Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Issue 7: Waking up Wahine




October is a month full of celebrations, from the beer drenched Oktoberfest parties, to UH homecoming and Halloween – there are ample festive opportunities to liberate the mind and body.

When the party is over and the hangover subsides, October also hosts a bevy of events – including Women’s Health, Breast Cancer Awareness, Health Literacy, Domestic Violence Awareness, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History, and National Arts & Humanities Month, just to name a few.

According to famed anthropologist, Margaret Mead, if you “liberate a woman and you liberate a man.”

In many instances, women are at the forefront of topics relating to liberation, bringing vigor and awareness to what are often sensitive public issues. For most, the motivation to become involved stems from a passion for their community and a desire to improve the lives of others. While challenging, these experiences are often liberating and can be life changing.

This passion is reflected in our current issue, as A’rel Boies, Rachel Wagenman, and Megumi Abe combine their collective love of fashion to deliver the first ever Fashion and Wellness section. Not to be outdone, foodies Chris Mikesell and Nani Anderson dig deep, liberating the public focus, from fashion to Food and Culture, including a review of the book, Eating in the Light of the Moon, and a walk on the wild side with organic farmers and brothers, in the "Wizards of Waiahole".

Check out our new and improved calendar, hooking you up with fun and inspiring ways to liberate your mind from mid-terms. While you’re at it – tell us what you would do as "Governor for a day" - enter the Starving ARTist contest and you could be enjoying your next meal on us!

Aloha kaua,
Andrea

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