University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

Page 29 text:

oing to college in the eighties required big bucks. As registration fees skyrocketed, textbook prices doubled, and entertainment costs increased, many students were forced to supplement their in comes and offset expenses by finding part- time jobs. Regardless of the reasons, however, Idaho students were found in a wide variety of employment situations. Many students found jobs on campus dur- ing their stay here. Work study, irregular help, and other programs offered a wide spectrum of jobs in almost every depart- ment on campus. Students with transportation could also work off campus, where jobs usually offered more flexible working hours Moscow’s wide array of eating establishments offered many different employment possibilities. Dishwashers, waitresses, short-order cooks, busboys, and bartenders were some of the part-time posi- tions available at local restaurants. ‘1 love working here, it’s a real relaxed place to work. I don't like getting dirty, but I guess that’s part of the job,” said a sophomore working at a local pizza parlor, Moscow's two malls feature many small specialty shops and department stores that hire Ul students to work as salesclerks, cashiers, stockers and baggers. Most of the stores were flexible in schedul ing and could accomodate the special needs students had. Students cited the relative closeness of their jobs to campus, and the fact that they could get time off fairly easily, as benefits of working in the retailing field. Many students also discovered that odd jobs were rewarding. Most allowed the worker to set his own hours, but never in- volved too much of a commitment, Working and attending classes full-time caused special headaches though. Work schedules, combined with classes and labs, could leave little spare time for outside ac- tivities. Furthermore, juggling work with tests and study time often required an understanding employer. Yet, the good received from employment seemed to outweigh the inconvenience. Students who worked received permanent benefits such as exposure to the business world and valuable job contacts, but it was the immediate advantage of cold cash that made the hassle of working worthwhile.O IN AN ATTEMPT to make a sometimes boring job more interesting, Senior Bruce Pole manages a smile while price-marking the endless shipments of merchandise at the local Safeway store. CAREFULLY CENTERING the T-shirt logos at the Blackmarket, Freshman Janice Macomber is one of the many students employed at the Stu- dent Union Building. ——— FASHION DISPLAYS are the specialty of sophomore Michele Thomas, who arranges new combination of the latest styles at Maurices, a clothing store in the Moscow Mall. Working 25

Page 28 text:

AFTER AN EXHAUSTING day of shopping, many people find a tall, cool Orange Julius to be refreshing. Jayne Toull pours out a freshly whip- ped glass of the drink. MANAGER and full time student, Tammy Brost, a sophomore, earns her extra money at It's a Small World, a local pet store. 24 Working

Page 30 text:

26 A WHITE KNIT sweater adds warmth to Michelle Fredrickson’s blue silk blouse. The light blue dress pants complete her outfit. The Elements of Style BLUE JEANS have always been popular on cam- pus, Joe Fitzpatrick wears a wool sweater and spot built shoes with his jeans. Fashior D espite the preppy look, which was rag- ing throughout the country, students at the UI remained distinctive in their style of dress, refusing to be caught up in the passing fads. Although campus fashion did not normally meet the extravagant standards set in Vogue magazine, students were also seen in fashions above the down-home styles of jeans, flannel shirts and tennis shoes. Even if most student did not read Vogue magazine for their fashion ideas, they did get their in- formation from a variety of sources. But, no matter how students obtained their fashion tips, they were choosing war- drobes more carefully this year than they had in the past. Students looked for fashion with a reasonable price because of their budgets, but many build up their wardrobes throughout their college careers. Students wanted clothes that offered them the most for their money. Also, clothes that were truly versatile and gave them a complete look with every combination. Most students wanted key pieces, not just random parts. According to local merchants versatility characterized style students were looking for in the clothes they bought. Despite all their efforts no one thing was selling really well, rather it seemed a little of everything was going. One noticeable trend this year was the move to the frilly, lacy, more feminine style in clothing for women. The men also seemed | to be more conscious of what they were | wearing by choosing the more tailored sports shirts over simple t-shirts. A suit or the look of a suit remained the backbone of a modern wardrobe. The trend for a longer, softer jacket. If there was a skirt, the skirt was comfortable and a bit full. The pants were pleated at the waist and straight legged. Desiqner name clothes also attracted at- tention. Items such as Calvin Klein, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jordach and Sassoon jeans and shirts, Lacoste shirts and dresses, Lee or Levi's straight leg jeans or cords could be seen about campus. As with last year, natural materials were the favorite in everything from tweed jackets to wool pants. Also sweaters, in all styles and colors were favorites of both men and women, All in all, relaxed, yet elegant, was the key. From the new brave souls who followed the latest fads to the classics-only collectors, our style was individuality personified.L)