the lowest, with 1.1, 1, and 0.2 respectively. In a nation where citizens own nearly half of all guns globally and own more guns per 100 people, it’s no surprise that the US also holds 31 percent of mass shooters globally, despite having less than five percent of the global population.

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While the way mental health is both viewed and addressed in the US certainly needs to be discussed and improved on, to say that mental illness is the only connection to mass shooters is simply untrue. In fact, most of the commonly linked traits between mass shooters between 2015-2017 are strangling, stalking and inciting death threats towards their families or intimate partners. In over 60 percent of those cases, the shooter either killed someone close to them or had a history of domestic violence. Additionally, villainizing everyone with mental health problems only further stigmatizes those that wish and need to seek help. One academic study concluded that “... the large majority of people with mental disorders do not engage in violence against others, and that most violent behavior is due to factors other than mental illness[.]”

In fact, gun-related suicides are eight times higher in the US than in any other high-income nation. Couple this along with the fact that there’s an extreme shortage of mental health professionals, thus leading to limited access to treatment, and an estimated 512,000 decrease of state psychiatric beds from 1955 to 2016, it’s quite hypocritical of the US to say that mental health is a problem, yet continue to do nothing to improve its current state.

Gun violence is not only an issue that occurs during mass shootings. It’s an issue within the nation’s police department as well.

In 2017, police officers killed 1,147 people, whereas mass shooters killed 590 people that same year. Out of those 1,147 people murdered by police, 640 people had either a non-violent offense or committed no crime at all, yet only one percent of officers that committed the shootings were charged.

It’s also important to note that, while it’s not always the case, racism and police shootings do correlate. According to a study done

by Michael Siegal and his research group, “structural racism does positively correlate with higher levels of police killings of African Americans. For every 10-point increase in the state racism index there’s a corresponding 24 percent increase in the ratio of unarmed black people killed by police compared to white people killed in same conditions.”

Despite white people making up over half of America’s population, unarmed black people are still five times more likely than unarmed white people to be killed by police.

Brave 11-year old Naomi Wadler took to the stage during Washington’s March for Our Lives, a campaign started by Parkland shooting survivors to demonstrate their support for more gun control, to make this point known. Specifically, when it comes to the murders of black women, who are killed in numbers that are incomparable to the Parkland shooting. “I am here today to acknowledge and represent the African American girls whose stories don’t make the front page of every national newspaper, whose stories don’t lead the evening news,” stated Wadler. “I urge everyone here and everyone who hears my voice to join me in telling the stories that aren’t told. To honor the girls, the women of color who are murdered at disproportionate rates in this nation. I urge each of you to help me write the narrative for this world and understand, so that these girls and women are never forgotten.”

Enough should’ve been enough a long time ago. cn

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TECH | Data

Data Poaching Facebook and Google hold an almost unfathomable amount of data— College News reveals how much of your personal information the tech giants store and how to delete it for good

BY SAM STEVENSON

WHAT DO THEY KNOW? First, we provide the lowdown on the information Google and Facebook store on you. (Be warned, this might freak you out.)

YOUR MOVEMENTS Google stores your location every time you switch on your cell phone. It’s been tracking where you’ve been from the very first day you started using Google Maps—it knows the time of day you were in a given location and how long it took you to travel there.

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or phone history on one device, Google may have stored data from other devices. This helps form your “digital footprint”—which targeted digital advertising campaigns can exploit.

Google also stores information on every app and extension you use. It knows how often you use them and who you use them to interact with.

DATA ON ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR “DIGITAL LIFE” Google has data on everything from the phones you’ve owned to how many steps you walk in a day. If you download all the data Google stores on you, you’ll find it includes bookmarks, emails, contacts, Google Drive files; photos you’ve taken on your phone and the products you’ve bought through Google.

Google also has data on the music you listen to, your calendar, the websites you’ve created, the Google books you’ve purchased, the phones you’ve owned, and the pages you’ve shared. Even files you’ve deleted are stored by Google.

To see your own data, go to google.com/ takeout.

FACEBOOK HAS STACKS OF DATA ON YOU, TOO If you were to download all of your personal data from Facebook, you’d find it contained every message you’d ever sent or been sent;

every file you’d ever sent or been sent; all the contacts in your phone; and all the audio messages you’d ever sent or been sent.

FACEBOOK CAN ACCESS YOUR WEBCAM & MICROPHONE When you agree to Facebook’s terms of use, you (perhaps unwittingly) allow the social network to access your webcam, microphone and camera.

Facebook’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is even known to tape over his own laptop webcam and microphone.

And, when asked in 2016 if he covered his laptop’s webcam, former FBI director James Comey said: “Heck yeah, heck yeah; I put a piece of tape over the camera because I saw somebody smarter than I am had a piece of tape over their camera.”

If you are concerned, American digital rights group EFF sells webcam stickers, which it says people “purchase regularly”.

OK, THEY HAVE THIS DATA—SO WHAT? Most people are probably aware when they sign up for a free service like Facebook—or benefit from the wealth of information free search engines provide—there must be a catch somewhere. After all, these companies are there to make money. Their fundamental business model, which revolves around advertising, requires retention of

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t is almost 70 years since George Orwell’s prescient words, “Big Brother is watching you,” were first published in Nineteen Eighty-four (1949). In 2018, with our personal data so freely available, this fictitious maxim seems more relevant than ever.

Forget the Soviet Union, the Gestapo or the Spanish Inquisition. Google and Facebook know more about us than any state-sponsored organization in history.

Unconstrained by borders—unaccountable to many governments—the tech conglomerates seem almost untouchable.

But how sinister is the recent dataharvesting furore?

College News investigates.

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vast amounts of customer data.

The crux of the issue lays in whether we are aware the extent to which our data is being harvested. And whether we give meaningful consent for its use.

To understand this, we must make the critical distinction between information we willingly share and information Facebook or Google take without our knowledge.

Put another way, are users of Facebook or Google aware of the stakes involved when signing up to use these services?

DIGITIZING DEMOCRACY In many ways, tech companies like Google and Facebook have democratized information. In the spirit of idealism upon which they were founded, these companies provide an abundance of knowledge and unparalleled connectivity at the touch of a button. With this in mind, does the fact they hold so much data on us really matter?

When it comes to constitutional issues of democracy, it does. Of that, the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal was proof. The data mining, brokerage and analysis company accrued the personal data of 87 million Facebook users, some of which purportedly influenced the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election. When data influences politics, something’s got to give. And in April 2018, it did.

Following bipartisan consensus, Mark Zuckerberg was invited to testify in Congress in an almost unprecedented event.

At last, it seems the tech giant is assuming responsibility and is prepared to take steps to protect its users’ privacy. Still, it’s unlikely Facebook can impede the threat our nation faces of election meddling and cyber warfare from our enemies to the east.

Orwell’s was a world of dystopian proportions—perhaps ours isn’t so different. cn

HOW TO DELETE YOUR DATA PERMANENTLY

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If you want to live a Facebook-free life, it is important to understand the difference between “deletion” and “deactivation.”

Deactivating your account means some of your data will still be visible (like messages you’ve sent) and Facebook will store all of your account information in case you reactivate.

Permanently deleting your Facebook account will, after a 90-day grace period, remove things you’ve posted like statuses, photos and other data stored in backup systems.

While they are deleting this information, Facebook says, “It is inaccessible to other people using Facebook.”

They add: “Keep in mind that you will not be able to reactivate your account or retrieve any of the content or information you have added.”

But even then, copies of some materials (like log records) may remain in Facebook’s database, but are “disassociated from personal identifiers,” according to the company.

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Google knows a lot about us. For many, this is just a fact of life. But, with the right know-how, it’s possible to control what it uses for advertising purposes.

Google stores all your search history. If you’d rather not have a list of (potentially embarrassing) search queries stored up, head to Google’s history page, click Menu (the three vertical dots) and then hit Advanced -> All Time -> Delete.

As we mentioned, Google has the (slightly creepy) habit of keeping tabs on your location. To disable this, when you visit the timeline page you can hit the settings cog in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen and select delete all from there.

GO ‘OFF-GRID’—FOR GOOD

If you’ve ever wanted to remove yourself (almost) entirely from the internet, Swedish website Deseat.me uses your Google account to help. To go ‘off-grid’, visit Deseat.me and input your Gmail address. It will bring up all the online accounts linked to that address and give you the option to delete them all.

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LIFESTYLE | Festivals

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When: May 25-27 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Tickets: https://bostoncalling. frontgatetickets.com/ Must-see acts: Paramore, Jack White, Queens of the Stone Age, Citizen, Julien Baker, Alvvays, The Menzingers, Taylor Bennett, Royal Blood, Charly Bliss Must-try foods: Tasty Burger, Bon Me, The Smoke Shop BBQ, Caked Boston, Fomu Ice Cream, Joe’s American Bar & Grill, Whole Heart Provisions, Rice Burg, Yume Wo Katare, State Grill

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here’s no better way for a college student to kick back and relax from a semester’s worth of stress than by attending a summer music festival. With their misfortune, the weather across the US is nearly 50 percent warmer than previous years (thanks human-caused global warming!), tricking everyone into believing that summer is just around the corner.

While most students are currently hammering away for finals and suffering from end-of-the-semester stress, there’s still no denying that both the heat from the so-far announced festival lineups and the rising temperatures globally already have most young adults ready for festival weekends filled with music, beer, food, new friends, new towns and everything in between. Here’s a list of must-attend summer festivals for 2018.

When: June 1-3 Where: New York City, New York Tickets: https://www. governorsballmusicfestival.com/ tickets/ Must-see acts: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Travis Scott, The Gaslight Anthem, CHVRCHES, Lil Uzi Vert, Sylvan Esso, Vic Mensa, Kelela, Third Eye Blind, The Regrettes Must-see art: BK Fox, Damien Mitchell, Hanksy, Moral Turgeman, Straker

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BONNAROO

When: June 7-10 Where: Manchester, Tennessee Tickets: https://www.bonnaroo.com/ tickets Must-see acts: Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Future, Paramore, Alt-J, Dua Lipa, Daniel Caesar, Billie Eillish, T-Pain, Bon Iver Other important info: The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is filled to the brim with unique experiences to enjoy including birthday card making and painting, karaoke and comedy shows

FIREFLY

When: June 14-17 Where: Dover, Delaware Tickets: https://fireflyfestival.com/passes/ general-admission/ Must-see acts: Arctic Monkeys, Lil Wayne, Flint Eastwood, MGMT, Foster the People, Jimmy Eat World, Flor, Alex Lahey, Kamasi Washington, Betty Who Other important info: Guests can catch intimate performances at The Coffee House on festival grounds, shop for souvenirs at The Market and dance to DJ’s at The Thicket

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Festivals | LIFESTYLE

THREE STACKS

When: June 23 Where: Lansing, Michigan Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/ three-stacks-music-festival-reo-townlansing-tickets/8293505?pl=crofoot Must-see acts: Against Me!, Camp Cope, Petal, City Mouse, Pup

Fun Fact:

ESSENCE FESTIVAL

When: July 5-8 Where: New Orleans, Louisiana Tickets: https://www. ticketmaster.com/ artist/854752?tm_link=tm_ header_search&user_ input=essence&q=essence Must-see acts: Erykah Badu, The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Miguel, Mary J. Blige, Idris Elba, Janet Jackson, Fantasia, Doug E Fresh, Damien Escobar, Yoyo, Ella Mai, Jussie Smollett and more

2018 IS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THREE STACKS, NAMED AFTER THE ECKERT POWER PLANT’S VISIBLE SMOKESTAKES, WHICH ARE SEEN THROUGHOUT THE CITY

LOLLAPALOOZA

MO POP

When: July 28-29 Where: Detroit, Michigan Tickets: http://mopopfestival.com/tickets.html Must-see acts: St. Vincent, Daniel Caesar, Portugal, The Man, Bon Iver, BROCKHAMPTON, The National, Vince Staples, Empty Houses, Shortly, Jeff Rosenstock

Fun Fact: MO POP HAS ARCADE GAMES ON-SITE, AN ARRAY OF FOOD TRUCKS, CORNHOLE, PLAYABLE PIANOS LINING THE RIVERWALK, AND THEY DEVELOPED THEIR OWN PALE ALE BEER LAST YEAR WITH GRIFFIN CLAW BREWERY

AFROPUNK

When: August 25-26 Where: Brooklyn, New York Tickets: http://afropunkfest.com/brooklyn/tickets/ Must-see acts: Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Jaden Smith, The Fever 333, H.E.R., Trash Talk, Miguel, Nova Twins, Yuna, Sho Madjozi

Fun Fact: AFROPUNK OFFER ACTIVISM ROW, AN ON-SITE AND INTERACTIVE PLATFORM THAT DISCUSSES SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES BOTH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY, BY ENCOURAGING GUESTS TO TAKE INITIATIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES

When: August 2-5 Where: Chicago, Illinois Tickets: https://www.lollapalooza. com/tickets/ Must-see acts: Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, Vampire Weekend, Tyler, The Creator, Dua Lipa, Basement, Bebe Rexha, LL Cool J feat. DJ Trip, James Bay, Lizzo Must-try foods/drinks: Cheesie’s, Dark Matter Coffee, Graham Elliot, Kamehaci, Kuma’s Corner, Tank Noodle, Mad Social, Dia De Los Tamales, Harris Ice, Tallboy Taco

Fun Fact: THE RIOT FEST FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT THAT GIVES BACK TO LOCALLY DEPRIVED COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY IN TERMS OF EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

RIOT FEST

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LIFESTYLE | Hiking

The USA’s Best Beaches & Hiking Trails

BY PHOEBE OLLEREARNSHAW

The US contains a wealth of natural beauty: experience it first-hand with these breathtaking coastal hikes

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ombine the benefits of a relaxing beach retreat with an exuberant hiking trip by sampling our top coastal walks—you won’t regret it.

KALALAU TRAIL, NAPALI COAST STATE WILDERNESS PARK, HAWAII

OCEAN PATH, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MAINE Beginning at Sand Beach and meandering in a southerly direction along the eastern shore of Mount Desert Island is the famous Ocean Path. Explore its surprising coves and granite rock formations along the way.

This trail is ideal for a relaxed saunter with friends; a good place to stop for a picnic is

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Thunder Hole—coined so because of the thundering waves that crash against the rocks there. For the best views, opt for the path that runs closer to the shoreline. Sturdy hand railings make this route suitable for visitors of all experience levels; being just a 4.4 mile round-trip, it is easily completely in one afternoon. Bear in mind that the national park involves a small entrance fee.

Distance: 2.2 miles Difficulty: Easy

ANDREW MOLERA LOOP, ANDREW MOLERA STATE PARK, CALIFORNIA Offering great hiking and beachcombing opportunities, this state park is relatively undeveloped. The paths, however, are well maintained, making it an enjoyable excursion. Navigate your way across the dramatic coastline and breathe in the fresh, salty air. The loop winds through miles of meadows, hills, beaches and bluffs, making it

the ideal approach to explore Big Sur by foot.

Aim to visit in the morning before the path gets overly crowded; early birds can catch the breath-taking sunrise over the water.

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Take a break from beach lounging and embark on a refreshing hike along the Nap Pali coast of Kauai. The Kalalau trail is the only land access to this scenic strip of coastline, which crosses over soaring cliffs and traverses through five valleys. While the track is suitable for excursions all year around, it is best enjoyed during the summer months. With 180-degree views of navy Pacific waters to keep visitors entranced, it’s no wonder that this area attracts a diverse crowd. However, don’t let the tropical sights fool you, this is by no means a beginner’s endeavor. It is a demanding 11 mile stretch (or a 22 mile round-trip) with Kalalau Beach’s pristine sands and wondrous caves awaiting at the end.

Distance: 11 miles Difficulty: Moderate

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LIFESTYLE | Vacation

Bon Voyage!

Staying Safe on Vacation

BY ESTRELLA JAIMES

Summer vacation is only as fun as it is safe. Keep these tips in mind when traveling

BEFORE ARRIVING AT YOUR DESTINATION Before heading out on that trip you’ve been planning for months, don’t forget to pack all of your important documents like passports or IDs in a waterproof container (especially if you’re headed to those crystal-clear beaches in Cancun!) or somewhere they won’t get lost or left behind.

Do some research before you book the “cheaper” hotel, too. Read the reviews online and ask around about

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the area where the hotel is located before making a decision.

Before leaving home for your trip, notify your bank that you will be vacationing in another state or country. Save yourself the anguish of trying to make a purchase while abroad before realizing the bank froze your debit card due to “fraud”.

ARRIVING AT YOUR DESTINATION When you travel somewhere unknown, stay together with the people you are traveling with.

Getting lost is way easier than it sounds, even with our modern GPS in hand. The number of times a phone dies exactly when you most need it is astounding.

While you may be itching to explore your holiday spot’s nightlife, remember: You’re in a strange, unfamiliar place, so think twice before hopping into whatever taxi appears first. Tourists tend to stick out to natives, making you an easy target for theft. Only use well-known transportation methods like Uber or Lyft. These companies perform background checks on their drivers, making them a safer option.

If you are traveling in your own vehicle, make sure to complete a full inspection on the car before heading to your vacation destination. There’s

nothing worse than getting a flat tire 200 miles from home and realizing you don’t have a spare.

WHILE OUT & ABOUT Nothing goes better together than drinks and fun while on vacation.

Remember to watch those drinks like you would during any other outing with friends. Don’t accept drinks from strangers if they’re open or if you didn’t watch them pour it.

If you’re in a sunny climate, don’t pass on the sunscreen. Those UV rays are hitting you hard even though you’re having too much fun to feel it.

If, on the other hand, you traveled to those beautiful mountains in Switzerland, remember to keep Chapstick and lotion handy so your skin doesn’t dry up from the cold.

Watch out for pickpockets in big cities by keeping your phone and wallet in your front pockets. With the old habit of putting your phone in your back pocket, you may think someone is squeezing past you, but in reality, they might be taking your phone or cash.

Wherever life takes you this summer, make sure to enjoy yourself and stay safe by following these tips. You want to make safe, happy memories—not an experience you’ll regret! cn

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ith nature beginning to bloom and the sun bright in the sky, summer is quickly approaching.

Summer fills our minds with dreams of vacation on the crystal-clear, white beaches of Cancun, in the snowpeaked mountains of Switzerland or among the mind-blowing skyscrapers of New York. Many people have already planned vacations or are beginning to do so, but in the midst of all the hustle and bustle, many forget the most crucial ways to stay safe during vacation. For those of you lucky enough to turn those vacation dreams into reality, here are our top tips for staying safe on vacation.

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Stay Safe in Your Room

at College, at home and away.

The Addalock is a portable door lock that can be installed and removed in seconds on most in-swinging doors giving you additional safety, security and privacy while in your room.

Use the Addalock if you are living on campus, renting a room, sharing a house with friends, or travelling during school break.

Remember to always ask yourself.

Who else has a key to this door?

In College, security staff and other management will have keys. In rental units the owner and maybe other family members will have keys. In AirBNB the owner and others will have keys. In a hotel, motel etc. cleaning staff, security and management will have keys.

Use the Addalock as an easy and quick solution to get additional Safety, Security and Privacy while in your room.

For more information or to purchase an Addalock go to:

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LIFESTYLE | Food

Tasty

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BY PHOEBE OLLEREARNSHAW

Fresh Spring Rolls with Japanese Dipping Sauce SERVES 2 These light spring rolls are inspired by the Vietnamese version but have been invigorated with a Japanese twist. Enjoy as a side or a starter for a delectable summertime treat.

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5-6 shelled prawns 8 green beans, trimmed and sliced 4 rice paper wrappers ½ bunch chives ½ bunch cilantro 2 spring onions, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp miso paste ½ tsp chilli paste 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp soy sauce

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1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes or until bright pink.

2. In the same pan, blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes. Remove both when done and set aside. Slice the prawns if you wish.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the rice paper sheets according to their instructions. This may involve soaking them for a few seconds. Lay the rice wrappers on a clean cloth and arrange the chives, cilantro leaves, spring onion, green beans and prawns upon them.

4. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper then fold into a neat parcel by tucking in the ends and rolling the sheet up.

5. For the dipping sauce, mix all of the ingredients in a small ramekin.

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Food | LIFESTYLE

Crispy Squid with Capers SERVES 8

Crispy squid is the ultimate relaxed evening snack. These battered rings are quick and easy to make; enjoy on a sunny porch with a beer and good company.

METHOD 1. Add flour to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly mix

in the chopped capers.

2. Drop the ½ cm-thick squid rings into the flour and coat. Pour

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200g plain flour Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped 300g baby squid, cleaned and cut into rings Vegetable oil, for frying Sea salt Lemon wedges, to serve

vegetable oil into a saucepan until it reaches 7cm up the sides, place on a medium heat.

3. When the oil is hot—test that a piece of bread sizzles and floats— carefully add the squid rings one at a time. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden and crisp.

4. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper—top with sea salt.

5. For the dip, mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve the squid straight away with lemon wedges.

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COVER STORY | Bo Burnham

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Comedian, musician, actor and writer Bo Burnham talks with College News about the upcoming release of his directorial debut Eighth Grade, anxiety and life as a comedian

BY KAYLEY LOVERIDGE

COLLEGE NEWS: Let’s talk about your directorial debut, Eighth Grade. What has the response been so far?

BO BURNHAM: The response has been really lovely so far. We’ve only shown it at a few festivals, but it feels like it’s connecting with people which is very, very nice and relieving.

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CN: Eighth Grade centers around shy 13-yearold Kayla. You have spoken often about the character being the vessel with which to voice your own thoughts and feelings on the world. Were there any challenges you faced when it came to writing her character and how did your initial character ideas evolve as you wrote the film?

BB: The challenge was always trying to capture this voice authentically. My disconnect from her was two-fold: I was never a 13 year-old girl, and I was never 13 years old right now. And I knew both of those things lent themselves to a specific experience that I couldn’t fully understand.

And the answer was just to research—and Generation Z is very easy to research. They post literally everything about themselves in real time online. As far as the ideas evolving, it all evolved once Elsie Fisher [actress who plays Kayla in Eighth Grade] got involved—I told her every day that I wanted this movie to come to her and not the other way around. Once real kids got involved I deferred to them for the sort of nuts and bolts “truth” of the thing.

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explore it. I think the internet makes eighth graders out of us all.

CN: There is a pivotal, sexually awkward scene during the film that sees Kayla apologize to older character Riley for not being intimate with him. Was this scene written with the current political/social climate and #MeToo movement that’s currently engulfing Hollywood in mind?

BB: Definitely not. This was written two years ago and shot last summer—but I’m happy that people see that scene as in alignment with the values and concerns of the #MeToo movement—as I think it’s a vital and insanely overdue public conversation. And we still have a long way to go, especially with young people, in educating them on consent and sexual behavior.

CN: When conceptualizing and writing the screenplay for Eighth Grade, what themes and topics were you keen on portraying through the characters and the plot?

BB: I wanted to talk about the internet and about anxiety. I have struggled with anxiety a lot in my life and have felt that my anxiety has deep ties to the internet in some way.

And this story felt like the best way to

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CN: A common reaction that comedians and comediennes receive is backlash and criticism for using un-PC language or satirising socially sensitive topics. Has there been a particularly standout moment where this has happened to you? How do you deal with that kind of backlash personally?

BB: Oh, sure I’ve dealt with backlash for things I said, especially when I was younger, 17 or 18 years old just trying to say the most offensive things because that’s what I thought comedy was. I tend to only look back on that stuff cringing at myself, not at the people objecting to it. I feel like comedians get to express themselves all the time, so they shouldn’t start complaining when the audience wants to express back.

CN: Can you tell our readers about how you got your break in the industry and how your career evolved into the realm of film and television?

BB: [I] started posting videos on YouTube and those sort of took off. And then it was just a sort of long, weird journey of performing stand up everywhere and quietly writing scripts in my free time.

And then when it felt like I had gotten

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enough momentum in the comedy world to justify getting a small budget for a movie, I dropped stand up and started working on this movie. And here we are! And death next, I think!

you give to budding young comedians, actors and writers that you wish you had been given yourself when you were starting out?

BB: I would say relax and enjoy it. I do believe that the best part of the creative process is available to everyone—just doing it. Just starting the process of picturing things and making things and seeing how they turn out and editing and making yourself better. Just start and jump in and don’t worry if you suck out the gate. This is what I try to remind myself of all the time. Just focus on what you can control which is your work and your ability to get better by your own standards. Just do the work and enjoy it.

The whole reason to do creative things is to be able to do something interesting and enjoyable and the interest and enjoyment is available right away!

CN: Writing is very much central to your career having written for your own comedy performances, television shows and now film. Can you tell us a little bit about the writing process for you? How do your ideas emerge and manifest into full-rounded projects?

BB: Honestly, they are often not fullrounded until the very end—if they get there at all! The initial point for me, usually, is just reading books or watching movies and just getting excited about things I like. And then trying to daydream and find any sort of ledge I can grab onto to start climbing towards something. My ideas usually start very specifically with an image or a scene or a moment—not with a theme or some big sweeping idea. I like to start from a moment or image that I really love and then work outward. Because it’s really the moments that I’m going to be working on, and it’s the moments that people will experience, so if a moment can’t work out the gate, it feels [like it’s] not worth the time. That may make no sense.

CN: Do you have any new and exciting projects on the horizon for 2018 and early 2019 that our readers should keep an eye out for?

BB: Just Eighth Grade. Hopefully in the next few months I’ll bang my head against a wall and something will fall out. But I’m only seeing tumbleweeds at the moment.

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CN: What three key pieces of advice would

>> Catch Eighth Grade in cinemas from July 13.

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CN: You have had an extensive and thriving career as a comedian. How would you describe your comedic style?

BB: Trying very, very hard. Effortful!

Movies | ENTERTAINMENT

2018’s Summer

Blockbusters

BY KAYLEY LOVERIDGE

So far, 2018 has been a stonker of a year for film—read on for the most anticipated upcoming releases this blockbuster season

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ajor production companies and indie houses across the board have already presented cinema-goers with an incredible slate of films so far this year. Marvel’s Black Panther alone served to be one of the highest grossing movies of all time, racking up over $1 billion at Box Office. So, what does summer 2018 have in store?

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM (JUNE 22) Dinosaur fans, rejoice! The second in the Jurassic World franchise, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, will hit theaters come June 22. This time around, the story follows Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) on a mission to rescue dinosaurs from Isla Nublar under the false impression that they will be saved from extinction.

It’s not until later on that they learn that scientists want to genetically mutate these rare creatures in order to turn them into living weapons.

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HEREDITARY (JUNE 8) Set to be the scariest film of the year, Hereditary first debuted at Sundance festival in January of this year and has received major critical acclaim at advanced screenings ever since. When the grandmother of the troubled Graham family passes away, dark family secrets slowly unravel. Starring Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne and Alex Wolff, Hereditary is set to hit theaters June 8.

SORRY TO BOTHER YOU (JULY 6) Starring Lakieth Stanfield from the wildly successful Get Out (2017), Sorry to Bother

You is a comedy that follows telemarketer Cassius Green, who discovers that sounding “white” over the phone is the secret to his success. A film with a stark underlying comment on one of the biggest political discourses in America today, this film is likely to become a major hit. See it in cinemas from July 6.

EIGHT GRADE (JULY 13) Eighth Grade is comedian Bo Burnham’s first time directing, and will hit the big screen from July 13. This slice-of-life movie follows teenager Kayla (Elsie Fisher) as she tries to survive the last week of an abysmal eighth grade year before finally heading off to high school. Already causing

a stir in the movie scene, this highly anticipated film is a wonderfully frank look at the life, anxieties and worries of a 13-year-old in the internet age.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS (AUGUST 17) Based on a novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians follows economics professor Rachel Chu as she accompanies her partner to Singapore to attend his best friend’s wedding. It is not until she lands in Singapore that she discovers her boyfriend comes from an extremely wealthy family and she is unwittingly thrust into the world of Asia’s rich and finest. This romance film will be released in America August 17. cn

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FASHION | Fur

FAUX REAL

By Kayley Loveridge

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he relationship between high-end luxury fashion brands and animal ethics groups has been fraught for decades. However, recent years have seen a rise in major fashion houses and designers denouncing the use of animal fur, marking a monumental victory for animal rights. Some American cities are also taking an independent stand to diminish the retail of the product. San Francisco voted to ban all sales of fur within its limits in March of this year. An historical moment for the city, this new legislation will go into effect January 2019.

A WORLDWIDE STAND There is no doubt that fur as clothing is drenched in the glitz of showbiz history.

Adorning Hollywood starlets and wealthy clientele alike, female glamour was once defined by a mink coat. If recent years are anything to go by, however, this antiquated approach to style is getting the overhaul animals deserve, and its effects can be seen around the globe.

Norway, which was once the world’s largest producer of fox fur, has committed to phasing out the country’s fur farms by 2025. The Nordic country follows in the footsteps of the UK, Germany, Austria and Croatia, who have all prohibited fur farms. What’s more, according to the Financial Times, 850 retailers globally are now registered as Fur Free Retailers.

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HIGH TIME, HIGH FASHION The Versace family’s eponymous brand joined the ever-growing list of fashion houses to eradicate fur products from its lines. Head of the family Donatella Versace said earlier this year, “Fur? I am out of that. I don’t want to kill animals to make fashion. It doesn’t feel right.” We’re with you there, Donatella.

Major Italian fashion house Gucci announced its move to eliminate fur from its label back in 2017 from its Spring 2018 line onwards. Any remaining fur stock, they said, would be auctioned

with proceeds given to animal welfare charities. “Being socially responsible is one of Gucci’s core values, and we will continue to strive to do better for the environment and animals,” said Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri at the London College of Fashion in October 2017. “Gucci is excited to take this next step and hopes it will help inspire innovation and raise awareness, changing the luxury fashion industry for the better,” he added.

According to the Financial Times, fur products in Gucci’s line account for just €10 million of their €6.21 billion worth. A change in consumer behavior also prompted the fashion titan to change course. With the rise of vegetarianism and veganism among millennials (the brand’s main consumer base), sales for animal products were likely to decrease anyway.

Not long ago, accessible luxury fashion brand Michael Kors also hopped onto the faux fur bandwagon. “Due to technological advances in fabrications, we now have the ability to create a luxe aesthetic using non-animal fur,” said Kors himself, following a statement that the company would join others in cutting the use of animal fur from its brand.

John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive at Michael Kors, said in a statement, “This decision marks a new chapter as our company continues to evolve its use of innovative materials.”

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Historically, animal fur has been synonymous with the world of luxury fashion. But, in an until recently unprecedented stand, some major luxury fashion brands have pledged to ban fur from their lines once and for all

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Fur | FASHION

IS THE FUTURE FAUX? The concept of replacing animal fur with fake fur has been met with mixed reactions. While it undoubtedly eliminates the possibility of animal slaughter, some have argued that the material’s production is harmful to the environment and not as sustainable as we’d like to think. The principal materials used to make faux fur— including acrylic and polyesters—are made from non-renewable products such as coal and petroleum which deplete the Earth’s natural resources. Mark Oaten, CEO of the Fur Trade Association, said, “Fake fur requires the extraction and fractionating of petroleum, as well as the subsequent conversion into fibers and mass manufacturing into products. These

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The value of the mink fur industry each year Source: truthaboutfur.com

are not only incredibly energy-intensive but also produce a lot of extremely unpleasant chemical compounds.” But is this argument against faux alternatives enough to slow the momentum gained to banish animal fur and encourage furaesthetic lovers to buy real?

While commitments to a fur-free future have made a powerful political statement, fur farming is still a major cash cow with the global fur industry estimated to be worth a staggering $40 billion. For now, though, the formidable solidarity between fashion houses renowned for their lavish excess, independent boutiques and countries around the world who are stepping into a cruelty-free future together shows that compassionate fashion is—for want of a better word—“in”. cn

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Summer Trends | FASHION

Summer Trends Report

BY PHOEBE OLLEREARNSHAW

Day wear PRETTY PASTELS

Whether lilac, lemon, dusky pink or duck egg is your shade of choice, it’s official that pastels are back in all their glory. Catalyzed by runway illustrations from Victoria Beckham, Preen and Valentino, muted feminine hues are now filtering into the high street—much to the delight of fashion enthusiasts. Although these shades are pretty, saccharine they are not. Pastels are ideal for evoking a casual day-look; hunt down a millennial pink watch, lilac jacket, mint green bag or soft blue shoes that will give your outfit a current edge.

ON THE FRINGE

Fringed clothes and accessories are making a comeback this season, injecting some fun and whimsy back into our ensembles. We are going to be seeing more fringe than you can shake a stick at—mostly as an embellishment for jackets, bags or even loafers. While traditional fringing is usually reserved for leather garments, this style technique will branch into other materials such as linen, wool and synthetic blends.

STRAIGHT-LEGGED JEANS

If you add anything new to your wardrobe this season, make it straight-legged jeans. They are classic, versatile and very flattering. Unlike skinny jeans that hug every lump and bump, straight-legged jeans nicely skim over “trouble areas” and help to elongate the appearance of the leg. Like any jeans, these can be dressed up or down; pair with a flowing cami top during the day or switch for a slinky halter neck in the evening.

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STAY IN CHECK

It looks as though heritage checks are going nowhere this season, as demonstrated by Balenciaga’s recent catwalk display. They make for a fantastic casual print on both dresses, shorts and skirts—all of which emanate a summery appeal. At present, checked items are available in understated or eye-catching designs. Try layering a checked playsuit with a denim jacket, leather sandals and a broad sunhat.

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Summer Trends | FASHION

Evening wear TRENCH COAT MANIA Ever chic and always appropriate, the trench coat has reemerged as one of the go-to outerwear items. Originally created in the First World War as an alternative to heavy serge greatcoats worn by French and British soldiers, it has since become an iconic emblem of high fashion. It was the luxury fashion brand Burberry that claimed responsibility for its rise to fame in the 50s—the trench coat has been falling in and out of favor ever since. Now, trench coats are being donned by men and women alike. As summer quickly approaches, lighter versions of the jacket are the preferred choice.

Wear over jeans with striking stilettos for a refined evening look that’s hard to beat.

CRAYOLA BRIGHTS Invite the sunshine back into your life via your wardrobe—that’s right, bold colors are back on the agenda. If it’s loud and proud, then we want it in our fashion repertoire. From neon nail varnishes and bangles to eye-catching evening dresses, be sure to get your hands on one of the most covetable style pieces on sale this season. The main focus of this trend revolves around block colors and the contrasting of such colors. After infiltrating the catwalk through creations by Versace, Calvin Klein, Marni and Marc Jacobs, Crayola hues are undoubtedly making a strong impression.

LBD The little black dress (LBD) never goes out of style. If you are stuck for something to wear for an evening event, no matter the occasion, the LBD is a reliable fallback. Black is extremely flattering and can be paired with any number of accessories.

Catering to all body shapes and sizes, the LBD is known for its sleek and sophisticated appearance.

While the LBD is not so much a new trend, it is one that will never go out of style and never let you down.

DISCO GLAMOUR

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Dorothy can forget Kansas; her dazzling red shoes would ensure that she felt right at home in this year’s latest fashion movement. Sequins and glitter will be used to embellish a vast range of items, giving them the extra wow factor. Sparkling items will be lining the stores and filling the dance floors over the next few months. This aesthetic is aiming for a more glamorous take on the 70s disco era.

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FASHION | Summer Trends

Don’t forget to accessorize SCARF IT UP While scarves and pashminas have always played a role in fashion, they are taking a front row seat this season and being incorporated into more designs than ever before. Try adopting it for yourself with a homemade bandana or trendy necktie.

90S FLEEK Summer brings with it the start of festival season, which means flamboyant accessories that keep you looking fresh.

Dust off your highschool accessories because 90s style scrunchies, hair ties and jewels are going to be a huge part of our summer ensembles.

HATS FOR ANY WEATHER

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Summer wouldn’t be complete without a glamorous hat to tie an outfit together.

But, this year, hats aren’t just for outside use—they’ll be adopted and shaped to suit any kind of occasion. It’s the hat takeover, have you got yours? cn

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PRODUCT GUIDE

Product Guide One for the planet

Functional Fashion

Marc Skid organic cotton underwear is the planetfriendly undergarment we have all been searching for. The company have paired up with important charities dedicated to preserving the earth: with every blue-color pair of underwear purchased, $4 goes to charity; for every Classic White pair purchased, buyers can give back by choosing one of Marc Skid’s charity partners themselves. Making your mark on the world has never been easier. www.marcskid.com

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Stylish and reliable, the analog timepieces by Men Wear Watches are for the adventurists among us. With a wide range of styles to suit all manner of tastes and personalities, Men Wear Watches offer quality pieces at affordable prices, making sure you are always on time. www.menwearwatches.com

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