In My Shoes

Aerial acrobatic performers climb on suspended fabric wrapping themselves and spiraling their bodies in and out of various positions, without the use of safety lines. We catch up with ASU freshman, Becca W., as she tells us all about it!

Ashley Burk is an Arizona State University student majoring in Dance Education. In the future, Burk aspires to become a professional dancer as well as a dance teacher. Ashley is also a member of the ASU Dancing Devils. In My Shoes took an inside look at Ashley's inspiration and future goals.

Invisible Children is a non-profit organization seeking to bring attention and awareness to the crimes committed by Joseph Kony, head of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda, Africa. Invisible Children aims to raise awareness of the abductions of children, who are then forced to become soldiers and live their lives defined by violence, abduction, and mutilation. Invisible Children also began addressing the needs of other African countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. It began with three filmmakers traveling to Africa and discovering an on going war in northern Uganda. Now, Invisible Children has started a social media campaign to raise awareness of the LRA and Joseph Kony. The plan is to raise public awareness of Joseph Kony and the LRA. The campaign aims to get the attention of celebrities, politicians, and civilians and eventually capture Joseph Kony.

When it comes to fashion, Rihanna is an inspiration for her bold and unique outfits and she is definitely not afraid to step out in the brightest colors and prints. Jessica Atwood, Arizona State University freshman says that if she could choose one celebrity closet to raid, it would be Rihanna. I must say that I agree, who wouldn’t love to trade shoes and walk around in some red-bottomed Christian Louboutins for a day or two? Jessica Atwood also says that fashion designer Betsey Johnson’s designs are among her favorites. Betsey Johnson is known for her bright, distinctive and flirty designs. Her designs range from everyday apparel, day dresses, and funky jewelry. In My Shoes asked Jessica about her fashion inspiration and some of her favorite clothing items.