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Team EDITOR IN CHIEF Darby Hoffman DEPUTY EDITOR Eva-Delilah Weiland ART DIRECTOR Alix DeBroux
ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR Lauren Chung PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR Marissa Haegele ARTS CURATOR Ben Golden
WUD PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE DIRECTOR L. Malik Anderson
CREATIVE DIRECTORS Geordon Wollner Reilly Koch
WUD PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE ADVISOR Jim Rodgers
FASHION EDITOR Ashley Mackens
WUD PRESIDENT Iffat Bhuiyan ON THE COVER Natasha Cherono photographed by Caroline Daniels SPECIAL THANKS TO Majestic Theatre and August
LIFESTYLE EDITOR Cassie Hurwitz CULTURE EDITOR Haidee Chu ARTS EDITOR Margaret Duffey SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING LIAISON Lindsey Young FINANCIAL MANAGER Margaret Brennan WEB MASTER Leah Leonidas CREATIVE TEAM Mia Boulukos Brooke Komas Alexa McGoey Janey Sheth Channing Smith Emily Woodzicka
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STAFF WRITERS Shelby Spiegel Molly O’Brien Claudia Prevete Francisco Velazquez CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Francesca Acciardo Kasey Busiel Molly Burki Naomi Gallagher Sam Georgson Grace Herndon Steven Jotterand Abbey Meyer Molly Rapozo Matthew Weinberger MODELS Olivia Austria-Kemble Ian Carroll Faith Champa Natasha Cherono Tatiana Dennis Max Goldberg Audrey Hansa Janetta Hill Kyle Mackulak Maria Pareja Yuwen Zhang Natasha Cherono ATASHA CHERONO AND FAITH CHAMPA ART Fariza Bozh Ella Guo Channing Smith PHOTOGRAPHY Sam Christensen Nnenna Ene Ella Guo Michael Lim Cameron Smith Jing Zeng Moriah Ziman
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04 Disco Is Not Dead Modern day adaptions of golden era music
12 Social Passion Pays in Full: Continuing the Conversation Continuing social momentum is vital to our democracy — but just how do we do it right?
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Neon Fever An explosion of light and energy
14 Art Fever: Ten Chazen Works of Art That Will Make You Sweat From Antoine-Louis Barye to Mark Rothko, these unique artists will attract your attention
LIFESTYLE 10 Decoding the Seasonal Depression Meltdown The truth behind Seasonal Affective Disorder 26 Break the Fever: Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu Season Skip the medicine and try an oldschool recipe 40 Hot and Heavy: Exploring the BDSM Culture in Madison Diving deep into the bedroom 44 High Fever Flush A bit of summer in the middle of December 46 Turning Up the Heat: How Hot Yoga has Revolutionized Stress Relief Melt the stress away 52 A Colorful Vision: The Importance of Banned Books Paint your world by reading one of our favorites
24 Forgotten History: A Look into Wisconsin’s Beer Tradition Roll out the barrel — beer and bottles galore. 28
Follower Frenzy A look behind the number game
FASHION 17 AUGUST Forward thinking fashion 43 Fever We riptide theses wounds like wardrobe malfunctions 47 Rocking Out: The Iconic Looks of Time’s Greatest Musicians The influence of music on fashion 48 Red Hot in the Freezing Cold Scarlet staples for the long winter ahead
FEATURED 31 Stayin’ Alive “Feel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’” 54
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DI SCO IS NOT DEAD BY NAOMI GALLAGHER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER When one thinks of disco in its traditional sense (Studio 54, Andy Gibb, Soul Train, etc.), the genre appears to be buried deep in the past. However, disco’s legacy extends far into the 21st century. Whether they want to admit it or not, millennials are listening to music which draws a significant amount of inspiration from the music their parents listened to at their age. For those seeking a modern twist on this gold-spattered genre, the following tracks are a good place to start.
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Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., may be most heralded for her rap and R&B dance beats, but this 70s inspired anthem combining a Bollywoodesque orchestral riff with modern danceability leaves a listener wishing they were beneath the disco ball of a roller rink. “JIMMY” BY M.I.A.
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Speaking of roller rinks... this music video featuring Juliette Lewis brings the spirit of disco to life in an unexpectedly groovy song. Cage the Elephant, one of the biggest indie pop/ rock bands of the 2010s, stays true to their roots in “Take It Or Leave It.” Though including a poppy chorus, the group integrates a classic disco sound throughout that is complemented with a hazy, neon roller rink scene in its video. “TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT” BY CAGE THE ELEPHANT
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When one thinks of “modern disco,” Daft Punk is probably one of the first artists that comes to mind. In just one night out dancing, it is rare to not hear the kings of electronicdisco fusion, and when these Parisian robots tell you to “Lose Yourself to Dance,” it’s hard not to comply. “LOSE YOURSELF TO DANCE” BY DAFT PUNK
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The Strokes are another unexpected source of a disco-heavy tune. When combined with their grungy, indie rock sound, the disco element creates an excellent dance song. This entire album gives more of a taste of early 80s nostalgia for those looking for it. “WELCOME TO JAPAN” BY THE STROKES
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The New-York-based indie rock band released their self-titled album in 2008, which included this upbeat disco-rock hit. With their Talking-Heads-like sound, it is hard to tell exactly which era The Virgins hail from. “RICH GIRLS” BY THE VIRGINS
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Wes Anderson movie star Jason Schwartzman has an indie-pop side project that is certainly worth a listen. Coconut Records cranks out song after catchy song and really nails the disco sound with this track. “NIGHTTIMING” BY COCONUT RECORDS
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Disco is an undeniably influential and enduring genre. However this recent revival could be interpreted as a key illumination of the cyclical nature of art in general; styles are merely tucked away for a brief period of hibernation, only to be reawakened by later generations seeking a nostalgic regurgitation of the past. Go to Moda Magazine Arts Section’s Spotify account to listen to the Disco Fever playlist!
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Neon Fever MAX GOLDBERG, MARIA PAREJA, AND YUWEN ZHANG PHOTOGRAPHED BY AMELIA FAIST & NNENNA ENE Fever is creating heat, A flowing intensity. It is risk. It is fearlessness. To feverishly work is to have so much flowing out of you, all you can do is try to document it. Yet, to have a fever is to suffer. It is suffering created as a way of healing. In this way it is an experience. An investment. It is a feeling. This is fever.
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Decoding the Seasonal Depression Meltdown BY SHELBY SPIEGEL, LIFESTYLE STAFF WRITER PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL LIM The winter months bring cold temperatures, gloomy weather and days stuck inside. It is no surprise that the collective mood reflects this seasonal change. It is not just winter despair, however; seasonal depression is a true illness. According to Mayo Clinic, “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons … symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.”1 Even though everyone seems to feel gloomier during this time of year, SAD comes with many symptoms that determine the level of affectedness in an individual. In most cases, symptoms appear in the late fall and early winter and seem to fade as warmer months approach. Winter is a time with short periods of light, affecting people in negative ways. Some of the major symptoms of seasonal depression include having low energy, problems sleeping at night, difficulty concentrating and feeling sluggish or agitated. Those that experience these symptoms at higher levels are susceptible to feeling an extreme 1 Mayo Clinic Staff, “Seasonal Affective Disorder,” Mayo Clinic, October 25th, 2017.
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sense of depression at this time of year.
For those not heavily affected Another treatment option for those by the cold winter months, it is with severe symptoms is treatment hard to believe that a change through medication. Although this Whenever mental illness is discussed in temperature and amount of may be beneficial, it takes several in today’s society, it often seems daylight can cause such strong weeks to notice a significant to come with a stigma. Because mental trouble in an individual. change, and many medications of this, many cases often go However, for those that are may have to be tried before finding undiagnosed. According to Susana affected, the symptoms are very one with minimal side effects. Adame, a writer and sufferer of SAD, real and alter their everyday lives. “depression, despite decades of work Even though it can sometimes Lastly, psychotherapy, also known by organizations, still has ‘laziness’ seem unbearable, there are many as talk therapy, is a possible option associated with it. Some think that active steps to take that can for those affected. This type of if you’d just change your point of minimize the impact of Seasonal therapy can help identify and view, get out for a walk, eat properly, Affective Disorder. change negative thoughts and talk with friends, not isolate yourself, behaviors that may be causing get back to work, etc. — you’d feel Once diagnosed by a medical symptoms, as well as provide better. Not so.”2 professional through psychological healthy ways to cope. Additionally, evaluations and physical it may reduce tendencies to avoid Dealing with a mental illness is exams, one of these measures is the problem and provides ways difficult, but dealing with the stigma phototherapy (AKA light therapy). to manage stress. Each treatment around it adds more stress on the Each day, the individual sits a and its effects are different, so it individual. Many tend to ignore their few feet from a special light box, is important for the individual to symptoms, as they do not want to exposing themselves to bright choose the method that works be seen as “someone with a mental light within the first hour of waking best for them. illness.” In order to avoid the stigma up. Mayo Clinic describes this as or at least reduce the emotional something that “mimics natural As winter creeps closer and effects it has, it is important to outdoor light and appears to cause temperatures get colder, it is recognize symptoms when they are a change in brain chemicals linked important to keep in mind that present and take steps to take care to mood.”1 Light boxes are effective anyone is susceptible to Seasonal of yourself, regardless of how others because they offer individuals the Affective Disorder. By being aware see it. extra sunlight they are missing. of symptoms, treatments and the stigma surrounding it all, it will 2 Susana Adame, “Overcoming the stigma of seahelp one cope immensely. sonal affective disorder,” The Guardian, September 14th, 2010.
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Social Passion Pays in Full: Continuing the Conversation BY MOLLY BURKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER ILLUSTRATED BY CHANNING SMITH There is often an outpouring of generosity and concern from the country when tragedy strikes. As soon as the tensions of the event starts to subside, the first step for many is to offer their help. The help is welcomed and encouraged, but it rarely remains for long; initial support often disappears as communities continue to recover and rebuild from the scars of their tragedy. Action is vital to any fight for change, yet passion for action is the real game changer. Staying loud, informed and resilient even after the media falls silent ensures that no voice is left forgotten. The heat of the moment may cause a sudden social fever, but true passion for justice never fades away. As 86 percent of Twitter users state the platform as their only source of news,1 it is evident that the dawning of social media and similar platforms has opened a large range of possibilities for mass communication. For one, platforms’ efficient nature allows them to play major roles in combating social and natural tragedies. Spreading the word empowers people to recognize important issues to which they may otherwise be oblivious, and with its ability to create awareness among a mass 1 Talkwalker.com. “40 Amazing Twitter Stats to Inspire Your Social Strategy.” Talkwalker. Accessed November 10, 2017.
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In movements such as Black Lives Matters, awareness is key. While racism is systematically embedded into society, there are not many immediate options when it comes to wiping it out. This makes advocacy pertinent to the movement. When innocent black lives were lost out to the hands of police in 2015, the tension was palpable: news media was all over it and social media was blowing up with people taking a stand. Lately, however, the media has been fairly silent. During the heightened period of violence in 2014 and 2015, almost 200,000 people were tweeting #Blacklivesmatter; by the beginning of 2016, there were less than 50,000 tweets that included #Blacklivesmatter, although racial discrimination remained very prevalent.3 This points to the idea that people tend to stop communicating legitimate needs for changes as soon as the heat of the moment passes. Situations such as that of Jazzy Rowe exemplify why it is important 2 “Social Media Changing The Nature Of Activism?” NPR. April 09, 2012. Accessed November 01, 2017. 3 Greenwood, Shannon. “From July 12, 2013, to March 31, 2016, #BlackLivesMatter was used eight times as often as #AllLivesMatter.” Pew Research Center: Internet, Science & Tech. August 12, 2016. Accessed November 10, 2017.
to remain loud about social issues, for they are ongoing, even if left uncovered by media. Jazzy Rowe, a black student from Hartford University, recently found out that her white roommate had been harassing her without her knowledge. Her roommate had been “putting moldy clam dip in her lotions, rubbing used tampons on her backpack and putting her toothbrush places where the sun don’t shine.”4 Jazzy Rowe had been having throat issues but was unaware why until the roommate posted about her actions. After much hassle with public safety and the university, Jazzy’s old roommate was arrested.5 However, this incident remains widely unknown to many. No large news coverage was made of this horrible incident, and even more terrifying, events like this occur every day unbeknownst to much of society. Social issues often go hand in hand with political issues. Therefore, this relationship can be very important for social causes — it enables an avenue to create laws and policies that could result in positive change. However, politics can be messy, and the real purpose of a cause can get lost in the 4 Rowe, Jazzy. Facebook post. October 30, 2017. Accessed November 01, 2017. 5 “University of Hartford student arrested after allegedly poisoning freshman roommate.” Ajc. November 01, 2017. Accessed November 02, 2017.
relationship between justice and politics. A communications professor from Denver, Colorado defines social justice as a “political and structural commitment by society.”6 Social justice is therefore rarely unperturbed by political influence. However, escaping this web of political agenda — and the lies that often coincide with it — is easier said than done. One way to solve this is through research — it’s simple, but true. Researching a specific issue or cause will lead to better understanding of how the movement or its relevant organizations started. Additionally, it is important that this research is conducted using sources that not only include trustworthy facts, but also direct statements disclosing apolitical purposes. Sources such as these will often suggest with ways for you to help and get involved, whether through donation or volunteering — and this is where passion pays in full. Taking this type of measures to ensure that resources go towards the right causes can make a world of difference, especially when it comes to donations. People often click on the first link they see on social media or the first page that pops up on Google for the sake of time and convenience. While some of these sites may be helpful, other your money isn’t being thrown are fabricated by scammers — and into purposes beyond serving the tragedies are their favorite places to people in need. There are sources lurk. Unfortunately, this is also where out there, such as Charity Navigator, social fever has its downfall. At times, that look into charities and their people are donating to sites that are credibility. This specific site looks taking money away from those who into the sustainability mechanisms, are actually in need. Albeit, there commitment and “openness with are ways to avoid these sites. For information” of organizations.7 The example, be wary of sites that appear site spotlights ethical, productive immediately after tragedy has struck; organizations that facilitate prolific they may either entail scams or lack provisions of relief — and it only infrastructure to get donations to takes a couple of clicks. the affected population. It is also important to look into the percentage The urgency of situations can provide of donations an organization puts an initial jump start of assistance, toward an actual cause to ensure but it is important not to let that help waver. Social media allows 6 “On Social Justice and Political Struggle.” The Human Nature Review. August 15, 2004. Accessed November 12, 2017.
awareness to spread large and wide. However, people often forget to extend help beyond the surface level. In the heat of all the turmoil, they tend to act in anger. Yet, as the fever for justice subsides, others’ need for help continues. The improvement of the American society rests on the shoulders of passion — passion for helping, caring, staying loud and drowning out the silence of indifference. While it is helpful to talk about tragedy in the moment, it is necessary that we continue seeking out productive ways to provide assistance beyond the heat of the moment. It is necessary that we continue the conversation.
7 “Overview.” Charity Navigator. January 23, 2017. Accessed November 01, 2017.
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Art Fever: Ten ChazenWorks of Art That Will Make You Sweat BY MATTHEW WEINBERGER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE (French, 1796 - 1875) Theseus Combating the Minotaur, 1846 Bronze 17 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.
RICHARD ANUSZKIEWICZ (American, b. 1930 ) System, 1970 Screen print 25 1/2 x 19 9/16 in.
Antoine-Louise Barye creates quite a steamy situation in his piece “Theseus Combating the Minotaur.� Barye, a romantic sculptor known as an animalier, was able to translate his skill of sculpting natural animals very well when creating the mythological Minotaur in battle. The violent tension in this piece is high, but the details of muscle definition are higher.
You may think this is the design for a $20 t-shirt from PacSun, but it is actually a work of art by Richard Anuszkiewicz. As one of the founders of the Op Art movement in the 1960s (not to be confused with Pop Art), Anuszkiewicz creates optical illusions through his use of vibrant colors, distinct line and repeating patterns. The viewer is tricked into feeling as if there is actual light emanating from behind the painting.
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LEE BONTECOU (American, b. 1931) Untitled (#10), 1960 Iron alloy, paint, canvas, velvet, copper alloy wire, graphite, varnish 28 x 28 in.
BETH CAVENER (American, b. 1972) A Rush of Blood to the Head, 2009 Stoneware, acrylic paint 71 x 56 x 18 in.
Looking into the holes in Lee Bontecou’s sculptures is like looking into an endless void, despite the reality of black painted canvas being only a matter of inches behind each opening. Through a series of stitched canvases put together with copper alloy wire, Bontecou is able to manufacture the illusion of infinite space through darkness. The result is pretty spooky.
This sculpture most often requires a double take when first encountered. Beth Cavener tackles the dichotomy between human emotions and animal instincts through her sculptures of overly dramatized beasts. Wander to the third floor of the Chazen, and you will be sure to run into this and many more of her works.
MENZIES GROUP (ATTRIBUTED TO) (Greek, Apulian, active ca. 340-ca. 315 B.C.) Drinking Vessel (Rhyton) in the Shape of a Bull Head, ca. 350-300 B.C. Earthenware with red-figure decoration 8 3/8 x 5 in. This Ancient Greek drinking vessel has a comical, yet potentially dangerous nature. There is no flat surface to put the drink down and avoid spilling, so you better drink up until it is dry. Imagine it is 325 BCE and today is your thirteenth birthday; in Greek culture, you are now finally considered an adult, so your friends throw you a party and one of them hands you an adult beverage in the vessel. And another one. And another…
MARK ROTHKO (American, b. Russia, 1903 - 1970) Untitled, 1968 Tempera on paper mounted on cotton canvas 40 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. There are two green blobs and a red stripe on a medium sized canvas. The finest abstract expressionism there is. In 2007, a Rothko painting of the same style was sold for $72.8 million.1 Some people have been put to tears by his work; clearly Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz must have done something right. Vogel, Carol. “Rothko breaks a record for contemporary art as the market continues to boom.” The New York Times. May 16, 2007. Accessed November 27, 2017. 1
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GEORGE HAYTER (English, 1792 - 1871) Portrait of Lady Caroline Montagu in Byronic Costume, 1831 Oil on canvas 77 1/4 x 57 3/4 in. Armed with a seductive stare, nonchalant attitude and pistol by her side, Lady Caroline is one woman you do not want to mess with. This portrait of her by Sir George Hayter is an early example of portraits he painted of notable English high society patrons. He soon went on to paint British nobility, such as Queen Victoria.
JOHN WILDE (American, 1919 - 2006) My Grandparents, 1962 Oil on wood panel 11 x 14 in. What is Grandma doing standing naked on the front porch!? This is a rather tame example of Wisconsinbased painter, John Wilde’s imagined environmental portraits. Beside this piece in the Chazen, his other works feature more nudity, racier themes and sometimes gore.
EMILE-ANTOINE BOURDELLE (French, 1861 - 1929) Herakles/Archer, 1909 Bronze 31 1/2 x 29 x 13 7/8 in.
KENYON COX (American, 1856 - 1919) Diana, n.d. Oil on canvas 30 x 18 1/8 in.
Manspreading aside, this sculpture is definitely worth taking note. Emile-Antoine Bourdelle was a great sculptor and incredibly influential in the art world. He was a student of Auguste Rodin and personal mentor to artistic greats such as Alberto Giacometti and Henri Matisse.
Do not let Diana’s alluring body fool you... this work of art is actually a death sentence. It is said in Greek and Roman mythology that Diana, also known as Artemis, will send a pack of wolves to eat you if you see her nude without her consent. Did you ask before looking? Good luck.
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AUGUST IAN CARROLL, TATIANA DENNIS AND KYLE MACKULAK PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARISSA HAEGELE DIRECTED BY ASHLEY MACKENS, FASHION EDITOR AND REILLY KOCH, CO-CREATIVE DIRECTOR STYLED BY M CHANG
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Forgotten History: A Look into Wisconsin’s Beer Tradition BY STEVEN JOTTERAND, CONTRIBUTING WRITER PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARISSA HAEGELE Whenever the latest “Which State they did sip on some sort of Drinks the Most Beer” slideshow fermented wheat soaked in water. appears on your Facebook feed, The complexity of beer — like the don’t bother clicking it — Wisconsin addition of hops — came later, regularly ranks top five.1 during the Middle Ages. Beer isn’t an invention of the new world or even the modern era; it is as ancient as war, politics and culture. Researchers speculate that even Noah had beer on his ark.2 Noah and the ancient world might not have been sitting around sipping on a chilled Blue Moon, but Stebbins, Samuel, and Michael B. Sauter. “9 States Drinking the Most Beer.” 247wallst.com. June 29, 2017. Accessed November 25, 2017. 2 Salkin, Allen. “Was Noah’s Ark Beer-Fueled?” Food Republic. May 26, 2011. Accessed November 25, 2017. 1
Beer has been a part of every society one way or the other, but how do America’s Dairyland and beer fit together? Culturally speaking, the relationship between Wisconsin and beer is like that of Cuba and baseball, Brazil and football, Switzerland and Fondue and Vietnam and Pho; it’s inseparable.
In fact, Wisconsin started rolling out barrels of brewski before it was even admitted to the Union in 1848; the state has five of America’s 10 oldest running breweries. According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, Owens Brewery is generally considered the first Wisconsin brewery, opening in 1840. However, evidence also suggests that there were others bottlings before Owens Brewery, one in Mineral Point and one in Elk Grove. The creation of one brewery caused a chain reaction of a number of breweries opening across the state.3 Some of the oldest and most famous breweries in America still ferment malt, hops and yeast across the state.4 In 1844, German immigrant Jacob Best and his sons began Empire Brewery, now known as Pabst Brewing Company. Established in Milwaukee, the brewery produced 300 barrels of Best Select lager in their first year.5 Mr. Bissinger launched Monroe Brewing Company one year later in 1845, amid Wisconsin’s southern rolling hills and among the new Swiss cheese makers in Monroe. Although the brewing company has Brewing and Prohibition.” Brewing and Prohibition |Turning Points in Wisconsin History | Wisconsin Historical Society. Accessed November 25, 2017. 4 Gentile, Dan. “These are the 11 oldest operating breweries in the US.” Thrillist. August 17, 2014. Accessed November 25, 2017. 5 “The Whole Story.” Pabst Blue Ribbon. January 22, 2014. Accessed November 25, 2017. 3“
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undergone changes in ownership a number of times, the company is still producing on the exact same spot as it did in 1845. It now operates under the name of Minhas Craft Brewery.6
They offered opportunities for powerful influence in Wisconsin employment and sponsorship life. Then came the big one in for city gatherings. They also 1920: Prohibition. However, even helped local farmers by buying as the country tore itself apart their grain. Farmers would, in turn, over the matter, the twenty-first buy the by-products to feed their amendment ended the alcohol ban livestock. Part of the rapid growth once and for all.9 Then there’s Miller Brewing of the Wisconsin’s beer industry Company, which took off in 1855 in is attributed to the state’s large Beer today is no longer about the Milwaukee with German Frederick German immigrant population “microbreweries,” but corporate Miller’s special brewer’s yeast and and its demand for beer. Germans manufacturers. Although smaller desire to brew a good beer. Miller loved beer and knew the industry, breweries continue to exist, towns purchased Plank Road Brewery so brewing a poor batch was not no longer create a similar culture in 1854 and renamed it to Miller good for business. It drove the around their local establishments. Brewing Company the following local economy, and Milwaukee In some cases, breweries (like year. Miller’s determination and quickly became a brewing hub.8 many other corporations) are innovation led Miller Brewing truly owned by the few. There Company to become one of the As Wisconsin’s reputation grew in is no better example than when most well-known beers in America.7 the beer industry, it also seeped SABMiller and Molson Coors joined into local politics and clashed in 2008 to create MillerCoors. Two Those who still bottle today can with different cultures. Just one companies that once competed claim to be the oldest; but by 1860, example includes laws throughout for the thirsty American now share nearly 200 breweries operated in the late half of the 18th century profits. However, there are still Wisconsin. that made taverns responsible for breweries such as New Glarus that known drunks. This angered the hold true to Wisconsin’s tradition The Wisconsin Historical Society German immigrant population, of locality. explains that breweries were as they emphasized individual “as much a part of Wisconsin responsibility rather than putting Beer remains and holds a purpose communities as churches and the breweries at fault. Pressure in Wisconsin life, shaping the state’s schools.” Breweries turned into the mounted as the beer lobby began culture, economy and political nuclei of Wisconsin towns. to influence the laws, which structure. While profits have taken were eventually replaced with over the breweries main objectives, 6“ Best Wisconsin Breweries | Wisconsin Brewery softer regulations. Beer, money few still hold true to the Wisconsin Tours | MinhasCraft Brewery.” Minhas Brewery. Accessed November 25, 2017. and politics began to mold a roots. 7 “History | Miller Brewing Company | Breweries.” MillerCoors. January 20, 2016. Accessed November 25, 2017.
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Break the Fever: Natural Remedies for Cold and Flu Season WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAM GEORGSON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER With winter rearing its ugly head, we are all left preparing for the constant runny noses and sore throats that will accompany the upcoming chilly temperatures. We all take extreme precaution, pumping our drinks with Emergen-C and filling our medicine cabinets with DayQuil, NyQuil, ZzzQuil and any other kind of Quil that Vicks can come up with to remedy our cold and flu symptoms. Research, new technologies and modern medicine supply many treatments and cures in circumstances of infectious diseases and emergencies. However, when it comes to common illnesses, these medications mostly aim to control or palliate symptoms without actually providing a cure.
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The pharmaceutical industry profits from this kind of mitigation. If there was a cure for the common cold, the pharmacological business could no longer profit off of the alleviates and suppressors they have created to relieve symptoms. If there was a simple cure for common illnesses, we would no longer rely on their industry or invest our money into their products. The Western medicines we have available to us are phenomenal for treating certain viruses and diseases, but when searching for methods of prevention and cure for everyday infections and ailments, we should consider turning to natural remedies and alternative medicines.
Herbal medicines utilize the body’s natural healing process for treating such conditions. The ingredients and plants used are those regularly produced in the body. These same ingredients are also more cost effective and readily available to us as consumers. Many herbs and other components of natural remedies are available at your local supermarket; others are available over-the-counter at your nearest pharmacy, which means you do not need costly health insurance. In addition to all of these benefits, natural medicines are widely understood to increase the body’s ability to ward off diseases. You can easily achieve increased immunity and an overall healthier well-being with continued treatment.
There are several alternative remedies to build up your immune system against this year’s worst infections. Some are meant to act as preventatives to keep you from getting sick; others will help you overcome your illness and get back to your life faster. One of the most powerful illnessfighting ingredients is Vitamin C, due to its ability to promote better immune system functioning. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables, orange and grapefruit juices, electrolyte drinks and even natural supplements. Add a few of these to your diet for an extra health boost. Another natural fighter is garlic, which is available in grocery stores and can also be found in supplement form. A potent germ-killer, garlic is known as “nature’s antibiotic.” You can add garlic to your food and home-cooked meals, eat it raw or take it in supplementary tablets.
tea, which can be very soothing. Green tea is your generic “feel good” tea, with anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting properties. A positive mindset, after all, is key to kicking your sickness to the curb. Chamomile and peppermint teas are good for easing discomfort, while ginger tea will soothe any nausea you might be feeling. You can also incorporate honey and lemon into your diet while sick. These ingredients can be added to any tea of choice. Honey helps soothe sore throats and lemon juice acts as a natural source of muchneeded Vitamin C, fighting your cold while relieving your painful symptoms. There are many natural ways to overcome your worst cold and
flu symptoms, as well as helpful, alternative ingredients you can use to protect yourself against these nasty viruses in the future. Although modern medicinal practices have their place, herbal home remedies are meant to be simple and affordable. The best benefit of these recipes is that many of them can be customized to the individual. Plus, many of these herbs can be used to address a variety of illnesses and symptoms, so keeping them around will often come in handy. Next time your roommates start passing a virus around or you feel the bug catching on, consider turning to these natural, healthy and wholesome remedies for all of your most basic cold and flu needs. You’ll feel better in no time.
If you have already caught the virus, natural remedies and alternative medicines can rid your body of the infection faster. Chicken soup or bone and broth soup are age-old remedies for colds — and there is a scientific basis for its popularity as a cold remedy. A New York Times report indicates that this tasty and comforting soup stops neutrophils, the white blood cells that protect us from infections, from moving. The inhibition of these cells may reduce the symptoms of upper respiratory colds.1 These soups can be made from ingredients at your local grocery store and also serve as a good source of protein and minerals. Another remedy for those suffering from cold and flu symptoms is herbal Tara Parker-Pope. “The Science of Chicken Soup.” The New York Times, October 12, 2007. 1
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Follower Frenzy The trend to triumphs in the social media sphere and beyond, by the numbers BY GRACE HERNDON, CONTRIBUTING WRITER ILLUSTRATED BY ELLA GUO Many of us spend much of our day’s time on our phone and the internet. A quick scroll, update, picture or tweet here and there and we’ve suddenly invested a significant amount of time and thought into our activity on social media. Although today’s network giants are still relatively young — with Facebook launching in 2004,1 Twitter in 20062 and Instagram in 20103 — social media’s growth in popularity reveals behavioral trends within user communities that are easily observable. A central component of these trends is the race for followers — or friends, as Facebook warmly phrases it. With follower numbers soaring amongst teens and young adults on all platforms, one question remains: why? Why is a startling increase in personal account followings so shockingly apparent across all platforms? What is it Phillips, Sarah. “A brief history of Facebook.” The Guardian. July 25, 2007. 2 Carlson, Nicholas. “The Real History Of Twitter.” Business Insider. April 13, 2011. 3 Riley-Smith, Ben. “How Instagram took over the world in just three years.” The Telegraph. October 06, 2013. 1
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about followers that encourages users to open up access to their lives for a friend from primary school, an old soccer coach or the boy who lived two houses down growing up? Why do we draw connections and reaffirm bonds with a click, and to what extent is “friendship,” as Facebook puts it, a true motivation for hitting that follow button? Although social media has been around for years, some still choose to abstain from it. These people constitute a relatively small portion of the population today. However, 70 percent of Americans use some form of social media,4 and among American young adults ages 18 to 29, 86 percent use at least one platform.4 As far as daily consumption goes, roughly 42 percent of the U.S. population uses Twitter daily, and 51 percent uses Instagram daily. Facebook wins with an impressive 76 percent.4 Recent studies have also showed Riley-Smith, Ben. “How Instagram took over the world in just three years.” The Telegraph. October 06, 2013. 4
“Recent studies have also showed that the average Instagram user spends roughly eight months of their life on the site.” that the average Instagram user spends roughly eight months of their life on the site.5 The vast amount of users enables infinite ways to connect with others from across the country and world. So as users increase, inevitably so do our networks.
Buxton, Madeline. “Oh, So That’s Why You Get Random Instagram Followers.” Refinery 21. June 24, 2017. 5
Many businesses and individuals utilize these platforms as a means of increasing livelihood; some create large followings for financial backing. As followings increase, so do opportunities for brand deals, sponsored advertisements and self-promotion. With this, individuals can earn money by promoting personal products, merchandise, special events and services in their postings. While the reasoning for increasing followers is relatively apparent, the real haze looms around why personal accounts reach the number of followers they do. Researchers have hypothesized and tested various explanations, both from
a rational and psychological viewpoint, to explain why accounts largely rely on increasing numbers. Family Online Safety Institute points to the validation individuals gain from peers and strangers alike by gaining an ever-increasing follower basis.6 It also points to the continually growing consumer culture of our society, arguing that the strive for followers is simply another facet of the quantity-versus-quality nature of the world today.6 This tendency observed among users may stem from their desire to
become influencers and to share their perspectives with a larger and more diverse audience. Could it reflect their desire for fame, too? Author and social reformer Robert W. Fuller attributes this potential to the modern culture of “rankism” and the importance of high social standing in dignity maintenance.7
Esther, MJ. “What’s the Hype About Followers?” Family Online Safety Institute. April 21, 2016.
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With this follower frenzy has come new norms. The “rules of the scroll,” for example, is one trick in the playbook by which many abide ritualistically. This playbook of social media exists Fuller, Robert W. “Why Do We Want To Be Famous.” Psychology Today. September 25, 2009.
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“As humans, we compare parts of our lives to those of others to access and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us — and ourselves for that matter. And while fitting in is no new phenomenon, fitting in online remains largely fresh.” within social circles and by word of mouth, and it is now beginning to be physically recorded by journalists and psychologists alike. Business Insider journalist Caroline Moss investigated the widespread social media trends and online interactions within the teenage population and deems the attempt for a more followers than followings to be the “cool ratio of Instagram.” Yes, it may be a pretty ridiculous name, but it hits the nail on the head. We all have that one friend who mystifies us with their 3,000 followers while following 100 accounts.8 The “follow for follow” concept, which is most prevalent on Instagram, is also a strategy used to maintain one’s follower count. It is social media’s version of preschool: highlighting the importance of sharing and reciprocal relationships. It can also quickly turn into a backwards version of mutuallyassured destruction, though. It is the cycle of them following you, you following them back. But then they try to sneakily unfollow you, before you think “not so fast” and unfollow them. These phenomenons may also Moss, Caroline. “I Tried Using Instagram Like A Teenager - And It Completely Changed The Way I See The App.” Business Insider. June 11, 2014. 8
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reflect another central human characteristic: competitiveness. Is it possible that users are simply unconsciously competing with others on the platform? Something drove our attempts to skip the extra space on Candy Land when we discovered what “cheating” was at the age of three. That similar “something” may also be encouraging many users to continue working for more followers. We all seem to hold equal power with that click — although strategic accounts that promise increases of followers have popped up to change the rules of the follower game. The factors above appear to fulfill individuals in a way that allow them to stand a little taller so to exude a newfound confidence. In other words, the desire to increase follower numbers may be associated with subliminal conformist attitudes. As humans, we compare parts of our lives to those of others to access and gain a deeper understanding of the world around us — and ourselves for that matter. And while “fitting in” is no new phenomenon, fitting in online remains largely fresh. Perhaps the latter can even be understood as a contemporary
exhibition of the age-long desire to fit in — many contemporaries follow social media rules as unconsciously as they stop at red lights. We follow these rules, both spoken and unspoken, each day because we register the risk of being isolated if we didn’t act in accordance of those around us. However, following these rules without understanding their motives can also trigger harmful effects to which the actor may be oblivious. In any case, these pressure may come from within ourselves or from those around us. After all, one’s perceived popularity has never been as easily apparent or quantifiable before social media. All of us have an innate tendency to care what others think of us. Confidence could also accompany the sense of approval many find in large amounts of followers. The birth of the “finstas” (A.K.A. ‘fake’ Instagrams often crafted for individuals closer in a user’s social sphere), is perhaps indicative of our desires to present a more refined image to large followings, as well as our tendency to project, to as many people as possible, a collage of curated parts of our lives. Of course, there are many who care very little about the numbers: those who use social media for the sole purpose of sharing with those whom they care for. In any case, users and non-users alike can benefit from taking a step back to evaluate the motives behind their activities on social media. While social media often acts as a vehicle for people to connect and share life events with others, it is also perhaps simultaneously developing into a platform via which individuals seek approval, legitimacy and confidence.
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HOT AND HEAVY
Exploring the BDSM Culture in Madison
BY MOLLY O’BRIEN, LIFESTYLE EDITORIAL ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHED BY SAM CHRISTENSEN
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I’m sitting in Vilas Hall waiting for communication and consent, which bedrooms, clubs, parties and what a member of my group project often is not depicted in the media. is referred to as a “playroom,” to arrive so we can get started This juxtaposition of risk and fully containing specific benches and again. She rushes in with a red safe foreplay creates an allure to equipment for pleasure. face, fumbles with her things and members of the community: a is visibly worked up. I roll my eyes, space to express themselves and The student mentioned previously, frustrated, and suggest we just get their passions without judgement. for the purposes of the article, will to work. Little did I know, the girl be referred to as Candice. Candice to my left is late and hazy due to It is more common than some may had dated the same man since an extreme, erotic session in the think. According to a 2008 study by high school and was ready for a bedroom. Juliet Richters and colleagues from change. She had seen BDSM porn the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and enjoyed having a sense of After years of boring sex, one UW- which surveyed nearly 2,000 control in relationships. Madison student sought more. people’s sexual fantasies, over half of men and women reported Candice knew she was interested “I ended my first long-term, serious they fantasized about being in being a dominatrix. She enjoyed relationship my sophomore year dominated sexually. An additional physically having the power in of college. I wanted to find myself 46.7 percent of women and 59.6 the bedroom and gained pleasure and discover what I really enjoyed percent of men reported fantasies from flogging her partner. sexually after two years of boring, about dominating someone else vanilla sex where I was constantly sexually.1 One night, Candice went to a party faking orgasms.” where she met another woman, Acts can include spanking and and they began flirting, talking She entered a culture that is fully paddling, power hierarchies, and about the kinks they were both alive in Madison, yet often hidden physical and emotional pain. into. After hearing the woman from the public eye — BDSM. These things happen in everyday preferred someone dominant, Candice expressed interest, which BDSM is a form of erotic foreplay 1Juliet Richters, Richard O. de Visser, Chris E. eventually led to her first BDSM Rissel, Andrew E. Grulich, & Anthony M.A. Smith. that experiments with bondage, “Demographics and Psychosocial Features of Par- experience. discipline, dominance, submission, ticipants in Bondage and Discipline, “Sadomasor Dominance and Submission (BDSM): sadism and masochism. ochism” “During our first session together I Data From a National Survey,” Journal of Sexual BDSM culture also requires Medicine 5, no. 7 (2008): 1660-1668. gagged her, tied her up with some
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Following sexual acts, those involved engage in a debriefing or aftercare session. This can include massages and an open discussion in order to ensure comfort and instill a bond between partners. Upon diving deeper into the scene, Candice has signed non-disclosure agreements, used a crystal dildo and been paid triple digits for her punishments from high-profile clients. All these things were done in a safe and trusting environment.
knots I learned from Girl Scouts, bent her over, flogged her and used a metal anal hook on her,” she says. “The adrenaline rush was incredible.”
in any sexual situation is vital, and dominant-submissive relationships are no different. Often times, this gets lost in media portrayals of the culture, such as Fifty Shades of Grey.
An anal hook is typically a metal hook with a loop on one end and There are obvious safety and health a metal ball on the other, usually risks associated with the scene, so about six inches long. The long participants often operate under end often gets attached to a rope, an SSC agreement — safe, sane and you can probably figure out and consensual. the rest. “There are healthy, ethical ways Candice felt liberated and started to consensually combine sex and putting other priorities aside. pain. All of them require selfknowledge, communication skills “In some instances, my scheduled and emotional maturity in order discipline sessions would go over to incorporate BDSM and find it my allotted time and I’d show mutually gratifying,” Candice says. up to school meetings flushed “It’s important [that] there is 100 and late. I couldn’t help myself, percent consent from a submissive it was invigorating and sexually of any gender.” empowering. My goal is to always make sure that my submissive’s Contrary to stigmas and beliefs masochistic needs are met,” she about the scene, those involved in says. BDSM culture were no more likely to be sexually coerced than those Candice and the woman also used who were not, and males who a safe word — “library.” This means engaged in BDSM actually showed that whenever one of them was lower levels of psychological feeling uncomfortable, the word distress compared to men who did could be said and the actions not.1 would not go any further. Consent
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Candice’s experience satisfied her cravings and led her to explore BDSM further, but others are looking for something different. In Wisconsin alone, requests range from daddy-daughter dynamics to slaves interested in hypnosis to simple companionship. It is also important to note that BDSM does not require sex; many view the two as separate entities. The scene is what a person makes of it. In Madison specifically, there are groups dedicated to the open exploration of sexuality, such as Satyricon. This organization refers to itself as a “nonprofit, pansexual group in Madison, Wisconsin that supports the free and open exploration of safe, sane and nonexploitative BDSM as practiced by consenting adults. Additionally, bars and clubs in the area feature “leather and lace nights,” which is where Candice first learned of some of her own kinks. Candice, now in a committed relationship, does not see herself leaving the culture behind. “I’m still a part of the BDSM scene, and I don’t think I’ll ever leave. Now I’m in a committed relationship and I don’t work as a dominatrix, but my partner and I practice BDSM in the bedroom switching the roles from time to time. It’s a very intimate and trusting experience.”
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FEVER BY FRANCISCO VELAZQUEZ, FASHION STAFF WRITER JANETTA HILL PHOTOGRAPHED BY CAMERON SMITH For you and me, We build these bodies like fire. Tell them resilience looks good Here, Give them somewhere to break sweat. On this runway. Pack this tightrope And hold this heat Until it spreads. Silk sins and all, Pack this faded fever Like dirty nikes. Tell them it hasn’t happened yet, That the running has just begun, And the race, Is still faulty. In more ways than one, We continue to build this fire, Gripping the good parts of you and me. Moonwalking from here, Forgetting the finish line can’t hold this pose, Or footprint this fever, Like the feelings I know. But tonight, We riptide these wounds like wardrobe malfunctions And start again, In the morning.
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OLIVIA AUSTRIA-KEMBLE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELLA GUO MAKEUP AND DIRECTION BY CASSIE HURWITZ, LIFESTYLE EDITOR
Fever: An abnormally high body temperature; a state of nervous excitement. The rush of hot skin against cold air. Frenzied flushing juxtaposed with an icy chill. Spring fever can wait — this winter, bring the heat. Olivia is wearing Nars blush in Exhibit A.
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Turning Up the Heat: How Hot Yoga has Revolutionized Stress Relief BY ABBEY MEYER, CONTRIBUTING WRITER ILLUSTRATED BY FARIZA BOZH To those who frequent the yoga studio, the phrases “I bow to you,” and “Namaste” signify gestures typically performed at the conclusion of practices. The goal is to remind students to acknowledge one’s own mind and heart while retaining a sense of gratitude for the body’s capabilities. Many practicing students report feeling elevated energy levels in both mind and body after a session of yoga, which comes as no surprise — considering yoga is meant to improve symptoms of the many vehicles of stress including anxiety, depression, hyperactivity and sleep disorders.
schedule looming with deadlines, assignments and midterms.
hot yoga is a practice that not only improves the physical body, but the mind as well. The physical As if flowing from pose to pose and detoxification of the human stretching under the warmth and body works to decrease overall humidity of a dimly lit studio is not inflammation and stress on organs enough to promote overall stress and the nervous system, which in relief, hot yoga boasts an impressive turn provides a sense of release in the list of additional benefits to the body, rest of the body.3 For many students, ranging from increased flexibility high stress is a key factor in the and corrected posture to improved onset of mental illnesses like anxiety, digestion and even increased focus, ADHD and several eating disorders. concentration and self-esteem.1 Hot Speaking from personal experience yoga stems from the ancient practice as well, the support system found of Bikram yoga, which features 26 in a class of other yogis promotes individual poses that are performed a boost in confidence and feelings in accordance to one another.2 This of self-worth, two emotions that discipline is then combined with can directly influence the severity in For centuries, the practice of yoga the flowing and soothing nature of many mental health-related illnesses. has been held as a powerful outlet Vinyasa flow, another form of yoga. to mentally and physically detoxify. The added element of heat allows For those in the Madison area looking However, the popularization of yoga for further detoxification through to relieve stress and capitalize on styles involving high temperatures, sweat, which rids the body of toxins the benefits of hot yoga, there are namely Hot yoga and Bikram yoga, and lowers levels of cholesterol and a number of studios that provide have caused a recent spike in social salt in the body.1 memberships at prorated student interest of the practice. This spike prices, including Inner Fire Yoga has influenced a wave of hot yoga For those students facing poor and Dragonfly Yoga. Featuring wellstudio chains to provide access mental health or increased stress, experienced teachers and colorful nationwide to the practice’s many classrooms lit by the warm glow 1 Zoe L. Hewett, Birinder S. Cheema, Kate L. benefits. With such a wide array of Pumpa, of muted studio lighting, the safe & Caroline A. Smith (2015). “The Effects benefits to the body’s detoxification of Bikram Yoga on Health: Critical Review and haven that awaits could mean the pathways and the added draw of Clinical Trial Recommendations.” Evidence-Based end to your stress-related woes. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (acincreased physical fitness, hot yoga cessed November 27, 2017). provides the exact form of stress 2Deborah Khoshaba, Psy.D, “Take a Stand for 3 University of California - Los Angeles. “Yoga Today,” Psychology Today. (accessed Norelief a college student needs in a Yoga reduces stress; now it’s known why.” ScienceDaily. vember 27, 2017). (accessed November 27, 2017).
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Rocking Out: The Iconic Looks of Time’s Greatest Musicians BY CLAUDIA PREVETE, FASHION STAFF WRITER As life imitates art that imitates Steven Tyler: frontman for McQueen, who created many of life, it makes sense that two of the Aerosmith, American Idol judge and his most memorable looks, will go most expressive art forms (music perhaps the father of the infamous down in history. and fashion) are so intertwined. lace-up. Regardless, Tyler’s fashion There are fashion icons, music choices dating back to the late 70s Although Ozzy Osbourne may be icons and those who have left have made a lasting impact. He remembered for the questionable their marks in both spheres. Rock helped to define the classic “rock locations he chose to use the stars by profession but fashion star” look by essentially wearing restroom, his few trademark stars by nature, some of the most whatever he wanted — as bizarre, fashion pieces have been adopted iconic looks have been created by edgy or out there it may have been. and replicated time and time again. individuals whose initial focus was Think cross around his neck, round their music. A list of the biggest rock stars would glasses and long locks — you know be incomplete without mention of the look. The bohemian style of Stevie Nicks, the late David Bowie. Bowie had lead of bluesy rock band Fleetwood an undoubtedly large impact on Prince’s undeniable impact on Mac, stays relevant today. Many of the fashion industry, beginning fashion and iconic sense of style the archetypical 70s trend-pieces with the creation of his alter ego will go down in history almost as including fringe, wide-legged Ziggy Stardust. His cutting-edge much as his musical genius. He pants, a handful of rings, carpet- collaboration with designers such pushed the boundaries of gender like blouses, scarf-headbands and as Kansai Yamamoto (with whom and musical capabilities, all the like can be attributed to the he, according to GQ “invented while making fashion statements. “Edge of Seventeen” singer. glam rock”1) and Alexander Reservation was out the window, as his looks pretty much embodied 1 Johnston, Robert. “How David Bowie influenced the meaning of “avant garde.” fashion.” GQ. September 11, 2017. December 2017 47
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A Colorful Vision: The Importance of Banned Books WRITTEN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MOLLY RAPOZO, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Banned books are denounced for the exact reason we should be reading them; they challenge readers’ views, beliefs and ideals. Often with good intentions, these books are challenged or banned in an attempt to protect the community from alternative viewpoints. However, they still offer important lessons and ideas that deserve to be heard by those
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who choose to listen. The intended messages of these texts are far more important than complaints of poor language or vulgarity and for this reason, many people will read a book that was once banned or challenged, whether it be for academic or personal reasons. We read these books because they challenge our views on controversial issues, we
relate to them and they are often not as dangerous as some may think. No matter the intent for reading these books, they offer impactful experiences that teach us something about being human. The characters and worlds in these banned books are often frighteningly similar to our reality. Take Fahrenheit 451, for example. I
am convinced that this book will forever be relevant to society, as this novel’s dystopia is terrifyingly close to our world’s current state. Guy Montag lives in a futuristic world, and in his job as a “fireman,” he is forced to burn piles of books instead of fighting the fires. Guy’s world is full of strict rules and regulations that block access to information, which is a world that could easily turn into a reality. The Net Neutrality debate, where certain companies could monopolize the internet, is one such case. Net Neutrality is defined as “the basic principle that prohibits internet service providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon from speeding up, slowing down or blocking any content, applications or websites you want to use.”1 These providers could potentially censor any content per their discretion, similar to the circumstances in Fahrenheit 451. This 1953 dystopia is becoming terrifyingly close to our reality in 2017 and gives us a reason to read on and learn from this book. In terms of challenging literature, it is easy to ban a book for simple faults, such as use of profanity or sexual passages. However, it is difficult for the challengers to accept that the underlying message is where their discomfort actually lies. Regarding Margaret Atwood’s frequently challenged book The Handmaid’s Tale; James LaRue, director of the American Liberty Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, argues, “People don’t want to see message so they “Net Neutrality: What You Need to Know Now”, Freepress. 1
complain about something else. This unwillingness to have an open They say well this is about sex. mind is why books are continually Well no it’s about more than banned and censored. However, sex, it’s about the harvesting of the real danger lies in not allowing women’s bodies.”2 Banned books your world to expand. are oftentimes not as dangerous as they are seen. The truly important As hard as it is to confront your message — the color seeping into own beliefs with an opposing the black and white world — is view, gathering all necessary information on a subject helps you make knowledgeable decisions about where you stand. It is thrilling when you can firmly stand your ground on an important issue, but it is also empowering to look at all the available viewpoints before making a decision. Banned books provide this, as they deviate from the norm and make us question what we truly believe. Reading and learning about these alternatives gives a reader Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury the pride to say, “I’ve looked Molly Rapozo, Contributing Writer through all of this, and I’ve come to a conclusion.” With Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes every new viewpoint, our Molly O’Brien, Lifestyle Editorial world expands. A black and Assistant white world, where everything is defined by those two colors, 1984 by George Orwell transforms to a world where Sarah Friedland, Arts Writer one at a time, a tree gains a bright green leaf, or a flower The Fault in Our Stars grows a perfect yellow petal. by John Green These challenging ideas do Grace Herndon, Contributing not change the definition of Writer the world, but rather enhance and bring it to life. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Cassie Hurwitz, Lifestyle Editor Banned books give us a glimpse into a spectacular world, providing us with options and new knowledge. They can broaden our horizons hidden behind a curtain of sex, or bring comfort to marginalized profanity and “adult content.” Just groups through relatable stories. as exhilarating as it is to have your It is important for us to celebrate world develop into deep hues and these books and the messages shades of all different colors, it can that fellow humans are sending to be comfortable and reassuring to the public, in order to learn and stay in a black and white world. grow with our world.
Start the Fire: Our Favorite Banned and Challenged Books
2 Stav Ziv, “Challenges and Bans of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Aren’t Really Just About Sex or Profanity”, Newsweek, March 28, 2017.
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