University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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whether you ' re a punk a hippie a goth or a prep it ' s certain that you ' re always in style A rack of clothes boasts the high-end fashion available at Poshh. on Liberty Street. The store was ideal for finding casual looks as well as an outfit for a night on the town. I... Prow photo 26 Michigan Life

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CD CD =3 CD summer in the city The summer of 2003 began just like any normal summer for the University ' s student body. The typical transition from winter to spring and summer semesters was apparent; Ann Arbor ' s fast, upbeat pace swarming with students was replaced with a calmer, less bustling environment on campus. Michael Koniuch, sophomore biopsychology major, reflected upon his stay for the spring semester. Ann Arbor was a whole new place. It was quiet and the scene slowed down noticeably. I didn ' t mind the change, though; I found that it was easier to focus on my classes. The usual problems for students findingjobs around Ann Arbor were the same as in years past. With fewer people in town, less working staff was needed at the restaurants, coffee shops and downtown stores. I luckily found a job at the Afternoon Delight restaurant fairly quickly. But I know a lot of people who struggled to find work throughout the whole summer, said ISA sophomore Eve Breitmeyer. Outside of Ann Arbor, students spent their summer all over the world. Art Design junior Joshua Costa backpacked around Europe. It was amazing to travel the back roads and see sites in Europe that the typical tourist wouldn ' t come across. Mel Bargen, a senior biological anthropology major, did field work in Africa. I basically followed monkeys around and took notes. The experience was unforgettable. Many students went home for the summer and took part in typical summer activities. I life-guarded at the local pool and hung out with friends this summer. It wasn ' t all too exciting, just your basic summer at home, said Kristen Grimshaw, LSA freshman. As the summer came to a close, students in Ann Arbor and all over the northeast region of the United States experienced a major blackout. The blackout took place at 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, August 14 and lasted for over 24 hours in some areas. LSA junior Laura Roberts remembered the experience vividly. My friends and I decided that with no electricity, we had nothing to do but have some fun. We had a huge barbecue and topped the night off with a little bit of partying. A lot of people I know did just that, found friends to hang out with and enjoyed the time socializing. It was a nice break from the normal. Summer 25

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Two students show off their sporty styles walking through the Diag on the way to class. Wearing jerseys and baseball caps not only showed support for a favorite team, but also made a fashion statement. . Proux photo by Nicole Mammo At any given time, there was a vast amount of colors, shapes, sizes, textures and labels traversing campus. As a reflection of its diversity, it only made sense that the student body made so many different fashion statements. Although no set theme existed amongst the students, it was inevitable that some fashion trends were more popular than others. Walking around the University, one was sure to see brands such as the North Face, Abercrombie and Fitch, and American Eagle emblazoned on people ' s attire. Some students joked about the plethora of people who owned one brand in particular. You know you go to Michigan when you have a North Face rain jacket, fleece, winter coat, and backpack, said Claire Haranda, an art and design freshman. Other students found another popular item on campus impractical. Nalgene bottles. You know everyone sloshes all over themselves, yet they insist on buying them, remarked pre-business freshman Katie Benedetto. various articles of clothing. This was a way for Greeks to show the unity in their individual organizations. Meanwhile, for some, comfort was the only option. Their wardrobes were not quite so organized and they frequently wore pajamas or the equivalent to classes. Many students refused to jump on any fashion bandwagons whatsoever. This was especially true of art students and those in the Residential College. According to R.C. junior Megan Shuchman, R.C. fashion seems to be lots of vintage wear, punk, ' hippie, ' and mostly, big jewelry. Some people tend to think that the people in the R.C. try to dress alternatively, but I think that stems from feeling more comfortable to dress like an individual. The assortment of fashion choices was important as it reflected all of the different types of people at the University. Through their daily outfits, students demonstrated their presence and differences. Junior Sociology major Alex Cummins makes a quick phone call before class. Cell phones were a fashion accessory seen on the ear of virtually every student on campus. L. Proux photo Letters of the various fraternity and sorority houses were also prominently inscribed on Fashion 27