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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Team shows its 'wobble' skills for crowd at Late Night
KATHLEEN GIER
kgter@kansan.com
Senior forward Aishah Sutherland stole the ball and popped up a buzzer beater in her final appearance at Late Night in the Phog. This capped off a performance that included a block on junior forward Carolyn Davis and a rare three-point basket for Sutherland, a 6-foot-2 forward.
"I came out here to have fun to have fun with my teammates and we all had fun," Sutherland said. "We got to show our talents so that people out here who don't come to our games can come to our games."
Coach Bonnie Henrickson said she is expecting a lot from the senior forward this season.
"That is from a kid that I really think could be an x-factor."
Henrickson said.
Sutherland led the blue team to a 19-17 victory with five points, five rebounds and one block.
"You come out with more energy. You come out ready to play," Sutherland said. "People are there to watch you and you want to give them a show."
Henrickson said the speed, athleticism and talent would be the main draws for fans.
"We have players that are fun to watch." Henrickson said.
Davis led the white team with a game-high seven points, shooting 3-of-4 from the free throw line and 2-of-5 from the field.
Each player on the roster saw time on the court during the 12-minute scrimmage. Freshmen Donielle Breaux, a guard, and Chelsea Gardner, a forward, each turned in four points in their first
appearances in Allen Fieldhouse.
In the skit portion of the night, the players and coaches competed with different dances. Henrickson started the event lip-synching "I'm Every Woman" by Chaka Kahn. The two assistant coaches followed with a video skit and the players performed a skit after. They combined forces to show off the team's signature move: the wobble.
Henrickson said the team did "the wobble" through Italy on its international tour. She said it was a success because she did not fall over.
The Jayhawks return seven players including four starters for the upcoming season. The team will host Fort Hays State on Oct. 31 in its first exhibition game.
Edited by Josh Kantor
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
DIET
Fighting off the infamous freshman 15
V
LAKEN RAPIER
editor@kansan.com
Fighting the "Freshman 15" is not an easy feat as college can offer many new temptations. Along with newfound freedom and what can feel like an abundance of free time comes a change in daily routine, which can contribute to weight gain.
Adding a few pounds is normal when diet and exercise are thrown off-track. According to Nemours, a pediatric health organization, freshmen students gain between three and 10 pounds on average. Several factors contribute to this, says Ann Chapman, registered dietician and Watkins Memorial Health Center coordinator for nutritional services.
Although cateraie food is difficult to avoid for freshmen, there are healthy options to replace sugary sweets or greasy, fried favorites. Natalie Garretson, a freshman from Topeka, said she swaps fattening options for healthier foods.
"Eating healthy in the caf can be difficult," Garretson said. "I try and make healthier choices by avoiding the greasy, salty fried foods."
Chapman said the dining hall can be especially dangerous if students wait until they are farnished to visit.
"Going to the dining hall starving is like sending a kid into a candy store," said Chapman.
Chapman suggests looking over any of the campus menus on the KU Dining website and
taking advantage of NetNutrition, which is also available through KU Dining. This tool can filter allergies, keep track of eating habits and produce a personalized nutrition breakdown. Chapman suggests looking over the menu to create a balanced plan of fruit, vegetables, proteins and grains.
It's also important to watch out for condiments and dressings, which can pack calories. According to Nemours, simply picking a lower-fat option such as reduced fat or oil-based salad dressings and low-fat yogurt can quickly lower daily calorie intake. Other ways to slash calories when eating at a dining hall is practicing portion control and resisting the urge to go back for additional servings or a trip to the always-senticicing ice cream machine.
"Fruits and vegetables should be take up half the plate, which are low calorie and mainly consist of water and fiber," said Chapman.
Taking advantage of the salad bar and made-to-order sandwiches are healthy alternatives if the hot plate pickings are slim.
"I make a lot of salads and sandwiches so I know exactly what my meal consists of," Garretson said.
Nemours studies also report it is helpful to fight the urge to have an empty calorie soda with meals. Instead, replace pops with healthier, lower-calorie options such as water or skim milk.
Studies also show alcohol consumption is the
leading contributor in gaining the freshman 15.
"Too much partying, drinking and eating afterwards will put weight on in a hurry," said Chapman.
After drinking away many hours of the night, it's hard to deny the accessibility of late night food and the convenience to have it delivered within minutes, especially for freshmen.
"Pizza Shuttle is my biggest weakness," Garretson said.
"Eating breakfast is vital to avoiding potential weight gain because it speeds up your metabolism," Chapman said. She suggested grabbing an apple and string cheese or spreading peanut butter on toast, which will satisfy hunger longer than cereal.
Keeping healthy snacks in the dorm room make it easier to steer clear of fast food when school gets hectic. Calcium-rich foods like low-fat cheeses and 100-calorie popcorn are good snacks for studying and eating between meals. Breakfast is also important.
Chapman said a lack of sleep and a lot of stress are both factors that are linked to overeating.
"Sleep-deprived people have more of a propensity to gain weight," Chapman said. "Students need more than only six hours of sleep."
Exercise is vital to not only leading a healthy lifestyle but to keeping off unwanted pounds. Working out can get lost in translation freshman year, but adding 30-45 minutes of exercise
a day as if it was a class will make exercise part of the daily routine, said Chapman. Working out doesn't always mean a trip to the rec — any aerobic exercise such as brisk walk that gets the heart rate up will help keep weight off.
Garrettson said, "I always walk to class, I never take the bus"
The freshman 15 are not inevitable but even without weight gain, an unhealthy diet will not offer the support and nutrient balance that is necessary with the demands college presents. Skipping meals or trying the latest diet fad may seem like a quick fix in escaping the freshman 15, but these methods are dangerously unhealthy and do not keep weight off in the long run. Rather, start by making small variations in your diet that you can commit to implementing throughout your everyday routine.
On top of that, Garretsson and her friends have devised a reward system for working out.
"Every time we go to the rec, we put a gold star on our calendar," said Garretson. "When we get to 20 stars we reward ourselves with shopping or a manicure."
Taking the initiative to make a habit of healthy eating and exercising regularly will help you keep off weight, all while becoming physically and mentally healthy and avoiding future health problems.
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