W i n t e r f a s h i o n : f u r , g e m s & a l l Holiday stress

SAMANTHA GLACKIN STAFF WRITER SKG722@CABRINI EDU

As the blistering cold of winter quickly approaches, the trends of the season are soon to follow. Fashion magazines and runways across the country are filled with trends, new and old, that will soon be filling our closets. As we flock to the local malls we should always be aware of what may be “in” and “out” for the new season.

One of the biggest trends this season is considered to be on the somewhat controversial side. Fur, a winter trend for many generations, is showing its power in various collections. Coats, sweaters and shoes are all being trimmed with the animal hair. Fur comes in many textures and colors and is something that will keep you warm while also allowing you to be fashionable.

Another oldie that seems to

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Meggie Hughes, a junior special education major, said, “Trying to find money and do schoolwork is really stressful. It all comes at you at once.”

Field experience in the elementary education major seems to be one of the most significant perks. Education Instructor, Colleen Lelli, said, “Other colleges will offer field experience; however the college students are not in the field as many hours as the Cabrini student.” never really go out of style is argyle. The use of this pattern is being ever-changed this winter by changing out colors and adding details. The classic-looking design is being worn on sweaters for the winter with such tiny details, such as a little bit of sparkle in order to add a little more of an overall appeal to the classic look.

Satin kneelength skirts and fitted cozy sweaters are among the many trends that will be worn various ways this season. No matter what direction you decide to take, all of your options will have two things in common that all designers seem to want to bring out for the blistering time of year: gem-stones and details are the two main components to anyone’s wardrobe this winter season. The typical winter colors are taking the back burner to vibrant greens, pinks and blues.

Gems are not something your just find in the jewelry stores this season. The details are going to consist of big belts, pretty stitching and gold-colored sparkle to add some flare to normally boring pieces of your wardrobe.

So no matter which crazes you choose to follow this season, these classy trends are sure to be a great hit.

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From shopping to party-planning,people all over are stressing the holidays.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is kicking in and so is the holiday stress for many students. As turkey sandwiches are still being polished off from the leftover Thanksgiving dinner, the holiday commercials are playing everywhere and the once in a lifetime advertised sales are starting to suck us in.

The holiday season may be known as being one of the best times of the year with its traditional decorating, glittering parties and hours of shopping, but weighing-in heavily on students is holiday stress.

The holiday season has students worried about buying gifts before the holidays begin and the pressure intensifies as the semester comes to an end. Students are concerned about buying the right gifts for their families and friends while also trying to budget funds with the clock ticking.

Although Hughes feels stressed, she is in the holiday spirit and has different ideas for holiday gifts.

“A collage of pictures is the best thing to do for my friends and it’s cheap,” Hughes said.

Another student that related to Hughes’stressful holiday season was Nicole Ketchen, a freshman elementary education major.

“It’s crazy. I don’t know what to get people because I don’t know what I can afford. It’s the last thing on my mind,” Ketchen said.

If trying to find affordable holiday gifts is a problem college students have, there are several options.

Besides hitting the mall on black Friday, there are always the sentimental gifts. Cabrini students recommended sentimental gifts and most students said gift ideas can come from inside jokes. Also, if humor cannot be an option, there are other ideas under $10 like coupon books, desk accessories and picture frames with memorable photos, according to iamnext.com, which has other ideas to suit the college finances.

Kristen McGowan, a sophomore occupational therapy major, is one of the many Cabrini students dealing with the stress in and out of classes. McGowan is employed at the King of Prussia mall and is handling the holiday crowds.

McGowan said, “Shoppers stress the employees out. Once you get to the mall it’s so stressful because of the crowds.”

Despite the stress McGowan faces with the crowds, she is still enjoying the holiday season.

Also, there are some Cabrini students who can avoid the stress and just enjoy the holiday season.

Gina Comet, a junior psychology major, said, “Around this time of year, I’m the bubbliest person. I love going to the malls with Santas, and the crowds don’t bother me. I like to take everything in.”

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Field experience begins in the sophomore year and is completed every Wednesday for ten weeks each semester. The Cabrini Student arrives and departs with their Cabrini teacher.

Amanda Wilkerson, a sophomore elementary education student, said, “As a sophomore, I’m already spending a full day in the field of education once a week. We’re given the opportunity to observe different grades and different kinds of schools such as urban, suburban and rural.”

Wilkerson also said, “We have a great Mac lab and education resource center where we can find tons of information and ideas for teaching.”

Along with field experience is the relationships built between the students and their education instructors. Ashlee Everitt, a senior elementary education major, said, “I greatly enjoy the professors in the education department. I feel they take an active role in teaching and are always willing to help in anyway they can, whether this be spending extra time after class or sharing ‘horror’stories of their own teaching experience.”

Many students seemed to be confident in finding a job after graduating from Cabrini. “Alot of the older teachers teaching in elementary school will soon be retiring. That will open the doors for a lot of us,” Bienek said.

Wilkerson said, “I know someone that graduated from Cabrini with an education major that got a full time job in a public school right away.”

Ultimately, the elementary education students at Cabrini seem more than satisfied with the education program here. “I feel that when I leave Cabrini I will have all the knowledge I need as a teacher, and that I will be ready and prepared for a full time teaching job,” Wilkerson said. “I think if an education major from Cabrini has taken all the classes, learned as much as they possible can and really wants to be a teacher, they’ll find a job without a problem.”

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