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•riday, September 8,2000 in found n apartment Station police have ,ress in the investiga- death of Dorisela Ro 'earold College Station tutopsy results deter- it Roman, who was id in her apartment Mnoming, died ofasin- t wound. ,aid that the manager partments, where Ro went to check on Ro- being called by con- nily members, s 3-year-old son was the apartment un- he child was admitted lege Station Medical observation and over to child protective rhen he is released. ine tradition itinue Sat. oot line" tradition at ball games will contin- Wyoming game Satur- Dlass of 2001 will go ack at halftime for a yell Afterward, the seniors ) outside the team eo id the football players :hrough the line for die ilf. theast gate will be oper time and is the only gate /hich participating se- enter and exit the field, le team is on the field, participants must exit ely because the nortiv will close five minutes Iftime ends. I EO Engineering Caree co-ops and interns fror 3 p.m. at Reed Arena, Center will be hosting or- r on-campus interviews in Rudder 302 (liberalaits d 4:15 p.m. Koldus 111 ir Center will be hostiif Search Strategies 3: in Koldus 111. Friday, September 8,2000 AGGIE/,- h wii ij is r is Page 3A . THE BATTALION Chic Techno fashion escapes from nightclubs to run wild on the streets justin Henson (left) and Erin Toomey (right) photographed by CHAD ADAMS/The Battalion By Anne Hoar The Battalion The look born late at night to the pulse of techno music is crossing over to everyday fashion. The big, bright, bold look once reserved for ravers dancing all night long can be seen on people cruising the mall. Julie Quintero, a sophomore journalism major, said she has seen more people on the street wearing the same clothing items she sees at raves. “A lot of the styles have really crossed over into everyday fashion,” Quintero said. “All different kinds of people are wearing brighter colors and T-shirts with ’80s logos. “1 think that beads have translated to the most diverse kinds of people. Everyone from little girls to Ricky Martin is wearing bead- ed bracelets.” The look is similar for men and » women. Pants are big, shirts are bright, toys are accessories, shoes are com fortable, and hair is anything but conservative. PANTS “Phat pants,” wide-leg pants with circumferences from 30 to 69 inches, are one of the most recognizable trademarks of the rave scene. Justin Henson, a junior biomedical science major, said the style of phat pants worn at raves depends on whether the person is into the music or the look. “The new kids that are into it because it’s trendy wear phat pants with lots of pockets, snaps and straps,” Henson said. “The ravers who are there for the music and know how to dance, wear phat pants — the phatter the better. The style, is sim pler — dark denim and khaki chinos are the most popular styles.” SHIRTS The characters that you watched on Saturday- morning car toons are back — on the T-shirts of ravers. Retro images such as cereal box characters like Cap’n Crunch and cartoons like Mighty Mouse are popular T-shirt icons. “T-shirts with old-school logos such as Atari or Thundercats look good under the lights at raves because of the bright colors in their designs,” Henson said. Erin Toomey, a senior biomedical engineering major, said she prefers to wear tank tops at raves because they are more comfortable. “Tank tops are easier to dance in, and you still look good,” Toomey said. ACCESSORIES Don’t worry, you can bring your toys with you to the rave. Anything you can play with is an appropri ate accessory. Cell phones, pacifiers, glow sticks and other reflective things are all part of the ensemble. Ravers pile on as many beaded bracelets and neck laces as possible. “Making beaded necklaces and bracelets and trading them is really big right now,” Toomey said. “Trading all your bracelets away and wearing new ones that other peo ple have given you is something people brag about.” Belts are one item for which there is a dramatic differ ence in style for men and women. Men wear simple nylon belts, while women opt for oversized belts made of pleather or suede. SHOES Basic sneakers that are easy to dance in and might have come out of Run DMC’s closet are the shoes of choice for ravers. “Old-school Addidas is seen the most,” Toomey said. “The style that has a rubber shell tip of a bright color, such as blue.” HAIR Hair«is another avenue of expression for ravers. Guys’ hair is spiked and dyed blue, pink, green or yellow. “Girls have a lot of different things they can do with their hair,” Toomey said. “1 like to wear mine in a ponytail or pigtails and try different colors. “Hair accessories are really big, everything from glit ter to disco balls and tiaras.” Visors are essential for keeping the sweat out of your eyes during a heated dance while still looking sharp. Cartoon characters and athletic logos are frequent visor toppers. 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