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T D EDITOR’S WORD Hot dam! 20 issues! Now I know what you’re thinking, 20 doesn’t sound like a lot. When we only publish during the school year, have lasted longer than the average life expectancy of new magazines, and typically have a lot more color in our publications than most (if not all) publications in this more or less monochromatic region called Northern Colorado, the odds are really set against us, so milestones need to be recognized. You shouldn’t take for granted milestones and achievements you make in life either. Take the time to be grateful and look back at how far you’ve climbed with your own personal mountain because if you don’t appreciate it, I can bet not too many other people will. I remember when we first started, only printing 300 copies per issue and the layout looked like something a third grader put together. Needless to say, though proud of those first issues, I’m a little embarrassed that we put those out. You have to start somewhere and sometime though. You might miss out on your opportunity if you don’t take it now, and that’s what we did. I remember when our own friends and family expected us to fail, expected us to only get a couple issues out and quit. I’d like to personally thank them. Let that be a lesson to everyone who has a dream or idea, sometimes your most efficient fuel is desire, and if your desire to succeed is greater than non-believers and obstacles, there’s no doubt you’ll reach your destination. DETERMINED NATION MAGAZINE VOL. 3 ISS. 4 contents INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE “Blessings are what you get when preparation meets opportunity.”” style 12 4 15 community xpressions Make it happen, Garrett Hayes Editor-in-Chief 7 DETERMINED NATION STAFF Business Analyst and Event Planning: Perez Ansah-Mensah, Niyankor Ajuaj Marketing and Advertising: Keenan Bender Writers: Susanne “Zuzu” Wheeler, L.A. Harden, Niyankor Ajuaj, Dustin Huff, Ty Reeves mrkt skateshop Editing: Zuzu Wheeler Photography and Graphics: Perez Ansah-Mensah, Tara Miner, Wonseop Suh, Garrett Hayes Wanna help with writing, graphics, photos or events? Have art, poetry, or music you want featured? Feel free to e-mail us. Submissions/Contact Us: [email protected] ‘Like’ Us: facebook.com/determinednationmagazine Follow Us: [email protected] More Info: determinednationmagazine.com 14 c u l t u re 6 akinz clothing 30 advice