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September 22, 2011

Pull your pants up Jasmine Tidwell viewpoints editor J.Tidwell@eagle.usu.edu

The popular style of sagging pants started in the prison system. Prisoners were and are not allowed to have belts because they can be used as weapons. Nor are they allowed to have shoelaces for the same reason. Since prisoners do not have a way of keeping their pants up, their pants naturally fall below their butts. However, some prisoners decided to turn it into a code. Prisoners that are homosexual and/or willing to be an inmate’s girlfriend, wear their pants below this butts letting others know they are available. Eazy E, a gangster rapper from the ‘80s and ‘90s said about women in skirts “for easy access, baby.” So, does sagging your pants mean you are homosexual? No, but if

I am basketball McKay LaSalle guest writer m.lasalle@eagle.usu.edu

One Christmas my older brother got a basketball hoop. We started to have basketball competitions and, of course, he would always win. He was bigger, stronger and at the time faster. This became a competition between us. I fell in love with the game. I am basketball, when I am on the court I am home. The best part of my day is when I get to play ball, there is nothing better knowing you are busting your butt up and down the court, playing the game that you love. Competing against athletes that are as good of a player as you or better. Then winning is amazing. I came to Utah State UniversityCollege of Eastern Utah because of Coach Brad Barton. I know the desire that he has for the game, IT

you cross paths with someone who served time in a prison or jail, I would not go bending down within an arms length of them. In 2004, a school trustee in Dallas, Texas, tried to get the trend banned from schools. A lawmaker in Louisiana proposed a bill that would pose a $175 fine on people caught sagging their pants. In Dublin, Geo., Mayor Phil Best is signing a law that categorizes “baggy” pants as indecent exposure. Persons convicted of indecent exposure because they are sagging their pants will have to pay a $200 fine. For those that do not know, according to the law, in order to be charged with indecent exposure you must be caught masturbating, fornicating or urinating in a public place. So while guys think that they are simply making a fashion statement, others may think and feel that it’s disrespectful. Take the time

and really think, how would you feel if your daughter, mother or sister wore their pants below their butts. Would it still be another cool fashion statement? It is doubtful that guys on campus who sag their pants are trying to attract a member of their same sex. However, that is not what their actions say, their actions say, I am homosexual and would like to be some guy’s girlfriend. If that is not you r intention… then please pull your pants up.

is unlike any coach or player I have ever met. Coach Barton’s passion for basketball is so contagious; he wants to win and I want to be successful. Coach Barton gives you the opportunity to become a great player and person, but you have to work hard. Coming here and playing basketball is everything that I thought it would. I know Coach Barton and what type of coach he is. I knew that if I came here, I would have to work hard every minute of everyday because you do not just work hard on the court, you work hard in school as well. The coach pushes you to what you think are your limits and it makes you better. If we do the things that Coach Barton asks of us as players, we will win the national title. It might hurt now, but it will benefit us later. As a freshman, my teammates do not think of me as a leader for the team. That does not bother me because you do not need the title of captain to be a leader. I can lead by my example, by running hard in practice and getting back on defense. Once I have proved myself that way, then I will get the respect

I have earned and I be able to lead with my voice. In basketball you always have to think about the next play, always think about what could happen during a game. Since I am basketball, all I do is think about what is coming and what type of outcome my actions will have on and off the court. School on the other hand is challenging, but still fun. I am excited that I get to go to class and learn something new each day. Knowledge is power. If basketball does not take me anywhere, like I hope that it does, I would like to have an education that would allow me to be successful.

Letter to the editor Food changes in the cafeteria Dear editor, If there was one thing that I could change about the school, it would be the food in the cafeteria. I feel like we always have the same type of food every single week and I feel like it needs to be mixed up a bit. It wouldn’t be that difficult to send out a waiver or something like that to see what else people would find good or have an interest in eating. It also never sits right with my stomach, believe me I’m not the only one who can verify for that. - Colton Burr “The Eagle, the voice of the students,” encourages participation on the viewpoints page from the students, faculty and staff of USU Eastern, in the form of Letters to the Editor. Letters to the Editor are subject to restrictions based on clarity, length, language and editor discretion. Letters to the Editor have 300 words length policy due to space, or the lack thereof. Content that is unclear or vague may be edited for content of be disregarded and seen as unfit for publishing. Letters that contain crude or offensive language in any form (i.e. jokes and racial slurs) will go unpublished. Personal tributes, thank you’s or attacks will be overlooked by the editors of the “The Eagle.” Editors of “The Eagle” will not publish letters that contains factual information, and

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USU-Eastern: what not to wear Benoni Sowah staff writer b. sowah@eagle.usu.edu

What you wear is who you are. The first impression you make is from your appearance and then what you do and say adds to it. With this in mind, clothing and style should be something that college students should take a look at. It will make no sense if we have all the degrees, but not able to represent ourselves with what we wear. I don’t know of anyone who will employ an applicant who shows up for an interview in flip-flops and sweat pants. Their impression will be that he or she is not taking the job seriously. Try it and tell me what happens. There is what we think should happen and there is also a reality. College students do not have extra money, that does not mean it’s okay to wear bad clothes. Believe you me; what you choose to wear affects you psychologically. I have realized that when I dress professionally, I feel good about myself and I walk around confidently. When I dress casual, I want to behave as such. Some people have decided to close their eyes to what is going on around them. Others like what is going on, but don’t know how to go about it. Others are afraid to embrace it because of what others will think of them. Just as we keep up with technology so must we keep up with fashion of the day. Being fashionable sounds expensive. You can be cheap and trendy. Please don’t think that I am asking you to start spending loads of money on clothes. I will tell you how you can look good, but spend less. Firstly there is no body type that is ideal. There are some clothes that skinny people can pull off and there are those that chubby people can pull off. Know your body type and dress accordingly. Don’t follow fashion blindly. Just because it is on TV and someone is wearing it does not mean you can also wear it. Your age is also a factor to consider. It will be absurd to see a 60-yearold man in skinny jeans and tight T-shirt. It is not what we expect to see of a guy that age. But at the same time, it does mean that growing old means a fade out in fashion. Dress according to your age. Don’t wear those clothes you wore when you were young. Personally I think Disney character clothes are for young people. It is okay to wear them at home as work clothes and pajamas. Thirdly embrace who you are. Accept the flaws you have and come to terms that you cannot change them. We all have one or more of those. Plastic surgery may sometime make these corrections worse. Just deal with it. I love my receding hairline. I think it makes me unique. John Fairchild said, “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” Develop your style. You may love western (cowboy), modern or whatever style you feel for and that will determine the kinds of clothes you buy. Try to be unique. Even if you copy someone’s style, add your own touch to it. Here are some tips to buying clothes for less. T-shirts, dress shirts and pants are always the same at anytime of the year. So my suggestion is to shop for summer clothes towards the beginning of fall. Most retails stores try to get rid of their stock to make way for the next season’ stock. It is the same when shopping for the fall, buy in the spring. Take advantage of coupons and discounts. Ask for it anytime you buy, even if they don’t have a sign saying that. The secret to getting these discount is being friendly with the cashiers. They know what to do when it comes to discounts. I think as college students, the most we should be willing to spend on a cloth is $20. Except in cases where we have they money and that shirt is worth paying more for. My mantra for buying clothes is “ it better be cheap or on sale” Don’t close your eyes to the Deseret Industies. I hope I did not confuse you with the name. I am talking about D.I. Although we know they sell used stuff, some of the things they have are brand new. Take time to buy from this store, examine what they have first. Black Friday, post Christmas is another time to shop for clothes. Just don’t buy because it is cheap and comfy. Make sure you love it and its trendy. Buying one thing at a time is good; money may not always be available so just a shirt or pant at a shopping is okay. Eventually you will build a good wardrobe. It is also important to know color coordination. Fashion has some rule, these rules can be broken, but you need to know it first and if you decide to break the rule then break it well. Here are a few of the rules: Shoes and belts must always match. Never ever wear sunglass in a building. If it’s a sunglass, then it should be worn in the sun. If your hat is not part your paraphernalia take it off when you enter a building, it is sign of respect to your professor and those around you, I think our generation lacks some of this common etiquettes. Don’t forget your hair and personal hygiene. It will make no sense if you dress well, but stink or look unkempt. Give your body some attention. And please avoid disfiguring it with tattoo and piercing. I think many people are getting tattoos and piercings because they think it is cool. I think some of them see clothing page 5

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