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THE CRESTIAD H1N1 naonal emergency Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania Vol. 92 No. 8 | November 5, 2009

Dannah Hartman MANAGING EDITOR Just shy of two weeks ago, President Barack Obama declared a national emergency to deal with the H1N1 virus due to its widespread and rapid increase. “The 2009 H1N1 pandemic continues to evolve. The rates of illness continue to rise rapidly within many communities across the nation, and the potential exists for the pandemic to overburden health care resources in some localities” Obama said in his statement, quoted on cnn.com. He continued, “Thus, in recognition of the continuing progression of the pandemic and in further preparation as a nation, we are taking additional steps to facilitate our response.” H1N1, also known as the Swine Flu, first emerged last April but has rapidly increased over the past couple months. Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that since the H1N1 pandemic began in April “millions of people in the United States have been infected, at least 20,000 have been hospitalized and more than 1,000 have died.” According to CNN, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention reported that as of last week, forty-eight states, including Pennsylvania, had been listed as having widespread flu activity. The Lehigh Valley has been greatly affected by H1N1; the Morning Call reported that approximately 75 samples sent to Health Network Laboratories in Allentown tested positive for H1N1 in October alone. Children, teenagers and young adults from ages 10 to 20 make up the majority of the cases that tested positive. While H1N1 can be found all over the Lehigh Valley, the vaccine connued | page 3

Protecng yourself: ways to stay healthy With increasing fear and paranoia of getting ill, people are going the extra mile to stay healthy. Here are some easy tips that people can follow to prevent getting sick this flu season. 1. Don’t touch your face-

3. Cover your nose and mouth-

Your eyes, mouth and nose all serve as pathways for viruses to enter your respiratory tract. By keeping your hands, which are often susceptible to germs, away from your face you can reduce your chances of getting H1N1.

Coughing and sneezing is a common way of transmitting germs and viruses, by simply covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze you’re not only protecting yourself, but others around you as well.

2. Wash your hands- Computer labs, the bath-

5. Recognize your symptoms-

rooms, the classroom, the dining hall…all places where you’re touching items and coming in contact with germs. By washing your hands frequently, you can reduce your risk for contracting the flu. Not a sink in sight? No problem! Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, cover both hands and wait for it to dry (usually takes 10-15 seconds).

H1N1 symptoms are similar to those of the regular flu; fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and lethargy. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention by contacting your doctor or visiting health services.

4. Keep your distanceCrowd surfing at a concert is probably not the best idea when H1N1 has become incredibly widespread. Avoid an unnecessary social contact, specifically from crowds and people who are experiencing flu-like symptoms.

CCC Forensic Speech Team

Compiled by Dannah Hartman Sources: scientificamerican.com huffingtonpost.com

Pictures from the ball

Small but mighty Lindsey Jancay OPINIONS EDITOR Cedar Crest’s Forensic Speech Team has taken on a mantra this year: “We are small but mighty,” declares advisor Tim Brown. The team has demonstrated such by recently hosting a successful Forensic Speech Tournament here at Cedar Crest for 14 colleges and universities from around the nation. According to Forensic Speech Team Advisor, Brown, this is the third year a tournament has been hosted at Cedar Crest College. Each year, the Forensicators take on the complicated job of hosting the event. “When you’re hosting a tournament, it is more about having the party [than being the guest,]” explained Brown. The team’s focus goes into the planning of the event and ensuring that the guests are taken care of. They had to consider things like judges, planning schedules, making sure schools aren’t competing against each other and reserving the correct amount of rooms. The team went to great lengths to provide for their guests. “We are consistently praised for it,” stated Brown who explained that small

details, such as supplying umbrellas for people to use in the rain, were not overlooked. As hosts of the event, Cedar Crest’s Forensic Speech team did not compete on Saturday, and only competed on a small level on Sunday. “When you’re hosting, you’re not looking to be the champion at your own Tournament,” explained Brown. That doesn’t mean that the team fell flat. “At our own competition, we were exhausted, but we still took a good shaving,” said Megan Newtown, junior Chemistry and Forensic Science major. Turn out for the competition was good despite the hit on Forensic Speech Team travel budgets due to the economy. Cedar Crest actually hosted more teams at this year’s competition than last. “ We had people fly in from Texas this year and we never had that before,” explained team captain Alisha Heilman, senior Chemistry, History, and Political Science major. The Forensic Speech Team has had a successful season thus far. They recently took fifth place in team sweeps with only four team members competing. The opposing

teams competed with more people and were among the highest ranked in the nation. “We have one piece that’s already qualified for Nationals in April,” said Brown of Heilman. Heilman was among the competitors in the recent “Match made in Heaven” tournament in Harrisonburg, Va. Four Cedar Crest students participated in the two one-day tournaments, competing against several teams ranking in the top 20 forensic speech teams in the nation. The Cedar Crest team placed fifth overall during both days of the competition. Individual results for the competition were: • Chealsea Anagnoson, senior: impromptu speaking (Saturday, fifth place), poetry interpretation (Saturday, sixth), impromptu speaking (Sunday, sixth). • Alisha Heilman, senior: communications analysis (Saturday, fourth), communication analysis (Sunday, sixth). • Samantha Hyson, senior: poetry interpretation (Saturday, fifth), poetry interpretation (Sunday, sixth). • Megan Newton, senior: extemporaneous speaking (Sunday, sixth).

Jessica Kuc | Staff Writer

The Student Activities Board hosted a Halloween Masquerade Ball. Pictured above in Rebecca Pandone, dressed as Tinkerbell.

See page 2 for more pictures.

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Hauna Colista, Editor

Dr. Wendy Robb presents at an international exchange in Greece Sarajane Sein STAFF WRITER Dr. Wendy Robb, Assistant Professor of Nursing, has presented at the 1st International Congress on Nursing Education, Research & Practice, which was held in Thessaloniki, Greece from October 15th to the 17th. She presented two papers, entitled “How to Incorporate Student-Produced Case Study Simulations into the Classroom” and “Is Nursing Ready for the Cooperative Exam? Creative Collaboration as an Evaluation Method”. Both of these papers developed out of work that she did with students she taught in the class Complex Health Problems. “I loved the international exchange of the conference. Although English was the official language of the conference, English was a second language for the majority of the presenters. The format was very different from a traditional nursing conference in the United States. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the international audience,” Robb explained, discussing the change of pace that a conference in Greece of-

fered. Robb was also excited by the chance to be traveling in Greece and visiting Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, for the first time. “I was most excited to learn about the Greek healthcare system. In many of the countries I’ve visited, I have been able to tour a local health care facility and speak with clients, physicians and nurses. Most recently, I toured a health care facility in Singapore last year with Cedar Crest colleague, Dr. Sandra Leh, and I was hoping to have a similar experience in Greece. However, the conference committee had cancelled the arranged tours and there were many less natives who spoke English than I expected,” Robb recalled. However, her goal of touring a local health care facility was accomplished, though not in the way she had planned. “On the evening of my arrival to the city, I ended up as a patient in the Emergency Room for several hours. It wasn’t quite the experience that I had expected, but it was quite eye opening. I was on the ‘other side of the bed’ as we

say in nursing,” she remembered. This conference also gave Robb a chance to learn more about different interests that she had in the field of Nursing. “There were several presentations that focused on the use of complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment and prevention of various illnesses as well as the maintenance of health. One of my nursing interests is in this area,” she explained, “Herbal and alternative treatments are not used as a major focus of treatment as much in the U.S. as they are abroad. I enjoyed listening to the most current nursing research on a variety of complementary and alternative treatments that are accepted as mainstream interventions in different cultures.” In regards to how academic conferences and the overall experience relate to furthering academic scholarship, Robb stated, “I think it is important for educators to engage in professional conferences whether it is as a participant or presenter. In order to be on the cutting edge of your profession regardless of the field of expertise, it is important to keep up to date on the most current advances and areas of interest.”

Alternative Medications Alternative treatments and herbal remedies are popular around the world but less known in the U.S. Here are some alternative medications and for what ailments they’re used.

Acupuncture For healing pains

Bitter Orange For nausea

Lavender For anxiety

Fenugreek For inducing childbirth

Noni For joint pain

Mistletoe For treatment in certain cancers Source- nccam.nih.gov Compiled by Jessica Heiser

SAB hosts Halloween Masquerade Ball Jessica Kuc STAFF WRITER Music, dancing and a wide array of unique costumes took over the TCC Dining Hall on Oct. 31 as SAB (Student Activities Board) launched its second annual Masquerade Ball. The dining hall was transformed into a Halloween hotspot with various decorations including “tombstones” with popular faculty members’ names on them, fake bones, cobwebs and ghosts hanging from the ceiling. Halloweencolored lights and streamers topped it all off The D.J. kicked off the party with Halloween-themed songs, later switching to popular dance songs that got everybody dancing. Alcove A of the dining hall held a few Halloween activities provided by various clubs on campus. “I think it was great that the D.J. mixed it up and played some Halloween songs as well as normal dance songs,” said Jennifer Schwab, freshman genetic engi-

neering major. “It really helped set the Halloween theme while still giving us something to dance to.” The big hit of the night was the enthusiasm that went into many of the costumes. The vast majority of students at the ball were decked out in creative costumes with hair and makeup to match. Wolves, Star Wars Jedi and fairies, to name a few, gathered around the dance floor as awards were given out to the best and second best costumes in different categories. Some prizes were even awarded to a pair of students with complementing costumes. “The decorations were definitely creative, and the costume contest was a lot of fun,” said Elyse Allen, freshman genetic engineering major. “I had a great time there with my friends, and it seemed like everyone else did too.” Dancing proceeded again after the students with some of the most creative costumes were awarded, and the ball soon came to an end as an undisputed success.

Jessica Kuc | Staff Writer Top- A group of people dance the night away to classic Halloween tunes like the Time Warp and Thriller. Left- Two of the Seven Deadly Sins, Wrath, Freshman Colleen Aquino, and Envy, Freshman Elyse Allen strut their stuff at the Ball Right- Decorations filled the Dinning Hall including tombstones with names of popular professor including Maynard Cressman

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Managing Editor Dannah Hartman

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News Editor Hauna Colista

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Arts Editor Athletics Editor Study Break Editor Allie Scott Khyla (Brandt) Flores Gabrielle Augustine Acting Faculty Advisor Christine Schiavo Staff Writers Stephanie Augustine, Molly Bair, Autumn Drury, Kristen Isaacson, Morgan Keschl, Jessica Kuc, Jocelyn Ludwig, Sarajane Sein, Stacey Stangl, Rena Wallace

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In the News Nicole Magloire 10 bodies found in the house of Anthony Sowell after being charged Authorities discovered three more bodies in the house of Anthony Sowell on Tuesday 3rd raising the number of bodies found in his house to 10. Police say that the four bodies and a skull was found in the house where the remains of the other six women were found as well. Police discovered the first six bodies after a women reported being raped by Sowell, investigators found one body in a shallow grave in the backyard.Sowell is now in jail and was charged with five counts of aggravated murder and with rape, felonious assault, k i d n a p p i n g . Source:nydailynews.com

Jilted bride, parties instead of mourning to move on. Teanne Harris was preparing for her big day with her fiancé when he got cold feet leaving her to pick up the pieces. When Harris tried to retrieve her deposit from the Suburban Catering Hall they told her that they wouldn’t be able to refund her for the reception scheduled for that Saturday. Instead of being sad or upset Harris decided to make the best out of the situation and not let her Halloween themed reception go to waste. Harris moved the party across the street and had a Halloween themed party with guests in costumes ranging from Dracula to Raggedy Ann.Source:Nydailynews.com

AT&T to Verizon: There’s a lawsuit for that AT&T is suing Verizon Wireless for over it’s “There’s a map for that” commercial saying that the ads are misleading. AT&T filed the suit in US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and is asking for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction to stop the ads. AT&T is arguing that the 3G network coverage commercials that use maps showing where Verizon works better and AT&T works better are misleading because AT&T works in the areas they say they don’t. Verizon has now modified there commercials to better explain to coverage and show that AT&T works better than they implied. Source:Msnbc.com

Coach accused of showing inappropriate pictures to students A former high school coach entered a Lehigh County first offenders program Monday after being accused of showing students lewd pictures. Asar Long 33 was accepted into the county’s Accelerated Rehabilitation program, he’ll be on probation for two years and if he completes rehab his criminal record will be expunged. Long was a first-team East Penn Conference selection 1994 as a senior running back at Liberty. Since the victims didn’t cooperate with authorities Long was offered ARD.

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Forensic Science students present at long branch N.J. Hauna Colista NEWS EDITOR Blood spatters and gun residue are not just found in CSI: Las Vegas but right here at Cedar Crest. Nine Forensic Science students traveled to Long Beach, NJ on Nov. 4 to present research presentations at the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists’ (NEAFS) 35th annual meeting. However, each student was able to practice their presentations in front of their peers and professors the day before they departed. The NEAFS is a professional organization for scientists working in the forensic science field. The NEAFS website describes its priorities as “exchang(ing) ideas and information within the field of forensic science and to foster friendship and cooperation among the various laboratory personnel.” The NEAFS tries to encourage an elevated level of skill among professionals in forensic science, promote the importance of forensic science in the criminal justice system, and to “stimulate increased implementation of existing techniques, along with research and development of new techniques within the field, and to encourage financial support for these efforts,” says neafs.org. There are a variety of topics represented by Cedar Crest at the NEAFS meeting. Coleen Spease, a senior Biology major did her research

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has now been made available to the public to ensure further prevention. Many health care providers still only have limited vaccine supplies, so the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that certain “at risk” groups get the H1N1 vaccination as soon as possible, these groups include: Pregnant women, people who live or care for children, healthcare and emergency medical personnel, people between the ages of six months and 24 years old, people 25 to 64 years old who have chronic medical conditions. The seasonal flu shot does not fully protect against H1N1, however it is recommended that individuals get both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 vaccine (if possible). The Lehigh Valley Health Network will be administering the seasonal flu vaccine for free this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Dorney Park and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Coca-Cola Park. Those individuals who plan on receiving the vaccine during either of those times are asked to print and complete the consent form that can be found on lvhn.org. Cedar Crest is now implementing a program on campus that will hopefully help reduce the spread of the flu. In a recent email sent out to the Cedar Crest community from Dean O’Neill, it was explained that Cedar Crest and HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) have collaborated in order to develop a program for residents in order to help manClassified Ad Adoption- Loving home, sweet dog, all NYC has to offer awaits baby to adopt. Expenses paid. Call Ellen toll free 888-8688778, or email at www.eeadoption.com

on blood splatters. “(I was) looking at the distance that small blood droplets can travel,” said Spease. She continued, “Blood is a very common thing to be found at a crime scene and it is hard to find something that hasn’t been done before.” Michelle Shortell, a graduate student getting a masters in Forensic Science, has developed a method for detecting arson. “In fire debris analysis there is a lot of background interferences and I have developed a method to separate those interferences to determine whether there are accelerants present,” Shortell continues “It’s important because it’s just simplifying the identifying process.” Some other topics included Nitrites in gunshot residue over time and fingerprint comparisons. Each presenter is a senior or graduate student interested in forensic science and was mentored by a Cedar Crest professor. Dr. Thomas Brettell, Brian Gestring, Thomas Pritchett and Dr. Lawrence Quarino all mentored at least one of the students. For many of the students, including Spease, this is the first time attending this meeting or presenting at it. It is also the first time many of them are presenting in front hundreds of people at one time. Therefore the presentation practice on Nov. 3 was really important. Quarino said, “It gives us a last chance to catch mistakes and it gives them a confidence

age the recovery of students experiencing flu-like symptoms. The Health Preceptor Program will have HOSA members who will transport food and beverages from the dining hall as well as course work from professors to students who reside in the dorms that either already have the flu or have flu symptoms. Each residence area will have two or more Health Preceptors stationed in it, and these individuals will check their e-mail accounts several times a day in order to best fill requests for assistance. O’Neill explained that in order to ensure that the Health Preceptors do not get themselves ill while assisting the sick students, “communication occurs via email” and “Health Preceptors are cautioned from entering the room of an ill student.” Even though commuters cannot get assistance from this program, O’Neill still believes that they will find various ways to get aid if needed, “It is our hope that commuter students will receive assistance from families as well as classmates and preceptors. As a community of scholars, and individuals who care about one another, it is my hope that we will find ways to go the extra mile and assist students no matter where they are residing.” The health preceptor program was originally started to ensure the health of the Cedar Crest community because it was anticipated that H1N1 would impact the campus, explained O’Neill. She does, however wish for this program to continue, “I would like to see the program continue every year. Service is a part of the mission of the College, and it reveals itself in many ways. A college is not only measured by how much knowledge that we have obtained but it is measured in acts of care and compassion. The members of HOSA have demonstrated both.”

level.” The students agree. Shortell said, “This is the first time we have done a preview night. I feel more prepared.” The final presentations were held in Long Branch, NJ and the meeting lasted from Nov. 4 to Nov. 7.

Hauna Colista | News Editor The practice presentations, held in Miller 33, were an opportunity for students to smooth out their presentations. Coleen Spease is shown presenting her research project above.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Student concerns and president’s breakfast Jessica Kuc STAFF WRITER The Oct. 28 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting was held in Butz Basement Lounge. The meeting was called to order by SGA President Caitlin Billow, who discussed current and upcoming events on campus as well as student concerns. Students are encouraged to take place in the School Supply Collection Drive by donating school supplies in the designated boxes. These boxes are located in Curtis, Moore and Butz Halls and in the Tompkins College Center (TCC) near the information desk. Billow and Dean O’Neil stated that the student breakfast on the day of President Ambar’s inauguration far surpassed initial expectations. Almost 250 known students attended this event, making it a huge success. Billow also mentioned the possibility of putting a historical marker where the college first stood. This will be discussed further as a possible SGA project. Student concerns such as the arrival of garbage trucks early in the morning and the overload of emails were addressed. While some of these issues, such as the garbage trucks, cannot be fixed as they are out of SGA’s hands, any possible solutions or ideas are welcome for concerns regarding anything administered within the college, such as emails and planners. As the President of SGA, Billow will be holding office hours in the SGA office in hopes that stu-

dents will feel welcome to voice any comments or concerns. Additionally, students are encouraged to email Billow with specific concerns rather than the SGA email account so that these concerns are addressed personally and efficiently. Administrative Vice President Tasha Cornish welcomed two new senators to SGA, and Social Vice President AnTionette ByersParedes mentioned the return of the “song contest”, an old Cedar Crest tradition. More details will circulate the campus as this event nears. SGA Treasurer Christine Saleb introduced eight petitions; seven were passed and one was tabled due to the absence of a representative from the club petitioning for money. The Accounting Club was given money for their Pizza Party scheduled to take place on Nov. 16 and the Class of 2011 was allotted money for refreshments following the Junior Ring Ceremony. Globaleyes and the Social Work Club were both given money for their tables at the Masquerade Ball, and Cedar Crest Christian Fellowship received funding for an acoustic guitarist who will be performing holiday-related songs in Dec. Lastly, Women’s Alliance received money for its domestic violence project in addition to a movie night. Some changes to the SGA website were suggested such as a link to a list of the clubs at Cedar Crest and the addition of the constitution and bylaws to the site. The next SGA meeting will take place on Nov. 4 in the 1867 Room.

4 FEATURES Around the World in 101 Days...

Dannah Hartman, Editor

Adventures in India “All towns are our home town... all persons are our kin”

Courtesy | Rachel Edgar

A fruit stand located in the vibrant food market on the streets of Chennai, India. Courtesy | Rachel Edgar

Rachel Edgar CRESTIAD SPECIAL My five days in India were filled with oppressive heat, spicy curries, dust and dirt, incessantly honking horns, brightly colored saris, and the mixed smell of sewage and incense. India is an attack on all the senses – everything swirls together in a dynamic, sometimes overwhelming, pattern. I spent my time in India exploring the port city of Chennai and the surrounding province of Tamil Nadu. I listened to a lecture by author Tulsi Badrinath about her new novel Meeting Lives, visited several famous Hindu temples in Mahabalipuram, participated in an Indian cooking class and demonstration for the local TV station, and visited Andhra Mahila Sabha, a home for physically and mentally handicapped children. Each experience broadened my worldview and provided me with the opportunity to understand

India’s people and culture. On my second day in India, I attended the 100th Voyage Celebration of Semester at Sea and a seminar entitled “Youth Leadership Through Global Education & Travel” hosted by the Ethiraj College for Women. As my friends and I stepped off the bus in front of Ethiraj College for Women, musicians greeted us; one beating a drum while another played a kuzhal, a reed instrument with a shrill, penetrating tone. Their exotic tune vibrated throughout the air. Accompanying the musicians were dancers, including men on stilts dressed like horses and peacocks and women dressed in colorful saris of scarlet, gold, and navy blue. The women strung garlands of fragrant jasmine around our necks and led us to a classroom where we were served masala chai, milky tea mixed with spices and herbs, and cookies. When we finished our snack, we were led to an auditorium for the 100th Voyage Celebration and leadership seminar. As we entered the building, women from the college applied dots of kumkum paste made of red and yellow turmeric powder to our foreheads as an

One of the five Hindu mini-temples located in Mahabalipuram.

auspicious symbol. We were then sprinkled with holy water and given bright pink flower blossoms. The program began with a number of dance performances, both by children from the local schools as well as young women from the college. The program incorporated a mixture of traditional and modern dances, and included a dance number to the song Jai Ho from Slumdog Millionaire. Another piece was choreographed to traditional Indian music, and the dancers were dressed in saris the colors of the Indian flag. The seminar following the dance performances included speeches from Semester at Sea Students, two Indian students, and several Indian and American dignitaries including the mayor of Chennai, as well as the Semester at Sea Dean Executive Dean Nicholas Immarino. Each speaker was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a beautiful handmade silk scarf following their speech. What interested me most, however, was a simple saying on a banner hanging up in the background of the stage. “All towns are our home town, all persons are our kin,” stated the ancient Tamil verse. This completely describes my experience throughout this entire voyage around the world – each newcountry, each new city becomes my home town as I

move through parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia. In each place, I learn about a new culture, meet people, form a small family; then I share meals and experiences, hugs and goodbyes as I move on to my next hometown. I’m happy to say that I now have seven hometowns – all the way from York, Pennsylvania to Chennai, India plus five more to add before my journey is complete. After the program ended, we were served a traditional Indian lunch, which included an unleavened bread similar to a tortilla called chapati, Basmati rice, a spicy lentil dish called sambar. We were also given a dry curry made with potatoes, vegetable koottu cooked with tamarind and coconut, and curd rice made with yogurt and garnished with pomegranate. The food was flavorful and delicious, and sharing lunch with the Indian students was an enjoyable experience. I felt completely at home at the Ethiraj College for Women. Rachel Edgar is a Cedar Crest College student who is participating in the Semester at Sea program. She writes a weekly series that chronicles her adventures around the world. This is Edgar’s sixth article about her experiences, her previous five articles are available in back issues of The Crestiad on cedarcrest.edu/crestiad.

Courtesy | Rachel Edgar

Courtesy | Rachel Edgar

Above: An Indian woman demonstrating the art of creating traditional patterns with chalk at the entrance of an Indian home. The drawings are believed to bring good luck to the household, and a new one is drawn usually at the beginning of each day Left: Posters at Ethiraj College for Women encouraging awareness of women’s issues including maternal health, gender equality, and equal educational opportunities.

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OPINIONS

Lindsey Jancay, Editor

Leer to the Editor How much do we eat a week? I have always been a resident ‘Comment Card’ writer in the upstairs Dining Hall. I’ve found that it is a nice way to gain changes and make improvements to the food that we eat. A couple weeks ago, I noted on a card that fries were served every day, and pondered why. Many other comment card writers had also as commented on the amount of pizza, pasta, and seemingly massive amounts of starches that were also served weekly. Chef Jerry Rogers, the head Chef of the Dining Hall, gave me a very strange statistic in his reply. “We serve 500-700 lbs a week in fries.” 500-700 pounds a week? If you do the math, our school has eaten in the past eight weeks approximately 3,500 pounds of fries. That is 1.75 short tons, which is more than half of the average weight of a female African Elephant. But why such numbers? Recently, I had a meeting with Chef Jerry and Dean Piacentini, the head of Food Services. When I first contemplated this question, I came to the logical conclusion that so much is eaten because it is served every day. But Jerry explained that many don’t realize it’s not just served every day because it’s a popular food, but because we eat it in such a massive quantity weekly. The Parkhurst cooking staff not only has to supply a nutritious meal for students, but they must appeal to the majority of eaters in the Dining Hall, and these eaters voice their opinion by eating things in large quantities. This tends to show in many other common foods, which appear quite often on the menu. Pizza, or any other kind of dough, sauce, and cheese product is on the menu at least two or three times a week due to how fast they sell it during lunch and dinner.

Pasta is another common starch, appearing on the menu about three or four times a week. They begin with approximately 100 pounds of dry pasta, but when it’s cooked, it can weight as much as 250 pounds a week! Why this popularity in food that can be considered as ‘bad diet foods’? Mr. Piacentini stated that it isn’t that students in general have bad eating habits; these kinds of food simply fit into what we would call the ‘American Diet.’ Burgers, fries, pizza, fast food, fried chicken- all of these things fall into rather common and popular foods that Americans have come to know and love, formed from our growing addiction to Fast Food. So, when students come to colleges, they tend to lean towards this diet that they have become familiar and comfortable with, thus resulting in the ‘Freshman 15.’ Chef Jerry noted that one of the ways he’s seen students help keep themselves on a healthier track is following the ‘Healthy U Program’, which many have joined to help with their weight issues and staying in shape. The Dining room upstairs already supplies a rather constant meal rotation of a main entree (usually meat), a starch, two vegetables (one always fresh), a vegan meal, fries, and a fried option. With salad bar, cold bar, soups and sandwich bar, there is always a nice option for anyone to pull from the usual American Diet of fries, pizza, pasta, and other starches. But in case you find nothing that fancies you, the cooks are always more than happy to make you a burger, hot dog, veggie burger or veggie dog to your liking. If the food still hasn’t met your criteria, or you simply want to see

something new, the yellow ‘Comment Cards’ at the front of the Dinning Hall is the way to go. Parkhurst is always looking for new ideas for meals, and will gladly take in any new recipes. If you just want to note something simple, like the food was dry one night, or cold another, or you were sad that they ran out of something and you couldn’t have- write a card. The Food Service staff always accepts good critique and options or alternatives. Mr. Piacentini and Chef Jerry personally read all comment cards, and all relevant cards are replied to and posted on their bulletin board. If there is anything you’d like to see on the menu, or even changes to the current food- write a card! Change will be on the way though. Chef Jerry did note that when the Bistro is done, the Dining Hall will return to it’s older format, and a greater variety will be available, simply from the lack of the recent high numbers in Dining Hall eaters. He also mentioned, for the curious concerned eater, that he will be reopening his kitchen tours to the student body, and will give free tours around the prep areas and downstairs kitchen to see where the food comes from, how it is prepared and how Mr. Piacentini stuffed him in a storage closet for an office. But if we do want to see greater change our common foods served weekly, the student body as a whole may need to change the foods they eat most, and try something new. 500-700 pounds of fries just sounds like too much! Christine Hickey Senior, Computer Information Systems Major

From victim to survivor Kristen Issacson STAFF WRITER When people look at me, several things that may come to their mind is pretty, smart, shy and friendly. But something that hardly anyone can guess is that I am a survivor of abuse. Not physical abuse, but emotional abuse. I was abused emotionally by someone I thought was a friend for almost two years. This person would insult me and put me in uncomfortable situations and make fun of me for not being comfortable. I did not realize how bad it got until another person witnessed this and helped me to realize I did not deserve to be treated this way. I got myself out of that situation, yet I am still dealing with the after effects of that friendship. I have had a lot of trouble accepting the fact that I have been a victim of abuse, choosing to just walk away from the situation. However, it is not that simple. With any type of abuse, the person who was abused deals with a lot afterwards. My “abuser” still to this day does not feel like she did anything wrong. Our friendship is ruined and she completely blames me. The definition of abuse is “any behavior that is designed to control and subjugate another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, intimidation, guilt, coercion, manipulation etc.” This is according to http://eqi.org/index.htm, which is a site devoted to Emotional Intelligence and goes into Emotional Abuse. The site goes on to say

that emotional abuse is any kind of abuse that is emotional rather than physical in nature. It can include anything from verbal abuse and constant criticism to more subtle tactics, such as repeated disapproval or even the refusal to ever be pleased. I do not wish to be seen as a victim, and I am working on being a Survivor. Being a victim gives the abuser all the power. I want to be seen as a survivor so that I can move on with my life. A friend, parent, girlfriend or boyfriend has no right to treat a person with abuse, with words and emotional abuse, or physically. Definitely having people to talk to and close people to support me has helped to get me on the road to move forward in my life. According to Designed ThinkingOvercoming Emotional Abuse, at www.designedthinking.com “It is important to remember, while you are the one who is made to feel inadequate, the abuse received seldom has anything to do with you. People only change when they are ready to change and those who are sensitive usually do so reluctantly. One of the hardest things to realize, is you will have little to no influence on making deep and lasting changes in the abuser.” Always remember, you did not deserve this and it is not your fault. If you are in this kind of relationship or you know someone who has suffered from emotional abuse, speak up. No one should stick around for that. No one deserves to be treated in that way.

The digital age of books are there. It uses the same E Ink display that most e-readers are using these days. However, it also has a color touch screen that you use to buy books and access the different areas of the Nook. The Nook has a Micro SD slot that allows you to expand the memory. The most exciting feature of this e-reader is the ability to share books. You can send books you have downloaded on your Nook to other Nook users, as well as to Apple iphones, blackberries, and computers. The Nook also offers a wide selection of free books, mostly public domain or older titles, such as Pride and Prejudice and Treasure Island. The Nook comes out on November 30, and many stores will have one on display for customers to come in and try out, something you can’t do before buying a Kindle. If I were ever to switch to a digital reader, the Nook would be it. It will be some time before we have left the paper world of books and completely enter the digital one, but with products like the Nook on the market the transition may be easier than it seems. ww .am azo n.co m

In this age of technology it’s no surprise that books have gone digital. E-readers have been around for a few years now, the most popular one being Amazon’s Kindle. As an avid reader I have to say I’ve been tempted to purchase one. Having access to an entire library of books at the push of a button is the stuff dreams are made of. The Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular e-readers on the market. It wirelessly downloads books to your device, and can hold about 1500 - 3500 books; depending on which one you buy. However, you cannot add to the memory on the device. You can access some web sites through it, but that’s what my computer is for. (I really don’t understand why every new gadget has to have a browser on it). And you can also play MP3s, but with limited space you wouldn’t be able to fit many songs onto it and still have room for your books. There is no way to share books that you buy on your Kindle, and though Amazon backs up your purchases, I’d prefer backing them up myself on my computer. Just reading the user reviews on Amazon.com keeps me from purchasing a Kindle. You cannot share books with other Kindle users, and there was even a case where Amazon removed books from Kindles. According to an article in the New York Times by Brad

Stone “In a move that angered customers and generated waves of online pique, Amazon remotely deleted some digital editions of the books [1984 and Animal Farm by George Orwell] from the Kindle devices of readers who had bought them.” A company that did not have legal rights to them had submitted the books to the Kindle store. A spokesperson for Amazon.com, Drew Herdener, told the New York Times that “We are changing our systems so that in the future we will not remove books from customers’ devices in these circumstances.” I’m dubious of any company that would delete books I’ve paid for without notifying me first. Amazon needs to prepare for some competition. Barnes and Noble, Inc. has announced its ereader, the Nook. This reader has everything that the Kindle does not, and then some. You can download books wirelessly, as well as read excerpts before buying. Also, if you are in a Barnes and Noble store, you can read any book on the Nook just as you could pick up any book off the shelf and read it while you

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To label or not to label so rude it makes me sick. I will even admit to have done it before, I am not perfect. When you look at someone else you see not only their face and their hair, you see their Accessibility, comfort, luxury and trust are just four things that I look for when I am shop- clothes. You see the style and of course usually ping, and I can proudly say that I do not need to the brand right on the article of clothing, so byspend an arm and a leg to find these qualities in standers will know “who” you are wearing. I think that is stupid. “Who” are you wearthe things that I buy. I have no fear in thrift stores ing? Who cares! Would you like to know what and flea markets and I welcome generic brands, really irks me? I don’t understand girls that wear because I have confidence in my choices and do not need to prove anything to anyone by buying designer so everyone thinks that they have a lot of money. First off, if you are in things less expensive than others. college, no one has money, so Like most shoppers, I love to If you why are you wearing designers buy clothes that make me feel are in col- to show off when you should be good. I stand firmly by my opinion that I do not need to buy lege, no one has showing off your books instead. I know there are people out brand name clothing to feel confident and luxurious. I also firmly money, so why are there that are like that, I know believe that just because you are you wearing de- them. Even worse than that though, I thoroughly dislike buying something that is generic people who refuse to wear anysigners to show off or does not have a designer name slapped on it does not make you when you should thing but designer, generics are not acceptable and they are emany less of a person then a person barrassed to wear them. be showing off who can afford “superior love thrift stores, I think brands.” your books in- they I are so much fun to go I find shopping to be one of through and wear other people’s my most favorite things to do, in stead. clothes, there is something hisfact I love it so much that I will torical about it; it makes me shop almost anywhere I can behappy. There are people out cause it is that much fun. On my shopping excursions I pass others that seem to there though, that inside cringe at the thought of enjoy is just as much as I do, but as I pass I re- wearing someone else’s clothes. Well, hey, what ceive smirks, and stare downs from other happens when those people turn their old clothes into the Salvation Army? That means other peowomen assessing my attire. I know I am not the only one who notices it! ple will be wearing their clothes, what’s wrong People, especially other women, look at other with that? Those jeans that someone bought, that women and look straight up and down at what used to be yours, well someone else’s butt is in the other person is wearing. It is so obvious and them now. Big deal! Your butt is no better than

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someone else’s. On Collegecandy.com, there was an article discussing why designer brands are better. They came up with a list of five things you benefit from buying designer clothing; Product quality, consistency, self identity, social status and uniqueness and rarity. Now I hope it is not just me but doesn’t that seem a bit ridiculous that designer clothes give you a sense of self identity and uniqueness? Now, as an educated woman I have a learned that my strength, morals, knowledge and personality are where I get my self identity from, I do not need to wear expensive clothes for people to know who I am. I feel that whoever wrote that article was rather shallow. This concept of “superior brands” goes beyond clothing. Some people talk down generics and brands of foods and household items that are less expensive, calling them “cheap and poor quality.” I have found that through some vigorous shopping adventures, sometimes generic is better and that whole “poor quality” rumor is total crap. I love trying generics because most of the time, I have personally found to like the generic better! No matter what brand you wear, whether it is designer or not, you should buy it not because of how much it cost and how much of an impact it will make, you should buy it because it makes you feel good and it will be something that you can enjoy. For myself all I know is that I do not want to judge others for what they wear or what products they use, so I would expect the same out of them. I will still continue to shop at thrift stores and outlets, and enjoy my Suave shampoo, because the scent makes me happy.

New model cars are geng facelis Elizabeth Kern LIFESTYLES EDITOR Shopping for a new car can be overwhelming, exciting, and may even make you feel like someone’s watching you. This is exactly how my car shopping experience went down. Naturally anyone given the opportunity to get a new car is excited and with the unlimited car brands, models and all their options it’s quite an overwhelming process. Let’s discuss the whole Big Brother theory I’ve begun to notice and have become quite fond of. Walking through the rows of 2010 Mazdas, I didn’t feel alone. I felt a ton of eyes glaring at me as a paced back and forth the isle. When I asked the salesman if he saw these wide grin faces looking at him he said yes. He then proceeded to tell me that I could have the model with “braces” (a metal strip sitting inside the grille or “smile” or without.) Other cars besides the Mazda3 feature this new face. Ford has come out with new models that hope to bring up their dismal sales. “Clearly we wanted a more expressive, a more sculptural car," Earl Lucas said in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. "Especially I think, the face of the car is awfully important.” Even more high-end automakers are looking toward this new trend. The BMW 5 series is known to have a more angry looking face though. A study done at the University of Vienna has noted that both men and women are able to see different

characteristics in cars. From emotions, sex, and personality cars have been ranked. Most people were won over by the surprising angry, “high power”, look of the BMW. For me, the face of the car used to be a turn off. Why would I want my car to be looking at me? Then it dawned on me. I’ll be driving the car, so I really won’t have to see its face. Now, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the way when I’m having a bad day and I approach my car it makes me smile because I’m greeted by its permanent grin. I like that my car has a personality trait that suites mine. Some people think that a little rust or a ding on the bummer gives their car personality but it really doesn’t. It might just be telling the other drivers that you aren’t taking care of your car. It may seem funny to recognize the future of cars by their faces, but don’t we already treat are cars like humans? We give them baths, sometimes less often then we should, we give them names (guilty, my previous car was named Hoopty, R.I.P.), we give them shelter in the garage and forced to feed them expensive “food.” In an article from Psychology Today it mentions, “A study in the journal Nature Neuroscience challenged the notion that a small specialized part of the brain is wired to recognize only faces. Instead, that brain region can be used to recognize other objects of familiarity.” If you’re not a fan of these inanimate objects having a face and personality of their own I’m afraid

you’re out of luck. It’s a growing trend that has started to take off in other directions not just cars. Maybe you’ve noticed the American Express commercial with the sink, airplane, house boat and many more taking on smiles and frowns. It’s just something about these ob-

jects that makes me laugh. I don’t think loving these faces has anything to do with my love for The Brave Little Toaster, but maybe. Either way I’m happy to see that the future designers of these innovative products have a sense of humor.

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Imagine having your car greet you each morning with a smile. Now, cars are being designed to have faces to match the names and personalities owners have been projecting on their cars for years.

Tired of Hearing about Swine Flu Sarajane Sein COLUMNIST “I don’t want to touch that. It’s the swine flu pen.” I heard that comment this week at work, not from an overly-precocious obnoxious eight-year-old, but from a man who appeared to be in his forties, dressed in business garb. He was standing in line at my work and insisted on using his finger to type in his PIN number (because, of course, NO ONE has ever touched the screen before) instead of the “swine flu pen.” While not minimizing the suffering of those who have unfortunately contracted “swine flu” (H1N1,) it is getting very grating to hear endlessly about this “pandemic.” People are going into a panic over this illness, and doing ridiculous things such as slaughtering innocent pigs due to misplaced fear of them. According to a TIME magazine article by Jeffrey Kluger, leaders in Egypt ordered the death of the country’s entire 300,000 pigs, out of fear of this “pandemic.” Let’s look at the statistics. (According to the Associated Press, the WHO gives an estimate of 5,000 swine flu deaths worldwide as of Oct. 23.) According to an Associated Press article in USA Today, nearly one million people die each year from malaria. Nearly 3,000 people die of the disease every single day. When was the last time someone mentioned malaria in a front page headline? The United States’ advisor to the United Nations claims that President Obama is dedicated to ending deaths from malaria by 2015 (USA Today,) but exactly how he is planning to do that appears to be a mystery. According to the CDC, in 2007, the death of people from AIDS in the United States alone was 14,561 (nearly three times the amount of worldwide swine flu deaths.) However, with the exception of coverage of the fledging vaccine to come out of Thailand, AIDS hasn’t been in the news very much lately, either. Swine flu is the new fear and the new “big thing” that everyone is concerned about. The same people, obviously, should be careful – pregnant women and children – but that is true of any illness. But people, as I see it, are going too far with their germophobic craze and insistence that they will be given swine flu by daily human interactions. It’s common sense to wash your hands and/or to use hand sanitizer, so you should do it – but refusing to touch a pen at a store is just off the wall. If you feel walking out in the world will give you swine flu, you have two options: try and get a vaccine or stay home. Better yet, please couple that with the knowledge that many people have it much, much worse: but no one is listening to them.

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“Baseball’s best mascot:” The Phillie Phanac Elizabeth Kern LIFESTYLES EDITOR With all the hype over the Phillies, sometimes we forget about the big green mascot cheering the team on. The Phillie Phanatic made his debut on April 25, 1978 at old Veteran’s Stadium playing against the Chicago Cubs. The Phanatic has been a part of the team ever since but instead of a number he is given a star and he prefers to wear his hat backwards. He was a success in 1978 and remains a big hit with fans of all ages. When the Phanatic was formally introduced to the public on the Captain Noah and His Magical Ark show, then-Phillies player Tim McCarver, gave him the title of “baseball's best mascot.” The Phanatic has also been voted "best mascot ever" by Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated for Kids. While some might consider him a bird because of his backside feathery tail he is known by most as a creature or even an alien. He comes from the Galapagos Islands and is extremely friendly and means no harm, just laughs. The Phillie Phanatic is 6’6” and 300 pounds of love. The Phanatic eats, sleeps, and breathes Philadelphia. On his profile, found at the Phillies home page, it reads his favorite foods, “Cheesesteaks, Soft pretzels, hoagies, scrapple and Tastykakes.” Everything that Philly prides itself on and maybe even a little nod to one of their sponsors! He may mean no harm but he sure is up to no good, “In the crowd - watch out! - the Phanatic may clumsily spill a tub of popcorn, steal your girlfriend, buff a bald head or just sit down and watch the game with you - from your lap,” explains his profile. His entertaining skills continue over onto the field where he rides around on his all-terrain vehicle before the game and mess-

ing with the opposing players. He also likes and is also the author of the Phillie Phanatic to perform before and during the 7th inning book series. stretch. He’s been known to dress up as Elvis In 2004, the head of the Phillie Phanatic and sing “Hound Dog” when the SPCA is visiting and even “Me and Mrs. Jones” when he brings his lady friend, Phyllis out. Just because the Phanatic has strange green fur and big eyes with purple lashes and blue eyebrows doesn’t mean he isn’t a part of a family. The big mama’s boy always makes sure to bring his mom, Phoebe, out to the Mother’s Day game. Entertaining off the field, the Phanatic has become a pro at that too. He now has six children’s books published about him and his adventures such as, “The Phillie Phanatic's Parade of Champions.” In 2006, he even came out with his own movie, “Phillie Phanatic Goes to Hollywood.” He has been on national television shows such as, “Today” and “Good Morning America.” Most recently, he was featured on Elizabeth Kern | Lifestyles Editor an episode of “It’s Always Sunny The Phillie Phanatic interacting with fans during a home game. in Philadelphia” where he and Charlie have a misunderstanding and get into fight. made headlines when it went missing from a His entertainment has also spread charity sale and auction. A week later a myssmiles over children’s hearts when he comes terious phone call was made into a radio stato visit them in the hospital. It’s hard not to tion claiming that he had the head. Bernard smile when you’re lucky enough to get one Bechtel, 37, of Whitehall Township, was arof his signature kisses with that bright red rested after he brought the head to the statongue! tion. Bechtel was charged with felony theft. It’s easy to forget that there is a man inThe Phanatic is not only known nationside the costume, which is made by Acme ally but globally as well, making appearMascots. The first man in the suit was Dave ances in Japan, Australia, and Mexico. With Raymond and he delighted fans for 15 years. all his success over the years his head hasn’t Tom Burgoyne now resides inside the suit gotten any bigger, but his belly might have.

f l e h S e h t ff o Fresh Trident Layers Gum Sarajane Sein STAFF WRITER The Claim: According to Trident’s website, Trident Layers is “much more than gum. It’s a gumwich! As if chewing Trident wasn’t good enough, now happy comes in layers.” Therefore, if one chews Trident gum, one will be happy as there is extra tangy flavor to be had in this new invention, the “gumwich.” How to Use: Luckily, gum is fairly self-explanatory. Take off the outer plastic, then open the packet inside. You are presented with fourteen pieces of individually wrapped gum. Then, open the individual foil wrapping (if you are into making Christmas tree chains with the foil wrappers, retain wrapper). After you have successfully opened the gum, place gum in mouth and chew. When flavor has dissipated, either spit out or swallow the gum (it will not take seven years to digest, despite popular wisdom). The gum comes in two flavors, so depending upon your taste you can go with either Wild Strawberry or Tangy Citrus flavors.

The Reason: A lot of people chew gum, and everyone who does wants a longer-lasting, better tasting gum to chew, not wanting to have to either keep replacing their gum with a fresh stick or waste their time chewing on something that has the flavor of a cardboard box.

While I was not mobbed and beaten to have my Trident gum stolen, when I offered sticks of gum to my co-workers, they did invite the ability to try the product. Their reactions were generally similar to mine, with my co-worker Kim specifically stating, “Mmm… it’s pretty good.” I agree with this sentiment, and as far as gum goes, Trident Layers does a good job, but it’s nothing special that I would go out and buy a caseload of in case of the threat of it being discontinued in the future. As for whether Trident specifically made anyone happy, I don’t know if I observed any excessive happiness specifically related to the gum.

The Results: I tested the Trident Layers Strawberry type, as the store that I went to was out of the Citrus. The gum was fairly good tasting at first, however, it lost its taste as quickly as any other gum and was nothing special in that department. As for the “layered” effect, it made for a somewhat different taste, which was interesting. Trident’s website also claims that one should not open their Trident gum around other people, because everyone will want a piece.

Where to Buy: Drug stores anywhere. I got mine at Walgreens, so a similar selection should be had at CVS, Rite Aid, etc. They sell very inexpensively, I managed to purchase two packs for only $2 on sale. Trident’s website, www.tridentgum.com, is also offering coupons for 75 cents off the price of one pack, so you will be buying a pack of gum for around 20 cents (needless to say, a good deal.)

The S D A Food Crew The Low Down on Iron Anna Dold-Fisher | Crestiad Special Do you ever look in the mirror and notice those dark circles under your eyes? It might not be because you are staying out too late partying, or your lack of sleep. You could have low iron. Iron is important for the production of your red blood cells (RBC’s), and is also a component of hundreds of proteins and enzymes. Deficiency will lead to fewer RBC’s which means that less oxygen is being carried throughout the body. When the cells are not getting enough oxygen you may feel tired, and even your memory and mental function can be affected. If you feel fine that doesn’t necessarily mean you are in the clear, because many people in the early stages of deficiency may have no signs or symptoms at all. According to the CDC, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the US, especially in women. Women need more iron than men because of their menstrual flow. During one of the recent blood drives on campus, 1/3 of the girls who wanted to donate had to be turned away due to low iron. Yikes, looks like Cedar Crest needs to pump up the iron intake. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), low iron intake, frequent dieting, and low vitamin C intake can lead to iron deficiency and eventually anemia. The RDA for a non-pregnant woman between 19 and 50 is 18mg a day compared to men which is only 8mg per day. According to the National Institute of Health, “the need for iron may be 30 percent greater in those who engage in regular intense exercise.” Too much iron can also be dangerous, so talk to your doctor or dietitian if you are unsure about your intake levels. You can boost the amount of iron in your system through the foods you eat or with supplements. You should try to get your iron primarily through your food. If you think you might need a supplement you should talk to your doctor first. According to the ADA, “Animal foods such as meat, poultry and fish are high in iron. Most grain foods such as cereals, pasta, rice and bread are now fortified with iron. Foods that are naturally high in iron include beans (pinto, kidney, black), lentils, split peas and spinach.” But don’t take your iron with a glass of milk, coffee or tea. These foods can bind to the iron and decrease how much your body absorbs. Instead of milk, take it with a glass of orange juice or something high in Vitamin C. This will actually increase the amount your body absorbs. The iron in meat, poultry, and fish (heme iron) is absorbed 2-3 times more than iron from plant sources (non-heme). If you are getting iron from plants, try to include a source of vitamin C, like squirting your spinach with some lemon or putting red bell peppers on top. Good sources of vitamin C include orange juice, red and green bell peppers, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes and potatoes. A recent study at the University of Arizona and the University of Arkansas found that a balanced intake of iron and calcium has better benefits concerning bone health because of iron’s role in the production of collagen which is an important part of our bones. So ladies, as you can see, iron is important for so many reasons, and you need all the energy you can get to make it through this semester.

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Albinism: The Real Facts Sarajane Sein STAFF WRITER Anyone who has seen or read The Da Vinci Code remembers the sinister villain Silas, the albino gunman who is fanatically devoted to his cause and out to kill those who get in his way. However, portrayals such as these do not present an accurate portrayal of albino people, often showing them as “freaks” and not as people with a legitimate disability. So, what is the real story on albinism? As stated on the website for NOAH (The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation), albinism is genetic in basis and can occur as either ocular albinism (which only affects a person’s eyes) or as oculocutaneous albinism, which affects both the eyes and skin. Those with oculocutaneous albinism are those who people generally recognize as having albinism. People with albinism often have problems with vision and may burn easily in the sun. Other than these differences, which, depending on the person’s type of albinism, may or may not be noticeable, people with albinism are very similar to other people, aside from needing to take special precautions to protect their skin or be able to see things more clearly.

Unfortunately, the most common portrayals of those with albinism tend to be like that of the aforementioned Silas, not delving deep into the reality of those who have the condition. A portrayal that is as well-known as that of the Da Vinci Code villain is hard to come by. “The only portrayal I can think of is the guy from the Da Vinci Code. I don’t think it was really necessary for him to be portrayed that way. Granted, he was your typical bad guy, but he didn’t need to be from any particular group,” said Megan Newton, a junior Chemistry major with a Forensics concentration. College students with albinism find themselves faced with special challenges. “[I]n college, I found myself surrounded by strangers who not only didn't know me, but didn't know anything about albinism. They wanted to know why I looked different, why I held things so close to read them and why I used certain types of adaptive technology to do my homework. It was up to me to educate them and to tell my story as I felt comfortable telling it. This helped me to see that albinism was not something I should be ashamed of but rather something I should celebrate,” recalled Kelsey Thompson, a member of NOAH’s board

of directors. There are also places in the world where misconceptions about albinism have led to tragedy. In Tanzania, 53 people with albinism have been killed, due to the belief that charms made by the body parts of albino people can lead to wealth and good fortune, leading many others to flee the country. Education is the key to helping people discover that people with albinism are not that different from other people. The few public figures with albinism who have been in the news, such as brothers Johnny and Edgar Winter, help with this more positive media portrayal. “[R]ather than trying to downplay their unusual looks, the Winter brothers embraced them, using them to fuel their flashy rockstar image,” wrote LunaEterna, webmistress of a website detailing Albinism in Popular Culture. As time goes by, more people with albinism may come to the forefront and show the world that this condition is not a barrier to success. As stated in the Introduction to the Albinism in Popular Culture site, “Hopefully, circumstances will improve for those of us with albinism as more people become educated about our condition and are better able to appreciate everything we have to offer.”

Birth control pill more problemac then good Rena Wallace STAFF WRITER

“I’ve seen birth-control babies and I’d rather be safe because the pill is not 100 percent effective.” There are also females whom would rather not take birth-control at all. They are less likely to use it due to annoying side effects such as weight gain or loss of appetite. mood swings, anxiety or changes in vaginal discharge can sway their decision as well. In addition, headaches and acne are not anyone’s favorite. Nicole Delle Donne, sopho-

three weeks a patch is placed on the hip, buttocks or upper arm. The fourth week the female is free from the patch allowing for a menstrual In previous years, not as many period. contraceptives were offered to However, like I said, there are young women as they are now. various types of birth-control. If Condoms and various forms of one doesn’t work, there are lots to birth control are available for fechoose from. The pills are the most males who wish to be sexually acwidely used form but there are tive. However, if females aren’t other quick and easy methods such careful when using these contraas injections that can be taken. ceptives, they won’t be as effective Depo-Provera is an injection as they are meant to be. given by a health care provider that Nearly half of all unplanned prevents pregnancy pregnancies among for three months. young, sexually active Lunelle is an injection women are due to birththat prevents pregcontrol lapses and nancy for one month. screw-ups, according to NuvaRing, or a a report by the vaginal ring is also not Guttmacher Institute, a very time consuming. reproductive-health orIt is a flexible ring that ganization. is inserted into the For instance, when vagina for three females play roulette weeks, removed for with the pill, they are in one week, and then rejeopardy of getting placed with a new knocked up. They ring. The ring releases might skip a pill every estrogen and progesnow and again, thinking terone into the body. Elizabeth Kern | Lifestyles Editor one missed dose won’t It depends on what The pill makes contraceptives a game of roulette for many increase their chances of women. a female is comfortable becoming pregnant. using. Intrauterine DeA great way to avoid more and genetic engineer and vice (IUD) is a small plastic device this is by switching to a birth-conforensics major said, “I had to which contains copper or hormones trol method that is not a daily task. change my birth control brand due and it is inserted into the uterus by About 3 million young women deal with an accidental pregnancy to the high hormone dosage. I a medical professional. The IUD does not stop the each year. These mishaps occur would get extremely moody and the smallest things would get me sperm from entering into the because females aren’t cautious. uterus, however it changes cervical For example, some females upset.” Nicole now uses Loesprin24fe mucus which decreases the probadon’t carry any protection at all bewhich is another birth control pill. bility of fertilization. In addition, it cause they don’t have much sex. She has been considering other vachanges the lining of the uterus On the other hand, in the heat of the moment, if birth-control is not rieties of contraceptives such as the which prevents implantation if ferhandy, they may be tempted to go patch but because of the high risk tilization occurs. of blood clots, she has not made a When it all comes down to it, without it. decision as yet. a female cannot be contingent on “I’ve been using the pill for The birth control patch is birth control. They are given the about three years and I still conplaced directly on the skin with the product but they have to be respontinue to use condoms as well,” hormones built into the sticky side sible when using it if they don’t Katilynn Grey, sophomore and elementary education major said. of the patch. Each week for the first want to get pregnant.

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Who’s lovin it? McDonald’s faces hard mes trying to flourish in other countries Nicole Magloire ADVERTISING MANAGER McDonald’s, the beloved fast food restaurant that is known by all in the United States, is being casted out as a thing of the past in other countries. Iceland officials decided to close down the three McDonald’s restaurants in their country blaming the fall in the economy for the need to close down the stores. The McDonald’s chains arrived in Reykjavik in 1993 and have been open to the public ever since. Since opening, the company had no issues with running the chain, but due to the recent plummet in the economy keeping the chain running was not an option. Magnum Ogmundsson, the managing director of the McDonald’s franchise holder in Iceland, was quoted by yahoo finance saying “the economic situation has just made it too expensive for us, the unique operational complexity of doing business in Iceland combined with the very challenging economic climate makes it financial prohibitive to continue the business.” Officials believe that the only way for the chain to have stayed in business, prices would have been raised 20 percent making the Icelandic burger the most expensive in the world. This is not the first country that had to close its McDonald’s chains the one and only restaurant in Barbados closed after only six months and in 2002 the company pulled out of seven countries. Though the economic situation in Iceland leaves them unable

to afford McDonald’s a museum in France is hoping its visitors will accept the restaurant. The Louvre Museum in France plans to open a McDonald’s in the food court in their bottom level and visitors are not pleased. France is the second highest seller of McDonald’s next to the United States. Bernard Hasquenof, runner of the Louvre Pour Tous website was quoted by CBSnews.com saying “it’s a victory after thirty years for McDonalds in France, being at the Louvre or any museum is a seal of approval for their business.” Unfortunately for McDonald’s not all consumers in France feel the same way as Hasquenof, CBSnews.com reported that visitors asked “what do we do to protest,” complaining that the restaurant would help increase the already growing obesity rates in children in the country. Though it may be loved by most and hated by many McDonald’s is here to stay and just as soon as one chain closes in one country, another one opens in a different country. With the question of

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who’s lovin it? Still unanswered, we can just assume that everyone is, seeing as McDonald’s is still on the rise and on its way to possibly being bigger than ever.

Vanishing Vitamins? Yes, its true vitamins can be lost in your favorite drink and condiments. Keep track of when you buy the following items because certain nutrients are unbalanced when exposed to oxygen, heat and light. Orange Juice: According to EatingWell Magazine, “One cup of OJ can offer a full day's dose of vitamin C. But OJ that has been opened loses all antioxidant benefit after just one week. Try using frozen concentrate because it’s exposed to less light and air. Green Tea: A study in Journal of Food Science found, “That catechins (antioxidants linked with a reduced risk of some cancers) in green tea decreased markedly over time. After six months, catechin levels were 32 percent lower.” Olive Oil: Extra-virgin olive oil is by far one of the healthiest oils to use when cooking. However, researchers from the University of Foggia in Italy say, “After six months of storage their [antioxidants] potency decreases by about 40 percent.The oxygen bubbles in the bottle actually destroy the antioxidants. Honey: Researchers at the University of Illinois discovered, “The antioxidant power of clover and buckwheat honey decreased by 30 to 50 percent after six months.” If you’re looking for a healthier honey try the buckwheat over the clover because it generally has more antioxidants.

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Celebrate Naonal Peanut Buer Lover’s Month Fill in the answers about peanuts and peanut butter from the clues below into the spiral. Start each word in the box with the corresponding number. Answers are below if needed.

1. Largest country in South America, where peanuts originated 2. Peanuts are not actually nuts but instead are __________, which is in the same family as beans 3. Used on a lot on plain peanuts, this mineral also goes with pepper 4. The third president of the United States, he was a big cultivator of peanuts 5. This month is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month 6. If you get Bubble gum in your hair, to do this, peanut butter works great! 7. Combine peanuts, sugar, and _________ to get peanut butter cookies! 8. Who patented the peanut butter process? 9. The peanut is this state’s state crop 10. The scientific name for peanuts 11. The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth 12. This is one of the southern states that produces 70 percent of the U.S.’s peanut crop 13. Only .5 percent of Americans are __________ to peanuts 14. The first fossilized peanut was found in this country 15. (Adult/Kid)s eat more peanut butter per year 16. The other southern state that produces 70 percent of the U.S.’s peanut crop. 17. Bacteria that is famous for being found in peanut butter 18. Peanut butter has a lot of this type of amino acid Submitted by Gabrielle Augustine

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ANNOUNCEMENT: There has been a traditional bingo winner, so for the rest of the semester, it shall be full card bingo with four numbers each week. Original cards still apply. RULES: The Cedar Crest College crest in the center of each card is a Free Space. Once you believe that your card has won, send an e-mail to [email protected] including your name, the winning numbers and your relation to Cedar Crest College (student, faculty, staff).After you have sent the e-mail, you will be asked to mail the card to The Crestiad (Box H) via campus mail.

NOTES: Winners will be picked on a first come basis, based on the time the e-mails are received. The Crestiad is distributed on campus on Thursday morning, but is also available on Wednesdays at www.cedarcrest.edu/ crestiad. Past numbers can be found in Crestiad archives. Visit www.cedarcrest.edu/-crestiad to view old issues.

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LIBRA: (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)- It seems like these last couple weeks have been a balancing act - school, friends, family - keep up the good work! But you are on the right track - that is all life is... one big balance beam. SCORPIO: (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)- You can’t get mad at people for not doing things you never told them to do! Be kind and people will get along with you easier. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) - The weekend is coming up, and you can’t wait! But don’t forget about the assignment due on Monday - if you put it off, you will regret it. CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan 19)- Life seems to be pretty blissful, but don’t miss the small details. They get you every time. Make sure you are especially watchful in the coming week. AQUARIUS: (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)- Don’t stress out! You’ve been so frantically studying; you’re missing out on the fun. Try some time management - race against the clock to see how much you can get done, then give yourself a rewarding break. PISCES: (Feb. 19 - March 20)- You feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew, but you feel guilty to back out on anything now. Don’t fret. Life will go on and you will be fine. ARIES: (March 21 - April 19)- It’s fun to hang out with friends, but beware of becoming a clique. Be more observant of the world around you and don’t be afraid of corners; you’d be surprised at what you’ll find. TAURUS: (April 20 - May 20) - You are so ready for the semester to be over---the holidays are the perfect way to unwind all that stress. But don’t start planning during finals! GEMINI: (May 21 - June 21)- Your mood swings are really hard for people to understand. Take some time to relax, pamper yourself a little! Your friends will thank you for it. CANCER: (June 22 - July 22)- That grade has been eating away at you. Don’t think about it! Just concentrate on studying, and you’ll do better. LEO: (July 23 - Aug. 22)- You have way too much to do---but if you take a deep breath, and relax, things won’t be so bad. Take a short break, but not too long of one - otherwise you are procrastinating. VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22)- How are you supposed to finish that ten page paper by tomorrow morning? Eat something sweet---it’ll clear your mind.

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KICKIN’ IT OLD SCHOOL Old game systems never die young Sarajane Sein STAFF WRITER Xbox 360 or Wii? People can argue about which video game system is better for hours on end, but most in either camp can probably also beckon back to an earlier argument: Sega or Nintendo? Even as newer and more advanced systems sweep the landscape every year, the oldschool video game consoles are nevertheless oldies but goodies. I received a Sega Genesis in 1994 as a Christmas gift, and it has lasted me from grade school to my second college (and is still going strong). There are several things to be said for the possibility of bucking the trends and getting an old video game system instead of a new one. First of all, older video game systems are less expensive, though granted, you have to buy them used. Online vendors such as eBay have Sega Genesis and Super Nin-

tendo consoles for around $50, the price of just a game for many of the newer systems. Older games are resold at around $5 a game. Older systems also tend to have classic games with what can be considered easier to learn and simpler game-play, as opposed to many of the more involved games

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of today. It is easy to quickly learn how to maneuver Sonic the Hedgehog or other similar games, making them easy stress-relievers for people who don’t have time to toil over a manual to learn how to work out a newer strategy game.

A n added dimension is, for those who may be considered a g a m e system for their child, that older games are less violent than newer games. Even a game such as “Mortal Kombat”, noted as being violent for its time, is incredibly tame by today’s standards. “The new games today are more violent. The things we played as kids, kids don’t find as amusing. Kids have lost their innocence today, whereas games back then were designed to preserve our innocence,” said AnToinette ByersParades, a sophomore Biology major. For those interested in purchasing an older game system, or to restock their libraries for their already-purchased system, there are several options. The easiest is to purchase online, through online retailers such as eBay or Amazon. Many game stores, such as Game Stop and EB Games, may also stock old used games in a bin

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(though it is getting harder to find games for farther back game systems such as the Genesis or Super Nintendo, and this is a better bet for something like the original Playstation). In the suburban Pittsburgh area, in the town of Greensburg, there is even a store entirely dedicated to vintage, well, everything. Stores such as this are another safe bet for your old-school video game needs. While most likely not replacing your new Xbox or Playstation 3, an older video game system can be an excellent investment. With a varied variety of inexpensive, wellknown and loved games, as well as easy game play and a variety of places to purchase, retro game systems just might make a comeback.

J a c k Johnso n ’s En Concert proves a cd and dvd are “Beer Together” Dannah Hartman MANAGING EDITOR The audience screams as the acoustic guitar begins, accompanied by an accordion with a very French sound. Then singer/songwriter Jack Johnson starts his song “Belle,” “Oi leinda, Bella che fa? Bonita, bonita que tal?” He sings as the crowd goes wild. While still singing in French Johnson starts playing the tune to his hit “Banana Pancakes” and the crowd, once again, claps and screams with excitement. All of this action is caught on En Concert, Johnson’s newest musical release. Not only is En Concert a live CD recorded during 2008’s Sleep Through The Static tour but also a documentary capturing the tour which was the largest tour of Johnson’s career to date. Filmed all over Europe in cities such as Paris, Berlin and London the film features many fellow musicians Johnson usually works with, including Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, Zach Gill, G. Love, Ben

Harper, Mason Jennings, Neil Halstead and Matt Costa. The CD component of En Concert features 19 live tracks, mostly songs from Sleep Through The Static. Johnson does however, perform many older tracks that are fan favorites, including “Flake,” “Bubble Toes” and “Sitting, Waiting, Wishing.” The live aspect adds to many of the songs on the album, “Staple It Together,” and “The Horizon Has Been Defeated” are both longer than usual and have instrumental jams throughout the song that showcase the musical abilities of both Johnson and his band. “Country Road” is another notable song on En Concert. The song, which is a duet between Johnson and Hawaiian singer Paula Fuga, has an incredibly catchy reggae vibe. The two whistle the tune back and forth in between verses, Fuga sings “What’s meant to be will always be though I control my destiny,” Johnson replies, “Free will you gave me even though you made me.” Fuga has an incredible voice, and sings the majority of the song

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without overpowering Johnson. The clear standout on the album is “Constellations,” which features Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder on acoustic guitar as well as vocals. Vedder’s usually powerful vocals are quiet and relaxed on this track to match Johnson’s laid-back style. Vedder and Johnson’s voices are extremely complimentary to one another, hopefully these two will continue to work together in the future. The best part of the album? The proceeds. According to jackjohnsonmusic.com, 100% of 2008’s Sleep Through The Static tour profits and profits from En Concert will be contributed to the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation that supports environmental, art, and music education around the world. Jackjohnsonmusic.com offers everything from En Concert; the live film for both DVD and Blu-Ray

Disc, the CD (that comes with two bonus tracks), the Collector’s Edition vinyl, and even a digital download that also comes with two bonus tracks. For all those super fans out there, the website also offers a Collectors Deluxe + Vinyl package that includes the CD, DVD + 60 page booklet, the collector’s vinyl, a download of the entire album and bonus tracks, a limited edition poster (first 500 signed by Johnson) and a t-shirt. In the trailer for En Concert Johnson explains, “The songs that we play are about love and that makes people feel good.” En Concert certainly accomplishes that, it’s a compilation of laid-back, positive songs that would make anyone feel good. This CD/DVD is not only a must have for longtime Jack Johnson fans, but also a must have of this year.

Halloween has come and gone but the celebrity costumes are still something to talk about. The cutest couple costume award goes to Jessica Alba and Cash Warren as Dora and Diego! We can imagine that daughter Honor was quite pleased to see her parents’ costumes. No surprise here, most popular costume this year was Jon and Kate Gosselin. This year it seemed most appropriate to dress as the dynamic duo. Heidi and Spencer Pratt dressed accordingly, Ed Hardy gear and a darling frontward mullet along with eight baby dolls. Regis and Kelly also wore their Jon and Kate attire for their Halloween special. Another popular costume was Lady Gaga. Celebrity juice blogger, Perez Hilton arrived at a Halloween soiree dressed as the pantless pop queen, mini dress and all! Derek Hough please just come out already! He arrived to Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party as Clark Kent but it gets worse…he arrived with “BFF” Mark Ballas’s mom! Can we just say that mommy Ballas looked sexier then Derek. Nick Lachey and girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo hosted a Halloween bash at their Bel Air pad where they dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein. The guests of honor or “horror”, Heidi and Seal, were dressed as crows this year. Each of them were donning black faces and feathery garb. Speaking of Heidi, she will not be walking in the annual Victoria Secret Fashion show this year. However, she will still be a crowd pleaser by being the emcee for the evening. We understand that since having baby girl, Lou, she might not feel comfortable parading around in thongs and bras yet. We still think you’re one hot mom though! Ryan Seacrest is trying to make news about himself because he must have tons of free time with American Idol not filming yet. He claims that he has an alleged stalker, Chidi Uzomah Jr. (who looks eerily like Tyrone Biggums, a character from The Chappell Show), but he will remain just alleged until further evidence (if there is any). Oh myyy Lady “no pants” Gaga makes headlines again. She recently accepted the Stylemaker Award at the 13th annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards. Okay maybe she could win an award for best costume for 365 days of the year but for having style!? We think this award should be revoked until she decides to put some pants or even real clothes on. Love, The Gossip Queens

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She and Him, here’s to Volume Two Lindsey Jancay OPINIONS EDITOR What do you get when you combine two quirky and successful celebrities? Sometimes a disaster, but in the case of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, the product is success. Together, the well known actress and successful musician create a unique blend of music from the past and innovative lyrics. The sound is timeless and echoes the sentiments of Ella Fitzgerald and John Fogerty. While a jazz singer seems a strange musical companion for the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, that is exactly the quirky feel emitted by M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, the “she” and “him” of She and Him, an up and coming indie folk duo that has recently bridged the gap between film and the music that accompanies it. Many know Zooey Deschanel as the offbeat actress featured most recently in 500 Days of Summer. What people don’t know is that Zooey is an excellent singer. While the influence of afore mentioned Ella Fitzgerald is quite evident in

live performances, Deschanel’s voice seems to adapt to recording in a mellow, yet vaguely echoed form that is reminiscent of music of the seventies playing over a car radio. No doubt this has much to do with the sentimental feel of the music she and M. Ward Produce. M. Ward himself is an old hand at music making. He has released six records, the latest being Hold Time in 2009, and has produced 10 records, including She and Him’s debut album, Volume One in March of 2008. M. Ward is known for his soft raspy voice and his rambling guitar. Many assume that he is from the deep south instead of his home in Oregon. Deschanel took a little convincing to share her music, but once Ward convinced her, a beautiful collaboration began. Volume One, their first endeavor tracks the emotional ups and downs of romance from the female perspective. Deschanel was the primary writer and singer, while Ward acted more the part of producer and recorder. Ward’s sensitive vocals are the perfect compliment to Deschanel’s thoughtful lyrics and soulful voice.

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You can also check out She and Him on the 500 Days of Summer Soundtrack available in stores or on iTunes.

Together, the duo creates a unique sound that draws influence from multiple eras. The sound is

simply ideal for the timeless tales of love narrated throughout the album. One can only hope that the sound

will blend as effortlessly with the themes in Volume Two.

C R E S T I A D S TA F F FAVO R I T E B O O K P I C K S THE EDITORIAL AND WRITING STAFF OPEN UP ABOUT OUR FAVORITE BOOKS Gabrielle Augustine STUDY BREAK EDITOR According to persistanceunlimited.com, reading helps you improve your memory and improves your concentration and focus. Those are just a few of the 26 reasons stated on the site as to why reading is healthy for you. It may be the middle of the semester, and everything is starting to pile up, but take a breather and read a book (or at least part of it). Here are The Crestiad’s editors and staff writer’s fall favorite picks – books that they can read over and over again. Gabrielle Augustine Study Break Editor The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi A young woman learns about loyalty and courage and takes on a man’s job while at sea. Set in the 1800’s, Avi shows us that women didn’t always belong in skirts.

Allie Scott Arts Editor Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin I am not a big reader, but I absolutely devoured this book in a few days. It’s a juicy story about love, best friends and little secrets. I am a huge fan of Giffin’s, her writing is amazing, you feel like you’ve known the characters for years, I love being able to connect with the characters. Brea Barski Editor in Chief Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley I love Gone With the Wind, but Scarlett is just a lot better. It's the more scandalous, less descriptionfilled sequel to the classic novel. It's creepy and romantic and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Jessica Heiser Assistant News Editor Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy This Russian classic is beautifully crafted, emphasizing the differing lifestyles of the lavish upper class and the humble workers of the field. Leo Tolstoy's moving prose and heart wrenching, memorable characters are just a few of the reasons this has been ranked as one of the greatest books of all time. You won’t walk away from it unchanged. Elizabeth Kern Lifestyles Editor Bless Your Heart Tramp by Celia Rivenbark

The funnier the book is the faster I read it. Rivenbark's books are all about southern belles and funny stories that have happened to her personally. Rivenbark is like the Chelsea Handler of the south. Nicole Magloire Advertising Manager To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee It's been my favorite book since I was younger and I try to read it at least twice a year to remind myself how great it is. Autumn Drury Staff Writer The Bell Jar By Sylvia Plath Plath writes what other women of the time want to say but are afraid to. It shows how far we have come, and yet how much farther we have to go. Morgan Keschl Staff Writer Belinda by Anne Rampling [Rice] This book, although a bit disturbing, combines love and obsession with the chaos of fame. A 44-year-old children's book illustrator falls in love with a 16-year-old girl with a dark past. Written under Anne Rice's pseudonym, "Anne Rampling,", it is not linked at to her vampire series.

Jessica Kuc Staff Writer A Thousand Splendid Suns by Kahled Hosseini Set in relatively modern Afghanistan, it provides an insight into the lives of women living there, while at the same time encompassing a storyline that makes it impossible to stop reading. Sarajane Sein Staff Writer T h e Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky This story pulls you into the lives of the characters, and everyone can definitely relate to one (or more) of the brothers. The tale has many twists and turns, not to mention philosophical issues that are tackled. Stacey Stangl Staff Writer The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas This book in particular makes the reader reflect on their definitions of justice, forgiveness, and death and causes one to really step back and see how they would react if they were that character.

Jocelyn Ludwig Staff Writer Twilight by Stephenie Meyer I love them because it gives you a chance to step out of reality and live your fantasy love story. Stephanie Augustine Staff Writer Heir Apparent By Vivian Vande Velde Both science fiction and fantasy, Heir Apparent is a story of adventure, love, and suspense all within an advanced video game, and I could read it again, again, and again. Dannah Hartman Managing Editor A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess This was by far one of the most interesting books I have ever read. Although it’s somewhat disturbing, it’s definitely a book that’s hard to put down. Lindsey Jancay Opinions Editor Tess of the Durbervilles byThamas Hardy The book is fairly long, but cliff hangers and plot twists keep it interesting and the themes are thought provoking and timeless.

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Cedar Crest Awarded Instuonal Academic Excellence Award Sarajane Sein STAFF WRITER Cedar Crest College has been awarded the First Institutional Academic Excellence Award by the Colonial States Academic Conference (CSAC). This award means that Cedar Crest’s student athletics had the highest combined, overall GPA (3.20) in the CSAC. The CSAC consists of twelve Division III schools. This award cements Cedar Crest’s athletes’ ability to be both successful athletes as well as good students. This award, of which Cedar Crest is the first winner, will be given annually to whichever institution garners the highest GPA. “Winning this award proves that Division III athletes in the CSAC are wellrounded by being talented and keeping up with academics. It proves that we truly work hard to keep our grades up while working hard on our teams,” said Katey Dauble, a sophomore Outside Hitter for the Volleyball team as well as an Elementary Education major. This statement was echoed by Lakeisha Packer, a sophomore Attackman for the lacrosse team and a Chemistry major. “I think being awarded this award shows our hard work both on the field and in class. We give it 110 percent in class and on the field,” she said. Keeping up with rigorous academic

work as well as rigorous practices when not in the classroom can be a difficult task, but Cedar Crest students have shown that they are up to the challenge by winning this award. “This award shows how well-rounded our athletes are here,” said Marci Lippert, the Director of Athletic Communication.

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age, which CSAC uses to determine the winner. Student-athletes at Cedar Crest are honored to have received this award and are seeing how their combined hard work has paid off, both in the classroom and on the playing field. “I have had a lot of privileges coming here and playing on the volleyball team as a freshman. It's an honor to be working and playing side by side with so many great student athletes, and I'm proud to represent my team, my school, and all of the people who worked so hard to make all of it possible,” said Kim Carmen Ambar Katsigianis, a freshman Middle Blocker for volleyball and a Psychology major. “Being recognized for being smart and for being tough is an honor. Lacrosse is my outlet and so I plug in,” said Maureen Manning, a junior Attackman for lacrosse as well as a Biodiversity and Conservation Biology major. The administration of Cedar Crest is also

This demonstrates that our athletes are successful both on and off the field...We could not be prouder of their success and we look forward to similar results on the playing field. President

As reported in the Morning Call, the criteria for how the award is decided is as follows: students who have a “season of eligibility” (which the NCAA defines) are included in an overall GPA, of which CSAC takes the average, using all of the quality points achieved by the students. This results in the institution’s overall grade point aver-

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very proud of its student-athletes, who have now made history by being the first winners of this sure to be prestigious award. “I am so pleased that CCC has been awarded the first CSAC Institutional Academic Excellence Award. This demonstrates that our athletes are successful both on and off the field. This award is also a team award, requiring all of the athletes to perform well to reach a cumulative high average. We could not be prouder of their success and we look forward to similar results on the playing field,” said President Carmen Ambar. “We are so proud of our athletes and the honor of being recognized as the inaugural recipient of the CSAC Institutional Academic Excellence Award. It demonstrates what we have always known to be true – that successful athletics and academic achievement is a combination that is attainable and sustainable. It is a testament to these students and coaches and how much they value their education. I couldn’t ask for a better group of students to represent Cedar Crest,” said Dr. Kimberly Owens, the Senior Executive Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. The Morning Call states that Cedar Crest will be officially presented with this award on Saturday, Nov. 7. It will take place during the half-time period in the midst of the Field Hockey Championship at Immaculata University. The game itself will start at noon.

Salge Awarded Athlete of the Week Khyla (Brandt) Flores ATHLETICS EDITOR

Courtesy | Lauren Salge

Being a new student in college can be very stressful and yet exciting at the same time. Gaining the ability to balance a whole new course load and still involve yourself in athletics is not easy to do, but quite an accomplishment. It is especially nice to be recognized for doing an outstanding job, such as Lauren Salge, freshman forensic psychology major, has received by being named Athlete of the Week for the week ending Oct. 26. Salge feels that receiving such an award “is pretty awesome. I didn’t really expect to get it so that makes it that much better.” This is Salge’s first year at Cedar Crest and so far she has only played on the field hockey team, but she also intends on joining the softball team come spring. Salge is not a novice when it comes to her involvement in athletics. She has been playing field hockey throughout her school years, starting in middle school. College level is only a bit different as she states, “The transition between high school hockey and college hockey was pretty easy, but while playing in college, you’re playing against people who have been playing longer than you and whose skill level is higher so it makes you step your game up to a whole new level.” Since this is Salge’s freshmen year in college, she hasn’t had the ability to receive any other college level awards of

this prestige, but she has received acknowledgement for her good sportsmanship during high school. In her senior year, Salge states, “I was nominated by the Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches Association to a second team all star team, and that was pretty cool because it was out of all the players in Central Jersey.” She had also had the pleasure of receiving honorable mentions for the same award in softball. Salge still has quite a few years of college left, but she knows one thing she will do for certain when she is done. “Most likely, I will continue playing field hockey, as well as other sports, on pick up leagues and such. I will most likely end up coaching, because all of my coaches have been positive influences on me and I would like to be that influence in someone else’s life,” Salge states. This season of field hockey has come to an end but it has definitely been an exciting road for Salge as she recalls, “So many overtime games and so many close calls, but it was definitely a great season and we can only look forward to improving for next year.” When Salge needs some encouragement she just looks to the field, as she declares, “My sport inspiration basically just comes from having fun while playing. I love to watch players that can play a sport and just make it look like it’s the best thing in the world because of how much fun they’re having.”

Freshmen, Lauren Salge, works hard on the field.

Congratulaons to Freshman Sarah Wicks for being named Cedar Crest Falcon of the Week for her outstanding performance in the week ending Oct. 19.