VIM Magazine is Michigan State’s own fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine, made by the student, for the student. VIM magazine’s main goal is to allow for freedom of individuality and expression for students to express their creativity.
This semester, VIM magazine held a nomination campaign featuring the opportunity for one incredible Spartan to be featured on the cover of the Spring 2017 magazine. VIM narrowed the candidates down to five Spartans who embody the values and goals of the Michigan State community. Each candidate has something unique to offer and possesses the goal to improve the lives of those surrounding them. The candidates include:
Parul Gupta, Health Without Borders MSU
This club raises funds that assist in preventing disease in various areas around the world. The area of focus this year is Cholera in India. Parul Gupta is the president and founder of Health Without Borders and has the goal of making a difference.
Natalie Amboyan, @JustKaleIt
Just Kale It is an Instagram account and blog created by Natalie Amboyan, a senior studying nutritional science at Michigan State University. This social media platform shows her passion for healthy eating and her followers can catch a glimpse inside her daily eating habits!
Myya D. Jones, Detroit Mayoral Candidate
Myya D. Jones is a Detroit-born MSU senior, getting her Bachelor’s of Arts in management. She also holds two minors in Arabic and African American and African studies. Myya is running for Mayor of Detroit and hopes to give the voiceless a voice through her efforts!
Ade Olaniran, Stoop Lee
A senior at Michigan State, Ade studies Media and Information. As a musician, Stoop Lee has a committed goal to spread love and unity to every person he meets. He feels as though music has the impact that can change the community, as well as the world.
Josh York/Will Taylor, York Project
Founded in 2013, York Project donates essentials to homeless individuals in need by selling beanies and menswear. Each item purchased is equal to one donation, and Will and Josh travel to Detroit each month to give out supplies through a local homeless organization. Over 18,000 items have already been donated as of 2017.
Below is a link to vote for your favorite candidate, featuring photos as well as descriptions of each outstanding Spartan. The final VIM cover model will be decided based on the number of “likes” each image receives. Voting ends at 11:59 PM on Friday, February 3rd, so be sure to cast your vote before then!
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/pg/VIMMagazineMSU/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1454694057883167