Teens pick durable Birkenstocks amid fall footwear trend
Heather Burkhardt 17 at Midview High bucks zebra sneakers trend, remaining faithful to gray Birkenstock sandals while peers embrace thick-heeled platforms and loafers. Teammate Heather Lilley sports platforms alongside penny loafers with big heels as retailers note chunky heels, lug soles, and mixed textures define the season.
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Heather Burkhardt
Heather
Midview High
Heather Lilley
Robbie Ellis
Jcpenny Co
Jerome Todd
Baker Shoes
Midway Mall
Ellis
Mary Jones
Jane Joyce
T.J. Maxx
Shoes Say More Than Looks in Dating Choices
The author counsels that fall fashion leans retro and varied shoe styles reveal personality. From beat up or outdated shoes to clean white tennis shoes and black patent dress shoes, footwear signals care, dependability, and sophistication. The piece ties dating judgment to shoe upkeep and style, noting Lotoya Caver as a Chronicle intern and Elyria West High senior with many shoes.
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Lotoya Caver
the Chronicle
Elyria West High School
Help Wanted Teens for Clothes Management Study
Do you feel pressured by parents over your room and clothing piles. Share experiences about door closing and donations to Goodwill and how you handle wardrobe clutter. Call our reader line at BBG 72 and leave a message.
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Aspow
Belonging in High School Freshman Year
A Teen Talk column offers reassurance that nerves are normal and belonging comes with time. Get involved by attending student council meetings and joining clubs or teams to learn school government and become an active part of the four year community.
Question of the week from Elyria Teen Page
A teen asks readers for opinions on questions of the week or story ideas. Becky Burianek, 17, Elyria High Junior, offers $800 as part of the discussion and provides two contact numbers for messages about stories.
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Becky Burianek
Elyria High
Mylann
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el Paso
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