THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER FOR DRAKE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1884
THE TIMES-DELPHIC DES MOINES, IOWA | MONDAY, MAR. 7, 2011 | VOL. 129, NO. 32 | WWW.TIMESDELPHIC.COM
Joint Committee could be a ‘death sentence’ Discussion on J-term focuses on a proposed joint committee and academic rigor by Sean Walsh
Staff Writer sean.walsh@drake.edu
photos by CONNOR MCCOURTNEY | photo editor
Wellness Center offers individualized nutrition and fitness programs for healthy living by Elizabeth Robinson
Senate passed a funding allocation to the Drake Anime Club at Thursday’s meeting, but most discussion among senators dealt with the possible January term being discussed by Faculty Senate. Sen. Ben Cooper announced that there has been a proposal by Faculty Senate to form a joint committee among students and faculty to further discuss a possible J-term, but warned that this idea could be a “deal breaker.” “The idea of a joint committee sounds great on paper, but I think there is a danger that the momentum can be lost,” Cooper said. Cooper went further by calling the idea a “death sentence” for the issue, which Student Body President Samantha Haas agreed with.
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Other schools have a J-term and it’s still three weeks and three credits. I absolutely think we should do it.
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-Senator Amanda Laurent
Sen. Reed Allen said that many faculty members, particularly in the business, journalism and pharmacy schools, are concerned that they would not be able to provide enough professors to staff a J-term, meaning that adjuncts would have to be hired. Cooper also asked senators whether they felt that classes offered in a three-week J-term would be too academically rigorous. Most senators felt that a three-week term would be enough time to cover course materials reasoning that classes that would not fit into three-weeks would not be offered. “Other schools have a J-term and it’s still three weeks and three credits,” Sen. Amanda Laurent said. “I absolutely think we could do it.” Haas thanked everyone who attended the J-term discussion with Faculty Senate last week and encouraged everyone to attend the Faculty Senate meeting this Wednesday at 3:30 in Levitt Hall, where the issue will be discussed again. Senate also unanimously approved a funding allocation to the Drake Anime Club for $350 to help fund their Karaoke, Café and Culture
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>>MEETING IN BRIEF • FACULTY SENATE suggests forming a joint committee to engage J-term discussions further • VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT LIFE ELECTION will continue through tomorrow, with results announced at midnight Tuesday • $350 approved to the Drake Anime Club to help fund food and publicity for its Karaoke, Café and Culture event
Staff Writer elizabeth.robinson@drake.edu
This month, health and nutrition is more of a priority than any other time of the year. March is National Nutrition Month, which brings with it even more of a focus on maintaining one’s health. College students often find it difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle on campus due to busy schedules, dining hall food and difficulty in finding a healthy balance. Drake’s Wellness Center makes it easier for students to maintain a healthy lifestyle by providing a variety of services, not only to students, but also to faculty and staff. The Wellness Center offers several different programs for those on campus to participate in. One of the most unique services provided is an individualized fitness and nutrition program. This opportunity is by far the most individualized program that the Wellness Center offers. “People set up appointments and we do fitness tests to get a good baseline of their fitness level and set up an exercise program and typically a diet that’s based on what they want and need,” Assistant Director of Wellness Jana Peterson said. Those wanting to participate in this program simply set up an appointment with Peterson or Johanna Determann, the assistant wellness director. From there, the process begins. First, participants talk with either Peterson or Determann and analyze their nutrition along with taking a fitness test, which includes measuring resting heart rate, blood pressure, body fat composition and physical activities such as pushups, sit-ups, sit-andreaches and more. To analyze diet and nutrition, participants record what they eat for two or three days and that information is then entered into a nutrition software to figure out the quality of their diet.
“We don’t necessarily do a diet change, but we get a good baseline to give recommendations,” Peterson said. “Sometimes, unless it’s in writing, you don’t really understand what you’re eating. It’s just an eye-opener.” The program in general lasts around six to 10 weeks. People are encouraged to continue to come back and meet to discuss their progress but it is not necessary. “At that point, it’s a good time to reassess and get you motivated and see if what you’re doing is working or if you’re remaining stagnant,” Peterson said. “If you’re making progress, it’s
a good time to change and not remain on the plateau and think about reevaluating.” Overall, the program has proven very successful for those who have participated in it. People have been able to lose weight, increase muscle or simply improve their lifestyle. Fifth-year senior Lindsay Snodgrass is a prime example of the success that can result from participating in the Wellness Center’s program. After struggling with her weight for nearly her whole life, at the beginning of this school year Snodgrass felt that she really
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Basics of the Label Compare your portion size, the amount you actually eat, to the serving size listed on the panel. Five percent or less daily value is low. Aim low in total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sodium. Total fat includes saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated and trans fat. Limit to 100 percent DV or less per day. Simple carbohydrates or sugars occur naturally in foods such as fruit juice (fructose) or come from refined sources such as table sugar (sucrose) or corn syrup. Graphic compiled and designed by Jackie Wallentin Information from the American Dietetic Association
Student group challenges L’eggs hosiery line with ‘Nude is More Than White’ movement by Ryan Price
Staff Writer ryan.price@drake.edu
“Originally it didn’t even register with me as a racial issue,” thirdyear law student, Nawi Ukabiala, said. Oftentimes people associate grassroots movements with election years and political campaigns. That was not the story last Thursday as seven students met at the Black Cultural Center to protest, saying, “Nude is more than white.” The group gathered to plan a campaign to raise awareness regarding their problems with two common lines of L’eggs hosiery. One line of L’eggs hosiery for white women carries the title of “nude” pantyhose, while another for black women carries the title of “brown sugar” pantyhose. The group wants to change the idea that normal nudity is white. “The line [of products] isn’t the problem, just the naming,” thirdyear law student Joel Koer said. Another third-year law student, Isaac Myers, agreed. “It’s like having a ‘chocolate thunder’ Under Armour line for black men,” he said referencing the “brown sugar” line. “Women of color probably deal with a lot of identity issues already,” Ukabiala said. The group of protestors started the night off by reading poems regarding issues of race, and then followed it with some icebreaker
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games. The icebreakers slowly formed a discussion on tough issues like race, hierarchies and raising consciousness. “People are just anxious about the status quo, and you have to look at other perspectives and see if it works as well for other people,” Karissa Morton said. Many in the group were originally hesitant about their cause, and didn’t see the larger societal problems with the hosiery. Founder Isaac Myers pestered people and sought to continually change their minds. “When I first saw the flyer, I didn’t even read it,” Koer said. “It’s a big deal to me now, because it’s something that’s ignored a lot. This is one way to challenge the status quo.” “Isaac had to break it down for me, we’re talking about small acts of racial discrimination,” Ukabiala said. “This issue is so genius to take up because there’s no political piece of discussion to it, it opens dialogue.” The group will attempt to work with L’eggs to change its hosiery line, and not work against the brand. “It’s important that we invite L’eggs to join us and not be adversarial. There’s so many products like this and if L’eggs is the first one to change, all the better for them,” Colin Johnson said. “This is almost to their benefit,” senior Shaina Mugan said. Students looking for more information can go to nudeismorethanwhite. tumblr.com and join the movement. The group meets on Thursday nights and the location is currently undetermined for the next meeting.
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