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Independent lunch program allows variety Kayleigh Padar
lunches had to be purchased by students, then the govDistrict 214 opted out of The National School ernment would reimburse Lunch Program in the spring of 2014, denying the cost of the meal. However, if the lunches federal funding due to the strict restrictions the National School Lunch Act required. Since then, weren't sold, there is no the district has been monitoring the lunch pro- reimbursement. According gram to ensure that this was the right decision to Frole, nationally, school lunch participation is down for students. "I believe that people should be able to choose over 1 million meals daily. A Correspondent poll whatever food they want, so the cafeteria should keep all the options. They [students] are going to found that even with the eat what they want anyway," senior Breena East- variety of foods offered, 74 percent of students at our erling said. District employees originally made this deci- school do not purchase ension due to the restrictions on what food was al- tree items with sides from lowed to be sold. For example, according to the the school cafeteria. "Once every like, two National School Lunch Act, school meals must contain 0 grams of trans fat. Fundraisers were months, I purchase snacks. I don't purchase full lunchalso restricted in the program. "There was good intention behind increas- es," senior Shreya Ramnath ing the healthy components of our school lunch, said. Although the district they became so restrictive and extreme it had a •Trent Sprague reverse impact, it drove kids out of our lunch does not follow the federal guidelines for school program," principal Gordon Sisson said. ecause the district denied federal funding in 2014, In addition, students would not be allowed to lunches, the school offers students are able to purchase a variety of foods deny food in the lunch line. So, if students pur- healthier options alongside that are restricted under the National School Lunch chased an entree, they would have to receive the student favorites like cook"We increased palatability with a sharp eye ies, chips, and soda. sides even if they didn't plan on eating them. towards nutritional value under our own judg"I usually buy chips and Previously, when the district ments of what our students would want that's snack food once a month from participated in the program, less still healthy for them," Sisson said. students were purchasing lunch of students purchase the cafeteria," sophomore KaiStudents who do purchase lunch at school, enlyn Joyce said. in the cafeteria. chips/candy/soda joy the variety of options available to them. Most of the items on the "I think it [the National from the cafeteria "I get free lunch, so I get whatever they have School Lunch Act] went too far, at least once a week. menu do not comply with fed- or if I don't like what they have I get pizza and eral guidelines, even if they're too fast. It was too rigid. even usually some type of juice and a bag of chips, though we have trained chefs •192 students polled still considered healthy. For maybe a cookie. It all depends on my mood," example, the Fresh Fit menu that run our school kitchens, it includes items such as quinoa Easterling said. was virtually possible to comply and still have kids want to buy a lunch and broth bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, and a roast •continued on once they bought it, not throw their food away," beef carver station. Many of these items would not be allowed if we were in the funded National Sisson said. In order to receive the federal funding, the School Lunch Program.
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Students try healthy eating trends in 2018 Claire Dwyer
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InDepth pages 4-5 Read about how social media influences students' eating habits.
As the new year begins, many students want to start it by eating healthier. From going vegan to cutting out added sugars, many new trends in food have greatly impacted diets and lifestyles. Sophomore Gracie Forsythe wanted to switch to a plant based diet after learning about animal cruelty and the health benefits of a plant based diet. “I’ve been vegetarian for about one year, and I’ve cut out almost all dairy products, and I don’t eat eggs,” Forsythe said. According to the Harvard Medical School, in the US, there are almost eight million vegetarians (someone who doesn’t eat meat) and two million vegans (someone who doesn’t eat any animal products).
Additionally, these plant based diets can be extremely beneficial to a person’s health, “Nowadays, plant-based eating is recognized as not only nutritionally sufficient but also as a way to reduce the risk for many chronic illnesses.” However, the absence of important sources of protein can be a challenge for vegans and vegetarians. Harvard Medical School recommends looking into a variety of food sources for protein, "There are many plant sources that can help vegans meet their protein needs, including peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, seeds, nuts, soy products,
and whole grains (for example, wheat, oats, barley, and brown rice).” “I usually get my protein from peanut butter, beans, hummus, and veggies,” Forsythe said. Overall, going vegan or vegetarian could greatly improve a person’s health. Plant based diets have been shown to decrease the risk of diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and Type 2 diabetes.
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Good morning, liquid sunshine
Coffee makes school bearable Target soon to welcome Joey Ivanov
Coffee is a huge part of many students days, it helps them power through the brutal morning and go to school feeling energized and ready for the day. The constant responsibility of having to wake up, and stay up is a daily struggle for most students. Coffee can be a relief for people as they need a little pick-me-up to carry them through the day. “I don’t think coffee necessarily helps me do better, but it definitely wakes me up in the morning which helps me focus in class and do better,” junior Rachel Silva said. This concept of feeling energized throughout the school day is one of the main reasons students invest in the caffeine craze, but they also do it because of the overall taste of the drink. “I honestly just drink coffee because it tastes good,” junior Laura Burckhardt said. Coffee is also readily accessible throughout the building on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the help of Brewed Awakening. The coffee cart sells anything from hot and iced coffee to hot chocolate and tea. “I usually get Starbucks or Dunkin but Brewed Awakening is superconvenient for any students and is cheap so I enjoy that,” Burckhardt said. Students make coffee at home with the help of a Keurig machine or just a regular coffee maker, it
just usually takes a little more time in the morning. “Whenever I make coffee, I allow for a few extra minutes in the morning, so that I don’t show up late to school,” Silva said. As it does take time in the morning to get or make coffee, some students only have it when it is most convenient to them. Some students, with their packed schedules, can only manage to get coffee during the weekdays. “On weekends, I’m pretty busy, so I don’t have time to go out and get coffee or make my own.” Coffee drinkers always find ways to get their daily coffee, whether it’s made at home or picked up on the way, students always find a way to get their jo.
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new Starbucks Kayleigh Padar
Target is opening a new Starbucks in the area where guest services currently is. The new coffee shop is projected to open in four months. In addition, the rest of the store is being remodeled. ”I think the new Starbucks will make it a lot more convenient on school days as opposed to having to drive away from school in order to get any kind of caffeine,” senior Erin Busche said. The decision was made because Many people were requesting that a Starbucks be put inside Target instead of Freshii, due to •Katherine Wiemold the fact that most other nearby Targets have arget and Starthem. bucks have been Freshii, the restaurant that was previous- partners since 1999. ly inside Target, wasn’t bringing in enough As of late 2016 the revenue for the store. It wasn’t drawing two corporations many people inside. had over 1,300 com“I’ll probably wind up going, especially bo stores together. when there isn’t time when I’m stuck at school to go further away for a Starbucks drink. I prefer Starbucks over Dunkin, so I’ll wind up going there more often than the Dunkin near school,” Busche said. In addition to the new Starbucks, the store is being redesigned. The remodel is based off the Glenview store. The goal is to make the entire store look more sleek. “The plans look beautiful. We’re [Target team members] all looking forward to the redesign,” Target manager Marcy Engelking said. Many students are excited for the new Starbucks and plan to visit as soon as it opens. “I’m excited because I don’t have to drive far to get something to drink,” senior Maddy Wachowski said. “I definitely plan to visit the Starbucks and get something to drink and snack on.”
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•Alyssa Kuncheria Udelhofen said. With diets such as the South Beach Diet students are realizing their cravings are decreasing, and they’re actually choosing healthier foods over fatty foods. “I’m currently on day seven of this diet, and I am no longer craving sweet stuff or carbs; instead I have been craving vegetables and turkey breast,” Udelhofen said. Not all diets have these positive effects, but many students benefit from healthy diets that promote healthy eating. Results are the biggest overall goal of dieting. “I have noticed huge changes since starting this diet. I have lost weight around my stomach area and my body and completely forgot about unhealthy foods,” Udelhofen said. Preparation for the warmer days can be stressful, but as motivated students begin to try to create better eating habits, positive physical change is appearing.
Sophomore Nina Gillespie
The moment some students have been dreading and others have been looking forward to: swimsuit season. With spring break coming up many students are trying to find ways to prep their bodies for the warmer days coming more quickly than imagined. While some students reflect on what they need to do to make physical gains, others take initiative and decide to test out new diets and detoxes. Dieting has been around since the early ages, and as some can relate dieting can be a difficult task. But with some motivation and will power, students try new eating habits in order to seek results. Many diets have been proven to work, while other diets are a complete disaster. Diets such as the military diet, South Beach Diet, plant based dieting, or just the simple no carbs diet are just
some of the many eating plans designed for weight loss and toning of the body. Students are researching what they need to do in order to reach their goals, and certain diets could make them one step closer to attaining that goal. “I am doing the South Beach Diet. There are three phases of this diet, and there is a book I have been reading that contains all the information that I need to know about the diet,” senior Shae Udelhofen said. Research is a contributing factor to any diet. Research helps identify what needs to be done in order to increase the possibility of results. Most diets usually have a time limit on which dieters can stop after getting the results they want. But some diets make students want to continue their healthy eating habits and turn it into a lifestyle. “It isn’t a low carb or low fat diet; it teaches me to rely on the right carbs and the right fats,”
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Soda should be avoided at all cost$ Jennifer Lechowski
The average American drinks about 44.7 gallons of soda per year, according to Beverage Marketing Cooperation. That’s roughly 487 cans or 286 bottles of carbonated syrup every year. These numbers are absolutely mind blowing. One can of soda contains an average of 10 teaspoons of sugar; that’s already above the amount of sugar one is recommended to consume each day. When students buy a can of soda from the vending machine or order a drink at dinner, they probably don’t think of all the negative risk factors that come with it. Soda contains extra fructose, artificial sweeteners, tap water and many more factors that affect health negatively. All this extra sugar, sodium and caffeine can lead to negative effects such as dehydration and teeth issues. Students need to learn how bad soda is for their health. There are so many health risks linked to soda; it’s unbelievable. Yes, soda may taste good, but over time it’s going to lead to unhealthy symptoms causing serious issues. I continue to not let soda interfere with my
health by eliminating it from my diet completely. Students generally have a favorite soda they drink. Mine used to be Coke and Orange Crush, two different colored soft drinks: light and dark. I’ve heard over the years that clear soda is “healthier” than dark sodas. This is untrue. Both light and dark sodas can be harmful to those who have blood sugar and kidney issues. The best option is to not drink soda at •Trent Sprague all; drink water. tudents should choose healthier beverage options I am proud to say I such as water or unsweetened iced tea. haven’t drunk soda in almost four years. At dents can drink. Of course there’s water, but first it was difficult because I would have to or- unsweetened iced tea, lemonade, or sparkling der water or iced tea at restaurants instead of water are also healthier options. soda, but soon after I eventually preferred water It’s important to make sure the substitute and didn’t crave soft drinks. Now, soda doesn’t drink isn’t full of refined sugar. To avoid this, even cross my mind when I’m deciding what to make sure the coffee or tea is unsweetened, so drink. one’s sugar intake is reduced while adding benThere are many alternatives to soda that stu- eficial antioxidants to his or her diet.
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Diets should be respected, not forced
Amelia Zollner
As the media focuses on issues with the food industry and the environment, some students are choosing to become vegan. Veganism can differ between people, but usually, veganism revolves around the concept of completely eliminating animal products from someone’s diet. While this typically means refraining from meat, fish, and dairy, some vegans go the extra mile and avoid animal products outside of food like leather, silk, and gelatin. The majority of vegans go vegan for their own personal health, animal welfare values, or environmental concerns. Veganism is a great diet to follow for people who are willing to make the commitment. After watching a few documentaries about the meat/dairy industry, I wanted to go vegan, but since I couldn’t bring myself to stop eating animal products altogether, I went vegetarian. I admire vegans for their dedication and still wish I could become one myself. Not only is veganism great for people
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with strong personal views relating to the food industry, but it offers various benefits. However, it’s a difficult to stick to veganism, especially when transitioning from a meat/dairy-heavy diet. According to a study done by the Vegetarian Times, there are around one million vegans in the United States. This is just a handful of people, but it almost seems as if veganism is everywhere. As a result, many restaurants have changed their menus to include vegan options, and the diet has a strong presence on social media. Since veganism is usually associated with strong personal views, vegans usually have a sense of pride in their diet. That being said, many vegans will talk about their diet or show it off on social media. It’s okay to be proud of a diet. Veganism is difficult, and since it’s such a big part of vegans’ lives bragging can be okay. What is not okay is forcing veganism on others. Certain vegans might want to spread veganism by shaming meat-eaters, but it’s not right to tell other people what they can and can’t eat. This goes the other way, too. Non-vegans sometimes have negative views of veganism because of vegans who
Senior Erin Busche
Senior Rocco Rosero
“I think if you’re smart about it and live a healthy lifestyle, it should be safe, but starving yourself to get results isn’t right.”
“I feel it’s more important to monitor what we eat and how much we eat, and that working out is more important.”
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push veganism onto others. As long as vegans aren’t forceful when talking about their diets, we s h o u l d n ’t bring them down for following the diet they believe in. The decision to •Trent Sprague be vegan or eganism can be a not is based healthy lifestyle on personal choice, but it should not o p i n i o n s . be forced on others. People have their own diets for their own personal reasons, and we should stop telling people what to eat. We need to be respectful of other people’s diets because vegan or not, we all want to be accepted.
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Junior Martel Wheeler “Dieting is good, but you have to also exercise for it to actually take effect.”
Junior Brianna Maglio “I feel that you should choose wisely when you’re dieting because our bodies are still growing.”
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Students save time with pre-ordering Quinn Cunningham
Smart phones have introduced a new way for students to interact with fast food chains and restaurants: pre-ordering. Students can order their meal through a mobile app or online website and have it ready as soon as they get there. “I use the Starbucks pre-order feature a lot because then I can avoid the line and get it really quickly,” senior Kayla Chung said. “I know that my order will be ready when I get there, and I can just pick it up so it is more convenient,” senior Annie Durava said. According to nbcnews.com, Starbucks is now processing around six million mobile transactions a month. Similarly, Uber Eats and apps like it have also changed the way students get food. Uber Eats is a service that picks up food from restaurants that otherwise do not deliver. “It is different from traditional deliver service because you pay on the app and don’t give money to the
deliver man/woman,” sophomore Amber Fitzgerald said. The app is particularly useful for students who do not have their license yet. “It is a convenient way to get food if you can’t drive. Also everything is done through the app, so you don’t have to call,” freshman Annie Lindgren said. As reported by eat.com, Uber Eats had around 8 million monthly users in early 2017. However, they are not alone in this market. “Grub Hub does the same things but gives you points to get discounts over time,” Fitzgerald said. Also according to eat.com, Grub Hub had around 3.5 million monthly users in early 2017. Not only can preordering be used for take out but also for dining in. An app called “Allset”, released in early 2016, has stepped into this space. The app operates in 11 major United States cities and allows for users to reserve a table, order their meal, and pay for their meal prior to arriving. This process also benefits the restaurant as table turnover is increased so more people can be served.
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Media meets food Media posts entice teen diners Heidi Freitag Marie Bechtoldt
The typical food pics are back and better than ever. When scrolling through feeds the last thing people want to see is another picture of the pasta dinner that Becky had yesterday or the classic summer ice cream pictures followed by a girl smiling and posing. But there are some occasions where the food found on feed catches the viewer’s attention. Travel videos followed by exotic foods are what draw people in to finding local places that can represent this food. “My friends and I saw a post of Hawaiian cuisine, and we wanted to find a place that had this kind of food,” senior Emma Karman said. Following food bloggers and just bloggers in general can lead to students exploring new options and food places where they can go and take pictures. “My friends and I went to a restaurant in the city called Mahalo. We liked how the picture showed the ambiance and the food looked very appetizing,” Karman said. With these places come lots of pictures, not just pictures of friends, but of course pictures of the food. Local and trendy spots buzz on many social media platforms. Local teens venture out to find new and cool
Freshman Christopher Chacko “Yes, sometimes. If I see a new food that somebody is eating I might want to try it.”
cafes and restaurants. “I see a lot of Snapchats and Instagram’s of juice bars and smoothie places like Mingle Juice Bar in Glenview. It’s definitely a popular place for teens to go and take pictures of because of the artsy atheistic,” junior Kelly Tangney said. “I saw a lot of pictures of a really cool desert place in downtown Chicago called Bombobar on Instagram and Snapchat, and all of my friends went to the city to check it out. The ice cream was delicious and I’m glad I discovered it on social media,” Tangney said. Pictures online of trendy spots like these bring attention and popularity to otherwise unknown places. Although some enjoy finding places that represent the food they see in pictures, other students rely on their own food to make a splash onto their social media feed. “I think avocado toast is the best food ever created, and I love to show my fans how pretty it is by putting it on my social media,” senior Joe Nudo said. Students can learn to make food that tastes good and is aesthetically pleasing the eye. Even though food pictures have always been popular, students are seeking pretty food to not only enjoy but to snap a picture of it so they can remember that food forever.
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Sophomore Nicole Nagle
“If it’s like a restaurant then yes, but if it’s something I need to cook up then no. I’m not going out of my way of doing that.”
“Yes, Sugar Factory. Everybody posts about Sugar Factory, and I want to go.”
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Top 5 most brilliant burgers Chicagoland area impresses burger enthusiast Jamie Anderluh
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‘Jumanji’ sequel levels up
The original “Jumanji” is one of those movies students probably aren’t going to remember unless they had an older sibling; it was one of those mid-90s family movie oddities that all inexplicably starred Tim Allen or, in this case, Robin Williams. Its sequel, subtitled “Welcome to the Jungle” and coming some 23 years later, doesn’t owe much to the original besides the title and basic premise of turning family game night into even more of a nightmare, but the path it treads is an entertaining, if well-worn, one. The story is easy enough to follow; a nerd, a jock, a weirdo and a popular girl get sent to detention, and, discovering they’re a John Bender short of “The Breakfast Club,” instead elect to be transported into the titular board game, this time re-imagined as an old video game. Predictably, the nerd gets swole, the jock ends up wimpy and fatally vulnerable to cake (obligatory theme-forced food reference!), the weirdo turns into a seductress, and the popular girl becomes Jack Black. Trapped in the tropical hellhole that is the jungle of Jumanji, the quartet quickly learn the only way to get back home is to beat the game and stop a loosely sketched villain who’s literally crawling with bugs. The film’s stars are Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillam, and the as before mentioned Black; each play the sort of characters we’re accustomed to see them play (for those that don’t recognize the name, Gillam was the moody blue assassin from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movies). They’re ostensibly playing the teenagers from the start of the film, which they largely succeed at by method of not giving the teenage actors much screen time, but its believable enough. Black, absolutely owning his impersonation of a teenage girl in a middle-aged man’s body, has the most fun with the concept. The rest do an acceptable enough job, largely helped by sequences of juvenile comedy that stand out on the merit of the actors’ dedication to the joke. Even Hart’s brand of R-rated exasperation, far less funny when he was last paired with Johnson in “Central Intelligence,” manages to fit in well with the ensemble. The plot plays out in standard family movie style, with our heroes journey punctuated with a predictable moral about the freedom to be whoever you like and whatnot. It doesn’t shove itself down our throats, but it still is as predictable as, well, a bad video game. But bad video games are also the greatest strength of “Jumanji”. The film thoroughly embraces its digital era update, offering action that revels in its campy adherence to the aesthetic of pixelated arcade shooters. While it does get occasionally bogged down in unnecessary dialogue about video game mechanics and such, the grander homage to the colorful and over-the-top visuals of early gaming are easy to appreciate. “Jumanji” even manages to lend a degree of credence to the standard CGI bloat of today; an otherwise ridiculous sequence involving some implausible helicopter piloting is a lot easier to buy into when it’s allegedly being played inside a PlayStation clone. Charming, energetic, and at time almost clever, “Jumanji” is solid piece of family entertainment.
1. Au Cheval (800 W. Randolph St. Chicago IL.) Waiting for Au Cheval is a triumph in itself. It was the undisputed king of all burgers in Chicago–and Illinois, for that matter– until last year, when claims from Bon Appetit placed neighboring restaurant The Loyalist in the •Jamie Anderluh lead. But It failed to quiet crowds at Au Cheval, and adoration for the diner remains arguably supreme. Waits, too, remain hours long. Au Cheval doesn’t want to overwhelm. The burgers are simple. No nonsense. Choose patties, bacon, and egg. It’s just good. Sauce paired with sweet yet somehow savory pickles, with the interruption of just that patty, that perfect, crispy exterior, internally juicy patty–and finally that buttery bountiful bun–and that is Au Cheval. The legacy continues. Who needs The Loyalist? 2. Paradise Pup (1724 S. River Rd. Des Plaines IL.) The River Road haven returns! Formerly famed for its fries, Paradise Pup maintains its glory with the Merkts Cheddar burger. Pause to learn about the wonder of Merkts cheese. Born in the ‘50s, this fan-
Whole Foods impresses organic shopper Due to being a primarily Trader Joe’s and Mariano’s shopper, I have to admit I was a little nervous about going into uncharted waters when I walked into Whole Foods for the first time. Thinking I was just walking in to pick up a pint of ice cream, I was amazed by the wonders that this store provides. The prepared food section alone could keep shoppers occupied for hours, along with a smoothie/coffee bar that will keep customers awake and alert as they shop. The store also has a beautiful spread of produce and one of the widest selections of unique ice cream brands that I have ever seen. 10/10 impressed with Whole Foods and all others will be as well.
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tastical cheddar spread hails straight from Wisconsin. It’s made with all natural cheese– whatever that means–and it’s what makes the Paradise Pup burger paradise. The Pup burger is messy and juicy and greasy and charred, squished contentedly within a challah bun. Some people like it on rye–but a review of that would enter patty melt territory. The flavors don’t need much explanation. They’re classic and objectively magnificent because Paradise Pup doesn’t mess with what works: it perfects cheddar, patty, and grilled onions and never looks back. 3. Bulldogs Grill (122 S. Main St. Wauconda IL.) At first glance, Bulldogs Grill seems just as tiny and unassuming as Au Cheval. Then suddenly it‘s an explosion of color, walls plastered with collages of contestants in epic pain from the Asylum Wing Challenge or the five pound Bluto Burger Challenge, topped off with photos of hundreds of hot sauces and illustrations of expressive cheeseburgers. On to the burgers: they are everything that Au Cheval isn’t. They’re crazy and enormous, though the patty size is manageable. Where Au Cheval is miraculous enough by the patty alone, Bulldogs begs for attention with what goes on the patty. It’s beyond the patty. It’s beyond imagination. Buns are fresh and shiny; patties have that equilibrium greasy char, but the flavor isn’t overpowering. The flavor lies in the harmony of extravagant ingredients. That’s the true glory of Bulldogs Grill: its daring flavors have no bounds. Bulldogs sits quietly in the heart of downtown Wauconda. It’s a suburban hike, but worry not! All will be made clear when burger meets mouth. •Check out number four and five on
Sugar factory tastes not so sweet The Sugar Factory sounds like a great place to go. The restaurant has cool vibes and it’s only 20ish minutes away in Rosemont. The sugary beverage concoction looked amazing. However, overall, the Sugar Factory experience is subpar. The location is hard to navigate (four friends and I spent over 30 minutes trying to find it after we had parked). The biggest disappointment is the price. Everything is crazy expensive . Those pretty, colorful drinks are thirty dollars. The fancy ice cream sundaes are $99. My friend and I spent most of the night staring at menu prices and wishing we weren’t broke high schoolers. Overall, the Sugar Factory doesn’t deserve a second visit.
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Sports
January 26, 2018
Tommy’s Take: Wrestling diets go hard core
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Tom Brady’s diet enhances performance Tommy Lumsden Tom Brady is once again reaching milestones, going to his eighth Super Bowl, and looking for his sixth Super Bowl win of all time. Brady has been one of the best quarterbacks and has found a way to stay healthy through all these years. The forty year old has a very strict diet and exercises that he does to keep himself in good physical condition. Brady wrote a book called “The TB 12 Method”. In the book, he discusses what he does to stay in the shape he is in, and it’s pretty fascinating. Brady has a very strict diet, staying away from sugar or dairy and limiting carbohydrates. His diet focuses much more on vegetables and lean white meat. Brady also loves Avocado ice cream, out of all things, which he does eat. Brady is also very focused and concerned about hydration, consuming a ton of water, while cutting out almost all alcohol except for his occasional cocktail. He has a formula for how much to drink, which is half of his body weight and to drink that many ounces. This type of hydration allows his body to regenerate and stay fresh all day long. He also has a very different workout routine than most NFL players. He does a lot of free weight exercises, along with a lot of band work to make sure he keeps his muscles loose and flexible to be able to move well. Brady came up with this diet and workout with the help of his personal trainer, Alex Guerrero. In an article from CBS NFL, it states that Willie McGinest approached Brady in 2004 saying that if he didn’t improve his diet and workout routine, he would have a tough time staying healthy. He definitely wouldn’t have made it to play into his forties without it. Brady started this diet all the way back in 2004, and it has paid off in major ways and could get him to play till he is 45, which is his goal. Brady is coming off an MVP caliber season in 2017, and if he would have played all sixteen games he probably would have won it. And he won the Super Bowl. After another MVP caliber season and a trip to his eighth Super Bowl, it would work.
Hersey’s Take “He is well balanced, doesn’t eat much red meat so his mind is pretty sharp, and the fact that he doesn’t overlift means he’s never playing with strained muscles,” senior Will Johnstone said. “Brady’s unbelievably rigorous diet has kept him in unbelievable shape to have his body heal faster. This helps Brady perform at such a high level, especially at such an old age for a football player,” senior Joey Carlson said.
When it comes to trying to drop into multiple different weight classes throughout the season, If wrestling wasn’t already a challenging it can really limit a person’s meal options. “I tend to eat a lot of very low fat foods. I eat sport on its own, the strict dieting that some of the athletes have to endure makes the sport even grapefruit for breakfast, typically chicken and a vegetable for dinner and tougher. like carrots or celery for Just like it is for most lunch,” Paton said. sports, it is important Throughout this proto stay in shape and eat cess, it can be challenghealthy throughout the ing at times, but it can season in order to mainlead to a healthier lifetain and perform in good style and an easier comphysical condition. petitive season. Wrestling takes it one “It made me eat step further, though, in healthier; you can’t eat that how much a student junk food. If you wresweighs determines who tle at a lower weight it is they compete against ina little easier. It’s easier dividually. to wrestle a 120 pound “When you drop weight class compared weight, you are losing to a 145 pound weight fat and water weight, so class,” senior Matt you wrestle kids more of Joyce said. your weight, and it’s just The team will contineasier,” senior Sean Paue to focus on maintainton said. ing this type of dieting As each athlete has •Trent Sprague and conditioning for to weigh in before they ophomore Zachary Joyce faces off their conference meet wrestle, it’s important against his opponent to start the this Saturday at Rollto keep the weight off match. ing Meadows. until then.
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Pasta parties promote team fun Caroline Stiefbold
Many teams host pasta parties at a team member’s house before important games or tournaments. These parties are centered around one thing: pasta. Athletes appreciate the food and unique atmosphere of pasta parties.“[My favorite part is] definitely the heart shaped pasta and the overall bowling theme,” senior Sarah Lippstreuer said. Aside from the pasta dinner, teams find fun activities to do at pasta parties. “At one of our swim parties we all watched a really cheesy 2000s movie and at bowling pasta parties we sometimes play Wii bowling,” Lippstreuer said. Pasta parties are usually planned as team bonding events. “You become closer friends, and it builds the strength of the team,” junior Susan Ferris said.
Being able to put aside the stress of competition can help teams build chemistry. “Outside of practice, pressure to perform is off, and you just get to have fun with your friends and get to know all of your teammates outside of the sport,” junior Cate Gudaitis said. Pasta is usually the main food at the parties because of the large amount of carbohydrates it has. “The sugars from the pasta allow for energy to build up, which makes us able to play andswim hard and for longer periods of time without the fatigue,” Lippstreuer said. Overall, pasta parties are a popular event for athletes. “A lot of times playing a sport can overwhelm my weekends, so pasta parties are a good excuse to make time for my friends,” Lippstreuer said.
Huskie Huddle: What is your pre-competition meal?
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Gymnastics Senior Mackenzie Kamysz
“I don’t usually eat a meal because that is a lot, so I usually just eat a quick Clif Bar to get some essential nutrients.”
Basketball Junior Jacob Kluczewski
“I don’t eat anything specific. I just eat something that will suppress my hunger and give me the ability to perform well.”
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