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

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FRATERNITY Sports- wear was a popular outfitters for Greeks by promoting their chapters on sweats, shirts, and shorts. Al- pha Phis proudly wear their letters during the Explore Idaho expo in conjunction with displaying their house activities. (Worley) 20 Fashion Trendy Pace Stone washed jeans, rugby shirts dominate fashion scene As people walked around campus. a myriad of fashion statements bog gled one’s mind “Granolas” sported their down-to-earth style with Birken- stocks, socks, and Skirts. Mousse and hairspray compa nies made big bucks as quys’ and gals’ hairstyles stood on edge. Miniskirts were hot items while Swatch watches moved over as the Coke brand watch and clothing entered wardrobes. Tie- dyed shirts re- turned and acid- washed denims were the favorite rage. East coast fashion hit Fido Dido could be found on the racks of One More Time clothing store. Fido Dido was an ab Strac t-looking char- acter with an up- side down triangle for a head and hair that stands on edge. Another fad clothing line, Dwee CHILLING tempera- tures of Moscow forced people to bring out their wool sweaters. Typically dressed as a student in Levis, Tallis Bla- lack looks over notes. (Orr) bie, came to Mos- cow. Dweebie shirts were worn with non- matching shorts, Regardless of trendy styles, stu- dents dressed to please themselves SNORT choppy hair became a common sight on campus as more women discov- ered new ways to style their hair from magqa- zines. Mary Lou Nutsch. an art major models her trendy haircut in front of the Satellite SUB. (Worley) WITH tong shorts. cropped hair, and Swatch, Theodore Cleaver was decked out for skateboarding with Larry Mondello. (Worley)

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Biss and “ell Love-struck individuals get support from relationships Going to classes, calling your qirl- friend or boyfriend, doing homework together, and say- ing goodnight. This may seem outra- geous to some but it is a common practice among col- lege men and wom- en, Shuffling college and a girlfriend or boyfriend was a hard job. The stress increased along with the work. Not only did individuals have to find time to complete home- work, but they had to spend time strengthening the relationship; if ei- ther area was for- gotten, it failed. What did a spe- cial companion of- fer? According to Students, a com- panion qave sup- port in times of need, listened, and helped with any ex- tra work. For others, a companion was too difficult. They felt that he or she de- manded too much time and emotional energy. Also, they felt like they should still be able to play and not feel tied down to any one person. “It's hard,” David Thomas said. “‘l find it hard to man- age my time be- tween classes and her, but it’s nice to have someone to turn to when | need IM “Sometimes it’s JUGGLING relation- ships and academics was a task some stu- dents avoided, but others delighted in their companion, es- pecially when the oth- er was affectionate. (Moyer) difficult to have a girlfriend when | have a project due, but she usually un- derstands,” said Steve Green. A lot of people who didn't have a girlfriend or boy- friend had difficulty understanding why anyone would want such a burden. “I think that | would like to have a lot of friends rather than a girlfriend,” a stu- dent commented. “My friends don't demand my time nor do | have to worry about getting homework done. | just want to get school finished.” Even though it was sometimes dif- ficult, there were couples all over campus who loved their situation, As Laurie Thompson said, “I love it, he helps me and sup- ports me when | need it. As for me, I enjoy the compan- ionship and emo- tional support | re- ceive from my boy- friend.” “A relationship is only as difficult as you let It be,” said a 20 year old female. “Having a commii- ment (being pinned) helps us to give each other room to spend time apart without qet- ting overwhelmed with jealousy, there is no monitoring, but we do call each other a lot.” STUDENTS had more freedom living on their own and dating who they wanted when parents weren't around. Alicia Jo- hann and Tim Dahl- quist relax with each other at the 24-hour visitation Wallace Complex dorms. (Ball) Romance 19

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BIG names on cloth ing were big items in being fashionable. Beth Noward adver- tises for Benetton with her rugby shirt. (Worley) Fashion Statements of 1987-88 Fashion 21