Still dreaming Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Aviation trailblazer Wally Funk returns to Stillwater
Branson Evans In addition to being many firsts in the aviation field, Oklahoma State alum, Wally Funk, became the oldest person to fly in space this summer.
Mark Bezos on Blue Origin’s rocket the New Shepard, adding to her ceiling-shattering accomplishments. Funk said her ride to Anna Pope and from space was News Editor smooth. “When we lifted off, I didn’t feel anyWally Funk thing, all I had was grinned and waved to the noise and I had the crowd from the ear plugs,” Funk said. round window on the “When the vehicle deplane. parted and we went off Oklahoma State’s into space, we didn’t Spirit Band played feel it. It was wonderand people cheered as ful, and not at all what Funk walked down the I expected.” steps of the private jet. Once the crew The Flying Aggies, got to space, Funk pom, cheer, Pistol Pete, expected to see the students and commuworld, but she said it nity members greeted was black. In space she the flying cowgirl. loosened the straps of “I didn’t expect her seat, and got out of all of this,” Funk said. her chair and began to An OSU alum, move around the small Funk became the capsule. oldest person to fly in space with Jeff Bezos, See Still dreaming on 2 Oliver Daemon and
Business casual meets comfort for fall fashion Bailey Sisk Staff Reporter
beginning to evolve out of loungewear. “COVID-19 has affected the trends over the past year.” said senior fashion merchandis‘Tis the season of ing major, Caitlin Meapumpkin spice, autumn ger. “I think last fall’s leaves and oversized trend was very much blazers. sweatpants and sweatFall has arrived shirts. But this time and Oklahoma State around we are getting University’s students majoring in fashion mer- more into street style since we have places chandising shared tips to actually go. Simple on how to stay stylish outfits with a pop of this season. Simple is the keyword when trying either a puffer jacket or a shacket (a jacket in the to stay warm and look style of a shirt) is a trend fashionable on campus for the next few months. I think everyone should add to their closet. Cozy, “I would say this comfort and simple are season’s trends are what fall trends are all business casual meets about.” simplistic comfort,” A big question reBradeyn Carrell, senior garding seasonal fashion fashion merchandisis what colors should ing major, said. “After be incorporated in staying in last year, everyday outfits. While people are still dressing comfortable but just neutral colors are a typical choice when considadding something to it. This year we’ll see a lot ering fall attire, Carell mentions two new colors of blazers and trousers that students should which is a great way to consider. elevate and modernize “Aside from the a look. A trend I think everyone needs this sea- typical neutral colors we son is oversized blazers. see everywhere during I like how it can elevate fall, I think everyone any look no matter what this season needs the you’re wearing. Another colors emerald green and navy blue in their is faux leather pants in either black or brown. It wardrobe,” Carell said. really makes it look like “Honestly any green and blue but for sure those you put a lot of effort two colors.” into your look without Keeping it simple even trying.” with cozy layers is esTrends in the sential to transitioning fashion industry are from COVID-19 casual constantly changing, to fall fashionable on especially after the campus. pandemic. With classes being in person and the majority of the public entertainment.ed @ocolly.com being open, fashion is
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