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Wednesday, September 22

By: KRYSTAL VIVIAN Staff Writer Classes are jam-packed full of students and the parking lots are overflowing with cars. For most students and faculty, these are the familiar signs of a new semester at IU South Bend. But this semester, enrollment is higher than ever before – and classes and parking lots are fuller than ever. IUSB enrolled 8,590 students for the Fall 2010 semester, a 2.3% change from last year. Of those students, 519 are non-resident students, which is a 3.8% increase from last fall. These students, both graduate and undergraduate, are taking 83,323 credit hours this fall, a 3.5% jump from last year’s 79, 651 credit hours. These numbers are record breaking for IUSB, making this the second year in a row that IUSB has broken enrollment records. “More of our students are full time than ever before,” said Jeff Jones, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enroll-ment Management. “That does create some new challenges.”

Enrollment at IU South Bend is set at a record high

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By T. DANN-BARRICKStaff Writer

On Monday Aug. 30 at 1a.m. a group of IU South Bend students decorated the statue located at the center of the campus mall. Senior Mo Pickar, was one of the students that took part in the “decora-tion” process. “We wanted to engage the campus theme this year ‘The Meaning of Work’ and challenge people’s gender assumptions at the same time,” said Pickar. The students, being careful not to damage school property, pinned clothing on the statues. The male statue donned a secretary outfit complete with a skirt, while the female statue was dressed as a construction worker. A banner that had been premade with the caption “Gender doesn’t work” was hung from the ribbon that extends between the couple. As the students worked, campus facilities employees became aware of the situation and informed campus police who stopped the students, took their names and forced them to remove the decorations. “They came with a police car and about four or five officers and kind of corralled us. We all cooperated fully and took it [the decorations] down,” said Pickar. “This sort of activity happens on other campuses all the time… we didn’t deface anything, we didn’t destroy anything, we were just trying to get people to think.” Chief of Campus Police, Martin Gersey, said, “This is about protection of people and protection of property.” He noted that the statue is in a fountain that contains electrical elements. Obviously the mixture of electricity and water create a real safety hazard. Additionally the statue is a work of art that was donated to the campus for the enjoyment of all students. Pickar felt that the group’s freedom of speech may have been violated. She said, “It would have been awesome if it [the decorations] could have stayed up, and I think that as IUSB moves towards a more traditional school… these are issues that they are going to have to consider.” While that may be, Gersey claimed that there are already appropriate outlets for student free speech citing the IUSB Events Committee, which allows students on a weekly basis the ability to dialogue with representa-tives from student life, facilities, campus police and other offices so that logistical problems can be avoided during student events. “What does it mean that the body you have, whether you’re a man or a woman, dictates what kind of jobs you can get – still – in 2010?” said Pickar.

Students making feminist statement attract attention from campus police

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IU South Bend breaks record high in enrollement for the second year in a row

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“We wanted to engage in the campus theme this year.”

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By: DANI MOLNARStaff Writer

Some students come into college knowing exactly what they will do and how they will do it, but for several other students, trying to decide what the rest of their life will be like is a daunting task. “A nursing major becomes a nurse; an engineering major becomes an engineer; an education major becomes a teacher, an accounting major becomes an ac-countant … but what does a philosophy, physics, mathematics, political science, or English major become if they don’t teach these disciplines?,” said Christine Chmielewski, academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Science at IU South Bend. “These are hard questions and there is not just one answer.” Chmielewski claims that thinking on a linear path is too simple for today’s world with all of its options. This theory however is easier said than done for those unsure of what they want to do with their college degree. At Career Services in the Administration Building, there is a test offered com-pletely free to students called Focus 2 Assessment. This tests personal strengths, weaknesses, values, skills and talents. The test then compares the student with people in multiple fields to see which fields contain people who are most similar to the individual. “It’s a good tool, but in the end it doesn’t tell you the one career for which you will find career satisfaction,” Chmielewski said. “It gives you hundreds to explore, all based on how you answered the questions.” From there, students need to remember to take their common core classes. En-tering students, regardless of their major, are required to take writing, computer science, visual and information literacy, speech, and a math course. There are also several slots open for electives which can be used in this case to experiment with classes in areas students may find interesting.

It is also important to get to know your advisor and work with them to find classes that interest you in order to choose a major.

“My early work with students is to integrate the idea that their success in college will affect nearly every aspect of their life and my approach in advis-ing them is to encourage them to become successful in learning so their career opportunities are less limiting,” Chmielewski said. Typically students are advised to settle on a major by the end of their sophomore year, so they are not wasting their time and resources while waiting in limbo. “When students know where they are going, the getting there is easier for them, the learning more enjoyable, and the outcome more rewarding,” Chmielewski said

By: JEFF TATAYStaff Writer

IUSB Radio has transmitted a transition into its second year and brings with it a new club president and an entertaining agenda for the 2010-2011 school year, which includes a Nintendo 64 tournament to kick-off a new radio show centered on retro gaming. “As of right now, IUSB Radio is focused on the creation of original content, and distributing that through online streaming, with an emphasis on making downloadable podcasts of our shows available as soon as possible,” said club president Matt Zakrowski. The IUSB Radio club is the perfect club for anyone interested in radio and communications. The club is currently seeking people to join and be a part of their various radio shows. “There are about three active shows, Rantasia, which is a humorous pop culture show, there is a video game show, and another series of interviews about peoples jobs to be related to the campus theme,” said club founder and active member Jake Jones. The club plans to have guest appearances each week on their pop culture show “Rantasia” to throw an interesting flair into their show and to excite listeners to tune in every week. It is hosted by Julie Neldon and Matt Zakrowski, and listeners get to know them along with their guests

during the show. IUSB Radio serves as great

entertainment and news about pop culture for IUSB students, faculty and staff, but is not limited in entertainment and value to IUSB people alone. The club has plans to reach larger audiences in the near future.

“Right now our primary distribu-tion method is through an audio blog and we are working on getting a podcast on iTunes and other options,” said Jones. IUSB Radio can be heard at www.posterous.com/iusbradio. There is also an IUSB Radio Twitter and a Facebook group that posts information about the radio shows and club ideas and meetings.

The Nintendo 64 tournament will be held on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in the River Crossing Community Building.

Still undecided?

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IU South Bend breaks record high in enrollement for the second year in a row.

Takin’ it back to the old school:IUSB Radio goes retro with gaming

PHOTO BY: JEFF TATAYIUSB Radio club president Matt Zakrowski is hosting a Nintendo 64 tournament on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in the River Crossing Community Building. The club has plans for starting a new radio show on retro gaming.

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By REBECCA GIBSON Staff WriterArguably, the most contentious issue on campus, besides the parking problem, is getting the right books for your classes at the right time. Frustrations abound and tempers rise when textbooks are discussed, whether the discussion centers on prices, availability, or the weight of the books themselves. However, some of those frustrations seem to stem from misunderstandings about current bookstore policy. “Students have 30 days to return their books if they have dropped the class,” said IU South Bend’s Barnes and Noble Bookstore Manager, Steve Dunwoody. “If something is wrong with the book or with the class we’ll try to make it right.” Also, if you happen to have bought your book twice and wish to return the bookstore copy, Dunwoody only asks that you show both receipts. This, he states, is a Barnes and Noble policy, not an IUSB policy. Other misconceptions, which he would like to clear up, involve the rental program. “I’ve heard that people are saying that you can only rent your book for 30 days, and I don’t know where they are getting that,” said Dunwoody. “You have until ten days after finals to return your book, and that takes you up to December 27th this year.” Also, so long as your book is in reasonable condition—not water damaged or with the spine broken—then all you pay is the rental price. “You can write and highlight them just like a normal text book. We don’t rent used books,” said Dunwoody. “If they’re written in or highlighted, we’ll sell them used next semester like other books that are turned in.” Some tips for a speedy book buying or returning process includes paying attention to the section of your class. Some classes have multiple sections, and grabbing the wrong book will lead to another trip to the bookstore. Make sure that you are in the right line to check out. Some lines are only for rentals, others for returns. If you think you might return a book, either an e-book or a book with a plastic wrapper or CD-ROM, do not use the access code, or open the wrapper or disc.

If you are a first year student or a transfer student, and are worried about financial aid getting to your account, you should stay in communication with the financial aid office and explore all their options, asking specifically about books. If all this does not convince you of the convenience of using the bookstore, Dun-woody makes an appeal to your morality: “Many of the textbooks sold for less money through other dealers or anonymous-seller websites are from theft. I have visited other stores and seen some of my books on their shelves, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it,” said Dunwoody. “If students are okay with purchasing stolen material, I can’t stop them. But that accounts for the price differential.” As he says, there is always a risk when choosing to avoid the lines in the bookstore.

By KENDRA HORSMAN Staff Writer

Hours upon hours of homework, waking up early for class, countless group projects and attending Titan Production events takes up a large amount of time. Trying to fit a job amongst everything else can seem overwhelming. Luckily, IU South Bend has student jobs located right on campus. “It is really convenient to get from class to work,” said Kiara Armour, who goes straight from class to work in the Student Activities Center (SAC). “The best way to find out about a job opening is to just ask people working,” said Jeff Jackson, Director of Career Services. Students can also log onto www.iusbca-reers.com and search campus jobs throughout the year. Here you can post your resume

and check back for current openings. Jobs on campus include working in The Grille, library, computer labs, SAC, campus housing, tutoring centers, and in some of the student service offices. In addition to being convenient, campus jobs are flexible. “I recommend students work on campus because they understand you need to study,” said Jackson. “There is a lot of down time where homework can be done.” Another program IUSB offers is Work Study. Students can apply for this when filling out their FAFSA. Once accepted, eligible students can work as part of their financial aid package. “Working on campus is great because students become more involved and connect-ed with the campus,” said Jackson. Visit the career services office in the Administration Building room 117 for more information about campus jobs.

Campus jobs are just a brisk walk away

Finding a job on campus is more sympathetic to homework.

Getting the most from your bookstore: returns and rentals

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By DOUG HUBBARD Staff Writer

For twenty years the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts has provided IU South Bend with music, theater productions, art exhibits and much more. The 20th anniversary is no exception. This academic year will be full of renovation and progress. The kick-off to the festivities will be the Requiem for the Innocent by Professor Jorge Muñiz on October 2. The School of the Arts introduced a long awaited dance minor in the spring semester of 2010. Accord-ing to the Dean, Marvin V. Curtis, there has already been one student to graduate with the minor. This minor has been so well received that every dance class is filled and students are on waiting lists to get in. Currently in the planning stages are new degree concentrations for students in the Raclin School of the Arts including; Musical Theater, Jazz Studies, Arts Management and Music Technology. Dean Curtis said, “An actor is not just an actor anymore. They sing and dance.” New majors in Arts Education and Dance are currently in the curriculum planning stages. Dean Curtis is hopeful that the Dance major will be ready by the end of the spring semester in 2011. Professor Caroline Hine-Johnson has been working on building this new program since the summer. “Arts Education, that’s going to be a major asset, I have chosen that because many of our students who are in the fine arts have great talent. In today’s economy, you can’t get a job doing a sculpture, but you can teach in the school system while you do sculptures at home,” said Dean Curtis. His goal is to help students get jobs after they leave IUSB. The music program is also in the process of receiving National Accreditation by the National Association of the Schools of Music. The Raclin School of the Arts received a $150,000 grant from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph that is being put towards the renovations of the recital hall and the upstage. The upstage has been fitted for new spring flooring and will be given new risers. It will have new seating, light, sound and its own power source. Dean Curtis said, “We are working fast and furiously on getting that space fixed up.” Along with the upstage, the recital hall will also be renovated. “The recital hall is going to be completely gutted. New seats for sure. No more springs. We are working with the architect now on a design,” said Dean Curtis. The lobby is also in the process of being redesigned. There are also plans for a “student council” that will consist of two students from each of the five areas in the School of the Arts. This committee of students will have meetings with Dean Curtis to keep him apprised

of issues and concerns that exist among the student body. The theater department is putting on another performance of Amahl and the Night Visitors which was viewed by more than 2000 people total, 850 of which were on-campus in one day, for last years showing. This opera served as more than just a performance. According to Aspire, a School of the Arts publication, Amahl and the Night Visitors was performed for the Center for the Homeless as a means of community outreach. With assistance from the Student Government Association, all students can get into any IUSB production free; regardless of age or where they attend classes. As long as the student can provide an identifi-cation card from their respective school, they are admitted to events for free. The October performances for Animal Farm the Musical are intended to go along with the One Book One Campus theme presented in the “Communist Manifesto” by Carl Marx. With the new changes being made throughout the Raclin School of the Arts, students will get to express themselves in a new atmosphere. For more informa-tion about the Raclin School of the Arts and this year’s events schedule visit www.iusb.edu/~sbarts/.

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Dean Marvin V. Curtis welcomes the 20th year of the Raclin School of the Arts

ENROLLMENT/ FROM Page 1 Amongst these challenges is class availability. Classes are full and many students who registered late for class found that they had to waitlist classes, and many were not able to get into waitlisted classes simply because there was no more room. Nearly 4,500 of the undergraduate students are full-time at IUSB, while only 1,991 students are part-time students. This is a big change from last year’s 2,063 part-time undergraduate students and 4,297 full-time undergraduate students. Parking is also becoming a hassle, causing many students to search for parking spaces in student housing and even The Landing, a nightclub located on Lincoln Way. Some students are even parking in neighborhoods or in front of parks many blocks from campus in spaces that do not require parking permits. This increase and these problems are shared by the other seven IU campuses as well. For more information about enrollment for the 2010-2011 school years, or years before, visit http://www.iu.edu/~uirr/index.shtml.

Raclin School of the Arts celebrates 20 years

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By KRYSTAL VIVIAN Staff Writer It’s September, and for millions of Americans this means preparing for the upcoming flu season. All over the country, doctor’s offices and pharmacies are offering flu shots for qualifying patients looking to protect their bodies from the flu. The flu vaccine for the 2010-2011 flu season will pro-tect against an influenza A H3N2 virus, an influence B virus, and the 2009 H1N1, or swine flu, virus. The flu is a common disease that is easily spread in the air through coughing and sneezing, as well as through surfaces such as doorknobs and countertops. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, chills, coughing, headaches, muscle pains, fatigue, and general discomfort. In some cases, the flu can be so severe that it can develop into pneumonia in a patient. This is generally more com-mon in young children and the elderly, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu shots are available and recommend for most peo-ple six months or older. The CDC is especially encour-aging pregnant women, young children, people over 65, and “people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease,” as the flu presents a

higher risk for these people. Health care workers and anyone who lives or works with high risk people are also encouraged to get the flu shot. However, there are many people who should not get the flu vaccine. Anyone with a severe allergy to chicken eggs, has developed an allergy to the flu vaccine or has developed Guillan-Barre syndrome within six weeks of receiving a flu vaccine should not get the 2010-2011 flu vaccine. Any person who is currently experiencing a moderate to severe illness, including a fever, should wait to receive the flu vaccine. Sometimes flu outbreaks begin as early as October, but most outbreaks peak in January and February, according to the CDC. The Health and Wellness Center will be offering a lim-ited amount of flu shots in the next few weeks. For more information, keep a lookout for announcements on the Bulletin Board or in flyers around campus. Other local places that offer the flu vaccines at a low cost include Walgreens and Target. For more information about the flu vaccine for 2010-2011, visit www.flu.gov or visit your pharmacy or doc-tor’s office.

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By SARAH NIXONStaff Writer

Suicide is an uncomfortable topic, one which many people try to avoid. The problem with avoiding this topic is that not talking about it can be deadly. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, but it is the third leading cause of death for young people. According to Dr. James Hurst, Director of the Student Counseling Center, of the college students who commit suicide, 80% do not seek help at their counseling centers. This means that if they ever did talk about suicide, it was with a friend or an acquaintance. The IU South Bend Suicide Research Team hosted a two evening lecture series on the “Truth about Suicide” last Wednesday and Friday. Dr. John McIntosh, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of Psychology, was one of the speakers at the event. Dr. McIntosh urges that we pay attention when people talk about suicide because “it [suicide] is a serious mental health issue, a public health issue. We have warning signs that tell us how to recognize people who are suicidal and there are interventions available.” Suicide is a multi-factor event. According to Dr. McIntosh it is rare that a person commits suicide due to a singular factor. Also speaking at the lecture, Dr. Daniel DeBrule, Assistant Professor of Psychology, suggests that many times suicide is caused by long term problems such as years of clinical depression coupled with current factors such as a job loss or break up. Some warning signs include statements of intent to commit suicide or of being better off dead, less interest in activities that the person usually found engaging, if the person is shows signs of hopelessness, or sudden improvement in mood- usually attributed to relief at deciding to commit the act of suicide. The last speaker of the evening, Dr Hurst, said that “from a college mental health standpoint, the most important thing to be done by way of suicide prevention goes to the concept of the Caring Campus.” He goes on to state that “the

Caring Campus means don’t worry about saying or doing the perfect thing just try as hard as you can to help a person.” So, when someone talks about suicide, listen. “Take it seriously”, says Dr. McIntosh, “and get help for people, whether it is yourself or someone else.” Help is available on campus for those experiencing severe emotional stress or for those trying to help somebody else in need. The IUSB Student Counseling Center, located in the Administration Building, is free to students who need to talk and their number is 520-4125. For more information about suicide visit The American Association of Suicidology at http://www.suicidology.org

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By April BuckStaff Writer

Getting high without the risk of failing a drug test attracts many. Mr. Smiley is an herbal incense product that is said to mirror the effects of marijuana when smoked. This new “legal” marijuana began appearing in the Midwest less than a year ago and has been in local news several times since May. According to Laura Myers Hieronymus, director of IU South Bend’s Health and Wellness Center, Mr. Smiley is a chemical cousin to marijuana. Synthetic marijuana was developed by a Clemson University researcher trying to find treatments for patients who needed relief from pain and nausea.  “The process got out into the public and it is now being sold because there aren’t many states that have made it illegal,” said Hieronymus. “The herbal part of it can be any leaf that can be smoked and inhaled by humans.” Of course, Mr. Smiley isn’t the only brand of herbal incense blend available. Some other popular brand names include K2, L.A. Spice, Voodoo Magic and Mr. Dutchy (a blend manufactured by a local entrepreneur). Many are smoking it just like they would marijuana. However, that is not always the case—sometimes it is lighted in a room and inhaled. The hype surrounding products like Mr. Smiley is undeniable. Some tout the high that can be achieved without the risk of breaking the law, but many question the safety of such products. “The problem I have with products like this is that since they are not approved by the FDA there is no quality control.  No one knows what is really in it besides the person who manufactured it,” said Hieronymus. “It is not uncommon for people who use substances (even alcohol) to show up in the ER with bizarre side effects from stuff put into things like Mr. Smiley.” One online retailer lists Mr. Smiley as containing Damiana Leaf and Mullein Leaf Extract, and it is sold for $9.99 per ounce plus shipping and handling. One IUSB student described his experience with Mr.

Smiley in an email interview. “I tried synthetic marijuana in the spring and early summer, the experience was strange,” said a student, who wishes to remain anonymous. “I decided to try synthetic marijuana out of curiosity. It had a similar look to marijuana, but definitely was something different.” He described a burning sensation in his throat and a bad taste during inhalation followed by several seconds of coughing after exhaling. According to the student, Mr. Smiley gives users a “buzz” or a “high” just like mari-juana. However, unlike marijuana it is not inhaled cleanly. “Traditional marijuana is a natural smokeable substance. It doesn’t give you a sick feeling after smoking it,” said the student. “Marijuana is a safe recreational drug to use, Mr. Smiley is not.” The student said that the “buzz” synthetic marijuana gives users comes with a headache and breathing problems, such as shortness of breath and coughing fits. He said it made him feel sick. “The after effects make it obvious that it is dangerous and should not be smoked,” said the student. “Marijuana does not have these bad after effects.” Since the substance is marketed as incense and is clearly labeled “not for human consumption”, it does not require Food and Drug Administration approval for sale and consequently, no long-term studies of its use have been completed. Although, no studies exist to indicate the dangers of use, many news sources have reported side effects

including rapid heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, respiratory problems, hallucinations, tremors, seizures, and severe agitation. The student believes the problem with Mr. Smiley is that there are unknown, potentially hazardous ingredi-ents added to it during its production much like cigarettes. However, unlike cigarette manufacturers, the producers of products like Mr. Smiley don’t have to reveal what is in their “incense”. “Mr. Smiley is a marijuana substitute which tar-gets vulnerable people as a way to legally get high. It is not a naturally grown herb; it is a manufactured product with dangerous consequences if smoked,” said the student. “It was made to make a profit and directly aimed at a certain demographic. It is a successful scam that too many people are ignorant of.” In a recent Associated Press story, Indiana Poison Center director, Dr. James Mowry, said that the state has had one death possibly linked to smoking Spice and four people who have experienced seizures resulting from increased blood pressure. The medical concerns raised by Mowry are reason enough to treat Mr. Smiley and its competitors with caution. It is also worth noting that the legality of the products is already becoming a thing of the past. Statewide, several cities and counties have passed ordinances prohibiting the sale of products like Mr. Smiley and legislators have said they will push for a law against it during next year’s General Assembly.

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By: REBECCA GIBSON Staff WriterOccasionally, when sitting in class, it can be tempting to ‘phone it in’. To not participate, to not raise ones hand leads to letting the other students pick up the slack. However, if you are as super participatory as I tend to be, a rhythm can develop between lecture, question, and answer. It is a soothing thing, a pleasing flow of infor-mation back and forth from teacher to student. Which can make it all the more disturbing when that rhythm is shattered by the ring of a cell phone. Now, I am not heartless or unsympathetic. We have all forgotten, at one point or another, to turn off or silence our phones. Maybe, we have a very important job, a job so important that a call cannot wait for an hour and fifteen minutes. Maybe there is a genuine emergency. Maybe we are having technology problems. I have encountered professors who also either forgot, or could not figure out the technology to silence their phones. For a while this summer I had a different phone, and for the life of me I could not get it to go to silent. However, as I was in classes this summer, I turned it off. Just off. And the world did not end. The silence did not

deafen me, and people who called left voicemails, just as I asked them to. Think of the convenience of a totally silent phone: no one will jump when it rings. Just as all cats seem black in the dark, so to do all vibrating cell phones sound the same—you do not have to reach for your phone, wondering if yours is the one vibrating. You will not garner exasperated looks from professors or from fellow students, if your phone does not ring. And it is not as though you are supposed to leave the class to take the call anyway. Wouldn’t you rather sit with phone silent, not knowing you have calls, than sitting in the class, knowing you have a call you cannot take? The key issue is not the loudness or appropriateness of the ringtone, the jump everyone does when a phone vibrates, or the convenience of having your phone near you. The key issue is respect. Respect for the teachers, respect for your fellow students, and respect for your own learning process as you take silent and uninter-rupted notes. So please, turn those phones off!

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By: RASONDA CLARK Staff Writer

Classes are officially in session at IU South Bend and that means the beginning of fall intramural sports for students, faculty, and alumni. For many students, intramural sports are a positive way to be active and are a great opportunity to get involved with the campus. IUSB’s intramural sports include a wide variety of individual, dual, and team sport activities, and they are a great way to compete without the commitment of Varsity sports. Typically, each activity offered only takes up one to two nights a week. “We have many participants every year, but we are always looking for more,” said Rob Simels, Coordinator of Intramural Sports. “Football, basketball, and soccer are usually the most popular.” However, at IUSB the sports offered in this program include everything from dodgeball to ultimate frisbee and even golf. Many of the sports offered have already begun, but there are still many that are available for registration, including volleyball, racquetball, and basketball. There are a variety of sports that are available for men, women, and coed teams. There are also opportunities for multiple skill levels including beginners and former athletes.

“Intramurals are a great way to socialize,” says Simels “you get to have fun, make friends, and take a break from studying.” This year, IUSB’s intramural sports are focusing on team sportsmanship. Organizers are implementing the Titan Cup points system, which will put one team as champions at the end of the year. There are three main ways to get involved with intramural sports. The easiest way is to become a team captain and organize your own team. Another simple way is to sign up with an already established team, or you can sign up on the free agent list under the league you choose to participate in. Students can take part in any of the sports as a player

or they can officiate. Intramurals provide participants with the possibility for employment. They can train to become officials or supervisors. These positions require setting up fields and officiating games, but also give students “conflict management experience,” said Simels. Intramural sports can improve the academic experi-ence and are great for building camaraderie among teammates, which is something that may be hard to find in other places. For more information on IUSB’s intramural sports program, and to see schedules visit http://www.iusbti-tans.com/f/Intramural_Sports/Intramural_Sports.php.

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Intramural sports are in full swing

By: RASONDA CLARK Staff Writer September is coming to a close and, unfortunately, so is beach weather. While students are trading in their beach towels for textbooks, they are also losing their perfectly cultivated sun kissed glow. A bronze tint not only symbolizes summer fun and freedom, but it also makes us feel healthy. The good news is that although summer is winding down you can still keep your healthy glow all year round. According to about.com, there are three key points when trying to maintain a tan. Those points are exfoliating, moisturizing, and color. Exfoliating may seem like an ineffective way to keep a summer tan, but it is essential. It will slough away dead skin cells, which will allow new, healthy skin cells to arise. It prepares the skin for tanning, as healthy, new skin cells will absorb the color better. Moisturizing is also important to keeping your summer skin. Nothing flakes a tan off faster than dry skin that has been exposed to the harsh sun all summer. Of course, the best way to keep up a summer tan is to continue tanning. However, losing the sun and competing with tough Michiana winters can make that hard. Fortunately, the actual sun is not necessary anymore. There are several ways to bring color to your skin to give yourself that summer tint all year long. One of the most frequent forms of tanning in winter is indoor tanning. While tanning beds are the closest thing to sun we have all winter, they are also reported to be very dangerous. According to the American Academy of Dermatol-ogy, one person dies every hour from melanoma. The Indoor Tanning Association is aggressively campaign-ing against these claims by saying many of the warnings are hype. Dan Humiston, President of the ITA, says that the key to safe indoor tanning is moderation. With all the information available, it is hard to know who to believe, but it is pretty obvious that common sense is a big factor. A significant rule to remember while tanning is to take it slow and never let your skin burn. According to Kristen Burkhardt, the assistant manager at Signature Tan in Elkhart, there are ways to stay tan and stay healthy. “The best way to keep your summer glow and stay healthy is

to tan a few times a week, but no more than three to avoid cancer and premature aging,” Burkhardt said. She also recommends rotating the level of beds, using tanning lotions, and always wearing goggles. While skin cancer is a realistic problem that we should be aware of, there are benefits to indoor tanning beds. Burkhardt also states that tanning can help with Vitamin D deficiency, and can help to combat the “winter blues.” Tanning has also been known to improve moderate acne and other skin problems such as eczema. For students who just do not want to risk it, there are less dangerous ways to seek a sun kissed glow. With all the recent

cancer studies, there has also been a rise in the development of sunless tanning. Spray tanning is becoming popular and it is a great way to stay tan without damaging your skin. Spray tan sessions such as Mystic Tan are offered at many local salons. They may be a little pricier but are well worth it, according to many college students. “Mystic Tan is a much healthier approach,” said Jonathon Richards, Spa Director at Planet Beach Contempo Spa in St. Joseph, Michigan. “It is derived from the sugar cane plant and the active ingredient is a natural DHA. DHA reacts with the body’s protein levels and amino acids to develop a deep dark tan,” Richards said. Planet Beach also offers sessions in their Hydration Stations. These stations massage the body while blanketing the skin in a relaxing steam that contains vitamins, minerals, and moisturizers. It is the perfect complement to a spray tan session and helps the skin absorb the color and keeps skin soft. Other options available are self tanners. There has been a steady increase in the quality and quantity of these products in recent years. Mostly due to skin cancer worries and premature aging, but it is also because these products are now so convenient. Rachael, a beauty consultant at Sephora, said that their number one self tan product is the Tan Towel. They are perfect for the typical college student who is short on funds and time. They have become popular due to their ease of use, inexpen-sive price, and natural results. These towels are specially formulated to not clog pores and give a natural glow. The result from this product is more of a sun kissed bronze, rather than “Jersey Shore” orange. Other recommended products from Sephora are Sevin Nyne which contains DHA and cocoa and Two Faced: Tanning Bed in a Tube. These two products both come at a great price and are meant to leave the skin streak free. Some other ways to keep yourself feeling like summer throughout fall are makeup based bronzers and moisturizers with added DHA, like Jergen’s Natural Glow. The summer months are already becoming a distant memory as the chilly fall weather sets in. As depressing as it is to think of the winter weather as just around the corner, not all traces of your summer glory need to be lost along with the warm weather.

Keeping that summer glow during the fall and winter

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8 Preface Wednesday, September 22

By: KRISTINE BAILEY Staff WriterYou’re busy. You’re hungry. You’re on campus. What can you do to fuel your body and brain? Without eating junk food and pop that leave you less than satisfied, there are several easy ways to eat well, feel well, and do well. It begins at breakfast. Whether it is at seven or eleven in the morning, the first meal is an important first step. It gives you the energy and fuel that will help main-tain concentration, and ultimately maintain a healthy body weight. Starting out with good food at home, on the way to campus, or walking to class may be easier than you think. If you have a few minutes, try a quick coffee cup scramble (see recipes). To keep it extra healthy, make sure to get fresh eggs from a trusted local farmer. They can be purchased down the road at the South Bend Farmers Market three days a week. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting old, tainted eggs from the grocery store that may have started out in Iowa months ago. Plus, buying local supports the local economy and requires less energy in terms of transportation costs. For food on the go, keep it real. Make a meal out of power combinations like apples and nuts, whole grain muffin with fruit or cheese, or some yogurt. All partner protein and carbohydrates that will keep your energy flowing and get you ready for the day ahead. Keep it up during the day with a good lunch. Getting it ready the night before is ideal. Have whole food handy, such as whole wheat bread, peanut butter, corn tortillas, black beans, cheese, and some fresh fruits and veggies. Put them together, toss in a piece of fresh fruit, and you are set! There is food on campus, but knowing what a healthy and helpful choice is can be hard to figure out. Gail Spitzer, who teaches nutrition classes on campus, has a few recommendations. At the Courtside Café, grab some fresh fruit or peanut butter crackers. At the Grille, try the salad bar. While there, she says, “go for the real colorful veggies. The more real colors, the more real nutrients are there.” Of course, there are snack times. These can be the best or worst of times on campus. Spitzer recommends bringing something to campus with you. She knows that “If you don’t plan ahead you’re gonna end up at a vending machine.” If you do end up there, she recom-mends looking for items that are the least processed, such as nuts, trail mix, perhaps pretzels. If you can bring a snack, you can save money, and cut down on wasteful

packaging associated with most single serve snack items. Evening classes force many to seek out a good dinner to sustain them while on or on their way to campus. A good dinner gives you energy to stay awake for late night studying (or other activities). If you can make something, make extra. Freeze the rest for a day when you don’t have time. One recipe that works great for this is Homemade Macaroni and Cheese – in the microwave! (See Recipe) Devel-oped by local Purdue Extension Food and Nutrition Program educator, Tama Crisovan, it is quick, easy and delicious. “Try it,” she says. “Then start to make small changes to boost the nutrients. Add in a vegetable, such as broccoli. Then try it with whole grain pasta.” Fresh and homemade, this dish can also make several meals, so that even the minimal effort to make it will serve you over and over.

At the end of the day, or perhaps every meal, many of us want a little something special. Treats, says Spitzer, are not off limits. Her suggestion makes them fun and yummy. “Get together with friends and make a triple batch of oatmeal cookies. Add nuts, dried fruits. Yes, there is sugar and fat in the cookies, but also good stuff,” she explains. Once they are made, she says, “Eat some fresh baked ones – not all of them, just some. Then make sure everyone fills a baggie with 4-6 cookies. Put the baggies in the freezer and they are ready to go!”

RecipesCoffee Cup Scramble (from http://cooksrecipes.com/breakfast/coffee_cup_scramble_recipe.html)2 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper

1. Coat a 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray.

2. Add eggs and milk; beat until blended.

3. Microwave on HIGH 45 seconds; stir.

4. Microwave until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer.

5. Top with cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Makes 1 serving.

Prep Time: 1 minute Cook Time: 45 to 60 seconds

Microwave Mac & Cheesecourtesy of Purdue Extension Food and Nutrition Program educator Tama CrisovanIngredients2 cups macaroni1/8 – ¼ cup (1/4-1/2 stick) butter or margarine2 cups shredded cheese1 ¼ cup milk1/3 cup flourSalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsIn microwavable dish, add macaroni, butter, 2 cups water, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high 5 minutes; stir, cook 5 minutes more. Stir again. Add flour to cheese, stir to coat. Add milk and cheese-flour mix to macaroni and cook 8 to 12 more minutes, covered with wax paper. Stir several times during cooking.

Eat well, be well, do wellHealthy Grub To Grab On The Go

Lightly Packaged Foods:

• Crackers

• Whole, fresh fruit

• High fiber cereal

• Nuts or sunflower seeds

• Raw veggies

• Pita bread

• Hard boiled egg

• Soup

• Trail Mix

• Baked chips and salsa

• Applesauce

• Graham crackers

Packaged or Individually Wrapped Foods (use sparingly)

• Energy (or protein) bars

• Granola bars

• String cheese

• Oatmeal (packets)

• Popcorn

• Pudding

• Tuna fish

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