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FEATURES
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Winter fashion: snuggle in with warmer clothing
Schuntel Reddock
Reporter
As the semes
ter comes to an
end and the
weather begins to
fluctuate, you
have to admit
you don’t know
whether to wear a
6 sweater or a t-
f shirt.
This fail has
been full of
windy days, cold and rainy days and sometimes the beauti
ful sunny days.
Now that we have less than two weeks left in the semes
ter and fmals are right around the comer, pulling out the
warm knitted sweaters may be just what we need with our
hot cocoas and Starbucks coffee.
Remember to dress in layers. North Carolina weather can
be tricky. It could be warm in the afternoon hours and chilly
at night. Dressing with multiple layers can help you avoid
this problem.
Studying will consume our lives during the last weeks of
the semester, but lets not forget to dress as warm as possi
ble so that we can study and be as healthy as possible.
Contrary to belief, this winter calls for more than
sweaters. Scarves, thermal hoodies, fleece zip-up’s, gloves,
mittens, hats and most of all, the thickest wool coats you
can find are a must.
Times are changing and the frosty car windows have rap
idly become a norm this fall. Be ready with your warm
attire to de-frost windows and get the heat pumping in your
dorm, apartment, house or car.
Just remember to stay warm and bundle up this winter
because over break you may need to get those thermals
back into regular use.
Staying fashionable this upcoming season will not be an
issue but more of a priority, so while remaining warm you
can be ready to enjoy the endless nights of fun with your
spunky and trendy attire.
Ladies, this winter remember to layer up appropriately,
accessorize your funky trendsetting styles and boots will be
a must-have in order to complete your outfit.
Whether it s Ugg boots, Steve Madden stiletto pumps or
perhaps the infamous “Daisy Duke” cowboy boots they will
be necessary to protect your legs from the cold while still
making a fashion statement.
Gentlemen, this winter scarves will be more prevalent
and the fitted hats will take you back to the old days, but it
will be worth it once you realize it keeps you warm.
So as we get ready for the holidays and prepare to study
for finals let’s remember the clothes needed for win
ter survival.
Contact Schuntel Reddock at pendulum@elon.edu or 278-7247.
Photos courtesy of http://www.nordstr
Gear up for winter with a comfortable sweater
w'arm shoes.
Winter term brings many options to Elon campu*
The month of Jonuury helps students to broaden their horizons by participatifiS
a study abroad program, an internship or a fast-paced three week course
Colby Pierce
Reporter
January 3-24 marks Elon’s winter term, a time when
many students choose to go abroad, take a class on campus
or opt not to take a class at all.
Dr. Earl Danieley was the sixth president of Elon, who
decided upon having winter term for two reasons.
“The first reason was to permit students to retake a course
in which they had not done well during the fall semester.,”
Danieley said. “Another reason was to adjust the teaching
load—faculty had been teaching 15 hours per semester, the
new calendar permitted them to teach 12 hours in each
semester and three hours in Winter Term for a total of 27
hours.”
It turned out that winter term was ideal for special cours
es, including study abroad, as well as many other courses
that are not offered during fall or spring semester.
The four-credit hour system of classes was established
much later, adopted under the leadership of Gerry Francis,
the provost of Elon.
There are currently 25 study abroad programs offered
during winter term, covering many places such as Europe,
Costa Rica, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, China, Peru and
countries in South America.
Sophomore Marlaena DeHaven decided to come to Elon
because of the study abroad programs available to students.
“I want to experience other cultures while I have the
opportunity, I hope by the time I graduate I will have been
to six of the seven continents,” DeHaven said. She has
already studied in other countries during winter term.
“My freshman year I went to London for winter term, this
year I am going to Australia for the Aboriginal Studies’pro-
gram, DeHaven said.
Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler, associate professor of psy
chology, has been a part of the study abroad program for
nearly a decade. She feels Elon students have a ve.; unique
opportunity to spend January abroad, learning and experi
encing first-hand another culture or cultures.
“Study abroad will hopefully broaden students’ cultural
about the particular course of study, and heighten their own
sense of responsibility and accomplishment,” the study
a road web site said. “Also known as personal growth ”
s. H ! u programs
Students have the choice of taking a class on campus
courses are three hours Monday through Friday for three
weeks. Unique classes are offered that are not offered d^r-
to
ing the fall or spring semester, which allow stu
a break from the normal grind of classes. th®*”
There is the choice to take challenging a
out of the way, or not having to take them
semester, or easier classes,gaining an easier ere ^ ^jo
Junior, Jim Knuff, has taken a class on
ter term so far. “This year I am taking an acco i
for my minor, last year 1 took literature just so ^ ^j,o«
out of the way, so I would not have to take J
semester,” Knuff said. .‘j like ^
Justin Kafka enjoys focusing on one {tof^
slower pace during winter term, it is a nice vvi
rigorous fall and spring semester, just getting
all the free time , -fak'
After exams on Jan 24, students enjoy jtayon^
This gives the students a chance to go home or
pus before spring semester starts. , progf^^fof
For more information about study abroa
how to apply, visit the Isabella
International Studies or go to http.”"
Web/ academics/cannon/.
Contact Colby Pierce at pendulum@fl^-^^^*
or
278-