It's All Neon

All over campus students can be seen wearing all of the latest trends. With spring break slowly creeping closer it is becoming obvious the newest trend this year at Ole Miss: neon.

All the latest stores, like Victoria’s Secret, are now featuring swimsuits that will be paraded around the beaches this spring break.

“I love neon swimsuits,” says Ali McGee, a freshman at Ole Miss from Orlando Florida, “they make me look so tan.”

Swimsuits are not the only neon thing that will be making an appearance on spring break this year.

“I think neon is so cool, I have a neon swimsuit cover up and neon sunglasses.” Stated Nicole Ray, a resident of Destin, Florida.

The neon trend seems to be rising and is growing more rapidly all over campus and new spring trends are soon to appear.

McGee later stated, “I can’t wait to see all the new trends that will arise later this spring, but for now neon is my favorite.”

Spring Break

Ciara Oakley

Journalism 102

Section 10

March 4, 2011

Spring Break

Ole Miss students have been flocking to local gyms to tone up for bikini season now that Spring Break is just around the corner.

The beach is the top choice for students across the SEC to vacation, and as the weather gets warmer most believe it wouldn’t hurt to have a toned body when the clothes are traded in for skimpy bikinis.

“I have been working out like crazy trying to get my abs perfected so I will look hott laying out on the beach next to my sisters.” Freshman Erin Mattox said.

The Turner Center, the recreation and workout center on Ole Miss’s campus, has been packed to capacity for weeks now with New Year’s resolutionists and Spring Break fanatics.

“Every time I go to the Turner Center to work out, the ellipticals and treadmills are already taken and usually there is at least at 15 minute wait. Sometimes I end up just doing a few ab workouts then leaving.” Freshman Presley Bennett said.

Over the years Spring Break has become less and less about how much fun students will be having, and more focused on who will have the hottest body on the beach. So beware Spring Breakers, time is quickly counting down till its bikini season.

Spring Break 2011

As Spring Break rapidly approaches, University of Mississippi students are quickly throwing together their vacation plans. Some are returning to their hometowns, others are going on ski trips, but the majority of students are going to Destin, FL.

“I’m really excited about going to Destin,” said freshman Ryan Powell, “it seems like the entire freshman class is going.”

Despite the excitement, the ever-growing gas prices could cause many travelers cause for alarm. Gas prices have recently jumped to $4 a gallon, and are expected to keep growing.

“Driving to Destin would cost over $200 on gas alone,” according to New Orleans resident and Ole Miss student Wesley Edwards. “I think a lot of people will starting thinking of alternate ways to travel.”

The gas-prices and potential overcrowding of Destin is causing some students to consider alternate plans “I’m driving home, then flying to Palm Springs (Fla)” says freshman Ashton Creel “It’ll be nice to not have to deal with the crowd.”

The reason for the spike in gas prices is the geopolitical conflicts in Libya and Iran. Despite the obstacles, students are still flocking to Florida’s panhandle. Spring Break begins on March 14 and students and teachers return to school March 21.

The Spring Break Hustle

Maria Martin

Jour 102 - Section 10

2/3/11

Spring Break Story

Spring Break to college students generally entails wearing as little clothing as possible, if any, consuming a large amount of alcohol, too many Facebook albums, and spending more money than their bank account allows.

Spring Break is no joke, and the students at the University of Mississippi take it very seriously. Girls are preparing their ‘base tans,’ by religiously attending the tanning beds in the weeks prior to the kickoff of Spring Break. They are also pre-ordering new bikinis and Spring Break attire.

Whether students go home, go abroad, or go to a beach, they are prepared to party and not afraid to go crazy. “Going to Destin, Florida with almost half the school and 12 of my sorority sisters just might be the week we’ll never remember, and I can’t wait!” said Daly Cantrell.

Spring Break comes at a price, especially if students wait until the last minute to plan their elaborate vacations. “We didn’t even make plans until the week before Spring Break. Airfare prices escalated, and we are now broke for the rest of the year. Who cares though?! It’s Spring Break 2011!” said Taylor Thompson.

With Oxford still not quite in the warmer temperatures, students have never anticipated Spring Break so highly. “We’re ready to fry our skin, have a good time with friends, and have no worries.” explained Daly Cantrell.

During and after Spring Break Facebook will be blowing up with scandalous pictures, comical videos, and wall posts regarding the students’ Spring break.

Spring Break 2011

Corinne Vance

JOUR 101, Section 10

Sue Weakley

3/4/11

Spring Break 2011

Spring Break 2011 is right around the corner and Ole Miss student’s excitement is obvious as the girls get tanner and the boys get a bit more antsy than usual knowing that a break from school to enjoy some fun in the sun is almost upon us.

The beach is always the number one spot for college kids to vacation for spring break. “Every year me and my girl friends rent a condo and go to Destin, Fla. I cannot wait! Everyone is going!” said Ashley Agostinelli, sophomore communications major at Ole Miss. Another hot spot for college students to spend their spring break is Panama City, Fla. “I’m going to Panama City Beach! A bunch of my buddies and me got a house so it’s going to be ridiculous.” Said Chris Bandi, Junior management major at Ole Miss.

So what else could a college student do for spring break that wouldn’t be too pricey? Ole Miss Junior, Cal Crawford said, “Me and a couple of my friends are going to Mardi Gras this weekend instead of doing a spring break trip. We found a cheap hotel and who wouldn’t want to go to Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street.”

Ryan Feaster, Ole Miss Junior, had his parents give him the option of attending spring break or going on a summer trip. “Of course I choose spring break! All the colleges are out at the same time looking to party and forget about school. I couldn’t pass that up.” Said Feaster. Even though Destin, Panama, Mardi Gras and all the other spring break trips college kids go on are sure to be a fun time, many students are just excited to get to go home and relax for a week.

Spring Break 2011 is sure to be a blast wherever you are, especially for Ole Miss students. Spring break means steady warm weather is on the way and random snowstorms will be a thing of the past, all you have to worry about is spending time with friends and your alarm clock gets a break for a week. So bring on the sun, the sand, the bikinis and beer.

The Cost of Fun In The Sun: Spring Beak 2011

With the end of midterms and the rapid approach of spring break many students at The University of Mississippi have found themselves not only headed to the tanning beds or beer store but to the bank.

Students traveling for spring break, regardless of final destination students are taking notice to the absurd amounts of money their trips will cost them. But for the majority of students that are headed for Florida and their expenses not only includes cost of travel but spending money and a place to stay for the week.

“After it was all paid for, I noticed it really did put a big dent in my bank account. There will probably be nothing left after Mardi Gras this weekend.” Ole Miss Freshman David Packard of St. Louis, Missouri said.

But not all students are headed for the Florida Panhandle, others are vacationing with their family or just headed home for the week long vacation. Although these travels may not include the cost of spending money or housing they do however require money for gas and for even some a plane ticket. Those who are flying home are victims to the outrageous prices of booking a last minute flight.

“I was going to fly home for break but the flights cost way to much so I have to take a Greyhound bus back to Rhode Island.” University of Mississippi John Marshall said.

Clearly spring break is a major time of celebration for students at Ole Miss, but the cost of travel as well as other expenses could be putting a damper on the spring time fun.

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