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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008
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"The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom,the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom."
— Rudy Giuliani
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A slice of political life
Sam Schlageck, Manhattan senior (far right), listens to a speech at Pizza and Politics at the Adams Alumni Center on Thursday. Pizza and Politics is a free event held throughout the semester. At this event, Dole Fellow Joe Gaylord (far left) and Dole Fellow Ray Strother spoke to students about their study groups at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics.
STUDENT SENATE
Five freshmen nab seats
NEW FRESHMAN SENATORS
NEW FRESHMAN SENATORS
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Ross Ringer 8%.116 votes
Hunter Hess- 6%,93 votes
Sarah Shier-6%,85 votes
Ben Wilinsky-6%, 83 votes
Five freshmen won seats in Student Senate through yesterday's election. The new freshman senators are Ian McGonigle, Wichita freshman, Ross Ringer, Prairie Village freshman, Hunter Hess, McPherson freshman, Sarah Shier, Salina freshman, and Ben Wilinsky, Overland Park freshman
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Mason Heilman, Lawrence junior and Student Executive Committee chairman, said
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elections were a great way to get freshmen involved in Senate early on so they could get experience.
"There's no better way to learn Senate works than to be involved with it and see the same things people who have been here five years see," Heilman said.
BY MARILYN HAINES editor@kansan.com
Vintage shopping making a comeback in Lawrence
Used, in terms of fashion, can be seen as a unique beacon of light to bring diversity to closets all over. On one hand, the word used can precede nouns that have probably seen better days, whether it be a water-damaged textbook with wilting pages or a shredded tissue left absent-mindedly in the pocket of a winter coat. However, replace the word use with vintage and the object takes on an entirely different meaning. What was once past its prime and worn can be thought of as one of a kind and fresh. When it comes to fashion and the fact that new styles are nothing but recycled dopplegangers of decades past, those once craving the newest and latest are getting their hands on the motheaten vintage originals.
Making vintage accessible to the masses is Phil Chiles, owner of Wild Man Vintage at 939 Massachusetts St. The store itself is proof that pre-loved threads are having somewhat of a renaissance. It's a treasure chest of unique clothing, shoes and accessories from decades past, with pieces sure to please vintage aficionados and neophytes alike.
Chiles said when he first started his business,he received flack from people who thought vintage was just "all clothing from dead people." Now,he has noticed favorable changes in the world of vintage clothing.
"I've seen it overcome the stigma in recent years that it has attached to it," he said.
With stores like Wild Man Vintage as well as online boutiques and eBay stores taking the often tedious work out of finding vintage clothing in thrift stores, more people are trying vintage clothing out for size. Those who don't have the time, patience and tolerance for strange smells and sights that come with the territory of shopping at thrift stores now have the luxury of flicking through piece after piece of fantastic vintage on store racks.
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"Name brand stuff will always be held up really high. People pay ridiculous amounts of money for a new piece of clothing. And here, something that I have that's really well made, maybe by a great label 50 years ago, will go for a fraction of the price," he said.
"I don't think I should spend 60 bucks on a pair of pants when I can get them for five at the Goodwill," she said.
"People who haven't really bought much used clothing, they kind of have this perception that
to see beautifully crafted stitches still holding strong in a vintage garment.
Natasha Kostl, manager of Epic Apparel, a store that houses pricier designer denim and other trendy, high-end wares at 11 W. 9th St., thinks purchasing a new garment that combines vintage inspiration with modern touches can give the consumer a fresh take on a trend of the past.
The ambiguity and one of a kind element vintage has that labeled clothing doesn't also adds appeal, she said.
Purchasing secondhand from thrift stores and moderately priced vintage stores makes for not only full closets, but full wavels. If consumers are looking to curb expenses in times of $4 gallons of gas and $5 lattes, Chiles suggested going vintage.
"When you buy used clothing, you're decreasing the demand for newer clothing. There's no shortage of clothing out there." Chiles said.
Taking sides when it comes to wearing new or used isn't something Mckenzie Rock, Kansas City senior and Epic Apparel employee, believes in. Rock said when considering buying clothing it should be whatever represents an individual's own style.
Tracy Spielman, Chicago freshman, has never worn used clothing. However, she said she wouldn't be opposed to it now that there are volumes of vintage boutiques and because she recognizes that people are shying away from labels, logos and the like to stand out.
With issues in economics and the environment constantly on the forefront, buying used clothing is not only something that would add punch to a wardrobe.
Goodwill is going to be this place with tons of cool vintage T-shirts, lots of great stuff everywhere," Chiles said. "And they go and it's all just stuff from the last 10 years. Stuff is really hard to find, and that makes people appreciate coming in here."
For aspiring fashion designer Bridget Hoffman, Lawrence freshman, buying used clothing is a no-brainer.
"It doesn't matter where you find it or how much it costs," she said.
"I'd like to think that people would be considering it as a way to save money. You've got to cut back and buying used clothing is an easy way to do it," he said.
Although scooping up labeled clothing will likely always be popular among some because of its ability to radiate a symbol of status from a simple logo, the trend is indeed taking a backseat to dressing uniquely. What was once considered a fashionable logo to wear seems to be more readily shunned, and blending in certainly seems to be something of the past.
"Some of the clothing that is coming out now is a fusion, it has that vintage aspect," she said. "The edge is just the more contemporary aspect."
"I don't like labels. I can wear them, but not if it's across my chest." Hoffman said.
"I think people are trying to go for a more unique style," she said.
Chiles understands the ubiquity of chain stores and labels, but mentioned that mass-produced clothing can be shoddy in quality, whereas it isn't uncommon
Even clothing from barely over a decade ago is sneaking up and being considered vintage fashion, Chiles said. The return of a more refined grunge and a trend of intensely bright colors are two fashion statements making a comeback that originally had peak popularity when many University students were actually alive, watching "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
Regardless of what is considered vintage, reasons for buying secondhand are, at the core, quite simple, in Chiles' point of view.
"People want to save money and pick up clothing that no one else owns," he said. "It's very unique, a fun way to express yourself."
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The workshop "PowerPoint 2003: Power Hour" will begin at 11 a.m. in the Budig PC Lab.
The workshop "Blackboard Strategies and Tools" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in 6 Budig.
The seminar "Performance & Culture Seminar — Henry Bial & Stuart Day" will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room in Hall Center.
— Stuart McCook" will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall in Hall Center.
The seminar "Latin American/Nature & Culture Seminar
The entertainment event "Laurie Anderson's HOME-LAND" will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lied Center.
The finalists for the 2008 Associated Collegiate Press individual awards, Newspaper Pacemaker Award and Magazine Pacemaker Award were announced on the ACP Web site yesterday.
AWARDS Journalists nominated for national recognition
The University Daily Kansan is one of 18 daily newspapers to be nominated in the Pacemaker category. The Daily Nebraskan from the University of Nebraska, The Daily Texan from the University of Texas and The Battalion from Texas A&M University are the other Big 12 daily newspapers nominated for the award.
Edited by Rachel Burchfield
This nomination honors the work of the 2007-2008 Kansan, under the direction of Fall 2007 editor-in-chief Erick Schmidt and Spring 2008 editor-in-chief Darla Slipe.
Mark Dent, Overland Park senior, is one of four finalists in the Reporter of the Year category for a four-year school, and is one of five finalists in the Story of the Year category for a sports story. Matt Erickson, Olathe senior, is one of five finalists in the Story of the Year category for a news story.
"It's a reflection of them as well as the School of Journalism," Gibson said. "They are two great journalists. We're very proud."
Malcolm Gibson, The Kansan general manager, said this was the first time in recent memory that two finalists in the national individual awards were from The Kansan.
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