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BRINGIN’ IT BACK

A letter from the editor

IT’S NOT EASY GETTING OLDER. That might sound a little

odd coming from a college student - after all, we’re still fresh faced and young, not even out in the real world yet. As all of the pressures of school combine and our busy schedules make it more and more difficult to do the things we really enjoy, it’s hard not to look back and wonder where all that time went.

After a long summer, we don’t know where you’re coming from.

Maybe you’ve traveled across the world, or went back to the place you were raised or just stayed here in East Lansing. This August, we, at ing Magazine, think it’s important to remember our roots, and believe it’s equally important to have a vigor for learning about foreign cultures across the globe. While those two things are important, one thing that we, as young Americans, lose from time to time is a connection to the culture we live in right now.

In our lifetime we have watched as technology has been both criticized and praised for the same thing – world connectedness. We long to learn and to experience things that are foreign to us, yet in our quest to find a home in the next new destination we lose connection with the culture we are living in right now; an interesting paradigm, considering the mantra of our generation is “you only live once.”

Culture is more than a Millennial using a selfie stick and Instagram or a Baby Boomer being “traditional.” Culture is both bigger and smaller than that. East Lansing has its own culture, as does Michigan State University. The sights, the specific spots on campus or around town that make it unique, these things all make up a mini-culture.

With any culture comes a history. As Americans, as MSU students, as residents of East Lansing, as a man or a woman, each person comes with a unique history tied to it. As important as it is to be “in the now,” as our current culture values, it’s also important to value and honor the history of what is now. How things came to be what they are today is just as crucial to be aware of.

With this issue of ing Magazine, we hope that you will discover a little bit of the past as well as a little bit of the now. Honor yourself and your culture and embrace the school year to come!

Ben Lin is a sophomore studying professional writing and looking to pursue education. In addition to writing for ing, he is also part of the writing teams for MSU Telecaster’s TURN and SideShow. He really likes flannel.

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CONTENTS august · september

ON THE COVER 6 BEAUMONT TOWER 22 S’MORE RECIPES 26 HOROSCOPES

IN THIS ISSUE 4 DISCOVERing 9 FEATURing 10 REMEMBERing 18 PHOTOGRAPHing 19 SAVing 22 READing 24 WATCHing

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EATING LOCALLY IN EAST LANSING

BY KELSEY HANNAFORD

Buying and eating local produce and goods is a great way for students to support local farmers and businesses.

East Lansing is home to a couple of exceptional farmers markets and stands both on and off MSU’s campus.

Exploring your local farmers markets is a great way to get to know some of the hardworking residents of the area and to find the best fresh ingredients to put on the table for dinner.

Not only does supporting local farmers markets and farm stands support the community, but it is also a way to support your overall health. Food from local farmers markets are widely considered to be fuller in flavor than coming from the grocery store, since they are harvested when they are ripe and ready to be eaten. Grocery stores, on the other hand, pick their produce before ripening, in order for it to still be fresh when they are shipped around the country. Another thing to remember is that local products will not have the pesticides or additives in them that go into foods that are mass-produced. Since the products are coming straight from Michigan soil to your home, they don’t need the chemicals added to them in order to keep them fresh.

The MSU Student Organic Farm Stand gives students the opportunity to buy fresh produce without needing to step off campus. Every Thursday, beginning the first week of April and going through the end of October, students can find the MSU Student Organic Farm Stand spread out on Farm Lane on campus, right in front of the Auditorium and across the street from Bessey Hall. In the spring you can find food such as asparagus, spinach, eggs and more.

Summer is the perfect time for summer squash, corn and green beans. To wrap up the season in the fall, the farm stand spotlights their pumpkins, popcorn and a large assortment of berries and other fruit.

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“I love the [MSU] farm stand!” said Lupe Bryan, a MSU alumnus living close to campus. “It’s so convenient for students, they don’t even have to leave campus. Even after I moved off campus, I used to stop after class and pick up stuff for dinner later.”

The stand is run by MSU Student Organic Farmers, and the farm itself is always looking for new student volunteers. If students want to get involved in learning about farming and growing produce, all they have to do it go online to apply.

Not only is it a great opportunity to meet other students and get involved on campus, but also the skills learned working on the farm are ones that students can put toward starting their own garden at home.

Another spot on campus to find local food products is of course the MSU Dairy Store! Many students stop by the MSU Dairy store for their truly delicious ice cream and smoothies. Produced right on campus at the Dairy Plant, the ice cream from the MSU Dairy Store is one-of-akind here in East Lansing. Not only is it delicious, but it also loves to represent college teams, with ice cream flavors such as “Dantonio’s Double Fudge Fake” and “Buckeye Blitz.”

“Oh yeah, the Dairy Store is great,” said Timothy Bowyer, another MSU alumnus, “it’s by far the best ice cream you can get around here.”

Students can visit both locations, either in Anthony Hall or in the MSU Union for a nice cold treat or even lunch, as the Dairy Store also offers soups and grilled cheese sandwiches made with MSU Dairy Store cheese. In fact, the Dairy Store sells its products at more than just those locations. MSU Dairy Store products are also used on the menu at the MSU food trucks on campus, such as

on the smoked cheddar cheeseburger and the food truck grilled cheese.

Just off campus is the East Lansing Farmer’s Market, which is set up each Sunday during the summer months in Valley Court Park just off campus and close to Grand River. Katherine Healy, a graduate student at MSU studying marketing research, is a frequent customer at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market.

“I try to go almost every week during the summer,” Healy said. “It’s so good, way better than anything you can find at the grocery store.”

The East Lansing Farmer’s Market opened in 2009, and has been a hit in East Lansing ever since then. With close to 30 vendors each year, this farmers market has much to offer residents of the East Lansing area. From crisp produce to organic chicken and freshly baked bread, everything at the East Lansing Farmer’s Market is 100 percent Michiganmade. It is required by the market that each vendor makes their own products or grows their own produce. The high quality of the products sold at the market hasn’t gone without notice, as the markets draw in around 1,000 customers on a weekly basis during the season.

“Farmers markets always have the best tomatoes, and that usually means the best salsa too,” Healy continued.

More than that, many of the vendors that sell products like salsa or dips offer samples, which always make the trip just that much better. While many vendors at any farmers market are cash only for payment, the East Lansing Farmer’s Market also accepts SNAP/Bridge cards throughout the market.

Luckily for students, many of these locations open up in June and run through the end of October, and there is still plenty of time left to buy fresh fruit and vegetables grown right here in Michigan once you know where to go. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can always head a little west of campus as well, into downtown Lansing to see what they have to offer in terms of local produce.

The Allen Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market that is held indoors on Wednesdays inside of Allen Market Place. Another exciting option is all the way downtown on the lawn of the Capitol building itself, where a farmers market is held only three times near the end of the summer, consisting of vendors from all over the state. Either way, summer and early fall is a great time to get outside and stock up your pantry or fridge with fresh, local produce.

Kelsey Hannaford is a senior professional writing major specializing in editing and publishing. When she isn’t in class or at work, you can usually find her on a yoga mat, watching Netflix with her cat or curled up somewhere with a large cup of coffee and a book.

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Beaumont Tower

BY TAYLOR OWENS

I see Beaumont Tower every day, whether it’s walking to class or buying groceries. It is the landmark of the university, but I didn’t know anything about it until recently. I had always assumed that the music coming out of the Tower was something classical and prerecorded. And then one day I was leaving the library, I heard the main theme to The Godfather playing, and decided I had to get to the bottom of it. What was going on up there?

After the first instructional building on campus, College Hall, collapsed in 1918, plans were made to fill Campus Circle with new buildings. An artillery garage where Army trucks were stored, was then built on the ruins of College Hall. But MSU alumni campaigned to preserve Campus Circle, tear down the artillery garage and provide a monument for College Hall. John W. Beaumont, who had graduated from MSU in 1882, presented a plan to replace the garage with a tower that would serve as a symbol of the university’s history, and as a defense of further construction in Campus Circle.

The Tower was built in 1928 with 10 bells, and another 13 added in 1935, operated by an instrument called a

car·il·lon [kar-uh-lon] noun

a set of bells in a tower, played using a keyboard or by an automatic mechanism similar to a piano roll.

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carillon at the top. The carillon, pronounced “carol on,” is a musical instrument that operates somewhat like piano, but instead of keys, consists of long wooden pegs which the carillonneur plays mostly by striking with their fists, but with others operated by their feet. Renovated in 1996 after falling into disrepair 10 years earlier, the MSU carillon, one of only 180 in North America, now consists of 49 bells weighing between 15 pounds and 2.5 tons, giving it a two-octave range.

Dr. Raymond McLellan has been University Carillonneur since 1997, and his office is halfway up the Tower. He plays the carillon on the days in which it is open to students.

“I’d like everybody who goes to school here to come up at least once,” he said.

The bells never go out of tune, but the wires change length with temperature, and must be adjusted continuously with the changing weather. Not everything adapts well to the carillon, but that doesn’t stop the carillonneurs from keeping the playlist fresh.

“We play all sorts of things,” McLellan said. In one of his 30-minute performances at noon, he might play

t music from Mozart, the MSU fight song and some hits from the 60s. “But you can’t keep everyone happy,” he added. Recently, the carillonneur played, “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and a local church complained, claiming that they had been playing the song first.

“One thing students should know is that you don’t have to be a music student to play the carillon.” McLellan continued. Students of mathematics and the College of Law play the carillon on occasion. Any student who can play the piano can take free lessons at MSU for the carillon. The College of Music holds auditions every semester for students who want to be carillonneurs.

The chimes that play every 15 minutes, along with MSU Shadows, are on a timer, but every time you hear other music from the Tower, it is being played live, either by McLellan or a student. Because of the uniqueness of the carillon, music needs to be specially written or adapted for it, but many students are determined to add music that they are passionate about alongside the classics.

Newer songs that have been played from the Tower consist of anything from “Stairway to Heaven” to the theme from Harry Potter.

It’s not just MSU students and faculty that get to listen to the Tower either. During the summer, the Annual Muelder Summer Carillon Series, put together by Dr. Milton Muelder as a dedication to his wife, whom he met while they were students at MSU, happens. During the series, guest carillonneurs from as far away as the Netherlands play the instrument once a week in the evenings. With campus free of students, people bring children and lawn chairs to have picnics and listen to the music.

The times people can visit Beaumont during the semester are posted by the Tower door, and during that time, anyone is free to make the 73-stair climb to the top of the Tower, where there are chairs that listeners can sit to watch McLellan play. The bravest of students can also climb the last and steepest set of stairs to the level above the carillon into the chamber tightly housing all 49 bells.

For anyone who’s ever wanted to experience Mozart at a chest vibrating level, you can even watch the bells while they’re being played. It’s not just students who can visit.

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Many alumni stop by, some bringing their children, and at times entire families make it a point to see the carillon in action. There is even a guest book, maintained for years, for all the visitors to sign.

So next time you’re in that part of campus, stop by, find out what day of the week it’s open that semester and walk on up. You can experience a part of MSU culture and history, and cross one more thing off your college bucket list while you’re at it. Who knows, maybe you’ll be coming back years down the line for a dose of nostalgia too.

For more on the history of Beaumont Tower and the carillon, as well as information on how to receive lessons, audition and set up tours, you can visit music.msu.edu/carillon or email Dr. McLellan at rm@msu.edu.

Taylor Owens is a senior majoring in English and creative writing. He enjoys gaming, sixties movies and trying to dress like someone who reads Dostoevsky. He’d like to make some sort of a living out of writing novels.

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The millennials are here

BY TAYLOR OWENS

It is the year 2016, and soon the kids born in the year 2000 will all be legally able to drive.

“Only true 90s kids will remember” memes will be slowly edged out by “only true 00s” or whatever those kids will be calling themselves. The Atlantic names Millennials as anyone born between 1980 and 2003, which apparently means our generation could potentially take the presidency next election. This would seem to confirm the worst fears of the Baby Boomers: that we will soon be prying away their jobs with our selfie sticks while posting pictures of our gluten free lunches on Instagram.

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Today’s high school students are technically the last of the millennial generation. What does it mean that these students have only known a world which wages a war on terror and contains a few hundred episodes of South Park? Only time will tell. But if Millennials are coming of age and into the workplace, it’s time we looked at that designation, “Millennial,” and how it is used to define us.

On pewresearch.org, you can take a quiz called, “How Millennial Are You?” Which, based on my political views, media consumption and amount of body art claims me to be 95 percent millennial, even if I don’t have a selfie stick or Instagram. On a separate page on the same site, there is an article entitled “Most Millennials Resist the ‘Millennial’ Label.” Twitter-less as I am, I have had my own trouble identifying with the Millennial moniker. Yes, I did watch all of Aziz Ansari’s Master of None on Netflix in a single sitting, does that make me selfish and lazy? I have been told it does.

“The “Millennials” Are Coming,” a cbsnews.com report from way back in 2007 by 60 Minutes reporter Morey Safer starts out by saying: “A new breed of American worker is about to attack everything you hold sacred,” and goes on to describe us as “extraterrestrials” and “narcissistic praise hounds now taking over the office.” That stigma has only worsened since. One might think the Baby Boomer generation, blasted by their parents for their long hair and rock and roll music, would be less quick to criticize us for generational differences, but that is not the case.

Over at millenialmarketing.com, a site dedicated to helping businesses understand how to reach us extraterrestrial,

They are more likely to buy from a company that supports a cause and create more original media content.

Source: millenialmarketing

Millennials, which are listed as making up nearly onefourth of the U.S. consumer buying power, are more likely to buy from a company that supports a cause and create more original media content. According to Bentley University, half of Millennials are politically independent and are more open to gay and interracial marriage and The Atlantic reports that more than two thirds of millennials say that “gender no longer defines destiny or behavior as it once did.” Our economic and social clout is going to grow even more in the foreseeable future.

One thing I do know is that there are a lot of four-yearolds who are able to find the YouTube videos they want to watch on an iPad. Is that a bad thing? Either way, technological change is only going to move faster; isn’t it better if we are ahead of that curve rather than behind it?

People see smartphones as walling us off from the rest of the world, but really they help us connect with it. I can’t tell you how many times I wish I had my iPhone growing up to show my parents that cracking your knuckles does not give you arthritis and there are some drinks that really don’t have caffeine.

We’re the most educated and diverse generation in U.S. history, and we make up one-fourth of the population. How is it then that we are all stigmatized the same way? The general feeling seems to be that our generation is defined by a poor work ethic, and is likely going to wreck the economy. Nevermind that it was the generation before us that oversaw the financial collapse that we grew up in. The American workplace, and a lot more, is about to change; what makes everyone so sure that it will be for the worse?

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HONORING THE PAST

BY AARON NGO

Sept. 11, 2001 is a date no one in the United States should ever forget. It was a day where lives were lost, people were hurt and heroes stepped up. An ordinary day turned into one of the worst nightmares America has ever experienced. The destruction of the Twin Towers in New York City, the plane crashed at the Pentagon and in a field in Pennsylvania, and the chaos that followed affected everyone in the United States that day, and the people lost will forever be in the memories of Americans everywhere.

9/11, the memorials help those who grieve and to ensure we never forget what happened. The people who sacrificed themselves and the people who died deserve to be remembered.

Ordinary heroes like police officers and firefighters, as well as the citizens who helped, are the ones we remember most.

The memorial started out as a temporary one to honor the ones on Flight 93, but it grew to become permanent and open to the public. Flight 93 National Memorial is a good place to visit and remember what those brave people did to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. Admission to the memorial is free to the public.

In the aftermath of the attacks, memorials were established throughout the United States to honor those who were lost.

Although it may be difficult to process

A 9/11 memorial established where Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. Flight 93 crashed in that area because of the actions the passengers took to prevent it from crashing at the planned destination, which was somewhere in Washington D.C.

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The memorial also has a plaza, which is located right on the edge of the area Flight 93 crashed. The area has many monuments, including a wall of names honoring those on the plane. The memorial also has 40 memorial groves; one for each passenger gone, which connects the visitor center and the memorial plaza.

In New York City, a 9/11 Memorial Museum dedicated to those who lost their lives has been established. The museum and memorial are located close to where the Twin Towers once stood. Architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker were selected out of 5,200 entries to design the museum.

The memorial has names of those lost inscribed into bronze panels edged along the Memorial pools. The names inscribed are a constant reminder of how many people are gone because of the attacks. In addition, the names of the six victims of the 1993 Trade Center Bombing are also inscribed alongside the 9/11 names.

The memorial is open to the public without charge, and it is a good way to explore the events of 9/11 in a different perspective. The tickets to the museum cost between $15 and $25.

The museum offers tours recapping the tragedy as well as educational programs for the youth.

The educational programs effectively explain the tragedy to a new generation and make sure they understand what happened. Educational programs are working to have the events of 9/11 taught in the curriculum for K-12, and they are continuing to update it for teachers.

Most schools acknowledge the tragedy and show videos or make an announcement recognizing 9/11.

The hope is 9/11 won’t disappear into history and everyone remembers the event and honors the efforts made to prevent more destruction. It is especially significant for the ones who grieve for loved ones taken from them during 9/11. Those people deserve to

have their loved ones remembered.

To honor the deceased, one must also respect those who feel personal loss from 9/11.

In addition, getting the story straight is also helpful as there are people out there who think all Muslims caused 9/11. Not all Muslims decided to cause this tragedy, it was one particular extremist group associated with the religion. One cannot blame all the Muslims for something a small group of extremists did.

Honoring the past is not blaming others, but accepting what happened and moving forward. New York City faced a dark day, but they rebuilt and now look toward a better tomorrow, and that is worth remembering.

Aaron Ngo is a junior at Michigan State University majoring in professional writing. His biggest dream is to have a successful novel published someday.

He is also interested in journalism. He loves to write, read, play video games and work out.

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BY JESSICA GIBBONS, RACHAEL FARWELL & ELISE JENSEN

DAN BUSINESS What’s some advice you would give to incoming freshmen?

Get involved with things. Classes aren’t where you are going to make your friends, clubs are.

What’s your favorite part of fall?

Haunted houses

DAIJA PRE-MED What’s some advice that you would give to incoming freshmen?

Study

What’s your favorite part of fall?

The leaves and the colors; the different kinds of styles of clothes; burgundy and green.

ZACK PRE-NURSING What’s some advice that you would give to incoming freshmen?

You have to focus on school, but you still have to have fun. Go out on the weekends, but make sure you get your stuff done.

What’s your favorite part of fall?

I love tailgate season, it’s my favorite thing.

TIFFANY CRIMINAL JUSTICE What’s your favorite bar on campus to go to?

Rick’s. It’s ratchet, it’s just funny.

What’s your favorite part of fall?

The trees and the colors.

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COLLEGE MOVE-IN SPECIALS Ways to save money

BY DEIDRE DAVIS

It’s back to school season! Whether you are a soon to be freshman or a seasoned college student, you know that there is typically a long shopping list of needed items for the dorms. Even though it’s a small living space, the prices for bedding, mini refrigerators, microwaves and more, add up quickly. To help keep this time exciting and free from financial worry, we have a few tips for you!

LOOK FOR MOVE-IN SPECIALS AT STORES

Stores know college students are on the search for quintessential dorm room items and will offer promotional deals to attract customers. Meijer, Bed Bath and Beyond and Target are a few of the larger stores that have these deals, but also look at the smaller, local stores. They often feature items specifically tailored for dorms and have marked down prices. Researching deals online before visiting these stores is another great way to compare prices and save money.

SHARE EXPENSES WITH ROOMMATES

It is likely that you are moving in with at least one roommate. If so, plan ahead and split costs. It’s unnecessary to have more than one mini refrigerator in a dorm. If you share these appliances, you can save money and space! Depending on your preferences, you could

also split the cost of household items such as laundry detergent, mouthwash, snacks, dishes, etc. This will be a money saver during move-in season and throughout the semester.

BUY USED ITEMS

You’re moving in, which means someone is moving out.

Throughout August, check out local garage sales and social media for these items. College students moving into off-campus housing may no longer have use for their mini refrigerators or twin XL bed sheets and might want to sell them, and it will likely be cheaper than buying brand new items.

College is an exciting and informative time for young adults. Start the school year off on a good note by using these money saving tips and searching for the most reasonably priced items for your home away from home.

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BY RACHAEL FARWELL

One of the best parts about summer is having bonfires.

After the sun has set, everyone sits around the burning logs to tell ghost stories or catch up on all the summer’s events. But the best part of bonfires, by far, is the s’mores. Those gooey, sticky treats only require three ingredients — graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. They are a quick and easy snack or dessert that always leave you wanting some more.

It is believed that s’mores have been around for a very long time, but according to Hershey’s, they weren’t officially documented until the Girl Scouts published the recipe in 1927. Since then, the recipe has been passed down from Girl Scouts and campers, and has become one of the most popular summertime desserts.

This year, August brings us two reasons to celebrate and enjoy this marshmallow dessert: Aug. 10 is National S’mores Day, and Aug. 30 is National 20

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Toasting Marshmallows Day. The best way to celebrate is getting together with some friends, making a bonfire and roasting your marshmallows until they are perfectly golden—or perfectly burned if you like them that way. Then you can add the graham crackers and chocolate and try to eat your treat without getting marshmallow all over your face. Good luck!

S’mores don’t have to just be graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows though. Adding other ingredients makes them unique and sometimes even more delicious. Some of the most common things people add to their s’mores are peanut butter, Nutella and fruit. In place of the graham crackers, some people use cookies or make a s’more burrito — a s’morrito — by wrapping chocolate and marshmallows up in a tortilla.

Adding these extra ingredients is a way to make each s’more unique. Junior nursing student Kelly Kambeitz explained her favorite way to make a s’more.

“So I have a graham cracker, three pieces of chocolate, and then I catch the marshmallow on fire twice. If it’s a good day, I’ll put a Reese’s peanut butter cup on it,” she said.

Madison McLean, a student at Michigan State University studying kinesiology, prefers the original to anything fancy. “I like just the classic s’more, I’ll be honest,” she said. Sometimes the original is the best and there’s no reason to mess with perfection.

If you’re looking for a fun, new way to try a s’more, check out these creative ideas.

Candied Bacon S’more

Add some candied bacon to your s’more to give it a sweet and salty taste. To make the candied bacon, coat the strips of bacon in brown sugar and bake them on a foil wrapped baking sheet for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Salted Caramel S’more

Instead of using chocolate for your s’more, use caramel and then sprinkle it with just a little bit of sea salt.

Fruit S’more

Add any kind of fruit to your s’more. Cut up your fruit of choice into thin pieces and lay them on your s’more on top of the chocolate.

Rice Krispie Treat S’more

Use Rice Krispie treats instead of graham crackers for your s’more. You can buy some at the store

or make your own.

Try doing an open-faced s’more for this one to avoid having your marshmallow ooze everywhere when you try to eat it.

Any Kind of Candy S’more You could use any kind of candy bar in place of the chocolate in your s’more. Cut the candy bar in half so it isn’t too thick and place it between the graham cracker and marshmallow just like you would with a regular chocolate bar.

In the Kitchen S’more

If you can’t get outside to have a bonfire, but you’re craving the gooey deliciousness of a s’more, here’s a simple recipe to make s’mores right in your kitchen. You need the regular ingredients — marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate.

Set graham cracker halves and chocolate on a baking sheet and place a marshmallow on top of each. Don’t put a graham cracker on top just yet. Bake them in the oven at 400 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes, until the marshmallows are golden brown and the chocolate has melted. Remove the s’mores from the oven and put the other graham cracker half on top. And voila!

You’ve got a s’more! But be careful—they’re messy!

Whether you want to put as much chocolate in your s’more as possible or be a little healthier by adding fruit, your s’more will be delicious. With the summer winding down, make sure to finish it off the right way by celebrating the season of s’mores. So grab some friends, light a bonfire — or preheat the oven — and get toasting.

Rachael Farwell is a junior studying professional writing with a specialization in editing and publishing. She hopes to one day work as an editor in New York City while living in a shoebox apartment. In her free time, she loves reading, writing, and cuddling with her fat cat.

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Banned books & book lovers day

BY RACHAEL FARWELL

Summer is a great time for people to catch up on the reading lists that have been neglected during the school year. With no classes to worry about or homework to do on the weekends, students can spend more time embracing the joy of reading.

The end of summer gives students several reasons to keep reading, even after they’ve gotten into that backto-school mindset. One of these reasons is National Book Lovers Day, celebrated on Aug. 9. This is a day for book lovers everywhere to put off all of their normal responsibilities and curl up with some coffee or tea and a good book.

of a book. Books allow readers to travel to different places or times and experience something new.

“I love how books let you have a different perspective on the world. Each one opens your mind to something new that you didn’t know about,” said Gebhardt. “It’s like an experience that you don’t have to personally have.”

Another book-themed celebration approaching as the school year starts is Banned Books Week. This is a week that typically takes place during the last week of September that celebrates the freedom to read. This year, Banned Books Week will be celebrated from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

“I like to read when there is fresh air, like a screen door open or on a balcony,” she said. “My screened-in porch at my home is my favorite. There are no bugs.”

Banned Books Week began as a way to raise awareness about books that have been challenged by schools, libraries and bookstores. Many of these books are banned for being sexually explicit, using offensive language or being unsuited to an age group. Books that contain this kind of information are usually challenged in order to protect people, most notably children, from difficult ideas, information and themes. But reading these books introduces readers to a wide spectrum of unique themes and ideas that they might not be able to find in other books.

One of the reasons people love reading so much is that they can essentially live a different life through the pages

Below is a list of some of the most commonly banned books according to the American Library Association.

By August, the hottest days of the summer are usually over, and being outside is enjoyable again. Taking a book outside can be a great way to catch up on some reading while catching some rays. Paige Gebhardt, a junior geography major, is one of the many people who likes to read outdoors when she can.

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

by Sherman Alexie This is a book about a young Native American boy who leaves his reservation to go to an all-white school in one of the neighboring towns. This book has been challenged and banned for cultural insensitivity, use of drugs and alcohol, being sexually explicit and containing depictions of bullying.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Persepolis tells the story of a young girl through her childhood and young adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution. This book has been banned and challenged for its use of offensive language, graphic depictions and its political viewpoints.

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini This book tells the story of a young boy in a district of Kabul during the fall of the Afghanistan monarchy and the rise of the Taliban regime. The Kite Runner has been banned for offensive language, violence and themes that are unsuitable for the age group.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower tells the story of Charlie, an introverted high school freshman, who befriends two seniors who welcome him into the real world. This book

has been banned for themes of homosexuality, its use of drugs and alcohol and sexually explicit content.

A Life Stolen by Jaycee Dugard This is the real-life story of Jaycee Dugard and her life in captivity. She was kidnapped when she was 11 years old, and was held against her will for 18 years. This book has been banned and challenged for being sexually explicit, using offensive language and its use of drugs and alcohol.

Although these books have been banned, they are still worth reading. They contain valuable themes and lessons that would be lost if no one read them. Mature readers are generally more understanding of the themes presented in these books and will be able to use what they read to shape their thinking and ideas in a positive way.

Adding a banned book to your end-of-the-summer reading list could introduce you to your new favorite book. And who knows? You could end up finding the book you’ll be reading on every National Book Lovers Day in the years to come.

Rachael Farwell is a junior studying professional writing with a specialization in editing and publishing. She hopes to one day work as an editor in New York City while living in a shoebox apartment. In her free time, she loves reading, writing and cuddling with her fat cat.

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V O M s 0 8 H T S U M

BY TYLER AUSTIN

There are always pieces of pop culture from previous generations that spill over into the culture of the newer generations: legendary movies, songs and TV shows that have done so well that they still reign supreme long after their time. Whether it be from family movie picks or Netflix suggestions, the plots, words and storylines of such pieces touch the hearts of viewers in one way or another, making them timeless.

Here is a list of a few of these legendary films that needed to be added to your bookshelf yesterday.

So make some room, grab some popcorn and clear your Saturday night schedule, because you’re going to be busy.

The Breakfast Club It’s only fair to start off with an absolute classic. “The Breakfast Club” is a film that shows off all the typical personalities of a high school student: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal. So, what happens when you take all these clashing personalities and put them in one room? Over the course of one long Saturday detention, these students share stories, dreams and hidden talents all while finding out more about each other than they could have imagined.

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school isn’t as easy as he thought. The movie contains all kinds of hilarious twists and turns as Ferris and his friends try to avoid getting caught by school officials, parents and annoying siblings.

Back to the Future The start to a trilogy that would touch the creative minds of children for generation after generation. “Back to the Future” follows Marty McFly, a musician who involuntarily gets the opportunity to time travel and go on the adventure of a lifetime. He travels to the past, where he has to make sure that his actions don’t alter the future too drastically and that there is a future to go back to.

E.T. This science fiction classic follows the usual story of two individuals who against all odds find a way to become friends - but there’s a twist: one of the individuals is an extraterrestrial being. Stranded on Earth, E.T. finds refuge in a small town. There, he befriends 10-year-old Elliot, who goes to great lengths to keep his new friend a secret from his family and anyone else who may try to separate them before E.T. can ‘phone home.’

Footloose Imagine being stuck in a town where the one thing you love most is deemed illegal, forcing you to live in secret. That’s the cruel reality Ren faces when he moves in with his aunt and uncle in Bomont.

Recently remade in 2011, “Footloose” is film that is certain to get the audience up and moving with its various dance parties and Rock ‘n Roll soundtrack.

These films have received praise and applause for the impression they’ve

VIE S E V HA made since their release. They’ve created characters who will never grow up in our eyes, countless reference material and Halloween costumes to last for years. So let’s kick back, relax and enjoy some oldies.

Tyler Austin is a senior journalism and Spanish major with a concentration in editorial reporting. He longs for a life in the Big Apple where coffee dates with Beyoncé are a weekly occurrence. In addition to writing for ing he also writes for Men’s Fashion in VIM.

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HOROSCOP ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 19

TAURUS APRIL 20 - MAY20

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

CANCER JUNE 21 - JULY 22

AUGUST It can get somewhat confusing as you alternate between knowing what you want and being unsure if you can really get it. Don’t fall into the trap of fear. You’ll be fine.

There is plenty of fun to go around.

AUGUST: This place and time were meant for you. You’re doing your best, enjoying yourself and attracting all the right people. Make it last by being god to everyone around you. You are setting a very good example that it’s possible to play while work is getting accomplished.

AUGUST Your need to get through to a stubborn friend requires that you be direct.

Bluntness is mandatory. Focus on a step-by-step description of what has gone wrong and why you feel that you are being taken for granted. If you don’t stick up for yourself now, you will have much bigger problems in the future.

AUGUST Your desire to get more education and be around people that can help make a difference in your life is very strong now. Anyone who doesn’t support what you are trying to accomplish will just have to get out of your way.

SEPTEMBER When you see someone, who needs your help, don’t think twice. The more effort you put forth, the more good karma you will receive. This month brings you much good fortune. You will seem to be at the right place, at the right time, to get what you desire and need.

SEPTEMBER A new addition to your family brings great blessings. Don’t worry about the finances, everything will be fine. Don’t worry about the extra responsibilities, that will all work out O.K. too. Enjoy life more. Every step of the journey is meant to be an adventure.

SEPTEMBER Concentrate on your career and being able to get your work completed on time. Take care of situations as they arise. Then you will have plenty of time to do what ‘you’ want to do after everything in completed.

SEPTEMBER Has someone been trying to take advantage of you? This month you won’t be able to take it any longer.

It’s time you show people you mean business. Hold your head up high and treat yourself with respect. Then those around you will see that you are serious and will begin to treat you more respectfully too.

LEO JULY 23 - AUG. 22

VIRGO AUG. 23 - SEPT. 21

LIBRA Sept. 22 - Oct. 23

SCORPIO Oct. 24 - Nov. 21

AUGUST You’ll be drawn to someone who is amazingly attractive and a bit dangerous.

Be sure it’s only an image and not a fact before you sign up for the long haul. You should be in a very good mood all month and may be feeling quite generous too.

AUGUST You just talked yourself into a bigger slice of the pie. What you get now is what you wanted all along.

Memories of this glowing month will cheer you up forever.

For the first half of August you may feel sluggish and just plain lazy. By the time the sun goes into your sign on August 23rd, you will be more than ready to pick up steam and move ahead.

AUGUST You are in a high cycle when it comes to love and romance. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to have some fun with the one you love or to meet someone interesting if you are single. Guard against being blamed for something you didn’t do.

AUGUST You may have to do a little creative accounting this month if you want to be able to afford all the things you’ve been putting on your wish list. Luck is with you, so if you want to invest, now is a good time. You have a good eye for investing in things that have long-term value and usually end up being worth much more in the long run.

SEPTEMBER It’s time to take total responsibility for your own life. The more positive value you put on yourself and your career, the more you will earn. Any outstanding debts must be paid off this month, especially if you have borrowed money from a friend or a relative. Organize your thoughts so that you can begin to organize your life.

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SEPTEMBER Be prepared for something extra-special, maybe even miraculous, to come your way. An opportunity you have been waiting for isn’t that far away. Release doubt, and replace that feeling with hope. Smile! This is going to be a very special and exciting month for you!

SEPTEMBER You will receive some news this month that will finally put your frustrations to rest. Something, or someone, you’ve been worried about will be getting the help that he/she needs. You have done you part and more than your share. Now the situation begins to finally turn around in your favor. Peace be with you. All is well.

SEPTEMBER You have a tendency to either try too hard or not try at all. There needs to be a middle amount of effort.

For those of you who try too hard to keep the peace, it’s time for you to step back and take a well-deserved vacation.

Source: Astrologyclub.org

PE///////// SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

CAPRICORN DEC. 22 - JAN. 19

AQUARIUS JAN. 20 - FEB. 18

PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20

AUGUST Pleasure is in the little things in August. You may just find that the best times come out of unexpectedly good moments which take no planning. It’s about finding out what really counts and realizing there are wonderful things to learn about and enjoy under your nose.

AUGUST Analyze subtle and more obvious incidents in your life. We draw to us people who reflect in us what we need to acknowledge and accept. The more we repress and deny aspects of ourselves, the more they control us.

AUGUST There is a tendency to go a little overboard. This is a really good month to indulge, be lazy and spoil yourself. After last month, which was a little serious, you need some light relief. But remember, too much of a good thing is also bad.

SEPTEMBER Unexpected events will test your commitment to the path you have chosen as well as giving you a chance to make changes you need the push to make. You may feel you have to make a break from your family in order to firmly establish your identity.

SEPTEMBER You can achieve fame and/or recognition from something you write in September; be it a book, blog post, article or research paper.

Learning is especially exciting if you are a student as what you will learn will seem especially crucial to understanding current events in the world.

AUGUST Advice from someone can really be very useful. If you are having any problems making a decision, a second unbiased opinion can be very helpful. You may feel bombarded with conflicting information which that is a why an impartial third person could clarify issues for you.

SEPTEMBER Looking for support from friends may lead to you supporting them more than they support you. Do not be tempted to speak to other mutual friends about it, as gossip among friends is a problem in September.

SEPTEMBER This month is full of fun, novelty and excitement.

You will meet new people and try new things. This is a month of talents rediscovered! It’s not just about talent; it’s about rediscovering an activity that you really enjoyed.

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