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Volume 1- Issue 4
May 2011
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Front of the Book Editor’s Note Pulse Staff
Fashion & Style
TREND ALERT: Rainboots Spring Fashion with Megan Cherewatenko Food & Drink Spring Sensations
Technology
Nook versus Kindle Travel & Outdoor Hiking for the 21st Century Graduation Destinations
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Life
Post-Grad Pads Advice Ask Allie Health & Fitness Fitness Misconceptions: Exercise, Nutrition, Stress Art The Art of Mobile Photography May: Photography Month We Love FOOD: Our Favorite Restaurants
Feature
How to Prepare for an Interview
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pring sunshine, perhaps a bit of “April showers,” and graduation season have all finally arrived! As we enter into May and the countdown until school’s out for summer has finally started to dwindle…. only 44 days or 1 month and 14 days or 1,056 hours or 63,360 minutes or 3,801,600 seconds left … for semester schools your countdown is closer to 15 days but who’s REALLY counting? For those graduates: 1) CONGRATULATIONS! Take time to celebrate your accomplishments! Maybe even take one of our Graduation Destinations featured in our travel section *wink wink to those searching for presents for grads! 2) Check out all our helpful articles on starting the next step of your life! Including Post-Grad Pads—the top cities for college grads! Even if you aren’t gearing up for graduation just yet make sure to check out our How to Prepare for an Interview. This could help you land a summer job or your dream career!
Britta Dillon
Editor-in-Chief CWUPulse@gmail.com
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So take a break from day dreaming about summer and check out our Spring Fashion Trend Alert! Swap out those winter boots and put on a pair of fun, bright rain boots! Also, understand your body in Fitness Misconceptions: Exercise, Nutrition, Stress. Enjoy!
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Britta Dillon-Editor-in-Chief
Pulse Corinne Card-Staff Writer
Chris Christensen-Staff Writer
Allison Howard-Staff Writer & Photographer
Danielle Harmon-Staff Writer & Designer
Caitlyn Johnson-Staff Writer & Designer
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Naomi Newell-Assistant Editor
Liz Rich-Advertising Coordinator
Staff Anthony Cogswell-Staff Writer
Amanda Milbourn-Staff Writer
Rachel Parish-Staff Writer
Victorria Self-Staff Writer
Emily Spoor-Staff Writer
Devin Larson-Advertising Coordinator
Skylar St Yves-Staff Designer
Keaton McAtees-Staff Designer 5
Style
Rainboots Spring Fashion Trend:
By Corinne Card
Rain boots, wellies, galoshes, whatever you call them they are no longer fashionable just for kids. They have become a staple in the northwest style for all ages who like making the best of a rainy day. This mode of stylish footwear has become quite diverse so that each puddle stomper can find their own unique style to step out in. It started out that the only boots you could find were the black and red generic kind at your local gardening store. Then came the endearing, bright colored kid’s boots with the faces of ladybugs and frogs and bumblebees, which usually ended up on the wrong feet. Eventually, adults began to wear the froggy boots, and from there the creativity took off and now there are more styles than you could possibly think of. 6
Rain boots are made with fashion as opposed to just function now, and Steve Madden and Coach have a line of boots to coincide with this year’s tall boot fetish. Kate Spade also has a line of tall boots with a slight heel and a cute bow at the top of the boot. Unfortunately, both Spade, Madden and Coach are on the expensive side, so if you’re looking for some tall fashion on a budget, Zetta boots are only $20 and Walmart has a select few rain boots starting at $12. If you look around, the most popular rain boot style to date is vivid colors and creative designs on regular looking rubber boots. There are so many options out there that you rarely see the same two designs, which is great if you are looking for originality. Kamik boots, which
are sold at Nordstrom among other places, have a great array of designs to choose from such as bright floral, classy black and white designs, schoolgirl plaid and plain solid colors as well as collages of fun pictures. These boots can also be considered expensive starting at $50, so if you’re looking for a cheaper alternative, Target has a great selection of really neat retro or mod designs starting at $20. You can also keep your eyes out for a great deal at your local second-hand store. A rather unconventional version of the rain boot is the ankle boot. Ankle boots are a more dainty style, and would be the best fit for those who experience light rainy days, as they aren’t very practical for accidentally or purposefully stepping in large puddles. Adi Designs has an ankle boot called Misbehave, which look like generic tennis shoes that can be found online for $35. Otherwise, there are not very many ankle boots available, as it the style for this season is knee-high boots or higher. The way you wear your boots is your preference according to your unique style. You can tuck your skinny jeans or leggings into them, you can wear them with a skirt or shorts or you can even roll your jeans up over them! You can also buy fleece boot liners for under $10 at Walmart or Target to keep your toes warm on those really cold days. Because Washington weather can change from sun to rain within a few minutes especially with the spring coming in like a lion, rain boots are a hot commodity for north westerners. There is nothing quite as satisfying as walking through a big, muddy puddle in the rain with your cute boots just because you can. It’s the same feeling you get when you go out of your way to step on that crispy looking leaf and are rewarded with a crunch under your feet. Boots can be worn from fall to spring and even sometimes in the summer. They are a functional way to express your personality and turn a typical Washington rainy day into a lovely day.
Photos Courtsey of Corinne Card
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Spring
Fashion
with Megan Cherewatenko By Britta Dillon
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Photo Courtsey of Rodrigo DeMedeiros
Megan is a 21 year-old working towards her Bachelor of Fashion Design at the Art Institute of Seattle. She just started her 4th year and will be graduating in winter 2012.
Q. What made you decide to pursue a career in Fashion Design?
MC-I knew from a pretty young age I wanted to have a career in fashion, I just didn’t know what exactly and probably didn’t until about a year ago. At a young age my parents always pushed being a doctor or lawyer on me, since they thought I was the “smart and ambitious” daughter out of their three children. I grew up learning how to sew by my mom and grandma, and always found pleasure in shopping, flipping through fashion magazines, and even dressing up for no occasion at all. However, it wasn’t until my oldest sister, Rachel, told me I should look into a career in the fashion industry. It was like an epiphany, since at the time I was too young to even have thought that was possible career. It made the high school decisions of ‘finding your career pathway’ much simpler since I already knew what I wanted to do. My sister then helped me research possible schools, and went to visit some in California and here in Seattle. After viewing rates of out of state private school tuition, I decided to stay in Seattle.
Q. When did you start designing clothing?
MC- I would like to say I tried to design things way before I was ever in college, but I try to forget about those times because the way things turned out…calling it embarrassing would be putting it lightly! However, it’s fun to go back and look at old things and be like… “Oh my gosh, that’s hideous! What was I thinking?!” The nice thing about AIS that’s different from normal colleges is they let you start taking the design classes at the same time as you’re getting your pre-reqs done. It’s probably not until about the middle of your second year where you start to get the freedom to design what you want.
Q. What’s your immediate plan after graduation?
MC-After graduation, I’m hoping to be living in New York, crossing my fingers that I’ll be able to get a job through my internship(s) so I can start immediately working on paying back my student loans. That’s my number one plan! But I plan on moving around jobs frequently within the first couple years, which is very common in the industry until you get some experience under your belt. Making plenty mistakes and learning from them on someone else’s dime and then getting comfortable at one particular job later.
Q. What’s your long-term goal in the fashion industry?
MC-A long-term goal that seems sometimes to be incredibly out of reach without generous funding would be to have my own line. I have the knowledge and contacts of what it would take for me to design and completely produce and manufacture a line, but the cost to do just one line well would be minimum 100K. It then usually takes a line about three years to actually start making money, and during that time you’re still producing additional lines. So, it is a far-fetched goal, but it would be a dream to get there someday, pretty far down the road, and maybe show at New York Fashion Week!
Q. What is your most recent collection called?
MC- My last collection was called “Garden Party” and was for Spring 2011. It was fairly small and less intricate since it was my junior collection.
Q. Where did you draw your inspiration from for your latest collection?
MC- My spring collection was definitely inspired by floral prints with a touch of fifties details subtly incorporated within the designs. I found inspiration first through various trend forecasting resources, then photographs, fabrics, and textures in order to create a concept board for the collection. 9
Q. What types of fabrics did you work with? Why? MC-This collection was heavy on silks, primarily because they have an amazing hand, they look great when draped, and they’re extremely soft for linings in jackets. I also used lightweight wool for a jacket, linen for pants, some lace for detailing and a few other cotton/polyester blends for other items.
Q. How many hours did you work on this collection? MC- It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how many hours you spend on a collection, mostly because you do a few hours here and there until it’s done and some pieces take longer to do than others. But one piece, depending on the pattern difficulty execution, probably averages about 15-20 hours from start to finish, when done correctly with fitting and adjustments. This collection had 9 pieces in it so I’d guess anywhere from 130-180 hours. It is very time consuming, and none of it is done for a class directly, it’s all done in your spare time using your own money.
Q. What are some of your favorite designers? Why?
MC- Betsey Johnson is my all time favorite designer! I passed one of her storefronts in Las Vegas when I was 14 years old and she pretty much had my love and attention from that day on. We both grew up getting professionally trained in all types of dancing, which she’s said helped her start her career. She is known to be all about color and floral prints and essentially that’s what I love as well. I had the privilege of meeting her last October and was blown away by how incredibly kind and encouraging she was. She continues to be an inspiration to me as a 69-year-old designer, and I hope that one day I will be as successful as she has been and still designing young and fabulous designs when I’m her age. Other designers I love include Nanette Lepore, Diane Von Furstenberg, Matthew Williamson, Alexander McQueen, Kate Spade, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Marchesa, Burberry Prorsum, and Christian Dior. They are my favorite designers for many reasons but mainly
for their whimsical designs and dramatic uses of colors and prints
Q. What makes you unique from other students pursuing a career in fashion design?
MC-I’ve been told I have an eye for color and prints that is extremely rare. I know that I’m not afraid of working with color, which you’d be surprised at how many people in the industry avoid it. I also believe I tend to design more mass market, which could be a positive or negative thing, depending on how you look at it, but my designs aren’t extremely avant-garde and could generally be sold in a variety of places.
Q. What age group are you shooting to appeal to in your designs?
MC-We get constantly told to design outside of our own market and age group, but that’s really where my aesthetic lays. I would say it varies from piece to piece, you wouldn’t want to see a 40 year old in some of my designs, but in others, it wouldn’t be too bad. Looking ahead, I’d like to appeal to the largest age group possible, probably from 25-45. Not too affordable to become mass market and cheapened, but not at the couture end.
Q. What is one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start a career in fashion?
MC- I would start out by saying prepare yourself for long hours, brutal awakenings, and competition… it’s the opposite of easy. Nothing in the fashion industry is sugar coated. You have to be determined, ambitious, driven, optimistic and confident all at the same time. Be sure it is the career for you before you start. Less than 10% of the people I started the program with are still enrolled today. In the school aspect of things, they say that you get as much out of it as you’re willing to put in. I’d suggest getting involved in anything and everything that you can handle. The more experience you have, the better. I’ve learned to squeeze as much opportunity out
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as possible, you’ll learn so much more. Lastly, I believe that if you do something you’re passionate for, you’ll never work a day in your life… So before you get in too deep, make sure it’s your passion!
Q. What do you wish people
would understand about working in the fashion industry? MC-I wish people would understand that fashion isn’t all lights, red carpets, and glamour. For instance, there is so much sweat and hours that are put in to making one fashion show happen that lasts about 60 minutes. The amount of work and creative efforts that it takes to take a sketched idea and put it on the runway or on a rack in a store is indescribable unless you know exactly how it happens. People who are unaware of the process just assume it’s a piece of cake career and an easy out and they have no idea. I wish people would just better acknowledge every part of the process that makes it possible to them to walk into a store and buy something off the rack, not even knowing what it took to get it there.
Q. What do you wish people
would understand about working in the fashion industry? MC-Big trends that will be occurring for summer will be a heavy 70’s aesthetic incorporating bohemian styles with sophis-
ticated glamour. Common styles will include long, lightweight maxi dresses, floral prints, high waist and wide leg trousers. The 50’s and 60’s ladylike styles will also return with feminine dresses that accentuate curves and hit right below the knee. Full circle skirts will be a popular look in this category. Rough punk and biker-like trends will also be apparent while the military look will be fading out. Playing off the 70’s theme, lace detailing will be seen everywhere this year, both on tops and dresses, and will be paired with antique looking fabrics. I’m a little scared about this one, but yes, with the 70’s look must come bellbottoms. I haven’t seen them yet, but expect to very shortly! We’ve seen stripes and the nautical theme heavy already this spring, and it will be continuing into summer. Some accessories to look forward to will be an updated more chic version of the fanny pack, aka the belt purse, and clogs and kitten heels will remain in style through the summer. Men can look forward to throwing out their skinny jeans because flared jeans will be the style to run to during the summer months. The motorcycle trend that was brought up in women’s trends will also be seen in men’s trends. Leather jackets with statement collars and hardware that was heavy on the runways will be mass marketed and all the rage this summer. 13
Food & Drink
Spring Sensations By Allison Howard
We all know the saying “April showers brings May flowers,” but this month also sparks the beginning of warmer weather, barbecuing and spending time with friends in the sun! When it comes to “spring-time” food, we often reach for the chips, burgers and the always delicious margarita. However, since April is so close to beach body season it isn’t a bad idea to watch what you eat while still enjoying some great flavors! These recipes are great for anyone because they are low in cost, time and calories, while still providing big taste and fulfillment. They’re also perfect for single servings or easy to multiply for outdoor parties with your friends and family.
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Swingin’ Sangria
PER SERVING (1 cup): 97 calories (varies depending on wine, juice and fruit used), <0.5g fat, 12mg sodium, 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g sugars, 0.5g protein Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: -1 bottle of white wine (Riesling, Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio) -2/3 cup white sugar -1 lime (sliced) -1 lemon (sliced) -1 orange (sliced) -Other sliced fruits (strawberries, mango, pineapple, watermelon, etc.) this part allows you to be creative and change the overall flavor of your sangria -1/2 liter of club soda or ginger ale *For a non-alcoholic (but still delicious) version of this drink simply substitute your favorite fruit juice for the wine, such as white grape juice, lemonade, or apple juice.
Directions
Pour wine into a pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the orange, lemon, and lime into the wine. Toss in the other slices of fruit (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar. Stir and chill overnight. Add ginger ale or club soda just before serving. Stir, add ice and enjoy
15 Photos Courtsey of Allison Howard All Recipes courtesy of Hungry Girl Happy Hour by Lisa Lillien
Santa Fe Shrimp Supreme Salad
PER SERVING (1 salad with dressing): 380 calories, 4g fat, 825mg sodium, 62g carbs, 11.5g fiber, 16g sugars, 28g protein Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Total Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: For Salad: -3 cups chopped romaine lettuce -3 oz. cooked shrimp -1 small corn tortilla -1/2 cup grape tomatoes (halved) -1/2 cup chopped red onions -1/2 cup chopped bell peppers -1/4 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed) -1/4 cup canned sweet corn kernels (drained) -1 tablespoon white wine vinegar -1 tablespoon lime juice -1 no-calorie sweetener packet -1/4 taco seasoning mix, dry -1 tablespoon chopped cilantro For Dressing: -3 tablespoons fat-free ranch dressing -1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste -1/4 tablespoon taco seasoning mix, dry
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tortilla into matchstick sized strips. Lightly spray a small baking pan with nonstick spray, and place strips in the center of the pan. Sprinkle Âź teaspoon of taco seasoning over tortilla strips and carefully toss them to evenly distribute seasoning. Spread strips out on the pan, place in the oven and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until strips look crispy. Remove strips and set aside. In a small dish, combine 2 tablespoons of water with vinegar, lime juice, sweetener and cilantro. Place peppers and onions in a small microwavesafe dish and pour vinegar mixture over veggies. Cover and heat in the microwave for 2 minutes. Add black beans and corn to the veggies. Stir well and then drain vinegar mixture. Place dish in the fridge until chilled. Once ready to serve, place lettuce in a large bowl and top with veggie/ bean mixture. Add shrimp, tomatoes and tortilla strips. Mix dressing ingredients together in a small dish and serve on top of or alongside the salad. 16
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My Big Fat Greek Pita
PER SERVING (2 pita halves): 219 calories, 1.5g fat, 365mg sodium, 43g carbs, 9.5g fiber, 10g sugars, 14g protein Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: -1 whole wheat pita -2 oz. fat-free plain Greek yogurt -1 small onion (sliced) -1/2 cup sliced red and green bell peppers -2 cups fresh spinach -1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) -Salt, black pepper, oregano and garlic powder to taste -Optional: Red pepper flakes to kick it up a notch! -Optional: Add feta cheese, chicken or your favorite meat to add more protein!
Directions
Cut pita in half and toast, if desired. In a small dish combine yogurt with salt, black pepper, oregano and garlic powder (season to taste). Add red pepper flakes if you want your pita to be a little spicier. In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook onion and peppers over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add spinach and tomatoes, and cook until spinach welts. Remove all veggies from heat and combine with yogurt sauce. Stuff pita halves with veggie mix. Enjoy!
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Super-Simple Tropical Sorbet
PER SERVING (entire recipe): 76 calories, <0.5g fat, 0mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 14g sugars, 2g protein Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Total Time: 5-10 minutes (not including freezing time) Ingredients: -1 packet (two 5-calorie servings) sugar-free powdered drink mix -1 cup sliced strawberries, fresh, thawed if frozen or drained and rinsed if canned *Try experimenting with lots of fruits and drink mix flavor combinations for endless sorbet options!
Directions
Dissolve drink mix into 4 ounces of cold water, stir well. In a blender, puree strawberries and drink mixture until just blended. Pour mixture into a dish, cover and place in freezer until nearly solid (several hours). If freezing overnight, thaw sorbet slightly by microwaving for 30-40 seconds or allowing to sit out for about 10 minutes before serving. Multiply what the recipe calls for to make extra servings for friends! Enjoy! 19
Tech
By Victorria Self
The Kindle versus the Nook-Who will come out on top? In the age of iPhones, BlackBerry’s and touch screen computers, it is no surprise we now have electronic books. The first electronic book was made by Amazon, the Kindle. This e-book made its debut in November 2007 and was sold out in less than 5 hours. Since then only one other company has come out with an e-book, Barns and Noble with the Nook. With these new gadgets coming out, it’s difficult to know which one best suits your needs. That is why we are bringing both the Kindle and the Nook to the ring to battle it out and see who comes out on top! In the blue corner weighing in at 10.2 ounce we have the Kindle, in the red corner weighing in at 11.6 ounces we have the Nook.
Design
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Kindle’s look is very classic and clean, although it does come off a little blocky and uneventful in way of color.
Performance
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The Kindle by far has a better battery life. It is 2GB and has about 1.4GB space for user content it also has the
ROUND ROUND This may suggest that the design was not a priority with this product, however what the product offers should outweigh the look of the device in some aspects.
The Nook is by far more aesthetically pleasing with its color and wider screen. With a wider screen and color, the reader is less likely to get bored looking at a plain screen. Although those features are better, the Nook does weigh in a little heavier.
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option for a USB device, which allows for more storage. When the battery is fully charged it can read up to 14
days if the wireless is off but if it is on you can read up to 4 days.
The Nook is very slow due to its color LCD screen. It is also 2GB and has the option for a SD card to allow for more storage. When the batter is fully charged it can read for up to 10 days and the charging time is 3.5 hours. Winner-
Kindle
Navigation and Feasibility
Features
The Kindle is very feasible with its old fashioned keyboard and buttons. Although the “mouse” button is located on the side, it still is plain and simple. Amazon. com also offers simple and easy navigation when users browse their website through the product to purchase books, magazines or newspapers.
The Kindle’s strength is through its compatibility with Amazon.com, and your home computer or laptop. You are able to purchase your e-book either through your computer and you can purchase a variety of books directly through your Kindle. Kindle also has a text-to speech capability.
The Nook has the upper hand because it has touch screen technology. Although most people are still get-
The Nook has Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities which allow the reader to surf the net rather than being limited to
ting used to touch screens, the Nook is pretty easy to figure out and navigate through. However, the touch screen can become cramped. There isn’t a lot of room to scroll around easily, and buttons may get pushed that you didn’t mean to touch. Winner-Tie
just books, newspapers and magazines. It also offers an expandable memory for lending books out or making room for more books. Winner-Nook
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ROUND ROUND
Final It’s hard to say who comes out on top because both e-readers offer the best of everything, which is why the final decision up to you. If you would like an e-reader that is classic, simple, has a lot of space and is the first of its kind then go with the Kindle. If you would like an e-reader that is revolutionary, colorful, easy to navigate, and fresh you best choice is the Nook.
Photos courtsey of Google Images
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Outdoor
Hiking For the 21st Century By Danielle Harmon
Photo courtesy of Robert Harmon
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trinkets. Unlike treasure hunting,
a hiking trail can work wonders
you are supposed to leave or
for your body and mind. It has
trade one of your own trinkets,
traditionally been a way to work
as opposed to taking them. These
in some physical activity, clear the
trinkets are of little value, and can
mind and enjoy beautiful outdoor
be anything you want to contribute
scenery. The ancient pastime
the the cache.
etting outdoors and hitting
Raven Cliff Falls White County, Georgia
This hiking venue features hardwood forests surrounding the trails. A stunning waterfall is there to treat you at the end of the trail.
has recently given birth to a new sport that blends the benefits of
According to Geocaching.com,
hiking with the exciting prospect
there are different types of caches
of treasure hunting. This new
that can be discovered. The
activity, called geocaching, is gaining
traditional cache will have a log
momentum all over the country.
book in a waterproof container.
Another type of cache, multi-cache,
Geocaching mixes the outdoors
gives hints in each location that will
and the indoors, catering to an
lead you to the ending goal. There
era that is constantly plugged in.
are also puzzle or mystery caches.
It starts with research of the area
These require the participant to
to be explored. A participant uses
solve clues or puzzles to find the
the internet to find the geographic
coordinates of the cache.
Blowing Rock North Carolina
fellow cache hunters. With these
The most beautiful hiking trails
coordinates, the caches can be
in the country are excellent places
discovered using a handheld Global
to participate in the sport of
Positioning System, or other
geocaching. Tripleblaze.comâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top
navigation techniques.
three hiking locations in the nation
The terrain here is geared towards an advanced hiker. These trails requires hikers to use ladders and ropes in order to reach the top! The trail is worth the effort, when you make it to the top you get to expirience a spectacular view
coordinates of â&#x20AC;&#x153;cachesâ&#x20AC;? left by
are breathtaking and will ensure When the containers holding these
a great hiking and geocaching
caches are finally discovered, they
experience.
contain a random assortment of
Palmer Park
Colorado Springs, Colorado These trails are perfect for any hiker! Featuring trails appropriate for beginning hikers as well as more the advanced crowd.
Daniel Boone Scout Trail
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Getaways
By Caitlyn Johnson
Whether your looking to hit the road or float across the Mediterranean, these five graduation hot spots will give you the relaxation and peace of mind that has been 4 years in the making. All the hard work in the classroom deserves a geataway. Try one or even all five destinations; who can be disappointed in the experience of a lifetime?
1. Whistler, Canada
This is perfect road trip destination for west coast graduates. Whistler, known for their amazing winter sports also has a plethora of events tthroughout spring and summer. ATV, fishing, hiking, shopping, horseback trips and water parks are just a few of the endless possibilities Whistler has to offer.
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Photo courtsey of Caitlyn Johnson
2. Aruba, Caribbean Crystal clear warm ocean water and white sandy beaches are just the beginning to this paradise island. Parasailing, jet skiiing and snorkeling will met your stress away. Sun bathing with an umbrella in your drink will make you never want to leave! Set on a 19-mile long island of the Lesser Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, this beautiful region is a dream vacation. With an average temperature of 86 degrees 365 days a year, Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as a bad day here. 25
3. Key West, Florida Looking for an amazing destination on the east coast? Key West offers everything from tropical beaches, warm weather and drinks for days all without leaving the country! This little piece of heaven is located at the tip of Florida, as the dividing line between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. With an attractive blend of cultures this is a place not to be missed. Excursions of every type are on every corner from scuba diving to annual festivals, tis historic area is a sight for sore eyes.
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4. Amsterdam, Netherlands Looking for a place to really celebrate with a bang? Then Amsterdam is the perfect destination for you. As the largest city in the Netherlands, this well-known party city is a must see for college students. The Heineken brewery is a Amsterdam experience with a few to many beers- might be forgotten. Along with the fun brewery tour of Heineken, canal tour and taxiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are a fun way to get through the city. With so much to do, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never get bored in the city of excitement!
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5. Cinque Terre, Italy
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A trip of a lifetime! If you stay for a couple weeks or coming for a day trip through the back country of Italy, Cinque Terre is a must see. Composed of five villages, this amazing sight is set along the coast of the Italian Riviera. Offering everything from amazing culture, swimming and food that is out of this world. This cove of beauty is easy to access through train and those of the 1. Cinque Terre, Italy adventurous nature can walk from village to village with ease. A trip of a lifetime! If you stay for a couple weeks or coming for a day trip through the back country of Italy, Cinque Terre is a must see. Composed of five villages, this amazing sight is set along the coast of the Italian Riviera. Offering everything from amazing culture, swimming and food that is out of this world. This cove of beauty is easy to access through train and those of the adventurous nature can walk from village to village with ease.
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How To Prepare For An Interview By Emily Spoor
What To Bring Perhaps the most important thing to do in preparation
Depending on your job sector, consider bringing a port-
for an interview is research. Plenty of us are mass-
folio of clips that demonstrate your skills in the field.
submitting our resumes in order to land a job, any job,
Anyone can toot their own horn on a resume, but those
right out of college. It’s a recession; we get it. However,
who can show instant proof will be extra competitive.
it’s crucial to make each potential employer feel like
It also provides a great “show-and-tell” opportunity to
they’re your first choice. While your resume might be
pull out during awkward silences or lulls in the inter-
generically applicable to various opportunities, the cover
view conversation. Include projects, papers, designs,
letter needs to be relevant to the specific company or
and any other mediums that you have worked on during
organization at which you are interviewing. Making your
your undergraduate studies that pertain to your major.
superiors feel important will definitely behoove you. Lots of employers require about three references that Of course make sure your resume is updated with all
can attest to your character, work ethic, and skill. Refer-
current information. This pertains not only to your con-
ence contact information is usually listed at the end
tact information, but cumulative GPAs, timeframes for
of a resume, but in order to show further confidence
past employment, software and language skills, certifica-
consider bringing their business cards to give to your
tions, etcetera. You could potentially get fact-checked
anticipated employer. This ensures not only that their
on each point of qualification, so don’t let there be any
phone number and email are current, but also that they
surprises upon further investigation that could hinder
have consented to being your reference and anticipate
your credibility.
being contacted on your behalf.
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What To Wear There is a growing corporate trend of casual attire at the office, but depending on the company, formal dress might be expected. It is better to error on the side of being too dressed up than to appear too casual. Regardless of your wonderful skills, the first impression is often largely comprised of physical judgment. You want to look clean and professional, and dress for the part. Don’t be afraid to call ahead to the front desk and inquire about the level of formality that is the norm. When in doubt, wear black. Don’t try to make a dramatic statement about your personality with your clothes. This can be distracting during the interview. You want the focus to be on your qualifications, not your bright orange jacket. Individual quirkiness in your wardrobe can be showcased once you’re receiving a regular paycheck. 30
Be prepared, and make sure you have a clean and ironed outfit. You might want to invest in a Tide ToGo stain remover pen just in case you spill coffee or a pen explodes on the way to the interview. Better to be safe than sorry! Make sure your perfume or cologne is subtle. Some people have severe allergies to certain scents, and giving your interviewer a headache probably won’t end well. A little goes a long way, and when in doubt- stick to just soap and deodorant. Don’t chew gum. It is both unprofessional and distracting. Bad breath is also distracting, so make sure your teeth have been recently brushed, or pop a breath mint prior to any face-to-face encounters with your potential employer.
Girls. Unless your hair is short, pull it back. Long hair can appear too casual unless it is styled professionally. Make sure your makeup is conservative, as well as your accessories. Try to have either bare or freshly painted nails. Chipped polish isn’t cute. Neither is cleavage, or too much skin exposure. Wear tights if you are wearing a skirt, and bring an extra backup pair in case they get a snag before you arrive. Keep it classy! Heels should be short, and you should be able to walk in them smoothly. Save your 5” heels for the weekend.
Guys. Wear an undershirt, and button all your buttons. This is not the time to look like Enrique and show off your gloriously manly chest hair, bro. I know most of you are colorblind and this next part will make no sense, but allow me to explain the concept of matching. Ready? Ok here it is: Your shoes should be the same color as your belt. The exact shade isn’t extremely important, but black and brown don’t mix. And finally, XYZ…examine your zipper! Don’t embarrass yourself with an open fly.
Macys.com White Shirt: $24.99
CharlotteRusse.com White Top: $24.50 Blazer: $39.50 Trousers: $29.50
JcPenny.com Black Pants: $29.99 Tie: $19.99 Jacket: $90.00 Shoes: $39.99
shiekhshoes.com 1.5” heel $22.97
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Common Questions To Anticipate • What is your biggest strength? • What is your biggest flaw? • Do you work best in a team, or by yourself? • What relevant experience do you have? • What interests you specifically in this organization or job opportunity? • What sets you apart from other applicants? • Where do you see yourself in five years? • How much do you expect to make? • How flexible are you with work hours? • Do you have reliable transportation? • Have you ever been fired from a job? • What challenges have you had to overcome in a work environment? • Are you comfortable answering phones?
What To Say The interview is an opportunity for you to elaborate on your most impressive resume points, and sell yourself as a potential asset to their team. Rehearse
• Are you willing to travel and/or relocate?
accompanying anecdotes that demonstrate your
• What is your definition of ethics?
relevant experience to the job opportunity in that
• How long would you anticipate working here?
context. Make sure to reference any unique experiences you have had, such as studying abroad or internships. These stories will make you stand out in their memory later. Prepare a few questions to ask your interviewer about the culture and functions of the company. Look up your interviewer on LinkedIn, Google, etc. Try to find some common interests that will grab
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their attention, and reference their accomplishments
What Not To Say Keep it interesting and relevant. Though some people are graduating without a ton of impressive experiences, avoid filling gaps with “fluff.” Nobody cares that you were a cheerleader in high school or played intramural ultimate Frisbee. If you feel like you don’t have enough to say about your past, try to focus the conversation on your goals for the future.
1. Never use profanity, slang, or questionably offensive language. Follow their lead regarding the vernacular, but be eloquent rather than casual to show that you respect the opportunity.
2. Don’t talk too fast. This is a dead giveaway that you are nervous. where appropriate. Stroking their ego (without being deliberately corny) will reflect your research and interest in their experience, and deflect from the lack of yours. Social Media Preparation Either cleanse your Facebook page of all questionable pictures and statuses, or make sure your profile is completely private before you even apply. Lots of employers have made decisions based on creeping on your social media pages. Remember that your friends can write and tag you in incriminating things at their discretion, so consider fully blocking your profile to the public, and only add people who you know in real life. Fake profiles used exclusively for snooping are an issue. It’s creepy and scary, but it’s definitely happening.
3. Avoid the use of verbal fillers, such as “um”, “like”, and “sooooo.” These are second nature for many of us, and it takes practice to become conscious of the amount we use them and to be able to control the tendency.
4. Don’t bring up anything that you’re not comfortable explaining in detail. If you say you have experience in something, but it wasn’t extensive enough to elaborate upon, then don’t go there.
5. Don’t lie! If you get caught making up credentials, you leave no chance for success.
6. Never speak negatively of past employers. You may use difficult situations as examples of your problem-solving skills, but don’t bash an old job…no matter how lame it really was. 33
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How To Calm Your Nerves Different people have their own stress triggers, and their own personalized techniques for dealing with them. These are some general tips to help yourself relax and put your best, most confident foot forward. Breathing exercises can regulate your pulse, ease the shakes, and calm your thoughts. Try to focus on what’s happening in your body, and move through each area with a purposeful intent to unwind. Flex and contract your muscles slowly and methodically, and remind yourself that you have control over your body and that adrenaline can be channeled for productivity rather than stress. Breathe in, breathe out, and count backwards from ten while picturing a relaxing situation. Remind yourself that this is not the end of the world, and your success or failure in life doesn’t ride on this single opportunity. Your interviewer is not a mind reader. Even if you feel anxious, it is not necessarily being outwardly portrayed. Fake it ‘til you make it, and if you can get through the first few minutes you should be able to find your stride and be smooth through the end. If you do get caught off guard, smile and keep going. Don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat a question, and take your time to formulate a thoughtful response. Try to keep your pauses under 30 seconds so they are profound, rather than awkward. Ideally, you won’t get caught off guard, but to ensure this you should devote the time beforehand to utilize campus resources such 34
as career centers or professors that can practice mock interviews with you. Check all of your materials with a campus writing center, so that you feel confident in all your presentation documents. Drive to the location the day before so you don’t get lost on your big day. Keep in mind that depending on the location, finding parking could be a time-consuming issue. Check radio traffic reports to gauge anticipated transit time, and give yourself a buffer so that you won’t be in a rush. Remember that on time is considered late, and at least 15 minutes early is on-time. While you wait for your appointment, practice meditation and the aforementioned breathing exercises. Exiting Everyone says the first impression is the most important, but your closing strategy is the last thing your interviewer will have in his or her mind. Try not to shuffle out of the room like Napoleon Dynamite. A confident conclusion can make up for a rocky start. Maintain eye contact while giving them a firm handshake and thanking them for their time. Prompt them to feel free to contact you if they would like any further information before making a decision. Smile and tell them to have a good day, and make sure to be polite and friendly to everyone else you encounter in the office as well. You never know who is important or who might have an indirect influence on the decision. Once you are safely off the premises, feel free to jump up and down, squeal, and pat yourself on the back for surviving your interroga...I mean-interview!
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Post-Grad Pads By Rachel Parish
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Getting ready to graduate and move on to the next step of your life, leaves one question, where are you going to go? Back to mom and dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? A few places in the US have seemed to rise where others have fallen due to a hard economy. Atlanta, Georgia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Austin, Texas and Minneapolis, Minnesoda are the top four places for new graduates to start their lives. Unfortunately for some of you New York didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it on the list when it comes to starting a life with easy job opportunities and low rent rates. The average rent for a Manhattan studio apartment is more than $2,400, not exactly a reasonable living expense fresh out of college with loans to pay off. 36
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Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta’s job market is growing exponentially. It is center of the health care industry and even in the deepest part of the recession, employment in the city’s health care sector increased 2.7 percent. Atlanta is home to Mint.com’s list of cities with the most job growth. Rent for a one bedroom averages $742 and two bedrooms $850 according to apartmentratings.com. For the residents of Atlanta there is plenty to do when not working, going to an All-American baseball game at Turner Field. You can even explore a bit of history with either the Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum or the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The creation of 42,500 new jobs in Atlanta, according to a new economic forecast is good news for new graduates. 37
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh has escaped the recession relatively unscathed and is moving forward in many areas. Bustling education and health care sectors, the city is also generous with arts initiatives. Pittsburgh is looking promising since rent has gone down by almost $100, a one bedroom apartment around $778 or a two bedroom around $875.
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Austin, Texas
Beyond being the live musical capital of the world, Austin is booming their technology and film industries. Rents are cheap, the weather is warm and it is predicts a 47.8 percent increase in jobs by 2030. For a one bedroom in Austin, $883 and $1143 for two bedroom. If you do end up in Austin be careful what you eat during your lunch break at your new job because it is also rated number 10 on the top obese cities in America. Denverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for its parks, which may be part of why it has ranked first on Pew Researchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of most desirable places to live for college graduates 24-30 years old. The city expects huge long-term growth and, despite the recession, its job market is expanding at rate of 2.54 percent per year. Denver is in between when comes to rental rates, one bedroom is low around $750 but a two bedroom is a bit higher averaging around $934.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis is a champion of small business growth for those graduates who want to start their ideas in the business world on their own. Going green is a big trend among cities and the people of Minneapolis are going green by improving water quality throughout the area, installing solar energy projects through the city, and planting more trees. When it comes to being living in Minneapolis the rent is the highest of the top five cities listed, costing $900 for a one bedroom and $1022 for a two bedroom. Home to the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis has been called one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most literate cities and has one of the largest populations of bicyclists in the country, even when the mercury dips below zero.
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Straight Talk. An amusing, straight-forward way to get answers to your toughest questions. E-mail your questions to CWUPulse@gmail.com! I can’t stop stalking my failed friendships and relationships via Facebook. How do I hang on to my Facebook while kicking this obsessive habit? Let’s face it, we all do it. Even I have been prone to some intensely creepy Facebook stalking. At the beginning, you convince yourself that the daily visit to his or her profile is simply because their status update presented itself to you on your “News Feed”. Honey, this is simply not the case. When he hasn’t posted a status update in close to a month and his profile picture is still of him and his high school prom date, you know that’s a bit of a reach. With social media taking the world by storm, the most newsworthy gossip in the lives of those in their teens or early twenties comes straight from their Facebook page, and stalking has never been easier. In the olden days, those desperate for the location of their ex-best friend or scorned lover would hang up after the first hello, drive by their house at night or keep in touch with old friends, waiting for the opportunity to slip in a “What’s Bob been up to these days?” Well, fear no more. For every Facebook friendship you add to your list of “friends” you are accessing information regarding their major, the last fight they had with a significant other, or even pictures of their latest drunken escapade. How do you keep this potentially unhealthy habit in check? Here are some tips:
1. If you have recently gotten out of a relationship, you need to either block, delete or hide this person from your news feed. No, this isn’t dramatic. I am thinking about your emotional health here. From my personal experience, and the experiences of my best girlfriends, scorned ex’s tend to become extremely
Facebook active in the aftermath of a breakup. They will be adding people of the opposite sex, getting tagged in pictures from nights out on the town, and making status updates about their every move. This is what I like to call personal torture. You need to block it out, but that doesn’t mean you need to delete your own page all together. Why should you suffer because your ex is trying to get your goat? Once you have spent a significant time alone with your thoughts and once again feel comfortable with being friends, you can approach the topic of a possible Facebook friendship.
2. Let’s get real here. Sometimes people that were once two peas in a pod become sworn enemies. This often means that you have friends in common, share a major or possibly even an apartment together. Then something goes disastrously wrong and you both are angry as hell, and not willing to make compromises with the similarities you share. So you stalk their Facebook to make sure they won’t be at the next party, the next meeting or the next girls night you wish to attend because DAMMIT, THEY’RE MY FRIENDS NOT YOURS! Basically, if you want to move on from the imploded friendship in a cool and collected manner, you’re going to need to live your life for YOU. Delete them from your friends list, hide their status updates, and stop fuming behind your computer screen. Severing ties with a close friend is like a divorce; there will be things and people neither of you will be willing to give up, but compromises will have to be made. When you constantly know their whereabouts, you will find yourself avoiding social gatherings and places you love just on the off chance they might be there. This isn’t fair to you, because at the end of the day, you’re the one who suffers. 43
How do I keep my independence when I’m in a relationship? Something I have noticed about new relationships is this: when you first start dating, everything is completely magical. Food tastes better, colors are brighter and you’re constantly discovering new things about this special person that make you just want to learn more. At first, this person is God’s gift to earth and you want to hang out with them all.the.time. It’s a two way street, when the guy is just as enamored as you are, and more often than not, even more so. Unfortunately, it is usually at this point, once the magic of new love has worn off, that the guy is the first to bring this budding romance to a screeching halt, claiming that things are moving much too fast, leaving you more confused than ever. I mean, you were on the same page….right? When you’re in a relationship, it’s important to preserve yourself. Dating someone doesn’t mean you are one entity, body and soul. It means you are two people sharing your lives together. Two people who have different friends, hobbies, careers, etc. When you compromise your interests, you’re compromising the you that makes you, you and the you your partner fell in love with in the first place. Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you can’t have a life, and you should uphold and continue the hobbies and commitments that you made going into the relationship. In my opinion, the perfect relationship is one where both individuals trust each other enough to spend time both together and apart, with separate groups of people. Keep your independence by staying true to the person you are with or without the person by your side.
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How do I lose weight and stay fit without withering away? I have been noticing lately that there has been a bit of a bobble head effect when it comes to some girls on campus. As in, their heads look huge in comparison to their unnaturally thin physique. Although being thin and toned is something to strive for and be proud of, I feel like there are a few girls I know who I want to run up to and say, “just gain 10 pounds and you will look so much healthier!” Many people’s weight will fluctuate in times of emotional turmoil or stress, like during a breakup or the weeks prior to finals. Some will overeat while others will become gym rats, working themselves to the bone until they have physically exerted themselves so far past their comfort level they are actually getting nauseous and throwing up. So, here’s the deal. Eat a couple square meals a day, pack some healthy snacks in your backpack, and indulge in a glass of wine and some chocolate, for Christ’s sake! If you want to work out every day, I admire your drive. Three times a week? Swell. It’s not my place to say when and how much, all I care about is that you are healthy and happy without running yourself into the grave. Capeesch?
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Health & Fitness
Fitness Misconceptions Exercise, Nutrition, Stress
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By Anthony Cogswell
In the age of the Shake Weight, P90X, and Slim Fast, it is difficult to tell what really works and what is just a fad when it comes to health and fitness. In a society driven by a desire for instant gratification, the developing popularity of fad diets, supplements, self diagnosis via Web MD, and alternative medicine has created a breeding ground for misconceptions about health in general. Some of the most contagious mistaken beliefs happen to be related to exercise, nutrition, and stress. Exercise and nutrition misconceptions are possibly the most commonly encountered today. In a world where the â&#x20AC;&#x153;idealâ&#x20AC;? physical appearance is represented by PhotoShopped swimsuit models, people of all ages are constantly looking for the newest workout and the best exercise secret. What the majority of the public does not realize is that a lot of generally accepted ideas about fitness are false. 49
O
Exercise
ne of the biggest fitness misunderstandings is
that doing crunches and other abdominal exercises will eliminate fat on the stomach and result in a six-pack. A lot of people can save themselves time and frustration if they understand that you can work hard on abs and get a six-pack, but the only way you will ever see your abs is if you lose the fat on the surface of the stomach first. The most effective way to lose fat on the stomach, or anywhere else, is to practice challenging cardio frequently and start a nutrition plan. Running for 20 to 30 minutes a day and cutting down on fatty foods will do wonders to help reveal your abs. It is common for people to practice the same exercise routine every time that they work out. While this may seem like a good idea, working out the same muscles in
period of time, you begin to over train your muscles, which will decrease your overall results. According to bodybuilding.com, working out for too long triggers your body to release cortisol; a hormone that increases body-fat storage and destroys muscle. It is important to remember to limit workouts to about an hour, while keeping them challenging. “No Pain, No Gain.” It is probably safe to say that everyone has heard this saying at one time or another. However, this widely accepted exercise tip is completely wrong. What many people don’t realize is that there is a major difference between pain and soreness. It is important to understand this in order to prevent over training to the point of injury.
Nutrition
the same way every time will not only become boring and tedious, but it will limit your results as well. Muscles need time to recover after exercise, and practicing the same exercise routine every day doesn’t allow for the muscles to rebuild and grow. Varying the exercises and
A
muscle groups each day will keep your body guessing,
this can be beneficial in weight loss, it is important to
increase results, allow your body a chance to recover,
understand that not all carbohydrates need to be cut out
and keep your work outs fun and interesting.
of your diet. Foods containing complex carbohydrates
popular trend in dieting is a low-carb diet. While
such as oatmeal, beans, pasta, and whole grain products Often times, people believe that the longer the work out
provide the most energy and keep your body feeling full
session, the more results they will see. This is actually a
for longer so you eat less. A good rule of thumb with
counterproductive method of training. After a certain
nutrition is: everything in moderation.
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Stress items in any grocery store. The fact that something is
S
“low fat” does not necessarily that mean it is healthy to
erally accepted that exercise, recreation, and sleep are
eat all the time or in large quantities. Many foods that
the major ways to relieve stress. However, sometimes
receive the “low fat” title may be lower in fat than com-
these methods do not seem to have much of an impact
parable items, but most still contain large amounts of
on stress. What many people do not know is that there
sugar, which means that they contain more total calo-
are dietary solutions to stress. Foods that are rich in
ries. It is important to always read nutrition labels and
vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium, certain
be aware of what you are putting into your body. Key
amino acids, and omega-3 fatty acids are naturally oc-
points to take a look at when reading a nutrition label
curring stress reducers. Increasing amounts of foods
are the calories, calories from fat, sugar, and cholesterol.
such as milk, cottage cheese, cereal, almonds, fish, fruit,
Low fat is a phrase you will find stamped on countless
tress is a big issue for most people today. It is gen-
and rice in your daily diet will help you on your way to a The popularity of fad diets has been growing through-
stress free lifestyle.
out the past few decades. Many of these diets are ineffective and potentially harmful. Diets that last a week
Many everyday beliefs concerning exercise, nutrition,
or less such as the “one day,” “three day,” “lemonade,”
and stress are false. It is essential for people in general
and “amputation” diets often require you to consume
to realize that you cannot believe everything you read or
nothing but one specific kind of food or drink. These
see on TV regard-
diets are ineffective because the results will always be
ing your health and
short term and your body will quickly return to normal
fitness. Taking it
or possibly worse condition than when you started the
upon yourself to
“diet.” The bottom line is that most “diets” will end
do the research
eventually, and your results will not last. The key to
and know the facts
losing weight, keeping it off, and remaining healthy is
will be invaluable
to change your lifestyle. Developing an ongoing nutri-
in reaching your
tion plan that requires a healthy and continuous lifestyle
fitness goals.
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Art
The Art of Mobile Photography By Chris Christensen
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Digital photography has come a long way. With today’s smartphones featuring high-end digital cameras built right in, many are turning to apps to make photos more creative and artsy.
Whether using an iPhone, Android or Blackberry, each smartphone has its own “app store” containing numerous photography apps that can alter your digital photos in many different ways. With these photography apps, you can enhance your smartphone’s photography capabilities. More and more people are using their mobile cameras instead of actual digital cameras. Apps now enhance images, just like what Photoshop can do to photos on your Mac or PC. Speaking of Photoshop, there is now a free Photoshop Express app available for iPhone and Android smartphones. Photoshop is one of the most well known photo editing software available for computers and now it is available for mobile phones. Once you have edited your photos, there is a tool to quickly share those photos on Facebook or Twitter. Photoshop is definitely a great photo editing app, but there are also apps that add effects to photos.
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An app that is really popular right now is called Photo
user today!
FX. With Photo FX, you can use filters like “glass” that makes your photo look like it’s made of real glass. You
With all of these available apps and high quality
can use specialized lenses, which include film grain,
cameras built into our phones for every day use, it
color correction and tons of photographic effects to
seems as though everyone has become their own
play around with. The app even has a paint system with
photographer. Before an expensive camera was needed,
brushes where you can paint anything you want right
the process was going somewhere to shoot the photos,
on the photo, which adds art to your photos. Photo
then edit them at home and finally upload them to
FX is free, which is a bonus for all you students and is
Facebook and Twitter. The whole process could be
available in the App Store for iPhone and iPod Touch.
time consuming. Now wherever you are, just whip out your handy dandy smartphone and start shooting, even
What about Android users? Take a look at FxCamera.
upload them online in seconds! Even though mobile
Effects like ToyCam, Fisheye and SymmetriCam can
photography is evolving, it will still take some time for
create funny image distortions. Hours can be spent
these mobile cameras to rank up there in quality with
playing with the many effects and all the features the
high-end digital SLR cameras. In short, can everyone be
app has to offer. FxCamera is also free, so check out the
a photographer and an artist using their smartphones
Android Market and download it!
and photo editing apps? Yes. Will these apps take away from the “actual” paid photographers of the world?
A great photo editing app for BlackBerry is Photo
No.
Editor, available in the BlackBerry App World. With Photo Editor you can resize, crop, add borders, add
Digital photography on mobile phones has definitely
frames, doodle and add special effects to your photos
evolved into its own form of art today. Thanks to
with the touch of a finger. All your edited photos are
smartphone capabilities and new photography apps,
saved on the BlackBerry’s media card for easy access.
almost anyone can be a photographer and develop an
Now it does cost $1.99, but you get your money’s
appreciation for the art.
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P H O T O G R A P H Y M O N T H By Amanda Milbourn 56
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The month of May brings: flowers, mothers, warm weather, and for many students the end of a long school year. But did you know May is also National photography month? If you are looking for a way to express your creativity or simply appreciate the work of photographers around the country, this month is for you. Photo month is celebrated nationally and often world wide and opportunities to participate are plentiful. Cities across the United States and Europe offer a wide variety of material and exhibits for the affair, including themed galas, contest opportunities, photographer meet- and -greets, and more. Below are some ways to get into the action.
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United States New York Photo
and participate in a
Festival
contest that represents
When: May 11-15
countries
Where: DUMBO (Down
around the world. The
Under the Manhattan
New York Photo Photo
Bridge Overpass), NYC
Awards will showcase outstanding entries
During the middle of
submitted by artists of all
May, the DUMBO
walks of life and styles,
neighborhood of
promising a wide variety
New York City will
of winners
be transformed into full on photography
Central Washington
fair, featuring multiple
University Outdoor
exhibits by curators of
Pursuits and Rentals
all styles. The festival
(OPR) spring photo
offers 40 plus events,
contest
and spans across 11
When: April 21- End of
venues.
spring Where: OPR
This year the overall theme will be documentary photography, including
This year, Centralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OPR held a spring photo contest,
main exhibits such as, HOPE, which is curated by
in which students of the university had the opportunity
artist Enricho Bossan. The exhibit will feature young
to submit three of their original photos. Although
artists, who according to the festivals website have
the entry deadline was March 29, winning pieces
impressed Bossan with a knack for capturing the vital
(which were announced April 21 at the OPR spring
aspects of life.
Symposium) will be displayed in the OPR shop for the spring season. Students and any visiting photo
In addition to offering artwork for exhibit, artists can
enthusiasts are encouraged to stop by OPR and take a
submit their work to the New York Photo Festival,
look at the winning artwork.
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Online PMA pmai.org
If traveling is not for you, opportunities to celebrate photography month can be found on the World Wide Web, no plane tickets required. The Photo Marketing Association offers online resources for photographers and artists who wish to break out and begin to market themselves. In honor of national photography month, the association is offering several tools for artists, including a photo tips video, a guide to great digital photos, how-to find a trainer guides, and multiple templates for artists to organize their pieces. If you are interested in obtaining some professional guidance for how to market your photos to a target audience, get published, or simply benefit from topnotch training to become a better photographer, visit PMA’s website and navigate your way to a multitude of resources. NWF.org In addition to the abundant resources found on PMA, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will hold it’s 41st annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. Seven categories will be featured, and over $20,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the top entries in each.
In addition to great prize opportunities, artists who place in the contest will have their work published in National Wildlife magazine. This year’s categories will include baby animals, backyard habitats, birds, connecting people and nature, landscapes and plant life, mammals, and other wildlife. Entries are being accepted online until July 14th, and winners will be notified in early October. For more information regarding NWF and this contest, visit: www.nwf.org.
Globally
Photomonth in Krakow When: May 13-June 6 Where: Krakow, Poland
Between May 13 and June 6, Krakow, Poland will host its ninth annual photography festival. The festival is not only one of Poland’s longest running, but one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. Featured will be 30 or more exhibits put together by the best individual artists in Europe, showcasing samples of their best works. This year’s festival will have no specific theme, but will boast works from 22 new venues. Some of the artists in this year’s line up will include: Gabriel Orozco, David Goldb latt, Johan Grimonprez, Marine Hugonnier, Andro Wekua, Lisa Brice, Roe Etheridge, Celine Condorelli, Beatrice Gibson, Clare Strand and Gordon MacDonald, Luxemburg, Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, and Jan Simon. 59
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