Want to do something worthwhile during lunch on Thursdays? Come join Ashland High School’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) club in Ms. Spear’s room (H-15). The GSA provides a safe environment for dialogue and acts as a support group for students. As the title suggests, the club is welcome to anyone who is interested; gay or straight, the doors are open. The two main events that the GSA puts on each year are the fresh-
man health class presentations, and the Gender Bender dance. The health presentations serve as an opportunity for freshmen to learn about sexual preference and gender stereotypes. These talks are given to all freshman throughout the year. Similarly, the Gender Bender dance is a fun way for students to promote gender awareness by dressing up as the opposite sex. All proceeds of the dance go to the Lotus Rising Project, an Oregon com-
by James Edson
munity organization that promotes equal rights, and the Trevor Project, which provides resources to teenagers in the LGBT community. The dance will be held on November 23, at 8:00 pm at Science Works. Come dressed as the opposite gender! Girls, it’s time to get out your bow ties and boys, make sure your skirt length is school appropriate.
Act responsibly, have integrity, show respect. That’s the AHS honor code. This applies to the treatment of all AHS students, whether they are gay, lesbian, straight, bi-sexual or t r a n s g e n d e r. People have the right to wear what they want, to eat what they crave, to listen to their favorite style of music and to date whom they want to date, which includes someone of the same gender.
On Saturday, October 12, downtown Ashland was filled with people dressed in the colors of the rainbow to express their gay pride and support. Ashland is one of the most openly supportive communities of the gay and lesbian population. We hold the Gay Pride Parade every year, group meetings and clubs, like the GSA. However, the rest of the world does not always show such respect to things that are considered “different,” like being gay. Disrespecting or bullying another person because of their sexual orientation is considered a hate crime and the punishment can be severe. But unfortunately, no penalties or
by Hannah Borgerson general laws of humanity stop people from making vulgar/ offensive gay jokes, excluding people in social settings or unfairly penalizing gay employees in some job markets. All of these things happen, and more often than not, go unnoticed or dismissed by bystanders. “Being respectful to people, in any situation, should be something we strive to do all the time,” Lily Huston, president of GSA, states. Therefore, as people and more specifically as AHS students, it is our job to be courteous of people’s sexual preferences, regardless of our own personal opinions.
AHS Fall Play Takes the Stage by Abigail Mizera Lend Me a Tenor will take the stage this fall as the first Ashland High School production of the year. This delightful comedy is a definite must see. Full of hilarious mishaps, bad opera singing and mad Italians, you are sure to spend your evening laughing your socks off. The stage is set when Tito Merelli (Noah Yaconelli), the famous Italian opera singer, falls dead (or what they think is dead), the night of a ridiculously important performance. When the insecure, wannabe opera singer Max (Jeremiah Lieberman), steps in for Tito, all hell is let loose. Some of the other characters included in this mess are Saunders, Max’s boss (Noah Werthaiser), and his daughter Maggie (Lindsey Crocker). Diana (Aubyn Heglie), the play’s seductress, and Julia (Andrea Koell), the chairma of the opera guild. Also along for the ride is Tito’s angry wife, Maria (Elena Toppo), and the Bellboy (Jackson Richmond), who wants nothing more than to meet the famed Mr. Merelli. All this chaos goes on with a full set of ab-building laughs, and you just have to go see it to know how it turns out.
OSF-AHS partnership hits 20 years “The wheel is come full circle” -William Shakespeare (King Lear, Act 5: Scene 3) by Abigail Mizera The internationally known Oregon Shakespeare Festival has been partnered with Ashland High School theater for 20 years now. When they first partnered up in 1993, the school and the theater knew it would become something beneficial for both the high school theater and OSF. It was the first step towards having a constant, professional theater supporting the little high school theater. Betsy Bishop, the director of the high school theater department, explained that they were elated to have been able to have this partnership for such a long time, and they plan on celebrating. During Christmastime, the high school is going to host the exciting celebration, with speeches, singing, performances and food. It is going to be an event to remember!
Retro Rogue: Back to the Future by Grady Killeen Ninety eight years ago on March 1, 1915, a group of students published the first edition of a small school newspaper called The A.H.S. Rogue. Over time, the newspaper underwent brief breaks in publication as journalism teachers came and went; however, as a product of the school’s dedication to student reporting, it still exists today under a name it adopted early in its history: The Rogue News. For years, the past editions of this newspaper have been lost. There have been just a few, scattered editions that managed to survive the test of time. Bill Gabriel decided to change that.
What’s Happening
Mr. Gabriel’s role in the Rogue News has been pivotal. Under his guidance, the reading base has expanded and the newspaper has been modernized for the 21st century with the addition of the online edition and a plethora of modern features such as videos, slideshows and audio recordings. Anyone that knows Mr. Gabriel would tell you that he is never content with leaving things as they are. As a teacher he is known for encouraging students to push their limits, and as the advisor of this publication, his pursuit of excellence was equally established. Thus, instead of slowly settling down into retirement, he was dedicated to going out with a bang. For years, a roll of 16mm film sat on his desk, with the handwritten “Rogue News”
on the front. Before he left, Bill Gabriel wanted to show everyone what was on it. Last spring his dream was finally put into motion. He contacted the Oregon Digital Newspaper Program (ODNP) at the University of Oregon which specialized in digitizing old Oregon newspapers. The canister of film was sent off, and this past week, the group scanned the last piece of film, adding the first student newspaper to their collection.
How to Access
The papers will be added on a weekly basis to theroguenews.com in the “Original Rogue News” tab (scan the QR code at the right). In addition, a nearly complete archive of the Rogue News is available on the ODNP website, oregonnews.uoregon.edu (see above samples). Contained within the pages is a history of our school, town and country. The stories cover issues as trivial as the cost of yearbooks, and as controversial as the Ku Klux Klan on campus. We encourage you to explore the pages, and in doing so, your past.
by Olivia Butler and Skylar Zundel
Sitting in a small classroom, in small chairs, small children chat and draw, daydreaming of the coming fall holidays. While teens and adults start longing for their breaks off school and work for fall festivities, so do the kindergarteners at Walker Elementary School. From reading stories about pumpkin pie to drawing ghosts, kids get into the spirit of the holidays, eagerly awaiting autumn’s arrival. To give a few of the Walker kindergarteners an opportunity to voice their opinions, Rogue News interviewed them on the topics of Halloween, Thanksgiving and the rest of the fall season. photos by Katy Barnard
Quinn (Kindergarten)
Kalea (Kindergarten)
Rogue News: Do you know why the leaves fall off the trees? Quinn: It’s fall, they’re getting old. Amara: Because, because, because, because every year they grow back, ummm...new ones will come in. Niakai: No… I don’t. Cause it gets colder? Kalea: I like to jump into leaves.
Niakai (Kindergarten)
Amara (Kindergarten)
RN: Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? Amara: That one… I do not know. Kalea: Um because I don’t know… Quinn: Because we’re sharing. Niakai: Oh! The fireworks! I get to see fireworks!
RN: What are you going to be for Halloween this year? RN: What are you thankful for? Kalea: Totoro, I haven’t made it yet. My mommy has a sewing Quinn : Umm myself. Kalea: Like…Going to parks, and going to my grandma’s house. kit. Niakai: Hmmm a storm trooper.
Editorial/Designer Board Editors-in-Chief................................Hanna Greenberg/Bryce Rogan/Gabe Young Front Page.............................Hannah Borgerson/Seve Bortman & Kristen Harvey News.....................................................................................................Gabe Young Opinion Page.......................................................................................Kali Sullivan In-Depth Page.......................................................Hannah Borgerson/Bryce Rogan Feature Page ...................................................Hanna Greenberg/Elisabeth Tappert Sports.....................................................................Cass Christopher/Katy Barnard Back...............................................................................Kali Sullivan/Gabe Young Online Editors.........................Grady Killeen/Nathan Markovich/Riley Richmond Managing Editor...........................................................................Cass Christopher Business Manager…......…..…...........................................................Anna Epstein Photo Editor........................................................................................Katy Barnard Advisor..............................................................................................Allison French
Rogue News is published by the newspaper classes of Ashland High School, 201 South Mountain Ave., Ashland, Oregon 97520. (541) 482-8771 ext. 195. The editorials written by the Rogue News express the opinions of the editorial staff on issues relevant to the staff, the school and the community. Personal columns do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the entire staff and are written as the opinion of the individual author. Letters to the editor, which should be under 250 words, are encouraged. They can be dropped off outside of Room 202, put in Allison French’s box in the main office or emailed to RogueNews@ashland.k12. or.us. No letters will be printed without a verified signature. Letters received in the second week of production will not appear until the next issue. The Rogue News staff reserves the right to refuse to print any potentially libelous or obscene material, anything that would invade the privacy of others, or anything that could cause a disruption of the school environment.
by Kali Sullivan Buried alive. Embassy bombing. Osama Bin Laden. United Nations. Mother and child reunion. These sounds like scenes from a movie, but the fact is, the star of this story lives here in Ashland and she is one of our classmates. The Boschin family experienced firsthand what it meant to live under the reign of Osama Bin Laden, and they became one of the countless families impacted by his actions. Malaika Boschin Libera Kwamboka Angela’s journey started in Kenya, where she was born on September 22, 1995. Al Qaeda planned a series of attacks set to occur simultaneously in four different locations: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Nairobi, and Kenya. On August 8, 1998, these attacks left hundreds dead, and thousands impacted. The explosives in Kenya were aimed at the building next to Kenya’s embassy where Naomi Kerongo (Malaika’s mother) worked as a trade officer. As planned, the bomb detonated, and tragedy left its mark. Naomi Kerongo’s body ended up in the morgue after being pulled from the rubble. If it weren’t for the man that placed his hand on Kerongo’s arm, feeling the warmth of life still in her, she would have lost her life to the morgue’s freezers. As night came, three year old Malaika couldn’t understand her family’s tears and confusion as they waited to learn the answer to why their mother hadn’t returned from work yet. As word and fear spread of the bombing, the Boschin family soon found their way to their mother’s bedside in the hospital. Malaika, at such a young age, had a hard time recognizing her mother through the blood. It soon became clear to them that as Kerongo gained consciousness, she suffered from memory loss. No one knew at the time that the recovery process would fill up the next two years of their lives. During that time Malaika was sent to Italy to be under the care of her grandmother. In those two years Malaika had her first day of kindergarten and Italian soon became her dominant language. She also had to face the reality of growing up a little faster than the average toddler without the love of her mother.
REUNITING
As Kerongo recovered, so did her memory. Malaika was back in her mother’s arms at the age of five. The family rejoiced in their reunion, but their struggles still followed them. Kerongo lost her job with the government after the bombing, they were no longer eligible for governmental housing and were soon left homeless. Malaika expressed
that this was one of the biggest challenges she’s gone through in her life. Over time, struggles turned into disputes and Malaika’s parents settled on a divorce, leaving her to make the painful decision of which parent to live with.
with her father.
TAKING THE NEX
Kerongo took the steps to enrich the ch in the slums. Now, she decided to take th THE BIRTH OF A POLITICAL ACTIVIST parents. She started an organization to he After Malaika chose to live with her father, Kerongo settled in the skills, thus keeping them from prostitutio slums in Kenya (which could be compared to America’s ghetto neigh- helping women to this day. Kerongo’s wor borhoods). The streets were full of waste and hunger. Kerongo opened other communities and reached the ears up her heart to what she saw around her, and acted. She contacted the they came to Kenya to hear her story. The NGO (Non-Governmental Orgaconditi I would say, the most important thing, nization) of the slums and gained slums, with Ke permission to turn a dilapidated is appreciate. Just appreciate who you building into a school for dethe bat are with, who you see, who you talk to… that the prived children. To repair the broken down building, Kerongo day. As listen, because it is an experience that purchased steel slates to provide spread you can never go back to. The more you covering, and the NGOs supplied request experience the more you keep on movKerongo with enough beans and before rice to feed the children lunch again a ing forward and the closer you come to every day. She soon founded the Un meeting someone of the same character. The Un the first school that provided an education and a meal for the chilfrom ac – Malaika Boschin about w dren of the slums. Kerongo was inspired to take her actions a step further, and she became the chair was among the first ever to be invited to s of a hunger strike that turned national. The strike asked for compenevent was reported by the Los Angeles Ti one of the voices against terrorism at the sation for the people of Kenya. After two weeks of the hunger strike, even impoverished locals came to Kerongo’s aid, donating food, water Hall, the Kenya government declared her and blankets. The name Naomi Kerongo and the stories of her actions Kenya terminated her citizenship. Kerong spread world-wide and inspired in people a new outlook. was denied entry into Kenya on her retur was to let the United Nations relocate her MALAIKA’S INSPIRATION After the strike, Malaika visited her mother’s new home. While vis- her siblings once again awaited their mot after they received a letter explaining Ker iting the school, Malaika discovered a three-year old girl who instead family got the idea that they may never se of eating was hoarding her lunch beans in a bag. She was sacrificing time Malaika was just getting out of elem her own meal to share later with the rest of her hungry family. The cept growing up without a mother. She sa actions of this little girl continue to inspire Malaika’s dream to be a America, a part of her left as well. She sta pediatrician. To Malaika, this visit was a reminder of where she came life without the guidance of her mother. M from, and she became full of appreciation for her living conditions
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hildren’s lives that lived he next step to help their elp women acquire trade on. This organization is still rk in Kenya rippled out to of the United Nations, and e UN representatives saw the ion of the people from the and through their interview erongo, they were exposed to ttles of hunger and poverty e people of Kenya faced every s Naomi Kerongo’s name through Kenya, TV networks ted interviews. It wasn’t long the UN contacted Kerongo and invited her to speak in nited Nations conference hall. nited Nations invited leaders cross the globe to come speak world issues, and Kerongo speak against terrorism. This imes. As Kerongo stood as United Nations Conference r actions to be unloyal and go didn’t learn this until she rn home, and her only option r to America. Malaika and ther’s return. It wasn’t until rongo’s situation that her ee their mother again. At this mentary school and had to acaid when her mother left for arted losing confidence in her Malaika’s father searched for
the best choice for his daughter and opted on a boarding school. The transition was hard for Malaika to accept. The conditions of the school provided limited water and poor food. The beds offered little comfort and the work was endless. Between academics and chores and she was stripped of their individualism.
THEIR JOURNEY TO AMERICA
During Malaika’s time at boarding school, Kerongo found her way to Ashland, Oregon. Unfortunately, Kerongo was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after the bombing, which led to continuous job rejection . The United Nations came to Kerongo’s aid again, requesting that the United States government give her asylum status, granting her citizenship in America. By the time Malaika was a sophomore in High School, it had been six years since she last saw her mother. Kerongo made the journey to Uganda and successfully contacted her family. Only the border stood between Kerongo and her children, which Malaika and her seven siblings quickly crossed. Kerongo asked her daughter if she wanted to come to America with her and have a fresh start, an opportunity Malaika had never imagined. Malaika’s new home was full of drastic changes and she was introduced to many new experiences. Malika is currently a senior here among us at Ashland High School. She loves playing soccer and being in church. During her first five months living in Ashland she enjoyed simple walks down our clean streets, and learning her way around Ashland. Malaika recently spoke publicly about how climate change has affected Africa. Malaika found support from her AHS teachers and now she has college in sight, an opportunity she never saw in her future before. Today, Malaika doesn’t hesitate to describe herself as a “Political activist.” In fact, she says it’s her favorite hobby. Despite her age, Malaika is proud of what she’s gone through. The stories and experience behind the people that walk across the quad are usually untold. The unknown hardships that have been endured are usually covered with a genuine smile, and that in itself inspires in all of us to hold a smile of our own.
Kenya: Born in 1995. Italy: Lived with
grandmother in 1998.
Kenya: Back with
her mother in 2001.
Uganda: Regained
contact with mother in 2011.
Ashland, Oregon: Reunited with mother 2011.
photo by Katy Barnard
Boschin, a senior, smiles on the quad at AHS.
Funny Fall Sports Pictures As a wise man once said… “With a great athletic program comes hilarious candid photos.” Well, maybe a wise man didn’t say that, but it’s close enough when it comes to Ashland High athletics. From exciting soccer games to an undefeated football team, Ashland sports are at the top of their game, and we have collected a series of the funniest sports photos we could find. So enjoy, but do not judge, for only the truest athlete can score such an awesome “pick.”
Amelia Zeve (9)
Maddie Hunkele (10)
Ia Balbuena (10)
Elijah Ballantyne (12) Walker Shibley (10)
Jordan Tilley (11)
Hannah Borgerson (12)
Tucker Atteberry (9)
Lilli Patton (10)
Photo Credits
Water Polo photos courtesy of Alex Georgevitch Volleyball photos courtesy of Al Case Football photos courtesy of Paul Steele Girl’s Soccer photos courtesy of Katy Barnard Boy’s Soccer photo courtesy of Tom Lavine Cross Country photos courtesy of Quinn Blackwolf
Where Did the Sports Go? by Cass Christopher Ashland High School is known for its extensive athletic program and highly successful sports teams. We offer basketball, football, tennis, soccer and even crew, to name a few. But have you ever thought about the sports we don’t have? “Why don’t we have lacrosse?” This question got us thinking about all the other sports that AHS doesn’t offer, like hockey and rugby, for example. These sports are popular in college and at other high schools across the nation, so why not at Ashland High? The answer is quite simple. Ashland has tried to include these sports in our athletic department, but they just haven’t worked out. We can’t blame the Athletic Department for not offering these sports. In our valley, other high schools simply don’t offer these sports either. “If no other school has it, who are we supposed to play?” AHS Athletic Director Karl Kemper said. He admitted that Ashland has had some of these sports in the past, but they were so inconveniently planned that there was no point to continue the programs. Rugby, for example, was offered here for a few years. However, it was difficult to drive our team up to Portland every week due to the lack of other teams in our district. Kemper’s other reason for the unavailability of certain sports is the school’s lack of participants. It’s not the Athletic Department’s fault that there is no longer a bowling team; no one stepped up to be coach after the previous coach retired. No one took the initiative to keep the bowling team going. Currently at AHS, there are club sports like ski team, snowboarding, equestrian, golf, water polo and crew. The possibilities for additional club sports are endless! At one point, AHS had outrigger canoeing, hockey, rugby and as said before, bowling. Why have these club sports diminished before our very eyes? A club sport requires students who want to participate, as well as coaches. So without these initiatives, there is no possibility for said team. Don’t fret though, eager Ashland High students. If you are interested in bringing back a club sport, you can! “Anyone can start a club sport, but there’s some work involved,” Kemper stated. To start a club sport, talk to Kemper in the Athletic Office and follow the many steps and guidelines. The possibilities for Ashland High athletics are in your hands! Call Karl Kemper at (541) 482-8771 ext. 2121 or email him at karl.kemper@ashland.k12.or.us
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Foreign Friends
The Rogue News spoke with the students currently part of the Foreign Exchange program here at Ashland High School, experiencing American Culture. Here are there thoughts of America, Ashland, and AHS so far.
Lucka Kavanova Czech Republic
by Abigail Mizera
Lucka enjoys the overall friendly people of the U.S. compared to those in her home country. She enjoys being part of the AHS Cheer Squad, as well as the many art programs we offer. Lucka chose to be part of the Foreign Exchange Program because she wanted to experience life in other countries and see the world. Lucka enjoys the diverse opportunities we have here and our genuine openness. She loves the United States and is thrilled to have the chance to spend ten months here.
Ditte Rossau Beiskjaer
by Allayana Darrow
Denmark Tenth grader Ditte chose to become part of the Foreign Exchange Program because she wanted to experience the world and the U.S. was a great place to start the adventure of a lifetime. Before beginning her American journey, Ditte expected her time here to feel like the movies. So far, she says, it has surpassed her expectations. She loves our open and extroverted lifestyles as well as our community involvement. Upon arriving in the U.S., Ditte spent three days in New York City and took a trip through California, getting to stare up at the enormous redwood trees, something completely foreign and amazing to her. Ditte is part of the Junior Varsity Soccer team and feels very at home at AHS.
Juan Pablo Pulgarin-Medina
by Allayana Darrow
Colombia Juan’s motives for being part of the Foreign Exchange Program were to go to an English speaking country where he could expand his English skills in hopes of later having a career in the medical field. He also, of course, loved the idea of a year of “vacation.” He too expected the U.S. to be like it is portrayed in the movies, but expected a tougher assimilation. To his great pleasure, we proved him wrong. Juan loves the kindness we have in our community and school and hopes to be part of the AHS Tennis Team in the spring.
Lucas Lyra
Junxian “Camellia” Chen
photo by Michelle Zundel
by Ryan Case
China Camellia, from Shanghai, China, had never traveled outside of China before coming to Ashland on her exchange. She was inspired to come to the U.S. by her father’s friend. He had returned from his own exchange and said it was amazing. Camellia’s favorite things about Ashland are the clean air and beautiful mountain views. “The clouds here are like candy,” Camellia said, referring to their fluffy texture and bright colors. photos by Allayana Darrow and Spencer Hills
Celine Bonjean
by Allayana Darrow
Belgium Celine, from Belgium, is a senior this year. She never thought she would go so far from home, but coming to America has always been a dream of hers. Compared to her home country, it’s really different. She never got to choose her course schedule before she came here, and never got to go out for lunch. She likes it here, but would prefer the best of both worlds: Ashland and Belgium. She finds the football games to be the most interesting thing at AHS. Additionally, she hopes to joing the tennis team in the spring.
Lea Crepin
by Allayana Darrow
France Lea, an exchange student from France, has some great things to say about America. Her love for our country stems all the way back to her elementary years. Since coming to the U.S., Lea has immersed herself in the arts, and is also part of the AHS Cheer Squad. “When I’m out [cheering] on the field, it feels like the movies!” Lea loves the open mindedness of the community and is discovering something new each day, like different delicious foods! Her favorite thing about Ashland High School is the support we have for our peers and our overwhelming school spirit. “No one cares what you do,” she humorously stated when she recounted experiences from her high school in France.
Suttanoot “Film” Thummavet
by Ryan Case
by Ryan Case
Brazil Lucas came to Ashland High School from São Paulo, Brazil to improve his English and to experience an American school like the ones he sees in Hollywood movies. He is especially impressed by the influence we have in our class schedules, and thinks that Ashland’s variety of classes helps us explore more careers compared to the rigid requirements in Brazil. Lucas has been making lots of friends on his soccer team and loves how serious everyone is about clubs and sports at AHS.
Thailand Film, from Bangkok, Thailand, is excited about the freedom that comes with her exchange. At her Thai school, uniforms were required and the teachers went from classroom to classroom teaching the same material to everyone. She also loves the food of America, especially pizza, and macaroni and cheese. She has already been jet boating in Gold Beach and is excited to visit San Francisco later in the year. Her advice to future exchange students is to keep with the language, because, “at first you don’t understand, but after the first month it gets easier”.
#fall
The web trends of autumn in one photo by Kali Sullivan Autumn: The leaves change color, school starts, the new season of “The Voice” airs and pumpkin spice lattes are on the market. The new season seems to bring out harmless social traditions, but all of autumn’s trends continuously show up somewhere, all to be rated and judged by the number of favorites and comments that are given on Instagram. Note: hashtagging “#nomakeup” and “#justwokeup” or “#lazyday” don’t hide the fact that you spent countless minutes putting together an outfit consisting of a huge sweater twice your size, and leggings that consist of galaxy and tribal prints straight out of the 80’s. We know that in reality, your “casual” top knot bun tied on the crown of your head was an attempt to create a Jennifer Lawrence look that took 15 minutes. You go through all of this just to post a photo of yourself drinking tea. Does your artsy ceramic mug even have tea in it? photo by Kali Sullivan In the meantime, not much has changed for the genA typical autumnal instagram photo; see below for its characteristics. tlemen; their outfits still consist of Nike Elite ankle socks, shorts and a hoodie. Bravo, we applaud you, but ladies… hashtagging “#nofilter,” “#selfiesunday,” “#girl” or “#photography” doesn’t give you the excuse to post the same framed photo as you did the day before and expect to get credit for being original. Not only that, but my bet is that the same photo can be found on every other girls’ profile. To top off all this ridiculousness, the photo is titled with emoji’s telling your life story, along with an irrelevant deep emotional quote. But let’s face it, we often can’t help ourselves if a cat ends up in the picture 70% of the time, and gentlemen, don’t judge us, we already judge ourselves for all the hashtags. Subconsciously we all know that we are bending to society’s new social norms and playing artistic Barbie, but as shameful as they may be, we have accepted we can’t resist an “#instagood” post.
What are we looking at? by Abigail Mizera
Leggings
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Big Sweaters
The current trend of those obnoxiously patterned leggings is so popular right now that you can’t go a day without seeing at least 20 different tribal-print pants running around the school. What is it in those colorful pants that has everyone in a trance? Whether they’re actually attractive, or just for attention, they’re addictive and anyone you see will have a pair.
This drink could be the end of all spare money in your wallet. If you have the $3.50 it takes to get the ever-popular autumn-in-a-cup, it’s gone before someone can say, “overpriced.” Starbucks actually has the hashtag on their cup sleeves, PSL, or Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Everyone loves being snuggled up in a blanket, and someone actually made that feeling fashionable. These huge sweaters that cover your entire body are so popular; it’s not hard to see why. It’s the same idea with the big scarves that go down to your belly button. Both are so comfortable and make you feel warm and happy inside.