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   In today’s society, camouflage is typically associated with the male sex, hunting and a southern way of living. However, there is a twist in this idea — camouflage isn’t just for boys.
Camouflage first emerged in the military as a tool for restricting exposure to opposing military forces. Later, this same idea was used for hunting as a way to elude game. It wasn’t until the 1970s that camo was completely introduced into the fashion world. Camouflage now exists beyond the reaches of military and hunting gear and can be found as purses, belts, jewelry and even prom dresses. So where does this history leave the camouflage image?
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Dave Herron, left, puts a necklace on his 17-year-old daughter, Mariah Herron, who is wearing a prom dress he made from winter white camouflage, at their home in Marshfield, Wis. / The Associated Press

   The style of teens today seems to have no basic margin. People just wear whatever. Yoga pants, leggings, skinny jeans, baggy jeans, running shorts, basketball shorts; there is just no specific line people seem to follow anymore. The same thing goes for camouflage.
Once upon a time, it was used for blending into the woods when one was hunting. In the present, camouflage can be found on purses, backpacks, scarves, shirts; pretty much one can just add “camouflage” as a color option for anything that can be purchased. Additionally, there are no longer limits pertaining to the social group camouflage is meant for. Now the people who fall into the category of “prep” can be seen sporting the forest look — with much time and thought behind how it looks, of course. So whether someone is young or old, chic or sloppy, be assured that there is a camouflage style that is sure to fit anyone.

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   In this day and age, we find ourselves living in a world of hypersensitivity where someone, somewhere is offended by something all the time. This can in fact desensitize people, making them think that an individual just needs to “get over it” or that they are being ridiculous. People should be careful, especially here in the southern part of heaven, to take into consideration the meaning behind the Stars and Bars —better known as the Confederate Flag.
There are those that claim the emblem as simply heritage and there is no denying that the symbol has a long history here. People who bear the emblem of Dixie aren’t inherently racist for doing so. Individuals honestly wear the colors, or fly the flag, in an act of southern pride — not as a symbol of disregard for another read more…