Fashion

https://youtu.be/VlBBfTQOmaM With each loop of wire and as every bead is hand-strung, a story takes shape, one built on curiosity, patience and passion.   What began as a simple experiment soon became a reflection of individuality and artistry.   For sophomore political science major, Alyssa Underwood, that journey started two years ago with a jewelry-making kit and an open mind, transforming a...

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 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 is excited to follow this fashion journey. He says he is looking forward to...

https://youtu.be/oLrxeCJ6Prg 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, elegance models was started in 2016.   Imani Tyson, sophomore,...

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 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.  Pringle is a junior psychology major with a minor in studio art. She holds several leadership positions as a resident advisor, desk assistant and peer...

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 At Southern, students are...

Photo Spread by Tyler Fisher and Brooke Kuryan