I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration🦃! I am excited to announce a remarkable event:
⦿ SHEI MagazinePRINT LAUNCH PARTY ⦿ Time: 12/6 (Wed.) from 8 to 10 pm ⦿ Location: Club Above (215 N Main St #300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
As a print photo editor at SHEI, our team embarked on several inspiring photoshoots this semester. We experimented with several styles, and explored diverse locations such as parks, restaurants, and even unconventional spaces like bathrooms to fully realize our overarching theme—ALL GROWN UP! While behind-the-scenes photos provide a glimpse, they do not entirely capture the essence of our work. The latest magazine issue has been printed and will be available for everyone to pick up when you attend the Party!
Climbing the crane
peeling pupils up and up
facing the clouds to touch
to hold
in my hands
like pillows resting
on my palms
a stillness in my chest
brings meaning to the air
I breathe because I want to feel
like any of this matters
Ever since I was 17 years old and a junior in high school, Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair has been my favorite album. At the time, it spoke to my feelings of being stuck and misunderstood. Today, the album holds a very special place in my memory, but it also remains relevant to my life and transition to adulthood. Exile in Guyville was released in 1993, so this year (2023) marks its 30th anniversary. Last Sunday, I had the privilege of attending Liz Phair’s concert in Detroit where she played the entire album from front to back.
“Temper my hatred with peace.”
I went to the show with one of my best friends, and I met many other kind and thoughtful fans while waiting for the show to begin. Hearing the entire album live was a dream come true, and being so close to an artist who helped inspire me to get better at guitar and write and create my own music was surreal. I smiled, sang, cried, and danced, and it was a night and feeling I will never forget. I was even given one of Liz Phair’s guitar picks after the show!
“Weave my disgust into fame,”
During the concert, in addition to the awe I was experiencing, I reflected on how far I’ve come since I first listened to Exile in Guyville at age 17. In the five years since then, I have become more confident and independent, but perhaps most importantly, I am a lot happier now. I couldn’t help but feel proud and happy for myself – combined with the music, it made me emotional in the best way possible. I am grateful for the self-improvement and growth that I have experienced, and I am thrilled that I was able to have such a special opportunity to prompt this reflection. Thank you Liz Phair for your music and for giving me a way to process and understand my emotions at a time when I felt confused and overwhelmed, and thank you for a wonderful show. Exile in Guyville will remain an important part of me for the rest of my life!
