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HOW TO USE A MANTRA

By Bella Schneider

1. FIGURE OUT WHy yOU WANT TO USE THE MANTRA 2. MAKE SURE yOU HAVE AN APPROPRIATE MANTRA FOR yOUR INTENTIONS 3. FIND A COMFORTABLE SPACE 4. FOCUS ON yOUR BREATH 5. CHANT IT SILENTLy OR OUT LOUD FOR HOWEVER LONG yOU NEED TO **A MANTRA IS A REPEATED AFFIRMATION TO MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE yOU TO BE yOUR BEST SELF. THEy ARE MEANT TO CLEAR yOUR MIND AND ALLOW yOU TO FOCUS ON INNER PEACE AND JOy

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By Bella Schneider

“I move forward in my life and work with confidence” “It’s a perfect day to refuel my soul”

“I have enough I do enough I am enough”

“Today above all else I choose ove”

“I am grateful for my struggles because they are helping me find my stronger self”

“I accept myself as a beautiful work in progress and flow through life with forgiveness and optimism”

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Beauty

EMMA “If I loved you less, then I might be able to talk about it more” makeup

by Sydney Witte

FILM INSPIRED MAKEUP

By Maja Peirce

“FOR MOST OF MY LIFE, I’VE BEEN CAUGHT IN BETWEEN WHO I REALLY AM AND HOW I’M PERCEIVED, IN BETWEEN CATEGORIES AND DEFINTION”

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“It all gets ironed out. Money is an iron. Those creases all get smoothed out by money.”

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PA R A S I T E FILM INSPIRED MAKEUP

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People fear they won’t get what they want. The most dreadful and unnattractive person only needs to be loved, and they will open up like a flower.” makeup

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hen Kristen Castillo, an Arizona State University freshman, packed a disposable camera in her bag for spring break, she didn’t expect it to be the last day in her dorm room.

In March, Castillo was in her family home in Orange County, CA when ASU announced classes would switch to online instruction. Although the residence halls were still open, Castillo thought that it was best for her stay in California.

“My mom’s a nurse, so she’s out of the house a lot because she works day shifts,” Castillo said. “I wanted to come and help out, especially with my two brothers at home.”

The ASU dorms where conversations were held and connections were sparked now are at a standstill, since students faced the tough decision of moving home early due to the coronavirus outbreak.

While some students swiftly went back, others chose to stay in the dorms. As the number of confirmed cases increased throughout the United States, universities took precautions to curb the spread, such as closing down their facilities and switching to online classes for the remainder of the semester.

When Castillo and her parents returned to the dorms to pack up the rest of her belongings, they were welcomed to a ghost town. Other than police officers and construction workers, she didn’t see anyone on campus.

“I’m used to seeing tons of people outside and in the dining hall just hanging out,” Castillo said. “So it was really spooky to see everything nearly empty.”

Though Castillo has reunited with her family, she was unable

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to give proper goodbyes to her new friends who she connected with at ASU’s Taylor Place.

Fortunately, Castillo is able to look back on the memories she made at the dorms because of her disposable cameras. After seeing celebrities David Dobrik and Matt King use film cameras, along with some of her classmates, Castillo decided that she wanted to showcase her first year through a disposable film lens.

“I thought that my freshman year of college would be the most fun to document,” Castillo said. “My favorite part about taking film photos is that it’s a surprise every time I get the photos developed.”

Castillo only had 27 shots in each roll, so she was selective about what to capture. She took pictures of moments that she knows she’ll want to remember in the future.

“I love looking back at all of my photos because each one is unique

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Although Castillo’s time was cut short, she still has a way to reminisce on her first year at university.

and has their own story,” Castillo

Photos by Kristen Castillo

Pictured Here: Kristen Castillo

Guy Tang Hollywood-based hairstylist Guy Tang posts the eccentric, colorful hairstyles of his clients and occasionally himself. Guy is also the creator of his own brand of hair color #Mydentity Color Line. His bold approach to hairstyling and coloring can give a lot of interesting perspectives for someone contemplating changes in their own hair, and offers YouTube hair tutorials on his channel.

Insta: @guy_tang

Influencers Aja Barber

AJA BARBER

Taking on the fashion industry with a political and ethical mindset, Aja Barber is an advocate for sustainable fashion as a more eco-friendly alternative for shoppers. Aja posts about her political beliefs, background and fashion values on Twitter, Instagram and Medium.

With the topics Aja covers, she proves herself as a very insightful fashion influencer.

Mike’s Mic

YouTuber Michael Messineo is, as he puts it, “software engineer by day, YouTube influenza by night,” hosts a satire-reaction YouTube channel called Mike’s Mic. His dry wit provides a hilarious backdrop to whatever he reacts to, wheth it’s old seasons of America’s Next Top Model or memes.

Insta: @michaelmessineo

Insta: @ajabarber

Little Dragon New Me, Same Us The latest album from Little Dragon pushes their signature style of indie pop into new ventures. Only one feature of Kali Uchis appears at the closing track, showing how Little Dragon can carry themselves to making great music and make connections with other artists to further their sound. Little Dragon today might be recognized as a feature artist, but New Me, Same Us brings their own much needed

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The Weeknd FRIM FRAM SAUCE After Hours After Hours may already be known for some of its hits like “Blinding Lights” and “Escape From LA” but it’s important to not let the album as a whole fly under the radar.

Throughout, Abel uses vivid songwriting and multiple producers to create a story of the dark sides of fame.

After Hours is told like the transition of a good trip turned horribly wrong, but makes for an addictive listen.

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Fiona Apple Fetch the Bolt Cutters

The long-awaited return of Fiona Apple comes in the form of Fetch the Bolt Cutte a highly-unique and already highly-accliamed album delving again into Fiona’s personal life and the struggl she has faced to achieve her status as a singer songwriter

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Now on Hulu, the award-winning Parasite (2019) directed by Bong Joon Ho films the contrasting the wealthy Park family and impoverished Kim family. Being one of those “less you know the better” films, Parasite earns its praise through complex symbolism of greed, class and humanity.

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Uncorked Roma (2018) directed by Netflix’s Uncorked (2020) directed by Prentice Penny stars Mamoudou Athie as Elijah, a man going through school to live out his passion to become a sommalier, a wine steward. But when Elijah’s father expects him to take over the family BBQ business, Elijah struggles with the choice between his father’s legacy and his own.

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Tiger King Tiger King is a new documentary on Netflix about Joe Exotic, a controversial big cat eccentrist is involved in a murder-for-hire plot along with other big cat enthusiasts.

It’s a short series of episodes that is as rediculous as it sounds and is more of a mustwitness instead of a mustwatch.

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ensemble cast for the roles of the Roy family and soon-tobe’s. The Roys are a fictional family that founded a fictional Global American-media company, and are amidst a power struggle for which family member will hold the position of CEO. This is one of the most hysterical, yet captivating character studies out there.

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Alfonso Cuaron is a a semi-autobiographical take on Cuarón’s upbringing in Mexico City from the perspective of a live-in housekeeper played by Yalitza Aparicio. This is a very slow burn and reccommended for patient viewers. The emotional buildup, outstanding performances and cinematography make this a must-watch.

Ozark Now in its third season, the Netflix original series, Ozark, directed by Jason Bateman stars Bateman and Laura Linney as parents of the Byrd family. After a miscommunication in an accounting firm, the Byrd family is forced to move from Chicago to the Ozarks in Missouri to work for the cartel. This thriller is at the top of Netflix originals in terms of performance, writing and score, and is a great binge-watch.

Quarantine Recipes

Being stuck indoors limits the things we can do to pass the time and enjoy life as it passes. For some of us, cooking is a passion. For others, cooking is a curiosity we’ve never indulged in until now. In either case, these are a set of recipes to keep your kitchen busy and stomachs full under quarantine.

By Scott Daniels

Focaccia Bread This is a great yeast bread to serve at dinner or brunch, or even as breakfast sandwiches if you slice the bread in half. It doesn’t require any specialized equipment and is easy and vegan.

Ingredients: ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup (235 ml) warm water ½ teaspoon active dry yeast (1 packet) ¼ teaspoon honey 1 cup (315 grams) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

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Cheeseburger Stuffed Pasta Shells These should come in handy especially after the quarantine is lifted.

Cheeseburger stuffed pasta shells sound overwhelming on paper, but on plate are a very rewarding recipe you can try out for your next holiday or kickback.

Ingredients:

• 18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) • 1 onion, chopped • 8 ounces (1 can) tomato sauce • ½ cup ketchup • ¼ cup mustard • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 2, ¾ cups shredded cheese

With those ingredients available, you first want to infuse the olive oil with garlic and fresh herbs in a measuring cup. Next, mix the yeast with warm water and honey in a bowl. This will help the dough rise when baking.

Now, take flour, salt and about half of the garlic herb oil to the yeast mixture. The rest of the oil will be used later in the recipe, don’t worry.

The new mixture should result in the focaccia bread dough. Knead this 1015 times.

Let the dough sit and rise for about an hour until it has doubled in size. You can start the oven in the meantime and put away used dishes. After, lay the dough onto a small sheet pan or baking dish. Use your fingers to dimple the dough and drizzle the remainder of the garlic herb oil. The rugged texture allows the oil to spread throughout the dough easier. Now wait another 20 minutes for the dough to rise again, and bake until golden brown.

To start, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and cook the pasta according to its package directions. Drain and rinse the pasta, then drain again. For the beef, cook it with an onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink (which should take 6 to 8 minutes). Break the beef into crumbles and drain. With the beef in a bowl, stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and pepper until blended. Also stir in one of the ¾ cups of shredded cheese.

With both halves of the recipe ready, combine them by filling each shell with 2 spoonfuls of the sauce. Preferably, place the shells in a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.

The oven should be finished preheating, so cover and then bake the shells until heated through (which should take 12 to 15 minutes). After, sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of cheese and bake until that round of cheese is melted (about 5 minutes). This can also have optional toppings like sliced peppers or avocado.

Dalgona Coffee You may have seen this trend floating around on social media lately. Dalgona coffee, or whipped coffee on milk, is a lot simpler than it looks, and it’s very likely you already have the ingredients: • • • •

3 tablespoons instant coffee 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons hot water Milk (size depends on glass used or desired amount) • Ice cubes • Crushed Oreos (optional topping)

In a small bowl, add instant coffee, sugar and hot water. Mix well and beat until stiff peaks with an eggbeater. The mixture should appear whipped with a similar texture to meringue. Fill a glass ¾ of the way with milk and ice. Use a spoon to dollop and spread the whipped coffee foam on top of the milk. Add until the glass is filled to the top by the mixture. Take the spoon or a thin stick and stir the foam into the milk.

The fun part about this recipe is the amount of variety and experimentation you can have with these simple steps. For instance, I like crushing up oreo cookies and putting them in the milk and as a topping for the coffee, which can be swapped out for cocoa powder, whipped cream or other things really.

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A Quarantine Short Story

By Scott Daniels

built in 1972. The owners are long passed, as the new blood hadn’t been disclosed ird sounds, snoring the meaning behind the cafe’s name aside from upstairs, and the from the fact it has a piano on the stage. lawnmower of a distant It’s about as old as the cafe and has been neighbor allowed him to painted over several times to hide its age. focus on his work within But no amount of color could paint over the the subtle, ambient space. small, but dark cracks in the wood. Bleak Being the social media representative for a history aside, it plays just fine. local fashion outlet is mostly a remote job “Hummingbird, where are you?” Millie anyways. So, being indoors for an extended sings. “I planted flowers and you have yet time is nothing new. to show. Where are you?”

The coffee mug to his left is designed The piano articulates every vocal with a“M.,” painted on via a fan brush. His inflection and quickly becomes the only favorite coffee joint had a surprise guest at sound in the cafe as if time had stopped their open mic, Millie Newton, an aspiring completely. It grabbed Malcolm’s attention acoustic player from his county in Arizona. away from work more than he’d like to The funny thing is the story doesn’t have admit. “You used to sing for me, and now I to be told to everyone who sees the mug. A sing for you, my hummingbird.” simpler implication is made that the “M.” When a piece of art strikes someone as stands for his own name, Malcolm. relatable, that person likely relates to it He takes a sip and thinks back to three on a different level than what the artist weeks ago when he got it signed. made it for. Malcolm had an iffy breakup “Ya’know, I heard that a huge label is with a current colleague of his. He takes looking at her.” most of the blame for things not working “She’s great, isn’t she?” out between them and is in the process of “Ma’am! Another round, please?” redemption, hoping to make things right.

Comments from the tables around him After a globally spread virus changed the circulate into one motion. Customers enter course of society, an argument over where and leave like individual cycles of day and they should go in case Phoenix is put on night. Every single person contributes lockdown was the final straw. to the atmosphere of the cafe with their “I water and I wait. My patience won’t presence or lack thereof. wilt. Your voice can make anything bloom.

Everyone’s got their own reasons for Over sand or over silt,” Millie sings. being there, but most are looking for a calm Malcolm awaits a set of photos for the next vibe. Similar to a bar, they come to drink or issue of his company’s online magazine. sometimes eat and discuss all the nothings Spring collections for their clients are sure that make up a story. to be revealed soon, but the photographer And, almost always, the owners provide is the first person outside of that client to entertainment of different forms as a splash see the new line of clothes. He checks of color to the otherwise sepia mood of sips Twitter analytics of the company account and talks. in the meantime when a notification is Millie is up to play next. received. Several of the spring models Piano Fall ominously titles the cafe,

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canceled, the photographer, Jen, reports. An abundance of photos the models who did show up were sent to compensate. Malcolm pre two fingers on his temple to ease a headache. Millie’s voice helps.

“And I fostered your company. cherished and enjoyed it. Your company was a symphony. How c I avoid it?”

It was probably a bad idea from th start to be in a relationship with someone you work with. Especia now if you rely on that person for photography. Jen wanted to stay w her parents. Malcolm wanted her stay safe with him. They obvious weren’t on the same page. He trie focus on his work again, picking o which photos should be posted an formulating a “welcoming, unbias headline” -- whatever that means.

He puts the mug to his mouth ag only to realize he’s had his last sip waves over the waiter for another of his usual.

It’d be his third cup before noon, but it’s been a stressful week. Oth things are more likely to kill him t caffeine. Malcolm pours some cre in it, and his cup is a hypnotizing of limitless shades and tints of bro The swirl is all one movement, a every color that follows it become homogeneous. A third notification blinks in the corner of his screen. from his boss. Working from hom soon to be a requirement rather th recommendation.

Malcolm quickly realizes how his line of work will be relied on more than ever, and that photography or in-person interviews would be at a halt.

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“Your movement brought me clarity. Without it, I am lost. In different directions, we lead. Without you, I am lost.”

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Jen’s father twice, once because of work, another because Jen wanted him to. He emails her back to see if she got the same email from above. All employees have.

Reading it over again, it’s becoming more and more difficult to distinguish individual emails from general ones.

The wording his company enforces becomes more and more friendly to the point of it all sounding the same.

There’s no indicative wording that says the email was just for Malcolm, or that it was for everyone. The style of writing he’s required to do is easy to read, but impossible to read into.

It’s all the same, eventually.

“Without you, I am lost.” The final chords echo among the crowd.

Low volume clapping and $50 in tips rewards her performance.

There’s a 10 minute interval between performances. Piano Fall is packed more so than usual, in part because of Millie appearing.

There’s no empty tables for her to sit at so she collects her tips and sits across from Malcolm at a table for two.

“Do you mind if I sit here and count these?” Millie politely asks, not realizing how flaunting her request might come off.

“Sure.” Malcolm moves his things so he doesn’t take up the whole table.

Used to the routine, it takes Millie mere seconds to sort through the different bills.

She rubber bands them respectively Millie stares at Malcolm’s mug for a and stuffs it in her purse. while. “Want a signature?”

“May I ask what you’re working “I feel like I should’ve been the one on?” asking, but sure. Go ahead.”

“Uh, right now? I’m figuring out Millie pulls out an art pouch with paints how I can work from home only.” and brushes. She initials her first letter “Because of the virus thing?” and a period in careful cursive.

Malcolm nods. It’s then he Malcolm smiles at the M. and gives an realizes this might be the last time idea. “You could start a YouTube channel he’s at Piano Fall for a long while. or something. Sing, paint, whatever.”

Predicted economics after the Her eyes light up. “That ... that is an quarantine and social distancing are idea.” in place say that it could be the last She mulls it over for a second, and her time he’s there. mood becomes hyper, as if she had more “You were great up there by the coffee in the past minute than Malcolm way. Whole place was silent.” He has had in the past six hours. figures he might as well make the “What was your name again?” most of it. “How long have you “Malcolm.” been playing?”

“Thanks, Malcolm.” Millie stands up, “About 10 years, seven when I grabs her purse and leaves abruptly, likely started this as a career thing.” She taking that recommendation to heart. plays with a fancy bracelet on her Now all he’s left with is a workplace wrist. “You know, it’s a funny scattered into remote working, a news feed thing.” that won’t shut up, and an empty mug.

“What is?” Malcolm inquires Soon enough, he leaves Piano Fall and and notices she’s inherently good at texts Jen twice on the way back. grabbing attention.

He sent “Jen, are your parents going to “This might be my last be alright?” and “Will you need help?” performance for a while. Some of the older folks here might not realize that yet. People our age have got to take care of them, any way we can.” She laughs. “Makes me wish I could do more than sing.”

We Are Closer Than Ever... Literally By: McKenna Leavens

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pring break of 2020 will not be forgotten. Not because of the beautiful skies and sunshine, but because of something a little more serious and a little less bright -- the coronavirus.

It was a couple of weeks ago when my phone was blowing up with emails and texts from my professors, peers, and co-workers. Everyone was freaking out and demanding answers. Everyone was scared and hopeless but most of all they were concerned about what the future may bring.

It has been a while since the quarantine started, and being stuck inside the house all day has now become the new “normal.�

There are six people that live in my house at the moment, my four siblings and I along with my mom. Let me tell you our house is not that big. I went from living in a studio apartment alone to coming home to a house full of complete and utter chaos.

My mom still has to go to work so my older siblings and I help out with the younger ones. I have become a full-blown nanny, while also trying to accomplish my 20 credits.

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(My mom and I)

(My older sister and I)

My siblings and I have not lived under the same roof in a long time. I have an older brother who goes to school across the country, I live in Phoenix, and my older sister goes to college in Tucson. My younger siblings are used to it just being them and my mom. No one, especially them, was ready for having a bunch of moody young adults all in the same house at once.

The only time we are usually all together is Christmas. My family is a little all over the place, my youngest sibling is 7-years-old and my oldest sibling is 21. We try to stay as close as possible, but it can be difficult when half of us are in college and the other half are just still trying to grow up.

While these weeks have been difficult, I have bonded with my family in ways I never thought possible.

My mom has never been the best cook, but due to quarantine, she has been cooking dinner every night. She has made it a rule that when dinner is ready we all have to sit down at the table and talk about our day, what went well and what didn’t. At first, I was reluctant to this idea, thinking to myself, what is there to talk about? All I do is stay at home during the day. As we all participated and opened up, I learned things about my siblings that I didn’t know.

Like how my little sister’s favorite part of the day is when all of her “big” siblings are in the kitchen making breakfast and coffee because she likes it when we are all together. Or how my little brother gets really upset when none of his friends join the Zoom call because he misses them and just wants to see how they are doing.

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My mom’s day is usually the most interesting since she is still going out. She tells us stories of how precautions are being put into place at her work, and how she can’t go near her co-workers anymore for safety reasons.

Every night, we sit down as a family and reflect on the things going on in the world. We reflect on the pain and joy that is occuring.

My mom purchased a dozen or so games and we play a couple every week. One of my favorites is the game, “Life.” My little sister says she loves our game nights because it makes her feel like there is nothing bad going on in the world -- she gets lost in the game and forgets about the sadness.

Her comment hit me in a way I didn’t expect. It is upsetting to know a 7-year-old has to experience this much uncertainty at such a young age. Then, I realized she is lucky enough to have a family that could show her uncertainty was OK and give her outlets to feel better.

(My older brother and I)

I have always been a huge family person, but during this pandemic, I have relied on my family more than ever.

They are consistent, and their love is unconditional.

Being quarantined with six people is not easy, especially when I am known to be the most irritable person. Yet, my family had made it better with their smiles and creative ways to stay active.

My mom built a home gym in our garage. Of course, it’s no LA Fitness, but it helps a lot with keeping a schedule and staying healthy. We are also insanely lucky to have a pool in the backyard, and as the weather gets nicer, our moods get brighter and the pool is the best place to be.

While talking to my mom the other day, I asked her how she felt about us all being home. She said, “Don’t get me wrong it’s been financially rough, I can’t remember the last time I spent $600 on groceries but I wouldn’t want my babies to be anywhere else, it finally feels like home because you’re all here.”

My brother’s perspective on everything really reminded me how lucky we are to be together. He has been living across the country for about a year now and he doesn’t come home often.

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I always think that coming home is going to suck, and then I get here and we all sit down as a family and there’s no place I’d rather be.

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Beauty Secrets from the Stars T

he beauty industry is constantly evolving, and new innovative ideas are always on the rise.

During the Golden Age of Hollywood, cosmetic surgeries were not as common as they are today, but that did not stop people from trying to achieve their desired look.

While some celebrities utilized more simple techniques, such as Grace Kelly’s use of blush to contour, others like Marlene Dietrich took a more extreme approach.

Here are some of those beauty secrets from the era’s biggest stars.

Marilyn Monroe:

In order to achieve her iconic red lip, Marilyn Monroe used a contouring technique to create the appearance of fuller lips. Monroe used five different shades of lipstick and lipgloss to create dimension. Darker shades were used on the outer corners with lighter

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shades brushed onto the center.

Joan Crawford:

After washing her face, Joan Crawford would then splash her face with ice water 25 times. This technique is used to tighten up the skin and pores and prevent any swelling and puffiness.

Gloria Grahame:

During a time when lip fillers were still being tested and were not as easy to access as they are today, people had to turn to other alternatives. Gloria Grahame was extremely insecure about her thin top lip so she placed cotton or paper in her mouth between her lip and teeth to make her lips appear plumper.

Elizabeth Taylor:

Some current beauty influencers have tested and even recommended the use of facial razors to remove unwanted

peach fuzz and exfoliate the face, but Elizabeth Taylor was decades ahead of this trend. Taylor routinely shaved her face to remove its hair and achieve a facial-like glow. This also helped in making her skin appear as clear and blemish-free as possible while filming close-up shots and working under harsh lighting.

Audrey Hepburn:

Audrey Hepburn is known for doe eyes and long lashes, but her iconic look took a very steady and trusted hand to achieve. After applying mascara Hepburn used a safety pin to separate each lash individually to ensure they were clump-free.

Mae West:

Mae West’s secret to maintaining youthful-looking skin was none other than coconut oil. Coconut oil’s uses range from cooking to taming frizzy

Grace Kelly:

Kim Kardashian and her sisters may be known for their heavily contoured makeup looks, but they were not the first to use the technique. Grace Kelly used the same contour method popular today, but instead of using contour powders and bronzers to define her facial structure, Kelly used different shades of blush. She used a darker shade underneath her cheekbones and a lighter one on the apples of her cheeks.

Marlene Dietrich:

The most extreme beauty secret on this list is what Marlene Dietrich did to accentuate her cheekbones.

The German actress had several molars removed in order to hollow out her cheeks. Dietrich also had two techniques to give herself instant facelifts.

She would twist strands of her hair around hairpins and would pull tightly back, sometimes to the point of drawing blood. In the other technique, she used surgical tape to pull back the skin on her face.

While certain beauty trends come and go very quickly, many of these have managed to withstand the test of time.

Although I highly advise against removing your own molars, most of these beauty techniques can be easily done at home and are a fun thing to do while bored in quarantine.

Try these out and feel like one of the stars from Hollywood’s golden era.

By: Madison Thomas

hair and for West, it served as a full body moisturizer. The playwright and actress loved using it to achieve a dewy glow but interestingly hated using it for anything else.

Give some a try while in quarantine

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The Flight Home I flew from Phoenix to the Midwest for spring break, for great times with friends There was a little bit of it, on occasion Yet, to me, spring break was overrated before it was even extended Before every news headline was overthrown by a certain viral threat In late March, I was pondering at the kitchen window looking out Most of the time the Midwest sky is different grays, each shade blurred into the next Pretty monotonous to look at, even in the evening But I thought, “This is nothing new, these are the skies I grew up with” That’s probably why they were colorless Because I’m used to it This is my home So it wasn’t the best news to know that I’d have to stay with that sky for longer Since Southwest flights from Chicago have been canceled until whenever That flight for spring break was one of my best, actually It was the last flight in, and for the first time I saw the airport completely empty Gates down Lights off No noise Just me and my fellow passengers wandering around the big empty Now, if I drove or walked to most places there’d be a familiar feeling Few people around, but those people are angry with paranoia I loathe it But at the same time I feel some kind of comfort under that massive, gray sky

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Looking out the window, it’s quiet out Ideas for the indoors, turn around Table’s clear Hand of Uno’s near Now there’s a plan Started with a good hand Ended with something less than And I’m wanting one more round Quarantine’s in Sangria’s out The movie sucks and so does my hand (again) But it’s all in good fun My semester’s online Most my friends are off But I know that when this is all over Our friendships will be just fine I’m finding new recipes Working on some poetry Clinging to my sense of inner peace And living in the moment with family One more round One more day As time passes The threats will wilt away And when we can go outside again and embrace each other’s longed company we will be stronger overcoming this

By Scott Daniels

(To help us through these troubled times)

Poetry

EAST COAST ROSE

by Maja Peirce he’s there amongst the victorian angels, they cry at the sight of his face, sweet and sultry, like the rain in the far and distant country, where wildflowers grow and waterfalls laugh out of mountains, between sheets of silky ivory, his smile makes my cheeks blush rose confidence of an east coast boy, but his kiss tastes of west coast air, fragrant like sun tea and creosote flowers

Christopher John Rogers design photographed by Nina Westervelt

Jason Wu design photographed by Nina Westervelt

VICTORIAN ANGELS,

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THE DELICATE LACE

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hey always say “the planets align,”

but in my prophecy, one didn’t get ready in time

it stopped to smell the roses, was slightly rebellious and didn’t agree with the paradigm stamps it’s feet and opposes, lies frozen, and thus undergoes this aimless love of mine that gets told in endless riddles and rhymes but that’s okay, I’ll keep the qualms at bay, staring down stars by night, and clouds by day maybe create some space, a more direct route for everything to find it’s place the universe is woven together like delicate lace, somewhere safe, to keep our faith at times, we’ll even unlock our doors, and even on days it pours take one, or two, steps out

inevitably trip, onto a companionship

full of soft lullabies and love

and their one planet is the one you fall short of

and all the trips around the sun,

were worth it in the long run

by Maja Peirce

Rodarte design, photographed by Nina Westervelt

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Celebrity Lookbook Rihanna’s Style Evolution

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By Jessica Herrera

ihanna’s style is definitely like no other.

She is bold, fierce, and not afraid to bring something new to the table each and every time.

Her talent transcends beyond her successful music career as she has now ventured off into building her own brands; FENTY, FENTY Beauty, and SAVAGE X FENTY. Rihanna is the proud CEO and Artistic Director of her brands and she is not stopping anytime soon!

Her iconic style has captivated the eyes of many over the years, even from her early beginnings.

Whether this fierce woman is walking the red carpet, strutting her outfit down the street, or is performing on stage…

Her look is unforgettable! Let’s take a look into her style evolution over the years.

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2005

2007 2009

Rihanna made her first public appearance at the Teen People Listening Lounge in 2005 She was rocking a very “Pon de Replay” look by wearing a pink and white tie-dye halter crop top and lowrise jeans with pink converse shoes.

If you look closely, you can see her sporting a body chain.

Rihanna turned heads while performing her big hit “Umbrella” on stage at the 2007 Billboard Music Awards.

She debuted her new haircut, a blackhaired bob, which complimented her facial features.

Of course she couldn’t forget the song’s namesake, an umbrella, and the black buckled up tutu skirt.

2006

Rihanna was the true definition of a strong powerful woman at the 2009 Met Gala.

Her noticeable blue eye shadow and short black highlighted- do made a statement on the red carpet.

The puffy sleeves brought an edgy look to the classic bow tie suit.

2009

In 2006, we saw her wearing a low cut white mini dress at the Billboard Music Awards.

This daring dress was just beginning to showcase her fierce attitude.

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2008

In 2008, Rihanna made a bold statement in this black corset with spikes and chains, leather pants, and thigh-high boots.

Her rocker-like look fit right in with the theme of her “Rated R” album.

Later that year, we saw Rihanna in a gorgeous pearl white gown by the designer Stephane Rolland.

She once again reinvented herself by going blonde to accept the Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award.

Rihanna changed things up the following year in 2010 for the American Music Awards. The “Only Girl (In the World)” singer wore an Elie Saab gown that was carefully created for her and she looked amazing. Her curly red hair complemented her garnet-colored dress with soft makeup.

2010

2012

Rihanna in the crowd at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Only RiRi would be able to rock different colored clothing pieces and put them together to create an outfit. She wore studded shorts with a “Peace” bralette paired with a black and pink Chanel jacket. Wearing sunglasses at night just proves how much of a fashion icon she is.

2014

2014

Rihanna wore a gorgeous Stella McCartney gown to the 2014 Met Gala.

She paired a long sleeve cropped top piece with a high-waisted long mermaid style skirt to create this modern and classy look.

2015

2012

In 2012, Rihanna went back to blonde for the Grammy Awards ceremony.

Her low cut black Armani dress captivated the red carpet.

The jewelry complemented the dress really well along with her gold clutch.

In 2014, Rihanna wore a sheer Swarovski dress for the CFDA Fashion Awards where she took home the Style Icon award.

Her smokey-eyed look added depth to her green eyes. The headpiece was also made with Swarovski crystals, and she made sure to add a pink fur boa.

In 2015, Rihanna twirled away in a pink Giambattista Valli gown at the Grammy Awards. Her updo complimented the overall look and her makeup was just flawless.

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2015 The 2015 Met Gala was witness to this stunning yellow cape Rihanna wore by Guo Pei. The creation actually took the designer two years to create.

The main attraction of the piece was the very long train which required several people to carry.

2016

2017 For the 2017 Grammy Awards red carpet, she rocked a sparkly orange halter crop top and a big statement black skirt designed by Armani Privé.

2016

In 2016, Rihanna accepted the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMA’s.

The haute couture gown was by Alexandre Vauthier and was adorned with a grommet belt.

Rihanna steps out in NYC for a fun night-out with friends in 2016.

She wore a red satin slip dress by the “Are You Am I” brand with multi- colored fur which complemented her dress.

Her red lip and new dreadlocks finished off the look.

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2017

Rihanna in 2017 at the Dior Spring/ Summer Fashion Show.

She wore a full Dior ensemble, it was a white mini embellished dress.

It featured a V- neckline, cold shoulders and an open back.

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2018 The fashion icon caused controversy when she arrived at Met gala in 2018 with a Pope-inspired ensemble. The jewel-encrusted headpiece and robe were designed by Margiela. She had lightcolored eyebrows and a smokey eye look. Of course, sparkly Christian Louboutin heels were the last piece needed to complete this creation.

2019 This avant-garde dress by designer Comme des Garรงons was a big creative hit at the 2017 Met Gala.

Rihanna in 2019 at the British Fashion Awards. The fashion and beauty mogul wore a FENTY icy-blue strapless dress, sheer coat, and satin heels.

2020 In 2020, Rihanna kicked off New York Fashion Week with a big event to celebrate her Fenty clothing line. She wore a Fenty orange sweater dress with several cross necklaces. The metallic gold boots she wore complemented the vibe of the ensemble.

Robyn Rhianna Fenty, A Fashion Icon.

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Which 90s Style Icon Are You?

by Gabriella Herran

1. You’re going on a night on the town with your girls, what are you wearing? a. A black top, maybe a black dress...honestly anything as long as it’s black. b. Baggy pants and a cute tube top or tee c. High-waisted jeans with a tee d. A mini-skirt and a chic blouse e. A matching set

2. What accessory are you adding to complete your outfit? a. A leather jacket b. A pair of black sunglasses c. A colorful clutch to offset the look d. Knee-high socks...DUH! e. Bright eye makeup

3. What hairstyle are you going with? a. A choppy pixie b. Straight and sleek c. Lots of layers! d. Wispy updo e. High ponytail

4. Now, what shoes are you wearing? a. Suede black-heeled boots b. Timberland work boots c. White sneakers d. Platform Mary Janes e. Black pumps

If you got mostly A’s...Your 90s Style Icon is Winona Ryder!

Your style is best described as gothic meets grunge! You love black and accessorizing with leather and super chic booties.

If you got mostly B’s...Your 90s Style Icon is Aaliyah!

Your style is best described as streetwear but with a tomboy twist! You love denim and enjoy wearing clothes that are slightly baggy yet comfortable.

If you got mostly C’s...Your 90s Style Icon is Jennifer Aniston’s 6. While out and about, your girls “Rachel Green” from the show ask what your perfect guy is like. F.R.I.E.N.D.S.!

Which description do you answer Your style is best described as sexy with? and sophisticated! You don’t mind a. Someone mysterious and shy showing a little skin, but in an eleb. Someone sporty and charming gant and stylish way! You also enjoy c. Someone sweet and handsome simple and more subtle outfits. d. Someone preppy and charismatIf you got mostly D’s...Your 90s Style ic e. Someone fashionable and sexy Icon is Alicia Silverstone’s “Cher Horowitz” from the film Clueless.

8. Oh, shoot! You just rememYour style is best described as girly bered you forgot to buy a new and preppy! You enjoy pastel shades designer handbag for an event and luxurious accessories. You would you have next week...Where do much rather spend your time at the you decide to shop for one? mall shopping for the latest designer 9. After a fun night with your girls, you de- a. Chanel bag above anything else. cide to call it in and head home. Once home, b. Louis Vuitton If you got mostly E’s...Your 90s Style c. Gucci you decide to unwind by...

Icon is Tyra Banks! Your style is best d. Fendi a. Drinking tea described as high-fashion and classy. e. Yves Saint Laurent b. Working out In other words, you are the total “It c. Reading a book 10. Time for bed! What are your Girl.” You love dressing up even for d. Online shopping go-to pajamas? lowkey events. People would never e. Flipping through a few of your favorite a. A big tee catch you out and about looking a magazines (Vogue, Cosmopolitan, etc.) b. Joggers and a tank mess, it’s just not in your character to c. Plaid pajama shorts and an old do so! crewneck d. A cute white set (tank and shorts) e. A satin pajama set 5. Okay, now you’re ready to go out. Now, where are you going first? a. To see a concert of your favorite alternative band b. To watch your favorite basketball team play...you’ve got courtside tickets! c. Having dinner at a classy restaurant d. The mall...to shop till you drop! e. To a local fashion show 7. You all decide to plan a girl’s trip. Where are you guys going? a. London b. New York City c. Rome d. Paris e. Tokyo

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Quarantine hasn’t been too bad for you but you definitely miss the entertainment you had pre-quarantine. You miss going out to the movies or to your favorite artist’s concerts. It’s OK though. Take this time to preoccupy yourself with your own means of entertainment. Take out that rusty game console and revisit the nostalgia of your childhood. Nothing beats boredom than a good visit down memory lane.

The overwhelming and anxious feelings from being stuck in quarantine have really started to get to you.

But, don’t let them engulf you. Take this time to distract yourself with things you love. This means if you love baking, go ahead and do a baking challenge or bake something you never have before. Start a new project or begin something you really love doing and use it as a distraction for the unnerving feelings you have.

Quarantine has been quite peaceful for you. You already enjoy having your alone time. However, you are struggling a bit with your impulsive feelings of a new wardrobe. Don’t worry though, the best way to combat this impulsive feeling for something new can be easily fixed. Take this time to do or try something new.

Whether it be watching a new show or movie on Netflix or switching your whole room around, you can even try making new outfits with clothes you already own.

Change is on the rise, don’t be afraid to embrace it.

Being stuck in the house and in this quarantine has been a huge struggle. You miss going to work and being able to get the things on your to-do list done. But no worries Capricorn, now is the time to rest. Not being productive and on the go all the time is OK. Take this time to finally rest and recharge. Finally give yourself that much needed self-care day and truly enjoy it. Although you miss the hustle and bustle of your work life, just relax and rejuvenate.

Being in quarantine has been quite a challenge for you.

You are a huge wander. You miss the freedom of going out to browse your favorite clothing stores or to get a cup of coffee at your favorite cafe. But no worries, take this time to be an explorer at home. Go on nice walks on trails you haven’t been on or go on a hike to a secluded yet beautiful area. Embrace the beauty that is in nature.

TAURUS CANCER VIRGO

Quarantine has been a testament to how bored you get thanks to lack of time with friends, family, and significant others. But don’t sweat it! There is no better way to beat boredom than to use that time as a means to do something productive. Have you cleaned the junk that lives under your bed lately? Or gone through your closet to see what you actually need and don’t need? Take this time to do some spring cleaning. There is no better feeling for you than a clean closet as it usually leads to a clean mind!

SCORPIO

Quarantine hasn’t been too bad for you. You are already a bit of a private person but you do enjoy other people’s company every now and then. Your biggest struggle right now is not being able to enjoy the everyday satisfactions like going out to eat with family and friends or the feeling of not having to worry about a lack of common household items. But don’t stress yourself out, you can still enjoy the simple things in life, you just have to make an effort to. Take this time to do something fun even in the comfortability of your home, like reading a book, playing a card game or board games.

This whole quarantine has got you feeling pretty sad.

You not only miss going out with your friends and family to eat, to hang out, or to just be in each other’s company, but you miss the simple pleasures of life. It’s okay though, there is no need to be sorrowful. Take this time to pick up where you left off on forgotten projects.

Remember that book you never got to finish? Remember that gym challenge you wanted to do but didn’t get the chance to start on? Use this time as a way to get back in the groove with things you left behind.

CAPRICORN

LIBRA AQUARIUS SAGITTARIUS

Being in quarantine definitely hasn’t been your favorite thing. You miss interacting with your friends and family.

You miss the feeling of being able to go and do whatever you please. But no worries, take this time to entertain yourself. On days when you know you don’t have much to do or a place to go, still take the time to get dressed as you would if you did have a place to be. Try a new makeup trend or refine an old skill.

To be honest, quarantine hasn’t been too difficult for you.

You already enjoy staying in and are a bit of a homebody.

However, being in quarantine has prevented you from hanging out with your friends, which has been a bummer, but no worries! Sometimes time away from our friends gives us the opportunity to work on ourselves. Take this time to reinvent yourself and enjoy your own company.

PISCES

ARIES GEMINI

Quarantine has been rather lonely for you. You are quite the social butterfly and having to be away from your friends and/or significant other has been really hard, but don’t worry. Take this time being physically away from the people you love to work on your friendships and relationships on a much deeper level. Make plans virtually to hang out or better yet, get old-fashioned with it and write each other letters. Now is the time to really test the friendships and relationships you have with others.

LEO

Being in quarantine has been difficult for you. You enjoy keeping busy and keeping your mind stimulated.

However, being stuck in the house all day has made that a bit hard to do. But hey, don’t fret, you can still keep busy. Take this time to focus on a new challenge, even if it is just a video game you want to beat. If you really want to keep occupied, take this time to set weekly challenges for yourself.

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Megan Barbera

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