MODE Spring 2016

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Diffusion
A New Way to See the World

dif·fu·sion
dəˈfyo͞oZHən/
The intermingling
of diverse ideas and
beliefs to create
something new.
Our campus is in the middle of a transformation. We have a new
College President, a new (and highly controversial) “M” logo, a new
GQ design, and dozens of new clubs and activities­MODE being
one of them. In the spirit of this period of transition at Muhlenberg,
we’re dedicating this issue to the spirit of “diffusion”­ though maybe
not the kind you can measure with a graduated cylinder in New Sci.
Our brilliant team of writers has penned articles exploring the
influences of International fashion, food, and media on our own
college culture. We have in­depth pieces that bridge the gap
between Allentown and the ‘Berg Bubble, like Sasha Cheer’s love
letter to our favorite eclectic destination downtown. We even
focused in on a more literal take on diffusion with Sophie Barnes’
effervescent photo editorial, allowing the mingling of color and light
to highlight the diverse beauty of our featured models.
Of course, while change and growth are things to be celebrated,
they can be painful too, and creating this ‘Zine has been particularly
bittersweet, as it marks my last time as Editor­in­Chief before I
graduate. That being said, I’m so thankful that I’ve had the chance
to be a part of our publication’s journey. I know that under the
creative, collaborative, inspirational leadership of our board, MODE
will continue to flourish.
And so, by means of a final farewell, and a welcome to our new
issue, I invite you to embrace difference, accept change, and­of
course­enjoy our Spring ‘Zine.

Text & Illustration by Sasha Cheer
A Vintage Rose:
Clothing for the Unique Individual
F
or vintage shoppers and
second hand clothing
consumers, there is
something undeniably
exciting about wandering
into a store where you are
guaranteed a fashion
that will be noted as
both classy and
unique.Vintage stores
hold the secrecy of their
excitement within the idea
that not every article of
clothing is a duplicate upon
the rack, but a one­of­akind
piece just for you that
hides between the nautical
blouses and wool pea coats
and felt skirts. Like how a
seemingly simple blouse of
endless wear­ability might
sneakily hide sandwiched
between a ‘70s jumpsuit
and a bold patterned ‘60’s
"I'm a very carpe diem
kind of person."
sweater, so too do good
vintage shops tend to hide
among the streets. Despite
the prevalence of the
internet, not many know that
just a few blocks away from
our campus of Muhlenberg
College, located on Tilghman
Street (and marked most
notably by a Marilyn Monroe
statue boldly posed outside
the door) is a place called RC
Moore: For the Unique
Individual, so named after the
owners—a wild woman
named Rose and the heartfelt
Clayton Moore.
The very first time I walked
into RC Moore I knew
that the neighborhood
had been graced with
something unique.
The interior of the shop had
glass counters with all kinds
of shiny and beautifully grimy
and geared accessories.
There were shelves that
contained necklaces shaped
like fascinating animals and
fabrics that draped and
pinched and flowed in vintage
styles inspired from around
the world. And all around the
shop, presented on foam
heads on top of counters
and boxes and tables were
hats of fantastical
imagination: Silk top hats,
and cloches, cocktail hats
and woven sun hats and
headdresses with curling
feathers and bright
medallions, elegantly looped
chains and ribboned roses.
Music seeped through a 20’s
radio. It presented to me a
world that was different

from the outside—more fun,
more beautiful, more
untamed and better. You
will be greeted by Rose, a
free­spirit with a lot of
spunk. If you ask, she’ll tell
you that she has clothing
from as far back as the 18th
century though the 1980’s
and ask if you need any
help, (also, the hats were
made by her). If you say no,
she’ll let you go to explore
the shop’s fantastical
collection of old memories.
I asked her once how this
world of hers she calls a
business came to be. She
told me that the store nearly
happened by itself—“I’m a
very carpe diem kind of
person” she said. She and
her husband Clayton run the
shop together with love,
bringing in clothes from all
over—“being vintage myself
I know a lot of these
fashions” she told me with a
laugh. I inquired about her
customers, as I imagined
that the people who entered
this store must be as
interesting as the clothes
they wish to inhabit. Rose
agreed, leaving me with
the impression that she
and Clayton got everything
from drag queens to
burlesque dancers and
college kids, to porn stars
to folks all the way from
New York. Within this
world she calls a
store,everyone is
welcome. “In here” she
said, “we practice
tolerance.”
You can find the store on social media—check out “RC Moore Unique” or visit their
website—or better yet, take a walk down and go experience these sewn fabrics of
individual expression in person. Clothing is a way to express one’s personality. Are
you an unique individual? Then be proud of it—dare to go a little off the path of
blended society, in fact, go ahead of it. Be your own rose, unafraid to bloom in the
overwhelming brightness of society, make people look twice, make them pause for
a second, and walk the world as who you truly are.

WITHOUT
LIMITS

When owner Billy Mack greets me at the
threshold of his new Allentown café, I know I’m
not in a coffee shop; I’m in a coffee house.
"We like to keep
things homey
here"

Here, people
served are more
than business

Student
Spotlight
-
Gabrielle
Hondorp
GABRIELLE HONDORP is a first­year
Muhlenberg student. She intends to major in
biology, as well as either English or dance.
Describe your personal style in 3 words
Well, I wear a lot of neutrals, so I’ll go with that,
neutral. Probably classic, for the most part; I
like a lot of ‘50s fashion. I think the problem is
I’m so different­ I’ll wear a ‘50s dress one day,
then I’ll do more menswear another day, it’s
kind of all over the place, so...eclectic, but in a
good way.
Do you think that theatre and dance affect
your personal style?
I think they could. Because I’m dancing all day,
a lot of what I wear is an easy dress to put on,
or leggings and a sweater; I kind of have to
dress that way. It’s practical, while still
aesthetically pleasing.
How did you get started in theatre and dance
and for how long have you been doing
them? I’ve sort of been performing...always. I
started ballet when I was six or seven, but I had
always been dancing around the house. My first
play was when I was in fourth grade; it was The
Wizard of Oz. I was a munchkin. I was also
really involved in church, where I sang a lot. We
would do the nativities there, so that was my
first real theatre experience, and I would go with
my mom to choir, so ever since then I’ve been
singing.
Overall, what do you think about your
experience as a first­year student at
Muhlenberg?
I’m really happy with it. A lot has
changed, since I came here to be a
theatre or dance major, and I’m not
anymore. It’s not because I don’t like the
program; because I do, I think it’s a
great dance program and I think the
theatre opportunities are great. I think
it’s more been about me discovering
what I really want to do. I love the
school, and I love that because it’s not a
conservatory program, I’m still able to be
involved and perform.
­by Emelie Schubert

1
Tinted lip balm can
add a bit of color,
with the added bonus
of protecting your
lips from the sun.
2
.Prefer to keep
makeup neutral in
the heat? Get in on
the fun with bright
nail polish!
3
This season on the
runway, bold was in.
Models were rocking
candy apple red lips
and colorful eye
shadow, so don’t be
afraid to play around
with bright colors!
4
5
Protect your natural
beauty while still
embracing a healthy
glow with a dusting
of bronzer over
foundation.
Summer is the time
to experiment with
unexpected pops of
color, like a ruddyorange
blush!
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4
3
1
5
5

If there’s one makeup product that I know, it’s liquid eyeliner. Rare is the
day that I go anywhere without a healthy line of black ink on my upper
eyelid. I’ve used the same liquid eyeliner (L’Oreal Telescopic Liquid Liner)
for the past few years. However, I was recently inspired to get out of my
makeup comfort zone and try out some new liquid liners to see if any of
them could top my old standby. And, because I’m a college student, I
wanted the eyeliners to be as cost effective as possible. So naturally, I
turned to drugstore makeup brands to see what I could dig up.

Maybelline’s Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner
Pros: Easy to hold, tapered tip allowed for
precise application.
Cons: Not very pigmented, smudged easily.
Would not recommend to a friend. X
NYX Matte Liquid Liner
Pros: Highly pigmented, easy to use, long
lasting.
Cons: Small amount of product.
Would recommend to a friend.
L’Oreal Lineur Intense Brush Tip Liquid Liner
Pros: Extremely pigmented.
Cons: Thick tip that made precise application
difficult, flaked off as soon as it was dry, stung
the corners of my eyes in the first few minutes of
application.
Would not recommend to my worst enemy.
X
NYC Liquid Eyeliner
Pros: Extremely pigmented, long lasting,
easy to use, by far the cheapest option.
Cons: None.
Would recommend to literally
everyone.

By Rachel
Solonsky
Paint your nails with two coats
of a pastel shade.
While base coat dries, select and
prep three complimentary polish
colors
Pour a nickel­sized drop of your first
color onto a plastic bag, and dilute with
an equal amount of polish remover.
Blend with a paintbrush and dab the
mixture onto nails until fully covered.
Repeat steps three and four with
the other two colors
When nails are slightly dry, use a
foam sponge dipped in remover to
blend for a watercolor effect.

C O L O R T H E O R Y
by Emelie Schubert

With spring upon us and summer rapidly approaching, the black leggings and grey
sweaters in our wardrobes are being switched out in favor of bright florals, cheery
sundresses, and colorful accessories. With all of the colors in the Crayola box to
choose from (Mango Tango, anyone?), it can be difficult to know which hues are
flattering and which will make your look flop.
The simplest way to determine what colors look best on you is to break down your
skin tone. Within the spectrum of light-to-dark skin tones, everyone has one of
two base undertones to their skin: cool, and warm. To find out what yours is, have
a look at the veins in your wrist: if the veins appear more purple-blue, you’re
probably cool-toned. If they appear more green-blue, you’re probably warmtoned.
Of course, these colors are mere suggestions! Get to know the color wheel to play
with complementary colors and analogous colors. Experimenting with the color
wheel can be a great way to find accessories that pop, but don’t distract from (or
clash with) your outfit.
Whether your skin is peachy, olive, or espresso, you can find colors that will make
your spring and summer wardrobe as vibrant and beautiful as you are.

Scarf Spectacular

2016 IS
by Rachel Szachara

DO YOU LOVE
YOUR M ELON?
The Newest Campus Trend is Here
I
f you haven?t heard
already, the clothing
brand ?Love Your
Melon? has recently taken
over college campuses since
its founding in 2012 by two
college students, Brian
Keller and Zachary Quinn.
This brand specializes in
beanies and baseball caps,
but also produces a variety
of stylish shirts and
accessories.
Love Your Melon isn?t any
ordinary clothing brand;
what sets this brand apart
from any other is that it was
founded under the principle
that for every hat sold, one
would be donated to a child
battling cancer. This
concept has since evolved,
as Love Your Melon sold
enough hats for every child
with cancer in the U.S. Now
50% of proceeds go
towards cancer charities, the
Pinky Swear Foundation and
CureSearch.
The brand is run by groups
of college students who are
split into ?Campus Crews?,
groups of students on
college campuses who
actively spread Love Your
Melon?s positive mission.
Already, there are over
11,000 students involved in
campus crews. Adding to
this number is the recently
established Muhlenberg
College Campus Crew. Crew
Captain, Sophomore Carly
Press, decided to bring a
crew onto campus because
of Love Your Melon?s
amazing mission and the
lack of funding for pediatric
cancer research.
?Thousands of children
undergo rigorous
treatments with drugs that
were designed for adults
[and] end up dealing with
the aftermath,? Press says.
As of now, the apparel is
sold online, but when
checking out, customers can
support their college?s crew.
When a crew sells a certain
number of products,
members dress as
superheroes to deliver a
beanie to a local child with
cancer. The crew then plans
a variety of activities to
bring the child some fun
By Rachel Solonsky
and smiles. The more
support that these crews
get, the more children that
get to experience these
superhero days. ?If I can
bring joy to these little
warriors and their families
during their time of need, it
is a good day,? says Press.
Out of Love Your Melon?s
selection, the most popular
items are the knitted
beanies. The beanies are
available in a variety of
colors and styles, from grey
to pink, cuffed and
non-cuffed, to topped with
a pompom. The pompom
beanies have removable
pompoms that can be
swapped for other colors.
The beanies go perfectly
with a casual and comfy
cold weather outfit, or can
be paired with your
everyday outfit in the fall or
spring, adding a little
personality and a pop of
color.
Press mentions, "These hats
are of high quality, but Love
Your Melon's mission is
even better."

DO YOU LOVE
YOUR M ELON?
The Newest Campus Trend is Here
By Rachel Solonsky

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Fashion and Photoshop
The fashion landscape is constantly changing,
and advertising plays a huge role in directing
trends. However, when it comes to media, the
fashion industry has a dirty little secret:
Photoshop.
The photos of models online and in
magazines are edited and retouched
drastically, creating an ideal of beauty that is
physically impossible for women to achieve. In
recent years, there has been pushback
against such unrealistic beauty standards. In
response, certain companies have taken the
step to stop retouching their models. For
instance, in 2014, American Eagle’s swimwear
and lingerie store, Aerie, launched the
campaign Aerie Real, wherein none of the
models used in their advertisements are
retouched, and Modcloth and Seventeen
followed suit.
These campaigns experienced
overwhelming success and positive
responses. So, what does this mean for
fashion? And why haven’t more companies
jumped on the bandwagon?
I decided to interview Muhlenberg students
about the media and how it affects them. I
spoke with Dana Kneisley, ’19, Victoria
Castillo, ’19, Annu Suresh, ’19, and Francie
Koitz, ’19. When asked how unrealistic
images in advertising have contributed to
their self­image, they were all in agreement
that constantly seeing models that look
nothing like them has negatively impacted
them. However, they were optimistic about
Aerie’s campaign.

"It's good that if
people look at
these images,
they see
themselves"
"If society doesn't
change, I don't see the
media changing"

“I think the fact that they’ve stopped
retouching is good if only because it
creates a more realistic view of what
society expects of you as a woman,
which shouldn’t factor in as much as it
does but, in the world that we live in, it
does matter a great deal. There are
impressionable girls that are seeing
these models in magazines and
thinking, ‘Oh, I look like that,’ as
opposed to, ‘I’ll never look like that.’”
–Victoria Castillo
Still, we have a long way to go in
adequately representing diverse
women in the media. While companies
like Aerie may not be retouching their
models, specific types people, and
specific types of bodies continue to be
the only ones that are represented
“They continue to use people that, from
a societal standpoint, don’t even ‘need’
to be retouched… I think the thing that
bothers me the most is when they use
people that aren’t that typical modeling
body type, they always make a big
deal out of it.” –Dana Kneisley
“I don’t think we can fix how women
are viewed in the media until we fix
how people view their counterparts in
the real world around us. Hopefully by
educating ourselves and by educating
the younger generations of America,
we’ll turn one day and see that we’re
adequately represented in the media
the way we should have always been.”
–Victoria Castillo
While we still have a long way to go,
it is clear that we are making
progress. Hopefully, in time, other
companies will follow suit and stop
retouching their models. And,
hopefully, with the help consumer
demand and enthusiasm for more
diverse representation, we can
continue to make progress towards
more realistic and body­positive
media.

Home Sweet Dorm
T I P S O N
H O W T O
M A K E Y O U R
N E W R O O M
L O O K A S
C H I C A S
C A N B E

Now that the chaos of choosing
housing for next year is over, it's time
to start thinking about how to
decorate your new dorm room or
apartment
Room decor is highly essential and the perfect way to turn
your new living space into your own, so here are some cute
and trendy ideas on how to spice up your room:
1. Twinkle Lights
Although a bit Tumblr cliché, twinkle lights add a chill and
relaxing ambience to your room.
Tip: Turn your room's main lights off at night leaving only
your twinkle lights on to set a peaceful environment.
2. Posters
Ranging from inspiring quotes, cute sayings, favorite
celebrities, or favorite sports team­ posters can add a
splash of color and a flavor of your personality to
your room.

3. Pillows
Whether placed on your bed or a couch, pillows are
always a fun addition to any room and can definitely
contribute to the aesthetic and quirkiness of your
place.
4. Vinyl
Frame your favorite records by your
favorite artists to add a unique, artsy,
urban outfitters chic look to your
room.
5. Quote Wall
Write the inspiring or funny quotes your
friends have said on a sticky note to put on
your wall. They will always be there when you
need a good laugh or some motivation.

6. Tapestry
Cover one of your walls with a
tapestry that has a cute design or
pattern to make your room
immediately more decorative.
Tip: Take pictures in front of your
tapestry and immediately become
99% more of a hipster.
7. Curtains
Although a basic element in any
room, curtains can add some
spunk and color to your room.
They also block out the sun in the
morning as you’re sleeping
through your 8 AM class.

By Carly Latta
Ah, tapas. Everyone's favorite
excuse to eat snacks and
Sangria for dinner.
Though today's tapas are
synonymous with good times and
leisurely evenings, legend has it
that the Spanish tradition got its
start from King Alfonso X, who
decreed that innkeepers serve
their wine with small plates of rich
food for "reasons of health."
Sounds like our kind of
prescription!
Tragically, there's no longer a
law in place to ensure fancy
olives every afternoon, but that
doesn't mean you can't whip up
some tapas of your own!
In this section, we've rounded up
some quick, easy, delicious
recipes perfect for classy
entertaining (or longer Netflixand­chilling).
This summer, snack the
Spanish way. It's what the king
would have wanted.

• 6 hardboiled eggs
• 3 Tbs mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon
• 2 tsp Sriracha
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• cilantro leaves
• black sesame seeds
Peel and slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
remove the yolks and set aside.
Smash the yolks with a fork and mix well
with mayo, Dijon and Sriracha.
Fill eggs with yolk mixture. Garnish with
cilantro leaves, black sesame seeds, and
slices of jalapeño.
Make the cucumber cups by cutting each
cucumber into 1 inch cylinders. Scoop out
the insides of cups and put the scooped out
cucumber with tuna, dijon, garlic powder
and avocado in a bowl.
Add ½ a tablespoon of dill and mix well.
Place tuna in cucumber cups, garnish with
remaining dill and strips of red onion as
desired.
• 1 (12 oz) can of tuna,
drained
• 2 avocados, mashed
• 1 ½ Tbl of Dijon
• 1 Tbl dill
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 package mini
cucumbers
• 4 Tbl red onion,
minced
• French bread
• Olive Oil
•Fruit (I used
strawberries,
blackberries, and
nectarines)
•Raspberry­chocolate
dessert sauce
Slice french bread and brush with olive oil.
Lightly toast under a broiler. Thinly slice the
fruit, and arrange on each crostini. Drizzle
chocolate sauce and serve.

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Getting to Know
GABRIELLE
ROSS
Emma Steiger talks
music, fashion, and
finding yourself with
the rising star.
To start off, I’d love to hear a
bit about your music!
My EP is called “Things Are
Going To Change.” It comes out
in May. To be honest when I
started the EP I was in a kind of
difficult place and my life has
evolved and I came out of that
place into a really positive place.
I was always a positive person
but we all go through things.
And this was kind of my journey
getting through it and learning
that you can learn from hard
times. There’s always a light at
the end of the tunnel. You
realize eventually things will line
up.
So when you started performing,
did you have to cater to any
specific look to form an image?
It’s really funny, when I was
younger and I was bullied, my mom
actually put me in acting and
performance. For a little while
people would say, “what’s your
look?” Once time passed and I grew
up I decided that my look is me and
I want to dress the way I want to
dress. People stopped asking
questions because they knew. Just
be yourself.

Did you have any inspirations in getting
to that point?
I knew what I liked (I’m obsessed with
glitter­­­it’s always somewhere on me), but
going through life and realizing what I was
willing to compromise helped me really own
myself. With that came my style. I used to
be nervous that I would wear something
and people would judge me but now I think,
“say whatever you want.” People really
appreciate that because the people who
have something negative to say are the
ones with their own insecurities.
So, has being locationally fluid inspired
you to dress a certain way?
I actually prefer to shop in LA but not LA’s
style. I think being from New York has
definitely influenced me. Even like Sex and
the City and Carrie Bradshaw. I will wear a
rainbow fur walking down the street or
pumping gas!
How did you go about getting involved
in the music industry and obtaining
backup dancers?
That has been such a journey. It’s such an
evolution finding your sound, look, who you
are, and then owning all of that. I always
wrote from a “me” place. I guess now with
my EP dancers fit my set best. However,
when I tour Europe this summer it’ll be an
acoustic show. So my music lends to
different vibes.
For any aspiring musicians or artists, do
you have any advice?
Never give up. Stay true to yourself. I have
a hashtag. It’s always
#Ieatglitterforbreakfast and #beYOUtiful. A
lot is rejection but you just have to keep
going on the wild rollercoaster ride because
it really is a journey.

THERE'S AN
APP FOR THAT
by Carly Latta
It seems like there's an app for everythingfrom
picking out what to wear in the morning
to ordering pizza. But, when it comes to
fashion, not all apps are created equal, so we
figured out the best of the best, so there's no
need to swipe left.
Covet
Fashion
What it is: A dress­up game where
players are judged by other users around
the world to win fashion competitions
Pros: Voting system is cool, and you can
create looks with real designer pieces
Cons: It takes a long time to earn enough
clothing to actively compete.
M O D E
R A T I N G :
3.5/5 Kiss Emojis

What it is: A shopping app
that lets you arrange and
curate outfits using real
products.
Polyvore
Pros: Easy to filter, search
for, and put together specific
kinds of clothing.
Cons: The products are too
expensive for most college
students (the lowest price is
around $50).
M O D E R A T I N G :
3/5 Sassy­mojis
Swackett
M O D E R A T I N G :
What it is: Swackett is a weather app
that tells the user what type of outfit
would be good for the day based on
the weather forecast.
Pros: Intuitive interface makes it a
breeze to use.
Cons: Clothing suggestions can
sometimes get a bit to elaborate and
don’t stick to the basic "jacket or no
jacket" premise.
4/5 Tongues Out

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