The Summa Vol. 4, Issue 10
University of St. Thomas
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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Nursing Program Plans Reopening for Summer 2012 Stephanie Hernandez News Editor Summer 2012 will mark the beginning of a new nursing program at the University of St. Thomas. It will not be the first time that a nursing program was brought to UST as shown by a history of past programs and preceding attempts. In the 1940s, the University of St. Thomas took the first steps towards establishing a nursing program in collaboration with the Dominican College. In 1972, the nursing program classes were moved to the UST campus. The goal then was to establish a program that combined Catholic teachings and ethics with the scientific knowledge of nursing skills. Eventually, the program was shut down in 1986 due to financial hardship. However, UST nursing alumnus did not want to see the nursing program disappear entirely from UST. “In 2006, past nursing program alumni lobbied for the revival of the program,” said Dr. Poldi Tschirch, the Dean of the UST Nursing program. “So, in 2009, the Texas Board of Nursing approved a new curriculum for UST’s use. During this past year, the UST Nursing
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Work in Progress The Nursing program will soon move into another new home as construction continues on their building on Colquitt.
program was approved for meeting all the standards of the Texas Board of Nursing. In addition, the UST program has
a holistic nursing frame work. It emphasizes the importance of mind, body and spirit.” “We have a unique
experience in clinicals; students learn about perioperative nursing, as well as participating in service line surgery, screening and other patient care nursing that has focus on the surgical experience,” said Tschirch. “Currently, clinicals are completed at Harris County Hospital. In the future, we will expand to Christus St. Joseph in Katy, Memorial Herman, and the San Jose Clinic.” “As a Roman Catholic institution, we absolutely adhere to the Catholic doctrine concerning the respect for human life,” said Tschirch. “The hospitals and other medical facilities our students conduct their clinicals at have thus far respected this aspect of our nursing program, allowing students to practice in the nursing field without compromising the Catholic ethics that make the UST Nursing program unique.” For the upcoming Summer 2012 semester, the nursing program currently has accepted 34 students. “I’m a freshman and I expect to enter the Nursing Program summer 2013,” said Michelle Sauceda, a current UST student. “What attracted me to UST nursing is the
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»INSIDE
THIS ISSUE » Opinion
Unrealized Dream As February honors Black History Month and the civil rights movement, one writer looks at MLK’s dream. Page 4
» Features
Meet Dr. Balderas Dr. Balderas brings a taste of Mexico and economics to the International Studies department. Page 7
» Entertainment
Movie Preview We have the ultimate list of this year’s most anticipated movie releases to help you choose your next date night. Page 9
» Sports & Clubs
Healthy You The Health Awareness Club encourages students choose a healthier life. Page 11
Mock Trial Advances to National Competition for Third Time Rebecca Mechler Editor-in-Chief The UST Mock Trial team has made it to the national level for the third time in four years after a series of wins at the regional competition on February 2-3 at Houston Baptist University. The team, captained by Selina Contreras and Amber Morrison, and coached by Jason Cox, Pat Cox and Rick Young, took several honors, including three individual awards. Chris Agboli and Raul Pineda both won in their categories, and Agboli winning awards as an attorney and as a witness. In addition to going to the national competition, the team has been successful at many of their other competitions this year, especially the Baylor Green & Gold Invitational earlier this month where Marium Nisa won a best witness award. The case this year for
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A Winning Team After a win at regionals, the Mock Trial team now prepares for the national competition. the American Mock Trial Association, in which UST competes, features a homicide resulting from drunk driving. “I’m a second year mock
trial student and I love this program. It’s fun and exciting, plus my goal is to attend law school after St. Thomas,” said Morrison. “This program really
helps build your confidence and public speaking skills.” The team will face off at the national competition on March 23 through 25. Until
then, the team will continue to practice the skills they have developed to brush up on their case law knowledge and objections.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012 Nursing Continued... small class sizes and the good reputation that UST has. I also wanted a Catholic education so that I can learn to heal not only the body, but the soul as well. Once I have completed the B.S.N. program here at UST, I plan to work in a critical care setting here in Houston for a year before going back to school to be a C.R.N.A.” There are several prerequisites applicants must complete prior to admission to the nursing program, according to Sauceda. “Other than the usual required basic classes, there are other science classes required for entry into the nursing program,” said Sauceda. “Human Anatomy and Physiology one and two with lab, Pathophysiology, P h a r m a c o l o g y, Microbiology, and Human Growth and Development. All science classes must be completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.” “We are very grateful to be part of the University of St Thomas,” said Tschirch. “The university has been very supportive in the revival process of the nursing program.”
The revival of the nursing program has included the renovation of on-campus apartments into offices for the Nursing Success Center on Colquitt, and additional construction of more offices to house faculty and other staff for the program. Future campus improvement plans include lab and classroom expansion for science and nursing students. “When I was a teen, I had to deal with my mother being sick a lot. I remember my mom’s nurse was like an angel to us; she was always so sweet and helpful. I remember thinking to myself, ‘nursing might be the right career for me’,” said Sauceda about what inspired her degree choice. “After graduating from high school I stayed at a finance job, but then I had this ‘itch’ for something new. I took a C.N.A. [course], and after working as a C.N.A, at nursing for a year I felt like I found my passion. I knew for sure I wanted a career in the nursing field. So now here I am at UST. I’m loving it here so far and all the people at the on campus Nursing Success Center are a really big help. I know they want to see us students succeed.”
Chesterton welcomed by English Department, Catholic Studies Program Rebecca Mechler Editor-in-Chief On February 7, the English and Catholic Studies program welcomed renowned Catholic author and thinker GK Chesterton for a lecture. Although Chesterton died in 1936, he was brought to life again by actor and historian Dr. John Chalburg for the evening. The evening required the audience to use their imagination as it was set as if Chesterton had managed to visit America, and the university, in 1934. Chalburg, as Chesterton, then used Chesterton’s own lectures and Photo by Rebecca Mechler writings and applied them to Seriously Funny today’s culture. “That might not be the Impersonator John Chalburg brings to life Chesterton’s mix of serious thought and humor. “I was a history major, most compelling part about a recent revival as the public said the real revolution to be him, but certainly is the most recognizes his seemingly worried about was the sexual not an English major, so I revolution of the 1920s,” said didn’t read him in college,” appealing part about him; that prophetic wisdom. said Chalburg. “ I didn’t read he really taught me that you “We have to get shocked Chalburg. Chalburg has found him until my 30s. I saw him can be cheerful and combative and awed by spectacle, but at the same time, and you can there is spectacle in small inspiration in Chesterton for quoted, and at some point I make your case fearlessly, but stuff, too. He wanted to over ten years and has taken his figured I had to learn who this not in a way that lets others remind people, even of his age, act to universities and events gut was, and I haven’t stopped take offense. If they do, it’s of that. He thought the great around the country. Although reading him since.” He now draws inspiration their problem,” said Chalburg, revolution of the 20th century he may now be considered “even his enemies like him.” was not the Communists or rather an expert on Chesterton, from a variety of Chesterton sources to use in his act on Chesteron has come into the Bolsheviks [...] But he that was not always the case.
stage. “His greatest essays are about what he found in his pocket, or chasing his hat down the street. By nature, the man is kind of ridiculous, and it’s okay to let that show. You can use him. He’s just so engaging. He finds the common sense of the ordinary person who wants to be trusted, and so many intellectuals of his era and since have not really trusted the common man, but he did. To his credit, he did. He appeals to me because the common man doesn’t really know who he is. I think that’s why we’ve seen resurgence in him,” Chalburg said. Chalburg even posits on how Chesterton might view the modern era in which many of his fears and predictions have come true. “He liked to say that the world wobbles; that there isn’t automatic progress in the world. Some things get better; some get worse,” said Chalburg. “It is hard to categorize him as an optimist or a pessimist. He thought both were too fatalistic, and he fought against fatalism.”
The Opinion
“It is important to help people who are struggling, who are where I was” - Josh Hamilton
Pick on Someone Your Own Size
leads them to act out, therein breaking windows, egging residence halls, leaving messes for other people to clean up, and laughing at people with learning impairments. I am by no means perfect. As you may plainly see, I have a bit of a temper, and a self-righteous streak, which, when combined, can lead me to call people out on their indiscretions. Rest assured, such outbursts on my part are generally infrequent, but as of late are increasing in their occurrence. David Markus Take from this short Staff Writer diatribe what you will. I doubt Before we progress into that those entities that truly the details of this article, I want need to take such observations to make one fact clear: I do not to heart will do so, assuming, tolerate bullying. Period. In of course, that they are capable fact, we should rid ourselves of reading at a high enough of this hackneyed term and call level. bullies everywhere what they Having finished this truly are: domestic terrorists. discussion of the iniquities When you pick on someone of domestic terrorists, let us who cannot defend himself, shift our attention, then, to when you stoop to pranks a new topic: thwarting their that cause people to lie awake nefarious plans. at night in fear of their lives, This time of the year when you go out of your way offers us an opportunity to disrupt the flow of civilized to reflect upon two central society, you accomplish the themes: love and humility. The very same task as Osama bin Lenten season coupled with Laden: you terrorize people. Valentine’s Day, deals with The best (or worst) part these two aspects of life on of a domestic terrorist’s modus both personal and communal operandi, or MO, is the fact levels. I must preface this, they believe they are entitled however, with a disclaimer of to the power over others. sorts: when I use these terms, They think that they can I do so in recognition of the walk around and freely flaunt fact that they mean a variety of whatever authority attempts to things to a variety of people. fetter their meaner impulses. Love, in my opinion, is (For all of you guilty parties not merely wanting to marry out there, “meaner” refers not someone or buy them a to that kindergarten-level idea cheesy card and cheap box of of a person not sharing a toy as chocolates on Valentine’s Day. being “mean,” but instead to a Love is genuinely caring for contemptibility of character our fellow human beings, and found only in those few people doing our best to help them who are human solely by the achieve “the good.” (I will not grace of God, and not through define “the good” here, as I am their actions. But I digress…) neither eloquent nor intelligent They oftentimes have enough to do so in so short a some sort of ‘mommy and column). daddy didn’t hug me enough, To love someone is to so I’m going to take it out on live in the present with them, the world’ complex, which to share experiences of all
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sorts – happiness, sadness, joy, suffering, etc. – and allow such experiences to shape and grow closer to one another. We can apply this to all sorts of relationships: parent-child, brother-sister, friend-friend, and, yes, girlfriend-boyfriend. The focus of love is to try to create a better world for another person. We will not always succeed, we will grow discouraged at times, but we will always have the promise of Christ to grant us the hope needed to persevere and continue to love others. Humility walks hand-inhand, so to speak, with love. An important part of being able to love another person is in recognizing one’s own limits. Knowing when you are needed is a wonderful ability, but you can’t truly help other people if you’re working off of only three hours of sleep or you’re rushing to finish the essay which you should have finished last night…as of last Thursday. Balance your time and efforts so that you are still taking care of yourself, too. Eat healthily, sleep between six and eight hours every night, finish your work well and in a timely manner – you know the drill. Thus, humility, an accurate estimation of one’s role within the world, the reliance of others upon that role, and the steps necessary to accomplish tasks for yourself and for others, will help you become a better person. Not perfect, by any means, but just a little bit closer to the example of Christ that we, as leaders of faith and character, are called to imitate. Develop that loving and humble character, my friends, and perhaps you can make the world a better place, one person at a time. Your words or actions could soften the hardheartedness of a domestic terrorist. Give it a try.
The “F” Word
Jacqueline Sanders Sports and Clubs Editor I’m here to talk to my readers about the “F” word. I’ve heard students whisper it. I’ve heard students shout it. I’ve heard professors discuss it at length, and I even heard a clergyman use it. It doesn’t have to be a dirty word. I wish to explain my application of the word and hopefully dampen the fear associated with it. Feminism is a loaded word – bringing to mind images of bra burning, Rosie the Riveter, and dads in aprons. While these are the jumpings of the transmission in the engine of change, they needn’t be the standard image associated with feminism. Feminism is not (or should not) be about superiority. It should be about equality. I am sure my readers have been bored to tears with the sad but overused stories of oppressed and abused women needing to be liberated from the hetero-normative patriarchal society in which we find ourselves. But there is something that is rarely discussed: the men-folk. Women live in a world with men. We should do so peacefully and with grace. We should not tread all over them. “What does treading include?” I’m glad you asked. We should not treat men like they are only useful as lumberjacks, jaropeners, and mechanics. Men have brains. They are capable of many other feats, though gaining access to pickles in the middle of the night is delightful. On the other hand, we should not try to run them out of those traditionally male professions. Job placement should be based on skills, not gender and tradition or counter-tradition. Do not run men off and do
not pressure them into filling those roles. Some men would rather stay at home and raise children. Some would rather cook for a living. Some would even like to alter wedding dresses. This does not make him any less of a man. The weightlifter with a wife and three kids who helped me with my wedding dress was by no means a lesser man. He cared about his physical health, his kids, his wife, and other women who were entering marriage. Men should also not feel pressured into being sole supporters of families. If a lady has job skills and makes more money than her husband, good for her. If the husband is more skilled, then good for him. Pushing responsibility off one gender and on to another in a society that has developed in the direction that ours has developed is unfair. Placing unnecessary stress on one’s spouse due to traditional gender roles is cruel. The economy is ensuring that we all get laid off, male and female, for a bitter groundlevel equality. In these times of uncertainty and fear, let your man know you’ve got his back, so-to-speak, and vice versa. Nothing says “I love you,” more than recovering the ball, so to speak. Men, please do not be offended if your wife steps up to the plate. The call for teamwork is stronger now than it has been. No more looking to marry in order to be pampered, ladies. If we are truly independent, we can help our men (and the rest of our family) survive the economic downturn. With the need to master teamwork under current conditions, maybe we will come out with a lower divorce rate on the other side.
Jeremy Heallen • Faculty Advisor Rebecca Mechler • Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Hernandez • News Editor Chelsea Ferramosca • Opinion Editor Katie Thomson • Entertainment Editor Jacqueline Sanders • Sports and Clubs Editor Jacqueline Lopez • Copy Editor
Staff Writers & Photographers Claudia Arguelles • Samrat Bhattacharya Nadine Fahmy • Stephanie Hernandez Serge Zeda • Marium Nisa Abigail Nava • Micaela Brebion Melyssa Navarro • Sarah Oyarce Jihane Rodriguez Douglas Tobar • Hien Tran Chris Michels • Cindy Alvarado
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Josh Hamilton Relapse
Sarah Oyarce Staff Writer It is safe to say that Americans have an increasing admiration for celebrities like musicians, actors and athletes. Is this a bad thing? I personally do not think it is wrong if you understand that celebrities, like you and I, are first and foremost human beings that make mistakes. Many people have certain celebrities that they hold to a certain regard or admire. I hold admiration for a couple musicians, but that does not mean that I do everything they say in a song, trying to emulate them. It is important that you be yourself and not be influenced by what other people do, even if those people are your idols. A recent case has put the question, “...are celebrities (more specifically, sports players) being looked up to too much?” into many people minds with the relapse of baseball player Josh Hamilton. The former number one draft pick was suspended from baseball for three years due to his alcohol and drug use while playing for Tampa Bay, causing him to miss out on the 2003, 2004, and 2005 seasons.
Now it seems that Hamilton has gone back to his old ways when word broke that he was spotted earlier this month at a Dallas restaurant, having “three or four” drinks, as he later stated in a press conference. This issue with the 2010 AL MVP player’s drinking has been blown out of proportion. If any other non-famous person had a relapse with alcoholism, it would simply be looked at as a setback. But when it is a famous baseball player, its a national tragedy. It would not be as big of an issue if it was not for the media. I am not sure if the media knows this or not, but people do make mistakes, it is human nature to do so. The media often portrays celebrities as these perfect people to viewers and readers who are sometimes very young. When they are proved to be flawed, they not only have the scorn of their family and friends, but scorn from fans and spectators. I am not saying that it is perfectly okay that Josh Hamilton struggles with his alcoholism and drug addiction. It is a shame, and hopefully he can pull through this dark time. What I am saying is that no one is perfect.
It is not fair to judge someone because of that. So, to the question previously asked, I think that answer isn’t necessarily yes or no. It is okay to have a musician, athlete or actor that you look up to but, at the end of the day remember that they are human, just like you. As for Hamilton, he has told the media that he understands, that he had a weak moment, that he “...hurt a lot of people very close to [him].” Just as he continues to struggle with his problems, so does everyone else. As it is, he’s trying to get back on course with his recovery through his faith, as Hamilton said, “My life in general is based on making the right choices, everything as far as my recovery, as far as my baseball goes, it’s all based around my relationship with the Lord.” As I said before, do not be quick to judge someone because you do not know what issues they might be dealing with. It is a shame we live in a society where people are quick to point out your flaws, yet ignore your achievements. No one is perfect, and it is about time that everybody understands.
A Matter of Names 10 ways to give yourself a makeover for 2012: make yourself a better you! in the February 2, 2012 issue of The Summa was misattributed to Abigail Nava. The proper attribution is to Cindy Alvarado
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
He Had A Dream
Marium Nisa Staff Writer We recently observed Martin Luther King Day and are now entering ‘Black History Month.’ As we initiate a period that gives ode to one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, we must take a minute to look back and assess if MLK’s dream to live freely and equally became a reality. Dr. King gave his speech nearly a hundred years after Lincoln’s ‘Emancipation Proclamation’ (1863), at the time African Americans were still being lynched and beatings were a common practice. Not to mention, Jim Crow laws still protected these behaviors in the South. A hundred and fifty years since Lincoln and two hundred and thirty-six years since “all men are created equal” went into play, have we progressed since Dr. King expressed his dream? Much progress has indeed been made. As a minority and immigrant to the United States, I’m proud of that progress. But as long as there are legal categories such as “hate crime”, the “Dream” remains unfulfilled. As long as “Driving While Black,” “Flying While Muslim,” and others are part of the police presence remains a perilous reality for many minorities throughout our nation, the Dream remains diluted, corrupted, and disturbed. As long as unemployment among African Americans keeps repeating the historic ration at double the rate of unemployment among white people, the Dream remains unfulfilled. As long as the polarization of wealth and absence of equal access to economic opportunity to escalate the disproportionately affect African Americans and minorities, the Dream
remains unfulfilled. These are not excuses, anomalies, or peculiar theories; they are realities in America. Those who argue that our election of an African American president proves that racism is a thing of the past in America are not closely looking at the issue. Obviously Barrack Obama is living proof that much progress has been made but for us to have to say, “we have a black president” is racist in itself. Martin Luther King’s dream is just that: a dream, very little closer to becoming a reality than it was when the great man spoke about it in Washington. From the injustice of racial segregation, all ethnic minorities (not just blacks) face the stigma created by quota-based ‘positive discrimination’ programs (i.e. affirmative action)- intended to HELP such people. Unfortunately, people only getting accepted into schools/jobs because of their ethnicity, rather than abilities, is the biggest slap-in-the-face response law makers can give to racial reform. As a minority, I see affirmative action as basically stating, “Listen, your credentials, personal statement, trophies, and hard work really don’t matter because we are required to accept you anyway. So just stop trying.” There is literally no push for minorities to better their generations if degrading favoritisms like affirmative action are existent. As students at a Catholic institution that strives for the virtuous human person, it is our job to understand the dilemmas of our society today rather than slave ourself to ignorance. For us to progress and prosper, we must know the defaults, the schemes, and the socioeconomic statuses that make it impossible for us to progress not only as our representative ethnicities, but as a nation. An African American politician said, “We have to run twice as fast to be considered half as good.” If you do not find this to be a disturbing statement, you clearly are not contemplating the issue. Only when we achieve true equality, not the halfhearted attempt by politicians, will Dr. King’s dream truly be realized.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Opinion
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Thank You for Not Smoking...? Jacqueline Lopez Copy Editor It has recently been brought to light that the University of Texas Austin has considered jumping on the bandwagon of universities moving towards a smokefree campus. Although the university is only considering the move in order to receive more research funding, it brought a serious question into my mind - why does UST not have stricter smoking policies in place for our campus? During my freshman year at the university, I remember sitting in a public speaking class listening to a foreign exchange student complain about not only the amount of smokers on campus, but also that they smoked everywhere. At the time I dismissed her comment and the conversation - I was new to college and was taking in every aspect of the college experience. I was in no way bothered by the fact that smokers at UST lit up anywhere, from right outside the lounge, to right outside classrooms. I accepted it because the University of St. Thomas is all that I knew - I figured it was like this at all college campus’ around the
country. It was not until I made my brief move to the University of Hawai’i that I realized how much nicer it was walking to classes without having to walk through clouds of smoke. During my time there, the university had just made a move to implement no smoking rules in most areas on campus. There were constant reminders in open passageways and walkways. I no longer had to dodge clouds of smoke to and from class. There was a certain undeniable beauty of a healthy environment on campus. I was shocked to discover that although the numbers of smokers are decreasing overall, the number of students ages 18 to 24 is increasing at a dramatic rate. This is a surprise considering that 30 percent of cancers are caused by smoking, and a demographic filled with individuals who are after knowledge aren’t putting two and two together smoking literally kills. With that being said I am sure most smokers are aware of the detrimental health effects I am sure they have heard time and time again the number of dangerous chemicals in cigarettes, as well as the
other diseases they are more susceptible to contracting. The problem truly lies with those of us who do not smoke, but who are nonetheless put in an environment that is unhealthy, uncomfortable, and not considerate of nonsmokers. As Mayor Otis Johnson of Savannah, Georgia said, “If someone in 2010 doesn’t understand the dangers of smoking and they want to smoke, then they have a right to kill themselves if they want to, but they don’t have the right to kill other people. We’re not on the cutting edge of this. We’re just catching up with communities that are very serious about having a healthy environment for their citizens. I have a heart condition, and when I’m in a smoke-filled environment I can feel the impact of it.” UST makes little effort to enforce their smoking policy that does not allow for smoking within 25 feet of an entrance. Instead confusion is circulated by cigarette bud disposals and benches near building entrances. The university does not adequately protect the rights of nonsmokers by keeping them from the harmful second hand smoke, nor do they make any
The Things I Wish I Knew
Rebecca Mechler Editor-in-Chief As I start to wrap up my university experience, I have a strange urge to spew out to anyone within a twenty feet radius every little life lesson I have absorbed over the past four years. But regaling underclassmen with my meager stories will not help them grow in their own life’s journey, although I would like to share what I now wish I had known when I was first starting at UST. At the beginning of the semester, while pondering my future, I was asked if I had know when I chose my major how close to impossible it would be to find a job without
another degree. I didn’t. I had decided to major in what I loved the most – literature. I was then asked if I had to choose again with foresight, to start all over, if I would have chosen differently. Absolutely not, but it still would have been nice to have known my career prospects ahead of time. I also wish I had better time management. Yes, I can crank out a paper in a few hours. No, it will not be my best work (but it won’t be bad). It is mostly from a lack of self-discipline, but so much of my day disappears without any productivity. Managing my day has never been my strong suit, but it wasn’t until this past year that it had truly caused me too much distress. Senior year at university is not the same as high school senioritis. For one, it may just be my imagination, but I think my professors are expecting a higher level of work and thinking at this point in my degree-path, not the utmost bare minimum that high school teachers expected during that last term. Whodathunkit? It’s like they are trying to prepare me for real life or something. There is also the fact that
instead of scaling back my involvement at UST, I have managed to increase it. I wish I had known I could ask for help when I really needed it. It’s a lesson recently learned and highly valued. I also ponder the basics of living itself: how to balance a checkbook, how to live on a budget, which bottle of Draino to buy. You know, the little things that you never thought you would have to worry about. For example, did you know that for dishes to come out clean and not covered in rice, running the disposal before the dishwasher is the way to go? Nope, neither did I. Or even the more basic basics like how to boil an egg. It seems so easy, but thirty seconds can ruin an egg. There are plenty of simple cooking skills I never managed to pick up at home that would be so useful now. They are mostly little things that occur to me as I walk though campus or attempt to make an edible dinner, but it always makes me wonder what my time would be like at UST if I knew then what I now know.
move toward prevention for incoming freshman classes. I brought this issue up in one of my classes this semester and was pleased to find out that the entire classroom actually had something to say about the smoking on campus - including the teacher. One of the students in the class exclaimed that she was concerned about the effects of second hand smoke on her son. Others simply had a problem with the areas smoking is allowed. In particular, for one of my classes in Strake, there is a young man that will stand right outside the door and light his cigarette during our break. He then rushes back into class and sits right in front of me so now I am faced with not only dodging his smoke cloud on my way in and out of class, but also the lingering smell as he rushes back in. I get that you can’t stop people from smoking - it’s their lives and their personal choice, but shouldn’t the university be more considerate of the majority non-smoking students, not accommodating the minority of smokers who choose to light up in bad places? I am not asking the University of St. Thomas to become a smoke-free
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campus. It would just be nice if outside of residence halls, learning buildings, and major walkways, smoking was not allowed. There should be designated parts of campus where smoking is allowed, and designated parts of campus that have other students who do not smoke in mind. This idea of designated smoking areas on campus would have both smokers and non-smokers in mind. Nonsmokers would be able to avoid smoke clouds as they walk to and from class, and smokers would still have their own place on campus. At the very least it would be nice if the university implemented the City of Houston ordinance, which bans smoking within a certain amount of feet of doorways. Hugh Hollman, North Carolina State Representative, put the issue into perspective for us, “There is overwhelming scientific evidence that proves secondhand smoke causes heart disease, lung cancer, respiratory illnesses and kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. It is time...to join the growing momentum across the nation to protect the rights of all our citizens to breathe clean, smoke-free air.”
What do you think? How do you plan on celebrating Leap Year? A. Celebrating my 20-year old friend’s fifth birthday B. Researching the history of the Leap Year C. Flying to Ireland and proposing to my commitment phobic boyfriend D. Nothing. It’s just another day in the year
Answer this poll and more online at ustsumma.wordpress.com Results will be posted in the next issue Last issue we inquired about 2012 voting plans and your opinion on Global Warming. Here are the results through February 14. 67% of voters said that man is definitely harming the environment 17% had no opinion 17% said Global Warming is a possibility The Republican and Democratic parties each earned 16.7% of online votes. 33.3% are undecided and the final 33.3% are currently not planning on voting in this year’s election
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Naked and Unashamed? Jacqueline Lopez Copy Editor “Know the truth and the truth will set you free,” quoted University of St. Thomas Dean Dr. Bob Ivany in his opening statements for the Lenten series, Bottom of the Cup. This Valentine’s Day, students faced a very taboo and under discussed subject: porn, a growing industry that is hard to avoid in today’s day and age but few willing talk about the detrimental effects this industry has had on society. The set-up of the program began with students being eased into the topic through anonymous technology interaction, which was used throughout the presentations. Once the ice was broken, they were introduced to the panel of experts including Donny Pauling, a former porn director-producer; Christina, an ex-porn actress; Dr. Mary Ann Layden, a psychotherapist; and Sam and Beth Meier, who struggled with porn within their marriage. Christina and Pauling offered insight into the deceptive production end, but it was the Meier’s story that gave a personal touch to the consumer side. The Meier’s marriage was on the brink of destruction due to Sam’s addiction.Within three months of marriage, Beth began to see a difference in her new husband as he became consumed by the fantasies he watched. When Beth was three months pregnant,
he begun to look at escort services as porn had begun to loose its excitement. A week later, when she miscarried their child, Beth felt “replaceable, used, and very alone.” After ten years, they still struggle although they now speak about their experience in their own ministry. Beth, Sam, and Christina all expressed a similar personal experience as described by Pauling. “It’s like watching a soul die,” said Pauling. It was the Dr. Layden’s closing remarks that emphasized the hard science of the matter. After 10 years of experience, she realized that she had not had a case of sexual violence that did not also include porn. Her claim was that the easy access to view and buy porn contributed to the mentality that “if you can buy it you can steal it,” and thus increasing the acceptability of violence against women. In closing, she discussed the bonding chemicals that take place when two individuals make love and stated, “we have taken this beautiful gift and degraded it.” Her advice was simple: you become the person you practice to be in your youth - be careful in what you choose to “practice.” Next weeks topic tackles “a women’s ability to have sex like a man,” based on the popular HBO series Sex and the City.
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Dr. Balderas Challenges Students with Economic Insights Stephanie Hernandez News Editor In the Fall 2011 semester, the UST Center for International Studies (CIS) welcomed a new professor. Dr. Ulsyses Juventino Balderas joined UST faculty as Assistant Professor and Director of Study Abroad. Like many UST faculty, he brings a captivatingly diverse background that includes both real-world experience and research. Dr. Balderas was born in Monterrey, Mexico but raised in Mexico City. After graduating with a B.A. in economics, or “licenciatura ” from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, Dr. Balderas immigrated to the United States to work for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Dr. Balderas served as a staff advisor for two years to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce where he worked to aid with negotiations in international trade, with a particular focus on Mexican trade in electronics and automotive parts. During his time there, Dr. Balderas was a part of the Department of Commerce team that created NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement. After his time at the Department of Commerce, Dr. Balderas attended the University of Colorado where he earned a Masters
and Doctorate in economics. While working as a teacher’s assistant, Dr. Balderas realized a calling to an academic career. “I realized then that I wanted to be a professor, because I knew that I could have an impact on people’s lives,” said Dr. Balderas. “I liked the idea that I would be passing on knowledge and helping students as individuals.” After attaining his Masters of Economics in 2005, Dr. Balderas arrived in Texas to teach at Sam Houston State University. He did not merely teach economics, but believed in the importance of applying these concepts to the real life problems of poverty in developing countries by working to build up poverty alleviation programs that would create solutions to these problems. During his time at Sam Houston, he attempted to form a program concerning the study of Central America and its economic development. “I felt there was a need to study the region, to provide support. I invited people from Rice University, the Baker Institute, and the Port of Houston to present the proposal for this program,” said Dr. Balderas. “Unfortunately, we were unable to get earmarks from the government to fund this project.” Fortuitously, the University of St. Thomas presented the opportunity for poverty alleviation programs.
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Friends and Colleagues Dr. Logelio Garcia-Contreras and Dr. Ulsyses Balderas collaborate on the SEP program. Dr. Balderas, who had been invited throughout the years to various UST events and formed connections with CIS faculty, began to collaborate with Dr. Rogelio Garcia Contreras, the current faculty advisor for the UST Social Entrepreneurship Program (SEP). Dr. Balderas went on trips with UST SEP to Yucatan, assisting with their field research efforts. In 2011, Dr. Balderas was offered a faculty position at UST and accepted a six-year tenure track position. Courses that Dr. Balderas teaches include the Regional Study of Latin America, Research
Methods, and International Political Economy. In addition to his responsibilities as a professor, he is the Director of the Study Abroad Program, and assists with SEP Projects. “One of the ways I help Dr. Garcia-Contreras with the Yucatan Project is by writing research papers,” said Dr. Balderas when discussing his involvement with the program. “SEP is not only a poverty alleviation program, but it is also linked to the common goal of protecting the environment and giving these people the means to develop a sustainable way of living,
a production process that is environmentally friendly.” Immigration is another social justice issue with which Dr. Balderas is involved. His main field of study includes immigration remittances, which involves the study of money that immigrants send back to their native countries. “I am very happy to be here,” said Dr. Balderas “And I hope to further expand the study abroad program to include more exchange programs. I look forward to the job of teaching here at the University of St. Thomas for a very long time. ”
The Insider’s Guide to Medical School Applications
Texas College of Osteopathic Staff Writer Medicine in Fort Worth. “I applied to every Matching undergraduates medical school in Texas,” to medical schools is a risky explains Burney, “because you and complicated system. try to get any interview you Imagine if after completing can get.” About your MCAT, application, and sometimes degree, you had half of the to give up all control. Instead, p e o p l e imagine relying on a computer w h o algorithm to tell you where apply to you will be going to school for medical the next couple of years. Adeel school Faruki, a senior Biology major g e t and medical school applicant, calls this process “magic.” The first week of February has become monumental for some of these fellow seniors as they open letters and emails to discover their destinies for accepted. the next four to seven years of Everyone who applies their academic life. the GPA, Seniors Faruki and has Jonathan Zalamea will attend required coursework, and UT Houston Medical School shadows doctors. So what’s in Downtown Houston this the secret to getting in? “Sell yourself. You have August. Iftikhar Burney is excited about attending to tell them something outside Marium Nisa
of you being a student that stands out on your application,” explained Faruki, “For me it was DJing and my business of buying and selling cars.”
summer between sophomore and junior year. This ensures that you don’t want to have to deal with studying for the test during your application process.
They shared future applicants process and what getting accepted: 1. Take the
2. Apply early! Applications are available in mid-April and you can submit them starting June 1. The earlier you get them in
advice for about the to do after MCAT the
the more chances you have of getting pre-matched. 3. Be patient and take every interview you can get. 4. Select a school closest to your top choice. 5. Start searching for places near your school because commuting should be the last of your stresses. Zalamea suggests that applicants should feel prepared and relaxed when applying to their choice programs. “St. Thomas puts you at a better position than the other applicants. We have a stellar program compared to others. We learned just as much if not more due to our small classes and personal relationships with the professors, and gained respect for the human being because of our theologies and philosophies.” Photo courtesy VCU Libraries
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“Yum Yum Cha?” Small dim sum cafe serves up a fun food experience Samrat Bhattacharya Staff Writer Dim sum. Wikipedia summarizes it as “a style of Chinese food prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food, traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates.” Ask someone who goes to a restaurant that serves dim sum and you will hear “it’s an experience,” “what a fun concept,” and “unique.” Yum Yum Cha’s Cafe is located between the corner of Kelvin and Morningside on Times in Rice Village. Tucked away in the massive shopping plaza, this cafe has a great way of introducing dim sum to those who have never tried it before. The first page of their menu explains the whole concept behind dim sum and how Yum Yum Cha’s Cafe lets you have control of what you want. “Dim sum” translates to “from the heart,” which explains how the customer can choose a la carte dishes that come in shareable sizes, while
the whole point is to order a lot of dishes, so that each person can try a sample of everything on the table. Don’t worry; this is not a place to go broke on. In fact, even if you go in alone (which is not unheard of) you spend close to $4 at most for one dish. In Cantonese, “yum” sounds like the word for “drinking,” while “cha” is the word for “tea.” Therefore, if you say the name of the cafe, you are literally asking someone, “Will you drink tea with me?” The busiest Yum Yum Cha’s Cafe gets is during their lunch hours of around 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and their dinner hours of 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Given that it’s a small cafe setting, there are about ten to twelve tables at maximum, which most people combine, since they are in a party of six or more. For the record, take out is an option. For full hours and menu/pricing, visit www. yumyumchacafe.com. Why don’t we go into drinking the tea and dumplings themselves? The menu is
broken up into four categories: Steamed (the largest portion of the menu), Rice Noodle & Vegetables, Pan & Deep Fried, and Sweets & Baked. They also have a specials board that changes occasionally (only recommended to frequent flyers of dim sum). The prices of all the items are broken into three categories: small, medium, and large. These are all flat prices, so you know exactly how much the item is based on the one of the three initials. Due to the low pricing, this menu was really easy to come close to completing. For those with allergies to shellfish or other dietary restrictions, such as consuming pork or beef, be careful of reading the item completely or asking the waiters before ordering by marking those things down on your menu. From the steamed menu, some recommended items are the steamed dumplings (of course), pork ribs with soya beans, any of the bite-sized buns, and the sticky rice with chicken, pork,
and shrimp wrapped in a lotus leaf. For those who like to watch what they eat (and their wallet) and not be tempted by the high calories of the latter half of the menu, this section is highly recommended. Everything is really delectable and full of “taste bud pleasing” items. Pairing up the rice noodle & vegetables section with the steamed section is not surprising since most of these items are also steamed. This section is full of your choice of meat wrapped in a rice based jelly-like encasing. Make sure there is a small cup of your choice of sauce at hand, since the rice roll is unflavored. When it comes to Texasstyle deep-frying, if you think the State Fair has some unusual things they dip in batter and put in the fryer, wait until you get a look at this menu. Turnips and chives and taro roots, oh my! Okay, it’s not as unusual as a stick of butter or Coca-Cola, but it’s still not a hot dog. Highly recommended items on this
list are the bell peppers stuffed with shrimp and any of their pan fried dumplings (again, of course). Last, and the least, only because desserts should be savored in small portions, the sweets and baked menu has an interesting array of items. From the meat lovers who are carnivores, even for deserts to the fruit lovers that want something tarty. A classic favorite at dim sum restaurants are the Egg Custard Tart. Another recommended selection would be the Mango Pudding, with small chunks of actual mango. Yum Yum Cha’s Cafe could not have done it better for students like us that love dim sum. Affordable, quick, and a lot of choices are every college going person’s dream. If for nothing else, go for the experience. That way, when you are ready for the big guns in the dim sum world in China Town, you won’t be in for a shock! Just grab a bunch for friends and ask “Yum Yum Cha?”
TV Tracker Katie Thomson
Glee (FOX)
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
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What it’s about: A group of McKinley High School misfits who are in the glee club. What’s happened so far?: The seniors are about to graduate and Kurt and Rachel get their NYADA finalist letters. Everything for this year’s regionals is an MJ tribute. Finn asks Rachel to marry him. Sam wants Mercedes back.
Hart of Dixie (CW)
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What it’s about: New York doctor Zoe Hart finds herself in the deep south of Bluebell, Alabama where tradition still reigns supreme. What’s happened so far?: While Zoe still struggles with fitting into Bluebell, she has no lack of suitors. Zoe may be “going” with Judson, but the tension between her and Wade just refuses to go away.
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Switched at Birth (FOX)
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What it’s about: A team of surgeons and residents are followed through their daily dramas in the E.R. and their lives outside of work.
What it’s about: After discovering that they were switched at birth, two girls and their families must deal with the consequences.
What’s happened so far?: Dr. Bailey’s new beau knows her better than she thinks. Dr. Shepherd and Grey have trouble finding time alone now that they have their newly adopted baby Zola.
What’s happened so far? : Regina’s mom deports Angelo. Bay’s grandma visits and meets her birth grand daughter Daphne. The girls feel out of place with their new identities.
Alcatraz (FOX)
Once Upon A Time (ABC)
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What it’s about: After a strange disappearance of all of its prisoners in 1963, Alcatraz prison shuts down and the criminals mysteriously reappear on the loose in the present time.
What it’s about: Cast under an evil spell, a town of fairy tale characters does not remember its magical past, although their personalities still shine through.
What’s happened so far?: Detective Madsen and Doc have caught six different inmates from Alcatraz with the difficult help of Agent Hauser who refuses to give them any confidential info.
What’s happened so far?: The reveals keep coming as Mr. Gold acknowledges to Regina that he is well aware of his fairy tale past as Rumpelstiltskin.
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The top ten most anticipated films you won’t want to miss this year Stephanie Hernandez Staff Writer 2012 is here, and with it comes great promise of huge films. Here are the 10 most anticipated movies coming out in theaters this year. 1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Dec. 14) After years of production hell, the Lord of the Rings prequel will at last be brought to life on screen. Broken down into two parts, The Hobbit: Part One will be the crowning jewel in Christmas box office profits. While Peter Jackson has promised some adjustments to the plot, the fandom will still flock to the film like orc hoards raiding a castle. Returning cast members include a digitally age regressed Sir Ian McKellen and Hugo Weaving as Gandalf and Elrond, with Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins. Avid fans have the next 10 months to read and look at each movie still, promo picture, and set production news released on TheOneRing. net, as they count the days until the movie’s release. 2. Hunger Games (March 23) Based on the 2008 novel written by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games tells the story of a dystopian future, where a central authoritarian city, the Capital, rules the poor outlying 12 Districts of Panem. As punishment for a past rebellion, the 12 Districts are
mandated to offer “Tribute” in the form of one boy and girl for the annual Hunger Games, where the wealthy inhabitants of Panem watch and cheer like crowds in the Coliseum, as the young combatants of the Hunger Games fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old from District 12, volunteers to be the Tribute in place of her younger sister, setting in motion events that lead to more than just a competition for her life, but a battle for the freedom of all under Panem’s rule. Readers of the original dystopian novels need not fear the typical Hollywood tendency to butcher the original story for the sake of action: Suzanne Collins, the author of the novels, secured rights to pen the screenplay for the movie 3. The Avengers (May 4) Joss Whedon, whose previous claim to fame includes being the creator of the Buffy Vampire Slayer series, returns to big-budget franchises as the director of The Avengers. Based on the Marvel comic written by Stan Lee, The Avengers will bring together four comic franchises into one blockbuster film. The Hulk, Iron Man, Thor and Captain America have all featured teasers at the end of each of their films, and those stories finally collide into one, as all four superheroes are brought together to battle against yet another evil, threatening humanity. Heart-pounding action, witty
humor and clashes between the personalities of the four superheroes combine for the makings of yet another comicbook box office hit. 4. Prometheus (June 8) Ridly Scott once again enters the sci-fi genre with this space journal thriller. The plot, which tells the story of human searching across deep space for the origins of humanity, seems to promise a horrific tale, with the trailer eerily free of any dialogue or explanations; instead, the viewer is left to form their own ideas as space-suited explorers scream in agony, spaceships sail into terrifyingly beautiful, but unknown new worlds, and a hell storm of asteroids rain down upon an foreign planet. The all-star cast includes Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, and Noomi Rapace. 5. The Amazing Spiderman (July 3) Directed by Mark Webb, the Marvel Spiderman franchise gets a reboot and new title. Peter Parker once again returns to the screen, with a new actor and (hopefully) more of the comic book story told in this film adaptation. British actor Andrew Garfield will star, with Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, another one of Peter Parker’s love interests. Comic book readers will appreciate the addition of key characters, as Gwen Stacy and Dr. Burt Connors, the story’s villain “The Lizard” bring added dimension to
Spiderman’s extensive story. 7. The Lady (2012) This semi-biographical film is about Aung San Suu Kyi’s life. Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize Winner, lead in the 1990’s a peaceful opposition the Burmese military junta dictatorship. The movie tells the story of her life as she tirelessly struggles for the victory of democracy in her native land, even as she is separated from her English husband and placed under house arrest, while the military dictatorship attempts to brutally stamp out her efforts. Michele Yeoh will star as Aung San Suu Kyi, with French filmmaker Luc Besson directing. The U.S. release date will be announced this year. 8. Dark Knight Rises (July 20) The teaser trailer delivers the promise of a destructive ending to Christopher Nolan’s franchise, with Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman whispering in seductive tones, the promise of vengeance, as a new terrifying masked villain leads hoards of convicts out of prison and a packed football stadium implodes. One of DC comic’s signature hero figures, Nolan’s vision of Batman takes on a more raw and gritty tone as Bruce Wayne is forced to face not only the forces threatening Gotham, but the burden of blame for Harvy Dent’s crimes. 9. Breaking Dawn Part II (Nov. 16)
Those exasperated by the fervor of Twi-hards will breathe a collective sigh of relief as Stephanie Meyer’s smash hit Twilight makes its final conclusion at the end of the year. The drama continues as Bella and Edward must face the threat against their newly born hybrid half-vampire, half human child, Renessme, as the vampire rulers, the Volturi, attempt to hunt down and kill her. Bella’s transformation into a vampire and an epic clash between vampires and werewolves will take center stage as the Twilight saga draws to a final end. 10. The Dictator (May 11) Sasha Baron Cohen will once again show the world his own vulgar interpretation of controversial issues, this time inflicting it upon the issue of Middle Eastern dictators. Inspired by the Iraqi novel Zabibah and the King, said to have been written by Saddam Hussain himself, Cohen plays the part of a Middle Eastern dictator, swaggering preposterously with all his oilfueled wealth and malevolent power into America as he fights to “tell the heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.”The timing possibly couldn’t be better-or worse- as the film will be released the year after the fall of some of the most notorious dictators of the Middle East.
Daniel Radcliffe keeps audience on edge in The Woman in Black Melyssa Navarro Staff Writer If you were expecting the first movie since Radcliffe’s wildly successful Harry Potter franchise to not be any different from the fantasy films, you might be pleasantly surprised. There is no sign of the “Boy-Who-Lived” here in this Gothic film adaptation of a 1984 horror-fiction book written by Susan Hill. A story set over the space of just a few days in the late 19th century, the film may not be set over a long period of time, but rather a series of crucial events that lead up to the movie’s haunting conclusion. This, however, is not like your typical common horror film that is filled with cheesy special effects like blood gushing out of a victim’s fatal wound and excess screaming from the movie’s cast. Most likely the lack of screaming
is due to the film’s Edwardian period setting. Yet don’t fear a stiff lipped movie experience; the scenes are carried by the subtle reactions to things, and not screaming or cursing at the specter (like in most dramas). It begins with a rather eerie scene where three little girls walk to the window in unison, and subsequently jump out the window. The film follows Arthur Kipps (Radcliffe), a young lawyer and widower with financial problems. He is haunted by visions of his late wife Stella, who died in childbirth several years before, and left him with their newborn (at the time) named Joseph. Kipps is burdened with the pressure the law firm he works for and is assigned to handle the estate of a woman in a small town. Kipps gives his farewell to his son, now around five years old, and his nanny. His son gives him a small packet of drawings; each page is a day and counts down
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until he can see his father. The last page is a drawing of the boy and his father at the train station, foreshadowing some event. Kipps takes a train to the small town and attempts to put Alice Drablow’s estate in order, which includes the abandoned house on the marshes. He becomes friends with the wealthy landowner Sam Daily (Ciarán Hinds), who invites him to dinner with Daily and his wife. Kipps goes to work at the house in the marsh and hears strange noises and glimpses of a woman in black. The next day, he goes to report it at the police station. While there, two boys bring
in their sister, who has drank lye. As the girl dies in Arthur’s arms, a woman dressed in black in seen in the corner of the room. Arthur learns that she was not the first child to die by the woman in black’s doing. The film continues with Arthur Kipps’ search for the truth behind “The Woman in Black” and his quest to end her revenge against the children of the town- and maybe even his son. One of the things that will make you run away screaming is the occasional shots of the unsettling face of the Woman in Black, sometimes while she screeches unnervingly. Some
scenes make you wish you had more than just two eyes to keep an eye on the film: to scan the room anxiously for the next ghostly happening- and the specter. The music usually tends to turn into something more frightening rather than vaguely ominous when some scary event is about to happen. It abruptly crescendos in one of many scenes where the specter appears frighteningly close to Arthur. Though not technically part of the film’s score, the music the toys play of their own accord in a nursery of the deserted mansion is haunting and rather sinister. The creaking of the rocking chair that pitches back and forth – but with no occupant- sets the audience’s teeth on edge. Depending if you’re easily scared, you may find yourself eyeing rocking chairs, glass eyed dolls, and the darkness with paranoia for the rest of the night.
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Learn what the color of your food is telling you about its nutritional value Jihane Rodriguez Staff Writer Easter is approaching, and with it, the promise of a hot summer, which means one thing - Bikinis! Time to shape up and leave behind the heavy wintery pies for much lighter summer salads; but wouldn’t it be easier if we knew before hand the types of food to avoid and which ones to stack up? Scientists have been working the answer to this for a while and have come up with an easy idea: eating by colors. Different animals and specially mammals have relied on this rule for centuries both eating and avoiding foods based on their color and what they symbolize in terms of nutritional information. So, what if the color of the food you eat could tell you more about its benefits?
According to an article written by Eating Well Magazine based on the book The Farmers’ Market Cookbook (2009) “Anthocyanins make blueberries blue and may help to keep your mind sharp. Tomatoes get their ruby hue from lycopene, a photochemical that may help to prevent prostate cancer.” But what does all it mean? Let’s look into it from a much simpler way and keep the science terms to a minimum paying close attention to what we eat we can benefit our body and boost our energy. According to various nutritionists, red foods such as tomatoes, guavas, watermelon, and red pepper are high on lycopene and therefore they help to prevent prostate and breast cancer. Orange foods such as oranges, carrots, sweet
Sudoku
Riddle of the Month: RIDDLE:
When young, I am sweet in the sun. When middle-aged, I make you gay. When old, I am valued more than ever.
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potatoes, mangoes, papaya and pumpkin are high on betacarotene which not only help us achieve an awesome tan on those beach sunny days but also gives us a boost of vitamin A, helping our immune system. For a tan boost, eat an orange and drink carrot juice thirty minutes before you start your tanning session and just wait for the magic to happen. On the other hand experts suggest that yellow and green foods can be divided in two groups. The leafy greens such as artichoke, lettuce, corn, arugula and turnip greens all with high sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that accumulate on our eyes helping prevent age related eye, and eye muscle degeneration – they are also a source of beta-carotene but the compound is found in lower amounts (compared to orange
foods). The second group of yellow and green foods composed by cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels spouts, cauliflower and green cabbage. Help us clear our body from nasty accumulated waste or toxins. According to Eating Well Magazine, “These vegetables boost the production of enzymes that clear toxins from the body and may help prevent cancer.” Blue, purple & red foods such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries,
eggplant, plums and grapes are foods rich in antioxidants which scientists have proved to keep the heart healthy and to keep the brain functioning at its fullest potential - which makes them a must during finals. Remember the key to a healthy body is a healthy diet, so mix vegetables with complex carbs (such as whole grains and brown rice) and lean meats - keep it balanced. Consult with your doctor before engaging in any diet or changing your diet abruptly and some things may work for some but not for all.
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Puzzles Corner
February Crossword
ACROSS 1. Atomizer sprays 6. Broadway review of ‘82 8. Biscuit at teatime 10. Bitterly angry 11. “Mama” of frozen pizzas 14. ____ Bator, Mongolia
15. Cummerbund cousin 16. Citizen of Zagreb 17. Capital of Bolivia 19. Dieting method DOWN 2. Andean civilization 3. Fill with resentment 4. Radius’ partner 5. Like Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey
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7. Some radio talk show employees 9. Symbol of prying 12. Sir Geraint’s faithful wife 13. Half a cocktail? 15. Patron saint of Norway 18. After-hours school grp.
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Box Score Update Men’s Basketball St. Thomas 78, Jarvis Christian 73 St. Thomas (12-7) Jean 1-3 0-0 2, McAnelly 8-12 0-0 16, Medina 4-10 0-0 12, Williams 3-8 2-2 9, Lampley 3-3 0-1 6, Lewis 7-16 2-2 20, Lauer 1-2 0-0 2, Morales 4-12 0-0 11, Dudley 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 31-68 4-5 78 Jarvis Christian (7-12) Lockett 3-6 0-0 9, Rogatkin 0-2 0-0 0, O”Key 5-11 4-9 14, Malone 0-1 0-0 0, Langston 0-1 0-0 0, Richardson 9-18 2-3 26, Joseph 1-4 0-0 3, Davis 3-6 0-0 8, Jackson 6-11 1-4 13. Totals 27-60 7-16 73 SCORE BY PERIODS St. Thomas Jarvis Christian
1st 37 30
2nd TOTAL 41 78 43 73
Women’s Basketball St. Thomas 49, Jarvis Christian 68 St. Thomas (4-15) Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Ali 2-8 6-6 10, Redic 0-0 0-0 0, Arceneaux-Francis 0-0 0-0 0, Nemmer 1-3 0-0 2, Bowers 0-1 2-2 2, Armstrong 3-5 0-0 6, McCall 2-7 0-0 5, Guzman 1-7 0-0 3, Hodenfield 1-4 0-0 3, Kain 2-6 0-0 4, BooneRodgers 5-15 2-2 14. Totals 17-56 10-10 49 Jarvis Christian (12-7) Wilson 1-4 0-0 2, Love 3-9 0-0 8, Gilford 2-6 0-0 4, Russell 9-15 2-2 20, Williams 1-1 0-0 2, Brown 6-15 1011 22, Rayson 0-1 0-0 0, Green 4-5 0-0 10. Totals 26-56 12-13 68 SCORE BY PERIODS 1st 2nd TOTAL St. Thomas 24 25 49 Jarvis Christian 36 32 68
Caring for the Temple: HAC Jacqueline Sanders Sports & Clubs Editor At the club fair, amid the sweet treats and grilled meats, a table with fresh fruits and cheese was a favorite amongst attendees. Each inquirer was greeted by Health Awareness Club President, Leslie Meigs, who eagerly promoted the club and explained the unity of purpose among its members. “We are really student lead. We focus on health issues relevant to students and the community surrounding the St. Thomas campus. such as depression, vaccine preventable diseases, and multiple sclerosis,” said Meigs. With this focus, their events are organized to be centered on stories from students and medical professionals. They often have speakers who have experienced a health challenge and who wish to spread awareness as well as offer support to others who experience the same challenges. The fundraisers hosted by the Health Awareness Club fund research into curing and preventing diseases among other health issues. “I invite students to join
us on Facebook. We like to use technology to reach more and more people with busy schedules,” Meigs said. The URL is https://www. facebook.com/ust.hac and they are accepting friend requests. Students are encouraged to become more involved with the St. Thomas community by joining. “We help peers. We have each endured an illness and wish to help others who do the same. We are always here to help and to help others help everyone else,” said Meigs when explaining the group’s common focus and proactive attitude toward the health of students and the community. Leslie is a passionate individual, as are the other members. They truly are devoted to the cause of bettering the lives of other students. “Health is not simply the absence of sickness,” Meigs said. This is the club to check out for health nuts, someone with a story of overcoming a disease or disorder, someone who needs support while overcoming a disease or disorder, or someone who wishes to become more aware of current health related topics.
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Basketball face challenges at Jarvis College Jacqueline Sanders Sports & Clubs Editor The Celts and the Lady Celts basketball teams played at Jarvis Christian College on February 11. The Lady Celts were defeated, but the Men’s team emerged victorious. In the women’s game, near beginning of first half, Ellie Bowers attempted a field goal and missed to have the ball rebounded by Ivory Russell (JCC). Bowers made the first of the two-shot free throw. The Lady Celts pulled a difficult move in rebounding an offensive dead-ball. At the end of the first half, McCall was the high rebounder and Boone-Rodgers was the high scorer. UST scored eight out of 29 field goals opportunities and all six free throws. The second half began with Brown (JCC) scoring a field goal. The game ended with Alyssa Kain scoring a final field goal for the Lady Celts. The final score was JCC 68, UST 49. The men’s game began with an offensive foul called on Joseph (JCC). O’Key (JCC) made the free throw followed
Photo by Micaela Brebion
by the Celts making an offensive dead-ball rebound. UST and JCC both scored field goals just before the end of the first half. UST scored 15 out of 35 field goals and both free throws. McAnelly was the highest scorer and the highest rebounder. The second half began
with JCC scoring a threepointer. Jeremy Lewis then scored a field goal for UST. Lewis scored both the front side and back side bonus free throws. The game ended with Lewis as the high scorer and McAnelly the high rebounder with a score of UST 78, JCC 73.
Upcoming Events Thursday, February 16 “The Menil Byzantine Frescos” Lecture by Dr. Charles Stewart 7:00PM Cullen Hall
Friday, February 17
Wednesday, February 22 23rd Annual Lenten Lecture Series 7:30PM Cullen Hall
Thursday, February 23
Homecoming 2012 6:00PM St. Thomas Campus
“Almost, Maine” Spring Musical 8:00PM Jones Theatre
Saturday, February 18
Tuesday, February 28
Women’s Basketball vs. Wiley College 3:00PM Jerabeck Free Income Tax Filing Service 9:00AM - 2:00PM MD Anderson YMCA
Monday, February 20 Mardi Gras at Campus Ministry Talk & Gumbo 6:00PM Campus Ministry
Tuesday, February 21 NIRSA Fitness Day 12:30PM Campus Life Mall and Pool
4th Annual Zambosco-Thomas Memorial Lecture 7:30PM Ahern, Crooker Center Intramural Rodeo and BBQ 12:30PM Campus Life Mall and Pool
Wednesday, February 29 23rd Annual Lenten Lecture Series 7:30PM Scanlan Intramural Sports Air Hockey 10:00PM Guinan Lobby
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