“Christmas presents and shoes.”

— Faye McGlothlin, Black Hills State University senior, Aladdin, Wyo.

“Pants, work clothes and a winter coat.”

— Grace Hoyt, server, Lawrence

“Probably clothes. Sometimes Christmas presents if I find them or things I need for my house.”

— Alaide Vilchis, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I usually don't have a specific shopping plan. I mainly shop for ideas for what I want for my birthday and Christmas.”

— Anne Laue-Minden, Washington University in St. Louis junior, St. Louis