The Chic Mag -- The November Issue

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR......................................................... 4 creators bios................................................................... 4,5,6-7 BLM IN PHX, TEMPE, AND ASU.............................................. 8, 9 ACONAV........................................................................... 10, 11, 12, 13 KEEPING UP WITH TRENDS.................................................. 14,15 FASHION IN POLITICS.................................... 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 POLITICS IN FASHION................................................... 22, 23, 24 NOTORIOUS RBG............................................................ 25, 26, 27 RGB’S IMPACT ON LGBTQ RIGHTS IN AMERICA .......... 28, 29 MIXING POLITICS AND DATING .............................................. 30 ELECTION SEASON HOROSCOPES........................................... 31 FAMILY FUEDS................................................................................ 32 THANKFUL FOR THE DISTANCE................................................ 33 CHEAP THANKSGIVING RECIPES............................................ 34

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome.

2020 has been a year for many of us. Many view it as a call for action. Beginning with a global pandemic which impacted the world both socially and economically to a movement that affected people all over the world. Black Lives Matter forced our nation to reflect on how we have all had a part in systemic racism. November 3 is the opportunity to step up and use your vote to protect those who have experienced the violent repercussions of our ignorance.

The Chic Daily’s writers worked hard to

put together this issue in hopes of giving you a new perspective and informing you in a different way. We understand that as media, we have contributed to underrepresentation of minorities and it is critical that we give a platform to voices in all communities.

Through the lens of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, we hope to provide you an alternative approach to important social, political, and economic issues.

Your vote is your voice, so remember to use it this November.

Megan Barbera

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joined the Chic Daily as an awkward freshman. Despite being a journalism major, I had little clue of what I wanted to do or if I really wanted to be a journalist. I was drawn to the fashion journalism club because fashion has always been a constant passion in my life and the organization was so different than anything else at Cronkite. As I joined and became more invested in the club, I started to fall in love with the fashion world and connect with those in it. I loved the community and collaboration aspect of the club, and watching FJC grow and develop has been one of the highlights of my college experience.

This club helped me discover what I’m truly passionate about and introduced me to some of my favorite people ever!

Lauren Lippert

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’ve always had a love for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. I think it stemmed from the fact that when I was little my mom had a subscription to People’s magazine and I found the beauty and fashion section to be extremely fascinating. With that being said, I joined TheChicDaily my freshman year, excited to be a part of that community and boy was I. As a junior and Vice President I’ve been to five Phoenix Fashion Weeks, been apart of four charity fashion shows ran by the chic and have been able to interview really awesome designers and models. While the fashion club may provide amazing opportunities, as cheesy as it sounds, it really is more than just a club but a family and I’m forever grateful I joined my freshman year.

Mckenna Leavens

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year ago I got my heartbroken, I moved to a big city and had Dear John on replay in my small studio apartment. I truly believed my world was ending, little did I know it was actually just starting. On a Wednesday night I walked into a lifestyle/fashion club and they had their own blog called TheChicDaily.

I pitched an idea for a relationship column, totally Carrie Bradshaw style! My column took off, I was publishing an article weekly and I even started my own relationship podcast with another member. I am now editor-in-chief of the club and am loving every minute of it! TheChicDaily has changed my life and opened so many doors for me, I am grateful for my journey that led me here.

Gabriella Herran

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ello I’m the Magazine Content Director for The Chic Daily’s monthly magazine! I decided to take on this position because I love the creative process behind projects, and doing that with a magazine like The Chic’s has been an unforgettable experience. I look forward to finding new and creative ideas and thoughts for each magazine to come.

Maja Peirce

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ey there! My name is Maja Peirce and I am a journalist and creative director.

I am currently majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in Fashion at ASU. When I found The Chic Daily during my freshman year of college it was a breath of fresh air. The freedom of being able to express myself andpractice journalism was something I felt I had been searching for. I have always loved fashion, particularily upcycled and sustainable fashion. I look forward to creating this magazine with the club this year and exploring my graphic design and creative director abilities.

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tarting college was pretty nerve wracking. I had no idea what I wanted to do with the degree I chose, and it seemed as if everybody around me already knew their career paths.During Cronkite’s Student Organization Night, I found the Fashion Journalism Club. This booth’s fashionable journalists and stylish decor, stood out from the others. After much thought, I decided to join.

I ended up as the social media assistant and got to make many connections and friends. The Chic Daily helped shape what I want for my future. I found an interest in social media and graphic design, and I also got to improve my writing skills without feeling any pressure. In addition to my major in journalism and mass communication, I’m also working toward a double minor in fashion and digital audience. I’m very excited about working with The Chic Daily team this year, and I can’t wait to see what we will achieve!

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Cabrini Class

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y name’s Cabrini Class and I’m currently a junior on the Tempe campus, but originally from Baltimore, Maryland. I have two awesome parents and three siblings, two of which are older and one younger sister. I’m in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, studying Women’s Studies and Media Analysis through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, and I also am minoring in Italian. I’ve always been interested in fashion and photography and have studied photography since high school. A dream of mine is to be a fashion photographer for a magazine, like Vogue or Elle. By joining the Fashion Journalism Club, in specific the magazine desk, I’m able to continue my interests, and express myself.

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ello! My name is Ella Ho Ching! I am a junior majoring in journalism & mass communication with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in political science. My passion for photography and creative expression. I strives to become a photojournalist or a public relations specialist in the fashion sector.

I daydream of traveling often, but until those dreams become a reality, I enjoy thrifting, writing and hiking in my free time. My style icons are Harry Styles, Jackie Burkhart (That 70’s Show), Y2K fashion, angsty anime characters, and anyone that can make secondhand fashion their own. My favorite quote is “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” -Angela Davis

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ey, I’m Madison Thomas! I am currently a sophomore majoring in journalism and mass communication, minoring in film and political science, while also earning a certificate in cross-sector leadership. As someone who thrives best in creative environments, The Chic Daily has provided me with an outlet to express my creativity and write about things I actually care about. In my free time I can be found watching a new documentary, listening to an album from my vinyl record collection, or complaining about how bad the Dallas Cowboys are. After graduation I plan on buying a one-way ticket to NYC and working in the media or film industry in some capacity.

Deja Brumfield

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ello! My name is Deja Brumfield and I’m a sophomore majoring in journalism and mass communication with a focus on public relations and I am currently pursuing a certificate in marketing. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, reading, writing, excessive online shopping and Netflix binge-watching.

I hope to one day work as a publicist for a major company or as a lifestyle writer for a magazine.

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Jessica Hererra

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ello! My name is Jessica Herrera! This is my second semester at ASU Cronkite but I’m a transfer student from a Phoenix community college where I graduated. My major is Journalism and Mass Communication. I work at a radio station in the Programming and Promotions Dept. I love being in the studio recording commercials or producing other on -air shows I would love to have my own radio show and then transition onto TV, preferably an entertainment show.

My hobbies are listening to music, dancing, photography, and styling my clothes in different new ways just makes me happy! I love hanging out with my puppy girl Bailey! My style inspiration comes from Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian. My favorite quote is: “Let’s make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality” by Malala Yousafzai. You can

Alexis Huerter

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ey guys! My name is Alexis Huerter and I am a freshman majoring in journalism and mass communications with a minor in fashion at ASU. This is my first semester with The Chic Daily and hoping for many more to come! I was beyond excited to join this team of such creative and inspiring individuals who love to share their voice. I have been in love with fashion ever since I was a little girl and knew I wanted to get more involved with it in my future. My dream is to work for a high-end fashion magazine, possibly focusing on the public relations and social media region. Other than writing, I can’t wait to explore my interests in fashion journalism and express myself through this club!

Gwenn Strasser ello! I am a freshman at the Cronkite School majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications. I plan on double majoring in Journalism and Fashion or Graphic Information and Technology. I am excited to write and create more stories and ideas with The Chic Daily, as I want to go into a career in fashion/lifestyle reporting!

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lack Lives Matter has dominated the media since the death of George Floyd in May and has since been the center of every conversation across the nation, including presidential debates. While the Black Lives Matter movement has been alive since 2013 after the death of Treyvon Martin, Phoenix’s Black Lives Matter organization, BLM Phoenix Metro, has been advocating for Arizona’s marginalized groups since 2017.

According to BAC representative and graduate student, Miriam A., BLM Phoenix Metro coordinates and remains in contact with Arizona State University’s Black African Coalition (BAC), a student organization dedicated to ‘uniting African Americans, Blacks and allies at ASU whose goals are to increase enrollment, retention, and advocacy.’

“The BAC supports BLM Phoenix Metro, and I am a part of BLM Phoenix Metro myself. BLM Phoenix Metro also shares out BAC stuff and supports us in that way as well. If there are actions and things like that, we’ll communicate with each other. We respect the work that is being done in the community by allying organizations and will continue to support them,” Miriam said.

BLM Phoenix Metro has been calling for justice for the wrongful death of Dion Johnson, a Phoenix native who was shot and killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer the same day as George Floyd’s

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death, May 25.

“You can see the fire truck and you can see the paramedic sitting there a hundred yards away, you can count the minutes of how long they sat there, and they sat there for six minutes. Six minutes. While he was moving around, fighting for his life,” Dion Johnson’s lawyer said at a press conference held back in July.

Since then, BLM Phoenix Metro has organized protests, online call-to-actions and phone blockades to bring attention to the injustice Dion and his family faced. BLM allies like junior and nursing major Jamie Gluntz have participated in some of these events and feel they have benefited the black community.

“I was lucky enough to be able to attend and bring a group of friends to go to the March for Dion Johnson organized by BLM Phoenix Metro. Going to these protests allowed me to be surrounded by likeminded individuals who also see the police as a racist organization who prioritizes power and fear over the safety of black Americans,” Gluntz said.

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel said at a news conference in September that the Arizona DPS officer, George Cervantes, will not be not charged for the killing of Dion Johnson due to it being “something that just can not be done under the facts of this case.”

Meanwhile in Tempe, City Manager Andrew Ching urged Tempe Police Department to undergo a change in leadership by replacing their former Chief of Police

ER IN PHX, SU Sylvia Moir, with their new Interim Chief of Police, Jeff Glover, who is set to serve until October 2021.

“A lot about policing and the conversation about policing has changed just in this year, ever since the murder of George Floyd,” Ching said in an AZFamily article after Moir’s resignation. “Those discussions and protests going on around the country have really sort of changed a lot of people’s thinking about what will be necessary to successfully move forward. It was my assessment that while we made a lot of progress that at this point I felt new leadership was needed.”

Glover is the first African-American chief of police in Tempe’s history with a background of serving as the governor-appointed commissioner on the Arizona Commission for African American Affairs and was a national board member for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. With these credentials, city officials say Glover’s presence on Tempe’s police force will create major change within the department and community while BLM supporters merely see his presence as a facade for the city’s public image.

“It seems like Arizona is playing politics where they think just because they have a person of color or a black person in power that it’s going to change the policing system and the way it works. It doesn’t matter what color a cop is, they’re a pig. That means they’re inherently violent and they’re a part of a systemically racist, anti-black system,” Miriam said

Overall, regardless of Tempe City Council’s efforts in producing police reform, Black Lives Matter advocates do not see the switch in police chiefs as an improvement for Tempe PD. “The system of policing is rotten, so putting a clean individual into a rotten system will eventually cause them to rot as well, because of policing’s rotten core,” Miriam said. “So, unless this new police chief is going to respond to the community’s request to defund, to disarm and to reinvest money into forms of public safety, then he won’t be any better than the last police chief, Sylvia Moir, who was a liar and a crook.”

Despite everything surrounding Black Lives Matter here in the valley, BLM proponents have a bright outlook on the movement as a whole and hope that the change they’re fighting for will take root in America’s future.

“I think it’s beautiful what is going on around the nation seeing what has been the largest uprising around the world and in the U.S. with the BLM movement and the BLM protests. My only hope is that this does become a movement, and not a moment in time, where the demands BLM is calling for will become a reality,” Miriam said.

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“The ACONAV woman strives to be at her best at every aspect in her life.

She rises beyond expectations, with ambitions of breaking beyond limits and becoming more. She believes in many good things, but most of all she believes in herself. She is a nurturing role model, a matriarch in the eyes of the future. She adorns herself in an elegance that will empower her to always be at her best. She carries herself with a grace, full of life and surrounded by beauty. Her story is inspiring, her presence captivating… she will be remembered.” -Loren Aragon

ACONAV is a Phoenix based fashion brand created and designed by Loren Aragon. His collections have been seen at a variety of venues within Arizona and New York. He was the first Native American to be named Couture Designer of the Year at Phoenix Fashion Week in 2017.

Having designed a dress for Disney Epcot Center in Florida as well as a red carpet appearance for ASU Gammage Director Colleen Jennings-Roggensack in 2018, he continues to showcase his innovative designs around the nation.

Aragon began as an engineer and practiced mechanical engineering for 13 years in the Phoenix area.

After visiting the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2009, he was struck by the progression of Native American art and the inclusion of technology.

He began illustrating, making jewelry, and sculpturing.

my work is my culture. The whole idea of where we come from as a matrilineal society, really lays the foundation of what I do. Everything I do is based on this idea of women empowerment and celebrating the strength and empowerment of women because our culture really dwells on that,” said Aragon.

He tested some designs on t-shirts and after hearing some positive feedback, dipped his toes into fashion designing. In 2014, he created his first complete collection.

In 2016 he left his job as an engineer to become a full time designer.

He grew up watching his mother and aunt sew but was always under the mentality that sewing was “for girls.” However, as he grew as an artist, Aragon wanted to do something that would honor the women in his life.

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Aragon is from the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico, where they are known for their renowned pottery.

His work resembles their geometric artistry. Metal and rock music sparks a vision of strength for Aragon. He gained inspiration from dark mythological art and technology.

“Obviously a lot of things I do stem from my engineering background.

Everything has to be soundly structured, and able to function the way it needs to,” said Aragon.

He treds between a balance of masculinity and femininity in his

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designs. While appreciating a solidness of design that exudes masculinity he also feels there is a distinct difference between colors in his work. He drew from his experiences making jewelry and started using metal, adding additional touches of masculinity within his designs More recently, Aragon has felt parallels between his work and female superheroes such as Captain Marvel, Storm, and Wonder Woman.

“One of the biggest ones for me was Wonder Woman.

When that came out there was a huge connection because of her native background with the Brazililian Amazon Women. Their culture had a very matrilineal vibe,” said Aragon.

In the real world, Aragon is a proud supporter of unity and tries to keep his political views and work life separate. However, he was excited to see the first two native american women, Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, win seats in the House of Representatives.

He feels there could be more matrilineal guidance in the nation’s political system.

“Acoma people really look to our mothers and just women in general as our caretakers and our nurturers. They provide for us and ultimately are our decision makers. They are more open to listening to everybody and consider everyone’s ideas before making a decision. There is a compromise that comes from that and we need more common ground,” said Aragon

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Aragon explained that the Acoma believe men should be the support for what women ask for and are the brute force that drives women’s choices.

“That needs to be carried out. Even in our society now, from years before when European explorers would not speak to any women and only wanted to speak to men, there is a whole change in leadership.

We need to start considering how our society used to run in order to create some balance,” said Aragon.

The current political climate did not help when COVID-19 hit and affected small business owners around the country. The fashion industry evolved a great deal from doing zoom runway shows to having an influx of online orders. However, despite the shopping sprees some people took to online, most of what they were looking for was lounge clothing and a lot of couture fashion brands were seeing a decline in customers. ACONAV was no exception. Since their couture collections weren’t selling as easily, they began making masks and it has kept them in business through the pandemic so far.

“We threw a lot of what we believe into that too- the whole idea that we are into this together, we can get out of this together, so we need to work together to protect one another. That is what we believe in within our culture so that was the idea we put into the mask making. Through these masks, we want to create some unity among our fellow humans,” said Aragon.

Looking into the future, Aragon and KJZZ are working on a project called “The Monsoon Series.”

KJZZ, a national public radio station in Phoenix, reached out to a number of different artists in various genres to do something inspired by the monsoon season. You can visit his instagram @aconav to get a sneak peek of art from “The Monsoon Series.”

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hat is a trend, and how do you find the current trends of the season?

Every year there will be seasonal trends for fashion, which are defined the year prior at fashion week by high end designers. Since the average person can’t afford designer clothes, fast fashion stores will pick up these trends, making them readily available and affordable to the average person.

Although this seems helpful for those who shop at commercial stores, how harmful is this cycle?

While trends are exciting to look forward to and seemingly essential in the fashion world, the constant changing of trends does not aid a sustainable environment.

Historically, sustainability and fashion have not coincided with each other, as the fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to environmental issues. The simple act of buying new clothing each season from large commercial chains, contributes to mass production and overconsumption by shoppers.

For the average consumer, keeping up with the trends in itself can be costly, so they look to fast fashion stores to help them stay in style, but knowing its negative impact on the world; What are ways to stay in style while being sustainable?

Thrifting is one of the most sustainable and

ethical ways of buying clothes to stay on trend, and at an affordable cost. Although places like Goodwill, and Salvation Army have always been available, thrifting has become extremely more popular and mainstream in recent years.

Even though trends are supposed to be new each season, they are often recycled trends from past decades that resurface. Given the new wave of technology in the 2000’s shopping has become easily accessible online and on phones through applications. Most shopping apps are those of commercial stores, however there are also a lot of great second-hand applications like Poshmark, Grailed, and DePop. By utilizing the apps that focus on reselling clothes, shoppers can stay on trend and within budget by buying second-hand clothing at a discounted price.

What does being on trend mean to you? With the intense use of social media, and influencers, fashion is always around, constantly showing consumers what they don’t have but need to get as soon as possible. But what if it’s cool to not be on trend? We’ve all seen what it means to be “basic”, but is this an arbitrary term? Won’t everyone become basic to some degree if we are all on the same trend? I’ve found recently that although it’s cool to flex on the world with the newest and latest clothes and trends, this somewhat contradicts the art of fashion.

Fashion is used for expression and art, creating beautiful designs and having people sport them with their personal flare, regardless of the current trend.

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FASHION in POLITICS

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icking out an outfit every morning is hard enough when we’re making an important presentation or rushing to a meeting, but many political figures have entire teams dedicated to how they look when going out to just walk the dog. There is an incredible amount of scrutiny from the public eye when one is an elected official, and fashion choices are often seen as more than what shirt they’re wearing, but what it means beyond the fabric. How can politicians or activists convey a message with what they’re wearing?

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illiam Henry Harrison: late 1830s to 1841. Harrison ran against Andrew Jackson and based a good part of his campaign on being a simple man. He dressed as a frontiersman, wearing moccasins, coonskin caps, and animal-skin canteens. According to The National Constitution Center, he created a craze in the 1840s to dress with coonskin caps. His style and “average guy” look that the Democratic party tried to attack him for was what got him in office, even if he wasn’t there for a long time.

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melia Jenkins Bloomer: mid-1800s. She published multiple articles in her ladies magazine, The Lily, about wide-leg pants worn under a knee-length skirt, meant to allow women to move a little more freely. Activists later discarded the style because it was creating less of a platform for them, with many men saying “good Democrats would not vote for a man whose wife wore ‘the Bloomers.’”

Even if these pants didn’t help much for women’s suffrage at the time, they certainly set a precedent for future women’s hopes to wear what they chose. A piece by the National Women’s History Museum alludes to how bloomers sparked the beginning of fashion rebellion in the States.

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usan B. Anthony: 1900s. She wore a red silk shawl when lobbying congressmen for women’s votes, making speeches and generally being anything but an ornament to society. The Philadelphia Press reported, “That bonnet, with the kind blue eyes beneath it, those spectacles, that plain dress and quaint red shawl, and, above all, that sweet, gentle voice, spelled ‘mother’ as plainly as the fine word ever was written. Not a hint of mannishness but all that man loves and respects. What man could deny any right to a woman like that? Her style, but especially the shawl, is a small statement made in the fight for the 19th Amendment.

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osie the Riveter: 1943. Staples of the look included a button-up and a handkerchief in the hair. Rosie was a symbol of women entering the workforce, as well as politics, and continued to influence the feminist movement well after WWII was over. Women’s trousers became the norm.

The original portrait of Rosie was painted by Norman Rockwell, and isn’t the one more famous today that depicts the “We Can Do It!” slogan. Rockwell’s painting was of a more muscular woman with a toolbelt and a jumpsuit, which was not common for women to wear at the time. Rosie’s poster and style are revered even to this day, as well as promoted the idea of white people working alongside photo from NY Daily News black people.

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wight D. Eisenhower: 1944. “Simply designed and modeled after a civilian windbreaker made by John Rissman & Sons of Chicago, it was a short, button-front weatherproof jacket with a tight-fitting waist and two flapped and buttonthrough front pockets.� He changed the design himself and by 1944, the entire U.S. army had changed to this style of jacket.

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ohn F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon: 1960. During the first televised presidential debate, JFK wore a steel blue suit designed by the Brooks Brothers, and makeup, in stark contrast to Nixon, who looked sickly, washed out, and tired. Reportedly, JFK won the debate seen on TV and Nixon won the radio debate. One can hardly deny that Kennedy's looks and style were one of the factors in securing the White House.

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nn Lowe: 1953. Jackie Kennedy’s wedding gown designed by Ann Lowe, a black woman who went largely unrecognized but designed everyone from the Rockefeller’s to the Roosevelts. Jackie’s gown was anything anyone would talk about for months and helped with JFK’s rise in popularity.

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ackie Kennedy: 1960s. The pillbox hat at JFK’s inauguration, designed by Halston, was an international craze. She acci dentally dented it, everyone thought it was on purpose, and they were obsessed with it!

While this was one of her most famous fashion moments, she is credited with how many Americans think that modern politicians are celebrities as well as diplomats. She was so influential in politics and fashion that when she and JFK went to France, JFK introduced himself to everyone as “the man who accompanied Jackie Kennedy to France.”

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lack Bloc Style and the Black Panthers: 1960s to present.

The beret, powder blue shirt, leather jacket, and for the most part black ensemble.

Black Panther schools were started with this uniform and eventually led to the style “black bloc� used by usually leftist rioters starting in the 1980s. photo from TheSociologicalCinema on Tumblr

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uth Bader-Ginsburg: 1993-2020. The Justice Gowns were usually made for men (place for collar and tie). She had a dissent collar made from rhinestones designed by the Banana Republic to show disapproval with a decision, notably wearing it the day after Trump was elected even though court was not in session that day. She wore a crochet collar with a gold necklace to show approval, finding it in Cape Town, South Africa.

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illary Clinton: 2016.

Pantsuit Nation on Facebook rallied support for Hillary in the presidential election, and she had popularized the pantsuit look, even as First Lady. Now, Pantsuit Nation is part of an organization that encourages voters to share their stories about why and who they are voting for in upcoming elections. Hillary wrote in her book, What Happened, that she chose to wear pantsuits because as a woman running for president, she liked “the visual cue” that she was “different from men, but also familiar.” photo from Harpers Bazaar

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ongresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 2018. In 2009, when Sonya Sotomayor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, she was told for press photos to keep her nail polish color neutral, so she wouldn’t stand out too much or be seen as too feminine. She didn’t and chose to wear red nail polish. Years later, this influenced AOC, who was told to tone down her look to be more professional.

Instead, she wore red lipstick and gold hoop earrings to her inauguration, and has continued to do so, so that young women, especially in the Bronx who are told to not be so flamboyant can tell people they’re just “dressing like a Congresswoman.”

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Politics in fashion

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ashion is well-known for creating waves and sparking powerful movements that can benefit society. It quickly catches the eyes of many, so why not use that to society’s advantage? This is what Abrima Erwiah, co-founder and president of fashion enterprise Studio 189, was thinking when wanting to promote and motivate younger generations to participate in voting with her campaign, Fashion Our Future 2020 (FoF2020).

Many designers and brands partnered up with FoF2020 to help create and sell merchandise to encourage others to vote. Here are just a few of the looks they’re selling.

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“THE RIGHT TO TOTE” TOTE FROM TheRealReal.com- $40

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his cute tote by Tanya Taylor is described as a “conversation starter” which comes with voting button pins so you can customize your own tote or even pin on your top the next time you go out.

WHITE FLOWER SACK MASK FROM TheRealReal.com- $20

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tudio 189 sells unique handcrafted masks from Ghana that are individually painted to portray voting pride.

“MODEL VOTER TEE” FROM TheRealReal.com- $45

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his T-shirt designed by creator director Virgol Abloh is used specifically to represent the FoF2020 campaign to influence others to vote in this 2020 election.

HEART OF THE NATION T-SHIRT FROM TheRealReal.com- $45

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DOL’s “Only Vote Love” T-shirt was designed to promote that younger generations can decide our future when it comes to voting.

VOTE FASHION FOR OUR FUTURE TOTE FROM TheRealReal.com- $50

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esigner Maria Cornejo created this earth-friendly tote to display voting participation but it can also be used as a garden planter with its black felt.

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FASHION OUR FUTURE BANDANA SCARF FROM TheRealReal.com- $38

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elisha Noel, the founder of the lifestyle brand Fe Noel, is inspired by vibrant colors.

She uses her inspiration in creating this scarf to help be a voice for FoF2020.

GOLETTA SHORTS FROM TheRealReal.com- $57

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anava supports causes that incorporate social and environmental impacts. Recently this brand has been tackling an additional type of cause with its new voting collection that includes these blue, striped shorts to support younger generations to vote.

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ashion Our Future 2020 is partnering with Voto Latino, a nonprofit organization that helps inspire younger Hispanic and Latino voters to participate in the election. The organization also encourages Latino voters to become more involved in politics and to better support the Latinx community.

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The goal between both organizations is to help register one million voters. FoF2020 is more than halfway done with its 5K goal with 3,400 new voters as of October 27th that went through their website to register.

FoF2020’s website helps direct people to polling places as well as show others how to register to vote, check registration status, and take the United States 2020 census.

The campaign also includes tabs that describe the importance of voting and how it can give a voice to the voiceless and educate others on the process of voting.

Incorporating voices and fashion helps spread change in a quickly-paced world, and sharing our voice for important topics like voting can shape our society’s future for the better.

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o encapsulate the mere fortitude of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, one of the nation’s most forceful soldiers in the fight for equality is nearly impossible, but I’m going to try because she was grade-A badassery. More importantly, so much of what she worked for is now at stake after her passing.

Justice Ginsberg was one of nine women at the Harvard Law School in 1956, the first person on both Harvard and Columbia Law Review, the second woman and first Jewish person to be nominated to the Supreme Court. She fought against inequality for women and minorities until her dying breath when, on her deathbed, she stated “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”

Soon after Justice Ginsberg’s passing was announced her granddaughter passed on her most fervent wish to the media.

Some questioned whether or not such a request should be honored. Supporters of the current administration could be heard chanting “fill that seat” at Trump rallies. A month following Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett

on September 26, she was sworn into the Supreme Court on October 26.

For the first time in history, the Supreme Court will have an overwhelming majority of one party over another. Six right leaning judges and three left leaning judges threatens a lot of rights Ginsberg fought for. Roe vs. Wade, the 1973 supreme court ruling that made abortion legal could be overturned.

The Affordable Care Act which makes covering contraceptives mandatory in most healthcare plans could also crumble.

In an article published by The Guardian Alexandra Villarreal said, “Even with Ginsburg to dissent, the court majority – bolstered

by Trump’s first two appointees – ruled last summer practically all nongovernmental workplaces could flout ACA contraceptive mandates based on religious or moral objections, in line with Trump administration policy.” The Affordable Care Act also protects those with disabilities. It has been essential in expanding people with disabilities health coverage. It protects those with pre-existing conditions, requiring coverage of mental health and habilitation services as well as increases home and community services.

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City of Philadelphia, a case which determines whether the government is required to allow taxpayer-funded organizations to discriminate against LGBTQ people when providing essential services.

Sally and her husband, Cecil Reed had separated and Cecil’s application was approved with no complications because of an Idaho law that claimed males must be preferred to females when there was more than one qualified person able to administer someone’s estate. Ginsberg stated that this violated the Equal Protection Clause and the Supreme Court agreed unanimously. Ginsberg had just fought the first case to ever have the Equal Protection Clause be applied to gender discrimination.

Barrett additionally has an overwhelming record of denying the right to seek asylum and helped to advance Trump’s key immigration policies. Voting means more than ever for these marginalized communities within the nation and they are not only counting on those in their own community. Everyone must show up to protect those who have experienced injustice and whose rights could potentially backslide in the upcoming years.

While Ginsberg was a pioneer for women’s rights in the courtroom, In Romer v. Evans she fought personal discrimination 1996, Ginsberg voted to void an every step of the way. Following amendment to the Colorado State Harvard law school, no firm would Constitution. Multiple state and hire her despite graduating at the top local municipalities had been voting of her class. When Ginsberg became in favor of laws that protected the a professor, she was paid less than rights of the LGBTQ+ community. her male coAccording to Britannica, several socially conservative evangelical Christian groups had successfully gotten a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to “repeal any state or local law that protected people who were ‘Homosexual, Lesbian or [of] Bisexual Orientation” and would prohibit the passage of any legislation in the future that would protect such people in their “conduct, practices or relationships.’”

In November 1992 voters passed the amendment with a 53 percent majority. Richard G. Evans sued Colorado’s governor, Roy Romer, contending the amendment violated the Fourteenth Amendment equal protection clause. The case got brought before the Supreme Court by 1995 and the amendment was voided with a 6-3 vote.

A HERO FOR ALL WOMEN

Above all, Justice Ginsberg was an advocate for women’s rights.

She co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) Women’s Rights Project. She additionally acted as general counsel for the ACLU where she disputed over 300 gender discrimination cases and six against the Supreme Court of the United States. In 1971, in the case Reed v. Reed, Ginsberg wrote the plaintiff ’s brief relying on the 14th amendment. Sally Reed, a mother, had just lost her son Richard Lynn Reed and wished to be assigned the administrator of his estate. However,

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Her mother, who passed when Ginsberg was 17, taught Ginsberg to not allow useless emotions such as anger to get in the way, and to be independent. She lived her mother’s words and continuously leaped over hurdles that were placed in her way. But most importantly, she allowed discrimination against her to fuel her legacy of fighting for equality.

A SOLDIER FOR LGBTQ+ RIGHTS

Justice Ginsberg went on to fight for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in cases Lawrence v.

Texas in 2003, Windsor v. U.S. in 2013, Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, and Bostock v. Clayton County in 2020.

A FIGHTER FOR IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS

In the Sessions v. Dimaya 2018, James Garcia Dimaya, a native and citizen of the Philippines, was declared a permanent resident in 1992. Dimaya was convicted for first-degree residential burglary under the California Penal Code in 2007 and 2009. According to Oyez, Cornell’s Legal Information Institute, The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), a non-citizen convicted of an aggravated felony is subject to deportation. Under the INA definition, an aggravated felony includes a “crime of violence” which is an offense that involves “the use or substantial risk of physical force against another person or property.”

Deportation proceedings were brought against Dimaya by The Department of Homeland Security due to his crime being deemed a violent crime. According to Oyez, “The Immigration Judge held that Dimaya was deportable and that burglary constitutes a crime of violence because it always involves a risk of physical violence. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirmed.” Justice Ginsberg, along with Justices Breyer, Sotomayor, Kagan, and Gorsuch voted that the

INA’s definition of a “violent crime” was unconstitutionally vague and violated the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.

Justice Ginsberg went on to help overturn the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative. DACA is an immigration policy created for people who had been brought to the U.S. as children and now have an unlawful presence. DACA allowed them to obtain a renewable two year term that postpones deportation and become qualified for a work permit in the United States. Ginsberg blocked an Arizona law that made undocumentation a crime and demanded state police officers to check immigration status of people within their custody prior to releasing them and detain anyone considered undocumented. She additionally sustained noncitizens’ right to contest their detention in government custody.

AN ADVOCATE FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

Justice Ginsberg was an advocate for the rights of Americans with disabilities and mental illness.

Within Olmstead v. L.C. 1999, two women, Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson, who had developmental disabilities and mental illness were voluntarily admitted to Georgia Regional Hospital’s psychiatric unit, a state-run institution. When they

had finished their medical treatment there, mental health professionals expressed both women could continue into a community-based program. Despite this, the women were kept within Georgia Regional Hospital. They filed a lawsuit to be released under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On June 22, 1999 Justice Ginsberg, along with four other justices, voted that the unjust segregation of people with disabilities violates Title II of the ADA. This section disallows discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilites in all programs, activities and services of public entities.

On June 22, 1999, the United States Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Court held that public entities must provide community-based services to persons with disabilities when (1) such services are appropriate; (2) the affected persons do not oppose community-based treatment; and (3) community-based services can be reasonably accommodated, taking into account the resources available to the public entity and the needs of others who are receiving disability services from the entity.

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he death of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has sparked worry over the LGBTQ+ community.

Since her first appointment in 1993, Ginsburg has impacted the lives of many LGBTQ+ Americans.

In 1996, Romer v. Evans dealt with a Colorado state constitutional amendment that prohibited LGBTQ+ people as a protected class. Ginsburg joined a 6-3 decision that declared this to be unconstitutional.

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In 2003, Ginsburg helped with the decriminalization of homosexual intercourse with Lawrence v. Texas, which struck down a statute in Texas that prohibited sexual intimacy between those of the same sex.

Most notably, Ginsburg helped in securing the right to marriage for same-sex couples during Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015.

Ginsburg was the first Supreme Court member to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. In 2013, a few months after the Court recognized same-sex marriages, Ralph Pellecchio and Dr. James Wernz became the first

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gay couple to get married at the Supreme Court.

Ginsburg’s death in September took a toll on many of the country’s LGBTQ+ leaders, including Human Rights Campaign President Alphonso David.

In a press release, David said, “We have lost an unqualified, undisputed hero. Justice Ginsburg wasn’t just an iconic jurist -- she was an unstoppable force for good.

We must honor her legacy and fight like never before for justice, fairness, and equality for all.”

With a vacant spot in the Supreme Court, it is unsure whether the new Supreme Court Justice will be as supportive of LGBTQ+ rights as Ginsburg.

Donald Trump selected Amy Coney Barrett as the nominee to replace Ginsburg’s seat at the Supreme Court, but she has already come under fire for LGBTQ+ rights. If Barrett were to become the newest Supreme Court judge, she would play a part in many defining moments for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

During a Senate confirmation hearing, Barrett

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government websites.”

On Twitter, LGBTQ+ rights organization GLAAD explained the connections to anti-LGBTQ+ communities that this term has.

Ashburn also mentioned the Trump Administration’s decision last year to not allow most transgender individuals to be able to enlist and openly serve in the military.

“‘Sexual preference’ is a term often used by anti-LGBTQ activists to imply that sexual orientation is a choice,” GLAAD tweeted.

Despite Barrett’s weary reputation with LGBTQ+ rights, Ashburn said that it’s important for allies and advocates to uplift the community.

Barrett also refused to say whether she agreed with the Supreme Court ruling from 2015 that federally legalized same-sex marriage.

“I think right now, our focus should be on equality within the workplace and within the LGBTQ+ umbrella,” said Ashburn.

With the Trump Administration nominating Barrett as the next Supreme Court judge, some LGBTQ+ members are concerned about the future of their rights in the country, including Arizona State University student Austin Ashburn.

There’s still a long way to go for LGBTQ+ equality in the country, but Ginsburg played a role in securing many of their rights. It’s up to the country as a whole to remember and honor Ginsburg’s legacy through voting and advocating for equal rights of all.

“After some research, I’m a bit concerned,” said Ashburn. I would say this administration has had a pattern in removing LGBTQ language from things like

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MIXING POLITICS + DATING

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by Madison Thomas

ifference of opinion is bound to occur in any relationship. From disagreeing about whether The Office or Friends is a better T.V. show (it is obviously Friends), or on what is the best ride at Disneyland, but a difference of opinion in politics is not as simple of an issue.

reflective enough of them.

In addition to this, basic human rights are not a political issue, but since there continues to be political debates surrounding them, the topic must be addressed. I simply would never date someone who does not support the basic human rights of ALL individuals. There is no way for me to justify being interested in someone who has no compassion or empathy for others.

While I would not date someone on the complete opposite end of the political spectrum, I also do not need to be in a relationship where my partner feels exactly the same way I do towards every single issue. In fact, agreeing all of the time about every single topic would get rather boring. I have learned so much by having civil and respectful conversations about politics with others. Even if I do not agree with them, I still find it extremely interesting to try to understand why they believe what they believe.

At a very young age, I developed an interest in history and politics, and as I grew older that interest only became greater. In history classes, I was always the first to shoot up my hand and give my opinion on the topic being discussed. I was also known for being one to debate with my teachers. As someone who feels strongly about what I believe in, I have had to sit back and think about how I would feel about dating someEvery healthy relationship requires each one who did not necessarily believe in the same things I partner to listen to one another. I do not mean simply did or had views in complete opposition to mine. allow one another to speak, but actually, actively listen to and try to understand what the other person is say I know many people are advised to not talk about politics or religion too soon into dating someone, ing. This is no difference when it comes to discussing politics. or sometimes even at all. While I certainly don’t think I would lead with, “Hi, I’m Madison and I believe…”

While it can be easy to want to jump into a when meeting someone on the first date, it is definite- conversation and explain why you’re right and why ly not a topic I would be able to avoid for very long. I they are wrong, it is important to show your partner understand that not everyone is interested in politics, respect and they should do the same for you. Several but in our current political climate, I think it is near years ago I read a quote from Alicia Tweddle that has impossible for it to never come up. stuck with me ever since, “I will respect your opinion as long as your opinion doesn’t disrespect anyone

When dating someone, you typically want to else’s existence.” know all the parts about them; the good, the bad, and the ugly. With that comes learning about not only their

Dating can be hard. Discussing politics can political beliefs but their values as well. be hard.

Putting the two together may seem like an Sharing common values is essential to any long-lasting relationship and for many of us, our political beliefs are impossible task, but always remember that you should due to values that we hold. Since sharing common val- never feel that you have to hide a piece of yourself and what you believe in in order to find someone. The ues is so critical, I would not be able to date someone right person is out there and they will love and rewhose values do not align with mine. So in this case, while I wouldn’t be ending things with the other person spect you and everything you believe in! necessarily for their political beliefs, their values are

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by Gabriella Herran

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very year, there comes a time where we’re not only full of turkey, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole, but full of conversation with those we love the most. Whether we like it or not, a pretty substantial amount

of time each Thanksgiving is devoted to talking with your relatives and catching up with family you may not have seen all year.

Especially as college students, it’s nice to feel that nostalgia at Thanksgiving time, whether it’s baking, playing games, or just sitting around the table talking. There’s nothing quite like it. But as we get older, we start to notice the dynamic shift a little around this oh-so-special time.

While we make the crust for pumpkin pie, Grandma and your aunt argue about that dang Colin Kaepernick kneeling during the national anthem. When we play Monopoly, your older brother and dad get into a heated discussion about LGBTQ+ rights.

Even when we’re all sitting down for the Thanksgiving meal, somehow all the cousins have banded together to debate the uncles on Medicare for All.

Politics get more and more difficult to have a civilized discussion about, skate around gingerly, or just ignore completely.

Besides, we have to keep in mind that this year’s Thanksgiving is taking place right after a presidential election. Someone’s feelings are going to get hurt. It’s okay to not want to talk politics with your family.

Before bringing up a topic or interjecting in a conversation, try asking yourself a few questions...

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Do you feel confident enough in your arguments to educate someone about a

topic? (a.k.a. Have you done your research?)

What is going to be gained or lost by sharing your stance on an issue? (For example, are you going to convince your devoutly homophobic 90-year-old grandmother that gay people deserve rights?)

Is saying your opinion on something going to get you hurt?

This last one is the most important one to think of. Absolutely reconsider saying something if it’s going to cause any sort of emotional or physical trauma to you or a family member. If you’re like me and would rather not see your family throw turkey at each other then prepare for dinner with some conversation starters. I usually do this by writing questions on slips of paper in a mug. For example; “What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen?” or “What’s the first thing you grab at a grocery store?” Or maybe try a swear jar idea, but with politics, and donate the money to charity.

What a few of my cousins and I have done in past years is we have a secret code word for when things get uncomfortable. It’s a little cheesy, but just throw that word into the conversation, start “clearing the plates,” and take a little breather from whatever’s making someone mad. Sometimes the strategy I use is just talking about myself for as long as possible. It may be a little uncomfortable, but boy, does it work!

For many people family is one of the most important pillars in their lives. This Thanksgiving, being the peacemaker is what may keep an all-out civil war, so to speak, from breaking out. In the end, we’re supposed to enjoy the time we spend with each other and not smash plates, so this season, remember to not only pass the salt, but the olive branch too.

By: Gwenn Strasser

THANKFUL FOR THE DISTANCE

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hanksgiving is a time for food, family, fun, and of course, more food. It’s a time to reflect on what you’re thankful for and all of the good things to come out of the year.

One of the most defining aspects of Thanksgiving is the time you spend with your family and other loved ones but not everyone gets the opportunity to do so, especially this year.

I am one of those people who doesn’t get the opportunity to see my family for Thanksgiving. I am an out-of-state student from Washington State and I am currently unemployed and can’t afford to make a trip home this year.

At first, this didn’t really bother me. I never took into consideration my feelings regarding how important family time is during the holidays. Sometimes when things become too normal, they can begin to lose their meaning. However, as it gets closer and closer to Thanksgiving I’m starting to feel sadder and sadder about not going home this year.

This year mom won’t be yelling at me to set the table, dad won’t be screaming at the TV while watching the football game, and my sister won’t be next to me talking my ear off about how excited she is to eat. This year we won’t all be sitting around the table together telling each other why we’re thankful for one another, we won’t be scarfing down our food so we can hurry and get seconds. The hardest thing to swallow is that we won’t be together.

Once the reality of this started to sink in I felt a deep sense of loneliness. I had never really spent Thanksgiving without my mom’s cooking and more

importantly, without my family. I didn’t know what to do or how to feel. So I started to journal. I wrote down everything I was feeling and tried to figure out ways to make myself feel better. That’s when I realized that the answer was in front of me all along.

I should just call them. I know, crazy right, why didn’t I think of something so simple before? I suppose it was difficult for me to think clearly when I was feeling such a whirlwind of emotions. However, once I got all of my feelings out on paper, easy solutions started to come. I began to call each member of my family.

At first, it was just once every few weeks but now, it’s more like twice a week. We would spend hours on the calls just catching up and it helped me to feel like I was right there with them. I began to text my family each time I thought of them just to let them know they’re on my mind. I would bring up past moments where they’ve really helped me. I reminded myself and them of how thankful I am for my family.

Now, I’ll be honest I still feel pretty disappointed about not being able to go home; but increasing the amount of contact I have with them helps me feel so much better. And, while we may be apart for Thanksgiving we realized there are still ways to spend time with one another whether it be through a phone call or maybe we play a game over Zoom.

There are ways to still feel connected with each other even when hundreds of thousands of miles away.

There are also ways to show your gratitude for someone from afar, sending a quick text, writing a letter, saying thank you for both the big and the small things, and most importantly, not hesitating to tell them how much they mean to you. Be thankful... even if it’s from a distance.

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CHEAP THANKSGIVING RECIPES: RE-PURPOSE YOUR LEFTOVERS FOR SOME DELICIOUS MEALS!

by Jessica Herrera

LEFTOVER TURKEY BACON SANDWICH INGREDIENTS: • Slices of Turkey • 2 slices of bread • Crispy Bacon • Mayonnaise • Lettuce • Tomato • Onion • Avocado • Jalapeno

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tart off by lightly toasting your slices of bread. Once bread is cool, add mayonnaise and the leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. Add crispy bacon to your sandwich, this is optional but it adds so much extra flavor. Then add your vegetables. I like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado and jalapenos for an extra kick. You can definitely just add some of your leftover pre-made salad and call it a day!

My family loves to include everyone and always makes sure we have rotisserie chicken available for those who want an alternative to turkey for thanksgiving dinner. We like to make mini chicken flautas with our leftovers and ham macaroni salad.

INGREDIENTS: • Shredded chicken • Flour tortillas • Chopped onions • Jalapenos • Salt and pepper

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MINI CHICKEN FLAUTAS

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ou will begin by shredding your leftover rotisserie chicken.

Once that is done you will want to add the chicken to your mini flour tortillas. You can also add chopped onions and jalapenos for some flavor but that is optional. Add your salt and pepper then roll your flautas carefully and transfer them from your plate to your pan with oil to lightly cook them. Once your mini flautas are done then you can let them sit on a napkin to absorb any left over oil and voila! You can accompany the mini flautas with some ham macaroni salad on the side.

If you want a cheap alternative to pumpkin pie then you can make some delicious carrot cake.

You can find super cheap boxes of cake mix and premade frosting, all you have to do is mix it all together, grab some items from your pantry and get your bake on!

CARROT CAKE INGREDIENTS: • 1 box of carrot cake mix • 1 16 oz. container of cream cheese frosting • 1 cup of water • ⅔ cups of vegetable oil • 3 eggs

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irst start off by preheating your oven at 350 degrees. Then, go ahead and place the cake mix, 1 cup of water, ⅔ cups of vegetable oil and the 3 eggs into a large bowl. Mix all ingredients together until the cake batter is smooth. Then take your desired pan and add some butter or non- stick cooking spray. Next, place the batter onto the pan and once your oven is at 350 degrees then you can place it inside. If you use the typical 13’’ x 9’’ rectangular pan then your cake should be ready in about 35 minutes. Once you see the cake has fully cooked through then let it cool down for about 20 minutes and then you may add the cream cheese frosting.

CRISPY TURKEY NACHOS Another great way to use your leftovers is to make some turkey thanksgiving nachos. It is super simple to put together and you can use items you already have in your pantry.

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• Sliced turkey • Tortilla chips • Melted cheddar cheese • Jalapenos • Red onions • Green onion • Tomato • Cilantro

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irst take your leftover turkey and cut it up into small pieces.

Then cook the turkey pieces lightly with vegetable oil in a pan until you see it turn lightly golden brown. Next, take a bowl and add cheddar cheese and place it in the microwave for about 3 minutes until it warms up. Then, fill a bowl with your favorite tortilla chips and pour the cheddar cheese over. You can add jalapenos slices, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, chopped red and green onions for some flavor. Lastly, add your crispy turkey pieces on top.

CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFINS

Another inexpensive and delicious dessert recipe for thanksgiving dinner is cranberry orange muffins. These moist muffins are just what you need to finish off a great holiday with the family.

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• 1 ½ cups

of undrained cranberries • 1 box of cranberry orange mix • 1/2 cup of water • 1/2 cups of vegetable oil • 2 eggs

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reheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line the muffin pan with paper baking cups or lightly grease. Stir together water, vegetable oil, eggs and muffin mix until it is all blended and smooth. Gently stir in undrained cranberries into the batter. Fill in muffin cups ⅔ full and place your pan into the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Lastly, when your muffins are all done baking, place them on your counter and let them cool off for about 15 minutes then loosen them up

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