Measure Vol. X

Synergy: When We Come Together

GENERAL MANAGER EDITORIAL

The individual who works to establish a team and fashion magazine that embrace Synergy.

Ashley Casucci

BRANDING

The creative eyes responsible for developing a distinct identity while marketing Synergy.

Olivia Murphy

Isabella Pariente

Julia Campon

Julia Settanni

Katelyn Wilsusen Lindsey Bieber

The narrators compose the editorials about Synergy.

Morgan Franz

Amanda Dibre

Anna Wright

Grace Kirk

Julia Bondea

Olyvia Young

DIGITAL EDITORIAL

The web developers are translating and creating the digital presence of Synergy.

Maria Drametenos

Aaminah Syed

Anna-Lise Torras

Brooke Mahoney

Sally Greenberg

CONTRIBUTORS

AND DESIGN

The artists unify their visions and creativity throughout every page for Synergy.

Roman Katona

Jeremy Gourgues

Jessica Cantatore

Karissa Lattin

Samantha Hirschhorn

SOCIAL MEDIA FASHION

The team conceptualizes and executes the fashion shoots, bringing them to life through Synergy.

Jaime Schaus

Alyssa Fernands

Anna Keller

Janae Jeune

Jennifer Yaros

Leah Burnette

Summer Juliano

The composers are creating and posting on social media about synergy.

Melina Sideratos

Isabelle Ostermann

Grace Sinkewicz

Mckenzie Bruno

McKenzie Bruno

Rebecca Malpica

COLLABORATORS SUPPORT

Models

Amy Ozols

Annika Geissberger

Ari Glover

Audrey

Ava Rudsenske

Billy Teed

Gabrielle Brosnan

Gabrielle Lloyd

Clare Adams

Daria Arena

Dreama Manganiello

Elizabeth Franz

Faith Donegan

Gavin Cooper

Hailey Comito

Justine Surena-Mattson

Khmari Awai

Kunda Nampasa

Maya Vanek

Monique Hutson

Nicholas Morits

Nirmann Kingra

Olivia Mack

Olyvia Young

Patricia Finnegan

Selina Brega

Siobhan Coakley

Sophia Spagna

Talia Augusto

Victoria Stout

Hair & Makeup

Brooke Mahoney

Caroline Gomez

Chaiyah Chambers

Julia Campon

Kresha Koirala

Lindsey Bieber

Photography

Anna Keller

Caitlin Fracasso

Dutch Bacalso

Jeremy Gourgues

Karissa Lattin

Madeline Mason

Maria Drametenos

Mathew Moraski

Nina Bisco

Ryan Thompson

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“Photo taken while in Florence Italy with model/ friend Audrey DeVoie. Played around with style juxtaposition to create a look that was slightly ugly but interesting at the core. I feel this pose exudes confidence in self expression.”

Maria Drametenos (21, She/Her, Senior)

Model: Ari Glover Designer: Sam Gaskins

Photographer: Mathew Moraski

Model: Kunda Nampasa

Designer: Mikayla Schnepf

Hair: Julia Campon & Chaiyah Chambers

Makeup: Kresha Koirala & Lindsey Bieber

e average American spends 90,000 hours of their life in an o ce, and in some cases, that is 90,000 hours dreaming of getting out a er doing an endless amount of work to get in. As our world continues to change, the idea of the traditional o ce setting becomes dystopian. We are stepping out of a world of les, papers, and cubicles and into a world of screens, wires, and lights. What happens to these empty shelves and spaces that once fostered creativity and innovation? Now they serve to shelter those being le behind. In 9 to 5, we explore the range of motivations of those who reside there. e idea of an ofce as you know it is being taken o kilter.

Model: Selina Brega

Designer: Rachel Kamppila

Model: Dreama Manganiello

Designer: Tori Smith

Hair: Julia Campon & Chaiyah Chambers

Makeup: Kresha Koirala & Lindsey Bieber

Vol. X

Model: Elizabeth Franz

Designer: Annika Rasmussen

Shot on 35mm film, Porta 400, in Positano, Italy

Mathew Moraski (22, He/Him, Senior)

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Tell me a little bit about who Khmari Awai is?

How did your upbringing influence who you are today?

I am currently a senior at Marist, majoring in Business Marketing with a minor in Fashion Merchandising. I lived in the Bronx and was raised in Harlem during my upbringing surrounded by so many people who have nurtured me, taught me the ways of life in the books and through experiences and most of all, embraced my Blackness and the importance of the color of my skin.

What three adjectives best characterize you?

I see myself as someone who is optimistic; I tend to look forward to certain things that I have set in my mind, and there is no changing that. I also see myself as someone who is persistent which goes hand in hand with the first attribute because I stick to what I believe in, what I stand for, and what I want to achieve in life. The last thing I would say is that I am confident.

What does it mean to you to be the cover star for Measure?

The main influence in my life growing up would have to be my mother. She has shown me how to walk through this world with confidence, how to be direct yet respectful when communicating how I feel, the essence of a leader, passion, and being okay with expressing my emotions. But most of all, she has shown me the value of love. Mama when you read this, I love you to the moon and back and I although I do not say it enough thank you for being that figure in my life that has molded me into the man that I am today.

What kind of life do you see yourself leading in the future?

I am beyond happy to be the newest cover star for Measure magazine especially since it is the 10th edition, it made it even more impactful to me. Besides that, I am proud to be given this honor to be on the cover, I want to be that representation for the student body, specifically gay Black men, to push themselves to take action and pursue things beyond academics that they are passionate about.

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In the future I see myself living out all the dreams I worked towards, I see myself working at my dream job, married with two dogs in an apartment in Brooklyn. I see myself volunteering at animal shelters on the weekends after my morning workout and going out for dinner with my friends and our partners in the evenings. I see myself later down the line building a farm where I have a horse, a cow and three chickens.

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "inclusive"?

When I hear the phrase inclusive, I think of “all.” Making sure that we are including everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and body type. Our world is a spectrum filled with so many di erent types of people and we should not cater to a small percent, it's important to include everyone and we should not limit our ways of thinking simply because we do not understand, take the time to understand a person and appreciate their di erences.

COVER STAR

Who would you choose as your ideal role model, why?

As far as role models I wouldn't say I have a specific person, I feel like I have so many di erent people within my life that I look up to and not just that I also admire certain traits I love and value in that person. For example, confidence, assertiveness, leadership, how a person articulates their words. As far as certain people that I follow and keep up with I would say a lot of the Marist alums that I have become friends with. They showed me love in many ways and gave me that sense of community that uplifted me, which was well needed and appreciated when coming to Marist.

What are your thoughts on social media in terms of promoting a worthy cause?

With social media, you can do so much with it. The amazing part about it is that so many di erent types of people can see what you are posting. It’s not limited to just a specific group and essentially can be used as an outlet by so many people. In terms of promoting a cause, it can become “i y.” For example, there have been many instances where companies, influencers, etc., have spoken out on a subject regarding groups of people and have represented them incorrectly or when it was beneficial to them in the heat of the moment, and this o ends people. I just think to avoid any issues it's important to do your research and to make sure to be respectful.

What advice would you give to the future classes at Marist?

A piece of advice I would leave is if you want something go for it. You only live one life; make sure that you live it in the best way possible. There is a quote that I live by, and it goes by: "It is not about how many years you live; it is what you do within those years." It is so important to take control of what you want to do in this life. There are going to be many obstacles and people who will not agree or see your vision, but that's life. Continue to carry those goals and walk through this world knowing what you want to accomplish with a smile on your face and your head held high.

Which beauty trend do you always follow?

I don’t really keep up with beauty trends, however one beauty product I cannot live without is my Clean and Clear moisturizer, the white bottle with the purple cap. I have my other products, but this! It will always be incorporated in my routine.

Photographer: Jeremy Gourgues Editor: Morgan Franz

Model: Khmari Awai

Designer: Monica McKenzie

Hair & makeup: Chaiyah Chambers

Regardless of a person's race, color, or gender, you work to make Marist a more inclusive and welcoming environment. What aspects of creating a safe environment for Marist students do you believe you have contributed to?

I can confidently say that I have had a significant role in creating a safe environment at Marist. I have been a part of three inclusive clubs that have diligently worked to create spaces for many people. During my freshman year, I was the Secretary of the Black Student Union and became President in my sophomore year. My junior year I joined Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion under SGA as the Community Outreach Liaison and Event Planner and in my Senior year I was on the Board of Runway of Dreams as the Community Outreach Liaison. With my role with the Black Student Union, I pushed to provide a sense of community through events, get together and o campus activities where students were able to connect with one another. During my time with D.E.I. under SGA, the board and I collaborated with many diverse groups to create many events to celebrate the diverse cultures here at Marist, for example the Cultural Dinner Dance being the main event we host every December. Lastly, my role with the Runway of Dreams organization has expanded the discussion on ways we can be more inclusive and socially aware in order to cater and support all types of people at Marist. This organization’s goal is to create comforting and safe spaces for people with disabilities through fashion and I can confidently say that the board and I have provided that space and are still continuing to have these spaces as seen at our Adaptive Fashion Exhibit that was held in the Steel Plant. So many people gained an insight on adaptive fashion, how easy it is to tailor clothing for people with diabetes and introduced the conversation on ways we can do better in regards to inclusivity and equity for all.

How has fashion given you an outlet to express yourself? Fashion has given me the comfort that allowed me to walk through the world as confident as I am.

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For many clothing lovers, their ultimate vice is vintage fashion. In the age of constant connection and the media’s inuenc e, it is hard to escape from the clutches of a good thrift haul. Whether the environmental impact of second-hand clothing or the nostalgic joy of wearing something with a backstory, Generation Z has adopted thrift culture as their new universal language. This all produces inquiries about "where did vintage fashion shopping begin and why is it still so popular?" At the end of the 1800s and beginning of the 1900s, second-hand clothing gained enough of a stronghold to become forever ingrained within society.

When the Salvation Army began providing work, shelter, and clothing to the homeless in 1897, vintage fashion was further ingrained into society as a conduit for good. The concept expanded once more in 1902 when Goodwill began giving work to the unemployed. During this time, overproduction established itself in the fashion world, as these newly established channels of distribution provided a readily available marketplace for overstocks.

Nearing the end of the Industrial Revolution, stores and closets seemed to be over owing. Unwanted clothing was moved out of closets, to be replaced by readily available new styles, causing an inventory overload in second-hand establishments. Up until after World War II, thrifting was deemed a dirty way to shop for the less fortunate. It wasn’t until vintage furs appeared in New York City during the late 50s and early 60s that the new fashion market hit turbulence for the rst time. New York City was not the only city impacted by this sustainable way of living; its critically underrated vintage fashion competitor, Seattle, has made its way into the fashion world

n New York City, on St. Marks Place between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, vintage fashion was born. The majority of fashion and fur found in thrift stores at the time came from the ever-fashionable, well-heeled ladies on the Upper East Side. Shortly after, everyone was sporting second-hand furs, as though they had always been a part of their lifestyle. The donors would go into the vintage stores along St. Marks and drop o their never-been-worn, "damaged," or dated furs and skins. Hundreds went out the door daily, selling for as little as $20.00. This trend later turned into an environmental rebellion among the youth of the 1960s and the beginning of the hippie movement. The younger generations began to feed into the social movements of buying less, wearing less, and boasting their second-hand aesthetic. This is one of the first times fashion has been used as a historically important weapon in the fight for sustainability. At the time, it contradicted the aesthetic of New York fashion, which was one of excess and opulence.

nown for its non-fashion and anti-materialistic atmosphere, Seattle’s creation, and use of "The Three G’s," grunge, gorp, and gra ti, have put them on the fashion map. Since the 1990s, the style of the city’s iconic music, street art, and core values has gone mainstream. Consumers became obsessed with real-life functionality and anti-glitz style. Communities began to form based on their music preferences, the street artists they admired, and the "G" they fit into. Seattle’s influence continues in the industry. It is seen in Y2K fashion and its recent revival. Cargo is back, hiking boots are all the rage, and rain gear is essential in any streetwear closet. Matthew Williams, Creative Director of Givenchy, the late Virgil Abloh of O -White, and the brand Supreme have all featured art from various Seattle street artists in their designs and runway collections.

When the cities are compared, the vast similarities and di erences shine bright. New York vintage is built on the idea of achieving the "wealthy look," with pristine furs and Upper East Side thrift, whereas Seattle vintage shares a love for the environment, music, and wearability, and yet both now reach similar audiences. The current reason is media and pop culture; shopping sustainably instead of buying fast fashion is slowly becoming mainstream. Thrifting is widely regarded as a more ethical way to shop, but it also serves as an example of over-production within the industry. While people were buying furs "used" instead of new, the production of furs was still a prominent problem. The same thing goes for vintage and consignment shopping now. Consumers are shopping and spending the same way they would with regular and fast-fashion retailers.

When asked why shopping sustainably has become overwhelmingly popular, Mai Vu, a fashion sustainability expert, explains, "It is cool to be a conscious consumer now, and people like to feel good about themselves." She continues on the superficial feelings that also exist within this trend: "Count the number of disposable bags we have; it’s the same with second-hand; we have labeled it as a 'good' kind of consumerism and something to brag about."

It is essential to acknowledge the truth in Mai’s words. These patterns start to leak into retail markets like Seattle, cities built on minimalism and "buy when necessary" shopping patterns. With advancements in technology happening every day, people have easier access to various products and garments than ever before. Regardless of supply chain issues, "unless it is necessitated by our economy, there isn’t a reason to cut back and live more minimally," states Vu about brands reducing production rates.

As we continue into the next fashion era, conscious consumption must become a priority within society. This can be achieved if both producers and consumers find a balance between purchasing new and used items. Second-hand is not meant to be one’s ticket into popularity or a calling card to be an avid shopper; it is rather a wake-up call, a sign to take care of others, the planet, and the industry.

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Amanda Dibre

It would be di cult to argue that the Roman gladiators of yore and the National Basketball Association of today have anything in common whatsoever, at least in terms of style. However, any keen-eyed fashionista with a flair for history will spot the similarities in a flash– their glitzy warm-up attire. Although runways and models are most often associated with fashion ,it's reasonable to say these definitions are changing. With major sports leagues, like the NBA, fostering fashion fans and arena entrances serving as their own fashion runways, fitness is becoming a keyplayer in the world of design.

Former NBAAll-Star, Dwayne Wade, revealed in Sports Illustrated how seriously the players take their walkouts when he stated, "They might act like they don’t care, but when they get o the bus, they’re fixing their clothes because they’re about to hit that runway." Fashion is no longer only for the models that have owned the runway for decades, it’s now a major focal point in the sporting industry.

It all started in 2008 when Lebron James was photographed wearing BeatsbyDre headphones as he touched down in China for the Olympics. An immediate boost was seen in sales for the brand that had been sold to Best Buy only two months earlier. Since then, the definition of "walking out of the tunnel" has been forever altered by basketball. In essence, they've made the tunnel into a concrete catwalk. Sports Illustrated capitalized on the fan-driven fashion craze by compiling a list of the top "Fashionable 50" athletes by working with sports and fashion experts. Several social media platforms run by the National Football League, NBA, and other sports leagues have been devoted to highlighting athletes’ styles, allowing them to display their uniqueness.

Glamor before a game is nothing new. Roman gladiators flaunted their brilliant cloaks, lion's pelts, and colorful accessories before entering the ring to battle centuries before any athletes. The need to arrive in style prior to the fight was true for gladiators centuries ago, and it is still true for sports teams today.

As athletes draw inspiration from their ancestral heritage of flaunting their style, professional sporting events have become hot spots for trend spotting. Athletes have been able to make a business out of it and seriously stake their claim in the fashion realm. Whether it be through collaborations with luxury brands, being named best-dressed, or writing books about style.

Athletes such as Usain Bolt, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and DiDi Richards walked in NYFW. Serena Williams and Olympian Simone Biles were featured on the covers of Vogue, empowering both fashionistas and athletes alike to flaunt their styles to the masses. If the fashion editorials are any indicator, athletic models and partnerships with sporting industries are at an all-time high in the fashion industry. Luxury brands are even putting their own spin on the armchair athletes around the globe and dabbling in sports themselves. Luxury high-end brands are elevating their names to new heights. Gucci collaborated with Palace Skateboards to develop a range of skateboards in October 2022. Celine debuted its first electric suroard in December 2021. With its selection of bicycles, snowboards, foosball tables, soccer balls, and many other luxuries sporting equipment, Louis Vuitton has evolved into a one-stop shop, and Prada has evenstarted a separate division built o of their Linea Rossa sailing team. Now that fashion has developed a platform that enables designers to think imaginatively and cooperate on products that are special to athletes, sports and fashion are more closely tied than before.

Fashion is starting to see a slow and steady increase in luxury and athletic brand collaborations and even athletes on the catwalk. Yet, there is still a lack of representation when it comes to the various athletic body types that exist across the world of sports, especially when it comes to menswear. Muscular male models are lacking in fashion editorials, even though womenswear has opened the door to muscular models and coverstars. As collaborations with professional athletes and fashion brands continue, the internal issue remains the same. The industry's slow acceptance of more than just skin and bones begs the question, how long will it take for real change to be seen, especially in menswear? Meanwhile, Olympians, NFL players, and NBA stars will continue to express themselves through their clothing, giving the marriage of sports and fashion a whole new honeymoon.

Model: Talia Augusto

Designer: Jacquelyn Hampson

Hair: Julia Campon & Chaiyah Chambers

Makeup: Kresha Koirala & Lindsey Bieber

Every designer has a photoshoot. Each garment is seen on the pages of a magazine. Everything is flawless, clean, and appealing to the viewer, but the process behind the scenes is not as seamless as it appears. We journeyed to convey the candid, real, behind-the-scenes content of what it takes to get from studio to page, highlighting the work and processes of our senior designers. The minimalist angles and poses highlight the artistry and story behind the garments and focus on displaying the designs. We shot this photoshoot in the designers’ inspirational hub, Marist’s Senior Design Studio.

Model: Daria Arena

Designer: Annie Starn

Model: Gavin Coooper

Designer: Allissa Divak

Model: Tara Sears

Designer: Tara Sears

Model: Audrey DeVoie

Designer: Abigail Bedard

Model: Nicholas Morits

Designer: Olivia Burrowes

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Anna Keller

One of the most intriguing human feelings is nostalgia. These emotion- filled memories are impacted by the five senses, becoming transparent from the first note of a familiar song or from the first bite of a known dish; even smelling your grandma’s pumpkin pie as you walk into the kitchen. The sense of smell, in particular, helps us recollect and connect with emotions. Have you ever had an aroma transport you back in time? Finding yourself eight years old again, sitting at your school desk, or you begin to remember a familiar warm breeze, sunblock, and time spent with the people you love. Gathering memories from scents can happen at any time.

Before they can see, infants rely on their sense of smell to help them feel safe and secure. The hippocampus, the area of the brain connected to emotion and memory, is the body’s direct link to smells. Scents have been proven to cause sharper emotional connections than visual cues, such as images, which are prone to o er more vague and hazy memories versus the sharp, to the nano-second recollection induced scent.

The influence smells have over emotions is such a phenomenon because it can highlight monumental events in one’s lifetime, forming waves of nostalgia.

Some people experience synesthesia, a neurological disorder where an assortment of colors is associated with specific letters, sounds, or smells. Citrus scents can make some individuals think of hues of orange or yellow, whereas earthy smells are likely to be associated with green or brown. It is also remarkable how we relate what we see to our senses. Making aromas more visually appealing to oneself enables people to recall events from the past more frequently.

Smells can also retain information about specific places, foods, and time periods. For instance, many purchase ‘wedding perfumes.’ Reminiscent of the day, the perfume symbolizes the bride and groom, allowing them to relive their wedding memories for years to come. The influence smells have over emotions is such a pheno-menon because it can highlight monumental events in one’s lifetime, forming waves of nostalgia. Use scents to your advantage and practice forming meaningful connections with the smells around you. Watch as deeper and clearer memories arise while correlating scents with experiences.

You might be surprised to find out just how much your nose knows.

“Shot on a Fujifilm X100T in Woodstock, NY. I do not know why I took it really, I liked the car and some dude kinda just walked in the way”

Jeremy Gourgues (21, He/Him, Senior)

The concept of lingerie dates back to the 1700s when dressmakers used structured corsetry to snatch a woman's body. Since then,lingerie has become infamous in American culture, being popularized by Playboy in the 1950s, making a living selling sex with lingerie Overly sexualized women flooded the media, selling products such as cigarettes and cars. The male gaze was born. Subsequently, Victoria's Secret, a male-owned company, dominated the early 2000s–2010s, drastically spiking lingerie sales, creating an unattainable vision of a “sexy”woman. In the 2020s, women now lean towards more comfortable, casual, and realistic intimate brands. When shopping for lingerie, they buy from female-owned businesses such as Savage x Fenty or Parade. These brands also pledge diversity and size inclusion, a concept previously overlooked. Along with that, lingere has entred the menswear market. An unimaginable concept has gone mainstream.Over the years, men like Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber modeled as the faces of the #MyCalvins campaigns, the male equivalent to the Victoria's Secret Angel. However, plain briefs aren’t for everyone. When searching for men's undergarments, the most exciting is a pair with a daring print. When it comes to trends within this segment of the industry, there aren’t many. Jamie Ross, fashion professor at Marist College and the Fashion Institute of Technology, shares “there are hardly ever any trends in men's underwear. Traditionally, females have more options. When I attended men's lingerie shows, I walked away thinking, ‘this is not exciting.’ There were some new patterns and colors but always the same silhouettes.” She continued, critiquing the lack of creativity within the design, “we need a Kim Kardashian with SKIMS for the men's space. In 2023 there is a ton of opportunity within the traditional male space and the more fluid feminine taste."

INTERMISSION

Photographer: Karissa Lattin

e lights are switched on, the curtains are closed, the story has yet to unfold, and you are on the edge of your seat. e deep, rich tones of the theater meet the owy silhouettes of the glamorous people inside. Looking around, you sense creativity and individuality, and you feel a new sense of inspiration. e audience is longingly waiting to be swept back into a world of drama and emotion, but the next een minutes are all up to you. You will indulge in a snack or drink, partake in a conversation with an interesting stranger, run into a friend, or even touch up your glamor in the bathroom. When you return, you get goosebumps as the curtain begins to rise. is is an intermission. e Measure team captured the anticipation of intermission at Marist’s own Nelly Goletti eater.

Model: Nirmann Kingra

Designer: Chaiyah Chambers

Model: Ava Rudsenske

Designer: Kat Caravaggio

Hair: Julia Campon & Brooke Mahoney

Makeup: Lindsey Bieber & Chaiyah Chambers

Model: Maya Vanek

Designer: Juliana Fame

Model: Billy Teed

Designer: Christopher Lagasse

Model: Olivia Mack

Designer: Adrianna Mojica

Model: Justine Surena-Mattson

Designer: Isabelle LeBoeuf

Casa de Canvas, Vieques. Shot with Cannon 80D Nina Bisco (21, She/Her, Junior)

“My name is Anna, so naturally I dressed up as a

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Anna Keller (22, She/Her, Senior)

The SurroundingStigma Seasonal Depression

Anna Wright

It’s no surprise some people feel ashamed or judged for addressing their mental health, due to the negative stigma that revolves around the topic. Every winter, more and more people su er from seasonal depression, a mood illness marked by depression that happens every year around the same time. The question remains: if it is so common, why is there a negative stigma surrounding it? Since the pandemic, more mental health organizations have formed to address this because seasonal depression is real and it’s up to us to stop the stigma.

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Kenneth Cole founded the Mental Health Coalition, a foundation that works together to end the negative stigma surrounding mental health. A range of tools available from the foundation can aid with mental health issues. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is among the resources (NAMI). A group of moms with mentally ill children founded the organization in the late 1970s with the goal of empowering and supporting their struggling adult children.

Jo Ann Brown, the Program Director, and Coordinator at NAMI, is a mom who has a passion for helping everyone and anyone struggling with a mental illness. Her main objective is to inform the public and let them know that if they are struggling, they are not alone. Motivated by her son, who battled a mental illness and ultimately lost his battle by suicide, Brown explains that "NAMI supports the millions of Americans living with mental health conditions and attaches them to resources, gives them support, and provides education."

"I think any age group can struggle with seasonal depression," says Brown. "And I think, too, that there's a lot more mental health awareness now. So, people are recognizing if they are struggling at those times of the year." Recognizing that someone may be struggling can be tough, but having positive coping mechanisms is super important when struggling. "There are so many di erent therapies today... So, what works for me is not going to work for you. We are so unique! We need to figure out what is going to work for us. There are so many mindfulness apps, meditation apps, which we didn't have years ago; you have so much in your hand to really find and figure out what's going to help you."

Brown explains that positive coping mechanisms can aid seasonal depression. Painting, journaling, meditation, reading, and exercising are only a few of the many examples. "Remember the three basic ones because I think people forget. All of us need proper sleep, diet, and exercise, but we do not prioritize that. But that's what gives us that baseline." Developing positive coping mechanisms can be di cult, but it is so important. If someone is struggling, reach out to a friend. Journal together, go on a walk together, because, in this journey of mental health, no one is alone. "Everybody's di erent, but we've got to figure out what's going to work for each other."

There are so many different therapies today... So, what works for me is not going to work for you. We are so unique! We need to figure out what is going to work for us.

THE TALK _ YOU NEVER ASKED FOR

KRESHA KOIRALA

There are unique di culties associated with being an international student. My road has been a di cult one, with advantages and disadvantages, just like the average person's daily existence, which includes both positives and negatives. Although I have always thought of myself as a social person, coming from a place famed for its friendliness, I was taken back. I’ve had many wonderful and exciting experiences, but I’ve had to deal with prejudice, linguistic, social, and cultural barriers, and issues with my mental health. I hadn't anticipated how much more solitary and remote life as a foreign student in America would be. Most of the customary procedures here were unfamiliar to me. However, over time, life began to make sense; yes, it was a new place, but there was a new exposure, new challenges, and a new journey that life had in store for me, and honestly, I would be lying if I said I wasn't grateful for all the highs and lows in my life. I wish there were a journal diary where I could write about how I’m feeling, my experiences, and my lessons. Despite things changing, the experience has taught me more than I could have imagined. I will just express some feelings and thoughts I’ve been having and fill you in on some TedTalk elements you never asked for. There have been moments when I felt discriminated against. There also have been some individuals and circumstances that have helped me feel incredibly at home and healthy. I know that everyone is di erent, and that’s what makes us special. Even though I recognize that everyone is busy and motivated, it occasionally annoys me how some people act with people they have spent hours with. I'm not sure if it is a college thing or a people thing, but I would like to stay in touch with my fellow classmates, even if it’s just to say hello. As we go through life, we will meet a variety of people. It is not necessary to be best friends, but it doesn’t hurt to get to know each other. As individuals, we tend to be more insecure; there isn’t anything wrong with that, but there is one thing I would like to point out: be yourself. Don’t hide who you are due to other people’s judgments. All the negativity can stand in the way of your self-esteem. I know it’s not as simple as it sounds, but trust me when I say it’s the truth. I think it's critical to understand your worth. The greatest gift you can give yourself is to be your most true and honest self. Again, there will be people on your journey who will try to bring you down, but you should also surround yourself with people who will lift you up. One of my insecurities is that I am not one of those people who can eat whatever they want and not gain weight. I’ve always been a little overweight, which is obvious as I devour a high-calorie treat. It took a long time for me to be happy in my own skin and to understand positive body image. The most important lesson I've learned is that being happy with your body shape does not require you to force yourself to lose weight all the time. We rely on social media to influence the way we live our lives but in actuality social media is a platform that revolves around filters. If you are confident and at ease with your physical appearance, you will attract people for who you are and not for who you want to be. What is more important for oneself is that you define who you are—both physically and psychologically. Whether you resemble a stick figure or a large tub of butter, those who love you will accept you exactly as you are; just be confident. Some advice: don't read into beauty advertisements and model campaigns too much because they will make you feel ugly, and if you do, remember that those cover models are airbrushed and that the Instagram feeds you always click on is full of Facetune. I’m not sure how many of you made it this far… but what you can take a way is it doesn’t hurt to wave and say hi to someone you may have met once, and let us, as a community, strive to be di erent. For instance, given that I may have one set of beliefs while another person may hold another set, just admire them for who they are instead of judging them. If you respect people, friendships and bonds will continue to grow stronger. There is nothing wrong with cutting people out of your life if its helping you mentally. Do keep in mind that sometimes, despite your best e orts, someone or something will not make you feel better fast; therefore, it may take time, but like all things good, time heals all wounds. As I have continued through my education at Marist, I've noticed that little steps lead to tremendous changes, and the small steps start with yourself. Although it sounds simple right now, don’t stress; it doesn’t always come easy. Realize the unpleasantness of reality and develop the courage to face it. It’s life; life is filled with many ups and downs, but we as humans need to navigate through it in order to get to the next chapter of our lives. Have the ability to be happy with who you are and your surroundings. Try a few various approaches, including journaling, going on walks, rewarding yourself, and realizing that happiness is nothing more than a string of little things that, over time, add up to something of the greater good. I've realized there was a lot of information you never asked for, but if you’ve read this this far, you know what you need to do to succeed as a college kid. So here is my unsolicited journal entry and I hope you’ve enjoyed listening. Is any one still reading?? Vol. X

Photographer: Anna Keller

Model: Monique Hutson

Designer: Aleena Brown

Imagine this: it is the 1970s, you and your friends are gathered around a fire, hiking around a campground, cozying up in your cabins, laughing around a picnic table, or splashing around by the water. You are content and unified, feeling connected to those around you in new ways. This is the grooviest summer of your life. The 1970s are back in a big way. Fashion has taken a nostalgic turn, with some of the most important styles of past decades being highlighted again. Gen Z is reminiscent of memories of the 1970s that we never even had, with pu er jackets, fun patterns, summer swimsuits, and more looking like they came straight out of 1970s summer camp. Measure brought this vision to life by visiting Mills Norrie State Park and letting the magic of the 1970s take over.

Hair: Chaiyah Chambers & Brooke Mahoney

Makeup: Chaiyah Chambers, Caroline Gomez & Kresha Koirala

Model: Faith Donegan

Designer: Maddie Cook

Model: Olyvia Young

Designer: Cecelia Hinds

Model: Annika Geissberger

Designer: Emily Zapata

Model: Siobhan Coakley

Designer: Libby Muth

EMIL WILBEKIN: A Success In the Printing Business

Growing up, myparents called me Mr.Reporter,” laughed Emil Wilbekin, recalling his childhood “duty” as the neighborhood eavesdropper. From a young age, Wilbekin’s dedication to his crawas obvious, and so was his love for fashion. Inspired by his mother’s elaborate style that stood out in the Cincinnati crowd, Wilbekin became determined to fight his way to the top. He was later o to Hampton University, where he excelled at reporting. There it became his dream to write for Vogue, sending a direct message to Alexander Liberman, the then Art Director, saying, “You should hire me, and here is why.” However, his time for Vogue wasn’t there yet. Soon, Wilbekin was o to study at the nation’s top journalism school, Columbia University. While there, Wilbekin was told by a professor he had “access to a cultural era in the making,” referring to Harlem’s underground party scene and the Hip-Hop renaissance.

As a queer, Black man entering the industry, Wilbekin faced his fair share of biases. "It can be challenging in terms of diversity," he said about his experience in styling andreporting but was never deterred by adversity. His career soon took o as he met other artists, writers, stylists, and editors; jumping at any chance to tell the stories of life and passion. Then in the early 1990s, Wilbekin joined VIBE Magazine as an associate editor, combining his knowledge of hip-hop culture, journalism, and fashion. He recognized the opportunity to combine luxury and streetwear, and his chance to utilize VIBE as a media diversity catalyst. "

[VIBE] was the first time Black people were able to see themselves in this type of light," he said, referring to the editorial style similar to that of Vanity Fair or Rolling Stone. "For the first time they were able to see themselves the way other magazines cover everybody else." VIBE worked hard to establish itself among mainstream magazines. They started by featuring emerging artists and transitioning to household names; fusing culture and glam. "We took the looks back to wherethe inspiration came from," he explained "Hip-hop takes things and remixes them and makes them their own."

Brooke Mahoney

After becoming Style Editorin 1995, Wilbekin took on his first cover story as he expanded his repertoire, Mary J. Blige became his first passion project. Taking a leap of faith by traveling to Los Angeles to interview the emerging artist and introduce her story and his own. "I hadneverwritten a cover story in mylife,” recalls Wilbekin. “I had never written a feature in my life.”

When asked about the transition from newspaper to magazine writing Wilbekin stated that "Magazines give you the breath of thinking and developing." He continues, "I had the goods, [and my team] walked methroughthestructure." Due to his familiarity with the news side of print, Wilbekin felt the rigor in the daily turnaround of independent articles, but as he discovered magazines, he began indulging in long-form journalism with a team behind him, developing a multimedia storytelling experience.

Wilbekin then took another giant leap forward when he was named the Fashion Editorial Director of VIBE in 1997. Wilbekin tackled an uncommon transition from writing to styling and now emphasizes the value of expanding your skill set. It is not hard to assume that this is why he moved up in rank yet again, becoming Editor-in-Chief in 2000, "it was hard," Wilbekin said, "but not impossible." In terms of VIBE’s merging of hip-hop and luxury, "the sky is the limit." And the same applies to creating a remarkable career. Wilbekin has since used his network and platform to drive movement and change in the media world overall aer leading VIBE to become the first predominantly Black magazine to win General Excellence in 2002 at the National Magazine Awards.

Wilbekin has worked hardtosupport underrepresented communities, founding Native Son in 2016, bringing awareness to Black men in the LGBTQ+community and he is currently working on a new TV documentary. "There are so many Black, queer, and gay men who have helped propel culture forward. "He praises the many figures in fashion and entertainment who have gone unacknowledged, "w edeserve to be seen and celebrated as well." Wilbekin’s story of drive and success is a reminder for creatives everywhere to embrace challenge and community as they discover their own beat.

Emil Wilbekin

Behind the Scenes

Model: Daria Arena

Designer: Annie Starn

“Taken on a trip to Arizona, 2022. Lightning strikes the Grand Canyon as a storm rolls in.” Madeline Mason (20, She/Her, Sophomore)

Interview with Christina Neault: The Ins & Outs of Live Fashion

Twice a year, during fashion month, chaos and fashion come together to produce a one-of-a-kind display. Each showcase has a unique theme that will transform the collections into the up-and-coming trends for the season, no matter where the show is presented. Planning such an event demands masterminds to carry out thoughts from beginning to end, whether it is getting the models who walk the runway ready or innovative ways to present clothing and accessories; these people are the vital reason the show happens.

Fashion shows use technology to interact with both a global audience and an online audience. A good illustration is the fact that all designers o er live feeds so customers can "visit" fashion shows from the convenience of their homes.

Companies will keep producing innovative ways to move toward a more digital world and the potential dangers that might have an impact on "live fashion" in the future. See fashion show producer and director Christina Neault's viewpoint on the subject.

Julia Bondea

Who is Christina Neault and what do you do within the fashion industry?

I am a fashion and event producer. I've been in the industry for about 25 years and produced fashion weeks all over the world including NY, LA, and Miami, and have consulted with events in Seoul, Berlin, Mumbai, Toronto, and Mexico City. Now, I have been producing events mainly in the US which include fashion shows, events, and parties. In 1998 I worked with IMG Worldwide where I brought together the best designers under one roof in Bryant Park for New York Fashion Week where I later transitioned and led the move of these shows from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center. Here I oversaw all aspects of production from the construction to the physical complex and negotiated agreements with vendors.

How did you originally get interested in fashion shows and what led you to the place you are today?

When I first got out of college, I was working for a PR firm that produced fashion shows twice a year and I started doing these fashion shows, which was not my major in college at all. I really enjoyed it, and I just ran with it. I was working in menswear doing fashion shows for the press and newspapers back then when there used to be a lot of newsp pers. I just loved doing it and just continued with it. I didn't know at the time it was a career to have. Once I did, I absolutely loved it!

How can someone get a di erent experience in person than watching a show virtually?

Taking it out of fashion, it's like listening to your favorite song on the radio as opposed to listening to it in person. You still love it when it's on the radio, but it's even better when it's in person. People want to see garments on an actual human being, and they want to see it walking down a runway. You want to be able to see the way things flow and how fabric moves on an actual person that can not necessarily occur the same virtually.

With the experience you have within the fashion show production world, do you believe there will ever be a time when fashion shows will be completely digital and no longer live?

I think that everyone thought that the world was going to go digital when Covid happened, but the bottom line is there will always be people who want to see fashion in person. I don't think fashion shows will ever go away or in-person things like these events. I think it's only elevated by the digital aspects because now I can present the show to 300 people in a room, but I can also live stream it to people all over the world that can enjoy it and feel like they are there. You are opening your audience to the experience that they wouldn’t be able to have without the digital component.

What do you do to merge the digital and live fashion experience when you produce or direct a show?

You can't do any fashion show without live streaming it or even if you are not live streaming it you are digitally capturing it to release to everyone else which you will be using in your marketing for the next six months. If you are a designer, say you are Oscar de la Renta, and you are doing a big show you are obviously capturing every moment of that. That's what is going to be played in so many areas. It's going to be on the video screen in the stores, whether it is the Oscar de la Renta store or whether it’s in Saks Fifth Avenue in Texas. It's on the website and it's in all di erent areas and platforms. With that being said, there is that whole other digital aspect of doing shows where you are incorporating augmented reality or just an LED screen that has content from the inspiration from what brought that collection together. There are digital aspects all over the place now depending on which scenario you are talking about.

What do you think on a wide scale the future holds for fashion shows?

I do not think fashion shows will ever go away whether that be digital or live. Have these shows gotten smaller? Yes. I think they have become smaller because of the budgets getting smaller. We may not be getting someone to fly into NY from Italian Vogue or Korean Vogue, or any Vogue that is. They just don’t have the travel budgets they used to put aside, but they can still watch it online, live or recorded, and actually write an article on that event. Even though we don't have the budgets, we can still watch these events and report back on them. Vol. X

PrOjEcTX

Model: Ari Glove

Designer: Isa Perez

Hair: Julia Campon & Lindsey Bieber & Brooke Mahoney

Makeup: Kresha Koirala & Chaiyah Chambers

Photographer: Maria Drametenos

Each year, lighting the candles represents a fresh start, always followed by a memorable celebration. Gliter represents the shining light of new experiences. Ru es represent a free-flowing independence that you gain with age. Unconventional party outfits highlight di erences and contrasting styles coming together in celebration. There is a special type of magic that is created every time Earth takes another trip around the sun. The strong energy brings out a chaotic disarray that only happens around a birthday. At a birthday party, the combining forces of style and taste create a synergy of opposite personalities that would not be possible without the common interest of celebration. When celebrating a milestone year, this unity only grows stronger. As Measure celebrates Volume X, the tenth issue, it has been nothing but calm, allowing for the hectic chaos and elaborate colors that make this the best issue yet.

Model: Sophia Spagna

Designer: Mckenzey Apgar

Model: Clare Adams

Designer: LindseyAnn Moschetta

9-5

Model: Elizabeth Franz

Designer: Annika Rasmussen

AN ODE TO

10 years of editorials, and look how far we have come.

From catalog to award-winning publications, an impressive burn

How did we get here?

How did we get this far?

A creative professor ignited the spark that started it all, Welcoming FM/AM:

The Marist Fashion magazine filled with glamor and avant-garde.

Portraying student designers in a new light, Kindled by flashing cameras upon eye-catching garments and enticing designs.

FM/AM welcomed a new world of wonder, a light new dawn for students to discover.

From sketches to garments, To thoughts on paper, Students set a light an inside look within the studio walls.

From writers to designers, From ideas spreading wild, The now student-run magazine caught fire. Community and Collaboration Held at it's core.

Measure was born.

From models to photographers, Creativity burst into flames. Students became the architects of the new narrative.

Ashley Casucci

“This photo was taken on Plum Island in Massachusetts. I was a camp counselor at the time along with Terence, who is pictured, and we had the day o . It was one of our last camp days before Terence was leaving to go home to Dubai. I shot this photo on my iPhone knowing I wasn’t going to see my camp friend again for a while.”

Ryan Thompson (22, She/Her, Senior)

“Every year on the Fourth of July, my family gathers upstate to celebrate together. This past year, my cousins thought it would be fun to set o some fireworks, so I started taking pictures. I noticed that with the right angle and exposure, it looked like they were holding lightsabers. I love this picture because it shows how impactful all of the di erent components of taking a photograph are.”

Caitlin Fracasso (20, She/Her, Junior)

“Nature did all the work on this one, I just clicked a button.”

Sony A6500 85mm, Staatsburg NY

Jeremy Gourgues (21, He/Him, Senior)

Shot on 35mm film, Porta 400 Mathew Moraski (22, He/Him, Senior)

YNERGY.

DEAR READERS

By Maria Drametenos

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined e ect. We recognize this feeling as an undeniable human force. Coming together is the most powerful thing humans can do. A recurring theme in our lives is the desire to find ways to unite, whether through creation or bonding. We wanted to delve deeper into the idea of synergy for Measure volume 10. After 10 years and 10 magazines, we discovered that when creativity and teamwork collide, magic is created. The evolution of this publication is the result of a chain reaction of artists banding together to broaden their horizons. When asked who inspires us, most people say someone of high status, a celebrity, or those who have gone before us. I have found the most inspiration from my peers, each eager, unapologetic, and impulsive. On the cusp of starting their lives, it seems like everyone has a journey—a fight that is leading them to greater things. We devoted our entire selves to creating this issue, which allowed us to bring these stories to life. The power of unity is reflected in front of you today, something very pure. The celebration of humans is at the heart of synergy. While flipping through these pages, you, the reader, should feel inspired to cultivate something only you have imagined. Though it is easier said than done, creating is how we feed our souls and motivate ourselves to move forward. There is no need to be perfect or correct. You just need to be inspired and let your creative juices flow.

Behind the Scenes Model: Tara Sears

Designer: Tara Sears

Model: Gabrielle Lloyd (Left)

Designer: Emkay Kanu

Model: Khmari Awai (Right)

Designer: Bria Royer

SEEING DOUBLE

Photographer: Dutch Bacalso

Seeing double brings forth the defining details of each designer’s inspiration. Contradictory styles, bright colors, and enticing silhouettes promote synergetic unity, transforming what we thought we knew about duality on its axis. Thematic embroidery and sustainable textiles blur our vision and bring connection.

Model (Left): Gabrielle Brosnan

Designer: Marina Matozzo

Model (Right): Patricia Finnegan

Designer: Shannon Wines

Model (Left): Victoria Stout

Designer: Sophie Wong

Model (Right): Jenny Yaros

Designer: Simran Chhabra

Hair: Brooke Mahoney & Julia Campon

Makeup: Chaiyah Chambers & Lindsey Bieber

Model: Allissa Divak

Designer: Chloe Emilio

MEASURE UNMUTED

Join Measure Magazine for our new podcast series about fashion, lifestyle, and culture! I guess the magazine articles were not enough…because we have more to say! Our Vol.10 host Roman Katona along with varying co-hosts explore di erent topics and weigh in on the latest in fashion and our current world! Hit unmute and see how we measure up!

Producer: Maria Drametenos

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THANK YOU

Ellie Heinzinger

Thank you for everything you do. From setting up payments to informing us about the history of Measure, you have been a lifesaver to make the magazine come to life. If it weren’t for your time and generosity, we would not have been able to create something so authentic to the Marist community. The glue that holds Measure together, you truly are an inspiration to us, and we wanted to dedicate this issue to you.

Love, Measure Vol. X Directors xoxo

John Bartlett & Jennifer Finn

To our department's chairs, we wanted to thank you for letting us put together something magical for this addition. Both of you have been nothing but supportive and we appreciate both of you being our biggest cheerleaders. From the endless meetings we have had to the constant uplifting energy, we could not have established this year’s brand DNA for Measure.

Love, Measure Vol. X Class

The man who does it all. We have looked up to you every day during this process. You have inspired us to become the best versions of ourselves. You saw the potential in all of us when selecting us as Directors and you never failed to amaze us. We are so thankful to have you as our professor and truly thank you for guiding us in the right direction. As much as this volume is our legacy it’s just as much as yours. This class will truly go down in history because of you and it has been nothing but an honor being in your presence. Until we see each other again in the future- keep being your spectacular self. And if we need a red carpet in the future, we know who to call.

Love,

Your favorite people to deal with

Measure Magazine 2023 Vol. X Directors

(From le to right) Roman Katona, Ashley Casucci, Morgan Franz, Maria Drametenos, Jaime Schaus, Olivia Murphy, Melina Sideratos.