Food Review: Fresh Healthy Café

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UNION COLLEGE

ISSUE 93.11

01/23/2019

CLOCKTOWER

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WHAT’S INSIDE PAGE 03 GIVEAWAYS

PAGE 06 HEY HANNAH

PAGE 08 SHUTDOWN

PAGE 09 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

PAGE 15 DANICA DISHES

ANYONE CAN WEAR THE MASK NICFLIX

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pider-man: Into the Spider-verse” came out Dec. 14, 2018 and you still have a chance to see one of the most original movies of the last year—animated or otherwise—in all its glory.

Go. See. This. Movie. If I could pay for all of you, I would, but I have zero dollars. We could sneak in! Spidey-style. Shhhh …

With three separate depictions of Spider-man made into film already, you’d think it would be impossible to come up with a fresh take on his story.

Think again, suckers! “Into the Spider-verse” not only tells this not-so-original story in a completely original way, but they do it in style.

Sony’s challenge was creating a completely new style of incredibly detailed 3D animation that utilizes techniques from 2D comics like ink dot-shading and thought bubbles integrated into scenes, essentially making a moving comic book.

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ENTERTAINMENT

CLOCKTOWER STAFF Editor-in-Chief

SPIDER-MAN

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Maegan Luckiesh

Assistant Editor

Danica Eylenstein

Layout Editor Jovan Cross

Web Content Manager Cameron Cizek

Social Media Manager Danica Eylenstein

Section Editors Juliet Bromme Katie Turk Max Bromme

Photographers Esther Pervis (Lead) Britni Conrad Kayla Potts Levi Ventura

Writers

Advice: Hannah Armstrong Arts: Cameron Cizek Cuisine: Danica Eylenstein Entertainment: Nicholas Morrison How-to: Alaysha Harris Lifestyle: Amanda McCarter Lena Wilkie News: Maegan Luckiesh Political Opinion: Ashley Bower Johnathan Deemer Religion: Kasondra Reel Sports: Tyler Dean

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This movie hits “never seen or done before” on so many levels it’s ridiculous! The visuals are insane, the music is dope and the characters and story just hit home.

It’s easy to distance ourselves from superhero movies because they’re so unrealistic, how can we possibly relate, right? WRONG AGAIN. This Spider-man movie focuses on a new hero— Miles Morales—who struggles to measure up to the expectations placed on him and while the movie is telling his origin story, they’re really telling all of ours.

Expectations bulldoze us from every direction— society, family, ourselves—and it’s exhausting. Others tend to recognize our potential before we do and their blinding expectations make it seem almost impossible to find or reach that potential for ourselves.

The witty misquote, “with great ability, comes great accountability,” is a burden we all carry at some point.

It’s cool because “anyone can wear the mask.”

Everyone has that potential, but like with Miles, the pressure from that potential overwhelms us and brings up the question: “How will I know I’m ready? What if I can’t do it?” Wise old Peter B. Parker A.K.A the great Jake Johnson A.K.A. Nick from New Girl answers that question for us: “It’s a leap of faith—that’s all it is.”

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A lot of times the crippling fear of failure and the guilt of letting others down keeps us from taking that leap, but as Michael Scott says, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. -Wayne Gretzky.”

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN

“Spider-verse” taught me anyone can be a hero. And heroes fail. But failure is not what defines someone, it’s how they react to failure that defines them—how many times they can get knocked down and still get back up.

Union Market is adding more vegan options.

- Natalie Hamilton

Let’s take that leap of faith in 2019.

Maybe we’ll fail spectacularly, but we might just find a little more of ourselves in the process.

-Your Friendly Neighborhood Movie Guy

The snow day!

- Natalie zweigle No social life because I’m so busy.

Hannah Roberts I love my classes this semester.

- Daniel Velez

“That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it’s the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero.” - Stan Lee

I’m aking more time to socalize this semester.

- Tori Miyashiro

Nicholas Morrison is a senior studying graphic design and business administration.

Icy sidewalks when I need to get somewhere fast.

- Angelina Allan

GIVEAWAYS Funny Quotes Part 2: Spring Semester Eddition Tweet @ClocktowerASB something funny you’ve heard on campus this semester.

The more quotes you tweet the more likely you are to win.

More organized this semester - Joslyn Lewis Having a super light class semester for the first time.

- Christia Wright Having to do actual college this semester as opposed to just my internship.

- Angel Pereria The patriots won.

- Christian Guevara My teachers.

- Lydia Svoboda Good motivation this semster.

- Nicholas Lawrence I’m back in band.

-Brenda Galan

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ARTS

@THEDENVERARTMUSEUM| REMBRANDT: PAINTER AS PRINTMAKER MEMENTO ARTEM

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great collection of art works recently visited the Denver Art Museum. Rembrandt van Rijn, as most would recognize, was the great dutch painter known well for his iconic selfportraits and his famous painting the “The Night Watch.”

However, one of his great passions wasn’t painting, but printmaking. “Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker” places an emphasis on the master’s great love with a range of prints containing subject matter fluctuating from landscapes to religious scenes.

Rembrandt showed astounding growth as a printmaker. He began with simple, experimental subject manner and over time began to develop more elaborate skills and create ornate prints.

This progress followed his entire artistic career spanning from 1625 to 1665.

Rembrandt employed the use of intaglio printmaking. He’d carve into a copper plate coated in a protective wax, exposing the metal. Next he’d place the plate into a bath of acid. This would eat into the metal causing the carved areas to deepen and more easily accept ink.

Then, the plate was ready for printing. It would be covered in ink, placed onto a piece of paper and run through a special printing press. During this process, changes would be repeatedly made to the plate. A final print, more often than not, would go through a variation of changes before the final composition.

What’s impressive with this process is the artist would have to think of a design in the reverse of its final outcome. This was especially skillful when the artist wanted words to appear in an ornate scriptlike manner. One of Rembrandt’s pieces that shows the viewer his sheer talent is “Jan Cornelis Sylvius, Preacher (1646).” This composition isn’t only heavily text-based, but has incredible detail

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in the portrait of the preacher as well. It’s truly mind-blowing to think this entire composition was carved into a plate in reverse before creating a beautifully intricate print.

Another spectacular aspect to Rembrandt’s prints is his use of painting as a way to “sketch out” a composition for a print. It’s mind-numbing to even consider that an artist would spend a ton of time creating a beautiful painting as a “trial-run” for a print he was planning to do later.

However, this reaffirms the artists true passion for printmaking as a medium.

Rembrandt’s dedication to printmaking is evident because of the time and practice he put in. It’s absurd to think he’s only really known for his paintings and not his prints. Hopefully with exhibits like “Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker” his prints will become a bigger part of his legacy.

Cameron Cizek is a senior studying computing.

RELIGION

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SEVEN RESOLUTIONS HARDLY WORTHY

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elcome to 2019 and welcome back to Union.

As the year kicks off, we’re surrounded by others who have established goals for the new year. Maybe you have a list of resolutions you’d like to keep.

There are many people looking to better themselves; gyms are filled to capacity and health food stores can’t keep their shelves stocked.

Last year, I probably made about seven resolutions and boy, did that backfire. Not only did I try hard to keep them, but when I didn’t, I felt really guilty like I was letting myself down!

When people would ask how the resolutions were going, I’d look down and mumble “oh you know, just fine.”

To me, it’s always so inspiring to see people making change in their lives. I have friends who’ve decided to eat healthier and exercise daily. They talk about how much this or that has improved their life and I think man, if I could just stick to it, I’d be like them! Inspiring to others and healthier.

This year, I’ve decided to cut out some of the “noise” in my life, whether that be literal noise such as excess music or background tv shows, or social noise like social media usage.

These things I can control. 24 hours just doesn’t feel like enough time to get everything done that needs to be done, especially when so many things compete for our attention.

The noise robs our minds from living in the moment. Sometimes, I begin my day with ambitious to-do lists and end the day feeling defeated because all I was able to accomplish were the side tasks.

Then I look around and it seems that everyone else is accomplishing much more. I challenge you to stay on course. Whatever your goal is this year, stick to it.

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Be okay with starting small and as you accomplish each thing, work more goals into your schedule.

Then, allow yourself a moment of quiet each day to reflect on the plan for the day, month or year and listen to God’s. Your persistence to better yourself will reinforce the foundation of why you’re here and what you dream to do.

God will bless you with the ability to conquer each day with confidence, focus for your tasks and motivation to complete them. Go for quality over quantity. Let God take lead in your life.

Let’s conquer 2019 and make it wonderful!

Kasondra Reel is a senior studying nursing.

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ADVICE

COFFEE, TEXTING AND DEPRESSION HEY HANNAH

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ey Hannah,

How much coffee is too much coffee?

— Caf-fiend Dear Caf-fiend,

According to the internet, drinking four cups of brewed coffee daily is the safe limit for the average person. I think if you’re questioning whether you’ve had too much coffee, the answer may be yes and you should try drinking a bottle of water or take an exercise break to boost your energy level instead.

Hey Hannah, Do you have any tips on how to prevent mental breakdowns?

— Sad Boi Here’s what’s up Sad Boi. In my experience, there’s no “preventing” a mental breakdown. If it’s gonna happen it’s gonna happen. My biggest piece of advice for you is to be kind to yourself. Life is stressful, so take it day by day.

Be conscious of what you’re putting in your body and make sure you’re getting enough exercise.

If you like to read, put aside some time each week to read that book you’ve been wanting to start. Take a drive with your best friends and play your favorite jam.

Do whatever makes YOU happy! Also, it’s okay to be upset! It’s completely understandable to have a hard day; you need to allow yourself to have a good cry. But then pick yourself back up and keep moving forward. Keep your head up Sad Boi, we’ve all been there.

Hey Hannah, How do I let a guy know through text that it’s never going to happen?

— (No) thank you, next.

Hello (No) thank you, next., Be honest with this person and tell him you don’t see a relationship with him. Saying no is 100 percent okay! At the end of the day, he’ll get over it. If this guy isn’t what you’re looking for, don’t settle!

Hey Hannah, How do I cover up the bags under my eyes?

— Not eye-deal Dear not eye-deal, Drink more water! As silly as it may sound, water will definitely help not only the bags under your eyes, but also your overall health. There are other things that help, like using certain eye masks or under-eye creams.

A quick fix would be to use concealer or another form of color corrector. Try using makeup that contains sunscreen because it will aid in preventing further damage to your skin. You can find a lot of makeup that has SPF 20 or 30.

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Hannah Armstrong is a junior studying health and human performance.

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rowing up, my family had many traditions. Eating pancakes every Friday night, our annual camping trip to Cades Cove (if you don’t know where that is, look it up. It’s pretty awesome) and family worship each evening. One thing we’d do after worship was go around the room and everyone would say three good things that happened to them or what they were thankful for. This was my mom’s way of keeping our attitude towards life positive.

With a new semester just beginning and New Years Day not too far behind us, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to what I want to change this semester.

One improvement I’d like to make is putting a greater focus on my mental health. I think a lot of us, or at least I know I do, forget to set aside time for ourselves. We don’t cut out time from our busy schedules to recharge our own batteries.

For me, taking 17 credits, writing for the Clocktower, work, participating in student senate and gymnastics doesn’t seem to allow me much time to just relax. This can be hard to do, but I think it’s really important. Without “me time,” the frustrations and stress coming at us each day can become too much.

This “me time” doesn’t have to be long. Just taking 30 minutes each day to forget about your long to-do-list can make a difference. Here are a few ideas you can try: • Take a walk outside and get some fresh air.

• Start a journal. Writing down your thoughts can be a great stress reliever.

• Exercise, whether it be running, swimming or whatever you like. Make sure you actually enjoy doing it or it will become just another thing on your to-do-list.

• Do something for someone else. You could bake them cookies, give them a note to cheer up their day, give someone a back massage or even just taking time to listen to someone.

• Make a list of all the positive things that happen to you and what you’re thankful for.

Doing one of these things each day can really boost your spirit. It’ll focus your brain on the positive things and then the next time you face something challenging, like a really long paper or a huge exam, you’ll be able to handle it better because your batteries will be charged.

Lena Wilkie is a sophomore studying international rescue and relief.

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POLITICAL OPINION

TRUMP’S ADVENTURES IN SHUTDOWN LAND T

he government is in its longest period of shutdown—ever. As of today, Jan. 2, the shutdown had been going for 32 days, surpassing the record 21-day shutdown in 1995. Around 800,000 federal workers are without pay; 420,000 of them have to work without pay and the other 380,000 are on furlough.

But at least Trump signed to get them back pay right? Sure! But he’s also the reason the government shut down in the first place, which he took credit for. He’s refusing to reopen the government until Congress passes a spending bill including 5 billion dollars for a border wall and is threatening to keep it shut down for months if he doesn’t get his way.

This whole issue started when the House passed a spending bill to go to the Senate which included over one billion for border security.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell blocked the bill assuming Trump would veto. Thus, no spending bill was offered to keep the government running and the shutdown began Dec. 22.

Now, McConnell has blocked two more spending bills proposed by Democrats because they didn’t include enough money for the border wall.

Obviously, someone is going to have to forfeit.

The most unlikely option would be for Trump to suddenly become reasonable and pass a bill to open the government without the full 5 billion dollars. There’s two other options.

Either the Democrats will cave and give the funds to the wall Trump is asking for, or the Republicans will feel the pressure of the government shutdown and pass a bill which can outrank a Trump veto.

Until then, thousands of federal workers have already missed their first paycheck, the Coast Guard isn’t getting paid for the first time in

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history, national parks are getting trashed, Native Americans aren’t receiving the federal funding they need for essential services, scientists have had to hault their research and TSA agents have begun to call in sick because they’re working without pay.

Trump’s keeping thousands of federal employees from their paychecks just to fund a wall he initially promised Mexico would pay for.

His push to stick to his campaign promises is hurting the American people.

He even threatened to declare a national state of emergency to get the money he wants, which is ridiculous. He is not looking out for the American people, he’s using them as a means of leverage to get funding for a wall that isn’t necessary. This shutdown has gone on long enough. It’s time for our President to actually put the American people first and reopen the government.

Ashley Bower is a junior studying English language arts education.

SPORTS

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EXPANDING THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF YOU HEARD IT HERE LAST

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n college football last season (2017-2018), despite going undefeated and beating a few quality teams, the UCF Knights didn’t get a chance to vie for college football’s ultimate prize: a national championship.

The Knights were left out of the College Football Playoff (CFP) in favor of an Alabama team who hadn’t even reached their conference championship. Alabama went on to beat the top seeded Clemson Tigers before beating their Southeastern Conference (SEC) rival Georgia for the National Championship.

Many in and around the Knights’ program felt they’d been unfairly overlooked and this sentiment grew exponentially when UCF beat Auburn, who’d beaten both Georgia and Alabama, and didn’t get into the playoff because they had two losses (one of which was to Georgia in the SEC Championship, a game that Alabama didn’t even make it to.)

For the committee, it would be as simple as adding two to four teams and starting the CFP a week earlier (which wouldn’t conflict with schedules, since bowl games would’ve already started.)

And while it’s unlikely that a team like UCF would win, I’d argue that simply being in the CFP and having a chance to compete for a championship would be more than enough to satisfy most fanbases.

I understand the Committee wants CFP teams to be special; they don’t want December to turn into the football version of March Madness. But to me, increasing the CFP to either six or eight teams is an absolute no brainer.

More teams get to vie for a championship, more revenue will be generated from the additional week of playoff games and ultimately, we’ll have less opportunity to debate whether or not a certain team had a shot to win it all and deserved to be in the playoff.

Some of the Knights’ supporters made a vain attempt to contest the National Championship, even going so far as to sell merchandise claiming the title of National Champions.

And while Alabama was likely a better overall team, as were the other teams that did get into the CFP, the Knights will always have to wonder what could’ve been had they been in the (CFP).

Again this season, UCF went undefeated in the regular season. However, their team looked weaker and ultimately narrowly lost their bowl game to the Louisiana State University Tigers 40-32.

However, the fact that they were left out last year simply because they play in a weaker conference is an absolute tragedy. I think the CFP committee needs to do something about it.

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Tyler Dean is a senior studying finance and math.

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FROM NICARAGUA TO MALAWI O n Jan. 9, 14 International Rescue and Relief (IRR) students left with their two sponsors, Andrew and Kalie Saunders, for a three-month trip to Malawi, Africa.

Before graduating IRR students take an overseas semester to practice their medical skills where they are most needed. For the past 10 years this educational tour has taken place in Nicaragua.

Rick Young, director of the IRR program, discussed the change in location, “Shortly upon returning from last years trip in April, 2018 Nicaragua fell into a major civil conflict between the President and citizens over tax increases and reduced retirement and social security plans.”

According to the US State Department there have been an estimated 300 people killed, 2000 injured and over 1,000 people missing. Young continued, “Wanting to keep the IRR students safe and not put into a position of being used by either side of the civil conflict, I decided to not send out students to Nicaragua this semester.”

Malawi provides new cultural experiences for the IRR group. Over the span of the trip students will take six courses including Cultural Integration and Global Health in Development.

All the classes are designed for the students to, “learn from local experts in tropical med-

icine, global health, disaster response and in building long lasting local relationships” according to Young. He also states, “We are looking to provide an atmosphere in which our students are able to learn from a new culture, broaden their world view and become more responsible members of the global community.”

When discussing the move to Malawi, Raquel Amich stated, “The change of location is actually pretty cool but at the same time nerve-wracking because we don’t really know what to expect. We no longer have the advice from previous groups because we may experience different things.”

Nathaniel Brown went over what he expects to get out of this experience, “I hope to see many different things that pertain to the culture and how they live. I hope I get the chance to deliver some babies.”

This is not the first time IRR has had to change their three-month trip due to civil unrest. Before Nicaragua, IRR spent their overseas semester in Honduras. With Nicaragua still a country suggested not to travel to, IRR could be spending more time in Malawi in the future.

To see what’s happening with IRR in Africa, check out Expedition Malawi 2019 on Facebook.

Maegan Luckiesh is a senior studying graphic design.

CAMPUS UPDATES

OUTREACH UPDATE Jan. 21 the Union College family got together to package dehydrated meals for orphanages in famine-stricken parts of the world. The team put together 5894 meals.

Here at The Clocktower we are proud to be a part of such a caring community of people.

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SENATE UPDATE Cafeteria Schedule Bill Bill Summary: A request for the cafeteria’s communication on what food they will be serving.

Bill: To create a way for the cafeteria staff to communicate with students and faculty what meals will be served throughout the week.

This could be communicated via email or the Union College webpage.

Intercom Bill Bill Summary: Fixing the Intercom in the girls’ dorm.

Bill: The dorm is home to many Union College girls who should feel at home in their living space. With that in mind, we should be able to provide them with a safe environment where they can freely roam around their “home-hall” PC: Pastor Rich Carlson

WHAT’S NEXT Jan. 24 • Student Financial Closed • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free Pizza for Hong Kong Adventist College Ambassador Program Info Session - Dick Building 215 Jan. 25 • 7:30 p.m. Family Worship - John Baxter with Adventist Frontier Missions Jan. 26 • 7 - 10 p.m. ASB Amazing Pizza Machine Jan. 28 • ACA Directors’ Visit (Talk to Humanities for more information) Jan. 29 • ACA Directors’ Visit (Talk to Humanities for more information) Jan. 29 • 2 - 4 p.m. UNL Lab Tour @ UNL, Hamilton Hall Jan. 30 • 6 - 8 p.m. MAUC Education Club Banquet

without feeling the need to worry about what mysterious visitors might be down the hall at any given time of day. Privacy is an important factor in comfort and it should be a priority in the dorms.

Job Opportunity Looking to earn some extra cash? Clocktower is hiring writers. We have different position available. If you’re interested email Maegan Luckiesh

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HOW TO NOT START THE SEMESTER

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fter three weeks of rest and relaxation we’re back to the grind. No more sleeping in or lounging around on the couch watching TV for hours.

Getting back into the swing of school can be difficult, and I’m sure some of us are still in break mode, myself included.

However, it’s officially the third week back to school and we have work that needs to get done. Here’s a checklist of things to determine if you’re starting the semester off wrong. ☐☐ You’re eating tons of junk food A lot of the time this is how I cope with the stress of school and I know I’m not alone, but it’s not healthy to consistently overindulge. Try eating nutritional foods, throw some fruit into your snack bin, pick food that gives you energy. ☐☐ You’re staying up until 3 a.m. watching Netflix

I know this is a tempting option, but you should get enough sleep to start of the semester with your grades high and the bags under your eyes nonexistent. ☐☐ You’re oversleeping Your alarm clock is your best friend. I understand we’re exhausted college students, but tuition is too expensive to sleep through class. I know your bed is comfortable, but you have things to do. ☐☐ You’re going to class unprepared Please don’t forget your backpack with all your school materials inside. Take some time to put all the essentials in your bag so you can be prepared. If you use your laptop frequently, make sure it’s charged ahead of time.

Planning is key.

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☐☐ You keep forgetting to write down important assignments

Planners are a great investment and have been a great tool in helping me succeed through my college career. Teachers are always piling on the homework, so write it down before you forget to ensure you’re assignments are getting done on time. ☐☐ You’re procrastinating The words “college student” and “procrastination” often go hand in hand. This semester try to find some motivation to stay on top of all that homework (at least for the first few weeks of school.) We’re not burned out yet, take advantage of it!

If you checked all the boxes, unfortunately you’re indeed starting your semester off wrong. Friend, it’s time to get it together. The semester is just starting, you can still change things around. The new year is a perfect opportunity to make the best of a new semester.

Alaysha Harris is a senior studying communication.

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NEW YEAR, SAME YOU (FOR NOW)

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he new year is the perfect time for new beginnings.

Often, we mark the new year by making resolutions to better ourselves emotionally, physically, spiritually or socially. Whether or not we actually stick to them though, depends entirely on us. When it comes to keeping resolutions, it’s easy to start out strong the first week of Jan. then as the month continues we slowly burn ourselves out. We have to face the truth that the changes we want will take time.

Keep track of your progress: Keeping track of your progress weekly or even daily can help you see just how far you’ve come. There are numerous free apps to help you keep track of your new lifestyle changes and hold you accountable.

Journaling your progress in a notebook is an especially great idea if your resolution is focused more on personal growth. The small changes you make may not be noticeable at first, but when you look back at where you started, you’ll definitely notice the difference.

We enter the new year the same selves as last year and that’s alright. The ultimate goal of a new year’s resolution is to become better in the upcoming year than we were over the course of the whole previous year.

Taking it one day at a time and in small steps will aid in not giving up. There are a few things you can do to make your 2019 resolution more manageable.

Forgive yourself: Throughout the year, you’re bound to see some successes with your resolutions, but you’re also bound to see some failures. Maybe you start slacking with daily devotions, or you skip a week of exercise after doing so well. We can’t control the situations that may cause us to fall, but we can control how we react to them. It’s never too late to pick up your resolution again and keep going.

Let others know about it: Letting a friend or family member know about your resolution can help to keep you motivated. The encouragements they offer can keep you going strong throughout the year.

It’s also harder to give up when you know that someone else is watching your progress. If possible, find someone with a similar resolution so you two can work together.

Amanda McCarter is a senior studying biomedical science.

You don’t have to start 2019 as a new person, just with a new mindset. Sticking with your resolution through the ups and downs will make all the difference in determining if you end the year as a better person than when you started it.

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CUISINE

GLUTEN: A STICKY SUBJECT

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s a gluten-free dieter, I’m well aware of the pop culture hype surrounding the word “gluten.” Many people like myself have taken the full brunt of questions, criticisms, admiration and disappointed looks from friends whose delicious baked goods we have to turn down.

I understand the controversy lying at the surface of this subject, but I’m writing because I believe there’s valuable new information being unveiled at the forefront of gastrointestinal pathophysiology that brings clarity and credibility to the plight of many who avoid gluten. If you question the science behind this trendy diet, rest assured: so do I. That’s why I dove deep into the current research and am here to present you with some of the latest findings.

First, it’s important to define some clinical terms related to gluten sensitivity. Around 1 percent of the population has celiac disease—an autoimmune condition where the body treats gluten as a foreign substance and responds by attacking the gut lining. A wheat allergy is a food allergy which can result in anaphylaxis, and isn’t the same as celiac disease.

Gluten sensitivity typically occurs when a person who tests negative for celiac disease still exhibits stomach distress, diarrhea and other symptoms associated with it after consuming gluten. Scientists are currently working to understand why some people without celiac disease still show a sensitivity to gluten.

A 2015 article written by Hollon et al at Harvard University Medical School found that gliadin, a protein in gluten, increased gut permeability in both the normal population and those with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.

A 2016 article by Uhde et al at Columbia University discovered a new way of diagnosing gluten sensitivity by its activation of the immune system in response to gliadin. It’s hypothesized that gluten both damages the gut lining and leads to inflammation in these patients. Chronic

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inflammation, which may be triggered by repeated exposure to gluten, is implicated in a variety of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and cancer, and can cause damage to the brain.

An important regulator of inflammation, IL-10, is notably absent in gluten-sensitive and celiac patients. IL-10 is important in metabolism and its absence can lead to insulin resistance, obesity, type II diabetes and other downstream diseases.

While there’s still much work to be done in discovering the mechanisms causing gluten sensitivity, these and similar studies are exciting in-roads to objectively discuss the effects of gluten on our health. I believe it’s important to study the progress scientists are making in this field, rather than inserting an opinion too quickly on whether a friend has a valid reason to stop eating bread.

Erynn Johnson is a senior studying chemistry.

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FOOD REVIEW: FRESH HEALTHY CAFÈ DANICA DISHES

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ore often than not, the start of a new year brings with it a fresh batch of New Year’s resolutions– and what’s the most common New Year’s resolution most years: to eat healthier!

This new year brings some new content for The Clocktower, including my new food column! What better way to inaugurate my column than by reviewing Lincoln’s newest fast-casual, healthy food eatery? That’s right, I used fast-casual and healthy in the same sentence.

Starting the semester off right, I took a trip downtown with some friends to visit Fresh Healthy Cafè. While I was originally thrown off by the redundancy of the name, I went in with an open mind.

Upon walking into the bright, well-lit cafè, we were cheerfully greeted by the baristas, who didn’t hesitate at the opportunity to tell us their favorite menu items.

The menu, which offers a widespread selection of smoothies and juices, sandwiches and wraps, smoothie and protein bowls, soups and so much more, was easy to read a n d w e l l - v a r ied. Considering the high-quality, filler-free foods the cafè offers, I found the pricing to be more than fair.

I decided on an acai bowl and avocado toast, while my friends tried a variety of items, including the mango smoothie, a turkey bacon and avocado wrap, a ginger wellness shot and a chicken caesar wrap.

My review, in a nutshell: yum. But in all honesty, I have no complaints. My whole group truly enjoyed what we ordered. Some of us, myself included, have already gone back.

The smoothie bowls were refreshing and, paired with the avocado toast, the meal was quite filling. On top of the delicious food, Fresh

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Healthy Cafè offers free wifi and a 10 percent student discount, making it a great place to study when you need to refuel and get a change of scenery from the library, your bedroom or a local coffee shop. Plus it’s just a 10 minutes away.

On top of the discount, the cafè also boasts a nice rewards program, offering one point for every $5 spent. A 12 ounce smoothie is totally free with only 10 points and the rewards just keep going up from there.

The cafè’s brand thrives on being all-natural and it shows through their 100 percent biodegradable packaging.

As an added bonus, Fresh also now offers delivery via Metro Dining Delivery and Picnicker, with plans to expand delivery options to UberEats, Grubhub, Postmates and WAITR coming soon.

If you’re looking for a fresh place to start your semester, Fresh Healthy Cafè is worth a try.

Danica Eylenstein is a senior studying communication.

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