By Jex Mecham
It’s a beautiful day. Forum has just finished, and students at Southern Virginia University come streaming out of the Stoddard Center, dressed in their best to impress faculty, other students, potential love interests, who can say. It is at this point that our intrepid group of Herald staff (Caleb Palmer, Abby Hansen, and myself) decide to make our move and interview dapperly-dressed students.
We hurriedly approached an ever-growing mass of students, and with that, our first interview began:
Name and Hometown
Faith Bowen from Heber City Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
Business, Class of 2027.
Where is your outfit from?
Top and bottom from Cotton On, shoes from Teva, Jewelry from Amazon.
Who or what inspires your style?
Stevie Nicks, 1960s style, Instagram.
What activities are you involved with on campus?
SVU Dance Team
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@faithannbowen
What is your name and where are you from?
Addison England from Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
Psychology, Class of 2024.
Where is your outfit from?
Top from Tristen Ikaika, bottoms and shoes from Nike, jewelry also from Tristen Ikaika.
Who or what inspires your style?
[My friends] Piper and Bailey.
What activities are you involved with on campus?
Women’s lacrosse.
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@england.addison
What is your name and where are you from?
Dr. David Cox from Lexington, Virginia.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
History Professor at SVU.
Where is your outfit from?
“Tie from Brooks Brothers…the rest I’m not sure.”
Who or what inspires your style?
“L.L. Bean, J. Crew…while I was in undergrad coats and ties were expected, so preppy but quality style.”
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
“I do not have an Instagram.”
Do you have a message you would like to share with the people of SVU?
“I love you all!”
What is your name and where are you from?
Mamao Matalolo from St. George, Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
Undecided, Class of 2027.
Where is your outfit from?
Coat, turtleneck, pants and shoes from H&M.
Who or what inspires your style?
Pinterest.
What activities are you involved with on campus?
Football and Polynesian Heritage Association.
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@mao_matalolo
What is your name and where are you from?
Dawson Ball from Mapleton, Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
Business Major, Class of 2026.
Where is your outfit from?
Shirt from &Collar, SVU Student Association sweater, pants from H&M, and shoes from Jordan brand.
Who or what inspires your style?
Pinterest.
What activities are you involved with on campus?
Rugby and SVSA.
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@dawsonball28
What is your name and where are you from?
Braylie Green from Provo, Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
Biochem, Class of 2025.
Where is your outfit from?
Top and watch from Amazon, bottom was thrifted, shoes from Adidas, and jewelry from Buena Made.
Who or what inspires your style?
TikTok, my best friend Emma Ferguson, Jaci Marie Smith, and Matilda Djerf.
What activities are you involved with on campus?
Philosophy Club, Pre-Health Club, American Medical Women’s Association.
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@brayliesgreen
What is your name and where are you from?
Caleb Palmer, Provo, Utah.
What is your Major and Grad Year?
English, Class of 2026.
Where is your outfit from?
Shirt from Golf, pants from REI, and Jordans from Thrifthood in Provo, Utah.
Who or what inspires your style?
“Jordan Clarkson…Pinterest…sometimes Shia Labeouf pulls out stupid fits I’m not gonna lie.”
What activities are you involved with on campus?
“I’m in marketing though so you’ll probably see me around with a camera just like shoving it in people’s faces.”
Would you like to share your Instagram so other students can get style inspiration?
@calebj.palmer
There is no doubt that the people of SVU are creative, and that extends to their choices of clothing, as these well-dressed individuals have expertly demonstrated.
If you happen to see any of them out and about give them a hello, and maybe a compliment on their excellent choice of attire.
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