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Main Frame magazine is a lot like you.
very important thing: community. Without
Contents
Mission Statement
It has spent years trying to find its way, learning
community, we cannot know that we share a vision,
about its identity and discovering ultimate truths
nor can we work together to nurture that vision into
to carry it along its blooming and somewhat
the material world. Al of the incredibly talented and
Main Frame Magazine is a student publication of ering exhibition space,
letter from the editor
Culinary
struggled path. Main Frame wants to make
fun people I get to work with understand that every
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relevant skil s and helpful resources to encourage the professional development of
something of “itself.” There are obstacles to
single person at this school, no matter their program
creative students in an innovative manner to advance the enterprise of col aboration
4 Hospitality
overcome, and Main Frame can’t do it alone.
of study, has something incredibly important to offer
and connectivity among creative professionals through the recognition of talent by
To me, the most wonderful thing about
that we can learn from, that wil make us better
Management
peers and industry professionals.
Main Frame is that it wants to be defined by how
students, better people, and better at our craft.
much it has in common with its audience, not by
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Disclaimer: Main Frame Magazine is a student run publication.
how separate it is. Every Friday in the materials
The expressions in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the Education
room (room 11, at 11:00 am), I meet with students
6 Photography
from different programs that al understand one
Management Corporation and The Art Institutes International Minnesota or
its affiliates and employees.
Design
11 Management
12 Advertising
13 Interior Design
Working on Main Frame is one of the most important experiences I get to have. It gives me skil s I didn’t know I needed, and
Fashion &
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connects me with people I didn’t know I could love and share so much with.
Retail
Learning about ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to clear the brush as we make our way down the path. Each Friday, I get
Management
to walk into a room ful of abundance. Everyone has something to give. Everyone has something to gain.
Sarah Knapp
17 Graphic Design
Editor, Art Director, Photographer, Writer
The industry of print, particularly the magazine, is experiencing a crisis. To survive, magazines are merging, and budgets are being
Seth Dickenson
slashed. For this reason, we have an extraordinary opportunity here at The Art Institutes International Minnesota. We have a chance to inject
Lead Designer
creativity - your creativity - without the concern for a budget. We have a medium that showcases student work for al to see. And while the
Media Arts &
Laleh Azarshin
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Designer Assistant, Advertising, Writer
market plays poker with the survival of the very publications we use for inspiration, we have a chance to evolve in a way that can
Animation
Frank Masi
set a precedent.
Editors Assistant, Creative Consultant, Advertising
Print and web wil combine and evolve in a new way. Main Frame has the chance to explore this new market. Creative people, no
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Ben Siegel
Technology Editor, Editors Assistant
matter their specialty, are needed more than ever as we pass into a time different than that of our parents, faced with new questions, ready
Education
Brett Weik-Ulrich
with new answers.
Technology Administration
For this reason, you wil notice that Main Frame is taking a different direction, but also, a clear direction. Main Frame is a magazine,
Robb Main
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Creative Consultant, Writer, Advertising
not a newspaper. It is a magazine for you, by you. It is your work. It is your portfolio, it is your resource, and it’s here to help you improve your
Kathy Litfin
craft. The audience is the magazine.
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Creative Assistant, Writer, Advertising
Mike Roeder
Writer, culinary
Cassie Malak
Writer, culinary
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Chris Title
Production Director (advisor)
Deborah Weiss
Sarah Knapp
Production Assistant (advisor)
Editor-in-Chief
Cover by: Laleh Azarshin Back Cover by: Frank Masi
What do YOU want in YOUR magazine? Tell us in room 11 at 11 am every Friday, or
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North Coast
Dumplings in Plum Sauc
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Restaurant
by Michael Roeder
Revi ancew by Cassie Malak
photo by Sarah Knapp
similar to ice cream. This palate cleanser
Sesame Chili Oil
2 tsp-1 tbsp
was a very impressive way to finish out
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Canola Oil
1 tbsp
ometimes, the economy being on the down slope can have its advantages. You
the starter courses. The fourth course I
Soy Sauce
2 tbsp
don’t have to feel guilty about a night out for a nice meal when restaurant chefs are wil ing to
would consider to be the main course. It
Jar of Plum Sauce
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open up their menu creativity and keep prices reasonable. It’s win-win: customers keep coming was served with a 2006 Claret from Napa,
Chicken Stock
4 cups /36 fl oz
through the doors, and the chefs get to be creative.
California. Osso Bucco (braised veal shank)
Garlic Cloves, minced
2
North Coast Seafood is offering a five-course tasting menu that is pleasantly
was the star, topped with a cherry reduction
Shal ots, minced
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surprising while artistical y using the latest trends in molecular gastronomy. A perfect balance
and crispy onions accompanied by tender
Chives
-enough to garnish-
of chemistry, charisma, and affordability, these five courses are thoughtful and bold. The
brussel sprouts that bring a pop of color to
Salt
to taste
flavors are definitely a delightful change from the usual campus eateries! Located just fifteen
the dish.
Chicken Dumplings
10
miles outside of Minneapolis in downtown Wayzata; North Coast is the perfect place for a
The final course was a very
date or a casual happy hour cocktail.
interesting mix of flavor and texture.
1. Sauté garlic and shal ots in a teaspoon of chili oil and a
Thirty dol ars gets me in the door and soaked in plush fabrics draped over an
Different flavors infused in cream, dropped
tablespoon or so of canola oil until they appear translucent and
over-sized booth looking out over the blue waters of Lake Wayzata. Natural y, one must have in liquid nitrogen until frozen and served in
smel fragrant, about three minutes.
a complementing glass of wine with dinner.
a fried and sugared wonton cone. This ultra
North Coast’s wine list is anything but amateur; ranging from adventurous Italian
swank dessert was attentively wel - rounded.
2. After the shal ot mixture is ready, add in the plum sauce, stir
Chianti’s, crisp Chardonnays, to my favorite, the lovely Chenin Blanc. The chefs at North
The flavors of frozen cream were
around, and then add the chicken stock and soy sauce; bring to
Coast have taken the time to pair each dish of the tasting menu, and averaging at two dol ars sea salt, smoked coconut, caramel and
a boil.
a glass this is a welcomed up-sel .
orange blossom making a delightful pair
The warm garlic baguette served with whipped red pepper butter leaves me in
3. Once sauce reaches a boil, remove from heat and strain into a
with a spicy Muscat from Napa, California,
anticipation for the first course. I am delighted as I see the chef come to the front of my table
separate bowl; reserve and keep warm for later use.
not to mention the most interesting dessert
with what looks like a sunset on a plate: Sweet potatoes baked into a cornbread like cake,
I have had in the Twin Cities.
4. To make the dumplings, fol ow instructions on the bag or
topped with a Camembert crisp served alongside a golden seared Diver scal op with blood
simply boil some water in a pot, add the desired amount of
orange gastrique. Paired with a 2006 Chenin Blanc from Loire Val ey this first course hit it
dumplings and strain, similar to pasta. Don’t forget to salt the
out of the park! Second course is served with a California Viognier 2006 which immediately
water —very important!
enhances the flavors of the perfectly cooked and flaky Yel owfin Tuna that is dressed up with
an Olio Verde, or green oil. Along with the tuna came a succulent piece of pork bel y that had Dining Style: Casual Elegant
5. Place dumplings in a large bowl/dish; cover them in
been slow cooked in a water batfor 24 hours! Talk about juicy!
Location: 294 Grove Ln E,
just enough sauce to just reach about the way up the
Third course was mediocre compared to the first two but nevertheless stil quite
Wayzata, MN 55391
dumplings; drizzle over top some more chili oil.
good. For the wine, a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France, complimented by a pan seared
Cuisine: Contemporary American,
portion of Canard duck (which should have been seared a bit longer as far as I’m concerned), Seafood, Fusion, Eclectic
6. For chive garnish, simply cut at a severe bias (diagonal),
topped with black pepper foam that honestly looked a lot like spit but nevertheless a bril iant
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and sprinkle over the top. Enjoy!
concept. Two deep fried triangles shared the Duck plate and they were fil ed with
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pomegranate juice and mint leaves. The chef warned to cut them careful y, it is not
Executive Chef: Ryan Aberle
uncommon for the triangles’ juice to explode onto peoples clothing. Although messy, the
Dress Code: Casual Dress
pomegranate triangles cut the richness of the duck and balanced out the whole dish.
Parking: Private Lot
Next was a palate cleanser prepared table side by the chef. A reduction of white
Entertainment: Live Music Thursday and Friday
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Minnesota-Based
Stock Photography
Site Assists New Orleans Non-Profit Organization
by Anjila Kozel
The Art Institutes International Minnesota
that ends up in a second market of gal ery print sales with no
Photography program has developed a photographic
meaningful long-term gain for the community from which the
database with an innovative mission: to provide photography profit is being gained. We are teaching our students to break
to non-profit organizations in New Orleans. Christopher
that cycle.”
Tetreault, a Web Design & Interactive Media student at The
NOLAstock is a stock photography website that cata-
Art Institutes International Minnesota, created the
logs the images from the New Orleans’ bi-annual travel and
NOLAstock, New Orleans, Louisiana Stock database.
study courses made by Photography students attending The
In March 2008, The Art Institutes International
Art Institutes International Minnesota. Photography students
Minnesota’s Photography program began a semi-annual
wishing to participate in the NOLAstock program develop an
program to study documentary photography in a travel and
account online, fil out the appropriate release form(s), and
study format in New Orleans, Louisiana. The basis of this
upload their photographs to the database. The photographs
program is to instil a sense of community involvement and
are taken and sorted into different gal eries for easy reference
awareness in the students as they learn that photography can for various non-profit organizations in New Orleans. Each
evoke great change. Additional y, the students continue to
non-profit organization also sets up an account with the site,
examine the concept of ethical practice in the field of
fil s out the online form which includes who is using the
photojournalism.
images, where are the images going, and how they wil be used.
States Photography Academic Director Col een
A notification to the photographer is sent so that the student
Mul ins, “I believe this site is the first of its kind.NOLAstock
photographers may update their resume accordingly. For
was created as an access point for non-profit organizations
more information about the NOLAstock website, visit
to download photography when they need it. It provides
http://aim.ai resources.com/nolastock.
the organizations with high quality images to use in further-
ing their missions, but it helps the students have an efficient
way to make these donations, while building their portfolios.”
Col een is quick to add, “Too much editorial and journalistic
photography is based on first-response devastation imagery
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At no cost, familiar tools
are becoming the standard in By
collaboration.
by Brett Wiek-Ulrich, DM Student
In past decades, the computer industry evolved from nerdy Atari programmers to the fear of IBM’s market share,
and from domination by the Apple I to Commodore PET becoming a reality. Then in 1979, it was the year of the Compact
Disc. Today, instead of the personal computer, the creators are battling over social network innovations and
cloud-computing software, and instead of carrying a pack of Compact Discs we download software at no cost. Today, a stroll
past the school’s computer labs shows the glimmering of Facebook or Mebo reflecting off students’ faces. We are a con-
nected bunch of people. From Twitter to Gmail, our interests are pumped and primed. I ask the question, how useful is it?
Teamwork
Classroom projects require us to form teams, however reluctantly we approach the task. Courses like Project
Management, Organizational Behavior, and even Ethics require the critical mass we achieve in teamwork. Teamwork theory has its flaws and
chal enges. Some team members don’t work as hard as others. Communication breaks down when individuals don’t check email. Groupthink
takes over and the soft-spoken members get brushed under the rug, and as presentation day arrives the Power Point doesn’t seem to open on
this version of Office. On the opposite side of the coin, there are teams who click on day one. The roles are formed. The conflicts are ironed
out, and work is completed a day before the other groups. Technology runs without flaw.
Free Access
In the world of competitive software, consumers are being bombarded with new communication tools. Business teams have long paid
for these luxuries, but now classrooms teams are able to exploit new col aboration models. Most of which are becoming very inexpensive or free.
We al know YouTube as the place to see hilarious cat and baby videos, but now, after you render your team animation project, you have the
ability to share it with students miles away. This easy interchange between individuals cuts down on time needed.
Google Sites have incorporated their easy to use Google Docs application to a free blog site that can be set up in minutes. Any of your
team members can post a blog post, paper revision, or simply general information about a project you are working on. Set your “site.google.com/
yournamehere” as your home page on your personal computer so each time you login you can see who is adding info. The out-of-class team
meeting is difficult to organize. Students have trouble finding the time to meet. We have jobs, concerts, kids, and video gaming! Skype has come
to our rescue, we only need to download the freeware to access it.
The Latest Col aborators
Originated in 2006 in the South of Market (SoMA) neighborhood of San Francisco, a group of determined developers created the
speed blog Twitter. Anybody can set up a Twitter blog. They can have any name, and be connected to any email. As developers, you can fol ow
coders around the world who are posting new fixes, techniques, or examples of web projects. Interior designers can get the latest kitchen fashions
or color of the day from popular designers. As students we can post from our mobile phones any thoughts or conflicts we are having. In an
instant, your fol owers get the message. Media Arts & Animation and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
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Hi, my name is Ben
Spangler.
I am a 22-yearold culinary student
cur ently at ending The Art Institutes
Advice
International Minnesota. I am also a part-time
cook/movie projectionist and art mentor. In
between my jobs and in place of sleeping, I
“Even if fashion does or does not float your boat; this advice is stil useful in any field. Always push yourself and your work and never give
design clothes. I have been designing clothes
on the side for bands, celebrities, and just for
in! Remember that just being good at something does not mean a whole lot in the real world. Your hard work and determination is what will
the fun of it for five years now.
make you successful.”
Pure Imagination Clothing
www.pureimaginationclothing.com
I started Pure Imagination cause I was
sick of wearing corporate mass produced
clothing. Where art came second and trends
became the soul barometer of their line. I
wanted to wear something where art came
first and trends - wel , not at al . I wanted to
create a line not afraid to touch base with the
darkest parts of life; with imagery of death
and vengeance; yet not to limit myself and
create some of the more positive imagery
portraying true love and perseverance. I have
always been taught that real art lets you know
you’re not alone, and with the reactions I’m
getting from my work I know I’m not alone.
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Drawing Session”
Robb Main
photos by Jason Braun
T ired of the same old drawing sessions, stil-lifes, and
boring models? Feeling uninspired in a stark, impersonal
classroom with bad lighting? Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School
ypical Life Drawing Session might be just the thing for you. If you
desire dynamic models that motivate you and an environment
parent or guardian to get into the Dr.
that facilitates creative thought, then check out The 331 Club Sketchy’s session. The requested $10 fee
(331 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis) every fourth Sunday of the
goes to pay the models (they are rock
our T month. Dr. Sketchy’s life drawing sessions are definitely not your stars), and tipping models is encouraged.
typical classroom experience. It is a combination of performance The doors open at 1pm, the show begins
and life-drawing that resembles a cabaret extravaganza. To
at 2pm, and it ends at 5pm. There are
secure a spot show up early, and reservations are a good idea.
no specific media restrictions, but the
The session on January 25th began with the Emcee, Ian
preference is dry and tidy. There are
Rans (“Drinking With Ian” on local access), welcoming everyone materials provided as wel . If you don’t
“Not Y and lightening the mood. Then Ian introduced the model,
feel like drawing, you can just enjoy the
Ms. Fanny Tasti, dressed in ful costume. Thus began a little
show. They do restrict camera use.
burlesque show with the DJ playing the right kind of music.
I t was local dancer, producer and
Fanny stripped down to her whirly pasties and underwear. That’s event planner Ophelia Flame (Producer
when the drawing started. Two minute poses lengthened to
of Lili’s Burlesque Review), who was the
ten, twenty, and final y a thirty minute pose. Halfway through
architect behind the Twin Cities branch
the show Ms. Tastic changed costumes and performed again
of Dr. Sketchy’s. April of ’08 was her first,
before continued posing. Throughout the session, there were
thinking, “I can’t draw, but I can throw
drawing contests, too. One required the model flying, another
a good party!” She liked the concept
incorporated Oprah with model, etc. The winners were decided
of Dr. Sketchy’s and she is familiar with
by audience applause.
Mol y Crabapple, the founder. Ophelia
The show ran for three hours with a few short breaks, time
Flame wanted to bring this experience
to rest your hand or grab a bite to eat. The 331 Club serves food to the twin cities. The first Dr. Sketchy’s
and cocktails, and you must be over 21 or accompanied by a
session went real y wel , with seventy ‘Art
Opposite: Poster 1 from Axis series by Laleh Azarshin
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Monkeys.’ Since its inception there have
Mol y Crabapple, award winning il ustrator,
been consistent numbers and fantastic
author and former artist’s model. She does
models, mostly from the twin cities area
work for The New York Times, The Wall
and occasional
Street Journal and Marvel Comics.
models from
Those lucky enough to get a seat
around the
are treated to burlesque dancers, car-
country.
nies, fetish divas and models in elabo-
rate costumes. Excel ent music, clever
emcees, occasional go-go dancing and
The inception of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti
various performances provide lots of
Art School was in December 2005 in
fodder for your muse. Find out more
Student Brooklyn, NY and has branches in over sixty online at www.sketchystwincities.com or
cities around the world, like London, Tokyo, www.drsketchy.com.
Work
Berlin and Melbourne. It was founded by
Tom Hongo
Thomas Torrez
Opposite: Drawing by Teng Lee
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When the girl who was acting as referee, one of the organizers’ girlfriends, blew
for
Beaut
the whistle to start my match, I regret ed my decision, but it was too late to back out.
student essay by Meghan Rother
The guy I was facing was about my size, but I’d seen him fight before, and I
knew he was tough. He swung at me, a hard right, and I barely managed to dodge
Beauty is my drug of choice. Some people choose cocaine or heroin,
it. After successfuly avoiding a few more and even landing a few blows of my own,
Fighter’s
but beauty is al I need. It is just as harmful, dangerous, and addictive. I
I started to think I might make it through after al. Of course, Murphy’s Law kicked
spend my hard-earned money on getting high from beauty treatments. When
in right as I thought that and the tickle started up in the back of my throat again.
Ha
I’m feeling sad, I head to the tanning salon where it’s just my iPod, 12600
ering
watts of artificial sunlight, and me. When I need a quick adrenaline rush, I call
up my esthetician to see if she has any openings for a wax that afternoon.
stn
udent essayd
by Kristine s Through watery eyes, I saw his fist coming towards me. I started to sidestep, but of
course the sneeze chose that moment to burst forth. I pitched forward, straight into
the oncoming blow.
Cattrysse
When a boyfriend dumps me, I change my hair color and style, and it’s like
I felt my feet leave the ground, and I thought I was done for. The only thing
I’m a whole new person, ready to take on the next guy that gets in my way.
y
that was going through my brain was an unpleasant vision of my head hit ing one
Or I take this opportunity to visit my therapist, the Mal of America where I
of the barn’s support beams. After what seemed like an eternity, I colided with
accept the task prescribed to me in the most current issue of Nylon: Find the
My hands were born of years of hard work. They wil never be the soft
something much more forgiving than I had imagined. A pair of arms wrapped around
perfect pair of heels to stomp on his heart for breaking mine.
white hands of an average girl, but I don’t mind. When I was younger, I used them
Suff
me, keeping me from faling to the ground, and I slowly became more aware of my
I like to start my day on a good note, so I wake up and rush to the
a lot, so the knuckles are crossed with scars, souvenirs of old abuses. They’ve been
tanning salon. Prior to getting in the tanning bed, I fol ow a ritual of applying
sur oundings. My head was throbbing and I knew I’d have a spectacular black eye in
burned, beaten, scratched, cut, and blistered, but they serve me wel. My hands are
accelerator lotion, designed to speed up the process of getting a rich,
the morning, but at least I wouldn’t have to explain a concussion to my parents. After
fighter’s hands. They tel the story of my life in ten crooked fingers, and they are
creamy shade of brown that can only be found on the beaches in the south of
that tournament, Jon of ered to take over my training from Aaron, teling me he’d
beautiful in their own ugly way.
teach me a bet er style for my size. Of course, I made him promise I’d never have to
Perhaps the hands themselves remember al that I’ve put them through. They
fight in that barn again before I agreed.
have touched many things that they probably shouldn’t have but fortunately have
Everywhere I have journeyed, I have marveled at the hands of others. Jon is a
come out intact. Were flesh and bone ever made to colide with unyielding muscle?
prime example. His hands are also fighter’s hands crossed with scars, but they can be
As hard as I try, they wil never quite forget what it is to cause pain, to feel delicate
gentle, too. I often read about people with fists the size of canned hams, but he was
bones give beneath their power, to be bruised and bloodied, yet triumphant.
the first person I’ve actualy met that that description could be applied to. They are
France. I fish my iPod out of my purse, figure out the perfect soundtrack for
My hands lost their innocence in seventh grade. Everyone thought I looked
the biggest hands I have ever seen, swalowing mine whole without any ef ort. I often
the next 20 minutes, put in the ear buds, and smile. I climb into the bed, pull
weak, so they decided to pick on me. The constant chalenges and endless teasing
tel him that if he didn’t make me feel so safe, he’d scare the hel out of me, and that is
the top down, and press the start button. Within seconds, I am enveloped
prompted me to learn to fight. The first chalenge I accepted, I didn’t even land a
the truth. I trust him absolutely, though. Those fighter’s hands have brought warmth
in bright, radiating warmth, and I keep smiling. I know this is kil ing me, but
punch. Instead, I came away with a bloody nose and a bruised ego. The next one, I
and comfort to me many times, and I know that he wil never turn them against me.
I don’t care. I know that eventual y I wil get an itchy, red, pulsating sunburn
started to use what lit le knowledge of fighting I had, mostly picked up from Jackie
The hands evolve, of course, as does the psyche. We have both since
that al the aloe vera in the world couldn’t relieve, develop potential y
Chan movies and video games, and I managed to outmaneuver the kid who was
abandoned our violent ways and turned instead to art. He has kept up my training,
blinding cataracts from the lousy protection that my eyelids provide, or die
trying to kil me.
of skin cancer. This tanning bed is more like a coffin, but week after week I
which makes living in the city that much less scary, but we don’t compete anymore.
One of the older guys there thought I had potential and decided to take me
make the conscious decision to test fate. I crave the warmth in the winter. I
My scars are slowly fading and soon wil be no more than a memory. He has scars that
under his wing, and he got me into the underground circuit. I never did feel quite right
need the happiness that the light brings.
wil probably never fade, but that doesn’t mat er to me. His hands and mine are slowly
hurting people who hadn’t done anything to me, but I was a decent fighter and could
I feel okay for a few days, but then I need my next fix. The earthy
forget ing the way of the fist, but the memories wil never completely leave them. We
usualy claim a few bucks in prize money. The circuit was also where I first met Jon.
natural décor of the next salon I frequent total y belies the torture I
make quite a pair, our beautiful ugly fighters’ hands linked as we slowly walk along the
experience there. A host greets me with cucumber water and leads me
He was the reigning champ and fortunately, much bigger and more experienced than
street in the dreamy twilight hours of my visits home.
through a narrow, dimly lit hal way to my esthetician’s room. We greet each
me to ever end up as my opponent.
other, and I lay down on a massage table covered with warm white towels.
If my hands could tel one story, it would be how I met Jon. It was the most
The only source of light comes from some floating candles in a bowl on the
memorable tournament of my three and a half years in the circuit, largely because I
shelf, and sounds of the ocean play through the overhead speakers. She dips
spent most of it in misery. We were fighting in an old barn, and there was stil some
a popsicle stick into a vat of warm bright blue wax, turns to me and wipes it
hay left in the hayloft, which had my alergies al stir ed up. I didn’t know if I’d manage
over my skin like a third grader doing an art project, applies a strip of linen
to stop sneezing long enough to compete, but I figured it was a waste not to try.
to the area, and with a 1-2-3 take a deep breath, she rips it off, and a sharp
stinging pain shoots through my entire body. This process is on repeat for
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the next hour. Seagul cries are
For anywhere from two to six
real y good. They might pinch
Motion Graphics Stills
drowned out by my own yelps and
hours at a time, I make effortless
my toes or give me blisters, but
the esthetician’s giggles. After I
conversation with my stylist about
they look real y, real y good. High
leave the salon, I am fil ed with a
the weather, new restaurants and
heels make my legs look longer
sense of overwhelming happiness,
stores, or her current disagreement
and shapelier; they make me stand
and it makes no sense to me,
with her girlfriend—anything to
up straighter, and they ooze sex
but I am addicted to that feeling
distract from the burning pain
appeal. Never mind the long-term
effects of wearing them, such as
knee and back problems, or the
possibility of an injury from a slip
or fal . The pain is tolerable as
long as there is positive attention
from men, negative attention from
nonetheless, so I keep going back.
of the black dye seeping into my
other women, and free drinks.
I’ve talked about this with my
scalp. She rinses me, and I sit under
Much like a drug addict,
esthetician.
a deafening dryer for twenty-five
by the end of the day, I am
She says the feeling is similar
minutes until I’m soft and fluffy.
unrecognizable to family and
to getting a tattoo, something
Then she starts on the extensions.
friends, not only physical y, but
I’ve never done. It’s an adrenaline
My hair gets tied to some stranger’s mental y and emotional y too. My
rush. Getting hair ripped out by
hair with string, and it is twisted and moods are unpredictable, and I
the roots is not natural, much like
pul ed so tight that I walk around
watch my checking account slowly
getting a needle stuck into your
with a headache for at least five
dwindle down to zero. I need to
skin over and over, so the body
days. Every six weeks for the past
get another high before I come
responds accordingly. The result
year I’ve done this, but I like it. I
down from the previous one. I
is a rush of energy, the fight-or-
love it, actual y. I look at myself in
wonder if there’s any chance for
flight mechanism, a natural high.
the thrift store mirror that’s poorly
recovery, or if I’l be stuck in this
I’m addicted.
attached to the exposed brick wall
destructive cycle forever. I put
My next high comes from
in the salon and I feel shiny and
myself through al of this pain for
the corner of Lake Street and
new.
a temporary fix. I can’t help but
Lyndale Avenue in Uptown
From the salon, I take the bus
wonder if there’s a permanent
Minneapolis. When it’s time
to the light rail train and my final
solution.
for a new hairstyle, I fol ow the
destination, the Mal of America.
expression “go big or go home.”
I search out the nearest mall
I’m natural y a light, mousy
directory and make mental notes of
brown, and my baby-fine hair just
where my favorite shoe stores are.
reaches my shoulders. Since my
My mouth waters and my palms get
hair isn’t long and voluminous
like the Victoria’s Secret models,
Sam Larson
sweaty just thinking about boots,
heels, and wedges. Or a hybrid of
I have to fake it. I sit in a cold
al three, boots with a wedge heel.
metal chair surrounded by pierced
In a perfect world, I would be 5’10,
D i g i t a l M a t t e P a i n t e r
and tattooed twenty- and thirty-
but here I’m only 5’7.
somethings that are al here for
High heels are not al that
the same thing.
comfortable, but they look real y,
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Student
CalamariOrganizations
AdLink
President/Lead Contact: Emily Michels
Photo Club
Advisor: Jennifer Hood
Meets: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am,
Advisor: Anthony Marchetti
e-mail: jhood@aii.edu
Pence 219
e-mail: amarchetti@aii.edu
President/Lead Contact: Justin Russell
President/Lead Contact: Evan Pape
Meets: Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm,
Cinnamon Toast
Meets: Mondays, 5:00-6:00,
Pence 113
Advisor: Korrin Lohmann
Room 319 (odd numbered weeks only)
e-mail: cinnamontoastmpls@gmail.com
Greg VanZyl-
American Institute of
President/Lead Contact: Abby Trenhaile Sketch Jam
Motion Graphic Stills
Graphic Artists (AIGA) Meets: varies - contact Abby
Advisor: Lafe Smith
Advisor: Tim Armato
e-mail: lassmith2@aii.edu
e-mail: tarmato@aii.edu
Delta Epsilon Chi
President/Lead Contact: Allyssa Howard
President/Lead Contact: Nicole Bungert Association (DEX)
e-mail: ai_sketch_jam@yahoo.com
Meets: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00pm,
Advisor: Tarah Bjorklund
Meets: Mondays, 5:00-7:00pm, Room 227
Pence 215
e-mail: tbjorklund@aii.edu
President/Lead Contact: Jenna Farni
Student Advisory Council
American Society of
Meets: varies - contact Jenna
Advisor: Pam Boersig
Interior Designers
e-mail: pboersig@aii.edu
Advisor: Dan Whittaker
Fashion Forward
President/Lead Contact: Betty Chin-Wu
e-mail: djwhittaker@aii.edu
Advisor: KelliRae Sbewe
Meets: unknown
President/Lead Contact: Maria Garrdio- e-mail: ksbewe@aii.edu
Santos
President/Lead Contact: Kat Wilson
Web Design & Interactive
Help Wanted
Meets: unknown
Meets: varies, contact Kat
Media
10 steps to
Advisor: John Keston
submit your work
Animation Club
National Technical Honor e-mail: jkeston@aii.edu
1. Everyone should see your work!
Society
Col aborative, Creative, Driven and Dedicated persons
Advisor: David Wilharm
President/Lead Contact: Stephen Wolfe
2. You are going to put it in the Main Frame Magazine!
Advisor: Jelena Tosovic
need to apply.
e-mail: dwilharm@aii.edu
Meets: 8:00-9:00pm, Pence 215
3. On the school computer, Go to the Drop off Drive --> open the
For five hours a week Main Frame wil be happy to assist you
President/Lead Contact: Lloyd Travis
e-mail: jtosovic@aii.edu
Main Frame folder.
at becoming a more articulate creative professional. Learn to
Meets: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00,
President/Lead Contact: Veronica Hill
write about your work. Improve your craft. Learn the skil s to 4. Wait, is your work graphic, or written? Pick the right folder!
Pence Open Lab
Meets: varies, contact Veronica
market your creativity while you make your portfolio. Blow
(And make sure your graphics are high resolution!)
the competition out of the water. Be a part of something.
5. Name your file(s): ast name_first name_01
Anime Club
Magazine: Main Frame
6. Print a release.
Advisor: Ken Korth
Advisors: Chris Title, Deb Weiss
Main Frame
7. List the file names you submittedand sign the release. Make sure
e-mail: ken@kenkorth.com
e-mail: ctitle@aii.edu; dsweiss@aii.edu
Fridays Room 11 @ 11
to give us your e-mail address!
Meets: unknown
Editor in Chief: Sarah Knapp
mainframe.magazine@gmail.com
8. Drop the release off in the Main Frame box, or Chris Title’s box
e-mail: mainframe.magazine@gmail.com
in room 342.
Campus Crusade for
Meets: Fridays, 11:00-1:00pm,
9. Tel others!
Christ
Room 11
10. If your graphic work wil be featured, you wil receive an
Advisor: Darrel Smith
e-mail asking for an artist statement.
e-mail: wsmith@aii.edu
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continued from Collaboration on page 11
brought Adobe Connect Now to me as part of an ongoing
use any one of these tools is rooted in team members wil ingness
Winter QUARTER 09
col aboration project he has initiated. Objectives are to create a
to try methods and new programs. In reality, students could go
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SAT
better workflow for students and use that workflow to connect with
through their entire tenure at school and never touch a single one of
industry. Adobe’s new program, although in beta, is worth a look.
these tools.
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To propose a more colorful adventure, I chal enge
January
Ai Spirit Day
Coffee & Donuts
Trail Mix &
Snacks & Juice
Bingo Bonanza
Skyway
home site. It only requires a simple login. Once you are logged in,
students to incorporate any of these tools mentioned above in your
Bowling
Welcome Week
Scavenger Hunt
WeekONE
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you to incorporate it today. Tweet about it. A speedy workflow and
Seasonal
Presidential
Affective
Movie
Important Contact
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communication are not panaceas, but they sure can solve problems
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using it.
Pam Boersig
Money
Timberwolves
Organizations
Ice Skating
pboersig@aii.edu
So what does it al mean? We have these free choices to
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& Clubs Fair
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