The Daily Egyptian - May 3, 2023

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Saluki Adlab Wins district for Indeed advertising campaign

Saluki Adlab outshone its competition at the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) in South Bend, Indiana, achieving first place in the 2,500-plus student district level, which spans the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. This marks the fifth time that AdLab has placed in the top three of 11 schools at district level (including Michigan State University, Ball State, University of Illinois, and University of Michigan), and the the second time the student-run ad agency has been recognized with first prize.

Based out of a single room, 1205 of the Communications building, AdLab shows more than it tells at the intersection of the school’s wittist and most aesthetically inclined online presence.

AdLab’s website positively exhorts students to get in on the fun, stocked with lines like, “If you’re ‘struggling to draw a stick figure,’ we have a team of artists that are ready to make new things, and to fix all the cringey things you’ve already made,” and “No one wants to see you struggling to write something that sounds like a 9-year-old wrote. Let us do that for you so you sound like the professional that you actually are.”

Without naming names, if anyone does find themselves in need of professional help, they can look to the winning team that pitched the 5 month project to judges from the field of advertising, communications,

and marketing. The team consisted of Ryley Bisaillon, Ryan Edwards, Ashleigh Spence, and Jada Plummer. Other students on the trip, who helped with the Q and A section and created the advertising campaign included; Monse Munoz, Allison McDevitt, Emily Sinnett, Parker Siner, Ryan Palmer, and Dawson Boys. The Saluki AdLab was advised by Bridget Lecselius, a 30 year veteran of the field who established AAF-Southern Illinois, the first professional chapter of the American Advertising Federation in the area.

According to the NSAC’s website, students are approached by a corporate client, which outlines their need for advertising with a case study or an overview of the history of their product. Students are then tasked with further researching the product and its competition, designing a campaign which suits the unique circumstances of each case.

“Based on the client brief they start with market research,” said Lecselius.”[it takes] digging into the target audience, defining a strategy, then lots of brainstorming to come up with the big idea,

[then] building a media plan, and executing different creative assets, from video to social media...or whatever platforms they choose that reaches the target audience.”

This year, Adlab created a campaign sponsored by the job site Indeed, but must continue to keep the details of their strategy to themselves in order to stay competitive, as districts won’t be the furthest their achievement takes them.

The team will be continuing on to the semi-finals, where their 20 minute presentation will be forwarded to another panel of judges, who will cross

examine them in a 10 minute video conference. Should they win one of eight finalist spots, they will travel to St. Louis in the first week of June to compete against teams from all over the country.

“They’ve been fortunate to have 4 winning teams of students that came before them,” Lecselius said. “Our alumni offer a lot of guidance. And this year they had a lot of grit, and worked long hours to make a really solid campaign.”

Staff Reporter Daniel Bethers can be reached dbethers@ dailyegyptian.com

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Photo of (left to right) Jada Plummer, Ryley Bisaillon, Ryan Edwards, Ashleigh Spense, and Monserrat Muñoz pose provided by Parker Siner on April 28th, 2023.

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We shore had a great time at the 48th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

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The SIU 48th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was held Saturday April 22. The SIU boat regatta was the first documented regatta created by Richard Archer for a final exam project in 1974.

The competition is open to everyone with the intention of helping create a fantastic bonding experience and getting everyone outside. It’s a competition where anyone can enter: students, clubs, companies, faculty and community members.

Christina Fisher, with Intertape polymer group said, “We want to get out in the community, be part of the Boys and Girls Club and show them team building, because that’s really what it’s about.”

Competitors can try to create anything imaginable with cardboard and tape. Some boats can take up to 6 months, such as the S.S. Saluki Crews Ship, or as little as 15 minutes if you are using the instant boat kit provided by the program.

After registering a spot, the first team building experience is designing the boat. Some teams come up with a theme, others go for structure and many others aim for speed. Then the real test comes: trying to get it around the 300-yard course.

There are several prizes available but only some actually require competitors to make it to the finish. One of the most popular awards is the titanic award given to the team with the best sink. Others include the fan favorite award and the fastest time awarded by class.

The classes are categorized as: Class I – human powered boats that move via paddles or similar means.

Class II – mechanically propelled

boats that use paddlewheels, propellers, or similar methods to transport riders across the water.

Class III – instant boats, built at the event using kits available that day on site. The kits include one large cardboard sheet, a box knife, a plastic sheet, a nail and a roll of duct tape.

Class IV – youth division, for children ages 13 and younger.

The winners of the best sportsmanship award were Izzy Burkheart and Lauren Nippa.

Burkheart said, “I think teamwork is pretty important even though our boat didn’t make it that far, we still tried. Plus building our boat with our friends is what made it fun and it wasn’t even the part we

won our award for.”

Mary Kinsel, the director of the event, said her favorite memory from her times at the regatta was when her daughter Aubrey entered into the youth division race with a Loch Ness monster boat.

The annual cardboard boat regatta proves to be a perfect opportunity to get outside and make some memories, interact with the community and even win some prizes. The only thing that could really make this event better would be a scholar-ship.

Staff Reporter Bre Gallagher can be reached at bgallagher@dailyegyptian.com

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Sam Pinargote accepts the ‘People’s Choice Award’ for team ALT News 26:46 at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Youth camps crucial for teams and community

ryan Grieser rGrieser@dailyeGyptian com

So often, the players on the floor at the Banterra Center, Davies Gym or Saluki Stadium seem untouchable, especially to kids. They’re larger than life figures that seem mythical.

But then an opportunity for them to seem human comes about. Programs including men’s basketball and football, among others, have annual youth camps during the summer.

Players often play a prominent role in helping instruct the kids.

According to football associate head coach Antonio James, the players are the ones that do a lot of the coaching and instructing during camps.

According to James, the entire football team is typically not present. Most football players who are there are divided into their position groups and help the kids who are training at their respective positions.

“You don’t want hundreds of players out there and there’s, you know, 40 kids… it’s a little overbearing at times,” James said.

He said football players who are in education and coaching-majors are encouraged to help with the camp. But, turnout to help really isn’t a problem, as many players enjoy coaching the kids.

James said, “We have a group who just want to be around and help, they just love the program and love helping in any way they can.”

Bryan Mullins, the head coach of the men’s basketball men’s basketball team has to run his camp a little differently. There are only 15 players on the roster, and the ages participating in camp are a little younger.

Mullins says of his players: “They’re camp counselors… they do different drills, they have their own teams when we do break them off into different leagues and, you know, do competitions.”

Mullins also has noticed that the kids enjoy being with the players rather

than the coaches.

“The kids usually like to interact with the players more so than, you know, the 34-year-old coaches… it’s more fun for the kids to work with the players,” he said.

The kids’ enjoyment is a big emphasis for Mullins.

He said, “The whole point of camp is to have fun and learn some things and for them to maybe be more interested in basketball by the time they leave.”

Mullins continued, “Hopefully their passion for the game grows, you know, after being with our guys and seeing how much our guys love the game of basketball.”

Enjoyment is one of the most important things at any football camp, too.

“First, we want them to have fun and we want them to know that football is a fun game,” Armstrong said. “I know it gets a big stigma with all the yelling and screaming on TV and stuff, but we want them to have fun.”

While it’s certainly fun for the kids that are participating, camps are often a fun time for the coaches involved too.

Mullins said, “It’s awesome… I think all of our guys who are players right now and all of us as coaches grew up going to camps. And that’s how we learned to play basketball, so it’s a great way to give back to the community.”

Beyond just enjoyment, the camps provide an opportunity for the team to grow together and for the coaching staff to appear differently than they may normally around their athletes.

Armstrong said, “The closer the team is, probably the better the team is. You know, when you can see our guys, just for us even as coaches, for us to be relaxed and normal humans around our players, you know, not be coached all the time and for our players to be normal humans around us and not be a player or athlete all the time.”

all of the programs, and each coach recognizes that youth camps play a big role in it. It’s critical for every program, especially prominent ones like football and basketball, to maintain a strong image and a good relationship with the community.

Armstrong said, “I think it’s huge that we are also giving back and being with them and giving them access to us.”

At times, giving back to the community can be difficult. The life of collegiate athletes and their coaches is very busy, filled with classes, meetings, practices and study sessions, leaving little time for much else.

“We’re limited on the things that we can do with people in the community. But, at the same time, we’re also in a position where the ways that we can give back, you know, let’s do that and have those types of youth days and fun days for people to come around and hang with us,” Armstrong said.

Mullins thinks along those same lines.

“As the sport we play and the attention we get… part of us being a successful program is making sure we impact the community in a positive way,” he said.

And with all of the kids who come through the camps, who knows where they will end up. Even if it seems like a long shot for a player to end up in the big time, it does happen, even from SIU camps.

The current manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Derek Shelton, took part in a Saluki baseball camp, played at SIU and then was in minor league baseball before climbing the coaching ranks to his current position.

The dates of opportunities for kids to attend camps, including those for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, football and baseball, can be found at “camps.siu.edu/athletic/”. Sports Reporter Ryan

ALT News 26:46 team, Will Giessinger (left) and Sam Pinargote (right), survives the cardboard boat regatta race without sinking April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Cardboard Boats launch to start the race at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Cardboard Boats launch for the race at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors try to save their boat as it sinks at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill.

Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors try to save their boat as it sinks at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill.

Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors race in their cardboard boats to see who can finish the fastest at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors picked up after their boat submerged at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Competitors race in their cardboard boats to see who can finish the fastest at the cardboard boat regatta April 22, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

The “Hill Gang” provides more than a spark for Saluki baseball and its fans

Ryan GRieseR RGRieseR@dailyeGyptian com

While Itchy Jones Stadium has bleachers, the far more popular place to be is just beyond the concourse.

Simply known as “the hill,” it has been a part of SIU baseball lore since the early 1960s, when Abe Martin Field was the home of the SIU baseball team. It remains, even after the 2014 construction of the current Itchy Jones Stadium, a big aspect of the gameday atmosphere.

Saluki fans, both university students and community members, descend upon the hill for every SIU baseball game, where they are able to grill, play bags, and enjoy a few beverages while taking in the game. Saluki baseball head coach Lance Rhodes reflects on the rarity of the hill.

“The whole hillside area is kind of a unique, kind of a uniqueness to it. You know, as far as you get the grills going, you get the smoke rolling running across the field, you kind of have that ballpark smell to it when you walk in,” he said.

While many fans enjoy the hill, not many are as frequent residents or enthusiastic supporters of Saluki baseball as the members of the infamous “Hill Gang.”

According to Jeff Hayes, an employee at SIU’s aviation school and one of the founding members of the “Hill Gang,” the group officially formed in the early 2010s, though the fans who are a part of it had been around in an unofficial capacity for years, cooking and enjoying the games.

Eventually, people started asking if they were able to get a burger or a hot dog and offering to pay for it. After a very short time in which they were trying to divy up

the money, Hayes, Jeff Wright and Danny Abbott decided to just donate the money to the team.

“We don’t ask anybody to give us money at all,” Wright said. “Even now, we don’t ask for a donation, we just put a box up there.”

Hayes said, “We let the people know that if they do donate, it goes straight to the team… we never take any of that money.”

This is also how the moniker of “Hill Gang” came about. The core members, Hayes, Wright, Dennis “Denny” Rathjen, and Danny “Red Dog” Abbott, decided that they didn’t want any one person’s name attached to the money they donated. Hayes said, “Instead of being recognized individually, just call us the Hill Gang.”

According to Wright, they initially “didn’t know what to call ourselves.” But, as Hayes pointed out, it comes pretty natural from being “the gang of us up on the hill.”

The fundraising impact of the Hill Gang has steadily grown. Hayes estimates the gang donates about $1,600 per year, though some years they’re able to contribute even more. Wright says, after this season, the gang will have donated “right around $16,000 over 10 years.”

Of course, this isn’t without the help of other people on the hill.

Wright said, “We’ve all contributed. Whether it’s us, or however many unnamed people, whether they bring food or make donations.”

The Hill Gang’s reputation has even expanded outside of SIU. Wright recalls an interaction with a fan from a visiting school.

“Some guy wearing a Kentucky

sweatshirt came up there and said, ‘I’ve heard what you guys do. And gave me a $20 bill,” said Wright.

The number of people who populate the hill has ultimately grown, even if the faces change. Over time, many of the regulars have been able to form relationships with community members as well as parents of players.

Wright said, “There’s some people that will be up there almost every time for a season, but then the next year, they’ve either moved or away or done something else. But we get to know a lot of people that way.”

Hayes says that growth is another big thing that the Hill Gang focuses on.

“We want to promote the baseball team itself and how fun it is,” Hayes said.

Wright adds, “The more people we have out there, the more fun it is.”

As the group has grown, they are able to do more things at games beyond selling food. One of the more unique ones is ringing the bell after the Salukis score runs. The bell was donated by the son of a merchant marine, who found the former ship bell sitting among his father’s belongings. It sits on a custom stand made by Hill Gang members.

“He [the marine’s son] got a hold of Danny and said, ‘Danny, this will be perfect on the hill, whenever we score runs,’” Hayes said.

Another sound that frequently rings out from the hill is the horn of Brian R. Powell, a popular radio personality, DJ, and tenured member of the Hill Gang. The gang goes beyond sound effects. They also engage in heckling, though according to Wright, they’ve been better behaved this season.

Wright said, “We’re, for the most part, pretty good sports… we’re baseball fans.”

Hayes said with a laugh, “It’s all in fun.”

Rhodes thinks these antics have a big impact on the game.

He said, “It’s definitely a home field advantage to have them on our side. And we love everything that they bring to every single game.”

Members of the Hill Gang are fond of what seems like “our own section.”

“We usually meet new people every weekend… it’s like the camaraderie up there is such that we’re able to, you can sit and talk to anybody that wants to sit and talk baseball,” Wright said.

Getting to experience a pregame atmosphere during the game also adds enjoyment.

Hayes said, “We get to tailgate and watch the game while the game is going on, so that’s always fun.”

The Hill Gang’s dedication to the Salukis and the game won’t stop either.

Wright said, “Thick or thin. We’re up there in the rain, and it’s always windy up on the hill. And sometimes it can be pleasant down in the grandstand, we’ll be freezing up on the hill. And sometimes the stadium flag is blowing in one direction, and our flag is going the other direction.”

And while they’re obviously baseball fans, and friends as well, members of the gang also appreciate the togetherness the hill provides.

Wright said, “We have a good time… maybe it’s a selfish thing, but we also enjoy being there, watching the game, discussing the game, cutting it up with our friends.”

Sports Reporter Ryan Grieser can be reached at rgrieser@dailyegyptian.com.

The Hill Gang long standing members April 29, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Abbott rings the merchant marine bell as the Salukis score a run April 29, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. “I originally used to come out here with a cowbell until one of the families donated this bell from a former merchant marine vessel,” Abbott said. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Powell uses his horn to celebrate a run for the Salukis baseball team April 29, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. “I was given this horn by the stadium faculty years ago and have continued to use it at games ever since” Powell said. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

The Hill Gang cooking out and enjoying the Salukis baseball game April 29, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

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The Hill Gang cooks out and enjoys the Salukis baseball game April 29, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill. Ethan Grimm | @ethan_grimm

Waka flocka

Waka Flocka performs for SIU crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @ dmartinez_powell.photography

Rubi Rose performs at Shyrock Auditorium April 28, 2023 in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @ dmartinez_powell.photography

Waka Flocka performs and poses for a photo with concertgoers while surrounded by the crowd April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography

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Waka Flocka moves through the crowd while performing April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @ dmartinez_powell.photography

Rubi Rose poses with Martinez, a volunteer to dance on stage, April 28, 2023 at Shyrock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill. Dominique Martinez-Powell | @dmartinez_powell.photography

In defense of the journalist

What is truth?

While it seems to be a simple question on its face, it asks one to not only consider a multifaceted question with many possible answers, but due to the way we commonly use the term, it seems to also demand a simple answer.

But in the information age we currently live in, with so much information available to us at any given time, we suffer from an overload, causing our brains to think less critically about the information we’re receiving.

In the field of logic, a subset of philosophy, truth is a binary value. This means something is either true or false with its “truth value” remaining unchanged without additional input or variables, i.e., 1+1=2 is a true statement.

This idea of “it’s either true or it isn’t” is typically how the term is colloquially used as well, which is perfectly fine for the day to day facts of our existence, like whether the stoplight is green or not or whether one’s coffee is too

hot to drink.

The difficulty arises when we begin using this binary thinking in more complex discussions, especially regarding social or philosophical topics like whether a human fetus in gestation is a person.

The underlying issue is a simplification of a complex topic that relies on preconceived notions in order to force what’s known commonly as a “false dichotomy,” or a forced choice between two options when other possible options exist.

But, with instant access to a universe of information at our fingertips, we often rely on these false dichotomies to make sense of the world around us; to that end, we are forced to rely on individuals whose job it is to divine truth from fiction, enter the journalist.

The job of a journalist is not only to take the necessary pains to verify information, but to also present the information in a manner that accurately portrays the reality of the circumstances

being reported on.

This process is labor intensive and quality work can often take weeks or months to investigate thoroughly before a story is even presented to the public. As a result, it becomes necessary to pick and choose which stories get presented, leading to an inherent bias, typically toward whatever audience the platform is trying to appeal to.

But where does the money for these platforms come from?

Much like the broader labor market, there are a variety of different models that operate, including everything from art and pop culture magazines to local news and politics and everything in between. Each operates with their own code of ethics and business model, meaning everyone competes to stand out in their own way to secure a clientele willing to pay them for the service.

As such, sometimes platforms can take this idea to heart in a negative way, cultivating a base of readership or viewership by

creating content specifically designed to appeal to what an audience wants to hear as part of a positive feedback loop reinforcing dishonest reporting in favor of guaranteed income in a process known as audience capture.

As an example, Fox News has recently made headlines for settling for nearly $800 million in a defamation case with Dominion, a company contracted to aid voting during the 2020 Presidential election, in which the integrity of the platform was called into serious legal question.

After Trump lost his reelection bid, he blamed his loss on a coordinated effort by nefarious actors to “steal” the election, with a particular fixation on Dominion’s voting machines having software designed to switch away or delete votes intended for him.

Internal messaging released during the litigation of the lawsuit revealed popular hosts like Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham knew

the disinformation they were spreading about the election was incorrect, but Rupert Murdoch, owner and CEO of Fox, had them continue spreading it out of fear of losing viewership and, consequently, advertising revenue.

While the act of simply feeding an audience what they want to hear is not criminal, it is widely considered to be unethical. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has a freely available list of their code of ethics, with the primary four tenants including: seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, be accountable and transparent. Though the actions of the reporters and anchors at Fox reek of intellectual dishonesty, they are not representative of the entirety of the field of journalism.

Staff Reporter William Box can be reached at wbox@dailyegyptian.com or on twitter @William17455137

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Column: The death of hats

Sometimes when I have taken an earful and need a breather from the messed up zippers and the uneven hems, I visit an interesting place in the fashion department that for some reason brings me solitude. Hidden away behind the tall oak cupboards of the large sewing lab, a graveyard sits. Cardboard boxes look like caskets, stacked neatly as if it were a mausoleum. Descriptions and accession numbers run across the front of each box, resembling epitaphs. What’s on the inside of these dusty crypts you ask?

Rotting away like decaying bodies in the Southern Illinois summer heat are a bunch of hats from days gone by.

I found myself paying my respects to this eerie but fascinating place at least three times a week. Though there is a kodak picture on the front of every box, they are faded and simply do not show off the beauty that these hats were/ are. I would never venture into opening one of these boxes, as these hats do not belong to me, and I would be too scared to ask permission.

At my own home, I have a very fine selection of hats, most of which I have displayed around my bedroom. I remember buying my first hat when I was 13 years old. It was an ugly little mustard yellow, late 1940s turban-esque style hat. The structure of it was cattywampus from obviously being stored improperly, which always seems to be the case with any hat. I loved this hat, and the first time I got the confidence to wear it out, my friend at the time squashed my confidence and told me it looked silly.

He was right, I was sporting a man bun and shaved sides at the time, but I was feeling my oats, and it was immediately thrown out by his comment. I looked a bit silly sitting there in my small cap, but I knew that not all hats looked bad on me. Ever since that night, I have made a vow to myself that I can actually make hats work, I just have to have the right hats. The other big problem that I faced was that nobody really wears hats anymore.

In the broadway musical production of “Company” written by the late great Stephen Sondheim, during the show stopping number “The ladies who lunch”, the character Joanne makes examples of women wasting away their good years, sliding in a little bit of hat slander along the way saying,“And looking grim, ‘cause they’ve been sitting choosing a hat.”cheekily adding “Does anyone still wear a hat?”

Though the music for this show was written in 1970, and hats had just been in fashion up to

this decade, this silly song quote really encapsulates a feeling that most people feel towards hats and headwear all together.

Now, here we are a little over half a century since this show came out, and this line is still relevant to today’s fashion ideals. Does anyone still wear a hat? We all see plenty of hats on a normal basis, things like little sock toboggans and trucker styles, but nothing like the art that many different companies all over the world strove for for centuries, especially the last two.

Hats were an incredibly important part of everyday fashions for a very long time, and we seem to only see particular types of hats for very specific occasions, like sun hats on the beach, or visors while golfing. These two examples though are serving a purpose, which categorizes them to being useful, which is why they have stood the test of time.

You see, not all hats died, that’s why the grieving is so confusing. How can one mourn a loss when it never really died? You still see farmers wearing wide brimmed hats, and in food service hats are still expected; People in the military still wear hats as part of the uniform, but none of these things are just for style, they serve purpose. Most helmets like headgear worn by miners, firefighters, and construction workers wear “hard hats. You see the importance of these hats because they all serve a purpose for safety and leisure.

Hats have always been an indicator of purpose. They can be used as an identifier, and a communicator. An example of hats that’s sole purpose is to show a sign of identification would be sports caps, with names of different teams on them. Mostly worn by men, these hats communicate to those around them that they like watching grown men play outside.

Some hats or head coverings communicate that the wearer belongs to a certain faith or religion. Muslim women start wearing the hijab in their youth, and Orthodox Jewish women cannot show their hair once they are married and opt for hats or wigs. These coverings are worn for modesty and not for style, but that does not mean that they cannot be stylish, because they most certainly are beautiful.

If you go into the back closet of my grandparents home, you will find a plethora of random things, none of which are collecting dust because my grandmother would never allow such a thing. Above my grandparents’ off season clothes is a bunch of hat boxes, all very well cared for, neatly stacked. The contents of these boxes get switched on according to time of year, and are worn quite frequently.

If you were to open these boxes, the hats inside are made of fine luxury materials. If you thought these hats were worn by my grandmother, you would be incorrect. My grandfather wears a hat almost every day. If you

prompt him on the conversation of hats, you are sure to be listening for a good while. He wears some straw hats during the spring and summer months to keep the sun off his face, but his other hats are the ones that most people would consider a “dying” or dead fashion.

My grandfather, and most grandparents of the youth would remember a time when a hat was almost always a must, and they had different ones for different occasions, but you really didn’t need a special occasion to wear one. Hats were normalized, and had been in society for a very long time, evolving from modest headwear to sculptures on the head.

Midway through the previous century hats were fun and beautiful art like structures. My own collection is made up of mostly early 1960s hats, as there were no boundaries whatsoever, and nothing was really quite too much. The hats become more bombastic to keep up with the architectural hairstyles of the day. Going into the 1970s, we saw hats sort of started to just fade away.

I wanted to know why hats decided to retire after centuries of being way more than common. What killed the hat? Well, what didn’t kill the hat?

My first thought about the downfall of headwear fashions of the time was that by the 1960s, clothing was more marketed to youthful consumers. Clothing had been a little more sexually

liberated than before. By the next decade, hats were a symbol of a bygone era. Kids didn’t want to wear what their parents were wearing, and moved past them completely.

The next thing that feels a bit more important, but probably didn’t contribute that much is that in the 1970s, the Catholic church no longer required head coverings in sanctuary. Used to, women were supposed to wear some sort of chapel veil, or any modest hat. With this new lower level of expectancy, this could have contributed to the outdatedness of hats.

My third thought is that the world has simply evolved too fast to have room for something that serves no purpose. I mean think about it, policemen don’t even wear hats anymore.The only people we still see actively wearing fashionable hats are the British royal family, and they only started doing that in support of the millinery trade.

Though I love a good hat, I understand to a degree why they went out of style. There is one final factor on why they are not worn anymore, and that is because they are annoying, and always have been. So I buy hats, and I sometimes wear them, but in reality I have my own little hat catacombs at home, waiting for the next time I decide to make hats a thing again.

Staff Columnist Aaron Elliott can be reached at aelliott@dailyegyptian.com

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Korean families get festive to make staple side dish

Cian Lehtonen CLehtonen@daiLyegyptian Com

Kimchi, a traditional Korean “banchan,” or side dish, is – of all the various side dishes served with each meal – the most essential for all Korean people, regardless of the region they live in or which meal of the day it is they are eating. Kimchi, in my opinion, can best be described as a fermented vegetable or fruit that has been brined and mixed with some sort of seasoning.

The most recognised version of kimchi would be napa cabbage kimchi (baechu-kimchi or pogikimchi) with a salty and spicy red chili pepper seasoning. However, according to Na Kijoung, a Korean born and raised adviser at SIU, says the original napa cabbage kimchi recipes did not include anything spicy or overly sweet.

There is a recipe today called white napa cabbage kimchi (baekbaechu-kimchi). This kimchi, which involves fewer ingredients, and is fermented without any chili peppers, is perhaps the closest thing to the original recipe for kimchi from around 4,000 years ago. It was because of Portuguese traders coming to Japan and Korea from their South American colonies during the late 1500’s that Koreans began growing and cooking with various chili pepper preparations in their food and thus incorporating them into their diet on a wide scale. Na said before that time, kimchi wasn’t sweet or spicy.

There are many types of fruits and vegetables used to make kimchi, including napa cabbage, cubed Korean daikon radish, bok choy, cucumber or mustard greens. One regional specialty

of Gangwon/Kangwon province puts a spicy kimchi paste inside the head of a salted raw squid and leaves it to ferment! The squid is first disinfected by scrubbing and brining with sea salt. The lactic acid and overall natural vinegars created by the kimchi paste results in it being “cooked” by timely submersion into the overall acidic environment.

It is worth noting that not only does each region within each province of the Korean peninsula have their own recipes for various types of kimchi; but each family within that particular culinary region has their own recipe, too. They subtly change based on seasonal produce availability and even what each family can afford to add into their family’s kimchi.

Na said, “depending on what you have as your main dish, I like to have a different kind of kimchi.”

The major variations in recipes of kimchi in Korea are limited to five. First, you have the most internationally famous variety which in the style of South Koea’s capital, Seoul. Secondly, you have Mokpo style (named for the southwestern-most port city). Thirdly, you have Kaesong-style (the old capital of the Goguryeo Dynasty). Fourthly, you have Pyongyang style kimchi (named after the North Korean capital). Finally, you have Hamgyong province style Kimchi (found in the northeastern region), which tends to be less sweet than all of the other regional recipes, as well as the most heart healthy as it uses less salt.

The northern style of kimchi tends overall to be less sweet with little to no sugar being added and

more mild with less hot pepper flakes being used. The largest difference between northern and southern regional recipes is that the Southern people use fish sauce (heavily salted fermented anchovy liquid) whereas the Northern people use fish paste (different types of neutral flavored fish or seafood that has been salt cured then pureed). The Southern Korean regions and their people also tend to use more ingredients that are viewed by other Korean communities around the world as optional or excessive.

Kimchi is largely made in the autumn season to have on hand for the winter and again in spring for summertime kimchi. Many families and/or neighborhoods have all the women, usually middle aged or older women from each household, get together and make kimchi at what they call “kimjang” time. This kimjang party or kimchi-making battle party, is more than just efficient with more laborers, but it is also a social event for all the wives and mothers in each family or in each neighborhood to get together, talk, visit, cook and just be social. Oftentimes, any children or young adults who get spotted walking by these women while they prepare for making kimchi, would be reined in and made to peel garlic cloves or wash vegetables for them. It is this aspect of kimchimaking parties that I find to be the most personable and humorous, because children trying to tiptoe around adults to avoid being put to work is commonplace among all cultures worldwide.

Staff columnist Cian Lehtonen can be reached at mstaub@siu.edu.

Cian J. Lehtonen serves cucumber kimchi April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad @ssaboor_

A woman prepares the ingredients for kimchi April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad @ssaboor_

The shrimps cook on the hotplate April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad | @ssaboor_

Cian J.

prepare ingredients for kimchi April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill.

South Hamgyong Province (northeastern) style kimchi recipe:

2 lbs- napa cabbage (washed and brined in salt water for 24 hours then rinsed and dried with paper towels),

0.5 lbs- mustard greens (roughly chopped into bite sized pieces) (optional),

1- large korean radish or large daikon radish (peeled and julienned),

5- green onions (chopped),

1 or 2- carrots (peels left on and julienned),

½- medium yellow onion (peeled and minced),

12- garlic cloves (peeled and minced),

1 tbsp- ginger root (peeled then minced or pureed),

¾- apple (peeled, cored and minced),

1- chestnut (peeled and minced),

4 tbsp- salted pollock filet (pureed) or dried pollock rehydrated w/ salted water (pureed),

¼ cup (give or take)- korean hot pepper flakes,

1 tsp- green plum syrup,

½ cup- mochiko porridge (boil ½ cup water and whisk in ½ tbsp sweet rice flour until thick), pinch- salt

Lehtonen and Su Min Park

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Soomin Um and her friend pose while making haimulpajeon on the stove April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad | @ssaboor_

Cian J. Lehtonen and Su Min Park make cabbage kimchi April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad | @ssaboor_

Cabbage Kimchi, Haimulpajeon and cucumber kimchi sit on the plates on the table April 15, 2023 at SIU Campus Lake in Carbondale, Ill. Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad | @ssaboor_

Daily Dawgs: What to know about weight management for dogs

Erica Loos ELoos@daiLyEgyptian com

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! I hope everyone has been doing alright! Last time I talked to you, we talked about food – human food to be specific, and how it can be dangerous for us doggos. But did you know that even too much of our regular dog food can be bad for our health? It’s true! Mom is always saying, “It is possible to have too much of a good thing.” She said some guy named Aesop said it first, but I’ve never met him, so I couldn’t tell you.

Anyway, what she means is even if you eat only the things that are good for you, but eat too much of it, that can be bad! Who would have known? Not me, that’s for sure! Mom told me, and I can’t believe I’m repeating it, that too many treats are bad. Can you believe it? I can’t even imagine what too many treats would look like! But he said that too much food and treats, and not enough exercise, can be bad news! I know all about exercise. I run around like the wind and do zoomies every chance I get!

I don’t know if you remember, but I’m 21 pounds of solid muscle. Mom said that’s because she’s always been vigilant about not overfeeding me and not allowing me to have too many treats. Can you believe her, taking credit for my impressive physique? Good gray! Mmm, gravy sounds yummy! But I’m getting off topic.

Anyway, she said that a lot of dogs struggle with their weight just like humans do, and that it can be difficult for both to get back to a healthy weight. And just like for humans, there is a lot of advice on the internet and a lot of different things for sale to help dogs lose weight, but it’s not always easy to know what information to trust. Don’t worry, though, because that’s where me and my mom come in! We’ll help you navigate the information overload! It’s what we do! So mom put her hands to the keyboard and did some research and found lots of stuff, but I don’t remember everything, so I’ll let her tell you!

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Canine obesity isn’t a simple matter of a few extra pounds; just as in humans, it can cause a wide variety of secondary health issues.

“[Canine] obesity is linked to a whole raft of health problems including arthritis, chronic kidney disease, bladder/urinary tract disease, liver disease, low thyroid hormone production, diabetes, heart failure, high blood pressure, and cancer,” warned one article from the American Kennel Club. We all want to do what’s best

for our dogs, and being proactive about your dog’s diet is the first line of defense against your dog becoming overweight. There are an overabundance of foods on the market, from dry kibble to refrigerated foods, and with so many types available it can be difficult to know exactly what the right option is.

First, it’s important to know the nutritional needs of dogs, and according to information found on the AKC website, “Dogs, unlike cats, are not strict carnivores. While meat makes up the majority of their diet, domestic dogs can also derive nutrients from grains, fruits, and vegetables. These non-meat foods are not simply fillers, but can be a valuable source of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A good dog food

will contain meat, vegetables, grains, and fruits. The best dog foods contain high-quality versions of these ingredients that are appropriate for your dog’s digestive system.”

Another important piece of information in regards to dog food is quality. How do you know which food on the shelf, or in the refrigerator, has everything your dog needs? There are a few key things to look for on the packaging. The non-profit organization Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) sets standards in the U.S. for large animal and pet foods, and quality foods will have a nutritional statement printed on the packaging. The next thing to look for is the phrase “complete and balanced”, and there should also be an accompanying

established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).”

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There are many factors that contribute to weight gain in dogs. Overfeeding and lack of exercise are the easiest problems to fix by adjusting your dog’s diet and activity level. But many pet parents may suspect that their dog gained weight for other reasons, like after being spayed or neutered, and they might be onto something. The AKC indicates that the shift in levels of hormones and metabolism might trigger weight gain, especially in female dogs.

“Age can also be a factor in obesity. As dogs age, their activity level decreases and they lose lean body mass. Dog owners should work with their veterinarian to adjust the animal’s food intake as it ages,” according to the AKC.

If you believe your dog may already be overweight, don’t panic. If your dog is a fairly common breed, your veterinarian should know the size and weight range for optimum health. If you have an uncommon breed of dog, the AKC suggests checking the breed standard information on their website and taking that information with you when you have your pet seen for an evaluation of their weight.

“Before starting any new diet or exercise plan for your dog, have it approved by your veterinarian,” the AKC warns.

“guaranteed analysis” printed on the label, which indicates the content ratio of protein, fat, fiber, and so on in the food.

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Note from mom: For example, the bag of food I feed my dogs contains the words “complete and balanced” in the description with the guarantee analysis listing the amounts of crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, moisture, omega – 6 fatty acid*, omega – 3 fatty acid*, glucosamine* and chondroitin sulfate* (the * indicates these ingredients are not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles). At the bottom of the bag is the nutrition statement which reads, “[Brand and formula type] is formulated to meet the nutritional levels

Your veterinarian will be able to evaluate your dog’s specific case, including ruling out other medical reasons for the excess weight. Once the vet has made their determination as to the cause of weight gain, they can help guide you toward the right solutions, such as medication or a combination of altered diet and increased activity, that will work best for your dog. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Ok, back to me! Gosh, now I’m a little concerned about my boyish figure! I’m eight years old, you know, and not getting any younger! I definitely don’t want to lose my rippling muscles! I wonder if I need to buy a gym membership – start pumping some iron. Mom probably won’t pay for it, though. I can just hear her now, “Rufus, why would you go to the gym when you can run and play outside?” Good gravy! Mmm, gravy sounds yummy! Oh paws, I did it again!

Well, I’m out of time right now – because mom talked forever again.

Eat right and stay active!

Love, Rufus & Mom

Day Starr-Fleming | @daydreamingddrawings

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