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By Elizabeth Kalaj, Web Editor
Classes at Manhattan University are officially in session for the Fall 2024 semester. Students are back on campus, showing off their style and excited to see what is in store for the rest of the semester. The Quadrangle talked to students around campus about their back-to-school styles.
Ava McGuigan ‘25, education major with a concentration in psychology and English
The Quadrangle: What are you currently wearing?
being interviewed by The Quadrangle.
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Ava McGuigan: These jeans are from PrettyLittleThing, this top is Cotton On, jewelry that I always wear and Reebok sneakers.
TQ: What is a staple item in your wardrobe?
AM: I think black is my favorite color to wear, so a nice pair of low-rise jeans and a plain tank top is always a staple for me.
TQ: When you dress up for class, do you go more for comfort or style?
AM: I think a little bit of both because this would be what I consider my style, but I’m also super comfortable because my jeans are super stretchy, and I feel the most confident in all black.
Conall Murray ‘26, marketing and global business major
The Quadrangle: What are you currently wearing?
Conall Murray: Currently, I’m wearing a thrifted Haynes t-shirt, some thrifted denim shorts, my New Balances, which I got for Easter and my Longchamp.
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TQ: As college students, we see many trends come and go. What styles or item pieces do you hope to see on campus this semester?
CM: Towards the winter and fall, I hope to see men wearing Ugg boots. I think they’re really stylish and cute. I own the mini ones, not the ultra minis, because I do not like the ultra mini ones personally. The mini Ugg boots are the perfect size and are so cute. When it’s fall, I will be wearing shorts with them all around campus.
TQ: What is a staple item in your wardrobe?
CM: I have two. I have a necklace that I got off Etsy and my Frye boots I got for $45 before they became a trend. They’re $400 now and everyone is trying to get them. I wear them a lot, and they are my favorite pair of shoes I own.
Julia Santos Meyer ‘27, communication and psychology major
TQ: What are you currently wearing?
JSM: I am wearing some Brandy Melville sweatpants and a Jasper Dancer shirt from my coach, Brylee.
rangle about fashion and trends for the Fall semester.
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TQ: As college students, we see many trends come and go. What styles or item pieces do you hope to see on campus this semester?
JSM: Lately, I’ve been really liking the Timberland boots. I think the orange ones are really cute.
TQ: When you dress up for class, do you go more for comfort or style?
JSM: It depends on the day. Today, I was a little late, so I just put on sweatpants, but I would say I mostly dress comfortably.
TQ: What is a staple item in your wardrobe?
JSM: My go-to items in my closet are my Nike blazers, for sure.
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