Forward Magazine March 2023

Midterm Madness: How to Prepare For Midterms

Breaking Down Barriers:

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Saving In Your Soft Life: Being Nutritious on Budget

Reclaiming the Luxe Life requires a game plan for game time. This month we will focus on sharing the tools and inspiration to help our campus community stay connected to their Luxe Life. With a focus on National Nutrition Month, Campus Dining will be rolling out programming that prioritizes health and encourages guests to stay on course with their goals to continue unleashing their highest selves.

It is with the same spirit that we are approaching our relationship with our Campus Dining partners. We have a phrase at Campus Dining by Thompson Hospitality that says, ‘One vision, two partners’, this is used to exemplify our commitment to excellence and executing a vision that will lead to successful ventures for both partners involved. We bring our expertise, our resources, and our relationships to bring the vision of our partners to the forefront and hep to forward their mission.

We are always excited when we can work together to help our Campus Dining partners reach their strategic milestones and be a voice for the community and we take pride in doing so. The BRIDGE program executed across many of our campuses this past month is a paramount example of this. To cooperate with our university partners to promote student entrepreneurship and leadership in business is exactly the kind of lasting impact and experience we strive to leave on each of our campuses and we are honored to continue doing so throughout the spring semester.

Maurice P. Jenoure, Chief Operating Officer

Dina Zaikouk, Vice President of Operations

Because of the vast number of men in the field, the contributions of women in the culinary arts are overlooked. With 74.8% of all head cooks and chefs being male, there is little conversation about the women who have paved the way. This Women’s History Month is a time to shed light on the women who have inspired a new generation of culinary arts students.

For centuries, women and cooking have been associated together. Many toys are advertised for young girls encouraging them to partake in domestic duties such as cooking. Moreover, there has been an ongoing stereotype claiming that women must be the sole cook in the household. Despite this notion, men have dominated the culinary arts field for centuries.

The first known famous chef can be traced back to the early 1800s, as Marie-Antoine Careme’s dishes gained the liking of many elites. He began impacting the world by gaining an opportunity to cook for a French diplomat named Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. The diplomat challenged him to create a full menu covering a year. Once he succeeded, his career as a chef took off as he was asked to make the wedding cake for French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte.

Though he was the first celebrity chef known, working-class women at that time still were expected to tend to domestic duties such as cooking. Cooking was still heavily tied to tasks for women despite most of the significant chefs being male worldwide.

Women continuously broke barriers in the culinary world, with Eugenie Brazier being the ‘mother of modern French cooking.’ She was also the first-ever awarded six Michelin Stars, which ranked her restaurants as excellent. Back in the United States, women quickly began publishing cookbooks to share recipes with other women around the country. Amelia Simmons is often credited with publishing the first cookbooks in the United States in 1796. Most notably, she is known for introducing the world to the cupcake recipe.

Since then, women in the United States have worked to be recognized through cookbooks, restaurant owners, chefs, etc. The food industry continues to grow, and as it does, women are gradually dominating the field. Currently, 45.5 percent of all restaurant owners are women, and 25.2 percent of chefs are women in the United States. Some women in the food industry have and are currently inspiring future chefs and restaurant owners.

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Julia Childs

From the kitchen to National television, Julia Childs taught Americans how to make traditional French cuisine in their households. Her love for French cuisine began after she and her husband, Paul Childs, lived in Paris. While there, she enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu’s cooking school, met a few other women, and created a cookbook together. When she returned to the states in the 1960s, she was approached about hosting a television show based on the success of her book. Because of the opportunity, she was one of the first women to host a cooking show, causing her to win countless awards. Following the show’s success, Childs hosted more television shows and published more cookbooks worldwide.

Edna Lewis

Everyone loves southern cooking, and Edna Lewis helped redefine what that looked like. She was among the first African Americans to write a cookbook that did not hide her race or gender. She began her culinary career at Cafe Nicholson as the head chef in 1949 in New York, where people all over fell in love with her southern-style meals. Three years later, Lewis left as head chef and transitioned to a restaurant business partner while she began creating her cookbook to be distributed. Her cookbooks included stories from her childhood and African American heritage to connect the reader to the recipes.

Gabriela Camara

With restaurants, cookbooks, and Netflix television shows, Gabriela Camara is dominating the culinary world. Her maternal grandmother inspired Camara at a young age to learn as much as possible about the skill. In 1998, she opened her first restaurant in Mexico City, which specialized in seafood called Contramar. Her journey continued, and in 2015 she opened another restaurant in San Francisco called Cala. Recently, she was featured on the Netflix show Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, where she competes to see who the better chef is.

Tanya Hill-Holliday

Keeping Up With Your Kidney Health

College students often need more conversations regarding long-term health conditions. While young, it is easy not to pay attention to the significant health conditions that become a risk as you age. However, various chronic diseases and illnesses can affect you at any age. Therefore, you must begin taking care of your health now.

More than 37 million people in the United States are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, with 9 in 10 adults unaware that they have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is a type of disease that can be hidden by the other illnesses that cause it.

Kidneys are one pair of organs in the body’s abdominal region. They remove the waste and extra water from the blood as urine and help filter blood before sending it back to the heart. Kidneys also have many vital functions, such as maintaining overall fluid balance, making the hormone that helps control blood pressure, and stimulating bone marrow to make red blood cells.

Chronic kidney failure happens when your kidneys are not working correctly. The gradual decrease in function results in the build-up of waste and fluid that is supposed to be removed, causing you to feel sick. The symptoms can vary. However, they can range from nausea, loss of appetite, sleep problems, muscle cramps, etc.

The chances of kidney failure at a young age are unlikely as the CDC reports that people 65 years and older are more likely to have kidney failure at 38 percent, 45-64 at 12 percent, and 18-44 at 6 percent.

Many risk factors include being 60 or older and having a family history of kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.

To prevent kidney disease, taking control and monitoring your health is essential. You can fill your body with vital nutrients to keep it healthy. In the long run, your body with thank you for giving the extra attention required.

Healthy food choices such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, or fat-free dairy products can help keep a healthy body. It is also imperative that you limit or avoid foods that are high in salt and sugar. Too much of anything is unhealthy; however, consuming too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which is a direct cause of kidney failure.

It may be challenging to monitor food intake but check the food labels to see what is consumed. Food labels all have vital information such as the calorie count, sodium and sugar amount, and the number of trans fat in each item.

Tracking and keeping up with your health now can positively affect your future. Our older selves will greatly appreciate it. Let’s get started in taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle.

Saving In Your Soft Life: Being Nutritious on Budget

As a college student, trying to switch up your diet with the constant increase in grocery prices may be challenging. The U.S. Labor Department reported that the cost of food was up 13 percent and rose 0.7 percent higher in September 2022 alone. In 2022, the United States saw the most significant increase in consumer prices in 40 years, with a spike of 9.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With the spike in grocery prices, it has been difficult for consumers to afford groceries for their families.

Fresh produce prices have been rising because extreme weather, such as droughts, has ruined farms in the United States. Climate change has also hit farmers hard, skyrocketing the prices of fruits and vegetables. There also have been issues with imported materials to take care of properly and plant product that has caused a decrease in products made.

Because of the increase in fresh produce prices, most families will buy cheaper grocery items. Unhealthy food items as of 2020 cost about $1.50 cheaper per day than healthy items, which is more affordable

for most American families. The prime ingredients of unhealthy food items can be mass-produced, which causes them to be inexpensive.

We all want to be healthy, but it may seem impossible to afford as a college student. There are many ways to help combat growing prices that will allow you to eat healthily and save money. Here are some ways you can save in your soft life.

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Set a Food Budget

Budgeting in college may be tricky between buying toiletry items, clothes, outings, and more. If you need to buy groceries for yourself, having a budget for food will help you pay more attention to what you are adding to your shopping cart. As you set your budget, ensure it is realistic to what you need and can afford.

Plan Your Meals and Shop with a List

Think about what meals you want to make that will last a few days. What are the meals you can make with inexpensive ingredients? Plan out your meals before grocery shopping and make a list. Going to the grocery store without a list will result in you buying items you do not need or forgetting things you do. A plan will help you save money for other essential expenses when shopping.

Buy Frozen or Canned Produce

It is easy to overlook the fruits and vegetables in the can or frozen section, but they are more reasonable than other selections. Because frozen fruits and vegetables can last longer, purchasing them can save you money in the future. Canned food items also have a longer shelf life and are very convenient. However, read the labels on frozen and canned items, as some may contain a hefty amount of sugar, syrup, creams, or salt.

Try Store-Brand Items

Because of the different packaging, you may be more reluctant to purchase storebrand items. However, these items can cut down costs on your grocery bill. Storebrand items are usually the same as name-brand items. If you need clarification on an item, always compare the nutritional facts to what you are used to.

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Athletes have been a staple in United States history, bringing everyone together amid trials and tribulations. Black athletes have made breakthroughs in sports, setting records worldwide. Black athletes have constantly beat the odds and proved that talent has no boundaries.

As much as we love our favorite athletes, we must recognize that the stars we see are regular people just like us. They have various hobbies and passions that they do outside of their sports.

As we end the NFL season and gear up for the end of the NBA season, let’s look at the athletes that have not only made a difference on the field but off it as well.

Bobby Price- Norfolk State

The Virginia native made his way to the league after graduating from Norfolk State University. He plays for the Detroit Lions in the NFL as a defensive linebacker, but he is tackling another critical obstacle off the field. In his latest philanthropy efforts, Bobby Price is working with the Stomp Out Bully campaign to help change the culture for students to prevent bullying and abuse.

Ben Wallace- Virginia Union University

Regarded by many as the greatest undrafted player in NBA history, Ben Wallace will forever be one of Virginia Union University’s most extraordinary alumnus. He played most of his career in the NBA with Detroit Pistons but started his career with the Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, and Cleveland Cavaliers. He played in the NBA until 2012 and then retired his number 3 jersey in 2016. Outside of Wallace has worked

with the Annual Drive for Life Foundation, which helps uplift and empower charity organizations through fundraising.

Jerry Rice- Mississippi Valley State University

From 1987-2009, Jerry Rice became a well-known now NFL player after playing for teams such as the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks. Early in his career, he was doubted and was seen as someone who would fail. People drafted into the NFL usually come from very known universities, but Rice beat the odds after thriving at his HBCU and on the big field. Noted as one of the greatest players of all time, Rice has undoubtedly made Mississippi Valley State University proud. During his career, he established the Jerry Rice foundation to help children overcome challenges by encouraging them to live up to their potential. He also has donated countless of money to the United Negro Fund to help fund scholarships to students all over, including his alma mater.

Charles Oakley- Virginia Union University

When you think of one of the greatest in the history of the NBA, every fan will name Charles Oakley. Known and ranked as one of the best defenders and rebounders in the NBA, Oakley had the pleasure of playing for several NBA teams such as the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, and the Huston Rockets. After retiring in 2004, the Virginia Union alumnus created the foundation named after himself to focus on ending hunger and poverty in underprivileged communities. He has also helped various charities raise money for summer basketball camps to help inspire the future generation of the NBA.

Midterm Madness: How to Prepare for

Midterms

Catch up on all missing assignments

It’s approaching the middle of the semester, so midterm exams are coming. The stress, worry, and anxiety may set in as you prepare for this semester’s checkpoint. Take a deep breath because Campus Dining at Thompson Hospitality is here to help you combat your midterm exams.

Midterm exams are at the middle of the semester and serve as a check-in point so teachers can assess whether the students retain the information taught. These exams will not determine if you pass or fail the course, but will help you figure out where you are in the class and how much work you need to do moving forward.

Your exams in college can look different depending on the class you are taking. A math class midterm is most likely a test on the equations and concepts learned; an English class may require writing a paper, and other courses may require you to submit a project. Whatever the midterm assignment, there are a few ways to prepare. Here are some ways you can prepare for any midterm.

Schedule an appointment with your professor

It is essential to get to know the person educating you and establish a good rapport with them. If you have yet to talk one-on-one with your professor, schedule an appointment with the professor as soon as possible. That connection is a good networking opportunity and can clarify what material will be on the test. This is also a great time to inquire about any upcoming assignments and potential extra credit.

First, check your professor’s syllabus to see their policies for late or missing assignments. It may have been hard to adjust to the new semester, which has caused you to miss some deadlines on assignments. Every professor is different and often allows you to submit late work. In that instance, check to see if the assignment is still available for submission to turn it in as soon as possible.

Study the materials for the test

In the event you must take a test for your midterm exam, many universities recommend that one should study at least 2-3 hours a day studying for each class. You can never be too prepared for a test; therefore, designate time throughout your day to study for the test. In between studying, Cornell University recommends that students take purposeful breaks for 5- 60 minutes to recharge the brain and increase productivity.

Have a healthy meal beforehand

Eating a good meal before taking exams can boost your energy and keep you focused throughout the day. Certain foods specifically work to keep your brain healthy and increase mental tasks such as memory and concentration. Visit your dining hall and fill your plate with salmon, tuna, berries, leafy green, oranges, or eggs. These items supply you with the nutrients you need to succeed.

Get a good night’s rest

A good night’s rest before exams can help your body recharge correctly. After stressing, studying, and working hard on assignments, a good night’s rest can be a treat to yourself before the big test. According to sleepfoundation.org, sleeping a whole night before an exam correlates with better grades and a high GPA. The more you are rested, the better you can focus throughout the day.

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