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Sudanese refugees across the world stood in line to vote on the Sudanese referendum Jan. 9. Results from the election show that a large majority of South Sudanese voted to split from the North, which will allow for the formation of the Republic of South Sudan on July 9, when the Comprehensive Peace Act expires. File photo: Matt Wettengel/Iowa State Daily
Students reflect on nation’s newfound independence By Katherine.Marcheski iowastatedaily.com For some ISU students, home became the newest country in the world Monday: The Republic of South Sudan. “It is overwhelming. It was an opportunity for the people,” said Joseph Lomoti, junior in biochemistry. Voting took place from Jan. 9-15 in all of Sudan and eight other countries, including the United States. “The North did not prove themselves as peaceful neighbors, and we ended up being marginalized like our ancestors. [The vote] gave us a new opporotunity,” Lomoti said. Being born into the chaos of war, Lomoti said, didn’t leave many opportunities for a fulfilling life. His options were to stay in Sudan in
the war-torn region or escape for a chance at a better life. “I left for Kenya with my sisters, to go to high school,” Lomoti said. “They went back to Sudan, and I came to the United States, finished high school in Des Moines and came to Iowa State.” It’s been 12 years since Lomoti has seen his family in Sudan, but he says he plans on going home in May and staying until July, when he can witness the true and finalized South Sudan. The recent reactions in Sudan have been of jubilation and relief for the referendum news and the excitement for a hopeful future in South Sudan. “Everyone is happy,” Lomoti said. “People
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Obama: outstanding disputes must be resolved peacefully Khartoum, Sudan -- Final results of last month’s referendum show an overwhelming majority of Southern Sudanese voted to split from the North, a result that will lead to the creation of the world’s newest nation, the referendum commission said Monday. The chairman of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, which organized the vote and includes members from both sides, said 98.83 percent voted for separation. “It was a peaceful process,” chairman Muhammad Ibrahim Khalil said at a ceremony in Khartoum. “It was a transparent process.” The commission met Monday with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and First Vice President Salva Kiir Mayardit to present the final results, state TV reported earlier. Since the government’s acceptance of the results, the U.S. is beginning to remove Sudan
from its list of terrorism sponsors, Department of State spokesman P.J. Crowley said. President Obama announced Washington’s intention to recognize Southern Sudan as a sovereign, independent state in July, when a peace agreement with the North is due to end. “Now, all parties have a responsibility to ensure that this historic moment of promise becomes a moment of lasting progress. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement must be fully implemented, and outstanding disputes must be resolved peacefully,” Obama said in a statement. Sudan’s North and South fought for more than two decades. The conflict, which left 2 million people dead, pitted a government dominated by Arab Muslims in northern Sudan against black Christians and animists in the South.
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Regents funding
Ames crime
Branstad defends cuts despite goals
Stolen cash returned to Ames Progressive
By Tyler.Kingkade iowastatedaily.com DES MOINES — Gov. Terry Branstad said several times during Monday’s weekly press conference he has a goal of providing “stability and predictability” in terms of education funding. But under House File 45, or the Taxpayers First Act, which Branstad praised, Iowa State would face millions in unplanned cuts this year. When asked during the press conference if cuts to the Regent universities in the current fiscal year were appropriate, Branstad defend-
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Faculty Senate Notes and events. Topics of discussion include: Post-tenure review policy Changes being made to the Unacceptable Performance of Duty policy Department name change: Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology Faculty Handbook revision: Early tenure Elizabeth Hoffman, executive vice president and provost, will make a statement related to the Effort Reporting policy, which keeps track of how much revenue the university is spending on various projects.
WINTER WONDERLAND: Students build snowman on Central Campus Leah Baugh, junior in English, and Sarah Baugh, senior in computer engineering, play in the snow Monday on Central Campus. They were done with classes for the day and decided to make snowmen but said the snow wasn’t very good for packing. Photo: Whitney Sager/Iowa State Daily
The theft of $2,700 from the Ames Progressive on Saturday was resolved Sunday night, after the stolen money was returned. The Ames Progressive, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing independent media for Ames, celebrated its three-year anniversary Saturday with a 12-hour music marathon featuring 30 bands. The event charged a $10 fee for wristbands that allowed access throughout the day, according to Nate Logsdon, director of the Ames Progressive. At the end of the evening, the money was noticed and reported to Ames Police as missing. Through talking to people who attended the show, the staff was able to use leads to figure out who had stolen the money. Ames Police officers were called as soon as the money was discovered to be missing, and information was passed on to them as it was received by the staff at the Ames Progressive. The staff was able to talk to the person who stole the cash, which resulted in an agreement to return the money without further police involvement, Logsdon said. “Part of the way we were able to get the money back was we made an agreement with the person who stole it that if they gave it back to us we wouldn’t press charges,” Logsdon
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Coach Talk: Fred Hoiberg When: Noon to 1 p.m. What: Cyclone head men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Where: Great Hall, Iowa State Memorial Union
Sarah Baugh and Michael Patterson, seniors in computer engineering, and Leah Baugh, junior in English, make snow angels on Central Campus after a failed attempt at making a snowman. Photo: Whitney Sager/Iowa State Daily
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Grandma Mojo’s Student Comedy Troupe When: 10 p.m. What: Iowa State’s very own student improv comedy troupe. Where: Maintenance Shop, Iow State Memorial Union
Nathan Murray, 21, of Gilbert, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated. (reported at 12:52 a.m.) Ryan Larson, 25, of Storm Lake, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 12:59 a.m.) Officers checked the welfare of a resident who had previously been assaulted by an acquaintance. The individual was later located off campus. (reported at 1:37 a.m.) Alexander Maxwell, 27, 152H University Village, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated. (reported at 2:57 a.m.) Corey Coleman, 30, of Urbandale, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. (reported at 3:30 a.m.) A community service officer
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reported damage to several vehicle windows. (reported at 4:26 a.m.) A resident reported an unauthorized charge on a debit card. (reported at 2:12 p.m.) An individual reported the theft of an iPad. (reported at 2:58 p.m.) Brett Hanson, 18, 302 Linden Hall, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was subsequently released on citation. (reported at 5:40 p.m.) David Greco, 20, 2519 Chamberlain unit 316, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule v substance. (reported at 6:02 p.m.) Andrew Monson, 18, 2234 Willow Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:34 p.m.)
Benjamin Rasmussen, 19, of Webster City, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:34 p.m.) Alec Jahnke, 19, 2213 Willow Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 10:34 p.m.) Officers initiated a drug-related investigation. (reported at 11:36 p.m.)
The documentary-style series was to follow Conrad as she launched her own line of evening wear, but the project remains on the shelf. EVP, Head of Programming for MTV, David Janollari, confirms to EW, “It was a great attempt but it just didn’t feel like a perfect fit for us now.”
Channing Tatum: Yes, I was a stripper
Feb. 6 Sean Heinz, 18, 3683 Helser Hall, was cited for underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 12:54 a.m.) Vehicles driven by Calvin Bryant and Brandon Scheel were involved in a property damage collision. Bryant was cited for failure to provide proof of insurance and failure to maintain control. He was additionally referred to DOT officials for a .02 civil violation. (reported at 3 a.m.)
Logan Staley, 19, of Webster City, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (reported at 3:09 a.m.) An individual reported damage to a vehicle window. (reported at 4:35 p.m.) Whitney Ferrara, 22, 203 East Lincoln Way, was arrested and charged with driving under suspension, failure to provide proof of insurance and operation without registration. She was subsequently released on citation. (reported at 5:37 p.m.) Ryan Callahan, 34, 246 North Hyland Ave., was arrested and charged with public intoxication (second offense). (reported at 10:47 p.m.) Debra Braland, 46, 2702 Bristol Drive., was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated (second offense). (reported at 10:51 p.m.)
Celebrity News Notes and events.
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Career Fair: Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Sciences When: Noon to 6 p.m. What: Up to 140 businesses will be represented at this career fair. Where: Hilton Coliseum
Lecture: Game development When: 8 p.m. What: Game developers Mike Boxleiter and Greg Wohlwend of Mikengreg Games Co. will reveal their process for developing Flash, Unity and iPhone games Where: 130 Design
Correction The sidebar with the article, “Ideas in motion,” published Monday incorrectly identified the building where the Startup Weekend is taking place. The correct building name is the Des Moines Amplified Partnership Building. The Iowa State Daily regrets the error.
Super Bowl XLV mostwatched program in history The ratings are in, and the battle between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers has made Fox the first network to draw more than a 100 million viewers for a night in primetime. There were 111 million viewers tuning in to Fox’ broadcast, making it the most-watched program in U.S. TV history. Last year’s Super Bowl was watched by 106.5 million. This is also the sixth consecutive year that viewership for the Super Bowl has gone up, going from an average of 86.1 million in 2005 to 111 million, according to the network. Of course, “Glee’s” post-Bowl show got a bump in ratings as well: It was the highest-rated scripted program in three years among adults 18-49 with 26.8 million watching, also making the episode a series high.
Lauren Conrad series ‘too high brow’ for MTV Lauren Conrad’s new reality series has headed for the hills. The program won’t air on MTV because, Conrad says, the network felt the show was just “too high brow” for its viewers.
The Situation aims to go from ‘Jersey Shore’ to movies Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino may one day end up on the big screen. The “Jersey Shore” star has announced that he’s planning to leave MTV’s hit series to become a movie star. “There’s only so long you can rule the reality world,” Sorrentino said. “Maybe another year or so of reality, and then I’m gonna graduate to movies.” The 28-year-old gym, tanning and laundry fanatic likens his situation to that of a great athlete. “It’s like Michael Jordan. There’s only so long you can keep winning them rings. You gotta move on and try something different. I love to be in front of the camera; I love performing; I love entertaining.”
He may wear some seriously skimpy skirts in the upcoming gladiator epic “The Eagle,” but that’s likely nothing compared to the uniform Channing Tatum wore in his pre-acting career — as a stripper. “Yeah, yeah, [I] definitely was,” he tells CNN of his 1999 Tampa club stint as exotic dancer Chan Crawford. “[I] had a crazy life in Florida, man. I’ve lived a lot of different lives, and I’m not ashamed of ‘em.” That’s not to say Tatum would recommend that other actors follow his career path. “Would I suggest ‘em to people? Probably not,” said Tatum.“But it was just one of those things. I’ve had a bunch of different, incredible experiences that I might have never really escaped, and I’m pretty happy I got nine lives.”
A-Rod and Cameron Diaz show PDA at Super Bowl It seems Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez were more into each other than the actual game at yesterday’s Super Bowl between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the Fox network camera
scanned the spectators at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Diaz was caught feeding her New York Yankees pal a handful of popcorn. “I’m sure Alex is thrilled we just put the camera on him at that moment,” Super Bowl announcer Joe Buck said as the PDA-happy pair were shown on screen.
Justin Timberlake: I did ‘Yogi Bear’ to feel better about myself Justin Timberlake has a perfectly good explanation for why he decided to voice the character of Boo Boo in the recent “Yogi Bear” movie. “Guilt,” the 30-year-old singer said, according to the Daily Mail. “I’ve had parents come to me and say, ‘My daughter really loves the song “SexyBack.’” I say ‘Oh great. How old is your daughter?’ expecting them to say she goes to [college]. They say: ‘She’s nine.’” Jokes Timberlake, “That made me feel really bad as a person. And I felt it was irresponsible of those parents. So I did this film so that I would feel better about myself.” CNN Wire Service
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Protesters gathered in front of Al Qaed Ibrahim mosque in Alexandria, Egypt. One of the speakers said, “Today’s revolution is deďŹ nitely about social justice, freedom and liberty.â€? Photo courtesy: CNN Wire Service
Anti-Mubarak protest begins its third week By the CNN Wire Staff CAIRO, Egypt -- Egypt’s revolt entered its third week Tuesday as anti-government protesters formed a human chain in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, vowing not to budge until President Hosni Mubarak and those around him are forced from office. “Tahrir Square wants Mubarak to go as soon as possible, but it also wants the dismantling of his regime,â€? actor Khalid Abdalla, the star of the 2007 ďŹ lm “The Kite Runner,â€? said Monday. “It wants the dismantling of the police state. It wants the dismantling of the emergency law. It wants the dissolution of the parliament, which was corruptly elected.â€? Mubarak has ruled Egypt since 1981, aided by an emergency decree that gives him sweeping powers. Since the protests began Jan. 25, he has appointed a vice president for the ďŹ rst time, reshuffled his cabinet and an-
>>MONEY.p1 said. The money was returned Sunday night, Logsdon said. Changes are being made as to how the organization manages its money after Saturday’s theft. The staff plans to get a safe and change procedures at the door of the venue to prevent similar instances from happening in the future. “The amount of money that we have handled in our past events has been considerably
>>GOVERNOR.p1 ed the cuts, despite his goal to move away from sudden cuts like the ones Gov. Chet Culver enacted in FY 2010. “These are tough decisions we had to make and we only had a limited amount of resources,â€? Branstad said, adding the reporter was right, “higher education didn’t get as much as K-12, they’re seeing a modest reduction. They also get revenue from other sources as well.â€? The other sources Branstad referenced include tuition, which is limited to the amount set by the Higher Education Price Index in HF45, and grants and sponsorships resulting from work done during sabbaticals, which are also cut in HF45. Iowa’s public universities would get $75 million less than requested for ďŹ scal year 2012 under the governor’s proposed budget. Under HF45, the universities would be cut $15 million for two years, in addition to slashing money for libraries and sabbaticals. The bill passed the Iowa House along a party-line split, with only Republicans voting in favor of it, and is currently
nounced that he won’t seek a new term in September. His new deputy, longtime intelligence chief Omar Suleiman, has been holding talks with opposition parties in hopes of creating a smooth transition, and key members of the ruling National Democratic Party --including Mubarak’s son Gamal -- resigned from leadership positions Saturday. But not all opposition leaders are on board with the talks, and the protesters in Tahrir Square say they won’t let up until Mubarak leaves. Analysts like Mamoun Fandy, for the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Washington, said Mubarak appears to be falling back on tried-and-true methods of dealing with dissidents. “It’s very typical of the Mubarak regime,� Fandy said. “In every issue in the world, it’s all about stalling tactics, about waiting it out – people will forget about the issue, and then we move on.�
less than the amount from this weekend,� Logsdon said. “Our procedures for dealing with the incoming cash has been insecure, but [Saturday] night showed that when we are dealing with that much money, the system we had in place was not sufficient with having that much money and that many people in the same place at the same time.� Because charges weren’t being pressed, the Ames Progressive agreed that once the money was returned they would all move on from the sit-
being debated in the Senate. “I want to do all I can to ensure Iowans we want to work with everybody,� Branstad said only minutes before being asked about Regents cuts in HF45. “That we want to provide stability and predictability in funding, we want something that’s sustainable for the long term. We want to get away from this overpromising and underdelivering with these huge across-the-board cuts, and the state not funding its commitments.� Board of Regents president David Miles said at the most recent Regents meeting in Iowa City that the state’s public universities are at a point where the only remaining cuts are in the classroom. “Public higher education in Iowa can only do more with less for so long before quality, access and affordability are all compromised — perhaps beyond repair,� Miles said. The cuts could reduce the number of teaching assistant slots available, and lead to fewer class offerings. With fewer available courses, the number of semesters required to graduate might increase. The cuts might also result in less funding for graduate programs.
The government tried to restore a sense of normalcy Monday, scaling back its curfew order to 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. – substantially shorter than it was last week, when the curfew began in mid-afternoon. But some leading Egyptian ďŹ gures say Mubarak should be allowed to remain in office. Arab League Secretary-General Amre Moussa, who visited the Tahrir Square protest last week, told CNN that the 82-year-old president should be allowed a “digniďŹ ed exitâ€? in September. “I believe that the president should stay until the end of his mandate. The consensus is growing on this point because of certain constitutional considerations,â€? Moussa told CNN on Monday. Moussa, once Mubarak’s foreign minister, has been seen as a possible presidential candidate. But he told CNN, “I’m giving all my focus now and my efforts to help the current situation.â€?
uation and that it was the end, Logsdon said. “We weren’t trying to turn it into a huge deal, as long as we
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Students and staff somberly returned to class Monday at Youngstown State University, where a prayer service was held for the people shot over the weekend. Jamail Johnson, 25, died from a shooting at an off-campus party early Sunday morning, while 11 people were wounded. Flags ew at half-staff Monday on the eastern Ohio university’s campus, with counselors on hand and a “very moving and sad prayer serviceâ€? in the morning to remember the victims, Youngstown State communications director Ron Cole told HLN’s Vinnie Politan. “It’s obviously a very difficult time, and we’re trying to do our best as a community to come together and heal,â€? Cole said. On Monday, police identiďŹ ed Columbus E. Jones, 22, and Braylon L. Rogers, 19 – both Youngstown, Ohio, residents but not students at the university – as the suspects. Johnson died after being shot once in the back of the head and several times in the lower body, said Dr. Joseph Ohr, a forensic pathologist at the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office. Six of the 11 people hurt in the shooting were students. The injured ranged in age from 17 to 31, Youngstown Police Chief Jimmy Hughes said. All but three had been treated and released by Sunday afternoon, said Tina Creighton, a spokeswoman for St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Creighton said in an e-mail Monday that family members had asked that the hospital not comment further on the conditions of the three or if they remained in the hospital. The shooting happened early Sunday morning during an impromptu party at an off-campus house where some members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity resided, according to police. One of the suspects was being escorted from the party after a scuffle, Youngstown Police Capt. Rod Foley said Monday. The shooting erupted outside shortly afterwards, he said. Johnson was apparently trying to calm the situation when he was shot, according to Hughes. The men ďŹ red indiscriminately into the house, striking 11 more people before
eeing, the chief said. “I just heard gunshots, then immediately hit the ground so I wouldn’t be struck,â€? Youngstown State freshman DeShaun McDonald, who was at the party, told HLN’s Jane Velez-Mitchell. “He ďŹ red at least a good 12 shots,â€? McDonald said. Authorities arrested Jones and Rogers without incident Sunday afternoon, according to police. They had been scheduled to appear in court Monday, but prosecutors delayed their initial appearance until Tuesday to make sure that all “I’s were dotted and T’s crossed,â€? Hughes told CNN affiliate WKBN. Cole said the shooting isn’t a product of town-gown tensions between city residents and university students, describing Youngstown State as “one of the safest campuses in the state of Ohio.â€? McDonald, the Youngstown student, voiced a similar sentiment, saying he has “never not felt safe on school grounds.â€? Still, he said the school is in a “more dangerousâ€? part of the city. That’s one reason why those heading into area parties are often patted-down to ensure they aren’t carrying weapons, something McDonald said was the case at this weekend’s event. Cole said there’s a common understanding among authorities of the need “to address what is a constant problem in the city of Youngstown as it relates to crime.â€? Johnson’s friends described him Sunday as a nice person who didn’t get into trouble. “He wasn’t the person that you had to be worried about when you went out,â€? said David Oliveira, who isn’t a Youngstown student but knew Johnson from his hometown. “He wasn’t the type of guy to get into conicts.â€? James Baker, who attended Youngstown last spring, said Johnson was a “real good dudeâ€? who was going to graduate this spring. “He had goals. He had plans to open up a business,â€? Baker said, adding Johnson was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. I’m hurting for him right now,â€? Baker said. “I’m just surprised he had to be the one in the crossďŹ re.â€?
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On Sunday, the Des Moines Register Editorial Board published excerpts from a meeting it held with Gov. Terry Branstad, specifically regarding his personal philosophy on the issue of gay marriage. In between ducking some wellthought-out and to-the-point questions, Branstad managed to make some statements that left our heads spinning. In the course of the interview, he made some contradictory statements, and dismissed the legitimacy of equal rights for all Iowans. Take for example, his response to the question, “What’s your answer to Sen. Gronstal’s argument that we wouldn’t let the people vote on rights for African-Americans or for women or for religious groups?” — Gronstal’s “argument” being that civil rights trump popular will. “That’s a different issue,” Branstad said to the Register. “Let’s take California. The same year that Obama was elected president, the first African-American elected president, not only did the people of California vote to restore one-man, one-woman marriage, which was on the ballot in California, the majority of African-Americans and other minorities also voted for that. So that’s a different issue as far as I am concerned.” What is the basis of this argument? Is the implication that one minority group that has been wronged should be able to detect when another group is being wronged? Or is the implication that all minority groups are the same? What sound logic! “The majority” of minorities in California endorsed discrimination against ‘the gays,’ so that must make it OK — right? But it gets better. “Well, I want to treat everybody with fairness and equity, but I don’t think that includes meaning that people of the same sex should be able to be married,” Branstad said to the Register. “I don’t want to discriminate or treat people in an unfair manner, but this is something that is a new right, that never existed before and one certainly that a vast majority of Iowans don’t think was appropriate to be done the way it was done. I think the people of Iowa should have an opportunity to vote on that issue.” Translation: The thought of treating everyone with “fairness and equity” is nice in theory, but I don’t actually believe in it. I’m going to say I do in one sentence, but then I’m going to contradict myself a few sentences later, because that’s ‘icky’ and my constituents don’t like it. Usurping the civil rights of a particular minority is not something the constitution of Iowa, or any state, should endorse. This isn’t a red or blue issue, and it has nothing to do with ends of the political spectrum or any other arbitrary criterion. Simply disagreeing with a particular group’s lifestyle does not bestow divine prerogative to legislate against it. Editorial Board
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uring the recent unrest in Egypt, even the uninitiated observer could see drastic differences between AlJazeera English’s reporting in Egypt and the reports from world news leader CNN as well as the MSNBC and Fox News networks. While the different news stations talked to some of the same experts in Europe and elsewhere, CNN’s reporters on site in Cairo early in the protests were holed up in their offices while Al-Jazeera had a wide array of reporters on the street. Other American news giants obviously had trouble expending the money and taking the risk to get reporters in place in Egypt and instead talked to American leaders and analyzed President Obama’s speeches on the unrest. A few days into the protests, CNN reporter Anderson Cooper and a small crew got into Egypt to report from the streets, showing a small ray of light in American TV reporting. I would say that Cooper is notably CNN’s best reporter and has never really been afraid of facing violence and opposition to do what he does (some of his early reporting was done from Myanmar on a forged press pass). But, the events in Egypt in recent days have even convinced Anderson Cooper to cry “uncle,” and he has decided that he will be able to better report on Egypt from a distance in coming weeks. Looking back at Al-Jazeera, the prominent news agency in the Middle East, you notice that its presence is almost nonexistent in the United States. Over the last few decades, the Al-Jazeera
news network has grown into one of the largest news networks on the planet and is seen as a relatively unbiased source of news by residents of the Middle East (compared to state-controlled news networks). But, don’t be expecting to find their news channel available on Mediacom or most other U.S. cable providers. They are only available on a few networks in Vermont, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., and of course you can pick up their satellite signal on the Galaxy 19 satellite or on the Internet for free. They seem to have unfairly received a negative connotation for being Middle Eastern in origin and being Al-Qaida’s news network of choice for video releases and interviews. It is possible that Al-Jazeera may gain more goodwill as their footage is shown on the major American news networks in coming days and weeks due to the fact that they have decided to provide their Egypt footage for free under a Creative Commons license to other networks. All the networks need to do is note that their footage comes from Al-Jazeera. The current crisis, coupled with the massive surge in American Internet traffic to the Al-Jazeera English website, has convinced the network that they may be able to soon push into U.S. news markets in what may be a controversial move. They have even started a campaign to convince U.S. TV networks to carry their signal called “Demand Al-Jazeera” to encourage supporters to host social gatherings in support of the network in cities across the U.S. on Feb. 10. I support this campaign to allow Al-Jazeera to be broadcast widely in the United States because while I don’t think that Al-Jazeera is unbiased, I do feel they provide a view of the world that is different from U.S. news
networks. There is a theory out there that news networks can be unbiased, which is definitely a pie-in-the-sky ideal that will never happen. The only way to attempt to get unbiased news is to get your news from multiple sources with different perspectives so you can see all sides of an issue. Today that might involve getting news from the BBC and Al-Jazeera, as well as your favorite American news network. Even this sort of perspective is not unbiased, as you do not hear from news sources in Africa, Russia or the Far East, but it is much better than listening to American news anchors alone. I also believe there is an over-saturation of “American” news networks. We have three (or if Fox is believed, 2.5) major 24/7 news networks on cable TV along with major news organizations at ABC, NBC and CBS. Over time these networks here have been pitted against each other in a battle for viewers. Each network says it is unbiased, but in reality you have the left-wing MSNBC, right-wing Fox News and twitter-following CNN in the middle somewhere. With the array of different voices in U.S. news, it is sometimes nice to see U.S. news from a non-U.S. company like Al-Jazeera or BBC. As one of my high school teachers noted, you usually get less American political bias when you get your news from a foreign news source looking at our country from the outside. While you might debate whether Ames needs “another news network,” I believe that adding BBC America and/or Al-Jazeera would help us gain a better perspective of world events. We can’t live inside the protective sphere of American news any longer — it is time for global news in a global economy. I hope you agree.
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Reagan parallels are insincere
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o be clear and to be honest, all of this sudden Reagan-love surrounding the Gipper’s 100th birthday disgusts me. This is pretty much the worst possible time for all things Ronald, given the need for, oh I don’t know, jobs? Better healthcare reform? Something the GOP promised in the midterm elections? The last thing this country ought to do is to stop and reflect on its 40th president. And even after the last thing we shouldn’t do is compare a conservative icon to the most leftof-center president this nation has ever seen. To see the media compare Obama and Reagan, I can only conclude that they’re in bed with the former’s administration. Of all Reagan quotes, none is so final an argument against comparisons to Obama as this: “Government is the problem.” Our current president simply
does not agree with that statement, made in Reagan’s 1981 Inaugural Address. Disagreement on the point between the two is fine, but its very existence disqualifies Obama from these ridiculous juxtapositions. But the media will work tirelessly to contort his face into Reagan’s, and yet the mask will not stay on forever, nor will the sheets. Sooner or later they will both be pulled back to reveal that Obama is only acting the part, and that his administration and the media are not so strange bedfellows after all. The comparison is also a jab at conservatives, to be sure. Nothing mocks them more than comparing their greatest idol with their greatest opponent. Such jabs are expected; the media has proven time and again that they have no stake in placing conservatives in positive light, from calling their most active members “teabaggers” to openly wilding one of their first strong female figures. It comes across as a low blow, one in a long line of many. Beyond that, it’s just an exercise in pre-re-election campaign tactics. I really can’t think of a
single commonality between Reagan and Obama, except that both men wore suits. History will not be rewritten to cast Reagan as a closet liberal, nor even a “bipartisan healer,” as the Obama administration would desperately love, though that may be the goal of the political arena, media included, by the end of 2012. That’s really all this is: just political posturing. And what it tells me is simple. The incumbent Democrats fear 2012. It may not be the end of the world, nor the end of them, but they fear it still. They believe they will not win as they are. They must re-posture, must change themselves and what their plan is for this nation to see victory come election season. It’s despicable and yet entirely expected. But what I absolutely despise is that Democrats are, by paying attention to this Reagan-love, looking into the past at a point when the country should be looking forward. To those unaware, Reagan is dead. No speeches will dig him up and no politicians will resurrect him. We do ourselves no good wondering what he would do or
think were he alive. He served two terms, left his legacy, and four presidents later, our country continues on its course. This Reagan malarkey — I can think of no other honest, printable term for it — fails to do any good. The Democrats will come off as the liars they are for trying to tell us a left-wing apple is a rightwing orange, and the Republicans who draw comparisons between Reagan and themselves not only look wistfully stuck in the past, but play directly into the Democrats’ hands. I have made clear before that Republicans are like Mr. Magoo; they must be gently guided into the correct direction or they will stupidly wander the length of their current path. Why is there no strong Republican voice in the sea of Democratic clamoring? So long as they invoke Reagan’s memory, they will curse themselves to live in his shadow. And, even though I think him a great president, we must let Reagan go. We must now look forward to the challenges ahead for which there will be no Gipper to guide us.
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Captain Cort Bulloch attempts to protect the puck from a Kansas opponent during a hockey game at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. The Cyclones defeated the Jayhawks 9-0. Photo: Jake Lovett/Iowa State Daily
Delivering on offense Overmatched Jayhawks fall in double-digit loss By Dan.Kassan iowastatedaily.com Coming into Saturday’s game, Iowa State had won 10 games in a row. The University of Kansas had won two games all year. Given the recent competition level, the Cyclones (22-14-0) have had the upcoming series against league rival Lindenwood on their minds since December, but associate coach Brian Wierson assured his team that letting up in any game is unacceptable. “With the work ethic and the mentality that these guys have had this semester, you know, there’s teams that are on the tracks and we’re moving forward,” Wierson said. The Cyclones came out firing against the overmatched Jayhawks (2-18-0), one of three Division-II opponents Iowa State has hosted in the past three weeks.
Paul Karus stops the puck from entering the goal during the Iowa State - Kansas game at the Ames/ISU Ice Arena. Photo: Jake Lovett/Iowa State Daily
Scoring came in bunches and from all over the rink. Defensemen like Brandon Clark and Kyle Van found the back of the net, as well as forwards like Jake Flynn, who got two late goals. Kansas was able to get 14 shots on freshman Scott Ismond, but he denied them all in the 11-0 blowout victory. “We played our game tonight,”
Ismond said, starting in place of Erik Hudson, who started for Team USA in the World University Games in Turkey. “We focused on keeping it simple. The guys did a good job clearing the puck.” Wierson said after the game he wanted his team to do a better job in the defensive zone, getting pucks away from the net and start more opportunities for his offense.
The offense scored 11 times on 28 shots. The defense held Kansas to zero goals on 14 shots on net. “I think that’s a testament to not only our goaltenders but also the guys playing in front of him, the defensemen, forwards — everyone as a unit is just playing real strong,” Wierson said. Iowa State outscored Kansas 20-0 in the weekend series. The Jayhawks fielded 12 position players while the Cyclones had 17, giving Iowa State more opportunities to push the tempo and get fresh legs out on the ice. The Cyclones have now won 11 games in a row and haven’t lost since Lindenwood swept them at home. Senior Cort Bulloch has been waiting for the rematch ever since. “You’re always thinking about that,” said Bulloch. “It’s in the back of your head. Some guys had Lindenwood highlighted on their schedule.” Wierson added that his team is working really hard and has been building for the series since the semester began. The showdown begins Friday night in St. Louis.
Golf
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By Dean.Berhow-Goll iowastatedaily.com The ISU men’s golf team not only won its first match of the spring season, they made a statement. The Cyclones defeated Northern Iowa and the rival Iowa Hawkeyes in convincing fashion at the Big Four Match in Phoenix. After a fall of inconsistency, the Cyclones have shot out of the gate for the first meet where all but one of the six golfers for the Cyclones shot par or better on the day. “I think this was a good first meet,” said coach Andrew Tank. “I think it will provide some confidence and momentum for us.” Against Northern Iowa, the Cyclones swept the Panthers 6-0, winning every match with a combined score of 8 under par. Nate McCoy shot 4 under, Tom Lathrop was 3 under par, Jacob Aaholm was one under par, and Michael Wuertz, Nathan Leary, and Borja Virto all shot even. “I felt pretty relaxed,” McCoy said. “I think the whole team was relaxed. We worked hard the past few weeks so I think we were ready.” In the finals the Cyclones matched up against the No. 11-ranked team in the nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa is led strongly by the No. 8-ranked player in the country, Vince India.
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The Cyclones beat the Hawkeyes 4-2, after the round had to be cut short due to running out of daylight. Wuertz defeated Brad Hopfinger, Leary beat Barrett Kelpin, Virto defeated Chris Brant, and McCoy took down Iowa’s Vince India, all in the effort defeat the Hawkeyes. McCoy, the No. 185-ranked golfer in all of college golf had been leading the team all fall, had another strong showing to start off the spring. “Driving the ball was a positive,” said McCoy.” I don’t think I missed many fairways, and my putting felt good too so I think i felt competitive against Vince.” Against India, holes three and four seemed to be the swing point for McCoy where he made a long birdie putt on three, and had an eagle on four. “Holes three and four really helped my round get going,” McCoy said, “I think it was a confidence booster early in the round.” All the golfers played at a high level this past weekend, but coach Tank was extremely pleased with Tom Lathrop’s play. “I think Tom Lathrop made a nice breakthrough,” Tank said. “He lost his match to Iowa, but he shot three under par in his match against UNI, so that was great to see.
Junior Nate McCoy surveys the green and contemplates his next shot. Courtesy photo: ISU Athletics
The ISU men’s golf team has their next action in San Antonio, Texas at the Oak Hills Invitational Feb. 14-15. “It felt like we’d put in good work, and that we’re headed in the right direction,” Tank said. “It’s just nice to have the scoreboard match up with our gut feeling.”
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In the wake of Super Bowl XLV and a return of the Vince Lombardi trophy to Titletown, NFL fans are left wondering, “What’s next?” The impending lockout of the players by the NFL owners now hangs like a black cloud over the sports universe. We read on Twitter and various Internet sources about the players’ firm stance and the owners’ stubbornness. We also read and hear from commissioner Roger Goodell how optimistic he is that a deal will get done and that there will be a season in 2011. But can the fans, players and owners trust him when he says that? So far, we’ve heard from Goodell all about how the safety of the players is the primary concern of the league. He says that in one breath, then in another pushes for a new 18-game schedule. He also threatened the players with taking away health coverage if they didn’t give in to the owners’ demands. If Goodell needs proof that a longer season will lead to more injuries, he can take a look at the sport’s biggest game. Three key, impact players for the Packers were hurt — added to the 17 players they have on IR already. Charles Woodson, Sam Shields and Donald Driver all suffered game-ending injuries. While it gave way to Jordy Nelson getting some unexpected spotlight, it also made the on-the-field product lesser for the stars not being there. So when Tom Brady or Peyton Manning or Aaron Rodgers get hurt in week 18 or 19 and the games are less entertaining, people will stop watching. And shouldn’t that be a fear for Goodell? When asked questions publicly, he gives the same, PR answers every time, toeing the league line that spews optimism and good thoughts. Don’t be fooled. One thing is driving all of this, and it should be no surprise that it’s money. Money can’t buy happiness, as they say, but it sure can get you a lot in life. It can also cost you a lot. A lust for money could cost millions of fans across the country a season — or more — of their favorite sport. Make no mistake, football is easily the most popular sport in the United States, hands down. Not baseball and certainly not basketball. Baseball may have been America’s pastime years ago, but football is now. Why? Because the NFL had a formula that works. Each regular season game matters, and to make the playoffs teams have to be either good, lucky or both. I’m actually surprised that the networks haven’t gotten involved in the negotiations. CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN all have a major stake in what happens with the NFL, and if there isn’t a season next year, they stand to take a big hit in ratings and revenue. Can you imagine ESPN trying to do Sports Center from January to March with only NBA and college basketball highlights as their major draws? They’d be scrambling. So why change? I learned an adage from my uncle as a kid. He told me, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I’m sure you’ve heard that in some form or another, but it’s absolutely true. If it’s working and people are loving it, why the hell would someone mess with it? Oh, right — money. I won’t pretend to know what’s going on inside the meetings between the NFL Players Association and the team owners, but I do know that whatever is happening is going at a snail’s pace. Both sides are digging in their heels, and everyone should expect things to get ugly. It will play out in social media and on ESPN, and it’s very likely the public will be bombarded with news, or lack thereof, about the impending lockout right up until an agreement is reached. Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen will have their Twitter followers refreshing their feeds constantly, begging for news. Ultimately, I seriously doubt the NFL will be gone for long, if at all. There’s too much money to be made, and more importantly to be lost. Someone will give in in some way. I just hope, whatever it is, it really is in the best interests of player safety and at the same time not forgetting what made the NFL what it is: The fans.
Sports Jargon of the Day: Corner kick
SPORT: Soccer DEFINITION: A set free kick played from the corner after the ball is played out of bounds
across the end line. USE: David Beckham has many foibles, not among them is his ability to bend a corner kick.
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Track and field
Cyclones achieve success at invitational By Sally.Donlin iowastatedaily.com The ISU men’s and women’s track and field team performed well at the Husker Invitational Saturday at the Devaney Sports Center. Coach Corey Ihmels was satisfied with how the team did as a whole. “We had some good things happen,” said Ihmels “For the most part everybody was competitive in their events.” Multi-sport freshman Hannah Willms executed the high jump at the meet coming in fourth place (5-08.75). “It was good to see Hannah have a good jump over there and do a great job,” Ihmels said. Laishema Hampton also performed well in the field events Friday for Iowa State in the women’s weight throws as she recorded third place finish throwing 62-feet-6.5-inches. The men’s relay team of Ian Warner, Elphas Sang, Clint Martin and Alvin Garnett placed second with the time of 3:14.42 only .04 seconds behind Big 12 rival Colorado’s relay team in Lincoln, Neb. Ihmels described that the 4x400 team’s effort as “really good,” in the early season. In addition to running with the men’s relay team, Warner made it to the finals in the 60-meter dash where he places second with the time of 6.79. Kersten Thorgaard ran the mile with the time of 5:08.54 scoring a new personal best by almost six seconds. She won
ISU runner Kersten Thorgaard rests with a coach after a race Jan. 29. File photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily
Iowa State Results Men: 60-meter dash (finals): 1) Martynas Jurgilas, Kansas State, 6.65; 2) Ian Warner, Iowa State, 6.79 1,000-meter run: 1) Jack Sachse, Kansas State, 2:28.03; 2) Elphas Sang, Iowa State, 2:28. 62; 4) David Lantz, IOWA STATE, 2:29.60 4x400-meter relay: 1) Colorado, 3:14.38; 2) Iowa State, 3:14.42
Women: 600-yard run: 1) Angelina Williams, Cloud, 1:20.46; 2) Kianna Elahi, Iowa State, 1:21.39 Mile run: 1) Erin Curran, Black Hills State, 4:58.82; 5) Kersten Thorgaard, Iowa State, 5:08.54 Shot put: 1) Karen Shump, Oklahoma, 56-10.00; 18) Laishema Hampton, Iowa State, 45-03.50
her heat, placing fifth overall in the middle-distance race. “She ran by herself the whole race,” said assistant coach Kristy Popp. “I think she is going to have a better experience running in a more competitive race which she’s going to get in the 800 this week for
sure.” Cyclone sprinters Elahi Kianna and Elphas Sang both ran solid races last weekend in Lincoln. Kianna placed second in the women’s 600-yard run with the time of 1:21.39. Sang also got second place for the men’s 1,000-meter run.
Kiann Elahi fights North Dakota State’s Brittany Schanandore to the finish during the 4x400-meter relay at the Bill Bergan Invitational meet Jan. 29 at the Lied Recreation Athletic Center. Elahi’s relay team finished with a time of 3:48.71. File photo: Rebekka Brown/Iowa State Daily
Oklahoma State
Williams pleads not guilty to rape, sexual battery By Jackie Barber The Daily O’Collegian Payne County, Okla. prosecutors filed rape charges against an Oklahoma State University basketball player Monday. Darrell Williams is charged with three counts of rape by instrumentation and one count of sexual battery. Williams pleaded not
guilty to the charges and was remanded to the sheriff’s office on a $5,000 bond. Williams is accused of inserting his finger into the vaginas of two anonymous female victims at 423 S. Lewis Street Dec. 12-13. According to an affidavit by police criminal investigator Les Little, Stillwater Police Department received a letter describing the sexual assault
on Dec. 15. Two women told police they were restrained while a group of men groped their breasts and buttocks and Williams inserted his finger into their vaginas. Both victims told police they could not identify all the men involved, but could identify Williams and Yayi Adouk Janneh. Janneh was charged with
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of drug paraphernalia. in connection with the incident. Sexual battery is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Rape by instrumentation is punishable by 1 to 15 years.
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By Jill Wedeking AmesEats Flavors Writer
To crave means one has a powerful desire for something. Food cravings are very common and yet still misunderstood by many researching the phenomena. Alan Hirsch, M.D., FACP, the neurological director of the Smell and Taste Research and Treatment Foundation in Chicago, has studied the food choices and cravings of roughly 20,000 individuals for at least 25 years of his life, and is the author of “What Flavor Is Your Personality?” His book explains how smell, mood, memories and more can play into what we crave and eat, and what we crave and eat can tell a lot about one’s personality.
Your craving: Salty foods • What Hirsch says about you: Salt lovers tend to seek outside stimulation and tend to be overtly expressive people. They believe that others control their fate and may check horoscopes to find out what the day will be like. Salt lovers tend to sway with public opinion and go with the flow. The fact that they do not believe they control their own fate, and ultimately health, may be why they ask you to ‘pass the salt.’ • What other studies say about your body: Other studies and researchers suggest that you may be deficient in minerals such as calcium, chloride, potassium or iron. Researcher Michael Tordoff, Ph.D., has found that women who consume a low-calcium diet crave salty foods more than those women to get enough calcium.
Your craving: Garlic • What Hirsch says about you: You
might be more attracted to the odor of garlic more than anything. Maybe people buy fragrances to mask this smell in the home, however, this odor can be linked with pleasant associations of family meals or group gatherings. Hirsch’s studies have even found that garlic may improve moods and reduce aggressive emotions.
• What other studies say about your body: Garlic has been linked to helping improve cardiovascular health, reduce risks of certain cancers and counter infections. Therefore, your craving for garlic may simply be your body’s way of asking for help in one of those areas.
Your craving: Sweets
• What Hirsch says about you: You pursue pleasure, have few regrets and enjoy standing out and feeling special. • What other studies say about your body: Sugar is connected with the ‘sweetness’ in something, and sugar molecules are valuable to organisms that need energy. Evolution may have built ‘energy detectors’ within us to sense this sweetness. Besides the reward of energy, some find pleasure in sweet foods due to our serotonin levels temporarily going up when we eat something sweet.
Your craving: Spicy food
Your craving: Chocolate • What Hirsch says about you: Chocolate lovers cannot be tamed! They seem to be a grown-up with a child’s heart and have a charming attitude making them the life of any party. They are outgoing, dramatic and usually follow the lead of others, which can make them especially vulnerable in relationships. Dark chocolate lovers seem to be more outgoing and love interacting with others, while milk chocolate lovers seem to enjoy more solo time.
• What Hirsch says about you: You may have a slightly impaired sense of
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• Disclaimer: Not all caramels are just plain caramels. Some boxes have fruit and nut caramels among the mix. Running into one of these may be inevitable. Nibble at your own risk. • If you want a cream filled one, go with the circular or oval shaped chocolates. Orange cream, vanilla cream, coconut cream or raspberry
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• Caramels are almost always shaped like a square. When in doubt, search for the quadrangle.
• What other studies say about your body: You might love spicy foods due to the pain relieving endorphins that are released when eating them! You may also have trouble perspiring and spicy foods can help your body do this. It is also possible to get addicted to the rise in blood pressure and rapid heart rate spicy foods may cause.
• What other studies say about your body: Some people suggest your body is lacking magnesium, while others believe chocolate acts as an antidepressant by stimulating the release of serotonin (your happiness hormone).
Unraveling the mysteries of the chocolate assortment Surprise! It’s Valentine’s Day and someone just gave you a giant box of scrumptious assorted chocolates. A classic gift from a loved one that is sure to please. Of course, you’re ecstatic because you’ve been craving a chocolate truffle for days. That rich, dense, creamy center will just hit the spot! You tear off the packaging, toss the lid to the side, ready to relish in tasty delight, when you realize that there is no diagram to tell you which chocolate is which! Oh no, how ever will you find that bit of candy you’ve been pining for? You don’t want something fruity, gross. Coconut? Even worse! Instead of biting each piece in half until you find “The One,” follow these easy tips on how to unravel the mysteries of the chocolate assortment.
smell. Your desire for spicy foods indicates you are seeking greater pleasure from food and blander foods do not provide sufficient smell and taste. You may have a tendency to have underlying depression, and you may be slightly irritable. You tend to seek comfort in the company of others, and will speak up if you don’t believe you are being treated well. You are also a risk taker and may enjoy a job with an adrenaline rush.
Magazine covers are plastered with Hollywood’s hottest power couples. What about food? What types of food go together to best help your body? Here are a few examples.
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cream. It’s a gamble with the flavor, but it’ll be creamy! • A chocolate covered chewy nougat can usually be found disguised in rectangular form (not to be confused with the rounded edges of the cream filled ovals). Nougats generally contain nuts and/or fruit such as hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds or cherries. • Any candy in the box that looks thin and firm will be a toffee of sorts. Usually there are only 1-2 in a package so this should be an easy, crunchy find. • Cluster: a surefire sign of a nut or coconut cluster is a textured chocolate coating. Coconut clusters will have a rough looking top (from the shredded coconut) and nut clusters will have irregular
nutty projections that give their identity away without delay! • And now for the truffle. Often times they’re square like the caramels, however in the heart-shaped box of Hershey’s Pot of Gold Premium Collection the truffles are round!(Maybe all the chocolate companies could get together and figure out a way to be consistent!) Picking a truffle is a tough task so go with your instinct. Hopefully you’ll get lucky! Don’t forget, there is usually some symmetry going on inside these yummy packages, so if you’ve found one on one side that is lip-smackin’ good, chances are the one in the same place on the other side of the box is the same flavor! Find one, get the second one free!
• Cereal and Strawberries: This power couple will help your body have a great start to the day. The Vitamin C from the strawberries helps your body absorb more of the iron that’s in your cereal. • Dark Chocolate and Fruit: Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Dark chocolate along with fruits (or nuts) will help satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free while getting vitamins and minerals • Pasta and Balsamic Vinegar: Vinegar will slow down digestion so you won’t be hungry so soon after eating pasta. This helps control your blood sugar levels. Add different flavors of vinegar to pasta salads or mix olive oil and vinegar with whole wheat pasta.
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Nutrition
Get healthier by lowering daily salt intake By Lea.Petersen iowastatedaily.com
dilute regular versions; for instance, I dilute sodium sauce 50 percent with water.” Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables rather than canned varieties will cut one’s salt intake drastically, Barclay explained. While fresh produce is the best option, college students watching their wallets can purchase frozen fruits and vegetables without gaining the sodium. Choosing “no salt added canned vegetables and using herbs and spices to season them” is also an excellent way to obtain one’s recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables without increasing sodium, Barclay said. “Consider a sodium-free substitute for shaking on your food and adding during cooking — either pepper alone or a sodium-free blend of spices such as Mrs. Dash, which comes in several varieties,” Barclay said. “When cooking, flavor foods with
New Year’s resolutions of losing weight and getting healthy have been shoved upon us just as much as the never-ending snowstorms in Ames. Taking the first step to getting healthy can be as simple as changing the way one’s food is prepared. The Food and Drug Administration is requesting that all Americans reduce their salt intake. New FDA guidelines suggest that the daily sodium intake is 1,500 milligrams, equivalent to half a teaspoon of salt per day. ISU clinician Sally Barclay offered advice on simple, easy ways to cut back on sodium intake. “Limit use of sodium-laden condiments. Soy sauce, salad dressings, sauces, dips, ketchup, mustard and relish all contain sodium,” she said. “Look for lower sodium versions or
herbs and spices — which are plants that offer beneficial nutrients and antioxidants — leave out the salt altogether or add half the amount called for in the recipe,” Barclay said. “Gradually your palate will get used to the less salty taste and learn to appreciate the other flavors of the food and seasonings.” If one should accidently “overdose” on salt for one day, Barclay explained that the best way to counterbalance an increase in sodium is by consuming potassium or calciumrich foods. Students can find potassium in bananas, raisins, baked potatoes, yogurt and lima beans to name a few. A few nontraditional ways students can increase calcium is by eating fortified cereals, soy milk, sardines, tofu and salmon. For more information on dietary guidelines, visit www.health.gov/ dietaryguidelines.
How to lower salt intake
The salt shakedown New FDA guidelines suggest the general population consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about a teaspoon of table salt). People who consume 1,500 milligrams of salt per day — the equivalent to half a teaspoon — have lower blood pressure. About 75 percent of our total salt intake comes from salt added to processed foods by manufacturers and salt that cooks add to foods at restaurants and other food service establishments.
Information from the Food and Drug Administration
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Consume foods that are rich in potassium. Potassium can help block the effects of sodium on blood pressure. The recommended intake of potassium for adolescents and adults is 4,700 mg per day. Potassium-rich foods include leafy, green vegetables and fruits from vines. Flavor food with pepper and other herbs and spices instead of salt. Choose unsalted snacks. Read food labels and choose foods low in sodium.
Information from the Food and Drug Administration
Sudan referendum timeline 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement enacted by the United Nations to end a 22-year conflict between the North and South Sudan. The CPA suggested a referendum vote take place in six years to determine if Sudan will stay united or separate into North and South.
2011 Jan. 9-15 Voting poll locations opened worldwide for registered voters to cast their ballots.
results announced from referendum.
2010 Nov. 14 - Dec. 1 Voting registration began worldwide. Voting took place in Sudan and eight other host countries, including the United States.
Jul. 9 Declaration of Independence to be signed for the Republic of South Sudan.
Feb. 7 Preliminary
Jan. 30 News began to circulate that preliminary polls estimated there was a 99 percent vote for succession in the South, along with 58 percent of voters in the South.
Feb. 14 Official results publicized.
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>>SOUTH.p1 were dancing and singing and dressed in traditional clothing. It was a 99 percent vote for separation. We’re not against people of the North, but there is nothing for us to be attatched to them.” Twenty-two years of conflict between North and South Sudan was finally addressed in 2005 when the Comprehensive Peace Act was initiated to offer a referendum vote for the fate of the country. The act stated that in 2011 the Sudanese people would vote to decide if Sudan would stay united or split, allowing South Sudan to be a separate,
I love America – it’s the land of opportunities, as they say, but I will definitely go back to Sudan. If there is an opportunity for people to advance themselves, then I will go back. I’m going to finish my education here and use it to help my own people back home.” -Josef Lomoti, junior in biochemistry sovereign nation. The peace act also implemented a transitional government that will allow members to assume positions once the separation becomes official in July and the country holds its first elections as its own
nation. Currently the country is being run by a central government, army and police department. There were fights that broke out across the border between the North and South
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during the voting period, but there were few casualties, and these fights were said to be an act of distaction during the referendum process, Lomoti said. The transition to two separate countries is hoped to be a smooth and peaceful one, offering a fresh start to South Sudan and its citizens. “Oh yeah, [I will return] of course,” Lomoti said. “I love America – it’s the land of opportunities, as they say, but I will definitely go back to Sudan. If there is an opportunity for people to advance themselves, then I will go back. I’m going to finish my education here and use it to help my
own people back home.” A question that remains posed to many is the forverpending Darfur conflict, Lomoti said. While the North and South have found a certain level of peace, the East and West are still left in turmoil. “For awhile the Darfur region was backing the North with attacking the South, but now Darfur is starting to break away and realizing they don’t want to be tied with the North anymore,” Lomoti said. Like many other Sudanese, as the 99 percent succession vote proved, Lomoti hopes for a fresh start as a nation. “[I hope for] a country that is new — we have learned from other countries around us, and I hope South Sudan will be the most peaceful country and offer stability and peace in the surrounding area, like the Congo and Uganda,” Lomoti said. Another ISU student from Sudan is Maurice Aduto, senior in animal ecology, who also hopes for permanent peace in his native country. “It is a new, reformed country, and we are going to try to do anything to make sure there is no destruction, only growth and development,” Aduto said. Aduto also explained the enormous amount of happiness and anticipation for the new opportunities South Sudan will offer, and the people who will no longer be considered second-class citizens. The Declaration of Independence of the Republic of South Sudan is expected to be put in place July 9. Political figures are expected to assume powers in the time of transition until new candidates can run for election.
“We can do it – we’ve never been given the chance, so now we are trying to show the world we can do it,” Aduto said. Despite the separation the people voted for, Aduto stressed the importance of the ties between the North and South. “We will be helping each other,” Aduto said. “I don’t see future war conflicts, because there are strong relations and we will be sharing resources.” Aduto hopes that the South will be able to take care of their own problems when it comes to military issues but also hopes for support from the international community, if needed. In a news release Monday, President Obama said the United States intends to recognize South Sudan as a sovereign nation in July, when it is expected to receive its independence. “As I pledged in September when addressing Sudanese leaders, the United States will continue to support the aspirations of all Sudanese — North and South, East and West,” Obama said. “We will work with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to ensure a smooth and peaceful transition to independence,” Obama said. July 9, 2011 will mark the final goal that the South Sudanese have been waiting for. Obama offered support for the people of Sudan in his statement, along with encouragement for the Sudanese. “And while the road ahead will be difficult, those who seek a future of dignity and peace can be assured that they will have a steady partner and friend in the United States,” Obama said.