Downtown Denver Celebrates Día de los Muertos
Lily Berzoza, Staff Videographer
Last fall, downtown Denver participated in a variety of activities to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. From homemade shrines to candlelight vigils, a communal sense of love, remembrance, and reverence was nurtured.
Lily Berzoza, Staff Videographer
Last fall, Downtown Denver participated in a variety of activities to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos. From homemade shrines to candlelight vigils, a communal sense of love, remembrance, and reverence was nurtured.
A Look Into Melania Trump's Top Fashion Choices
Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager
Even before Melania Trump became the first lady of the United States, she has drawn attention with her impeccable taste in high fashion. From styles by labels such as Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Valentino, Melania continues to showcase her meticulous, eccentric, and elegant style choices.
Gabriella Sandoval, Events Liaison and Manager
Even before Melania Trump became the first lady of the United States, she has drawn attention with her impeccable taste in high fashion. From styles by labels such as Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Valentino, Melania continues to showcase her meticulous, eccentric, and elegant style choices.
Here is a list of Melania Trump’s most favorable high fashion moments:
1. Sophisticated Silver Gown - debuted in 2005
Here, Melania is photographed at the Vanity Fair’s Oscar Party in 2005, dressed in a head-to-toe dazzling silver gown with a fluffy feathering end. The matching accessories that gleam with her every move top off the lustrous look.
2. Baby Blue Elegance - debuted in 2017
At the inaugural parade held in 2017, incoming First Lady Melania Trump wore a simple yet fashionable sky blue dress with matching sleeves, and a cropped jacket by designer Ralph Lauren. Her look here is similar to the style of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
3. Zebra Print Coat - debuted in 2024
On October 27th, 2024, Melania took the stage at a campaign rally in Madison Square Garden. She wore a zebra-striped Michael Kors in New York City.
4. Black With a Hint of Gold - debuted in 2021
Melania made a stylish exit from the White House in an all-black designer outfit.
She wore a Chanel jacket with gold buttons, Dolce & Gabbana dress, Louboutin heels, and a matching black and gold Birkin bag as she left the White House on Jan. 20, 2021. Talk about a farewell outfit!
5. Pretty Pink Coat - debuted in 2019
Melania stunned in a gorgeous pink coat by designer Fendi, which she wore ahead of Valentine's Day in 2019. Hot pink mink fur coat cuffs as well as nude-colored heels accompanied the vibrant look. This has got to be one of my personal favorite outfits of hers.
6. Bright in White - debuted in 2018
Melania wore an all-white Michael Kors outfit which included a white crepe blazer and skirt suit ensemble. It was topped off with a matching, wide-brimmed hat designed by her personal stylist Hervé Pierre. This simple, yet elegant look was worn on the South Lawn of the White House for a traditional state arrival ceremony in 2018.
7. Lovely Lilac - debuted in 2020
Melania was photographed in a very pretty lilac purple, robe-style Ralph Lauren coat which she paired with a wine-colored turtleneck and Birkin bag. The color coordination is absolutely perfect!
8. Military Inspired Ensemble - debuted in 2017
For a meeting with the former Argentine president, Melania stepped out in a military-inspired ensemble, wearing an army green matching skirt and peplum-style blazer from Altuzarra's Spring 2017 collection. She accessorized the look with a pair of white-black python heels.
9. Christmas Style - debuted in 2019
Melania attended the annual White House Christmas tree lighting in a chic black ensemble with a white, red and green floral coat. She tied the super stylish look together with stiletto boots. Talk about ringing in the holidays!
10. Fiercely Classy - debuted in 2019
Melania stepped out in London in a crisp collared, white and navy belted Dolce & Gabbana suit along with a matching hat designed by her stylist Herve Pierre. She finished the look with navy heels.
11. Pleasing Patterns - debuted in 2021
Melania arrived in Florida on the same day as President Biden’s inauguration, wearing a captivatingly patterned blue, orange, and white Gucci dress. She paired it with contrasting black sunglasses and flats. This patterning is so abstract and vibrant!
First lady Melania Trump tends to keep a fairly low profile, but when she does step out in public, she ensures that her fashion looks are on point. From public appearances as First Lady, to earlier days at the Met Gala, it’s safe to say Melania Trump is a fashion icon.
Israel Cuts Relations with UNRWA
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Israel has officially cut ties with the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, (UNRWA) the agency that provides help and services for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has also been helping different organizations to help Gaza.
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Israel has officially cut ties with the U.N. agency that assists Palestinian refugees, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, (UNRWA) the agency that provides help and services for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has also been helping different organizations to help Gaza.
Recently, legislation declared UNRWA to be infiltrated by Hamas. However, the supporting evidence seems faulty and UNRWA strongly denied this. UNRWA’s main ways of transport to support Gaza go through Israel. With this choice to cut relations, Gaza will continue to have fewer and fewer resources.
A few key points to understand the situation Gaza and Palestinians are in:
More than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed.
An estimated 9.17 million Palestinians have been displaced globally.
The majority of Palestinian refugees live in impoverished limbo in refugee camps.
93% of the population of Gaza is facing extremely high levels of food insecurity and starvation.
Cutting relations with UNRWA, the only agency attempting to protect and aid Gaza displays a pure refusal on Israel’s part to try to end this war, or at least end the killings, starvation, and mass displacement of Palestinians.
Native American Heritage Month
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
November is Native American Heritage Month! This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first.
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
November is Native American Heritage Month. This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first.
Heritage months are important as they provide moments to celebrate, support, educate, unite, gain perspective, and learn all about America’s intersectional identity. Native American Heritage Month is a month to learn and understand the fact that there were people on this land before not only us, but before colonizers as well. Recognizing the history of Native Americans allows us to recognize America’s ugly but truthful past and without this acknowledgment, we fail to learn from the mistakes made in the name of white supremacy.
To support Native American Heritage Month, you can learn more about the Indigenous people who lived on the land you currently inhabit. You can also spread awareness and support of Native peoples, by continuing to educate yourself and others about the power that togetherness holds. By acknowledging the past, we can lead to a better future.
Halloween Around the World: Part 1 of Haunted Histories and Spooky Mysteries
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Have you ever wondered how other countries celebrate Halloween? Below, I will tell you how Brazil, South Korea, Haiti, England, and Russia celebrate this holiday.
Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Have you ever wondered how other countries celebrate Halloween? Below, I will tell you how Brazil, South Korea, Haiti, England, and Russia celebrate this holiday.
Brazil
In Brazil, they call October 31st, “Dia de Bruxas” which translates to “The Witch’s Day”. This is celebrated on the same day we celebrate Halloween in America. People still participate in dressing up but do not carve pumpkins or trick or treat. The most popular costumes include zombie carnival people and rastas! Halloween continues to grow in popularity in Brazil as it is a holiday with much fascination.
Haiti
For Haiti, Halloween is often not celebrated as it conflicts with religious beliefs and other holidays around this time. Haiti has a tradition where they honor their family members who have left the natural world on November 1st. This tradition is slightly similar to the Day of the Dead, also known as Dia de Muertos, celebrated in Mexico. November 2nd is when Haitians remember the Catholic saints. Some may engage in Americanized parades, almost imitating Halloween, but otherwise, their celebrations are unique on their own.
South Korea
South Korea uses the Western holiday as an excuse to dress up and go out. Trick or treating and carving pumpkins is not a tradition that they take part in, but they do dress up and go to costume parties. Most costumes are inspired by pop culture idols, such as KPOP stars, actors, and even some foreign celebrities.
Russia
Russia is not very fond of Halloween and views it as a holiday that goes against Christianity. However, in recent years, clubs have taken advantage of the curiosity of Halloween and have held costume parties to celebrate the holiday.
England
England does celebrate Halloween but it is not necessarily one that everyone participates in. People in England don’t go “all out” like we do in America. They aren’t too fond of the big Halloween blow-ups or haunted houses. However, they do participate in pumpkin carving and their costumes are mostly scary. That's the whole point of the spooky season, right?
Halloween is a pretty big deal here in America, but some countries do not even participate in the festivities! Some may have different traditions and holidays surrounding the day and others may just take bits and pieces from our traditions. Either way, Halloween continues to be a holiday viewed with a lot of curiosity and is interpreted in many different ways.
Cultural Photo Shoot on Friday Oct. 23
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