Is the campus-wide expression that, "All the hot girls come out in the spring" familiar to you? If so, you may be the product of the common misconception that the arctic temperatures of Fairbanks are detrimental to attraction and one's process of mate selection. Many students around campus seem to think that because the ladies shy away from exposing their silky smooth legs and buxom cleavage during the bleak winter months, that the sexes are at a disadvantage for lustful college relationships. On the contrary, the masking of biological assets with puffy down jackets and Carhartts can actually enhance your prospects of discovering a suitable mate.

First of all, not only does cold weather mean overdressing, but it also means finding the one nearest to you and slapping your bodies together to share body heat when confronted with the cold. This sort of weather is perfect for young Fairbanks gentlemen to slip an arm around a chilly lady while walking her home, or even better, snuggling under the covers with her in order to save her from frostbite and hypothermia. Tactics like these are few and far between as the heat rises and sweaty bodies would rather get cozy with a fan than each other. The chances of wooing a girl by giving her your jacket is highly unlikely as the temperatures rise, so take this brilliant opportunity and get closer to the one you love!

Another advantage of the layered look involves a much deeper issue of attraction and respect. Women have an advantage here, because rather than just distracting men with a show of wonderbra-ed boobs, they can enjoy being admired for the natural beauty of the face or their intelligent opinions and ideas. This type of relationship breeds a higher quality of respect and depth between two lovebirds and will ultimately have more staying power than a lustful fling.

With these ideas in mind, I went around campus, asking others what they thought about the lack of opportunity for women to flaunt their figures.

 "The girls that wear skimpy clothes despite the sub-zero temperatures are either stupid, crazy, or are trying way too hard," said one junior male.

 In other words, if women are shallow or needy enough to ignore the basic needs of their own bodies they are not dating material in the first place. The consensus of those interviewed seemed to acknowledge the positive side of overdressed females.

If, on the other-hand, you cannot wait until spring to either flaunt your sex or check out sex being flaunted, I have a number of suggestions for you:

-Go to some of the indoor, on campus dances/parties. The heat combined with crowds of people allow one to shed their down and wool.

-Get in a workout at the SRC. This is a great place to prance around flexing muscles and bounce around in sports bras. (Especially around five and six o'clock.)

-Head over to Chena Hot Springs. Soak in warm water AND see others in bathing suits in the middle of an Alaskan winter!

Finally, if none of these alternatives suit you, you might want to move to Hawaii!

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