page page44The TheSignal SignalFebruary February13, 13,2019 2019
Students receive tips to help build successful careers
Left: Pingitore discusses the art of the ‘side hustle.’ Right: Students learn how to jump-start successful companies. By Dylan Sapp Correspondent To further its goal of preparing students for life in the public sector, the College’s Entrepreneurship Club, in coordination with sophomore class council and senators of Student Government, organized an event with a guest speaker on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 p.m. in the Business Building Lounge to highlight the importance of side hustles, or forms of income that supplement a full-time job. The event, titled “How to Make 6065k your first year out of college,” promised that great things were inevitable for
students who were willing to work for their success. TJ Pingitore, the guest speaker, is the founder of Upstart Garden, a community of entrepreneurs located in Red Bank, New Jersey. Upstart Garden helps individuals create successful companies by offering strategic consulting, targeted workshops, speaker panels and other events that help young startups. Students were asked to share examples of side jobs they have been working on throughout college. They shared various experiences—everything from starting apps to creating YouTube channels. The event stressed the importance of
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constantly being on the lookout for new work opportunities. “Don’t be afraid to work,” Pingitore said. “It’s tiring, but it’s worth it, and what you start to realize quickly is what you don’t want to do.. you need to figure out what you don’t want to do before you know what you do want to do.” Harrison Kelly, a senior business management major and president of the Entrepreneurship Club, spoke highly of Pingitore as a speaker and entrepreneur. “I met TJ through a mutual connection who had graduated from the College, and we got together and he was talking to me about this new business that he was
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starting and from there we talked about side hustles and opportunities like that,” Kelly said. “I usually try to set up guest speakers, ideally three to four a month, having one every week consistently. We brought (TJ) in last semester, and then we wanted to bring him back because he did so well.” Dustin Marino, a freshman interactive multimedia major, valued Pingitore’s insight on internships. “I like how he talked about getting started early,” Marino said. “I wasn’t even thinking about internships yet, and it got me thinking; maybe I should start looking at those things.”
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Chocolate is low in caffeine, yet high in fat. By Anna Kellaher Columnist According to CandyStore.com, people buy 58 million pounds of chocolate during the week of Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s from a significant other, your parents or yourself, chances are you’ll get a sweet treat this week. There’s a significant number of health claims surrounding chocolate, although the accuracy of those claims are up for debate. It is a myth that chocolate causes acne, according to The Huffington Post. A diet that is high in sugar and fat, such as chocolate, can lead to increased sebum production and inflammation, which can therefore cause acne. However, chocolate itself is not the culprit and, in moderation, won’t make you break out. A second myth is that chocolate is high in caffeine. According to the USDA, 1.55 ounces of milk chocolate – a standard
chocolate bar size – contains 9 milligrams of caffeine. A cup of regular coffee, for reference, contains 95 milligrams. The last myth is that chocolate is said to be good for your heart. This one, however, is partly true. Cocoa beans are high in antioxidants –– vitamins and minerals that fight the effects of free radicals in the body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, free radicals naturally form in the body. However, if they are left unchecked, they can cause damage to your body. One effect of these molecules is the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, known as heart disease. Antioxidants, such as those found in chocolate, can prevent this from occurring. Pay attention to nutrition labels, because the added ingredients in most chocolate add lots of calories and fat. While you celebrate, remember that everything should be consumed in moderation, especially when it comes to chocolate.
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