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THE ANEEBUH CHRONICLE IOWA CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

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Table of Contents Trends of the Decades p. 4-5 S.T.E.R.E.O.T.Y.P.E.S. p. 6 Free Spirit p. 7-9 A&E p.12-13

Nina Elkadi Editor-in-Chief Meg Moreland Writer/Photographer Hiba Ibrahim Design Editor

Profile: Leslie McAndrew Dressing the norm is no longer the norm - as West student Leslie McAndrew ‘18 displays.

BY NINA ELKADI

nina.elkadi@gmail.com

After getting home late from work, and staying up even later doing homework, many students roll out of bed the next day wearing what they wore to bed. Some students put in more effort. “I don’t like being seen as someone who dresses the same as everyone else,” Leslie McAndrew ‘16 said.

Despite following this crazy model of a high school student’s life, McAndrew manages to piece together a unique and individual outfit every day.

Of course there was a time when expressing herself through clothing was not a top priority. “When I was in junior high, I wore sporty clothing all the time. I wore athletic shorts and tshirts every day.” McAndrew says the change into wearing things that actually fit her style started last year, her sophomore year. “Ever since she was able to talk she was very verbal about what she liked or didn’t like to wear. She didn’t care for what was in fashion, but what was comfortable for her,” Martha, McAndrew’s mom said.

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Drawing creativity from places like Instagram and One Direction, McAndrew is also able to use the innovation of her peers as insight.

“From seeing the people in west who aren’t afraid to wear whatever they want, that has also been a big inspiration.”

A common question arises about why a student may want to express themselves through clothing, “I think it’s a really good idea [expressing yourself through clothing]. It also opens you up to meeting new people, because they’re like ‘oh I shop there too’, ‘that’s so cool,’ and ‘where’d you get that?’” McAndrew said.

Just remember, even if you think people aren’t looking at what you wear, they are. Who knows, they may even end up writing an article about it.

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BY MEG MORELAND

hip-ster mcmoreland3@gmail.com

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BY MEG MORELAND

mcmoreland3@gmail.com

Sometimes we are given things that change everything. Change the way we act, see, think, hear, talk, and how we live. Things we might not even be aware of. It might take someone else to point out these changes to us or we find them within ourselves. Often the change isn’t in our appearance or physicalities, but in our mindset. The same mindset that has a part in everything we do. So that one small change ends up affecting every aspect of our life.

Too often the changes in a person start affecting surrounding people. Family, friends, and acquaintances feel the repercussions of these changes. Your thoughts can become questioned by them and divides can slowly start to build. Tensions can begin to arise and people you thought would always be on your side are disagreeing and slowly becoming more and more distant. Stereotypes.

Eventually, these changes in the way we think become like glasses. Everything we look at already has a premonition that goes along with it. Everything is tinted with these changes and the world begins to look different to you. The world may even look differently at you. Because not only do you have these glasses on, but so does the rest of the world. Stereotypes.

Racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia, and discrimination. All are glasses. All are different, but have a single goal in common. This goal being to judge, to put people into categories, and to see people as only one thing. Stereotypes.

Events can take place because of these “glasses”. Often they are to raise awareness of the judging and discriminating going on. These events can have both positive and negative repercussions. Maybe they create those beginning changes in people. But regardless on what side you’re on in these events, judgements are being thrown back and forth. Stereotypes.

Often these judgements are subtle. You can hardly tell that they’re there. But if you look hard enough you can see that they are the undertone to most everything we as a population do. Stereotypes.

Time can change these judgements. Looking through history you can see people’s changes changing.

People see and recognize these changes and start to slowly “take their glasses off”. Stereotypes.

You get to choose if you want to take your glasses off. You get to choose how you see the world. How you see other people. Stereotypes.

You get to choose if you want to take your glasses off. You get to choose how you see the world. How you see other people. Stereotypes.

Picking between what is right and what is known and accepted can be a challenging thing. When you have been doing something for so long it becomes hard to switch perspectives. But even trying can make all the difference. Stereotypes.

Everyone plays a part.

Stereotypes.

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free spirits

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BY MEG MORELAND

mcmoreland@gmail.com

In Social Studies, you refer to it as counter culture. At home, when you are doing it, your parents tell you it’s rebellious and undermining their authority. And when you’re looking through old pictures of your grandma with her, she fondly refers to it as just being a flower child. The “it” is challenging the norm. Most commonly, this idea of challenging the norm, is stuck to the word teenager.

Since the flower power movement in the 60’s, a ‘rite of passage’ for the teenage generation in that time period is to create a counter culture. Hippies, grunge, and hipsters have carried this concept throughout the years, making sure every teenager has had the chance to rebel. “When I was in high school it just entailed doing the things that you weren’t supposed to do. Doing things that a lot of teenagers were doing… Sneaking out of the house, staying out too late, disobeying my parents, and intentionally for all of that stuff.” said Dave McNair, a Spanish teacher at West High. These common acts of rebellion still ring as true in today’s younger generation as they did in the young generation thirty years ago. “I think it’s core principles are still the same. It’s weird I don’t know why we’re like that. That’s part of growing up, I think every teenager, at some point, rebels in their own way,” McNair said.

As similar as the different years of counter culture may seem, one huge difference separates them significantly.

Huge strides in technology has changed most all aspects of society, so it seems fitting that it did the same

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to the counter culture. “I think there is different modes of doing it [rebelling].

I think the internet, computers, and smartphones allows for more aminitity too… You can be anonymous if you choose to be. A fake Twitter account, for example. Whereas, back in my day if you were rebelling for anything it was quite obvious that it was you and you were visible and there was no hiding,” McNair said. Technology has made speaking out about your beliefs with little consequence easy. You just don’t put your name on it.

As counter cultures have evolved with the times, ideas have been made less important compared to the expression of it. Counter culture is just that, a culture. Art, fashion, music, and language all play a huge role in the daily use and expansion of counter culture.

If counter culture is truly only a teenage idea, when do you grow out of it? Some beliefs may change and they see things in a new light. Others stop caring. But, some are resolved to stay free spirits forever.

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Way Back When Time Line Pop culture is always a huge part of the teenage generation, no matter what year it is. So even if it isn’t Friday, let’s flashback to pop culture throughout the years.

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60’s-

Early 60’s fashion was very conservative, similar to the 50’s. Late 60’s fashion had vibrant colors, with a psychedelic theme like tie-dye (Hippies).

Women showed LOTS of skin towards the end of the decade.

Music: “The British Invasion” not only included fashion trends, but also music, like the iconic boy band, The Beatles! Rock n’ Roll was also huge in the 60s.

Hippie Movement: Woodstock- “3 days of Peace and Music!” poster Meant to be a three day event for 50,000 people, Woodstock became a four day event with a total of 200,000 people and involved lots of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll.

From bell bottoms to platform shoes, 70’s fashion was an unforgettable highlight of the 20th century. Trends like the traditional mini, the new midi and the maxi skirts were all founded in this decade. And the accessories were “off the chain,” literally; big chains were the next big thing. There’s only one word to describe fashion in the 70’s: Groovy!

Music: 70’s rock was king, but who could forget the most memorable music of the 70s- disco!

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Fashion in the 80’s was known as very excessive. In the early 80’s, the pirate look was first seen in Vivienne Westwood’s fashion show. Clothing like puffy shirts and parachute pants with eclectic patterns and print were trending during this time. Towards the late 80’s, sportswear, legwarmers and ski fashion came into view.

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In the 90’s, dressing down was a popular response to the “over-the-top” fashion trends of the 80’s. Wearing baggie light-washed jeans, overalls and flannels were all apart of the vision called Grunge. Other trends from the 90’s include starter jackets, scrunchies and chokers.

Music: The 90’s was known as the golden era for both R&B and Hip-hop. Artists like Boyz II Men, Tupac, Biggie, TLC and Aaliyah were big during this time. Alternative Rock was also trending in the 90’s with bands like Nirvana.

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Music: Michael Jackson’s Thriller album was a hit in the 80’s, and is the best-selling album in the world! Genres like pop, hip-hop and new wave were very well-known in the 80’s.

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Music

BY NINA ELKADI

nina.elkadi@gmail.com

According to the Spotify Indie/Alternative genere, these are staple “Indie Kids” in the industry that have shaped the face of what many consider alternative music.

Death Cab For Cutie: With a name that can easily can make some think of a heavy metal rock band, the melancholy sound of DCFC is always a nice way to relax. they’re far from a one-hit wonder, but their most popular song “I Will Follow You In To The Dark” has been played over 36 million times on Spotify, and can sometimes even be heard on pop radio. Their latest album, “Kinstsugi” was released on March 27th and includes an eccentric mix of both somber and upbeat songs.

The National: Definitely the least known band on this page, The National creates music that may seem all the same at first. The lead singer is known for his extremely deep and monotone voice, creating a sound that you won’t find on any pop station. Their most played song on Spotify, “I Need My Girl” has been palyed over 18 million times, and was off their latest album “Trouble Will Find Me”. Althuogh they aren’t the most famous, a documentary was made on them called”Mistaken For Strangers” during their international tour, and was shown at Filmscene in downtown Iowa City.

Alt-J: The name of this band is inspired by the shape made when (Alt+j+command) is typed into an Apple computer. The shape of a triangle is formed, thus creating the logo for this funky band. Alt-J has created music that is unlike anything else, and not suprisingly has received its fair share of both criticism and love. From their over 83 million+ listened to song, “Breezblocks,” to “Every Other Freckle” which features a sampling from Miley Cyrus, this band is sure to keep the listener intruigied.

The Black Keys: If you’re looking for alternative music that will keep you pumped, The Black Keys are tha band for you. All of their soungs are extremely catchy, and will have you singing along after a few listens. Their biggest hits, “Tighten Up” and “Lonely Boy” together have been played more than 102 million timess on Spotify. Next time you head out on a road trip and are looking for one solid album to keep yuo company, check out their most diverse album, “Brothers”.

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Kendra Law

BY HIBA IBRAHIM

heebuh@gmail.com

Eccentric in both her art and fashion, Kendra Law ’16 is easily noticeable in the halls of West High. The Annebuh Chronicle asks her about her creativity and devotion.

Aneebuh Chronicle: What got you interested in art?

Kendra Law: I loved seeing other people’s artwork and I started trying it. I realized I was halfway decent, so I kept practicing. It’s a good way to express myself.

AC: What artwork of yours did/do you feel the most proud of?

KL: I used to be proud of this dumb Mulan drawing, but now that I look at it, it’s really embarrassing. I’m usually most proud of my pencil sketches.

AC: How does your art influence your fashion?

KL: I like how the way that I dress and the way that I draw is different from how other people dress and draw. I’m not just going to draw an object and present it. I want to draw something that will make you think.

AC: Do you have an image of your piece in your head before you start on it?

KL: No, I usually start with a sketch and then it builds into something. I don’t really have a vivid picture of how I want it to look, I just go with the flow.

AC: Which do you like more: Painting or Drawing?

KL: I like painting more; my favorite in particular are watercolors. I love the way it spreads and flows on the paper. At first, I hated it, but Christian showed me how to use it the right way and then I loved it.

AC: When do you get in the mood to draw/paint?

KL: I like working on my art when I’m stressed. It’s a good way to forget about my problems.

AC: How would you describe your artwork?

KL: I can’t describe my artwork quite yet because I’m honestly still searching for my favorite type of art. Right now I love water color, but next thing you know I’ll love some other form of media. I don’t know what I’m best at so I’m still exploring.

AC: What kind of people would your art appeal to?

KL: Probably young people, like teenagers.

AC: What message do you try to portray in your artwork?

KL: I like the whole “psychedelic” idea.

AC: Who or what is your inspiration?

KL: My friends are my main inspiration. Libby Langer ‘15 and Kate Gilton ‘15 have definitely influenced me.

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