Northwestern College | Classic magazine - Winter 2004-05 - Vol. 76 ...

What’s hot on campusNorthwestern ClassicStudentlifeIn and outWristbandsFollowing Lance’s leadNorthwestern men and women aresporting accessories for a good cause. Theyellow rubber wristbands with the motto“Live Strong” sell for $1, and all proceeds goto the Lance Armstrong Foundation to benefitcancer survivors. “I saw the ad in SportsIllustrated and thought it was a good cause,”says Brett Brown ’07.“Plus, I like the way it looks,” adds MikeVermeer ’07.Tattoos“Tattoos? Not a lot of peopleon campus have them. Ithink they’re cool, though.”Peter Eko-Acquah ’07In OutLucky Charms cerealDVDElectric toothbrushesDigital camerasVintage-washed jeansCell phonesResearching onlineShopping at TargetCorn FlakesVHSMorning breathDisposable camerasStone-washed jeansCell phonesGoing to the libraryShopping at Wal-MartMessenger bagsCarrying stuff in styleMessenger bags slung across one shoulderare a popular alternative to traditionalbackpacks for both men and women. “They’reunique bags in fun fabrics,” says Jodi Folkerts’07, who owns two bags made by Lora Goll’05. “The size is nice. It can carry books toclass, but I can also use it as a purse.”Water bottlesWater, water everywhereWhether on their way to class, workingout or studying in the library, well-hydratedstudents tote their plastic Nalgene waterbottles everywhere. Available in a rainbowof colors, the bookstore sells them with“Northwestern College” printed on the side.“It’s a high-quality product. They lookgood, can’t break and are readily available,”says Jon Tjeerdsma ’06.Cars“As far as cars go, 1990 is reallythe year that’s in now,” saysDavid Bray ’07. Abigail Nedrud’07 agrees that students aren’tpicky when it comes to transportation:“It’s not so much whatkind of car you have; it’s more,‘Does it work?’”23 ▲ Winter 2004-05