Music āSurviving the Dreamā with FIDLAR Document joined the indie rock band LAās Balboa Recording Studio ahead of the release of their fourth album to talk about staying punk and growing...
Fashion Brioniās La Donna explores new ground The Italian heritage house mixes embellishment and craftsmanship in its Spring / Summer collection
Art Experimental pop duo NEW YORKās ārapstar*ā maintains an artful anonymity Following the release of their sophomore album, Gretchen Lawrence and Coumba Samba reflect on art, friendship, and their lo-fi influences
Art Maya Man and Sotce usher in a new generation of internet artists The pair sits down with Document to discuss their creative processes amidst the ever-changing climate of internet art
Above the Fold Backstage at Willy Chavarriaās last supper ...were treated to the designer’s free-wheeling southwestern glamor, fused with the tucked-in, buttoned-up style of a British prep-school boy. In one look, Chavarria effortlessly pairs... by Elroy Rosenberg Above the Fold Artist Sofia Crespoās āStructures of Beingā illuminates Barcelona ...our current time, but also gives a voice to this moment.” Crespo and McCormick train their own AI models. Currently, many mainstream generative AIs, the... by Drew Zeiba Above the Fold This season, Moncler Grenoble takes to the alps ...voluminously shaggy duvet coats with cozy sheepskin accents. The “open-air experience” of Moncler Grenoble’s latest creates an intimate experience, whose high-concept winterwear is proven best... by Nick Vogelson Above the Fold Archive Chivesās latest restaurant takeover is a brothy success ...steamy, and most importantly, the heart of the menu beat in every dish. To pick the “best” items would be a bit of a Sophie’s... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold 120 bpm: How can we go on raving at a time like this? ...sign. An acoustic guitar rendition of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love?” played in the background. “Through music, art and culture, revolution,” the caption said, evoking... by Evan Moffitt Above the Fold Florence Sinclairās curious homecoming ...do feel like it’s its own world,” they reflect. Throughout their setlist, Sinclair carves into artifacts of the not-so-distant past, warped in a hypnagogic spin.... by Kenna McCafferty Above the Fold Kaur Alia Ahmed crafts poetry in three dimensions with āsky, harpā ...‘Whoa!’ He was excited by watching his skating, but he was like, ‘Oh, I’m not doing well in that one part.’ It’s funny. I was... by Drew Zeiba Above the Fold Best in show: Couture Week Spring 2024 ...has always been at the heart of Chanel. “Thanks to [them], women could rid themselves of everything that had prevented them from moving freely,” says... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold Ottessa Moshfegh writes not what we asked for, but what we need ...writer because I have no money. I’m afraid that I’m not going to finish the book. I was just basically like, I’m scared. I’m scared.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Daytripping: Vibe editor ...was. He was like, “oh, you didn’t know?” And I’m like, “No, queen.” Keith was definitely part of the Garage scene. I had this moment... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold Best in show: Menās Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion WeekāParis ...press release, Véronique Nichanian’s collection features preppy argyle sweater vests, reflective quarter-zips, and shimmery evening shirts, layered with cashmere beanies and soft-looking snoods for a... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold A glimpse through Frederick Wisemanās enduring lens ...2011 Parisian nightclub—to the American welfare system (Welfare, 1975). Wiseman’s latest, Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros—which he counts as tangential to his series on institutions—is his first... by Anabel Gullo Above the Fold Best in show: Menās Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion WeekāMilan ...lead-in to February’s three (and a half) weeks of ready-to-wear, January’s menswear-oriented runways have taken center stage in recent years—a welcome expansion. Men’s fashion has... by Colin Boyle and Maya Kotomori Above the Fold Beach Fossils frontman Dustin Payseur shares the songs that carried him through tour ...tour. It’s so raw and ramshackle; excellent music for being on the road.” “My Life’s All Right” by Shira Small “Like I said before, touring... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold The Shoptimist: What it is, what it was, what it should cost ...for an idea of “fair pricing” that systemically traps the masses. Today’s corporations—whether in media, furniture, gyms, or fashion—promote a language of “accessibility”—an inalienable right... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold Daytripping: Conventions of Care ...more want to follow than lead, much to everyone’s amusement. Nobody says “top shortage,” but we’re thinking it. There’s a mix of ages and types... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold An American in Paris: Casey Cadwalladerās Mugler ...make denim, but our denim is extremely complicated, it doesn’t have side seams, everything’s twisting, it’s very hard to make,” says Cadwallader. “We have a... by Christopher Blackmon Above the Fold 50 years at church with the Poetry Project ...over $79,000 through ticket, book, food, and drink sales as well as online donations. From the beginning, the benefit has been “crucial” for making possible... by Whitney Mallett Above the Fold āThe Iron Clawā goes for the emotional jugular ...into a heartbreaking drama. “There’s nothing fake about what we do.” Kevin tells love-interest Pam Adkisson (Lily James, our audience proxy) on their first date.... by Jayne O'Dwyer Above the Fold As the world burns, gift guides proliferate ...GirlTok archetypes; the “homebody,” the “cool girl,” the “bow & ribbon lover,” and “THAT girl.” These lists posit that, actually, everyone can be pinned to... by Sabina Latifovic Above the Fold Choreographer Ligia Lewis transforms CARA into a theater of concepts ...including A Plot A Scandal. Here, Lewis’s feminist inquiries are at their most cogent. The piece features two figures, portrayed by Lewis and Corey Scott-Gilbert.... by Maximilian Tapogna Above the Fold (LA)HORDE challenges the canon of concert dance ...to keep the movement alive,” reflected Brutti. “Dancing is a living art. It feels like embers [that] need people to blow on [them] to not... by Ann Binlot Above the Fold āGratuity Includedā feasts on the experimental ...dubbed. The characters—Fat Oldie, Proper Lady, Sick Fellow and Spacey Hippie—are archetypes based on her family, communicating to the waiter solely in crude non-verbal gestures,... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold For Londonās newest class of designers, performance and wearability go hand in hand ...from cactus “leather,” the handbag becomes a dynamic part of the skirt. Unzipped, it functions independently, leaving a window to the skin. It’s a bit... by Maximilian Tapogna Above the Fold Eli Payne Mandelās infinite levity in āThe Gridā ...Krauss’s notes in her back cover review, “Grids hover. Non-directional. A buzz of light, not sound. Disembodied.” While traversing 4,000-some years of history, Mandel instead... by Maya Kotomori At Large Living among the City of the Dead in Colma, California ...debating—if there were any big controversies. After a long pause, she said, “Parking.” Left: Rejected tombstones, Kollmann & Mason Monument Company. Right: Jefferson, Addie, and... by Daniel Gumbiner Above the Fold Elliot Reedās writing on the wall ...no matter if you’re extremely dark or fair. They look wrong almost, and that’s the point,” says Reed. Left: Kiss (JUST1), 2023; Right: Place Holders... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold Olympia Le-Tan takes high fashion to the ring with Sukeban ...Pro. In America, female wrestling is historically [treated like] a side thought to male wrestling. In Japan, it’s a huge thing. The idea with bringing... by Jayne O'Dwyer Above the Fold Erica Deemanās required reading for environmental hope ...book also centers on the ‘Windrush Generation.’ There is a quiet confidence and joy to many of Brinkhurst-Cuff’s stories, as well as perseverance, heartbreak, and... by Maximilian Tapogna Above the Fold The peopleās history of the internet, according to Taylor Lorenz ...There’s one who is 13-year-old and on the road to 200k. They’re all so young, and [are already] commodifying themselves, regurgitating propaganda from tech companies.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha Above the Fold Balenciagaās L.A., confidential ...around personae. Demna, instead, presented a series of characters mimetic of any given afternoon at Erewhon: a smorgasbord of multi-hyphenates, micro-niche internet celebrities, actual celebrities,... by Oliver Misraje Above the Fold Solange continues to examine intimacy in transition through portraiture series ...by Rafael Rios. May 25th 2021. November 10th, 2023. Photographed by Rafael Rios. July 9th, 2021. August 10th, 2021. Photographed by Rafael Rios. September 21st,... by Solange Knowles Above the Fold Sowing the seeds of the underground with Katie Rex and Fecal Matter ...and experiencing pain releases endorphins and serotonin. People all come in to experience gender euphoria, [to] release endorphins, [to] dance. [Bound is] really an avenue... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold With its new āAthleticsā line, Fear of God curates its own mystique ...the ‘Athletics Atmosphere’: an event that functioned simultaneously as a pop-up art installation, party, collection drop, and church service. In the center was a fortress-like... by Oliver Misraje Above the Fold A guide to the discomfiting films of Todd Haynes ...sphere is always up for evaluation. Upon the release of May-December, Document offers a guide to Haynes’s best films, ones that will entrance as much... by Jayne O'Dwyer Above the Fold The Shoptimist: A deliberation on object permanence in the Desert Hills Premium Outlets ...assortment of finer variables—fit, size, price, brand, available parking. 5. We buy, often with a credit card. 6. Finally, we render a verdict (deliberation time... by Maya Kotomori Above the Fold Bookmarked: Everything the Document editors watched, read, ate, bought, and listened to in November ...duck pie, “proper English chips,” and the last two burgers of the night (off-menu, in a pretzel bun with lots of onion). For real British... by Document Editors Above the Fold āLavender Dealā summons love in the time of COVID ...with gravity—there’s meaning to “milkshakes / semen / tectonic plates / agreements.” It is within these meditations that Hallikainen discovers gulfs of perception between himself... by Jayne O'Dwyer Above the Fold Molly Crabappleās world of art and action ...describe her as a “punk Joan Didion,” “a young Patti Smith with paint on her hands,” “a twenty-first century Sylvia Plath,” “art’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,” and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha At Large Resisting simulations of the self ...we could distinguish the bisexual flag from the pansexual one and the lesbian one. M: “Which one do you identify as?” J: “Just gay, or... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold Between love, hate, and richesse, āSaltburnā boils over ...(Alison Oliver), suspicious cousin Farleigh (Archie Madekwe), and Pamela (a hilarious but briefly-seen Carey Mulligan). “I have a complete and utter horror of ugliness,” Elsbeth... by Jayne O'Dwyer At Large Between mountains and sea, Brioni safeguards traditions of tailoring ...winners, Olympic sportsmen, kings, and princes. “In the ’50s, a tailor [would only propose] men’s evening wear in navy, cream, or very dark green tuxedos,... by Divya Bala At Large In the New Hampshire wild, DJs Octo Octa and Eris Drew forage for the sound of home ...listen, [who] you can ask, ‘This is bothering me, what should I do?’ And I know she’s not going to say, ‘Well, if the song... by McKenzie Wark Above the Fold Antwerpās emerging designers capture the cityās casual magic ...system of flatness based on the proportions of the bottles, [I created] garments that [broach] conversation with the wearer. [They] almost shape themselves. Document: Where... by Jayne O'Dwyer Above the Fold Talia Goddessās collection of tracks that transcend language ...It’s fun, it’s nuanced, with Afro-diasporic rhythms and lingo. It really encapsulates new first- and second-generation African-Caribbean Black music, which is closely connected to me... by Morgan Becker At Large Constance DebrĆ© on dirty freedoms ...guys bend completely under authority. They comply. We all do, don’t we? We’re not brave enough not to, probably, and what for? “Freedom consists of... by Constance DebrĆ© Above the Fold Miss Velvet rides the wave, rejuvenating classic rock Miss Velvet’s music isn’t made to fill a gap. “It’s more like the portal I purposely go through to evolve, to touch people,” the LA-based... by Morgan Becker Above the Fold āMaking Their Markā crafts its own canon ...for Flowers, 2020. “Eighty percent of what you see here was hanging [in Shah’s home],” Alemani tells Document. “I know very few collectors who really... by Jayne O'Dwyer Conversations Ishmael Reed and Boots Riley on the art of cultural agitation ...monkey, which is rhyme—like hip-hop, you have, ‘Shine swam on’ [from the Black folk song ‘Shine and the Titanic’]. “Whether it’s rock and roll or... by Jordan Coley Above the Fold Sam Youkilisās āSomewhereā charts the strangeness of the everyday ...the reader from 7:07 a.m. to 12:33 p.m.—an archive that traverses years is condensed down to a singular day. The book is a strange diary,... by Megan Hullander
Above the Fold Backstage at Willy Chavarriaās last supper ...were treated to the designer’s free-wheeling southwestern glamor, fused with the tucked-in, buttoned-up style of a British prep-school boy. In one look, Chavarria effortlessly pairs... by Elroy Rosenberg
Above the Fold Artist Sofia Crespoās āStructures of Beingā illuminates Barcelona ...our current time, but also gives a voice to this moment.” Crespo and McCormick train their own AI models. Currently, many mainstream generative AIs, the... by Drew Zeiba
Above the Fold This season, Moncler Grenoble takes to the alps ...voluminously shaggy duvet coats with cozy sheepskin accents. The “open-air experience” of Moncler Grenoble’s latest creates an intimate experience, whose high-concept winterwear is proven best... by Nick Vogelson
Above the Fold Archive Chivesās latest restaurant takeover is a brothy success ...steamy, and most importantly, the heart of the menu beat in every dish. To pick the “best” items would be a bit of a Sophie’s... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold 120 bpm: How can we go on raving at a time like this? ...sign. An acoustic guitar rendition of Bob Marley’s “Is This Love?” played in the background. “Through music, art and culture, revolution,” the caption said, evoking... by Evan Moffitt
Above the Fold Florence Sinclairās curious homecoming ...do feel like it’s its own world,” they reflect. Throughout their setlist, Sinclair carves into artifacts of the not-so-distant past, warped in a hypnagogic spin.... by Kenna McCafferty
Above the Fold Kaur Alia Ahmed crafts poetry in three dimensions with āsky, harpā ...‘Whoa!’ He was excited by watching his skating, but he was like, ‘Oh, I’m not doing well in that one part.’ It’s funny. I was... by Drew Zeiba
Above the Fold Best in show: Couture Week Spring 2024 ...has always been at the heart of Chanel. “Thanks to [them], women could rid themselves of everything that had prevented them from moving freely,” says... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold Ottessa Moshfegh writes not what we asked for, but what we need ...writer because I have no money. I’m afraid that I’m not going to finish the book. I was just basically like, I’m scared. I’m scared.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Daytripping: Vibe editor ...was. He was like, “oh, you didn’t know?” And I’m like, “No, queen.” Keith was definitely part of the Garage scene. I had this moment... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold Best in show: Menās Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion WeekāParis ...press release, Véronique Nichanian’s collection features preppy argyle sweater vests, reflective quarter-zips, and shimmery evening shirts, layered with cashmere beanies and soft-looking snoods for a... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold A glimpse through Frederick Wisemanās enduring lens ...2011 Parisian nightclub—to the American welfare system (Welfare, 1975). Wiseman’s latest, Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros—which he counts as tangential to his series on institutions—is his first... by Anabel Gullo
Above the Fold Best in show: Menās Fall/Winter 2024 Fashion WeekāMilan ...lead-in to February’s three (and a half) weeks of ready-to-wear, January’s menswear-oriented runways have taken center stage in recent years—a welcome expansion. Men’s fashion has... by Colin Boyle and Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold Beach Fossils frontman Dustin Payseur shares the songs that carried him through tour ...tour. It’s so raw and ramshackle; excellent music for being on the road.” “My Life’s All Right” by Shira Small “Like I said before, touring... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold The Shoptimist: What it is, what it was, what it should cost ...for an idea of “fair pricing” that systemically traps the masses. Today’s corporations—whether in media, furniture, gyms, or fashion—promote a language of “accessibility”—an inalienable right... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold Daytripping: Conventions of Care ...more want to follow than lead, much to everyone’s amusement. Nobody says “top shortage,” but we’re thinking it. There’s a mix of ages and types... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold An American in Paris: Casey Cadwalladerās Mugler ...make denim, but our denim is extremely complicated, it doesn’t have side seams, everything’s twisting, it’s very hard to make,” says Cadwallader. “We have a... by Christopher Blackmon
Above the Fold 50 years at church with the Poetry Project ...over $79,000 through ticket, book, food, and drink sales as well as online donations. From the beginning, the benefit has been “crucial” for making possible... by Whitney Mallett
Above the Fold āThe Iron Clawā goes for the emotional jugular ...into a heartbreaking drama. “There’s nothing fake about what we do.” Kevin tells love-interest Pam Adkisson (Lily James, our audience proxy) on their first date.... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Above the Fold As the world burns, gift guides proliferate ...GirlTok archetypes; the “homebody,” the “cool girl,” the “bow & ribbon lover,” and “THAT girl.” These lists posit that, actually, everyone can be pinned to... by Sabina Latifovic
Above the Fold Choreographer Ligia Lewis transforms CARA into a theater of concepts ...including A Plot A Scandal. Here, Lewis’s feminist inquiries are at their most cogent. The piece features two figures, portrayed by Lewis and Corey Scott-Gilbert.... by Maximilian Tapogna
Above the Fold (LA)HORDE challenges the canon of concert dance ...to keep the movement alive,” reflected Brutti. “Dancing is a living art. It feels like embers [that] need people to blow on [them] to not... by Ann Binlot
Above the Fold āGratuity Includedā feasts on the experimental ...dubbed. The characters—Fat Oldie, Proper Lady, Sick Fellow and Spacey Hippie—are archetypes based on her family, communicating to the waiter solely in crude non-verbal gestures,... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold For Londonās newest class of designers, performance and wearability go hand in hand ...from cactus “leather,” the handbag becomes a dynamic part of the skirt. Unzipped, it functions independently, leaving a window to the skin. It’s a bit... by Maximilian Tapogna
Above the Fold Eli Payne Mandelās infinite levity in āThe Gridā ...Krauss’s notes in her back cover review, “Grids hover. Non-directional. A buzz of light, not sound. Disembodied.” While traversing 4,000-some years of history, Mandel instead... by Maya Kotomori
At Large Living among the City of the Dead in Colma, California ...debating—if there were any big controversies. After a long pause, she said, “Parking.” Left: Rejected tombstones, Kollmann & Mason Monument Company. Right: Jefferson, Addie, and... by Daniel Gumbiner
Above the Fold Elliot Reedās writing on the wall ...no matter if you’re extremely dark or fair. They look wrong almost, and that’s the point,” says Reed. Left: Kiss (JUST1), 2023; Right: Place Holders... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold Olympia Le-Tan takes high fashion to the ring with Sukeban ...Pro. In America, female wrestling is historically [treated like] a side thought to male wrestling. In Japan, it’s a huge thing. The idea with bringing... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Above the Fold Erica Deemanās required reading for environmental hope ...book also centers on the ‘Windrush Generation.’ There is a quiet confidence and joy to many of Brinkhurst-Cuff’s stories, as well as perseverance, heartbreak, and... by Maximilian Tapogna
Above the Fold The peopleās history of the internet, according to Taylor Lorenz ...There’s one who is 13-year-old and on the road to 200k. They’re all so young, and [are already] commodifying themselves, regurgitating propaganda from tech companies.... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
Above the Fold Balenciagaās L.A., confidential ...around personae. Demna, instead, presented a series of characters mimetic of any given afternoon at Erewhon: a smorgasbord of multi-hyphenates, micro-niche internet celebrities, actual celebrities,... by Oliver Misraje
Above the Fold Solange continues to examine intimacy in transition through portraiture series ...by Rafael Rios. May 25th 2021. November 10th, 2023. Photographed by Rafael Rios. July 9th, 2021. August 10th, 2021. Photographed by Rafael Rios. September 21st,... by Solange Knowles
Above the Fold Sowing the seeds of the underground with Katie Rex and Fecal Matter ...and experiencing pain releases endorphins and serotonin. People all come in to experience gender euphoria, [to] release endorphins, [to] dance. [Bound is] really an avenue... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold With its new āAthleticsā line, Fear of God curates its own mystique ...the ‘Athletics Atmosphere’: an event that functioned simultaneously as a pop-up art installation, party, collection drop, and church service. In the center was a fortress-like... by Oliver Misraje
Above the Fold A guide to the discomfiting films of Todd Haynes ...sphere is always up for evaluation. Upon the release of May-December, Document offers a guide to Haynes’s best films, ones that will entrance as much... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Above the Fold The Shoptimist: A deliberation on object permanence in the Desert Hills Premium Outlets ...assortment of finer variables—fit, size, price, brand, available parking. 5. We buy, often with a credit card. 6. Finally, we render a verdict (deliberation time... by Maya Kotomori
Above the Fold Bookmarked: Everything the Document editors watched, read, ate, bought, and listened to in November ...duck pie, “proper English chips,” and the last two burgers of the night (off-menu, in a pretzel bun with lots of onion). For real British... by Document Editors
Above the Fold āLavender Dealā summons love in the time of COVID ...with gravity—there’s meaning to “milkshakes / semen / tectonic plates / agreements.” It is within these meditations that Hallikainen discovers gulfs of perception between himself... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Above the Fold Molly Crabappleās world of art and action ...describe her as a “punk Joan Didion,” “a young Patti Smith with paint on her hands,” “a twenty-first century Sylvia Plath,” “art’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,” and... by Camille Sojit Pejcha
At Large Resisting simulations of the self ...we could distinguish the bisexual flag from the pansexual one and the lesbian one. M: “Which one do you identify as?” J: “Just gay, or... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold Between love, hate, and richesse, āSaltburnā boils over ...(Alison Oliver), suspicious cousin Farleigh (Archie Madekwe), and Pamela (a hilarious but briefly-seen Carey Mulligan). “I have a complete and utter horror of ugliness,” Elsbeth... by Jayne O'Dwyer
At Large Between mountains and sea, Brioni safeguards traditions of tailoring ...winners, Olympic sportsmen, kings, and princes. “In the ’50s, a tailor [would only propose] men’s evening wear in navy, cream, or very dark green tuxedos,... by Divya Bala
At Large In the New Hampshire wild, DJs Octo Octa and Eris Drew forage for the sound of home ...listen, [who] you can ask, ‘This is bothering me, what should I do?’ And I know she’s not going to say, ‘Well, if the song... by McKenzie Wark
Above the Fold Antwerpās emerging designers capture the cityās casual magic ...system of flatness based on the proportions of the bottles, [I created] garments that [broach] conversation with the wearer. [They] almost shape themselves. Document: Where... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Above the Fold Talia Goddessās collection of tracks that transcend language ...It’s fun, it’s nuanced, with Afro-diasporic rhythms and lingo. It really encapsulates new first- and second-generation African-Caribbean Black music, which is closely connected to me... by Morgan Becker
At Large Constance DebrĆ© on dirty freedoms ...guys bend completely under authority. They comply. We all do, don’t we? We’re not brave enough not to, probably, and what for? “Freedom consists of... by Constance DebrĆ©
Above the Fold Miss Velvet rides the wave, rejuvenating classic rock Miss Velvet’s music isn’t made to fill a gap. “It’s more like the portal I purposely go through to evolve, to touch people,” the LA-based... by Morgan Becker
Above the Fold āMaking Their Markā crafts its own canon ...for Flowers, 2020. “Eighty percent of what you see here was hanging [in Shah’s home],” Alemani tells Document. “I know very few collectors who really... by Jayne O'Dwyer
Conversations Ishmael Reed and Boots Riley on the art of cultural agitation ...monkey, which is rhyme—like hip-hop, you have, ‘Shine swam on’ [from the Black folk song ‘Shine and the Titanic’]. “Whether it’s rock and roll or... by Jordan Coley
Above the Fold Sam Youkilisās āSomewhereā charts the strangeness of the everyday ...the reader from 7:07 a.m. to 12:33 p.m.—an archive that traverses years is condensed down to a singular day. The book is a strange diary,... by Megan Hullander