(November 22, 2002) — Everyone has their own style; it’s a part of who we are, it’s another way for us to express our individually. Punk seems to be the rage to many this year, including juniors Michael Lyons and Mazin Elhadary, who classify themselves as punk. “I’m not into glamour, that’s so fake,” says Lyons. “Basically I like dressing like a punk.” hen we think of punk, we usually envision piercings, spiky bracelets, loud ties, and backpacks covered with pins and patches displaying bands, shows and various pictures. “I just want to be myself, do my own thing,” says Elhadary. “I like to wear whatever makes me comfortable.” Hot Topic, Boarders and Mr. Rags are some of the stores where they buy most of their distinctive clothes. But clothing is not limited to just stores; says Elhadary, “Sometimes I make my stuff in the garage out of car seats and spare clothes my mom has.” Now that’s unique! Why punk? “I dress as a punk because I think it’s cool, I want to be a rebel,” says junior Sean Nazari. “I’m not those trendy kinds of people.” Seems appropriate, coming from someone wearing layers of baggy clothes and a black tie covered with pins. Aside from their unique style of clothing, these punk rockers communicate with their inner-self by the guitar and drum beats of the music they listen to. “I listen to bands like Section 8, Radioactive, The Clash, Life Decision, Wednesday is Never, and Abstraction,” says Tadeh Ohanian. Not many people may have heard of these bands, which are basically punk and rock. But these boys have made it clear that while they may dress the same, they each have their individual style. “I’m into different stuff and don’t like all the music that Tadeh or Mazin likes,” Lyons says. “I listen to The Eagles, No use for a Name, Cream, Mad Caddies, Led Zeppelin, AFI, and the Get up Kids.” It’s apparent that these guys are expressive in a creative and different way. After all, being different is the best way you can express yourself.