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Spring break causes students to develop eating disorders Rosalee Getterman Special to The Battalion As spring break approaches, the pressure to achieve that statuesque physical physique known as the “swimsuit body” intensifies. Often the quest for the perfect body is postponed. The sudden realization that the time to achieve the desired body has slipped away can lead to panic. Quick remedies for this lost time often manifest themselves through
dramatic cuts in caloric intake, or the purging of consumed food. Some college students viewing the daunting swimsuit season of spring break and summer have developed eating disorders with potentially devastating consequences. Students have noticed a change in the habits of their peers as this time of the year nears. “The weeks before spring break, a lot of people go to the [Student Recreation Center] a lot and take classes to get a swimsuit body. It’s the time of
year you start realizing all the weight you gained over Christmas,” said Liz Rodgers, a sophomore history major. As the temperature rises, people shed layers of winter clothing and wear less clothing to be comfortable. “You can’t cover up. There is no more hiding under big jackets,” said Kristen Schultze, a senior poultry science major. The pressure to change physical appearance does not always result from
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Joanna Raines The Battalion Texas A&M was represented in two parades in New Orleans: the Krewe of Iris parade and the King Rex Mardi Gras Parade. “The Texas A&M Fish Drill Team, class of 2014, A&M’s precision rifle drill team, traveled to New Orleans this last weekend to compete in the Mardi Gras Drill Meet hosted at Tulane University, placing in all six events and claiming the overall championship,” said Tyler Hopping, cadet gunnery sergeant and Fish Drill Team junior adviser. The Fish Drill Team is known to win many national championships since 1946, and they entered this competition with high hopes. “We [were] stoked to go,” said Nathan Rollings, a freshman psychology major. The Aggie Band marched in the largest Galveston Mardi Gras parade, the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade on Saturday. More than 200,000 people attend Mardi Gras in Galveston each year. This year was Galveston’s 100th Mardi Gras event. “We’ve been working hard for so long,” said Brynn Hatch, a freshman international studies major.
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The Fish Drill Team participates in the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade Saturday in Galveston.
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ardi Gras conjures up vivid images of parades, feathered masks and beads flinging toward the outstretched hands of the crowds. As Christianity began to spread throughout the Roman Empire the early church searched for a way to convert pagans. Carnival was created as the period of indulgence and celebration beginning on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and culminating in the final day of festivities the day before Ash Wednesday. Carnival means
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many historians to the French explorer Iberville who landed sixty miles south of present day New Orleans in 1699 and named the landing spot Point du Mardi Gras. named the landing spot Point du Mardi Gras. Under French rule, New Orleans became the center for the Mardi Gras festivals where the celebrations consisted of masked balls and feasts. When the Spanish took control of New Orleans the festival was banned until 1823. Yet it was not until 1827 that it became legal again to wear masks in the streets. New Orleans developed intricate traditions for the holiday over the years such as naming kings of the carnival and official colors. In 1892, Rex, the King of Carnival that year, chose purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. In the 1870’s the tradition of float riders throwing beads and gold coins began. Krewes are another part of New Orleans history that make the Mardi Gras festival unique. Krewes are masking and parading social clubs, many of which have invitation-only memberships. Each krewe celebrates with its own themed party and elects its own Mardi Gras court. In College Station, Mardi Gras coincides with the week before spring break, and students are more likely to be studying than partying as it’s a favorite week for professors to give mid-terms. “I actually don’t have any plans for Mardi Gras ‌ I have two tests this week,â€? said Shelby Tidwell, a freshman political science major. Because Mardi Gras falls on a Tuesday, not everyone has the time to celebrate. Along with his friends, sophomore finance major Kenny Pell, usually
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saves partying for later in the week. “We probably won’t do anything, as it’s a Tuesday,â€? Pell said. Casey Lee, a freshman English major, has been to New Orleans for Mardi Gras several times before and has a favorite spot for celebrating. “There is this little bar in the French quarter, modeled after the bar in The Boondocks Saints movie,â€? Lee said. Unfortunately, Lee will not be making the trip down South this year. “I have no car ‌ otherwise I would absolutely be in New Orleans. It’s my favorite city and it’s [Mardi Gras], my favorite holiday. The whole point of the holiday is to party,â€? Lee said. While Texas A&M-College Station will not be throwing a wild parade or Mardi Gras party, Texas A&M-Galves-
parking lot,� Rodgers said. Eating disorders are not specific to gender. “Men can have them too. At this point in our lives, everyone is striving to look good because of peer pressure,� said Katie Colvin, a senior allied health major. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, “95 percent of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25.8. Over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting and taking laxatives. An estimated 10 to 15 percent of people with anorexia or buli-
ton will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mardi Gras in Galveston. According to an e-mail from President Loftin, many Aggies will be taking part in the festivities, from the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band marching in the Grand Night Parade to the four Aggies who are in the Mardi Gras court, along with Jim McLean, class of 1978, who is president of the oldest krewe in Galveston, Knights of Momus. Whether or not you are spending today partying or studying, go ahead and indulge in some sweet food. However you choose to spend your Mardi Gras, you will be taking part in a tradition that is more than 2,000 years old. Katie Marie Pogue is a sophomore international studies major.
mia are male.� Whether due to psychological stress or social pressures, developing an eating disorder can cause negative side effects. “Anorexia nervosa, which is the severe restriction of caloric intake, can cause sudden emergencies. We have a patient right now that weighs less than half of what she should healthily weigh,� said Darlene McLaughlin, a physician at the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Anorexia nervosa is not the only eating disorder that plagues college campuses. Bulimia is also prevalent and equally dangerous. “The biggest problem with bulimia is that it ruins the teeth,� McLaughlin said.
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hen Texas A&M hired Bill Byrne as athletic director in 2003, the athletic department had reached a pivotal crossroads at which it made a surefire commitment to become what the University knew it had the potential of achieving — transforming into one of the strongest and most successful athletic institutions in the country. A&M began spurning a new campaign of “Building Champions” in an effort to mold each sport, from football to track, into one of the Big 12’s and nation’s most competitive.
Among the many important factors involved in attaining such lofty goals, alongside crucial coaching hires and developing key sources of revenue, has been the hefty, though necessary, investment in first-class state-of-the-art facilities. During Byrne’s tenure, A&M has invested in a myriad of projects that has made the school one of the country’s sleekest sports destinations. From the construction of the new indoor track and football practice facilities, to the Cox-McFerrin Basketball Center, to the Traditions Golf Clubhouse and the Bright Football Complex, A&M has broken new ground in its emphasis on athletic infrastructure. “We pretty much had a master plan for what we wanted to do for our facilities at Texas A&M since I came here in 2003 and we’ve just been ticking ‘em off,” Byrne said. “Facilities are absolutely critical for the success of an athletic program, so we’re working hard to make certain that our facilities are the best in the country.” The visionary athletic director isn’t stopping any time soon with the athletic department now moving to its latest endeavor: renovations of Olsen and Kyle Field and the construction of a brand new outdoor track facility. Though the Kyle Field and track projects are still in their infant planning stages, the remodeling of Olsen Field, home of A&M’s baseball program, has already begun. The stadium has served as the home for the baseball team for 31 years, but until
now, no large-scale renovation had been undertaken. This latest project will emulate features seen in major league parks from seating, to concessions, to dugout placement. In addition to an impressive exterior façade, the stadium will include new concessions, the replacement of bleachers with the construction of grassy berm seating areas on the first and third base sides and a brand new club seating area. Byrne likens it to the home field of the Houston Astros. “If [A&M fans] have been to Minute Maid Park they’re going to love the new dugout club. We’re going to put in new club seating right behind home plate … but if they’re been to Minute Maid [Park], they know that there’s a bunker suite behind that where they can go in and have refreshments,” Byrne said. “I think we’re doing some great things for our fans.” The plan also includes a twostory student athlete center that features new locker rooms, a new players’ lounge, new coaches’ offices, and state-of-the-art training facilities. Developments like these in any sport facility, particularly those that focus on the players’ and coaches’ experience, will not only benefit players that have already signed but also serve as one of the most effective recruiting tools a school has. “With all the other teams getting new [baseball] facilities like Texas, Arkansas and LSU, it cuts back from the recruiting that [A&M] gets. Players want to go to those awesome facilities,” said Kevin Gonzalez, se-
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Kyle Field is one of three A&M athletic venues to undergo renovations. nior catcher for the Aggies. “When a kid walks up and he sees a brand new facility that’s got stands, that’s got suites, that’s got ice cream and they pack the house — that makes you want to play there.” The latest renovations to Kyle Field, meanwhile, will initially focus upon renovating the current structure and keeping its status as a premier stadium that keeps fans packing the stands. With the fan in mind, Byrne understands what features must be included to have a premier venue. “I think the way that [A&M] fans view contests today is much different than it was 20 years ago. I think the fan amenities you need to bring to a modern ballpark are things that our fans now expect,” Byrne said. “We need to upgrade our amenities from everything to restrooms, concession stands, seat width and walking space.” Though still in its planning stages, the project will include, as soon as 2012, vast improvements to the internal infrastructure and fan amenities. Air conditioning will be added to the restrooms, all of which will be brought up to code, along with the addition of more and better concessions. Tentative plans exist, in a
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later stage, to expand seating at the south endzone though most of the seating improvements will occur on the east and west side of the stadium. Continuous improvements to additional football facilities, including the Bright Complex, should also be in the mix. Junior safety Trent Hunter, like Gonzalez, also understands what improved facilities mean to players and recruits, not just the fans. “We have a lot of things that other schools don’t have. We have the [Bright Football Complex], our own weight room and now they’re doing all of these enhancements like TVs in the hallways,” Hunter said. “You see a guy that’s in high school and he’s never seen all the stuff on the walls and trophies everywhere. To be able to come into a place and see ‘bling-bling’ all over the place is an eye opener and gets [high school recruits] excited about [attending A&M].” The outdoor track facility is still in its planning stages but will soon serve as the home to a program that has claimed four national championships in the sport. The current indoor facility features the same turf that was used in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games — known as
“Mondo FX” turf. The outdoor track will not be using the same brand of turf, but the quality will be very similar. Additionally, the current outdoor track will not be destroyed; rather the new facility will be built to include an improved version of the current track. Though only pictures of the new design are available, A&M’s Gerald Phiri came away very impressed. “I’m sure it’s going to be fast track, the design looks fantastic — definitely one of the best facilities I’ve ever seen,” Phiri said. “I’ve seen the work that Coach Henry did at the stadium at LSU and it looks very good. This one looks even better.” And as each of the facility is renovated from Olsen, to Kyle, to outdoor track, Byrne is only adding to an already impressive slate of facilities that have already lifted A&M up to par with athletic programs nationwide. The perpetual effort to construct exceptional facilities, meanwhile, is all done with the same goal in mind — to provide fans, coaches and players alike with the best experience possible and to become the best athletic department in the country.
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FOR RENT $1200 Available now, short-term leases ok. 3&4 bedrooms. W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $375 Available now and prelease. 1/1, 2/1. Free Wi-Fi, on Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. 1/1 and 2/2 apartments for immediate move in and pre-lease. 1501 Holleman Drive, College Station TX 979-693-2108 for more info. 2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes. Very nice, garage on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August. Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585. 2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217.
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2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106.
3bd/2ba duplex. Available Summer. Close to campus. W/D. $900/mo. 832-265-2460, jennifer.treibs@gmail.com
2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079.
3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
2bd/2ba apartment. Available 8/11. Approx. 900sqft. W/D included, $600/mo. Call 210-387-5030. 3/2 Duplexes. Prelease May and August. Very nice. 5mins to campus. W/D. Lawn care, security system. $925-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320, office@luxormanagement.com 3bd/2ba condo, on shuttle route, on resturant row, $1350/mo, 281-208-0669
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4/2 Den +gameroom. Very close to A&M. 1210 Westover. $1800/mo., 979-492-1983 or 979-822-2775. 4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Houses, Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 694-0320. office@luxormanagement.com 4/4.5, like new. High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras. $1750/mo. Preleasing for August. 979-229-6326. See photos and info at www.texagrentals.com 4bd/2.5ba Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. $1500/mo. No pets. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/4ba condo for rent. $400 per person. Call Greg 713-548-6248. 4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430. 4bd/4ba Waterwood Townhome available June 1, $1760/mo, granite counter tops, new appliance package, a&m bus route. theccooks@gmail.com 4bdrm/2ba house. Available 8/2. 2-car garage, hot-tub. $1600/mo. Bike to campus. 979-229-7660. Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/3bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards, refrigerator, icemaker, lawn-care. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bed/4bath Waterwood Townhomes, 1001 Krenek Tap Road across from Central Park. Gated community, bus route, appliances, W/D included. Available Fall 2011. Contact 281-793-0102 or Jimbo77@AggieNetwork.com Aug. 2011 Lease: GATEWAY VILLAS, 4br/4ba, lots of amenities, great location near restaurants and Starbucks. Brian-469-877-1184. Available May. 3bd/2ba. Fenced-backyard, 2-car-garage, $1400/mo. Tile living-room. 407-721-3300. Bike to campus. 2/1 duplex, w/d connection, fenced backyard, pets allowed. E-Walk shuttle. Available May. $625/mo. 979-218-2995. College Station. Large 2bd/1.5ba 2-story, nice yard, W/D connections. 2310 Auburn. $900/mo. 979-693-9399.
FOR RENT Large 4-bedroom house, double garage. Available summer or fall. 832-425-2945. New homes for rent! Close to campus! 4bd/4ba, 3bd/3ba. Call Today! 254-721-6179. Broker. New/Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 lofts, 2/2, 3/3. Available May and August. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477. Newly remodeled 4/2 house. Walking distance to campus, tile & wood floors, great location, nice big deck & yard. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Northgate, available now and prelease, new duplexes and fourplexes, 1/1, 2/2, and 3/2, call 979-255-5648. Oak Creek Condos, high-speed internet and basic cable. 2bdrm/1.5ba. $515/mo. Water, sewer, trash paid. Fireplace, icemaker, pool, hot-tub. 979-822-1616. Pre-leasing for August 2,3,4,&5 bedroom houses and town-homes. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com
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Non-smoking, English speaking gardening assistant for new Arboretum wanted. Applicants must have stong communication and computer skills. Duties include: landscaping, transplanting, aquatic gardening and plant procurement. Email resume to stargatemanorarboretum@gmail. com
Kayak orange tarpon 120, in hull depth finder, high performance paddle, all accessories, $550, hullivater car top carrier, $100, 492-4858. Spurs for Senior boots! Real U.S. Calvary spurs (circa 1898-1938) $100/pair 979-775-9844.
HELP WANTED $200/cash to anyone who finds someone to sublease my 2bdrm apartment from now thru 7/5/11. Call Mark, 979-412-2614. A small organic farm (25min from campus) needs part-time help. Horticulture or Ag-student background a plus. $12/hr call Dan 713-502-6574. Artist needs female canvas subjects, body image project. $40/hr. 214-934-5851. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Cake Junkie (Bryan, Texas) is looking for a full-time experienced cake decorator. Send example cake pictures and resume to: jobs@cake-junkie.com City of College Station, LIFEGUARDS NEEDED, $8.70/hr, apply online @ http://csjobs.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3540, EOE. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.
Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $465/m. 979-693-1448.
Company looking for student to research on campus, task pays $500. 406-945-2027
Prelease for May or August. Large 2/2 with fenced yard, W/D connections, large closets, great location. University Oaks. $775/m. 979-693-1448.
Executive office looking for part-time receptionist. Decorum necessary Please send cover letter, resume, availability and references to oxfordct@gmail.com
Prelease for May or August: 2/1 duplex, fenced back yard, w/d conn. 3 locations to choose from $600.00, 693-1448. Preleasing for May! 4/2/2 Fenced totally remodeled, 1312 Timm, $1750/mo, biking distance to campus. 979-776-8984. Remolded 3bd/1-3/4ba house! Bike to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, near Thomas Park 300 Gilchrist $1225 979-693-5885. Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets, $395/mo, $350 deposit. 1211-1213 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available. $455/mo. Ridgewood Village, large very quiet tree-shaded 1bdrm/1bth studio, no pets. $445/mo, $350 deposit, 1201-1209 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available $495/mo. Spacious duplex, 3/2, washer & dryer, great location, $895/mo, 979-693-0551. Walk to Kyle Field! 4bd/2ba House, pre-leasing for August 1st. 206 Fidelity. $1800/mo. 979-492-1983, 979-822-2775.
Huge 3 or 4 bedroom/2ba. House! Walking distance to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, 3904 Oaklawn $1450 979-693-5885. Large 1800sqft, 2-car garage w/storage shed. 4bd/2ba, eat-in-kitchen, dining room, family room w/fireplace. Wood/tile floors, W/D, 2 refrigerators, large patio, fenced yard. Lawn maintenance, pest control service. $395/room. Available 2011-2012. 832-326-3215.
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F/T Maintenance Position, must have reliable truck and clean driving record with proof of insurance for maintenance calls, must have own hand tools, apply in person at 1507 South College Ave, Bryan 979-775-2291. FT Front Office Position till 8/31, bilingual (Spanish) a plus, must have clean & reliable vehicle for showing property, apply in person at 1507 S College Ave, Bryan, 979-775-2291. Have you seen the cool handles on board the A&M Spirit Shuttles? HIGH FIVE ADVERTISING seeks students with flexible schedules for internship selling ad space on the handles to local businesses, please send your resume to Gregg Brogden at gregg@h5advertising.com Help Wanted Part Time, Building Attendant for the Brazos Center, $10.10/hr, work schedule will vary from 12-20 hours a week, janitorial duties and customer service, apply: Brazos County HR Dept. County Courthouse, visit our website for more info. at www.co.brazos.tx.us Household cleaning, ironing, organizing help needed. Min 6-8hrs/wk $10/hr between 8-5 weekdays. Heavy detailed cleaning-inside and out, year-round commitment necessary, begin work ASAP. Fax bio/work/reference info to 979-690-8075. Lawn crew member needed, $9/hr. Hrs Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11-6, experience required. 979-224-2511. Leasing agent, part-time, must be able to work Saturdays, 979-693-1906. Little Caesar’s Pizza is now accepting applications for Pizza Makers and Co-Assistant Managers. Apply in person at Bryan, College Station locations.
Need a Summer Job? We are hiring life guards for Kingwood Country Club in Houston Texas. For more information and to apply call 800-210-0049.
Part-time summer help. Apply in person. Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage. 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan. Part-time warehouse help needed. Flexible hours. Business hours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply at Valley Supply 3320 S. College Ave. Bryan, TX. 979-779-7042. PT Help Wanted. Small automotive reapir shop. Flexible hours. 979-774-1337. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.25/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655.
MUSIC Best deal in town- DJ services/audio rentals. RDM Audio does it all! Weddings, parties, band set ups, PA systems, Event Lighting, 979-260-1925. rdmaudio.com Bluegrass/Folk/Country musicians: If you are interested in joining a weekly acoustic music jam session near campus, call or text your interest to 979-595-7662. Movie producer/singer offering lessons in vocal productions, film-acting, creating mellifluous voice. Call Richard at 207-409-8122. Leave message or email minatorproduction@yahoo.com Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional 22yrs experience. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 979-693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com
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Jennifer DuBose: College Station offers flavorful palette of frozen yogurt ggieland: the home of ... frozen yogurt? It’s kind of true when one considers that within a four-mile stretch, there are half a dozen frozen yogurt shops, rife with people of all origins nursing a treasured dairy product. Let’s face it, these shops are positively addicting. Perhaps it’s the self-serve factor, or maybe it’s the large spread of neatly chopped toppings that inspires so many of us to keep coming back for more. I have spent a painful penny on various yogurt excursions. No, really, it’s painful — I’m lactose intolerant.
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With all the craze, it only makes sense that there be some sort of “frozen yogurt guide” to make choosing the right shop easier.
days when the sun is unbearable. One cool feature would have to be the free strawberrywater, great for cleansing the palate, as this yogurt is much sweeter than others offered Spoons Yogurt elsewhere. “Spoons turned us on to frozen yogurt,” Project Yogurt said Stephen Pennington, a junior political Located in the Tejas Center on Villa Maria, science major. Project Yogurt is the real hidden gem. Tall, While I’m not completely sure if the modern ceilings, vibrant paint and mounted Aggie-owned and operated Spoons Yogurt screens over every table might be awesome was the first fro-yo spot in town, it was defiadditions, but the best part is the element of nitely the most popular for a long while, and charity. Ten percent of every purchase goes remains a somewhat sentimental, tried-andtoward various major charities in the Brazos true, sweet treat staple for College Station. Valley, and there are five boxes at the counter p Twelve alternatingg flavors accompanied byy a for donating spare change to sma smaller charities, smorgasbord of fresh toppings made my first which alternate each month month. Project Yoman a year ago more than visit as a freshman gurt is different than other fr frozen yogurt memorable. shops in that “it’s very welcomi welcoming to both phere is modern with The atmosphere families and college students students,” said Denise uches, including prints mild, artsy touches, Burrell, a junior at Sam Hou Houston State for sale on thee walls. University. This is shown by the spacious re is Although there pplay pl ay area at the front of the sto store for little ace hardly any space yogurt lovers. sured inside, rest assured Fro-Yo-Yo that there are clean Fro-YoFro-Yo-Yo is a bathrooms. While not small, mod modest spot the cheapest of them located on Harvey ogurt all, Spoons Yogurt next to Ti Tiki Tan. The ious does offer various prices are great (comolispecials on holiparable to Yogurtland), ent days, “Frequent and the yo yogurt is fair. rds Spooners” cards For me, th this place has and a happy hour the best top toppings, as I odithat runs periodidid indulge oon the marapoons’ cally (check Spoons’ schino cherrie cherries and the ge for Facebook page generous chunk chunks of cookie hough it updates). Although dough the size oof 50-cent ness to catch takes faithfulness pieces. While th the location is the deals, it’s worth it. obscure, it is als also cozy with rt offers profitSpoons Yogurt ll, which is sharing as well, Christina Fuentes — THE BATTALION small windows and warmly painted walls. Fro-Yo-Yo an awesome way to raise doesn’t have a “wow” factor, but it certainly money for any organization. does not disappoint. Red Mango Happy Yogurt Red Mango is probably the most cosI saved this one for last because it’s truly mopolitan of yogurt shops. Located on different than all of the above. Happy Yogurt Holleman, next to the swanky Lofts at Wolf Pen Creek, the ambience is reminison Northgate, next to Mac Resource, is cent of a “downtown L.A. hotspot” with more of an Asian-inspired café with its barthe splashes of red tiles and demure lightstyle seating, indoor Christmas lights and ing. However, the yogurt might not be for electric blue walls. everyone. The Red Mango flavors tend The owner, Koda Madison, class of 2002, to focus on health and are more tart than said nothing is over 250 calories. any other yogurt shop. In addition, the Madison graduated with a biomedical toppings are more fruit- and nut-oriented science degree, so her intent with Happy (but don’t freak out, chocolate is offered). Yogurt is to provide food that is truly healthy Red Mango also has a loyalty card similar for everyone. The frozen yogurt is not selfto Spoons Yogurt. Bottom line: this is the served, but perfectly portioned into smooth place for dieters or palates yearning for a shakes or dished into cups with choices of less-sweet, more exotic experience. toppings. There are many sweet and tart Yogurtland flavors on the menu, but customizing the It’s cheap, it’s colorful and it’s delectable. order is always an option. Happy Yogurt also Yogurtland offers a host of both classic and serves hot Asian cuisine, so it’s perfect for new flavors, with odd toppings available as when your whole group isn’t in the mood well. At $.33 an ounce, feel free to load up for frozen yogurt, as there is something for without spending too much money. The ateveryone on the menu. mosphere is equivalent to most other frozen Jennifer DuBose is a sophomore international yogurt shops, except that there is way more studies major. room with plenty of tables and booths inside. This is a plus, especially on cold nights or hot
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