FEBRUARY 2012!
Beyond the Diag What’s Inside: The Legend of the Arch ………….... 1 Spring Break Safety Tips ……..….... 2 Health Update: Ea>ng Disorder Awareness Month .………………...... 3 Super Bowl Ad Highlights ..……..… 3 Lower Your Winter Energy Bill ….. 4 Self-‐Defense Skills for Everyday Life ……...……………………………………….… 4 Spring Break in A2……………………… 5
The Legend of the Arch In honor of Valen>ne’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recount one of the University of Michigan’s most roman>c myths... Before the School of Engineering moved to North Campus, it was housed in West Hall. The archway leading to the Diag is s>ll known today as the Engineering Arch, and the building is undoubtedly an icon on the U-‐M campus. Fun fact, the ivy covering the arch is actually from Wrigley Field – a former Michigan president was a big Cubs fan. Before the residence halls were co-‐ed, female students primarily lived on the Hill while male students lived on central campus. Also at this >me, the University mandated a strict curfew of midnight. The Engineering Arch became a mee>ng place for couples to kiss each other goodnight before returning to their residence halls. Over the years, a myth surrounding the arch developed: if you kiss your significant other under the Engineering Arch, you will end up marrying that person in the future. As a tour guide on campus, I have heard mul>ple alumni share how they kissed their current husband/wife under the arch when they were undergrads here at Michigan. Maybe it’s not a myth at all? Moral of the story: choose carefully, everyone. From all of us here at Beyond the Diag, we hope you have a safe and happy Valen>ne’s Day! Wri$en by Josh Buoy
Spring Break Safety Check out the following >ps about enjoying spring break safely from Erin Weed’s book Girls Fight Back – applicable to any and all genders! Before You Leave: • Secure your apartment or house • When packing, leave behind any valuables or anything you’d miss if it were stolen • Always leave a copy of your travel i>nerary and contact informa>on with a family member • Make copies of important documents (driver’s license, passport, credit cards) and keep a copy in a hidden part of your luggage separate from the originals On The Way: • If you are driving to your vaca>on des>na>on, don’t party on the road – it’s really not safe and open container laws apply in most states • Take turns driving to avoid the risk of one driver falling asleep behind the wheel • If you are travelling by plane, don’t forget your I.D. or passport! • Arrive at the airport about 2 hours before flight >me – around spring break, lines can be crazy long • Know what items should be le^ behind before arriving at the airport – for a full list of what can be packed in luggage and brought in carry-‐ons, visit www.tsa.gov During Your Vaca=on • Make sure your hotel room has working peepholes, locks and chain locks – if the room lacks these features, go back to the front desk and ask for a new room • Don’t open the door for anyone you don’t know • Keep any valuables locked in the hotel room safe • Always keep your hotel room key with you, even while at the beach, pool or out at bars • Try not to carry too much cash on you – instead, make several ATM trips • If you get pulled over by the police when you don’t think you were doing anything wrong and the police car is unmarked, get to safety before pulling over – call the local police department or 911 if necessary and inform the operator that you are aware a police officer wants to pull you over, however, you want to make sure the officer is legi>mate • Never hitchhike • If taking a taxi from your hotel for a night out, always take a business card with the hotel name and address, be direct and clear with the address and name of your des>na>on to the driver • Refrain from men>oning that you’re a tourist Safety Tips for Par=es and Clubs • Set limits ahead of >me (before the party gets started) • Trust your intui>on – if you get a bad feeling about someone, honor it and s>ck with your friends • When you get to a club or party, set a mee>ng place and try to check in with each other every half hour or so • If someone is too intoxicated to be there, get them home safely • If you think someone might have tampered with your drink, throw it away immediately © Girls Fight Back: The College Girl’s Guide to Protec>ng Herself, by Erin Weed, 2006
Eating Disorder Awareness Month February is Ea>ng Disorder Awareness Month at U-‐M. Ea>ng disorders are treatable condi>ons that affect a person’s physical, psychological, spiritual health and body image. Ea>ng disorders include: • Binge Ea>ng Disorder (BED) – characterized by recurrent and, at >mes, compulsive binge ea>ng without the regular use of compensatory behaviors designed to counter over-‐ea>ng • Compulsive Ea>ng – the use of food for reasons other than hunger • Bulimia Nervosa – characterized by a cycle of binge ea>ng followed by some means of purging, which changes one’s body chemistry and can be poten>ally life threatening • Anorexia Nervosa – another poten>ally life-‐threatening ea>ng disorder characterized by self-‐ starva>on and excessive weight loss, which can lead to major medical complica>ons It is important, par>cularly if you are struggling with an ea>ng problem, to think about what normal ea>ng means to you. Many individuals struggling with ea>ng problems find that, although their behaviors are not en>rely healthy, they also do not fit neatly into the defini>on of any one ea>ng disorder. Clinicians at UM Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and University Health Service (UHS) can help you assess your ea>ng paierns and access support and treatment if needed. Body-‐Peace Corps is hos>ng events throughout the month to raise awareness about the issue of ea>ng disorders – click here for a list of upcoming events! Informa4on from University Health System (UHS) -‐-‐ h$p://www.uhs.umich.edu/ea4ngdisorders
Super Bowl Ads That Caught Our Eye Even if you didn’t care for the teams playing, or Madonna performing at hal^ime, or football at all, at least you could enjoy the commercials during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th. Here are a few that caught our aien>on: Volkswagen: The Dog Strikes Back – A cute canine trains harder than most of us ever have in order to chase his favorite 2012 Volkswagen Beatle. Metlife: Everyone – Our favorite cartoon characters show us the gi^ of life insurance in a fun way. Chrysler: HalLime in America – Chrysler scores big again this Super Bowl as it gets Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood to give an inspiring speech about the auto-‐industry and the city of Detroit. Doritos: Man’s Best Friend – Dogs’ hatred for cats as well as man’s bond with his dog is all brought together for some delicious Doritos chips. Wri$en by Wen Ning
Lower Your Energy Bill If you pay for u>li>es in your house or apartment, turning the heat on this winter may have put a liile extra strain on your wallet. To save money this semester, here are a few >ps to conserve energy and lower your electricity bill. o Unplug electrical appliances and turn off power strips when not in use o Take advantage of natural daylight when possible – open the blinds and turn off your lights o Avoid the use of portable electric space heaters o Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs where possible o Keep thermostats set at 68° during the cold months and 76° during warm seasons o Turn off lights when leaving a room! For more informa>on, check out the Student Sustainability Guide or visit sustainability.umich.edu
Self-Defense Skills for Everyday Life Free Workshops for UM Student Groups What are my choices for protec>ng myself? What about muggings? Stranger assault? Panhandlers? Break-‐ins? Hate crime? This workshop includes risk assessment, common perpetrator tac>cs, and an introduc>on to simple and effec>ve physical, verbal and emo>onal self-‐defense and risk reduc>on techniques. Come find out how self-‐defense skills and strategies can help in the most common dangerous situa>ons for students on college campuses. This workshop is free, and open to people of all genders, iden>>es and physical abili>es. We will not be learning mar>al arts, and you do not have to bee physically fit to empower yourself by learning about personal safety. Survivors of violence are welcome; you’re invited to par>cipate in whatever way works for you. This term, the Dean of Students Office, Beyond the Diag, the Division of Student Affairs and U-‐Move, along with a broad coali>on of UM and DSA groups are offering free self-‐defense and personal safety workshops for student groups of 10 or more registered par>cipants. Contact Katy Maqngly (ktlm@umich.edu) or the Dean of Students Office (764-‐7420) to schedule a workshop for your group. Individual students may also sign up or drop in at workshops at the CCRB via U-‐Move. Register at hip://kines.umich.edu/umove, click on the U-‐Move Fitness Page, then link to the registra>on site. Workshops meet from 6:00-‐7:30 pm in 3275 CCRB on Wednesday February 8, Wednesday March 7, and Wednesday April 4.
Spring Break in A2 Spring Break is just around the corner! If you haven’t made plans yet, or you plan to stay in Ann Arbor, don’t worry – there are s>ll plenty of fun things to do during your week off. Plan a Movie Night The libraries on campus will s>ll be open throughout Spring Break, which means you can rent movies and TV shows from the Askwith Media Library for free to watch with friends. The Ann Arbor Public Library on East Williams also has an extensive library of movies if you want more op>ons! Explore Kerrytown Go for a stroll in the historic market district, which has an array of unique local restaurants and stores. Throughout February, there are numerous special events and exhibits to check out, and the Kerrytown Concert House is an amazing place to see a show! Visit their website hip://kerrytown.com/ for more informa>on about upcoming events. Host a Bowling Night Take AATA Route 6 to Colonial Lanes & CUBS’ A.C. They have College Nights on Sundays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 10 p.m. with glow bowling and special prices for students with their UM-‐ID. Visit hip://coloniallanescubsac.com/students.htm for more informa>on! Sing your Heart out Bring your friends and belt out your favorites at Friends Karaoke on South U. They have a huge library of Asian music as well as a great selec>on of American music! For more informa>on and hours, visit hip://friendkaraoke.com/ Go for a Themed Ice-‐Ska=ng Event Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena hosts ‘Funky Frosty Fridays’ every month, and on Friday, March 2, there will be a Rock the 80’s Skate Night and costume contest! Admission is only $5 (plus an extra $3 for skate rentals inside). You can get to the ice arena on the AATA Route 7 bus towards the WCC Student Center Building. Wri$en by Sabrina Palombo and Emily Ho
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