A Sea of Ink

Mentally Ill Afraid to Speak Out Negative tradition attached to mental illness deters those affected. Stigma surrounding mental illnesses and those who suffer from them persists around the world today, due to false media and negative connotations, but can be reduced through education and a spread of awareness. “What you really fear the most isn’t the suffering inside of you, it’s the stigma inside of others,” said mental health activist Kevin Breel, “It’s the shame and embarrassment. We live in a world where when you break your arm everyone runs over to sign your cast, but if you tell people you’re depressed everyone runs the other way.” The stigma associated with mental illness in the United States and other countries across the globe is a predominant problem even in this day and age. Stigma causes “shame, blame, hopelessness, distress, misrepresentation in the media, reluctance to seek and/or accept necessary help,” stated the Government of Western Australia Mental Health Co...

Roman Holiday : Exploring the Fashion of a Princess Gone Rogue           The popular film Roman Holiday , starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, has long been considered a classic in the world of film and cinematography. The story of Princess Ann—young, wild, and full of dreams—takes the viewer on a journey of self-discovery, rebellion, and the experimentation of new things. Though the plot is clearly explained through dialogue and action, the costuming of the movie is often under appreciated; Miss Hepburn’s wardrobe itself tells the story of her character’s development as the princess’s clothing and style gradually change and develop over time.           The first seven and a half minutes of the film show a young girl full of sophistication and class. Ann is calmly waving to throngs of people, she is visiting with fellow royals, she is dedicating buildings, christening ocean liners, and negotiating trade relations; Princess...