Volume 124 Issue 40
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
BEHIND THE GLASS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY,OCTOBER17,2011
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ILLNESS
Six simple tips for warding off sickness
ELISE REUTER editor@kansan.com
It is easy to get sick in college. With thousands of stressed out students living in close quarters, as soon as one gets sick, so does a handful of others. Although a simple cold probably won't leave most college students bedridden, it can still put a damper on the day. Instead of waiting until you get sick, try a few of these steps the next time it feels like the flu is coming on.
1. DRINK LOTS OF WATER
It's easy to get dehydrated running between classes. It might seem like common sense, but make a point to drink more fluids than usual during busy school days. Also, avoid drinks
containing caffeine or alcohol, as these actually have dehydrating effect and wear on the immune system.
2. TRY GARGLING SALTWATER
It may not taste great, but gargling saltwater is one of the best ways to fix a sore throat. Dissolve a quarter teaspoon of salt in warm water and then gargle to help cleanse the throat and relieve irritation.
3. AVOID SUGAR AND CAFFEINE
Sugar and caffeine are two staples of college dining halls. Both offer a sudden burst of energy, but result in a crash later. Caffeine can dehydrate, causing headaches and leaving the body more susceptible to illness. Consuming large amounts of refined sugar can also weaken the immune system. It may take a few
sacrifices, but making the effort to eat healthy when sickness is coming on can make a world of difference.
4. GET LOTS OF SLEEP
5. EAT FRUITS AND VEGGIES
Sleep is crucial in giving the immune system the strength to fight an illness. While college can get busy and sleep is often overlooked, try to get at least six hours of sleep each night. Even a short nap can give the body the energy it needs to stay well.
When sick, it can be tempting to stock up on junk food instead of searching for healthier options. However, it is even more important to eat a solid amount of fruits and vegetables when a sickness. The vitamins found in many foods such as citrus fruits, spinach,
cranberries and blueberries will provide great nutrients for fighting illness.
6. TAKE SOME SOME DOWN TIME
Many people don't realize that stress and illness are closely linked. That means that during particularly busy weeks, months or semesters, it is natural to feel under the weather. Instead of letting the problem get out of control, set aside some time to destress, whether that means hanging out with friends or curling up with a favorite movie. It is surprising how much physical health improves when emotional health is taken care of.
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COLUMN
No reason to fall into common health traps
ByWiley Rummel editor@kansan.com
What if those diet foods and snacks you ate weren't actually helping you lose weight? This disastrous predicament may be the case. The introduction of the 100-calorie snack pack might look like a godsend for those of us cursed with the uncontrollable urge to finish off that last row of Oreos, but looks can be deceiving.
Although 100-calorie packs might seem like a good shift towards portion control, the reality is that its small size can lead you to think that they aren't bad for you. Soon you could be eating multiple packs in one sitting and wasting away another night in tears of butter and loneliness.
If you really were serious about a diet, do you really think processed snacks like Twinkies, Oreos and Reese's should be involved? Instead of grabbing something so small and in-nutritious, try an apple or banana.
Fruits and vegetables are dense with vitamins and minerals, which are essential to your body's overall health.
Possibly the worst "health trap," would be the unforgiving diet soda. Everyone seems to be aware of soda's unhealthiness, but what makes diet soda different? Wait, I know: It has zero calories! Thank the Gods of Cola for this wonderful creation! It tastes so good, why would I ever want to drink anything else?
Coke zero is real coke taste with zero calo ries!
But, how is that even possible? From everything that seems to make sense in the world, there aren't any secret cheat codes to make things that much better or that much easier. Something must be up...
Well something is up. One of the many ingredients that can be found in international varities of Coke Zero — most of which I can't pronounce — is sodium cyclamate. This is an artificial sweetener that has been deemed by the FDA as a carcinogen.
Although sodium cyclamate is not used in the U.S., Coca Cola does distribute soda containing this dangerous chemical to countries around the world because of its cheap production cost. Local versions of Coke Zero are more likely to contain aspartame, another artificial sweetener that has been linked to brain cancer and even obesity.
Many studies have found that artificial sweeteners such as aspartame can inhibit weight loss and even promote weight gain. That is most concerning for someone on a diet.
Maybe there aren't short cuts for your diet. Maybe you have to do it the old fashion way: Eat fresh, natural ingredients (not some chemistry experiment) and exercise daily. That is the only tried and true way to not be trapped by your health.
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"The guest rate is $8.50 for breakfast and $9.50 for brunch, lunch or dinner." Cross said. "Depending on
O'Neal's love of Lindsborg was inspired by artist Birger Sandzén. The director first came across the artist's work as a University student and was so inspired that he went to Lindsborg and built a relationship with the artist's family and the city itself, where he shot the movie. It features the local Swedish festival and 250 extras from the city.
"It was shot in 18 days," O'Neal said. "I basically willled it into being."
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Jon O'Neal, former student and KU Filmworks instructor, speaks at the campus screening of his film, "Au Pair, Kansas." His film won multiple awards at the Cannes Independent Film Festival.
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Before the screening, O'Neal taught a screenwriting workshop to 15 people, mainly community members. He provided tips for writing a successful screenplay, commentary on famous films and filmmakers and bits of encouragement.
"I liked it a lot," he said. "I liked the way it played with the landscape and what he explained about living in the Midwest."
Making films is an ambition shared by the student group KU Filmworks. Its goal is to give students more filmmaking experience by sharing film ideas, hold workshops about how to use equipment properly and provide opportunities to connect with other filmmakers locally and internationally.
"Our goal is to give anyone a chance to be a better filmmaker by providing all the tools they need", said Daniel Suffield, a senior from Wichita and treasurer of KU Filmworks.
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"It's a hard, hard road, but I don't want you to be afraid of the format," O'Neal said. "If you write a brilliant screenplay, it will get noticed.
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KU CUISINE BY THE NUMBERS
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Students' nutritional needs can be met from 7 a.m. to midnight at any one of the 7 locations across campus.
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Students with the Jayhawk Unlimited plan receive a 5 percent discount when using their KU Cuisine Cash.
About 53 percent of the students who live in the residence halls have the unlimited plan
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The guest rate is $8.50 for breakfast and $9.50 for brunch, lunch or dinner. Depending on how often the student chooses to use their unlimited plan, they save an average of about 40 to 45 percent off the cash guest rates.
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