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FEATURES
Echo Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Learning abroad
Culturally immersive vacation
Eli Curran-Moore elicurranmore@slpecho.com
Don’t be reckless, don’t be stupid and make good choices that night. Joshua Somaiah, senior
Before buying a Homecoming ticket Ticket price
Theme
Glow in the dark
$8-10
Date
Sept. 16
Location
High school gym
Apparel
Semi-formal
Homecoming week dress codes Monday Decade day Tuesday Tropical Wednesday College Thursday Jersey Friday Class colors
What is the dance like
What do I do before the dance? Get a group together and take pictures
Do you need a date? You can go with friends or a date
What can I expect? Dancing, food and friends
Is there a king and queen? Seniors vote for the Homecoming king, queen and court
• Pizza • Popcorn • Candy • Cotton candy • Snow cones
Food
Source Student Council Infographic Devin Raynor
Photo used with written permssion by Zoë Weinmann
Zoë Weinmann, Canada
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enior Zoë Weinmann said she gained a new appreciation of for stereotypically French speaking locations, and expanded her knowledge of the French language. “One thing I definitely learned is that the accent in Quebec, especially certain words, are really different from the accent you would hear in France — almost sounds like a country accent,” Weinmann said. As far as influencing goes, I heard some people before my trip saying ‘why Canada? That seems so lame.’ But then, during the trip, I ended up disagreeing and also gained a lot of respect for the country.”
Photo used with written persmission by Erica Dudley
Erica Dudley, India
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unior Erica Dudley traveled throughout India during the course of three weeks. Dudley said she wanted to go to India to learn more about the culture and to go outside her comfort zone. “I wanted to go on the trip because I wanted to immerse myself in a completely new culture,” Dudley said. “I figured the best way to do that was to go with a group of strangers. I chose this trip because it combined my loves of volunteering and photography in one trip.”
Photo used with written permission by Doreen Moranga
Doreen Moranga, Kenya
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enior Doreen Moranga said she experienced new places in Kenya she hasn’t visited since she was a child and reconnecting with family. “We stayed in Nairobi and then we went to our hometown, which is Kisii. We travelled around both places because I haven’t been (to Kenya) since I was like 7, so (my family) showed me around Nairobi and Kisii town,” Moranga said. “I stayed in Nairobi with my grandfather, and then later we went to Kisii town. Where we stayed our house was in a rural area, but (my father) owns an apartment, so we stayed there also.”
In pursuit of the perfect Homecoming Dress
The guide to finding affordable, local dress options Evelyn Nelson evelynnelson@slpecho.com
Buffalo Exchange
Nordstrom Rack
2727 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis
8344 Minnesota 7, St. Louis Park
Atmosphere: Considering Buffalo Exchange is a thrift store, keep in mind you may need to spend extra time to find a dress that caters to your style. The staff makes finding options simple and also offer changing rooms to try on at the store.
Atmosphere: Located at Knollwood Mall, Nordstrom Rack offers high-end dresses at costs cheaper than most retail prices. With help from the store’s involved employees, students can find dresses geared toward their specific style.
Quality: With brands ranging from H&M to Urban Outfitters, Buffalo Exchange is a cheaper way to find higher-end dresses for any upcoming dance.
Quality: Nordstrom Rack offers brands such as Topshop and J. Crew. The Rack offers an affordable variety compared to the dresses displayed at a regular Nordstrom.
Price: Buffalo Exchange offers popular formal occasion dresses ranging from $10-30, decent discounts and perfect for buyers searching for an appealing, yet affordable, dress.
Price: The prices at Nordstrom Rack range from $15-200, with high-end items discounted up to one-half the original price. Students looking for longer-lasting dresses may find their dresses here.
Goodwill
Dry Goods
3575 MN-100, St. Louis Park
1060 Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka
Atmosphere: Similar to Buffalo Exchange, Goodwill is also an affordable thrift store. While it may take longer to find the perfect dress among the store’s extensive selection, they offer several changing rooms for easy decision making at the store itself.
Atmosphere: Located at both the Ridgedale Center and Southdale Center, Dry Goods has a helpful staff and an sizable selection of options geared toward any style. The boutique is a perfect place for students looking for a fun and new twist on the typical Homecoming dress.
Quality: Goodwill is a great option for those seeking a vintage approach to Homecoming dresses, with a wide selection of brands, patterns and styles for each person. However, Goodwill customers may have to sacrifice their designer-dress aspirations in exchange for inexpensive dresses.
Quality: Dry Goods’ dresses have a wide range of styles and fun patterns. The store also offers rompers, a combination of both a dress and shorts, an increasingly trendy substitute for the typical Homecoming dress.
Price: With prices ranging from $5-20, Goodwill is the most comparatively affordable local option for Homecoming dresses.
Price: Dry Goods’ prices range from $40-200. The price tag reflects the higher quality of the dress material. They also have a website, where customers can purchase clothing and find additional discounts.