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Show 01.25.2010 ~i&Si. A 43t^V;i% Going through a rough patch ? Use it to funk up your wardrobe •UNDSEY LINGE DAY IN CLASS Culture writer You've spent the last few years getting those torn jeans just perfectly roughed up. Now that they've been shredded to the point of inconvenience, know that they don't have to be thrown out. Patch them up! This trend is still in the in the early stages, but seems to be growing. Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba and Christina Aguilera have been seen in patched denim and it's showing up on Chanel's runway. But-mostly it's been found on the streets, where fashion-savvy individuals are catching the attention of magazines and trend watchers. Pre-patched jeans are making their way into stores, but the most authentic look will come from taking a DIY approach. Take a pair of jeans that should never be worn again and cut them up to put on other pants. They can be patched either from the outside or from the inside. Level of sewing ability doesn't matter. Both neatly and haphaz- 'ardly appfteilpRRhes are fashionable, -v.-^.*-- ~- The great thing about this trend is that it's fairly effortless. Wear them with whatever you'd normally wear jeans with — as long as it's not too busy. The jeans are your statement piece, so keep the rest simple. The patched slim flare jean from Wet Seal ($29.50) features exaggerated stitching and would be great with a long sleeved tee, big necklace and a hat. NIGHT ON TOWN Patches don't have to be denim-on-denim. In fact, other fabrics are a great way to show off your personality when out and meeting people or for a first date. Geometric black leather is an attention-getter, as seen on Cheap Monday's special ^ edition leather patched ^ 6 tight skinny jean, «^ ^J* available at www. Asos.com ($42.49) Softer fabrics are more representa- * tive of some girls. Patterned pieces of fabric are a pretty alternative, like the handkerchief straight leg jeans from Forever 21 ($29.80). <• UNDSEY LINGE/UVU Review Timpanogos Qtorytelling Midwinter Concerts and Conference culture Day in the life: Matt Holland Asst. Culture editor It has been said "you don't know a man until you walk a day in his shoes." Yet at the end of the day, those shoes can be taken off allowing the fleeting wearer to sleep soundly knowing they were lucky enough to know a man, and also lucky enough to not wear those shoes the next day. After learning more about the day to day demands placed on Matt Holland, President of UVU, it's very easy to feel lucky his shoes are just not the right size, for anyone but President Matt Holland. Since becoming president of UVU, Holland clearly is a lot busier than when he lived a "solitary existence,"as Holland puts it, as a professor at BYU. As a president of a university he lives a more involved life. Despite having a more rigid schedule, Holland holds a great desire to stay connected with this university, and the students who attend it. Traditionally in a university of this size, with nearly 29,000 students, a president does not interact with the students, especially after considering the numerous responsibilities a president must take charge of. Every day there is something Holland spends hours doing for this university, whether it's fundraising, working with government to get better funding, speaking at different venues, responding to an email from a concerned student or meeting with numerous people to discuss a myriad of issues, the president is constantly busy. "President Holland does all of it...it's remarkable to watch," said Kyle Reyes, assistant to the President. When examining a day in the life of President Holland, it's impossible to not mention the people in his day that are the most significant, his family. "My family is the thing that is most important to me...My wife was with me since the beginning, and the kids have been remarkably supportive," said Holland, It is imaginably difficult to balance a family life and being president of this great university, one might ask how does he do it? "Part of it is you just keep going and do your best. But the key thing for me in striking balance is my marriage to Paige, she's my best friend and best councilor, and she's wonderfully supportive of my role here at the university," Holland said. Though free time doesn't seem to be plentiful for Holland, when he does have some he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys athletics, basketball, tennis, mountain biking and he enjoys reading. "For me reading is a great form of relaxation and rejuvenation, 1 love to read. If I can get a spare minute with a great book, that's a real delight," Holland said. It is somewhat difficult to paint a picture of what the average day looks like for Holland, simply because, "he doesn't really have a 'typical' day," said Karen Olsen, Holland's executive secretary. While his day might not be 'typical' or 'average,' his daily concerns and objectives remain the same, this university, and maintaining access and a quality education to the students here. "One issue and concern is that we continue to maintain our mission of access to higher education, and that we be a place of opportunity for students of all different levels. We want to be inclusive, but serious. I hope to build on the great work that has gone before, this is an extraordinary institution," Holland said. As many slip off their shoes tonight, and climb into their warm beds dreaming of sleeping in and parties over the weekend, pause for a moment, and be glad that those shoes, the shoes of a student are so well protected and cared for by a man who humbly fills the shoes that belong to the office of the President of UVU, President Matt Holland. KURT POECKER/UVU Revie1 College of Science and Health ' in association with UVUSA present February 3-6, 2010 Ha/r- C £ / f Master storytellers s and Up Get your hair-dD cleaned up far Spring Semester. Donald Davis and MaryGay Ducey \ \ Concert in rlday, February 5, 2010; 7:30 p.m. Mountain View High School Auditorium 665 W. Center Street, Ofem : ' Tickets $5, $8, $10 Wednesday, January 27th from 10:00-2:00 In the Student Center at the art wall. All proceeds go toward the new UVU Science Building. For Tickets, additional concerts and conference information visit www.timpfest.org PRUL MITCHELL or call (801) 229-7436 the school Presented by OREM Sponsors: cherish BOUND UVU tolUfr of • CIEMCI UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY msA ASSOCIATIJTN |