Gannon University - Lance Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Fads And Fashions Gannon Students Show Their Style If only one color could be used to label the fads and fashions of this year, blue would undoubtedly be cho- sen. This statement can easily be backed up by sim- ply observing the students on campus. The newest craze in denim was the acid washed look. Jeans, jack- ets, skirts, and even dress- es were produced to look as if they had been doused with bleach. Other denim items that were big sellers this season included jeans with holes in the knees and the ever-popular Levi's jean jacket. The piece of clothing that best exemplified the diversity of the students on campus was the jacket. The practical students bundled up in down-filled jackets with mittens, scarfs, and earmuffs, while some Greek students could be seen in their lightweight fraternity or sorority jack- ets, even when the tem- perature dipped down be- low freezing. One addition to almost everyones wardrobe was a pair of campus oxfords. A rust colored lace-up shoe that someone in their late teens would not have been caught dead wearing one year ago became the per- fect shoe to wear in any instance. The owner even had a choice of how to tie the shoe. He could lace it and finish it up with a bow, or the individual could make a Rangeley knot, therefore converting the shoe to a loafer. Oh well, one great thing about fads is they don't last very long. So, if acid washed jeans aren't your style, don't worry, some- thing else will soon take their place! Stacy McAnallen, John Biondi and Andrea Skul wear overcoats in or- der to look stylish while still keep- ing warm. As the name implies, Campus ox- fords were a common sight seen crossing seventh street this year.

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S H D E OF G R Academics Gannon Students Put On A Class Act A number of thoughts enter one's mind upon hearing the term academ- ics. Exams, craming, grade- point average and all- nighters are some, just to name a few. The funny thing is that a common bond exists between these words. For example, a stu- dent is not able to blowoff exams. So, if not properly prepared, which more than likely is the case, this student must stay up all night, cramming for the test in order to re- ceive a respectable grade. A second portion of a college schedule that is a must to attend is lab. Al- though these classes only meet once or twice a week, a student can spend any- where from 3 - 20 hours a week in lab depending on which one he is taking. Labs are also quite time consuming in that they re- quire too much outside work (reports, calculations, etc.) for the measly one credit that the student re- Mark Sullivan searches through the card catalog in hopes of find- ing a suitable reference for his research project. ceives (some labs are worth two credits). On the other hand, most students do not feel com- pelled to attend class lec- ture unless a rumor exists that some type of bonus is rewarded to those stu- dents who show up for class on a regular basis. It's no secret that when stu- dents schedule, they do not choose courses by th« amount of knowledge they will gain; they choose them according to the number of oral reports or papers that are required, the time the class meets (almost every- one hates 8:00 classes) and, most importantly, how easy a teacher is said to be. Let's face it, even if class attendance is low, students are still learning. A person learns more about life by interacting with in- dividuals from different backgrounds than he does sitting in a psychology- class that only fulfills a so- cial science requirement. The computer lab is referred to a home away from home for Joe Brichner as he puts the finishing touches on his program.