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Students wear sunglasses
>|protect fragile eyes and look cool under the sun’s rays
By Rhonda Reinhart
Staff writer
1th Spring Break just around the corner,
thousands of college students will stop
the Bn* W hitting the books and start hitting the
>es end the beaches. These vacationers will
i with them various kinds of protection —
!re '*' n sunblock to condoms to traveler’s checks,
whnt about sunglasses, those pieces of pro-
ive eyewear that are often more fashionable
n fupctional?
S3! - 5uying the right pair of sunglasses is an art that
uires time and knowledge. Although dashing
he $3 clearance rack at the local drug store
y sound like a good way to pick up a pair of
ap, new shades, shoppers may want to invest
tie more time and money. Here are a few tips
telp you choose the right sunglasses for you.
• Blocking the Light
vlways buy lenses that have 100 percent UV
:raviolet) light protection. According to Liz
;re, in “Contact Lenses & Sunwear: Are You
'V. ;sing the Connection?” sunlight can harm eyes
t as it can harm skin. The same rays that cause
iburn also can bring on keratitis, a painful ir-
tion of the cornea.
This can especially be a problem for skiers. UV
s are stronger in the atmosphere at high alti-
lesfand a severe case of keratitis known as
snowblindness may plague skiers. Luckily, snow-
blindness is temporary and heals at about the
same rate as sunburned skin.
UV light also has been linked to blind
ness and cataracts, a cloudiness that de
velops in the focusing lens of the eye.
Sunglasses are more than a fashion
statement, and lenses with 100
percent UV protection can
help to shield eyes from the
dangers of UV light. ^ ^
• Framing Your Face ^ ^
According to Sun Class
’97, Ray-Ban’s retail sales train
ing program, finding the right
frames depends on your facial
shape. “Determine whether your face
is square, oblong, round, triangular or
oval,” the guide states. “Then, refrain from ^
repeating that shape in the frame you select.”
To complement a square face, choose frames
that are slightly curved. The top of the frame
should sit high on the face to downplay the jawline.
Much like square faces, the chin and cheek of
the oblong face are almost the same width. Shop
pers with oblong faces should choose frames that
cover as much of the center of the face as possi
ble. But be careful not to let the frames overpow
er the face.
To minimize the fullness of a round face, se
lect frames with straight or angular lines. Shop
pers with triangular faces should avoid large
frames, heavy nose bridges, bold colors and
square frames. To help balance the bottom
part of a triangular face, choose thin-
rimmed frames
that do not sit too high
on the face.
Oval faces are the easiest to fit. As long as the
size of the sunglass is in proportion to the face,
any frame style can complement an oval face.
• Staying Fit
Comfort may be the most important factor in
choosing a pair of sunglasses. In a 1994 Sun and
Sport article, Rick Good writes that many products
available today emphasize style over fit.
“One of the biggest client complaints
is discomfort caused by the frame it
self,” he writes. “Many times this
comes from misuse by the eye-
wear owner, which requires al
most daily adjustment to en
sure a proper and
comfortable fit."
[f your sunglasses
are not comfortable,
^ # you will not wear
^ P them, and if you
don’t wear them,
they can not protect
your eyes. So make sure
you select a pair of shades
that fits properly and is com
fortable. Looking good is as im
portant as feeling good.
• Paying the Price
Steven D. Carhart, in "Sunglasses:
They’re More Than Dark Lenses,” writes that price
is not always a predictor of merit.
“Quality, as we’re all well aware, doesn’t neces
sarily always increase in proportion to cost," he
writes. “For example, a $40-$50 pair of sunglass
es can offer the same UV protection and optical
clarity as a $250 model.”
Please see Sunglasses on Page 4.
set for March 27,28
By James Francis
Aggielife editor
len Friday rolls around, stu-
|dents at Texas A&M University
I (those who are fortunate to be
||sts . om working at a job) will official-
|(t ;t their Spring Break. The bad news
3^'ing Break never seems to last as
. ts students would think.
It
p e i March 23, when students start up
t8J : daily grind of classes and tests
again, it can be predicted that the ma
jority of students will say things such as,
“I wish I had one more day of vacation,”
or “If only we had a three-day weekend
coming up to recover from going back
to school after having so much fun on
Spring Break.”
Fear not, because March 26 thru the
28th will bring College Station’s first
North By Northgate Music Festival,
packed with an eclectic variety of music
and multiple venues in which more
bands will play than a record label could
shake a stick at.
As for Spring Break, one student’s ski
trip, another’s hot and sunny beach
gathering and still another’s quiet time
to enjoy a good book is over. On the
brighter side, consider North By North-
gate a city-wide party invitation to
check out some local and out-of-town
talent sure to rock the house until the
music lovers cannot scream anymore.
Cost for the festival is $20 per person
(18 years of age with a valid ID), and tick
ets are now available for purchase at Ma
rooned Records, all four Double Dave’s
Pizzaworks, DoubleQuick Food Stores,
Rother’s Bookstores (on Harvey Road),
Fitzwilly’s, Crooked Path, Cow Hop,
Shadow Canyon and Copasetic Cafe.
Beginning March 26, tickets can be
redeemed for wristbands at Marooned
Records or Fitzwilly’s.
Some proceeds from the festival will
go toward the Brazos Food Bank and
Junction 505.
Thursday’s pre-show for the music
festival will be free, and although the
two days following will showcase some
familiar faces and some that are not as
well-known, it’s all about music.
And with that in mind, the strum of a
guitar, the beat of a drum or the trill of a
voice can unite just about anyone.
For more information, check out the
North By Northgate Web site at
http://www.nxng.com.
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The G^mistry of New Ideas
Congratulations to Sherry! Smyer, a junior chemical engineering major from
Albuquerque, New Mexico who has been selected as Eastmans most recent Chemical
Engineering Scholar here at Texas A&M University. Although the majority of her time
is spent on studies, Sherryl seems to find time for other activities. She is a member of the
Memorial Student Center Hospitality Committee and Wesley Foundation. These are
community service organizations where her responsibilities include tutoring for College
Station elementary students, puppet shows and hosting A&M tours for groups such as
Aggie Moms and corporate visitors. She is also a member of the Engineering Scholars
Program. When time permits, Sherryl enjoys dancing and her friends. After graduation,
Sherryl hopes to work in industry for a few years while deciding whether she will pursue
a masters degreee in business or chemical engineering. Her anticipated graduation date
is May 1999. Eastman Chemical Company welcomes Sherryl into the select group of
student scholars. Congratulations Sherryl!
Company Information:
Eastman Chemical Company is an international chemical company headquartered in Kingsport,
Tennessee with 1996 sales of $4.78 billion globally from continuing operations. We are the tenth
largest U.S. Chemical Company and are currently constructing several new plants in Europe, Latin
America and Southeast Asia. Eastman is the world leader in polyster plastics for packaging applica
tions as well as a leading supplier of many coatings, fine chemicals and fibers.
TEXAS
QUALITY
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1994 Recipient
Texas Eastman Division