Dear Readers,

For the sixteenth issue we have explore the areas of out lives that have led us to where we are now. We set out to create something that reflected the unknowable mystery of the future while connecting to the comfort we find in nostalgic memories.

We searched desperately for a theme that can combine these juxtaposing ideas seamlessly, Reverie became the word that defined our vision for the issue. Reverie is the place we tend to go when we yearn to escape from reality. It encapsulates daydreams, fantasies, and all of those places in between our reality and the unreal.

Although we may find ourselves trying to escape reality and the challenges we face, this issue also emphasizes the significance of remain grounded in tune with the world around us. Even though we may feel overwhelmed by the issues we face, it is still our responsibility to acknowledge these problems and work towards a better future together.

Turn the page and dream with us.

ISSUe 15

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Dear Readers,

As this is our last semester at UNI, we have been doing a lot of thinking about the future and what our next chapters will entail. Originally we wanted to create a final issue that reflected our perspective of moving forward in our lives and careers. However, we came to the conclusion that not all of our readers could relate to this. We wanted to be able to capture one last time the uniqueness of our organization and its members. That is how we landed on... Perspective, as the theme for Issue 15.

Everyone has a lens in which they view the world. Each lens comes with its own set of biases and perceptions altering the way we make decisions and live our lives. In a society more connected than ever, perspective is a key element of life to explore.

Your individual perspective is ever-changing and develops throughout your human experience.
Perspective is what makes us differ from one another and can be used as a tool to drive change.
Join us, this issue, in exiting the mainstream by sharing and seeking out our diverse and unique perspectives.

issue 14

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After a year of coming up with themes, articles, and photoshoots relevant to our society and the world as a whole we wanted to take a leap and focus on us and our members.

Instead of focusing on one overarching theme for the basis of our magazine, we wanted to give our members the space to work on something really meaningful to them. Not to say that every issue of Uprising isn’t meaningful.

With this issue we implore our members to look deeply into a topic, a lifestyle, an article of clothing, a song, or anything that they are passionate about. There is so much going on in the world and so many different identities to get to know.

In a way, this magazine will be a time capsule, a glimpse into our organization and what we care about at this moment in time.

That being said, this theme has turned out deeply personal projects that we are endlessly proud of our members for completing and we hope there will be something for everyone within these pages.

In order to not diminish anyone’s passions this magazine had no content limit.

Issue 14 will be a beautiful amalgamation of our passion projects.

Issue 13

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This issue of Uprising Magazine, we as an exec team have decided to completely halt our usual magazine production methods and to focus on a topic that is near and dear to all of our hearts: sustainability.

As Uprising Magazine is rooted in fashion, and social justice the concept of sustainability has been on our radar for the past couple of issues, but it has never been our main focus.

For Issue 13 we wanted to dedicate our entire publication to sustainability to allow ourselves to look at the topic in a more nuanced way.

In true Uprising fashion we will be exploring what sustainability means for fashion, culture, social justice and the world in general. We want to delve deeply into all things that encompass saving our beautiful planet and the lives that inhabit it.

Throughout the creation of this issue, we as an organization have learned a lot about sustainability and how it relates to many different aspects of our society, but we acknowledge and accept that we will have to continue to learn and grow with this topic for the rest of our lives.

That being said, going forward Uprising Magazine will be incorporating a sustainable promise at the beginning of each of our magazines, stating our commitment to sustainability when it comes to running our student organization.

We hope Issue 13, Earth Edit, gives you the opportunity to learn & grow along with us.

Issue 12

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This past year and a half has produced an abundance of changes. We've spent some time alone, done some self reflecting, and now, as the world is seemingly returning to normal, it's time to decide what we want “normal” to look like.

This idea of deciding what we want “normal” to look like in our lives brought us to Revamp as the theme for Issue 12.

Revamp is questioning the statement so many people have been making recently of “I want the world to go back to normal.”

But why should we settle back into our old ways when we can use this opportunity to grow, reevaluate, and revamp our new normal? Revamp is the idea that we can continue to grow, to change, and to become the best version of ourselves. Whether that means changing our style, our relationships, our decisions, or anything that creates us.

This issue is Uprising Magazine’s interpretation of navigating our new normal. We included concepts that we feel should be revamped in our lives, but acknowledge that one's “normal” is incredibly personal. That being said, our hope for this issue is to inspire something in you.

It can be intimidating trying to redefine your life in a new way when the past is just SO familiar, but it is important to remember that someday soon what was once new will become familiar too.

So, reader, we challenge you to take in ALL of Issue 12, our own Revamp, and imagine for yourselves what your new normal could look like.

Issue 11

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Starting now, we’ve decided to focus on ourselves, acknowledge both our struggles and accomplishments, and to be proud of our personal growth. Social media presents the topic of “self-awareness” as a glorified simple action that requires minimal reflection time to see instantaneous results. This definitive action can seem like an effortless task that is achieved by yourself, however it goes much deeper than a sole individual.

Your body, soul and mind form the pillars of your human existence, and the delicate balance to flourish as an individual comes from the combination of being internally and externally self-aware.

Understand your individual desires, strengths and place of privilege to lead with intentionality and make internal decisions that will best benefit your goals and journey. Remain open to critical feedback from your personal relationships about your behaviors. This unbiased response from others leads to a broader understanding of how you're authentically perceived externally.

The day to day busy routine along with societal pressures suggesting overworking reflects your immense dedication leaves college students mentally exhausted. Uprising Magazine acknowledges the importance of recognizing personal limitations and taking the necessary time to prioritize your well-being and accomplish your goals.

Remain in the present, as the learning and growth that comes from the journey challenges you further than the endgame. The destination is simply a mirage. Allow your imagination to prosper as you find joy in ironically simplistic moments of modern life.

Issue 8

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Uprising Magazine was founded in the Spring of 2015 with the intention of giving a voice to the voiceless. Figuring out how to honor this legacy is something the two of us strived to do. While we tried to find what was best for our members in our roles as President and Vice President, we also wanted to continue to uncover what would help our magazine reach its fullest potential. We were reminded that success does not come in a one size fits all package. When trying to find success for our magazine, we found there are a variety of ways it can present itself. We decided to capture the drive, inspiration, and motivations behind our own members and incorporate this message through the success of our collaborators.

Issue 8 is all about empowerment through success. We feel that every person deserves to feel empowered into their future. Our goal is to spark this confidence while we are in college. We wanted to exemplify how impressive our students are not only attending college, but also dedicating themselves to their passions. Everyone is taking steps to develop their own future, therefore we wanted to highlight what success means to our students and share that success is more than just monetary.

These pages are filled with real people and real success stories. The MOVEment dance group shows readers that their version of success takes practice and passion. Students like Jessica Wise and Megan Roethler show us first hand that through hard work, we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Colleges Against Cancer and their remarkable survivors display a different kind of determination. They show how courage can lead to success. Success can come in so many different forms, whether that means wearing designer brands or taking active steps to save ourselves and our planet. We are all capable of fulfilling our own version of success as different opportunities present themselves throughout our lives. Success is out there, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Uprising wants to congratulate our members on their triumph in putting this issue together. There are so many amazing minds that worked tirelessly to create this publication, so thank you. Our members are truly embodying what it means to continue to build success on UNI’s campus. We’d also like to thank our supporters and collaborators: the MOVEment, Colleges Against Cancer, the Northern Iowa Student Government, and all our interviewees. We couldn’t do it without you.

Uprising Magazine found our own version of success through this very issue and hope it inspires you to do the same.

Here’s to the great success of issue 8!

Issue 7

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What does it mean to be well? For our 7th issue this spring, we dove into the 8 dimensions of wellness. Our biggest focus was to center on one theme for an overall cohesive look. We saw this trend and as we try to do with every issue of Uprising Magazine, our entire team made strides of improvements to bring together this issue surrounding wellness.

We examined the 8 dimensions of wellness: emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, occupational, and financial. As we broke each of these concepts down, we tried to find a way to connect University of Northern Iowa student interests and relevant issues into each dimension. Uprising members saw a need for students to self-assess their wellness as they finish off the year with stressors as finals, jobs, and their next chapter with graduation. We even had the opportunity to discuss their own personal wellness through programming with Shawna Haislet, the Health Promotion Coordinator at Student Wellness Services. We thought what better way to understand wellness and campus resources than trying out programs and seeking campus resources already available.

We are both so incredibly proud of our members this issue. We worked harder than ever to step out of our comfort zone and encourage Uprising Magazine to adopt a new look our readers haven’t seen before. We hope the issues we address start conversations all over campus and in return, inspire our students and faculty to also step out of their comfort zone.

We are so excited for you to turn the pages of this issue and dive into the creative minds of the Uprising team. We’d like to thank our supporters: Student Wellness Services, the Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Justice, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Textiles & Apparel Association, Campus Compact, and the Northern Iowa Student Government. As always, thank you to our readers for their commitment and continued support.