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contents 01
Editor's Note
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The Legacy of R.B.G
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Facing the Music
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The Costume Isn't You
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How to Get Over the Spooks
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You can still Fail at Being Comfortable
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Fear Outfits
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SAFDAR
THE LEGACY OF R.B.G PAGE : 8
NIKITA
ROY
FACING THE MUSIC PAGE: 12
GRACE
LOWELL
THE COSTUME ISN'T YOU PAGE: 18
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HALEY
REED
HOW TO GET OVER THE SPOOKS PAGE :22
LILLIE
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YOU CAN STILL FAIL AT BEING COMFORTABLE PAGE: 26
MADISON
COCHRAN
FEAR OUTFITS PAGE: 30
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editors letter Welcome to the October Edition of House of Beverly. I am so excited to publish this issue, because it marks the sixth month celebration of House of Beverly Magazine. Since October is all about #SpookySeason, I wanted to make this issue about embracing our fears and change. Our lives are ever-evolving, and that can be absolutely terrifying. So, embrace the changes that comes your way. Who knows what this spooky season might bring. :)
xoxo,
Camryn
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THE LEGACY OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG By: Fatima Safdar
Within the last century, very few people
In the 1970s, Ginsburg and a handful of others
have had as major of an impact as the
won a string of sex-discrimination cases,
recently deceased Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
challenging laws that administered
Ginsburg’s contributions to the fight for
commonplace aspects of American life. During
gender equality have quite literally
this time period, they also worked to convince
changed the way the world is for American
Congress to approve an Equal Rights
women and her work will affect
Amendment so that consititutional rights for all
generations continually.The origin of
American citizens would be ensured,
Ginsburg’s legal legacy can be traced back
regardless of sex. Ginsburg was eventually
to 1959, when the United States existed as
appointed to the Supreme Court as the
a nation of gender apartheid. At the time,
second-ever female justice in 1993 and for the
both state and federal law seemed to
next 30 years, she persisted in propelling
agree with the notion that a woman should
women’s equality front and center.RBG was
do her job to maintain the traditional
small in stature and soft-spoken and she often
familial role of a caretaker. Women were
drew comments on her fragile appearance, yet
deemed to be in need of protection of their
she was always fiercely passionate and
own ambitions and consequently, they were
determined, and that made her unstoppable.
kept from numerous professions and even
With a deep commitment for the feminist
denied education. On top of that, giving
cause that is scarcely admitted into the halls of
women the ability to control their own
power, her goal was simple: to put women on
reproductive rights was unthinkable. Though
exactly the same plane as men. She believed
all of this may seem medieval to the
that there should be no contrast between
general public now, it wasn’t uncommon to
women’s work and men’s work and with this
think this way in the milieu of the mid 20th
belief, she transformed the law and earned her
century. Even so, RBG was able to
legacy as a feminist icon by never failing to
recognize the tyranny of the patriarchy, and
defy social conventions. She kept dreams of
she dedicated her life to working towards
equal citizenship alive for countless women
putting an end to it.
and for that, her legacy will live on.
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FACING THE MUSIC By: Nikita Roy
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Although I really have never been great at
Then, last year, I finally decided to suck it up. I
any sports, my whole life I have loved to
had made a really close friend, and I decided
dance. For ten years, I learned an Indian
to try out the dance studio she went to (shout
classical dance style called Kathak and
out Core Dance and Acrobatics!). After one
performed almost three times every year in
summer camp, I decided to start ballet and
a local Bollywood dance program. The truth
hip-hop classes that fall. And, sure, that
is, though, I never really craved those types
sounds really simple, but starting two
of dance. Don’t me wrong—I practically
completely new dances while being
grew up with my Indian dance friends, and
surrounded by girls who had been dancing
those kinds of dance helped me stay
since they were in diapers was intimidating. I
connected to my Indian heritage. But the
was in classes with girls much younger and
dances I craved to do were very different.
more advanced than me, and that only made
Ballet. Hip-hop. Tap. As an early 2000s kid,
me feel smaller and more insecure. However, I
I was constantly surrounded by those types
can sincerely say I do not regret any of it. I
of dance (yes, I was a major fan of Shake it
have grown so much more as a performer. I
Up and Dance Moms back in the day). Plus,
am not going to lie, even though I know my
kids at my school were always talking about
fear is ridiculous, it is still intimidating to go
how they had been taking dance classes
into dance every week. But, knowing that I am
since they were three years old and how
strong enough to constantly overcome my fear
they competed every weekend. So, if I
has only made me a more confident person.
wanted to do it so much, why did I not just
And if my dance journey sounds cliché, it’s
try out a dance class? It sounds pretty easy,
because it is! It’s just that people who
right? Not for me. I made up a thousand
overcome their fears realize how powerful it
excuses why I should not start them: Too
makes you feel to know that you are in control.
old. Too ugly. Wrong body shape. Indian.
My story sounds straightforward, but it was
Shy. Think of the most outrageous excuse,
difficult to let myself go. No matter how small
and I probably thought it. Just the fear of
or big your fears are, they are valid. But, you
trying another type of dance kept me from
can’t let them control you! If you find a path
doing anything about it for the first 15 years
that works for you, just keep going from there,
of my life.
you WILL make it. Don’t let your fears bog you down (keep them for spooky season!).
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WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...
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THE COSTUME ISN'T YOU By: Grace Lowell
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We’ve all seen Mean Girls, right? If you
The show then cuts to a scene with Cassie
haven’t, then you’re missing out on one of
standing in the corner of the party, not in
the most iconic chick-flicks in history.
her creative costume, but in an oversized
Anyways, we’ve all seen the Halloween
football jersey so that she can “blend in”
party scene, where Cady Heron does her
with everyone else. This is just a general
spiel about how in ‘girl world’ people use
example of how the creativity of an
Halloween as a way to sexualize
individual is stifled in an attempt to “blend
themselves and make them more
into the crowd”. The purpose of Halloween
appealing to society.I feel like the idea of
isn’t to shame the ideas of an individual
Halloween itself has become a symbol for
because they don’t want to fit the “status-
judgement of our peers, especially in high
quo” of costumes; it’s supposed to embrace
school and college. It’s become a
the creativity of each and every person and
competition to see who can out-dress the
in some ways mask ourselves for the night.
other, and really, when you think about it,
That being said, if you’re one of those
who even decided that was a thing?
people who put on a jersey and call it a
Halloween is a time to be creative, be silly,
day, I feel you. But there’s also something so
dress up like we did when we were kids
intriguing about seeing a person’s
and go out and just have fun. This idea
personality shine through their costumes
that we have to be the spectacle in the
and makeup. I think the sexualization of
eyes of our peers attests to the rampant
Halloween costumes somewhat ties into the
democratization of appearance that
idea of being creative with your outfits; if
we’ve fallen victim to our whole lives. A
you’re showing some skin and going risque
really good example of this is in Euphoria,
in order to empower yourself and the
an HBO original series starring Zendaya
people around you, then keep doing it.
(which is another must-watch). One of the
You’re doing amazing. But if you’re doing it
side characters in the show, Cassie, comes
to compete with the other people around
up with this outrageously creative idea to
you or make yourself more appealing to the
be Alabama Worely from True Romance.
ever-present societal gaze, then maybe it’s
There’s a scene where she walks down the
time to re-think. So this year, ditch the
stairs to greet her boyfriend since they’re
football jerseys and Playboy bunnies, and
going to a college Halloween party
think outside the “normal” box. I mean, I
together, but as soon as he sees Cassie,
don’t think a weird costume would make
he shakes his head in disagreement.
2020 any less weird.
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how to deal with the spooks a guide to dealing with stress featuring: Haley Reed
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take a deep breath Sometimes it helps to
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just...breathe. Taking a deep breath allows you to slow
to do what
down and think about how you're feeling.
take time
you love When things get too hectic, start
spending time doing what you love. If
you're an athlete
spend time playing your sport.
If you love fashion, spend time
watching old fashion runway shows.
a note from a h.o.b writer, haley reed
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Growing up is something we cannot control. It can be scary watching time pass you by. Although while I started to think
about my future, I thought how I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in store for me, I should be excited and eager to grow through my life. Nowadays, college applications are due, and people are
making life changing decisions. While that could bring a lot of stress it is very important that you should be able to relax and not overwhelm yourself. Anytime I start to feel myself get
stressed out I go on a drive or I put my work down and listen to some music before I jump back into the swing of things. It is really important to maintain your own mental health and happiness, but it can sometimes get lost on your giant list of
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you can still fail at being comfortable. by: Lillie Pannell
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You can still fail at being comfortable. Over
Through this I found an organization called
the past year the idea of change has been
“Read4unity” which educated people on
heavily weighted in my mind. When making
these specific topics. It provides books to
decisions regarding colleges, new jobs, or
different libraries around Atlanta to educate
new volunteer organizations to join my mind
anyone willing to listen. I reached out
was holding me back because the idea of
expressing interest and how I too educated
leaving my comfortable living situation
myself. We set up a zoom call and talked
wasn’t something, I was super interested in.
soon after. Normally reaching out like this
My anxieties circulated through my brain
wouldn’t be something I’d do. It was out of
naming everything that could go wrong. I’ve
my comfort zone to start something new that
never been one to enjoy change but this
I was unfamiliar with. Since then I’ve become
year I promised myself to accept it rather
the teen ambassador for not only Read4Unity
than reject it. I watched a video discussing
but Box of Balloons (an organization helping
how a man didn’t go for his dream because
underprivileged children get a birthday box
of the fear of failing. Instead he sat
specifically catered to them!) I’ve never been
comfortably in his accounting job and
prouder of something I’ve done and the only
months later ended up losing his job.
thing holding me back was that first step. The
Ultimately, either way you can still “fail.” So,
two charities have taught me the importance
go for the big job or start something that’s
of education and helping those in need. I
simply not normal for your daily routine. The
leave you with this quote. “The more privilege
video was a wakeup call for me. Realizing
you have the more opportunity you have, the
that my dream is to help educate people
more opportunity you have, the more
on the basis of human rights.
responsibility you have.” -Noam Chomsky
Understanding that I am privileged and recognizing that is an important step of moving forward and helping others. I began researching and doing everything in my power to debunk the stigma programmed into my brain. Talking to different charity organizations about how I can help educate my community on the topics that I was uneducated on.
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OUTFITS BY: MADISON COCHRAN It’s finally fall! If you’re anything like me, you’re looking forward to watching all the Halloweentown movies on repeat, drinking apple cider, and wearing baggy sweaters again. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve always kind of liked fall because of those baggy sweaters. Sure, they’re warm and cozy. But more importantly, you can hide yourself in them. I’ve been hiding myself in sweaters for years. But this year I’m starting to realize that I don’t have to - and neither do you. We all have those outfits that we love in our room and then immediately take off to change into something safer. You know you look good in it, so why do you always take it off? Because you’re scared. Scared of how other people might think you look - maybe you think you can’t pull it off, or it’s not on trend anymore. I would tell you to just not care what other people think of you, but I know that’s much easier said than done. So instead, I’m going to tell you the things that have helped me embrace my own style - and my body.
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FILL YOUR FEED WITH INCLUSIVE INFLUENCERS It really wasn’t until I downloaded TikTok that I found fashion
influencers my size. On Instagram, you really have to search for diversity, but on TikTok, it just turns up on your For You Page.
Some of my favorites for fashion and body positivity are Chloe Skye, Lauren Guerra, Lauren Licup, and Madison Beltran. I’m going to be honest here - this was a game-changer for me.
Once I surrounded myself with media centered around body-
positive and fashionable girls, my entire view of myself became more positive. This really helped to show me that style is for everyone, regardless of body type.
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WEAR THE OUTFIT ANYWAYS - JUST DON’T LEAVE THE HOUSE.
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This may sound counterproductive, but it’s a good first step towards wearing whatever you want, wherever you want. It’s important to remember that the clothes you wear are supposed to make you and only you happy - so why not wear an outfit you love around the house? This’ll get you used to wearing something that makes you uncomfortable in a place that you’re comfortable in.
NOW LEAVE YOUR HOUSE. Will you be uncomfortable the first time you leave your house in a “risky” outfit? Absolutely. But I promise, it gets easier after that. Start with low-risk places (the grocery store or a friend’s house) and then work yourself up to more anxiety-ridden places. And remember - you look great!
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house of beverly wishes you a happy and safe halloween. <3
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