#2018.19

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Ben Allen star in Massimo Dutti‘s Fall Winter 2018.19 Far In Nature menswear lookbook captured by fashion photography duo VanMossevelde+N. In charge of styling was Miguel Padial.

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AKIHIKO SUGIURA is a Japanese painter from Hyogo, Japan whose artistic style mixes purely physical non-representational art with a base of traditional representational painting. A common theme that emerges from Sugiura’s body of work is that all types of extremities coexist, coming and going therein. Sugiura lives and works in Tokyo. He graduated from the Faculty of Business Administration, Yokohama National University, Japan. After learning art by himself for two years, he decided to give up the business world and devote himself to art in 2015. He participated in Shell Art Award Exhibition and some exhibitions in Japan (2017) and held his first solo exhibition at Niche Gallery (Tokyo, Japan) in 2018. In 2019, he won the Artist in Gallery Prize in the ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE (Venice, Italy). As a finalist in the 13th edition of the Arte Laguna Prize 2018.19, for the first time in the United States, Akihiko Sugiura will debut a collection of his artworks for a solo exhibition at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery.

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“From #2Chairz to #Co-Chair” - EJ Fernandez, FASA ‘18-’19 Co-President

To All The FASA Nerds I’ve Loved

Being on board is one of the greatest birthday gifts I’ve ever received (second to my first Gameboy on my 7th birthday). I’m posting this on the day of my birthday because I’m ready to accept a new chapter of my life but sad to leave behind everything that has impacted me.

Being FASA Co-President was definitely something I never imagined for myself. It was an endeavor that changed a lot of how I view myself and everything around me. I’ll never forget being “tricked” into joining FASA, showing up to a Battle practice and getting guilt-tripped to stay ‘til the very end (lol before the next practice I wildly debated ever going back, so you can imagine what I ended up doing). And tbh, to be trapped in a room with a bunch of strangers forced to dance ‘til the break of dawn for multiple days, I’m grateful for the experience and all the people I met. I’ve learned so much about the people around me and grown even more closer to my identity, attending workshops, learning dances, and meeting new people from across the Midwest.

Much to my surprise and everyone else, running for FASA Executive Board (twice!) is still and will always be a surprise to me. I loved learning all about the people around me and how FASA has impacted each and every one of them. During my time as Techtorian (btw it’s not dead, just in disguise #insertScoobyDooMeme #TechtorianForever), I learned a lot about the history and development of FASA, discovering and exploring as much of the FASA Archives as I can muster. I saw the smiles and laughter that FASA brought to people’s faces through the generations and today. Being behind the camera was always lonely for me but I enjoyed every second of it. Now, being more involved as FASA Co-President brought a new joy and excitement in my life as I got to be in the front-end of the experience. The hard work and effort it took to make sure things went smoothly and effortlessly was something that I enjoyed from start to finish. It’s a thankless task that I took pride in, knowing that my effort means someone’s happiness. (It’s always a yes from me dawg).

During my term as Co-President, I’ve learned a lot. At first you think it’s easy and you get the perks of being president (flexing your power on others and getting that look of admiration from people when you mention it to them), but tbh, it’s a rough time ngl. Balancing not only the responsibilities of FASA but also my own career and my own health. Understanding that people won’t take you seriously unless you give them a reason to believe. Learning that not everyone is going to be happy for the things you do and that people will be critical of what and how you do things. Facing criticism with a grain of salt and not taking it personally. Working with multiple people with such different perspectives, beliefs, and passions and trying to mitigate that was no easy task. Doing what you can and acknowledging your limits. Learning from your mistakes and moving past them.

I know I’m not perfect and I made decisions that others would disagree with. It was never easy for me, both physically and mentally, but I had to make sure everyone and everything was doing well. I worked really hard and tried my best to keep the values of FASA true to heart and encourage growth and change for everyone. A lot of things happened this year, but in the end, I don’t regret any of it. It’s a learning process.

But I loved it. I loved being President. It has it perks from time to time, but being FASA President was a lot of work and a huge time investment, something that not anyone can just do and wing it. Being FASA President means more than just being the leader, the one who calls the shots and gets things done, or being the face of FASA. As FASA President, you live and breathe everything FASA. It’s not enough to just know your responsibilities but you have to live your life as a FASA member. The FASA Preamble means a lot more than people give it credit for. You will face challenges, some of which you never get over, but you must be prepared to take them on. 

But you never have to do this alone. Your executive board is there for you as much as you have to be there for them. Communication and transparency become important to how you lay down the foundation of trust you have with your board. You give them expectations and work with them to go above and beyond. You make sure that they have the support they need, and they give back the support you need. Above everything, take care of yourself. The best person to give you support is yourself. Know your limits and stay strong. 

In the end, have fun with it. Being on board is a full time job but life-long experience. Never forget it and never regret it.

My board has experienced their ups and downs, but they’ve worked hard to keep FASA a home away from home for everyone. They’ve always been there to keep me on my toes and subvert my expectations. Thanks for all the laughs and headaches from the stresses of events to the memes and games we had. I wished the best of luck to you guys and you will always hold a special place in my heart.

To my Co-Chair, Jean, thank you for giving me the strength to keep going and being my yin to my yang. We’ve complimented each other in more ways than we realize and I appreciate having someone like you by my side, working for an organization that means so much for us. You’ve been there when I’m falling short and never doubted our partnership for a second. You will always be my Co and my Sib. #HAMSLAM

As I end my term with grace and dignity, I’m excited for what’s to come for me. From all the stress, the sleepless nights, and the never-ending snooping (・ω<), I’m never not gonna miss it. Just know that FASA will never leave my mind (cuz they’re living in my attic).

Thanks for all the financial aid you have given me, FAFSA, and thanks for all the love you have given me, FASA. I can’t wait to see how you grow and change. <3

- edge ( > ∀・)

“That’s the good thing about being president, I can do whatever I want.” -BARACK OBAMA

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Bill Skarsgård attends the Calvin Klein Collection during New York Fashion Week at New York Stock Exchange on February 13, 2018 in New York City

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NICK CAVE

100 x 24 x 14 inches, mixed media including synthetic hair, 200917/21

SoundsuitAppro × imately 95 × 32 × 41 inches (TBD), dogwood twigs, wire, upholstery, and mannequin, 201218/21

Nick Cave: The Let Go, Park Avenue Armory, New York, New York, June 7 – July 1, 2018.19/21

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McQ’s Fall Winter 2018.19

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Outtake of Anna Ewers by Hill & Aubrey for Holiday Magazine Nº 382, Autumn/Winter 2018.19

Stylist: Tony Irvine Hair: Jonathan de Francesco Makeup: Ciara O’Shea

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Selah Marley by Zoey Grossman for Harper's Bazaar US Dec/Jan 2018.19

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"Daan Duez is the Face of McQ Fall Winter 2018.19 Collection"

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Sies Marjan F/W 2018.19 by Anuschka Blommers & Niels Schumm

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Supermodel Will Chalker poses for Belstaff‘s Fall Winter 2018.19 advertising campaign captured by fashion photographer Blair Getz Mezibov.

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STEADY EDDY

Alex Edler started where he left off last season by continuing to produce at over a point-per-game clip. The defenceman has 9 points (3-6-9) through 11 games this season and finished the last 10 games of the 2018.19 season with 11 points (3-8-11) to combine for a total of 6-14-20 over a 21 game span.

(Oct. 30, 2019)

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Treasuring FASA - Caitlin Gonzales, FASA ‘18-’19 Treasurer

Hello FASA!! Wow, I can’t believe how fast a year can go by. Just a little bit over a year ago, I went to E-Board elections solely to vote before heading to my closing shift at work. I never thought I would end up being on board, but I don’t regret any of it.

I didn’t join FASA until my sophomore year, and I remember being so shy in the beginning. It wasn’t until AKA reveal when I started to feel comfortable with being in FASA. I am forever grateful for my amazing ading Angela for that. After that, I started to become more involved in FASA by joining a PCN committee (love decoration committee!!) and a Battle of the Bamboo committee.

When elections came around and the treasurer position was up, I was nominated (thank you ate Felicia for believing in me). I wasn’t so sure about accepting the nomination since I just joined FASA that year, but then the idea of being able to give back to the organization that made me feel at home led me to run for board.

Treasurer is one of the more logistical positions on board that includes handling the finances, writing grants, and planning fundraisers. It doesn’t sound too demanding, especially compared to some of the other positions on board, but it’s still an essential role with a good amount of work. After all, FASA needs the funds to hold all of our wonderful events.

The biggest piece of advice that I can give to anyone thinking about running for treasurer is to stay organized and set deadlines for yourself. It may seem a bit overwhelming at first, especially in the Fall semester when there’s a lot going on, but having everything organized will help you so much. Giving yourself a deadline will also help you not procrastinate so you won’t be rushing to finish your work at the last minute. Spreadsheets, Google Drive, and planners are pretty much going to be your best friends while you’re treasurer so you can keep track of everything.

Being on board has been an amazing experience. Some of my favorite memories have been small but fun moments like squeezing all of 14 of us in a table at Bdubs, having a road trip to get Krispy Kreme, and running around to get a bunch of coffees and muffins. Even though there was a lot of hard work to be done, it was nice to have these small bonding experiences. The work can get stressful at times but in the end, it’s so rewarding to see the smiles on the general members’ faces at events and to see how excited the new adings are.

To the rest of board, thank you for always being willing to help, whether it’s with a FASA storage run, grant writing, or anything else. 

To the general members, thank you for coming out to the events we had and being the reason why we do all of this. 

And most of all, thank you FASA for having me <3

Always and forever,

Caitlin Gonzales

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Chanel Haute Couture F/W 2018.19 Details