Fall fashion trends of 2014 Langara students show off the biggest fall fashion trends in the city MEL EDGAR photo Chunky sweater (top), rain boots, snood (bottom) self! By MEL EDGAR s orange really the new black? Is faux fur a faux pas? Is your grandmother’s chunky-knit sweater too chunky? If you want to look good when you hit the books this fall, here are a few quick tips from fellow Langara students: 1. Get Cozy Joylin Northey, a first year student in library and infor- mation technology _ likes warm, “funky colours, like pumpkin orange, squash yellow or deep wine red.” Northey also recommends personalizing your = outfits, laughing about the se- > quined moustaches on her boots. “They’re my hipster addition, but I’m not a hipster.” 2. Think Chunky Oversized chunky wool sweat- ers turtlenecks are in this fall, says Erin Johnson, floor manager of Aritzia in Oakridge Mall. 3. Be Practical Sarvin Sanmei, a recent transfer to communications and marketing, recom- mends practicality and chooses outfits based on comfort. Sanmei likes to think ahead, borrowing her mother’s Burberry boots, in case of rain. 4. Wrap it Up Big scarves are also in, says Johnson, “huge knit, blanket scarves, that wrap around your shoul- ders and every- thing.” Sanmei models this style with flare. 5. Friend of Faux Faux fur is back this year. Selwa Dahab, first year marketing man- agement student should Fear can breed failure (continued...) faced this fear head on. Student Sydney Graham has dealt with not only pressure from herself, but her parents as well. “The standards that my brother has set are really high. .. he went to Lang- ara as well, and got straight A’s. I feel like I have to do that as well,” said Gra- ham. Parental pressure is common among students, and according to the new study there’s a lot a parent can do to make sure their children don’t fall into this gripping fear. “Teachers and parents have to be more sensitive to the rational they pro- vide to children tomes adopt a goal or en- | Ss: gage in an activity,” said study contribu- tor Dr. Michou. “Suggesting chil-] G:=: isn’t the only student who’s dren to improve their See a school skills for their own Got help ; enjoyment and devel- — gggner rather opment is much than later. more beneficial than suggesting them io Manage improve their skills your time in order to prove wisely. Create themselves.” a “ey i schedule According to ahead of Genelle Palana, stu- dents find it hard to manage their time time. End the fear and focus on one gycle by thing when they have challenging so many other things —_your negative going. thinking. “Especially when taking morethanone = S™7 Michels Eowers course,” says Palana. “You try and fo- cus on one thing, but you have every- thing else going on as well. You’ve got to manage your time.” Those who had developed a fear of failure at an early age were less likely to use effective learning strategies but more likely to cheat according to the study. much fur.” lour to any outfit! know, she’s also a sales associate at Aritzia at Oakridge Mall. Dahab notes that Aritzia is currently car- rying several faux fur items, and they, “never have that 6. Layer, Layer, Layer Adding layers is a great way to stay warm as the weather gets cooler. Try pairing a jacket over a sweater for a warm yet fahsionable fall look.It’s a perfect way to add texture, pattern, and co- What you wear makes a statement about who you are. But whatever your fall fashion choices are, don’t forget to have fun and be your- Langara counsellor Michele Bowers encourages students to seek out coun- sellors for help. “We may also help students learn how to cope more effectively when they have anxiety or fear reactions around academic performance.” “Every time a student “avoids” the thing they are afraid of, it strengthens the belief ‘they can’t handle the thing’ which perpetuates the fear,” Bowers said. To see a Langara counsellor about any struggles you may be facing coun- sellors are located in Building B. They are available to help students cope more effectively when they have anxi- ety or fear around academic perfor- mance. Pre-planned meals, a quick fix Just say no to chow mein and greasy burgers. The newest health industry craze is pre- planned meals. A new option for students who may be too busy to prepare their own. By VIVIAN CHUI a healthy alternative to on-campus options for Langara students. The Cafeteria managed by Chart- wells allows students to choose from Tim Horton’s soup and sandwiches, Quizno’s toasted submarines, Triple O’s burgers, and daily West Coast specials at the Langara Cafe. Microwaves and hot water provided by the Langara Stu- dent Union also allow students to bring their own hot lunches. However, managing time spent in classes, assignments, and commuting is Presa: meal plans may provide a challenge for students, however, espe- cially during exam and mid-term sea- son. “Students want something easy to put in their bag to eat in class or heat up at home,” said Helen Siwak, owner of vegan weekly meal packages provider Vit Vit Vegan. “With grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning, they could be saving up to eight hours a week.” Vit Vit Vegan’s menu currently pro- vides weekly student meal plans of $50. Compact reusable containers are avail- able with a one-time $10 fee, and orders can be picked up or delivered for an ad- ditional $10. With a focus on lentils, brown rice, and quinoa in various sauc- es, orders can be kept for up to three weeks. Meat lovers can add their own protein as well, Siwak says. For Sasha Cross, Asian Studies stu- dent, pre-planned meal packages re- quire thinking ahead. “I usually buy food and sometimes bring stuff,” Cross said. “I do try to choose light options, but health is not the main focus in my decision.” “Sounds like a good deal!” said Durim Maloku, Civil Engineering student. “But I’m a picky eater. I don’t like fast food and I bring my own all the time.” ‘ SUBMITTED PHOTO A sample of a weekly meal created by Vit Vit Vegan.