With the new school year in full swing, it’s a great time to say out with the old and in with the new. Or perhaps it’s time for the even older to resurface? From clothing trends to habits that will surely die hard, see what the Distraction staff thinks is in and out.

Lizzie Kristal-Executive Editor

Year: Senior

Major: Psychology

INS:

• Eating before a pool party
• Moving off the grid
• Full length tops
• White Monster Energy
• Diet Dr. Pepper

OUTS:

• Men with mommy issues
• Snapchat
• Scooters on campus
• Skipping leg day
• Clean hair

Amanda Mohamad-Executive Digital Editor

Year: Junior

Majors: Broadcast Journalism and Media Management

INS:

• Actually using my stove
• Work/Life balance
• Jammin’ to Santana on the way to class
• Wearing long skirts casually
• Water with lemon

OUTS:

• All white sneakers
• Large bags that you only keep three things in
• Saying yes to everything
• Starting a book you know you won’t finish
• Wednesday Market

Jay Moyer-Health & Wellness Section Editor

Year: Junior

Major: English

INS: 

• CoolMathGames
• Raw dogging class — showing up with only a pen and paper —
• Making coffee at home
• Keychain accessories
• Aimless Metro rides

OUTS:

• Stanley Cups
• Sandals and flip flops every day
• Having just one AirPod in at all times to let everybody know they have exactly 50% of your attention
• Posting picture from the pool to your story
• Superfoods

Caleigh Russo-Managing Editor

Year: Senior

Major: Journalism

INS: 

• Going to bed early
• Friend holidays — Friendsgiving, friendship anniversaries, milestones etc. —
• Drinking ANY beverage in a wine glass
• Animal print
• Being kind to strangers

OUTS:

• Recycling the roster
• Aperol spritzes
• Following people on social media who you don’t know
• Situationships
• Any Gen. Alpha slang

Valeria Barbaglio-Photo Director

Year: Senior

Majors: Media Management and Psychology

INS:

• Meal prepping
• Trader Joe’s and Aldi’s over Publix and Whole Foods
• Sunscreen
• Staying hydrated
• Eating healthy

OUTS:

• FOMO
• $20 drinks
• Sleeping past 11 p.m. on weekdays
• Flip flops to class

words_amanda mohamad. photo_rafiha reya.

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