Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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i here was a new wave of mini skirts and dresses, ties, muscle shirts and bermuda shorts. Jeans got a new look by being re-dyed in pink or aqua, appearing in black and gray, with or without stripes. They had zippers, slits, shaped or gathered ankles and, of course, straight-legs. Suits and blazers, high-collared lace and silk blouses along with white-collar and cuffed dress shirts completed the conserva- tive corporate look. Finally, the oversized sweatshirts with cut off sleeves and necks, T-shirts with the sleeves rolled up, layering of shirts inspired by Flashdance caught on and multiplied within months. What is new is, generally speaking, ' in. ' But anything ' in ' is very soon on its way out, said Rodgers. Unless it ' s so far out that it ' s really ' in, ' if you follow me. Clothes were not the only thing subject to fashion in ' 84. It was also a year of accessorizing. From head to toe. they com- pleted the look. Hair highlighting to hair dying, male and female ear piercing to multiple ear piercing were common sights. Collar pins adorned shirts as several neck- laces added an extra touch to the neckline. Waists were defined with cumberbuns and the feet emphasized on a lower plane with flat shoes and boots. There was more to see in the parade of fashion across the campus greens and across the country as well. Fashion in ' 84 was in fact everywhere and it ' s as diverse and individualistic as those who displayed it. —Kathleen Wallick

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Jerry Mann Jim Sweeney Sari Waak models the shorter, slit-ankle jeans and a ca sual T-shirt with the sleeves rolled-up. 16 Campus Li e i

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Moving-In Students find packing and unpacking a moving experience Une of the most difficult tasks when going to college is moving in. The rush and commotion can leave you excited, exhausted and a little ap- prehensive. After weeks of packing. ever ' last box is crowded into the car and driven away to what you ' ll call home for the next four years. The first look at your new and empty room can be very misleading. It appears to be the smallest room on campus and you wonder how you ' ll ever fit your collection of stuffed animals as well as your tropical fish into such a small compartment. After numerous trips to the car and back, and after climbing several flights of stairs, you eventually move all your treasured belongings into your newly-fashioned room. Unpacking turns out to be a little more excit- ing than the packing itself. Once you and your roommate or mates decide on which bed. desk, etc., belongs to whom, you decorate your new dwelling into the perfect environment for study- ing, sleeping and, occasionally, partying. Once you ' ve finally moved in, a trip to the campus drugstore to purchase forgotten articles may be next on your agenda. Afterwards, you ' ll make a quick stop at one of the local banks to open your very own checking account. Moving in is an experience filled with emo- tions. Freshmen are anxious to move away and escape the chains of juniority that living at home can sometimes create. Upperclassmen, on the other hand, are used to the idea of unpack- ing, climbing stairs and independence but often feel confused too. All in all, moving in isn ' t such a bad move. You eventually learn your way around campus, dorm rules and how to climb four flights of stairs without passing out. — Kim Walker Wojci Waslilngton Hall RA Ilm Thompson does some moving in on his own. It ' s a chore you can ' t do without your friends. 18 Campus Life