EDITORS' NOTE

Finally, it's Friday!

Luckily, Wednesday was my last day of school this week thanks to New Jersey public schools having off on Thursday and today. Not only that but there's only one more week left until it's the week of Thanksgiving. The thought that I can almost smell the delicious food that's going to be eaten is the only thing getting me through these next weeks.

Enough about holiday meals, let's talk a bit about this issue.

Keeping with the "Thinking Globally" theme for this week, the wonderful Caitlin has given us an insight on Japanese pop in her article 'Music: A Mighty Unifier' and talks about her interest in learning more about her culture and where she's from through music. Gabriella wrote a fantastic piece on cultural appropriation in fashion which is SO important to understand and appreciate. And finally, Lyncoln wrote an inspiring piece on why you should appreciate your feet. I know, it might sound strange, but trust me, you'll find a whole other admiration for those two body parts by the end of the article.

Make sure that if you haven't already that you check out the interview that we posted on Tuesday with the wonderful SomeKindaWonderful (good pun good pun.) You can find it under our 'Last Issue' tab!

I hope that you all enjoy this issue and have a wonderful weekend!

If you are interested in applying for a position: email editors@aurathirtytwo.com for more information!

Liv Fitzsimons
Editor-In-Chief

ROUTINE: A SHORT STORY

I wake up.
My room is messy. I hate messy. It makes me nervous. Why is it so messy? Clean it; clean it, clean it, clean it. Okay I will. I make my bed and lay my favorite teddy bear on my pillow. My teddy bear reminds me of lavender and the color red. I got it at the fair. The fair was really loud. Scary and loud.  I nod my head; the fair was very scary and loud.

EDITORS' NOTE

Happy Tuesday!

We have some exciting news to share with all of you lovely readers! To aspiring writers, photographers, and artists: you have the opportunity to have your work featured on Aura 32! The editors have decided to allow 'featured writers/artists' to submit work and have the chance to be featured. There's also the chance that you'll be asked to be added to our actual team as a permanent member!

A few requirements are necessary to ensure that we are getting the best quality we can from you:

1. All articles submitted must be AT LEAST 300 words minimum. Any articles that are submitted with less words will be sent back and denied. However, if you are submitting artwork or photography, the minimum does not apply. Instead, there must be a caption or brief description of the meaning of the piece(s), or the behind the scenes of the piece(s).
2. Any photo that is attached in an article must be credited to its rightful owner and the owner must be stated (even if it happens to be your own work).
3. There are no set topics but you may write about any of the current topics discussed on our site as well as creative writing (poetry, short stories)  and also anything you deem interesting.
4. THIS IS ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY. You will not be paid for your work when it is published on our site.

Happy writing! We look forward to hearing from you!

Please send all submissions, questions, or concerns to liv@aurathirtytwo.com along with a short bio about yourself.

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Liv Fitzsimons

Editor-In-Chief 

Aura 32 Magazine

Ana Luz Jayme

Editor-In-Chief

Aura 32 Magazine

BETH MCCARTHY INTERVIEW

Beth McCarthy is a 17 year old singer/songwriter based in York. She has been performing her acoustic style pop tracks since the age of 13. Early in 2014, she applied for The Voice UK, and was one of the final seven on Team Ricky, coached by Ricky Wilson, frontman of Kaiser Chiefs. She made it through to the knockout rounds before leaving the show. She has completed two UK tours and played numerous shows, including sets at Latitude, Tramlines and Galtres festivals and support slots with bands such as Paper Aeroplanes and The Orchestra (ELO).