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Here at Equal Time, we believe in the power of the arts—so much so that we’re combining our two favorites: writing and show choir. Even though high school might seem trivial now, the problems Finn, Quinn, Mercedes, and all the other Glee members face are the same ones students on campus encounter all the time—making the team, crossing exes, and fighting to just fit in. Which is exactly why we have chosen to recreate scenes from Glee for our centerfold fashion shoot. Let’s face it, we aren’t all as ab-ulous as Sam. Even Finn battles body-image issues when he has to go shirtless on stage, but Rachel loves him regardless. (If you’re in the same situation, Equal Time investigates whether your relationship is making you fat, pg. 8.) But if watching Glee has taught me anything, it’s that life isn’t about being the most popular cheerleader or the best dancer, although Finn could probably learn a lesson or two from SU’s Breakdance and Funk Styles club, pg. 29. It’s about having fun and doing something you love, even if it means getting slushied. It’s about believing in yourself and standing up for what you believe in. This issue, we feature students who do those things every day on campus—students who disregard the classic college clichés by choosing not to drink, pg. 18, and students who struggle to strike a balance between being diligent students and devoted mothers, pg. 20. Assembling the issue, I’ve found that editing a magazine is a lot like how I imagine it would be to produce a Glee performance. There are so many components: assigning, writing, editing, designing. All the elements must harmonize. More importantly, as much as Rachel hates to admit it, it can’t be done alone. You even can’t qualify for sectionals without enough members. But I mean more than that. If you watch the show, you’ve seen how all the members pick each other up when things get hard. Without an amazing team of editors, designers, and photographers, this issue wouldn’t be half the number it is. So I’d like to thank everyone who has helped these pages come together, all the singers, dancers, choreographers, and especially Professor Harriet Brown, our own Mr. Schue. And to the readers: sit back and enjoy the show.
Meredith Popolo Editor in Chief
ABOUT THE COVER: Quinn and Rachel face off. To see more of the Glee shoot, check out page 14.
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EDITOR IN CHIEF Meredith Popolo
MANAGING EDITOR Kara Landsman DEPUTY EDITOR Jordan Walker SENIOR ART EDITOR Stephanie Hart ASSISTANT ART EDITOR Hayes Thornton FEATURES EDITOR Leah Rocketto FASHION + BEAUTY EDITOR Nancy Mucciarone ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Jaclyn Roth SPORTS EDITOR Melissa Savignano HEALTH EDITOR Rebecca Toback FRONT OF BOOK EDITOR Joanna Weinstein PHOTO EDITOR Imani Folkes PHOTOGRAPHERS Lisa Bondi Cheryl Mowczan Glorianna Picini ILLUSTRATORS Sean Basista Keisha Cedeno Carolyn Glavin Morgan Spicer SPECIAL THANKS Clare Merrick Melissa Chesser Ben Tepfer Light Work
« FRONT OF BOOK 3 Bits+Pieces: Marshall Street 4 After-Hours Calorie Counter Dish Delish 5 Not your Average Abroadie Opposites Attract 6 Beirut Beauties Signature Sips HEALTH 7 Scandalous Salads 8 Lbs for Love Attack of the Snacks 9 What’s your Plan B? 10 Goo Be Gone 11 Me too Horny Sleep(less) in Syracuse
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FASHION + BEAUTY 12 A Hairy Situation Dangerous DHA 13 Silly Trendz 14 Get your Gleek On FEATURES 18 The Sober Scene 20 One Pacifier and Paper at a Time ENTERTAINMENT 24 Orange Walk the Red Carpet Editors’ Picks: Celeb Crushes 25 A Second Chance at Childhood 26 The Freshman Bucket List Give me a Break 27 Life’s a Gamble 28 Checking In 29 SU’s New Moves British INvasion SPORTS 30 An Athletic Physique Play with your World 31 Behind the Doors at Club 44 32 The Man Behind the Team BACK OF BOOK 33 Overheard at SU
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After-Hours CALORIE
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Between beers and burritos, counting calories after dark can be a nightmare. But look on the bright side, you’re burning some, too! words | Charlotte Horto
BURNING OFF:
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Getting Ready to Go Out (per hour):
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Beer Pong:
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Power Hour:
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One Four Loko:
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Taco Bell Fresco Bean Burrito:
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16.9 FL OZ of Soda:
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Includes showering, putting on makeup, dancing to music in your dorm, trying on dozens of outfits, and modeling them for your friends.
Walking to Frats and Hopping to Others: Note: the calculation is based on the distance from BBB to Comstock.) Warning: jogging in heels is not recommended.
Dancing (per hour): Get low and shake what your mama gave ya.
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Kissing (per hour):
Pecks and cheek kisses do not count.
Moderate to Vigorous Sexual Activity (per hour): (Note: assuming body weight of 150 lbs.) Keep it behind closed doors. Change up speeds and positions for an elevated workout.
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Try these favorites from four local restaurants
Strong Hearts Café
Brooklyn Pickle Deli
The Dish:
The Dish:
719 East Genesee Street Just down the Connective Corridor is a vegan joint with an earth-friendly attitude. It composts all food waste, uses only 100% biodegradable and compostable packaging, and buys locally grown produce. Thirty-five flavors of vegan milkshakes ($5) and vegan French toast ($5), made with flour, bread, cinnamon, yeast, soy milk and no eggs!
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1600 West Genesee Street Owner Ken Sniper believes the best pickles come from Brooklyn, so when he opened this deli in 1975, he brought the signature garnish from the borough to ‘Cuse.
The Corned Beef sandwich, ordered as a whole ($6.95) or a half ($3.90), made popular by hungry Syracuse football players after game days.
The Mission
304 East Onondaga Street This pan-American and Mexican restaurant is rich in history. The building, built in the 1840’s, once housed the Syracuse Wesleyan Methodist Church, whose members were active advocates for abolition and women’s rights, and was also an important stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Dish:
Enchilada Tres Queso ($11.25 for dinner), made with oven baked corn tortillas and topped with queso blanco, Monterey Jack, and cotija cheese, also served with Spanish rice and beans.
The Black Olive
316 South Clinton Street Feeling nostalgic for your European semester abroad? Armory Square’s The Black Olive serves the perfect Mediterranean fix.
The Dish:
The must-have moussaka ($18), layered with eggplant, potato, ground beef, and béchamel sauce, washed down with the fruity but strong Aphrodisiac Martini ($8), made with X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Sky Infusions Passions Fruit Vodka, sour mix and cranberry juice.
NOT YOUR
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FRONT OF BOOK
Top 5 Exotic Student Destinations words | Amy Podeszek
With seven centers overseas and opportunities to study in over 20 other countries through its World Partners program, SU Abroad opens doors to new worlds. Carrie Abbot, associate director for admissions and student services at SU Abroad, says students can study nearly anywhere in the world through Syracuse. Ever-emerging locations bestow a more diverse understanding of the world beyond Marshall Street. Here are five of the most eye-opening options:
Istanbul, Turkey:
Tel Aviv, Israel:
Santiago, Chile:
Through SU Abroad’s World Partners program, explore the history and unpredictable assortment of architecture in this “Golden City.” As a hub of European culture, it’s a popular spot to film international and Hollywood motion pictures.
“Tel Aviv has a lot to offer. The city is the epitome Israel, politically and socially: secular,” says broadcast journalism and political science senior Rebecca Shabad, who studied in Tel Aviv because it is where “the heart of the Israeli culture is felt.”
Prague, Czech Republic:
Named the European Capital of Culture for 2010, this city straddles Europe and Asia, and is a melting pot of tradition. Embrace the opportunity to study alongside Turkish students through an SU partnership with Bahçe’ehir University.
Begin your adventure with a month-long language intensive study in charming Cuenca, Ecuador and then relocate to Santiago, Chile’s vivacious capital for the rest of the semester.
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Cape Town, South Africa: Emily Quick, a junior sociology major and international relations minor, will be traveling to Cape Town in the spring through SU Abroad’s World Partners Program to understand a different culture. “South Africa has a very interesting social structure, and I’m eager to experience it for myself.”
compiled by | Lauren Bates and Jill Condulis photography | Imani Folkes
Toilet seat up vs. toilet seat down, Monday Night Football vs. Project Runway, “I’ve been ready for an hour,” vs. “five more minutes.” Bunking with a buddy of the other gender can be difficult, and potentially awkward, but it can also be a blast. Read these students’ cheers and jeers about living with the opposite sex.
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“I hide the tampons. Just because you are comfortable with being different, doesn’t mean you have to bash the differences in each other’s faces.” -Anchal Mirza, management senior
“Sleep is precious to any college student, but I’ve noticed girls take sleeping extra seriously. It might be hard for me to keep girl friends if we continue to play midnight hallway soccer.” – Steve Kozar, human ecology freshman
“It was kind of weird seeing beard hair in the sink for the first time, but now my roommate makes sure to clean it up, so it’s cool.” -Allie Wenner, broadcast journalism senior
“Girls shed more than dogs. Please ladies, clean the hair out of the shower drains, it’s like a frickin’ wildebeest living down there.” – Rob Murray, human ecology freshman
“Living with him is like living with my best friend minus the drama that is bound to happen with girls. We have yet to fight.” -Kelly Lansing, public communications junior
“They check us out when we walk out of the shower, so you have to take advantage of that gym in Ernie.” – Matt Ashe, human ecology sophomore
“It always stinks when I come home from a long day and I just want to watch TV but he’s playing video games! We’ve had to learn to split the TV. I respect the Xbox, he respects the reality shows.”-Lauren Wannermeyer, hospitality management junior
“Girls need to respect the importance of bro time. It’s always surprising to come back from class to see three girls watching The Notebook on my bed.” – Tom Collins, arts and sciences freshman
“We coexist. I still walk around in my boxers.” -Andrew Parke, engineering and computer science freshman
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Beauties
Building beer pong tables has become an art. Much more than unhinged doors, these masterpieces are Equal Time’s favorites around campus.
words | Ashley Collman
photography | Glorianna Picini
852 Ostrom
Different color hand prints of each roommate serve as place holders for every cup in the rack and all the girls have signed the blue sidelines of their creation. “When people come over, we want something here that represents our whole house,” says, Jackie Piccolo, a public relations senior. “It’s just really to show who lives at 852 Ostrom.”
403 Small Rd. Apt. 237
A small-scale version of the Jim Boeheim Court, this beer pong table is precise down to the court’s exact paint colors. Proud owner and senior advertising major Adam Beilman bought it for only $40, although the engineering major who designed it put in over $100.
842 Sumner
Senior broadcast journalism major Kyle Bonn created this stunner from scratch over the summer. The table glows when illuminated by black lights installed under the surface of the table. Teams can sign their names and party attendees can decorate the table with highlighter to watch their designs glow.
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Senior engineering and computer science major, Kristian Larrota and his roommates stumbled upon their table one day. “I was sitting on the porch and my roommate Julian told me he found it in the street, somewhere way up Ackerman,” says Larrota. One phrase on the table stood out to him: “Gotta Drink ’Em All.” Though he insists he’s not a Pokémon fan, he appreciates the 90’s humor.
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This table has been in the making since the summer of 2010, when junior engineering and computer science major, Ryan Govoni started collecting bottle caps at his pizza parlor job. The six roommates estimate that there are around 30 different beer caps in the 3500-cap construction.
Chuck’s Café:
Grab a table and play cards with friends over an icy pitcher of beer.
$3.50 (Miller Light) at happy hour and all day on Fridays PRICE:
SIGNATURE
Faegan’s Café & Pub:
What to order at Marshall Street bars
PRICE: $7
SIPS words | Nancy Mucciarone
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You can’t win the Crushed Orange Raspberry Martini with a coin toss at flip night, but it’s definitely worth its dollar. Ingredients: Ketel One Oranje Vodka, Chambord, triple sec, Lindeman’s Framboise Lambic, orange wedges, and orange juice
Lucys’s Retired Surfer Bar:
Harry’s Bar:
A bartender concocted an Electric Gatorade one night, and it’s been their signature drink ever since. Ingredients: vodka, rum, gin, Mr. Boston Melon triple sec, and sour mix PRICE: $6.75
The west coast-inspired bar specializes in 20 different flavors of fishbowls. The classic 32 oz. Fishbowl is a must-drink. Ingredients: dark rum, pineapple schnapps, light rum punch, triple sec, and pineapple juice PRICE: $7.50 (small) or $15 (large)
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HEALTH
scandalous SALADS By adding tasty toppings, a seemingly slim salad turns into a dieter’s downfall. words | Olivia Worth
You’re out to dinner at Applebee’s and order a salad, thinking this is the healthier option. After all, what’s so bad about fruits and vegetables? But with add-ons like pecan-crusted chicken, mandarin oranges, sweet-glazed pecansdried cranberries, and bleu cheese crumbles, tossed with honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing, you are consuming a 1,340 calorie meal. Though salads are commonly considered virtuous healthy meal options, cheeses, bacon, eggs, red meats, and creambased dressings make them far from a diet-friendly dish. “When I go to McDonald’s or Burger King, I know the salads aren’t healthy,” says Glorelys Mora, a junior communications and rhetorical s tudies major. “They just offer them for marketing purposes to bring in a more diverse customer base.” Many restaurants also serve salads larger than the proper portion, causing customers to consume more calories, even though they may come from healthier ingredients. The biggest culprit in portion negligence? Olive Garden. The restaurant serves unlimited salad accompanied by bread sticks, making it hard to stop after a single serving. “If there is a weight issue, portion control is important,” says Kay Bruening, chairperson of the nutrition department at Syracuse University. “Too often, portion control is disregarded, so a small, moderately healthy salad becomes a large unhealthy disaster.”
To keep your salad’s calorie count in check, Lynn Brann, an assistant professor in nutrition at Syracuse University, recommends being moderate with cheese, nuts, and seeds as toppings. “Too much of those add extra calories,” Brann says. Also avoid fried and breaded toppings. Bacon bits, which often top salads, add calories and fat, reducing the nutritional value. Bruening recommends dark leafy greens, which are rich in antioxidants and nutrients. “The more vegetables and fruit that are in the salad, the healthier it will be,” Bruening says. Load up on oranges, lettuce, carrots and cucumbers. These are all healthy additions to a salad that fill you up but won’t fill you with calories. Even avocados, though high in unsaturated fat, are a relatively good salad topping in moderation, since the fat they contain is not as bad as fried foods or meats. Also, pick your dressings carefully. Some provide healthy fats, such as the unsaturated fat found in olive oil. Bruening recommends that dieters stay away from cream-based dressings because they are packed with saturated fat. Even dressings like ranch, bleu cheese, and honey mustard that come in low fat or fat free options are not always lower in calories, because the fat is replaced with carbohydrates. Keep your salads simple. The best way to eat a salad is when you don’t need to dig under layers of unhealthy ingredients to find the healthy fixings.
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Lbs for Love HEALTH
Beware of the “boyfriend layer.” Coined by reality TV star Lauren Conrad, the term refers to the weight gained while getting serious with your sweetheart. But this term has some merit, according to a 2009 study conducted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that found people who enter long-term relationships are twice as likely to gain weight as their single peers. Of the 1,293 men and women observed over six years, those who started dating someone saw a 20% weight increase, while those that remained single or ended a relationship saw a 9% weight decrease. The UNC researchers noted that when women enter serious relationships, priorities shift and they lose self-focus. “Sometimes one partner will take on another as a ‘project.’ If one gains weight, the other will try to encourage healthier behavior. But if neither is pushed, then negative behavior continues to be reinforced,” says Leigh Gantner, an assistant professor of nutrition science and dietetics at Syracuse University.
Blooming relationships can lead to new priorities and, ultimately, weight gain words | Marina Charny
Senior television, radio, and film major Talia Pollock lives with her boyfriend and finds they often embrace the same eating and exercise habits. “Living with a boyfriend is no different from living with a female roommate,” she says. “If they eat a lot, you will too.” It doesn’t help that most date nights are centered on a romantic dinner, followed by a dessert with two spoons. Since women tend to have slower metabolisms than men, that cheesecake goes where it’s most unwelcome. For some, however, a new relationship can lead to weight loss. “Many of my friends believe that they can let themselves go once they get a girlfriend, but the opposite is true for me,” says Chad Lee, a senior accounting major. “Getting a girlfriend motivated me to work out more.” While cozying up with a companion can be romantic, planning active together-time can guarantee you and your new boo won’t go soft for each other.
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Snack: Small Regal Cinemas popcorn (11 cups) Calories: 670 Equivalent to: Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pepperoni Pizza Snack: Large AMC Theaters popcorn (16 cups) Calories: 1,030 Equivalent to: one pound of baby back ribs topped with a scoop of Häagen-Dazs ice cream
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Calories: 1,190 Equivalent to: McDonald’s Angus Bacon and Cheese Burger and large fries
Snack: Box of Reese’s Pieces (8 oz.) Calories: 1,160 Equivalent to: 16 oz. T-bone steak with a buttered baked potato
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HEALTH
The condom broke. Stay calm. In situations like this, emergency contraception, like Plan B, can offer a solution. When taken within 72 hours of failed contraception or unprotected sex, seven of eight women will avoid an unplanned pregnancy, but when taken within the first 24 hours, it will prevent up to 95 percent of pregnancies. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that sexually active women stash a dose of Plan B in their medicine cabinets, so it can be taken immediately in the case of emergency. Plan B One-Step, a version of Plan B, contains a high dose of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestogen found in many birth control pills, which disrupts a woman’s normal hormone cycle. If taken before ovulation, Plan B One-Step prevents the ovary from releasing an egg. The pill may also avert pregnancy by keeping the sperm from fertilizing the egg and keeping a fertilized egg from attaching to the wall of the uterus. If you are already pregnant, the Plan B pill will not harm the developing baby. Be aware of the side effect of Plan B, such as stomach pain, nausea, dizziness, or changes in periods. As an FDA regulated drug, it’s considered safe to use, with no long term side effects. Plan B, however, shouldn’t replace r egular birth control. “It is a safe backup method to birth control failure,” says Betty DeFazio, director of community affairs and public policy at the Rochester/Syracuse region Planned Parenthood. Plan B is available at Planned Parenthood, local pharmacies, and the Syracuse University Health Center. If purchased through SU, it will be billed without mentioning the specific medicine. Anyone over the age of 17, including men, can pick up Plan B.
what’s your
PLAN B? Find out the facts about emergency contraception
words | Rebecca Toback photgraphy | Glorianna Picini
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Goo Be
GONE words Mayra Najera
illustration | Morgan Spicer
When Jared Newman started the P90X challenge in May 2010, he wanted to feel better and look better in 90 days, just as the fitness challenge promises. About three months later, Newman, a junior nutrition science major, had a new body. P90X trainer Tony Horton provides challengers with one-hour fitness routines. His 12-DVD workout series combines cardio, yoga, karate, weight training, and pylometrics to burn calories and build muscle. “Horton doesn’t just sit around. He explains what each workout does and provides advanced and beginner moves,” says Jonas Hwang, a political science major and former personal trainer, who also took on the challenge. To keep challengers motivated, Horton uses phrases like, “Are you ready to burn off some goo today?,” “Let’s clear the mind everybody,” “Let’s get the noise of the day out,” and “Let’s kick some booty!” The program also includes a three-phase nutrition plan that emphasizes eating protein and cutting fat, providing an energy boost for participants. P90X constantly varies your routine, which benefits your body. “If you do the same thing every day, you plateau, and in order to prevent that, you have to keep changing what you are doing,” says Laura Albertelli, an exercise science senior and personal trainer at Archbold Gymnasium. Though it is beneficial, P90X is not for beginners. “It’s a great program, but it’s not directed for people that have never worked out before or are not working out already,” Albertelli says. It’s also a big time commitment. Newman found it difficult to fit an hour-long workout into his hectic lifestyle. He continues to work out at the gym and plans to return to P90X over the summer when his schedule is freer. If you want a work out challenge and have the time, Hwang says P90X is worth a try. “It requires a lot of determination. You might need a few weeks, but you will see results.” 10
Tony Horton challenges exercisers to get ripped in 90 days with P90X, his 12-tape workout plan
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There is a fine line between enjoying sex and being addicted to sex. Because of shows like VH!’s Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew and Showtime’s Californication, Americans are learning the difference and becoming more aware of the three to six percent of people who suffer from sex addiction. Like a gambling or shopping addiction, sex addiction is a behavior addiction. These types of addictions are rooted in a recurring compulsion to pursue or engage in some type of activity. There is, however, a huge difference between being horny and being addicted. Dr. Robert Johnson, a clinical director at Caron Renaissance, a rehabilitation center in Florida, says sex addicts are those “whose lives have been damaged by pathology of self-damaging behavior.” “They are unable to stop,” Johnson explains. “They may carry on multiple affairs, or choose masturbating to porn versus spending time with their families.”
HEALTH
Sometimes the desire for sex goes too far words | Leah Rocketto
In his years as a clinical sex therapist, Johnson found that this is most common in males – specifically teenage males. Johnson believes the rise in teenage sex addicts over the last years is a result of technology assistance like phones for “sexting” and internet for finding porn. It is very rare, however, for someone to suffer from a standalone sex addiction. Johnsons says, “it is more common when in conjunction with other behaviors, like drug or alcohol addiction.” Because it is commonly connected to other compulsions, sex addiction is treated similarly to other addictions. At Caron Renaissance, patients undergo various types of therapy including group, individual, cognitive, and family therapy. “It provides a safe place for people to talk about sexual behaviors,” Johnson explains. “We want them to know they are not alone.”
in Syracuse The college lifestyle demands all-nighters followed by 15-hour hibernations. Try these techniques to get through the night, whether you’re sleeping or studying. words | Stephanie Jacobs
STAYING FALLING AWAKE ASLEEP
Sleep(LESS) HIT THE SWITCH: Turn off all technology in your room one hour before bed. Lights stimulate the brain and keep you wired, literally. TAKE A DEEP BREATH: According to a recent study from the University of Maryland, relaxation techniques can help those who suffer from insomnia drift off to sleep. Relaxation DVDs are available at Bird Library.
CUT THE COFFEE: The caffeine from a midday l atte can stay in your system for hours. MONKEY AROUND: Eat a banana as a bedtime snack. The fruit contains tryptophan, an amino acid that makes you tired. SKIP THE NAPS: Sleeping during the day will make it harder to fall asleep, and stay asleep.
BREATHE, STRETCH, SHAKE: Exercising emits an immediate jolt of energy. “When you’re having trouble staying awake, do some light exercise, like stretching or taking a walk,” says Dessa Bergen-Cico, a professor of addiction studies at Syracuse University. SNACK AWAY: Eat small meals with proteins and complex carbohydrates. When eaten together, they will raise
your energy instantly and keep it sustained throughout the day. Try whole wheat toast with peanut butter or crackers and cheese. DROWN THE Z’S: Drink at least eight cups of water. Dehydration causes fatigue. Blast some beats. Music helps stimulate a tired mind, and humming along to familiar songs helps keep you energized. 11
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'Cuse men and women weigh in on facial hair features words | Jessica Dysart and Allison O’Brien illustration | Sean Basista
Beard “I like a little 5 o’clock shadow, but it can’t be Bigfoot status. I would never date a guy with a full beard.” –Karolina Buczek, sophomore broadcast journalism & psych major “I think it’s a common misconception that people who have beards are lazy and don’t care what they look like, but it’s not true. Some really remarkable people had beards. Abraham Lincoln, Santa Claus, Jesus. If those aren’t the poster children for why you should have one then I don’t know who is.” - Matt Orenstein, graduate media management student
Mustache “No mustaches! –Francesca Budesheim, junior child and family studies major “Out of every style, stay away from this one. Mustaches cause problems.” - Tim Jeter, junior aerospace engineering major
Soul Patch
“A soul patch is a definite no-no. I think it looks like they missed a spot while they were shaving. I always wonder what they have on their face and then I have to remind myself that it’s supposed to be there.” -Michaele Webb, graduate social work student “Soul patches are pretty much a joke. They definitely err on the side of tool.” - Zach Weiss, freshman communications major
dangerous
DHA
“I’m a big contained scruff fan. I like sideburns, just not Ulysses S. Grant ones. But really, it’s the face underneath that matters.” -Aditi Shankar, senior psychology major “I think sideburns imply that you are German or Irish. It’s s surprisingly popular look right now.” -Curtis McMahon, freshman landscape architecture (ESF)
Shedding light on the risks of sunless tanners words | Mia Wiskow illustration | Keisha Cedeno
Katie Criazzo, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, went to a local salon for a spray tan, but left with an allergic reaction. “I was surprised to find out that sunless tanning products contained so many mysterious chemicals,” she said. “My leg became swollen and red, which pretty much defeated the purpose of tanning because I did not get the bronzing effect that I had hoped for.” Sunless tanning creams and sprays promise a safer, ultraviolet-free glow, but these products often contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a chemical which lacks scientific data regarding safety and side effects. DHA is a colorless sugar that interacts with the dead cells located in the upper layer of the epidermis, changing the skin color. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), external applications of DHA are safe, but 12
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internal use is not approved, meaning inhaling it during a spray tan session can be harmful. Salons usually suggest you hold your breath during application, but after a few minutes, you’ll be gasping for air. The FDA hasn’t approved misting sprays containing DHA because the tanning industry has yet to provide safety statistics. And even if you don’t directly ingest the products, the chemical can seep in through eyes, lips, and noses. To protect these areas from DHA exposure and harmful fumes, wear goggles and nose plugs during application. Find a tanning product that works well with your skin and use it sparingly. Make sure to test out all products, even ones that claim to contain natural ingredients, and apply to small areas before lathering it all over your body. And remember, sunless doesn’t always mean safe.
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Syracuse students latch on to the childish craze words | Melissa Goldberg photography | Stephanie Hart
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ulie Deutsch, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, sat in a lecture last semester when then freshman Matt Solondz teased her for wearing rubber bands as bracelets. But the joke was on Solondz who months later, was sporting his own rainbow of the silicone bracelets. Known as Silly Bandz, the bracelets come in a variety of colors, and when taken off, assume shapes ranging from cartoon characters and animals to Justin Bieber and his accessories. They originated in Japan, where they were used as office supplies. But Robert Croak, owner of the promotional products supplier Brainchild Products, LLC, brought the bands stateside after discovering them at a trade show in China.Croak re-purposed the bands as a toy and started marketing them to kids as fashion accessory in 2008. Knockoff companies, like Logo Bandz and Zany Bandz, have stretched the trend to include sports logos (Syracuse bandz are sold in the Bookstore and on Marshall Street) and glow-in-the-dark bands. Lauren Levy, a senior advertising design major and early adopter of the style, has been wearing them for a few years. “They didn’t sell them anywhere. I had to order them online.” This summer, the bracelets blew up, and toy and convenience stores struggled to keep packs in stock.
Although originally intended for kids, now even adults are interested in the bandz. “They’re fun,” says Dr. Carla Lloyd, co-founder and co-director of SU’s Fashion Communications Milestone. “They stretch, they go back. They’re almost like magic. I think anything that transforms is always really fun for anyone.” The magical trend is creating a platform for self-expression through the wide variety of shapes offered. “I hated Silly Bandz at first. I thought they were really weird and dumb and didn’t understand the point of them,” says senior Mika VanOpdorp, a double major in economics and public affairs. “But then my mom got me Boston Celtics bandz and I wanted to show my Celtics pride.” Some elementary schools have banned Silly Bandz, calling them a distraction from education. But that distraction is just what many college kids want. For students preparing to enter the real world, Silly Bandz serve as a reminder of their youth. “I think we just want to be kids again, to be honest,” Levy says. “Because I’m a senior, I’m looking for any way to be younger, whether it’s coloring or wearing Silly Bandz. I don’t want to graduate, I don’t want to grow up and Silly Bandz keep me young.”
BLASTS from the PAST Power Bead Bracelets:
In the late 90’s, tweens matched their overalls with power bead bracelets. The wooden beads were strung on a bracelet and came in a variety of colors and characters. For the superstitious, each color and character represented a different virtue. Kids traded love for happiness, peace for willpower and passion for courage.
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Although you can still find these bracelets decorated with pictures of Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers in dollar store clearance bins, snap bracelets hit their peak popularity in 1990’s. The fabric-covered steel turned into a bracelet when slapped across the wrist. The bracelets soon went out of style as overprotective parents worried about the “minor injuries” the bracelets caused.
The yellow silicone wristbands were launched in May 2004 as a fundraising program for The Lance Armstrong Foundation, which provides support for cancer patients. By early 2005, other charities were producing their own versions of the wristband; a red version for AIDS research, pink for breast cancer awareness, and aqua for tsunami relief. Both children and adults displayed their philanthropic values through collections stacked on their wrists. 13
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They thought she had downed her fifth pineapple vodka, when really all her beverages were nonalcoholic. When her bar buddies found out she was sober, they thought she was crazy for not drinking. College culture seems to think she’s crazy, too. Between power hours and kegstands, the lifestyle often not only revolves around drinking, but binge drinking, commonly defined as five or more drinks for men, and four or more for women, in less than two hours. The proportion of current drinkers that binge is highest among the 18- to 20-year age group, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Even on campus, there are few opportunities for abstaining students to find a sense of community. Out of 33 learning communities in campus dorms, just one is for students who abstain from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco substances. The learning community is called the LIFE (Living in a Free Environment) Floor. Issata Socoh, resident director of Lawrinson Hall, explains that some first-year students want to live in an environment that supports their decision to not drink alcohol or smoke. There are 28 students living in LIFE this year, but many freshmen were put on the waiting list. Kevin Brown, a broadcast journalism senior, thought college would be difficult because of his choice to stay dry, but he has witnessed more bad than good from alcohol abuse. He saw several cases of alcohol poisoning on his freshman floor. “DPS would even come to our hall anytime they got a call to our dorm, assuming it was a resident we lived with,” Brown says. “That’s how often incidents were reported from my floor.” Three years later, he is still the only one of his roommates that chooses to abstain. For Brown and Drost, the decision is also about the control. Brown says alcohol, for certain people, is a way to open them up socially. “But is that real, that whole artificial sociality? I don’t know if you can
have a real relationship with somebody like that.” Some students, however, disagree with this thought. Kelsey Hoffman, a finance senior, says she wouldn’t have the same college experience without alcohol. “Alcohol brings out the personalities of other people you might connect with more and understand better after you’ve had a few drinks,” says Hoffman. “I feel like you’re more judgmental when you’re sober.” But Drost thinks this is just a presumed notion people have. “A lot of people think that I judge them, like
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I’m some holier than thou prissy girl, but it’s not about them. It’s just a decision I’ve made.” Drost doesn’t let her choices keep her from having fun, which often involves going out. “I look forward to going to the bar, same as any other girl,” she says. “I guess letting loose for me is hanging out, talking, dancing. I don’t want to feel like I should be home on my couch watching Gossip Girl just because I don’t drink.” The decision to refrain from drinking has hindered their college careers in some ways. “I’ve never been to a frat party here. I don’t think I would ever be able to join a fraternity because of the drinking,” says Brown. Drost didn’t join for similar reasons. Yet both students have found ways to adapt their lifestyles to fit the college party scene. Brown still talks about his incredible 8-0 win in beer pong sophomore year, where he dominated for an entire night, having his partner drink for him. This year, he often acts as a bouncer. When his roommates decide to throw parties, he collects money at the door and tries to weed out lingering freshmen. After his “shift,” Brown has no problem heading upstairs to join the party—his usual Arizona iced tea in hand. For Drost, house parties are similar. Her friends always stock a large supply of Mountain Dew in a corner close to the beer pong table so she can still compete in drinking games. When offered a beer at a party, Brown asks for a good reason to drink. “You’d have more fun,” is the only response. He never received anything more. “Give me a good reason and I will,” Brown says, “but no one has yet.” 19
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Young mothers at SU learn how to balance raising a child and graduating college. words | Molly Gallagher photography | Cheryl Mowczan
It is a rainy Friday evening and Rebekah Jones’ eighteen-month-old son, Jackson, is watching Baby Einstein on a TV in the bedroom, something his parents rarely let him do. Jackson sways back and forth in a swing with his eyes set on the television. Jones, dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt, turns on the stove and starts dinner. As the sausage sizzles in the pan, Jones sits down at the kitchen table, puts her feet up, and eats potato chips and onion dip. It’s the first time she’s sat down all day. “I’m so tired,” she says. On the Syracuse University campus, fraternity boys set up for parties, freshman flock to the dining halls for dinner, and girls leave their apartments in four-inch heels. Jones is an SU student, but unlike many of her peers she won’t be partying tonight. After she cleans up and puts Jackson to bed, she’ll collapse on the comforter, hoping to sleep through the night. Jones, 21, is a mother and full-time student majoring in newspaper journalism and geography. In addition to attending classes and taking care of her son, she is the student business manager of The Daily Orange. Jones, who became pregnant at 19, represents a national increase in pregnancies between women ages 18-19. After declining for 14 years, the U.S. teen birth rate increased by five percent from 20052007. Women ages 18-19 made up 75 percent of this increase, according to statistics compiled by The National Campaign to Prevent Teenage and Unplanned Pregnancies. In college, students have much more freedom than they do in high school, says Christine Himes, professor of sociology at SU. There are more people around your age, which makes it more likely to be in a relationship, she says. Attending college and living on your own can increase the chances of having sex, she says, and if individuals had sex in
high school then it’s much more they will continue to have sex in college. Jones entered SU in fall 2007, with hopes of becoming a war correspondent. She started writing for The Daily Orange the second semester of her freshman year and became the assistant features editor first semester sophomore year. One day, Jake Romer came into the newspaper’s offices to edit a piece about a Pete Francis concert. As soon as Jones saw Romer, she called dibs on editing his story. They had an immediate connection. When they sat at the computers in the DO office Romer would brush his knee against her’s. Romer kept taking articles on the nights when Jones worked. He asked Jones out for tea in an e-mail one month later. Jones says the pair finally started dating in fall of her junior year. “We were madly in love—we even joked that we were going to elope the first few weeks we were together,” Jones says. Jones found out she was pregnant on February 13, 2009, four months after they started dating. She started birth control three weeks earlier and couldn’t believe she had gotten pregnant. Jones believed breaking the baby news to Romer would ruin any Valentine’s Day plans. After confirming her suspicions with a visit to the health center, Jones told her boyfriend to come to her apartment right away. She sat him down and revealed she was pregnant. Romer sat there, stunned and silent. Then, he got upset and left her apartment. The next day, Valentine’s Day, Romer appeared on the steps of her apartment with flowers and candy. Jones wanted someone to tell her what to do next. By the time she was willing to consider abortion she didn’t feel comfortable going through with the procedure. When she was home in Mississippi for the summer after she became pregnant, she started looking for couples online who wanted to adopt a child. She didn’t like the idea of a 21
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replacement mother and was therefore inclined to find a gay couple instead. Jones found a couple who lived near San Francisco. She decided to travel to California and live with one of the men’s mother for the month of August. As her due date approached, Jones became apprehensive about her decision. She found it difficult to accept the reality of giving up her baby. The couple sat her down on a hot summer day and told her they felt like they were ripping a child away from a mother who wanted to be a parent. Jones felt scared but relieved and decided to keep the baby. Jones, however, is not the only young mother attending SU. Mai Pham, 21, is a mother and full-time student majoring in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises and retail management. She lives with her boyfriend and the father of the baby, Ken Leung. “A lot of people think we’re not going to make it,” Pham says, “In a way, it’s kind of motivation to finish, just to prove them wrong.” After she had her 22-month-old daughter, Isabelle, on February 7, 2009, Pham took only two weeks off from school. Pham took a pregnancy test on the day she expected her period to come, because she had an odd feeling throughout the day. It came back positive. She went to the doctor and they said she wasn’t pregnant, but Pham didn’t believe them. In total, she took 13 pregnancy tests, all but two of which came back positive. The week after freshman year ended, Pham went back to the doctor, who determined Pham was pregnant. It took Pham three weeks to decide whether to keep the baby. Her friends pressured her to get an abortion, but Pham felt a motherly instinct the minute the doctor confirmed her pregnancy test results. She couldn’t give up the baby growing inside her. She prepared to tell her mother she was pregnant the next week. Before breaking the news to her mom, she told her two brothers. When dinner started that night, she sat down in the dining room with Leung, her brothers and mom. Her younger brother gave his mom a shoulder massage to relax her. “I feel like I won the lottery,” her mother said as
she received her massage. “You didn’t win the lottery,” Pham said. “But you won a grandchild.” At first, Pham’s mom thought her daughter was referring to one of her son’s girlfriends, but Pham explained to her mom that she was pregnant. Her mother froze. She then left the table, wandered into the living room, and watched TV in shock. Pham left her mother alone for the rest of the night. Initially, the news can be a surprise, but in general, un-wed mothers are more accepted then they use to be. The stigma has diminished, but it hasn’t disappeared, says Bruce Carter, PhD, associate professor of child and family studies at SU. Women are no longer kicked out of town because they get pregnant out of wedlock, says Carter. Television shows like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom on MTV help improve this acceptance of young mothers, says Carter. Pham’s mom still doesn’t approve of her daughter having a child out of wedlock, but now, Pham’s mom calls daily to talk to her granddaughter, whom she adores. Support is particularly important for pregnant women and young moms, says Bruce Carter, professor of child and families studies at SU. It is better for a child to have more than one person caring for him or her, whether this person is a spouse, boyfriend, or even a friend, says Carter. Pham was lucky that Leung stood by her side throughout her pregnancy. “I mean, we joke around about it but if he wasn’t there, I wouldn’t have known what to do.” Some mothers on campus don’t have their boyfriend’s shoulder to lean on. Like Jackie Blaszczak, 23, who lives in New Hartford, N.Y., with her two-year-old son Parker and her mother. She takes classes part-time through University College. The summer after Blaszczak’s sophomore year, she lived with her boyfriend in a house on the St. Lawrence River. One day at the end of the summer, Blaszczak felt nauseous and decided to take a pregnancy test. It came back positive. She told her boyfriend, but he had trouble believing her because Blaszczak never missed a day of birth control.
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Blaszczak researched abortion and adoption options, but when it came time to make a decision, Blaszczak decided to go through with her pregnancy. She gave birth to her son Parker on April 15, 2008. After Parker’s birth, Blaszczak says she was overwhelmed with having a child, and even doubted her decision at times. With the help of her own mom, she manages to get through. Blaszczak’s mom watches Parker when Blaszczak works or goes to class; her grandmothers and aunt also stay with Parker sometimes. This situation has helped Blaszczak rebuild a relationship with her mother. Before having a child, Blaszczak used to bolt out of her house without thinking of telling her mom where she was going, but now, the mother-daughter duo have formed a bond over parenting. Parker sees his father every other weekend. After Parker was born, Blaszczak and her son’s father went to court. There was no fighting involved, but it served as a formality to clarify custody. Blaszczak says she and the father get along much better when they are not dating. In addition to finding support, teenage moms also struggle to balance family and the school. “Unplanned pregnancy often makes life harder for those trying to achieve the ‘dream’ of a college education,” Mary Ellen Duncan, PhD and former president emerita of Howard Community College, tells the National Campaign to Prevent Teenage and Unplanned Pregnancy on the website. Blaszczak faced this dilemma. After the birth of her son, she took three semesters off from school to focus on taking care of Parker. In fall 2009, she started taking online classes through a community college to get back into a routine. Unfortunately, online courses were more difficult for her because Parker kept her up at night. Blaszczak now takes classes on campus two days a week, which she says is easier because she likes structure. For Blaszczak, coming to campus only during a set period of time accommodates her schedule as a mom. She finishes homework the night before class and doesn’t worry about school when she is spending time with her son. The night before Blaszczak’s first day back at SU she couldn’t
decide what to wear. Blaszczak worried about relating to other students. “Even though there are seniors in college my age, I feel like they live a world away from me,” Blaszczak says. Giving up everything from house parties to splurging on clothes at Forever 21 is typical for young mothers. For Jones, giving up The Daily Orange was the hardest part about becoming a mother; it was the first time Jones gave up something she loved for someone else. This semester, Jones is back in the office. She is the student business manager and a staff writer. Back at Jones’ apartment Romer holds Jack in one arm, while Jones finishes dinner. With the other hand, Romer is stationary as he holds a warm bottle of milk in Jack’s mouth. When Jones finishes eating she clears the plates from the table. After cleaning the kitchen, she gets ready to put Jack to bed. Even though Rebekah doesn’t wear a ring, Jones wants to marry Romer. “I can’t imagine my life without Jake, or Jack being a part of it.”
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Big Daddy (film): Adam Sandler’s character is an alum and his wardrobe consists of about 75 percent SU sweatshirts.
Just like the rest of us, pop-culture takes some lessons from Syracuse University. Here are 10 appearances where Orange makes us proud: words | Ashley Collman illustration | Sean Basista
All the Right Movies (film): High school football player Stefan (Tom Cruise) awaits a recruitment call from SU. Anchorman (film): In a deleted scene, Veronica Corningstone heatedly declares she went to SU. She must have aced Pirate Hookering 101.
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Blue Chips (film): Watch this basketball film closely and you can spot Jim Boeheim’s tiny speaking part.
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Born on the Fourth of July (film): In Ron Kovic’s autobiographical film, Kovic (Tom Cruise) visits a girlfriend here on the Hill and witnesses a Vietnam War protest. Men of a Certain Age (TV): Co-creator Mike Royce went to a nearby high school and displays his Orange spirit in the show’s set design and wardrobe. Plus, the main characters met while attending SU.
One Tree Hill (TV): Loyal fans of this long-running show can always spot the Otto posters, a Carrier Dome picture, and Syracuse stickers in the apartment of aspiring broadcaster, Marvin “Mouth” McFadden. Twilight (book): When applying to college, Edward Cullen applies to Syracuse University, where the sun rarely shines, making it the perfect place for a vampire.
JORDAN WALKER MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY: I love everything about him, from his abs to his accent. He’s the perfect gentleman. MELISSA SAVIGNANO RYAN REYNOLDS: I’ve been in love with him since “Two Guys and a Girl.” Sorry Scarlett, but I called dibs. KARA LANDSMAN – ADAM BRODY: His dry humor and borderline nerdy-yet-adorable looks have had me obsessed since I first saw him on The OC . I mean, what’s not love about someone who created a holiday called Christmakkah?
The West Wing (TV): Donna Moss calls up her friend, a professor at the Maxwell School, in a season four episode of SU alum Aaron Sorkin’s critically acclaimed show. When in Rome (film): Josh Duhamel plays a former Orange football player. Now that’s a reason to buy season tickets.
NANCY MUCCIARONE – RYAN GOSLING: Have you seen the Notebook sex scene? Enough said.
LEAH ROCKETTO - NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: I would so get a sex change if it meant I could date NHP. He’s just so legendary. JOANNA WEINSTEIN - ED WESTWICK: No matter how much of a bad ass Mr. Chuck Bass may be, Westwick’s English accent off screen, and on screen charming, yet manipulative demeanor makes him ridiculously dangerous for your heart. There’s just something wild about Westwick. He’s 100 percent worth the risk.
STEPHANIE HART - MATT WERTZ: His voice is amazing and I went to one of his concerts and got to hug him. I can die happy. IMANI FOLKES - KEVIN MCHALE (ARTIE FROM GLEE): He sings, dances, and makes me laugh via his twitter. I’m pretty sure we’re meant to be.
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at Childhood Relive the good old days through Disney remakes words | Michael Izzo illustration | Carolyn Glavin
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yracuse University students grew up loving Disney movies. Even as they leave childhood, they cling to Disney like Christopher Robin clings to Pooh. Whether it’s rewatching a VHS of The Lion King over winter break or dressing as Pocohontas for Halloween, twenty-somethings carry Disney into adulthood. College cohorts aren’t the only ones keeping Disney in their hearts. Robert Thompson, founding director of Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, says Disney had an even greater impact on older generations. “Disney, I would say, was as powerful as the Roman Catholic Church had been during the medieval period.” Today, kids have more options, since Disney is rivaled by other brands, like Warner Bros. and Nickelodeon. “For decades, Mickey Mouse was at every state fair as something you could win by putting a dart in a balloon. All of a sudden, SpongeBob was the new prize,” says Thompson. Even Disney’s competitors are capitalizing on company’s timeless tales, some of which have been told for centuries. While the storylines remain perpetually relevant, Thompson says the context must change so the references are more understandable. In the past few years, retellings of classic tales have hit the big screen, like A Cinderella Story, Sydney White, and Alice. Thompson believes these remakes are inevitable. “These things appeal to something very deep in the psyche, but they need to be readjusted for other times,” he says. The great thing about the classic Disney cartoons is that, though they are technically aimed at children, everyone enjoys them. Abandoning the PG audience, production studios are planning several darker remakes. On March 18, CBS films will release Beastly, a modern-day adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, in which a righteous witch (Mary-Kate Olsen) transforms an arrogant teen (Alex Pettyfer) into a hideous monster to find true love. There is also talk of a live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Director Joe Wright tells fans they can forget the singing mermaid in a seashell bra. Instead, expect a grimmer version, much closer to the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, which ends with an under the sea suicide. Even Disney is reimagining a classic with Malificent, a live-action remake of Sleeping Beauty told from the witch’s perspective. Rumors predict it will be another twisted Tim Burton remake, starring a fierce Angelina Jolie. Thompson thinks movies will keep coming because these stories have incredible brand identity. “Everybody knows them. They are presold, so they make sense from a marketing standpoint,” he says. “I can’t imagine we won’t keep telling them forever.”
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A Freshman 15 you’ll actually want under words | Brittany Leitner your belt before the year is over Say goodnight to curfews and good morning to all-you-can-eat dining hall brunches. As a freshman, this newfound freedom can be overwhelming. Where do you begin? Milk your first year for all it’s worth and experience ‘Cuse with Equal Time’s Freshman Bucket List.
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Fist Pump on Frat Row: After freshman year you’ll mind the sweat and spills. Sit Front and Center: Wednesdays are student night at Syracuse Stage, where ticket prices are pay-what-you-want. Upcoming shows include “A Christmas Story” and “Rent.” Camp Out: Pitch a tent to score front row at a basketball game. Eat Up: Enjoy steak and a smiling wait staff at the Goldstein Alumni & Faculty Center. SUpercard FOOD money accepted! Hit the Slopes: Sled down the Hogwarts Hill (in front of Crouse College) using borrowed dining hall trays. Get Sporty with the Outing Club: The firsttrip is always free, so take advantage of weekly activities like hiking, kayaking, and ice climbing. After that, pay a pretty $15 per semester. Nap in Public Places: College is the only time you can do this without being mistaken for a homeless person.
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Catch a Free Flick: University Union screens new releases Thursdays through Sundays soon starring Inception and Eat Pray Love. Challenge Adam Richman: Try the trifecta featured on Man v. Food. Dig in at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Heid’s, and Mother’s Cupboard. Spend the Day in your PJ’s: Slippers in the dining hall are encouraged. Dome Jump: Hop between two columns on the outside of the Dome and experience an earth-rocking sound. Cash in at the Warehouse Cafe: Swipe leftover meals for their cash equivalents and stock your dorm room with chocolate-covered pretzels. Wander down Westcott: Take the free bus to vintage boutiques and low-key coffee shops. Wise-up: Attend a university lecture and get inspired. Andy Samberg and Seamus Heaney headlined past talks. Get Out of Town: Party hard at Cornell, Ithaca, Colgate, or Hobart and William Smith, all less than an hour away.
GIVE ME A BREAK Check out these three hot (and cold) spring break destinations
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MONT TREMBLANT, QUEBEC, CANADA
NEGRIL, JAMAICA
What to do: In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Mont Tremblant has snow tubing, sleigh riding, cross-country skiing, and more. Bonus: drinking age is 18!
What to do: Jam to live reggae concerts, enjoy cheap shopping, relax on the Jamaican beaches, and party nightly at popular bars and clubs, including the renowned Margaritaville.
Where to stay: La Place St-Bernard-Les Suites Tremblant – located at the heart of the village, this ski lodge has direct access to the slopes, and has an indoor pool and hot tub.
Where to stay: Travellers Beach Resort – just a three-minute walk from the town center, this family owned and operated hotel sits on a seven-mile white sand beach.
Price: Packages start from $494 + airfare
Price: Packages start from $314 + airfare
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS What to do: A subtropical climate meets fiesta flare in this town, which sits just 30 miles north of the nearest border of Mexico. Windsurf and parasail on picturesque beaches or road trip down the coast to discover historic Port Isabel. Where to stay: Saida Complex – close to the beach and bars, groups can shack up in a condo here. Price: Packages start from $250 + airfare
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Visit Turning Stone for a classy night out
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If you’re the kind of student who seeks a more daring thrill than choosing between A, B, C, or D on a multiple choice test, then Turning Stone Resort and Casino is the place for you. You’ve hit the jackpot with ET’s five Turning Stone to-do’s:
Gamble
Gamblingis the resort’s main attraction for students, and for good reason—think of all the money you can win to pay off student loans! The casino deals a variety of games, from digital slots to traditional table games. Just don’t get caught counting cards like those kids in “21.”
Drink
For those of you over 21, trade up your red Solo cup for a classy wine glass, and sip from the more refined alcohol selection that the casino has to offer. Recently, the resort started serving alcohol property-wide, making for a relaxing night away from the underclassmen and the grimy bars.
Be a WASP
Missing the country club back in your suburban town? Hit up one of the five, world-renowned golf courses at Turning Stone. The PGA Tour stops here annually, which attests to the courses’ quality. And if you must fulfill your need to golf in the middle of winter, swing away at the indoor driving range.
Go to the spa
Upgrade your usual Healthy Monday routine with a visit to one of Turning Stone’s two spas. The money your mom transferred into your bank account will be better spent on a spa day than that handle of Barton’s. So relax and rejuvenate with the many salon services offered in this serene setting.
Dine in style
Take a table at one of the casino’s many restaurants. If you’re a meat-lover, try Rodizio, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse which offers a two-course endless meal. Waiters slice select cut meats right at your table and keep returning until you flip the Brazilian inspired stone from green to red, signaling them to stop. If the dining hall soft-serve doesn’t satisfy your sweet tooth, drop by “Opals,” a confectionery that doles out chocolates, candies, pies, cakes and pastries.
Beginners Luck
take your chances with these Turning Stone games
CASINO WAR Probably the easiest game you’re going to find in the casino (besides the electronic games), Casino War is a higherstakes version of the card game War. You play against the house, and it requires no skill whatsoever. Hopefully Lady Luck is on your side!
BACCARAT This card game is of French origin, which makes it extra glamorous. Ladies, sip some champagne while playing and pretend to be Marie Antoinette gambling France into debt — except that’s your beer money. No skill or strategy involved.
SIC BO This game of chance was invented by the ancient Chinese and the name translates to “precious dice.”
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ave to the webcam on the Quad, play piano in the Noble Room, or sip an Austin Powers at People’s Place. Whether you are a Local or a Newbie, Foursquare can help you discover the best kept secrets on campus. Created by SU alum Dennis Crowley (’98), the location-based mobile phone application aims to make your surrounding environment more interactive. “We’re using game mechanics to challenge and change the way people experience the real world,” says Crowley. Foursquare lets users “check in” at their current location, unlock “badges” when they accomplish feats, and share tips with other users. For example, users who check in at the Bird library after midnight can unlock the “Bookworm Bender” badge. It will alert you to a tip left by Penelope S.:“The library has faster elevators this semester, but only on one side. Use the second set of buttons for a speedy trip.” Check in at the Carrier Dome five times to unlock the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” badge, and find a timeless task left by OttosPal: “Do the Dome Stomp. Stand between the vertical ridges of the outer walls and jump. It makes a neat sound. Star Wars sound engineer Ben Burtt invented the light saber sound outside the Dome. Cool.” David Rosen, a senior dual-majoring in information studies and finance, has 39 badges. “I check in way too much—about 10 times a day,” he admits. It’s the competitive nature of the game that attracts Rosen. Territorial users compete to become the “Mayor” of their favorite venues, a coveted rank awarded to the
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user who checks in the most. Love Lucy’s? Don’t let someone else oust your mayorship. As the number of users increases, so does the competitiveness, Rosen explains. Many critics are quick to slam this social medium for over sharing private information, but Foursquare has many privacy switches built in that let users share as much or as little information as they want. And Foursquare means business. Companies that sign up become managers of their venue, and capitalize on free advertising. They can offer specials and track statistics on patrons checking in. Starbucks gave one dollar off any frappucino to the mayor of each location. (Check in to five different Starbucks spots and unlock a Barista badge!) Syracuse University plans to extend the advantages of Foursquare on campus by running promotions. For example, when the basketball team wins, students who check into the bookstore after the win will receive a discount equivalent to the number of points the team won by (e.g., if the team wins by 20 points, students who check in at the bookstore will receive a 20% discount). Crowley hopes to help students meet new people and explore new spots on the hill. “We want to encourage them to eat lunch at the faculty center, sort of a hidden lunch place most students don’t know about, or check out the late-night snack shop called “The Junction,” between Flint and Day Hall,” Crowley says. The platform may also be useful beyond the boundaries of campus. Foursquare is teaming up with university study abroad programs, enabling users to leave tips in other cities to better guide students’ traveling experiences.
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The lowdown on the break-dance club words | Brandi Potts
Attending the SU Breakdance and Funk Styles club workshop for the first time is an experience your quads won’t forget for days. The first eight steps of the routine weren’t too difficult, but then you had to do what they called “the knee drop.” “People think break dancing is just dirty, degrading acrobatics,” says senior Benjamin Lin, who officially co-founded the club in 2008. “It’s really a bond with music like any other dance is. In a way, it’s a positive art form. It’s there to settle arguments.” The club includes a subgroup called the shift crew, which creates hip-hop freestyle routines to perform with the breakdance crew. The breakdance team moves to rhythmic beats called “the breakz,” which can be incorporated into any type of music, while the shift creates freestyles to popular songs. The crew dances with teams from Ithaca, Rochester, and Buffalo, and also performs at several dance events on campus each semester. SU Breakdance and Funk Styles holds workshops on Fridays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m, where senior Thuc Mai, the practice coordinator, teaches basic moves to beginners. “The most important part is the music,” says Mai. “You have to enjoy listening to the music.”
From girls wearing Hunter Wellies to boys playing rugby in the rain, Mother England can be found lurking around every corner of campus. Chances are, you’ve heard her latest import, dubstep, pulsing through the headphones of the guy standing next to you in the elevator. A subgenre of electronic music, dubstep is different from the typical synth-heavy sound found in clubs. It’s big on bass, sparse on rhythms, and as freshmen and WERW DJ Rebecca Frass puts it, “insanely intense”.
British Invasion The U.K.’s music craze invades America words | Hannah Simon
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“I like it because it is an alternative to techno, which is too monotonous,” says Matt Kiwior, a first-year architecture major. Thanks in major part to the internet, dubstep is finding a new audience stateside. The dark sound that started in
small basements in Croydon, now blasts through speakers at festivals in California. This past summer, Rusko, a dubstep heavyweight from Leeds, played at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA, and The Voodoo Festival in New Orleans, LA, and every-
one from La Roux to Beyoncé has a dubstep remix online. Dubstep is what happens when the grime and garage scenes of East London combine. As with The Beatles, fish and chips, and Topshop, you don’t have to be from across the pond to be a fan.
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An Athletic Physique Sports that give you the best build words | Lindsay Cameron
You’re so focused on setting records and scoring goals, you sometimes forget sports chisel your body. Read up on Equal Time’s benefits breakdown of three popular sports.
Soccer:
Bending it like Beckham means working your quads, hamstrings, and gluts, leading to some killer post-game legs. “You work out muscles that you don’t really know you’re using,” Justine Leininger, freshman SU club soccer player says. “Soccer does a lot of noticeable work on your legs and your calves.”
Running:
Do all the sit-ups you want—or don’t want—but you can’t blast away that beer belly without cardio. Running burns away abdominal fat, showcasing that sexy six-pack. But make sure to stretch before hitting the track. “I used to get calf spasms in the middle of the night from not stretching earlier that day,” Alison Bates, an SU freshman and avid runner, says.
Swimming:
No matter the stroke, swimming works your triceps, shoulders and pectorals. “There is a tremendous amount of rotation so you have the optimum resistance,” says Lou Walker, head coach of SU’s swim team. Breaststroke and butterfly build a strong back and arms, while simultaneously working every other muscle in the body. “When I get out of the pool, it’s not just one muscle that hurts,” Emma Gregg, SU freshman and swimmer says. “My whole body is shaking, but it feels fantastic.”
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If you’re a member of the Syracuse parkour group, the world is your jungle gym.“It’s like an itch,” explains Rafe Emerson, a graduate student and veteran group member, “You see something and you want to climb up it, or try to jump off of it, because you know that you can.” Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one’s path, according to the online community, American Parkour. It focuses on balance, vaulting, safety, and longevity. Participants might run on walls or jump from ledge to ledge across rooftops. “We’re the surfers of an urban environment,” Emerson says. The realization that the beaten path can, and should, be veered from plays an important part in parkour. “It’s the art of movement,” says Brian Luce, fourth-year architecture major and co-founder of the group. “It’s about creating your own path.” While these new paths can require hurdling over bike racks, leaping onto tiny ledges, or scaling brick walls, Emerson says that parkour stems from being creative with one’s surroundings. The Syracuse group started last winter through Facebook, but has no current plans to seek official recognition from the Office of Student Life. Although some members have more experience than others, James Redenbaugh, third-year architecture major and co-founder, insists that parkour is for people of all skill levels. “When you’re young, there’s a sense of play that people usually begin to lose as they grow up,” Luce explains. “Parkour is being able to reclaim your sense of play.”
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SPIRIT Behind the Team (buttons) An SU tradition gets another chance words | David F. Baer
During winning football decades of the 1950’s, 60’s and 80’s, there was one tradition as rich as the football program itself: weekly spirit buttons. The orange buttons sported a phrase printed in bold, blue typeface. They supported the football team with a short, catchy phrase, usually bashing SU’s opponent. Local drug stores sold the buttons as recently as 2003, but as spirit for the (not-so-winning) football team waned, so did the popularity of the buttons. In 2004, SU and Pepsi teamed up to launch the ‘Spirit Button Program,’ where fans created the slogans. Despite this attempt, weekly spirit buttons have been scarce in recent years. T-shirts provide a cheaper, more relevant option for spirit expression. With the team pocketing wins this season, the buttons could see a similar resurgence.
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SU basketball manager dishes about his job
If SU forward Kris Joseph misses class, Aaron Winshall hears about it. The senior works as the head manager of the 20102011 men’s basketball team, and checking that the players attend class is just a part of any day on the job. Winshall has a vast amount of responsibility. He is a fulltime student, works 45-hour weeks with the team, and is in charge of 25 other managers. “It is a sacrifice. Working three to seven everyday, I’m automatically going to be consumed,” Winshall says. “But I’m consumed by something I want to do.” Managers often go unnoticed in the midst of ‘Cuse craze, but they’re an integral part of SU’s basketball operation. They clean locker rooms, refill water, and rebound balls at practices and pregame warm-ups. They wipe sweat, attend workouts, run clocks and keep stats. “We do rudimentary things,” Winshall says. “We take care of things that no one else would.”Despite their hard work, managers don’t reap the benefits of celebrity athletes. When Winshall leaves the Dome, he’s not badgered for autographs. He doesn’t appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated or in Time Warner commercials, but that doesn’t matter to him. “I love the game,” Winshall said, “and I can’t begin to say how valuable of a learning experience this has been.” With dreams of coaching college basketball, Winshall, a sociology major, has learned directly from department officials, trainers, and even Coach Boeheim himself. “Boeheim is a genius,” Winshall says. “I couldn’t have more respect for him.” There’s a fun aspect to the job, as well. Winshall gets to play pick-up games in the Dome and witness the team’s pregame dancing. “James [Southerland] has some moves,” he says. Despite his famous friends, he remains a college student at heart. “Sophomore year I missed an early class that I had with Paul Harris,” Winshall recalls. “When he saw me later, he just looked at me and said, ‘Who checks that you’re in class?’”
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bright orange ‘S’ lights up the middle of the long bar which, in true orange spirit, is stocked with orange and citrus flavored alcohol. Black and white historic photos of SU athletics decorate the walls. It’s Manhattan chic bleeding orange. An exclusive club located through Gate B in the Carrier Dome, Club 4·4 is a 3,000 square-foot venue where VIPs enjoy the game time ambiance. Overlooking the basketball court, but tinted from the outside, this lounge gives Orange fans the ultimate exclusivity. Opened in January of 2010, Club 4·4 holds up to 250 people. But the club isn’t just reserved for paying members. Club 4·4 is available for rent to people and organizations interested in something beyond the game atmosphere when hosting cocktail parties and get-togethers. “We travel around to a number of different stadiums throughout the year and see the different club atmospheres,” Executive Senior Associate Director of Syracuse University Athletics Scott Sidwell says. “We thought ‘Why can’t we provide this at the Dome?’” Sidwell credits SU Athletic Director Daryl Gross for putting the concept together and making it happen. Club 4·4, Gross says, is an “upscale, opulently designed space which debuts as a Manhattan-style social meeting place for those who appreciate extraordinary atmosphere.” Famous alumni like former SU football player Floyd Little and former SU and NBA basketball player Derrick Coleman, as well as media personalities like Meredith Vieira, have all made 32
appearances at Club 4·4. But Sidwell explains that many of the patrons are simply Orange fans from the Syracuse area looking for something special. Members enjoy benefits like premium valet service, meet and greets with Syracuse head coaches, premium access to ticket pre-sales for all Dome events, pre-game/post-game access to the lounge and a full service cash bar. A tapas menu is available to all guests, and Campus Catering, which provides the food for the club, customizes its menu depending on the event. Club 4·4 also has a partnership with Turning Stone Resort and Casino. “Club 4·4 is tied into their Club 21, a similar type of upscale entertainment establishment,” Sidwell says. “We work with them directly but it’s also part of a bigger sponsorship package like radio commercials, and ads on our website.” Membership fees for Club 21 are 50 percent off for Club 4·4 members and Club 21 members can enjoy the same discount for Club 4·4. Pricing for Club 4·4, however, changes based on athletic season, and tickets can be purchased individually or corporately. All-seasons access for one individual is $1,500, including concerts and additional events, while other individual season pricing ranges from $50 for a single game to $1,000 for basketball season. Club 4·4 hopes to expand its success by adding restrooms and other embellishments to the club. “It’s an opportunity for us to entertain and to enhance the experience for the general fan who’s coming and looking for something more,” Sidwell says.
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Guy: I’m missing Yom Kippur for a James Franco photo shoot. Girl: She asked the bartender for her change in quarters so that she could do her laundry.
Frat Boy 1: Dude today was so stressful, I just wanna get blackout. Frat Boy 2: Dude, seriously. Girl: I can’t get fat. What if I have to produce the news?! Guy: I love these secret pockets at the bottoms of my pants.
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Guy: Am I dreaming or did 8 boxes of Sabastino’s pizza just walk inside our house?
Guy: Oh yeah, pizza, yeah...
Girl: I feel like I’m the person that when you look on Facebook chat you’re like, “Wow, she’s always on!”
Girl: It’s not like I’m pregnant or anything.
Girl: Hailing the south campus bus is not as easy as getting a cab in New York. Girl: I like this song, but I prefer the Clay Aiken version.
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