Fashion

Stepping into a furry suit and donning a mask helps students involved in the community of anthropomorphics, or furries, redefine self-expression and identity. On campus, students’ interests and identities are ever-evolving—that’s true for Taylor Mahoney and Hannah Dayton. For Mahoney, a sophomore exploratory major, the fascination began early, when as a kid, they adored mascot characters. “There was...

https://youtu.be/N8g6gigjHS4 In his bedroom workshop, Aidon McCray, a sophomore business management major, brushes life into shoes, turning them into works of wearable art. McCray’s love for sneakers came at the age of 14. This love for shoes fueled him to begin his business, McCray’s Footwear Services, on March 25, 2020. Using Angelus paint products, he can transform regular...

In the hectic halls of university life, where textbooks and lecture notes often take center stage, it's easy to overlook the hidden talents and entrepreneurial spirit of students. However, for Mackenzie Deane, her passion for creativity has led her to carve out a unique niche in the world of entrepreneurship, selling jewelry. Mackenzie Deane, a junior business major...

https://youtu.be/nfnUJla20_o Sean Cremins, junior, business major, and his friend Lorenzo Nicolasora in Denim Endings outfits. With each burst of spray-paint, tear of fabric, needle weaved through thread, every idea drawn on paper, Denim Endings was born.   A streetwear clothing brand started on Aug. 22, 2022, by Sean Cremins, junior, business economics major and his friend, Lorenzo Nicolasora.   Cremins...

https://youtu.be/oLrxeCJ6Prg Matilda Appiah, Ryan Williams and Imani Tyson of FACE. Modeling on the runway at New York Fashion Week.   Becoming fashion influencers on social media.   And, showing their outer and inner beauty are the goals of FACE Models, is a student-run organization at the university that allows students to express themselves with confidence through modeling.   Fashionable, artistic, creative,...

From superheroes to anime characters, cosplayers use makeup, wigs, clothes, props, masks and more to become these people. “You can make that stuff from basically just cardboard. It isn’t as expensive as it looks like,” says Jacob Davila, senior psychology major. “You start to really figure out how to break down certain pieces, what parts of a character’s...

https://youtu.be/8fHfscevOtQ Video| Rafaela Martinez Business may bring to mind images of cubicles, black coffee and long meetings. But for student Zoe Pringle, owner of Pringle Painting Plus, business is a powerful form of creativity and self-expression.  Zoe Pringle wearing her creations.PHOTO | TYRESE ABDUL-SHAKOOR Pringle is a junior psychology major with a minor in studio art. She holds...

Drag shows are a subcultural phenomenon. But the term “drag queen” is a common term in pop culture.   Thanks to the success of recording artist and drag queen superstar, RuPaul Charles, more people are connected with the drag queen culture. Charles hit the charts with the song “Supermodel (You Better Work)” in 1992.  https://youtu.be/bkb8DU1ODqE Video by: Rafaela Martinez...

Robert Edmonsonjunior, musicPHOTOS | TYLER FISHER Zuzana Zivotskasophomore, biology Ashley Harrissophomore, psychology Trinitee Garveyfreshman, psychology Shannon Duttonsophomore, early childhood education Ryan Ortegafreshman, marketing China Lewissophomore, recreation and leisurePHOTOS | BROOKE KURYAN Patrick Kearneysenior, English Aracellys Cortessenior, healthcare studies Breyondra Felderfreshman, health sciencePHOTOS | TYLER FISHER Marissa Ludgisjunior, media and film studies Photo Spread by Tyler Fisher and Brooke...

Alyssa Masi, sophomore, environmental systems & sustainability major, PHOTO | Kaitlyn Gerckens Kaylee Olenoski, freshman, communication disorders major, PHOTO | Kaitlyn Gerckens Anna Marsh, senior, interdisciplinary studies major, PHOTO | Brooke Kuryan Ellen Stansfield, senior, special education major PHOTO | Brooke Kuryan Maria Bernabucci, junior, social work major, PHOTO | Kaitlyn Gerckens Mike Nowek, graduate student, PHOTO |...