Winter 2009 - Main Frame

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Working on Main Frame is one of the most important experiences I get to have. It gives me skills I didn’t know I needed, and connects me with people I didn’t know I could love and share so much with. Learning about ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to clear the brush as we make our way down the path. Each Friday, I get to walk into a room full of abundance. Everyone has something to give. Everyone has something to gain. The industry of print, particularly the magazine, is experiencing a crisis. To survive, magazines are merging, and budgets are being slashed. For this reason, we have an extraordinary opportunity here at The Art Institutes International Minnesota. We have a chance to inject creativity - your creativity - without the concern for a budget. We have a medium that showcases student work for all to see. And while the market plays poker with the survival of the very publications we use for inspiration, we have a chance to evolve in a way that can set a precedent. Print and web will combine and evolve in a new way. Main Frame has the chance to explore this new market. Creative people, no matter their specialty, are needed more than ever as we pass into a time different than that of our parents, faced with new questions, ready with new answers. For this reason, you will notice that Main Frame is taking a different direction, but also, a clear direction. Main Frame is a magazine, not a newspaper. It is a magazine for you, by you. It is your work. It is your portfolio, it is your resource, and it’s here to help you improve your craft. The audience is the magazine.

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What do YOU want in YOUR magazine? Tell us in room 11 at 11 am every Friday, or

e-mail Main Frame at [email protected].

Sarah KnappEditor, Art Director, Photographer, Writer

Seth DickensonLead Designer

Laleh AzarshinDesigner Assistant, Advertising, Writer

Frank MasiEditors Assistant, Creative Consultant, Advertising

Ben SiegelTechnology Editor, Editors Assistant

Brett Weik-UlrichTechnology Administration

Robb MainCreative Consultant, Writer, Advertising

Kathy LitfinCreative Assistant, Writer, Advertising

Mike RoederWriter, culinary Cassie MalakWriter, culinary

Chris TitleProduction Director (advisor)

Deborah WeissProduction Assistant (advisor)

Cover by: Laleh Azarshin Back Cover by: Frank Masi

Mission Statement Main Frame Magazine is a student publication offering exhibition space, relevant skills and helpful resources to encourage the professional development of creative students in an innovative manner to advance the enterprise of collaboration and connectivity among creative professionals through the recognition of talent by peers and industry professionals.

Disclaimer: Main Frame Magazine is a student run publication. The expressions in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the Education Management Corporation and The Art Institutes International Minnesota or its affiliates and employees.

Main Frame magazine is a lot like you. It has spent years trying to find its way, learning about its identity and discovering ultimate truths to carry it along its blooming and somewhat struggled path. Main Frame wants to make something of “itself.” There are obstacles to overcome, and Main Frame can’t do it alone. To me, the most wonderful thing about Main Frame is that it wants to be defined by how much it has in common with its audience, not by how separate it is. Every Friday in the materials room (room 11, at 11:00 am), I meet with students from different programs that all understand one

very important thing: community. Without community, we cannot know that we share a vision, nor can we work together to nurture that vision into the material world. All of the incredibly talented and fun people I get to work with understand that every single person at this school, no matter their program of study, has something incredibly important to offer that we can learn from, that will make us better students, better people, and better at our craft.

Editor-in-ChiefSarah Knapp

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Dining Style: Casual ElegantLocation: 294 Grove Ln E, Wayzata, MN 55391Cuisine: Contemporary American,Seafood, Fusion, Eclectic Phone: (952) 475-4960Hours: 3:00PM - CloseExecutive Chef: Ryan AberleDress Code: Casual DressParking: Private LotEntertainment: Live Music Thursday and Friday Nights starting at 9:00PM.

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Sesame Chili Oil 2 tsp-1 tbspCanola Oil 1 tbspSoy Sauce 2 tbspJar of Plum Sauce 1Chicken Stock 4 cups /36 fl ozGarlic Cloves, minced 2Shallots, minced 1Chives -enough to garnish-Salt to tasteChicken Dumplings 10

1. Sauté garlic and shallots in a teaspoon of chili oil and a tablespoon or so of canola oil until they appear translucent and smell fragrant, about three minutes. 2. After the shallot mixture is ready, add in the plum sauce, stir around, and then add the chicken stock and soy sauce; bring to a boil.

3. Once sauce reaches a boil, remove from heat and strain into a separate bowl; reserve and keep warm for later use.

4. To make the dumplings, follow instructions on the bag or simply boil some water in a pot, add the desired amount of dumplings and strain, similar to pasta. Don’t forget to salt the water —very important!

5. Place dumplings in a large bowl/dish; cover them in just enough sauce to just reach about the way up the dumplings; drizzle over top some more chili oil.

6. For chive garnish, simply cut at a severe bias (diagonal), and sprinkle over the top. Enjoy!

Sometimes, the economy being on the down slope can have its advantages. You don’t have to feel guilty about a night out for a nice meal when restaurant chefs are willing to open up their menu creativity and keep prices reasonable. It’s win-win: customers keep coming through the doors, and the chefs get to be creative. North Coast Seafood is offering a five-course tasting menu that is pleasantly surprising while artistically using the latest trends in molecular gastronomy. A perfect balance of chemistry, charisma, and affordability, these five courses are thoughtful and bold. The flavors are definitely a delightful change from the usual campus eateries! Located just fifteen miles outside of Minneapolis in downtown Wayzata; North Coast is the perfect place for a date or a casual happy hour cocktail. Thirty dollars gets me in the door and soaked in plush fabrics draped over an over-sized booth looking out over the blue waters of Lake Wayzata. Naturally, one must have a complementing glass of wine with dinner. North Coast’s wine list is anything but amateur; ranging from adventurous Italian Chianti’s, crisp Chardonnays, to my favorite, the lovely Chenin Blanc. The chefs at North Coast have taken the time to pair each dish of the tasting menu, and averaging at two dollars a glass this is a welcomed up-sell. The warm garlic baguette served with whipped red pepper butter leaves me in anticipation for the first course. I am delighted as I see the chef come to the front of my table with what looks like a sunset on a plate: Sweet potatoes baked into a cornbread like cake, topped with a Camembert crisp served alongside a golden seared Diver scallop with blood orange gastrique. Paired with a 2006 Chenin Blanc from Loire Valley this first course hit it out of the park! Second course is served with a California Viognier 2006 which immediately enhances the flavors of the perfectly cooked and flaky Yellowfin Tuna that is dressed up with an Olio Verde, or green oil. Along with the tuna came a succulent piece of pork belly that had been slow cooked in a water batfor 24 hours! Talk about juicy! Third course was mediocre compared to the first two but nevertheless still quite good. For the wine, a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France, complimented by a pan seared portion of Canard duck (which should have been seared a bit longer as far as I’m concerned), topped with black pepper foam that honestly looked a lot like spit but nevertheless a brilliant concept. Two deep fried triangles shared the Duck plate and they were filled with pomegranate juice and mint leaves. The chef warned to cut them carefully, it is not uncommon for the triangles’ juice to explode onto peoples clothing. Although messy, the pomegranate triangles cut the richness of the duck and balanced out the whole dish. Next was a palate cleanser prepared table side by the chef. A reduction of white wine and sugar was dropped into a vat of liquid nitrogen instantly freezing it into a creamy ball,

similar to ice cream. This palate cleanser was a very impressive way to finish out the starter courses. The fourth course I would consider to be the main course. It was served with a 2006 Claret from Napa, California. Osso Bucco (braised veal shank) was the star, topped with a cherry reduction and crispy onions accompanied by tender brussel sprouts that bring a pop of color to the dish. The final course was a very interesting mix of flavor and texture. Different flavors infused in cream, dropped in liquid nitrogen until frozen and served in a fried and sugared wonton cone. This ultra swank dessert was attentively well- rounded. The flavors of frozen cream were sea salt, smoked coconut, caramel and orange blossom making a delightful pair with a spicy Muscat from Napa, California, not to mention the most interesting dessert I have had in the Twin Cities.

Review by Cassie Malakphoto by Sarah Knapp

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that ends up in a second market of gallery print sales with no meaningful long-term gain for the community from which the profit is being gained. We are teaching our students to break that cycle.” NOLAstock is a stock photography website that cata-logs the images from the New Orleans’ bi-annual travel and study courses made by Photography students attending The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Photography students wishing to participate in the NOLAstock program develop an account online, fill out the appropriate release form(s), and upload their photographs to the database. The photographs are taken and sorted into different galleries for easy reference for various non-profit organizations in New Orleans. Each non-profit organization also sets up an account with the site, fills out the online form which includes who is using the images, where are the images going, and how they will be used. A notification to the photographer is sent so that the student photographers may update their resume accordingly. For more information about the NOLAstock website, visit http://aim.aiiresources.com/nolastock.

The Art Institutes International Minnesota Photography program has developed a photographic database with an innovative mission: to provide photography to non-profit organizations in New Orleans. Christopher Tetreault, a Web Design & Interactive Media student at The Art Institutes International Minnesota, created the NOLAstock, New Orleans, Louisiana Stock database. In March 2008, The Art Institutes International Minnesota’s Photography program began a semi-annual program to study documentary photography in a travel and study format in New Orleans, Louisiana. The basis of this program is to instill a sense of community involvement and awareness in the students as they learn that photography can evoke great change. Additionally, the students continue to examine the concept of ethical practice in the field of photojournalism. States Photography Academic Director Colleen Mullins, “I believe this site is the first of its kind.NOLAstock was created as an access point for non-profit organizations to download photography when they need it. It provides the organizations with high quality images to use in further-ing their missions, but it helps the students have an efficient way to make these donations, while building their portfolios.” Colleen is quick to add, “Too much editorial and journalistic photography is based on first-response devastation imagery

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In past decades, the computer industry evolved from nerdy Atari programmers to the fear of IBM’s market share, and from domination by the Apple II to Commodore PET becoming a reality. Then in 1979, it was the year of the Compact Disc. Today, instead of the personal computer, the creators are battling over social network innovations and cloud-computing software, and instead of carrying a pack of Compact Discs we download software at no cost. Today, a stroll past the school’s computer labs shows the glimmering of Facebook or Mebo reflecting off students’ faces. We are a con-nected bunch of people. From Twitter to Gmail, our interests are pumped and primed. I ask the question, how useful is it?

Teamwork Classroom projects require us to form teams, however reluctantly we approach the task. Courses like Project Management, Organizational Behavior, and even Ethics require the critical mass we achieve in teamwork. Teamwork theory has its flaws and challenges. Some team members don’t work as hard as others. Communication breaks down when individuals don’t check email. Groupthink takes over and the soft-spoken members get brushed under the rug, and as presentation day arrives the Power Point doesn’t seem to open on this version of Office. On the opposite side of the coin, there are teams who click on day one. The roles are formed. The conflicts are ironed out, and work is completed a day before the other groups. Technology runs without flaw.

Free Access In the world of competitive software, consumers are being bombarded with new communication tools. Business teams have long paid for these luxuries, but now classrooms teams are able to exploit new collaboration models. Most of which are becoming very inexpensive or free. We all know YouTube as the place to see hilarious cat and baby videos, but now, after you render your team animation project, you have the ability to share it with students miles away. This easy interchange between individuals cuts down on time needed. Google Sites have incorporated their easy to use Google Docs application to a free blog site that can be set up in minutes. Any of your team members can post a blog post, paper revision, or simply general information about a project you are working on. Set your “site.google.com/yournamehere” as your home page on your personal computer so each time you login you can see who is adding info. The out-of-class team meeting is difficult to organize. Students have trouble finding the time to meet. We have jobs, concerts, kids, and video gaming! Skype has come to our rescue, we only need to download the freeware to access it. The Latest Collaborators Originated in 2006 in the South of Market (SoMA) neighborhood of San Francisco, a group of determined developers created the speed blog Twitter. Anybody can set up a Twitter blog. They can have any name, and be connected to any email. As developers, you can follow coders around the world who are posting new fixes, techniques, or examples of web projects. Interior designers can get the latest kitchen fashions or color of the day from popular designers. As students we can post from our mobile phones any thoughts or conflicts we are having. In an instant, your followers get the message. Media Arts & Animation and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

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AdviceI am a 22-yearold culinary student currently attending The Art Institutes International Minnesota. I am also a part-time cook/movie projectionist and art mentor. In between my jobs and in place of sleeping, I design clothes. I have been designing clothes on the side for bands, celebrities, and just for the fun of it for five years now.

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I started Pure Imagination cause I was sick of wearing corporate mass produced clothing. Where art came second and trends became the soul barometer of their line. I wanted to wear something where art came first and trends - well, not at all. I wanted to create a line not afraid to touch base with the darkest parts of life; with imagery of death and vengeance; yet not to limit myself and create some of the more positive imagery portraying true love and perseverance. I have always been taught that real art lets you know you’re not alone, and with the reactions I’m getting from my work I know I’m not alone.

Hi, my name is Ben Spangler.

“Even if fashion does or does not float your boat; this advice is still useful in any field. Always push yourself and your work and never give

in! Remember that just being good at something does not mean a whole lot in the real world. Your hard work and determination is what will

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T ired of the same old drawing sessions, still-lifes, and boring models? Feeling uninspired in a stark, impersonal classroom with bad lighting? Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Life Drawing Session might be just the thing for you. If you desire dynamic models that motivate you and an environment that facilitates creative thought, then check out The 331 Club (331 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis) every fourth Sunday of the month. Dr. Sketchy’s life drawing sessions are definitely not your typical classroom experience. It is a combination of performance and life-drawing that resembles a cabaret extravaganza. To secure a spot show up early, and reservations are a good idea.

The session on January 25th began with the Emcee, Ian Rans (“Drinking With Ian” on local access), welcoming everyone and lightening the mood. Then Ian introduced the model, Ms. Fanny Tasti, dressed in full costume. Thus began a little burlesque show with the DJ playing the right kind of music. Fanny stripped down to her whirly pasties and underwear. That’s when the drawing started. Two minute poses lengthened to ten, twenty, and finally a thirty minute pose. Halfway through the show Ms. Tastic changed costumes and performed again before continued posing. Throughout the session, there were drawing contests, too. One required the model flying, another incorporated Oprah with model, etc. The winners were decided by audience applause.

The show ran for three hours with a few short breaks, time to rest your hand or grab a bite to eat. The 331 Club serves food and cocktails, and you must be over 21 or accompanied by a

parent or guardian to get into the Dr. Sketchy’s session. The requested $10 fee goes to pay the models (they are rock stars), and tipping models is encouraged. The doors open at 1pm, the show begins at 2pm, and it ends at 5pm. There are no specific media restrictions, but the preference is dry and tidy. There are materials provided as well. If you don’t feel like drawing, you can just enjoy the show. They do restrict camera use.

I t was local dancer, producer and event planner Ophelia Flame (Producer of Lili’s Burlesque Review), who was the architect behind the Twin Cities branch of Dr. Sketchy’s. April of ’08 was her first, thinking, “I can’t draw, but I can throw a good party!” She liked the concept of Dr. Sketchy’s and she is familiar with Molly Crabapple, the founder. Ophelia Flame wanted to bring this experience to the twin cities. The first Dr. Sketchy’s session went really well, with seventy ‘Art

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The inception of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School was in December 2005 in Brooklyn, NY and has branches in over sixty cities around the world, like London, Tokyo, Berlin and Melbourne. It was founded by

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are treated to burlesque dancers, car-nies, fetish divas and models in elabo-rate costumes. Excellent music, clever emcees, occasional go-go dancing and various performances provide lots of fodder for your muse. Find out more online at www.sketchystwincities.com or www.drsketchy.com.

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My hands were born of years of hard work. They will never be the soft

white hands of an average girl, but I don’t mind. When I was younger, I used them

a lot, so the knuckles are crossed with scars, souvenirs of old abuses. They’ve been

burned, beaten, scratched, cut, and blistered, but they serve me well. My hands are

fighter’s hands. They tell the story of my life in ten crooked fingers, and they are

beautiful in their own ugly way.

Perhaps the hands themselves remember all that I’ve put them through. They

have touched many things that they probably shouldn’t have but fortunately have

come out intact. Were flesh and bone ever made to collide with unyielding muscle?

As hard as I try, they will never quite forget what it is to cause pain, to feel delicate

bones give beneath their power, to be bruised and bloodied, yet triumphant.

My hands lost their innocence in seventh grade. Everyone thought I looked

weak, so they decided to pick on me. The constant challenges and endless teasing

prompted me to learn to fight. The first challenge I accepted, I didn’t even land a

punch. Instead, I came away with a bloody nose and a bruised ego. The next one, I

started to use what little knowledge of fighting I had, mostly picked up from Jackie

Chan movies and video games, and I managed to outmaneuver the kid who was

trying to kill me.

One of the older guys there thought I had potential and decided to take me

under his wing, and he got me into the underground circuit. I never did feel quite right

hurting people who hadn’t done anything to me, but I was a decent fighter and could

usually claim a few bucks in prize money. The circuit was also where I first met Jon.

He was the reigning champ and fortunately, much bigger and more experienced than

me to ever end up as my opponent.

If my hands could tell one story, it would be how I met Jon. It was the most

memorable tournament of my three and a half years in the circuit, largely because I

spent most of it in misery. We were fighting in an old barn, and there was still some

hay left in the hayloft, which had my allergies all stirred up. I didn’t know if I’d manage

to stop sneezing long enough to compete, but I figured it was a waste not to try.

When the girl who was acting as referee, one of the organizers’ girlfriends, blew

the whistle to start my match, I regretted my decision, but it was too late to back out.

The guy I was facing was about my size, but I’d seen him fight before, and I

knew he was tough. He swung at me, a hard right, and I barely managed to dodge

it. After successfully avoiding a few more and even landing a few blows of my own,

I started to think I might make it through after all. Of course, Murphy’s Law kicked

in right as I thought that and the tickle started up in the back of my throat again.

Through watery eyes, I saw his fist coming towards me. I started to sidestep, but of

course the sneeze chose that moment to burst forth. I pitched forward, straight into

the oncoming blow.

I felt my feet leave the ground, and I thought I was done for. The only thing

that was going through my brain was an unpleasant vision of my head hitting one

of the barn’s support beams. After what seemed like an eternity, I collided with

something much more forgiving than I had imagined. A pair of arms wrapped around

me, keeping me from falling to the ground, and I slowly became more aware of my

surroundings. My head was throbbing and I knew I’d have a spectacular black eye in

the morning, but at least I wouldn’t have to explain a concussion to my parents. After

that tournament, Jon offered to take over my training from Aaron, telling me he’d

teach me a better style for my size. Of course, I made him promise I’d never have to

fight in that barn again before I agreed.

Everywhere I have journeyed, I have marveled at the hands of others. Jon is a

prime example. His hands are also fighter’s hands crossed with scars, but they can be

gentle, too. I often read about people with fists the size of canned hams, but he was

the first person I’ve actually met that that description could be applied to. They are

the biggest hands I have ever seen, swallowing mine whole without any effort. I often

tell him that if he didn’t make me feel so safe, he’d scare the hell out of me, and that is

the truth. I trust him absolutely, though. Those fighter’s hands have brought warmth

and comfort to me many times, and I know that he will never turn them against me.

The hands evolve, of course, as does the psyche. We have both since

abandoned our violent ways and turned instead to art. He has kept up my training,

which makes living in the city that much less scary, but we don’t compete anymore.

My scars are slowly fading and soon will be no more than a memory. He has scars that

will probably never fade, but that doesn’t matter to me. His hands and mine are slowly

forgetting the way of the fist, but the memories will never completely leave them. We

make quite a pair, our beautiful ugly fighters’ hands linked as we slowly walk along the

street in the dreamy twilight hours of my visits home.

Fighter’s Hands student essay by Kristine Cattrysse

Beauty is my drug of choice. Some people choose cocaine or heroin, but beauty is all I need. It is just as harmful, dangerous, and addictive. I spend my hard-earned money on getting high from beauty treatments. When I’m feeling sad, I head to the tanning salon where it’s just my iPod, 12600 watts of artificial sunlight, and me. When I need a quick adrenaline rush, I call up my esthetician to see if she has any openings for a wax that afternoon. When a boyfriend dumps me, I change my hair color and style, and it’s like I’m a whole new person, ready to take on the next guy that gets in my way. Or I take this opportunity to visit my therapist, the Mall of America where I accept the task prescribed to me in the most current issue of Nylon: Find the perfect pair of heels to stomp on his heart for breaking mine.

I like to start my day on a good note, so I wake up and rush to the tanning salon. Prior to getting in the tanning bed, I follow a ritual of applying accelerator lotion, designed to speed up the process of getting a rich, creamy shade of brown that can only be found on the beaches in the south of

France. I fish my iPod out of my purse, figure out the perfect soundtrack for the next 20 minutes, put in the ear buds, and smile. I climb into the bed, pull the top down, and press the start button. Within seconds, I am enveloped in bright, radiating warmth, and I keep smiling. I know this is killing me, but I don’t care. I know that eventually I will get an itchy, red, pulsating sunburn that all the aloe vera in the world couldn’t relieve, develop potentially blinding cataracts from the lousy protection that my eyelids provide, or die of skin cancer. This tanning bed is more like a coffin, but week after week I make the conscious decision to test fate. I crave the warmth in the winter. I need the happiness that the light brings.

I feel okay for a few days, but then I need my next fix. The earthy natural décor of the next salon I frequent totally belies the torture I experience there. A host greets me with cucumber water and leads me through a narrow, dimly lit hallway to my esthetician’s room. We greet each other, and I lay down on a massage table covered with warm white towels. The only source of light comes from some floating candles in a bowl on the shelf, and sounds of the ocean play through the overhead speakers. She dips a popsicle stick into a vat of warm bright blue wax, turns to me and wipes it over my skin like a third grader doing an art project, applies a strip of linen to the area, and with a 1-2-3 take a deep breath, she rips it off, and a sharp stinging pain shoots through my entire body. This process is on repeat for

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For anywhere from two to six hours at a time, I make effortless conversation with my stylist about the weather, new restaurants and stores, or her current disagreement with her girlfriend—anything to distract from the burning pain

of the black dye seeping into my scalp. She rinses me, and I sit under a deafening dryer for twenty-five minutes until I’m soft and fluffy. Then she starts on the extensions. My hair gets tied to some stranger’s hair with string, and it is twisted and pulled so tight that I walk around with a headache for at least five days. Every six weeks for the past year I’ve done this, but I like it. I love it, actually. I look at myself in the thrift store mirror that’s poorly attached to the exposed brick wall in the salon and I feel shiny and new.

From the salon, I take the bus to the light rail train and my final destination, the Mall of America. I search out the nearest mall directory and make mental notes of where my favorite shoe stores are. My mouth waters and my palms get sweaty just thinking about boots, heels, and wedges. Or a hybrid of all three, boots with a wedge heel. In a perfect world, I would be 5’10, but here I’m only 5’7.

High heels are not all that comfortable, but they look really,

really good. They might pinch my toes or give me blisters, but they look really, really good. High heels make my legs look longer and shapelier; they make me stand up straighter, and they ooze sex appeal. Never mind the long-term effects of wearing them, such as knee and back problems, or the possibility of an injury from a slip or fall. The pain is tolerable as long as there is positive attention from men, negative attention from other women, and free drinks.

Much like a drug addict, by the end of the day, I am unrecognizable to family and friends, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too. My moods are unpredictable, and I watch my checking account slowly dwindle down to zero. I need to get another high before I come down from the previous one. I wonder if there’s any chance for recovery, or if I’ll be stuck in this destructive cycle forever. I put myself through all of this pain for a temporary fix. I can’t help but wonder if there’s a permanent solution.

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Bruzek - Motion Graphics StillsStuart the next hour. Seagull cries are drowned out by my own yelps and the esthetician’s giggles. After I leave the salon, I am filled with a sense of overwhelming happiness, and it makes no sense to me, but I am addicted to that feeling

nonetheless, so I keep going back. I’ve talked about this with my esthetician.

She says the feeling is similar to getting a tattoo, something I’ve never done. It’s an adrenaline rush. Getting hair ripped out by the roots is not natural, much like getting a needle stuck into your skin over and over, so the body responds accordingly. The result is a rush of energy, the fight-or-flight mechanism, a natural high. I’m addicted.

My next high comes from the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. When it’s time for a new hairstyle, I follow the expression “go big or go home.” I’m naturally a light, mousy brown, and my baby-fine hair just reaches my shoulders. Since my hair isn’t long and voluminous like the Victoria’s Secret models, I have to fake it. I sit in a cold metal chair surrounded by pierced and tattooed twenty- and thirty-somethings that are all here for the same thing.

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Help WantedCollaborative, Creative, Driven and Dedicated persons need to apply.For five hours a week Main Frame will be happy to assist you at becoming a more articulate creative professional. Learn to write about your work. Improve your craft. Learn the skills to market your creativity while you make your portfolio. Blow the competition out of the water. Be a part of something.

Main FrameFridays Room 11 @ [email protected]

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Calamari AdLinkAdvisor: Jennifer Hoode-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Justin RussellMeets: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm, Pence 113

American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)Advisor: Tim Armatoe-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Nicole BungertMeets: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm, Pence 215

American Society of Interior DesignersAdvisor: Dan Whittakere-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Maria Garrdio-SantosMeets: unknown

Animation ClubAdvisor: David Wilharme-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Lloyd TravisMeets: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00, Pence Open Lab

Anime ClubAdvisor: Ken Korthe-mail: [email protected]: unknown

Campus Crusade for ChristAdvisor: Darrel Smithe-mail: [email protected]

President/Lead Contact: Emily MichelsMeets: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Pence 219

Cinnamon ToastAdvisor: Korrin Lohmanne-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Abby TrenhaileMeets: varies - contact Abby

Delta Epsilon Chi Association (DEX)Advisor: Tarah Bjorklunde-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Jenna FarniMeets: varies - contact Jenna

Fashion ForwardAdvisor: KelliRae Sbewee-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Kat WilsonMeets: varies, contact Kat

National Technical Honor SocietyAdvisor: Jelena Tosovice-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Veronica HillMeets: varies, contact Veronica

Magazine: Main FrameAdvisors: Chris Title, Deb Weisse-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] in Chief: Sarah Knappe-mail: [email protected]: Fridays, 11:00-1:00pm, Room 11

1. Everyone should see your work!2. You are going to put it in the Main Frame Magazine!3. On the school computer, Go to the Drop off Drive --> open the Main Frame folder.4. Wait, is your work graphic, or written? Pick the right folder! (And make sure your graphics are high resolution!) 5. Name your file(s): ast name_first name_016. Print a release.7. List the file names you submittedand sign the release. Make sure to give us your e-mail address!8. Drop the release off in the Main Frame box, or Chris Title’s box in room 342.9. Tell others!10. If your graphic work will be featured, you will receive an e-mail asking for an artist statement.

Student Organizations Photo ClubAdvisor: Anthony Marchettie-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Evan PapeMeets: Mondays, 5:00-6:00, Room 319 (odd numbered weeks only)

Sketch JamAdvisor: Lafe Smithe-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Allyssa Howarde-mail: [email protected]: Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm, Room 227

Student Advisory CouncilAdvisor: Pam Boersige-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Betty Chin-WuMeets: unknown

Web Design & Interactive MediaAdvisor: John Kestone-mail: [email protected]/Lead Contact: Stephen WolfeMeets: 8:00-9:00pm, Pence 215

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brought Adobe Connect Now to me as part of an ongoing collaboration project he has initiated. Objectives are to create a better workflow for students and use that workflow to connect with industry. Adobe’s new program, although in beta, is worth a look. Adobe Connect now can be reached through the Acrobat home site. It only requires a simple login. Once you are logged in, you are free to invite collaborators to video or text chat, share desktops, converse live with your microphone, and there is a white board tool you can use to share notes or lectures. It is all free and requires no download. Team Members Meet Competitive Advantage So what does it all mean? We have these free choices to enable more effective and efficient collaboration. The incentive to

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use any one of these tools is rooted in team members willingness to try methods and new programs. In reality, students could go through their entire tenure at school and never touch a single one of these tools. To propose a more colorful adventure, I challenge students to incorporate any of these tools mentioned above in your next team project. If the project is already underway, I challenge you to incorporate it today. Tweet about it. A speedy workflow and communication are not panaceas, but they sure can solve problems faster. After all, the students you are competing against are already using it.

Summerkeeping the currenttuition rate.

Don’t keep the job market waiting.Stay in school this summer and keep on

track toward your goal of a creative career.

Contact your Academic Advisor in room 316 regarding registering for the summer quarter.

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