Mel Petersen

Name: Lauren Davis

Age: 19

Hometown: Waterford, MI

Height: 6ft.

Major: Fashion Merchandising

Minor: Event Management

After being a dancer for 12 years before high school, Lauren knew that she loved the spotlight and being on camera. Between being on stage, traveling, and dancing with the Cheetah Girls for a year, she decided it was all too much when entering high school. She became serious about athletics, but started to miss the stage and fashion side of life.

So, after being consistently told that she belonged on camera, Lauren took it upon herself to start researching modeling agencies into her junior year of high school. She had to determine which agencies were real and which ones were fake, because she knew there were a significant amount of deceptive agencies. Using her dance background, she was able to contact her friends that were also models, for advice and guidance.

Finally, Lauren found her first real agent, Renee Godin. Renee Godin was able to help Lauren build up her modeling portfolio, and help her book photo shoots, fashion shows, editorials, and any other outlet that would be interested in the type of modeling Lauren could do.

From there, Lauren’s first big break was the Neiman Marcus Fashion Show for the 2010 Fall Collection.

 The question every girl wants to know the answer to: am I in the “Friend Zone”? And it’s quickly followed by: once in the Friend Zone, is it possible to get out? They seem like easy questions, but no one wants to take the leap to actually ask them. Instead, we’re all sitting around, reading into imaginary signs, and trying to find meaning behind texts that aren’t supposed to have any meaning at all.

 After all, no girl wants to be the Stage 5 Clinger, but also doesn’t want to be the girl who misses out on chances right in front of her. So, is there any way to figure it out without having to ask? The answer is no, unless you are a mind reader and in that case, you wouldn’t be asking the question in the first place!

 So, I decided to take one for the team. Someone has to be the one to ask those regrettable questions, without the fear of making a fool of themselves. After chatting with a small pool of CMU guys, here’s the break down of what’s up!

How does one fall into the Friend Zone?

·   The guys say a girl can fall into the Friend Zone a number of different ways. The most prominent way is when a girl doesn’t act like herself and tries too hard. The guys say that it’s cool that the girl is putting in an effort to get to know them, so they’re friend-worthy, but that’s not the type of girl they want to start any type of relationship with, because the main point is: it’s not real. *Special note the guys wanted to add: “We can tell when you pretend to like sports, so don’t do it! We will know!”

            Picture yourself in your favorite clothing store. You’re browsing the sale racks and you come across a top that you might not normally pick out. It’s different and has a weird neckline, but you like it and want to give it a try. Then you start thinking, “How would I even accessorize this?” A necklace may be too much, only a bracelet would be too little, and you feel bare if you don’t wear any type of jewelry.

            So, what do you do? You start second guessing yourself, and try to come up with reasons why you shouldn’t buy the top. The thing is, it’s an unbeatable price, so you buy it and tell yourself that you will figure out something when you’re at home.

            The top goes into your closet and you forget about it. Then one night you’re getting ready to go out, and the feeling that you’ve worn everything in your wardrobe starts setting in. Thoughts like, “I have no clothes,” or “I’ve worn this 100 times,” start going through your head. Then you find that top in the back, with the tags still on. You’re running late as it is, so you put it on and start thinking, “Why did I buy this, I can’t wear anything with it, I have nothing to wear.” Here are some helpful tips for those cute necklines that seem impossible to accessorize!

We are a little more than halfway through November, and already the beards are coming along great around campus! I’m definitely a fan of No Shave November, and beards in general. I feel as if it adds character and definition to a man. But how do girls on campus feel about this?

 After conducting a small investigation for myself, I was able to interview a few Chippewa ladies to get their perspective on this hairy time of year. Here are their feelings on beards:

Deanna Petkov, junior

Relationship Status: Taken

What are your feelings on No Shave November?

“In general, I think this time of year is great because not only does it support and raise awareness for a good cause, but it also let’s guys be themselves and go back to their manhood.”

Does your boyfriend participate in No Shave November?

“Yes, he also calls it ‘Movember,’ like mustache November.”

Where do you draw the line on beards?

“I really like scruff, but I don’t like when it gets too long and when you cuddle, it pokes you.”

Hannah Messer, junior

Relationship status: Single

What are your feelings on No Shave November?

“I mean it had a good cause, but I don’t like when guys have beards.”

Why don’t you like beards?

“I don’t like the way they look because it looks a little dirty and when it touches my face, it bugs me. No Shave November seems to be all unkempt beards, but I can stand a clean, well-kept beard.

Where do you draw the line on beards?

“I like a good, well-kept scruff. It depends on the guys though, because some look better clean shaven and some look better with a little scruff.”

Shelby Anderson, Senior

Relationship Status: Single

What are your feelings on No Shave November?