CREATIVE CONTENT TO BRIGHTEN YOUR MONDAY! avid movie lover, gave in and turned
The Shining (1980). Innocence and
on The Grudge. From the ver y first
madness meet in a bloody middle
jump scare that landed me into my
and I am completely obsessed. It’s a
father’s safe arms, I was hooked.
classic starring Jack Nicholson. Need I say more?
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FRIGHT NIGHT third year cammie caldwell
Scream (1996). If you love a bit of comedy, I highly recommend this movie. A teen slasher flick that makes you jump and laugh while not crossing the line of cheesy.
I couldn’t possibly tell you how many scar y movies I have watched since then. Whether it’s watching countless horror marathons with my dad or simply turning the lights of f in my room and watching a blood-curdling film alone, I
It’s Halloween again, my macabre
live for the rush they bring me.
friends. I love the many elements that
A horror movie is a wonder ful
make up Halloween, like ingredients
enigma. It’s delightful and
amalgamating inside a cauldron. Yet,
repulsive, thrilling and
while costumes, haunted houses, and
mysterious. It draws you in
those delicious sugar cookies with
for two hours while you peak
the pumpkins on top (yes, you know
behind the gaps of your
the ones I’m talking about) are all
fingers as your hand covers
spooky and fun, nothing gives me
your face. And once the movie
goosebumps, the pure adrenaline
is through with you, it leaves
and dread, like a horror movie.
you with a sense of eeriness but also an aching for more.
I saw my first horror movie when I was around nine years old and have been gruesomely obsessed ever
So, allow me to share some
since. You could’ve classified me
of the many horror movies
as a jumpy child. I was sometimes
that have lef t their mark on
plagued at night by the shadows and
my psyche and freakishness in
faceless ghouls invented by my over-
their wake.
imaginative brain. Yet, other times
photo by lauren friedlander The Grudge (2004). Of course, the one where it all began. It follows the classic horror movie script, but it’ll
I was fearless and slept soundly,
Sinister (2012). It’ll make you feel
scare the you-know-what out of you a
knowing that I was the toughest thing
dark and vulnerable, pinning the idea
few times, and you’ll sleep wondering
in the room. So, it could have been
of family against an all-power ful evil.
if you just might not be alone.
courage or simple childhood curiosity
Hereditary (2018). The most
Take it from a Halloween lover – the
that made me unafraid and longing to
psychologically unner ving movie
best way to enjoy this season is to
watch my first scar y movie all those
I’ve ever seen. While being creepy
switch of f the lights, turn on a scar y
years ago. Pestering gave way to
beyond belief and leaving me utterly
movie, and get ready for the fright of
begging, until finally my dad, another
petrified, it was beautifully filmed.
your life.
an impulse of my usually wavering
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“BROAD CAMPUS:” STRIVING TOWARD AUTHENTICITY WITH HELP FROM ILANA GLAZER photo by noah buchanan second year jake head
Recently I’ve been struggling with what it means to be an authentic person. I catch myself changing personalities and ways of speaking to appease the people around me, and I’m tired of doing this. I want to be the same, unique version of myself around ever yone. I have found that Ilana Glazer from Broad City is the per fect role-model for how to live a genuinely authentic life. Here are three lessons I have learned from her: Ilana does not dress for anyone but herself: In ever y episode, she’s dressed in a unique and incredibly color ful and bold outfit. No matter what the situation, whether it be work, dates, or weddings, Ilana dresses to show her personal sense of style. Even when her boss pleads that she dress more appropriately for the workplace, she never sacrifices her funky and unique taste. Lesson learned: The clothes we wear are our second skin, and it’s impor tant that we don’t let any utside force af fect what we choose to put on our bodies. I think we all fall into the stressful habit of dressing for other people, but we should strive to represent our beautiful personalities with the clothes we choose to wear. Ilana never changes her way of speaking to make others more comfor table: Ilana will talk about whatever topic she pleases, no matter how vulgar, to anyone that will listen. She doesn’t change her way of speaking to make others more comfor table. She is always blunt and vulgar, and never refrains from talking about the things that bring her joy (ex. bodega breakfast biscuits, Lil Wayne, sex).
IF WE REMAIN HONEST AND PASSIONATE ABOUT THE THINGS WE LOVE, WE WILL ATTRACT PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME VALUES AND ACCEPT US FOR (OR DESPITE) WHAT WE LOVE. Lesson learned: We should not change the way we speak in order to feel more accepted. If we remain honest and passionate about the things we love, we will attract people that have the same values and accept us for (or despite) what we love. Ilana remains loyal to those who cherish her no matter what: Ilana is by no means “fake”. No matter what her best friend Abbi does, she is always there to show encouragement and suppor t. Ilana lives honestly and authentically, and surrounds herself with people who do the same. Lesson learned: We have to surround ourselves with authentic people in order to truly be authentic. If we surround ourselves with vapid, super ficial people, we will inevitably absorb their bad qualities. While it’s not always wise to be completely uninhibited in dress and speech at all times, I think we can all learn a thing or two from Ilana. She takes no shit, she never sacrifices her personal identity, and she is loyal to those who are loyal to her. While I could never ever be nearly as bad-ass as she, it doesn’t hur t to tr y.
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WHAT I LEARNED FROM FLYGUY2STACKZ third year evan lasseter
“IT AIN’T ALL ABOUT THE PRODUCT, IT’S ABOUT THE PROCESS.” - FLYGUY2STACKZ If you haven’t heard of FlyGuy2Stackz, you probably just know him by a different name and place. Perhaps, the last time you saw him he was pacing into the end zone untouched and securing the Bulldog’s first College Football playoff appearance by winning the Rose Bowl against Oklahoma. If you don’t know, now you know. The quote comes from UGA football legend Sony Michel, under his rap persona FlyGuy2Stackz. As dedicated Dawg fans and UGA students, who better to use as an example of how to approach our experiences? In an era dominated by social media, the optics of our lives create a social pressure. There becomes an expectation of what social success looks like, and it often includes large numbers and spectacle. Our weekends aren’t wor th our time if they’re not accompanied with what our culture defines as social success. Let’s be clear, meaningful experiences can be the result of these types of nights, but they shouldn’t be our standard. Again, it’s not about the product, but the process. There is evidence to Michel’s testimony from both ends of the spectrum. Take Notre Dame vs UGA as an example. The game
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was an historic event for the football program and the city. In light of the moment, my friends and I planned our entire weekend around the football game. Friday was devoted to making signs for College Gameday, and Saturday was a marathon. From waking up at six a.m. to getting in line two hours before the gates opened the entire day pointed to one thing: the battle under the lights in Sanford Stadium. That Saturday night ended with Georgia securing the historic win late in the four th quar ter and Sanford Stadium erupting in peak form. In that case, it is easy to see how such an emphasis on the spectacle is positive. However, that is not always the case. Just two weeks before the game, a close friend devoted a large amount of time and money to their 21st bir thday par ty. Cer tainly ever yone wants to celebrate the milestone in a special way, but the end game here wasn’t as pretty as UGA vs Notre Dame. The plans for the par ty fell flat and a majority of the friends, and friends of friends, left early while
barely par ticipating in the night’s activities.
THE VALUE IN LIFE’S EXPERIENCES COME FROM THE JOURNEY. MEMORIES ARE MADE BY THE ACTORS IN THE STORY, NOT THE SCENE ITSELF. What do the two instances have in common? An emphasis on the event, the spectacle. The framing focuses on what is happening and not who it is happening with. Even as a die hard Dawg fan, what is the historic win without being with my favorite people? What is a 21st bir thday if the right friends aren’t there to make it meaningful? The value in life’s experiences come from the journey. Memories are made by the actors in the stor y, not the scene itself. This reflection is not meant to be taken as gospel, but as an invitation to frame our social successes on meaningful relationships. Because only that is eternal. photo by avni ahuja
I, THESEUS third year nicolas horne The people of Athens, Greece have a grand ship, Theseus, that they have been sailing for many decades. As time goes by, pieces of the wooden vessel decay and rot away needing replacement. Yet, instead of building a new ship, the Athenians renovate Theseus piece-by-piece. Eventually, most of their beloved ship is replaced, but the question remains, is it still their ship? Despite looking completely dif ferent, is it still Theseus, the same ship they set sail with decades ago?
LIKE THE ATHENIANS, I MUST REPLACE THE PIECES OF MYSELF THAT ARE DECAYING WITH NEWER PIECES—PIECES MORE APT TO THE WATERS I CHOOSE TO SAIL. Par ts of me have been decaying and rotting for a while. At first, it was barely noticeable. However, it is now too evident. It’s star ting to af fect my path and navigation. At first, I did my best to blame what was happening on the winds, but over time it’s become apparent that I am the problem. I am no longer suitable for the waters I’m in. Like the Athenians, I must replace the pieces of myself that are decaying with newer pieces—pieces more apt to the waters I choose to sail. Currently, I am ver y comfor table with my life and routine I have constructed here so far at UGA. It’s the reason I am who I am and know the people who I know. This comfor t is a problem. I have stopped pushing as hard and reaching as far as I used to. At least, I feel this way. A lot of time has been wasted. Repetition in life is necessar y, but if you sail on the same planks for too long, I guess something is bound to break down. It really is dif ficult to replace these pieces, as I imagine repairing an actual ship would be. Along with it comes the anxiety. What if the new pieces don’t sit well with the ship? What if more damage is inflicted on the ship in the attempts to fix it? What if the planks do not seal right? Will people still recognize the old grand ship and what it stands for? Is the ship still Theseus? Will I still be me? The brilliance of the Athenian
photo by noah buchanan
people was their ability to spot the rot and decay that would’ve later made their ship sink. There are many ways one could go about answering the question, “Is the ship still Theseus?” I like to think it is the same ship, but all that really matters is that it’s still floating above the water. I hope the same will be said for me.
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