FROM THE EDITORS
Lewk has been a part of my college career for so long now, and to see the progression of this magazine makes me so excited for what’s to come in the future. I remem ber when we first started, we could only dream of being able to print our magazine. Now, here we are, and it’s crazy to me that it’s only been a year. I am so impressed and grate ful for the team that we have built this semester.
The current issue titled “Entropy “ holds a special place in my heart because it’s one of our biggest issues yet. Though black and white is something predictable we wanted the overall message to be a little deeper than it seems. The complexity of the issue being showcased in black and white was very important to me when brainstorming how I wanted the issue to look. It gives the idea for the reader to uncover the bigger meaning behind the image regardless of its contrast. Things are not always so black in white in this world meaning not everything is a simple good or bad … yes or no, it was important to that the im ages hold a hidden message throughout the issue. Our team has worked very hard on this release and hope it makes our viewers tap into their imagination.
I am at an actual loss for words for my amazement and pride toward this issue. This issue has been one of the most incredible yet one of the most challenging experiences that we have ever accomplished as a team. Not only to print but to showcase the best of LEWK. The togetherness I feel when flipping through these pages and the incredible memories I have made from creating “Entropy” prove that LEWK is transitioning into another realm altogether. When brainstorming the idea of what this issue would be and how it would look, It was important that we showed authenticity in our work and also captured the feel ings of our friends and peers on many real-world issues currently around us. In these trying times, it has always been essential to remember: There are times in life when we may feel hopeless, but in that hopelessness is where we find ourselves. As advocates for a generation of students and creative minds alike, we at LEWK hope to support everyone who may feel alone or silenced.
I want to thank my team and family at LEWK for the hours of dedication and hard work to support this vision. Without every member, this would have never been possible. I am so thrilled to move on to issue 4, but for now, please enjoy our “Entro-space!”
Dear LEWKERS , When thinking about the world, especially with the over saturation of today’s age, it tends to be overwhelming. I wanted this next issue to be simple in its appearance but heavy in its message, so that it would be easier for viewers to digest. The world is full of chaos on a daily basis, so sometimes it is good to just slow down and just see things in a more simple light. Not everything is black and white in life, but it’s how you choose to react, and perceive things. That’s what makes them what they are. To me Entropy means transformation into a new future. Ever since we have created this magazine I have had the opportunity to meet so many young creatives here and throughout the world. When working with my peers I saw the light and life that they brought to the magazine.
Our generation is filled with so many beautiful and creative minds that get me excited for the future. I am truly honored to be able to facilitate their voices through LEWK. They are what inspires me everyday, and I could not be more grateful to them all as individ uals. I hope our hard work shines through in this issue and this work inspires you all in the same way it inspires me.
Thank you, Amaya Aztecatl
Co - Editor in Chief
Written by Laurel Sanchez
When thinking about the fashion industry today and the purpose of style, it often always revolves around the concept of expression; expression of yourself, expression of your feelings, or simply letting the clothes you wear speak the words you cannot.This article will explore the switch of the industry from something highly polarized by gender, to one that embraces inclusivity and androgynous styles.
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Written by Laurel Sanchez
It’s an age old question, pondered by potential lovers, philosophers, artists and anybody and everybody. “What is it like to be a woman?” Well, if you have ever found yourself asking this question, this is the article for you. The women of Lewk will give you a first hand glimpse into the world through the eyes of the divine feminine.
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Written by Preethi Mangadu
Maximalism has been associated with luxury brands, logos, and overconsumption by the common eye. However, having big logos branded across your chest is not the path to looking expensive. These can often cheapen a look and don’t always exuberate expensive. Stemming from Eighteenth-century Rococo fashion in Paris, maximalism in fashion is the art of wearing and layering with different patterns, textures, silhouettes, accessories, bright colors, and more with an expensive touch. While 2022 runways aren’t dawned with gowns that could be worn to French Court, maximalism today allows individuals to express themselves freely and fashionably, and this fashion trend is now worldwide. The modern version of maximalism was birthed through the pandemic, a fashion culture to fight the routine isolation in quarantine.
With the rise of social media, people are able to dress to the max with each other. Individuals were able to create statement pieces and patterned garments that exude the expensive tastes of designers in the runway world, while in the comfort of their homes.
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Written by Macie Hernandez
Life can be pretty terrifying. In a world with so much tragedy, pain, and darkness, it is expected that people will use any outlet they can to find some kind of peace amidst all the chaos. This article explores the idea of escapism, specifically the vices that people use as a mechanism to escape to a world outside of their own realities. Escapism is a technique used by many people that has the opportunity to be either negative or positive for one’s mental, and physical health. In this article I will talk about the different types of ways people run or escape their feelings, and difficulties they are facing in their personal lives, and whether or not these vices are helping you or hurting you.
in this issue
Cover Model
Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist
Toothfairy ATX Models
Special Thanks Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist
Entropy Models
Special Thanks Photographers Makeup Artist Stylist
Down With The System Models
Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist
To Be A Woman Models
Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist Hairstylist
Overconsumption Models
Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist Escapism Models
Photographer Makeup Artist Stylist
William Lunt Jason Lovejoy Marli Norman Nathan Tuiasosopo
Jessica Baines, Blanche Beohon Maddie Bratton, Olivia Gregg Jason Lovejoy Marli Norman, Lexi Chavez Sydney Bynes
Alexis Williams ,Griffin Rans, Jordan Flowers, Binx Tinsley, Olivia Gregg, Megan Lyons Alexus Shaw, Logan Sargeant,Will Lunt Micah Shaw, Jason Lovejoy,Will Roeshcer Marli Norman Nathan Tuiasosopo
Alexus Shaw, Ashlyn Schraad, Binx Tinsley, Emily Kiper, Griffin Rans, Kendall Wyatt,Will Lunt Steven Phipps,William Roescher, Micah Shaw Marli Norman, Lexi Chavez Audrey Kimball, Nathan Tuiasosopo
Alexis Williams, Alexus Shaw, Brynn Del Buono, Emily Kiper, Grace Ortiz, Jada Johnson, Jax P, Binx Tinsley, Maddie Bratton, Maddy Mo rales, Megan Lyons, Olivia Gregg, Sydney Imani,Tara Davis Abby Frye, Micah Shaw Marli Norman, Lexi Chavez Sydney Bynes, Gabriella Garcia Amaya Aztecatl, Sydney Bynes, Catalina Dumesnil
Will Lunt, Michael Yabarra, Eros Lopez, Emily Kiper, Jordan Flowers, Alexus Shaw
Steven Phipps Marli Norman, Lexi Chavez Audrey Kimball
Maddie Bratton, Kendall Wyatt, Griffin Rans, Binx Tinsely, Noy Phromarak Steven Phipps,Will Roeshcer Marli Norman Nathan Tuiasosopo
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