By: Morgan Jacobus, Editor-in-Chief
Graphic from Kalon Magazine poster
The word “kalon” means beauty that is more than skin deep, and that is what some affinity groups, like SOMOS and ASA, on campus are trying to accomplish through the photo shoot happening on Friday, Oct. 23. Regis students, faculty, and staff are invited to use clothing or other symbols to represent themselves, whether that be their culture/ heritage, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that they want to represent.
“I think it is [about the] pride that they take in their culture. Especially right now we are living in a time where social justice is really important, and I think identity is also something we are at a peak at. I feel like before last year I wouldn’t think as much about my identity as I do right now,” said Celine.
While she was discussing the concept of identity and pride in your culture, Celine mentioned how she identifies as Belizean American. Though she was born in the U.S., she thinks that it is incorporate to incorporate both aspects of who she is: Belizean and American.
“it is that pride that I take that those are my family roots and that formulates who I am and establishes who I want to be,” said Campos.
Ultimately the goal of the photoshoot is to ultimately create the “Kalon Magazine,” showcasing the diversity and beauty of people at Regis.
“We want to make it a tradition here at Regis, an [annual] thing … I think it is getting more diverse at Regis, so I think it is very important to showcase that”
If you want to be involved, sign up for a time slot now with the link below!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zgvPqwSu442cMOPaJU2ykce6YabUDAX97d2l6MasYiQ/edit?usp=sharing