Daily Titan March 8, 2011 by Daily Titan

Vol. 89 Issue 19

March 8, 2011

Healthy Fast Food On Campus

Nutritional Meals Under $10

Opinion: Hippie health

Not all of the speedy food options on campus have to be greasy and fried fast food; restaurants such as Togo’s, Juice It Up! and the LH Express Café in Langsdorf Hall are good alternatives. p. 5

A guide to cooking meals on a college student’s budget, featuring cookbooks and quick television shows to get you inspired p. 5

Don’t be another statistic. It is not enough to just think of your nutritional health; remember your sexual health. p. 4

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HEALTH CONSCIOUS Iconic fast food chains are offering healthier alternatives to their oversized portions such as salads, grilled chicken and more JESSICA HERNANDEZ For the Daily Titan

Fast food has been one of the major establishments of the United States since the early 1950s. Hamburgers, fries and Coca-Cola are identified as the typical American meal. As soon as the first McDonald’s opened in 1955, the fast-food trend became prominent in American culture. Many changes have occurred since then, specifically the portion size and consumer caloric intake. The first burgers were roughly 333 calories and only 1.6 ounces. Now, fast-food chains such as Burger King and Wendy’s offer burgers with a weight of 12 ounces. Increases in the portion sizes have contributed to the nationwide epidemic of Americans being overweight and obese. As a response to the growing issue of obesity, in 2004, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock made the documentary Supersize Me, where he ate McDonald’s three times a day for one month. The shocking transformation of his health and weight consequently shone a negative light on the fast-food chain. After the release of the documentary, the renowned supersize menu was eventually phased out that year, and McDonald’s started to create and advertise their healthier alternatives on their menus. Healthy options at fast-food chains were not an unContact Us at news@dailytitan.com

precedented idea. One of the most powerful players in the fast-food chain industry, Wendy’s, has offered salads and small, side baked potatoes for years. McDonald’s even offered the McLean Burger in the 1990s and Burger King had the veggie burger. Regardless, the increasing awareness of nutrition has made healthy foods more iconic. “Making nutritional information for fast food items available and accessible is a good first step toward stemming the rising tide of obesity,” said Joshua Yang, assistant professor of health science at Cal State Fullerton. “But, (they) should be seen as only one component of a broad-based effort to improve people’s dietary patterns.” In 2004, three entree-sized salads were added to the McDonald’s menu with the choice of either a grilled or crispy chicken breast along with the seemingly healthy Newman’s Own all-natural salad dressings. In addition, Happy Meals were introduced with low-fat white and chocolate milk and apple dippers, and provided children with fun information about nutrition and physical activity. The New York Times stated these newly offered items “brought moms back” and was a luring component in assisting McDonald’s during the weak economy. See HISTORY, page 3

Being educated on the nutritional information of common fast food products can reduce health risks like obesity and heart disease MARGARITA CASTELLANOS Daily Titan

As consumers, we have a right to obtain information about the products we buy. We are provided information about the fuel efficiency of cars and what clothes are made of and how to care for them, but what about the stuff we put into our bodies? According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, American adults and children eat on average one-third of their calories alone from eating out. Nutrition information is needed to manage their weight and reduce the risk of contracting heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure, all of which are leading causes of death, disability and high health-care costs. “I think it’s a good idea because it lets people take care of themselves, especially when it comes to their kids,” said Naomi Navor, 18, a psychology major. “But it also makes people self-conscious knowing how many calories everything is.” Without nutrition information it is hard to make a healthy choice at restaurants. Few people would guess that a small milkshake has more calories than a Big Mac. “The benefit of having nutrition information on the menus posted when you are ordering at restaurants is just for awareness and to inform people on the calo-

rie intake of the meal they are choosing to buy,” said Darany Hoang of the Student Health and Counseling Center. “People are not really aware of that information and that’s with my experience, because I see students one-on-one, and when they see what they are actually selecting, they sometimes are opting to select another choice, so I think that may help consumers or restaurants to make a better selection,” Wong said. Since 1994, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act has required food manufacturers to provide nutrition information on nearly all packaged foods. In February 2003, Democratic State Sen. Deborah Ortiz introduced a bill that would “require fast food and other chain restaurants that have 10 or more locations nationally and in California to provide nutrition information upon request, and also post a sign saying that such information is available.” The bill required “fast food and other chain restaurants that have 20 or more locations in California to post calorie information for all standard menu items on menus, menu boards and food display tags.” The policy also allowed for a range of nutritional information for combo meals that have options and side orders. See LABELS, page 3

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NEWS

March 8, 2011

Students seek resume advice

DTSHORTHAND Understanding Islamophobia

Recruiters and representatives host workshop to help students with landing a job after college

PATRICK CORBET Daily Titan

Representatives from various corporations took part in a resume critique hosted by the Finance Association Monday, offering students a chance to polish their resumes and connect with potential employers. “Recruiters from different companies came in and told us what to fix and what to add,” said Christian Shazad, vice president of marketing for the Finance Association. “They gave (students) some hints on what companies look for.” Orange County Credit Union, Travelers Insurance, AXA Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Tax & Financial Groups and Taco Bell Corp. each had representatives at the event. The event, which was promoted through the Finance Association’s Facebook group and e-mails, encouraged students to bring their prepared resumes to be professionally reviewed. “We just came out to see what we needed to work on for our resumes so we can get the attention of potential employers,” said David Chau, a senior marketing major. Jonathan Chang, a senior marketing major, has been to the Career Center to have his resume critiqued, but liked the opportunity to have HR representatives available. “Anytime you can get an opportunity where professionals look at your resume, you want to take advantage of it,” said Chang. Vihar Dave, the director of corporate relations for the Finance Association, organized the event. “(The recruiters) have come here before,” said Dave of the representatives from the companies. “We have good

reviews about them, that they have been here and they were helpful, and that’s how we approach them.” “(The recruiters) are here because they want to give out internships, parttime jobs, full-time (jobs),” Dave said. Julie Cottle attended the event representing Wells Fargo. Cottle is a recruiting consultant for Orange County. “A lot of our team members come (to Cal State Fullerton) so it is a good way to network with our existing team member base as well as recruiting,” said Cottle. “It’s always a good opportunity to find new tellers and new bankers. Any opportunity we have to be involved and be visible is what they send me to do.” Cottle offered students interviewing tips and resume critiques as well as offered information for available positions within Wells Fargo. “Sometimes people, either they overdo it or they underdo it,” Cottle said of common resume mistakes. “Either they have way too much going on and it’s really hard to read and you lose your reader rather quickly, or sometimes they don’t have enough on there.” A description to go along with previous sales experience is very important to include, Cottle said. “When you apply online for a job, you are a piece of paper initially, so you want to sell yourself to the best of your abilities,” Cottle said. Aside from grammatical issues and inappropriate e-mails, recruiters also stressed the importance of a cover letter. “We went over details of how you can improve your resume,” Chang said after meeting with a recruiter. “I think I have a better perspective on how a resume should be. They told me a lot of things that you could put on a resume that will make my resume better.”

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Congressional hearings on “the radicalization of American Muslims” will begin Thursday in an attempt to counter what Muslims call a rising tide of Islamophobia. The hearings, proposed by House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Peter King, are said to last over a year and hope to lobby concerns about the American Muslim community. The hearings arose after a wave of national opposition to the proposed Islamic Cultural Center near Ground Zero over six months ago. Muslim demonstrators Sunday with celebrities such as Russell Simmons in a rain-covered Times Square holding signs declaring “I am Muslim too” in order to raise awareness on the upcoming hearings. Brief by Ashley Loera WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Students and faculty members wait in a long line outside the Titan Student Union before being able to order and enjoy their Kogi lunch.

CSUF feasts on Kogi BBQ Popular Korean food truck parks on campus in honor of Business Week SABRINA PARK Daily Titan

Students formed a lengthy line in front of the Titan Student Union to get a taste of the famous Korean barbecue tacos served by the popular Kogi BBQ food truck. Cal State Fullerton alumnus Mark Manguera, who co-founded the successful Kogi BBQ, spoke to students as part of Business Week, parking their food truck in Lot R where hundreds of students and faculty flocked for lunch. The appearance of the Kogi truck Monday was coordinated by the Business Inter-Club Council, Pi Sigma Epsilon (a business fraternity under the BICC), Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lamda) and the Young Entrepreneur Society. It served as the opening event for Business Week 2011, presented by the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. Business Week will include speaker panels, resume critiquing workshops, information sessions, fashion shows, networking events, a career fair and a sales pitch competition. “We wanted to promote a campus-wide event open for all students,” said Uting Hsu, a business major and executive board member of BICC who helped organize the event. “This event is great because we wanted to promote alumni and campus relations with something that would be popular to the campus. This was a kick-off for Business Week 2011 and there will be events starting from (Monday) to (Thursday)—events that will benefit all students,” she said. Emeline Yong, assistant dean of Student Affairs for the Mihaylo College of Business, said it was great the business students were volunteering, getting involved and learning the importance of networking. “This event is part of Business Week. It is funded by ASI to kick off the week of events,” said Yong. “It’s a great way to get business clubs together.” Both Yong and Hsu made references to Kogi BBQ’s CEO, Mark Manguera, who graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a business degree in 2002.

According to Laurie McLaughlin of the Indicator Magazine, a publication of the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics, “Manguera earned a degree in business management from Mihaylo College in 2002 with an emphasis in entrepreneurship, followed by another degree at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco... With just $3,000 and the generous loan of a truck for the first few months, Manguera co-founded Kogi Group Corporation in 2007 with Caroline Shin and chef Roy Choi, who is also a CSUF alumnus.” The Kogi truck is a prime example of successful business, evident by the extremely long line of students waiting in front of the food truck. Many students waiting in line had never tried the celebrated Korean barbecue food and were eager to know what all the hype was about. “We’ve all never tried it but

we’ve heard through friends that it’s good,” said Sarah Kim, an undeclared major. “This is actually my first time,” said Eric Davis, a business accounting major. “They’re always in Long Beach and L.A., and when I’m out there they always come out here to Irvine—more South County, specifically the Spectrum,” he said. Others, patiently anticipating their Kogi lunch, were involved in organizing the event themselves. “I’m actually in one of the groups that is helping host (the event), so we actually helped prepare for the event, which is how I heard about it,” said Kelly Evans, a business finance and management major and member of the Future Business Leaders of America (Phi Beta Lamda). To learn more about BICC and the events that will be taking place during Business Week, visit the calendar of events on the BICC website at Cbect.Fullerton.edu/bicc/ businessweek.

Children’s book author motivates future writers Author and illustrator shares her experiences AMY LEADBETTER Daily Titan

Children’s book author and illustrator Deborah Nourse Lattimore lectured in honor of Donoghue Children’s Literature Center’s 10th anniversary. Lattimore shared her experiences as a children’s author to inspire future authors to follow their passion. Her lecture was twofold: to provide insider information on how to write and illustrate children’s books as well as how to use children’s books in the classroom. Throughout the presentation, Lattimore focused a lot on her personal experiences and shared her journey to becoming an author. Lattimore received her B.A. in art history and Egyptology from UCLA. She teaches at the Art Center College of Design and at UCLA. She is the author and/or illustrator of 40 children’s books. She has traveled around the world as a scholar, an artist and a writer. Her picture books take young readers on amazing journeys back through time to ancient and mysterious cultures. “At school other children would say they were going to the movies; I would be going to museums,” said Lattimore. “There is something about my childhood in every single one of my books.” Growing up with weekly trips to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art with her grandmother, Lattimore was fascinated by history and ancient

art at a young age. She was surprised to find out that other children her age were not as exposed to different art collections and the history she had been so familiar with. The only books available to her when she was younger that unveiled ancient history were adult literature. Today Lattimore’s incredibly detailed illustrations provide children with rich iconography of ancient civilizations, something she always aspired to have access to as a child. “What’s cool about Lattimore’s books are that they are so evocative of the era,” said Stephanie Rosenblatt, Pollak Library’s education librarian. “Her illustrations are very lavish and detailed. They get children excited to learn about the history of ancient civilizations.” Lattimore stresses in order to write a children’s book, you have to access the kid inside yourself. Her goal has been to get children to enjoy reading. “If a book bores you as an adult,” said Lattimore, “what makes you think a child will enjoy it?” Lattimore writes about things that fascinate her. Whatever you can stimulate from yourself and/or your childhood makes the best book she said. “She has a lot of interesting stories that have influenced the books she’s written,” said Cynthia Truong, a business major. “She has a childhood full of adventures and imagination that I am sure a lot of us can relate to; she utilizes these experiences in her books.”

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SCTA ‘Speaking in Tongues’ Event The Student California Teachers Association and the College of Education will host a discussion on the documentary Speaking in Tongues, a film following four diverse children on a journey to become bilingual. The film will be shown March 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m in the Titan Student Union. The documentary is about schools where multicultural world views are developed through dual immersion classrooms. The film is intended to stimulate the skills necessary for American youths to blossom in the 21st century. The event will feature guest speakers and panelists from the Elementary and Bilingual Education Department, including Pablo Jasis, Lisa Weinstead, Sharon Chappell and Christina Valenciana. “We are showing this documentary because we feel that it is important for not only future teachers, but anyone to know how important being bilingual is in our society today,” said SCTA President Natalie Crook. Brief by Carmen Varner

Int’l Women’s Day Comes to Campus Today the Office of International Education and Exchange will host its annual International Women’s Day. This year the theme is “Women in the Arts.” Almost every table on the Titan Walk will be occupied by a different cultural club on campus that has been invited to showcase different women in the arts from their culture. The hope is that as students walk up and down the Titan Walk, they will be met with the faces and stories of women from all over the world. The main part of the event will take place between noon and 1 p.m. in the Becker Amphitheatre. There will be live performances by the different clubs on campus. A jam session will be put on by the World Music Club, and the Ballet Folklorico dancers will perform one of their dances. A poetry reading is also planned for the afternoon. The event will start early in the day, and the Titan Walk booths will be up until late in the afternoon. Brief by Kathleen Rosell

Arboretum to Host Yoga Workshop The Fullerton Arboretum is hosting Morning Yoga in the garden and a home composting workshop Saturday. To practice yoga with nature as your surrounding at the Arboretum, it will cost $13 for members and $15 for nonmembers and will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The exploration of Mojave Desert plants, from tiny desert parasitic plants to towering Joshua Trees, as described by the Arboretum’s website, will take place 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and cost members $12 and nonmembers $15. For more information visit FullertonArboretum.org Brief by Arianne Custer

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‘Healthy’ water is misleading VitaminWater and SmartWater brands are less healthy than they are portrayed CANDACE RIVERA for the Daily Titan

To drink or not to drink? More and more people seem to be jumping on the Vitamin and SmartWater bandwagon, and though the names may sound healthy and appealing, the nutritional information hints that is not the case. According to a 2010 article in Cape Times, a 20-ounce bottle of VitaminWater contains 33grams of sugar, which is only 2grams less than a can of Coke. The product’s top three ingredients are water, cane sugar, and crystalline fructose, another form of sugar. Coca-Cola deems the reputation of this drink to be the better alternative to carbonated beverages. An advocacy group for nutrition, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, sued Coca-Cola in 2009 for their misleading health claims concerning this drink. The CSPI said VitaminWater promotes diabetes and obesity more than the benefits of the vitamins do, as advertised on the bottle. In response to allegations, Coca-Cola stated, “No consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking VitaminWater was a healthy beverage.” According to an article on CBS. com, in 2010 Coca-Cola filed for the lawsuit to be dismissed. The request was denied by U.S. District Court Judge John Gleeson. Gleeson stated VitaminWater violated Food and Drug Administration’s labeling rules by using the word “healthy.” He also wrote in a 55-page opinion stating the labels and names “reinforce a consumer’s mistaken belief that the product is comprised of only vitamins and water.” VitaminWater comes in many different flavors. Just a few are “revive,” “energy,” “power-c” and “connect.” Vinh Tran, a senior finance major, stated he buys both products, but mostly VitaminWater. “I think the product is worth the money because of the different varieties.” SmartWater has somewhat of a different reputation. Glaceau’s official website states this water is vapor

distilled with added electrolytes to help hydrate the body faster. Stacie Highland, a junior art major said, “I’m not big on flavored water but I love SmartWater... you can taste the difference.” A 2007 article in the Chicago Tribune states SmartWater contains 0 calories, and 0grams of sugar. Electrolytes potassium, sodium and chloride may possibly help water taste more appealing. This beverage can be beneficial to individuals that have recently been ill or have had to undergo an extensive workout. However, the general public gets enough of these ingredients in their diet through food such as salted pretzels, bananas, tomatoes, almonds and milk. According to Professor Ellen Lee, Ph.D., a health science professor at Cal State Fullerton, “A one-a-day multiple vitamin with 100 percent of an individual’s RDA would be preferable to these vitamin drinks in terms of cost and safety. However, the safest and most cost-effective method is through food rather than any pill or drink, unless deemed to be medically advisable.” Lee cautioned that “Individuals that consistently eat a well-balanced diet with sufficient hydration do not need additional vitamin supplementation... Also, unless caution is exercised, toxic levels of some of these vitamins in the drinks could be absorbed. Vitamins A, D, E and K are “fat soluble” and stored for a few days in the body unlike the water-soluble vitamins, so toxic levels are possible with larger intakes of these water drinks. Also, nutritional supplements are legally regulated as ‘food items’ rather than drugs, thus it is ‘buyer beware’ regarding safety issues.” VitaminWater and SmartWater have celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Carrie Underwood and Kobe Bryant endorsing their products. With these kinds of celebrities putting their faces in magazines, it can be tempting to buy into the hype. But ask yourself a few questions before giving up your few dollars at the grocery store: Do I really need these extra ingredients? Or am I better off sticking with just plain old water?

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Moderation is key with caffeine drinks Serving size and personal sensitivity can be the difference between a buzz and a meltdown CALEB STRANO Daily Titan

Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster and Amp are all popular energy drinks for college students who need that extra boost to finish a paper or even to just make it through class. These drinks can give people some amount of energy, but they can also have adverse effects on their mental and physical states. One of the main ingredients in these energy drinks is caffeine. Caffeine can be found in many different drinks and is what many students use to get through the school day. Coffee shops make billions of dollars because people feel the need for caffeine. Red Bull and the other energy drinks are no different. They use plenty of caffeine in products to give a person that boost of energy. Since moderate amounts of caffeine have been shown to help give a person energy, it would be helpful to know the amounts of caffeine that are in the energy drinks. According to EnergyFiend.com,

Red Bull has 80 mg of caffeine per 8 ounces, Amp has 143 mg per 16 ounces, Monster and Rockstar both have 160 mg per 16 ounces. These are all considered moderate portions but it isn’t necessarily the same for everybody. People are different and therefore these moderate portions can be more than a person should have. Dan Judelson, a kinesiology professor at Cal State Fullerton, spoke about the dangers of caffeine in these energy drinks. “Lots of research shows that moderate doses of caffeine, 25 to 250 mg, a can of Coke has about 50 mg, cause improvements in feelings of energy, motivation and alertness, while simultaneously decreasing fatigue. Caffeine also increases reaction time and vigilance, the ability to pay attention to a boring task for prolonged periods of time,” said Judelson. Research by Hendrik J. Smit and Peter J. Rogers in the medical journal Food Quality and Preference showed that the proper amount of caffeine could increase energy as well as mental performance. In the study they compared the ef-

fects of water versus the effects of energy drinks. Their research also found that correct amounts of caffeine could help release tension. “These drinks, and essentially all foods, deliver energy in their caloric value. Also, if the dose is appropriate it can provide feelings of mental energy and alertness,” Judelson said. Many students believe that these energy drinks can work as well. “It makes me feel more awake and able to concentrate,” said Louie Alem, 20, a business finance major. Jose Soria, 19, civil engineering major, believes that energy drinks can be helpful. “I feel a little more alert, but not caffeinated,” said Soria. “Too much caffeine can cause decreases in mood and mental performance, so it really depends on how much caffeine is in a drink and how sensitive a person is. There is a strong inter-individual difference between people in their sensitivity to caffeine,” Judelson said. According to a study done by

Mikki Meadows-Oliver and Patricia Ryan-Krause for the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, too much caffeine can cause a person to become nervous. In extreme cases they found that some people had seizures after heavily consuming energy drinks. Judelson also spoke about how the heavy consumption of energy drinks could lead to heart palpitations, which could mean the heart is beating too fast, too slow or is irregular. But again he said that it depends on who is consuming the drink and at what dose. Some people will be able to consume more of a particular energy drink without feeling the negative effects whereas others will not. When looking at energy drinks and how they can affect people, there seems to be one variable that stands out. The amount of energy drink being consumed and the person consuming are key factors to the effects that will happen. It seems that if used in moderation energy drinks can be helpful, but if they are used in excess the effects can be negative.

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HISTORY: Portions grow over the years in fast-food industry ...Continued from page 1 Chains hoped that by targeting the growing number of health-conscious consumers, namely women, they could prevent the sluggish sales. “It’s better for the customers and they get the satisfying taste of their favorite fast-food restaurants, and yet they are (taking in) less calories,” said Luis Garcia, a local McDonald’s manager and civil engineering major. “Most importantly, it has improved our sales because there is more variety, plus it’s cheap.” Other students on campus think having healthy options does not

make fast food any better. “Having salads and wraps available still doesn’t make the food healthy. If people really wanted to eat healthier, they wouldn’t eat fast food in the first place,” said Bree Chapman, an English major. A recent article in Time Magazine by John Cloud reported that Daniel Codreaut, director of culinary innovation and menu management at McDonald’s, invented the Mac Wrap. It is supposed to be a healthier version of the renowned Big Mac. It may only be 330 calories, but it holds 640 mg of sodium, which is almost as much as a QuarterPounder, with 730 mg of sodium.

Even McDonald’s Caesar salad’s Newman’s Own creamy dressing alone is 190 calories, 18 grams of fat and 500 mg of sodium. McDonald’s is still the leader in the fast-food world, further progressing the fight against obesity. Most fast-food chains shy away from healthy alternatives and cater to the majority of people who enjoy the greasy burgers and fries. Many agree, however, that healthier alternatives provided would only continue in improving the American diet. “Healthy eating is a choice,” said Michelle Ramos, 18, a theater major. “And it will only prevent bad health.”

For sit-down restaurants, the information must be provided at the table. Drive-thrus are required to have brochures available upon request and notify its availability at the point of sale. On March 18, 2008, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a menu-labeling ordinance that requires “nutrition disclosure on menus, food tags and posters by July 22, 2008 and menu boards by Sept. 20, 2008 at fast food and other chain restaurants.” The ordinance also required chain restaurants to annually report their nutrition information to the Department of Public Health, making the information available to the public. More than 20 states and localities are considering policies that require fast food and other chain restaurants to provide nutritional information on menus. Restaurants that provide nutrition information generally do so in ways that are not visible to customers. One study by CSPI found that less than 5 percent of customers see nutrition posters and brochures in chain restaurants that claimed they provided it. According to CSPI, 78 percent of Americans support menu labeling. Another study showed providing nutrition information at restaurants can help people make healthier calorie choices. “Nutrition labels on menus help people who are trying to lose weight by showing them their limits on what they can eat,” said Leslie Rueles, 18, an undeclared major. dailytitan.com/news

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Eat those veggies A vegetarian diet is healthier for all people ASHLEY LOERA Daily Titan

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You don’t need all that meat Contrary to popular belief, a vegetarian lifestyle is more nutritious for people of all ages

SARAH SMITH Daily Titan

Okay, it’s time to dispel the myth! Having a vegetarian diet really is physically healthier for you. And to all you carnivores out there who swear there’s no way someone can be healthy without getting tons of animal protein, allow me to enlighten you. Protein does build muscle, but even if you want to build muscle, you don’t need to gorge on animal protein. That’s a ridiculous myth perpetuated by the health club industry. I should know, I worked for it. Many top athletes are vegetarians. Chris Campbell, an Olympic wrestling champion, Bill Mannetti, a power-lifting champion, and Andres Cahling, a champion body-builder and Olympic gold medalist in the ski jump, are all veg heads. Others include Art Still, a Hall of Famer and MVP defensive end for the NFL, and Ruth Heidrich, a six-time Ironwoman and USA track and field Master’s Champion, according to VeganAthlete.com.

Did you know that too much protein can be bad for you? In a series of comparative endurance tests conducted by Dr. Irving Fisher of Yale University, vegetarians performed twice as well as meat-eaters, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Now I know you’ve been told your whole life meat, milk and eggs are good for you. And no doubt many of you believe the mantra “milk does a body good,” but I’m sorry to say that just isn’t true. Meat, dairy products and eggs are completely devoid of fiber and complex carbohydrates, the nutrients that we’re supposed to be consuming more of. Instead, they are laden with saturated fat and cholesterol, which make us fat and lethargic and lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks. There is even evidence the animal protein in dairy products pulls calcium from the body. Population studies, including a groundbreaking Harvard study of more than 75,000 nurses, suggest drinking cow’s milk actually causes osteoporosis. More than that, too much protein, like that found in a regular meateater’s diet, can damage your kidneys

and may lead to cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Vegetarians, however, don’t eat the artery-clogging, cancer-inducing, energy-zapping meat and dairy products. Instead they feast on fresh fruits and veggies, breads, pastas or even

Did you know that too much protein can be bad for you?

French fries. There are also numerous sources for vegetarians to get protein, including whole-wheat breads, nuts, beans, legumes and broccoli. In fact, according to the American Dietetic Association, “well-planned

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Hippie Health

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“How to Live a Greener Life”

Don’t be a fool, wrap your tool Sexual health tends to be the out-of-sight, out-of-mind part of the health spectrum. Just like any other aspect of health it deserves more attention than we actually give it. Whether you are currently engaging in sexual activities, or plan on doing so in the future, it is important you take precautions to prevent yourself from being the next statistic. Recently I turned on the local news and found one of the top stories to be shocking, to say the least. According to ABC News, there has been a new study which came to find that 50 percent of men in the United States may be infected with HPV (Human Papillomavirus). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus which can cause cancer in both men and women. It is terrifying to know that you have a 50 percent chance of being infected with a disease; it really takes the fun out of dating. HPV is one of many sexually transmitted diseases that affect the population annually. There are many other diseases that are still being transmitted and are still increasing in our population. Certain sexual diseases are curable while others will remain with you for the rest of your life. HIV or AIDS is a virus that has continued to increase in population since it was first documented in America. STDs aren’t going away, they’re spreading. Every person that is engaging in sexual activities and not protecting themselves is at risk for a number of diseases and viruses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, other diseases include: -Syphilis -Chlamydia -Gonorrhea -Bacterial Vaginosis -Hepatitis -Herpes -Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Contact Us at dtopinion@gmail.com

-HIV/AIDS -Trichomoniasis “Where did you grow up and how many STDs do you currently have?” Sexually transmitted diseases are probably not the best conversation to have on a first date, although before engaging in sexual activities with your partner it is important to be honest and open. There are many ways you can and should practice to prevent yourself from contracting a sexually transmitted disease. When alcohol is consumed, the risk for STDs increases dramatically. People are less likely to use contraceptives during intercourse when they are intoxicated. College students are also more likely to have multiple sex partners which will also increase the risk for disease. Since you are all college students who probably consume alcohol, it is extremely important that you take the time to make sure you are being safe. Practicing safe sex is as easy as using a condom during intercourse. Such a small precaution will decrease your chances of contracting a sexually transmitted disease. On campus we have the Student Health Center, which is located next to the Kinesiology Building, where they offer STD testing and many other health services. The Health Center hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can reach the Health Center by calling 657278-2800 or by visiting their website fullerton.edu/shcc. Each and every one of you should take the opportunity to have yourself tested while you have the resources available. Sex is fun, sex is enjoyable, but it rarely ever crosses our mind that sex can be dangerous to our health. You don’t want to make the mistake of having a one-night stand and contracting an STD. Hopefully one day when you fall in love with someone you won’t have to tell them you have a sexually transmitted disease. Practice safe sex, plain and simple. Peace, love and recycle!

vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle.” Not only is a vegetarian diet physically healthy, it is also environmentally healthy. Livestock consume 70 percent of U.S. grain production, according to the well-known book, Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. Twenty million people die each year as a result of malnutrition and starvation. Americans could feed 100,000,000 people by reducing their intake of meat by just 10 percent. Even one acre of land can produce many pounds of edible product, according to the Journal of Soil and Water. One acre can produce 30,000 pounds of carrots, 40,000 pounds of potatoes, 50,000 pounds of tomatoes or just 250 pounds of beef. That’s basically one cow. Now, believe what you want, but I’ve just given you a lot of evidence why being a vegetarian is not only healthier for you, but for all of us. Sure, it may mean you have to spend a little extra time looking at a menu in a restaurant, but for a healthier body, a cleaner conscience and a greener planet, choosing the salad more often is a pretty good idea.

I used to hate oranges. And vegetables. Screw low-carb alternatives. My diet consisted of fast food, followed by late-night munchies, with a heavy dosage of margaritas. But this isn’t anything out of the ordinary for a college student. With lives that call for constant running around between work, school and homework, all there is time for is a drive-thru Mickey D’s. And what college kid can suffice without an ice-cold margarita after a hard day of exams, essays and lectures? Even after this examination of my eating habits, it was a surprise to me when my doctor told me the reason I had an ongoing cold for three months was heavily due to my diet. Here I thought the reason I felt like I was dying for three months was simply due to luck, which I’d lost for those months. It’s no surprise that college students have some of the worst eating habits among Americans. With our fast-food diets, skipping meals and late-night binging, it’s no wonder we score so low on the scale. A 2009 study by Walker, Wolf and Schroeter found college students spent 40 percent of their money on food, spending $58 a week on food purchases such as fast food and sit-down restaurants. I always seem to get depressed when I look at my bank statements and realize I spend all my money on food and booze. But what are we supposed to do when these places make it so convenient for us? Sure, it’s all fun and games until you get sick for three months and are told the only way to get better is to change your eating habits and make yourself

healthy again. A 2006 report by the American College Health Association found only 7.3 percent of students had the required amounts of fruits and vegetables each day, meaning I definitely wasn’t alone. So it’s no wonder I was a little wary when I was told to load up on the fruits, stock up on veggies and push saturated fats to the side for a little while. I don’t even know what saturated fats are. Here’s where my good friend the orange came in. I knew the only thing standing between me finally getting out of my bed and living my life was that orange, so I went crazy. I ate three oranges a day. I bought vitamin packets to put in my water. I substituted fries for broccoli and other veggies and decided to ease off the McDonald’s addiction for a while. And without the help of drugs that seemed to do nothing for me those three prior months, in two weeks I was cured. The moral of the story isn’t that you should never eat fast food again, or become some health nut, or God forbid give up happy hour. It’s that these horrible eating habits will catch up to you at some point. Sure this all sounds like a cliched lecture from mom, but when you’re stuck in bed dying for three months when you should be out partying, you’d listen too. So don’t skip meals, because not eating is just as bad as eating too much in the long run. Limit the fast food to a couple of times a week, because hey, we’ve all seen Supersize Me. Enough said. And for those long days of school when you don’t have time to eat for a five-hour block, throw an orange or some grapes in your bag. It could be your ticket out of the next widespread flu epidemic that decides to come back and ruin everyone’s lives again.

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Guide to cooking healthy under $10

Greek yogurt: A new trend

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Health foods have recently experienced a considerable increase in popularity among ordinary consumers. Fitness enthusiasts and health nuts are no longer the only individuals craving the latest product that will improve their well-being. Suddenly, it’s trendy to be healthy—especially when it comes to Greek yogurt. According to Susan Salisbury of the McClatchy-Tribune Business News, Fage, a yogurt company from Greece, first brought the trendy strained yogurt to the U.S. in 1998. Salisbury quoted Russell Evans, the spokesman for Fage USA, as saying Greek yogurt sales had increased an estimated 76 percent in the last four weeks since 2009. According to Duane D. Stanford and Matthew Boyle of Bloomberg Businessweek, Greek yogurt contains higher levels of protein and calcium, while holding fewer calories and no saturated fats or cholesterol. In addition, Stanford and Boyle said that because Greek yogurt is strained, which eliminates the whey component and creates a balance in the yogurt and cheese, it is healthier than regular yogurts. Strawberry, blueberry, vanilla and honey are the most common additions to enrich the yogurt’s flavor. Christine Bandy, a registered dietitian, told the McClatchy-Tribune Business News that its thicker texture seems to be more appealing to consumers than its more watery counterpart. Many are drawn to the yogurt because of its rich flavor and thick texture, given that it is thicker, it is more filling and could serve as a meal replacement or even as a hearty snack. The most common brands are Chobani Greek Yogurt, Fage Greek Yogurt,

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SABRINA PARK / Daily Titan Greek yogurt, found at organic stores such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, contains less milk fat and a thicker consistency than regular yogurt.

Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and Dannon Greek Yogurt. Bloomberg Businessweek reported that Chobani sales have tripled within the past year. Of course, not everyone is a fan of the tangy-flavored yogurt. “I don’t eat a lot of yogurt just in general,” said Jenna Stokes, a Cal State Fullerton graduate student enrolled in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program. “I don’t like the taste; it’s too strong,” Stokes said. In addition, there are some problems that arise when trying to eat healthy, such as price. Health foods are typically more expensive items, which could cause any consumer to second guess whether or not it is totally necessary to spend an extra dollar or two on one small container of yogurt. According to Sarah Mahoney of MediaPost.com, James Russo, vice president of international consumer

insights at Nielsen, said since Oct. 2, 2010, Greek yogurt sales have increased 203 percent, while regular yogurt sales only increased by 1 percent. “Clearly, people are making a statement with their wallet, and according to buzz data, benefits beyond price are driving factors,” said Russo. Evidently, consumers recognize the health benefits that Greek yogurt offers over the cost to the point that there are even Facebook groups dedicated to Greek yogurt-lovers, as well as for each of the major companies. Namely, “Fage Greek Yogurt Appreciation” with 1,136 members, “Greek Yogurt” with 743 members, “Greek Yogurt Appreciation Society” with 140 members and “I am addicted to Greek yogurt and honey and I don’t care…” with 42 members are notable examples. “I found out about Chobani Greek yogurt at the grocery store,” said Carlos Chavez, 28, a customer at Fresh &

Easy Neighborhood Market. “I like the texture better and there’s more protein in it than in regular yogurt. I think it’s worth the extra couple dollars. I don’t buy it as often because it is expensive, but overall, it’s better than regular yogurt,” he said. Moreover, Greek yogurt has already taken over L.A. Fashion Week. According to the PR Newswire Association, FAGE Total was the sanctioned gourmet food of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2007, where Chef Nicolas Peter prepared Fage Yogurt Panacotta, his selected Fashion Week recipe and grand presentation for the guests at The Little Door restaurant. Also, Greek yogurt has been used as a form of weight loss and dieting. Michelle C. Brooks of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote a profile on a woman’s successful weight loss story. Ife Cauley lost 52 pounds by consistently eating oatmeal combined with flaxseed and Greek yogurt for breakfast, while performing her daily exercises. Dr. Judy Huynh, a family practioner, said, “(Greek yogurt) is a growing trend because of advertising. Whatever celebrities do, everyone wants to do. Yogurt, in general, is made up of whole fat milk. It depends on what you’re comparing it to, if you’re having Greek yogurt instead of ice cream, it’s healthier. It is a good replacement for things that are higher in fat, but overall you have to include it in a low-calorie diet.” Dr. Huynh said she had a patient who made Greek yogurt-based smoothies because she believed it would improve her cholesterol. Instead, it went up and she gained six pounds because she was adding the Greek yogurt to her normal diet and not substituting. Apparently, the patient was taking in too many calories, while she should have been taking other things out of her diet so that her overall calorie intake was lower. “Probiotics are one of the main benefits of Greek yogurt. There is a big push for probiotics because it’s a good way of giving back your good bacteria,” said Huynh.

You’ve just finished feeding your mind in a class you paid an arm and a leg for, but now you have to spend the other arm and leg to feed your stomach. Chances are the meal you’re about to choose will slim down your wallet, but widen your waistline. Some may find it is just too difficult to eat healthy and affordable as a college student. “Not enough time, and healthy food has an expiration date,” said Kara Mayol, 23, an electrical engineering senior. Though many think healthy food tends to be more on the pricey side, it doesn’t have to be if you know where to shop. In fact, $10 can actually purchase enough for a full meal that isn’t full of fat, grease and sugar. Students may be surprised to learn there are numerous options out there for them to eat healthily and affordably. A cookbook available on Amazon. com for $19.99 titled Life After Ramen: A Cooking and Entertaining Guide For Twentysomethings provides college students with recipes and shopping lists to eat healthier and cheaper. These recipes include chili, brownies and even bruschetta. The book suggests food-saving strategies like placing extra portions of food in a Ziplock freezer bag when preparing large meals for one or two people. There is also a “Food in a Flash” section that provides recipes for quickly-prepared food since students are usually in a rush. “Based on convenience, I probably

would not be really interested in the book, nor have time to read up on recipes available in it,” said Jason Cabra, 22, a computer engineering major. If you aren’t interested in doing any extra reading to go along with your assigned readings from school, then there is a show you can watch specializing in meals for $10. Food Network’s “Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian” is a cooking show in which host Melissa d’Arabian provides viewers with recipes that make meals for four people, all for $10 or less. All the recipes from the show can also be viewed on the show’s page at Foodnetwork.com. Recipes from the site include “Lemony Shrimp Scampi Pasta,” and “Weeknight Buttermilk Fried Chicken.” The show airs Sundays at 12:30 p.m. “I haven’t heard of the show, but I would be interested in watching and trying some of the recipes,” said Nicole Tocchini, 24, a civil engineering major. It is not unusual for the average college student to use upward of $40 a week on food. With resources such as the book Life After Ramen, the TV show “Ten Dollar Dinners,” as well as the Internet and grocery store ads, that amount could easily be cut in half. “I think that, given the right ingredients and cooking experience, it is possible to create something healthy,” Cabra said. So before you use up all your limbs paying for school and your meals, do a little extra credit and find some alternatives to expensive and unhealthy food.

Alternatives to fast food ASHLEIGH CORREA For the Daily Titan

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and strong immune system. Avoid the “1,000-calorie-for-a-dollar” card. Get your body in shape with an apple and turkey sandwich for 200 calories instead. It’s a bargain. What college students lack these days, especially during finals week, is nutrition. Their brain goes through “info-overload,” they forget to nourish their body and therefore, 99 cent tacos at midnight are their ticket. “Many students maintain a high stress level and don’t realize their calorie intake,” said Ellen Lee, a faculty member in the health science department. Lee recommends students go by the basic Food Guide Pyramid. It provides vital information of the food groups and how much to consume. This will help with maintaining control of calorie intake and a balanced weight. Lee also stresses the importance of calcium intake because males don’t finish growing until the age of 25. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, the suggested serving of the milk and cheese group is two to three servings. That goes along with the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group. The Food Guide Pyramid is the perfect diet for any human being. It is simple to understand, contains affordable vital information and you don’t have to take a supplement to look fit. Cal State Fullerton student Erica Buesa, 23, says she used to consume

fast food three to four times a week. “It was convenient for me because I was either in a rush or I didn’t feel like making anything,” said Buesa. She decided to cut down on the fast food. “I got sick awhile ago which made me care about my health, and I have started eating healthy, like soups, and taking vitamins.” If you’re worried about the cost of eating healthy, don’t be. Imagine the money you can save buying healthy foods versus 99 cent hamburgers three to four times a week, plus other miscellaneous spending. According to the “Fruits and Veggies More Matters” website, “Although most fresh fruits and vegetables are available all year-round, some are less expensive when they are in season.” Some fruits and vegetables that are in season are oranges, pineapple, spinach and strawberries. Buy and take advantage of the inseason fruits and vegetables available at local markets. Don’t wait in line to get a $2 chicken sandwich that contains over 1,000 calories. Instead, buy a package of precooked chicken strips for $4.99, a bag of spinach for $2.49 and make a fresh salad. CSUF senior Matthew Nelms, 21, a weight desk attendant at the Student Recreation Center, stays away from fried foods. Nelms also recommends buying fruits and vegetables from farmers’ markets for fresh products at fair prices. “Everything you do corresponds to nutrition and vitality. Think healthy, be healthy,” said Nelms.

Healthy fast-food options on campus KRISSY PAINE For the Daily Titan

It’s 6:30 p.m. and class just let out. Students scurry out of classrooms and are ready to go on with the rest of the night. For some students, it’s that time of day when their stomachs are growling and hunger is setting in. It’s time for dinner. With all the endless food choices the Cal State Fullerton campus has to offer, finding a healthy meal or snack can be a challenge. For a student on the go, food needs to be quick and convenient. However, eating healthy food is becoming a necessity as well. Senior Cristina Armendariz is one of those students trying to focus on eating healthier in between classes. Armendariz, a liberal studies major, frequents the LH Express cafe located in Langsdorf Hall on the second floor. “I have late, late classes, so by like 8 o’clock I get a break from my class... there’s turkey sandwiches I usually get there,” she said. LH Express offers soup, salads and a variety of sandwiches. The majority of sandwiches are served with 97 percent fat-free meats. On Monday night, Armendariz ate one of the salads. “I was actually sur-

prised I could get a salad,” she said. Healthy fast food doesn’t have to be grabbing a fruit or vegetable. Take, for example, well-known restaurant chains such as Togo’s and Juice it Up! Both are located in the mecca of food source on campus, the food court. Togo’s offers a selection of sandwiches under 500 calories, such as the turkey avocado, albacore tuna and black forest ham and cheese. As for the Juice it Up! smoothies, some of the popular drinks are strawberry wave, tropical tango and big berry combo. All three are less than 500 calories each. Katie Hepler, a junior child adolescent development major, regularly eats at Juice it Up and Togo’s. Eating healthy is important to Hepler, who says, “I don’t want to eat junk just because I’m at school.” Another Togo’s is located at Nutwood Cafe in College Park. Marcus Anaya works at the popular sandwich shop. Even though Anaya is not a student, he has a good perspective of the healthy choices students make. According to Anaya, the healthiest sandwiches are “the turkey avocado, tuna, and avocado and veggie.” The most popular sandwiches have turkey in them. “We’re always running out of turkey,” he said. Also, Anaya is pleased with the res-

taurant’s sanitary conditions. “Everything’s clean, meat is prepared right.” In addition, The Fresh Kitchen is a healthy restaurant located in the food court. From sweet potato fries to Tuscan chicken, The Fresh Kitchen’s motto sums up their food: “Where Healthy Meets Delicious.” Even though Hepler hasn’t eaten at The Fresh Kitchen yet, she knows the type of food the restaurant sells and believes it has the best variety of healthy options for students. To her the food is, “without synthetic inputs.” Hepler also said, “The Fresh Kitchen offers a healthier choice... it’s an appetizing idea.” Not only does the restaurant serve organic food, but it also offers different choices for vegetarians and vegans. If organic food or any of the other restaurants mentioned don’t appeal to a student, CSUF’s food center has a website, Csuf-food.com, for anyone having trouble finding healthy snacks or meals. The website includes nutrition facts and a map of all of the restaurants on campus to help students. By 7:00 p.m., most of the students’ growling stomachs are filled. More and more of those stomachs are being filled with the quick, tasty and healthy food selections offered on campus. dailytitan.com/features

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Sweden’s chilly, unique Ice Hotel attracts tourists

Above the Arctic Circle in Kurina, Sweden sits the hotel made of ice sculptures

KATHLEEN ROSELL Daily Titan

It was mid-winter above the Arctic Circle when the plane touched down in Kiruna, Sweden. It was early in the afternoon, but already the sun was low on the horizon. A vast ocean of white snow stretched as far as the eye could see in every direction, broken only by a few buildings and trees. Why had I ventured to this frozen land in the dead of winter? Simply to visit one of those things that you really cannot see anywhere else, the Ice Hotel. The hotel was made completely out of ice blocks that had been cut out of the frozen Torne River last winter and stored for a year before world-class ice sculptors had come to construct the giant ice cube into a frozen tourist attraction. Each spring the hotel melts, and each fall it is rebuilt. The first thing that I did after I got off the plane was make a stop in the bathroom. I needed to put on my ski pants because my long woolen socks, tights, long thermal underwear and jeans were just not enough for the negative temperature. The cold bit through every layer of clothing, and no matter how many layers I had on, I was still cold. A bus awaits outside to pick up the occupants of the Ice Hotel. There is very little to do up here in the winter, so most of the occupants of the plane had come to see the hotel. The hotel offers warm accommodations and cold accommodations. You can either sleep in a warm wooden cabin or in a room that is made of snow. The only things to do up in the small town of Jukkasjärvi are all snow-related. The group that I was traveling with chose to try snow-

mobiling. Going at break-neck speeds searching for the northern lights was an amazing experience. However, even though I had four layers on plus the thick snowsuit we were given, nothing could keep us warm, especially when the wind chill made it minus 25 Celsius. The perspiration from my breath collected on my thick scarf, which resulted in the scarf freezing to my face (and you think getting duct tape ripped off your mouth is bad.) The next day we explored the cold rooms of the hotel. The hotel was a masterpiece of ice sculpting. Ice artists from around the world bid for a chance to be able to sculpt one of the designer ice suites. To go along with the Ice Hotel there is also an ice bar (where the drink glasses were made of ice) and an ice chapel, which is a very popular place to get married. Everything from the chairs to the chandeliers were made of sculpted ice and snow. The employees were all dressed in thick winter clothes and large fur hats, so that they could stand to be in the frigid conditions for more than a few minutes. That night was our night to spend sleeping in the ice room. The most interesting thing by far was figuring out how to stay warm during our cold night. Our bed was made of a thick ice slab covered by a foam pad and reindeer fur. We were given military grade thermal sleeping bags that had been tested and used by the Swedish military. The sleeping bags were the issue because they were designed to hold the body heat in the bag, so if you wore too many clothes in the bag you would overheat. We were not allowed to keep anything in the room during the night because

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ALNAS ZIA / Daily Titan The Jewelry Club gallery titled “Object” exhibited at the Exit Gallery and featured an assortment of jewelry.

A glittering exhibit titled “Object” was put on display by the Jewelry Club at the Exit Gallery from Feb. 28 to March 3. The presentation showcased an assortment of jewelry and ornament pieces in silver, brass and wood. The Cal State Fullerton art majors incorporated various elements of nature and their life into their work to

create both practical and artistic pieces. One of the pieces displayed at the show was a cuckoo clock, titled “Self Portrait.” Artist Brenda Maitlen, 43, an art graduate student, considers it her labor of love. “It took me a year to finish this piece. It slowly evolved with time and is reflective of me and my busy life and

KATHLEEN ROSELL / Daily Titan The Ice Hotel in Kiruna, Sweden, has not only walls made of ice sculpting, but also beds, bars, chandeliers and glasses. World-class ice sculptors come to construct pieces in the hotel.

the hotel did not want our things to freeze and break. So we were all given lockers in which we stored our things during the night. We had to undress in the locker room and then run outside in our thin pajamas and untied boots to our

ice room. We then had to quickly get into our sleeping bags and huddle down to get warm. The walls were made of thick snow, but there was a hole cut in the ceiling to ensure that perspiration did not collect and begin to

how it feels out of control,” said Maitlen. But not every art piece was a result of such a long-winded affair. Maki Taniguchi’s work was a collection put together in a very short period of time. “I just needed to make something to apply for a grant,” said Taniguchi, 23, an art major. “I stepped out of my comfort zone and created a collection of silver rings.” She believes even though her collection is wearable, it “should be taken as serious art.” Sara Rokni displayed a collection of brooches and ornaments at the event, but an elaborate brass necklace was the highlight of her collection. Nature and organic shapes influenced the 28-year-old art graduate student when she was working on her necklace. She calls her jewelry pieces “wearable art,” but will not necessarily call them “functional.” Nancy Diaz, 22, a major of fine arts in crafts, draws inspiration from the time she spent in Italy for her creations. “My pieces are very nostalgic; they remind me of the places I traveled to and of Florence,” said Diaz. Ae Lim, 29, an art major candidate, is influenced by the current events in her life. Her pieces are a reflection of what she is “usually thinking at the time.” Christina Y. Smith, who teaches jewelry design and metalsmithing and is the adviser of the Jewelry Club, believes the students’ pieces are not bound by the rules of traditional jewelry designing. “We are not designing for Zales here, but hope to eventually design for Tiffany’s,” said Smith. This is the first time the members of the Jewelry Club have put on such a show, but they feel there is a need to showcase their work at least once every year.

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melt the hotel. It was a cold night, but we all survived. We were woken up by an employee with a warm drink, who I am pretty sure was sent around to make sure that nobody had frozen to death during the night.

A night in the Ice Hotel is not for the faint of heart. It was truly a unique experience, and I loved every minute of it. The best part about the hotel is that when I return, the hotel will be completely different.

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There is a group of students on campus who all share the same passion, the same drive and the same ambition - to make a difference. They call themselves the Human Service Student Association (HSSA). The HSSA is an organization comprised of a board of 14 students who partner with different non-profits and agencies in the community to do volunteer work, community service and serve at shelters. One night a week, HSSA volunteers at the Mercy House Cold Weather Armory in Fullerton that provides up to 400 beds per night for the homeless and supplies them with a nutritious meal, a warm shower and a safe place to sleep during the winter months. Last October, HSSA put on a Halloween party for children staying at a homeless shelter. They wore costumes, provided stations of arts and crafts and played games. Jessica Camargo, 23, a human services major and HSSA community service coordinator says, “The Halloween party was an awesome experience. The kids at the shelter were so grateful and appreciative. It was truly rewarding.” HSSA recently partnered with the Student Veterans Association to collect hygiene products and items of necessity for sending to the troops in Afghanistan. Their goal, which they thought was a bit of a stretch, was to pack and send 100 boxes - they sent over 130. The Orange County Food Bank dis-

Courtesy of the Human Service Student Association Once a week, the HSSA volunteers at the Mercy House Cold Weather Armory in Fullerton.

tributes 15 million pounds of food annually and serves 23,000 people each month. HSSA volunteers in its warehouse to help pack food boxes that are distributed to the less fortunate in Orange County and surrounding areas. Karen Garrison, 44, president of HSSA and a human services major, says after her children graduated she decided to go back to school, and joining HSSA has been a life-changing experience. “It wasn’t until I was 40 years old that I had my first experience of ever volunteering. It is such a rewarding experience. I regret that I didn’t do it earlier,” said Garrison. “I want to inspire people to find the same thing I found in life, especially at a younger age so they don’t feel remorseful like I do.” Jennifer Vu, 20, HSSA’s event planner and a public relations major with a minor in human services, says being a member of HSSA has been a huge growing experience for her, and the satisfaction of knowing she made a difference is very rewarding. “We try to raise awareness and reach

out to students outside of the human services major and emphasize how important it is to give back to the community,” said Vu. Garrison believes becoming a part of HSSA has made her a better person and her positive contributions to the community have given her immense satisfaction she never knew existed. “It’s not about the resume; the members of HSSA are inherently humanistic. It’s about being empathetic and aware of those less fortunate around us,” Garrison said. “The experience you get from volunteering is so much more than anything you can get in a classroom.” Although HSSA is based out of the Human Services Department, anyone can join. There is a one-time club due of $40 that grants you a lifetime membership. For more information on HSSA visit their website at Hdcs.Fullerton. edu/husr/hssa or their Facebook page: CSUF HSSA Members, Friends & Alumni. For further inquires please email hssacsuf@yahoo.com. dailytitan.com/features

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March 8, 2011

Softball claims three from DeMarini

After splittling the opening doubleheader, Titans stun Golden Eagles and Beavers GREG WOODSON For the Daily Titan

It was a tough ending to a great start as the Cal State Fullerton softball team split its doubleheader, defeating Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 2-0 before losing to Iowa, 5-1, to cap off the opening day of the DeMarini Invitational at Anderson Family Field on Friday. An Iowa third-inning offensive explosion proved to be the deciding factor as the Hawkeyes sent nine batters to the plate and scored all five of their runs, including a grand slam by junior catcher Liz Watkins. Redshirt sophomore pitcher Katey Laban took the circle for the Titans against Hawkeye sophomore Chelsea Lyon. Laban went two innings, giving up four hits, three walks and striking out one before running into a bit of a jam in the top of the third inning. Hawkeye sophomore outfielder Ashley Akers began the third inning with a bunt single and stole second base on the next pitch. Senior infielder Chelsey Carmody doubled to left-center field, driving in Akers to give the Hawkeyes a 1-0 lead. After the Hawkeyes loaded the bases with no outs, senior Titan pitcher Ari Cervantes entered in relief of Laban, and Watkins drove the first pitch over the right-field fence, extending the lead to 5-0. When asked if fatigue played a factor in the grand-slam pitch, Cervantes said, “No it didn’t. It’s just a bad pitch.” Cervantes, who went five innings giving up four hits, no walks and one strikeout, pitched well after giving up the big hit to Watkins. Cervantes threw 66 pitches in total with 44 of them being strikes. CSUF freshman infielder Lauren Mario started the bottom of the fourth inning with a leadoff

double, sending a shot to the leftcenter field gap, and later scored the Titans’ only run on an RBI infield single off the bat of senior outfielder Torrie Anderson, which cut the lead to 5-1. “We just need to keep attacking and make some better adjustments. We’re right there, we have it, we’re close, we just need to go out there and be the first one to score to put the other team on their heels and we’ll get them,” said Mario. Mario was involved in the game’s most controversial play during the bottom of the fifth inning when she slammed a ball deep over the leftfield foul pole for what appeared to be a two-run home run, but the ball was called foul. The drive would have cut the lead to 5-3, but instead Mario grounded out to second base to end the inning. “I maybe needed to put the ball a little more to the right of the foul pole. I thought it was fair, but me of course, I wanted it to be fair so I’m going to see it that way,” Mario said about the shot that missed foul by inches. Overall, CSUF had its opportunities to cut Iowa’s lead but could not capitalize, leaving runners stranded on base throughout the night’s game. Although the loss was a tough one, Titan Associate Head Coach Dee Dee Kingsbury said the team has a lot of positives to feed off as they look forward. “Defensively we made some really good plays... and our team, when they’re down, they’re really getting in there and being aggressive and hitting well. We just need to do that early and a little bit more often and that’s kind of what we’re telling them,” said Kingsbury. Hawkeye’s Lyon went the distance giving up five hits, one run and two walks while striking out four. CSUF sophomore catcher Ariel Tsuchiyama went two for three from the plate, and senior first baseman K.C. Craddick went one for three as well.

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan The Titans outscored and outhit their opponents 11-8 and 22-17 respectively. The softball team will face Troy in a doubleheader today.

Cervantes delivers complete game JEFF PRENOVOST Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton softball team improved to 2-1 at the 2011 DeMarini Invitational with a 5-1 victory over the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Saturday at Anderson Family Field. Senior Ali Cervantes pitched another gem of a game, only allowing two hits to the Golden Eagles. The Titans got off to a good start when freshman second baseman Lauren Mario led off the first inning with a hit. Then senior first baseman K.C. Craddick came to the plate and crushed a two-run home run over the

left-field fence to give the Titans an early lead. Craddick’s home run was her first career longball, and it was all the scoring the Titans needed with Cervantes pitching. “I’ve been waiting a while for that first home run, so yes it felt good,” said Craddick. “I thought the team played really well. We had really good defense, and Ari pitched a really great game for us. Anytime Ari is on the mound we know we are going to have a chance to win.” The Titans added to their lead in the third inning when the Golden Eagles’ catcher Mackenzie Sher let a wild pitch get past her, which allowed Mario to score easily from third base. Titan junior third baseman Nicole Johnson then came to the plate in the third in-

ning and connected with a pitch, and sent the ball deep over the left-field wall for her first home run of the season. Titan senior right fielder Sammie Dabbs drew two walks in her at-bats. “We came out swinging and our bats came alive tonight, and that’s always a plus,” said Dabbs. Cervantes pitched a complete seveninning game, allowing only one earned run and striking out three. Golden Eagles’ Michelle Takeda connected twice off Cervantes, including one for a solo home run, which came in the fourth inning. Cervantes said, “I thought I would be really sore from pitching two games yesterday, but it was not that bad and I came out feeling loose. I just had to hit my spots and that’s all I focused on.”

Craddick drives in huge game-winner JEFF PRENOVOST Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton softball team beat Oregon State 3-2 Sunday in its final game of the DeMarini Invitational at Anderson Family Field. The victory was sealed with senior first baseman K.C. Craddick’s one-out RBI single in the bottom of the seventh, which allowed freshman second baseman Lauren Mario to score easily from third base. Mario, who drew a walk in the seventh inning to set the table for Craddick, said, “It felt good to score the winning run. I have pretty good faith in K.C. She’s done a great job the past couple of games, and today we had great pitching and excellent defense.” Craddick had a multi-hit performance and accounted for all three RBIs in the Titan victory.

“That last walk-off hit felt amazing, and I think the team did really great in the DeMarini Invitational. We played a lot of really good teams and we came out with some big victories. 3-1 is really good for us,” said Craddick. The Titans got two runs in the first inning and jumped out to an early lead, but the Beavers tied the game in the fifth inning with two consecutive doubles. Senior pitcher Ari Cervantes was solid in the sixth and seventh inning, and only allowed the Beavers four hits for the game while striking out three. Cervantes was named to share Big West Pitcher of the Week Monday with Long Beach State’s Brooke Turner after pitching all four games for the Titans over the weekend. She had three complete-game victories and a 1.08 ERA at the invitational. She also led all the pitchers at the invitational in innings pitched.

Sophomore catcher Ariel Tsuchiyama, who had one hit in the game, said, “I think we did really well, we came out aggressive in the beginning and Ari did great as usual. She has been throwing a lot this weekend, but I think that she really pushed through and kept us in the game.” They went 3-1 in the tournament and their only loss came to Iowa. The Titans have won four of their last five games and improved their record to 6-8 overall. Oregon State’s redshirt freshman utility player Bailee Niehus said, “It was a close game but the team did good. We just did not get as many hits as we should have.” CSUF will host a non-conference doubleheader against Troy University at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today. The Titans will also play at home against Utah State Friday as part of the Long Beach State Tournament.

Men’s lacrosse terrorizes Mariners, 24-1

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Titan senior defender Ryne Olson held his opponents to only one goal on 13 total shots Saturday as the Titans won, 24-1.

JEFF PRENOVOST Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton men’s lacrosse club routed Marymount College Friday at St. Margaret’s School in San Juan Capistrano by an impressive final score of 24-1. The No. 12 Titans’ physical style of play was too much for the firstyear lacrosse program of Marymount. The Mariners’ only goal came late in the game, which was

the only blemish to an otherwise perfectly played defensive game for the Titans. Titan Head Coach Kyle Morrison said, “The team did great tonight, we played our game. We had a bunch of shots and a bunch of goals so I have no complaints.” The Titans rarely let the ball get into their defensive zone, and when it did they ran the ball down and relied on their physicality and toughness. On offense the Titans worked the perimeter and passed the ball effectively, which eventually opened up the middle of the field and led to easy attempts. Freshman goalie Trevor Burns continued his solid play as keeper this year by blocking six shot attempts and not allowing a goal in his two quarters of play. Senior goalie Justin Kappeler took over for Burns after halftime and almost kept the clean sheet for the Titans, but he let one shot in the net with about three minutes left to play. The Titans dominated the time of possession battle and could have put even more points on the scoreboard if they made all of their shots. Senior and team captain Mike Ansel led the team with four goals, and midfielder freshman Jeff Lyon and sophomore Chris Cole netted four goals each as well. Freshman attacker Gabe Alamillo made the best of his chances and scored three goals for

the Titans. Senior and team captain JR Grubert also contributed two goals. He said, “We came well together as a team tonight. We’re coming off a big win against our rival Long Beach (State) so it was important for us to win another game, and a lot of our freshmen stepped up big tonight.” The Titans capitalized on Marymount’s mistakes and definitely had their opponents frustrated all game long. That led to some chippy play late in the game. Junior midfielder Sean Wheeler suffered an injury to his right knee after getting slashed by one of his opponents, and Ansel also was a recipient of a harsh foul. Ansel said, “Going into the game we knew they weren’t one of the strongest teams, but that doesn’t matter. We still needed to work on our movements and fundamentals against a different opponent.” The Titans were ahead 13-0 at the half, which allowed the coach to play a lot of his younger players. In the last two quarters the Titans controlled the ball and pulled further away from Marymount, who is still winless on the season. With the win, CSUF men’s lacrosse improves to 3-3 overall and 2-0 in the Southwestern Lacrosse Conference Division II standings. Their next opponent will be the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks today at 7 p.m. at Titan Track.

DTSHORTHAND Women’s Squad Makes the Leap March Madness begins as the Cal State Fullerton women’s basketball team heads to the first round of the Big West Tournament today against Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. The Titans clinched the No. 8 seed after losing the tiebreaker for No. 7 seed to Pacific. They have a challenging game against No. 1 seed Cal Poly SLO. Following the new format of the Big West Tournament, the top four seeded teams will host the first round, and the semifinals will commence at the Honda Center in Anaheim Friday. Junior guard Megan Richardson made the first team All-Big West, her second in a row. Senior guard Lyndsey Grove earned honorable mention. Both are also part of the 1,000-point club, with Richardson totaling 1,248 career points and Grove with 1,083. Cal Poly SLO is going into the postseason with a 12-4 conference record and has the advantage of sweeping the Titans during the regular season. The Titans will enter the first round with dignity, sending one player to the first team All-Big West and another receiving honorable mention. But after a loss to UC Davis, they will need to fight hard against Cal Poly SLO. Brief by William Chen

Men’s Basketball Ends Evil Skid The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team clinched a Big West Tournament bid with an 82-80 win against Pacific on Thursday. Senior guard Devon Peltier scored 23 points to lead five Titans in double figures. CSUF led 39-25 at the break, following a 24-5 run to end the first half. Jer’Vaughn Johnson had 16 points and 12 rebounds while Isiah Umipig added 16 points for the Titans. CSUF ended a five-game losing streak. The win completed a season sweep of Pacific for the second time in 22 seasons. Brief by Patrick Corbet

Titans Beat Aggies, CSUN Awaits

WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan Titan freshman Morgan McIntosh defeated Portland senior Stephanie Fuchs 6-2, 6-2.

Tennis falls to Pilots Mai and McIntosh claim solo singles victories JEFF PRENOVOST Daily Titan

The Cal State Fullerton women’s tennis team fell to visiting University of Portland by a final score of 5-2 Saturday at Titan Courts. Portland started off fast and claimed the doubles point by winning all three doubles matches. Portland then went on to claim four singles matches for the overall team victory. CSUF sophomore Tiffany Mai and freshman Morgan McIntosh both won their singles matches. Mai said, “Portland was really good in their doubles matches, but in singles I played really well and smart today. I think I hit the right shots and I felt pretty on today.” The other four singles matches were all tough and close battles, but Portland’s players came through in the end. They had the momentum after they swept the doubles matches and carried that energy into the singles matches. Titan Assistant Coach Chico Bomne said, “Every singles match was a tough battle this afternoon. It was very close there at the end, and every match turned out pretty tight.” The Portland Pilots are now enjoying a five-match win streak, and the Titans have suffered defeats in three out of their last four matches; Portland improved their record to 7-3 for the season. Titan Head Coach Bill Reynolds sees improvement in his young

squad, which has also been dealing with an injury to their star player sophomore Malorie dela Cruz. Reynolds said, “We are getting better and the effort is there. I’ve never had any problem with the effort of this team, it’s always been there, sometimes it is easy to get discouraged though because we’re having a tough time winning some matches. We need to make sure we do not get discouraged.” Sophomore Katie Nichols filled in for the injured Cruz and played her first singles match of the year. She lost a close one but impressed Bomne, who said, “Katie did well for her first match. We expected her to be a little nervous but she held up well.” The women’s tennis schedule has not been very forgiving to start the 2011 season. The Titans have lost to the now No. 25 ranked team in the nation Pepperdine and also to highly ranked Long Beach State. The Titans will look to improve their record as they hit the road for their next three games against UC Irvine, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and UC Santa Barbara. At UC Irvine Sunday, the Titans could not handle the pressure from the Anteaters as they were blanked 7-0. McIntosh put on a huge challenge for her opponent senior Becka Kwan but was not able to come out on top, losing 6-4, 7-5. Saturday the team heads to San Luis Obispo to match up against Cal Poly SLO at Mustang Courts at 11 a.m.

The Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball team wrapped up its regular season with an 87-82 win at UC Davis on Saturday. The win seeded the Titans in the No. 6 spot in the Big West Tournament. Senior Devon Peltier scored 25 points and freshman Isiah Umipig added a season high of 23 points. The Titans trailed by 14 points but came back at the half, 48-47. The Titans will play No. 3 seed Northridge in the first round of the Big West Tournament on Thursday in the second half of a 6 p.m. doubleheader. Brief by Patrick Corbet

Gymnastics Scores New Season High The Cal State Fullerton gymnastics team competed against Utah State after having three straight home meets. The Titans scored a season high of 190.700, but fell short against the Aggies’ 194.550. Senior Alaina Baker took first place on vault with a score of 9.775. Senior Shelly Cooper scored a season high in the all-around with a 38.700. The Titans will host their annual “Pink Meet” for breast cancer awareness Friday in Titan Gym at 7 p.m. against San Jose State. Brief by Jessica Mc Coy

Ben Brown Meet Amps Track Squad The Cal State Fullerton track and field team hosted the 2011 Ben Brown Invitational Meet Saturday, which featured 1,300 athletes. In the field events, Titan senior pole vaulter Ginny English tied for first place in the pole vault, clearing the height at 11-7 3/4. Junior Danielle Morton was able to claim a ninth-place finish in the javelin throw for 34.25 meters. On the track, Titan freshman sprinter Katie Wilson set the pace, landing a second place finish in the 400 meters with a personal record time of 55.75. Brief by William Chen