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E-MMANUEL COLLEGE TIMES STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE INSIDE Editorial Osaina may be hiding. but you can find him in the new book "Where!f Osamat" Page 2 activities Boston has to offer at minimal cost Page 3 www.google.images.com News Harvard study says Colleges should minimize alcohol Page 4 www.google.images.com ..--=.,.-:-~~.., Sports & Health . The Boston Marathon comes around again. See the specifics. J VOLUME TWO, ISSUE FOUR APRIL 16, 2004 The Low-Carb Craze: The Skinny on Losing Weight and Maintaining Good Health By Christie S. Gosselin The low-carbohydrate craze is here and if you're anything like the millions of people that invest their time, money, and energy into the bettering of their bodies, it's likely that you've taken notice. In fact, it's nearly impossible to avoid with the words 'Atkins Approved!,' 'LowCarb!,' or 'South Beach Friendly!' plastered on every magazine, menu, and commercial we encounter. Boasting an·easy to follow and flexible meal plan and producing FAST, noticeable results, the Atkins and South Beach diets have acquired a gravitational hold on today's food market that can only be compared to the low-fat/no-fat fad that you may remember from a few years back. This fad insisted we increase our protein and carb intake and significantly decrease our fat intake. What do each of these have in common? The premise that by cutting out a particular source of calories you will lose weight, and fast. The truth? They're right. When followed closely weight loss is inevitable. The catch? Fast does not necessarily mean healthy. Whether it's nofat or no-carbs, you'·re depleting an entire source of calories and by doing so your body is forced to draw it's energy from other sources, thereby doing less storing and more searching. The low carbohydrate diets of our modern era are the biggest craze on college campuses. As a way of compensating for the freshman 15 students look to lose weight, but it's not always healthy because of a college student's schedule. Image courtesy of' www.images.google.com It's likely you've noticed people changing their eating habits eating bun-less burgers or passing on the pasta, but still piling the dressing on their salad or the cheese on their tuna melt. To understand this phenomena you'll need to grasp the basic principles behind each the Atkins and South Beach Diets, as well as the key concepts behind the words we recognize on a nutrition facts label, yet don't really comprehend. While the diets do retain positive points such as lowering your intake of processed/refined carbs, ensuring that you meet your daily requirements of proteins and fats, and reducing the portion sizes while increasing the amount of times you eat daily, it's wise to be aware that these are simply another set of weight loss fads in a long line to come. Your best bet is to inform yourself on what you're putting into your body and what it's going to give you in return. Learning to read the Nutrition Facts on products is a great start, but even more essential is a basic comprehension of 4 key terms: calorie, fat, protein, and carbohydrate. The problems I've found with .these diets, particularly among college dIeters, is that many students simply obtain the basic premises, cut down their carbs, See Diet Page 5 PageS www.bostonmarathon.com No PubHc Scholarships for Ministry Students I I By laimie landovitz uprisings against procuring taxpayer funds to support church leaders, which was one of the hallmarks of an 'established' religion." In Locke v. Davey, the Supreme Court ruled in February that states can choose to The majority opinion also reads, "It [Washington's laws preventing the use of deny scholarships to students studying theology with intentions to enter ministry. public funds in religious schooling] does not require students to choose between their Joshua Davey was awarded a Promise Scholarship---an award funded by state tax religious beliefs and receiving a government benefit. The state has merely chosen not to dollars-for his excellent grades. He chose to enroll at Northwest College, a religiously- fUnd a distinct category of instruction." The Washington Constitution designates affiliated institution in Washington. Upon his declaring a major in pastoral studies (alongside religious freedom as "freedom of conscience in all matters of religious sentiment, belief, a second major in business management/administration), however, Davey's Promise and worship ... " According to Rehnquist's section reviewing historical precedents, Scholarship was revoked. . people should not be forced to support ministries or clergy monetarily through taxes. His case was heard in the Supreme Court, where the controversy revolved around See www.ac1j.org/ussc/daveylocke/opinion.pdfforthecompletestatement.by whether denying publicly funded scholarships to students training for ministry is a sanRebnquist. ctioned fidelity to separation of church and state, or rather an act of discrimination and Justice Scalia heartily dissented, declaring, "Let there be no doubt: This case is breach of these students' freedom of worship. The 7-2 ruling favored the state of about discrimination against a religious minority.... One need not delve too far into Washington, with Chief Justice Rehnquist composing the court majority opinion and modem popular culture to perceive a trendy disdain for deep religious conviction. In an Justice Scalia formulating the main dissenting opinion. era when the Court is so quick to come to the aid of other disfavored groups, its Rebnquist writes, ''Training someone to lead a congregation is an essentially reindifference in this case .. .is exceptional." His contention is that by blatantly leaving out ligious endeavor." This endeavor, the Court decided.. should not be supported via statea specific course of study, fairness is obliterated. Scalia locates the motivation for this funded scholarships. "Since the founding of our country, there have been popular ruling in "the State's opinion that it would violate taxpayers' freedom of conscience not to discriminate against candidates for the ministry." The repercussions? ''This sort of protection of 'freedom of conscience' has no logical limit and can justify the singling out of religion for exclusion from public programs in virtually any context." Gesturing towards Jacques Chirac's proposed ban of "conspicuous" religious attire Sources: in schools and government offices, Scalia comments that France is "invoking interests in secularism no less benign than those the Court embraces today." Chirac had previCBSNews.com. "Theology Scholarship ously stated, "Secularism guarantees freedom of conscience." (Chirac's speech: Ban Upheld." 2S Feb. 2004. www.ambafrance-uk.org/asp/presse_item.asp?ID=1216&LNG=en). See www.aclj.orgl <www.cbsnews.com/storiesl2003112101I ussc/daveylocke/dissenCscalia.pdf for the complete statement by Scalia. supremecourt/main586140.shtrnl> Of course, reactions vary. Davey himself, partly because of this experience, has decided to become an attorney instead of a minister; he's currently at Harvard Law Vinh, Tan. "State wins high-court ruling School. President Don Argue of Northwest College worries that the Court's decision on scholarship." The Seattle 1imes. 26 would discriminate against students who might study theology and go on to serve their Feb. 2004. communities in their religious vocations. Conversely, Gov. Gary Locke of Washington <seattletiroes.nwsource.comlhtmV is pleased with the Court's decision. Public aid may be used to attend a religious school localnewsl200186573 Cdavey26m "and study religion in a historical or social context" (Vinh, The Seattle Times). ''They .html> [students] just can't use the financial aid to major in theology and receive training to become a minister," Locke stresses, echoing the ruling. , , • " , • / f , f , ~ t; , , 4" ( , , ~. I,,. , (. ( . ( I • • t 4 4 • , J I ( I I J" 1 '1' I'4'" , . I J E D I T O R I A L - - - page2 Rules for April Fools EMMANUEL COLLEGE TIMES A Student Publication of Emmanuel College By Emily Arbeene Volume 2 - Issue 3 The Emmanuel College Times is organized and produced by: ADVISOR: Kristle Gagne SECRETARY: Kelly Dunn EDITOR IN CHIEF: Patrick Bemis TREASURER: Kelly Jochim VICE PRESIDENT: Rachel Lavallee April Fools!! No one is immune from the trickery of April Fool's Day. This day is celebrated on the frrst day of April as a chance to finally get revenge on that one friend who tied your shoelaces together when you fell asleep on the floor last year. Whether it's a gag gift, a prank phone call, or a good old practical joke, everyone gets a laugh out of April Fool's ~ay. Well, almost everyone. The history of April Fool's Day is a not the same in all regions of the world, but it started out when several cultures around the world began to adopt the Gregorian calendar around 1564. Prior to this time, April 1 was considered to be New Years day and was closely celebrated with the vernal equinox. Once the Gregorian calendar was accepted, January 1 became New Years'Day. Since word spread relatively slowly (up to several years), it took a while for the calendar to be used worldwide. Great Britain accepted it in 1752, and subsequently so did the American colonies. France was one nation that refused to use the new calendar, so they continued to consider April 1 as the start of the new year. Other people thought this was ridiculous, and sometimes sent the French on "fool's errands" to get to them to believe something when it wasn't true. And so the history of practical jokes on April 1 began. Different nations have different ways of celebrating April Fool's Day. In Scotland, it is a 2 day celebration with the 2nd day focusing on the posterior region of the body (this is the origin of "kick me" signs) and is known as Taily Day. In Mexico, the equivalent of April Fool's Day is commemorated on December 28 and is actually a somber day of remembrance for children killed by Kind Herod. This transformed into a more lighthearted day of jokes and pranks. Portugal celebrates it on the Sunday and Monday before Lent, where the tradition is to throw flour at your friends. No matter where you live, odds are that April Fool's Day is known for its jokes, gags, and deceptions. Here are a few ideas of what you can do to make this April Fool's Day a memorable one: -Set your roommate's alarm clock back an hour. Or two. -Saran wrap a toilet bowl. This is best done when its somewhat dark or dimmer light, so its not very noticeable. Wrap the plastic tightly over the top of the open bowl. Whoever uses the toilet next will be very surprised at what happens. Just make sure there is someone willing to clean. -Put a rubber band around the spray nozzle in the kitchen sink. Aim the nozzle where the person using the sink will be standing. When they tum on the water, you know what they say about April showers ... -Purchase stick-on "bullet holes" and stick them on a car, windows, mirrors, etc. And for the friend with the super nice car, there are stick-on "scratches" that are very realistic looking. Walk by casually and stick on the sticker or do it ahead of time. Wait until your friend notices, and play along until you can't hold it in any longer. -A classic practicaLj - the shaving Gn~am and feather. While one of your friends is sleeping (suggested only if they're a heavy sleeper and don't wake easily), put shaving cream on their hand, then tickle their face, head, or neck with a feather and see what happens. - Gag gifts also work very well, such as fake scratch tickets, whoopee cushions, shock pens, squirt cameras, fake vomit, fake bugs, etc. Setting up a fake spill (novelty stores usually sell fake nail polish, paint, white-out, or coffee spills) on a nice carpet or a favorite shirt does the trick too, no pun intended ... No matter what you decide to do this April Fool's Day, just be responsible and try not to hurt, offend, or go too far. The point is to have fun with it! PHOTOGRAPHER: Katie Donbavand AND STAFF WRITERS The Emmanuel College Times is a publication of the writings of students of Emmanuel College. It will be used as a tool in which clubs and events can be publicized, and issues can be addressed. The ECT is a student - run paper recognized as The Newspaper Club by the Student Government Association. Any questions, comments, or articles can be submited by contacting any member of the executive board. The Emmanuel College Times serves the members of this College, and helps the growing number of students stay updated on activities, issues and events. Osama's Bin-Hidden, But Not For Long! Join The Stepped-Up Efforts to Find Osama bin Laden in "Where's Osama?" AUSTIN, TX-COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE-March 22, 2004 The government can't find Osama bin Laden, but now you can with today's release of "Where's Osama?". The eagerly anticipated satirical pictorial book simplifies the search for the most wanted man in the world and the search will soon be over! Finding Osama bin Laden has proven even more difficult than correctly pronouncing the word "strategery." With this new book, the search will be easier than ever before. The book, the brain-child of Carolyn Langer, a 17-year old High School student and aspiring artist, now brings the search to the masses in "Where's Osama", a veritable cornucopia of illustrated scenarios that asks the reader to lead the hunt and un-cover him in his hiding places. Each of the ten (10) scenarios are original in design and feature a blend of reality and comic interpretation of themes we've all grown up with. Some of the featured scenes include: The cover of the new book called "Where's Osama?" Authored and illistrated by 17 year-old High School student Carolyn Langer the book brings the search for Osama bin Ladden right into your hands. Get moe information at www.wheres-osama.com "Where's, Osama?" will instantly become a valuable addition for anyone that follows the hunt by allowing you to get personally involved in the pursuit and wonder why if it's now so easy for you to find him, our government still can't! A Crime to be Dumb About the Author * The Road to Tora Bora - a spirited romp though the mountains of Afghanistan with the US troops in hot pursuit! * Night Moves - Night vision goggle-clad Taliban members staying one step ahead of their pursuers! * Rock the Casbah - It's time to party at the local mosque! * Midnight at the Oasis - Taking time out while on the run and enjoying one of the nicer desert getaways! * Cheeseburger in Paradise - Even al Qaeda travels on their stomachs and what better place to re-fuel than at Osama's Restaurant! /' www.wheres-osama.com By Patrick Bemis Carolyn Langer is just like most other 17-year old High School juniors in that she likes all the latest music and movies and enjoys spending time with her friends. She plays guitar and is a whiz on the computer and is rapidly increasing her graphic arts and design skills - a growing passion that will likely become her field of study in college. The opportunity to create "Where's Osama" was too attractive to let slip by and by applying her keen sense of humor and graphic design skills to the challenge turned the idea into her frrst"published work. She seized on the opportunity to bring a humorous spin to a real-life crisis facing the world today and looks forward to the time when all of the brave hunters can be re-united with their families. t: ~ ~ ~ ~ ] ~ ~ ~ A depiction of one of the senes inside the book "Where's Osama?" which can be ordered on line at www.wheres-osama.comforaprice,of$9.95. ~ We all have our moments-the ones where we say something that makes no sense, or we do something so stupid that everyone will be telling "Remember that time ... " stories about you 15 years from now. ' You may think it is hard to get through those embarrassing times when you think, "How could I be so stupid?" You're not alone. Criminals can be some of the most cunning and sneaky people, but as for these criminals-they're a few eggs short of a full dozen. One man in Providence, R.I., had his target set on an armored truck. After knocking out the driver of the armored truck, the man proceeded to steal the closest four bags of money. Turns out each bag weighing 30 pounds each contained a total of $800 in pennies. Needless to say he did not get very far running down the street carrying 120 pounds. The police shortly dragged him down when he began to stagger because ' dness. . 0 f me These kinds of things don't happen only on the East Coast. \ , , ,.;_. •• \ t \ \ 1 \,. I \ • I " \)., I ) t \, \ 1 ,I \ It \ \ i 1\.,,, \ t \ 1'1 , \ \. I The west coast has their stories too. A man in Seattle tried to siphon gasoline from a motorhome parked on the side of the street. Police arrived at the scene only to discover that the man curled up on the side of the street plugged his hose into the motor home's sewage tank. Let's just say he got what was coming to him. Next story teaches a valuable lessonknow when to keep your mouth shut. Officers in Detroit, MI were showing their squad car to some children in a neighborhood. When a 21 year-old man walked up to the patrol car and asked how the computer worked. The officers proceeded to take the man's I.D. to use as an example. The police put it through the computer only to find the man was wanted for a two year-old armed robbery in Missouri. Now we have covered East Coast, West Coast, and Mid-West, but let's not . forget the criminals in the South. In Lake City, FL a lady was arrested for robbing a motel with an electric chain saw... that wasn't plugged in. So, next time you feel a little embarrassed, just think did you really get caught doing something stupid? . -"f ',I,I" ,..-y I . . .. ,,(. EMMANUEL I N E W s - - - page3 1 ) ~ I Got Spring Fever? Find the Right Remedy in Your Own Backyard The Museum of Science offers free Friday night stargazing at the Gilliland Observatory. Friday nights (weather permitting) 8:30pmto 10:00pm. Opportunity is first come, first served. Observe stars and planets through the Museum's 3 telescopes. Accessible by the Science Park stop on the MBTA Green line. Visit www.mos.org for more info. . By Emily Arbeene The moment we have all been waiting so patiently for is finally here. That's right, spring has arrived. Soon we can say goodbye to winter and everything that goes along with it in favor of sun and warmer, longer days. The only downside to this is that we college students are still stuck in our classrooms and dorms working away the days. That unbearable itch of spring fever is sure to come about soon, making us all eager to get out and away from the drudgery of our everyday lives. What kind of outdoor activities does Boston have to offer? There are many. The concrete jungle can be traded for peaceful outdoors in just a short T ride orcar ride. An added bonus is that many of these activities are free or low cost. All of these are perfect places to go for a day trip with your friends. Even on a limited budget, having some good old springtime fun is possible. Sometimes that's all we need to get us through the rest of the semester. And if none of these attractions catch your eye, or if you really don't like to "travel", you can always sit out on the Emmanuel Quad ... www.screensaverstudio.com ~ I I j The Paul Dudley White Charles River Bike Path forms a 14 mile loop from the Museum of Science to Watertown Center. Walk, bike, run, or sit along the Charles River, accessible by the ChariesIMGH Red Line T stop. Picture from: community. webshots.com The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a 265-acre natUre park with plants and trees from all over the world. Located at 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, Boston. 617-524-1718 Activities include walking/running, biking, etc. The Pierre Lallement Bike Path, another of Boston's bike paths. Located on Mass. Ave up to the Forest Hills T station. If you really want to escape, drive or take the commuter rail up to Gloucester or Rockport, MA. These are "classic" New England seaside towns, with public beaches, shopping and restaurants. Located about 1 hour north of Boston. Boston's Public Gardens and Boston Common are some of the city's most famous landmarks, with greenery, gardens, recreational space and of course the Swan Boats. Accessible by the MBTA Red Line Park St. stop or the Green Line Arlington stop. Stop by the New England Aquarium, where whale watches will start up again on April 17 th • The trip is approximately 3 to 3 _ hours. Cost is $24 for college students. Trips start at 10:00 am on weekends and weekdays. Be sure to bring a camera and sea-worthy Warm clothing. Accessible by the Aquarium stop on the MBTA Blue Line. Visit www.neaq.org for more info and schedules. Walden Pond is the famous site where Henry David Thoreau spent 2 years. This area provides space for swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and birdwatching, as well as the site of Thoreau's home. Located at 915 Walden St. Concord, MA only 20 minutes from Boston. $5 parking available; no bicycles or motorized vehicles permitted. The Jamaica Way Bike Path is a path that runs along the Jamaica Way in Jamaica Plain, Boston. I Visit the Blue Hills Reservation, located in Milton, MA. This is a 7,000 acre reservation with activities including mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and swimming. There is also a trailside museum, a meteorological observatory, and more than 50 prehistoric .sites to visit. Located at 695 Hillside St. Milton MA 617-698-1802 Revere Beach is Boston's most famous beach and the first public beach in the U.S. It is accessible by the Revere Beach or Wonderland stops on the MBTA Blue Line and has free parking. A bandstand . for concerts, a bathhouse and fishing opportunities are available. Franklin Park is the 500 acre largest section of Boston's famous Emerald Necklace, a system of parks and waterways in the city. Accessible by the MBTA Red and Orange lines. Features the Franklin Park Zoo, an 18 hole golf course, 100 acres of woods and a 7 acre pond. Flexibility with Flex Dollars? By Julie Benevides The chicken fmger sandwich is the main source of nutrition, energy, and brain food for many Emmanuel College students. This delectable, fried treat can be bought exclusively at the Emmanuel College Plaza cafe, if you have enough flex dollars. Each semester, students are given $98 flex dollars on the regular meal plan. If food is bought outside of "meal time," or your meal is over $6, it is deducted from your flex dollar account. The entire semester, students have been tapping into their flex funds without getting any input from Plaza staff. Now they are paying for it. With six weeks remaining in the semester, the Plaza is beginning to implement rules. Some students report not having anymore flex dollars and never even knowing it. "It boggles my mind how the unorganized Plaza, who has not kept track of meals all semester, can be so accurate in counting my flex dollars," says Junior Darcy MacLaren . sen:l.eStAer was a great success members were thrilled _ .................'&. community for four years. semester is even more exciting because the Orchestra added a brass and violin choir alongside the flute choir " ' • • , j , ( / I, ..v I j I ; t A j ~ J ,r If' j t I ~ 4 , Due to inefficient computers, ID cards were unable to be swiped to calculate flex dollar sums. Plaza employees manually wrote down ID numbers. In the boggled mess of papers and scribbling, Bon Appetit has miraculously come to "correct" calculations of Emmanuel students' flex funds. There is one problem with the average Emmanuel student's flex accountthey have no more dollars or they are in the hole. One student blatantly blurts, "At Marian hall, for $7 I can eat until I throw up .. At the Plaza, a fruit cup and an Aquafina apparently equal a dinner." The plea seems to be similar to that of Oliver Twist's, "Please, sir we want some more .." "Bon Appetit needs to organize themselves. Their problems are just a matter of disorganization," says Catherine, a frequent guest of the Plaza. The individual, working employees are not at fault. The Plaza Cafe needs to flex its muscles and organize our flex dollars. \ ." 1'1' " I I I I , I I I I ' ... " NEWS------page4 Five Years Later Assessing Colutnbine and School Violence By Megan Harrington The answer lies everywhere and nowhere. Dr. Bruce Perry, head of the Child Trauma Academy, blames gun accessibility, violent television, and the pressures of modem life. Harold Vaughan of Christ Life Ministries blames the break-up of the traditional family and lack of religion in schools. Activists from both the left and right point to the bad examples of violent political leaders, while everyone points to Marilyn Manson. To get the real deal, I spoke with students and alums from Austin Preparatory School in Why Columbine? Reading, MA, my alma mater and a place School violence has been a problem not so different from Columbine. When allover America for decades. Why, then, is Columbine the focus of so much attent- . asked if school violence, including Austin's own experience with bomb ion? According to Jill Nelson, author of Volunteer Slavery, a lot of it has to do with threats, is shocking, senior Beth Harrington replies, "No because stuff like the students' skin color. In a May 1999 it was always happening around the Salon News article, Nelson writes that country with people shooting each other when violence occurs among minorities, up in schools, work, everywhere." Russ the media ignores it due to "the assumpLittlefield of the class of 2003 says that tion that black people, and particularly although the killers' actions were "way young black people, are either used to or inured to violence." Columbine, however, out of line," the cause was pressure, not depravity. The number one problem for was a shock. Says Nelson, "Both the students in high school, according to perpetrators and the victims were good Russ, is their relationship with their (read: white) kids living in clean, safe, moneyed (read: not too many people of parents. "Almost everyone I know has at color in the area) communities, who had least one parent that makes life a living hell," he explains. "And the kid can't do everything to live for." These students were living the American dream, right? anything about it." The comments of students like Beth and Russ shed lil!ht on So why were they killing each other? Five years ago, two high school students opened fire on their classmates and teachers, killing 13 before shooting themselves. The subsequent outcry over what some have termed the "Columbine Massacre" has included a variety of voices, some more credible than others. With so much controversy surrounding the deaths, one must look carefully to see that the truth about the killings is not as simple as it seems. I Shooting and Bowling Love him or hate him, no one's had more to say about school violence than documentary fllmmaker Michael Moore. His Bowling for Columbine won an Oscar and put Moore on the map as an outspoken and controversial activist. The film points to a variety of culprits, such as poverty, war, lax gun control, and cultural acceptability of violence. Moore says his inspiration for the film was his upbringing in Flint, Michigan, an area linked to a number of violent national occurrences. He emphasizes the need for compassion in response to such tragedies, suggesting that rage and social desperation drove students in Columbine to their horrendous end. Back at Austin, reception of Moore's ideas is warm. Beth says that Moore is "cool" because he represents people in an honest way. Russ agrees that issues mentioned in the movie, such as "the 'populars' of a school bullying the little guys way too far" and "a ba,d home environment," are contributors to violence. Note for the Future So what have we learned in five years since the fifteen tragic deaths? Not much. Prevalence of Rape Higher in Heavy Drinking College Environments BOSTON--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Feb 12, 2004 I Rape is more common on college campuses with higher rates of binge drinking - and alcohol use is a central factor in most collegerapes, finds a study. Overall, one in 20 (4.7 percent) women reported being raped in college since the beginning of the school year-a period of approximately 7 months-and nearly three-quarters of those rapes (72 percent) happened when the victims were so intoxicated they were unable to consent or refuse. These were among the findings of a study of 119 schools nationwide, by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study, Saint. Joseph's University and the University of Arizona, published in the January 2004 issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol. Most significantly, women from . colleges with medium and high bingedrinking rates had more than a 1.5-fold increased chance of being raped while intoxicated than those from schools with low binge- drinking rates. Other significant risk factors for rape were being under 21 years old, white, residing in sorority houses, using illicit drugs and binge drinking in high school. "This study reveals that a woman's chance of being raped is far more pronounced on campuses where the student body as a whole engages in a high rate of binge drinking and when individuals ~ I , • the fact that the solution to school violence lies, not in finger-pointing, but in soul-searching. t • (, b • I I consume a large amount of alcohol," said sity of Arizona and a co-author of the Meichun Mohler-Kuo, Sc.D., lead author study. "Men need education about what of the study and research scientist at the constitutes rape, and women should be College Alcohol Studies at Harvard better informed of strategies to avoid risky School of Public Health. situations. Previous research shows that Heavy episodic drinking (or binge more women get raped while under the drinking) is the influence of alcohol number one public than under the health problem influence of any among college other so-called students - associ'date rape' drug, ated with a range such as GHB and of consequences Rohypnol." Accordthat include lower ing to Henry grades, vandalism Wechsler, Ph.D., a and physical and co-author of the sexual violence. study and director Indeed, frequent of the College and even occaAlcohol Studies at sional binge Harvard School of www.imaJ!es.J!ooJ!le.com drinkers were Public Health, The study, "Correlates of Rape While more likely to "The [mdings that Intoxicated in a National Sample of have been raped some campus College Women," was funded by The while intoxicated, environments are Robert Wood Johnson Foundation the study found. In associated with (RWJF), based in Princeton, New Jersey. addition, this is the higher levels of first study to both drinking and compare the incidence of rape among rape can help encourage and better target intoxicated women on campuses.with alcohol and rape prevention programs at heavy drinking versus lower bingecolleges." drinking rates: "Binge drinking isn't a harmless rite "This study points to an urgent need of passage but a risk factor in violence for more alcohol prevention programs on against women," said George W. Dowdall, campuses, along with sexual assault Ph.D., a co-author of the study and education," said Mary P. Koss, Ph.D., professor of sociology at Saint Joseph's professor of public health at the Univer University. "Institutions of higher educa Photograph by Verna Bice Acc1aimImages,com In the months following the shootings, uniform policies and metal detectors . became a regular part of the school day in some places. Yet while rock music and black eye-liner came under attack, the real culprits - named by students themselves as parents and other adults kids look to for leadership - escaped notice. Indeed, today's young people express little hope that things will improve. These problems are "always going to be there," says Russ. Until American adults stop blaming their children and start examining themselves, Russ's prediction will be tragically correct. Sources: www.salon.comlnews/featurel1999/05/04lliesl index.html teacher.scholastic.comlprofessionallbruceperryl why _ violence.htm www,christlifemin.org/ tion need to change the culture of college drinking in order to make colleges safer and healthier environments." The study analyzed data from 119 schools participating in three Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Study surveys. The sample of randomly selected students includes 8,567 women in the 1997 survey, 8,425 in the 1999 survey and 6,988 in the 2001 survey. "College prevention programs must give increased attention to educating male students that one of the first questions they must ask themselves before initiating sex with a woman is whether she is capable of giving consent," write the authors of the study. "College men must be educated for their own protection that intoxication is a stop sign for sex. College women need to be warned not only about the vulnerability created by heavy drinking, but also about the extra dangers imposed in situations where many other people are drinking heavily." In the study, a college's bingedrinking rate was calculated based on the percentage of students classified as heavy episodic drinkers on campus. Colleges with high binge-drinking rates had more than 50 percent of students reporting to be heavy episodic drinkers and colleges with medium binge-drinking rates had between a 36 percent and 50 percent rate. Low binge-drinking schools were those where less than 35 percent of students reported being binge drinkers. -College student binge drinking, as defined by College Alcohol Study researchers, is the consumption of five or more drinks in a row at least once in the past two weeks for men, and four or more drinks in a row for women. 1ft . , • ,. & SPORTS Athletic Spotlight Christine Sampson Freshman Softball GPA: 2.89 Major: Management Statistics As of April 12, 2004 Number: Position: Games Played: Batting Average: RBI: Home Runs: Fielding %: Errors: 15 Catcher 20 .593 11 1 .976 2 H E A L T H - - - page5- The First Colleges of the Fenway Chess TournaDlent By Timothy Johnson (WIT) Results are in from the COF chess tournament held February 7 at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The individual winner is Michael Mahoney of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services and the team championship was won by Wentworth Institute of Technology, Undefeated, he made innovative moves all day as he progressed undefeated through the rounds to the fIrst COF individual championship. The Chess Club at Wentworth gives its members time to advance their thinking and problem solving skills. They enjoy going to the weekly meeting held in the cafeteria in Beatty Hall at noon on Wednesdays. The club brings a number of chess sets with them so that many different people just having lunch can enjoy the game. Conceptual thinking is a very important skill to have when the chess club members enter life after college and this is exactly what chess is all about. The club members have all made great improvements in rational thought and have made many great friends. The club will shortly begin a Victory Tour of the campuses of the Fenway to engage more students in this activity. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Chess Club please contact Erik Garcia at [email protected] or Timothy Johnson at [email protected]. Christine was voted GNAC Rookie of the Week during the first week ofApril ~ G~ When is your birthday? § July 26, 1985 S ~ ~ ~ Favorite Color? ~ Blue Boston Marathon Are you a morning or night person? Night Facts: • Distance: 26 miles 385 yards Whats your quote to live by? "The best inspiration is not to out do others, but to out do ourselvs." Whats your biggest fear? Breaking superstitions If you could sit down and have a conversation with one person past or present who would it be? • Minimum Participants: 20,000 • Female Course Record: Margaret Okayo (Kenya) 2:20:43-2002 • 24 fluid replacement stations • 26 American Red Cross First Aid Stations 2004 Marathon History Date: April 19, 2004 • First Boston Marathon was run on April 19, 1897. ·Winner: John J. McDermott Wheelchair Division Start: 11:25 am Women Start: 11:31 am Men Start: 12:00 pm Course Route: ·Male Course Record: Cosmas Ndeti (Kenya) 2:07:15-1994 • Time : 2:55:10. • 15 participants • Distance: 24.5 miles at the Wnc. • First woman to unofficially run the Boston Marathon: Roberta Gibb (1966) Diet From Page 1 What is the one question you would ask him? cheat here and there (or stop all together) and then wonder why they're gaining weight. What a successful diet should do is educate you on why you're choosing the foods you are, what they're contribut Point-to-point path from Hopkinton to Boston ing to your body, and how you can continue to make wise eating decisions, even in difficult situations, such as in our own cafeteria. With irregular sleep, exercise, and meal schedules and nonnutritive, but quick food becoming a staple item in our on-the-go lifestyle, it Goosebumps The Athletic Spotlight is a segment which recognizes athletes who are academically superior, athletically exceptional, show sportsmanship while on the court, and leadership on and off the court. The Athletic Spotlight participant is chosen by the members of the Athletic Department and has the right to refuse participation in the Athletic Spotlight appears to be becoming increasingly difficult to follow any sort of regular diet, never mind one that lacks an entire food source as an option. A clos~ friend of mine recently commented, "Super dieting is just not conducive to the college environment," and she's absolutely right. Atkins vs South Beach South Beach Diet Atkins Diet What is your favorite childhood book? • Did not run with a number or official registration. • First official women's champion: Nina Kuscsik (1972) The Low Carb Craze Michael Jordan Would you ever come back again? Runners from Kenya Dominated the 2003 Boston Marathon. Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya is pictured breaking the tape as the Men's winner with a winning time of 2:10:11. Picture is credited to Victah Sailer on the Boston Marathon web-site Phase 1: Induction Phase 1: No Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are restricted to 20 grams each day (approximately 2 slices whole wheat bread or 1 med. apple) No carbohydrates allowed for 14 days (including fruit). Phase 2: On Going Weight Loss Phase 3: Pre-Maintenance Phase 2: Reintroduce Carbohydrates Eat carbohydrates at your own discretion, but avoid them when possible. Gradually increase your carbohydrate intake by 5 and 10 gram increments Phase 3: Eat "Normal Foods" Phase 4: Lifetime Maintenance Continue 3 phases "as needed." **What is not made particularly clear is what types and in what amounts people should eat their proteins and fat. The diet is focused on carb restriction and it allows you the freedom to . choose a number offoods not typically considered "diet foods" . (ie. cheese, red meat, etc.) Eat "normal foods" in "normal-size portions," but steer clear of certain fats and meats. \,. , / \ I \ \ • \ I ,\ « ( \ , ,\ " ~ , \ \ \ \ \ \ ( \ \ \ \ " \ \ (( \ (. I I I (,. •• " ,j E N T E R TA I N M Rating the Restaurant Longwood Grille and Bar Located toward the rear of the Longwood Food Court Priees: Moderate Eternal Sunshine Shines Bright Food: 4.5 Overall Ratina: 4.25 Ratings are out of a possible five total points By Rachel Lavallee As I entered the Longwood Grille and Bar, I noticed a very welcoming but somewhat professional appeal. I guess that is to be expected since the restaurant is connected to a hosl'ital hotel. Despite the professionalism of the restaurant and the somewhat non-professionalism of myself, I decided to sit down. Although I was only a party of one, the hostess seated me in a booth - always comfortable. The restaurant was slow, but to be" expected for a Tuesday. When the waitress came over to greet me, I first ordered a Diet Coke. The waitress went to get my soda. Meanwhile, I looked over the; menu to decide what I was going to have for dinner. When the waitress returned, I was surprised to see that a few pieces of bread were accompanying my soda. This was not just any bread - it was foccacia, one of my personal favorites. A delectable way to start my meal. Although I knew I it would be a lot of food that I would never be able to finish, I ordered several different items~ keeping in mind that I could always take home the leftovers to my roommate. So, in attempt to sample several different items, I ordered from the menu the following: a cup of clam chowder, a "field greens" salad, and an order of chicken quesadillas. While waiting for my cup of clam chowder to arrive, I continued to look over the menu to see what other items. there were. I noticed an assortment of somewhat simple items - pizza, hamburgers, and steak - yet, each of them had a little unordinary twist or flare that gave the restaurant's menu its uniqueness. Soon enough, I was presented with rny cup of chowder, accompanied by a package of oyster crackerS -- always a nice addition to this starter. The chowder was much to my liking. Not too thick, not too soupy, filled with a desirable amount of clams and potatoes, and touched with a few seasonings. Next came the "field greens" salad -- a cute name for the simplest salad on the menu. Healthy-looking lettuce garnished with the basics - tomato, cucumber, and croutons. My choice of dressing - balsamic vinaigrette. Personally. I would have liked some carrots on the salad - b8sic like the other toppings and good for the eyes. Finally. my ctiicken quesadillas arrived. A plateful of stuffed tortilla shells, cut into triangles. and drizzled over with a light cheesy sauce - nice touch. Not only did the quesadillas have cheese and chicken, but they were also filled with bits of pepper and onion for a little spice. I could have done without these ingredients, because I am not a huge fan of spicy foods, but for those of you who prefer a little extra zest, this would be a good choice for you. Too bad I couldn't eat it all since I had already eaten so much other food. I would have liked to taste test one of the yummy-looking desserts, but my stomach was just too full. You'll have to try this one out when you visit this restaurant with some friends. And for those of you 21 +, you may be excited to know that there is a bar inside the restaurant if you feel like indulging in a beer to accompany your food. ENT - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless "Mind Rated:R 108 Min. By leffTurbitt It's rather unfortunate. People are going to walk away from this movie saying, "Wait, I don't get it" or ''That sucked, Jim Carrey didn't make me laugh once." And, I know that there's nothing that this measly reviewer can do about it. Regardless, for my faithful readers of Emmanuel College I can make this one plea: Go watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The movie starts off with Jim Carrey's character, Joel Barish, waking up in a small messy apartment going through his morning routine for work. He steps outside on a gray day noticing a few strange things that he just can't remember happening. Upon waiting for his train, Joel hears a last call for the destination of Montauk on another set of tracks. He quickly runs over and hops aboard thinking that his action was rather impulsive, a characteristic he certainly doesn' t embody. He starts to write in a journal that strangely is missing a number of pages, eats at a diner, and boards a train back home. All the while, Joel intermittently bumps into a blue haired and brightly dressed woman named Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet). They start to talk on the train and make a sort of 'opposites attract' union. Carrey's character is clearly a boring, ititroverted, average Joe with a pitiful love life and Winslet's is an adventurous, outgoing, flamboyant woman with a love for liquor. Without giving too much away, the rest I can tell you is that the remainder of the movie is in 10el Barish's subconscious as he tries to hold onto his memories while others attempt to erase them. I know that this is a rather vague plot but if I were to explain any more, a lot of the fun would be taken out. The movie is definitely not just fun . If one looks at Eternal Sunshine as if it is an art piece, a well-crafted film - one can see that it is brilliantly written, beautifully shot, giftedly edited, masterfully acted and its got some very fitting music to boot. Basically, it encompasses everything you see in life, which is at times beautiful, at times scary, at times comforting, and at times very strange. We can definitely thank Mr. Charlie Kaufman whose work includes Adaptation, Being John Malkovich, and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. His slightly twisted mind brought the quite unique concept of mind erasing to the film. He also"masterfully blended the concept in with a romance between characters Joel Barish and Clementine Kruczynski. Their dialogue was so true to life and loving that Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet had little to do to create an authentic loving relationship. But, they did more than a little. Jim Carrey puts forth yet another astonishing dramatic performance that everyone seems to underestimate. After being snubbed of credibility particularly in the Truman Show, but also in The Majestic and Man on the Moon, I really think that this movie has the potential to change some people's view as Jim Carrey the funny man to Jim Carrey, the man who can do it all. On the other side of the romantic pair in Eternal Sunshine, Kate Winslet does what she does best. She creates a believable and enticing character that is utterly in love (Titanic). The two's on screen connection seems so real and wonderful, that you really want them to be together before it ends. The only aspect of the film that I believe some may disagree with is its fast pace, and choppy editing. From scene to scene, things don't directly connect. It's only through looking at the film on a broader perspective , does one understand what is truly on the screen at the moment. Some may be left questioning if some parts were dreams or alternate realities. So, the film might require a second or third viewing. But if one sees the film in a broader light and sits back and enjoys the high-speed ride, they'll enjoy and admire the film on the whole - page6 - Parable of the Sower, Good Reading for Young Adults By Amanda Graffam Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower is not a new release, but it is a book worth the attention of young adults searc~ng for a greater meaning to life. The book examines a broken, devastated United States, beginning in the year 2024. Through the journal of Lauren Olamina, readers are transported into the future and forced to question the foundations of our society: justice, freedom, and faith. Butler portrays a world where even gated communities are not safe. Poverty has spread around the country, affecting all but a small minority of citizens. Slavery is not only legal, but a common practice. And everyone carries a weapon for protection, no one can be trusted. But through this mayhem, a young girl, wise beyond her years, sees something beautiful in the human race that allows for hope. Through observation and discovery of the world around her, she develops her own religion, Earthseed, that gives her peace in a world of chaos. She records her findings in a book she's entitled, Earthseed: The Books of the Living. As Lauren begins to understand this new religion, she reveals its 'essentials' to the reader and the characters around her. After a journey through despair, hatred, and violence Butler still manages to leave her audience with an optimistic outlook of love, human compassion, and hope. www.amizon.com Octavia E. Butler 's "Parable of the Sower" may not be a new book but it's a must readfor our generation What's Going On? Try this on for size. "Joey and Maria's Wedding" is coming to the Axis Nightclub on Saturday, April 24th at 7 :30pm. This production, presented by Dillstar Productions, is about two crazy families whose children are getting married. Maria has been in love with Joey for years, but her family disapproves of the wedding. Watch the original "Big Fat Greek Wedding" Italian-style. What makes this show even better? It's interactiveand it's a dinner show. Call for reservations or buy tickets at www.nextticketing.com. 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