Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Cheenols were a popular pair ofpants WW qne in the preppy mood. These stylish, z casual pants made a big zmpresszon 0n amfs campus. The I zod alligator was a pa ular trademark on M iami ls campus. The polo shirts ofSusan starzs and Tam ooper are only one variety of the I zod collection. Amongst all the I zods, Calvin K lein ls, Ralph Laurenls and Gloria Vanderbilfs on campus, B arbam Sylvester stepped in with herfashionable Western-cutjeans and leather, pomted-toe clogs. the range; for running around the track, nothing beat a pair of brightly colored, suede-striped Nikes. Shoes for women came in a variety of styles and colors prominently bearing the Bass name tag. Of course, the popular topsider 0r docksider shoe was a regular for the true sailor. The original label for these leather-stringed flats was widely debated, but the style was al- ways accepted. Bluejeans were another item that dared to wear the logo ofa company. The TlLevil, tag was seen internationally; the price and fit made Levi,s a favorite throughout time. A man named Calvin Klein also designed a popular jean, but for approxi- mately twice the price. Why the extra cost? One could proudly wear the thalvin Kleinh tag on his or her derriere. Another type Oflabeling appeared widely across campus: the simple yet prestigious fashion of fraternity and sorority sports- wear. The Greek letters of each organization were mono- George Lebrun George Lebrun grammed 0n sweatshirts, visors, shorts, baseball caps, football jerseys, sweaters and the seats of sweatpants. Labels were worn for a variety of reasons: class, status, im- pressions and security. For many, though, labels were fun and - Tami Mansfield sporty and were the subject of light humor. Student Life 21 George Lebrun

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George Lebrun 20 Labels C g hats in a name? That Which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet? Would a jean by any other name have had as much Class? Labels became vogue during this time of inflation and rapidly increasing progress. La- bels, as they were fondly called, came in many sizes, shapes and colors and could be located onjust about any part of the body. For example, how about the classic Izod-Lacoste alligator? This reptile always tingled the heart and lifted the spirits when worn on ones chest. The lgator worn over one,s heart indicated money and sophistication. The inCh-long emblem found its way out of the swamp and onto pants, keychains, notepads, Visors, socks and the traditional polo shirt. Collegiate llpreppinessh was defined by the lizard-like trademark, but the very young and old also relished the status of the Izod name and emblem. Labels appeared on all types of Clothing, even shoes. Stu- dents in standard, Western-style Frye boots cantered down on S usan Pisaris sports a traditional button-down, comfortable K lein jeans and popular B ass footwear.

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Karen Linch 22 Shifting Priorities eople changed. Their list Of likes and wants altered in a quite erratic, sometime quite unfathomable direction. What made them do it? What made the freshman international studies major turn into a bonaflde businessman replete with suitcoat, tie and fmance degree in hand at graduation? Or, turn it around and ask, what made the dedicated freshman systems analysis major graduate as a marine and wildlife coordina- tor? Perhaps the answer could be gleaned from a Closer study of the shifting sands of that mystic agent called priorities. When freshmen entered college, most were charged with electri- fying thoughts of staying up all night, drinking beer, meeting guys tor girlst and in general being out from under the scrutinous eyes of parents. These activities were diligently pursued. Wasting some time between classes, systems major Laura M ille'r stopped to check out the 0b listings on a Laws H all bulletin board. Though she was only a fresh- man, If 6 time dzdn? seem too early to start looking toward thefuture and a prom- isingjob.