Month: July 2023

Megan Piphus Peace: Diversity through Ventriloquism 

Since 1969, the educational television program Sesame Street has been playing on TVs in the homes of people all over the world. Since the start of the program, there have been several segments reflecting cultural diversity, early childhood education, and children’s behavioral, emotional, and social skills. The show has been celebrated for years for its ability to teach children how to manage conflict in non-aggressive ways in order to understand the perspective of their peers, which has been an influential factor in the television show’s longevity. 

Sesame Street is a show that has changed and adapted with the times, and there are constantly new characters being portrayed to show diversity on the show. For example, the show features different neurodivergent characters like “Jason,” a character with Down syndrome, and “Julia,” a character with autism. 

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Taking Meds: Over-The-Counter Drugs for Your Ears

It isn’t easy to find out much about the band Taking Meds. It seems like besides concert dates and streaming portals featuring their music - the band members prefer to keep a low profile.

However, naturally some questions such as “Why did they choose that band name?” or “What is the story behind the group?” pop up. For a decade Taking Meds produced a mixture between rock and punk with pieces of indie and elements of deep and depressing pathos.

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Omar Aguirre: Designing “Manhatoon”

For many, cartoons are either goofy animated slapsticks or satirical doodles one might find in the newspaper. But for designer Omar Aguirre, cartoons are a means of expressing love for New York City – the city of dreams and good food.  

Aguirre is a senior designer for Marchon Eyewear, one of the largest eyewear manufacturers in the world. The designer is best known for his designs in eyewear and footwear and he’s collaborated with brands such as Nike and Converse creating unique fashion designs. 

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Tess McMillan: Modeling Her Way

“I’m never into that glossy idea of beauty—it holds no interest for me, and it doesn’t feel real,” 

Tess McMillan, office fashion magazine. 

She’s walked for Gucci. She’s walked for Dolce. She’s walked for designers from all over the world. Tess McMillan is an artist and fashion model that goes against the grain.

She started her career as a model at the age of 17 - now, at 23, McMillan has been labeled as one of the industry’s body-inclusive models. 

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Joseph Altuzarra: A Touch of France

“My mission is to design a modern wardrobe for women to feel confident and sexy in their everyday lives,” said Joseph Altuzarra, French-American fashion designer. A combination of timeless elegance, high-quality fabrics and a grain of the so-called je ne sais quoi (the special something) are part of the fashion designer’s strategy to make his mission come true. 

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