Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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YEAR ■ Big floral patterns is the fad that is printed on shirts, pants and skirts. who stuck to their own trends. Some preferred the preppy look, consisting of Shetland sweaters, kinkers, argile socks, and penny loafers. Others preferred the comfortable look with the basic Ohio University sweatshirts and sweatpants. Why spend all that money just to try and look like everybody else? I ' d rather wear what I want and be myself, said freshman Craig Banford. Flowers in the winter may seem a bit un- usual, but seasonal trends come and go. However, thi s is only until the next fad comes along. Fashionable and comfortable footwear like this is worn by either sex. Fashion — 15

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Angelo Guzzo and Pam Abbott model some winter fashion atop the College Inn. Trends ran from sweaters to sweats. Fashion Jenny Fox pril showers bring May flowers, but in December flowers blossomed. Flowered sweatshirts and bright socks worn over tight jeans became the big fashion commonly seen with the girls this year at Ohio University. I could make one of those things out of one of my mom ' s bathtowels, said freshmen Patty Bresnan. That wouldn ' t, however, cover up the paisley shirts buttoned up to the top worn with the bright colored stretch pants. I can remember when wearing your shirts buttoned like that was only for nerds, now everybody does it, said freshmen Dawn Matthews. Broaches and pearls draped over Forenza sweaters with Guess jeans were now topped off with black high top tennis shoes. Hairstyles varied this year from shaved off sideburns to bobs. Trench coats often worn over big and baggy clothes took the prize in mens fashion. A lot of the guys still liked to hang out in their old faded Levi ' s and high top tennis shoes though. During the sunny season, a lot of the guys on campus could be seen in tank tops and Bermuda shorts playing frisbee. Although fashions hit a big portion of the campus, there were still many students 14 — Campus Life

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A time without RAs and learning to live on your own Off Campus Living ut of the dorms and out on their own. That ' s what off campus living meant to some students. No more dorms and no more dorm food. After two years in the dorm system students were allowed to live off campus grounds. This included housing through local homeowners and property owners. Whole houses or rooms could be rented. Apartment complexes similar to dorm housing included the College Inn and Lakeview Apartments. The College Inn had an optional meal plan where Lakeview was more apartment styled with kitchens. More responsibility came with living off campus. Students became responsible for paying water, gas, electric, cable, and telephone bills. Part of the college ex- perience and learning included living off campus and taking more responsibility of their own life. Living off campus gives this student an opportunity to play his electric guitar in the privacy of his own room. 16 — Campus Life