Wednesday October 30, 2019
Serving the Rio Hondo Community
Volume 59 Issue 6
Breaking the stigmas of higher education. MEGAN DE LARA A&E Editor
megan.delara9233@my.riohondo.edu
Dream big when you’re young, fight battles and conquer obstacles to fulfill your ambitions. It’s the motivational speech all of us hear at some point during our academic careers. Hard work pays off, and when you’re in your teens or early twenties, almost anything seems possible. Things aren’t always that black and white, though. The opportunity to attend college is not always universal, and even if the chance is available, sometimes certain priorities take place of earning a degree. There are bills to pay, rent payments to be made, kids to feed, having to feed yourself (because let’s be honest, financial aid doesn’t offer the same benefits to everyone – but that’s a different argument itself), and the list goes on. Sometimes life gets the upper hand and academic goals are pushed to the sidelines, or just forgotten entirely. But what if that little fire for learning never went out completely. If at any time the desire to improve one’s self reignites, the same amount
ILLUSTRATION BY ESTEVAN MACIAS / EPM of positive energy invested in young individuals should be invested in mature individuals as well. Support should come from every outlet, every corner, and should never be questioned regardless of age. While I was at UCLA (long ago during my first academic journey), I remember taking classes with an older woman. We transferred into the English program the same year and took American Poetry together. I never formerly met her, and I don’t remember her name, but she obviously made a lasting impression. I was, of course, much younger than her, but she was much bolder
than I ever was. The woman asked questions, took reading assignments seriously, and came to class every day. Regardless of this, I always wondered what made her want to pursue a degree so late in life. “What can you do with a degree like that now?” How ignorant of me to ask such silly questions, though, because I now realize academic success is obtainable at any age. College is difficult, I’m sure any student would most likely agree. Now imagine taking on all of the challenges that come with being a college student and also having to fight the stigma that education is for the young.
And yes, there’s a stigma. It’s not widely discussed, but it exists, and it makes the journey more difficult and less enjoyable. “College is not made for the older person,” Elizabeth Prell, 55, a current student at Rio Hondo said. “I think it’s harder. They don’t gear colleges for the older person; I think they try to push them out.” Prell takes classes in the evening and says she’s received negative reactions from both fellow students and professors. It doesn’t come in the form of direct comments, but rather indirect rude actions or unpleasant looks. During an English class,
the professor asked students to participate in answering a question. Though he listened intently to others, when it came time for Prell to answer, he turned around mid-answer to write on the whiteboard. “He told me [as he was writing], ‘Oh, Elizabeth, I’m not ignoring you, I just have to do this right now.’ [But] he didn’t to do that to anybody else,” she said. “Only me.” Everyone has the right to dream. Academic success is possible past thirty, forty, even fifty. If an individual has the drive to start fresh later than the average student, they should be celebrated, not scoffed at or dismissed. The appetite to gain knowledge should always be fed, and professors should be opened to mentoring those who seek mentorship, even if their students aren’t twenty-something anymore. Walking into a classroom full of peers decades younger than you is a challenge all in itself. Those who choose to do it regardless of possible backlash are, no doubt, extremely brave. Dreams don’t have an expiration date. Dreams are for everyone and success should be celebrated at every age.
NEWS
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Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez Cosponsors Carbon Pricing Bill SAMUEL GARCIA News Editor
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
People say everything has a price. This could potentially include carbon. Earlier in the week, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez cosponsored the bipartisan Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Spearheaded by Florida Democrat Rep. Ted Deutch and Florida Republican Rep. Francis Rooney and cosponsored by 67 other members of Congress, the bill, if passed, would create over two million new jobs, lower health care costs and promote energy innovation. The bill hopes to cut carbon emissions by 47% by 2030, and 90% by 2050. First introduced in January, this bill would put a fee on fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. The rate begins at $15 per ton, increases by $10 each year, and may be adjusted based on “the progress in meeting specified emissions reduction targets.” The money collected from the carbon fee is to be deposited into a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund and allocated in equal shares
ESTEVAN MACIAS/ EPM The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R. 763) would impose a carbon fee on fossil fuels, charging $15 per ton. every month to the American people to spend as they see fit. In 10 years, a family of
four would receive an annual “carbon dividend” of about $3,500
“This bill provides a commonsense approach to solving climate change that’s
a win-win,” said Ken Bodger, a member of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s North Orange County– Southeast L.A. County Chapter. “It benefits us in Whittier and neighboring cities by cleaning up our air and giving us monthly dividend checks. We are so grateful to Congresswoman Sánchez for stepping up to support this bipartisan climate bill.” The bill includes exemptions for fuels used for agricultural purposes. There are also exemptions for fuels used by the Armed Forces, and border adjustments that require fees and refunds for “carbon-intensive” products that are imported or exported. With Congress divided between a Republican-controlled Senate and a Democraticcontrolled House, enacting any climate change solution requires a bipartisan approach. “The bipartisan Energy Innovation Act is a critical first step to contain the effects of climate change and preserve a livable world for our children and grandchildren,” said Bodger.
Former Boston College Student Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in Boyfriend’s Death
SAMUEL GARCIA News Editor
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
A former Boston College student was indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her boyfriend’s suicide. District Attorney Rachael Rollins made the announcement on the morning of October 28. Inyoung You, a former Boston college student, was indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection to her boyfriend’s suicide. The victim, Alexander Urtula, 22, jumped to his death from the top of the Renaissance Parking Garage in Roxbury on May 20, approximately 90 minutes before his graduation from Boston College. His family was in town to attend the ceremony. You, 21, of South Korea, was physically, verbally and psychologically abusive
toward Urtula during their “tumultuous” 18-month relationship, according to Rollins. “The abuse became more frequent, more powerful and more demeaning in the days and hours leading up to Mr. Urtula’s untimely death,” Rollins said. October 18, You was indicted by a grand jury. Looking through Urtula’s cell phone, investigators looked into the abuse in the relationship, said Rollins. A search of Urtula’s cell phone led investigators to look into the abuse in the relationship, Rollins said. The couple exchanged more than 75,000 text messages in the two months prior to Urtula’s death. Of the 75,000 text messages, 47,000 were sent from You to Urtula, with “thousands” of texts urging him to kill himself. “Many of the messages clearly display the power dynamic in the relationship, where Ms. You made de-
mands and threats with the understanding that she had complete control over Mr. Urtula, both mentally and emotionally,” Rollins said. On the morning of Urtula’s death, Rollins said You was tracking his location through his cellphone. She was present at the time of his suicide. “The investigation revealed Ms. You used manipulative attempts and threats of self-harm to control Mr. Urtula and isolate him from friends and family,” Rollins said. “It also found that Ms. You was aware of his spiraling depression and suicidal thoughts brought on by the abuse. Even still, she continued to encourage Mr. Urtula to take his own life.” You is currently in South Korea. Authorities will look to extradite her to the United States if she does not voluntarily turn herself in. Urtula, a native of Cedar Grove, New Jersey,
was a biology major and was working at a hospital in New York at the time of his death, BC officials said in a statement. “Even though the extradition treaty was signed by the Clinton administration, the Department of Justice Office of International Affairs needs to lead the way on this and work with law enforcement, including the District Attorney’s office to actually get the extradition done,” said WCVB legal analyst Greg Henning. “This is going to take months, if not years, to actually go through.” This is not the first time that someone was charged with manslaughter in connection to their boyfriend’s suicide in Massachusetts. In 2017, Michelle Carter was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 18-year-old Conrad Roy III. The judge found then-17-year-old Carter
caused Roy’s 2014 death when she ordered him to get back in his carbon monoxide-filled truck that he had parked in a Kmart parking lot. Carter, now 22, is serving a 15-month jail sentence. Her request for parole was rejected in September. The case inspired a bill, referred to as Conrad’s Law. The bill would bring on a five year prison sentence for someone who encourages another person’s suicide or who provides the means for a suicide/suicide attempt. If you or anyone you know has been affected by domestic violence, a statewide support line is available at 877-785-2020. In cases of immediate danger, call 911. Help is available for anyone with thoughts of suicide through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800273-8255.
SPORTS
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Volleyball:Back to winning ways SAMUEL GARCIA News Editor
samuel.garcia8465@my.riohondo.edu
JESUS MANRIQUEZ/EPM LAFC fans go crazy at the Banc Of California Stadium as forward Amade Diamande nets his brace in the 5-3 win against the LA Galaxy in the Western Conference semifinals Thursday night. This was LAFC’s first ever win against the Galaxy.
Los Angeles is Black & Gold
LAFC defeats the LA Galaxy 5-3 and advances to the Western Conference final. IGNACIO CERVANTES Contributor
ignacio.cervantes8813@my.riohondo.edu
Beat crosstown rival LA Galaxy. Check. Win an MLS Cup playoff match. Check. Two of the top tasks we expected to be on LA Football Club’s to-do list at the start of 2019 are complete. LAFC killed two birds with one stone Thursday, Oct. 24 in front of a sellout crowd at Banc of California Stadium following a 5-3 drubbing of the Galaxy. A couple of goals from MLS MVP Car-
los Vela and forward Adama Diomande sandwich one from Diego Rossi. The Supporters’ Shield winners are now in the Western Conference semifinals. “We all knew that it was our time,” said LAFC head coach Bob Bradley postgame. “It had to be the Galaxy.” Backing up his Manager of the Year accolades received last month, Bradley coached a masterclass Thursday. After an hour, his decision to swap Brian Rodriguez for Diomande and insert Walker Zimmerman following the
Galaxy’s short-lived comeback helped the defense win aerial duals and take back its two-goal lead. As for the Galaxy, the season comes to a halting end. Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future with the team is in doubt and it’s supporters will watch the rest of the playoffs from home hoping to see its new noisy neighbors fail to win it all. Following its first playoff edition, the rivalry between the two sides continued to flourish. With a deep LAFC playoff run, collecting more and more silverware will put
Women’s Soccer: Rio Hondo Overrun Cerritos JESUS MARQUEZ Reporter
jesus.marquez1625@my.riohondo.edu
The Rio Hondo women’s soccer team winning streak continued as the lady Roadrunners beat Cerritos 3-0 on Friday, October. 25. In a difficult and intense match, the Roadrunners showed passion throughout the whole 90 minutes and earned their tenth victory of the season. With goals from midfielder Janessa Gallardo and forwards Vivian Viramontes, and Serina Vargas, gave Rio Hondo their third conference win in a row. In the First half, the Roadrunners were up front in just 50 seconds thanks to Gallardo who scored her fifth goal of the season. With possession of the ball and good defensive work, Rio made things hard for Cerritos
JESUS MARQUEZ/EPM The lady Roadrunners are on a four winning streak and remain undefeated in their conference to find a clear chance in the attack. The lady Roadrunners tried to double their lead, but Cerritos’ great defensive work made it hard for Rio Hondo to find a clear chance. They created their chances in the attack, but struggled to reach the final pass. After a good period of
impressive defensive work from the lady Falcons, they began to lose concentration.. The lady Roadrunners began to play a more counter attacking style, making it easier for the lady Roadrunners to find space. Viramontes would take advantage of that space in the attacking third and would net Rio Hondo’s second goal.
more pressure on the club from Carson. What’s next for The Black and Gold? It had to be the Seattle Sounders. The Northwesterners come into Tuesday’s encounter winless against LAFC in four tries. The teams first met in March 2018 in Seattle for LA Football Club’s inaugural game. Rossi scored the only goal, giving the visitors a 1-0 win. Kickoff at Banc of California Stadium in Downtown LA is set for 7 p.m. and the winner goes on to MLS Cup Final Sunday, Nov. 10. The freshman continues with her great form as she netted her 10th goal of the season. In the second half, the match was full of intensity from both teams and began to challenge the ball in a more aggressive way. Both teams were tackling hard and began fouling each other constantly. After a long period of tough play, Rio Hondo managed to get back into their style and began to play their game absolutely well in the last ten minutes of the clash. In the 82th minute, Viramontes dribbled past two Cerritos defenders and assisted Vargas giving them a comfortable 3-0 lead. After the game, Rio Hondo head coach Jennifer Tanaka-Hoshijo spoke about how happy she was for the performance her ladies put in. “We are very proud of the girls we felt that they put a tremendous effort in the game today,” said Hoshijo. “And because they put in such great effort they got rewarded. Cerritos has always been a tough team.”
Just like that, Rio Hondo’s volleyball team made their way back into the win column with a 3-0 win against the visiting Huskies of East Los Angeles College on Friday, October 25. The Lady Roadrunners came into the match riding a twogame losing streak against Pasadena City College and Long Beach City College, respectively. Rio Hondo started the first set with a commanding 11-5 lead, taking advantage of multiple miscues by ELAC (i.e. service errors, hits that landed out of bounds). The Huskies were able to close the gap, cutting into the lead 22-20, but it wasn’t enough as Rio went on to win the set 25-22. Watching the first set, you could tell it was going to be a long day at the office for the Huskies. There were many instances where they seemed lost, and a lack of communication led to players bumping into each other and jumbling digs. This became a constant theme throughout the match, and the Lady Roadrunners took full advantage. Rio’s dominance continued into the second set, where they took a 17-7 lead. They went on to win the set 25-17. As the third set started, Rio came out of the gate sluggish. ELAC was able to tie the set 3-3. From then on, it would be Rio Hondo who took control of the match. At 24-16, Rio spiked the ball, which bounced off an ELAC defender and flew out of bounds, sealing the win. Sophomore Danielle Betancourt and Freshman Alina Velo led the team with six kills each, while Sophomores Janine Coria and Nicole Vasquez led the team with 24 assists and 6 digs, respectively. The win improves the Lady Roadrunners’ record to 11-8, 5-5 record against South Coast Conference rivals. They will be on the road for their next two matches, with rematches against El Camino College and Los Angeles Harbor College, respectively. Their match against El Camino will take place October 30, with their match against LA Harbor two days later. Both matches will begin at 6 p.m.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Los Angeles Spotlights the Natural
ILLUSTRATION BY MEGAN DE LARA / EPM JAIME APARICIO Reporter
jaime.aparicio2474@my.riohondo.edu
From the many theatrical creations that have come out of Universal Pictures, the classic Universal monsters have stood the test of time and have imprinted themselves onto the pop-culture scene. Since their debut in cinema with the release of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” in
1923, the Universal monster franchise is considered to be the first shared cinematic universe. As the shared universe continued, other well-known characters were introduced such as Dracula, The Wolf Man, and of course, Frankenstein’s monster. Now with the Halloween season in full effect, The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles is bringing several of the
monsters into the spotlight for residents to enjoy and learn about. Out of the many monsters that inhabit the shared universe, only a handful were chosen to be displayed at the museum’s exhibit including Creature from The Black Lagoon, Dracula, The Mummy, and Frankenstein. Each have their own space that showcases both
props and tidbits of information that tell some history that would later inspire the stories and development of the classic films. For instance, “The Mummy” was inspired from the discovery of King Tutankhamun and the craze that surrounded it. And the story of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster was loosely based off of real 19th-century
scientist Luigi Galvani, who experimented with electricity to reanimate dead animals. These two along with “Dracula” and “Creature from The Black Lagoon” can be found at the museum’s exhibit until April 19, 2020. For dates, times, and ticket pricing, visit nhm.org.
A few interesting things featured in the exhibit are props from “Frankenstein” (above and top right), movie posters from “Drac- ula” and “The Mummy” (bottom left), and a large replica of the Creature from the Black Lagoon (bottom right). ALL PHOTOS BY JAIME APARICIO / EPM
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Cult Corner: Take a Trip to the ‘Theater of Blood’ MEGAN DE LARA A&E Editor
megan.delara9233@my.riohondo.edu
Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man – these are just a few of the iconic characters that paved the way for the horror genre. They are the black and white classics that first sent chills down the spines of audiences and defined what a horror movie should be. But there are certain productions that fall somewhere in-between the classics and the rejects we all love to hate. Douglas Hickox’s “Theater of Blood” is one of those film’s that most likely isn’t in your Blue Ray collection, but is still worth an honorable viewing. Released in 1973, the film stars a talented cast of actors including Diana Rigg, Ian Hendry, Harry Andrews, and the main attraction: the marvelous Vincent Price. The film centers around devoted Shakespearean actor Edward Lionheart (Price), who takes pride in his craft and delivers what he believes are passionate performances on stage. However, when Lionheart fails to impress a group of pompous critics, the thespian vows to take revenge until he receives the recognition he believes he deserves.
Within the first few minutes, viewers are introduced to George Maxwell – one of the nine critics who pushed Edward to take his own life – or so the group thinks. With great dismay from his wife, Maxwell takes a call from police officials asking him to rid a warehouse of homeless troublemakers. In the pouring rain, he arrives and fearlessly confronts the group of vagrants, but instead of cowering they quickly turn against him. It’s the first in a series of artistically planned murders led and executed by Lionheart himself. Each fatality is taken from a famous Shakespeare play, with the brood of murderous thespians reenacting all of the scenes themselves in their take on “Living Theater” – audience participation required. Since Theater of Blood is one of Price’s later bodies of work, the film was released in color. This is out of the box when compared to other classics the actor starred in such as House on Haunted Hill and The Fly. Still, his performance is as memorable in a world of color as it is in black and white. Instead of relying on the advancements of color and prosthetics, Price fully embodies these elements
ILLUSTRATION BY MEGAN DE LARA / EPM Before his budding career in horror films, Vincent Price studied art history and earned a degree in the subject. Eventually he was drawn to “Theater of Blood” was one of Price’s later films, and delivers a memorable performance. His dictation of cryptic Shakespearean quotes is impeccable revealing a true understanding of his part. Even for those who grow a bit faint at the sight of blood, never fear – there
HBO Approves Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s “The Shelley Society”
MEGAN DE LARA / EPM Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s is just one of the many horror-related projects that he has been a part of and plans on completeing in the future. CYNTHIA OLVERA Reporter
cynthia.olvera6341@my.riohondo.edu
Executive Producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa currently is revamping the Ar-
chie TV Universe. His latest is ‘The Shelley Society’ that has been approved for a pilot on HBO Max. Aguirre-Sacasa is one of the major creative forces for Warner Bros that includes Riverdale, The Chill-
ing Adventures of Sabrina, and Katy Keene. The Shelley Society is a mixture of a gothic horror and teen romance that feature a young Mary Shelley. Shelley is depicted as a hunt-
is plenty of campy, comedic relief sprinkled throughout the film. From cliché naughty old men, to a truly disturbed daughter with a possible Oedipus complex, Theater of Blood makes revenge look like a fun game of Scene It? –
The Shakespeare Edition. So do not fear what lies behind the curtain – the surprise is dreadfully delightful.
er of monsters and supernatural threats she is accompanied in this secret endeavor by her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Lord Byron. The fictional monsters in this series includes Mary’s very own literary creation of Frankenstein’s Monster. The Shelley Society is described as a Victorian take on ‘The X-files.’ The character was created by Aguirre-Socasa and writers from ‘Riverdale’ Tessa Leigh Williams and James Dewille. This series also has some similarities to long standing ‘Supernatural’ on The CW. An air date hasn’t been announced yet, but it will be a series that will be great for those who keep up with the current Archie Universe. This series isn’t the only project that is linedup for Aguirre-Sacasa, that signed a deal with Warner Bros. this past April. He is also going to shop a script to networks and other streaming platforms that is titled, ‘The Brides.’ It is a spinoff that is focused on the bloodsuckers in ‘Dracula’ that is titled as ‘The Brides of Dracula.’
HALLO WEEN To-Do’s: Rio Hondo’s Boo Bash Mid Quad 10/30, 9am-2pm Rio Hondo’s Halloween Maze Black Box Theater 10/30-10/31, 10am-10pm Free Bearded Lady’s Mystic Museum: ‘Evil Dead’ Exhibit Burbank On display until Dec. 7 12pm-7pm ($10) SugarMynt Gallery: ‘Welcome to Haddonfield 5’ Exhibit Pasadena 10/31, 10am-10pm ($15) Haunted Hayride Los Angeles Now until Nov. 2 7pm-10:30pm Tickets start at $35+
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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This Device Uses The Cold Night Sky to Generate Electricity EVELYN VARGAS Reporter
evelyn.vargas3729@my.riohondo.edu
ILLUSTRATION BY JAIME APARICIO/EPM With the occassional politician coming into the foray about switching to green energy, it would be in our best interests to seek out other sources that would benefit ourselves and our planet.
A new device has been built that harnesses energy from the cold night sky to light up rooms, including charging phones and power devices for people in remote areas. A device prototype was able to generate enough electricity at night to power a small light bulb. It is rumored that a much bigger version will eventually light up larger rooms and charge a bigger amount of phones. In addition to successfully powering electronics in remote or low resource parts that are not getting all the electricity they require. This new night-light is a thermoelectric generator. Meaning that it utilizes the temperature difference between Earth and outer space. Right after that, the generator uses that difference to create electricity. Regardless of one side being cooler in temperature than the other, the generator will still do its job on producing electricity. Though the
cooler side is facing the sky and is also attached to an aluminum plate. To keep the heat out, that plate is sealed underneath a clear cover and surrounded with insulation. Resulting in this plate remaining cooler than the surrounding air by shedding any additional heat absorbed as infrared radiation. It is also capable of zipping through the transparent cover and out into outer space. The generator beneath is attached to an uncovered aluminum plate, and it is heated by local air. In the night time, the top plate can get a few degrees Celsius colder than the bottom of the generator. A 20 centimeter prototype was tested by researchers on a December night in Stanford, CA. This prototype was able to self generate about 25 milliwatts of power per square meter of device. Resulting in making enough power to light a relatively small light or LED bulb. Improvements might be added to boost production to a minimum of 500 milliwatts per square meter. To achieve
that goal, the system might need more insulation around the cool top plate. Published in Joule September 12, researchers stated their achievement. Since solar panels generally produce at least 100 watts (not milliwatts) per square meter, this new generator may be useful for backup power. Shanhui Fan, an electrical engineer at Stanford University in California who worked on the device says that a typical lamp bulb consumes a small amount of watts of electricity. This device is also essential because it could help power remote weather stations or any other environmental devices, says Aaswath Raman, a materials scientist who worked on the device. “If you have some low-power load and you need to power it through three months of darkness, this might be a way,” says Raman. In polar regions that are unable to see sunlight for a long period of time, this device will be very essential.
Why Do Some People Need Less Sleep Than Others? EVELYN VARGAS Reporter
evelyn.vargas3729@my.riohondo.edu
Many people would want to be capable of efficiently running on less sleep. One father and son are actually capable of doing so without suffering health consequences. In addition to that when performing a memory test, they were better than most people. In an attempt to try to comprehend this uncommon ability, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, initially identified a genetic mutation-in both individuals- that thought they might deserve the credit. The scientists then followed up by intentionally making the same small genetic spelling mistake in mice. Amazingly, the mice also required less sleep, recalled better and had no change in health, suffering from no other ill effects, according to a study published Oct. 16 in Science Translational Medicine. “I find the concept of a gene product that might potentially provide protection against comorbid disorders of restricted sleep tantalizing,” says Patrick Fuller, an associate professor of neurology at Harvard
Medical School. Jamie Zeitzer, an associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University says, “There often are tradeoffs.” Zeitzer worries that even if a drug could be developed without causing significant side effects, social consequences will still occur. Individuals might be required or pressured to consume medication so they could work more hours. Even if people don’t demand as much sleep, downtime will still be needed. A professor of neurology at U.C.S.F.,Ying-Hui Fu says it is too early to assume such fantasies. Instead she is interested in completely understanding the mechanisms of healthy sleep to help prevent diseases ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s. The subjects, living on the East Coast, reached out to Fu’s team after hearing about a previous publication of its work. Fu would not reveal any further information about them as an effort to protect their privacy. The only information revealed was that they are fully rested after four to six hours of sleep in contrast to the more
typical seven to nine. Fu says, the dynamic duo and others with similar mutations are higher in being optimistic, active, and at multitasking than the average person. A vast majority of people sleep less than what their body needs, resulting in affecting memory and performance, and measures of health, Fu notes. The academic experience Fu obtained had her come to the results of, “All those nights that I stayed up to study, it would have been better to go to sleep.” Furthermore, the father and son, who genuinely needed just 5.5 and 4.3 hours of sleep each night weren’t suffering. Jerome Siegel, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, Center for Sleep Research, says he is comfortable with Fu’s group’s main finding but isn’t convinced by the relationship between sleep and memory the group claims. The team and Fu used a molecular probe to explore how the protein made by the father and son’s mutant NPSR1 gene differs from that made by a normal gene. The mutation, they found, makes the receptor more sensitive and active.
EVELYN VARGAS/EPM Although it has been mostly recommended to have an eight hour sleep, it appears that may not be the case anymore. Five to six hours of sleep seems the norm these days to be productive enough the following day.
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LIFESTYLES El Paisano Newspaper
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Do We Really Need Daylight Savings Time?
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ILLUSTRATION BY KATHERINA O’BRIEN/ EPM Daylight Savings an idea proposed in 1895 Germany is a practice still used by many regions today.
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The purpose of daylight savings time is to make better use of daylight for as long as possible. When one wakes up with the sun already out, they are more likely to use natural light than the light in their home.
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Lifestyles Editor
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As you may know the clocks are either changed one hour ahead in the Spring and then changed back to standard time in the Fall. Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2:00 am clocks are to be turned backward 1 hour to local standard time as Sunrise and Sunset will be an hour earlier. The Reason why the
U.S and other countries shift to daylight saving can be quite confusing. The main purpose is to make better use of daylight. So don’t forget to change your clocks on november with the time “falling back” an hour we all could be gaining an extra hour of sleep.
As Winston Churchill said “An extra yawn one
morning in the springtime, an extra snooze one night in the autumn… We borrow an hour one night in April; we pay it back with golden interest five months later.”