THE EDGE VOL. 11 ISSUE 2

THE EDGE VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 ELON, NC

THE ART OF LIFE MOVERS, MAKERS, CREATIVE SHAKERS | NOSTALGIA IN THE NOTES MONOCHROMATIC MADNESS | SEE THE ART, BE THE ART

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hen I wrote the first iteration of this letter, the quarantine had just been mandated and the world seemed to come to a halt. I wrote about a dangerous pandemic, not yet acknowledging the other detrimental disease that has been plaguing us for centuries—racism. The Edge team stands with Black lives and condemns racial injustice. Please read our statement on page 6, and please remember we’re always accepting relevant, original submissions (visit our website to learn more).

We decided on this print issue’s theme in January. At the time, The Edge had just welcomed a new team of extremely talented creatives and we hit the ground running, not knowing how the coming months would unfold. This spring—turned summer—issue was finalized prior to the recent light shed on the fight for racial justice. However, we were able to include a new spread, “This is America” (page 7) with incredible images from photographer Ciani Foy. The intense and powerful photographs made by Foy beautifully demonstrate that in life, there is pain, and from pain, there is art.

With that, I present to you this issue’s theme, “The Art of Life” (page 32), which encourages us to look at the everyday in new ways and explore the possibilities of creativity. Despite not having an answer for how to live life in a pandemic, the world has seen people come together, while being apart, in more creative ways than ever. For instance, this issue was made remotely. Our theme is not meant to glorify the difficult moments or wash over painful feelings. Rather, we aim to encourage a new mindset and appreciate the art that the world holds.

We decided to make this issue of The Edge a piece of art in itself, as an avenue for you, the reader, to interact with creativity. We encourage you to rip up the issue and make your own work of art. Inspired by the artist, photographer and influencer Tezza Barton, we made this issue with the intention of a “collage kit.” Tear out every page, put it on your wall and add your own drawings, paintings and pictures. We hope this will just be the beginning of you exploring the ways to interact with being creative. I

hope you feel inspired by the imaginative minds on Elon’s campus (page 56), embrace the possibilities of clothes and colors (page 26) and challenge yourself to put pen to paper and release emotions and thoughts (page 54).

In June, I had the opportunity to interview Elon 2020 alumna Livi Murray for The Edge’s online publication. We talked about how she was leveraging her clothing company, Pretty Vibes Movement, to support the Black Lives Matter movement. During the interview, Murray spoke about the importance of being creative beyond the stereotypical definition of the word, and the pertinence of her words stuck with me. “We have to be creative in creating solutions in order to get past the problems that we’re all facing,” Murray said. “Because if one person in America is being oppressed, [then] we’re all pretty much being oppressed.” My discussion with her reminded me that creativity comes in many forms and can be extremely powerful. This was the original idea behind our print issue’s theme.

This issue is an interactive gift from us to you. I could not be more proud and impressed by our unbelievable team, for each member of The Edge put their creativity at the forefront of problem-solving. Together, though physically apart, we created art. We hope you enjoy this issue and continue to educate yourself and unlearn to relearn.

I know I, as many of us do, still have a lot to learn and a lot to work on. One thing that will forever be unwavering is that Black lives matter, and The Edge team promises to do better this upcoming semester. It’s time to be more creative than ever.

Aleeza Zinn, Editor-in-Chief

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22 Nostalgia in the Notes

Living Canvas

The Truth Behind the Painting: A Woman’s World

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Food for Thought: Let Your Phone Eat First

32 26 54 50 56 46 42 For the Greater Good

The Art of Life

Monochromatic Madness

Write, Release, Repeat

How Harmony Hangs in Your Closet

Dance Revolution

Welcome to the Innovation Lab

Movers, Makers, Creative Shakers

THE EDGE Editor-in-Chief Aleeza Zinn Creative Director Sydney Donaldson Design Chief Sara Murphy Director of Photography Joyce Llopis-Martell Copy Chief Nina Crocco Assistant Copy Chief Brooke Wilten Fashion Editor Caroline Saviano Assistant Editor Hannah Jablonski Writer Greta Bollmeier Writer Victoria Marsh Writer Allie Massello Writer Natalie Rubino Writer Sasha Sklarov Writer Marielle Wanner

Lifestyle Editor Emma Trimbur Assistant Editor Meredith Touhy Writer Claire Brodsky Writer Lauren Callihan Writer Adriana DeLuca Writer Julia Forman Writer Zoe Lewis Writer Lindsey Schubert

Beauty & Wellness Editor Claire Hatcher Assistant Editor Lydia Elste Writer Leslie Bond Writer Sarah Deloach Writer Delilah Eby Writer Erica Payne Writer Emma Scott Singletary Writer Maggie Smith

Features Editor Julia Oakes Assistant Editor Sara Fazli Writer MaryKate Forte Writer Alejandra Gonzalez Writer Molly Jenks Writer Katherine McGowan Writer Hallie Milstein Writer Laura Welch

Photographers Aravind Vinayakan Carlyn Marinaccio Gabby Dunlevy Juliana Schiano Ciani Foy Trinity Battle Mel Jones Olivia Parks

Designers Assistant Chief Meghan Kimberling Seton Swiderski Leah Hottenstein John Blakeslee Emma Spencer Mary Buzby Steph Brendel

Digital Media Director of Videography Sierra Leavenworth Videography Assistant Jazmin Bender Online Travel Section Editor Hannah Jablonski Social Media Director Maddy Lemone Social Media Designer Jackie Dieker Online Graphics Designer Grace Fessler Media Analyst Lauren Rodgers

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Favorite inspirational account: @k.els.e.y Favorite artist: @marykatemcdevitt

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Favorite inspirational account: @townandcountrymag Favorite artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

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THE EDGE CONDEMNS RACIAL INJUSTICE Black lives matter.

This has always been and will always be true.

The Edge magazine stands with Black lives.

Every member, reader and follower of The Edge has the opportunity to speak up about the current injustices occuring in our country and around the world. As a student-run publication and a part of the Elon University community, we are privileged to have a space that promotes diversity, equality, discussion and change. We all have strong voices that can be shared not only with our generation but with everyone of any age, gender, race and identification. The Edge stands with and supports Black lives, and we vow to do better. We will work to educate ourselves, our readers and to amplify the voices of those who have gone unheard. Please visit our website to learn more about how you can submit original and relevant work to The Edge. And, in case you didn’t get it the first time, Black lives matter.

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enoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party” brings to life the sophistication and grandeur that comes with being seated at a restaurant in France along the Seine River. On a spring day in the company of close friends, one would want to dress up for the occasion properly, in regards to class and status. According to Renoir, there was a diverse showing of classes at the Chateau, accentuating inclusivity despite status. Attendees put time into their appearance for the outing to this social hot spot. For this look, a white dress with large sheer puff sleeves perfectly fits the scene. The convergence of old-time glam and hint of modernity in the transparent heel and sleeve is what makes this look unique.

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Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” is a depiction of an all-night diner on the streets of New York City. It’s an eerie and mysterious representation of three strangers meeting, with fluorescent lights illuminating the scene and no sign of an entrance to the restaurant. What’s better than a black and white, day-to-night work look to capture Hopper’s dramatic vision of an empty NYC restaurant at night? Picture this: You are finishing up a long day at the office and you stop into a nearly empty restaurant in the Village. You trade in your black slacks for a black and white denim mini skirt. This chic look with black boots and sunglasses represents the sleek, dark nature of the piece, while the addition of a collared shirt with a statement sleeve epitomizes the contemporary working woman.

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PHOTOGRAPHER | OLIVIA PARKS MODEL | ALLIE MASSELLO

The denim pieces chosen for this outfit reflect the blue hues that Van Gogh incorporated in “The Starry Night.” The star jacket was simply a play on the title, while the asymmetrical skirt adds an edge to the look to represent Van Gogh’s non-traditional artistry.

Around the time he created “The Starry Night,” Van Gogh’s depression peaked while trapped in an asylum suffering from hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, which generated a shift in the tone of his work. In this piece, the sky is outlined in black and surrounded by dark colors, highlighting it as the focal point. Similar to the sky—which looks different depending on your vantage point—denim can be very subjective.

Although a wardrobe staple, we each envision something slightly different when we think of the material.

For some, a classic jean could be a dark wash skinny, while for others it’s a distressed boyfriend fit. This variability in perception was the inspiration behind curating a look that mirrors Van Gogh’s work. ■

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The Truth Behind the Painting: A Woman's World KATHERINE MCGOWAN

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or many of us, our knowledge of art history is limited to a select few of society’s most famed artists—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo, otherwise known as the four Ninja Turtles. While you might also be familiar with female-identifying artists such as Frida Kahlo, there’s a reason those four male figures come to mind first.

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For centuries, many artists have not been given due credit as a result of societal gender norms, and museums are in part to blame. Often, museum-goers are quick to take exhibit information at face value despite its frequent inaccuracies. This has started a #MuseumsAreNotNeutral trend on many social media platforms, including Twitter.

So, what exactly are we missing? To find out, we sat down with Elon professor Kirstin Ringelberg, who specializes in modern and contemporary works.

Due to variation in time and place, it can be difficult to generalize conclusions about gender stereotypes in fine art. However, Ringelberg said typically, “the same work of art by an artist viewed as a man versus an artist viewed as a woman would be seen differently by most critics.”

Currently, Ringelberg’s research focuses on analyzing critics’ assumption that female-identifying artists tend to create works with “feminine” subject matters.

For example, she is examining Madeleine Lemaire, a famous 19th century French painter and illustrator.

While Lemaire has created a wide array of paintings and illustrations, she is mostly known for her floral paintings.

However, Ringelberg said the subject matter of a painting is often influenced by other factors, including art patrons and even the government. During the Italian Renaissance, for example, the Catholic church was a 16 | FEATURES

major patron of art, which allowed them to dictate which art could be produced.

Even today, the United States government has the ability to censor art, and Ringelberg said this censorship often applies to queer artists or artists of color. The government achieves censorship by defunding resources that give these artists accessibility.

Despite the plight of female-identifying artists both in the past and present, women continue to create.

Sydney Gubner, aspiring artist and Elon junior, said she became serious about art production in high school.

Gubner is now the founder of Sydney Paige Studios, where she paints anything from canvases to bags to guitars. For her, pursuing the art world today is empowering.

“I love sharing my story and creativity with people, and by commissioning individual pieces for clients, I get to express their personalities as well,” she said.

Gubner is known for decorating designer bags with fun colors or monogrammed initials. She also said she enjoys supporting other women-owned businesses because “it’s important that we stand together and show our strengths and successes.”

In order to continue supporting artists, regardless of gender, it is important to educate ourselves on history. Criticize what you learn, ask questions and look at the whole story before you judge a chapter. ■

“A REVOLUTION IN THE FASHION AND BEAUTY WORLD”

DELILAH EBY

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ven if you haven’t seen HBO’s teen drama Euphoria, you may be familiar with its overthe-top, mesmerizing, rhinestone-covered makeup looks and dreamy aesthetic. Euphoria follows the promiscuous sex-, drug- and alcohol-fueled lives of a group of suburban California teenagers.

While the show often over dramatizes the lives of these Gen Z teens, there’s a chance many young viewers can relate to the topics addressed in the show. When Euphoria aired last June, it received a lot of media attention not only for its shocking content but for the out-of-this-world makeup looks that accentuated each of the wildly unique characters.

There’s Rue, who pairs her tomboy chic looks with glitter tears and perfectly smudged eyeshadow; Jules, who rocks neon eyeshadow and animated, abstract liners; Kat with her classic smokey eye and bold red lip;

and most notably, Maddy, with her dramatic Swarovskirhinestone-encrusted eye looks.

Doniella Davy, the makeup artist behind these looks, wanted the characters’ makeup to add layers to their on-screen personas. In doing so, she not only created artwork to complement the artistic production of the series, but she shed light on the bold self-expression of the teenage years.

Euphoria-inspired makeup looks have since been featured on every platform from high fashion runways in New York Fashion Week to your very own Instagram feed showcasing modern streetwear. There’s no doubt that Euphoria has successfully sparked a revolution in the fashion and beauty world. It has inspired wildly intriguing makeup looks while also empowering teens to authentically express themselves with their faces as canvases.

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PHOTOGRAPHER | MEL JONES MODEL | ABBY KOENIG, DIVYA DEWAN

When it comes to taking inspiration from Davy’s flashy artistry, transforming these looks into an everyday eye can be intimidating. Luckily, there are some approachable ways to step out of your comfort zone and incorporate this style into your makeup routine.

Achieving the Euphoria look is really all about the eyes. Keep your face makeup neutral, and let your eyes be the star of the show with pops of color and touches of glitter.

The first look includes a natural, dewy base with neon coral eyeliner. The curved line following the crease

of the lid adds a dynamic color feature to the look. Add rhinestones to the lower lash line and iridescent glitter in the inner corner of the eyes to level-up this look. Keep the focus on the eyes by finishing the look off with a clear lip gloss.

Another option with a neutral canvas is to apply iridescent eyeshadow all over the lid. The rhinestones placed in a line along the crease of the eyelid mimic the style heavily featured on Maddy’s character on the show.

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"our ability to associate music with memories means it can transport you back to a specific moment in time."

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usic is arguably one of the most relatable art forms today. Whether it’s the delicate lyricism of Taylor Swift or the hauntingly stunning melody in “Hallelujah,” music can make you smile, cry and even get goosebumps.

Perhaps most incredibly, our ability to associate music with memories means it can transport you back to a specific moment in time, whether that be your first kiss, your high school graduation or your first night

away at college. It has the power to unleash emotions from within, sometimes as simple as getting chills when you hear the opening theme song of the Star Wars movies.

Through the highs, the lows and everything in between, music is right there alongside you. Its most important ability is to provoke various feelings from nostalgia to euphoria, allowing you to create the soundtrack of your life.

A Personal Anecdote My first semester of college, I decided to make a playlist. It was filled with typical college anthems from “I Love College” by Asher Roth to “All Night Longer” by Sammy Adams. It encapsulated all of the feelings that came with being away from home for the first time.

At the time, I didn’t know compiling songs from each semester would become so special to me. Without realizing it, I created my very own soundtrack to life at Elon.

Through these playlists, I became a witness to my own personal growth. The party anthems slowly came to a stop, and acoustic indie music took over. No longer

was Asher Roth crooning, “I wanna go to college for the rest of my life,” rather it was Chelsea Cutler lamenting, “Now I’m just 22 learning how to live with what I’m given.”

Some of these songs became rooted in specific memories: running into the arms of my new sorority sisters, crying during my most homesick moments abroad and mourning the loss of my grandfather, who loved to sing with me.

The close connection between music and life experiences allowed me to create playlists that later gave me the opportunity to retrace the most meaningful times in my life.

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Nostalgia Nostalgia N o s t a l g i a he Nostalgia

"This song really feels like home to me rather than just another track in my Spotify."

The Edge’s Favorite Nostalgic Songs Fashion and beauty writer Leslie Bond chose “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. “I grew up listening to older rock music since my parents are older, but ‘Landslide’ has always been a song that has stuck out to me.

The song talks about change, uncertainty, confusion and nostalgia,” she said. “This song really feels like home to me rather than just another track in my Spotify.”

Emma Trimbur, lifestyle editor, said “Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard” by

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Paul Simon reminds her of when she was younger. “My parents were huge Paul Simon fans, and he’s the first artist whose songs I memorized,” she said.

And my own nostalgic pick was “Cornelia Street” by Taylor Swift. “[It] played on repeat every single day in Florence, Italy, during my 15-minute walk to class. I can’t listen to the song without smelling croissants and seeing the Duomo stand brave and tall over me.”■

Nostalgia playlist

“Ribs” - Lorde

“I Go Back” – Kenny Chesney “The House That Built Me” – Miranda Lambert “Castle on the Hill” – Ed Sheeran “Bottle It Up – Acoustic Mixtape”– Sam Hunt “Best Day Of My Life” – American Authors “Supercut” – Lorde “Fifteen” – Taylor Swift “half of my hometown” – Kelsea Ballerini “Summer Of ‘69” – Bryan Adams “Sixteen” – Chelsea Cutler “Song for Another Time” – Old Dominion “80’s Films” – Jon Bellion

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round Elon’s campus, on our friends’ Instagram feeds and on college campuses across the country, we’ve noticed a trend. Many of the styles are a combination of mainstream pieces—boyfriend jeans, skirts and tops, mostly in black, white and denim.

During college, it’s so easy to fall into the habit of dressing within your comfort zone. When we get ready in the morning, we often opt to leave the bright red blouse with the balloon sleeves in the closet and go for a black sweater and jacket instead.

When asked, “Where do you get your fashion inspiration?”, a group of fellow female peers (Audrey Trullinger, Carlie Davis, Alex Covello) responded: “My Instagram feed,” “Instagram models,” “the Hadid’s,” “fashion bloggers,” or “other women I see on campus.”

Women on our campus get their fashion inspo from celebrities and models on social media platforms as well as from peers. This leads our general demographic to

develop overwhelmingly similar senses of style that don’t stray too far from what we’re used to wearing. It also pushes the idea that dressing beyond the norm will attract negative attention. Dressing outside of your comfort zone is key; However, the goal should always be finding true confidence and excitement in your fashion choices.

One way to do this is what we like to call monochromatic madness.

Rarely on campus do we spot a hot pink pantsuit or a patterned set in the crowd. It would be surprising to spot a color wheel of pants or a bright yellow pair of shoes accompanied by a similarly colored jacket. Contrary to popular opinion, dressing in all one color can actually be a fun and edgy way to express yourself.

While some of us might shy away from expressing our truest sense of style for fear of judgment, remember that many other women share this same self-conscious mindset.

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Outside of our Elon bubble, we learned that students around the country flourish while dressing themselves in bold monochromatic looks. One trendsetter is Niharika Chandrasekar, a student at New York University studying economics, French, and media.

Niharika’s Instagram feed, @indiepeacock, is host to a plethora of selfies displaying outfits in a rainbow of colors including bright blue, hot pink, red and neon green. Many of the outfits have a vintage-inspired feel, due to Chandrasekar’s interest in 70s- and 80s-esque styles. Despite having a strong pull to these styles right now, Chandrasekar reveals that this is actually subject to change each day.

“I can go from wearing streetwear one day to wearing something more girly later. I don’t have a specific aesthetic and style I align myself with but rather wear things that really peak my interest or are extremely colorful,” Chandrasekar said.

When asked where she harnesses her creative inspiration, Chandrasekar gave us a very compelling answer.

Her biggest fashion inspiration is her house!

“My parents painted our walls with the brightest of hues, so I was always surrounded by the spirit of color,” she said. She attributes this to her impactful decision to dress in flashy colors.

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“Monochromatic looks help me feel the most myself because I get to show people my love of color. I’ve walked the streets of NYC and Paris with bright monochrome looks and felt incredibly empowered by how much I stand out in a crowd of neutrals,” Chandrasekar said.

This is exactly the type of tenacity we aim for. It is an absolute moment of girl power to strut around a beautiful city, inspired by the clothes we wear, with an accessory embellishing our personalities.

Chandrasekar’s monochromatic style extends past her wardrobe. She relishes incorporating it into her makeup looks as well. For readers who are scared to make the bold leap to dressing in the monochrome, an edgy makeup look may be the perfect prerequisite.

“For cooler colors, I tend to do a graphic liner in a matching shade. For warmer colors, I usually put on a lip shade to match and amp up on orange or pink blush,” she said.

Modern fashion continues to be an exceptional platform for self-expression, and pushing boundaries within this platform can yield the most exciting results. Let’s ditch the notion that only a certain type of person can pull off edgy, trendy styles and start showing off our best accessory: confidence! We fully endorse wearing whatever the heck you feel in order to express who you are. ■

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igi Woodall believes giving back is her purpose. affected by eating disorders,” Woodall said. “Sometimes As an Elon senior, she dedicates her time to it’s a family member who’s contacting us, but usually it’s spreading awareness about eating disorders. people who are reaching out for the first time, and Woodall works with the National Eating Disorders they’re not sure where to go for their next steps.”

Association (NEDA), which is the largest nonprofit orgaVolunteering for NEDA has been her preferred form nization dedicated to supporting individuals and families of service work so far, she said. affected by eating disorders. Recently, she got involved “NEDA has definitely been my favorite volunteer with Project HEAL (Help to Eat, Accept and Live), work just because everyone is so different,” Woodall said. which raises funds for those suffering from an eating “Being in the office, I met so many like-minded people disorder who cannot otherwise afford treatment. that were all so committed to NEDA’s mission and NEDA’s Woodall’s role in each of these organizations fulfills values. It was really awesome to see so many people in her commitment to educating herself and others on the one space so motivated, working toward the same thing.” harmful effects of eating disorders. “I really can’t see She also said her work with NEDA has been the myself doing anything else,” Woodall said. “I think most impactful. “A lot of times on the NEDA hotline, human services is my calling.” people will say that they appreciate me or say how helpWoodall credits her passion for service work to ful I’ve been,” Woodall said. “Even just something like Elon’s Core Curriculum values. She said the Core classes that sticks with me and kind of solidifies that the work she took as a freshman placed a heavy emphasis on we do is meaningful.” social justice, which led to Woodall’s adoption of a Woodall’s volunteer work with Project HEAL human services mindset. consists of mentoring an individual currently in treat“I had a very holistic first semester my freshman ment for an eating disorder. It is a year-long program year that really made me think in which her role is to support "I really can't see about how I wanted to do not her mentee and talk about only the next four years but the eating disorders in safe ways. myself doing rest of my life,” Woodall said.

“You want your mentee to She found her Core classes anything else. I think see you as someone who they motivating, and they inspired her can be someday,” Woodall said. to pursue more volunteer work.

“You’re there to show them that “Going into college, I recovery is possible even when is my calling." wouldn’t have expected that,” it may not feel like it.”

Woodall said. “Elon’s Core Curriculum and core values The program Woodall works with is called led me down this path and showed me what I’m meant Communities of HEALing, and she communicates to do.” Drawn to those ideas, Woodall committed to weekly with her mentee over FaceTime. Between Project majoring in psychology with a human services minor. HEAL and NEDA, Woodall spends about five hours a “I came to Elon as a communications student and week doing service work. didn’t feel like I was making a difference or helping “In retrospect, it doesn’t take up that much time,” anyone,” Woodall said. “It was an innate thing inside of Woodall said. “It’s not a burden, and it’s not at the front me to want to help others, and I couldn’t imagine doing of my mind.” anything else if I wasn’t helping someone.”

When asked why she volunteers, her answer is Woodall’s decision to change her path led to her simple. “I feel like wanting to help others is my vocameeting with Assistant Professor of Psychology Bilal tion,” Woodall said. “I think it’s the way I’m structured Ghandour, who recommended she should apply for and that this is what I’m meant to do.”

NEDA. “I had a great experience with NEDA, and it In the fall, Woodall will attend graduate school at solidified the trajectory I wanted to be on,” Woodall said. the University of Southern California, where she will Woodall began working with NEDA in May 2018 be part of the university’s marriage and therapy program. at its office in New York, and she continues to work She is working toward becoming a licensed therapist in remotely for the organization’s online chat hotline. her home state of California.

“It’s an information and referral helpline, and we “I don’t want to limit myself since my focus could use it mainly to support individuals who have been change, but I’m excited for this next chapter,” Woodall said. ■

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he art of life” is more than just a concept. It is a lifestyle, a mindset change, a new way of looking at the world. This year has brought a lifetime of change with it, and we’re not even halfway through. What we have learned thus far, amid all of the turmoil of 2020, is that we cannot control the path of the universe. However, we can control how we react, how we approach situations and how we show up for ourselves and for others. That brings us back to this term, “the art of life.”

You’re walking on the street and see a construction site with bright colors and a pothole of smoke. You could walk by and not pay attention, or you could pause and think, “This would be a great set for a photograph.”

You pose in front of the scene in a standout yellow jumpsuit to match the yellow construction tape and machinery. The picture turns out amazing, and the colors are incredible— that is “the art of life.”

Apart from the most obvious forms of art, such as painting or photography, you can utilize creativity in many aspects of life.

Computer science, math and psychology all connect with artistic expression and creative thought. The list goes on, but the point stays the same. No matter what your profession is or what your interests are, taking time to appreciate the little moments in life and unleashing your creativity in any scenario— that is “the art of life.”

Embracing innovative thought in your everyday routine includes altering how you approach mundane tasks and exploring the possibility of adding creativity to any moment.

The next time you brush your teeth, why not play your favorite song and dance? When you choose your outfit for the day, wear all of the colors and patterns that your heart desires and don’t be afraid to try something new. Have fun with life when you can and appreciate moments you would normally take for granted.

We would be ignorant not to acknowledge the current state of our world or not to recognize that we are all experiencing a hardship no one saw coming. The repercussions of the pandemic are still unknown and the anxiety still ever-present. Now is a better time than ever to change our everyday mindsets, alter how we view the world and appreciate the art that is life. We are learning, time and time again, how taking time for creativity and for oneself is beneficial.

Elon University’s Elon by Design initiative, including the Center for Design Thinking, is a prime space to discuss the vast field of creativity and creative thought processes on campus and beyond. In an effort to best

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explore the radical possibilities of creativity, The Edge chatted with the Student Design Thinking Catalyst team in a group interview to fully embody the design thinking process of collaboration.

Dr. Danielle Lake, director of design thinking, explained this way of thinking “as a context-responsive, collaborative learning process. It is particularly valuable for supporting creative endeavors that address real-world challenges. It requires we become aware of the frames through which we each see a situation, that we explore the perspective of others. Design thinking also asks that we [...] generate pathways forward through creative integration (synthetic imagination).”

The design thinking process can be applied to everyday situations. Orlanzel Washington, sophomore and engineering major, described that by utilizing the process’ “five steps—framing, exploring, generating, prototyping and cultivating—being creative will be effortless.”

Whether feeling stuck in a creative rut or being unsure of how to solve a problem, embracing the design thinking process allows you to solve any issue. As Lake emphasized, it encourages you to take action beyond having the idea.

Sophie Gerth, sophomore and political science major, described how “design thinking takes a scenario and helps you live out many other adjacent ones, so you can best respond to any set of problems. It isn’t limited to one idea, rather it embraces the fact that creativity can be found in all paths.”

The term creativity is also flexible and is not defined by any constraints. Painting, photography and music are not the only forms of expressing one’s imagination.

Mackenzie Hahn, senior and international studies and political science double major, explained how “being creative doesn’t just mean painting a picture; it means changing our actions and responses to be more mindful and productive. Recognize what you are doing mindlessly and take inventory of your life on how you feel. When you’ve identified areas for innovation, explore how you can make changes to spark joy [...] in all the work that you need to get done.”

Elon’s design thinking team shared various ways to easily incorporate creativity into your everyday life. Brooke Galonek, junior and strategic communications major, suggested “getting your thoughts onto paper” and “sketching whatever comes to mind.”

Lake encouraged people to “live within and across spaces

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of difference. Engage in relationships with diverse others. Make.

Meditate. Read. Walk.”

Mikayla Ford, sophomore and communication design major, advised you to “change your routine” because creativity can be explored in many different facets. “By adding something new to your routine, you are opening yourself up to new possibilities and challenging yourself to think outside the box.”

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Hahn supported Ford’s advice by warning that “without creativity, we end up doing the same things over and over, without innovation, purpose or joy.”

There are many ways that we can all take a step back from how we have been moving through life and appreciate moments we never thought twice about before. We are all learning and growing everyday, regardless of our backgrounds. Even when the world returns to its normal pace, we encourage you to continue trying new things and approaching situations in new ways.

Let “the art of life” become a part of everything you do—a part of how you live—and connect with your creativity.

Visit the Elon by Design website for additional resources and information regarding the design thinking module. ■

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e believe that in order to have a balanced Instagram feed, half of your feed should be of people and the other half food. Whether it’s food fan pages, restaurant how-to videos or then chef masterpieces, we think an attractive feed means a lot of aesthetic cuisine.

We know firsthand what it’s like to get sucked into the Instagram black hole of post after post, of one food page leading to the next. A streamline of cooking videos and photos from chefs sharing their recipes can be very mesmerizing.

So what’s the appeal? It seems like every other person either has a food Instagram or uses one as inspiration for their meals. Our theory? Food has become something bigger than just itself. Thanks to platforms such as Instagram, it’s easy to get drawn into the world of beautifully designed meals and artfully crafted dishes. Maybe this is because a well-crafted food post isn’t just your everyday bowl of pasta — it’s art.

Naturally, we are infatuated with food that not only tastes good but also looks the part. In order to get a better understanding we chatted with Seeley Lutz, creator of the food Instagram account @seeleyeats.

Lutz has an eye for design for most things in her life, so it’s no wonder that translated into her food, photography and editing. The Edge asked Lutz how she has managed to portray art through her page and what her perspective is on the impact of food “artists” on Instagram.

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The Edge: What was your initial purpose of making a food Instagram?

What inspired you to create the aesthetic that you did?

Lutz: I’ve always been extremely passionate about food. As I’ve gotten older, more freedoms inevitably came along with that and I spent more and more time going out to eat with my friends. Regardless of the type of cuisine or dish, my food was always presented to me in a creative way.

I began to see food as more than something we just need to survive and as a form of art. I’ve also always considered myself to be a colorful person. I try to emulate that quality through my food photography by using bright colors to make the dishes pop.

s a d o o f e e s o t n a g e “I b g n i h t e m o s n a h t e r o m ve i v r u s o t d e e n t s u j we ” . t r a f o m r o f a s a and When taking and editing your photos, do you have a specific artistic approach in mind?

I definitely take a very specific approach when I take and edit my photos. I try to think of angles that will allow the dish to be represented in a show-stopping and powerful way. My goal for a photo is to not have someone say, “Oh, that’s a picture of a sandwich,” but instead have them say, “OH! Now THAT’S a picture of a sandwich.” I think about lighting and where I want the shadows and highlights to have the most stark contrast. After I finally capture the perfect shot, I enter editing mode. I am a huge fan of increasing saturation in photos to make the colors stand out.

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What impact have food influencers had on Instagram in your opinion?

I think that Instagram has evolved beyond just a social platform and into a way of life. Especially when it comes to the food industry. Influencers have massive armies of cult followers that eat up just about everything they say. They also help to bridge the gap between consumers and brands and create an experiential experience and a quality of life to aspire to for their followers. With the rise of social media and influencers, so many new kinds of recipes, dishes, tips and tricks can be shared with the world.

During a worldwide pandemic, do you think seeing beautiful photos of food on your feed has impacted or influenced followers?

The global pandemic has absolutely taken over television, internet, radio broadcast and social content discussions. And at a certain point, it can become too much and allows us to forget the little joys in life. Food is one of them. Not only the action of physically enjoying the food but the overarching experience of eating: gathering around a table with loved ones, laughing, sharing dishes and living in the moment. Sharing photos of beautiful food may simply just brighten someone’s day or inspire them to create a homemade meal with their family. I think now more than ever we all have a duty to share little beauties with the world and remind everyone that it will all be okay.

Do you consider yourself a food artist?

The majority of my posts are secondary postings of dishes I ordered from a restaurant. Maybe I did set the scene, photograph and edit the photo, or “piece of art,” but I normally don’t create the dish itself. I would consider the chefs to be the true food artists. I do believe, though, that I contribute to the food artist community through sharing my passion of beautiful food with others. ■

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Johnston’s experience with research and hands-on experimentation mirrors that of Kile’s in the fact that it excites her. She even finds that the best place to unleash her creativity is in the place where all the magic happens: the lab.

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classes, professors recognize that the content may lack creativity, and so they allow for personal exploration through student-based projects.”

Some of those projects even include making candles, isolated proteins, nylon and even aspirin, Kile said.

“While some of the labs are set out for us, there is a lot of room for us to create our own experiments and/or add our own creative twist to them.”

Not only are these women disqualifying STEM’s stereotype of being a “bore,” but they’re also pushing tradition aside and taking the historically male-dominated field by storm.

Increasing the amount of women in the field allows for greater diversity, and with that comes a wide array of new perspectives and ways of approaching a problem. Thanks to women such as these, young

girls will recognize their importance and impact in the field of STEM. “It is important for young girls to know that this field can be full of strong, powerful and intellectual women along with men,” Minsky said.

With both creative women and men at the forefront of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the field of STEM is truly unstoppable. ■ FEATURES | 45

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Whether it’s to celebrate culture, perform for an audience or just enjoy a moment with loved ones or friends, dancing has proven to benefit not only the body but the mind. Dancing aids the brain’s capacity for creativity, empathy and happiness.

Physically, dance has many functions—a cardio workout, a way to enhance coordination and even a means to tone muscle. Dancing also releases neurotransmitters such as dopamine, a chemical messenger that helps the body feel pleasure, which can reduce stress levels and provide an overall feeling of happiness. The notion of using various dance styles as a way to “escape” stems from the comfort this art form provides.

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Hannah Giessler, freshman and dancer at Elon, has been dancing since she was three and is now working toward her degree in psychology. She said she often takes knowledge gained in her courses and applies it to her own life, which has allowed her to realize how dance has impacted her growth.

“It’s very much an emotional outlet for me,” she said. “I’ve been told by teachers in the past to leave all my life issues at the door and just come in and dance, but I think it’s super important to bring them in with you and […] work through them with movement. I always leave dance feeling better and more calm about my problems.”

Giessler said her background in psychology has helped her view dance as a form of mental self-care despite the reputation of the arts.

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“[Studying psych] also helped me realize that emotional disclosure is extremely important and can come in many different forms,” she said.

Although Giessler uses dance to work through any troubles, the therapeutic benefits of dance are unique to each person. The National Dance Education Organization promotes the idea that movement is restorative, helping the body function properly from a young age.

Although the TikTok trend may be trivial, the app’s rise in popularity with its short dance videos is a testament to the power of dance—it can clear the mind and allow one to let loose.

Fortunately, for those of us who still aren’t confident in our moves, the benefits of dance aren’t dependent on one’s skill level. In reality, being involved in competitive dance can possibly reduce its positive effects. The stigma around dance leads even young dancers to compare themselves to famous performers on hit TV shows like Dance Moms or those who produce content on YouTube or TikTok. However, the study Exploring Factors Influencing Girls’ Continued Participation in Competitive Dance by Charlene S. Shannon-McCallum proves that the benefits of dance come from its function as a creative and emotional outlet, not from its reliance on outside praise or judgment.

Jenna Kulacz, junior and dance major at Elon, said she focuses not only on dance but also on maintaining a healthy lifestyle through yoga, exercise and meditation. Kulacz said she has been dancing for as long as she can remember, which has aided her in discovering who she is as a friend, daughter, student and individual in general.

“Dance is my entire life, and I seriously don’t know what I would do without it,” she said. “I have dealt with anxiety since I can remember, but dance has been that one thing to help me through my struggles.”

For Giessler and Kulacz, and for all of us, dance is more than just a fun exercise. It can be an escape that helps shape you emotionally. So, add dance to your self-care repertoire. Next time you’re feeling down, try putting in your earbuds and dance around to get your body moving and clear your mind. ■

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So, how does this apply to fashion? Harmony and unity are at the forefront of a successful style and collection. Fashion is an art, so it makes sense that artistic principles follow suit.

Whether it’s a single outfit or an entire season’s worth of styles, cohesiveness is key.

Recently, Comme des Garçons released their Fall 2020 collection to the world, and it did not disappoint. Including a feather headpiece and an intricate lace veil, the show was tied together by each model’s Comme des Garçons printed socks.

These two carefully curated outfits reflect different styles within the painting. The black

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jumpsuit and burnt orange spotted jacket mirror the hard edges, shapes and maturity of the painting. On the other hand, the delicate lilac bodysuit and puff sleeves emulate the piece’s carefree brush strokes and its airy and whimsical aesthetic.

Whether you are styling an outfit around a bag, scenery, your partner’s outfit or even an art piece, unity will combine the two and create harmony. Challenge yourself to push boundaries when creating art, whether it is on a canvas or in your closet, and keep harmony in mind. â–

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one entrepreneur's fusion of creative passions for self-expression, healing and growth.

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lon alumna Victoria Rodriguez is the founder of Orgonite Dreamland, a small company that sells handmade, unique orgone creations.

Orgonite is a healing tool capable of cleansing surrounding energy and emitting positive orgone energy. Today, Orgonite Dreamland produces orgonite pyramids, cubes, charging plates (or coasters), phone buttons and semi-spheres.

This is achieved through a combination of quartz-based crystals, metals and materials molded in resin. It is an “energetic washing machine, if you will,” said Rodriguez, the orgonite company’s artist and entrepreneur.

Every living and nonliving thing in the universe has a vibration, she explained.

While some are positive, we understand that others can be negative and detrimental. So, orgone is used to scrub the negative orgone energy clean and emit only positive energy.

Humans, or beings of higher thought, are able to raise their vibrations into the universe. This concept resembles that of the pop culture phrase “good vibes,” as positive vibrations are higher than negative vibrations, which includes vibrations emitted by electricity and appliances that can negatively impact humans.

The basic idea is this: “When quartz is placed in resin, resin shrinks as it dries.

That shrinking then places a pressure on the quartz-crystal that doesn’t ever let up,” she said.

This is important because squeezing the quartz-crystal emits a piezoelectric effect, “which means it is emitting a low electric current,” she said. “It won’t damage electronics. It can’t cause any harm to anything, but it is a really low-grade electric current.”

This orgone energy, with the particles bouncing around constantly, is what scrubs negative energy clean and creates healing benefits.

Rodriguez’s process to create orgonite is fundamentally energetic. “I definitely put my energetic intentions into them as I am making them so that they will find where they’re supposed to end up,” she said.

Once the orgonite is curated, it does not need to be balanced, cleansed or re-charged.

No two pieces are exactly the same, but that is representative of the unique process.

Her creative process is a multi-faceted collection of her passion and knowledge across various disciplines that allows her to create unique products. She does not limit herself to one hat, but instead wears several.

Rodriguez said she sees herself differently day-to-day—sometimes as a scientist, a dancer, an artist or even an esthetician because her inherent creativity takes her in many directions.

While some may be overwhelmed by choice, Rodriguez has found freedom in her multi-passionate, creative nature. She said she knows her good intentions surrounding creation ensure that her pieces will end up where each is meant to be in the universe.

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ucy Callicott infuses creativity into her life in every step she takes, in every paper she writes and in every thought she has.

It seems even her daily walk cannot exist apart from art.

Callicott is a naturally creative woman who has turned her keen eye into a business.

One of Callicott’s many artistic talents is using polymer clay— which is similar to the molding clay used by elementary art teachers—to design earrings for purchase. Her process includes more than just the hands-on work of cutting clay into shapes, baking it and wiring special pieces onto the clay to form earrings; she thinks critically and imagines unique designs for each pair of earrings.

Each batch of clay creates about 15 to 20 pairs of earrings and takes about three to four hours from start to finish. In Callicott’s world, however, time is irrelevant. “I just get lost in it,” she said.

Lucy Light Designs, on Instagram as @lucylightdesigns, is her handmade, polymer clay earring business. Each pair is infused with love and light and shipped from Elon University to anywhere in the country.

Callicott paints the story of how she developed into the woman, artist and entrepreneur she is today by explaining her exploration of her own passion. She said she intentionally spends time with people different from her and that her mistakes can be made into beautiful things.

Exploration, both internal and external, was key in helping Callicott discover how creativity naturally manifested in her life and how she could further engage with it. Luckily, it happened for her at a young age, when she looked beyond her comfort zone and discovered her likes and dislikes, which doesn’t happen for everyone.

According to Callicott, after exploration comes reflection, when one should spend time thinking about where creativity is at play.

“If someone wanted to find that part of themselves, I would say, reflect on what you’re passionate about,” she said. Depending on your individual discipline, “reflect on the ways you have to be creative in that,” she said.

Callicott said she celebrates the fact that everyone has a gift that requires creativity, whether it be in visual arts, performing arts, culinary arts or not in an artistic discipline at all.

Another integral part of her artistic development resulted from intentionally spending time with people completely different from her. “That’s when you find out who you are and what you like to do,” she said.

Mistakes will happen, Callicott said, and unexpected circumstances will exist, but they are what you make them. “My life is a beautiful ‘oops,’” she said.

“It may seem elementary,” she said, “but in any age of life, you can be finding the inner child who is creative.” And that is exactly what Lucy intends to cultivate in herself and in others—the ability to take the ordinary and make it a little more creative.

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PHOTOGRAPHER | CARLYN MARINACCIO MODEL | ARI LEVINE

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n 2020, a year of uncertainty, a positive attitude has become as necessary as our daily caffeine fix. While remaining positive is difficult for most people, Elon student and artist Ari Levine exudes it through her sunny personality and colorful graphic designs. While each piece Levine creates is different, there is one quality that they all share: They are guaranteed to make you smile.

As people who are always looking to learn something new—especially the secret to positivity—we were curious as to how Levine projects this upbeat lifestyle in her artistic work. Her answer was simple: authenticity and gratitude. While authenticity is clearly evident in each of her pieces, her gratitude is something that truly makes her unique.

“When people buy my pieces, I always tell them how grateful I am of their support,” Levine said. “The expression of gratitude goes a long way and can be contagious. There are so many challenges we have to face as humans, even just as college students. Through it all, I think if you can come out the other end grateful, you’re doing alright.”

While spreading positivity through art, Levine has also gained a sense of comfort from her artistic creations. Throughout her life, digital art and photography have been creative outlets that encourage a sense of peace and reward within her everyday life. To her, she said, art is what makes society feel.

“Art is our color, nature, music and food. It is a beautiful part of this world, and I think a lot of people would agree,” she said.

Levine said this love and appreciation for art is nothing new because having grown up with an artist mother in the textile design field, color and design have always been on her radar.

“Since I can remember, my mom was having me do projects or bringing me to her office to color in model sketches or play with color palettes,” said Levine.

While Levine’s passion and positivity have been evident from a young age, her success has not come without hard work.

Much of her art comes from her personal photography, which often focuses on close friends and family. She then uses that work, along with her iPad and Apple Pencil, to create masterpieces.

Despite the end results appearing effortless, countless hours go into each piece.

While large chunks of time—and we can only imagine incredibly sore fingers—go into her pieces, her radiant attitude never dims. As a student and aspiring digital artist in the fashion industry, she hopes to continue to intertwine her art and positive attitude.

“Art is a voice for what my mind can’t explain or simply my outlet of passion. I love the memorable impression that artwork can make on people,” she said. “Whether that be through my photography, graphic design, illustrations or writing, I enjoy putting my creative mind into every piece I make.”

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Clothing brand eNvied by all

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reta Thunberg meets Moschino? Welcome to U ENVI—a clothing brand created by sisters and Elon students, Adrienne and Brigitte Hedvat. U ENVI is a one-of-a-kind unisex clothing brand that is changing the environmental standards of art and fashion. “How?” you might ask. The answer is upcycling.

In addition to “unique,” “universal” and “unisex,” one of the many meanings of the “U” in the brand’s name is “upcycling,” which is the creation of signature pieces through reworking second-hand clothing or any other pre-established item. This technique has formed the brand’s unique grunge vibe, which is evident in its custom-made, hand-painted pieces and reworked jeans and tops made out of shoe bags. You heard that right, shoe bags.

The U ENVI brand is quite admirable, not only because of its focus on environmental sustainability, its colossal success and the young age of its creators, but because it has turned the cliché message of “be yourself ” into a genuine fashion lifestyle. The sisters have attempted to alter the mindset around clothes, shifting people’s view from “Can I just wear my pajamas?” to the belief that fashion is a mode of artistic, creative and personal expression. Through this shift, the Hedvat sisters said they hope to make people feel as bold as the brand’s clothing.

“A form of art is the way you carry yourself. We want people to feel confident and comfortable in what they’re wearing so they can be the best version of themselves,” Brigitte said. “Honestly, I have never come across a sustainable brand that conveys the same message that we do—of unisex, unique, just wear what you want, do what you want, be who you want.”

This “be who you want to be” mentality is fostered through the brand’s vague gender guidelines. It’s not a “woman’s T-shirt” or a “men’s T-shirt”—it’s really not a “T-shirt” at all because in the sisters’ opinions, who’s to say that a top can’t be worn as a bottom?

This alternative and forward-thinking approach not only applies to the brand’s clothing but to how the duo lives as well. Growing up with fashion designers as parents, pushing societal boundaries and promoting creative expression essentially runs through their veins.

“We grew up in the art world, so we have learned to be very artistic and creative,” Adrienne said. “Everything is art in its own way.

A big takeaway for us is that what is considered art is different to every person, which is why we don’t try to make anything the same.”

In a world where environmental sustainability and self expression is at the top of Gen Z’s list, U ENVI is certainly a brand that’s here to stay. And let us tell you, Greta Thunberg and Jeremy Scott would be proud of this groundbreaking duo. ■

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"Creativity is the manifestation of passion and ideas. It thrives when we are able to be our most authentic and unobstructed selves."

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