Jump Start Your Campus Existence With Cartoons
by Rebecca Vara

When you were a kiddie, you religiously watched them every Saturday morning. At 14, you were way too into boys to pay attention. But now with the Cartoon Network's permanent screen saver on your TV, it's no wonder you're an animation maniac.

'Fess up, as much as you try to avoid them or pretend to have matured, cartoons will always be a part of your life. Whether you prefer Scooby and the gang's mystery-solving capers, or the Power Puff girls kicking boy bootie, cartoons can take control, especially in the style department. Of course, I 'm not saying to head off to psych class dressed like Wonder Woman, but you can have lots of fun flaunting a subtle, cartoon style.

Just think of it as your very own "Cartoon Style Universe..."

Stylin' All the Way to Class

Picture this. It's your first day, and you're cruising campus trying to find Andrews Science Hall. Even though you're paying attention to the map, every time you turn around, you catch the eye of the hottie on your tail. The first thing that comes to mind is: Is he lost, too? As your search continues and you're trying to come up with a killer opening line, it begins to rain. You open your umbrella and excellent -- he interrupts you by saying: "That is an awesome Power Puff girls bag, and your Scooby umbrella rocks!" Thank God you refused Mom's icky-brown backpack and decided to strut to class in cartoon style instead. Sorry Mom, but now I have a hottie under my umbrella!

Today's Discussion Is...

You made it to class dry and in good company, but science is becoming your least favorite subject. Cells, atoms -- who really cares?! At least you're not the only student suffering from boredom. As you take your jacket off, the class starts to liven up. "I love your Pink Panther shirt," and "Oh, your matching make-up kit is so cute," is whispered throughout the class. Who would have thought your love of the pink guy would be today's topic?

Cartoon Hall Room 301

Since class is over, it's time to head to the dorm and relax. But instead of sleeping, you decide to finish decorating. A Square Bob Sponge Pants blanket and Peanuts clock give the room much neededlife. After hours of nailing, hanging, and positioning the bed, your room is now your very own cartoon universe. As you get a drink, you come back to find your room filled with girls from the floor. "Your room is so cool," "We just love what you've done in here," and "What are you doing tonight?" is heard over and over.

Da da da da da-da... Supergirl!

Okay, it's been a long day, and you've about had it with your admirers. You change into your super-cool Supergirl tee, pop on a visor (so what's if it's dark?!), and head for a stroll on the campus quad. It's sucha nice night, perfect for taking flight... even if it's only in your mind!

In no time, you have made a handful of new friends (in the dorm and classroom), perhaps a new boyfriend, and you've even enjoyed some super-important "Me"-time! What could be a better start to college life? And to think you owe it all to the cartoon-kiddie inside of you!