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U HU R U, Swa hili for Freedom.

UHURU, The Freedom Magazine, is written by, about and for those interested in gaining a multicultural, educated, thoughtful perspective of society. With this issue our interpretation of freedom means looking at real happenings around us with a critical eye, and bringing issues of true importance to attention. We aren’t just your typical, everyday magazine. We seek to represent the unique viewpoint. The ideas and cultures often under-represented in the media. So often our society takes freedom - of religion, of peaceful assembly, of speech - for granted. We refuse to. So take a further look inside, and exercise your freedoms: RI HGLĂ&#x;FDWLRQ RI VRFLDO FRQVFLRXVQHVV RI FKRRVLQJ WR VHHN WUXWK RU FUHDWH FKDQJH

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the team

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR As my last semester comes to a close, I am starting to really understand what it means to be involved with something you really care about. For me, UHURU began as an interesting publication with interesting people who seemed to care about the same things I did. Now that I have held my position, I realize that the changes my team has made to the magazine and its concept make this issue unique to us. We have molded UHURU into our own artistic medium because we can and because it means something to us to share the enlightenment of new information and culture. We hope you enjoy sharing the experience with us.

BASI UHURU PETE. – Molly Bryant

THE UHURU TEAM EDITOR IN CHIEF Molly Bryant

AR T DIRECTOR Annie Clemency

EDITORS Bre Haguewood Jake Hanrahan Bailey McGrath

DESIGNERS Mitch Hirn Lu Lawrence Danielle Hernandez Alyssa Lauer Sara Diemer Annie Clemency

WRITERS Molly Bryant Bre Haguewood Jake Hanrahan Kathryn Titus Juliann Finn Bailey McGrath Tommie Clark Runying Chen Caroline Lynch Rachel Pierce Cassidy Maher Gwen Campion

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spring 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

LIVE FROM LONDON: GRIME - 4 Gwen Campion

UNTITLED - 31 Gwen Campion

CURSE OF THE TRAVELER - 6 Jake Hanrahan

CREATE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES WITH PURPOSE - 32 Runying Chen

UNDER FIRE - 8 Cassidy Maher

WHAT MATTERS TO YOU? - 34

RAPE ON A COLLEGE CAMPU S - 9 Molly Bryant

NISOLO: W H E R E PASSI O N M E E TS PO TEN TIA L - 10 Bre Haguewood

A DAY WITHOUT TECHNOLOGY - 15 Bailey McGrath GROWING LEADERS OF A GLOBALIZING WORLD - 18 Tommie Clark LIFESTYLES OF FASHION - 21 Kathryn Titus CULTURAL TRENDS - 22 Caroline Lynch INTERNATIONAL GUIDE BOOKS - 24 & 25 Juliann Finn FLAWLESS - 26 Bre Haguewood WHY GLOBAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS - 28 Rachel Pierce

Funded by Government of the Student Body

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Live from London:

GRIME BY g w e n c a m p i o n DES IGN s a r a d i e m e r

Trap music. Dubstep. Moombahton. The terms might not be instantly recognizable, but electronic dance music is all around, invading mainstream tracks and providing the beats behind all your favorite songs. Remember the Harlem Shake? Trap. TNGHT’s Higher Ground, (Google it if you don’t recognize the name, you’ll recognize the sound), also Trap. Though many EDM genres are going mainstream, one London-born JHQUH UHPDLQV ZLWK D IRRW SODQWHG Ă&#x;UPO\ LQ WKH XQGHUJURXQG PXVLF scene – Grime. Grime is the British equivalent of America’s obsession with Trap, of the world’s obsession with Dubstep, and though it’s been around since the early 2000s it’s going through a major revival right now. *ULPH LV GLIĂ&#x;FXOW WR GHVFULEH $VN DQ\ /RQGRQHU \RX PHHW RQ WKH street and they’ll all give different answers (trust me, I’ve tried). The one thing that seems to hold true in every answer is the grittiness— Grime is raw, real and oftentimes heavy. It’s East London sound. It’s experimental.

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Few MCs have managed to break big in the genre, which has DOORZHG LW WR VWD\ UHODWLYHO\ XQLQĂ XHQFHG DQG HYHQ WKRXJK LWĂ–V EHHQ several years the genre continues to create and evolve. The best way to understand this musical amoeba? Start listening. I’ve compiled ten WUDFNV WKDW HPERG\ WKH JHQUH IURP WKH Ă&#x;UVW *ULPH WUDFN HYHU SURGXFHG (Youngstar’s Pulse X) to the newest artists on the scene (Devlin, 6FUXĂ&#x;]]HU WR KHOS \RX VRXQG RXW WKH 8.Ă–V *ULPH VFHQH

Yo u n g S t a r – P ulse X (V i s i o n i st R e m i x ) $UJXDEO\ WKH Ă&#x;UVW UHDO *ULPH track ever laid down, Pulse X is dark, gritty and minimalist. It’s basically the same few bars repeated over and over again. This remix respects where it all started but still nods to the present and even the future of this unpredictable genre. W i l e y – Wo t Do U Ca ll it ? This 2005 song mocks the media and music industry’s attempts to classify Wiley and his counterparts’ new music. Known for his own brand of ‘Eskibeat’ Wiley mocks the use of garage, urban and 2step to WU\ DQG GHĂ&#x;QH KLV XWWHUO\ XQLTXH and, at the time, never-heardbefore sound, all set to a quintessential Grime beat. L e t h a l B i z z l e – Pow (F o rw a rd ) This hard-hitting track sounds exactly like its title. Pow: a musical punch in the face. Angry but at times humorous, Lethal smashes this heavy Grime track with a score of well-respected MCs rapping beside him.

Ink k e – Wa r D ub This track is part of a volley of war tracks put out last year via Twitter and SoundCloud by competing Grime producers aiming to prove who is the grimiest of all and push the genre back to the forefront. This particular track starts out with a sample of an infamous interview where London rapper Jammer tries to show Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka what “Grimeâ€? music is all about—by playing him a trap rap song. This song sums up Grimes’ incredulous response to Jammer by winding the sample down to a pained screaming ‘No, no, no way’ before launching into a sick mashup of Preditah and Darq ( )UHDNHU WKDW WUXO\ GHĂ&#x;QHV Grime, no trap involved. Devlin feat. Wretch 32 – Off Wit h Their H ea ds Devlin is a pop-Grime mix that invites in listeners who wouldn’t otherwise be attracted to such a heavy genre. Still gritty but with a more commercially driven sound, this track is a bit Eminem meets Youngbloodz “Imma Shine,â€? (which for those who don’t remember is the violin-heavy theme song for Step Up) with a touch of that hollow East London sound. Tinchy Stryder feat Ghet t s – Gr ime Vet er a n A Ruff Sqwad original, Tinchy is one of Grime’s biggest breakout powers with several Top 100 hits and a cult following. This song, put out in 2011, splits away from Tinchy’s usual bubblegum Grime and gets back to the dark, dirty roots: paying homage to the beginning as well as some of the most notable MCs.

Dizzee Rascal – Fix Up, L ook Sha r p Rattle off a list of Grime artists to any American, and most likely Dizzee Rascal is one of the few names they’ll actually recognize due to being one of the only Grime artists who has successfully made it commercially and worldwide. Perhaps the reason for its success in the states, the song heavily samples American rocker Billy Squier’s “The Big Beatâ€? and showcases Dizzee’s pleasantly squawky vocals. Ruff Sqwad – Tings in Boots Arguably the creators of the genre, Ruff Sqwad were just kids when they put out this song, literally skiving out on class to lay down the track. Characterized by its computer-created melody and scratchy vocals, the song became D Ă&#x;[WXUH RI WKH HDUO\ *ULPH VFHQH and launched careers of stars like Dirty Danger and Tinchy Stryder. P redit a h – Circ les One of Preditah’s top productions, according to not only the artist himself but also the widely appreciative audience. From MCs looking for the next track to rap over, to casual listeners, this instrumental track is gripping and catchy. It’s also the song you can hear sampled in Inkke’s War Dub. Scr ufiz z le – Kic k I t One of the newest MCs on the VFHQH 6FUXĂ&#x;]]OH NLOOV WKLV ERXQF\ track, meshing Grime’s glory with today’s bubbly appeal. 'HĂ&#x;QLWHO\ DQ DUWLVW WR ZDWFK

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C U R S E O F T H E T R AV E L E R BY j a k e h a n r a h a n DES IGN l u l a w re n c e

Here lies a brief word of caution to the bright eyed and the bold, the young and the young at heart; yearning so desperately to break out and explore the world. The Sword of Wanderlust is most certainly GRXEOH HGJHG )RU WKHUH LV QR DGYHQWXUH ZLWKRXW VDFULĂ&#x;FH DQG QR painless lessons learned. There is no Shangri-La. No one is quite sure where the original story came from. It has been passed around the Internet for several years, though many would SRLQW WR D FHUWDLQ 5HGGLW SRVW DV WKH Ă&#x;UVW LWHUDWLRQ RI WKH WDOH ,Q MXVW D few paragraphs, a user summarized a lesson once taught to him by an aging vagabond in a dingy, side-alley bar in Central America. The old man had spent the evening conveying tales of his youth, in which he had traveled to nearly every corner of the world and had experienced as much of the rich tapestry of life that one could reasonably expect given the relative brevity of a single human lifetime. His was the vibrant, varied, and exciting life that so many youthful, worldly people aspire to. Quickly however, the mood of the story dimmed, appropriately matching the lighting of the small pub in which they sat. The old man, wishing to impart upon his younger compatriot more than just tales of adventures long past, graciously shared a lesson that he had learned over the course of his travels.

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The message was something along the lines of this: While many see extended world travel as a liberating and holistically educational experience, it most certainly does not come without its fair share of disappointment. Firstly, many young and enthusiastic travelers set out into the world on a quest for something greater than that which

they have left behind. After all, if one has everything they want in the place they are currently in, why would they be inclined to leave? Of those that do choose to depart, an idealistic few may even believe that, somewhere out there in this great wide world of ours, there must exist a place that is perfect for them. Sadly, this is simply not the case. At the beginning of their journey, a traveler may have a list of just a IHZ WKLQJV WKDW WKH\ DUH ORRNLQJ IRU LQ WKHLU RZQ GHĂ&#x;QLWLRQ RI D SHUIHFW SODFH 6WLOO WKH RGGV RI Ă&#x;QGLQJ VRPHZKHUH WKDW H[DFWO\ PDWFKHV WKHLU own mental description of perfection are virtually nonexistent. Furthermore, for every new location a traveler visits, he or she will invariably add criteria to this list; little things that they pick up along the way. These things may be as simple as wanting the location having a scenic mountain view, or they may be more intricate, such as the ability to purchase from a street cart that delicious dish consisting of Ă&#x;VK DQG SHSSHUV WKH\ KDG RQFH HQMR\HG ZKLOH VWUROOLQJ WKH VWUHHWV RI D small Moroccan village. The end result of this is a list that continues to grow longer with each new location visited, adding to the already H[WUHPHO\ XQOLNHO\ HYHQW RI Ă&#x;QGLQJ D SHUIHFW PDWFK WKHLU RZQ SHUVRQDO Shangri-La. The second aspect of the Curse, according to the old man, was the degradation of relationships in the life of the traveler. Travel inherently involves leaving behind places (and the people that inhabit them) in pursuit of new and varied experiences. While in today’s technologically advanced world it may be possible to stay in touch with the most important people in one’s life, the actual physical presence of a person is a very hard thing to replicate. While a traveler will certainly meet and interact with a much larger number of people while on their journeys, these interactions will inherently be more VXSHUĂ&#x;FLDO DQG Ă HHWLQJ WKDQ WKRVH RI D VWDWLRQDU\ SHUVRQ And yet they press on, continually meeting more and more amazing people, until the day comes that the traveler makes a realization. He or she misses all of these wonderful people they have met, and yet those people have almost certainly all but forgotten about the traveler. Simply put, the ability to cultivate long term relationships with others profoundly lacks in a person that is always on the move. Even if the traveler makes the decision to forego his journey in an attempt to stay in one place and forge more permanent relationships, a tinge of loneliness and yearning will always be present. The people surrounding the traveler will never really know them, they will never truly understand all that he or she has seen, and the traveler will almost always want to tell their stories of exploration and adventure just a tiny bit more than others want to hear them. Before parting, the old man made his point. That traveling, while still a perfectly honorable tradition, will invariably force one to make VDFULĂ&#x;FHV 7KH YLEUDQW DQG H[FLWLQJ H[SHULHQFHV WKDW FRPH ZLWK EHLQJ constantly in motion can only exist with a tinge of sadness and feelings of isolation. While this is by no means a tale meant to deter the young idealist, it is simply a warning. If the life of a vagabond is one that you DVSLUH WR SUHSDUH WR PDNH WKH VDFULĂ&#x;FHV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK LW 7KH expectations of the journey and the realities of what awaits are two factors that must perpetually be kept in check. This is the reality faced by each and every person that breaks away from the life they lead in the pursuit of something bigger and better. This is the decision that must be made before a single plane ticket or guide book is ever purchased. This is the Curse of the Traveler.

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UNDER FIRE ca ssi d y ma h e r DESIGN a n n i e c l e m e n c y

Aurora. Centennial. Washington Navy Yard. Newtown. Columbine. Just the names of these places send chills through many as they remember the horrendous shootings that took place at each; and at least three of those shootings were attributed to mental illness.

It is important to realize, however, that not everyone with a mental illness is dangerous. Too often it seems people forget that. Mental illness ranges from anxiety to addiction and there are many varied forms of each. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders WKHUH DUH QHDUO\ GLIIHUHQW GHßQLWLRQV RI PHQWDO GLVRUGHUV $QG EHFDXVH WKHUH DUH VR PDQ\ YDU\LQJ GHJUHHV LW FDQ EH YHU\ GLIßFXOW WR diagnose. Most times symptoms do not manifest until someone is 23 or \HDUV ROG 6RPHRQH ZKR PD\ KDYH DSSHDUHG WR EH SHUIHFWO\ ØßQHÙ KLV or her whole life can begin to experience symptoms that suggest they may suffer from mental illness; and it seems to come completely out of the blue.

:LWK QHDUO\ ßYH ELOOLRQ GROODUV EHLQJ FXW IURP PHQWDO KHDOWK IDFLOLWLHV all over America over the past three years, the few people who are actually receiving treatment, (nearly 60 percent of adults suffering from mental illness went untreated last year according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI), will try to survive the exorbitant fees for treatment until the state money simply runs out.

Demi Lovato, who has been very open about her struggles with bipolar disorder, relays the fact that she had no idea she had bipolar disorder until she was in treatment for diseases such as anorexia and bulimia. In an interview with People Magazine, Lovato said of her diagnosis, “It makes sense. There were times when I was so manic, I was writing seven songs in one night and I’d be up until 5:30 in the morning.”

According to NAMI, “one in four adults - approximately 61.5 million Americans - experience mental illness in a given year.” With a quarter of our nation’s population suffering from mental illness, one would think that there would be a public outcry, government aid, foundations, allocated resources, something! But too often the plight of the mentally ill falls on deaf ears. We hear “mental illness” and we WKLQN ØFUD]\ Ù <RX FDQÖW ß[ FUD]\

In a world where mental illness is so prevalent, it is of the utmost importance that we identify its existence among us. We cannot discount those who have it nor can we turn a blind eye. Liza Long says it perfectly in her blog: “I agree that something must be done. It’s time for a meaningful, nationwide conversation about mental health. That’s the only way our nation can ever truly heal.”

“I live with a son who is mentally ill. I love my son. But he frightens me.” A blog post written by Liza Long entitled, “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother,” describes the pressures, and fears, of living with a child suffering from mental illness. The blog touches upon the anger and violence of her child and the fact that she can do almost nothing about it.

But the stigma attached to mental illness needs to change. Awareness is key and we need to begin to open a dialogue about the issue. There have been too many Adam Lanza’s, too many gone without help, unnoticed, pushed aside. Without help or treatment we run the risk of repeating these tragedies.

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RAPE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS mo l l y b r y a n t DESIGN a l y s s a l a u e r

7KH FRQFHSW RI UDSH LV VRPHWKLQJ WKDW VRFLHW\ KDV PDGH YHU\ GLIĂ&#x;FXOW WR LGHQWLI\ %\ GHĂ&#x;QLWLRQ UDSH LV WKH XQODZIXO SUHVVXULQJ RI D SHUVRQ through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse. But in everyday reality many victims struggle with their own unique situations, not understanding whether what happened to them was rape, or if it was their own fault because they were too drunk or didn’t know how to just say “no.â€? Rape on college campuses is not immune to this circumstance. A report by the National Institute of Justice found that a college campus with 10,000 students could be experiencing 350 rapes or more per \HDU 7KH -XVWLFH 'HSDUWPHQW HVWLPDWHV WKDW IHZHU WKDQ Ă&#x;YH SHUFHQW of completed or attempted rapes on college-aged women are reported WR ODZ HQIRUFHPHQW RIĂ&#x;FLDOV Let’s look at this statistically. Iowa State University has 33,241 students including undergraduate and graduate programs. Assuming there is a linear correlation with the previous statistic, this suggests that potentially 1,050 rapes could EH H[SHULHQFHG DW ,RZD 6WDWH SHU \HDU ,I Ă&#x;YH SHUFHQW RU IHZHU DUH reporting these rapes, that means only approximately 52 of these 1,050 victims are reporting to an authority and having the opportunity to get the help they need. According to “Safety and You: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report,â€? published by the Iowa State University Police Department, only 12 sexual assaults were reported in 2012 on and off campus in the Ames area. This is a staggeringly low number when compared to the statistics. So why do so many sexual assaults go unreported? One reason is rape apologism. Rape apologism is an umbrella term for arguments which suggest that rape is infrequent, misreported, over-reported or excusable in some circumstances, such as within a marriage or if the victim was “provocatively dressed.â€? This has become somewhat of an epidemic and continues to spread.

In many instances rapists are forgiven for their actions. In cases such as Steubenville and Maryville, where high school football players drugged and raped young women, the small town mindset is that “boys will be boys� or “the girl was asking for it.� This not only encourages rape apologism, but victim blaming as well. Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. By even suggesting that girls are responsible for being raped, it opens the door for torment and abuse that follows an accusation. Daisy Coleman, the rape victim in the Maryville case, attempted suicide after being terrorized on social media. According to Suicide.org, about 13 percent of rape victims will attempt suicide and 33 percent will contemplate suicide. It is becoming increasingly urgent that college campuses and administrations become more aware of the threat of sexual assault. After Sally Mason, the president of the University of Iowa, had a slip-up suggesting that rape was part of “human nature� and therefore was not completely preventable, it is clear that sexual assault education is necessary at all levels at universities. Even Iowa State has taken steps to combat sexual assault by requiring every student to take the online Title IX training. These small steps can make a big difference, but those effects may not be realized immediately. By putting more immediate solutions in place now, like having a chaperone service through the university to take people to a from locations that do not just include campus, it would greatly decrease the chance for sexual assaults to occur. However universities decide to handle it, something needs to happen now. It is unacceptable to push sexual assault to the back burner when women and men in college, and of all ages, are suffering every day because of the torment from their peers or just the guilt and shame they feel from becoming a victim to such a heinous crime. We must open our eyes to the realities of sexual assault and take the necessary steps to ensure that these crimes are entirely eliminated.

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NISOLO:

WHERE PASSION MEETS POTENTIAL

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While she was at Iowa State, you would have noticed her for her style - described by friends as “homeless chic” - the ever-present headband and scarf, her bright red hair. But the most remarkable trait of this super cool apparel merchandising, design, production and product development major during her collegiate years was her work as a self-proclaimed “job gypsy.” She did it all, from working at JB Knacker vintage home store on Main Street to handing out Coke Zero outside the UDCC, Kraft Soft Baked Cookies at a football game and yogurt samples at Hy-Vee. Anything she did teemed with her characteristic energy and passion.

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Even before she graduated from Iowa State and set off to work in Orange County, Calif. as an intern for Krochet Kids international, DQ LQQRYDWLYH QRQ SURĂ&#x;W HPSRZHULQJ SHRSOH LQ 8JDQGD DQG 3HUX LW was apparent that this girl was destined for adventure - and to make great impact. Today, Kate Hinrichs lives and works in Nashville, Tenn., doing a thing called Nisolo. Her passionate, energetic nature has undoubtedly carried forward into her professional career, as Nisolo is one of VHYHUDO FRPSDQLHV UHGHĂ&#x;QLQJ ZKDW Ă˜VXFFHVVĂ™ LQ WKH EXVLQHVV ZRUOG means today. Nisolo, like Krochet Kids intl., is a social enterprise. Kate explained the concept of social entrepreneurship to me. “It’s an up-and-coming sector based on the idea that you don’t have to be a QRQSURĂ&#x;W WR GR Ă•JRRG Ă– <RX FDQ KDYH WKH Ă•JRRGĂ– EXLOW ULJKW LQWR \RXU business. I love talking about [social enterprise] because it’s such an unknown thing.â€? A social enterprise can be understood as a business that is pursuing an innovative solution to a social problem, combining best traits RI ERWK WKH EXVLQHVV DQG QRQSURĂ&#x;W ZRUOGV ,W LPSURYHV KXPDQ RU HQYLURQPHQWDO ZHOO EHLQJ DV QRQSURĂ&#x;WV DUH NQRZQ IRU EXW LW XVHV FRPPHUFLDO VWUDWHJLHV WR GR VR 5DWKHU WKDQ H[LVWLQJ WR FUHDWH SURĂ&#x;WV for shareholders, this type of company measures its success primarily E\ LWV SRVLWLYH LPSDFW DQG QRW RQO\ SURĂ&#x;W DQG UHWXUQ 6DPH SURGXFW equal or better quality, huge social impact. And the concept of social enterprise as a business model is growing. But we’ll get back to that. Nisolo makes and sells high-quality, handmade leather shoes and accessories, but the best part? It is a vehicle for opportunity, a channel for change. It exists to give people in the developing world a way to break out of poverty through their trade. Five staff, three interns, hundreds of lives positively affected as Nisolo’s products are made by shoemakers in Trujillo, Peru who previously struggled to PDNH HQRXJK SURĂ&#x;W IURP WKHLU FUDIW WR VXSSRUW WKHPVHOYHV DQG WKHLU families. By creating jobs and connections to markets and capital, Nisolo empowers them - helps them to help themselves.

While living and working in three different developing countries over the course of several years, Nisolo CEO Patrick Woodyard was amazed time and time again by the extraordinary talent that is present in the developing world. He was equally amazed at the lack of markets and resources that can prevent even the most incredible artisans from achieving deserved success and stability. :KHQ 3DWULFN PRYHG MXVW RXWVLGH RI 7UXMLOOR WR ZRUN IRU D PLFURĂ&#x;QDQFH organization, he came across a shoemaker named Willan who was handcrafting the most beautiful leather shoes from inside his home. Patrick was astonished that such skillful handiwork could be found within an LPSRYHULVKHG UHVLGHQFH ZLWK D GLUW Ă RRU DQG OHDNLQJ URRI Ă˜, FRXOGQĂ–W believe that someone who could make a product that looks like that could be in this situation,â€? Patrick said in a speech at The Unreasonable Climax, a convention of social entrepreneurs from across the globe. “I thought, ‘Wow. I know so many people that will want shoes like this.’â€? Though his shoes were equivalent in many ways to top designer brands, Willan at the time had no way to reach markets that could buy his shoes and he lacked materials to produce in higher quantities. Patrick found that in Trujillo, historically known as “the shoe capital of Peru,â€? there were 30,000 shoemakers in the same situation as Willan. The supply chain for shoemaking in that one city employed over 100,000 people, but was nevertheless collapsing. When Patrick learned all this, the vision for Nisolo started to come together. “Nisoloâ€? in Spanish can be translated to: “Neither alone.â€? According to Patrick, “The idea is neither us nor them are alone. In the United States, sometimes we get this idea that we’re the only people that exist and that our decisions, our daily decisions as consumers, don’t have an effect somewhere else in the world. But the reality is that they do, and we’re not alone.â€?

“Trabajo, la gente necesita tra b a j o T he people [here] need work.�

According to the Nisolo staff, if you were to ask Juan, one of Nisolo’s head shoemakers in Peru, what the greatest need in his barrio or neighborhood is, he would immediately respond, “Trabajo, la gente necesita trabajo - The people [here] need work.â€? Before Nisolo, Juan and other Nisolo shoemakers didn’t have steady work RU RYHUO\ SURĂ&#x;WDEOH MREV EHFDXVH WKH\ GLGQĂ–W KDYH DFFHVV WR HQRXJK customers to buy their shoes. This prevented them from making adequate money or expanding their businesses. But they had talent. Juan, for example, began learning the shoemaking trade at age 14 in his father’s shop inside their home in Peru. The artist has an understanding of quality, consistency and beauty that Nisolo says KDV JUHDWO\ LQĂ XHQFHG LWV EUDQG Kate explained the motivation behind Nisolo, created in 2010: “Where the whole idea started‌ Patrick kept seeing it, that people oftentimes have a skill set but lack of access. In Peru, he saw artisans creating leather loafers that would retail for 150 dollars-plus in the U.S. There are thousands, literally thousands of these small shoemaker families.â€? U H U RU MAG AZ I N E | SP RING 2 0 1 4

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The global supply chain for footwear and apparel employs more than 250 million people, Patrick has said. He followed this statistic with a question that is the heart of Nisolo’s mission: “Can you imagine what the effect would be on these individuals, their families and their communities if every single one of them received a fair wage and worked under safe conditions?â€? Nisolo is working to create a culture where a necessity of basic human rights in production stems from consumer demand for it. By purposefully choosing which companies you purchase from, this is what you do - the power you wield. “We’re hiring people with a skill set and creating that access,â€? Kate said. “And we’re trying to get people to think about the shoe industry in general. Yeah, you can buy something cheap at Target or Walmart. But at what cost? It’s just thinking about what your purchases mean.â€? She explained how exactly Nisolo is creating jobs and changing lives in Peru. “We purchase all of the materials up front so that the shoemakers have what they need. We buy all of the machinery and ensure quality of the products. We offer them the chance to sell internationally - to have WKDW UHDFK DOO RYHU WKH ZRUOG 7KH\Ă–UH SDLG Ă&#x;UVW EHIRUH ZHĂ–UH SDLG Because we’re here to make sure that they have a consistent job; so they can trust and know that they have a steady income. They can now plan to send their kids to school, and do other things that they may not have otherwise been able to.â€?

$W Ă&#x;UVW DOO 1LVROR VKRSV ZHUH VHSDUDWH LQ HDFK RI WKH KHDG shoemakers’ own home. This past September, the Nisolo shoemaking shops in Trujillo combined. According to Kate, it’s a kind of assembly line where each employee has their own area of shoemaking that they’re trained in. The specialty area is important because, for instance, to shave the excess on a leather shoe sole one PXVW EH H[WUHPHO\ VNLOOHG :KLOH HPSOR\HHV KDYH WKHLU RZQ VSHFLĂ&#x;F skill set, they are also cross-trained. Nisolo proves that consumers can directly facilitate one of the most powerful forms of poverty alleviation: job creation. It allows consumers to put their money directly toward a social cause, not to mention to literally put a roof over someone’s head. ,Q MXVW LWV Ă&#x;UVW \HDU DQG D KDOI 1LVROR VROG PRUH WKDQ KDOI D PLOOLRQ dollars worth of shoes in 48 out of 50 U.S. states and 20 countries DURXQG WKH ZRUOG %DFN &RXQWU\ 2XWĂ&#x;WWHUV LQ 'HV 0RLQHV VHOOV Nisolo shoes!) This was all without spending any money on advertising. Awareness was raised solely through special events, the website and retail partnerships. During this time Nisolo was successful in sustaining over 30 jobs in Peru and increasing income levels of its artisans by up to over 500 percent. Nisolo has humble beginnings, established just 2.5 years ago in 3DWULFNĂ–V JDUDJH LQ 2[IRUG 0LVVLVVLSSL 7KH Ă&#x;UVW VKLSPHQW RI 1LVROR shoes meant meeting a trucker at 1 a.m. on the highway and pulling an all-nighter to transport boxes in the bed of a pickup since the trucker couldn’t get up a hill to the garage. As the company grew, it uprooted its headquarters to a small, three-bedroom house in Nashville. The staff lived and operations fully functioned from within this home. This is where .DWH Ă&#x;UVW PRYHG XSRQ VWDUWLQJ with Nisolo. “So this is kind of crazy,â€? she laughed. “Up until this past May we worked out of a house, the same house in which we lived.â€? One year later, Nisolo moved its headquarters to what now serves DV LWV RIĂ&#x;FH ZDUHKRXVH VKRZURRP and retail space, still in Nashville. “We found a space in this up-andcoming area‌ It’s just a very very cool, creative industrial environment,â€? Kate said.

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Photo by: Mary Caroline Mann The innovative city of Nashville is perfect for the culture of Nisolo. The company isn’t just a creative business and workplace, but an artistic philosophy and lifestyle. Kate explained how Nashville artists, from music to photography, help each other and collaborate often. “Nashville’s really cool in that way. Here, people in music, art and fashion all want to come together. And people have been so incredibly kind.â€? Nisolo states its mission is to honor the passion and potential that is so prevalent in the developing world. Yet the enthusiasm and devotion shown by the small group of staff members at Nisolo headquarters is equally amazing. It’s a young and energetic crew; the oldest person on staff is only 30 years old. “What’s cool about a small business is there’s so much room for FUHDWLYLW\ <RXĂ–UH FRQVWDQWO\ RQ \RXU IHHW DQG \RX KDYH WR Ă&#x;JXUH LW RXW %XW \RX Ă&#x;JXUH LW RXW Ă™ .DWH VDLG Ă˜:KHQ \RXĂ–UH VR SDVVLRQDWH about what you’re doing, it’s not work anymore.â€? “My role has been constantly evolving based on needs,â€? she explained. “I do some social media, help with the blog, give customer service, manage the interns, and help with projects. I do a lot of things that maybe aren’t so ‘glamorous’ but that need to get done, in a timely manner. Everyone pitches in.â€?

Nisolo is proof that consumers can purposefully select companies to purchase from, and by doing so, serve as part of something much bigger than themselves. According to the 2013 Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate Social Responsibility, 50 percent of global consumers are willing to pay more for goods and services from “socially responsible� companies. This number has grown considerably in recent years. Rises in electronic and social media mean greater transparency into how companies are run and what they stand for. We are now able to purchase from (and work for!) companies based on ethical practices, or better yet, true social improvement. You’ve probably noticed the trend. Terms such as “Organic� or “Fair Trade� are included in labels and marketing more than ever before. This is because of what I consider a point of pride for our generation: A young, socially conscious consumer has emerged. We care about where the things we consume come from. According to the Nielsen survey, people under age 30 are most likely to say they would spend more to purchase from companies that “give back.� As motivation behind purchases continues to shift to not only quality of products but also integrity of companies, the “socially responsible�

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marketplace will continue to grow. Ethical businesses will become a market standard, as companies that do not commit to positive impact lose competitive edge. An important “next step� for the conscious consumer: Distinguish which companies are actually accomplishing positive change, and which are incorporating “social responsibility� into their brand to make sales. A prime example: Nisolo is different from TOMS shoes. The TOMS “Buy One Give One� model has faced recent criticism for the tendency of material donations to undermine local markets and foster dependency on foreign assistance. Patrick explained his decision not to use a “One for One� model like TOMS in the creation of Nisolo. “I wanted people to recognize that donations were not the solution to material poverty. A better solution is empowerment and a focus on addressing poverty at its roots.� While the TOMS “One for One� model may hold problems as an unsustainable answer to poverty, Patrick has said our culture should be grateful for the company. The TOMS brand brought large-scale attention to the fact that people can “do good� with purchases. But today, it is important to recognize that what is needed to address

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poverty is not donations but long-lasting solutions such as job creation or access to education. Our choices are a statement of our values. By making selective SXUFKDVHV ZH H[HUFLVH SRZHU WR LQĂ XHQFH EXVLQHVV EHKDYLRU 7KH ZD\ we invest our money can directly determine which businesses succeed, thus shaping our society and that of the future. The Nisolo blog lists several other social enterprises with sustainable business models to check out, including Krochet Kids intl., Sseko Designs, livefashionABLE and Red Earth Trading Company. ,W VHHPV Ă&#x;WWLQJ WR HQG ZLWK WKHVH ZRUGV VSRNHQ E\ 3DWULFN WR DGGUHVV his audience at The Unreasonable Climax: “Look at your shoes‌ literally look down‌ Do you know who made those shoes? Do you know what they were paid? Do you know anything about the working conditions?â€? He followed this question with another. “If you had the opportunity to conveniently purchase a product of equal or better value at the same price point that also had a profound social impact, would you be willing to give a new brand a try?â€? , FDQĂ–W ZDLW WR EX\ P\ Ă&#x;UVW SDLU

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Technology is a huge part of people’s daily lives. We use it constantly; DQG , DP RQH RI PDQ\ ZKR UHO\ RQ LW HYHU\ GD\ , VHW RXW WR Ă&#x;QG ZKDW LW would be like to cut myself off from all modern technology for a day no cell phone, no laptop, no tablet and no TV. As soon as I woke up, I realized it would be nearly impossible for me to not check my phone if it was on. It was taunting me. I turned it off and started my day. As I stood shampooing my hair, I noticed how eerily quiet it seemed to me to shower without music. I completed my morning bathroom routine, put on my robe and rushed to the kitchen to make breakfast. No one was home to talk to about the day ahead. I have a bad habit of listening to my music and the news while cooking breakfast. Today, all I had to listen to was the frying of my eggs and my toast popping out of the toaster. I didn’t mind this until I sat down to eat in the living room. The silence was so awkward and uncomfortable. Since I didn’t have the CyRide schedule memorized, I decided to drive to campus for class – riding, of course, in complete silence. Silence, it seemed, was becoming a trend for the day. By this time I had also felt several urges to tweet and text people. , ZDV EDUHO\ RQ WLPH IRU FODVV EXW IRU WKH Ă&#x;UVW WLPH LQ P\ GD\ I noticed something positive about my being without technology my professor had my full attention. I wasn’t constantly checking the time on my phone or waiting for a text back from anyone, and it was actually relaxing. I drove back to my apartment in silence yet again, went tanning and headed home to make lunch. Lunch was even more uncomfortable than breakfast. As I sat eating my salad alone on the couch, I realized that even though I’m alone several times throughout a day, I never feel alone. I’m always connected to someone whether I’m texting my friend, tweeting back at my roommate, connecting to artists through their music or characters on TV. I hurried out of my apartment to go to class and drove to the commuter lot. I plopped down in the middle of the Orange 23 bus and people-watched. As I suspected, nearly every person on that bus had

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their eyes glued to their phones, never looking up to interact with the world around them. In my last two classes of the day, I was much more relaxed and engaged in my learning. There was no urge to check my phone really quickly, I wasn’t thinking about things I had to do later, and I wasn’t counting down the minutes until class was over. I was starting to enjoy not having a phone. According to a study done through the Android App, “Locket,â€? the average person checks his or her phone 110 times per day. Every time I unlock my phone I have a new text, check social media or pick a new song on Spotify. Small actions like WKHVH DGG XS WR D VLJQLĂ&#x;FDQW amount of time spent on my iPhone. According to research by Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange, the average person age 18 to 34 spends 3.8 hours a day on social media. Needless to say, not having access to Internet freed up a good chunk of my day. After class I went to the Memorial Union and ate alone with no phone to distract me. I felt extremely awkward. I ate quickly and went and sat myself strategically in front of an analog clock to read my textbook. I

didn’t have anything better to distract me. I was meeting my roommate at 5 p.m. to go to the men’s basketball game against Texas. I waited for her outside the Memorial Union with anticipation. It was nervewracking not being able to text her to see if she would be on time or if I was even in the right spot. I was relieved when she showed up. I experienced Iowa State basketball in a totally different way that night. It was amazing. I didn’t tweet, text or Snapchat during the game. My eyes never left the court. I’d never realized how many little things I’d been missing. Of course, several friends asked me why I wasn’t answering any of their text messages. They were even texting HDFK RWKHU WU\LQJ WR Ă&#x;JXUH RXW ZKHUH , KDG EHHQ DOO GD\ After the game, I drove home in silence yet again. I couldn’t take it anymore. I had to break out in song. I jammed by myself all the way home. I stopped by my friend’s apartment to make sure we were still working out in the morning and went to bed without watching TV or checking my Twitter feed. $IWHU RQH GD\ RI QR WHFKQRORJ\ , WXUQHG RQ P\ SKRQH WR Ă&#x;QG , had received 13 text messages and countless Snapchats that went unanswered. I had confused friends and worried parents, but I was the most relaxed and focused I had been in a long time. I cherished face-to-face interaction and engaged myself more in conversations, learning and my environment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not the kind of person who is constantly glued to her phone. Regardless, not feeling the need to answer my texts, check my email or browse social media for an entire day was truly liberating. I will now choose to leave my phone at home a lot more or turn it off during the day. I will be fully engaged in the life happening around me - the life that my eyes miss when they are glued to a screen.

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GROWING LEADERS OF A GLOBALIZING WORLD A LOOK INTO THE SYRIAN CONFLICT t o mmi e cl a r k DESIGN a l y s s a l a u e r

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Keeping up with the deteriorating, civil war-plagued nation known as Syria has become challenging in recent years. Dating back to biblical times, this country has seen adversity before but never to such an extent as today. Independence gained in 1946 and Baath party control beginning in 1963 has led to the rule of the current president, Bashar al-Assad. As a member of the Alawite Islamist sect, Assad is not particularly a religious extremist. His country’s upheaval is caused more by political instability.

AS GROWING LEADERS OF A GLOBALIZING WORLD, WE CAN LOOK T O O U R S E LV E S F O R A N A N S W E R O R AT L E A S T A B U I L D I N G B L O C K .

Ignited by protests and uprisings inspired by the Arab Spring, the Syrian Civil War is going on three years with still no outcome in sight. The clash involves the long-serving government body headed by Assad, and those angered by the government’s failure in long-promised economic and political reforms. The opposition, or the Free Syrian Army (FSA), began with Syrian IUHHGRP Ă&#x;JKWHUV EXW KDV EHHQ FROOHFWLYHO\ MRLQHG E\ JURXSV ZLWK WKHLU own Islamist agendas. Lacking in weaponry and militia, the FSA has KDG OLWWOH FKRLFH EXW WR IRUP D ORRVH FRDOLWLRQ ZLWK Ă&#x;JKWHUV RI varied initiatives. With the United Nations estimating more than 100,000 dead and millions displaced, the upheaval is casting doubt on the continuation of Assad’s regime. Peace talks are in circles as the opposition relies KHDYLO\ RQ 5XVVLD DQG WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV WR Ă&#x;QG D VROXWLRQ :LWK bloodshed increasing in the country, the United Nations also HVWLPDWHV WKDW PRUH WKDQ PLOOLRQ UHIXJHHV KDYH QRZ Ă HG 6\ULD This controversy affects all ends of the world in forms such as damaged political ties, economic blows, and an increased need for humanitarian aid efforts. It looks as if it is going to be a while yet before a treaty is reached between Assad and the rebel forces, especially since there is such a vast amount of anti-Assad groups both inside and outside of the country. The entire Arabian Peninsula is shaken up with the Arab spring, with uprisings and warfare dominating the ancient region. The Syrian crisis is spreading to nearby territories including Jordan, Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, and neighboring country Lebanon which alone hosts over 540,000 Syrian refugees in not only economically- but also sociallydepressed regions of the country. Due to this unrelenting crisis, the United Nations and other international humanitarian organizations are describing the hostility as the most challenging refugee crisis in a generation, even more so than the Rwandan genocide.

Superior and peaceful leadership is needed; however, this leadership is not only to be found on the other side of the world. Great leadership is seen right here at Iowa State University. As growing leaders of a globalizing world, we can look to ourselves for an answer or at least a building block. Whether it is VRPHWKLQJ DV LQĂ XHQWLDO DV MRLQLQJ the Peace Corps or as simple as starting a campus fundraiser for Syrian refugees, we all can make a positive impact on our developing world. There are countless ways to introduce a leadership initiative and Iowa State has already seen its own students take that step, from recent graduate Moses Bomett legitimizing “Hope 4 Africa,â€? now a countrywide QRQ SURĂ&#x;W RUJDQL]DWLRQ WR current student Giovanna RajĂŁo’s selection for an internship at the world-leading news network CNN. Exciting opportunities are arising for students with interests in all topical modules.

the Leadership ISU learning community, and the Leadership and Service Center. These programs, along with countless other opportunities students have to take on a leadership role, are the makings of global visions. Syria is a grave example of what humankind is capable of when corruption hits, but it is not alone in its struggle due to the commitments of the international community. Someday soon Iowa State students will be able to use the resourcefulness gained while attending school to make our own impact on such conditions that are in need of leaders. With no end in sight for peace and with chunks of Syria completely destroyed, governments and organizations are preparing for the Syrian crisis to last years. Luckily, due to our own initiatives, Iowa State students are up for the challenge.

Iowa State is leading students to reach their full potential in each of our eight colleges. The university also offers such leadership opportunities as the Emerging Leaders Retreat,

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Some people look like artists, some resemble athletes, some even go for the “I don’t shower and I’m proudâ€? look. No matter what fashionforward styles you try to accomplish, you can count on having a slightly different style than those around you. For instance, what does it really mean to be a “hipster?â€? We hear the word thrown around for people who dress a certain way or listen to alternative music, but just about anyone can dress that way or listen to “undergroundâ€? music. Does that mean that anyone can be a hipster? $QG DUH WKHUH RWKHU ZD\V WR GHĂ&#x;QH WKH WHUP" If being hipster means being “ahead of the groupâ€? when it comes to fashion and music, then how do you decide who is “ahead?â€? Perhaps being a hipster means that you march to your own beat. You dress how you want and listen to what you want. Maybe to be hipster means you express and present yourself without caring what others think. ,I WKLV LV LWV WUXH GHĂ&#x;QLWLRQ WKHQ LW ZRXOG PHDQ WKDW DV PRUH SHRSOH jump on the “hipster bandwagon,â€? more people take initiative to express themselves.

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Being hipster, however, is only one type of lifestyle. Fashion alone is a lifestyle. Some people live and breathe fashion. It could be considered a passion for some people; it consumes them. In the fashion world there are multiple lifestyles always on display. There are also those who consider themselves “preps.â€? In the fashion world, preps are thought to have the expensive, name-brand clothes with the label showing for all to see. Being a prep, similar to being a hipster, is a lifestyle. Most people we FRQVLGHU WR EH SUHSV DUH QRW FKDVLQJ ODEHOV EXW VLPSO\ GUHVVLQJ WR Ă&#x;W their lifestyles. This is where fashion stereotypes collide. Yes, in the fashion world prep and hipster are on completely different sides of the spectrum, but in all reality people dress to how they feel. Styles will continue to change throughout the decades. Be happy with yourself and your own style. If you do that, no term like hipster or prep can hold you back.

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Much has been adopted and adapted from the past for use today, whether it’s language, architectural design, or even fashion trends. Many of the fashion trends of today had different original purposes than they are used for now.

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Let’s begin with the ancient Egyptians. You may have noticed the eyeliner illustrated in hieroglyphics. Egyptians did wear eyeliner, but not for the reasons we women—and men—do today. The climate in Egyptian deserts is exceedingly hot, far different from what we can imagine here in Iowa—a place of seemingly never-ending winters. Pyramids were covered in limestone and gave off an intense UHàHFWLRQ RI WKH VXQÖV UD\V 7R UHOLHYH WKHLU H\HV IURP WKH KDUVK brightness, the Egyptians applied heavy coats of black eyeliner around their eyes to help reduce the glare of the light. Their use of eyeliner also had religious undertones, as the eyeliner helped Egyptian people, especially those of higher classes, resemble their falcon-headed god, Horus.

Today, it is important to note that a strategy similar to Egyptian use of eyeliner to reduce glare is still used in football, when players put black streaks of paint across their cheeks. Not only does it look intimidating, EXW LW DOVR Ă&#x;JKWV DJDLQVW JODUH RI VWDGLXP OLJKWV DV ZHOO DV WKH QDWXUDO OLJKW VKLQLQJ DERYH WKH Ă&#x;HOG ,Q IXQFWLRQ IRRWEDOO IDFH SDLQW KDV adopted the cosmetic tricks of the ancient Egyptians. The style of the Egyptians is being embraced in the cosmetic realm of today’s trends, at least in the United States. The latest trends, as seen in YouTube or Pinterest makeup tutorials, reveal a throwback to liquid eyeliner similar to the material used by Egyptians for their eye protection. Liquid eyeliner requires its own technique for application, and it has become the go-to for eyeliners today. An even more odd throwback to the eyeliner of the Egyptians is its use by men today. Coined as “guy-liner,â€? this form of eyeliner made its spotlighted debut on Pete Wentz, the “emo-rockerâ€? bassist for the recently reunited band Fall Out Boy. Both of today’s uses of eyeliner revolve around expression of beauty, fashion, or theatrical statements. Unlike the Egyptians, who used eyeliner for practical and spiritual functions, our cosmetic uses of the PDWHULDO DUH IDU PRUH VXSHUĂ&#x;FLDO Body image and beauty norms have changed drastically throughout history as well. Let’s look forward on our timeline to the Renaissance era in Europe. In many famous paintings featuring naked men and ZRPHQ Ă“ DQG FKHUXEV Ă \LQJ RYHUKHDGĂ”WKH ERGLHV RI HDFK DUH GHĂ&#x;QHG by their curves. Especially in women, a curvaceous body type was sought, unlike today’s size 0 often being celebrated. Today, even gorgeous women like Scarlett Johansson and Kate Upton are considered “plus-size.â€? During the Renaissance, these women would have been worshiped for their natural beauty. The reasoning behind the Renaissance cultural view toward curves of women was that curves symbolized class status. If women were larger with some lovely lady “lumpsâ€? and “bumps,â€? they were considered more “well offâ€? for being able to afford the type and amount of food that would create their curvy, plump physique. Today, such foods are easy-access and cheap compared to healthy, organic vegetables and fruits. The very opposite representation of class exists today in that more expensive veggies and fruits create a healthy lifestyle, the desired image of beauty and class.

Fashion trends reveal an interesting truth that has carried through the ages.

It is interesting to see such difference in body image expectations and what they represent compared to what existed during earlier periods. Ă˜6NLQQ\Ă™ WRGD\ FDQ UHĂ HFW ZKR RXU VRFLHW\ VHHV DV Ă˜KRWĂ™ RU Ă˜QRW Ă™ 7KH relevance of class status exists today in the form of who can afford to eat healthy and be skinny, a twist on previous beauty standards. We are not so different from the people of the Renaissance, who placed larger women on a pedestal in the same way that we do thinner women today. Fashion trends reveal an interesting truth that has carried through the DJHV +LVWRU\ KDV DQG ZLOO DOZD\V KDYH DQ LQĂ XHQFH XSRQ WKH ZD\V we express ourselves, ways we function, in an ever-changing world.

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“In Florence, you ha v e to walk the Ponte Vecchio and admire all the beautiful jewelry on the bridge. When it gets dark, looking at the bridge from afar is a beautiful must-see.â€? Florence is a beautiful, historic city full of art and culture, located in the heart of Italy. Kayla Borcherding, senior in event management, took a journey to Florence last fall for a semester-long study abroad trip. When asked to describe the FLW\ LQ MXVW Ă&#x;YH ZRUGV VKH FKRVH historic, eventful, beautiful, art, and wine. The following is Kayla’s guide to the city sights, food, and way of life of Florence. How to Soak up the City like the Locals Make like a European and walk! Sometimes the way to get to know a new city is to get lost and discover your new surroundings. “The best way to explore the city is on foot or by city bus,â€? Kayla said. “Walking allows you to see many historic piazzas (piazza means “square,â€? or “plazaâ€?) that you would miss otherwise.â€? The monumental piazzas of Florence are a free way to see many of the beautiful statues that are iconic to the Italian culture.

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The piazzas are also some of the best spots to appreciate the landscape of the city and its people. “The best view is from the Piazza Michelangelo. You can see a view of the whole city,â€? Kayla said. “Also, the best place to people-watch is on the steps of the Piazza Della Signoria. There’s always a crowd and a lot of times a mime or great street performer.â€? Florence is a lively city of art and culture. Going to events and enjoying the scenery is a great way to soak up the uniqueness of this city. “The most interesting thing about living in Florence is that you can walk anywhere and it’s an adventure. There is always something to see and some type of event going on.â€? A Day of Dietary Indulgence There is a tinge of truth to “you are what you eat,â€? as the role of food in different nations has a huge impact in the culture, tying in with customs and traditions. According to Kayla, a day in Florence should always start with the perfect cup of coffee. “A cappuccino from CafĂŠ Il Sol is the best coffee,â€? she said. “It’s north of the center of the city, so it’s not touristy. The barista is very friendly and the prices are very reasonable.â€?

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As the day goes on and it’s time for lunch, always stick to the classic ,WDOLDQ VWDSOHV DQG Ă&#x;QG D SODFH WKDW VHUYHV SDVWD KRPHPDGH JQRFFKL and wine. “Outside the city center is the best option for good quality food,â€? Kayla suggests. If at the end of a long day of sightseeing, a stiff drink is your go-to for some additional laid-back fun, head straight to Kikuya. Kikuya is an English pub famous for its dragoon, a dark beer. “Their hot nachos are also delicious.â€? Lastly, you cannot be a true Florence tourist without indulging in one of the local sweets. “Florence has the best desserts, especially baked goods,â€? Kayla said. “Gelato and croissants are the best.â€? Living like an Italian If while in Florence you miss cheering on your favorite football and baseball teams back in the States, try watching a game of Europe’s favorite sport - soccer. “Everyone is very involved, whether it’s by playing themselves or rooting on their favorite team,â€? said Kayla. Though life in Florence seems very similar to life in the U.S., there are a few differences besides the language that might lead to a need to adapt a bit. “I missed the convenience of things I had in America. For example, grocery shopping, doing laundry, having a car, and Internet.â€? If looking to blow a few euros on some souvenirs before heading back to the States, head straight toward the Duomo, the largest cathedral and dome in the center of Florence. “Around the Duomo in the center of the city there are many shops such as Zara, Coin, and Promod,â€? Kayla said. “Make sure not to leave without an Italian-made scarf or a leather bag from the market.â€? The opportunity to live in another country for an extended period of time can be a big change, but also a fantastic new experience and memory. “I miss the view of the city the most. Walking to class in Florence was an experience in itself. Everyday was a breathtaking view.â€?

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“In Wroclaw, the best view is climbing to the very top of the churches in the town square. They are extremely tall and you are so tired, but the view at the top is worth it all.� Poland is located in the northern part of Central Europe bordering the Baltic Sea. Through the trials of war and shifts of governance in the past century, the Republic of Poland has gone through a lot to build itself up into the charming agricultural and industrious nation it is today. Samantha Hamlin, senior in animal science, decided to travel to Wroclaw, Poland for a study abroad trip in the summer of 2012. This is her guide to the friendly city, food, and daily life in Wroclaw, Poland. Surrounded by Preserved History Very different from the United States, Poland has trains that run all throughout as a main form of transportation for visitors without a car. “Most of the time we took the train that ran through the town,� said Samantha. “It had a lot of different lines so the train could take you anywhere you needed to go.�

Blending in with the modern trains and buildings are years of preserved history telling the story of Poland that is very prominent in their architecture. “The most interesting thing about the city is that everywhere you go there is a cathedral of some sort. There is so much history from hundreds of years ago still standing,â€? said Samantha. “It was interesting because you could go to a brand new mall and there was an old church right next to it. Everywhere you go there is some beautiful historical structure or building. You just don’t see that in the United States.â€? Not only are there ancient cathedrals that stand as reminders of the past, but relics of past wars are other interesting sights to see. “The one place you have to see is the Ksiaz Castle,â€? Samantha said. “The German troops took over the castle of the royal family in the 40s, and it was rumored that Adolf Hitler was building secret underground tunnels around the castle.â€? Rich parts of history are incorporated all over the country of Poland, but don’t forget to explore areas close to where you DUH VWD\LQJ WR Ă&#x;QG WKH KLGGHQ gems in Wroclaw.

“There was a fountain that was a few blocks away from our dorm room that we would go to every night. They would put on a light and water show and it changed every day. It was a great way to end a day,â€? Samantha said. For the Love of Pierogies! Meeting up over meals, sharing food, and talking are key parts of Polish life and joining in can be a great way to feel comfortable in a new country. “When we got to school every day, my professors would give us coffee and breakfast pastries. It was nice to have such welcoming people around,â€? Samantha said. The food in Wroclaw in many ways resembles the “meat and potatoes cultureâ€? of the Midwest; however, there are a few Polish originals that you shouldn’t pass up while visiting. “I’ve had pierogies in the United States, but they are Polish food. So I had to try an authentic one there. They are basically fried dough ZLWK DQ\ W\SH RI Ă&#x;OOLQJ LQVLGH Ă™ Samantha explained. “My favorite was the mashed potatoes and cheese pierogi.â€? More than just the classic pierogies, small Wroclaw diners provide a good selection of all the traditional rustic cuisine of Poland. “We lived right across from a little authentic Polish diner, so everyday after class we would meet up there and eat dinner,â€? VDLG 6DPDQWKD Ă˜,W ZDV GHĂ&#x;QLWHO\ the best Polish food I had.â€? Changes from Iowa to Poland It’s the little things that one takes for granted living in the Midwest that can be seen as a big change when traveling internationally.

“The biggest difference from Iowa to Wroclaw was having to pay for the bathrooms. I got yelled at a few times for accidentally walking into public restrooms without paying,â€? Samantha said. Many times, things Iowans see as commonplace are as out of SODFH DV D ]HEUD LQ D FRUQ Ă&#x;HOG “We would go to the zoo a lot in Poland because we lived close to it,â€? said Samantha. “It was interesting because some of the animals they have are some we see every day, like deer and horses.â€? Since the train system links many of the European nations together, it’s a cheap and easy way to travel between countries for a fun weekend adventure. “We visited a club called Karlovy Lazne in Prague. It was a PXOWL OHYHO EDU DQG RQ HDFK Ă RRU was a different type of music to dance to. It was one of my favorite places we went to,â€? said Samantha. Much like the history of Poland is preserved all throughout Wroclaw, when taking a study abroad trip it’s a good idea to document your travels - not only to share with friends and family, but also to preserve a unique college memory. “I kept a journal the entire time I was over there. At the end of the trip, I also taped in all my tickets and brochures of the places I YLVLWHG ,WĂ–V GHĂ&#x;QLWHO\ P\ IDYRULWH souvenir, because I can look back at my journal and remember all the places that I went,â€? Samantha said. “I also kept some of the money that I had over there. It’s not worth very much, but I love that I have a little piece of history from Poland now.â€?

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You are what you do, and not just long-term. You are your morning routine: how you take your coffee, whether you tap your toothbrush against the sink. You are what you think and the ways you relate to others. Which ideas resonate enough with you for you to tuck into your heart and your worldview. Who you met at the bookstore or standing in some line and what they told you. Who you were at age 3, at 7, at 18. Who you will be at 90. And here’s the kicker: We need to view others this way as well.

Rather than an assortment of contradictions or mistakes, this track is a precisely constructed collection of mediums that achieves perfection in its diversity. It layers spoken word and pop music; old television footage and striking, modern imagery; and themes from marriage WR IHPLQLVP WR DGYDQFH DQ LGHD 7KH LGHD WKDW Ă DZOHVV LV QRW RQO\ attainable, but it has already been attained. The choice to incorporate Adichie, an African novelist who has achieved great respect in the literary world at a young age, is not LQVLJQLĂ&#x;FDQW 7KH ZRPDQ LV IXQQ\ ZDWFK KHU 7('[ WDON DQG \RXĂ–OO agree), gorgeous, academic, and outspoken - here regarding injustices of gender roles. I recently read a viral blog article, “Don’t Tell Me I’m Beautiful,â€? in 7KH +XIĂ&#x;QJWRQ 3RVW WKDW KROGV DQ XQIRUWXQDWH WUXWK UDUHO\ SXW LQ words: “At 14 I had latched onto a cruel reality: When you’re a girl, whether or not people think you are pretty means a lot. It is almost everything.â€? I hate that this is spot-on, as is that men also are too often judged upon physical appearance. But I have seen entirely too many women and girls break themselves down in an attempt to project themselves DV VRPHRQH ZKR LV Ă˜Ă DZOHVV Ă™ $QG IUDQNO\ ,Ă–P VLFN RI LW :H ZDVWH our time in this way instead of actually doing something that matters, like striving to “perfectâ€? ourselves through pursuing new knowledge, thinking, or creating. Accomplishing things that we can actually be proud of.

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Global Resource Systems. It’s a mouthful of an undergraduate major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences here at Iowa State. But what exactly does the program entail? Well, from my experience these past three years, everything. From service-learning trips to Uganda to develop school gardens, to international internships in Panama researching the impact of dairy goat milk on child undernutrition, Global Resource Systems (GRS or GLOBE) holds endless opportunities for the students who take this path.

“The faculty of this major actually care, which was huge for me. They are willing to go the extra mile to help you achieve something,” says Sarah Baker, a junior in GRS and dietetics. When asked his favorite part about GRS, senior Deepak Premkumar said, “My favorite part of GLOBE is the community. It’s truly a wonder to make a large campus like ISU feel small. Through GLOBE, you are connected to a cohort of passionate people who want to make a difference in the world. Plus, there is always Globe Jeopardy!” So, what does GLOBE have to offer?

GLOBE gives students the skills they need to make a lasting impact on the complex global resource issues that surround us today and those that will tomorrow. By choosing a world region in which to specialize, learning a language relevant to that region, participating in cross-cultural living and international internships, and carrying out a senior project related to a specialized region and resource, GLOBE students are able to receive the full taste of a multifaceted experience.

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GRS senior Brian Castro, with an emphasis in Nutrition and Wellness and Emerging Global Diseases and region disciplines in Africa and Latin America, stated, “The Global Resource Systems major is a multidimensional, highly interactive major that creates connections among disciplines concerning global issues. By creating systemic approaches to address challenges, GRS promotes the connectivity and linkages of mindsets that can lead to multidisciplinary solutions.” With the leadership of an engaged and interactive faculty, students in GLOBE are able to fully enhance their learning experiences.

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For a moment the world collapsed in to a smudge of dim lights and happily blurred faces. The kitschy romantic sound of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s voice crooned out from the fifties style record player, enveloping the crowd in a sepia toned daydream. In the center of the room a young couple held court, giddy with delight at the chance to play make believe, even for just a moment. The heady smell of the crowded dance floor and the feeling of being lost in a different decade seemed to set a spell on the dancers. The girl held tight to her friend’s hand, allowing herself to be spun in close, dipped down and whirled back out, light as a feather. Her mess of blonde curls a bright streak of light in the otherwise darkened room. Eyes shut serenely, the kind of smile that graces a mouth naturally and is hard to suppress flitted across her face, pushing up her already round cheeks. Blood pulsed through her veins, her heartbeat pounding wonderfully in her ears to the beat of the snares. Her heart was swelling, pumped up with the helium of genuine happiness and adrenaline. In that moment no one and nothing else mattered - not the face of her companion or the embarrassment she’d feel later at the sight of her shiny forehead - just this. The lightness, the buzzing, neon-lit feeling of her heart soaring. Up above the black and white tiled dance floor, up above the red vinyl booths and the twisting bodies jiving to the sounds of a past generation. This is happiness, pure and simple and - she lost her train of thought as her feet fell easily into the unfamiliar steps, spinning, tumbling, her grip on her partner’s hand the only string connecting her back to reality. g wen campion D ESIG N ann ie c le m enc y

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“Maybe service and volunteer clubs are not mainstream campus activities,â€? I said to myself. There is a saying that ‘If the thing is available for everyone, it will not be very valuable for you to get.’ Two months ago, my friend Jessy shared good news with me. “I was selected as a member of a large Iowa State leadership association! I’m going to next week’s trip for leadership members!â€? Jessy was so happy and I was proud of her. “I think it is not easy to be selected to be part of that organization,â€? I said. She was not in charge of leadership of any organization so I was surprised that she had this chance. “Of course I am excited that I have the opportunity to learn something from the brilliant school leaders! â€?she said. But when Jessy was back, she seemed not as happy as I had expected. “How was that trip?â€? I asked. “Nothing except eating junk food, introducing ourselves to each other, playing small games, and listening to endless boring lectures given by the leaders,â€? Jessy said. “It was like a camp that just assembled strangers together. I confess that I had fun, but I learned nothing from it.â€? Leadership associations occupy a large proportion of all campus organizations. When we see this fact, we feel that the campus must pay a lot of attention to developing students’ leadership abilities, as do many companies and institutions nowadays. But I have attended several leadership association meetings, and the main contents are monotonous: lectures. Due to the frequency of lectures, associations or organizations are constructed more like an academic course. There are lectures from professional activities advisers, PR companies, student leaders, and other outstanding students. Most campus activities stand on the stage of lectures. True, lectures are the easiest way to bring people together to do one thing. But a lecture is not enough for a complete, meaningful, and HIĂ&#x;FLHQW DFWLYLW\ 0DQ\ RUJDQL]DWLRQV VXFK DV FDPSLQJ RU YROXQWHHU services have their activities planned and detailed, but such activities are restricted, numbered, and not available to everyone.

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