Planned Parenthood raises awareness, funds for organization

I support them full heartedly.

The atmosphere at Lefty’s was relaxed and welcoming and the artists were talented gems who gave vibrant performances under the violet lights onstage.

Two performers that stood out were Diana and Alyse. They complemented each other perfectly, an alto to the other’s soprano. They sang a song partly in French and another in Portuguese. Both were amazing.

over one million emergency contraceptive kits, and conducted 704,079 HIV tests.

As a result, nearly 90 thousand women had abnormalities identified and cancer detected early and 516,000 unintended pregnancies were avoided with Planned Parenthood’s services.

They are also able to give out free birth control such as pills and condoms to those in need.

number could dramatically drop. Planned Parenthood is not just important in the U.S., but in other countries as well. Defunding Planned Parenthood would have a negative impact everywhere and making sure they have sufficient funds is important at this time where it seems like organizations that provide reproductive services are being attacked.

controversial issue. This benefit concert and other fundraisers that donate time and money to Planned Parenthood are still badly needed and will continue to be needed until the risk of defunding Planned Parenthood and similar organizations, is gone completely.

Jessie Spangler Opinions Editor jessica.spangler@drake.edu @jessiespangler3

I love live music, so when I heard about the Planned Parenthood benefit concert I knew it would be a good time. The fact that the ticket sales were going to be donated to Planned Parenthood was even better, since

The concert was also a great way for the host, Ryan O’Rien and the performers to show their support for Planned Parenthood, specifically the one right across the street.

Speaking of Planned Parenthood, now is a great time to describe what they do.

According to their website, Planned Parenthood has provided 487,000 breast exams, performed 378,962 pap tests, gave out

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They have helped around one million people outside of the U.S., mainly in developing countries, receive adequate reproductive care (both men and women).

Pregnancy is one of the leading causes of death for adolescent girls worldwide, according to Planned Parenthood’s website. Nearly 70,000 girls every year die from complications related to childbirth and pregnancy. By providing contraceptives, information and services, this

Making it more difficult for men and women to receive STD testing and breast exams and making it more difficult for women to receive contraceptives, pap tests and safe and legal abortions will not help solve anyof these prevalent health problems in our society. The only thing it could do is create more problems.

Planned Parenthood has been around for about 100 years and for some reason, access to reproductive services is still a

So many artists came out to this concert and donated their time for a worthy cause. Because of this, concert-goers were able to come out and enjoy quality live music while supporting reproductive rights and services.

I’m hoping more events like this will occur in the Des Moines area, to create more awareness and generate more activism. I invite you to join me the next time an event like this is held in our community.

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My personal style has developed a lot between when I began high school and and now. I used to dress much more preppy; I had a million sweaters and cute little jewelry pieces to go along with them. I wore a patterned tank-top under a simple open

MUSIC cardigan with leggings, Ked sneakers, little pearl ball earrings, with either my hair straightened and down or a high ponytail. That was how I dressed just about everyday (or a flowing dress with tights) for the better part of two years.

I have changed directions from preppy to grunge. I wear a lot more black and maroon, but I also have a soft spot for pastels.

The one trend that is lingering on the verge of mainstream fashion is embroidered everything.

I am obsessed. Not everyone has jumped onto the embroidery train, but I have and I am on for the long haul. I have always had a love for anything with flowers, and so that inner passion for floral is being exposed with embroidery.

Honestly, just about any piece of clothing could have patches to add that little pop some things need. From denim jeans, denim jackets, dresses, black jeans, purses, tiny backpacks, bomber jackets, heeled boots or a white tee-shirt, this adorable fashion statement can be applied to whatever is in your closet.

My personal favorite is embroidered floral on denim. Plain denim jeans have never been my thing, so I have always been drawn to ripped or faded jeans. But now, the world of denim has opened up and blossomed, literally. The blooming flowers in contrast to the rough material they inhabit add that pop of personalization every fashionista needs. I just purchased some cheap little patches online to put on my own denim jacket. I got the coat from Style Encore, a secondhand store that has reasonably priced fashion, a lot like Plato’s Closet. Instead of going to a place like Forever 21, and getting way overcharged for one of their patched denim pieces, designing yours is the way to go. It allows for you to pick and choose what you want on the jacket, it is easy to sew or iron them on, and it is so much fun. After the jacket, I am going to try patches on my jeans as well to spice them up. My favorite is a faded denim jacket with pastel detailing all over; I love the whimsical look that can be worn any season. Another texture that pairs beautifully with embroidery is velvet. The fierce fabric makes a statement, adding lovely roses and other flowerets will make whatever you wear completely unique. A look I think would look great in fall and winter would be a black velvet bomber jacket with red and/or maroon roses with green stem embroidery accenting it. The thing about this embroidery movement that really stands out is the juxtaposition it speaks to. Flowers are meant to be a symbol of innocence and purity.

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