Alice Vol. 1 No. 2

Letter from the Editors
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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.
Editorial and Advertising offices for Alice Magazine are located at
414 Campus Drive East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
The mailing address is P.O. Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
Phone: (205) 348-7257.
Alice is published by the Office of Student Media
at The University of Alabama.
All content and design are produced by students
in consultation with professional staff advisers.
All material contained herein, except advertising or where
indicated otherwise, is copyrighted © 2016 by Alice Magazine.
Material herein may not be reprinted without the
expressed, written permission of Alice Magazine.
Tara Massouleh and Allison Ingram