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Sports Fans
BY ASHLEY VIATOR Fans are a huge part of sports. They always have been and always will be. However, a fan isn’t just a fan; there are different types of fans. There are
favorite teams, and don’t necessarily watch other teams. Casual fans also go to games, and they’ll buy jerseys. Casual fans, much like true fans, will also ride or die for their favorite
A Group of Red Sox Fans
true fans, casual fans, and pink hats/fake fans. There are certain aspects that separate people into each category. And, some fans are absolutely crazy. True fans have their favorite teams. But what sets true fans apart is the fact that they will watch whatever games are on just because of the sport. For instance, during spring training when the Red Sox games aren’t televised, a true fan would watch whatever games were on television just because it was baseball. True fans are fans of sports first and their favorite team second. True fans go to games when they can. However, due to ticket prices being so high, many true fans don’t get to as many games as others, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t true fans. True fans also buy jerseys of their favorite players. They don’t buy jerseys just to have jerseys, and they don’t go to games just to go to games either. True fans “ride or die” for their favorite teams. too, and have knowledge of their favorite sports, teams, and players. Casual fans are still fans but are only fans of their
teams. This group of fans also has knowledge of their favorite team’s players and history. In the sports world, it is important to have some knowledge of your favorite team’s history and the history of the players. Casual fans and true fans get along well with each other. They can talk to each other about the games and what players did and how their favorite teams played without any sortof problem This last group of fans are not taken kindly by members of the previous groups. Also known as Pink Hats, these “fans” are the people that buy jerseys just to buy jerseys, and go to games just to say that they went to a game. They don’t really know any of the players or much about them or the team that they play for. These fans arealso the ones that go to games and talk on their cell phones the majority of time and don’t pay attention to the game. Pink hats/fake fans also attempt to claim that they may know certain things about sports, but they really don’t. For true and casual fans, it is easy to pick out the pink hats/fake fans.
FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting which showcased a 20 minute presentation created by the team. In the second segment, the team participated in a 10-minute question and answer session. The session was led by a panel of judges, including a senior economic analyst from the federal reserve Bank of Boston and an economics professor from a four-year university. Teams were judged on the following components: knowledge of the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, the quality of their research and analysis on the current state of the economy, the outlook and forecasting of the U.S. economy, recommenda-
tions for the FOMC, and the evidence of their teamwork and cooperation. Team captain, Krystina Analetto said, “The trophy presentation by the Federal Reserve really validated all of our time and effort.” Team member Anthony Martin said, "We all worked very hard to accomplish this, and it is great to see all that hard work pay off, but the important thing is everything I learned along the way." Another member, Shelby Cole, said, “I am very proud of being a Fed Challenge team member, and it will be my best memory from my time at North Shore Community College.”
Federal Reserve Winners Continued
Veggies For The Holidays
BY CHRIS RICCI
First off, this article is written by a vegetarian, so there is a slight bias when it comes to getting meat for the holidays. I know how daunting the word “vegetarian” can be. It spawns images of ravaging and militant animal activists who get their kicks by shoving their ideals down your throat. I don’t view myself as a psychotic activist who finds great joy in recruiting converts to my brainwashed veggie-cult. I think of myself as someone who likes to share
As good as this may be, this results in the inadvertent substitution of nutrients and other goodies with something that may NOT be so good for you. A good way to stay healthy while still enjoying the holiday gorge is by balancing out veggies and meat. When you go back for round two, be sure to balance out your plate and include a fair amount of both veggies and the sometimes-unhealthy centerpiece. Sometimes being conscientious to where your ham and turkey comes from also can lead to a
Singer/Vegetarian Morrissey and a Turkey he saved on Thanksgiving
alternative ideas to eating, some of which are surprisingly healthy and delicious (juxtaposed to the image of eating a big trough of lettuce [a fun stereotype]). This being said, there is a fine line between being a vegetarian and being more veggie-conscious. Just because I don't eat meat doesn't mean I don't want you to. I just want to point out the different options you have not only regarding the meat you can buy,but the substitutes as well. The holiday season is a time of giving, a time for family, and a time for gigantic feasts. Whether it be a large stuffed turkey on Thanksgiving or a plump spiral ham on Christmas Eve, the focus is always on a gigantic and meaty centerpiece on the table. This sometimes results in the veggies being pushed aside in favor of the delicious turkey or juicy ham.
healthier and happier holiday season. Most of the meats at major supermarkets are chockfull of preservatives and come from less-than-sanitary factory farms. When it comes to these products, you get what you pay for. Just because you’re getting a major bargain on a turkey doesn’t mean it will taste any better. Generally, the cheaper turkeys are the ones that are more-likely the result of neglect and aren’t as guaranteed as a higher end turkey. According to The Atlantic, “In many ways the commodity turkey is artificially cheap. The result is water, air, and soil polluted by agricultural waste; meat with high levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria; and animal suffering on an unprecedented scale. Although these costs don't show up on our grocery receipts, they are real and, ultimately, we all pay them.”To CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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Curanderos Continued
When susto has occurred, it is up to the curandero to perform a ceremony called barrida, which is performed as many times as necessary until the soul returns to the body. The ceremony involves sweeping the body with herbs, plants, or maybe an egg, while certain prayers are recited over and over. As mentioned above, the curandero may incorporate an egg into a ceremony. The way in which this is done is quite interesting. First, a raw egg is rubbed over the body of the afflicted. The curandero then breaks the egg in a glass of water and examines the egg to get a feel for the patient’s soul and what kind of treatment they may need. Although, as I have listed above, there are certain plants or ceremonies known by all curanderos, each curandero will be unique in his treatment. It would be impossible for all curanderos to interpret things in the same way, and some prefer different methods than others. This is what makes curanderos so fascinating: that they are such a traditional part of Mexican history, but still remain somewhat of a mystery. Sources of information: "Curanderos." Encyclopedia of Women's Health. Dordrecht: Springer Science Business Media, 2004. Credo Reference. 20 Jan. 2010. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://www.credoreference.com/e ntry/sprwh/curanderos>. Schuster, Angela M.H. "On the Healer's Path." Archaeology 54.4 (2001): 34. Religion and Philosophy Collection. EBSCO. Web. 11 Apr. 2010. <http://search.ebscohost.com/login .aspx?direct=true&AuthType=coo kie,ip,cpid&custid=nsb&db=rlh& AN=4901239&site=ehostlive&scope=site> <http://www.wellness.com/referen ce/therapies/curanderismo/practice -theory-and-evidence>
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