Feature 2 Why be afraid? Clothing for everyone

Abby Swoboda The actual pulling of the Lauren Benedict ing online rather than in clothes this style,” said sopho- Editor-in-Chief trigger to the fight-or-flight Assistant Editor stores. more Calie Swegon. reaction, however, is the hy- Pea coats, t-shirts, plaid Not many people think Spiders, the dark, monsters pothalamus, which is the part Today’s fashion world shirts, jean jackets, and plain about it, but some of the most under the bed, things that go of the brain that activates the changes with the seasons, but hoodies are only some of the worn everyday clothes fall bump in the night; these are response. every couple years there is a tops sold in unisex clothing into the category of unisex all common things that give For example, if a person new, trendy style. lines. clothing. people the creeps—but why? finds himself or herself Clothes are normally sex Jeans come in different Athletic clothes may be the As the month closes in on breathing a little faster and specific, but within the last sizes, but the same washes first thing that pops into Halloween, ghosts and ghouls becoming anxious while couple of years, unisex cloth- and cuts can be bought as uni- someone’s mind when dis- abound, and so do the spooky watching as Jason—of the Photo by: Lauren Benedict ing lines have become a lead- sex clothes, too. cussing clothes that men and traditions that send a chill Friday the 13th horror fran- Junior Kristen Bryant ing fashion trend for anyone’s On the other hand, the an- women can both wear com- down the spine that make Hal- chise—chases someone represents the unisex style style. drogynous clothing style is fortably and without being loween so unique. through the dark woods with for wearing vans, that can Senior Taylor Rill said, menswear made for women, defined by a gender assign- But why exactly are people an ax, that response is caused be worn by both sexes, and “I’ve never thought of having specifically clothes not meant ment. afraid of certain things, wheth- by a big compilation of fear an outfit that is commonly unisex clothes, but hearing for both sex’s to purchase. There are many styles of er that be Freddy Krueger or trigger points. worn by men and women. about them made me realize For example, the clothing that go commonly heights? Through life experiences, that sometimes it’s part of my ‘boyfriend’ cut jean for girls unknown, and the styles for Simply put, fear is produced the viewer has come to associ- style!" also can fit into the persona of unisex and androgynous are when the brain comprehends ate axes with pain, the dark Because this particular style androgynous clothes. becoming more popular stimuli that is perceived as with terror and the unknown, is made to be worn by any Boyfriend cut jeans are loos- among teens and young being scary, which triggers a and being chased as being put gender, the clothes are made er and often feature a straight adults. fight-or-flight response. in danger. to fit everyone. leg cut, one that does not ac- The fight-or-flight response So when all of these stimuli This style is made with no centuate or make room for is characterized most recog- are put together on top of a specific body cuts. In addition, female hips. nizably by increased heart and chilling soundtrack, the per- they feature the same clothing Veer is a New York City Check out some of breathing rates and energized son is able to deduce that it is styles, all of the same sizes, online store with an extensive these stores for a their muscles. not a pleasant situation. And, and colors that anyone can selection for androgynous selections of unisex Fear, unlike other emotions, appropriately, the person re- wear all go into the schema of clothing. clothing: is instant and allows for the sponds to it with the emotion unisex clothing lines. They give women the option  Vans subconscious to take over with of fear. Unisex clothing does not to purchase men’s styles for  American Apparel the intention of survival. Some people of fear, which have gender specific items for women.  Veer As a survival mechanism, would explain the success of women or men. More commonly known (www.veer.com) fear temporarily stops most the horror film industry. Jeans, shorts, jackets, vari- and also worn by both sexes  Converse Photo by: Lauren Benedict conscious thinking in the mind Experiencing fear provides ous tops, and some shoes are before the unisex fad broke  Keds Senior Kelsey Farrington and switches it to automatic the brain with a release of designed to be worn by both out are shoes such as Vans,  Nike wears athletic clothing responses that either lock chemicals that may actually sexes. Keds, and Converse.  wearandrogy- everyday and shows any- muscles or prepare them to be pleasurable, especially in American Apparel is one of “I didn’t know about the ny.com one can continue a style unisex clothing fad, but it either flee or defend, hence relation to horror movies, the most popular lines for uni-  charlieboy.com fight-or-flight. where the viewers understand that is not only comforta- sex clothing, but they have a turns out I wear a lot of it. I In the brain, the set of nuclei that they are in no real danger, ble, but worn by anyone. larger variety of unisex cloth- love my vans and wearing that perceives the stimulus yet they get to experience the that starts this process is called exhilarating psychological the amygdala. feelings as if they are. The brain developed amyg- And to these fright junkies, dalae thousands of years ago Halloween is the perfect sea- Washington makes another hit to help give people quicker son for cultivating their love responses to danger, which of spooks and scares. works by remembering certain And for those that shy away Brad Dunaway six when she became a victim of sex traf- Walker. situations, objects, noises, from the amygdala’s danger Reporter ficking by the Russian Mob she became “Denzel Washington is the reason I want- sights, or sensations that entail triggers, there are always their sex slave and was forced to do ed to see this movie!” said business edu- physical or mental horror, and treats to enjoy rather than the Denzel Washington makes number things such as prostitution. cation teacher Alana Eaton. Eaton also henceforth become triggers of tricks on the costumed holi- one in box office again with his new McCall walks around with Alina until said that she enjoyed the movie. fear. day. movie The Equalizer. this car come out of nowhere. It is Alina’s I thought the movie was actually really Antoine Fuqua is the Director if this pimp Slavi. good. Washington did an amazing job PG-13 movie. He also directed Train- McCall feels very bad for Alina, so he playing just an ordinary guy in the begin- ing Day, The Replacement Killers, and decided to go see Slavi. ning. Then his acting just got better from Olympus Has Fallen. Fuqua likes to McCall walks into a restaurant that there on. Pumpkin spice work with Washington, so he wanted to Slavi used to own. He was trying to buy work with him during this movie. Alina’s freedom for $9,800 dollars, but The movie is 132 minutes, a little Slavi simply refuses the deal. This is a Rebecca Dunphy caramel, baristas (the name over 2 hours. But it is defiantly worth Contributing Reporter given to Starbuck’s employ- big mistake. your time. McCall turns around and takes out all ees) say the drink is growing Washington plays the role of Robert “One tall pumpkin spice lat- in popularity. of Slavi’s men with also removing any McCall in this movie, a retired black footage of him that might have been tak- te” calls a barista as she places This drink has been com- ops agent who lives in Boston and a small white cup on the coun- pared to hot chocolate, but it en. works at a local hardware store called To take revenge for what McCall did to ter. is tailored towards adults with Home Mart. Steam rises from the bever- its mocha aftertaste. Slavi, Vladimir Pushkin-( Slavi’s boss,) I really liked how they started the sends his enforcer Teddy to Boston to age as the scent of pumpkin “Even though it isn’t as first 15 minutes off with just a regular and cinnamon swirl around popular as the pumpkin spice find and kill McCall for what he did.. guy. You never see that in a Denzel He calls fellow retired agents Susan the air. latte, this drink is definitely Washington movie! From late August to early my fall favorite,” said Boyle. Plummer and Brian Plummer in Virginia. McCall had a wife before but she McCall is not asking for help though; December, both warm and The ice-based salted caramel died. As a result for loneliness, McCall cold seasonal drinks are sold mocha Frappuccino is one of He is asking for permission. goes out to eat every night at this little McCall then captures a corrupt Boston at Starbucks, such as: the salt- the most attractive drinks. restaurant. After going there every day, ed caramel mocha Frappucci- Topped with whipped police officer named Frank Masters, be- he notices another regular person that cause he is trying to get some information no and latte, or the pumpkin cream, a caramel drizzle, and comes in every night. spice latte and Frappuccino. sparkling salt crystals, the on Teddy. Masters helps McCall get This teenage girl, Alina (played by some information on Teddy and Pushkin. With a growing popularity, Frappuccino offers a similar the actor Chlöe Grace Moretz) be- Starbucks’ limited edition fall taste to the warm drink, but The rest of the movie is just a man hunt friends McCall. They start to talk more for McCall. drinks certainly haven’t disap- with a much different con- and more and Alina begins to tell her Photo by: www.joblo.com pointed costumers. sistency. McCall is then traveling to Moscow… story to McCall. “The movie was good and all, but it Denzel Washington as Robert McCall “The fall drinks are my fa- Though the drink contains a Alina’s life was ruined at the age of before he is deemed as The Equalizer. vorite part about Starbucks,” caramel drizzle on the bottom dragged on.” said sophomore Madison said sophomore Summer and coats the cup, the mocha Douglas. “I can’t stop drink- flavor is overpowering. ing them.” Other complaints about this The most popular of these drink includes the grittiness drinks is the pumpkin spice that comes with the salt top- Albums’ resiliency over time latte. ping. Created with espresso, Another limited edition cold Christina Weaver band that they are. album that verges into experi- second studio recorded album, freshly steamed milk, nutmeg, drink is the pumpkin spice Feature Editor Paired with the interesting mental areas of art-rock that released in 2009. cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, Frappuccino. use of a trumpet, Smith’s build upon their previously Mean Everything, unlike the drink combines the classic With a similar pumpkin Several albums have held a voice resonates with feelings established alternative rock Manchester Orchestra’s other flavor of pumpkin pie with taste and spicy kick, this drink place in my heart throughout of despair and hope. acclaim. albums, has more of a Kings Starbucks’ signature coffee’s is both rich and savory. the past few years, including Wooden Heart, like other The Devil and God are of Leon-esque vibe, although taste. Under a layer of whipped Wooden Heart by Listener, Listener albums, can be con- Raging Inside Me is Brand still falling under their same Starbucks’ reports that this cream and cinnamon sugar, OK Computer by Radiohead, sidered very clever due to the New’s third studio recorded indie rock and alternative rock is their most sold fall drink. this drink closely resemble The Devil and God are Rag- many metaphorical lyrics. album, released in 2006. genre umbrella. But some, such as sopho- pumpkin pie in both color, ing Inside Me by Brand New, OK Computer, the popular Through vocalist Jesse The awkwardness of some more Candace Boyle, don’t taste, and scent. and Mean Everything to rock band Radiohead’s third Lacey’s dark, egocentric lyr- songs, like “One Hundred agree with all of the praise its While these four drinks on Nothing by Manchester Or- studio recorded album re- ics, this album would likely Dollars,” merely adds to the receiving. the local menu have customers chestra. leased in 1997, has a haunt- appeal to many angsty teen- uniqueness and emotion por- “I think it tasted good, but running to Starbucks, there are Wooden Heart is the spo- ing, beautiful vibe. agers. trayed in the album. it’s definitely overrated,” said many more fall flavored ken word group Listener’s For this album, Radiohead Though each of Brand Songs like “I Can Feel a Hot Boyle. “I think too many peo- drinks that can be created off third studio recorded album, did away with the guitar rock New’s albums appeals greatly One” leave listeners deep in ple jumped on the bandwagon the Starbucks Secret Menu. released in 2010. sounds present in previous to me, The Devil and God are thought and full of emotion, too soon, maybe without even The menu includes many Wooden Heart may appeal albums like Pablo Honey and Raging Inside Me especially giving the album so much tasting it.” fan created Frappe chinos to fans of bands mewith- The Bends, and instead re- does because of its obvious depth. As mentioned earlier, anoth- such as caramel apple, apple outYou and La Dispute for its sorted to a more subtle, eerie aggression, passion, and sor- All of these albums have er drink that is sure to warm pie, and ginger snap. similar spoken word genre sound. row. one common theme: emotion. up customers is the salted car- If the hot menu items don’t and use of deep, meaningful The use of much softer Brand New had clearly im- For those long, lonely nights amel mocha latte. satisfy, then pumpkin patch, lyrics. tones makes this album less proved their articulate word- or drives, these albums each Made from milk, freshly snicker doodle, and pecan What sets this album apart harsh than others and much play in The Devil and God provide listeners with unique, brewed coffee, sea salt, mocha flavored lattes are available from those bands, however, is easier to listen to and fall in are Raging Inside Me as com- deep, long-lasting emotions and caramel syrups, this drink for creation as well. the unique twang heard in love with. pared to the previous album that outlast any momentary is sure to hit the spot on any An advantage of these within vocalist Daniel Smith. Songs like “No Surprises,” Deja Entendu. popularity and show their cold day. “secret menu” drinks is that Though unusual, Smith’s “Paranoid Android,” and Mean Everything to Noth- emotional resiliency that de- Though the mocha seems to they will never end and will vocals make Listener the “Karma Police” shine on this ing is Manchester Orchestra’s fies time. be overpowering the taste of be sold all year round.