Sisi Huang
It is not often that our university faces a tragedy as terrible as the recent fire that took the lives of two international students. While many may have taken a moment to feel sad and have since moved on, one student in particular, a member of The Bulletin staff, has taken this tragedy and turned it into an opportunity for hope and support.
Sisi Huang, president of the Chinese Student Association and business manager for The Bulletin, has orchestrated the creation of a memorial fund – the Phoenix Charity Foundation. The PCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to supports the families of international students in emergency situations.
Sisi’s response was quick, having organized the foundation and acquired its IRS certification within one week of the accident. Putting aside her own grief over the loss of two friends, she had no hesitation whatsoever in her reaction.
Her work, which was accomplished in such a short time, is an outstanding addition to the many programs and organizations for international students that ESU has taken years to accumulate.
Her actions are amazing, not only in their immediacy and incredible selflessness, but in the context in which they are occurring.
During this time of economic crisis, when people are protesting the legal theft of their income and clinging onto every dollar they earn, it is not common for someone, especially a college student, to be fighting for the financial wellbeing of others. She used every resource she had, including her knowledge of business, to accomplish something that not every student could or would do in a similar situation.
Sisi has set an example for us all. Though this is a difficult time in our lives, we cannot forget the importance of altruism. Though we may be strapped for time, we cannot forget to volunteer. Though we may be swimming in debt, we cannot forget to donate.
The Bulletin is honored to have someone of such a high caliber work at our humble paper. Sisi is the kind of person who will take an emotional trauma and, instead of wallowing in sadness, funnel it into productivity and strength.
Her cheerful personality brightens our lives every week, and her airtight organization has been essential to the smooth running of our publication. Now, people around the world will feel the benefits of her love.
Sisi knew what had to be done, and she did it. We are so proud of her.
THE NEW RED; THIS FALL, A GANG OF DARK HUES IS RUNNING CLASSIC RED RIGHT OUT OF TOWN.
WWD September 8, 2006 | Prior, Molly Byline: Molly Prior My Hands Have Seen the Light Having all but mastered the face, women are now turning attention to their hands. The HandSpa, made by Skincare Technology Inc., may look like a nail dryer, but it’s the first intense light-emitting diode light device designed for photo rejuvenation for the backs of the hand. It uses red and amber LED light therapy to stimulate collagen production, making hands look plumper and minimizing the appearance of fine lines and age spots. Deborah Hardwick, founder of the Buff Spa located in Bergdorf Goodman, outfitted her salon with the $2,995 device in the spring, and now offers a manicure and 10-minute HandSpa treatment for $55. She said her patrons tend to see noticeable improvements after two uses.
Meet red’s replacement: patent leather black. And don’t forget her sisters: rich chocolate, deep burgundy and dark purple. These shades are replacing fall’s usual nail color of choice and are emerging as the boldest accessories of the season.
“Sexy took on a completely different silhouette for fall,” says Jan Arnold, co-founder of Creative Nail Design, describing the full-sleeved taffeta gowns shown by Vivienne Westwood and the plethora of full, billowy skirts and platform shoes that sauntered down fall runways. “The look is provocative, but for a completely different reason.” At New York Fashion Week, brooding nail looks went hand in hand with Jasper Conran’s tailored men’s trousers, where models’ nails were polished with Creative Nail’s Fedora, a chocolate cherry shade. Nails took on a chic look at Alice Roi, where dark nails were partnered with equally dark lips. Models at Tracy Reese also wore a dark shade on nails-Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color in Garnet-to best accessorize flirty frocks.
Dramatically colored nails are a fall must-have, agrees Essie Weingarten, founder of Essie Cosmetics, adding that the season’s bold shades are inspired by the collective embrace of classic reds and corals in the spring. That said, Weingarten took her cues from the percolating big-handbag trend, which is reflected in Essie’s fall shade collection. The lineup includes Clutch Me if You Can (deep burgundy), Rock the Croc (tawny brown) and Be Right Bag (beige taupe). For women just warming up to a darker color palette, Weingarten suggests Big Bag Theory, a brick red that harks back to the Nineties. go to site oasis day spa
Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, executive vice president and artistic director for OPI, said dark nail looks complement bold, rich fabrics (velvet, leopard print and lace) for fall. And while there’s a departure from sheer, pink shades, Weiss-Fischmann said OPI’s cast of deep burgundies-including All Lacquered Up and Oh to Be 25 Again-is a seasonless look. “Nail shades are not just your basic mauves and reds anymore,” she declares.
To wear dark shades, nails should be cut short and cuticles well groomed. Weiss-Fischmann suggests massaging them with a drop of cuticle oil twice a day. “Dry, white cuticles will ruin the look,” she warns. To maintain chip-less nails, she suggests applying a sheer top coat over dark polish every two days.
Jin Soon Choi-who names Wicked, a burgundy black shade by Essie, as among her favorite shades for fall-says this season is about shiny palettes without shimmer or glitter. Glossy polish on short nails creates a “very sexy, yet elegant look,” says Choi.
If the Paraffin Glove Fits After taking one look into a communal paraffin vat in a California salon, inventor Dan Young drummed up a germ-free alternative. The result is PerfectSense Paraffin & Aromatherapy, single-use, disposable plastic gloves and booties for hands and feet. The paraffin, scented with lavender essential oil, is sealed into the lining of gloves and booties, and, once heated by a natural chemical process, melts at the temperature of 122 degrees to soften dry hands. Oasis Day Spa is the first spa in New York City to offer PerfectSense. On its service menu, a 10-minute treatment is an add-on to massages and facials, as well as manicures and pedicures, for $15. Spa Revolutions, which makes PerfectSense Paraffin, is based in Escondido, Calif. web site oasis day spa
Nail News In September, Nars will revamp its entire nail polish range-from Temptation (opalescent white) to M. Butterfly (deep berry)-with a new formula designed to improve durability and up the gloss quotient, complete with additional UV protection to prevent shade discoloration. What’s more, all Nars nail enamels are free of toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate, or DBP….Speaking of environmentally friendly, SpaRitual seeks to cater to the eco-conscious set with a line of vegan nail products. Each of its 72 nail polish shades-such as Death by Chocolate (deep brown) and Kiss the Cook (dark red)-are free of DBP. Each polish is packaged in a reusable-recyclable glass bottle crafted in Italy, topped with a soft-touch, plum cap.
Caption(s): Clockwise from top: Chanel Le Vernis in Black Satin nail polish; Rescue Beauty Lounge’s large stick nail cleaner and folding scissors; Jin Soon Diamond nail file.
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