THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
PAGE 7A
FASHION
Stylish and spirited: game day boots take colleges by storm
HANNAH SUNDERMEYER
hsundermeyer@kansan.com
It's never hard to spot a Jayhawk fan, especially on game days. As a freshman, one of the first opportunities you'll have to show off your school spirit is at football games. But being decked out in crimson and blue doesn't mean you can't let your own personal style shine through.
The newest fashion statement to hit the collegiate scene is Gameday Boots. Created by Nocona Boots, a Texas-based company, these cowboy boots are revamped with school logos, letters and colors, making them perfect for game days. In addition to the University of Kansas, Nocona has created bootes for 47 other schools.
Because of their popularity, variations of these boots can be found throughout stores all around the Lawrence and Kansas City areas. Ranging anywhere from $200 to $400, Gameday Boots are a great addition to any Jayhawk girl's wardrobe. Because the shoes are so versatile, they
can easily be dressed up or down.
Several variations of the boots can be ordered online, but for those who cannot wait for a pair, Fortuity has you covered. Located on 809 Massachusetts St., this boutique offers its own affordable and fashionable version.
"The they look super cute with a high-low skirt," Laura Konecny, a Fortuity employee, said. "What's fun about them is that you can pair the boots with either red or blue, which makes it perfect for a KU game day." For a more casual look, Konecny recommends wearing a pair of red skinny jeans and a Jayhawk tee with the boots. The boots are particularly popular during the fall and winter months. Konecny said, as many girls receive them for Christmas. But no matter what the season or event, the Jayhawk will never go out of style. To order online, visit www.einemarcus.com, www.gamedayboots.com or www.sheplers.com.
Edited by Sarah Kramer
EMILY WHITTLER/KANSAN
Gameday Boots are the latest collegiate fashion craze. Whether paired with jeans or a dress, these boots are a great way to show your school spirit.
Students balance dating with academics.extracurriculars
DANI BRADY
dbrady@kansan.com
College is a time where students often find themselves having to be selfish in order to survive. Being in a relationship can seem like a great idea, but can it possibly affect personal growth and academic success?
These four years are the only time when random hookups, walks of shame and one-night stands are deemed acceptable. Students are expected to go out, have a few drinks and meet all types of different people. Devin
Brown, a freshman from Dallas, broke up with his high school girlfriend in order to have more time for himself in college.
"I can do whatever I want now and don't have to worry about being in a long-distance relationship," Brown said.
College students see this time as the perfect opportunity to test the waters and gain sexual experience before settling down. Alexa Roy, a junior from Shawnee, said spending time with her boyfriend is not detrimental to her social life.
"Being in a relationship gives me another support system and
another person to go to when own separate lives,
another person to I'm feeling down or just need somebody," Roy said. "I know a lot of times I may be missing out on partying, but that's not what's important to me."
Lauren Proctor, a junior from Shawnee, said it is important to maintain a balanced relationship.
"I think as long as you're in an adult relationship and have your own separate lives, you're not really missing out on anything."
"I think as long as you're in an adult relationship and have your
LAUREN PROCTOR Junior from Shawnee
you're not really missing out on anything." Proctor said. "It's just an added bonus that I get to share my time with somebody."
that could be spent studying for a test or writing a paper
But Brown said thinking about that person during time
can be disruptive to academics.
"If I was dating some body through the year 1 probably wouldn't do as well in school," Brown said. Besides developing a sense of time management, being at such a great university comes with an abundance of academic opportunities. Students should be taking this time to get involved with clubs and organizations while also maintaining a good GPA. This may not be easy for everyone, and may only become more difficult when spending time with a significant other.
tors when debating whether or not to be in a committed relationship. Attending a school with as many students as the University has can lead to drunken temptations and remorseful regrets. College students are expected to grow independently and make decisions for themselves. Being in relationship could turn out to be one of the greatest or worst choices during the undergraduate years.
Trust and jealousy are also fac-
Edited by Duncan McHenry
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