Morgan Billington

‘Tis the season for good ol’ corn hole, merry tailgating, and, of course, football. We, students of Maryland, don’t take the treasured festivities of game day lightly. We pull out all the stops: war paint, funky knee-length socks, and on not-so-rare occasions, wacky costumes. As homecoming approaches, and the hype for classic college memory-making builds, many of us are getting crafty.

Saturdays in College Park are painted with a fashionable array of red, gold, black and white. But don’t expect to see any girl in a plain crew neck t-shirt. We like to go the extra mile by styling our own Maryland apparel. The t-shirt crafting creativity seen at tailgates and in the stands is nearly as impressive as the football plays on the field. To get ready for your next game day, these are some crafty t-shirt tailoring ideas that will have you walking down College Ave. in style.

The sun can either be a best friend or worst enemy at this time of year. Its rays can warm the skin to the golden bronze or burn it to a dry red.
 
Summer sun is exactly what many crave all year. The cold dreary winter months cause girls to desire the warm weather and hot sun more than anything.

 
Look no further than Facebook for evidence. Throughout January, February, and March, newsfeeds are speckled with profile pictures dedicated to sweet memories on the beach with friends or lounging poolside in the heat. Thankfully, those pleasant days are fast approaching.
 
As the sun becomes more and more bold, skin becomes more and more at risk. It is important that skin is properly protected to prevent irreversible skin damage and skin cancer!
 
 “In their favor, UV rays activate vitamin D, kill certain germs, and boost our mood. But overexposure to UV rays damage the skin. Irreperably,” according to Loreal.com. Immediate effects are the deepened or reddened skin tone. Later, sunburn appears, the skin color deepens for a few days and then upper layers thicken.
 
Long term effects can be wrinkles, premature aging, or cancers, according to L’Oreal. So, it is important to take the sun seriously.

 
SPF is all a matter of preference and skin tone, but whatever the protection factor, coat sunscreen all over. “On your body, slather on a shot glass’s worth of a broad spectrum sunscreen that’s at least SPF 30.

While we proceed to slump in our desks and watch chalkboards fill up with terms and definitions to add to the list of things to study, fashion enthusiasts sit poised as they watch works of art strut down the runways before them. It’s fashion week. February’s lineup of fall collection unveilings began with a week in New York City, followed by weeks in London, Milan and Paris.
 
Though the runways are modeling trends for the fall season that’s months and months away, the streets are modeling trends that are fresh for the spring season that’s around the corner. While many of these fashionistas run from show to show, they are promised to be in the most stylish behavior!

 
Though the cold was still biting in New York City, show-goers were rocking a lot of outfits that will trend through spring as well. “Statement-making pants work best with a pared down top,” according to Harper’s Bazaar.
 
Many women have been photographed in brightly colored denim, printed skinnies, and high-waisted trousers. These loud pants are often seen paired with a mellow top to keep the drama at a happy medium. Being someone with a closet full of ‘jeggings’ ranging from red to teal, I am excited that this trend is picking up for spring!

This time of year, everyone is either slaving over papers or studying all night for those much dreaded finals. Luckily, some students have still managed to take some time to embrace the holiday spirit. While the December skies cast a new light over College Park, brightly lit houses line the streets with the cheer of the holidays!