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Last fall when Alice debuted on stands and in the hands of
hundreds of women, we weren’t sure what to expect. Sure, we
daydreamed about traction, that readers would identify, share,
and pass along to their friends. But there certainly was the
lingering moment of truth as we held our breath to see if our big
ideas, late nights, and endless drafts made the impact we desired.
Luckily, readers hopped on board, and with each passing
week, we heard more and more buzz about “this Alice thing.”
They picked up copies, followed us on social media (cue shameless
plug here), and offered their praise. But what was most telling to
us was how they began to reach out for collaboration. It seemed
everyone wanted in on the action. We had Tuscaloosa’s resident
culinary aficionados ask to contribute food features (pg. 29),
multimedia bloggers tell stories through fashion and art (pg. 60),
and beauty gurus volunteer their makeup expertise (pg. 19).
So for issue two, we went bigger and better — at least we hope!
Higher fashion, bolder shoots, and more to talk about; think
catcalling (pg. 64) and fashion with a cause (pg. 50). Plus, we
revamped our website with daily content and featured bloggers to
keep the conversation going. After all it’s spring, so that means
out with the old and in with the new. And for us it’s all about
trading study guides for festival guides (pg. 54) and setting our
sights on the season’s trippiest boho styles to match (pg. 36).
And speaking of out with the old, that includes us, as well as
many others on the Alice staff. But just because we’re graduating
and heading off into the world, that doesn’t mean Alice is. Well
actually, we like to think that she is graduating, in a sense. She’s
moving on from being just a prototype — a wild idea, if you will
— and venturing off, just like us. We’re thrilled to have been able
to help Alice get on her feet, but we’re even more excited to see
where she’ll go.
Leaving Alice is certainly bittersweet, but it’s a little easier
knowing that she’ll always be here – guiding freshmen through
their first game days and exams while offering seniors advice
on how to make the most of their dwindling weeks. But that of
course, depends on you. To keep reading, keep sharing and most
importantly keep talking, because after all that’s what Alice is
– a conversation, one we feel so thankful and lucky to have been
able to start with you.
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Table of
Contents
Beauty
5 AHEAD OF THE CURVE
7 DIY MAKEUP HACKS
9 COLOR POP: LIPSTICK TIPS
12 SUMMER NAIL LOOKS
13 BRUSH IT OFF
Fashion
14 IT GIRL: ZENDAYA
17 SUMMER LOVIN’
19 BLAST FROM THE PAST
23 ATHLEISURE WEAR
25 MINIMALIST FASHION
ABOUT THE COVER: Summer is one excuse after another
to forfeit commitment in lieu of idle afternoons and bright
skies. From seaside meetups and lingering lunches, to
hazy sunsets and strolling walks home, our cover
embraces a lighthearted beach town lifestyle. For our
summer issue, we traveled to Florida’s Rosemary
Beach to capture all those carefree moments.
Photographer: RAMSEY GRIFFIN
See story: PAGE 36
Health
& Food
29 EPIPHANY CAFÉ
30 1 INGREDIENT 5 WAYS
32 PARTNER WORKOUTS
34 QUIZ: WHAT IS YOUR
SIGNATURE DRINK?
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Features
36 SOAK UP THE SUN
48 GETTING OVER JEALOUSY
50 FASHION WITH A HEART
54 MUSIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP
58 FAD DIET OR BAD DIET
60 STYLEBONE
64 NOT YOUR BABE
Lifestyle
69 48 HOURS IN NASHVILLE
73 UA ALUMNI Q&A
75 GRADUATION SURVIVAL GUIDE
76 20 THINGS TO KNOW BY THE TIME YOU TURN 20
78 BEST & WORST FIRST DATES
Entertainment
81 UPCOMING MOVIES
82 UPCOMING MUSIC
83 NEW SHOWS YOU SHOULD BE WATCHING
84 WHAT’S IN OUR BEACH BAG?
86 NETFLIX MOVIES YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED
88 LOCAL MUSICIANS Q&A
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BEAUTY
AHEAD OF
THE CURVE
By Anna Klement
This makeup brand could
be the next big thing.
Beauty geeks rejoice!
If you’re in need of another excuse
to stop wearing makeup, but still want
to look presentable, look no further.
Emily Weiss, CEO of Into the Gloss
has launched a cool-girl approved
“no makeup-makeup” brand, Glossier.
Weiss is well trained in the whatwomen-want
department. As a
past employee at Vogue and
W Magazine, she knows all
too well how women like to
cut corners when it comes
to beauty.
Perhaps Weiss has reached so
much success with the young company
(only 15 months old) because of her
honest, approachable aesthetic. She
uses the mantra: “skin first, makeup
second, smile always.”
For example, the Moisturizing Moon
Mask is described as “good as a juice
cleanse for your face.” The pack is
composed of all-natural ingredients
such as honey, almond oil and hyaluronic
acid (a natural carbohydrate to
plump skin), taking “down to earth” to
a much more impressive standard.
The company is striving to
genuinely redefine the beauty
industry—and killing the
game, nonetheless, by adding
freedom with the products by
using purely organic ingredients
and maintaining a quirky
image. What other makeup brand do
you know that supplies you with stickers
to trick out your already creatively
designed products?
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Glossier is a brand meant for the top
shelf and will leave you asking why it’s
not already in every Sephora on the
planet. With only nine products, the
company grossed $8 million in revenue
in its first month.
If the appearance of the
products alone hasn’t sold
you yet, check out the customer
reviews on its website
as well as praise-worthy commentary
from The Huffington
Post and Marie Claire. The descriptions
for each product tell you
everything you need to sell you, but
then deliver.
The cleverly named Boy Brow is the
only makeup currently available on the
website. It blends easily with hair and
is meant to enhance your natural brow
shape, not draw in unnatural lines. It
is available in three shades (blonde,
brunette and black) and resembles a
mascara wand. For $16, it’s hard to
hold back on this new product loved by
beauty editors everywhere.
Another cult favorite is the Balm
Dot Com set. The universal salve
saves skin from chapped lips and dry
skin and activates your face as a highlighter
for cheeks and lids. It’s made
of beeswax and castor seed oil for only
$36.
The newest product from Glossier
is the Milky Jelly Cleanser, which
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launched in January. It literally
dissolves makeup and can be used
on dry or wet skin. The cleanser was
created purely from customer’s ideas
of a “dream face wash.” It’s gentle on
skin, smells amazing, and is
travel and budget friendly.
For only $18, your skin will
thank you daily.
Overall, Glossier is the
fun, older sister to your daily
skincare routine. Weiss and
her team of four keep us believing
“foundation is not the skin tint,
but the expression you choose to put
on.” The only negative is the bank
account statement when you purchase
the Phase 1 set for you and all
of your friends (plus your mom and
aunt). This is the best kept secret
not even your dermatologist can tell
you about — yet.
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BEAUTY
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAKEUP
HACKS
By Amelia Neumeister
Being a beauty junkie can be tough on your wallet.
The need to experiment with the newest makeup
and beauty products can make it difficult to afford even
the necessities. For the beauty lovers out there, Alice
has your back. Check out these easy-to-do, DIY beauty
hacks to save some money and still look fab!
1. Dry shampoo alternatives
It’s the middle of the week, and you
just spent the night in the library
studying for that big test. And since
you overslept your alarm, showering is
low on the priority list. You roll out of
bed and stumble into your bathroom,
only to grab your trusty can of dry
shampoo to find that it is completely
empty. Next plan of action? Outsmart
time by using these ingredients that
are bound to be in your cabinet.
Blondes/Light Hair: You have it
easy. If you are in desperate need of
dry shampoo, throw some baby powder
on your roots and proceed to brush
your hair.
Brunettes/Dark Hair: While you can
use baby powder to cover your roots, it
takes a little more effort to make it invisible.
One of the easiest ways to cover
up your roots is cocoa powder. Sparingly
dust a small amount of powder
at the top of your head, ruffle your
roots with your finger tips, and you
are good to go!
Alternative route: If you don’t have
baby powder or cocoa powder, foundation
powder or translucent setting
powder works really well to absorb
some of the grease.
Looking to make your own dry
shampoo? Here are the ingredients
that prove to be the most successful:
1 tbsp. of cornstarch
4 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. of rubbing alcohol
small mixing bowl or glass
small spray bottle
Mix up all the ingredients in the bowl
and pour into your spray bottle. Spray
onto roots (dampening, not soaking,
hair) Distribute product through hair
with hands or a comb. Use sparingly!
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2. Broken Powder
You finally found the perfect pressed
powder; you know, the one that feels
like it was made for you. You’re always
putting it on, until one sad day
you open your makeup bag to find it
cracked into at least 10 different pieces.
The compact is a mess, powder is
everywhere, and you can’t afford to
buy a new one.
Here’s your best option to salvage
your powder:
Feel free to try out this technique on
eyeshadows and blushes as well.
Break up the makeup into a fine
powder.
Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol.
Mix it all together.
Smooth it over and let it dry.
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3. Kool-Aid Lip Stain
This is the easiest way to get a
fun-colored (and not to mention delicious)
lip stain while also getting in
touch with your inner child. Grab a
pouch of your favorite color Kool-Aid
and have fun!
Dampen your finger and stick it in
the Kool-aid pouch (or container).
Rub the powder over your lips. (It’s
going to be tasty so resist eating it
right away)!
Take a damp Q-tip and go over your
lips to even out the texture and to fix
any mishaps.
A quick Kool-Aid color guide:
Cherry = Orange red
Tropical Punch = Bright red
Peach Mango = Peach
Pink Lemonade = Barbie pink
Strawberry Kiwi = Light red
Grape = Purple
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4. Body Scrub
To keep your skin from getting sandpaper
dry, make your own body scrub.
This easy-to-make (and organic) body
scrub will keep you smooth all year
long. It only takes about five minutes
to make and can be used immediately
after mixing.
1 cup white sugar
1/4+ cups Coconut oil (substitutions
listed below)
Lemon essential oil
8 oz. mason jar (or other container
of choice)
Measure out the sugar into a mixing
bowl. Start with ¼ cup of coconut
oil and add it to the sugar. If you are
allergic to coconut, then you can easily
substitute any other oil of choice.
Almond, jobaba and grapeseed oils
are all good choices because of their
great scents.
Mix together the oil and sugar. Look
for a light, fluffy consistency similar
to the texture of butter and sugar
mixed together when making cookies.
Start with ¼ cup of oil, and if it’s still
too dry add a little bit at a time until
you get to the desired consistency.
Add some essential oil for a good
scent. We recommend lemon for its
light, fresh notes, but this step is all
about personal taste, so add as little or
much as you like.
Put it in a container for storage and
you’re good to go. Just remember, the
container needs to be completely dry
when putting the scrub in it because
water affects the texture.
To use, scoop out a handful of scrub
and rub all over your body. Rinse
it off, and voilá! you have smooth,
moisturized skin. The oil locks in
moisture, and the sugar scrubs off
dead skin.
BEAUTY
COLOR
POP!
By Imani Manley
It’s springtime again, and this season
it’s all about the lips. Whether you
like to rock bold colors or are prone to
keeping it cute and subtle, we’ve got all
the shades for you.
NUDES
Kat Von D Matte Lipstick Lolita
(Sephora, $22)
Lolita is a must-have lipstick if
you’re going for a flirty nude look. It
was sold out in stores for weeks! It
looks great on most fair to medium
tones. Also, check out Lolita II, which
is a tad lighter, if you fall in love with
the first. Why not have both in your
arsenal?
Coloured Raine Matte Lipstick in
Mars (colouredraine.com, $17)
Coloured Raine is an up-and-coming
makeup company with affordable
and reliable products. Mars is a subtle
showstopper; it’s just enough to get
you noticed without being over the top.
This shade works best on medium to
dark skin tones.
ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Chilly
Chili (colourpop.com, $6)
If you haven’t heard about Colour-
Pop — where have you been? These
lipsticks have been taking over and
frequently selling out. Why you ask?
They are only $6! They are cheap,
but the color payoff is amazing. Chilly
Chili is a great nude color that will
look great on olive to dark
skin tones.
MAC Cosmetics Velvet
Teddy Lipstick (MAC, $17)
Velvet Teddy is an irresistible nude.
It’s super soft and can be worn everyday.
This is a great color for light to
medium skin tones.
PINKS
MAC Cosmetics Candy Yum Yum
(MAC, $17)
Candy Yum Yum is a bold pink. If
you’re feeling like going for it and
making a statement in pink then this
is the color for you. This is a color for
any complexion — from the lightest of
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ladies to the darkest.
MAC Cosmetics Flat Out Fabulous
(MAC, $17)
Flat Out Fabulous is an oldie but
goodie. This color is sure to get you noticed
without being too dramatic, and
it is perfect for dark skin tones.
ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in
Clueless (colourpop.com, $6)
Clueless is a very subtle pink matte
lipstick. It’s lighter, so it works for an
everyday look. Pair it over any pink or
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clear gloss, and you’re good to go. This
color has the potential to look good
on light tones — just remember your
lip liner!
PURPLES
Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in
Violet (Sephora, $24)
Bite Beauty is a great line to own.
Their lip products have as many antioxidants
in them as one glass of wine.
Plus, they are pretty new, so no one
will have your colors. Violet is a must
for the purple-lip lovers and anyone
with medium skin tones.
ColoupPop Ultra Matte Lip
in Zipper (colourpop.com, $6)
For those who aren’t afraid to wow
with lip color, this purple is the shade
for you. This particular color will look
the best on olive to dark skin tones.
Covergirl Lipstick in Divine
(Any drugstore, $5)
Divine is the perfect, essential purple.
It has buildable color, so you can
make it as light or as dark as you want.
Quick tip:
Before putting on any
lipstick, do a little preparation.
To keep your lipstick
from looking dry and
cakey (especially when
wearing matte lipsticks),
don’t forget to exfoliate
with a little sugar and
Vaseline scrub. Another
tip is to use lip primers to
both double as lip liner and
keep your lipstick from
creasing. Try Bite Beauty’s
Line and Define Lip
Primer (Sephora, $22).
We recommend this color for light to
medium skin tones.
CORALS/REDS
Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil
in Toast (Sephora, $24)
Corals are usually very tricky for
girls, but this one is too pretty to pass
up. It’s just enough orange and just
enough red. This color is the best on
medium to dark skin tones.
MAC Cosmetics Ruby Woo
(MAC, $17)
Ruby Woo is everyone’s perfect red.
There is literally no one on this planet
that cannot rock it. If you need
to break out a red then this is your
new go-to.
CoverGirl Lipstick in Craving Coral
(Any drugstore, $5)
This orange red color has amazing
pigmentation, feels great on, and is
easy to apply. This color works best on
fair to olive skin tones.
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BEAUTY
BRUSH
By Lawson Mohl and Kaila Washington
it off
Whether you’re experienced with makeup
or just starting out, the amount and variety
of brushes available can be daunting. Here’s
our guide to five basic face and eye brushes
to help you create a flawless look.
Buffing Brush
Typically used for applying foundation,
this brush has a dome-shaped
head and is relatively dense. For the
most-professional use, apply in circular
motions all over the face.
The Pointed
Foundation Brush
This brush is slightly dense, with a
pointed end for defining a contour. To
achieve the perfect face, make a “3”
motion from the middle of your forehead,
to the hollows of your cheeks,
along the jawline and blend.
Contour Brush
Perfect for sculpting the cheekbones
and nose, this brush is dense and cuts
at an angle. The most professional way
to contour is to feel for the hollows of
your cheekbones, then use the brush
and stroke upward while also using
contour powder. You can lightly go
down the sides of your nose using the
same brush for a more defined look.
Eyeliner Brush
Getting the perfect wing is a challenge, but the thin, flexible bristles of an
eyeliner brush help alleviate some of the pain. The shape of the brush makes
getting a sharp line on the curves of your lids simple, and it’s easy to draw as
thick or thin of a line as you want. This brush is mostly used with gel liner.
Eyebrow Brush
An eyebrow brush has angled bristles,
which allows the brush to lay
properly against your brow bone for
easy defining. The angle of the bristles
also lets you mimic your brow hairs by
using short, quick strokes in sparse
areas. But this tool isn’t single purpose
— you can also use the eyebrow
brush for your eyeliner.
Cleaning Brushes
No need to buy fancy brush cleaner!
Every one to two weeks, put some
warm water and either mild shampoo
or antibacterial soap in your
hand. Swirl the brush in the solution
against your palm to get rid of any
grime, then rinse in warm water.
Be careful not to get water where
the bristles meet the handle of the
brush, as this can corrode the glue
holding the tool together.
Specialty cleaning
Beauty Blender: Use baby wash and warm water or combine olive oil and
dish-washing detergent. Pour liquid on the area you are cleaning and proceed
to wash off in sink.
Eyelash Comb: Take an old toothbrush, lather the bristles with warm, soapy
water, and gently brush the spokes of the comb. Rinse in warm water.
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FASHION
IT GIRL
Zendaya
By Leah Tobak
Zendaya Maree Stoermor Coleman
is the complete package.
She’s an actress, dancer, singer
and model all by age 19. Zendaya’s
not afraid to take fashion risks — she
always has an effortlessly cool and
glamorous style. We couldn’t think of
any other young starlet as fit to be this
issue’s It Girl.
Zendaya got her first big break starring
in the Disney Channel show Shake
It Up, where she showcased her singing
and dancing alongside celebrity bestie,
Bella Thorne. She then shimmied her
way to runner up on Dancing with the
Stars as the show’s youngest contestant
at age 16. In 2013, she released
her self-titled solo album, selling over
7,000 copies in the first week.
Recently, Zendaya has been making
major moves in the fashion game. 2015
was a huge year for this young starlet.
She stepped into the big leagues with a
feature in Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood”
music video as fierce sidekick, Cut-
Throat. We all know that #GirlGang
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can’t be stopped.
The biracial beauty also became an
icon for multi-cultural women everywhere,
when a Barbie doll was released
in her likeness. Zendaya shows us she’s
just getting started as she struts into
2016 as the new face of Covergirl.
Zendaya’s unique style is taking the
red carpet by storm. Often seen flaunting
edgy designs featuring bright
colors and patterns, her taste is best
described as eye-catching and unpredictable,
yet chic. We loved the sophisticated
and trendy red tiered Marchesa
gown she recently wore to the Golden
Globe Awards. But Z’s fashion risks
don’t stop on the red carpet either;
she’s constantly changing up her beauty
look. Over the past year, we’ve seen
her with everything from long wavy
locks to a blunt straight bob. Zendaya
can pull off any look.
Not only is Zendaya a trendsetter,
she’s also passionate about being
a positive role model and keeping
it real. She used her personal
Instagram to call out a magazine for
dramatically retouching her cover
shot, creating “the unrealistic ideals
of beauty that we have.” In a recent
interview, Zendaya told E! News
that she knows she has a voice that
reaches many and wants to use it to
encourage others.
We can’t wait to see what bold move
this It Girl pulls next.
FASHION
Dress: Margoth Moore,
student designer
Accessories: Bluebird Charms
SUMMER
LOVIN’
When wedding season
rolls around, don’t get
stuck in tired sun dresses
or stuffy suits. From
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Formal
For more formal occasions, try
a tailored jumpsuit in a fabric
like crêpe or chiffon. This adds
a feminine hourglass figure to a
modern, menswear-inspired base.
In a blue material, this outfit
contrasts nicely with a pair of nude
or metallic heels.
Blazer, dress shirt, and slacks:
Locker Room
Jumpsuit: Lindsey Richards,
student designer
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Casual
Spruce up a romper with a
statement necklace and wedges
for a more comfortable, but still
polished look. Make this look fun
with a fun floral pattern or add
a pop of color by accessorizing a
solid-colored romper.
Shirt and slacks: Locker Room
Lace romper: Az Well
Floral set: Lucca
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FASHION
Blastfrom
the
Past
Fashion trends evolve, but some never go out of style.
This spring and summer, it’s time to raid mom’s closet
because some of our favorite classic looks are back from
the past. Take at look at our guide to see how pieces
from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s are being reinvented
and combined for your 2016 wardrobe.
New
Makeup looks by Skye Jones and Mary Katherine
Mathews with Bobbie Brown Cosmetics
Old
‘90s
Dark tones, sneakers and simple, undone hair were
trademarks of the ‘90s. To get the grunge aesthetic, pair
classic Chuck Taylor High Tops with ripped high-waisted
denim shorts, a crop top, and an essential flannel shirt.
Don’t forget to finish the look with a choker!
Old:
Pants: Lavish
New:
Plaid shirt: Pants Store
Shorts: Lavish
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‘80s
Show stoppers like Madonna crashed
on to the ‘80s fashion scene with bright
colors and patterns paired with chunky
jewelry and accessories. Pair bright
colors with a cute mini skirt to give
your closet an ‘80s flair. Complete
your look and throwback to the flashy
fabrics and accessories of the time with
a pair of metallic sandals.
Old
New
Old:
Margoth Moore, student designer
New:
Top, skirt: Az Well
Sandals: Selphi
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Old:
Top: Brooks Cochran, student designer
Pants: Selphi
Headband: Az Well
Necklace: Pants Store
New:
Top, sunglasses: Az Well
Pants: Selphi
‘70s
New
Bare feet, bell bottoms and good vibes
are just a few things that come to mind
when thinking of the ‘70s. Capture
this bohemian look by pairing a flowy
top with classic bell bottom jeans. Add
tassel jewelry and flower crowns to
truly mimic the hippie style.
Old
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Old:
Polka dot set: Miranda Barrett,
student designer
Sandals: Francesca’s
New:
Tie dye set: Soul Diem
Sandals: Francescas’s
‘60s
Old
New
Icons like Jackie O and Audrey
Hepburn inspired women from every
walk of life to step up their style. For
a look straight from the ‘60s, focus
on polka dots and pastels. Splashes of
color keep this look simple but playful.
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FASHION
Athleisure
wear
When you need to go from class to errand running to
the gym all in one outfit, it’s hard to pick something that
doesn’t skimp on style. You need an outfit that lets you
to do it all. Let us introduce you to your new best friend:
athleisure wear. It combines comfort and function to work
just as hard as you do. You can head straight from class to
the gym with confidence in athletic gear that looks great
and performs better. There’s no need to look sloppy while
breaking a sweat. With athleisure, your 5K run will be
worthy of the runway.
Outfits: CALIA by Carrie Underwood
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FASHION
SIMPLICITY
minimalist fashion
Photographer: Emily Heath
Produced and styled by:
Aramis Harmon, Kaila Washington,
Maia Wade, Samantha Cupero,
Deven Feldstein, Melissa Eisenach
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Top: Soul Diem
Pants, shoes: Market House
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BOTTOM LEFT:
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Top: Bevello
Skirt: Francesca’s
BOTTOM LEFT MIDDLE:
Grey cape: Jon Duff-Gordon,
student designer
Shirt, pants: Selphi
BOTTOM RIGHT MIDDLE:
Black dress: Bevello
Beaded necklace: Lavish
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Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Shirt: Francesca’s
Pants: Pants Store
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TOP LEFT:
Black shirt: Pants Store
Pants: Market House
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
TOP MIDDLE:
Dress: Christy’s Ladies Boutique
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Shoes: Market House
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HEALTH & FOOD
Epiphany
C a f é
By Mary Clay Kline
When Tuscaloosa native and UA
graduate Tres Jackson first opened
the doors to Epiphany Cafe, the chef
had big dreams for the farm-to-table
establishment. The restaurant,
which opened over 12 years ago,
provides creative small-plate style
dishes utilizing ingredients from local
farms. Epiphany’s menu, from
appetizers to desserts, is inspired
by both Southern tradition and
foreign cuisine.
If you’ve ever dined at Epiphany,
you may have dropped in for its most
popular menu item: fried Brussels
sprouts. The crowd favorite appetizer
is served tossed in sweet soy caramel
and housemade hot sauce, then
topped with kimchi, Korean-style
pickled local vegetables. Jackson
estimates that the restaurant runs
through about 50 pounds of Brussels
sprouts a week. Though the restaurant’s
menu evolves constantly, the
Brussels sprouts are a mainstay. The
soy caramel and hot sauce laden version
of the appetizer is moving to his
new global street food restaurant en-
deavor, Animal Butter, set to launch
in April. But don’t worry — a new
Brussels sprouts recipe will debut at
Epiphany when the original
leaves.
Epiphany Cafe’s craft cocktail
menu changes seasonally
as well. Rebecca Doss, one of
Epiphany’s longtime bartenders,
recommends the Merrythought
as the perfect cocktail
to welcome spring. The refreshing
gin drink includes St. Germain,
lychee, lemon, strawberry and
sparkling water. The gin featured in
the Merrythought is 27 Springs Gin,
which is distilled in Alabama.
Epiphany Cafe is open for dinner
Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m.
until 10 p.m. with a happy hour Monday
through Thursday from 5-7 p.m.
when frugal foodies can enjoy a selection
of menu items for half price.
Epiphany Cafe is located at 519
Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa. For
more information, visit epiphanyfarm2fork.com.
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HEALTH & FOOD
One Ingredient,
Five Ways
By Kimberly Suits
This skinny grass-looking herb is milder than its larger counterpart,
green onions, but still adds a hint of the onion flavor
without overpowering any dish. Chives make the perfect summer
herb, as they’re best raw or only slightly cooked. Many dishes benefit
from a sprinkle of chives, especially egg dishes, and they’re a
delightful garnish over salads, baked potatoes and soups.
For those who love to cook with fresh herbs but can’t have a
garden of their own, chives can be planted in a small pot and
grown inside. They’re super easy to care for — just a little sunlight
and water. Plus, the little bit of green can add life to any
window sill.
Most recipes call for fresh chives, which, if refrigerated in a
plastic container, can last up to a week. But for busy students on
a budget, the other option is to get dried chives that can be rehydrated
with a little water. Either way, the herb will bring a splash
of summer flavor to any dish.
Best served topped with salsa and fresh avocado on the side.
Lemon-Chive Long
Grain Rice
This rice adds a bright citrus flavor
to any dish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
4 large eggs
2 ½ tbsp minced chives
2 tbsp water
dash of salt and pepper
2 ounces cream cheese cubed
Cream Cheese and Chive Omelet
Directions
1. In large nonstick skillet, heat olive
oil over medium-high heat.
2. Whisk eggs, 2 tbsp. chives, water,
salt and pepper, then pour mixture
into skillet.
3. As egg mixture cooks, lift edges
and allow the uncooked portion flow
underneath.
4. Once the eggs set sprinkle one side
with cream cheese and extra ½ tbsp
of chives; fold other side over the filling.
Once filling is melted slide omelet
onto a plate.
2 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cups long grain rice
½ tsp ground turmeric
zest from 1 lemon
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
¼ tsp pepper
Directions
1. Melt butter in saucepan, add onions,
and saute.
2. Add rice and turmeric to pan and
stir to coat rice.
3. Add half of lemon zest and all of the
broth, stir. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat for
20-25 minutes.
5. Stir in remaining lemon zest and
chives.
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Buttermilk and
Chive Dressing
This dressing is light, Southern and
full of flavor.
Ingredients
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp chopped chives
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Directions
1. Whisk together all ingredients.
Cover dressing and chill until ready
to serve.
The perfect compliment to a refreshing
salad.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cup flour
2 ½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp chives, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
Cheddar Chive Savory Biscuits
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour,
baking powder, sugar, baking soda,and
salt. Cut in butter with pastry
knife or two butter knives until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs; stir
in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk
and stir until moistened.
3. Place on lightly floured surface;
knead 8-10 times. Roll dough to ¾
inch. thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter
or top of thin glass cup.
4. Place 2 inches apart on a greased
baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes
or until golden brown.
Shrimp with
Chive Butter
This recipe works well broiled or
on the grill. Serve it over pasta and
summer squash, tossed with the leftover
butter.
Ingredients
1 cup butter
2 garlic cloves, pressed
¼ cup lemon juice
6 tbsp chives, chopped
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 lb. shrimp, uncooked, peeled and
deveined
½ lb. whole wheat spaghetti
2 cups chopped summer squash
Directions
1. Preheat broiler or grill. Spray baking
sheet or grill basket with nonstick
spray.
2. Cook pasta and summer squash.
3. Melt butter in small saucepan over
low heat.
4. Whisk in garlic and lemon juice,
then add chives and pepper.
5. Arrange shrimp, and brush with
butter. Cook for 2 minutes, then flip
and brush other side with butter.
Cook for another 2 minutes.
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HEALTH & FOOD
DoubleTime
By Madison Sullivan
Double the people to
double your results.
It’s always easier to hit the gym when you’ve got a
friend to keep you accountable. We formulated a fitness
routine that requires you to actually have your
partner with you to complete the workout.
How It Works
Abs, arms, legs and glutes are all included in this partner
workout. Complete the circuit two times through,
taking a one-minute break following the Medicine Ball
Swing and Pass. As your fitness level builds, you may
want to add onto the number of times you complete the
circuit and increase the pace. Once you’ve finished the
circuits, complete the stretches and rehydrate.
1. Plank with High Fives (20)
Face your partner in plank position. Lift opposite
arms, straightening them in front of you. Hit your
partner’s palm and lower your arms back down. Repeat
with the other arm. Be sure to keep your core
engaged during the entire set.
2. Squatting Medicine Ball Pass (20)
Squat with your back pressed up against your partner’s
back. While you’re both in squatting position,
pass a 5-pound medicine ball around your torsos,
handing it off. Make sure to stay in a full squat and
engage your core. Each partner should have the ball
ten times.
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3. Leg Raises (10)
One partner stands while the other lays down flat
on their back. The partner on the ground grabs the
ankles of the other. The partner on the ground then
engages their core pulling their legs up above them.
The standing partner then pushes their feet back
down towards the ground. Without letting their feet
hit the ground, the partner on the floor repeats pulling
their legs above them. Once this has been completed
10 times, switch.
5. Stretch
Once you’ve repeated the circuit as many times as possible,
cool down with a 5-10 minute stretching session with your
partner. We have included two partner stretches, but don’t
forget to add your own into the mix.
Leg Stretch:
One partner lies on their back. The other partner
kneels at their feet and pushes their leg back as far as
it can go. You should feel tension in your muscles but
not pain; go only as far as your body allows you. You
will gain flexibility over time.
4. Medicine Ball Swing and Pass (10)
Standing a few feet away from one another, hold a
5-pound medicine ball in front of you. Twisting and
tightening your core, swing the medicine ball in a
wide arc from right to left. Once the ball is all the way
to the left of your body, release the ball and toss it to
your partner. Your partner will then repeat this process,
using the momentum of the ball to turn all the
way to their left then back to their right.
Back Stretch:
One partner sits with their legs out in front. The
other partner kneels behind and pushes the first partners’
back until their body is as flat to their legs as it
can go.
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HEALTH & FOOD
What’s your
signature drink?
1. Your Friday test is finished, now what?
a. Looking at my to-do list — lots to do.
b. Time to watch the Kardashians.
c. Go home, jump into sweatpants until
it’s time to get dressed for the night.
d. “WHO HAS A BOTTLE!?”
2. At 9 p.m. on Sunday night, you are...?
a. Packing my backpack, reviewing
my readings.
b. Watching last week’s The Bachelor.
c. Watching Downton Abbey with a
glass of wine.
d. The accumulated hangover would kill
me, so I’m still drinking.
3. You have an 8 a.m. class, what are
you wearing?
a. Jeans, cute sweater, and my makeup
is done.
b. Oversized t-shirt with makeup and
hair done.
c. Messy bun, leggings, maybe some
mascara on a good day.
d. Do people go to those?
4. Movie night with the girls, your first pick is?
a. Pride and Prejudice, new rendition.
b. Anything based off a Nicholas
Sparks novel.
c. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
d. Pitch Perfect 2
5. Describe your current resume.
a. Printed and ready.
b. Does my high-school one count?
c. Could use work, but it says what
it needs to.
d. Ohhh ... About that ...
6. Your dream wedding is...?
a. Hometown chapel.
b. A romantic day with a floralcovered
ballroom.
c. Someplace modern where I can enjoy the
day with family and friends.
d. A destination wedding; can you
say beach!?
7. What’s on the bottom of your purse?
a. Everything is in its appropriate pocket.
b. Every lipstick I own.
c. Gum, receipts, Chapstick.
d. Only the necessities: phone, ID/debit card,
and Innisfree VIP card.
8. When did you start working on your
summer plans?
a. Last summer.
b. My parents are lining something up.
c. I started reaching out a few
months ago.
d. I’ll figure something out when it
gets here.
9. At the movies, you can’t live without...?
a. Raisinets
b. Twizzlers
c. Popcorn
d. My flask; it fits in my purse!
10. What does your most embarrassing drunk
story involve?
a. This one time my drunk friend...
b. Curtains, cupcakes, and a
wrong number.
c. Too many rounds of flip cup, a spoon,
and the song “Milkshakes.”
d. Funnel, palm tree, stuffed tiger.
Mostly As: Always the DD
You’ve claimed your seat and you’re drinking
Shirley Temples. You’re going to be the
most responsible bridesmaid and are always
willing to pick up unwanted tasks.
Mostly Bs: Something sweet: Daiquiri,
Lemon Drop, Cosmos, Spritzers, Sweet Wine,
or Light Beer
You’re probably the newbie. You have like 12
best friends. Picking what outfit to wear is one
of the biggest decisions you’ve made all week.
You like keeping up with your celebrity icons
and making every day fun.
Mostly Cs: Classic Mix: Vodka & Tonic,
Whiskey & Coke, Martini, “Good” Wine, or
Craft Beer
You’ve been around the block a time or two
and know what you like. You pretty much
know who you are, but can’t deny a chance to
unwind. Your friends say you are the mom of
the group and have your life put together as
the most level-headed, with one or two go-to
close friends.
Mostly Ds: Straight up: Vodka, Tequila, or a
shot of anything
You’re down to have fun and tend to gravitate
to the center of attention. You’re looking
for an adventure around every turn. Your
friends say you’re a party animal, and you
can’t even try to deny it.
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Features
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StyleBone
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Photographer: Emily Heath
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When summer hits, it’s all road trips, sun-kissed skin,
and hot days that turn into simmering nights. Embrace the
season’s laissez-faire approach with a wardrobe that accents
the ease of beachside escapes and festive soirees. The summer
is yours for the taking. So whether you’re marrying preppy
classics with snappy twists or opting for styles as free as your
schedule, you can’t go wrong. It’s easy to let the sounds of
summer inspire your looks when music festivals are scattered
throughout the season. From mesh crop tops to denim cut offs
to fringe details, now’s the time to let the good vibes flow.
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Top, shorts and necklace: Pants Store
Plaid top and shorts: Locker Room
Photographer: Hanna Curlette
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Tie dye dress: Soul Diem
Tie dye romper: Soul Diem
Crochet top: Pants Store
Accessories: Pants Store and Francesca’s
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Photographer: Trent McDaniel
Floral Romper: Lucca
Photographer: Ramsey Griffin
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Photographer: Emily Heath
Photographer: Ramsey Griffin
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Fringe geometric set: Lucca
Photographer: Trent McDaniel
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Fringe top: Lavish
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Photographer: Hanna Curlette
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Fringe top: Pants Store
Jean shorts: Pants Store
Necklace: Bluebird Charms
Photographer: Hanna Curlette
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Photographer: Hanna Curlette
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Beige crochet vest: Pants Store
Brown shorts: Pants Store
Necklace: Pants Store
Black tied romper: Lucca
Alice April 2016 [47]
Getting Over
Jealousy
[48] Alice April 2016
By Allison Cohen and
Elizabeth Elkin
Remember that boy you
dated in seventh grade?
Well, he’s dating another
girl, and she’s pregnant.
Catherine Faust, a student at The
University of Alabama, can relate.
“And I’m not jealous at all because I
don’t want a child at all in any form,”
she says. “But...they make it look
pretty cute.”
We’ve all experienced it in one form
or another. Whether you’re a middle
child, new to a relationship, or in a
friend group, chances are you’ve come
face-to-face with Shakespeare’s greeneyed
monster: jealousy. The all-consuming
emotion has a tendency to
creep up on us. But don’t worry, there’s
a way to curb it.
On the surface, jealousy is the fear
of losing what’s yours. However, when
it comes to describing the thoughts,
feelings and interactions that go
along with the emotion, things
can get more complicated. Clinical
psychologist Shelley Bresnick
splits jealousy into two categories:
outward and underlying
emotions.
“Anger and resentment are
the overriding emotions you’ll outwardly
see,” Bresnick says. “But a
sense of feeling rejected underlies
those emotions.”
To get a better grasp at how to
curb our jealous selves, we have to go
straight to the source.
Understanding the Process
Cue the brain signals.
Bresnick compares jealousy to
a fight or flight response. We feel
threatened by situations, such as another
girl talking to our significant
other, and our immediate reaction is
jealousy. She said this could result in
either an outward burst of anger or
inner resentment.
The American Psychological Association
have linked jealousy to a specific
part of our brains, the prefrontal
cortex. The magic that happens here
relates back to whether you feel happy
(left cortex) or sad (right cortex.)
Studies have shown there to be more
action in the left cortex in situations
that prompt jealousy.
If in the past you haven’t felt accepted
by your family, Bresnick says, you
may be more likely to feel that way
with your peers. This can form a pattern
of feeling unaccepted in different
aspects of your life. Bresnick gives the
example of a couple.
“One person in a relationship might
feel jealous because the other has
close friendships,” she says. “They
might feel their partner is confiding
too much in one of their friends. They
might think, ‘You’re putting too much
into these other relationships, so what
does that leave for me?’”
However, jealousy isn’t confined
to only face-to-face interactions. We
live in a digital world, so what we
see online has a huge impact on our
jealousy radar.
The Influence of Social Media
Instagram: the mecca of people you
want to be, taking pictures in all the
places you want to visit. Or Facebook,
where the girl who always bit her nails
is now living your dream internship
(with perfect cuticles).
Looking through the lens of what appears
to be someone’s perfect life can
cause insecurities in our own.
“It’s when people look like they have
their stuff together,” says Lindsey
Young, a UA student. “I try to tell
myself I’m going to work harder and
find a successful job, but I end up just
stalking them on Instagram.”
Bresnick explains that the image
of people we see on social media is
pre-sculpted.
“You’re comparing yourself to a positive
image rather than a real person,”
Bresnick says.
Social media allows others to edit
and re-edit the image they want to be
perceived as. It can be hard to see past
the almost too dreamy couple and the
perfectly placed coffee mug, but we
don’t always think about the real person
behind the picture. Once we step
back from the filters, we can then stop
the comparisons and focus on reality.
Curbing Jealousy
The layers of jealousy tend to merge
together, and Bresnick suggests breaking
down exactly what you’re feeling to
separate your thoughts between the
jealous and the rational.
“Some of it is becoming more aware
of what you’re thinking and feeling,”
Bresnick says. “And when you’re more
aware, you can start to understand it
more. And as a result, you’re able to let
go of it.”
In addition, if you’re thinking negatively
about yourself, Bresnick says to
change your thinking to see the things
you like about yourself. By redirecting
your thoughts, you spend less brain
power wondering why you aren’t somebody
else and more brain power appreciating
the person you are.
Bresnick suggests asking yourself
questions that put your situation in
perspective, such as, “What does this
really mean for me?” She says this can
help you accurately assess your negative
feelings and successfully kick your
jealous streak.
Jealousy, in small amounts, is natural.
It can help you break bad habits or
go after the dream job you’ve always
wanted. Use it to your advantage!
But don’t let it get in between you,
reality and the Netflix series you’re
binge watching.
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FASHION
WITH A
HEART
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By Emily Williams
In February, New York
Fashion Week brought
the $1.2 trillion fashion
industry into sharp focus
on a global scale.
It is the realm of the
absurd and the absurdly
overpriced, with past offerings including
Kanye West’s $1,600 ripped
sweater or Rodarte’s couture Star
Wars gown collection. But behind all
the glitz and glamour, the fashion
industry’s ethical reputation is increasingly
under scrutiny. In an industry
that employs nearly one-sixth of
the world’s population and creates the
second-highest amount of pollution,
accountability is hard to come by.
But a growing number of businesses
are making a mark by putting charitable
causes at the center of their designs.
Fashion for a cause is an increasingly
popular way for both companies and
consumers to make a statement about
their values and put their money where
their heart is.
“In a traditional sense, it used to be
that for-profit companies made products
and did services, and not-for-profit
companies were the ones that worked
within causes and messages,” says Joel
Strayer, a marketing instructor at The
University of Alabama. “(Now) we live
in an age where companies have to give
added value to the customer. I think
the recession and the recovery has had
a lot to do with the value being created
for customers in buying goods that
also have causes attached to them.”
Strayer explains that the way these
goods are priced, the actual market
price of a product is combined with
the amount of a charitable donation,
so the consumer is technically overpaying
for the good. But the charitable
element adds value to the product
and an emotional benefit for the consumer.
In the long run, he says, causebased
fashion may save money because
the marketing costs for the business
and the charity are consolidated,
which puts more money toward the
charitable donations.
“The market is efficient, so you probably
have a higher volume of people
who are willing to go out and buy [the
product] and at the same time make
the donation, than people who would
just naturally go out and donate to a
charity,” Strayer says. “Overall, you’re
seeing more dollars go to that than
you would in just a traditional, purely
charity sense.”
While the practice is most commonly
associated with clothing or shoes,
Strayer says the trend of businesses
partnering with causes is likely to increase
in the future.
“Right now, with today’s consumer, I
think it’s a strong marketing strategy
and a strong way to differentiate yourself
from a company that just delivers
a strong product,” he says. “I think
where you see a majority of the success
is when you start off with a cause and
then build into making a product that
people desire.”
One of the businesses with a cause
at the root of their products is Rahab’s
Rope in Gainesville, Georgia. Founded
by Vicki Moore in 2004, Rahab’s
Rope is a non-profit store and ministry
that provides aftercare and education
for women who are victims of human
trafficking in India.
The women are taught to sew and
make jewelry, and the products they
make, including accessories, bags,
scarves, and journals, are sold in the
Gainesville store. The program’s goal
is to help rehabilitate the women and
prepare them to support themselves in
society.
“We’re not trying to employ women
the rest of their lives. We want to be
the transitional period for them,” says
Moore, owner of Rahab’s Rope. “But
in that transitional period of rehabilitation,
they need to be able to sustain
themselves and have some income to be
able to start rebuilding.”
Moore travels back and forth between
India and Georgia, working in four Indian
cities across the country and running
the store. She said the business
has been successful because it is not
simply a charity; it gives the women
a chance to make lasting changes in
their lives.
“We’re setting a model for the women
to not just expect someone to come in
and hand them everything,” she says.
“They’re also learning how to work
and provide things for themselves.”
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Rahab’s Rope supports women in
three ways: rehabilitating women who
have been rescued from the sex trade,
building relationships with women
currently working in the sex industry
in order to help them escape, and preventing
women from getting into the
business to begin with.
“We were seeing teenage girls in a
community where a lot of suicide attempts
were happening,” Moore says.
“That was due to the fact that they
never were allowed to go to school, and
so they couldn’t get a job, and then
their families just told them that they
were a burden. In their minds, their
families would just be better off if they
didn’t exist.”
Through their programs, Moore and
her team provide the women basic vocational
training and life skills. They
also work with the women’s parents to
help them understand the importance
of education. Last year, Rahab’s Rope
and its affiliates were able to open a
home for children rescued from redlight
districts.
Unlike other non-profit stores that
sell a variety of fair-trade products
from around the world, Moore says
her store is unique because almost
all of the products she sells are made
by rescued women in India. Profits
from the store cover all operational
costs and marketing costs, so she is
able to send 100 percent of donations
directly overse.
She says her message resonates with
customers because they can see the direct
connection their money has with
changing lives in India.
“We have a lot of people who come in
the store who have never heard of us,
and once they hear the story they go,
‘Oh, well I can’t leave without buying
something,’” she says.
In addition to non-profit, causebased
fashion businesses, an increasing
number of for-profit businesses
are working to align themselves
with a message. Well-known brands
like TOM’s and Target’s FEED line
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brought cause fashion to popular attention,
but smaller companies are
working to bring change to the fashion
industry by going beyond sweatshops
and synthetic fabrics.
The sustainable fashion company
Zady, based in New York City, calls
itself “a lifestyle destination for conscious
consumers.” The company assembles
its clothing in the United
States using ethically sourced materials
and environmentally-friendly manufacturing
processes.
Zady was established in 2013 by
friends Soraya Darabi and Maxine
Bédat, who felt disconnected from the
clothes they were buying. They began
their company by selling products from
ethical brands and telling the story behind
how the garments were made. In
2014, the company began manufacturing
and selling its own line.
UA student Lindsay Rieland worked
as a marketing intern for Zady in the
summer of 2015. The senior marketing
major says she was drawn to
the company because of their values
and the opportunity to help people
through business.
“Zady really appreciates transparency
in the supply chain,” Rieland says.
“So you know that the shirt on your
back is coming from artisans
that are paid enough
and treated well, and
they’re using raw materials
that aren’t killing the
environment.”
Rieland says she
knew very little about
the importance of sustainable
fashion before
she began working at Zady but now
has a new appreciation for the benefits
of making informed purchases.
While Zady’s line is more expensive
than what she calls “fast fashion”
brands, she says the long-term benefits
for the environment, workers and
consumer outweigh the temporary
cost disparity.
“These days it’s so easy to go into
Forever 21 or H&M and buy something
that you know you’re only going
to wear once,” she says. “A lot of
people don’t think about why these
clothes are so cheap. Why are we buying
something that’s $2? I mean, yeah,
it’s cheap, but what are the impacts on
the whole world?”
Zady Relationship Manager Navah
Rosenbaum says being transparent
about the process of producing their
clothing helps customers feel more
connected to their purchases.
“There’s really a crisis, I think, in
how things are getting made,” Rosenbaum
says. “Similar to the food industry
where we were really disconnected
from where our food came from and
then as brands like Whole Foods came
along and taught consumers to think
about those things, that really opened
people’s eyes.”
Rosenbaum says Zady’s long-term
goal is to change the way consumers
think about fashion and its global effects.
Other companies, she says, have
looked to Zady as an example of how to
maintain a profitable brand while upholding
higher ethical standards.
“I hope that the fashion industry
will start taking more accountability
for where products that they’re selling
“ ... the shirt on your back is
coming from artisans that are
paid enough and treated well, and
they’re using raw materials that
aren’t killing the environment.”
come from and I hope that consumers
start demanding that more and more
so that there will be a lot more transparency,”
Rosenbaum says. “And I
hope that consumers will feel empowered
to make better choices and understand
what their impact really is.”
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ENTERTAINMENT
Summer 2k16
Festival Roundup
The Governors Ball in NYC
(Photo by Forrest Woodward)
By Katie Bell
Grab your flower crowns and
cheap sunglasses — our favorite
season of the year is here!
That’s right: music festival
time. Whether you’re hitting a
sunny beach or braving a techno
forest, Alice has the scoop
on the most sought-out festivals
of the summer. Ranging
from twangy country to upbeat
electronic jams, we’ve got your
guide to the best live music of
the season. So whether you’re
grabbing your cowboy boots
or flash tattoos, this ultimate
summer music festival lineup
can’t be beat.
1. “A LITTLE BIT OF
EVERYTHING” FESTIVALS
Beale Street Music Festival
(Memphis, TN)
With a range of artists spanning
from the greatest rockstars to the
newest rap artists, Beale Street
Music Festival is a top priority
if you’re looking for a low-commitment
festival. This year’s
headliners include Beck, Weezer,
Train, Jason Derulo, Meghan
Trainor, and Grace Potter. Tom
Lee Park can be found right off
the mighty Mississippi and has
been locally deemed as“Mudfest”
for its swampy conditions during
rainy season each year. Rain
won’t stop the fun though, so grab
those rain boots and hit the banks
for the ultimate soulful Memphis
music experience.
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Firefly Music Festival
(Dover, DE)
With major headliners Mumford
& Sons, Ellie Goulding, Fetty
Wap, Blink-182, Earth Wind &
Fire and many others, the Firefly
lineup is stacked. If you’re looking
for a little taste of every genre
and can’t wait to hit the camping
grounds to get there, look no further.
Located in Dover, Delaware,
this festival is definitely making
our can’t-miss list.
Hangout Music Festival
(Gulf Shores, AL)
Looking for a festival experience
that brings all of your favorites —
sun, beach and live music — together
into one magnificent weekend?
The Hangout in Gulf Shores,
Alabama will provide you with
just that in one fun-packed weekend.
General admission passes
are going for $269, which includes
a wristband for every day and
re-entry into the festival. Don’t
miss this fantastic opportunity
to gather your friends on one of
Alabama’s most beautiful beaches
and see your favorite artists.
Lollapalooza (Chicago, IL)
Last year’s headliners included Paul McCartney, Sam Smith, Metallica,
The Weekend and Bassnectar. Do we have your attention yet? Lollapalooza
will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a lineup
that is sure to be one for the books. Located in Grant Park in the middle
of downtown Chicago overlooking Lake Michigan, this usual three-day
event is upgrading to a four-day festival for its big anniversary. Tickets
for Lollapalooza will go on sale mid-spring, so book a hotel, find some
friends, and prepare for one of the greatest weekends this summer music
schedule has to offer.
INTENSITY METER
Level 1: mild-mannered and easygoing
Small, easy commitment for money and travel expenses
Level 2: middle-ground music festivals
Could require travel and financial commitment; temperature
factor; likely requires camping
Level 3: intense; not recommended for first-time
festival goers
Extreme commitment and planning; financial commitment;
traveling commitment— requires camping;
spans more than a weekend
Bonnaroo (Manchester, TN)
You’ve probably been talking about it for years, so this summer, head to
the farm for an experience unlike any other. Bonaroo’s 700-acre farm in
Manchester, Tennessee is the perfect place to camp, make new friends,
and listen to an unbeatable lineup. Known for its extreme middle-Tennessee
summer heat, Bonnaroo also has mushroom fountains that are
perfect for cooling off in between sets. This four-day festival is typically
for the most-intense festival lovers, so prior planning is a must. But
with headliners like Pearl Jam, Grace Potter, Band of Horses, Dead and
Company, and J. Cole, this festival will be nothing short of unforgettable.
Don’t forget to sign the famous graffiti wall when you get there!
The Governors Ball
(New York City, NY)
With headliners like Kanye
West and The Killers, and an
NYC venue, what’s not to love?
Originally started in 2011 as a
one-day festival, the Governors
Ball has grown to a three-day
event with major headliners on
each day. There’s no better excuse
to visit New York City, so
round up a group and hit Randall’s
Island Park to knock some
of your favorite artists off your
music festival bucket list.
2. COUNTRY FESTIVALS
CMA Music Festival (Nashville, TN)
As one of the biggest country music festivals of the
year, the CMA Music Festival hosts all the greats. So
if you’re a diehard country music lover, you can’t miss
this event. The four-day festival features hundreds of
performers, nightly concerts, and meet-and-greets in
the Nissan Stadium across the river from downtown
Nashville. So if it hasn’t already, the CMA Music Festival
needs to make your calendar this summer.
Photo courtesy of Euphoria
Rock the Ocean’s
Tortuga Music Festival
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)
With headliners like Blake Shelton,
Tim McGraw, Joe Nichols
and Lynyrd Skynyrd, you won’t
want to miss the Tortuga Music
Festival. The three stages spread
across the Fort Lauderdale beach
dare you to plant yourself in the
sand and be serenaded by some
of the best country music around.
Plus, with every ticket purchased,
a portion of the proceeds goes toward
the Rock the Ocean’s foundation
to raise awareness for
ocean conservation. Is there a better
way to spend a weekend than
by hitting the beach, hearing your
favorite country singers, and supporting
ocean conservation?
LOCAL FESTIVALS
Yellowhammer Festival
(Tuscaloosa, AL)
Keeping the vibes good is
Yellowhammer’s goal. It is
an eco- and family-friendly
music festival — the first of
its kind in Tuscaloosa. Sip
on some local beers, soak up
the summer sun and jam out
to regional artists like The
Doctors and the Lawyers,
Shaheed and DJ Supreme,
Wray and Looksy. Make sure
to stay till the end to catch
the final performance, Sister
Hazel. The Festival will
be held at the Tuscaloosa
River Market on April 3rd.
For more information, go to
creativecampus.ua.edu.
Bayou Country Superfest
(Baton Rouge, LA)
Located in the heart of Baton
Rouge at the LSU Tiger Stadium,
the Bayou Country Superfest is
almost a pilgrimage for country
fans. With returning headliners
like Jason Aldean, Eric Church
and Luke Bryan, plus the added
bonus of tailgating the festival
around the stadium, there’s no
reason not to attend. Dust off
those cowboys boots and head
down to the Bayou this Memorial
Day weekend for some of the best
country at an unbeatable price.
Sloss Music &
Arts Festival
(Birmingham, AL)
Sloss Fest is returning to
Birmingham for its second
year at Sloss Furnaces this
July, with new headlining
artists and other Alabama
favorites. Ryan Adams — hot
on the music scene for his altrock
cover of Taylor Swift’s
album, 1989 — will headline,
along with Ray Lamontagne,
Ben Harper, Death Cab For
Cutie, The Flaming Lips
and The Innocent Criminals.
Two-day passes for the event
are going for $150 the day of
the event, a price well worth
a weekend full of music, art,
food and drinks.
3. ELECTRONIC FESTIVALS
Euphoria
(Austin, TX)
Less than a 10-minute drive from
the Austin-Bergstrom International
Airport in Austin, Texas,
Euphoria lives up to its name.
With headliners such as Dillon
Francis, STS9, Juicy J, Tycho
and Bassnectar, this festival has
definitely caught our attention.
Hit the ranch this spring, pitch a
tent, and get ready for a weekend
filled with fun, friends and great
music you won’t want to miss.
Mysteryland USA
(Bethel, NY)
Mysteryland USA is located on
the famous Woodstock stomping
grounds, so you know
this festival means business.
With killer headliners like
Odesza, Skrillex, Bassnectar
and Young Thug included in
just the first phase, it’s obvious
this festival is destined for
greatness. Mysterland USA
has camping and non-camping
options available, so plan
accordingly for the 3-day electronic
music extravaganza at
Bethel Woods. We’ve marked
our calendars for June 10-13,
and you should too!
4. ROCK FESTIVALS
WHAT TO BRING
Every music festival has
requirements for what is
permitted and banned
on official music festival
websites. Alice recommends
the necessities: water bottle
(a clear, empty Camelbak
to pass during the security
check), sunscreen and
chapstick, camping gear,
comfortable shoes, and
most importantly, good
vibes and great friends to
kick it with during your
ultimate live-music weekend.
A pop-up tent, rolling
cooler, and small propane
grill are highly recommended
when spending a
weekend on site to see your
favorite bands.
JUST DO IT!
Ticket prices increase closer
to the event, and our advice
to you is this: commit
to a festival, find some good
friends, and get ready for a
great weekend full of live
music you won’t forget.
Shaky Knees (Atlanta, GA)
With headliners including Florence + The Machine, My Morning Jacket,
Walk the Moon and Young the Giant, who’s not heading to Atlanta
for this awesome event? The Shaky Knees music festival includes five
stages hosting some of rock’s biggest artists in the middle of downtown
Atlanta. The festival is low-commitment but high quality music, so don’t
miss your chance for a stress-free festival weekend.
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Summer 2k16
Festival Roundup
Bayou Country Superfest
Where: Tiger Stadium,
Baton Rouge, LA
When: May 27–29, 2016
Euphoria
Where: Carson Creek Ranch,
Austin, TX
When: April 8–10, 2016
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Electric Forest
Where: Doube JJ Resort,
Rothbury, MI
When: June 23–26, 2016
Lollapalooza
Where: Grant Park,
Chicago, IL
When: July 28–31, 2016
Bonnaroo
Where: Great Stage Park,
Manchester, TN
When: June 9–12, 2016
Beale Street Music Festival
Where: Tom Lee Park,
Memphis, TN
When: April 29–May 1, 2016
Sloss Music & Arts Festival
Where: Birmingham, AL
When: July 16–17, 2016
Mysteryland USA
Where: Bethel Woods,
Bethel, NY
When: June 10–13, 2016
The Governors Ball
Where: Randall’s Island Park,
New York City, NY
When: June 3–5, 2016
Firefly Music Festival
Where: The Woodlands,
Dover, DE
When: June 16–19, 2016
CMA Music Festival
Where: Nissan Stadium,
Nashville, TN
When: June 9–12, 2016
Shaky Knees
Where: Centennial Olympic Park
and International Plaza
Atlanta, GA
When: May 13–15, 2016
Tortuga Music Festival
Where: Fort Lauderdale Beach
Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
When: April 15–17, 2016
Yellowhammer Festival
Where: Tuscaloosa River Market,
Tuscaloosa, AL
When: 2:00–8:30p.m., April 3, 2016
Hangout Music Festival
Where: Gulf Shores, AL
When: May 20–21, 2016
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adDIET
fad or
The Cabbage Soup Diet
By Madison Sullivan
Outline of the Cabbage Soup Diet
For the entirety of the diet, eat as much of
the cabbage soup recipe as you can along with 8
glasses of water each day. For day one, eat only
eat fresh fruits. Day two, eat only fresh vegetables
and one baked potato with butter. Day three,
eat only fresh fruits and vegetables. Day four, eat
only nonfat yogurt, skim milk, and up to 8 bananas.
Day five, eat up to six tomatoes and skinless
protein. Day six, eat only fresh vegetables and
protein. Day seven, eat only fresh fruits and vegetables.
When asked if I wanted to do the Cabbage Soup
Diet and write an article about it, I thought, why
not? I love healthy foods, so how hard could it possibly
be? This would prove to be the first of many
foolish thoughts I had over the course of the week.
So to start out, I went to the Wikipedia page, as one
does, and read all the horrible things people have
to say about it. Armed with the knowledge that it
would make me lose 10 pounds in water weight,
tastes extremely bland, and was anonymously created
(never a good sign), I was ready to take on
the challenge.
Day one:
My mom decided last minute to join
me in my weight-loss endeavors, and
I woke up to the smell of soup on the
stove. It smelled pretty appetizing, so
I wasn’t too discouraged. Yet I still
waited as long as I possibly could to
take a bite. I knew immediately it was
going to be a long week. The taste
could only be described as water with
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a slight hint of “bleh.” I ate a bowl of
it however, along with an orange, an
apple and some grapes. By the end of
the day, I was growling at anyone who
mentioned anything they’d eaten, and
physically threatened my brother when
he didn’t finish a perfectly good chocolate
milkshake.
Today’s craving: saltine crackers
Total weight loss: 1 pound
Day 2:
Well, my mom quit if that’s any indication
for how this diet was going.
Granted, she looks like Malibu Barbie
and was only doing it for moral support
— but needless to say, I was not
thrilled to go it on my own. I ate a bowl
of soup, some green beans, and a salad
topped with vegetables and oil and vinegar
for lunch. By the end of the day, I
was so weak I was stumbling around.
Thankfully the diet allows a baked
potato with butter for dinner. Let me
tell you — it was the best baked potato
of my life, and I literally picked
it up and ate it with my hands. As I
lay in bed watching F•R•I•E•N•D•S
and drooling over the chocolate chip
cookies Joey and Monica were eating,
I realized I might have already gone
partially insane. Bring it on day three!
Today’s craving: popcorn mixed with
cheese doodles
Total Weight loss: 2 pounds
Day 3:
This was the day that I learned I
like to torture myself. All day I stared
at videos of people cooking food and
pinned roughly five hundred unhealthy
foods to my recipe board on Pinterest.
For lunch I had a fruit bowl from
Chick-fil-a (because what’s a waffle fry
anyway?), and for dinner I had another
oil and vinegar vegetable salad, along
with a bowl of soup, an orange and
some grapes. At this point, my bones
ached, and I was desperately trying
to keep the taste of that tiny spoonful
of broccoli and cheddar soup my mom
gave me in my mouth. If I could say,
“No, go on without me; save yourself,”
to someone, I would.
Today’s cravings: A candy bar
Total Weight loss: 3 pounds
Day 4:
Well if I have gained one thing from
this diet, it’s willpower. Yes it’s true;
I have become extremely talented at
sitting across from people eating delicious
foods while I sip on a water.
Eight-count nugget with fries? I’ve
done it. Mac and cheese? Easy. Salad
with a ton of ranch? Oh, it happened.
Caramel popcorn? Don’t even get me
started. Today, along with my soup,
I had a banana blended with a cup of
skim milk and ice, and three different
kinds of nonfat yogurt. And let me
tell you: just because they claim the
yogurt is cheesecake flavored, doesn’t
mean it’s cheesecake flavored.
Today’s cravings: Chick-fil-a sauce
Total Weight Loss: 4 pounds
Day 5:
Just to reiterate, cabbage soup is
terrible, and I do mean terrible. Don’t
listen to what anyone says, no amount
of spice or willpower can make it taste
good. This day along with my soup, I
had a small chicken breast with some
diced tomatoes on top, a grilled 8 count,
and two tiny turkey sausages. And …
okay, alright, you caught me: a handful
of SweeTarts. They were taunting me,
okay?! When the snow-covered rocks in
your brothers Call of Duty game start
to look like powdered donuts to you,
you need to eat a few SweeTarts.
Today’s cravings: Ballpark nachos
Total Weight loss: 4 pounds
Day 6:
I’ve never been a fan of feeling
“stuffed,” but let me tell you, it was
pretty amazing to wake up knowing I
could eat as many steaks as I wanted
to. Granted by this point my stomach
has shrunk to the size of a pea, and
I’m more of a chicken gal, but still, protein!
Along with my soup I had a (biscuit-less)
steak biscuit, along with a
small cut of steak for dinner and some
grilled vegetables. Today I learned you
will feel nauseous if you eat mainly
meat for two days after not eating it
the days before. This was also the day
I realized (with horror) that I haven’t
had hummus in six days…or cheese…
or bread...or ranch...or chips...
Today’s cravings: Biscuits
Total Weight Loss: 4 pounds
Day 7:
This was a joyous day for me. Knowing
that after today I can eat over
300 calories in a day and never have
to consume cabbage again was just a
wonderful thought, a thought I never
imagined myself having before this
week, but a wonderful one nonetheless.
Today along with my soup, I had
pineapple, strawberries, an apple and
squash. And I must say, as nice as it
is for my mom to worry about me withering
away, and my dad telling me my
face looks very “gaunt” every morning,
it’s exciting to wake up and know
that I can sit across from someone
eating without making them hide behind
something. Let’s just say, if your
friends and family don’t have a high
tolerance for hunger-induced sass,
don’t try this diet at home kids.
Today’s cravings: Pita Pit
Total Weight Loss: 4 Pounds
Overview:
Although the Cabbage Soup Diet
forced me to stick my nose in a Taco
Bell bag and beg those around me to
describe the taste of their taco more
times than a normal person should in
their lifetime, I will attest to the fact
that you lose weight on it. However,
and with complete honesty, I would not
do it again. I wasn’t allowed to workout
on this diet because my body was so
weak from lack of protein, and for a
fitness addict like me, that doesn’t fly.
I looked and felt sickly, and all I did
was think about how much unhealthy
food I was going to eat when I got off
it, which is unlike me. If you maintain
a healthy lifestyle and incorporate
wonderful foods like fresh fruits and
vegetables (and yes cabbage) into your
everyday diet, you can indulge in a
chocolate or ranch-covered something
whenever you deserve it with no guilt.
Which is what I’m going to do right
now. Goodbye cabbage soup diet, and
hello…well…food!
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StyleBone
Where high fashion and
mixed-media art collide
By Tara Massouleh
Photographer: Zachary Wiener
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In March 2015, Ashleigh Hill’s 97-year-old great-grandfather James
Gordon Munday passed away. When he passed, he left a gift of
$1,000 to each of his five great-grandchildren. He wanted each of
them to buy something to remember him by. For Ashleigh’s two
younger sisters, that meant a pair of earrings and a necklace to wear
close to their hearts.
But for Ashleigh, the $1,000 meant much more. It meant spending
$300 on clothing, $150 on art supplies, $100 on a website subscription,
and $275 to trademark her logo. It meant the start to StyleBone
Designs — a fashion and mixed-media art blog. It meant the start
of her future.
CONCEPTION
“I wanted to start a blog,” Ashleigh
says. “But I didn’t want to do just a
normal blog. I wanted to do something
different. I wanted to make myself
stand out.”
So with this in mind, Ashleigh did a
little research. The 20-year-old apparel
and design major from Huntsville,
says once she realized how much starting
a blog would cost, she immediately
thought of her grandfather’s gift.
“I think he would be glad I used it
on this,” she says. “I think he would
like that we tried to make a positive
change with it and also that we incorporate
ideals and morals in our
collection concepts.”
So in October 2015 with $1,000 in
her pocket and a rough idea for a fashion
and art blog, Ashleigh turned to
her friend, coincidentally her sorority
little sister and mixed-media artist,
Brooke Perdue.
“I was just thinking Brooke can
paint, and she’s wasting it because she
never gets to paint anymore,” Ashleigh
says. “So I called her and I was like
how would you like to paint a canvas
and I’ll style a model to it?”
Brooke, a 19-year-old interior design
major from Nashville, says she was
excited but also a little nervous after
hearing Ashleigh’s proposal.
“I painted all my life,” she says. “I
went through AP (art) in high school,
and then freshman year of college I
thought my major would be more artistic
than it was. I ended up not painting
a single thing my freshman year. [The
first StyleBone canvas was] the first
thing I had done since senior year of
high school, and I was terrified. I was
like, ‘I don’t remember how to do this.’
But then it all came back.”
Despite her apprehensions, Brooke
said yes, and with that, StyleBone
was born.
The concept started out simple. The
girls work together to decide on an
overall theme – a loose story they want
to tell for the month. Brooke paints a
canvas representing that theme, and
then Ashleigh styles models to match.
The original idea was to post one quality
picture each month.
“It’s crazy thinking about it now,”
Ashleigh says. “We were just going to
post it to Instagram, and we were so
excited about that.”
PROCESS
While Ashleigh and Brooke’s original
idea for StyleBone may have been
simple, what became of it was anything
but. After releasing just five collections,
StyleBone Designs has over
20,000 viewers (including many from
across the pond where Ashleigh’s great
grandfather lived) and an average of
6,000 viewers at each collection release
date.
Each month on the 6th — chosen
because it was Ashleigh’s great grandfather’s
birthday — a new StyleBone
collection is released. The hype website
features full fashion editorials that
could easily be mistaken for the pages
of Elle or Vogue. Models are styled
meticulously in bright, high-fashion
pieces with makeup and hair to match,
then arranged strategically in front
of a set dominated by Brooke’s huge
48x60 canvas.
The intense planning and hours of
work that go into every StyleBone collection
are causally hidden behind every
effortlessly cool picture Ashleigh
and Brooke choose to post. The girls
say they only plan each collection a
month in advance because it takes the
whole month in between release dates
to get things together – and that’s exactly
how the girls like it.
“I remember saying to Brooke forever
ago that the good thing is that we
finish a collection, and it doesn’t just
linger,” Ashleigh says. “Automatically
it’s ‘what should we do for the next
one?’ It’s never ending when seeing
what’s next.”
In Ashleigh and Brooke’s creative
process, they say, clothing comes first.
They first look at the styles coming up
for the month – the decade inspiration,
hot colors, prints and patterns – then
create a canvas based on the clothing
they want to shoot. From the canvas
and clothing, they then decide on a
theme and story to accompany the collection.
The story, Ashleigh says, usually
comes to them after seeing where
the vision for the clothes and canvas
are headed.
“We want to promote progressive
thinking,” she says. “We relate the
clothes and art to the world with an
overall picture. There are so many
problems in our world that we just
want to make it better, so it’s kind of
helping in a way.”
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After the clothes, painting and
theme are finalized, the girls then focus
on creating a set design, choosing
models, and booking photographers
and locations.
“It really takes a whole month,” Ashleigh
says. “It should be our full time
job. Like with school, there’s no time.”
In the weeks before shoot day,
Brooke is hard at sketching, painting
and hot gluing, and by the time models
arrive for hair and makeup around 10
on shoot morning, she says she’s usually
still frantically touching up the
canvas. While Brooke is creating the
canvas, Ashleigh meets with boutiques
around Tuscaloosa, including Effie’s,
Canterbury Clothiers and Mobley and
Sons, to secure clothing for the models.
On shoot day, the girls get up early
to start gathering materials: lights, set
props, makeup, accessories, clothes,
cameras, and the canvas. Everything
they’ll need for the production
takes about an hour to transfer to
the shoot location. By 10:30 a.m. the
models are gathered and prepped for
hair and makeup, and by 12 p.m., the
shooting begins.
For February’s collection titled
“Love Not War,” inspirited by the idealism
and fashion of the 60s, the girls
went all out. In addition to the painted
canvas, which depicted Twiggy holding
mementos from the 60s including
a Rubik cube, lava lamp, Woodstock
logo, and Neil Armstrong on the moon,
the set featured a TV made of polyurethane
foam and 7” painted vinyl
record covers. By 10 p.m. over 800
pictures were taken, and the shoot was
wrapping up.
After the shoot, the work for Ashleigh
and Brooke isn’t anywhere near done.
They are then tasked with the project of
setting up the collection online.
“With the amount of pictures we
take, we basically build a website every
time,” Ashleigh says. “So after the
shoot there’s a whole entire process. It
starts with dropping down the number
[of pictures], and then I build the website.”
Outside of just the pictures, Brooke
explains, there are many other components
of the collection. The “collection”
page is the main editorial, where the
girls choose the best picture of each
outfit and make a full photo story.
The “story” page explains the theme
and story behind the collection. Then
there’s the “shop” page where viewers
can see close up pictures of the clothing
and buy select pieces directly through
StyleBone.
After all is said and done, StyleBone
reads more digital fashion magazine
than blog.
FUTURE
So what’s next for StyleBone? In the
immediate future, Brooke and Ashleigh
want to keep pushing the limits
with their collections; they want more
elaborate set design, more clothing,
more models.
“We want an office and we want more
helpers and more lights,” Brooks says.
“Definitely more lights, and we need
investors. We just want [StyleBone]
to be our job, and we still have to do
school, so it sucks. “
Ashleigh says possibilities for Style-
Bone are endless because they draw
from daily life and world events to create
their collections. For example, part
of StyleBone’s December collection
was built in reaction to the terrorist
attacks in Paris. One of Ashleigh’s
major goals is to have world editions of
StyleBone, where the basic StyleBone
concept is applied to fashion and art
in other countries. She wants to locally
source artists, designers, photographers
and writers to collaborate on
special edition collections.
Another major goal for Ashleigh is
to start making back some of her great
grandfather’s starter money by bringing
in some revenue from StyleBone.
To do this, the girl’s have a couple different
ideas. Brooke hopes to sell her
canvases from past shoots, and Ashleigh
wants to sell some clothing from
boutiques directly from the website
for a portion of the profits. Another of
their big ideas is to start charging boutiques
collection release fees to have
their clothing featured in upcoming
StyleBone editorials.
And while they may set their sights
high for the future of StyleBone, neither
Brooke nor Ashleigh has forgotten
how far they’ve come in just a few
short months. Ashleigh remembers ordering
clothes for the first collection,
then returning them after the shoot,
subsidizing pieces she couldn’t afford
with clothes from her own closet. Nor
have they forgotten how much they’ve
already gained from working together
on a project they love.
“It expands your creativity, I think,”
Brooke says. “Like we bounce off each
other’s ideas, and getting to paint
de-stresses me.”
Ashleigh adds that working on Style-
Bone has helped her to realize what it
is she wants to do.
Despite the recent changes for Style-
Bone and the ones yet to come, Ashleigh
and Brooke say one thing will
never change: their vision and motto.
“I’ve always wanted to be a stylist,”
Ashleigh explains. “And I always say
the quote for our name is ‘Replacing
my wishbone with my backbone, but
actually my StyleBone.’”
To which Brooke clarifies, “Basically,
the backbone of what we do is style.”
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FEATURE
NOT YOUR
BABE
Catcalling takes many
forms, but one thing
is for sure — none of
them are cool.
By Alyx Chandler
“Owwww, oww!”
Catcalls rise and fall as Mama Dixie
steps onto the stage, introduces herself
and greets the audience with a
swift warning. Though this is a burlesque
show, she tells them, it’s still
a controlled space, free of objectification
or harassment. They hoot at her
light-hearted tone, and she smiles back
seriously, daring them to continue.
This is not the streets, not an opportunity
for men to direct obscene comments,
she says. They become quiet.
At the Strip, the iconic district of
restaurants, shops and bars adjacent
to The University of Alabama’s campus,
Mama Dixie later recalls years
of men yelling catcalls as women leave
the bar Egan’s, and all along their
walk back to their cars. She is bent
on ensuring her shows offer more
respect than her hometown streets
of Tuscaloosa.
“You can watch them kind of cower;
you can watch them physically
stand behind someone else,” she says.
“When a group of men start to pass
them, their bodies tense, and they
step to the outside and then they get
real small so as not to draw attention
to themselves.”
Along the Strip, by Bryant-Denny
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Stadium, near dorms, the downtown
areas and other locations at or near
UA, catcalling isn’t so easily controlled
by a warning.
That’s why Dixie, known as the madame
of Tuscaloosa’s Pink Box Burlesque
troop, reinforces her “social
contract,” as she calls it, with the audience
at the beginning of each show.
Functioning as the owner, founder and
a vocalist of the troop, she commands
the ground rules. She calls the shots.
To her audience, her name is “mommmma,”
as she says it, all drawn out,
by design, as a psychological trigger
— a tactic that she says works
quite well.
“Really for us, what it comes down to
— and this is true about catcalling in
general, as far as I’m concerned — is
consent,” Dixie says.
Her rules dictate the stage, much unlike
the free reign of the streets where
comments are thrown around by “primarily
male” students, she says. Especially
if it’s late at night or if a girl is
alone, there’s not much the victim can
say or control if they fear repercussion.
As of 2016, there is no universally
standardized term for “street harassment.”
It’s not in the dictionaries.
Instead, it just exists as a term
that activists, academics and the
Reston, Virginia-based, non-profit
Stop Street Harassment (SSH) organization
uses as a working definition
for what many women have already
experienced.
In 2014, SSH conducted what is still
the largest national representative survey
to date on street harassment in the
U.S. The study found that out of 2,000
people, at least 65 percent of women experienced
it. In the same year, Playboy
published a flowchart called “Should
you catcall her?” with the only acceptable
options for a male to catcall being
“if you have both consensually agreed
to shout sexually suggestive comments
to each other in public in explicit
terms,” or, of course, if “she
is literally a cat.”
For many people, the difference
from street harassment
isn’t concrete. Urban Dictionary
describes the purpose as
ensuring a future hookup. To
clarify the only official definition,
catcalling is “a shrill whistle
or shout of disapproval,” or “a loud
whistle or comment of a sexual nature
made by a man to a passing woman,”
according to the Oxford Dictionary.
Interpretations vary, but there
seems to be agreement that most are
not complimentary.
“I mean, I’m just walking to class,
why are you sexualizing me? Or even
maybe I am walking to a party and I
am in a short skirt, but that doesn’t
mean that I want a complete stranger
yelling at me,” says Alexis Unger, a senior
majoring in economics and math.
Unger described her catcalling experiences
as negative, at times with
borderline abusive intent. The “college
atmosphere,” she says, like
on or around UA’s campus where
young people constantly walk back
and forth between streets, provides
an easy environment for catcalling
to happen. She has experienced
different types of catcalling, ranging
from the “Ow, ow!” to the derogatory
“faggot,” and other terms
commenting on distinctly different
parts of her appearance. She says it
has happened around the Ferguson
Student Center, Riverside dorm and
walking outside of campus.
“But I would say different kinds of
catcalling have the same effect,” Unger
says, “that you end up feeling embarrassed
and wishing that you could
say something back to them and defend
yourself, but they’re already gone.”
“I’m just walking
to class, why are you
sexualizing me?”
Unger would rather have her best
friends or partner tell her direct compliments
about attraction or sexuality.
She says, “It’s unwanted sexual attention,
unwanted sexual advances,
generally, I mean — it’s unwanted.”
Unger says at UA’s campus, it seems
to be primarily a situation that “affects
women, or people presenting as
female, more than males.”
“That group of men will wait
until they’ve passed that woman before
they make some snide comment about
her appearance or some statement
about they could have totally had that
or, you know, that they didn’t want it,”
Dixie says.
Dixie says the definition of catcalling
is a matter of intent. Saying a simple
hello, she explains, versus when a
man says a certain “hellllllloooo,” has
completely different implications.
“The moment that — and even sometimes
it’s a self conscious assumption
— the person you’re talking at, at being
very much the point, is worth less
than the time you would wait for them
to respond, then we’re no longer having
a conversation,” Dixie says.
If she feels objectified or threatened
in a way that implies she can’t say
“no” without consequence, that’s a
neutral situation flipped into a “power
negotiation.” When audience members
yell obscene language at the burlesque
performers, they have the power to
stop the band or respond by modifying
their act so they’re turned away from
that person or section. Everybody
around them also misses out, until the
usually drunken catcalls finally stop.
“The moment that one person in
the audience tries to garner
more attention than they
should, they all turn on them,”
Dixie said.
Even though the performers
are in an easier situation
to respond, she wishes they
didn’t have to. Victims of catcalling
don’t have a voice in
the situation. For UA students who
present differently than the gender
they were assigned at birth, Unger
says, singling them out to catcall
is easy.
“Faggot — those kind of terms are
given to people that may just look different,
so like for someone that may
not be wearing the uniform of the big
t-shirt and the Nike shorts, someone
that is dressed up just a little
bit, maybe has on something bright,”
Unger says.
Even a ponytail can single someone
out. She’s seen it happen multiple
times and thinks that working to
address catcalling as a community
would be a step toward mutual respect.
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According to SSH,
the Supreme Court has
set a high bar against
government intervention.
The SSH’s website,
stopstreetharrassment.org,
points out that to regulate
speech on the streets, it must
be “clearly intimidating, rather
than merely offensive, which
is what most street harassment
is.” Essentially, reporting isn’t so
easy, and there is no real incentive
to stop catcalling. Unger wants UA
to be more committed as a community
to having conversations about
uncomfortable sexualization, even if
they’re awkward, but both her and
Dixie have their doubts about anyone
taking action.
“I think teaching people to not
mistreat each other is more of a
slow, grinding societal conversation,”
Dixie says.
Catcalling on UA’s campus isn’t as
bad as what Unger expected, but it
proved more prevalent than in her
small hometown in Indiana. In big cities,
she’s experienced two instances of
more extreme catcalling. A couple of
men followed her for multiple blocks
in Los Angeles, continuing to tell her
again and again, and in more aggressive
tones, how attractive she was. In
New York, a man on the street masturbated
to her, fully aware that she could
see him. He didn’t attempt to stop. In
both situations, she felt incredibly uncomfortable
and unsafe.
“I know that some people may be like
it, like ‘oh yeah, you know what, I do
look good today,’ but I don’t feel that
way at all,” Unger says.
Dixie suggests uncomfortable people
being catcalled remove themselves
from the situation, or at least surround
themselves safely with people.
Personally she opts to give people a
scathing look, but doesn’t bother saying
much else.
“But again, I’m older, and I have the
ability to swing that [fact] around in a
way that makes people uncomfortable.
I have a mom face,” Dixie says with
a laugh.
Allie Sloan, a UA senior majoring in
advertising and art, has never taken a
catcall as derogatory or as an insult.
To her, it’s more of something in between
a whistle and a complimentary
shout, and the prime catcalling situation
seems to be when a bunch of people
are piled in the car and driving by.
Contrary to most women, she plays the
role as the occasional catcaller. But
Sloan says she decides to based on the
situation and time of day.
“If there’s anyone walking by and
they look cute, or something about
them just looks cheerful,” she says, “so
you just want to let ‘em know that their
good mood put you in a good mood.”
If she’s the one catcalling, she says
it’s never negative or a power play. It’s
just her yelling a couple of words or
sending a happy-go-lucky “ow! ow!” in
the direction of someone sexy or cute.
An attempted compliment, she calls
it. She says she doesn’t know many
women who catcall, other than a few
friends, but that doesn’t bother her.
“Maybe they never wanted to do it.
Or it’s just a social norm thing,” she
says. “It’s not something girls would
commonly do, or people would find to
be ladylike.”
Unger says she’s never had any experience
with UA girls, or any girls
for that matter, catcalling. And she
doesn’t consider catcalling to be “complimentary,”
which where the definition
gets tricky and can complicate
“I think teaching
people to not
mistreat each
other is more of
a slow, grinding
societal
conversation.”
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advocating for catcalling awareness.
“I think compliments are compliments
regardless of the context,” Dixie
says. “However, the context can
shatter that.”
Sloan says she understands where
girls are coming from and respects
that. Some people respond to her catcall
surprised that she’s a girl, and she
says other people call her some form of
rude. Sloan’s view is that she is always
doing it to make the other person feel
good; she’s not trying to go out with
them, date them, be friends, even commit
to seeing their reaction. She gets
catcalled plenty, too — but it doesn’t
bother her. In fact, it puts a little jump
in her step, she says, even boosts her
confidence. Sometimes Sloan gets a
surprised smile and a little wave back,
and other times she says she can tell
by their laugh that she made their
day, so she knows some people share
her opinion.
“I just feel like [all] the times I’ve
been catcalled on this campus have
been [by] young men, probably in a
pickup truck, a little bit filled over the
guild, so you have boys coming out of
everywhere,” Unger says. “And I’m
not sure what their status is, but maybe
they’re all a little tipsy or going to
a party, or maybe they’re all just feeling
on edge — you know, they want to
kind of do something bad.”
Drinking, she’s noticed, and Alabama
football game days, multiply
the catcalls. Sloan personally distinguishes
the biggest difference between
street harassment and catcalling by
the amount of persistence.
“I feel like multiple instances of
calling out to somebody could be considered
harassment, where I feel like
catcalling could just be considered one
and done,” she says. The later at night
that men yell or catcall, the less genuine
they feel to her. It’s more the alcohol
talking, she says.
“But we know with our legal system,
if we put a consequence on something,
it doesn’t necessarily mean that people
don’t do it that often,” Unger says.
Street harassment can be reported
to the police specifically in Alabama
through crimes of disorderly conduct
and harassment. This includes using
abusive or obscene languages or gestures,
which falls into the harassment
category if it’s singularly directed at
someone or a group. It’s punishable by
a $500 fine or jail time for under three
months, though the latter is rare.
Usually, women just deal with it.
“They may get to a place in their own
maturity, oh you know, three, four, 10,
20, 100 years later where they go ‘Oh
man, I probably shouldn’t have done
that,’ but it’s not going to be because
someone turned around and told them
to go f—k themselves,” Dixie says.
Anger, though completely understandable,
isn’t always necessary,
Dixie says. In some cases, after safety
is secured, being capable of quickly
dismissing catcallers while genuinely
not caring what they say is important.
That way, it won’t derail from whatever
you were currently doing.
“That’s more important to me, because
at the end of the day, that person
isn’t going to matter anymore, and
you’re a powerful, intelligent, creative
and very capable individual who needs
to go on and show that dumbass that
he’s so not what you’re looking,” Dixie
says. That’s the ultimate power move.
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LIFESTYLE
48
hours in
Nashville
Bourbon Street
By Rachel Wilburn
To Tuscaloosans, Tennessee is notorious for being home
to Knoxville, affectionately referred to as the host of the
“garbage truck worker convention” around #Tennessee-
HateWeek. While many avid Crimson Tide fans swear
they’ll never love anything about Tennessee, there’s one
place that’s hard not to: Music City. Nashville, a short four
hours from Title Town, is the perfect weekend getaway. No
need to worry about the itinerary — we’ve got you covered.
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Day 1
9 a.m. All over Nashville,
coffee shops are popping up to fuel the
thousands of Millennials flocking to the
city. One of the few shops to rise to the
top is Barista Parlor. Their most-recent
Golden Sound location is the perfect place
to get a head start on your day. While
you’re there, don’t forget to stop and take
a selfie with your coffee and their iconic
motorcycle. Another hot spot to check
out is Bongo Java, Nashville’s oldest
coffee house.
10 a.m. Once the caffeine
starts to kick in, head over to the heart of
downtown, Broadway. Take some time to
soak in the rich music history and check
out a few of the honky-tonks. The local
music talent never lets you down.
12 p.m. While you’re walking
around Broadway, pop into Ernest Tubb
Record Shop. Opened in 1947, Ernest
Tubb’s is one of downtown’s oldest music
stores and is known for its vinyl collection
and diverse music selection. You’ll
also want to keep an eye out for the Mas
Tacos truck. Mexican food never gets old,
but these tacos put all others to shame.
2 p.m. The Belcourt Theatre is
the perfect place to get out of the sun for
a little while. Originally opened in 1925
to showcase silent films, the Belcourt is
best known for its rich history and indie
selection of movies. Pop in and see what’s
playing!
Bongo Java
The Belcourt Theatre
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5 p.m. At the end of the day,
Pinewood Social on Peabody Street is the
place to kick back and relax. Nashville
has plenty of social-gathering venues, but
Pinewood Social is queen. Hang out in
the lounge area with a Crema coffee or
local Black Abbey Champion American
Pale Ale while you wait for a table. After
your delicious Americana-style meal of
their house special fried broccoli or lamb
bolognese, head towards the back for a
round of bowling or outside to visit the
Airstream trailer bar.
9 p.m. Did you really go to
Nashville if you don’t go to a concert?
There’s no better place than the historic
Exit / In. Opened in 1971, Exit / In
boasts live rock music and rising talent
every night. Make sure you check out the
wall of artists on outside before you head
home for the night. You might be surprised
by who’s outside.
Wall at Exit / In
Acme Feed & Seed
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Day 2
9 a.m. Refuel from last night’s
shenanigans and start your morning
with another perfect cup of coffee or tea
at Fido. The upscale coffeehouse and
restaurant serves locally grown foods and
buys more regionally produced food than
any other restaurant in Nashville.
*Local tip: The Local Latte and Bubba
Scramble are highly recommended.
10 a.m. Time for a little trip
to Greece! The Parthenon in Nashville is
a full-scale replica of the one in Athens
and sits in the heart of Centennial Park.
It’s the perfect place to take a morning
break, and they often have pop-up shops,
craft fairs and live music. Some of the local
favorites are the Big Band Dances on
Saturday and Shakespeare in the Park
during the summer months.
12 p.m. A walk in the park
can certainly work up an appetite, so
head on back to 12th Avenue South. The
Flipside is known for their retro décor,
but the tater tot nachos aren’t too shabby,
either. After lunch, venture across
the street to Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.
Known for their innovative gourmet flavors,
it’s the perfect place to grab dessert.
With flavors that range from salted
peanut butter to brambleberry crisp, you
can’t go wrong.
3 p.m. Hillsboro Village, a local
favorite section of 12th Avenue South,
is the best place for afternoon shopping.
From book stores to boutiques, there’s
something for everyone. While you’re
out, snap a pic by the dragon mural just
across from the Belcourt Theatre; it’s the
perfect background for your Insta #ootd.
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The Parthenon
Acme Feed & Seed
5 p.m. After a nap and an outfit
change, head down Lower Broadway
toward the Riverfront for an evening at
Acme Feed & Seed, a historic farm store
turned restaurant and bar. Similar to
Pinewood Social, Acme thrives off the social
scene. The first floor houses live music
and communal tables. Try the Acme
Hot Chicken Sandwich; hot chicken is a
Nashville original. Throughout the night,
make sure you explore the other floors
including a sushi bar lounge, vintage arcade
games, photo booth, and the rooftop
bar.
8 p.m. Before you kiss Nashville
goodbye, catch a ride on the Nashville
Pedal Tavern. The world famous
Pedal Tavern is a 2-hour, 15-person, bicycle-powered
bar crawl on wheels. Enjoy
the great exclusive drink specials at all
the great bars and restaurants on your
route, or feel free to BYOB!
Dragon mural in Hillsboro Village
LIFESTYLE
UA Alumni Q & A:
India
Williams
By Becca Murdoch
Tuscaloosa native and The University of Alabama alumna,
India Williams, is the picture of a successful professional
woman. After finishing her undergraduate and law degree
from the university, she was ready to pursue her career
goals. As an associate at Sidley law firm in Chicago and
creator of her own nail polish line called Rooted Woman,
Williams seems to just be getting started.
What life experiences have influenced the path that
you’re on today?
I would definitely say my parents. I was raised in Tuscaloosa,
but my dad’s originally from New York. I spent
summers in New York, and we traveled a lot while I was
growing up. It gave me a larger worldview beyond my community
in Tuscaloosa. When I was growing up, Tuscaloosa
was actually classified as a rural area. That was before
Mercedes-Benz and all that industry that’s now there. Tuscaloosa
was really a more quiet and sleepy town, so being
able to see beyond that was really cool. The world was my
oyster, so I could dream really big.
Looking back at your undergraduate years in college,
what advice would you give to your younger self?
Take your time. I know we have the finish-in-four campaign,
and that’s awesome, but don’t rush it. I know it
sounds a little sentimental, but really take your time.
There’s so much time to work and to do other things, so
really allow the undergraduate experience to sink in. I finished
in three years, and if I could go back, I would stay
back an extra year, or maybe even an extra year and a
half. There’s so much you can learn, and you get to grow
a lot as a person. It really prepares you for your graduate
school or going into whatever your professional location is.
I think really making the most of that time [is the advice I
would give].
How have previous work or mentorship experiences impacted
your career decisions?
I worked in my parents’ business. Growing up in a business
environment really geared me to have an entrepreneurial
spirit. Not too long ago, I started a business called
Rooted Woman; it’s a nail polish company that’s really centered
around encouraging high-achieving women to slow
down and to take time for themselves. As for mentorship,
my dad, when I was growing up, had an insurance agency
next to Judge England’s office. I grew up on Attorney Row
downtown, which is what they called it, so I was exposed to
the legal profession at an early age. That definitely encouraged
and empowered me to see that as an option.
What have been the most challenging and rewarding
aspects of your job?
The most challenging part has been being on call 24/7,
which causes you to sacrifice sleep and family when you’re
with clients. I actually got really sick, and I had to take
some time off. I took off personally and professionally, and
that gave me the courage to start Rooted Woman. So I
think one of the most rewarding parts of my job is being
able to use my skills as a lawyer and also get to express myself
from an entrepreneurial standpoint, which is to really
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encourage high-achieving women to really slow down and
take care of yourself. Self care is something that as women
we tend to undervalue.
Do you see positive changes taking place in the workplace
for women?
Yeah, I do! I think there are a lot more opportunities for
alternative work schedules for women. I think that those,
for better or worse, are allowing more opportunities for new
moms or for working moms. I would love to see that expanded
to women who don’t even have children and to combat the
notion that a single woman can work all the time. Also to
find more balance, autonomy and opportunity for women to
be on a more even playing field.
How do you maintain a balance between work and play?
I think it’s an ever-evolving consideration. When I am at
home, I try to be really home and present there and not
take work home. I try to start my morning in a way where
I don’t jump immediately into work, where I don’t check
emails during the first hour of my day, and just spend time
doing something that really encourages me or makes me
feel really good and prepared for the day. Throughout the
day, one of the things I try to do is to have intentions, to be
really mindful.
Which female leaders do you admire and why?
One female leader that immediately comes to mind would
be Michelle Obama. She actually worked at the law firm
that I work at now, which is actually where she met her husband.
So being surrounded by other lawyers that worked
with her and also knowing the president on a very personal
level, so seeing the process and the path she had gone
through from being an associate to being the first lady and
so many things she’s done professionally. Her strength and
her grace are really encouraging.
What do you wish to accomplish in the next year?
I really am hopeful that I will have an opportunity to continue
to mentor other young female lawyers. I’m mentoring
two now so I want to have the opportunity to mentor
more. I also want the opportunity to have the bandwidth
to grow my business because I think it can be an asset for
professional women.
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LIFESTYLE
Photographer: Trent McDaniel
Graduation Survival Guide
By Lane Stafford
You’ve made it through four
years of college. Now, all
that’s left is surviving graduation.
The most popular
piece of advice alumni give is to embrace
every moment in college. They
say things like “time flies” and “it’s
the best and fastest four years of your
life.” While true, this advice doesn’t
exactly help you prepare to walk
across a stage in front of hundreds of
people or plan dinner for your friends
and family. Here are some tips that
can help you sort through the madness
of graduation week, so you can get
to celebrating.
Breakfast, Reservations,
and Potlucks, Oh My!
If there’s one thing that will be on
everyone’s mind at the end of your
graduation ceremony, it’ll be food.
Start your day off right by eating a
good breakfast; graduation ceremonies
are notoriously long, so avoid hangry
family members by remembering to
fuel up.
Diploma in hand, it’ll be time to
move on to the second biggest event
of the day – finding what restaurant
will fit all 12 of your family members.
“Call way in advance – like now for
May grads,” said Megan Wood, a December
2015 graduate.
Restaurants will be slammed with
orders, and you’ll need to be prepared
for the ones that don’t take reservations
for that weekend. A fun alternative
to eating out is hosting a potluck.
Potlucks are perfect for family
bonding, and you usually end up with
leftovers for days. Plus, you can’t
go wrong with mom’s special homemade
dish.
Dress to Impress,
and for Comfort
Even though you’ll be in a graduation
gown that doesn’t mean you won’t
take it off for pictures later, because
you will. Graduates said to stay clear
from wearing a dress that’s longer
than your gown. Not only will this look
better in your pictures, but you also
won’t have to worry about landing on a
“graduation day fails” YouTube video.
Your dress might be eye candy for
later, but your shoes will be in plain
sight the whole day. While fashion is
important, keep in mind that comfort
matters, too. Wedges are the perfect
shoe for graduation. They give you the
height you want but in the most comfortable
way. When you find your perfect
pair, make sure you wear them out
a few times before the big day to break
them in.
Plan Ahead — Way Ahead
It can be hectic trying to balance finals,
packing, job searching, and mentally
preparing for family to come visit.
Planning ahead can save you from
gradzilla moments. Know who is going
to do your hair and makeup and select
the kind of look you want. Graduates
said that touch-up moments were rare,
so be sure to use long-lasting and waterproof
makeup.
Graduation can be stressful, but
finding the perfect balance between
planning and living in the moment can
result in an unforgettable day.
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LIFESTYLE
20 Thing
By Allison Cohen
Life is all fun and margaritas until
you get a flat tire. You might be under
your parents’ insurance, but it’s time
to prepare for the real world.
1. How to check your oil
It’s not as glamorous as Megan Fox
makes it look.
2. Own a toolbox
You could be the next MacGyver.
6. How to tie a tie
For when your date has a crisis.
7. Make your own
doctor’s appointment
The true sign you’ve reached your
20s; don’t let mom micromanage your
appointments. You got this.
8. How to kill a bug
Because you’re a strong, independent
woman and don’t need a man (or other
person with a shoe).
Illustrations by Zoey Simpson
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3. How to give directions
without a GPS
It’s easy to turn to Google Maps
when we’re lost, but your older relatives
might find it a bit difficult. Remembering
landmarks in your area
or major street names is a simple and
easy way to show you know your surroundings.
4. Open a manual (and read it)
That IKEA furniture won’t put itself
together. Reading and understanding
directions is important for not only the
shelf you’re trying to build but also for
school and work.
5. Parallel park
You did it once (four years ago) and
you can do it again. Vow to never give
up the perfect parking spot again just
because the space is a little tight.
9. Get a passport
Even if your wallet isn’t ready for
Spain, your passport will be. Be prepared
for future travels and start a
Pinterest board to live vicariously
through if a backpacking trip isn’t
quite in the books yet.
10. Read the news
Start your day off right by reading
theSkimm. You’ll finally know what’s
going on in the world and won’t have
to listen to your parents complain anymore,
either.
11. How to cook at least
five simple dishes
Your dining dollars won’t last forever.
The real world is fun, right?
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12. How to sew on a button
Shirts with buttons usually come
with backup. Opt for sewing on a
lost button over buying a new shirt.
All you need is needle, thread and a
YouTube tutorial.
13. Change your tire
AAA isn’t going to be so reliable
when your phone dies. Turn your hazards
on, keep calm, and get to work.
19. Start saving
Be responsible and know when to put
the wallet away. That $15 you dropped
on club cover last weekend could have
been the money you needed for gas the
upcoming week.
20. Memorize your Social
Security number
If you don’t remember this, you technically
don’t exist.
14. How to remove a stain
Unfortunately, “mom” isn’t a stain
remover. Find your favorite Tide to
Go pen, OxiClean spray, or all-natural
remedy and stick with it.
15. Season a cast-iron skillet
Soap? I don’t think so.
16. How to jumpstart a car
Repeat after me: Positive to positive.
Negative to negative. Time to roll out
the jumper cables.
17. Purchase pantry essentials
Remember four words: butter, flour,
sugar and eggs.
18. Eat and drink
properly before going out
Going out on an empty stomach is a
recipe for a bad hangover. Eat healthy
and drink plenty of water to avoid the
consequences the next day.
NOW OPEN
Start feeling good again
At the Shops at Legacy Park
next to Chuy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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LIFESTYLE
First Dates
Best
By Katie Huff
Everyone has that one first date story. You know – your go-to
account when people ask. The one that gets the most “awws” or
maybe the most “ewws”. Either way we all love hearing about them.
Here’s our roundup of the six best and worst first date stories from
students across campus.
“It was my first date EVER with a girl, and I was terrified.
I didn’t know what to wear, what to say or what to
act like in general. All I knew was that I was incredibly
excited to finally go out with a girl and be out of the closet
in general. We were friends in middle school but lost touch
and reconnected when we discovered our college choice (and
sexual orientation) in common.
“I showed up at her apartment and she asked if I wanted
to accompany her to the grocery store so she could cook
us dinner. She bought all the ingredients for a four course
meal and I, ever the gracious and generous date, supplied
a single bottle of cheap Pink Moscato. We returned to her
apartment where she cooked us a ridiculous amount of food
ending in a dessert of heart shaped cupcakes. I know it
sounds cheesy, but had you been there, you’d agree that it
was adorable.
“Despite any awkwardness I feared could happen, we had
an incredible conversation that never missed a beat. We dated
for over a year and are still great friends to this day.”
– Mary, 22
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“My ex-boyfriend is a pilot, and one day I was really wanting
to go play with puppies. He wanted to surprise me and
told me to wear a dress. It turns out, he had rented a plane.
I was blindfolded the whole ride and even though I was petrified,
we were only in the air for 45 minutes. Once we got
off the plane, we got in a cab and drove to this random
house. I then found out that the house belonged to a breeder
and we were going to see puppies. After playing with all of
them there was one that I just knew was the one.
“We ended up actually getting the puppy, but we had to
drive back the next day to pick it up. On the way back home
he was like, “Are you hungry?” And of course I said, “Yeah.”
I happen to love hot dogs, and my favorite hot dog place
is about an hour drive away and only a 20-minute flight.
He was like, “Let’s go.” Between fuel and the flight, it was
probably a $90 hot dog. On the way back we stopped in another
city to get ice cream. When we finally got back, there
were flowers, and somehow the breeder managed to bring
the puppy down — it was in a pumpkin when I got home.”
– Alex, 21
“In high school, my date wanted to surprise me and
plan the perfect date. So all throughout high school I’d
been telling him about my dream date — we would just
hang out and talk all night under the stars somewhere.
He and I were best friends before we started dating, so we
talked about this stuff, and I guess he remembered that
once we started dating.
“He wanted to make our date special. His goal was to
take me out to dinner at our favorite Mexican place, and
then take me out to his friend’s land with a pallet made
in his truck. In his truck, he would have flowers and our
favorite candy and we would just hang out all night. Well,
his truck ended up breaking down at school, which caused
him to be late picking me up, and then we had to go get
his mom’s car instead.
“So he still took me out to the field, and we lay in a
pallet in the back of her car, but we literally had to stare
at the ceiling because she didn’t have a moonroof or anything.
We just sat in the car and hung out, but I knew
how much he wanted to surprise me. Needless to say, it
was still one of the best dates I’ve been on because he
remembered and tried so hard.”
– Katherine, 20
Worst
“Let me start by saying that my ex-boyfriend is arguably
the worst person on this planet. Our anniversary
and Valentine’s Day were on the
same day, and I always wanted him to do
something, but I should have known better.
He didn’t have a car, so I had to
drive 20 minutes to go get him after
school. When he got in the car, I
gave him my card and gift that I
had gotten for him, and he didn’t
give me anything. I’m not a superficial
person, and I don’t need any
gifts, but a card or letter would’ve been
nice. His excuse was that he was writing
me a card but hurt his thumb playing video
games so he couldn’t write anymore.
“I drove us back to my house, and I start
ed to get ready for what I thought was going
to be a nice dinner. Instead, he told me to order
pizza. As I was ordering it, I asked him if he was
paying with cash or card and he proceeded to tell me
that I have to pay for it, since I pay for everything in
our relationship. The pizza and liter of soda finally come.
When we open the pizza box, he yells at me for not getting
the right toppings. I then dropped the liter of soda
on my foot and broke my toe. He yelled at me for spill-
ing the soda and wasting his money, even though I paid for
it. I took myself to the urgent care while he stayed at my
house and played video games. The sad thing is, I actually
stayed with him after this, and when we broke up he was
so crazy that I had to get a restraining order against him.”
– Jessica, 19
“He called me that morning, didn’t know we were going.
And he was like, ‘Wanna go to an Alabama game?’ And
I was like, ‘Uh, sure. Let me get ready.’ And he was like,
‘You have five minutes.’ So I get dressed, he shows up and
he hasn’t eaten all day. So we made Ramen noodles. We
put them in a plastic container and he didn’t eat them until
we were halfway here. It takes about an hour to get there
from where I lived. It ended up becoming this Ramen noodle
cake. It was disgusting. And he ate all of it.
“So we get to Tuscaloosa and we were running late. It
was an Alabama vs. Ole Miss game and he had to call his
dad. His dad was yelling at him for running late — they
were his dad’s tickets. We ended up taking the shuttle from
University Mall to the stadium. We ended up being in the
nosebleeds. After climbing all the way up there, it was almost
halftime. We sat next to this other couple, and at one
point they asked me if he was my older brother. I was like
‘Nope, he’s my boyfriend.’ It was really awkward.
“When the game was over, we got home at 3:30 a.m. because
he got lost again. We were in the middle of nowhere,
at a shady gas station, and there was a really
creepy guy walking around. It was super
sketchy. But eventually I was so tired
— it was like 2:30 a.m. — and he said,
‘Just go to sleep, I’ll get you home.’
I fell asleep and woke up at home.
I don’t know how he did it, and I
still don’t know where we were.”
– Samantha, 19
“You think you’ve had a
rough go of it? This was the trifecta
of bad dates.
“A few months ago one of my
friends set me up with a guy that
she thought would be a good fit for me.
I hadn’t gone on a first date in quite a
while, and he didn’t seem like a serial killer,
so I agreed. He picked me up from my house and we went
to a restaurant that he knew I liked. The dinner itself was
relatively fun — he really was a sweet guy — and afterwards
we headed to his car, tossing around ideas of where
to go next. He started driving, and after a while he took a
turn, saying he wanted to take me somewhere. I was pretty
excited until we pulled up at a house — his parents’ house.
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He then proceeded to take me inside to meet his entire family.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never met the parents
within the first month of talking to a guy, much less on the
first date.
“So after two hours of small talk, he finally took me
back home, and we stood on the front porch talking
for a while. Somehow the conversation topic turned
to his most recent nose surgery, and as he gave
me the play-by-play of the scalpel, I started feeling
sick. In my defense, I did warn the poor
boy. But before I knew it, I was hitting my
face against the side of the house and passing
out cold.
“Thank goodness he caught me before my head
hit the concrete, but supposedly I was out for over
a minute and that really managed to freak him out.
“Not enough, though, because before he went home
for the night, he asked me to be his date to his sister’s
wedding. I didn’t go. And there was no second date. He
might’ve managed to ‘sweep me off my feet,’ but I don’t
even think we’re friends on Facebook anymore.”
– Rachel, 21
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ENTERTAINMENT
Upcoming
Movies
By Emilee Benos
The Jungle Book
(April 15)
Disney continues its live-action
action streak with The Jungle Book.
Directed by Jon Favreau, The Jungle
Book features an ensemble cast
that includes Lupita N’yongo, Bill
Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Idris
Elba and more.
Neighbors 2: Sorority
Rising (May 20)
Get your Zac Efron fix with the sequel
to 2014’s hit Neighbors as he and
Seth Rogen take on a new challenge:
sorority girls. Neighbors 2 also features
Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, Chloë
Grace Moretz and Selena Gomez.
X-Men: Apocalypse
(May 27)
Miss The Hunger Games? See Jennifer
Lawrence in another popular
franchise this year, X-Men: Apocalypse.
This installment sees Charles
Xavier (James McAvoy) and his team
of mutants — which include Lawrence’s
Mystique — battle Apocalypse
(Oscar Isaac). The film also stars Michael
Fassbender, Rose Byrne and
Nicholas Hoult.
Finding Dory (June 24)
Everybody’s favorite amnesiac
Paracanthurus hepatus fish returns
13 years after we first met her in the
sequel to 2003’s Finding Nemo where
Dory suddenly remembers her childhood
memories and begins to search
for her family. We’ll see the familiar
faces we love, like Marlin and Nemo, as
well as some new characters that are
sure to be a hit.
Ghostbusters (July 15)
What’s better than the original
Ghostbusters? An all-female Ghostbusters
reboot, of course. Watch Melissa
McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate
McKinnon and Leslie Jones prove girls
can battle ghosts just as well as boys.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Upcoming
Music
R
emember that song you couldn’t
get out of your head last year?
Or the song you heard on the
radio way too often? It could have been
any song, but it was probably a song
that made it on iTunes Top 10 or on
Billboard’s Hit 100.
Yes, we still love “Hotline Bling,”
but it’s 2016 and time to move on. So if
you’re wondering what your next shower
tune or road trip jam is going to be,
we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 albums
to be on the lookout for in 2016
that could provide you with that song.
Frank Ocean
After topping the charts with his album
Channel Orange in 2012, it is safe
to say Ocean’s next R&B album, Boys
Don’t Cry, will be no disappointment.
Ocean announced plans to release a
new album scheduled for July 2015
back in April 2015, but the album has
yet to surface. This means his new album
could be dropped at any waking
moment. Be ready.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
It’s been five years since the Red
Hot Chili Peppers released an album,
and we’ll be the first to admit, we’re
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getting a little impatient. Luckily lead
singer Anthony Kiedis announced
in February that the band is close to
wrapping up its 11th album.
Drake
Don’t worry, if you are reading this,
it’s not too late. Drake’s official album
release date for Views from the 6 has
not been issued yet. Regardless, we
know Drake is ready to provide us with
more chart topping hip-hop songs. He
shared a glimpse of his new album
back in January when he released his
single “Summer Sixteen.” Whenever
you’re ready Drake, call us on our
cell phones.
TLC
No you are not reading that wrong
— that reads TLC. Your inner 90s
self can jump up and scream now. A
reunion album is on the rise as the two
surviving members, T-Boz and Chilli,
set out to bring back songs we can
dance to in shiny outfits and braids.
The album was set to be released in
2015, but it was pushed back after
the unfortunate passing of their third
member, Lisa Lopes.
Missy Elliott
The queen of feminism is back. She
teased us in November 2015 with her
hit single “WTF (Where They From)”
featuring Pharrell to prove she isn’t
down for the count. Work it Missy,
we’ll be sure to lose control when you
grace us with your new album.
Katy Perry
Since completing her 2013 Prism
tour, Perry’s manager confirmed she is
planning to release her new album sometime
this year. We can’t wait for this
California girl to give us another female
pop anthem.
Nick Jonas
The youngest of the JoBros did not
leave us unimpressed in 2015. After
singing “Jealous” one too many times
and dancing to “Levels” every weekend,
we want more. Jonas said his second
solo album will feature more R&B
sounds and according to his Instagram,
something great is in the works.
ENTERTAINMENT
New
Shows
That You Should
Be Watching
By Paige Burleson
Whether it is a group of girls making
a bracket for The Bachelor or intensely
discussing one of Shonda Rhimes’
masterpieces, TV is one thing we can
all agree on. This season of new shows
should bring more suspense, laughs
and jaw-dropping moments than we
have ever seen before. Among the
many shows to return, premiere, and
renew, there are a few that we think
are really worth watching. So sit back,
relax, invite all of your friends over
and enjoy the shows.
The Family
This new ABC thriller has only
just started, airing on Sundays at 8
p.m. Mayor Claire Warren’s son, who
disappeared and was thought to be
dead, has come back after over ten
years. Is the man really hers? How will
this affect her career and her family?
Bonus: Zach Gilford from Friday
Night Lights is the other son in this
exciting show.
Heartbeat
Melissa George, who had a small
role in Grey’s Anatomy, portrays
Dr. Alex Panttiere, based on the reallife
heart surgeon Dr. Kathy Magliato.
This new medical drama is filled with
girl-boss power, love and scalpels —
what’s more to want? See Heartbeat at
7 p.m. on Thursdays on NBC.
The Catch
If you’re an avid watcher of anything
executively produced by Shonda
Rhimes, you’ll love this new drama
following the life of Alice Vaughn, an
LA private investigator, whose fiance
takes almost everything she’s worth.
The only logical next step is to use
her investigation skills to uncover the
carefully plotted deception at the hands
of her once husband-to-be. Watch the
show at 9 p.m. on Thursdays, now part
of ABC’s #TGIT.
The Ranch
Netflix Originals have been wildly
successful in the past few years,
and we have no doubt this That ‘70s
Show reunion will follow suit. Ashton
Kutcher and Danny Masterson (That
‘70s Show’s Steven Hyde) star in
this story of two brothers on a ranch
in Colorado attempting to run the
family business.
Shows returning
to Netflix:
• Unbreakable Kimmy
Schmidt season two:
April 15
• Grace and Frankie
season two: May 6
• Orange is the New
Black season four:
June 17
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ENTERTAINMENT
What’s in our
beach bag?
By Caroline Giddis
It’s that time again; the sun’s out, the campus is waking up
from its winter hibernation, and the end of the school year is in
sight. Your vacation is planned, and you can’t wait to go, but
with plane flights, layovers and road trips before you reach your
destination, you’ll need some good reads to keep you occupied.
But that’s no big deal, because at this point you’d probably love to
read anything that’s not homework for a class. So go ahead, toss
aside those over-highlighted, bland textbooks, and replace your
bag with some of our top reads and classics for summer 2016.
Hat and bag courtesy of Francesca’s
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Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon
Adventure? Time travel? Romance?
Honestly, there isn’t a better summer
read than Diana Gabaldon’s first novel
in the Outlander series. On her honeymoon
in the Scottish Highlands,
Claire Randall accidentally stumbles
through a mysterious rock formation
and ends up, you guessed it, in wartorn
18th-century Scotland. This story
is filled with devilish British soldiers,
magical forces, and Jamie Fraser, a
heroic Scottish warrior that will make
you swoon. Claire is torn between her
life in 1945 and this new, intense world
she has been thrown into. Although
it is now a STARZ Original Series,
this book is one you shouldn’t skip
for the show.
#GirlBoss
by Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso is the definition of
a new-age CEO, and one that inspires
any out-of-the-box path to success. In
her memoir, Amoruso details the lows
of her career, like checking IDs at an
art school, and the highs, like creating
the major fashion retail brand, Nasty
Gal. Her stories are witty and hilarious,
and she does her audience the
favor of being completely honest —
even down to the gritty details. The
most inspiring part of her book is that
Amoruso doesn’t think of herself as a
CEO or founder of a multimillion-dollar
company, but just a girl who had
a dream of creating something different.
It’s the perfect read to reignite the
go-getter in you.
Beautiful Ruins
by Jess Walter
Released in 2012, Jess Walter’s
novel is outstandingly engaging, and
the ideal paperback to read when there
are waves crashing in the background,
as it’s set along the 1962 Italian coast.
Pasquale, the owner of a hotel in Porto
Vergogna, is shocked when a beautiful
actress named Dee Moray appears at
his dock. She has come from the set
of the film Cleopatra in Rome with a
life-changing secret, and Pasquale is
determined to help her. Told from multiple
perspectives where the past and
present intertwine, this novel communicates
the story of how love stands the
test of time.
Yes Please
by Amy Poehler
Our favorite funny-girl, star of
Baby Mama, Saturday Night Live
and Sisters has finally written a book
about her life, apparently much to her
dismay, as she hilariously reminds the
audience how hard it is to write a book
throughout the pages. In her memoir,
Amy Poehler recounts the humorous
and sometimes embarrassing experiences
of her life, such as performing
in childhood plays, working as a single
mother with two kids, and meeting
BFF Tina Fey. She tells stories
of backstage pranks that happened on
the set of SNL, proving that if you put
20 comedians in a room, anything is
bound to happen. Between it all, Amy
offers life lessons and Comedy Central-style
parables that entertain but
also teach a few facts about the world.
Crazy Rich Asians
by Kevin Kwan
NYU professor Rachel Chu never
expected to find out that her boyfriend
Nick is the heir to an opulent fortune
and a member of one of the most elite
families in Singapore. It’s safe to say
that when Nick wants Rachel to meet
his family, she’s in for a big surprise.
Whirled around in private planes and
fancy cars, Rachel is shocked by Nick’s
world, not to mention all the fabulous
women trying to take her place. Sprinkled
with hilarious scenes of family
gossip and crazy aunts, Kevin Kwan’s
debut novel will probably have you
laughing out loud.
Water for Elephants
by Sarah Gruen
Jacob Jankowski is about to take
his final veterinary exam at Cornell
when his world collapses after both his
parents are killed in a car accident. After
finding out that they were broke,
he has nothing left to his name. In the
midst of grief and confusion, Jacob
jumps aboard a train and unknowingly
stumbles upon his future with the
Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular
Show on Earth, a traveling circus. Jacob,
who is more educated than half
the crew, can’t help but fall in love with
the beautiful Marlena, an equestrian
performer and cruel circus director’s
wife. In a story filled with danger, love
and friendship, the true hero may be
an elephant named Rosie, who wins
over every reader’s heart.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Netflix Movies
You Didn’t Know Existed
By Ellen Johnson
Whether you prefer newer sensations
like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt or
classic, binge-worthy picks like Gossip
Girl, Netflix is always there to distract
you from homework, studying, working
out — you name it.
But what about the other side of
Netflix? We’re talking about those indie
movies that pop up in your suggested
titles. If you’ve never thought to stray
from One Tree Hill long enough to sort
through them all, here’s our list of best
Netflix independent titles to check out
this spring.
The Last Five Years
This 2014 flick based on the hit Off-
Broadway show stars Anna Kendrick
and Jeremy Jordan in a love story
for the ages. The musical film had
a limited release before making its
way to Netflix and now calls for any
audience who loves original songs
and a snappy love story. The film
chronicles Cathy, a struggling actress,
and Jamie, a writer, as they muddle
through the twists and turns of their
lives and relationship.
You’ll like this if you like: Pitch Perfect,
The Notebook
The Lifeguard
Kristen Bell (of Frozen fame) stars
in this 2013 Sundance selection about
a reporter, Leigh, who leaves her job
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in New York City to return to her
childhood home in Connecticut. But
her childhood home isn’t the only thing
juvenile about her lifestyle change.
Leigh finds a job among teenagers
working as a lifeguard and falls into a
treacherous relationship with a teenage
boy. Heckled by her family and friends
to put her life back together, Leigh is
left trying to pick up the pieces.
You’ll like this if you like: You Again,
Silver Linings Playbook
Drinking Buddies
Beer and romance in one movie?
Yes please! This movie, starring Olivia
Wilde and Jake Johnson (a.k.a Nick on
New Girl), was filmed in an improvised
fashion, meaning the original script
was very short and allowed actors to
insert their own comedy and material
throughout. The laid-back film tells
the story of brewery co-workers
Luke and Kate who spend most of
their time drinking and flirting, but
after a weekend with each other and
their respective significant others,
they discover who they should really
be with.
You’ll like this if you like: He’s Just Not
That Into You, That Awkward Moment
Hick
While we’re used to Blake Lively as
the fabulous Serena van der Woodsen,
Hick shows off her fierceness in a
completely different manner. Lively
stars alongside Chloë Grace Moretz
in this story of a Nebraska teen, Luli
(Moretz), who runs away from her
broken home to claim her fame in Las
Vegas. She packs a pistol and runs
into some interesting characters on
her adventure, eventually befriending
Lively’s character, Glenda, and
learns what it means to be a strong,
independent woman.
You’ll like this if you like: Paper Towns,
Carrie
Frances Ha
This classic finding-your-way story
is all about the uniqueness of female
friendship. Frances lives in New York
City and works for a dance company
but is not an especially talented
dancer and lacks direction in life.
While Frances feels lost, her best
friend Sophie is there through it all.
They help each other through life, even
if it just means hanging out and being
ridiculous together. Everyone will
relate to this movie; you’ll want to go
find your best gal pal and thank her
for always being there.
You’ll like this if you like: The Sisterhood
of the Traveling Pants, The
Other Woman
ENTERTAINMENT
By Claire Turner
TUSCA-
LOOSA’S
MUSIC
SCENE:
MORE
THAN
JUST
COVER
BANDS
Five men sit inside a small van,
surrounded by their luggage,
fluffy pillows and empty bags
of fast food. The Spotify playlist
is rollin’, the sun is shining and the
guys are cracking jokes.
Is this a road trip for a group of
stand-up comedians? No, but it is
Tuscaloosa city’s hit band, CBDB, on
their way to play a show at Soul Kitchen
concert venue in Mobile, Alabama.
With their first East Coast co-headlining
tour underway, CBDB is now
a band on the move. Since the recent
release of their third album, The Fame
EP, this fresh local band has certainly
developed a notable reputation as a
crowd favorite.
The band was formed in 2011 by Cy
Simonton and Kris Gottlieb on guitar
and vocals, plus Glenn Dillard (saxophone,
keys, vocals), David Ray (bass
and vocals) and Paul Oliver (drums).
The friends knew one another from
previous musical projects and decided
to join to form CBDB.
T-Town’s up-and-coming music
scene has propelled CBDB to new
heights, notably with the opening of
new venues around town, like Druid
City Music Hall.
“I think being in Tuscaloosa gives
you an opportunity to play in a bunch
of places, so I think for a long time we
were kind of honing the band in just
by playing,” Simonton says. “I mean,
we used to play Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
all in places in Tuscaloosa. So
I think that opportunity of just having
a bunch of places that you can play
is helpful.”
Simonton says seeing people show up
to the shows and connect with the artists
is a great way to build community
and support local bands.
“When you start seeing the same
faces over and over again, that starts
building the community and then
that’s kind of when we started getting
more serious about it,” he says.
The band’s latest tour, Thinking In
Stereo Tour with Backup Planet, travelled
all along the Southeast and the
East Coast, going as far north as NYC
and as far west as New Orleans.
“We really like playing in the Southeast,”
Oliver says. “You know, Tuscaloosa,
Auburn, Birmingham, those
are really good ‘home’ spots for us.
They’re some of the spots we’ve been
playing the longest too, which for sure
has something to do with that.”
With twangy sounds reminiscent of
the Dave Matthews Band and vocals
that rival Matchbox Twenty’s frontman
Rob Thomas, CBDB is Tuscaloosa’s
very own self-proclaimed “joyfunk”
band.
Alice got the chance to catch up with
CBDB and chat about their music,
plans and their favorite places to play
down South.
CBDB Q&A
How long have you been playing
music together?
CBDB: We’ve been together since
2011, so I guess we’re coming up on
our fifth-year anniversary.
Anything special planned?
CBDB: Not yet. We’ve kind of been
talking about some stuff. Definitely
probably some new merch designs
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and stuff based off the fifth-year
mark. But hopefully we’ll be able to
book a show close to — if not the exact
date of — the fifth year mark. So
that’ll be fun.
What do you do in your time off?
CBDB: We get a lot of rest. We [recently]
took a little bit of time off from
playing, which is always good because
you get stuck in a rut. If you’re on the
road a lot, it’s hard to keep the motivation
and newness of it; you kind of get
stuck in a rut, so coming back after
a couple weeks off and getting away
from it is kind of refreshing. Things
sound new and different than before
just because you’ve been away from it.
What is your writing process
usually like?
CBDB: Each song is different, but
for the majority of them someone will
come up with an idea. Recently, David
has come up with a bunch of stuff
that he built up. So we’ll start there
and then we just kind of jam on that
for a minute, try to think of counter-melodies
and other parts, try to see
what fits and what doesn’t. The words
are always last, and I’ll usually just
start singing gibberish over it, trying
to get a melody, and then sometimes
the words will come from the gibberish.
Sometimes I’ll have words on my
phone, like I’ve written down ideas,
and sometimes ideas will come from
that. But sometimes they just sort of
get made up on the spot.
What are some bands that have
inspired your sound?
CBDB: I think Umphrey’s McGee is a
big one for sure. All of us have a very
varied taste. I know Chris, our guitar
player, is a big Mastodon fan and some
heavier stuff like that, so that brings
more of a metal sound to the stuff that
we do. D-Ray, our bass player, he’s a
big Chili Peppers and Snarky Puppy
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fan. But it’s a lot more of the more
prog-rock stuff that we enjoy mostly.
How do you think that your music
fits into all of that?
CBDB: I think it’s definitely similar to
a lot of that stuff. I think it’s a little
more vocal driven than some of that
stuff. I try to write pop songs basically,
but prog-pop songs. We’ve been
calling our music prog-pop lately, and
I think that’s pretty fitting just because
we want to write catchy tunes,
but then have musicianship that will
have musicians bobbing their heads
saying, “Wow,” you know? All these
people ask us what our sound is, and
we don’t want to say boring stuff, so
we just sort of branded it “joyfunk.”
But it started off a little bit more on
the “pop-y” side than on the “prog-y”
side, but the progressive stuff is definitely
something we enjoy, so it’s always
something that we want to do.
What are your goals?
CBDB: I mean we’re already on Spotify.
I think our goals are probably to
get signed to an agency, and we just
did that with [Progressive Global
Agency]. Now I think our new goal is
just to spread it as much as we can and
keep writing and getting as excited as
we can. This is something we want to
do for the rest of our lives. So we want
to get to the point where we’re making
enough money to have a family and
all that stuff and do that while playing
music, so I think that’s kind of the
goal.
Why CBDB?
CBDB: Well, we try to keep that ambiguous.
We usually let folks guess,
basically, for that stuff.
What’s been your favorite guess
that you’ve heard so far?
CBDB: Aw, man, see that’s why we
do that, because this is a good one.
There’s a bunch of them. Cool Boogie
Dance Bakery, Cold Beer, Dank
Buds… it’s a lot of fun hearing people
guess what it is.
Where is your favorite place to play
in Tuscaloosa?
CBDB: Currently either Green Bar or
the old Jupiter Bar, which was a lot of
fun. We played Druid City [Brewery]
one time, but it was kind of a bust for
us because it was after the Ole Miss
game, and we only got to play for a little
bit. But Druid City Music Hall will
be a fun one in April. I can’t wait to see
who will be there soon. But Green Bar
definitely has been a favorite for sure.
To listen to and keep up with
CBDB, visit Spotify, Pandora, cbdbmusic.com,
@cbdbtweets, @cbdbpics,
Facebook and YouTube.
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