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School schedule demands exercising creativity daily to stay healthy, lose pounds Ben Mullin FE ATURES EDITOR
If you’re anything like me, going home for the break was probably a little like flying home after being stranded on a deserted island. You saw people you haven’t spoken to in months, everyone wanted to hug you and most importantly, there seemed to be food everywhere. My parents’ fridge was perpetually stocked with all manner of good things, and there was a large bowl full of chocolate in the middle of the kitchen every day. Needless to say, I gained a few pounds. Those who know me comment daily on my Cryptkeeper-esque physique, but even a beanpole like me can’t afford to eat like Attila the Hun every day. There must be rules. Therefore, I have devised a back-toschool exercise plan for students on the go who want to shed holiday pounds and set themselves up for academic success. Wake up late and sprint to class There’s almost nothing better for your constitution than rolling out of bed at 8:55 for your 9 a.m. class, stumbling over to the bathroom, brushing your teeth with your index finger and speed-waddling to class with your pajamas around your ankles. Skipping breakfast will reduce your calorie count, bending at the waist to grab your PJs will strengthen your quads and the social ramifications of pajama-waddling will guarantee you a spot in the library all to yourself. Win-win. Work those muscles by lugging your books around Take the phrase “knowledge is power” literally. Lift with your knees and power-walk around campus with a giant bag like a scholarly
Santa. If anyone makes fun of you for your unorthodox training methods, throw a book at ‘em. Or books. The heavier, the better. Spend money for food on textbooks and materials Your parents put that money in the bank account for food, but that 23rd unit is so tempting. Plus, if you spend this money on both the e-book and the hard copy, you’ll still have something to read after hurling the textbook at a passerby — see tip two above. Pull all-nighters Some people say a good night’s sleep is necessary to safeguard your physical and mental well-being, but these people are too busy sleeping to get their facts straight. If you really want to lose weight, spend your nights monitoring the digital clock on your coffeepot, crunching numbers and espresso beans by the warm glow of a word processor. When the sun comes up, you’ll know it’s safe to walk out among the “normals,” who waste eight hours of precious study time contemplating the insides of their eyelids. If any or all of these tips seem crazy to you, then perhaps it’s time to confront the reality of the fact that college is a high-stakes balancing act. At any one time, every student’s mental, physical and future wellbeing is pulled every which way by different demands for his or her time. If you aren’t a champion sprinter, world-class weight lifter or a studious night owl, ignore the other pieces of advice and take this one to heart: College is hard, but making time for non-crazy exercise is a must. And most of all, don’t worry about picking up a few pounds. You’ll be glad you did when you’re eating ramen three months from now. Ben Mullin can be reached at featureseditor@theorion.com
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Planning ahead pays off for break Jen Moreno ARTS EDITOR
It’s only the first week back at school, but the enthusiasm for new classes and the excitement of reuniting with friends will soon be replaced with desperate longing for spring break. While March may seem like a ways away, the truth is the earlier you plan the better. Those planning on leaving town for break should decide on a destination as soon as possible and start the booking process, as this can save you anywhere from a couple dollars to a couple hundred. Less money spent now means more money for your trip. Don’t worry if you can’t pay for your entire trip up front. Many travel companies simply ask for a deposit and then allow scheduled payments. The important thing is to book now, before costs go up. To help you come up with a desired destination, I’ll give you some quick suggestions to point you in the right direction. First, you’ll need to get to the airport. The most cost-effective thing to do is fly out of Sacramento. It’s not as hard as it sounds. You can get to the Sacramento International Airport a number of ways: Take an Amtrak/SuperShuttle combination for about $30. Each of these tickets should be reserved ahead of time on each company’s website to ensure
proper traveling time. Schedule a pickup with North Valley Shuttle, a company that makes stops on the corners of Sixth and Main streets at least twice a day Monday through Saturday and once on Sundays. A one-way trip will cost about $55. Ask a friend to drop you off and help pay for gas for the hour and a half drive. Now that you’re at the airport digging for your ID and boarding pass, I’ll offer you three options where booking now will save you money in the long run. West Coast Classics Not sure you want to venture far from California? Southwest Airlines offers 3-Day Click ’n Save deals from Sacramento to a number of cities. One-way tickets to San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Burbank cost only $59, while one-way tickets to Phoenix or Seattle cost just $20 more. The catch is that you have to fly on a Tuesday or Wednesday, but with rates that low, it would be silly not to take advantage. Remember that airline rates tend to fluctuate, and the cost is higher the closer you book to a holiday or to your departure date. Viva Las Vegas Las Vegas may be an option for those of legal age, especially if traveling with a group. StudentCity.com offers a package at the Palms Casino Resort, home of MTV’s Spring Break 2012. Reserving a package through the site grants you access to exclusive add-ons such as free admission
to various events, as well as savings at numerous locations throughout the casino. A group of four enjoys the lowest cost per person. The package comes to about $300, but the site allows you to split the cost into two equal payments made one week apart. Adventures Abroad This option is surely the most expensive and must, I repeat, must be booked as soon as yesterday. OK, not literally, but you get the point. Most of these intercontinental trips are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, and while most fee-increase deadlines have passed, EFCollegeBreak.com will not raise fees for any spring trips until after Feb. 1. Once you’ve paid the initial deposit, the remaining cost will be split into payments. Your cost will vary but can range anywhere from half a semester’s tuition to a full semester, books included. Each trip is at least a week and includes your roundtrip airfare, hotel, breakfast, tours and memories that will last you a lifetime. Wherever you decide to unwind on vacation this March, just remember to book early to avoid rising costs. Sign up for your favorite travel website’s email alerts so you’re the first to know about any last minute or limited time offers. This will all pay off when you’re flying to Cancun for three-fourths the price of all of your friends. Jen Moreno can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com
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Sister gives college lifestyle advice Quinn Western OPINION EDITOR
My sister, a senior at Chico State, didn’t hold back when it came to advising the freshman in the family -- me. My sister gave me advice that either didn’t apply to me or that I failed to follow during my first few weeks of college: don’t eat Whitney Hall dorm food, don’t walk alone by yourself and don’t slack off freshman year, because it comes back to bite you in the butt. In retrospect, I should have heeded her warnings and guidance, so I will do so this semester, as part of my new semester resolutions. 1. Go thrift store shopping for everything I have turned into one of the very people I used to make fun of -- the grandmas with their bedazzled denim suits and retro glasses, elbowing innocent bystanders to retrieve their treasured thrift store finds. I have discovered a whole new world of possibilities in the new year — from classic board games to used sheets to forgotten VHS tapes. Now the only problem is finding a
television that plays VHS. 2. Use the coupons in The Orion This ties back to my sister’s passion for bargain shopping. No matter the product, she always thinks she can find a better deal. I have feared she has a bit of a problem ever since she served me expired potato chips. I didn’t even know potato chips expired. 3. If a drunk person runs into your room, make sure it’s your roommate When my sister lived in Shasta Hall, a drunken stranger ran into her room and crawled into her roommate’s bed. The classic “don’t talk to strangers” teaching applies here. This is the same lesson parents pound into their children’s brains, and now as college students we have to watch out for drunken strangers finding us in the privacy of our bedrooms, too. 4. Avoid living near the train tracks I am now in the second semester of my freshman year, which means it is apartment-hunting time. While living in Pine Tree Apartments her sophomore year, my sister’s bedroom was the closest to the train tracks. It’s hard enough to get sleep as a college student without 40-ton locomotives
adding to the difficulties. 5. Be aware of who you find on Craigslist to move in with you Apartment-hunting was an interesting experience for my sister, especially during her struggle to find roommates. “When they say, ‘My boyfriend is on probation,’ that’s probably not a good sign,” my sister said. It’s usually best to stick with friends rather than strangers to move in with. I have some friends that would probably drive me crazy if I lived with them but they aren’t dangerous. Well, most of them aren’t. Craigslist is a great resource, but at least you know what you’re getting when you pick someone you have known a while. 6. Don’t try to sneak alcohol into the El Rey Theatre. Just don’t bother. I learned the hard way about walking alone at night and slacking off my first semester, so now it’s time to listen to those wiser than me and follow through with my promises. At least I don’t have to worry about the sixth tip until I’m 21. Quinn Western can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com
New year’s resolutions rarely pass test of time Andre Byik NE WS EDITOR
After the sparkling wine popped and the New Year’s ball dropped, our resolutions were put on the clock. It’s a familiar ritual. “New year, new me,” we hear, year after year. Past resolutions are back on the table, and new resolutions are made to put us back on track to smarter and healthier versions of ourselves. There’s something about a fresh start that has us thinking things can change. Here are a few spring semester resolutions that will inevitably be broken.
and avoiding that knockout shot and its corresponding hangover could be more realistic so you don’t break the next resolution on the list.
I won’t miss class this semester Regardless if your class schedule is tailor-made to work with your sleep schedule, this resolution will give you a glimmer of hope before reality snatches it away. It’s easy to sprint your way through the first weeks of school, but a semester is a marathon that requires some dedicated training. After that initial good start, it’s tempting to There’s take a personal furlough something day to catch your breath again. These days off may about a fresh start come after tent poles during the semester. Tent that has us poles are tests or essays in thinking this analogy.
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I’ll stop procrastinating This is also known as “starting an essay a week before deadline.” Starting an assignment is often treated like a fi ne wine. things can I’ll check out the inside The longer it’s put off, the change. of the Wildcat Recrebetter it becomes. This is ation Center not the case, but there are A classic. The bevy, few feelings better than ANDRE BYIK flock, herd, throng of stucapping off a research news editor dents that will crowd the assignment 30 minutes workout gear in the WREC before class. Eliminating procrastination tendencies gives won’t go unnoticed during the fi rst off a false hope that it can be few weeks of the semester. And beaten this time around. It’s the it will pass. While there’s no reafourth week of class, and you son to skip on health, I can think haven’t missed an assignment. of some excuses, such as the effort Then you realize you should have that must be exerted to walk or run to the WREC in the fi rst place. purchased that biology book.
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I won’t drink on weeknights (days) This resolution tests your resolve, and it’s the easiest to break. Downtown bars aren’t short on drink specials on nights before homework is due. Buck nights, power hours, just the craving for a margarita can have you out of the house, swearing you won’t get that drunk. Instead of taking the healthy road of alcohol abstinence, building your tolerance
Failing to realize goals isn’t a confi rmation of failure, but a realization that we can better ourselves in some way, and that’s a self-awareness that should be lauded. Don’t fret a broken resolution. While following through on these resolutions could culminate in straight A’s, improving on 2011 should be the benchmark. Andre Byik can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com
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Zingg decides whether to keep Outlaws out of Nettleton Stadium Allie Colosky SPORTS EDITOR
It’s the bottom of the ninth for the Chico Outlaws. Part of the North American Baseball League, the Outlaws may not be able to return to their home field of Nettleton Stadium if Chico State President Paul Zingg declines their lease proposal submitted Jan. 10. While Outlaws games are a fun one-anddone summer activity for students who actually stay in Chico for the break, the team hasn’t been successful enough to give Zingg or the Chico community a reason to renew the lease. Before submitting the proposal to play at the Chico State stadium, Brian MacInnes,
the CEO of Diamond Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Outlaws, said that the return of the ballclub to Nettleton Stadium was unlikely. Mike Marshall, the general manager and vice president of the Chico Outlaws, was laid off in early October. Without a manager, stadium or passionate fan base, there really isn’t a reason for the Outlaws to stick around. The Outlaws finished their 2011 campaign with a losing record of 41-47. Their season was highlighted with the brief return of Eri Yoshida, the first female pitcher in Japan, who played one game before being traded to the Maui Na Koa Ikaika. I could ramble on about how wonderful Brian McFall or Jake Rife were last season, but I could probably count on one hand how many people recognize those names. Having a higher division baseball team
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in Chico, even from an independent league, would be a great addition to the community if people went to the games and followed the team. However, the first half of the Outlaws’ last season was spent on the road, from Calgary in Canada, to Maui and down to Yuma, Arizona, which didn’t help rally a fan base. The previous minor league baseball team in Chico, the Heat, went to the Western Baseball League championship series five times out of six. They were so popular in the community that the Chico Outlaws had a “Remember the Heat Night” in summer 2007. Having to use another team as a ploy to garner excitement is proof that an Outlaws game might not suffice if you’re looking for a thrilling night of America’s favorite pastime. My vote: Check out the Chico State baseball and softball teams this season. Both teams made the California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament last year, and
Chico State even held the tournament on its home diamond. Softball head coach Angel Shamblin has been recruiting for the 2012 season for months, and with the return of seniors Hailey Stockman, Britt Wright and Sam Baker, the Wildcats have been picked to finish second in the CCAA. At the start of the new year, the Chico State baseball team was ranked 15th in nation by the Division II Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Preseason Poll. That makes 11 top-20 rankings for the ’Cats in the last 15 seasons. Tell Zingg not to lease the stadium, if he hasn’t made a decision by the time this is printed. The ’Cats have enough of a treat for us this spring to make the mouths of the Chico community water for more. Allie Colosky can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com
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