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Issue 3
April 2014
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Student steps in to save lives after mother drives into ocean By Domonique Quinn
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n Sunday in March on the shores of Daytona Beach, a maroon minivan approached the surf while onlookers watched as Ebony Wilkerson, 32, of South Carolina, drove into the water with children yelling from the backseat. One of the witnesses, Stacy Robinson, 21, a student at Seminole State College of Florida, rushed to the water and would end up saving two children out of a minivan from the Daytona Beach waters.
Seminole State student Stacy Robinson helped save two children out of the minivan driving into the waters of Daytona Beach recently.
For Robinson, a graduate of Jones High School who is majoring in criminal justice at Seminole State, it was just an afternoon on the beach with his girlfriend when she spotted the van driving toward the water. He noticed a boy waving his arms screaming for help and ran to the van to save the kids trapped in the backseat.
While rescuing the kids from the minivan, Robinson said all he could think of at the moment was, “Safety first and get the kids out of the van.” After saving the children, the next thing he thought of was why the mother would do something “so cruel” to herself and her kids. Investigator Celines Rios of Seminole County Sheriff Department for Domestic Violence said, on average, women who live with domestic violence go back to the abuser 7 times. For anyone who is involved in domestic violence, Investigator Rios said to first recognize that they need to leave, then formulate a plan, identify what they need and put money away.
Captain David Vanis of Daytona Beach Safety said, “Having a minivan drive into the ocean is not a frequent occurrence and it was a big deal.” Robinson said, “They were still putting on wet suits as I was getting the kids out of the car,” adding the lifeguards finally came to join him and others to come help the 3-year-old out of the car seat. For Robinson, who is known for having a soft spot for kids with two siblings - ages 8 and 10 - almost the same age as the children he saved in the minivan, who are ages 9 and 10, family is important. And since he is in his last semester at Seminole State, he plans to attend Troy University in Alabama with dreams of playing football professionally. He said, “If I were to go pro, I would have 6 or 7 kids of my own.” After Robinson’s rescue, many different interviews have happened including: Good Morning America, CNN, and Channel 2, 6, 9 and HLN. When out in public, Robinson said he is now recognized by pedestrians and is always acknowledge for his gratitude. Back at home, life is normal, Robinson said. His family is proud of his accomplishments, seeing him on the news everyday, he said. “But I do not get any special treatment from them,” he said. While most people might view Robinson as a hero, he does not consider himself one, and said it’s no different than giving out a helpful-hand such as stopping to help someone on the side of the road with a flat tire. “The children have a right to call me a hero,” he said.
Since Wilkerson was pregnant, Investigator Rios said the woman most likely did not know what else to do. “She probably dealt with postpartum depression and did not seek help,” Rios said. “She did not see any other way out.” Meanwhile, back at the scene, the lifeguards on duty did not respond as quickly as they were expected, Robinson said.
Electric mayhem Contributed by Michael Brown
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aporless cigarettes hit the market back in 2007. Since then, it’s been gaining support, even enough for specialty shops to be popping up all over town. While many may not be looking to smoke for the first time through this novelty, many smokers are giving it a shot. The question is, however, can an avid smoker really quit the original through this new tech? “I was already beginning to quit when I switched to smoking the e-cigs, but I was using mine for quite a while. I still have a regular smoke every now and then, though,” Shane Campbell, age 25, said. Others didn’t have the same luck. As to be expected of the most addictive drug, changing your nicotine habits doesn’t come easily to most. “It’s not the same. Like, at all,” Kevin Colledge, 19, said . I bought one, tried it for about a week or two...”
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When in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help.
MadVapes store manager Robert Everhart uses an electronic cigarette at MadVapes in Charlotte, N.C. Electronic cigarettes are growing in popularity, but concern still lingers nationwide about their safety. e-Cig culture includes "vaping" meet-ups and an array of buildyour-own products. Photo by (Diedra Laird/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
THE SEMINOLE SCRIBE The Seminole Scribe is the official student newspaper of Seminole State College of Florida EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Melissa Merkler STAFF REPORTERS Bianca Cacho Shannen Connor Christina Fleming Matthew Jezak Nicole Mueller Domonique Quinn Leyla Rad Faculty Adviser Jennifer Sheppard
Pet lovers gather at Pints ’n Paws in Sanford By Nicole Mueller
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et owners walked their dogs around while sampling brews and munching on food at the third annual Sanford Pints ‘n Paws Craft Beer Festival in late March as part of an effort to raise money for local pet charities. The event, organized by Paul Williams, owner of The West End Trading Company, worked with local organizations to donate 100 percent of its ticket, vendor and sponsor proceeds to Pet Rescue by Judy and Dolly’s Foundation raising just over $13,000, he said.. General admission tickets sold at $20 presale and $30 the day of the event. There was also VIP admission tickets this year, $30 presale and $40 the day of the event, which included an hour early admission to be the first to sample unlimited beer in addition to an event T-shirt that was also available for purchase for $15.
Pet owners and their dogs as they walked Second Street on the sunny Saturday afternoon. Photos by Nicole Mueller
stricken areas do not have the necessary resources to spay and neuter their animals so they continue to breed and produce accidental litters,” Ms. Daniel said.
EDITORIAL POLICY Viewpoints expressed in columns and letters to the editor are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Seminole Scribe or Seminole Dolly’s Foundation became State College. Letters or columns involved with Pint ‘n Paws last year can be emailed or dropped off at which was successful in raising the office. Please limit letters to money for its spay and neuter 500 words, and include phone program. number, name and area of study or affiliation. Letters will not be printed Tents lined the curbs of downtown anonymously. We reserve the right Sanford’s brick-paved Second Street March 22, 2014 was the third annual Sanford Pints ‘n “The past year we’ve made a lot of to reject letters. Paws Beer Festival. great relationships in the Sanford between Sanford and South Palmetto community thanks to the event,” MISSION STATEMENT avenues. Food was available for Ms. Daniel said. We are a student-run newspaper purchase by local downtown Sanford that aims to construct a publication eateries and treats for the pups to Another charity aided by the snack on were also prepared and sold of professionalism. Through proceeds of the event was Pet Rescue by local pet bakeries. each individual staffer’s utmost by Judy, a nonprofit located in potential, we write for the interest Sanford that is dedicated to rescuing “It’s great that there are local events of the school and its student both cats and dogs. The weekend that cater to dogs because I just was busy with Pints ‘n Paws on body to deliver a quality news and got my dog and I love taking her Saturday and then celebrating the entertainment source that uphold everywhere I go,” said Mirly Morales, grand opening of its rescue and traditional journalistic values. a graduate of Seminole State College Puppies waiting to find their forever homes. adoption center the following day. of Florida. PUBLIC FORUM “It is a state of the art center The Seminole Scribe is a One of the benefiting charities was “designated public forum.” Student Dolly’s Foundation, an organization equipped with a cat room, kennels editors have authority to make for the dogs with natural lighting located in Sanford that provides free all content decisions without and a feeding room,” Judy Sarullo, censorship or advance approval. spay and neuter services to families founder of Pet Rescue by Judy, in need of assistance. said, “It’s a magnificent place for COPYRIGHT ©2014 The Seminole Scribe. the animals to wait while they find “I started Dolly’s Foundation when All rights reserved. All content is their forever home.” I worked at the local shelter. I property of The Seminole Scribe realized there was a great need for and may not be reproduced or It was a cloudless Saturday transmitted without consent. a new rescue organization in our afternoon as community members The Scribe is a member of the community,” Erica Daniel, president Associated Collegiate Press, gathered with friends in support of and founder, said. “Once I realized A grey hound cooling off in one of a few pools located Florida Community College Press local pet organizations. we weren’t making a difference by along Second Street. Association and College Media pulling out one animal at a time, we Advisers Inc. decided to rearrange our mission by offering free spay and neuter “It was a beautiful day to get out and enjoy the weather, as well as meet new people and their dogs,” Seminole State student, Aida to those that need it the most.” Wyland said, as she walked her dog, Argos. CONTACT US Room J-107 Ms. Daniel said she gathered data that proves areas with the To donate money or supplies, visit: dollysfoundation.org and Sanford/Lake Mary highest intake numbers of animals at animal services are also petrescuebyjudy.com. thescribe@seminolestate.edu areas with the highest percentages of poverty, adding that “poverty
Local celebrity Q & A Q: When did you start playing music? A: I started playing in fourth grade, took guitar lessons, still friends with my teacher today. Q: Your first teacher? A: Yep, my first and only, other than the thousands of others [of influences]. He’s still a mentor, still a friend. Q: What were your initial guitar influences? A: I was really turned out by classic rock. The more I got into classic rock, the more I saw names: [Muddy] Waters, [Willie] Dixon, the writers of these songs that these guys were playing and then I started getting into blues and the things connected to blues like soul music, you know, funk music, a little bit. That was the real first wave, was classic rock turning into blues. Q: What bands from that classic rock era? A: The classics, man: the Beatles, the [Rolling] Stones, the Who….not just the pop songs. In those days you got a tape or record, eventually a CD and then if you liked that band then you got another [recording]….you really got into bands more than just songs. Q: What was your first gig here in town? A: The very first time [was] out on Goldenrod [near Full Sail]. I get there and [the host] literally put a chair on a pool table and he tells his friends, ‘Man, you got to hear this kid play.’ They start making requests. Now, fortunately it was a biker bar so the requests were very obvious, like “Freebird” and “Sweet Home Alabama.” Q: You were part of the moderately successful 90s band, My Friend Steve, that must have been kind of a whirlwind year and a half?
I spent a few good minutes with a local luminary and fixture of Orlando’s music scene, Brian Chodorcoff, local guitar slayer and music purveyor.
Contributed by Joe Meadows
A: It was neat, man. It was the first taste of a certain aspect of working in the [music] industry. Very few, including myself, stay there. At the time, when you kind of lose something like that, you feel like a failure and then years later you realize, ‘Man, that was so (expletive) awesome.’ Such a great time and period, how many people get to do [that] anyway? Q: What’s the difference in the music scene, in Orlando, from 20 years ago to now? A: It was very thin back then. Q: Not many bands? Not many venues? A: There wasn’t a lot of a places catering to original ideas, you know. A lot of people didn’t support it. But [since], it’s exploded. The difference from 20 years ago is massive. It’s a vibrant scene now. It’s really not competitive, it’s supportive. Q: What are your favorite towns for music that you’ve played in around the States? A: New Orleans, absolutely New Orleans, New York, Charleston, S.C. Then there’s other places where there’s a lot of people [at the show] and it’s in the middle of nowhere. College towns played every college town in the universe, you know. Q: When did you open Osprey Village Records? A: [It] technically never opened and will never close. It just sort of became. I moved in knowing this room was a full room to play music in. I was sick of renting a warehouse, having to pay rent, splitting the room with [other musicians]. For a year there was gear in piles, nothing really happened. Q: No organization? A: In my life, I was in a real transitory period. And then, it was almost like, ‘If you build it, they will come’ because right away when I set the room up….the flood gates were open. I started playing with more variety people than I ever had before.
Sundays are fun days Southern Fried Sunday at Will’s Pub is a staple of the downtown music scene.
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f you’re looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon or evening that incorporates live music, great food and colorful characters, then Sunday Fried Sunday is the place to be. Will’s Pub on North Mills Avenue in Orlando hosts this monthly soiree and celebrates southern music, life, love and great food. Jessica Pawli, 35, has been putting on this event for the past 8 years and it has become one of the coolest Sundays on the event calendar. I’ve also known Jess for some years now. She’s usually out most nights of the week and is one of the biggest fans and supporters of live music and the arts in the Orlando area. “It’s Orlando’s opportunity to get together, share a meal and enjoy some music and have a communal experience to close out their weekend,” said Pawli. So, what does this entail? Basically, for the price of admission, which is usually around five dollars, you get live entertainment from some of Orlando’s best bands, a southern-themed buffet and enjoyment from some of the coolest characters on the block. It’s “a southern music showcase featuring local, national and regional bands of the southern variety; country, bluegrass, alt country, rockabilly,” Pawli said.
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“We’ll play around with the theme. Once or twice a year I’ll change it up to be a Soul Fried Sunday,” featuring Soul, R & B, Motown-inspired music. The last Southern Fried Sunday was the day before St. Patrick’s Day. Naturally, it was an Irish theme with everyone decked out in green. Corned beef and cabbage was served. And once a year, Southern Fried Sunday puts on a benefit for the Mustard Seed, a Central Floridabased charity that provides furniture and clothing to people in need, especially after disasters. So, not only are you getting all of this good stuff for a low cost of admission, you might also be helping out your local community through your generosity.
WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? By Leyla Rad
See some of the interesting things some students at the Seminole State College of Florida carry around in their bags! Katie Flynn, 18, freshman, accounting major
Contents: wallet, Pacsun bag, concert tickets, iPhone, iPhone charger, medication, tampons, bikini, ID holder, keys, 3 containers of chapstick, Disney princess pens
Emily Phillips, 18, freshman, history major
Contents: “Give me Liberty” history book, highlighter, eCig, Starbucks iced tea, pen, iPhone, hairbrush, eyeglass case, wallet, keys, chapstick, folders, spiral notebook, planner
Erin Conrad, 19, sophomore, engineering major
Contents: Vera Bradley backpack, a money holder, divider folder, Smuckers PB&J, keys, calculator, spiral notebook, Seminole State class schedule, two dollars, matching Vera Bradley wallet
Chris Green, 19, sophomore, hopsitality
management/ business administration major
Contents: Honors institute brochure, a Bible, headphones, duct tape, sunglasses, a New York Giants lanyard, keys, notebooks, comb, Nike slides, calculator
Nicole Ghent, 20, sophomore, biology major
Contents: Graphing calculator, tissue, Vera Bradley iPad case, On-the-go Advil, pencil, Dove deodorant, EOS lipbalm, eye contact case
Cassidy Bush, 19, sophomore, undecided major
Contents: colored pencils, gel art pens, folders, iPhone, keys, Trident gum, pen, tampon, planner
Brittni Beckstrom, 20, sophomore, biology major
Contents: purse, tampon, glasses, birth control, nasal spray, hair clip, hair tie, two pencils, pencil case, sunglasses, Baby Lips速, mascara, keys, pen
Eric Skiko, 22, junior, business information management major
Contents: biology book, binder, calculator, cheese puffs, notebook, folder, BBQ Pringles
From the Editor Wow! March was a busy month for Seminole State College students. From a heroic rescue at the beach to Spring Break, Bike Week, St. Patrick’s Day and many more events, there was a lot to cover for this issue. To help you get back into shape after all the partying check out the stories on fitness and yoga. If that doesn’t peak your interest, maybe the story about potentially future famous baseball players still here on campus will give you the extra push you need to get into gear to reach your dream career. As always, the staff at The Seminole Scribe looks forward to reader comments and stories. Submit your content via email to thescribe@seminolestate.edu. Until next time, Melissa B. Merkler - EIC
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By Matthew Jezak
Looking back on the 73rd annual Daytona Bike Week
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n the past I used to ride my bike to Bike Week – of course, that was my pre-baby life. I’m not ashamed to “trailer my bike to Bike Week,” as some bumper stickers read. Lugging a toddler to a motorcycle event definitely requires more than a sleeping bag and tent - at least for this biker momma.
The majority of my time was spent between the Racetrack RV Park and the Daytona International “The money is great,” she added about her Speedway. Rows and rows of vendors kept the temporary job. kiddo and I busy when Daddy was out playing. The golf cart was a lifesaver for the commute. A beer girl isn’t her sole income though.
Saturday night was my turn to go out. After cruising up and down Main Street several times I This year my husband and I created a small finally found a spot and jumped the curb onto the caravan. He pulled the motorcycles in an enclosed sidewalk to park my bike and made my way to the trailer behind the recreational vehicle and I drove action. the truck towing our pimped-out EZ Go golf cart. Why bring a golf cart to a motorcycle rally you might ask? Because it is so much easier to get around on it than trying to push a stroller on a gravel road or drive the truck around the RV park. No matter when or where I went in the Daytona Beach vicinity I heard live music playing and people screaming and dancing and having a great time celebrating with friends.
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Jenny McKenney said she loves her job as a beer girl at Full Moon Saloon.
“I work for a property management company,” McKinney said, but she will make time out of her regular work schedule to return as a beer girl at next year’s Bike Week.
After I finished speaking to the beer girl I attempted to take some pictures of the band Donkey Punch that was performing on stage. However, I was interrupted by a photobomb. Kristen Setzer insisted I take her picture. So I switched lenses and proceeded to do an impromptu photo shoot of she and her husband. My daughter, Amelia, having the time In between the drunken of her life at the Daytona International giggles and loud music I Speedway. managed to hear bits and pieces of what they were trying to tell me: four kids, married ten years and live in Hickory, NC.
Unfortunately, I felt out of place most of the time because I sat alone at the bar to people-watch and hear the bands perform. Bike Week is about camaraderie. It’s After that excitement I about hanging out with friends decided to mosey down the and making new memories street and stumbled across and of course riding. I basically another band, Crisp & experienced the whole event Davis, that was playing on feeling sorry for myself because stage at Bad Boyz Saloon. my husband was sitting at the RV Kristen and Shane Geurin traveled from North Rodney Crisp of Crisp & Davis rocked By now it was close to babysitting while I was out on the Carolina to attend the 73rd Annual Daytona Bike the stage at Bad Boyz Saloon on Main midnight and the crowd Week. (Photos by Melissa B. Merkler) Street in Daytona Beach. town and vice versa. My daughter had disappeared but they is almost 3 years old but nowhere continued to play on for the near ready to be a passenger on a motorcycle; and For those that don’t know, beer girls are a staple stragglers like myself. Based in Nashville, this rock babysitters isn’t easy to come by so far away from at Bike Week. Each one brings her personality to duo had a fresh sound, which was music to my ears home. the tub, which sometimes draws in the men and – pun intended. sometimes turns them away. There’s definitely a I am thankful for the time I got to ride my beer girl for everyone. My family and I stayed at Bike Week for almost motorcycle and shop hassle-free without a nagging the entire time. To read more about my adventures husband asking, “Are you done yet?” and a “I love it!” Jenny McKenney yelled over the loud check out my blog at www.catonalog.com. screaming two-year-old asking for another cookie. music at Full Moon Saloon. This was her second However, I did miss riding as a group. year as a beer girl at the popular bar on Main If you went to Bike Week this year, please send us Street. She enjoys working as a beer girl because shepictures with a story to publish in the last issue of My husband and I did manage to go out for a few likes, “the atmosphere, the bar and I love bikers,” the spring semester to thescribe@seminolestate. hours together here-and-there thanks to a good McKinney said as she stopped to pose for photos edu. friend that trekked out to Daytona to watch our taken by bar patrons. By Melissa B. Merkler daughter. So, kudos to you Ashley for your time!
HOROSCOPES
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By Nancy Black | Tribune Content Agency | (MCT)
‘Today’s Birthday (04/03/14). Life seems especially sweet this year. Both solar and lunar eclipses launch your partnership (4/15) and prosperity (4/29) to new levels this month. Barriers resolve. Your creativity thrives. Beautify your home and throw parties this spring. Summer fun leads to autumn romance. You’re clear about what’s important. Savor love with your dearest ones. Soak it in. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s plenty to do close to home. Solve a domestic puzzle. Re-affirm a commitment to a partnership or project. Hold onto what you have. Present practical data, and talk it over. Listening is more powerful than speaking. Respect others and it returns to you. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Apply discipline to your communications for the next few days. Get your message out. Test it on your friends first, and use their feedback for modifications. Money’s coming in, and easily goes back out. Don’t fund a fantasy. Spend on practical necessities. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You’re in the spotlight today and tomorrow. Use your power responsibly. Discuss financial implications, and negotiate a win-win. Hold out for what’s right. Friends contribute their expertise and experience. Learn something new. A hunch could get profitable. Accept the applause with a bow. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 7 -- Today and tomorrow favor contemplation, study and quiet productivity. Remain obsessed with details. Present or collect expert testimony. Listen to partners, and take notes. Your assessment nails it. Prepare documents. Reassurance arrives from far away. Ask for more and get it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Study the situation. Do the homework you’ve been avoiding. Let go of obligations that you can delegate. How much control do you really need? Good news presents new options. Talk it over with the related parties. Get friends involved. Follow a family tradition.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 5 -- Make plans for major changes at home. Today and tomorrow are good for testing ideas. Gather feedback, and take notes. Talk it over with the ones affected. Use your own good judgment. Avoid stepping on toes, or it could get awkward. Keep a wide view. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- Things fall into place today and tomorrow. An old dream could be newly possible. Plan an adventure. Study options and strategies. Travel conditions improve. Let your partner do the talking, despite your charm. Notice any barriers or limitations. Think about the long haul. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- The next few days favor financial planning. The more care you take with details, the better you look. Find ways to save. Collaborate and share resources with a partner. Provide great service, and earn respect. Opposites attract. Stay true to your heart. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 6 -- Review instructions, confirm reservations, and listen to suggestions. You and a partner can stir things up today and tomorrow. It could even get romantic. Stay flexible with changes or temporary confusion. Delegate or reschedule if needed. Get an expert opinion. Share responsibilities. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 6 -- It gets busy today and tomorrow. A new project demands attention. Work more and increase profits. It may require compromise. Postpone a trip, and meet virtually rather than in person. Search for practical data, and share it. Record thoughts and feelings in your journal. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 6 -- New assignments keep coming in. You’re motivated by the money. Keep your head down and focus. Get your friends involved. Make more time for fun today and tomorrow. Play with family and friends, and practical solutions arise in the process. Express your love. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- Today and tomorrow are good for making changes at home. Invest in efficiency. Clean up a mess. Get partners involved, and test new structures. Make material improvements. Challenge authority to get to the truth. Stick to your principles. Have your home reflect your passions. (c)2014 bY NANCY BLACK DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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By Bianca Cacho
hysical fitness is a subject that has been taught to young people since the elementary school days. As a little first grader, gym class brought most kids joy because getting out of the classroom and going outside was like releasing an animal from a cage. As people get older, going outside seems to be less and less tempting. According to letsmove.gov, a website designed by Michelle Obama to help fight against obesity, people spend on average 7.5 hours per day watching television, playing video games and sitting in front of a computer screen. Adults 18 years and older should spend at least 30 minutes a day exercising at least five times a week. Exercising does not have to be killing yourself in the gym for five days, even the slightest exercise like parking at the farthest parking spot in the lot, taking the stairs instead of the elevator , walking the dog or counting steps could help, about 8,500 steps a day. OUTRUN continued on page 15... Many factors come into play when it comes to exercise. To the left are some tips that can help on the journey of fitness. Photo courtesy of @fitspirational via Twitter.
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oga can cleanse your body of stress, build stability in your core balance and increase your optimum wellness.
“Yoga isn’t just a way to exercise, it is a state of mind and a way of life,” Jaqueline Sineway, Yoga and Pilate’s instructor at LA Fitness in Waterford and Oviedo, said. Being healthy is more than looking fit and feeling well. According to the World Health Organization: “Health is defined as a state of optimal well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Yoga Poses: Poses such as Salamba Sirsasana allow the body to relieve stress and strengthen the core. Photos by Betty Boddie
Finding peace and wellness inYoga
Yoga is recommended to those who wish to feel fit and active, but it is also recommended for those who suffer from major stress disorders, spinal and heart disease.
By Christina Fleming
“People ask me all the time what I think is the most beneficial thing about my practice with Pilates is, and I always respond that it’s the way you connect your physical, mental and spiritual wellness,” Sineway said. “Luckily for me, LA Fitness pays me to work out. It is a complete winwin situation.” Others who practice yoga also feel as if their practice has benefited their overall wellness. “When I first became involved with Yoga and Pilates I immediately recognized the positive changes in my body, attitude and diet,” a student at the University of Central Florida, Eric Sorowsky said. “I always thought it would be weird for a guy to practice yoga, but now if I even miss a day I feel off balance.” Yoga is an experience that releases stress and may change the way the body reacts throughout the day. “I absolutely hate missing a day of yoga,” Brittney King, a student at Orlando Power Yoga, said. “When I am there it is like my own personal hour of stress relief and I completely cleanse my body of worry.”
Working toward the MLB all the way from SSC By Shannen Connor
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or these two baseball players, what was once a dream of theirs might soon become a reality. With the potential to be high picks in this year’s Major League Baseball draft, these two pitchers might have what it takes.
Jake Cosart and Gianni Zayas are, according to Gianni Zayas the Perfect Game’s Top Photo taken by Bernard 200 list, which ranks Brzezinski | January 2014 junior college prospects, ranked second and seventh, based on their pitching strengths and abilities.
Jake Cosart
Photo taken by Bernard Brzezinski | January 2014
Seminole State College Assistant Coach Doug Freeman said the attention toward Cosart and Zayas is great for the whole team. “I think it is awesome
for them to get the recognition, and they both definitely have the talent and potential that deserves that recognition,” he said. These two pitchers, who are both in their first season on the Raiders baseball team, have been described by coaches as leaders to the team, and a “huge help” to the baseball program.
mentally and physically ready to be drafted. Seventh ranked pitcher, Gianni Zayas, said that he is “ready” to be a professional player in the MLB. “It has always been a dream of mine and hopefully I get to begin my career as a professional baseball player this year,” he said.
Second ranked pitcher, Jake Cosart, said it’s an honor to be mentioned with the top prospects in the country.
Zayas, who has been playing baseball for most of his life, seemed happy with his decision to play for Seminole State.
“I’m a competitor and put the team ahead of myself,” he said.
“There is not much more I can ask for in a team which makes it easy to say that I am proud to be a Raider,” he said.
With the right amount of training and practice, Cosart said he is both
OUTRUN from page 14... Exercising can bring much more than just a fit body and healthy heart and bones. Fitness can provide a “sense of well-being” according to presidentschallenge.org. Working out can reduce anxiety and help manage stress which can be important for the average college student that has finals quickly approaching. According to Mr. John Cardenas, psychology teacher at Seminole State College of Florida, exercise can make a person more aware and provides more of a positive outlook on life and “chronic stress” humans tend to deal with. “You can’t outrun your stress but you can run, making fitness the middleman can make stress a little easier to deal with.” Mentally exercising provides a “natural high.” The brain releases endorphins which causes postive effects for the body and brain and can help the immune system. “The endorphin rush from working out usually releases my stress, it’s like brain candy,” says Ivy Henderson, exercise science major at the University of Central Florida. “Whenever I don’t work out I feel tired and drained, when I do work out I feel tired but it’s a good tired.”
Students feel stress from assignments and exams; Working out can help relieve the stress that school and other personal situations can bring. Working out is proven to make a person feel happy. Even if working out makes you feel happy for the moment, that moment can bring positive distractions from daily struggles that can bring a person down. “After I work out I feel completely exhausted but the exhaustion I feel is the stress working away.” Former certified athletic trainer Alexander Grandoit said working out has staying power. “Fitness turns into a lifestyle,” he said, “So the effect it has is lasting.” Maura Howard tries to log about 3 miles per workday on a treadmill desk station at Salo, a financial staffing company in downtown Minneapolis. She said regular walking helps her avoid after-lunch drowsiness. (Richard Sennott/ Minneapolis Star Tribune/MCT)
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“...but, like, they weren’t as good. It felt like a waste of time and money to me,” he said. Emmanuel Quiles, age 26, a local vendor of Totally Wicked e-cigarettes, said to his knowledge, no one has started smoking on e-cigarettes. “I used to smoke,” he said, “But then I started smoking Totally Wicked. I get a lot of repeat customers, so obviously it’s worked. Personally, I’ve owned two e-cigs and although I managed to cut back the first time, that demon is always there. It ends up just feeling lighter, and there’s no way to estimate the fix that one needs. However, the ability to smoke indoors and obtain different flavors is nice. In the end, however, it’s almost as easy just to quit altogether. Places where one can buy and try out electronic cigarettes in the area include Electronic Cigarette at the Florida Mall, Smoke 4 Less at W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden Electronic Cigarette Shop, also on W Colonial, and Totally Wicked at the Seminole Towncenter. Prices usually run at about $40 to $75, depending on size and accessories, as well as $10 for cartridges or bottles. In the long run, this can be cheaper than going old-fashioned, but unless you can successfully convert, it may end up just being a hole in your budget. As e-cigs are relatively new and untested, there hasn’t been enough time to test them out too thoroughly. As a result, no one really knows how they compare to regular cigarettes, clincally. So then, we, the public, get all of the joy and adventure out of figuring out just how bad or how good this new product’ll be. Here’s hoping that we don’t get Super Cancer.
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