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Vol. 2 No. 2

November 2009

married in collegetying the knot before getting the diploma

perscription medicationare you using or abusing?

go fish!Richmond sculptures inspiring

winter fashion

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ink staffeditor’s letter SARA D’EUGENIO

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MEREDITH RIGSBY

MANAGING EDITOR

PATRICE DALESSANDRO +

MELISSA TABLANTE

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

KATHRYN GLUSHEFSKI

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR

AMY JOYCE +

TENOIYA CARTER

COPY EDITORS

CAROLINE EVERTZ

CAMPUS LIFE EDITOR

CHRISTINE ERICKSON

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES EDITOR

JAIME BARNETT

ARTS + CULTURE EDITOR

COURTNEY MANNION

ART COORDINATOR

NINA STODDARD

VISUAL STAFF

MATT SCHMIDT

VISUAL STAFF

CONSUWELLA CARRINGTON

VISUAL STAFF

CHRISTINE STODDARD

VISUAL STAFF

MILLICENT ENCARNACION

VISUAL STAFF

ELIZABETH FORBES

VISUAL STAFF

LEILANI LITTLEFIELD

FASHION STYLIST

SHAWNEE CUSTALOW

GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER

DENA SPRUILL

STAFF WRITER

TEDDY GREGSON

STAFF WRITER

PRAKESHA MATNUR

STAFF WRITER

SANTIA NANCE

AD SALES

LAURA PETERS

MATT GENIESSE

CONTRIBUTORS


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table of contentscampus life contemporary issues arts + culture

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CORRECTIONS FOR ISSUE 1:

“Welcome to VCU” by Lee Khleang; “Roommate etiquette” art by Matt Schmidt; “No Money, No Problem: RVA free market” art by Melissa Tablante; “Players Predict

Another Successful Season” art by Matt Schmidt; “Building Behind Bars: VCU’s relationship with prisoners” art by Austin Hannah; “How to Eat Healthy In College - and

Like it” art by Nina Stoddard and Melissa Tablante; “Independent vs chain coffee shops: room for both in the fan” art by Sara D’Eugenio; “VCU students add Green to

their everyday wardrobe” art by Christine Erickson; “Know your rights for equal fights” art by Melissa Tablante; “A little view from the top” art by Courtney Mannion;

“Breconstructed” art by Shawnee Custalow; “DIY fall issue: what your walls are wearing” article and art by Jaime Barnett.

VCU’s entry into filmmakingthe filmmaking department takes

a step ahead of other universities

with the purchase of a camera

that can film in 4D

Promoting societal change

through non-violent acts

students help those in need by

distributing food on a weekly basis

Save the trashas the trend of “going green”

continues to spread, local

businesses try to encourage others

to join the cause

Nate Waggoner zines, missed connections and the

man behind it all

Ghost bikesindividuals trade tombstones for

bicycles, creating a new way to

remember those lost

Google and your online presence ways to bump your name to the top

of the search engine results

Married lifestudents explore the advantages

and disadvantages of tying the knot

during their early college years

Prescription medicationa look at prescribed drugs: do

they really work? are you using or

abusing?

Can I kiss you?everyone has heard the phrase “no

means no” but this simple phrase is

often taken for granted: a discussion

about consent and how to respect

others’ boundaries

Gotta catch ‘em allinteresting collections and those

who harbor these unique items

Reinvent your closet how to make a closet of old

clothes have the excitement of

new ones

DIY thrift-giving guidegive the coolest gifts this

year without burning a hole in

your pocket

Interview with Zac Hryciak and

The Jungle BeatJungle Book and George of the

Jungle won’t be the first things to

pop in your head when you hear

the word “jungle” anymore--a local

band produces sounds that will

keep you thoroughly entertained

Michael Muelhaptarchitecture or art? a featured

artist whose work will make

you rethink that tie rack from

wood shop class

Go Fishfish aren’t just good for eating--

they may be the bit of inspiration

you need. those in the city

of Richmond and the fashion

industry agree

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Cover by Michael Muelhapt

The cover was designed using VCU’s

CNC router, a computer controlled

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VCU’s entry into filmmaking:

Nestled in the first floor of the Temple building, VCU’s primary

mass communications building, is the university television

station, VCU TV/HD. When you first enter the station, you face

the editing cave, where film & photography, cinema, mass

communications, kinetic imaging and English major interns stare for

hours at computer screens to determine the best cuts and transitions

to submit to their PBS-affiliated channel and website (vcutvhd.com).

Turn left and you face the executive producer’s corner office, more

editing stations and senior producer Lisa Figueroa’s desk. The set-up

appears to be a humble abode for housing film and video equipment.

The station is not as widely known as other branches of campus

media such as the student newspaper, The Commonwealth Times. It’s

not surprising, then, that roughly a year has passed since VCU TV/

HD purchased a Red One 4K Digital ULTRA-HD camera but the new

addition is practically unknown to VCU students. After suffering

the horrors of sitting on a long product waiting list, VCU TV/HD

finally bought a professional Hollywood quality camera last summer–

but who knew?

purchasing a Red One 4K Camera

Christine Stoddard

Illustration Patrice Delasandro

The Red One is a digital movie

camera used by elite filmmakers and

very few lucky students in film and

video programs across the country. The

camera, which boasts resolutions more

than four times that of HD, has a sensor

that can mimic the same angle of view

and depth of field as Super 35 mm film.

Super 35 mm is an extremely expensive

format that has traditionally been

used in the film industry but is difficult

for independent filmmakers to afford

without grants and commissions. Films

like “Knowing,” “District 9,” “The Lovely

Bones,” “My Bloody Valentine 3D,” “The

Book of Eli,” “Che: A Revolutionary Life,”

and “Labor Pains,” have been shot using

the Red One.

The Red is the kind of prestigious

camera that even students at Columbia

University’s Film School practically have

to beg to use, whereas interns at VCU

TV/HD simply have to go through the

proper training process and justify using

it for a station assignment. Even students

in the cinema department, the most

highly-funded film and video department

at VCU’s School of the Arts, don’t have

access to this high-tech device (though

that situation is subject to change).

Dan Brazda, executive producer of VCU

TV/HD, is thrilled at the possibilities the

Red presents for the university station

and the film industry as a whole. He

describes himself as a, “tried and true

filmmaker,” yet with a camera like the

Red on the market, even he’s converted

to digital.

Dan summarizes his career as “twenty-

five years of film and one year of Red.”

However, that career is steadily evolving

into two years of the Red, as VCU TV/

HD produces more and more work with

the camera. While the camera’s presence

may have been relatively unknown to

the VCU community up until now, that is

bound to change.

How did you get the Red?

It was a long drawn-out process.

Red One is very new technology; I’ve

been following the progress of it for

three years. It took a lot of faith to get

involved early on, because often so-

called ‘amazing’ products turn out to

be less than amazing. But the Red One

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Here’s what Brazda had to say about the Red and it’s relationship with VCU:definitely hard to convert since I was a

hardcore film guy since way-back-when.

Which Red features are your favorite?

The sensor size, because in film-making,

a shallow depth of field is an incredible

storytelling device. Many digital cameras

have too much depth of field, but in

storytelling, you want to focus your

audience’s attention where you want it.

Video has not been able to do

that without clunky adapters, but the

Redis an all-in-one camera allowing you

to shoot quality slow motion, time

lapse and sync sound. In the film world,

I would often get a different camera

package to do different things, different

applications. The Red is a one-stop

shopping camera. Often people will

complain about new products, saying the

support doesn’t live up, but the

Red is a smaller company with top-notch

customer service. One of their

current programs allows you to get full

face value of your Red One camera

toward a trade-in on future camera

technology like the Epic and Scarlet

cameras. Red Digital’s motto is “making

obsolescence obsolete.”

What are your complaints about the

Red?

Very few, but I don’t like that you cannot

have an open shutter for an extended

period of time. In a film camera,

you can set the shutter to be open as

long as you want. If you want to be

shooting things like a time lapse of stars

in the sky at night, you’re currently very

limited in what you can do with the

Red. I also don’t like how, if you want to

shoot 120 frames per second, you

have to do that at 2 k, not 4 k. It’d be nice

if you could use the full speed range at

4 k. They’re actually doing that with

the “Epic,” so these issues are already

being addressed.

How will the Red benefit VCU TV/HD

and the VCU community as a whole?

It is broadening our approaches/abilities

with the programs we produce. Most

of what we have done up until now is

cinema verité, shooting from the hip

programs. The Red will allow us to do

more carefully thought-out, much higher

quality programming. We’ll also be

able to create archive footage. Anything

shot on 4 k will be around forever.

How does operating a Red differ from

operating other digital cameras?

Most other digital cameras, at least on

a consumer and prosumer level, are

kind of designed to be overly simplified.

When you have the ability to manually

set everything the way you want it--

that’s more of the filmmaker’s way. You

want control over everything. You

don’t want the machine doing your

thinking for you.

How heavy is the Red?

Fully loaded, with everything on it, 38

pounds. You can strip it down to as

lightweight a package as 14 pounds. It’s a

real, true transformer. The weight of your

specific camera depends on learning

all the different accessories that

work with the Red and knowing your

options as far as viewfinders, lenses,

external storage and sound.

How does the fact that VCU owns a Red

distinguish it from other universities?

There are some, but it’s a very limited

number. I can safely say we are one

of only a handful without having

statistics to back it up, but as variations

like “Epic” and “Scarlet” come out,

you’re going to see Red Digital cameras

popping up everywhere. For the

same or less than what you would pay

for a broadcast camera (with 75% less

resolution and lousy depth-of-field), look

at what you get.

What VCU productions have been shot

with a Red already?

So far no programs have been shot

100% with the Red. A lot of

supplementary footage has been shot on

Red and downscaled to HD to

mix with other cameras. We’ve also

begun an archival project of imagery

from VCU campuses and the Richmond

area. In the future, I think it will be

used a lot more for programs from start

to finish. The Red is capable of producing

images that are superior to what most

desktop editing systems are able to

handle. We won’t be able to use it to its

full potential until the editing systems

up their capabilities. Once again, I prefer

to be on the leading rather than the

trailing edge of technology.

How does owning a Red fit in with your

goals for VCU TV/HD?

We don’t want to get into a niche where

all we do is cinema verité documentaries.

But when we as a station appeal to

students from Film & Photography,

Cinema, School of the Arts, Theatre VCU

and others, you get a great cross section

of approaches and the Red is a fantastic

tool to achieve all of those visions.

That being said, the Red One is simply

one thing in our bag of tricks. We can

cover the entire spectrum from run

and gun to feature film production and

everything in between.

Dan ended the interview in

saying, “35 mm is not dead

by any means. They’ve been

saying it’s going away ever

since recordable video became

a reality but there will always

be a place for film. This last

year is the first time that digital

has actually put a dent in the

motion picture industry. The

great thing about Digital is that

it opens up opportunities for

filmmakers who’s messages

may have otherwise been lost

simply because they didn’t have

the deep pockets of the major

studios. Red Digital changes

all of that and that’s good

for everyone.


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Meredith Rigsby

Photos Sara D’Eugenio

Every Sunday for the last 14 years,

a mob of people can be seen

in Monroe Park. However, these

individuals are not there to hang

out, but to be fed.

The individuals providing

and serving food to those

who wish to take it are part of an

organization known as Food

Not Bombs.

The group is devoted “to

developing positive, personal,

political and economic

alternatives.” The main idea

among chapters is that the

government should be spending

money on food and not on bombs;

or rather “society needs to

promote life not death.”

Food Not Bombs has chapters

all over the country, one of which

is located here in Richmond.

Volunteers meet at the same house

every week around 1 p.m. to begin

preparing food.

On an average week, about 10

people show up to make food

for those suffering from hunger.

Some volunteers are regular

attendees, while others show up

when they can.

“There are a lot of meal

programs in Monroe Park,”

said volunteer Allison Self. “A

lot of them don’t come very

consecutively, but we

have been coming here every

year for 14 years.”

All of the food that is served is

donated by local grocery stores

during the week. Volunteers pick

up the donations in the event that

they are not delivered. Virtually

everything is donated, right down

to the plastic bowls.

national organization supplies the hungry with food

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Information

about

Richmond’s

Food Not

Bombs

chapter can

be found on

their website

at www.

myspace.

com/

richmondfnb.

national organization supplies the hungry with food

Vegan food is the only type

of food that can be found

on Food Not Bombs tables.

This is the organization’s

way of trying to bring about

non-violent social change.

The change they are looking

to see happen is the way

that meat manufacturers

care for and produce their

product. Often times, animals

are severely abused and kept

in insufficient living quarters.

Meat is also not served

partially because of the health

risk of serving spoiled meat.

“Most of the food comes

from stores that are going

to throw the food out

anyways because it’s past

the expiration date,” said

volunteer Nathan Stickel,

who recently joined the

Richmond chapter. “When

you get fruit that is past

the expiration date, it’s not

a danger to anybody.”

People usually trickle in

for about an hour, which is

about the amount of time

Food Not Bombs stays in

the park. However, it is a rare

occasion that all of the

food is eaten.

The Richmond chapter

used to donate leftover

food to a woman who ran an

independent daycare out of

her house. The woman has

since left the area, and now

leftovers are given to the

Salvation Army or taken home

by volunteers to finish.

Because the event

is held outdoors

the organization is

sometimes subjected

to varying weather

conditions. “If it rains,

sometimes no one

will come out but I think

we do a pretty good job

of anticipating how

many people will come

out,” said Self.

The group does not have any coverage

from the harsh weather. Volunteers

have expressed a need for tarps or

tents but have yet to find someone

who is able to donate any items.


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It is virtually a garden of recyclable goods. Carter

Anderson, an independent contractor, started the non-

profit organization, “Save the Trash” to try and make a

difference in his community. “The whole idea behind

Save the Trash was to have commercial recycling paid for

by the community businesses that are around.” One of

his first steps in helping the city of Richmond “go green”

was getting businesses like The Camel involved. The

main purpose of Anderson’s organization is to provide

recycling options for businesses and special events around

Richmond. He frequently attends and volunteers at festivals

going on in the city, like the Irish Festival and various

music festivals, to promote and set up recycling centers.

The organization has been saving trash for three years

and one of the problems it has witnessed repeatedly is

most businesses find it hard to continue recycling because

so few places accept recyclables. According to Anderson,

building separate containers for each type of recyclable

product would make it easier for businesses to sort trash

to take to designated drop off centers to be recycled. Save

going green in businesses:

a focus on a non-profit called Save the TrashLaura Peters

Photos Sara D’Eugenio

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An easy way to go green in the backyard of businesses.the Trash became

a legitimate operation a

year ago and has since

signed on with Cooperative

Solutions, another non-

profit, to together benefit the

community. Applying

for and receiving grants for

the organization is now

the primary focus of the

group. “I rarely get a

good response,” said

Anderson. “It’s really a one-

man operation. It’s

usually a question as to

somebody doesn’t want to

have it, don’t have space

for it, can’t be bothered with

it.” Anderson’s main job

consists of contracting

for businesses in Richmond.

He does a lot of work with

The Camel building tables

and anything that needs to be

fixed. The Camel has

been recycling for a little

over three months so far. “It

does take a little effort. And

you don’t get any money for

recycling, there’s no financial

gain in doing it. It takes

extra man hours,” said owner

of The Camel, Rand Burgess.

“I was very hesitant at first.

But once we started, it makes

sense as long as we can

maintain it.”

Julia McCauley, Operations

Director of the independent

radio station in Richmond,

WRIR, has been a supporter

of the project for some time.

The radio station plays public

service announcements

promoting Anderson’s

Save the Trash organization.

“Save the Trash helps WRIR.

All of Carter Anderson’s

skills are summed up in Save

the Trash. Not just Save the

Trash recycling, but also

Save the Trash carpentry

and design.” McCauley has

been building a new live

studio for the station and

applying Anderson’s skills

to the project. According

to McCauley, the new

live studio is made out of

recycled materials, including

a volunteer’s old kitchen

table. “He [Anderson] pushed

me to start a recycling

program,” Burgess said.“The

City of Richmond doesn’t

collect recycling on the

back, so he does that. And

my employees are all about

it.” Burgess also feels the

City of Richmond’s

trash system is not safe,

economically or ecologically.

Investing in smaller

trashcans and placing more

on each block are some of

the changes Burgess

thinks will help the lack of

business participation.

“The City of Richmond’s

trashcans, the super cans, the

concrete ones or the metal

ones, cost $500 to $600

per can,” said Burgess. “The

City of Richmond talks about

expense and whatever, but

you put one super can or

you could do a whole entire

block and reduce the amount

of litter.” According to the

City of Richmond’s Refuse

Collection’s website, each

household is entitled to one

plastic “super can” which is

priced at $55. As for recycling

with the city, Richmond works

directly with the Central

Virginia Waste Management

which comes weekly to pick

up recyclables in certain

areas. “We’re trying to find

other ways for the

City of Richmond to increase

in recycling,” said head of the

City of Richmond’s Clean City

Commission, Darlene Mallory.

Businesses that are

already recycling are not

doing so through the city.

Instead, they participate with

separate companies. Mallory

also mentioned that most

ideas that the Clean City

Commission has are not yet

concrete. With the approach

of a green revolution

caused by the current

economic crisis, Anderson

feels that thinking green

could produce more jobs.

“I want jobs; I want people

to have good jobs. I know a

lot of people that need good

jobs. I think green jobs can do

it. I think if people are willing

to pay for their recycling,

then that’s going to open up

money to get paid doing their

recycling,” said Anderson. In

the end, Anderson hopes

to make a program out of his

nonprofit group that offers

scholarships to children who

utilize recycling. Not only

does he take the reusable

materials to be recycled,

he uses the recycling to make

art. He’s made bar counter

tops out of old glasses and

concrete bases, one of

which can be found at

Papa Ningo, a restaurant in

Shockoe Bottom.

Save the Trash needs to be

more organized, according

to Burgess, who has plans to

create a Board of Directors

for the project. Burgess feels

the issue needs to be looked

at through a more business-

like view, with specific

jobs split among a group

of people, rather than just

Anderson doing all the work.

Save the Trash is tax-exempt

under Classification 5013 C.

Sources

Carter Anderson savethetrash@

gmail.com

Rand Burgess: The Camel Owner

Julia McCauley: WRIR Operations

Director

Darlene Mallory: Clean City

Commission Darlen.Mallory@

richmondgov.com


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Christine Stoddard

Illustration Nate Waggoner

You might have seen his comic, “Slippin’ in the Tub,” which

was done in collaboration with Jonathan Scheer in The

Commonwealth Times during the 2008-2009 school year.

Or maybe you spent an English class with him, giggling

and guffawing at his witty remarks and noting his stodgy,

professorial sweaters. It’s also possible that you spotted him

at the former Richmond.com office on West Main, adjusting

his Southwestern-style bolo as he wrote fake but hilarious

horoscopes. This humorous man of mystery’s name is Nate

Waggoner, and he’s a senior majoring in English and Creative

Writing at VCU who recently participated in the third annual

Richmond ‘Zine Fest’ on November 15, 2009. Curious about

what he’s drawn up and written this year? Never fear, a

transcribed interrogation is here! Here are Nate’s words

on his brief history with the “zine scene” and his longer

experience with comics--as well as tasty clues for how you

can get a hold on his work.

Why did you start creating zines?

I’m Nate Waggoner and I got into ‘zine culture when my

friend Katherine allowed me to share her table at Zine

Fest last year and sell these comic books I had made. A

‘zine is traditionally defined as a fan-published single-issue

magazine, and so I make ‘zines because I want to self-publish

little books of cartoons about myself, Richmond, unrequited

love, etc., in case maybe someone else likes them. What I

make are more just like self-published comics, but so are a

number of ‘zines that were featured at the Fest, and I think

that the definition of a ‘zine should remain broadly defined.

Why did you participate in Zine Fest?

One reason I participated in the Zine Fest is a terrible

fear that if I don’t “put my name out there,” or something,

whatever that means, I’ll end up starving to death because

I’m too unskilled and socially unacceptable to succeed in

the real world. The other reason is because I had such a

fun time last year. ‘Zine culture, if it can be called that, is so

amorphous that it never gets really annoying in the way that,

say, pot culture does.

As a whole, the culture can not be single-minded about

‘zines, because each person is too busy thinking about the

thing that their ‘zine is about. So you have a group of select

literary- and artistic-minded people who are nerds or punks

or Wiccans or whatever, all talking to each other about the

creative process, and that engenders a feeling of genuine

togetherness, which is rare but important.

I was also excited because this year the Zinefest started on

First Friday, when I tabled, and was at Gallery 5. I think that

more people saw my embarrassingly personal little cartoons

as a result of this occasion. I probably didn’t break even

because of the way I priced things and because of how much

I usually [mess] up at Kinko’s, and because tablers like to

trade ‘zines with each other, but making money is very much

beside the point, especially when you’re an entitled little

trust-fund bastard like myself.

What is your favorite ‘zine?

Well, I hope my favorite ‘zine becomes the new one I’ve

started working on. I hope it’s not just a pale sequel for

the one that I’ll go ahead and describe as being my favorite,

which is the first autobiographical cartoon that I’ve ever

gotten serious about making and showing to a lot of

people. It’s called “A Lifetime of Free Haircuts,” issue #1,

and it depicts some of my friends and I in a series of

humorous/uncomfortable/poignant situations. There’s also a

bird metaphor.

What ‘zine inspired you?

I was inspired by comic book artists like Harvey Pekar

and R. Crumb who really put themselves out there for

the amusement of the reader and make characters of

themselves. Larry David, too.

How long does it take you to make a ‘zine?

It took me a few weeks to make it, I guess—all I did was

recollect things that happened to me and put them in panel

form. I’m kind of a crappy artist, so some things took a

few tries. Then I went to the copy place and made a scene

because my credit card got stuck in the machine. I always sit

on my wallet and my cards end up bent and broken. I hope

that it’s a fun read because I made it to amuse myself, and

the most compelling thing possible for me to see is myself

failing at things or having bizarre interactions. So if you think

you’re like me, or that I’m a funny guy, then you’ll like this

comic.

Nate Waggoner— Has he illustrated your Richmond Missed Connection?

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Of course, that’s not all

you’ve drawn and illustrated.

Could you describe some of

the other ‘zines you

sold at the ‘zine fest? I’d like

the skinny on titles

and descriptions.

The ‘zines that I sold are

“Missed Connections,” “Son

of Missed Connections,” and

“A Lifetime of Free Haircuts,”

issue #1 and at press time

I hope #2. The first two

are collections of missed

connections I found on

Craigslist for Richmond. You

might see yourself in there!

After I made them, “I Saw

You” came out, which is a

book where a bunch of comic

book artists that are better

than me illustrated Missed

Connections. That’s okay, you

should buy my comics too,

because I have no need to be,

like, “the Missed Connections

guy.” Anyone who thinks

they’re “the ____ guy” is out

of control. Also, I think my

missed connections comic

says a pretty good deal about

Richmond.

For those who missed the

‘zine fest, where can they get

your work? Do you sell/trade

outside of ‘zine fests?

If people miss the Fest they

can go to my website (www.

natewaggoner.com) or email

me at NateWaggoner87@

gmail.com and request

something. Or they can see

me on the street or call me if

they know me.

Any last words?“Lady, you shot me!” –Sam Cooke


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Died Wednesday, September 3, 2008”

Hinkleville, WV

Noticing the increasing bike culture, VCU graduate student John Petrenko

developed ghost bikes, a project about roadside memorials. “About 95-98% of

these bicyclists have been hit by motorists, whether it be a hit-and-run, drunk

driving in the country or an accident in the city,” Petrenko said.

But why highlight these types of memorials? “It helps me better understand

people and Richmond. It’s a grassroots culture - ecofriendly and fun.”

Petrenko expresses that the bike culture isn’t made up of just one group of

people, but ranges from the working stiff to entire families. Having already

sought out and photographed many memorials located in the Mid-West, Petrenko

plans on visiting New York City, Philadelphia and Portland, Ore. as well as

eventually documenting bicycle culture overseas in places like Amsterdam.

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Standing out in Google search results can make

a difference. The opportunity to showcase work on your

site and lead online conversations about your industry

can be a golden opportunity when curious managers go

digging. Don’t expect them to look too far. If you

don’t appear within the first page of results it’s time to

get more active online. A few ways to get more involved

in the digital world include:

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Profiles. Create profiles on Google, Facebook, Linkedin,

Myspace, Twitter, Ning and other popular social

networking sites.

Participate in the conversation. Start posting and

commenting on forums and blogs that are relevant to

your interests.

Blog. Launching your own blog is a chance for you

to share thoughts, comment on news and lead online

conversation.

Link and tag. Sharing relevant links and tagging your

posts with keywords will help Google to recognize your

content more easily and can make it more accessible.

Being one of the first few links in search engine results

won’t help you if you aren’t saying anything valuable.

You can leverage Google’s search power by tying

compelling content to your name. Here are some tips for

talking online:

Talk about your work. If you don’t love talking about

your industry, why are you in it?

Stay appropriate. Remember that professionals will

probably see what you’re writing, so consider knocking

out expletives and questionable content.

Have something valuable to say. If you’re

only commenting to feel that bubbly sense of

accomplishment that you participated online, then

keep it to yourself.

Show your enthusiasm. This is a chance for you to

show employers that you’re truly enthusiastic about the

work you do.

Check your grammar and spelling. Solid writing skills

will always be a plus so don’t degrade the quality of

your writing with Internet lingo or careless mistakes.

Matt Geniesse

Photo Shannon Crooks

It is becoming increasingly popular for prospective employers to check up on your history by simply typing your name into a

google search bar. The act of googling has become so prevalent that I can safely lowercase it after Merriam-Webster classified

google as a verb. But what do people find when they search for you online? Your profiles, news mentions or just strangers who

share your name?

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The financial responsibilities

in a marriage can break a

relationship, especially during

its early years. As a single

dependent, my college loans

are large enough, and I’ve

almost gotten the hang of

paying for my own electricity.

My current income hardly

allows room for textbooks,

food and filling my gas

tank. Don’t even get me

started on love.

We think about all those

life-changing questions when

coming to college: Am I

making the right decisions

for my future? When and

how will I know? These are

the same questions I wonder

about marriage.

Although marriage is not

common for undergraduates

some students have found

answers to those questions

as a couple. Some even find

themselves better off than

before they were married.

Stephen and Katie Brewer

have been married since July

2008. Since high school, the

Christine Erickson

Illustration Tim Lamb

While most girls daydream about their perfect wedding and what guy will sweep them off their feet, I find it terrifying.

two have been inseparable

and marriage was discussed

at an earlier age. After

high school, Stephen came

to Virginia Commonwealth

University and Katie

attended James Madison

University. Finding herself

unhappy in her new

environment, Katie felt

she should be somewhere

else and migrated to VCU.

Although Katie now

lived in the same city as

Stephen, the two chose not

to be roommates.

“Because of our religious

beliefs, we’re not going to

live together; we’re going to

get married,” Katie said. “We

knew we were ready. We’ve

been dating for so long, we’d

have to make all our future

decisions together anyway.

I told him, ‘I don’t know if I

could come here if I wasn’t

marrying you.’”

While strong beliefs can

be a valuable aspect in a

relationship and influence

major decisions such a living

situations, there are couples

that find their marriage just as

rewarding without religion.

Orry and Crystal McCabe

were married in June 2008.

The two had been dating for

a while and lived together

without any problems. They

realized they could never see

themselves being with anyone

else in the future, and felt

getting married was the right

thing to do.

The McCabe’s held

a secular wedding. Crystal

prefers not to be involved

in the ideas of religion and

spirituality, and Orry is a very

outspoken atheist.

“We are best friends who

confide in everything with

each other,” Crystal said. “We

have a lot in common, as

well as some huge differences

that we appreciate. They make

for good dinner table debates

and we both know we can be

ourselves. We did not

change to suit the other. We

stay individuals.”

Both couples have also

found financial aid quite

rewarding as a married couple.

“So far the financial benefits

have been great,” Crystal said.

“Our tax return was very nice,

and we can now file our own

federal aid. Since we are both

under 24, that was a very

important thing for us to be

able to stay in college.”

“We have definitely

benefited from financial aid,

the one thing we worried

about the most,” the Brewers

said . “With all the finances,

we will have loans to pay

back, but all students do.”

So what makes a successful

marriage in college and at

such a young age?

“You have to give your all,”

the Brewers say, something

Katie’s dad advised

them about. “You may not

be getting it, but you have to

care about the person more

than your own needs.”

As for the McCabes, it is

about compromising and

staying individuals. “Giving

each other space, but

not so much that you are

pulled apart and no longer

emotionally connected.

Being open and honest.

Be ready to make personal

sacrifices for each other.”

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Sara D’Eugenio

Photo Sara D’Eugenio

Illustration Melissa Tablante

Psychiatric medications are becoming more and more

prevalent in everyone’s lives, whether your interaction is

physically taking pills or seeing commercials about them

on television every night. In today’s world, speaking about

mental illness has become less taboo. However, new

problems arise:

How much is too much?

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It makes it seem like you have a problem if you’re medicated and leave you feeling dependant on the prescription. I feel like most things can be handled from within, for example, you just need to be aware that you get depressed sometimes and that you’ll get through it. Medication isn’t a good easy fix, it’s mind numbing and you can become extremely dependant on it. Try painting or going to the gym.

Are we using prescription medications to easily escape the emotional roller coaster that is life?

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I feel that medications must be prescribed on a case-by-case basis. They are neither good nor bad. And on an unrelated note, there are likely more impulse-disordered individuals in my generation, but they are unknown due to its stigma.

Do you know two or more people who take medication for a psychiatric condition?

Yes 75.8%

No 24.2%

Do you believe there are positives to this medication?

Depends on whichmedication 49.5%

Yes 40%

No 10.5%

Do you know anyone who abuses psychiatric

medication?

Yes 52.6%

No 47.4%

What is the most common psychiatric condition you’ve noticed treated (amongst yourself, your friends, family and the general public)?

Anxiety 35.8%

Impulse 30.5%

Mood 22.1%

Substance 9.5%

Other 2.1%

Do you believe the side effects of the medications outweigh the benefits?

Depends 66.3%

Yes 16.8%

This survey is based on 95 VCU students who participated at random. Out of these

95 students, the responses begin to answer some of these questions.

Do you take medication for a psychiatric condition?

No 73.7%

Yes 13.7%

I used to 12.6%

I am planning to begin 0%

I think that in certain circumstances medications are incredibly beneficial. I personally have been medicated since eighth grade and it was a decision I made with my parents. Therapy alone was not helping my problem and I am thankful to the medications for allowing me to live my life without having to check something over 50 times.

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Can You What?Can I kiss you? Seems like a silly question of

ask someone. But according to James Ginnell and

the Can I Kiss You? Collective in Richmond,

asking consent in all matters of intimacy

is often overlooked.

Caroline Evertz

Photo Millicent Encarnacion


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Sources:

Tammy McKeown(804) [email protected]

In our society, the absence of asking for consent is a growing issue.

The organization, currently run

by Ginnell and two friends named

Alison and Carley, helps people in

the community deal with sexual

assault, whether they’re the victim

or perpetrator, and also stress the

importance of asking for consent and

respecting peoples’ choices. Ginnell

explains the body is the “last form of

power” that should be valued.

But what if you’ve never committed

sexual assault? Ginnell says that

“everyone is a perpetrator and a

survivor.” He explains that consent is

not apparent with everyone, and that

everyone has situations that make others

uncomfortable. A friendly hug to one

person may seem like an invitation to

the bedroom for another, and that the

missing factor is a simple “yes” or “no.”

“We found that people didn’t know how

to make that decision,” says Ginnell.

It began when Ginnell saw that there

was a need for a self support system for

people who had been sexually assaulted.

Ginnell believed that some programs

weren’t cutting it, such as sending people

to hospitals, which are at times invasive

and harsh on a victim. When a friend of

Ginnell’s was raped, many people tried to

blame the friend and push him/her

to be medicated, Ginnell says that putting

people in those situations do not work

and that the Can I Kiss You? Collective

tries “to deal with people on a very

personal level.”

Ginnell does find that some programs

work, such as VCU’s Wellness Resource

Center (or “The Well”). “I find that

the VCU Wellness Center had stepped

their game up recently,” Ginnell said. “I

think they’re doing a really great job,”

he continued.

In our society, the absence of asking for

consent is a growing issue. According to

the U.S. Department of Justice, every two

minutes someone in the U.S. is sexually

assaulted. In universities alone, women

are four times more likely to become

victims; three-quarters of these cases

are committed by non-strangers. Tammy

McKeown, Coordinator of Sexual Assault

and Domestic Violence Services at The

Well, helps survivors of sexual assault

with needs such as finding counseling,

hospital visits or to explain other options.

“Some people who have experienced

trauma do not think of all the options,”

says McKeown.

The Well also educates people

on sexual assault and stresses the

importance on giving consent. “I try

to build consent into just about every

lecture that I do,” says McKeown.

McKeown continues that the best way

to know if you have consent is a verbal

“yes,” and that consent is on a continuum

from kissing to intercourse.

“The absence of a ‘No’ does not equal

a ‘Yes’,” says McKeown. “[It is]

everybody’s responsibility to get

consent,” she continues.

McKeown tells victims three main

points to remember while struggling with

sexual assault. First “abuse is never

their fault.” “We need to take the focus

off the survivor and on the perpetrator,”

she says. Second, that there is no

rightor wrong way to react to trauma,

and there are many options to handle it

through The Well. Finally, sexual assault

occurs in all demographics.

McKeown says, “It is a social

phenomena that knows no boundaries.”

After helping people in the Richmond

community, Ginnell will remember the

effect he had on one friend who realized

he was a perpetrator of sexual assault

and knowing that something was wrong.

Ginnel says, “I got to see him apologize

to somebody.”

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Courtney Mannion

Photos Courtney Mannion

Illustration Melissa Tablante

What do Child’s Play, Japanese monsters and

the color blue all have in common? They all

belong to the unique personal collections of

different VCU students. Read on to learn more

about these quirky collections and the VCU

students that collect them!

Gotta Catch ‘Em All -

Harrison Möenich

Year/Major: Junior/

Double BFA

Film-Making/Photo

What do you collect?

Child’s Play memorabilia

Why did you start your

collection?

It’s my favorite horror

movie and Chucky is my

favorite villain.

How long have you

been working on your

collection?

Since I was 13 or 14.

What is your favorite

piece in your

collection?

My 1/3 scale replica

dolls. They were custom

made by a toy company

in 2006.


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Lauren Fink

Year/Major Senior/Urban

studies


Glass containers, mostly

blue, mostly empty,

but don’t take that as a

metaphor or anything.


collection?

No clue.

How long have you been

working on your collection?

Only a few years. I wasn’t

really self-aware until a few

years ago at least. A lot of

the pieces have been in my

family for years, though.

What is your favorite piece

in your collection?

The clear aqua vase that

I found in Vermont this

summer, the one with the

white flowers. My grandma

gave me those flowers

before I left for school last

week.

Michael Skattum

Year/Major Senior/

Painting and printmaking


Japanese toys


collection?

I just like how weird all of

the monsters were, and

I like the link to past pop

culture in Japan.

How long have you

been working on your

collection?

About four years.

What is your favorite

piece in your collection?

My claw demon from

Barom-1. It’s worth a lot

and it looks dumb and

cheap, a nice homage to

vintage toys in Japan at

that time.


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Dena Spruill

Illustration Sara D’Eugenio

Is the recession digging a hole in your pocket? If you’re like me, you’re

probably going through withdrawals due to lack of shopping. What’s a

broke college student to do? Recession-smart fashionistas know that when

you’re running low on cash, instead of blowing your last dollars on a new

pair of boots, you should go shopping in your own closet! Take some ideas

from the runway and dig deep into your wardrobe. You might be surprised

to find that your clothes are more versatile than you think. Much of what

you already own can be reinvented within a matter of seconds, and it

The first step

is to determine why you don’t wear something in your closet.

Then, try to think of a way to fix the problem. For instance,

if a top is too revealing or short, wear something over or underneath of it. If a top is too loose, slap a belt on top.

Experimentation is key! Here are a few things you can try without using a needle and thread.

With these pieces in your wardrobe and a little accessorizing

you can create an abundance of looks just by utilizing the

garments you already own. Just because everyone has

jeans and tees in their wardrobe doesn’t mean you should

underestimate the power of this duo. Go casual-chic by

accessorizing with a decorative scarf and bedazzled pair

of gladiators. Prepare for a night on the town by pairing a

leather jacket with a pair of high heel boots. There are so

many possibilities! You just have to experiment and see what

items work and which items don’t make the cut. Mixing and

matching basic essentials will allow you to take your wardrobe

in different directions and make it appear as if you have more

clothes than you actually do. Just remember, the best part of

fashion is how much fun it can be! There really are no rules.

Express yourself and boost your confidence by wearing all the

clothes you love without spending a dime.

Combining colors/patterns that you think normally wouldn’t go together

Tucking a graphic tee into a pencil skirt

Wearing a top over a dress

Cinching your shirt, dress or sweater at the waist with a cute belt or even a ribbon

Pulling up a low-waist skirt and holding it up with a belt

Tucking a dress into a skirt

Layering items of different lengths

You can also try cutting

an old band t-shirt into a tank

top, or transforming an

old pair of jeans into a pair

of shorts.

There are some pieces that

just won’t work, and there’s

no fixing them. Don’t feel

bad about selling or donating

them. They’re just taking up

space in your closet.

When you finally do get some cash and decide to replenish

your wardrobe, remember to shop for classic pieces that you

can mix and match. It’s important to have a solid foundation in

your wardrobe before you can actually build on your style. A

neon, asymmetrical-cut dress may look cute at next weekend’s

party, but a classic little black dress can be worn just about

anywhere. Trends come and go, but traditional pieces will

never go out of style.

Wardrobe essentials generally include:

A blazer

Basic tees/tank tops/camisoles

Dark and light jeans

Black dress pants

A pencil skirt

A little black dress

Black tights

Black pumps

Flat boots

High heel boots

Feeling really crafty?

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Jaime Barnett

Photos Jaime Barnett

The holidays can be a tough

time for students on a

tight budget looking to

shower their loved ones

with gifts. Rushing out in the

midst of every other last-

minute shopper rarely fills one

with the holiday spirit. Instead

of suffering from gift-giving

anxiety, why not try an

alternative approach that

is certain to let you cross

everyone off on your list...

with an exceptionally original

gift at that! Thrift stores are

a great place to start (and

end) your shopping. Whether

you’re looking for a ready-to-

wrap gift or a personalized

project to take on, there’s

bound to be a little something

for everybody at your favorite

secondhand shop. Look for

items that may be used as

fun and kitschy home décor.

Clocks, plates and framed

prints can usually be found in

excess at any thrift store and

easily provide some spice

to a wall or mantel.

Idea: Find multiple-sized

frames that can be spray

painted (gold! if I may add...)

and hung together, boasting

photographs of your favorite

times. It’s an easy project that

should cost approximately $5.

Not to mention the priceless

moments that can now be

shown off!

Keeping an open mind when

thrift-giving is important.

Sometimes you may stumble

upon items that are best

used as something they are

not originally intended for. A

bird cage, for instance, easily

doubles as a darling jewelry

holder if you attach hooks to

the top of the inside structure.

Hang necklaces up top and

store your bracelets and

rings on the bottom. Voila!

Thrift stores always contain a

section fittingly called ‘bric-a-

brac,’ which houses figurines,

spoons, artwork, etc. A grab

bag of interesting finds is

an easy gift to give friends

who have it all, and may even

start their collections of owls

that seem so prevalent in

every thrift haven. An even

more personalized project

can easily stem from an item

found in any thrift store. One

can of spray paint goes a

long way in giving an old item

a facelift.

Idea: Find light switches,

frames, shelving units or

any item with a flat surface,

paint it a solid color (or two)

and apply wallpaper with

an adhesive backing. Be sure

to give it time to dry between

coats and applications to

ensure a smooth, even

surface and a professional-

looking finish.

DIY Thrift-Giving

Guide

Your friends and

family will certainly

appreciate the

thought and love

you put into your

gifts which will

no doubt be one-

of-a-kind. The

possibilities are

endless when

money is not, so be

creative and don’t

forget to put a bow

on top!

Wardrobe essentials generally include:

A blazer

Basic tees/tank tops/camisoles

Dark and light jeans

Black dress pants

A pencil skirt

A little black dress

Black tights

Black pumps

Flat boots

High heel boots

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How did you form the band

name?

The band name, “The

Jungle Beat,” is not really

supposed to represent the

band members, but what the

music is as a whole. So when

I introduce the band, I say

everyone’s name first and

then I introduce the music as

“The Jungle Beat.” However,

in short, the name “Jungle

Beat” happens to also be the

theme song title to the Disney

film “The Jungle Book,” which

I tend to reference often.

What genre of music do you

consider your work to be?

I was having a discussion

with my fellow band mate

Jessika Blanks (violinist and

vocals) about what genre we

consider ourselves, when she

mentioned the only reason

our music is considered folk is

because she plays the fiddle.

That, and when we started

playing together three years

ago my music was very folk

influenced...I think that

we’d like to think of our music

genre as orchestrated

pop rock.

Any major influences?

I grew up with a musically-

inclined family, so I’ve been

in love with music for a long

time. My current biggest

influences would have to

be, in no specific order, Paul

Simon, Stereolab, Rufus

Wainwright, Grizzly Bear,

Tyrannosaurus Rex, Cat

Stevens, Tom Waits, The

Incredible String Band, Shugo

Tokumaru, Animal Collective,

Serge Gainsbourg, Phillip

Glass and David Byrne.

How long have you all known

each other and how did you

meet?

Jessika and I met in high

school. I saw her play with

a friend who wrote folk

songs, so we got together

and we’ve been playing

since. Two years ago we had

finally gotten a drummer

(Michael Satterfield, formerly

from Mermaid Skeletons).

He played with us for a few

months until he got too busy

to play. Jessika suggested

asking her boyfriend who was

a drummer to come play a

Zac Hryciak and The Jungle Beat

Dena Spruill

Photos Courtney Mannion

Local musicians Jessika Blanks, Lee Spratley, Chris Harrison and Zac Hryciak together form “The

Jungle Beat.” This folk/pop band specializes in heartfelt songs that will leave you daydreaming

about the lazy days of summer. You might have seen them perform in local hot spots such as

Alley Katz, Gallery 5 and The Camel, or heard one of their songs on local radio stations like WRIR.

Influenced by artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Tom Waits and David Byrne, The Jungle Beat

is making a name for themselves in the Richmond community. Lead vocalist and guitarist, Zac

Hryciak shares a few moments with INK to speak about the band.


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practice session with us. He

came, he rocked and he was

immediately asked to join the

band. About six months ago,

he suggested a friend

from the music program

at VCU, Chris Harrison, to be

our bassist.

Where do you get your

inspiration?

It can be purely from every

bad and good thing that

happens or thoughts that I’ll

have that sound ludicrous

when said in conversation,

but in song, sound a bit more

intelligent. It could be stories

about my life, past, present

and future. I write about my

dreams, when I can remember

them. I’ve even written about

politics, believe it or not. And

I hate politics. But the main

thing to remember is that

90% of the time I’m writing

in metaphors. I almost never

write a literal statement. I’d

love to share my thoughts

with everyone, as long as you

can’t really understand them.

I don’t really understand why I

do it, it’s just easier that way.

What image do you think

your music conveys? Are

there any main themes or

topics behind your songs?

There’s a lot of images I’d like

to think my music conveys.

A lot of times the image I

convey is actually not what

I meant. For instance, our

song “Robbing a Wal-Mart”

is about a dream I had about

the end of the world. It was

terrifying and I wrote the song

and I was like “wait, this isn’t

scary, people think it’s funny.”

Then I realized all of my songs

mean something different to

other people, and that’s what

makes it important to them,

which is what music is about.

I write about love too

much. True love seems to be

a reoccurring theme in my

music I can’t escape for the


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life of me. Other than that, I

write a lot about my personal

growth, and my need to be

a better person, because,

honestly I haven’t thought too

kindly of myself in the past.

For those of you that still

attend VCU, what are your

majors?

I am majoring in hanging out.

I went to J. Sargent Reynolds

for three weeks and dropped

out. I simply didn’t enjoy

school and would rather

work on my music full time.

Jessika Blanks is majoring in

elementary education, Lee

Spratley is majoring in English

and Chris Harrison is majoring

in music business.

Our bassist had this to

say on juggling music and

college:

Three of us attend school

full time now, and all of us

at some point were music

students at VCU. I’d say

for me, a “music business”

student, which means I’m a

fulltime music student and

also studying marketing at

the same time, is a little bit of

a struggle sometimes, but it’s

also the most rewarding thing

in my life. I just have made a

decision to completely devote

myself to being a working

musician, which means not

only practicing all the time,

but trying my hardest

to be a strong reliable

business person and a

successful student.

As for Jessica and Lee,

they’re an even better

example of juggling

musicianship with being

students. They are both have

decided to study something

other than music in college.

They, in my opinion, are

two of the hardest working,

beautiful musicians I’ve had

the chance to play with.

They put in the work and

dedication on their own time,

and have very heightened

attention to details. And all

three of us are lucky enough

to be able to work with a

songwriter like Zac, who is

blessed with such a great

voice, talent and a very

serious level of dedication.

Where have you performed

before? Any favorite or least

favorite venues? Do you have

any upcoming shows?

We have played at local

venues such as The Camel,

Gallery 5, The Bagel Czar,

Nara Sushi, Rumors (before

they got screwed over),

Alley Katz, the courtyard at

304 Adams St., MACRoCK,

Ghost Print Gallery, the Tea

Bazaar, The Triple, Cous Cous,

Helen’s, WRIR and we’ve even

had the pleasure of playing at

the Edgar Allen Poe Museum.

What has been your biggest

challenge as a group?

Probably timing. One of us is

always late for practice...

What’s the ultimate goal

for your band? Fame and

fortune, or just artistic

expression?

I don’t think it’s wrong to say

that you can have artistic

integrity and make a living.

I dropped out of school

because this is the only thing

I can imagine myself doing

happily. And thankfully, Lee,

Jessika and Chris agree that

they want to be a part of this

wholly. We would all like

to see this music shared and

heard by as many people

as possible.

The Jungle Beat’s first E.P.

“In the Jungle of Fearful

Harmony” was recorded in

October at Sound of Music

recording studios. Check out

The Jungle Beat at www.

myspace.com/zandthejungleb


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Michael MuelhaptThe way the objects sit or rest off balanced is important to my work.“ ”


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Before I neglected the surface quality of materials but I think it’s something that is important for future work.

featured work:man made, hundred percent 2009

opened in the commons gallery

august 21st.

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Photos courtesy of Michael Muelhapt


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Meredith Rigsby

Photos Shawnee Custalow


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Previous page Sequin Shift Dress, Need Supply ($48)

Left Grey jeans and Blue V-Neck, Vintage; Grey Vest,

Bits & Pieces; Fossil Pendant Necklace and Gold & Oxidized

Necklace, Quirk Gallery ($85) ($140), and Double Wrap

Studded Belt, South Moon Under.

Right White Dress and Grey Jacket, Bits & Pieces


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here is one characteristic that

fish, mermaids, steers and cows

share: they are all statues made for

individual cities’ outdoor art exhibits.

Each statue is meant to represent the city

in which it stands. Cities have scattered their

land with up to 200 statues, each with its own

sponsor and artist to decorate.

The better-known cities that have

participated in this community art project are

Richmond and Baltimore with fish, Norfolk, Va.

with mermaids, San Antonio, Texas with steer,

and Chicago with cows.

The art project in every city received

sponsors from corporate giants as well as

local schools, businesses and churches

clearly defining the exhibits as a community

driven phenomenon.

1708 Gallery directed Richmond’s project

entitled “GoFish!” and compiled a complete

visual index of all fish statues that were

planted around the city, as well as listing the

sponsor and artist.

The book contains a letter from former

Gov. Timothy Kaine, in which he stated, “The

exhibit’s 200 fanciful fish have pervaded the

media, provided new banter for the cocktail

party set, and drawn people, young and

old, from all over the area to marvel at the

imaginative artistry on display throughout

the city.”

Richmond’s “GoFish!” project occurred from

May to September 2001. A live auction was

held, allowing companies and individuals to

sponsor a statue. Artists were then picked

to paint the statues in themes and designs

chosen by the sponsor.

On the second floor near the Richmond

Salons, Virginia Commonwealth University’s

the black and gold fish known as “Spirit” can

be found inside the Student Commons.

The striped bass in Virginia had provided

income, food and recreational fun for people

since the 1960s. During the 1980s, the striped

bass population plummeted, prompting

Richmond and Baltimore to create a research

When Richmond and Baltimore premiered their similar outdoor art exhibit, it was plain to see why they chose fish to stand as a reminder of each cities’ history.

and restoration effort with help from the

Federal Government. The effort paid off

and nearly doubled the bass population by

the 1990s, giving back Richmond and

Baltimore the fish that had become a key

element of the cities.

Major areas that Richmond’s fish statues can

be found include downtown, the Fan District,

museums and cultural attractions, Carytown,

West Broad St., Ashland, south of the James

River and the Far West End.


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Baring your shoulders is also a great way to stay in style.


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Special Thanks to Quirk Gallery, South Moon Under, Need Supply, Bits

& Pieces.

Photographer Shawnee Custalow

Chief Stylist Leilani Littlefield

Models Erin Kelley, Sarong Chan, Gabriella Hartman, Jennifer

Whitehead & Toni Angelo.

Makeup Stylist Dana Berk

Fashion Assistants Timila Stewart & Hayley Mathews

Left Off the Shoulder Beige Dress, Need Supply; Pine Cone Necklace,

Quirk Gallery ($585).

Middle Stud Zip Dress, Need Supply ($78); Shell Enamel Necklace,

Quirk Gallery ($ 3,000)

Right Sequin Mini, Need Supply ($44); and Enamel Necklace, Quirk

Gallery ($4,500).

Sequins were big on the runways of New York for Fall Fashion Week 2009.

Watch out for not only sequins but also studs, and metallic trims.



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