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Issue 08 - 47University

September 2023

Featuring: Alexa Dark and the 47University Class of 2023

Welcome to 47University! Majors include motherology, slayology, yas studies, and IDGAF war history!

Our students have provided you with a guide on how to make your upcoming school year the best it can be. With fall fashion, fall recipes, study tips, and so much more, we can ensure that you’ll be ready to tackle the 47University Campus.

Sit back, grab some girl dinner, boy lunch, or nonbinary breakfast from the 47Cafe, and enjoy your introduction to your new university!

See you around,
Dr. Bluemle and Ms. Querrazzi
47University Principals

God’s, Man, and A Secret Third Thing: How Dennis the play twists classical framework into a charged, imaginative, fever dream.

How Dennis the play twists classical framework into a charged, imaginative, fever dream.

Entertainment

Toni Desiree

Nov 20, 20259 min read

One of Us, For All of Us: Zohran Mamdani’s New York Revolution

New York City voters have chosen Zohran Mamdani as their next mayor, concluding a closely watched race that centered on affordable living, public safety, and city reform. At 34-years-old, Mamdani will become the youngest mayor in over a century and the city’s first Muslim mayor, succeeding Eric Adams. His campaign emphasized policies aimed at improving public transit, expanding access to social services, and addressing the high cost of living. The race drew attention not onl

politics

Madison Everlith

Nov 5, 20254 min read

Mayor Mamdani Knows Your Name.

In a political landscape where it seems the head demon in charge has unchecked power to tear everything apart, Zohran Mamdani stands as a bright beacon of what a leader can be. I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mr. Mamdani - on a first date of all things - and somehow ran into each other twice in the same night. The second time, after only a two-minute conversation earlier, he remembered my name and the magazine I worked for. That moment has stayed with me because i

politics

Natasha Teiman

Nov 5, 20253 min read

The Black Guy Dies First

The “black guy dies first” line has become shorthand for a long-standing, maddening expectation in American horror: Black characters show up, they warn us of danger (or crack a joke), and then, too often, get dispatched before the final credits roll. That shorthand isn’t just a punchline; it’s a pattern with roots in Hollywood’s representational habits, and it carries cultural meaning about expendability, narrative function, and who is allowed to survive fear on screen. Robin

Chloe-Kaleah Stewart

Oct 21, 20254 min read

The Rise of Coogler

Ryan Coogler’s career is often described as meteoric, but his rise as a filmmaker is also a testament to vision, discipline, and collaboration. From his earliest short films to helming one of the highest-grossing superhero movies of all time, Coogler has built a reputation as both a sensitive storyteller and a bold director unafraid to tackle cultural and political themes head-on. At the heart of his journey is his recurring partnership with actor Michael B. Jordan, a collabo

Chloe-Kaleah Stewart

Oct 21, 20254 min read

Women in Horror: Revenge of the Stereotype

We want WEIRD horror. We want women lead horror. And studios are delivering. Women have always been a crucial and integral part of any good horror film. Carrie (1976), Scream (1996), and Alien (1979) all come to mind when thinking of classic horror films that feature a female lead. Recently however women have been featured throughout horror movies in a new way. With the rise of women starring on the screen in horror as a heroine - even if she is a demented one - rather t

Lucy Anderson

Oct 21, 20252 min read

How to Not Be the Non-Confrontational FriendHow to Not Be the Non-Confrontational Friend

In the horrific adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie , the 1976 film dives into the life of shy, non-confrontational, and nonviolent (at the time) Carrie White. Carrie is portrayed as a teen with little experience in social settings, which makes her vulnerable to being picked on and bullied in different ways. “No, it’s not that I don’t like to speak up for myself, I’m just super non-confrontational.” That’s not a statement you should live by, babe. What do you mean you’re ju

Tayja Whyte

Oct 21, 20253 min read

Editors Note

The Ghoul’s Gazette has been a true passion project, months in the making and filled with creativity, care, and intention. From the very beginning, I wanted to craft a mini issue that celebrated a full cast of POC talent, addressing the deep-rooted underrepresentation that has shaped so much of visual culture. This project became a space to honor culturally specific stories, identities, and aesthetics that are often overlooked, while reimagining the eerie, the haunting, and

Chloe-Kaleah Stewart

Oct 21, 20251 min read

HALLO-WEEKEND SAFETY: 8 TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT

If you’re like me and Halloween is one of your favorite holidays, then you know how easy it is to get caught up in the whirlwind of finding a costume, planning the perfect Halloween night, and deciding which of the many events to attend. It’s easy to forget to think about safety! But never fear, I’m giving you 8 safety tips to keep in mind: Travel in groups : Don't go out alone especially late at night. To stay safe, have a travel buddy to stick with so that no one is alone.

Jessica-Joy Hampton

Oct 21, 20253 min read

Today’s the Day, not Tomorrow: WHATMORE Radiates Modern Nostalgia.

Our talk with WHATMORE, the hot new group rebranding the rap game.

Music

Harmony Robinson

Oct 18, 20254 min read

Gen Z’s Guide to Using AI Without Cheating

It’s 11:30 p.m. You’re about to call it a night when panic sets in — you forgot about an assignment due in 30 minutes. You grab your phone, open your class portal, and see the worst: it’s for English. Four pages, MLA format, works cited. You haven’t done a single minute of research. A late submission means an automatic zero. Then you remember your friends talking about artificial intelligence. Desperate, you open ChatGPT and type: “Write me a research paper on any topic of yo

Anthony Vozzy

Oct 8, 20253 min read

What’s Fizzin’?

Who doesn't love to gossip? The college app “FIZZ” is all about starting conversations and spreading information, but how long do we have until this app fizzes out? Founded in 2020 by Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer, Fizz is a social media network that is only accessible to college students. Students create anonymous posts and upvote fellow posts. Currently, the app is used in around 100 colleges and aims to reach 250 by 2024. Founded by investors, the app has gained $41 mill

Mark Bluemle

Oct 8, 20254 min read

5 Things I Wish I Did Differently As An Undergrad

Though the photo on my LinkedIn page is a selfie from my freshman year of college in my first dorm room, I am now a rising senior. As I approach my final two semesters of my undergraduate studies, I look back on my experience and I wish I had done several things differently. All of my experiences have taught me something about myself, but if I had the opportunity to re-do my undergraduate years then I definitely would. But, since time travel is impossible, I’d like to share s

J.D. Valdepenas

Oct 8, 20257 min read

Student Saves: My favorite student discounts!

Being in college can be expensive, but buying the things you want and need doesn’t have to be! Here are some of my favorite student discounts that help me save money every semester: 1. Student Beans Student Beans is an app and website that offers exclusive discount codes for students. Just sign up with your student email to unlock deals from popular brands across fashion, tech, food, and more. 2. UNiDAYS Similar to Student Beans, UNiDAYS provides student discounts for brands

Sarah Emilia Harris

Oct 8, 20251 min read

What we're looking for: How to find the right internship.

Internships are often seen as gateways to opportunity. There are chances to gain experience, build connections, and get a foot in the door, but for many young people, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, internships can also highlight just how exclusive some professional spaces still are. As some organizations are still upholding their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts amidst the current presidential administration, it’s important to look

Madison Everlith

Oct 8, 20256 min read

9 Study Tips for Students with ADHD

I know from personal experience how hard school can be as a student with ADHD. I would forget assignments, do things at the last minute, and have a hard time focusing in class. It wasn’t easy, but I developed tactics that helped me do well in school. These tips are certainly not “one size fits all,” but these are 9 things that work for me. I hope you find them useful! Make school work engaging: The more engaging and enjoyable something is, the easier it is for me to focus.

Jessica-Joy Hampton

Oct 8, 20254 min read

Back to School Shopping: 7 Tips to Avoid Overconsumption This Year

Even something as simple as an outfit for the first day of school can be a status symbol among students, regardless of grade level. Every school year, there is pressure on students to keep up with trends. Of course, there is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice for the first day, but the need to impress other classmates can lead to overconsumption: buying way more than you actually need or use. Because of apps like TikTok and Instagram, trends come and go faster than ever.

Jessica-Joy Hampton

Oct 8, 20253 min read

We Need Libraries Just as Much as They Need Us

My local library never stood out to me as a child. It didn’t smell of old vintage paperbacks or look like the perfect autumnal picture of academia that I would see in the movies. It stood on the main highway of my small Texas town, next to the courthouse and public pool. But there was always a piece of magic in every library visit. Whether it was beaming as I turned in my completed summer library challenge to the librarian or sneaking upstairs to the young adult novel section

Ana Marks

Oct 8, 20253 min read

From Broad City to Too Much: The Return of The Twenties on TV

Where were you back when being an adult became “adulting”? How many times have you proclaimed that “you’re just a girl” in the face of inconvenient responsibility? And are you often called back to the incoherent sitcom advice of Carrie and Miranda or Abbi and Ilana? In the mid-2010s, television peaked for twenty-something comedies that gave levity and brilliance to the messiness of this era in life. Broad City , Girls, and the oh-so-rewatched SATC taught us that friendship c

Ann Tankersley

Oct 3, 20254 min read

Can’t Look Elsewhere from Meg Elsier

Meg Elsier’s Milestone Moment at Baby’s All Right Rising Indie-Rock artist Meg Elsier delivered an unforgettable performance at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, a milestone in her journey, marking her first solo show since relocating from Nashville. As the opening act for UK artist and producer Martin Luke Brown, Meg set the tone with an opener that surely left the audience eager to learn what’s next for NYC’s newest rockstar. Meg captivated the audience with her tender vocals,

Music

Harmony Robinson

Oct 1, 20253 min read

Girlhood, but make it NYFW: How Sandy Liang has transformed the runway.

Bows, ballet flats, and suburban softness are suddenly high strung, high fashion. In a fashion week that often prides itself on spectacle...

Fashion

Ann Tankersley

Sep 23, 20252 min read

Countrification: The New Wave of Fashion?

If you adhere to the yeehaw agenda, 2025 is your year — which is why I’m having my hay day (pun intended). If you have eyes or an...

Fashion

Ann Tankersley

Sep 17, 20252 min read

Pearl Live In Brooklyn: Letting The Girls Be Hot

Seeing an artist live that you know will make it big one day is truly something special. On August 16th, at the Sultan Rooftop in Brooklyn, I had the pleasure of experiencing Pearl live.

Music

Amy Kapel

Sep 4, 20255 min read

Bring Back Comedy: How American High is Bringing New Life to the Coming-of-Age Comedy in the Digital Age

While most production companies are focused solely on making content for the big screen, American High saw the potential to grow on the...

Entertainment

Ashley Murphy

Aug 19, 20255 min read

Games! Games! Games!

Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s meant exploring the internet with curiosity and few restrictions, often stumbling upon random websites by chance. There were no TikTok game recommendations, and Instagram was in its infancy. My after-school ritual in grade school consisted of sitting on my family’s computer playing hours and hours of online computer games, all while soaking my feet in my Orbeez Soothing Spa. Looking back now, this was the life, an at-home foot spa, accompani

Madison Everlith

Aug 6, 20255 min read

Hope That It Didn’t See You – The Creativity Behind Internet-Based Horror Stories

A look into some of the internet’s most creepy (and creative) tales

J.D. Valdepenas

Aug 6, 20257 min read

Binge, Stan, Repeat: Television Fandom in the Times of Stan Culture and Streaming

( Slight Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, and The Bear ) On May 6, 2004, millions of New Yorkers gathered in Times Square to experience the season finale of arguably the most famous sitcom of all time: Friends. After the episode aired, folks presumably chatted about their thoughts with their friends and family on the subway ride home, and furthermore with their coworkers in the break room the next day. Then we all moved on. Television has a way of

Ana Marks

Aug 6, 20256 min read

Confessions of an Ex-Nymphet

Tumblr and WeHeartIt led me to believe that it was largely a fashion aesthetic, known for its frills and schoolgirl sensibilities. I quickly learned that it was much more than that.

Grace Bradley

Aug 6, 20255 min read

Clothes and Culture: An Interview with HOESFORCLOTHES founder, Sasha Tarnovsky

47Magazine Talks Fashion and what it takes to create culture with designer, Sasha Tarnovsky

Fashion

Lucy Anderson

Aug 6, 20254 min read

Country Music, Consumer Capitalism, and the Not So Subtle Rise in Conservatism

Country music, conservatism, and capitalism all seem to be the new trend.

Lucy Anderson

Aug 6, 20253 min read

Beauty is in the Eye of the iPhone Holder

Is the age of Tumblr, TikTok, and Beauty trends destroying us? We talk with Therapist Kelsey Dagen about the real cost is for ever-evolving media.

Lucy Geldziler

Aug 6, 202510 min read

Gen-Z infautation with 2000s/2010 Nostalgia

While indulging in the past can feel good at the moment, it raises the question: Are we building a future worth being nostalgic for someday?

Madison Everlith

Aug 5, 20255 min read

Captivating Sounds: Highlights From THE THING's Live Residency

The best way to pregame the weekend is by going to a Thursday night show. That’s exactly what I did on July 17th–spent the night in an intimate East Village venue, seeing some awesome rising NYC rockstars.

Music

Amy Kapel

Aug 4, 20255 min read

Superman (2025) Review - James Gunn’s Man of Steel Swoops In to Save the DCU

After seeing James Gunn’s interpretation of Superman, I am glad to say good riddance to Zack Snyder’s reign of dark, hard-to-see, gritty...

Entertainment

J.D. Valdepenas

Jul 26, 20258 min read

Mid-20s Crisis: A Gen-Z Coming of Age

From a young age, we are asked what we want to be when we grow up, and our minds are filled with endless possibilities. As the years...

Ashley Murphy

Jul 22, 20254 min read

The Beauty of An Unhinged Pursuit of Self in The Jag

Blissfully mundane yet quietly chaotic, The Jag invites audiences into a world where anxiety—both pre-existing and born from messy...

Ann Tankersley

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Brewing Empathy Through Film: An Interview with Gabriel Noble, Writer/Director of A Cup of Tea

In an intimate, candid conversation full of empathy, insight, and mutual understanding, filmmaker Gabriel Noble opens up about the...

Entertainment

Chloe-Kaleah Stewart

Jul 2, 20255 min read

Cab Ellis’ Self-Titled Third Album Refuses To Sit Still

Cab Ellis is the type of band that is truly dedicated to making music for themselves. Their sounds veer away from mainstream, mass-produced music played in an arena, preferring to provide the soundscapes of an intimate concert in an underground venue. You can hear in the clashing, atmospheric instrumentals and the lead singer’s unpredictable vocals that this is music that is first and foremost creatively driven. The Brooklyn-based band’s third studio album is reminiscent of e

Music

J.D. Valdepenas

Jul 1, 20253 min read

Harvey Brittain's Latest EP my heart keeps score

With the continuous rise and popularity of female pop stars, there seems to be a shortage of male pop stars… or is there?

Music

Amy Kapel

Jun 27, 20253 min read

Why We Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month in June

Every June, the U.S. celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month, a vibrant tribute to the people, culture, and influence of the Caribbean in American life.

Chloe-Kaleah Stewart

Jun 14, 20252 min read

A Sit Down with Lana Love

Lana Love is a New York-based pop artist most recognized for joining John Legend's team of artists on The Voice. However, her talents and...

Harmony Robinson

May 3, 202510 min read

The Empire and The Exit

Ambition is a double-edged sword; it pushes you forward but can also weigh you down and consume you. Knowing when to step back is just as important as knowing when to push ahead.

Apr 28, 20252 min read

The Finale

In a way, 47 is our baby, which we grew out of nothing and made it what we could with what little we had. Just a vision and a camera.

Apr 28, 20253 min read

The Separation of Sex and State

I have to be courageous with my sex. The memory of it sends electricity up my lungs, my mind swelling. This is what I secretly desire. A hill suddenly presents itself.

Aidan F. Dean Dunn

Apr 28, 20253 min read

Clown Core 101: How To Make Fashion Fun Again with Gabe ‘GG’ Gabennesch

Fashion these days isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sometimes it can feel like a bit of a circus, and not in the good way – with the conman corporate ringmaster, egos as big as a strongman, and women constantly treading a tightrope, performing for the eyes of onlookers.

Alexia Hill

Apr 28, 20255 min read

Painted Faces, Real Power: The Transformative World of Drag and the Strength of Community

There’s something electric about sitting across from a drag queen at the Stonewall Inn. The disco ball spins above us, casting flecks of light on the bar’s worn brick walls—walls that have held decades of laughter, rebellion, and chosen family.

Jai Leprince

Apr 28, 20253 min read

An Interview with a Circus Performer

Thankfully, I was fortunate enough to visit Circus Academy New York and sit down with circus artist and coach, Rianna Brennan—who took a leap of faith by agreeing to chat with me and familiarized me with all that circus artists like herself have to juggle.

Lucy Geldziler

Apr 28, 20259 min read