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ST. PATRICK’S DAY EARLY CELEBRATION @ POwER PLANT LIvE It doesn’t matter if you’re Irish or not, Power Plant Live wants you to get drunk in honor of St. Patty’s Day. Philadelphia rock band Mr. Greengenes will be performing live on the Plaza Stage. FEST OF ALL @ FEDERAL hILL This is a celebration of...well...everything. From 7-11p.m., you can enjoy fashion shows, a gaming parlor, food, open bar, music, and a silent auction. Did we mention the open bar? Tickets are $60 in advance, so get on it. KOOzA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL @ LOT O NEXT TO ThE M&T BANK STADIUM This show tells the story of a despondent loner in search of his place in the world by combining acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. Head to www.cirquedusoleil.com for tickets. ST. PATRICK’S DAY Drink some green beer!

A Concoction of Classes Mixing and Matching Your Way to College Success

By Valerie Bonk > Junior > Journalism > University of Maryland, College Park / PHOTO BY ANDREW COLE > SENIOR > FINE ARTS > TOWSON UNIVERSITY

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f you can’t find a major that fits you, plenty of schools allow students to create and propose their own academic plans. By making your own major, you’d follow in the footsteps of famous successes like University of Maryland alum Jim Henson, who created a “puppetry” major for those looking to release their inner muppet. Other students have created majors ranging from science journalism to comic book art to the bagpipes. Yes, the bagpipes. Davey Winyall, a senior at Virginia Tech, chose to major in ocean engineering, a hybrid of oceanography and engineering. “I chose ocean engineering because I’ve always liked being on the water, sailing and fishing, so this was a chance for me to combine that with engineering, which is what everyone was telling me I should do since I have always liked math and science,” says Winyall. To complement his academic decision with real life experiences, Winyall joined his school’s Sailing Club, the Sea Scouts, and has an internship at the Navy Shipyard in Washington, D.C. Alexander Stokes chose to major in psychology and minor in music at McDaniel College. “I majored in psychology because I want to work

Strangest Subjects to Study> Concrete Management: Middle Tennessee State University offers a concrete industry management (CIM) major for those wishing to manage construction sites. The CIM program combines education in the technical aspects of concrete construction with broader studies in communication, management, math and science.

with people,” says Stokes, “and I chose to minor in music because it’s a great interest of mine, and I wanted to gain more of an appreciation for music history and theory.” With his combined degree, Stokes wishes to be a counselor at an arts school. The place to start concocting your own career path is at your college’s interdisciplinary or individual studies department. If you aren’t sure that your school has one, check the course catalog, which should list all available academic departments. Next, you’ll have to actually create the major and get it approved by a faculty review board. The application process for most colleges includes: 1) defining an area of concentration and making a course list; 2) finding a faculty mentor; 3) writing a proposal; 4) completing and submitting departmental notification forms; and 5) meeting with the board. Before you go through all that, be sure to check that you can’t already major in your chosen area—no matter how strange it may be (see sidebar). With a little bit of creativity and determination, a puppetry major with a minor in viticulture and enology could be waiting for you.

Are you undecided about your major? Are you just plain sick of a typical “safe” major and want to spice up your academic career, but aren’t sure if you have the creativity to make your own course of study? Don’t settle. The opportunities to shape your degree to your personality are endless. From Egyptology to poultry science, there is a major out there for just about everyone. Maybe some of these odd majors from around the country are right for you. Wilderness PROGRAM: Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, offers a wilderness education program that teaches students through outdoor trips and courses such as rock climbing, backpacking and kayaking. Pursing the program's minors in outdoor education or environmental studies can make you a prime candidate for organizations like Outward Bound, the National Park Service and the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Golf Course Management: This four-and-a-half to five-year program leads to a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in marketing and a specialization in professional golf management. What might seem like fun and games is actually serious business though: experienced golf course superintendents and head pros can earn over $100,000! Entry into these PGA accredited programs, offered at only twenty colleges in the country, is extremely competitive.

Viticulture and Enology: Want a scholarly excuse to drink wine and get graded for your reactions? Cornell University offers a major in viticulture and enology, the study of winemaking. You’ll learn how to grow grapes, pair wines with food and even take a class with an age limit of 21—Understanding Wine and Beer—because tasting is key to really learning the ropes of the wine business.

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COLLEGE MAGAZINE'S GUIDE TO RESUMES The Resume: First-Class Ticket to Your Dream Job BY Ashley E. Nolan > Senior > Journalism > University of Maryland, College Park / PHOTO BY AMY BREESMAN

Consider your resume to be the first step toward landing the job of your dreams. Want to be a zoologist? You need a resume. An environmental crusader? How else are they going to know you helped save a rainforest and planted trees in Brazil for two summers? A dentist? Yes, you need a resume if you’ll be performing root canals someday. The point? Don’t mess it up.

Use correct spelling. Double check. Triple check. Have your mom check. The resume is a reflection of you as a business professional, so its execution should be flawless. Poor spelling will make you stand out…in a very bad way. Ever hear about that student who contacted the NBC News Washington, D.C., bureau regarding a position with “internship” spelled with a “t” instead of a “p?” Needless to say, he didn’t get hired.

Be succinct. According to Legal Authority, a legal consulting and employment company, employers spend 20 seconds on average looking at your resume. Sending a text message, ordering a Chipotle burrito or writing on someone’s Facebook wall could take 20 seconds. It isn’t a lot of time.

Word, you can have the perfect resume for your upcoming career fair or interview.

I Have to Write a Cover Letter Too? BY Ashley Troost > Junior > English >

Choose your words carefully.

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Action verbs, like “create,” “manage,” “spearhead” or “implement” convey leadership or initiative at a past or current job. Carefully chosen words bring you to life on paper. The thesaurus is your friend, but don’t go overboard using words like “proliferate,” “contrive,” “actuate” or “engender” to describe your accomplishments. You’ll sound obnoxious, and you don’t want anyone reaching for a dictionary. Again, 20 seconds.

Above all, be honest. Touting your role as an intern on Capitol Hill is important if you’re completely factual and truthful about your experiences. Potential employers may contact people you’ve worked with to confirm information. Maintaining a level of integrity in your resume is critical, so be honest in representing yourself. Reaching out to your campus career center also provides a great support network for resume building. With a little hard work and some basic formatting skills in Microsoft

You have your resume ready to go, but now you need a cover letter too? What IS a cover letter, anyway? We talked to a finance manager from Wells Fargo about what companies look for—and dread—in cover letters. College Magazine: What do companies look for in cover letters? Wells Fargo: The ability to communicate clearly and intelligently. The cover letter is a reflection of the person and what they are going to bring to the job. People think they need to describe their entire life history when it’s really about the social graces. Including “thank you so much for taking the time” or “I look forward to speaking with you” within your cover letter is very important, especially for an applicant who doesn’t have a lot of previous experience. CM: How long should a cover letter be? WF: It should cover the middle half of the page. Don’t make it any longer than the middle of the page.

Perfect Resume, You’re Hired! By Nick Greene

There will always be an overachiever with a perfect GPA, an impressive job history and a list of extracurriculars with enough humanitarian projects to put Mother Theresa to shame. Resumes are the great equalizer. Using some creative phrasing, a white lie here or there, a vivid imagination and these tips, you can appear as motivated and qualified as anyone. • Round up your GPA, and not just to the next one-hundredth. It is a mathematically sound way to get compensated for that semester you spent on the World Flip-Cup Tour.

• When listing a truth-challenged employment history, make your old boss sound so important that naturally they won’t have the time to provide a reference. Examples include heads of state, film producers and astronauts currently orbiting Earth. That, or have them be dead.

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Check out Nick’s own resume at collegemagazine.com and see how a couple hundred words can land your dream job.

•A lways list a print number at the bottom of your resume, like it’s art. If they see 35/50, they’ll be quick to call you back before the other 49 employers looking to hire a NASA-trained go-getter who was nursed at the teat of a ferocious hound.

Cm: What can applicants do to make their cover letters stand out from others? WF: Applicants should be professional, ear earnest and personal. For example, a cover letter should begin with, “I am very excited to work for this company,” and include the position the applicant is applying for and other experience relevant to the job. Be sure to address the employers by their first and last names. Cm: any other advice? WF: When you go in for an interview, get the business card of the people you meet. Make sure to send a thank you letter in the mail right after the interview.

Resume Virgins

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When sitting down to write your first resume, you might feel as lost as you did on the first day of classes. Luckily, Susan Gordon, an advisor at the American University Career Center, has some tips to let students know what employers are looking for.

Include experience from high school if needed. While jobs like waitressing and babysitting might not seem very impressive to you, employers like to see commitment and reliability. “I recommend adding some accomplishment statements that focus on transferable skills,” says Gordon. “For example, babysitters develop supervisory and tutoring skills, cashiers and waitresses hone customer service skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.”

Tailor your resume. Make sure your resume matches the qualifications the employer is looking for, even if your experience is limited. Gordon suggests that students put a profile statement at the top of their resume to catch an employer’s eye. “These can tell an employer in 5 seconds what your most key qualifications are,” she said. It can include your most important job and skills you’ve learned.

Use your extracurriculars to your advantage. If this is your first time looking for a job, play up leadership experience from student organizations you’re currently involved in or were in high school, along with significant achievements and awards. Showing commitment to a particular task can say a lot to an employer, especially if the nature of your club ties into the job you are looking for.

Caught in the Web

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Google “Brian Cognato.” The third hit you should see is a Facebook group titled, “Brian Cognato Has a Pedismile...Hide Your Kids!” Back in freshman year, I thought this group, a good-natured (I think) dig at my tendency to smile constantly, was kind of funny. I even joined myself. I graduate in four short months. I don’t smile quite as much anymore. In hopes of redeeming my Internet employability, I begged Joel Cheesman, founder of the award-winning, digital recruiting blog Cheezhead.com, for help. read the interview at collegemagazine.com and find out how to turn your Facebook page into your advantage, market yourself online, or blog to get the job you want. spring 2009 cOLLEGEMAGAZINE.cOM

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Worst Dates Ever: Stories from the Dark Side

By Derek Ferramosca > Senior > English > University of Maryland, College Park / BOTTOM PHOTO BY Peter Moskawitz > Junior > Photography > Hampshire College

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e’ve all been there. The plan is to meet up with someone interesting and attractive, have a great time and maybe even meet up again. But that doesn’t happen. It all goes horribly wrong. Being in college doesn’t help. Oppressive schedules and a party-centric culture conspire against young couples and lead to stories legendary in their horror. Mark A. Wilson, a senior criminology major at the University of Maryland, was interested in a girl he thought was really nice. He asked her out to a movie with dinner to follow. Perfectly safe, right? They decided on Borat, the mockumentary about an anti-Semitic Kazakh. His date happened to be Jewish. The movie starts. “Break the Jew eggs before they hatch!” Borat screams. Mark laughed, but he looked over to see his date staring daggers at him. He desperately tried to hold back. “Look, I’m sorry, but I paid 20 dollars for two tickets to a movie we agreed on,” he said afterwards, “so I decided someone was going to laugh.” And laugh he did. As did the audience, he noted. “During the drive home I was thinking about the jokes, and I tried to keep quiet, but I couldn’t, so I started laughing in the car. It was awful.” He told his date that Sacha Baron Cohen, the star and writer, was Jewish, and that the jokes were actually making fun of anti-Semites. She didn’t care. Sarah, a junior psychology major, got lost on the way to her date’s house, a telling

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The Party School - University of Florida. Partying often leads to a hot hook-up. UF crams over 50,000 students into tiny Gainesville, so who knows who you’ll meet this weekend. Campus is pretty far from the beach, making boozy house parties the scene, and the Gators have won four championships in NCAA major sports since 2006, so there’s a lot to celebrate. Hook-up Spot: UF boasts its own 81-acre wildlife sanctuary. Get in touch with nature, and that special someone.

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start for the nightmare ahead. She called, he didn’t answer. And she was running out of gas. Finally, she made it to his house. When he opened the door, his two dogs went right after her. “One of them jumped up and hit me in the nose, making me fall backwards,” she said. The boy helped her up and put the dogs away, but refused to spot her money for gas when she asked. “Okay,” she said, “he’s a bit cheap, whatever.” Embarrassed, cashless and hungry, she went inside, hoping they could get something to eat. But instead, he wanted to watch a movie. She agreed, deciding she could wait for food. Until she discovered the movie was soft-core porn. To top it all off, Sarah says that all he could talk about during the movie was marijuana. She escaped, but not without deep emotional scars.

The Hot Librarian School - New York University. New York is sexy and smart. And NYU is in arguably the most fashion-forward, swankiest neighborhood in the Big Apple: Greenwich Village. The average incoming GPA of students in 2008 was 3.63, and the SAT range was 1300 to 1440, so NYU students are smart, but in Greenwich Village, that makes them intellectuals, not nerds. Emo glasses, poetry quotations and liberated feminists make for a potent mix indeed. Hook-Up Spot: NYU is home to one of the largest libraries in the United States— over 425,000 square feet. And the 5th floor of the Bobst Library makes for a much cheaper date than a NY bar.

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The Location School - University of Hawaii at Manoa. Two words: Lanikai Beach. Just about half an hour from campus, Frommer’s describes it as “a mile of golden sand as soft as powdered sugar bordering translucent turquoise waters.” Not to mention the average temperature in Honolulu varies from 75-85 degrees, ideal for outside hookups. The hot sun, the hot lava, the hot beach bods—clothes practically melt off. Hook-up Spot: It’s Hawaii. Pick one.

Escape Strategies Saved by the Group Project: Text message a friend to call you. When the call happens, pretend it’s a classmate calling about an emergency group project meeting. You can’t miss it. The Old Pot Roast in the Oven Trick: “Oh my God, I left my straightener on! I better get back to my room before it burns down!” For guys, insert “Foreman grill” for “straightener.” A Few Minutes of Embarrassment vs. a Night of Suffering: Go to the bathroom, wait 5 minutes, and then go back to your date. Repeat until he or she asks the inevitable. No, you are not okay.


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The post-graduation-backpacking-in-Europe-trip has become the final rite of passage from college to the “real world.” There is no better way to reflect on your college experience, and get ready to kick ass after it. During my three-week quest, I figured out where I wanted to work, who I was going to marry and that I require two to three Döner Kebabs per day. Results may vary. The prospect of spending a couple weeks in a foreign land may seem daunting, but resist the temptation of buying a tour package— you would be better off going to Disney world. Tailoring your own trip is simply mandatory. Here’s how to do it:

Pick a travel buddy. All the wine in France won’t make up for a bad travel buddy. Think of it as marriage, except without that convenient divorce loophole. Perhaps take a trial Euro-day trip to a nearby destination. This simple step may illuminate your potential travel buddy’s true colors. You should also consider your own strengths and weaknesses. Are you bad at navigation? Pick someone who’s got bloodlines to both Lewis and Clark. Hate talking to foreigners? Pick someone who’s good with hand gestures.

Discuss your Euro-intensions. Will your Euro-trip focus on the local nightlife, culture, beach or all three? Are you the type to sleep all day and party all night or visit the museums and then relax with a wine night? Check in with your travel buddy, he/ she may have a significantly different kind of trip in mind.

Schedule the mofo. Don’t underestimate the difficulty of this step. You’ll be juggling graduation parties, start-dates for work, starting lease dates, etc. Take the time to check your obligations for the few weeks after graduation. You’ll be thankful when you don’t have any surprises while you’re stuck in Europe.

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Select your top destinations. Friends who have made the trip before are an invaluable resource, as is Wikitravel.com, which gives you a concise, user-generated overview of anywhere you could want to see. Once you’ve settled on your desdes tinations, don’t be afraid to do some real homework to fine-tune your itinerary’s details. A travel guide, like those sold by Frommers, never hurts. The $30 they may cost is small compared to the hundreds of dollars you’ll have to blow on airfare and hostels. A good travel book will help you determine what’s going to be a waste of time, and what’s going to make your trip. It can also help steer you slightly off the beaten track (See our Nooks of Europe).

Find a place to sleep. Where you sleep can put you in touch with interesting people from all over the world, and set you up with info on the best spots in town. The wrong one will leave you with athlete’s foot and bed bugs. Hostelz.com does the job. Just remember: location is key. Super cheap hostels may save you money at first but then end up costing you more in cab fees. Check out Couchsurfing.com. The website puts you in touch with locals who will take you in. Though the idea of sleeping on a stranger’s couch may be a bit too much to palate, it’s a great way to meet people and get a more “authentic” travel experience. Try doing that in Disney World.

NOOKS OF EUROPE Berlin: Ostkreuz

The former heart of East Berlin still beats, even if it’s pretty run down. Two blocks of Turkish, Italian and German open-air restaurants, a cider brewery and more micro-brews than you can shake a stick at make this the embodiment of my happy place.

Prague: Strahov Monastic Brewery

This hilltop monastery opened its doors nearly a millennium ago, and now it’s a brewery with some of the tastiest beer this side of the Vltava. The view is breathtaking, but the walk there may induce cardiac arrest.

London: Hampstead Heath

Most people don’t go to London for the greenery, but this sprawling sanctuary has remained mostly untouched for centuries and offers a bucolic break from London’s frenetic pace. Easily reached by Tube, it also boasts a breathtaking view of the city skyline.

Paris: La Sainet-Chapelle

This chapel, often overlooked thanks to its much more famous neighbor—Notre Dame de Paris— features wall-to-wall, 50-feet high stained glass windows, generally regarded as some of the finest in Europe. An intimate counterpoint to the imposing Cathedral.

EuropE Not ENough for Ya? Europ The League of Adventurists has a trip for you. This UK-based company organizes massive road trips all over the world. MONGOL RALLY: Teams “race” from London to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, in cars with no more than a 1200cc engine—when you reach the end is really beside the point. Think Ford Fiesta. THE RUTA DEL SOL: Runs from Ecuader to Rio de Janeiro. Each year the exact endpoints change in case the trip itself isn’t interesting enough. THE AFRICA RALLY: Sends teams through such tourist hotspots as Mali, Niger and Cameroon.

The races all have entry fees, but the majority goes to charity. Keep your eyes open: according to their website, the League is planning yet another mysterious journey, now simply called “Adventure 5.” See www.theadventurists.com for more info. spring 2009 cOLLEGEMAGAZINE.c cOLLEGEMAGAZINE.cOM

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Switchfoot’s Jon Foreman SEEkING ThE TRuTh IN FICTIoN

by briAn CognAto A Ato > senior > engLish And government > University oF mAryLAnd, CoLLege pArk / photo on LeFt by ryder hAske

Enjoy every moment. A lot of times there’s a belief that ‘bigger’ means more people, not more significant. But some of my favorite moments have come when no one’s listening at all. —Jon Foreman, lead-singer and songwriter of Switchfoot, on his advice for young bands trying to “make it”.

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n his 12 years with Switchfoot, Jon Foreman’s experienced both kinds of “big.” He’s authored a song that peaked at fifth on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart and an LP nominated for a Best Gospel Rock Album Grammy. “Mixing the profane with the profound,” says Foreman, “I really think that’s always a part of what I do.” As he heads back to the studio to record a new album with Switchfoot and wraps up a nationwide tour with Fiction Family, his long-simmering side project, Foreman refutes one of rock’s most durable clichés: that the cost of making it big is, at the very least, a good-sized chunk of your soul. Foreman compares his songwriting style to oil painting. He paints from a wide palette, containing a surfer-San Diego upbringing, a deeply-held belief in Christianity, an interest in history and literature and philosophy as practiced by both Bono and Kierkegaard— each song a swirl of any, or all, of these. Foreman, his brother Tim and his friend Chad Butler formed Switchfoot—“the Foot” to fans—while attending the University of California-San Diego, which Foreman calls “the most beautiful place you could ever go to school.” All three founders surfed for UCSD— Chad was the team’s captain—and the band’s name actually derives from a surfing term referring to a reversal in a surfer’s stance. Though he hasn’t ruled out returning to UCSD, Foreman left before getting his degree to pursue his musical career. Switchfoot quickly took off as one of the country’s most popular

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“Christian rock” bands, beginning with its Grammy nomination in 2001 for the album “Learning to Breathe.” In 2004, Switchfoot and its album The Beautiful Letdown earned four “Dove Awards,” handed out each year by the Gospel Music Association to honor the best in Christian and Gospel music. Its honors included “Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year” and “Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year.” The Beautiful Letdown also marked Switchfoot’s mythical “crossover” album, breaking into the mainstream charts and sellsell ing over 2.5 million copies. But for Foreman and the band, the “Christian” label was never that accurate. “Christian by faith, not by

genre” is the line that shows up most in inter interviews and on Switchfoot discussion boards. In the words of Johnny Loftus of All Music Guide, “Their CCM [Christian Contemporary Music] inspirations had always been more curious than self-righteous.” What’s more obvious in Foreman’s work than any specific creed is that general ear earnestness. Case in point: In 2007, Switchfoot founded their own record label, lowercase people (lcp), which also publishes an art and literary magazine. The magazine’s most recent issue featured a nearly 3,000-word historical analysis of the firebrand abolitionist John Brown, a Stationmaster on the Underground Railroad, who was eventually

You have to do it out of love, not ‘have to,’ and treat it like the gift that it is... executed for leading a violent slave rebelrebel lion at Harper’s Ferry in 1858. The article comes complete with an imagined postpost humous interview patched together from Brown’s speeches and writings. lcp also administers the “lowercase people Justice Fund,” a nonprofit dedicated to developing communities and leaders in impoverished developing countries. Foreman admits he’s not very involved in lcp’s day-to-day operations, but proceeds from Switchfoot concerts have gone to benefit organizations like Habitat for Humanity and To Write Love on Her Arms, which advocates for depression and suicide awareness. The very night Foreman was interviewed for this article, he played a benefit concert for Invisible Children, which supports education and poverty-reduction efforts in Uganda. His favorite cause? The fight against modern slavery. He specifically recommends the movie Call + Response to “get your mind dirty with facts.” This spring Foreman’s on the road not with Switchfoot, but Fiction Family, a side project that’s been recording music for several years now with Sean Watkins of the bluegrass-influenced pop group Nickel Creek. Watkins and Foreman have been recording off and on for almost three years now, whenever the two can find the time. “Something Sean said,” explains Foreman, “was, ‘Bluegrass is somewhere between Saturday night and Sunday morning’…The people that do profound songs about life, love, existential

purpose, their next song might be about waking up drunk or something.” The oil panting continues. “We have one song on this album that mixes The Sun Also Rises with the New Testament.” The duo’s first single “When She’s Near” is equal parts Switchfoot’s smooth, radioready pop-rock and rustic, laidback jam band, a little like vintage Gin Blossoms. And there’s that familiar aspirational theme: “When she’s near, the New Year’s here/and there’s not a resolution that I can’t keep.” Foreman calls Fiction Family’s first release “an accident,” and the band doesn’t have any specific goals right now. After the tour, Foreman will go back to the studio to work on a new Switchfoot album. It may go multi-platinum, it may not, but Foreman probably won’t care. “You have to do it out of love, not ‘have Getting your single on the to,’ and treat it like the gift that it is…Some radio is so overrated. Why not a songs just scream ‘great’ and ‘electric guimovie? Why not Youtube? Becky “Bex” tar,’ but some songs don’t need that. Some Kuppersmith, the keyboardist in dance-pop songs exist just for the four walls, the bookthreesome Von iva, talks to College shelf and God.” magazine about how the band, most recently seen backing zooey deschanel in the Jim Carrey movie Yes man, Check out the threesome in action at combines a do-it-yourself work collegemagazine.com. (We’re referring ethic, the World Wide Web and to our exclusive interview with Von iva.) a raucous live show in its pursuit of fame.

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College Radio:

by AshLey troost > JUnior > engLish > University oF mAryLAnd, CoLLege pArk / photo by JeFF kitson

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s a new DJ, I am lucky enough to play my personal musical selections for others, if anyone is listening. Which leads me to wonder: why should you listen to my show? If you already have iTunes, why listen to me? Five years ago, before Adam “Bomb” DeVore made his way to the top of his station, he ran graveyard shifts (2-6 a.m.) for four months. DeVore is now the station manager and a DJ at Georgia State University’s WRAS, considered the most powerful student-run station in the country due to its 100,000-watt transmitter. The station gets picked up by all of North Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and even the Carolinas. One of his most popular shows, “Georgia Music Show,” features music from all over the Georgia underground music scene and recorded performances by local artists. Besides his work in the station, DeVore

Adam “Bomb” Devore’s Playlist Here’s my Top Ten of 2008.

the tragar and Note Labels eccentric soul Goofer dust - Noot d’ Noot directions to see a Ghost - Black angels the Perception of obstacles Chris devoe LP3 - ratatat s/t - Lee harvey oswald trappers mind - trappers Cabin the supreme Genius of: Liverhearts ornament - King Khan make the street by Walking menahan street Band

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and sports coverage, a mix that appeals even to listeners outside of Colorado. In high school, Hendriksen’s boss dubbed him “Maverick” because of a tendency to find trouble. Now, Hendriksen advocates that DJs brand themselves with nicknames because “branding gives you an alias to hide behind and can embody your attitude.” “People know that I’m not going to be a soft-spoken guy; I’m going to push the boundaries if I can get away with it,” he says. While many college DJs get to choose their playlists, others do not have that creative freedom. Claire McEnrue, better known as DJ Claire Mac, a relatively new DJ at Ithaca’s WICB station, explains that what she plays on her modern rock show is pre-approved by the music directors. “I understand where they are coming from in terms of having one person pick the music…the whole point of a radio station is to have it be consistent,” she says. This DJ uses her time on the air to make listeners feel relaxed. “My shift [Mondays from 6-8 p.m.] is when people are just getting home from work, so I try to make it light and funny and not have it be too deep.” To these students, college radio is kind of a big deal, and being a DJ has some great perks. “[You get] exposure to a whole bunch of new music, music that you can’t find anywhere else,” says Hendriksen. DeVore agrees, “Great music comes across my desk every day and I share it. It’s a labor of love.” For new DJs out there, Hendriksen offers this advice: “Don’t try to be something you’re not. You’ll be surprised how entertaining you can be. Give yourself time to find the char character that you’re going to be on the air and stick to it.”


often DJed his own weekly gigs. “I definitely like DJing on the air [because] it’s more of what I feel like playing,” he says. “If I’m spinning at a party I have to gear my music to how people react to what I play.” DeVore believes that college radio is for “people who really love music that isn’t made popular by mainstream media.” University of Colorado’s station KCSU only has a 10,000-watt transmitter, but that doesn’t stop it from reaching about 250,000 listeners. KCSU prides itself on exposing new local artists to listeners. The station is so popular that one of its DJs, Steve “Maverick” Hendriksen, was voted #1 DJ in 2007 by Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. “The organization considers how you run and program your show. I guess my show came off as pretty diverse,” Hendriksen explains. His show combines indie hip-hop

Claire “DJ Claire Mac” McEnrue’s Playlist Here are some songs that are

good nonetheless and are mellow enough to study while listening to.

Place of dreams - Jimkata eyes - rogue Wave Lullaby - the Cure Francais - airwalk hyper-Ballad - Bjork Bright as Yellow - the innocence mission sweet Potato Pie - domino heartbeats - the Knife Grown man sport - Pete rock and iNi Karma Coma - massive attack

Steve “Maverick” Hendriksen’s Playlist I’ve found these songs to give

me that little extra push when I’m out running. They have infectious beats, and will be stuck in your head well after you finish that workout.

electric Feel - mGmt White mystery - minus the Bear Walcott - Vampire Weekend teen Lovers - the Virgins King arthur - the epilogues (local from Colorado) Jager Yoga - Css olympic airway - Foals Kim & Jesse - m83 sex on Fire - Kings of Leon satellites - Longwave

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BY Ashley E. Nolan > Junior > Journalism >

University of Maryland, College Park > s taff w r i t e r / PHOTO s b y > RYDER H A SKE

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erched high above New York City in her studio apartment near Penn Station, Colette Young snacks on baked chicken and balsamic sautéed Portobello mushrooms, leftovers from the night before. Just beyond her left shoulder, a mannequin is dressed impeccably in a black and gold shift dress, complemented by a chic black hat a la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Colette opts for a more comfortable outfit, wearing a gray tank top, her sleek brown hair in a bun.

With a resume that includes co-founding a contemporary women’s boutique in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, meeting with manufacturers in Korea and designers in Paris and attending cocktail parties at the gossip-worthy Beverly Hills, you might think Colette has been a fixture on the high-end fashion scene for decades. In fact, she is just 18 years old, a budding freshman at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. “My mindset isn’t that of an 18-yearold,” she said laughing. “It’s 30.”

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Meet L’Colette The transformation began when Colette was only 14 years old, as a lack of high-end retail in Tulsa and the city’s relative isolation left Colette and her mother Chae fashion-starved. “We have a mall and a Saks Fifth Avenue, but why would you want to go there?” Colette said. “Everyone has the same thing.” In 2004, Chae secured a business loan and the pair jointly opened L’Colette Boutique, challenging the fashion landscape of Midwestern Tulsa. The clothing at L’Colette caters to a score of personalities ranging from “Business Savvy” to “Hippie Chic” to “Romantic Garden,” according to the boutique's website, all ranging in price from $40 to $300. Keeping with their creed of individuality and uniqueness, only one or two of each size and style are available at a time. For the fashion illiterate… a translation: Business Savvy: geared toward the working client, think slim pencil skirts, soft cashmere cardigans and business suits. Hippie Chic: just another name for linens, floral prints and eco-friendly products. Romantic Garden: chic, girly look, usually trimmed with ruffles and lace.

The Youngs have built the boutique from the ground up: cleaning, buying inventory, and staying up late in the stockroom to create visuals, refine the mannequins’ dress and adjust the décor. Colette calls the boutique their “baby.” Though the recent economic downturn has been challenging, Colette says that business has remained steady—L’Colette has over 15,000 clients in its database and plans to launch Online this year. “My mom

Work and Play in NYC Most recently, they’ve taken her to Chelsea and the Fashion Institute of Technology. “It’s really hard to be under 21 in the city, but there are so many other things to see,” Colette said. An active yoga and pointe ballet student, a lover of the Dvorak Symphony Orchestra (the DSO, if you’re cool enough), and a fan of dog walking with girlfriends in artsy Gramercy Park and SoHo, Colette’s interests extend well beyond fashion. In fact, she called a recent DSO performance she attended with her brother one of the best nights of her life. On Friday evenings, she likes to peruse Artslant.com for information on upcoming contemporary gallery shows and exhibitions, which have featured modern masters Andy Warhol, Alec Soth and Judith Miller. And forget browsing Blockbuster; Colette likes to see which films are playing at SoHo’s nearly 20-year-old Angelika Film Center, which shows a mixed collection of indie films and popular new releases. Exploring small antique shops on the Lower East Side (LES) for “hidden vintage treasures” is yet another one of Colette’s pastimes. To catch up with friends and clients,

The business has taken Colette to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, London, Paris and Korea. always says that the sky is the limit and to follow my dreams,” Colette said. “Go wherever you need to go to follow them.” Chae, a native of Korea and an NYC runway model in the 1970s, has used her knowledge of the language to work directly with Koreanbased manufacturers, giving L’Colette an edge on its competition. Her daughter has taken a similarly international approach to life, as she also speaks Korean. Already, various business opportunities have taken Colette and Chae to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, London, Paris and, of course, Korea.

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma School: Fashion Institute of

Technology

Year: Freshman Major: Fashion Merchandising

Management

Favorite Books:

The Great Gatsby and The End of Poverty Sports: Golf, yoga, ballet and jogging Favorite Class: Anything

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Colette gets some fresh air in Central Park

she’ll often spend afternoons in some of New York’s swankiest landmark hotel lounges, such as The Mercer Hotel in the heart of SoHo and Gramercy Park Hotel, where cocktails start at a staggering $19. From thrilling bargain hunts on the LES to top-notch leisure activities, she has the city etched in the palm of her hand. But surprisingly, she’s not a big shopper. “It’s a hassle in New York,” she said, “because you’re fighting the crowds and the prices are outrageous.” On a recent SoHo trip, she spotted a sporty leather motorcycle jacket, but was shocked to see the $1,400 price tag. “We have practically the same thing in our store for about $200,” she explained. The jacket didn’t make it into her shopping bag.

Everyone hates me. When Colette does shop, she purchases from high-end designers like the Calvin Klein Collection and Max Azria, where she currently works as a stylist and PR ambassador. “Basically we throw parties to get people hyped about the clothes,” she said. At FIT, rather than pursue a degree in fashion design, Colette opted for the track of fashion merchandising management. FIT’s is the oldest and largest program of its kind in the nation. “It doesn’t limit you to design. You can be a stylist, buyer, manufacturer, the list goes on,” Colette explained. She takes her studies seriously, but admits she’s “getting a degree to get a degree,” based on the advice of her mentor, the late Andrew McKelvey, founder and former Chairman and CEO of the company that owned Monster.com, whom she met after earning a $40,000 Entrepreneurial Scholarship sponsored by McKelvey’s foundation. “Andy had a 2.0 in college,” Colette said of her late mentor. “He told me to never let school interfere.”

Fending off the real-life Gossip Girls

“Once I say that I work in a boutique with my mom at home, someone will ask what it’s called,” she said. “The name L’Colette pretty much gives it away.” Anonymous tipsters even bash her on gossip websites. Colette seems unrattled by the negativity, declining to discuss it at all. “Everyone hates me,” she said laughing, her Midwestern accent making a rare appearance. She doesn’t even stress over what you might think would be her biggest concern, her clothes—and this from a girl who says she used to wear high heels every day in high school. “My day is so crammed, so it’s a waste of time to spend that much time in the bathroom,” Colette said. Riding boots paired with leggings or velour pants from L’Colette punctuate her classic, comfortable on-campus style. Colette credits her Catholic values with teaching her to ignore naysayers. “Do unto others as you’ve had them do unto you,” she said. “I’m a Christian and I’m proud of what my mom and I have accomplished.”

The Future of L’Colette Don’t let the designer wardrobe and enviable after-school job at Max Azria fool you—the weight of her considerable success has not left her jaded just yet. Colette is an aspiring humanitarian. Following a career in retail, she hopes to open a nonprofit organization to benefit the needy children of third world nations, but has yet to narrow her sights on a particular country or region. “A lot of people give money and I want to give money, but also make change,” she said. “They need to be more productive and build infrastructure.” As this fresh New Yorker learns to navigate her way in an unforgiving urban landscape, she seems prepared for anything. "I'm hungry, I'm ambitious—this is just how I am,” she said.

Colette’s Fashion Tips for Spring 2009 Focus on enriching gorgeous color in all different types of attire. The color palate starts with deep jewel tones such as cobalt blue, vibrant green, navy, fuchsia red and lemon yellow. These colors are going to be great for late spring/resort wear from dresses and skirts to blazers, cardigans and trousers.

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Toga is in: live, learn and love. Anything from rope detailing to draping off the shoulder comes into play this season. Drape-y jackets, oneshoulder looks and comfortable jersey are key leaders in this pack. Asymmetric tops are definitely something to show off for a flirty lunch date or a nighttime social.

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Gold is a hot accessory, jewelry and color for the season. Skinny necklaces, chunky belts and gold accents add shimmer to any outfit.

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Menswear is key. Mixing light blazers over dresses creates a polished and sophisticated look. Throw on your mother's pearls for a classier touch—an easy way to take your outfit from day to night.

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Open-back anything. Voluminous backs are hot this season with subtle ties, beading or just plain stitching backs. Show off your curves with a little subtle sexiness.

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Sew Chic:

The Life of a Fashion Intern

Adebisi Adebowale interned with Lebanese designer Elie Saad at Paris Fashion Week. Read her story on collegemagazine.com

BY Hannah Bruchman > Freshman > Journalism > University of Maryland, College Park

The fashion world: glamorous, fast-paced and alluring. Fashion editors and designers command respect and admiration from the everyday Americans who dream of Prada and Gucci. But what about the lowly interns who have just started in this glamorous fashion world?

The Fashion Industry by the Numbers

100,000

Number of apparel industry jobs in New York City according to the Garment Industry Development Corporation.

24%

Percentage of fashion designers who are self-employed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

$62,610

Median salary for a fashion designer, according to the BLS.

$70,570

The BLS’ estimate of the median salary for a manager in the design industry.

-8.4%

The percent decline in jobs in the apparel manufacturing industry projected by the BLS from 2006-2016, the largest projected drop in any industry in that time period.

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The number of colleges in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area with fashion design programs.

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American cities in the Global Language Monitor’s annual ranking of the world’s most fashionable cities, based on media analysis. New York (1), Los Angeles (6) and Las Vegas (9) were the honorees.

6%

Percent of US apparel sales comprised of “intimate” apparel.


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Take Maddie Rakosky, a freshman at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Rakosky was able to land an internship with New York-based designer Edwing D’Angelo, where she helped design his Fall 2009 collection. At the request of D’Angelo, Rakosky designed a shoe that was iconic of New York. Says Rakosky, “Naturally, I designed a stiletto that looks almost exactly like a taxi cab, and the sketch is now in Los Angeles awaiting production. This is all very new and exciting for me, and I love going to work for him.” Working with D’Angelo, Rakosky is actually able to design clothes for him while learning “a lot about proportions of designing and the way a designer thinks.” Glamour Magazine’s fashion intern Patty Haning works in a different part of the fashion world, helping the executive fashion editor-at-large Suze Yalof Schwartz and her assistant Lauren Tardanico put together each month’s articles. Haning ensures that everything runs smoothly, helping the two women with tasks ranging from checking e-mails, to sending clothes back to their respective fashion houses, to trying on clothes to see how they look. The best part, says Haning, is “browsing through the racks of clothes, modeling and seeing everything that goes into the final product. Starting something from scratch and then watching it develop into something great is really rewarding.” Haning chose to work at Glamour simply because she has been reading Glamour Magazine her whole life. “I have always wanted to work for a major fashion magazine. I love that it is always changing and always new,” she said. A common thread in these women’s internships is the fast-paced way in which they landed the job. Rakosky was at a party

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in downtown New York City when she met a man working for D’Angelo, who told Rakosky he could get her an internship with the designer. That Monday, she was called in for an interview. In Haning’s case, she applied to an online posting on a Friday, interviewed that Monday and officially started two days later. “Having confidence and convincing Lauren that I would be perfect for this position really helped. Most people get internships by knowing someone on ‘the inside’ but I really just took a chance and it worked out for the best,” Haning explained. It’s clear that Rakosky and Haning are passionate about fashion. “Fashion and style are so fun because everyone sees it differently and has their own sense of it, it’s impossible to get bored,” Haning said. For Rakosky, fashion is about the individual and her own designs. “I chose fashion because I love and respect a person who can dress well. The way one dresses gives off the first impression he or she leaves on someone. And there is never a prouder moment for me than when I see something I designed on somebody else.”

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Who’s Watching on Your Campus? By Ashley Troost > JUNIOR > ENGLSIH > University of Maryland, College Park / PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABC MEDIANET

What do you get when you mix solo cups, hookups, frat parties, and sorority girls? ABC Family’s GR∑∑ΣK: A whole lot of drama and comedy. With its ratings steadily climbing since its debut, the show’s third season will air on March 30 and continue to follow fraternities and sororities at the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University. And when nine o’clock rolls around every Tuesday, you can be sure there are millions of Greeks and non-Greeks waiting to see what happens next in the party-filled episode. The show focuses on the on-again off-again couple, Cappie and Casey (think Ross and Rachel), and with GR∑∑K obsessed Facebook groups, fans can comment on their favorite Cappie-Casey moments. Recent University of Virginia graduate and sorority member Laura Pall started one group because she wanted to get more people into the show. “…I really wanted GR∑∑K to stick around,” she said. Pall and the sisters of Alpha Delta Pi set up GR∑∑K nights in the sorority house. “Everyone would come downstairs and watch it together.” She believes Greek members can appreciate the show because “it’s so extravagantly


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over the top.” Diana Martin, a sister of Delta Gamma at Syracuse agrees; “I think the level of cattiness is to an extreme, and in a real sorority it’s not really like that,” she said. Although the show has its over the top moments, there are some aspects true to Greek life. Pall identifies with the episode where a recruitment counselor comes to ZBZ and forces the sisters to take recruitment more seriously. “It’s true. There are the recruitment counselors who come to the sorority house and try to make everyone follow the rules, even though everyone doesn’t follow the rules.” Besides boasting over 500 members, Pall’s Facebook group also includes a GR∑∑K drinking game. Pall explains, “In the first season, the characters were extremely predictable. We loved when the characters acted a certain way, so we decided to make it a drinking game.” For example, when Cappie hits on Casey or Rebecca acts like a heinous bitch, you drink. One of the members of Pall’s group is Aaron Pattison, a junior at the University of Southern California. He started watching the show

when he noticed similarities between his fraternity and the ones on the show. “There was a scene of an intramural floor hockey tournament, and we had just had one ourselves. I thought that was pretty cool.” He believes that the show is a positive depiction of fraternity life and is giving fraternities “good press.” In fact, Pattison says his fraternity identifies with GR∑∑K’s fraternity, Kappa Tau. “My frat isn’t [made up of] the big social aristocrats who have money. We try to break the rules and mess with other frats.” And what does Pattison think about Kappa Tau’s president? “Cappie is a really cool guy and reminds me a lot of my brothers. I want him to be my fraternity brother.” If you think GR∑∑K is just for Greeks, think again. According to Kelly Post, a freshman at Penn State University, “I think the show has a lot of college situations that you can relate to that aren’t specific to Greek life, like going to parties and making bad decisions. It’s more about being at college than being in Greek life.”

I think the level of cattiness is to an extreme, and in a real sorority it’s not really like that.

COLLEGE MAGAZINE TALKS TO

SPENCER GRAMMER

Grammer, the daughter of Fraiser and Cheers star Kelsey Grammer, plays Casey, the perfectionist President of Zeta Beta Zeta sorority.

Yes, I've shotgunned a beer and I've done that funnel thing too.

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CM: I understand you majored in art history and then switched to theatre [while in school at Marymount Manhattan College]. SG: I started off as an art history major, it was what I really liked to do in high school, and then I made the change to theatre in my second semester. Then I started to really focus on theatre and acting… It was hard maintaining good


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grades and working as an actress...but it does take a few years to really establish yourself in the casting community and just in general to get used to auditioning, so I think it’s important to do while you’re in school at least, because when you get out you might have a job. So I went [for] almost four years of college and I ended up getting a soap opera and I left. CM: What was your college rooming situation like? SG: My freshman year I lived in a dorm. There were six girls in our dorm, three girls per room, which was a lot of people in a small space. CM: How was that? SG: It was crazy! I mean we made it work, I guess. You could ask them, they probably [have] better judgment of what it was like to live with me. I was a lot different then than I am now. I had short hair that was

bright red and I was kind of rebellious I guess you could say, because that’s kind of like how I was in high school and then as I transitioned into college, I think in college you start to find yourself—[you’re] independent of your family and whatever you’re rebelling from there… CM: Have you been to any of the frat parties that are like the parties on GR∑∑K? SG: My friend was in a sorority and she took me to a party that was on a boat and Miami Vice-themed. That’s kind of like what we do on the show, except [for] the massive amount of drinking. And we don’t have boats on our show. If we did, it would be pretty awesome.

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Foster plays Cappie, the President of Kappa Tau fraternity and Cyprus-Rhodes’ partier-in-chief.

Cm: so i want to start with something really important—let’s talk about your hair, everyone loves it, do you have to keep it long for the show or is it your own style? SMF: Well, it was sort of my own style in the beginning and now there’s no way I could cut it because they would yell at me. So it’s sort of become my style.

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Cm: speaking of parties, how long can you hold a keg stand for? SG: I don’t know. Well, the first time I did it, it didn’t work out so well. I was like, “Oh, I don’t understand!” Then I did it again and I did the whole beer I guess. Right it’s like the thing with the…? Wait, what is a keg stand? Cm: a keg stand is when two people hold you upside-down and you drink from the tap. SG: Oh! No, then I’ve never done that. Cm: i think you’re talking about shotgunning a beer. SG: Yes, I’ve shotgunned a beer and I’ve done that funnel thing too. So I haven’t done a keg stand because we really didn’t have a lot of keg parties when I was going to school in New York. My school was really restrictive about drinking in dorms and if anyone was underage there was just no drinking allowed at all. My friends at NYU had keg parties, so I went to some of those parties.

Cm: Your character seems like the kind of guy who doesn’t care about academics and just likes to party. When you were at college [Collin County Community College in t texas] did you focus on school or party like a frat guy? SMF: You know, I was honestly playing Halo in my apartment from 10 a.m. 'til 3 p.m. I didn’t party much when I was out there because I was still pretty young. I did all that when I moved to LA and I got that out of my system early on. I like to go out with my friends and have a good time, but I wouldn’t say I’m a party animal or anything like that. Cm: so when you go out with your friends, do you have a favorite drink that you order? SMF: I wouldn’t say a favorite because I sort of alternate between drinks. Maybe a nice glass of wine, because I feel classy. Cm: i’m sure you’ve been at parties with a keg. how long can you hold a keg stand? SMF: I’ve actually never done a keg stand. Cm: What's been your favorite "on campus" moment on the show so far?

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SMF: My favorite scene is the one with Casey and Cappie in the first season when she asks where he wants to be in ten years and he says that he wants to be with her. When I read that, I said, “Wow, that’s going to be incredible.” When we shot it, it was really amazing and then we got a lot of really good feedback from that scene so it turned out to be a really amazing scene. So I really dig that one. Cm: and i kind of have a question about the make out scenes—are they awkward or hot? SMF: When I first started it was a little awkward, but after so many, it’s just another day on the job. Cm: do you have a closet obsession? music? t tV? Like i’m secretly obsessed with miley Cryrus.

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SMF: It’s so funny that you say Miley Cyrus. I went back home for the holidays and was hanging out with my nephews who are like 6 and 7, and they watch iCarly. I sat down and I watched that show, and I have to say I enjoyed it. Is that weird for someone of my age to enjoy a show like that?

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ulture nterc u o C How A Making s I ainstay M n College Its Mark o Campuses BY Lucia della Paolera > Junior > English and Music > University of Pennsylvania /

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Experimentation—be it radical idealism, political activism, drugs, sex, rock and roll—you name it, and you won’t be hard pressed to find a student who has tried it. Recently, student experimentation has taken a more expressive and permanent turn. The tattoo, once marginalized as a taboo forum for subversive counter-cultures, is now as common a fixture on the student body as sweats and a hangover. According to a study published in 2006 by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 36% of Americans ages 18 to 29 have tattoos, and the demographics of people inking up have expanded drastically in the past few years. “There are no bikers anymore,” says Mike “Shaky” Padavano, a tattoo artist at Kingdom Tattoos in downtown Manhattan. “Now everybody and their mother is getting tattooed.” Some of the most popular tattoos on college campuses are stars, roses and replicas of those seen on celebrities like Nicole Richie and Rihanna, according to Shaky and Brad Stevens, an artist at legendary Fun City Tattoos on Saint Mark's Place, also in New York. Whereas most guys ink up their shoulders and upper-arms, for women it’s all about the wrists and torso. “Right now a lot of girls are getting their ribs done,” says Stevens, who specializes in traditional tattoos. “Ho handles. It used to be the tramp stamp and now it’s the ho handles.” But many students view skin ink as a veritable art form, and treatments of the subject in pop culture, like on the TV show “Miami Ink,” have opened up a new realm of possibilities by exposing the artistry and imagination available. “I feel like a lot of people


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are starting to get more artsy with their tattoos and not just getting run of the mill things,” says Stevens. “A lot of people come in with original artwork by their favorite artists.” Alanna Martinez, a junior at Sarah Lawrence College studying visual arts, was inspired by her favorite childhood story for two of her tattoos, the most striking a sleek arrow that extends from her right shoulder to her elbow. “Peter Pan is a story I’ve always been fascinated with,” says Martinez, who has gotten three tattoos since her freshman year. “I think that tattoos can be very beautiful, and I like having beautiful things on my body.”

I think the 18-year-old-age limit is probably a good thing, because I made stupid, stupid decisions. For other students, getting tattooed is less an act of artistic expression than a declaration of defiance and independence. Natalie (who declined to give her last name and alma mater) got her first tattoo in college, and was undergoing the process of covering up a tattoo of her ex-husband’s name on her lower back when I met her in Village Tattoo, a hole-in-the-wall parlor in Saint Mark’s Place. “My family’s Jewish, and I like to piss them off,” said Natalie. “I was like the black sheep and I knew they wouldn’t appreciate it.”

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“I was not immediately attracted to this person.” That’s how Jesse Parnell, 20, of Sarah Lawrence College, described the man who gave him his first tattoo. The man’s name was Wolf (at least that’s what he was called), and he was a portly, twenty-something, homeless burnout with hair down J E S S E PA R N E LL to his shoulders. He traveled the country couchsurfing, photographing abandoned psych wards and, apparently, giving tattoos. It was only by chance that this wanderer stumbled across quiet Sarah Lawrence in the suburbs of New York City. Jesse was skeptical at first, but after watching a few friends get tattoos, he noticed the care and attention Wolf put into his work. Plus, the price was right. Jesse paid Wolf $30 and a 40 oz. bottle of beer to give Jesse the “let go.” tattoo now emblazoned on his left bicep.

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Jesse explained that he chose to have “let go.” tattooed because it best explained a personal philosophy of his. “People spend too much time trying to direct their own lives instead of letting things happen. Once you let go of your role as a director and become the actor, then you can begin to live.” According to Jesse, a mutual friend of Wolf’s and another student at Sarah Lawrence (for anonymity’s sake we’ll call her Emily) had been diagnosed with terminal cancer a week earlier. The entire night Emily had been out while Jesse was getting his tattoo in a marijuana and cigarette smoke-filled dorm room. As soon as Wolf finished the tattoo, Emily opened the door and announced the death of her friend. “People just sat around not really saying a whole lot after that. Eventually, she asked to see my tattoo. I showed her and it said ‘let go.’” He explained, “I’m someone who always wants to play the director. This is a constant reminder to me to remain the actor and take life as it comes.”

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Greek Pride

Gay Students and a More Inclusive Brotherhood BY Alex Burchfield > Freshman > International Relations > American University / PHOTO BY ZAIN SHARIFF

Jeremy Koss (bottom left) and his fraternity brothers

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yan (he declined to use his last name) is from Vero Beach, Florida: a conservative, affluent community that voted 80% Republican in the 2004 election. When Ryan came to American University four years ago, he decided to rush Delta Tau Delta. But Delta’s rush week was not the inebriating gauntlet most students attempt to survive. During a pledge class lock-in, he “came out” to his fellow brothers. In the college world, the typical “fraternity brother” is associated with images of beer chugging and womanizing, sensationalized by movies like “Animal House” and “Old School.” Ryan’s story seems terrifying, and John Belushi having a boyfriend seems inconceivable. But the Greek world is knocking down its stereotype as a homophobic institution; the two polarized identities are gradually losing their exclusiveness. Shane Windmeyer, the founder and executive director of Campus Pride, and one of the few outspoken educators on sexual orientation issues and Greek life, came out to his fraternity Phi Delta Theta in 1994. At this time, gay culture was surrounded in fear and uncertainty due to the recent emergence of HIV. “I was very much in the closet,” said Windmeyer. “I was coming to terms with my sexuality and decided to tell a few brothers. They were very supportive, but it took a little time for them to process it.”

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Trying to overcompensate for his sexual orientation, Windmeyer constantly worked harder than his fellow brothers: organizing events, raising money, cleaning up around the house. He wanted to show that his sexuality had nothing to do with his work ethic. He became an educator, teaching his fellow brothers that as a homosexual, he was the same as any other brother, and could still contribute in positive ways. “For myself, it was a traumatic standpoint,” said Windmeyer. “But if you can understand the meaning of brotherhood, you can deal with a variety of issues.” Sean Honick, a member of Pi Kappa Phi at American University, says educating his fellow brothers was one of the ways he became more comfortable with his sexuality. “They ask me stuff like who pays on a date,” said Honick. “When I talk to them about it, it opens their eyes.” But discussing the logistics of dating is not something that comes easily for homosexuals who are considering coming out to their fellow brothers. Before coming to American, Ryan had not told anyone about his sexuality— not even his parents, who still do not know. “Coming out was a process for me. I told my friends in very sporadic time frames, based mostly on when I felt comfortable sharing,” said Ryan. “When I first came out it was relatively difficult to talk about; however, after time I just became more and more comfortable and confident sharing it.” One of Ryan’s fellow brothers, Boris Yampolsky, recalls the experience with indifference. “I wasn’t shocked,” said Yampolsky. “I was never closed-minded to the situation so it wasn’t a big deal.” The growing presence of GLBT life on college campuses has helped assuage the

fear and uncertainty surrounding gay culture, but the main shift in ideology has been the result of the neutral attitudes of individuals at the base of each chapter, such as Yampolsky, who are making fraternities more accessible for homosexuals. Chris Ashton, a junior at American, was openly gay when he decided to rush Sigma Phi Epsilon, and was drawn in by the hospitality of the brothers. “You get this image of a fraternity being homophobic,” said Ashton. “Once you put yourself in the system and start to get to know the guys, that image disappears.” However, the Greek world still has a long way to go in defeating the homophobic stereotype. Jeremy Koss, the programming assistant for the GLBT resource center at American, graduated in 2004 and was a member of American’s chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Koss admits that there will always be fraternities that don’t accept homosexuals, but emphasizes that the conflict is essentially artificial. “It’s not a question of [frat brother and homosexual] compatibility; we’re talking about a social identity and a sexual identity,” said Koss. “There needs to be a strong understanding that being gay has nothing to do with being Greek.” “I don’t take it as something that defines who I am, it’s just a characteristic of who I am,” said Ryan. “I have brown hair, brown eyes, I’m gay and so on.” Koss was in the unique position as one of the founding fathers of American’s chapter of Sig Ep, and helped send a message to prospective brothers that discrimination would not be tolerated. As Koss and his brothers brought more people into the fraternity, the environment was gradually established. “I’m an outgoing person in general and as a freshman my sexuality was more obvious. People could see I was gay before I told them,” said Koss. “[I told them] take me for who I am or I’ll fight.”

There needs to be a strong understanding that being gay has nothing to do with being Greek.

Gay students aren't the only ones diversifying Greek life. Go to collegemagazine.com to read about Gamma Gamma Chi, the nation's first Islamic sorority.

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Mike and the Mad Dog Eat Your Hearts Out Two Students Take On the World of Sports Broadcasting By Alyssa Wood > Junior > English > George Washington University

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hey may not be the famous Don Orsillo and Jerry Remy, but these student sportscasters might just be the next big thing in sports broadcasting. Greg Shapiro and Julian Gompertz, juniors at George Washington University, are making their mark in the radio broadcasting arena in hopes of one day breaking into the big leagues. The two best friends met their freshman year and instantly realized their shared passion for sports. Both are die-hard fans of the New York Giants. New York native Julian roots for the Mets, and Greg, hailing from New Jersey, supports the Yankees. For these dedicated roommates, a Giants’ loss means a full week of moping before next Sunday. Greg and Julian dove immediately into GW’s radio station, WRGW, their first year on campus. They began by contributing show commentary and helping with game broadcasts, but eventually earned positions as Assistant Sports Directors. This year, Greg took on the role of Sports Director. Greg’s show, “The Real Deal,” incorporates national, college and international sports. Celebrity guests on the show have even included NBC sportscasting star Bob Costas. GW junior Nick Provazza, a member of “The Real Deal” commentary panel, says his host’s leadership and sports knowledge are ESPN-worthy. “Both Greg and Julian’s careful preparation results in two shows that are more entertaining and insightful than most of what you find in major media outlets,” Nick said. Julian hosts “Half-Jewish Sports,” aimed at listeners interested in Atlantic-10 and GW basketball. Julian spends time at the station each day logging audio, cutting highlights, creating commercial spots for broadcasts, or outlining for his next show. He also prepares weekly tapings for his work as a TV personality on GWTV’s most viewed show, “Unstoppable,” a debate program for sports topics.

As Sports Director, Greg not only manages the thirty students who co-host six radio shows per week, but also trains young broadcasters. Oh, and both he and Julian personally broadcast nearly every men’s and women’s GW Colonials basketball GR E G S HA P IR O & J U LI A N GOMPER T Z game. Home and away. They have gone everywhere from Cincinnati to St. Louis to Philadelphia, even Hawaii for the Rainbow Classic tournament. “I’ve met many of my friends here…from having been through 10-hour Greyhound trips, multiple city layovers and hotel stays together,” says Greg. After the boys first away game at a women’s basketball tournament at Stony Brook University, they headed out for a late-night snack to celebrate a successful broadcast. It was a fifteen-minute walk in the bitter cold, as they trudged along the highway and through woods—to Hooters. The duo spent their entire trip stipend, over $60. Exhausted and full, they returned to their hotel and called the WRGW Director to fill him in on their evening. Apparently there had been a McDonald’s thirty seconds from the hotel. Needless to say, the supervisor was not pleased. Greg and Julian plan to advance in the broadcasting field postGW. Greg, a Sports Management and Marketing major, hopes to make a career in radio/TV broadcasting or work for a team’s front office. Julian, a Journalism and Mass Communication major, sees himself launching into media of any kind, whether it’s writing for an internet publication or working on-camera. Jerry Remy had better not get too comfortable.

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College Magazine takes a look back at the careers of some of PHOTOS: COURTESY OF NBC NEWS sports broadcasting’s biggest stars: John Madden Madden works alongside Al Michaels and Tony Kornheiser on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. In the NFL Hall of Fame for his stint as head coach of the Oakland Raiders in the 1970’s—he has the highest winning percentage ever for coaches of more than 100 games—Madden began to coach while studying for his Master of Arts in physical education at Cal Polytechnic. As an undergrad, he played offense and defense on the football field, and started at catcher in baseball.

Mike and the Mad Dog Mike Francesca and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo hosted the pioneering sports radio show Mike and the Mad Dog from 1989 until August 2008, based out of WFAN in New York City. The two are also known for their close ties to their native city. Francesca grew up in Long Beach, and attended St. John’s University. Russo also grew up on Long Island, in suburban Syosset, but graduated from Rollins University near Orlando.

Chris Berman Popularly known as “Boomer,” this sportscaster anchors ESPN showssuchasSportsCenter, Monday Night Countdown and Baseball Tonight. His tenure with ESPN began in 1979, when the Cheshire, Connecticut, native joined the network, based in nearby Bristol, just one month after its inception. Berman’s success should surprise no one— he’s an Ivy League grad, Brown University class of ’77.

Bob Costas Bob Costas hosts NBC sports programs for Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA, and has lead TV broadcasts for seven different Olympics. While attending Syracuse University, he announced for the Syracuse Blazers, a minor-league hockey team. Costas, like any precociously gifted sports figure, left school early for the pros, specifically to call games for the ABA’s Spirit of Saint Louis.


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College Magazine Reviews The Bar PJ’s Pub – Baltimore’s college bar par excellence, PJ’s Pub is literally across the street from JHU. Depending on the night, it’s a cross between a dive and the “place to be”—on weekends after 11 p.m., you can expect to find the majority of Hopkins bargoers there. Nightly specials include Thursday night’s “Sparks Night,” featuring the Sparks girls, complete with free gear and free drinks. Overall, a pretty typical college bar, but on those special nights when attendance is under 100 but over 30, it’s the BEST thing to do near JHU. –From Chad at JHU

The Album She & Him: Volume One – Actress Zooey Deschanel teams with underground rock mainstay M. Ward in She & Him. Paste Magazine called their debut Volume 1 the top album of 2008, but, while it’s certainly awesome, it’s mostly breakup songs and nothing new to the music scene. On “Thought I Saw Your Face Today,” Deschanel croons, “No, I couldn’t help but fall in love again” with M. Ward plunking his piano underneath her ordinary voice. Volume I is for those who have just experienced a break up. –Ashley Troost at UMD

The Local Band Imperial China – Imperial China is a three-piece experimental post-punk band quickly gaining in popularity. Their music has a Dischord Records feel and is laden with heavily distorted and energetic guitar riffs complimented by a rhythm section with mad chops. Imagine a slightly updated combination of the Minutemen and Fugazi with longer, more transition-intensive songs and arguably more interesting instrumental sections. Imperial China’s live show is one to be reckoned with. Online: http://www.myspace.com/imperialchina –Jaren Love at UMD

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Q: A lot of girls complain that the pill makes them go crazy. Does it actually affect their personalities?

A: Well, for some, it does. For others it has no effect. “Affect their personalities” might be a bit strong, but it can create things like mood swings, depression, anxiety. It certainly can make a difference.

Q: Does the pill affect a girl’s sex drive? A: Unfortunately, yes. For some girls it can. One of the side effects of the pill—and again, all these effects are for some ‘yes,’ for others maybe not—is it can reduce libido, or sex drive. So it’s an unfortunate fact that you don’t want to do the very thing you’re taking it to do. Maybe that’s how it works (laughing), but I doubt it.

Q: How about condoms—do they really A: T hat’s the number one complaint I hear

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College Magazine welcomes back its go-to sexpert, the Associate Chair of the Department of Public and Community Health at the University of Maryland, Dr. Robin Sawyer. This issue: contraception.

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from men, that condoms don’t feel the same. Some guys have even said they don’t even know if they’re having sex. Now, one of the advantages of this is if you suffer from premature ejaculation, it can desensitize things and help you out some.

Q: Any tips for minimizing a condom’s effect on sensitivity?

A: Generally this effect is worse with typical latex condoms than it is with all-natural lambskin condoms, so if you’re really having issues, you may want to invest in the more expensive lambskin, which are a bit more porous and help with things like heat transfer. But because these have slightly bigger pores than your normal latex condoms, they don’t protect as well against HIV and other STIs. Editor’s note: Professor Sawyer advises that the difference in protection is significant and does NOT recommend using lambskin condoms unless you are in a committed, monogamous relationship and certain of your own and your partner’s sexual health.

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