> truth behind the trends

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past year, you have heard of a little thing called MySpace.com.

Whether it’s on “Dateline NBC” or in a dorm room down the hall, for better or worse, this social networking phenomenon is everywhere.

Within the past few semesters, it seems as though every time you stop to look down, more and more students are sporting clogs — but lately not just any brand will do.

One of the most popular styles seems to be the always colorful, always comfortable: Crocs. For those of us unfamiliar with this nautical-based footwear phenomenon: What exactly are Crocs?

Just like the clothes we wear, what we drive can be seen as an extension of who we are. Thanks to a number of innovative sources, these days automobile owners have more options than ever before to make a vehicle their own.

So, what exactly are some of the most recent developments in automotive accessorizing?

As long as alcohol has been around people have been reinventing ways to drink it.

If there is one thing that our generation has contributed to this alcoholic history, it would be bomb shots.

Certain icons represent America: apple pie, stars and stripes, bald eagles, baseball, and, of course, blue jeans.

The American jeans phenomenon all started back in 1853 during the California Gold Rush. Because of the number of people flocking to the area every day, items like pants were in short supply.

If there is one thing Wisconsin is known for, it is definitely our chilly climate. So, it’s no wonder that college students around the state need plenty of warm clothes; but they aren’t just choosing any brands to bundle up with.

One of the leading outdoor apparel brands out right now has made a name for itself on college campuses all around the country. That brand is The North Face.

As our culture becomes more and more health conscious, many new diets are popping up, and many old ones are gaining newfound popularity.

Some diets are coming to the forefront in restaurants and supermarkets across the country and have people not only adapting new eating habits, but whole new ways of life.

With each passing year technology seems to outdo itself, which means that we can now experience entertainment on a whole new level.

Because of the ongoing quest to achieve the clearest and most lifelike video entertainment, we have yet another development to add to the history of the home theater experience.

In today’s high-tech world even our undergarments are evolving.

As far as technology goes, there is always room for improvement, and this is evident in almost every facet of our everyday lives.

We have all been there before. Stuck in traffic on the way home and punching the radio buttons trying to find a decent song when you realize that every single pre-set station is on a commercial break.

Well, if you are fed up with this happening there may be a solution. That solution is satellite radio.

The snow has begun falling, the temperature is dropping and Thanksgiving is behind us. That can only mean one thing: the gift-giving season is upon us.

For some of us this can become a huge problem. The money and the ample shopping time due to winter break are certainly present but that means nothing for those who do not know what to buy.