Thursday, March 13, 2008
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March launches nutrition month Cabrini
offers open sports as campus activity
BRITTANY MCLEOD ASST. SPORTS EDITOR BLM726@CABRINI.EDU
It’s time for another type of spring cleaning because March is National Nutrition month. The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is encouraging the public to erase the myths of nutrition and focus on the facts with its theme: “Nutrition - It’s a Matter of Fact.” National Nutrition month is a nutrition education and information campaignsponsored annually by the ADA. According to the ADA, the campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. It also promotes the ADA and its members to the public as the most valuable and credible source of food and nutrition information. The ADA recommends that everyone have a registered dietician separate from your family doctor. “In the same way that you have a physician whom you see regularly to manage your medical needs, everyone should also see a registered dietician routinely for help in managing your nutritional needs,” registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association spokesperson Joan Salge Blake said in an ADA press release. Blake said it’s important to acknowledge National Nutrition month and the first annual Registered Dietitian Day on March 10 by establishing an ongoing relationship with an expert, a registered dietician. This month is the perfect time to start analyzing your eating habits. There are lots of resources available through the ADA that provide an easy way to stay on track towards a healthier lifestyle. Mypyramid. gov offers personalized and reliable nutrition plans that help you focus on your objective. Keeping an active lifestyle and proper eating habits are the best way to maintain your weight. Though it may be hard to observe National Nutrition Month, it’s good to set goals for yourself. “I’m going to try to eat two servings of fruits and vegetables daily, watch eating sweets and desserts, and attempt to stop eating after 10 o’clock,”
MEGHAN SMITH ASST. PERSPECTIVES EDITOR MES733@CABRINI.EDU
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Kate Walck, sophomore psychology major, said. Get your food and nutrition facts from the experts and try to ignore myths and misinformation that can sometimes harm your body. The ADA stresses to find a registered dietician in order to be successful
in the journey towards the pinnacle of health. To find more resources about National Nutrition Month and the ADA, visit eatright.org.
Sports cinema draws movie-goers, inspires more than just athletes SHANNON KEOUGH STAFF WRITER SEK723@CABRINI.EDU
There are people who love movies and there are people who love sports. So aren’t movies based on sports the perfect compromise? The extreme movie lovers may complain that a movie focused too much on an actual sport, while intense sports lovers will probably criticize it for being centered on a love story. Personally, I’m closer to the movie lovers but every now and then I enjoy a good sports movie. It may not be my first choice of a movie to see, but I’m not usually disappointed. The reason is probably because most sport movies aren’t entirely focused on the game itself. They are mainly set up to portray either the drama behind the game or are meant to be comedies but are based around a sport. The more dramatic ones are usually very touching and have the whole tearjerk ending. A lot of those movies are
centered on team unity, determination and overcoming expectations. Although it’s about the game, the most important things are the players, their relationships and the challenges they face. Movies that fall under that category would be “Rudy,” “Remember the Titans” and “We Are Marshall.” Then there are the movies that are made just to make people laugh. Although they also have dramatic plots and twists, they are much less serious and don’t usually have that moving moment that makes people want to go out and change the world. These movies would be “Happy Gilmore,” “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” and the new Will Ferrell movie, “Semi-Pro.” Although those movies aren’t based completely on the game, the majority of the movie consists of players training and strategizing. Everything the players do is leading up to that one crucial game. Are they eliminating too much of the sports aspect? I don’t think so because if someone wanted to watch an actual sports game, they would turn on ESPN
or Comcast Sportsnet instead of going to the movie theater. Movies are meant to entertain people differently. For a person who has never actually been a part of a real sports team, those movies depict what it’s like to be on a competitive team. Sports fans may get frustrated because the movies aren’t accurate but the producers are probably more concerned with getting the largest audience possible and they know they will get that if they combine two separate plots into one movie. Even more than that, movies aren’t meant to plainly tell a story, they’re meant to influence and inspire people to be the best they can be so to speak. The Loquitur welcomes your questions and comments on this story. Comments can be sent to: Loquitur@googlegroups.com. The editors will review your comments each week and make corrections if warranted.
You may often hear “Dodge ball! Dodge Ball!” being yelled across campus Tuesday nights around 9 p.m. This is the voice of Andrew Pillar. Pillar, a junior social work major, started dodge ball during his freshman year. “I was just looking for something to do on a Tuesday night instead of sitting in my room,” Pillar said. Since then dodge ball has been a constant game every Tuesday night in the Dixon Center from 9 p.m to 11 p.m. Dodge ball is one of the open sports Cabrini offers to students throughout the year. Other open sports include ultimate Frisbee, soccer, volleyball and basketball. Each sport gets together once or twice a week and is always looking for new players. “Open sports are a great way to get out, exercise, try new things and meet new people,” Orlin Jespersen, director of clubs and recreation, said. This is the first time open sports have been scheduled activities. “It’s just starting to get off the ground,” Jespersen said. “As the word gets out, we’ll start seeing a lot more participants.” “Playing with everyone is so much fun. You go after one opponent the entire game and after, everyone is friends,” Patrick Gallagher, freshman elementary education major, said. There is always a core group of students who come out to play and they are trying to draw in a larger crowd. Pillar hopes to host a campus tournament sometime this semester. “It’s great to get your dodge ball gear on and have some fun,” Pillar said. A popular open sport is soccer. Riz Ishmail, junior Spanish secondary education major, began the team in his sophomore year. “I love soccer and wanted to just have some fun. I don’t have to dedicate much time or effort,” Ishmail said. One of the huge perks of open sports is the lack of competition. “It’s about having a good time with friends, not winning or losing,” Fabio Bevilacqua, junior Spanish and secondary education major, said. After playing four years of varsity soccer in high school, Bevilacqua does miss the competition, but continues to play. “I love it. It’s my life,” Bevilacqua said. “If you’re not sure about committing it’s a good chance to come out and still play,” Jespersen said. The newest addition to the open sports schedule is rock climbing. Every Wednesday night two Cabrini vans depart from the Dixon Center parking lot and head to Philadelphia Rock Gym in Oaks, Pa. According to Jespersen there has been a consistent turnout every week of about 12-16 students. The trip is free for all students. All you have to do is sign up. If you’re looking for a way to get active or just take a break from studying, come to an open sport night with a few friends and have some fun!