By Juli Fahey

Fall is the time for pumpkins, cider, apple-picking and yes … college sports! While you can get all the gear you need at your college store, we took a look at some of this season’s hottest items.

At The College of the Holy Cross book store, there are purple (Holy Cross’ school color) sweatshirts and gray sweatshirts with purple lettering, which are perfect for the fall sports ~ think football and hockey. If you are a woman looking for something a little more fitted, check out the Holy Cross Patagonia gray zip-up sweatshirt. If you plan on doing some cooking after a sporting event, feel free to pick up an oven mitt, perhaps even bring it to a game and start a new trend.

Are you a “Proud Clarkie?” Or do you know someone that is? If so, pick up the shirt that has this saying on it. Even though fall tends to get chilly, it doesn’t mean the sun stops shining. In that case, pick up some Clark University shades.

Some people like to go for the classic look, and Becker College is all about this. At the college store, grab a classic blue Becker College sweatshirt with white lettering. How can you go wrong? And don’t forget to pick up some Becker gloves. There no worse feeling than that of your fingers going numb at a sporting event.

Are you a proud Lancer? You should be if you go to Worcester State University. And the “Worcester State Lancers All Day” is the shirt for you. Also, let’s say you have your hat, your gloves, your sweatshirt … what is missing? Well, a scarf, of course! Don’t forget your WSU scarf.

If you are a fan of the Nichols’ bison, you should take a look at the classic black sweatshirt. Not only does it say the name of the school on it, but it features a picture of the mascot. While you are at it, check out the “Bison State of Mind” shirt. What Nichols’ student wouldn’t want this? Flaunt your school pride.

The mascot of Quinsigamond Community College is the wyvern, a dragon-like creature. If you belong to the QCC community, don’t hesitate to go to the bookstore and buy a wyvern sweatshirt. Prefer to keep it simple? The “Property of Quinsigamond Community College” shirt could be more up your alley.

WPI, home of the engineers, is also home to different types of sports apparel. Pride is the motto of most of the clothing found at WPI. Pick up a red “Pride” hoodie or, if you’re a female student, check out the “It’s a WPI thing” shirt designed for women.

Assumption College sports apparel is full of choices. From women’s white V-necks that say “Assumption College Greyhounds” to white hoodies that say “Greyhounds” in blue, Assumption keeps it short and sweet and to the point.

Last but not least, if you’re cheering on Anna Maria College, head to the campus store to find simple classic gear like sweatshirts and sweatpants with the college name. Want to up the ante? Come prepared for rain with an Anna Maria umbrella.

Fall is the time to get out and support your college teams, so head to your college’s bookstore and do it in style!