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KYKERNEL COM _l lllRSl)/\\ COSTS: Salon and spa care for cheap I0.0000‘O0.0.00......00000.0.0.0...000000.ICOOOOOOOOOOIOCOOO0.0.0.0...00 Slimming down New column _w'reighs1n on struggle to lighten up SeePOP page3- JANUARY 24 2008 KENTUCKY KERNEL Online voting approved for spring elections By Katia Saltz ksaltz©kykernelcom Online voting will now be available from any com- puter for the spring Student Govemment elections after the full Senate passed an amendment to the Elections Act last night. Last March was the first time online voting was used in a spring election. but there were online voting booths set up. rather than making every computer a possible polling location. The freshman election in early November was the first election to allow voting from any computer using the SG Web site. About half the freshman class voted in the election. a higher turnout than the past. with about 1.200 less voters than the 2007 spring election. in which the entire student body could vote. Sen. Tom Rauf said increased interest in the fresh- man elections showed that using the lntemet is more beneficial to students. “When we gave students the option to vote online or at polling locations. a lot more supported online votinU," Rauf said. "The campus polling locations weren‘t being used much at all." Polling locations on campus will still be used in the election with the passage of the amendment. but the change will add the ability for students to view candidate profiles and vote online from any computer for the first time in a spring election. Other changes to the act includ— ed modifying the hours that students can vote. which Rauf said would give the Election Board of Supervisions more flexibility and make it easier and more accessible for students to vote. The Senate also unanimously confimied the members of the Election Board of Supervisions, which monitors and runs the spring election. Also at the meeting. the Senate passed a resolution that requested the commissioner of the Southeastern Conference to implement a ticket policy for all regular- season football games that would allocate a minimum of 500 tickets for the students from the visiting team. Sen. Blake Burnett co-sponsored the resolution and said this request is part of a collective effort from the ma— jority' of SEC universities. “Other SEC schools have made resolutions like this." Burnett said. "We just want to make sure that every student in the SEC has the opportunity to go see their team play." Sen. Jeff Barbee opposed the resolution and said it would make it easier for opposing teams to bring more fans to UK games. "If we’re having a home game. we need to do what- ever we can to give our team an advantage." Barbee said. "1 don‘t think it‘s a good idea to welcome opposing teams to our school. Barbee also said that UK students didn't travel as well as other school's fans. Sen. Brittany Pennington said this resolution could change that. “If there were tickets available and you knew you could get them. why wouldn't you go?" Pennington said. "If oth- er SEC schools a.re doing this we need to hop on board." Four Senate special projects were unanimously ap- proved at last night's meeting. Students for Safety at UK was given $1.000 to fund the production of “The Vagina Monologues" on Feb. 15 and 16. The UK chapter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters was approved for $999 for its an- nual Bowl 4 Kids' Sake event. The UK Salvation Army Clinic was allocated $1.880 to buy a new physical therapy table and $2.000 was approved to help fund the College of Arts and Sciences. Geek Week from Feb 18 to 22. CELEBRATING 37 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE SG senators may face impeachment Report claims ethics violations, scalping, perjury from ticket resale By Katie Saltz ksaltz®kylternelcom The Student Govemment 1m- peachment and Censure Commit— tee met last night to discuss a pos- sible violation of the SG ethics code by two senators. A complaint was filed in Octo- her by SC Vice—President Brittany Langdon against Sen. Jesse Parrish and Sen. Blake Burnett following a controversy over reselling tickets to a September conceit. “There was a lot of talk about it and I felt the need to step for— ward." Langdon said. "This is something we didn‘t want coming back at the end of the year." An Ethics Commission of 15 non-SG students and the SG At- tomey General Beau Baustien created a report after investigating the ticket sales and presented it to the committee last night. The committee is responsible for re- viewing the report and writing a resolution to present to the Senate for action. According to the committee‘s report. on Sept. 17. Parrish and Burnett bought 198 tickets for the Corey Smith concert at a discount- ed Greek price of $5 each. The tickets were available to the gener- al public that day for $15 each. Parrish and Burnett told the Ethics Commission on Nov. 15 that they resold every ticket they purchased at its $15 face value. The report said the senators sold tickets to students at UK. Transyl— vania University. several high schools and had an advertisement on Facebookcom. On Nov. 26. the commission became aware that eight members of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority bought tickets from Burnett for $25 each. Copies of receipts from personal checks confirmed five of the eight purchases. This sale took place five days before the public could purchase the tickets. Another member of Theta said Burnett tried to sell her 18 tickets for $25 each. but she negotiated the price down to $12.50 each. The report included the receipt from that purchase. which oc- curred on Sept 19. Baustien said these receipts not only proved tick- et scalping, which is illegal. it also proved perjury for Bumett. “It's obvious they knew what they were doing and possibly planned this." Baustien said. “As far as I‘m concemed Jesse told the whole truth in his deposition. Blake committed perjury." Parrish and Burnett told the commission they sold 97 of the 198 tickets for $15 each. making a profit of $465. The two senators added the value of the unsold tickets to their profit and donated a total of $970 to the Violence ln- terventioii and Prevention Center. the organization that was to benc» fit from the concert. However. because there is ev» idence proving Burnett sold some tickets for $25. Baustien said there is no way of knowing how much profit Bumett really made. “Possibly more money was made then was reported." Baustien said. ”This isn't exact science. We're students. not CSl. but things can be implied." The committee planned to draft a resolution last night after the meeting that will state Pan’ish and Burnett violated section 106.2 (a) of the SG Ethics Act. which says no SG member should partic— ipate in any private or professional activity that would conflict with the best interest of the student body. said Sen. Jackie Colgate. Parrish and Burnett are SG senators and officers of 1nterfra— ternity' Council. Since both orga» ni/ations L‘o—sponsorcd the con- See Ethics on page 6 BOARDING S(Ill()()l. Dustin Martin, a sophomore at Blue Grass Baptist School, does an UlllEE art of the Patterson statue in front til "i UK center ready to help studentscope with stress :‘P ilir”S-.’i ELLIOT HESSt STAN i‘Utfli ir T 'fn' as‘ malt Reality TV can be an ego boost, student says in Gaines lecture By Erica Mitchell emitchell@kykernel.com For a person who is stressed out. the world appears a little dif- ferent than to others. “The way we respond to the world really changes a lot when we are stressed." said Linda Hellmich. a staff psychologist for the Counseling and Testing Cen- ter at UK. Hellmich leads stress manage— ment groups that meet throughout the semester for students having trouble coping with stress. Problems with stress hit stu- dents throughout the year. said UK health education specialist Fadyia Mohammed. “A lot of college students tend to get really stressed at cer— tain times of the year and it is usually due to being over- whelmed. having a lot on their plate and not managing their time well.“ Mohammed said. “It is easy to do when you want to be social and you want to do every- thing that is fun." To reduce stress. Hellmich said there are four areas that stu- dents should address. Students should focus on eating nutritious- ly. finding time to exercise. sleeping well and using chemi— cals. such as alcohol and caf— feine. in moderation. Typical symptoms of stress include headaches. a weakened immune system. tenseness. the development of eating disorders and increased emotions. Mo- hammed said. Being over com- mitted. not managing time well and practicing unhealthy lifestyles are some of the causes of stress. But stress can also help en— hance a person‘s performance at times. The right amount of stress can produce hormones that make people more alert and give you bursts of energy. she said. “We as humans typically per‘ form a bit better when we are un- der a little stress.“ Hellmich said. Annie Lubicky. a Spanish and joumalism junior. said she tends to procrastinate on assign- ments. but stress can sometimes help her to get the job done more efficiently. ”The adrenaline builds up and then 1 find it to be good stress because it helps me be more productive." she said. But too much stress for too mums-misuse... t I long can leave a person moody. tense and tired. Hellmich said. These symptoms are the body‘s reaction to having to deal with an increased workload and responsi- bilities. and its way of preparing to meet life's demands. A person will be unable to cope with stress when it reaches a certain point. Hellmich said. Mohammed said too mut li stress also produces tension and fnistration. Exercising. listening to relax ing music. meditating and finding a support group. such as friends and family. can also help to rev lieve stress. Mohammed said. Hellmich agreed and suggest, ed that students take control of their schedule and establish prior: ities to help manage their work load. “And make sure to give your; self time to play and sleep." Hellmich said. Students who need help mari- aging stress can contact the Counseling and Testing Center at (859) 257-8701 or visit its Web site (www.uky.edu/Stu» dentAffairs/(‘ounselingi for more information about individual therapy. groups and workshops. Qwatlev .Schletker newsrmkvkernel com Katie Bratin thinks humiliation Is .1 timing force behind America‘s fascination “11h reality television. "Every year thousands ol more talented contestants waiting iit line ‘Amcrican ldol‘ are passed over for competitors who will be fcae turcd iii the opening rounds of the competition because the hu- miliation of the earlier shows draws higher ratings." srlltl Braun. a psychology sciiioi‘. "Has ‘Amcrican ldol‘ crossed the line from entertainment to humiliation?" Braun was chosen as the speaker of the 14th annual Breathitt Lecture last night in the WT. Young Library gallery. Each year. the (iaines Center to audition lor "This is a new genre that is a combination of documentary, soap opera and game show. " KATIE BRAUN i‘iSytft‘ for the Humanities honors an undergraduate student whose work examines an aspect of the humanities. Braun. an Ashland native. was honr owed for her paper focusing on reality TV titled. ‘ln a competition full of hamburgers. you‘re a steak 1‘ : American Idol and the Rise of Reality Television in the Maintenance of our Egos." The lectureship is named for lonner Ken- tucky govemor and UK graduate Edward T. Breathitt. Braun‘s lecture took a closer look at Amer» ica‘s obsession with “American Idol" and other reality tclc\ ision \l10\\\. She tll\L'1l\\t'tl the on guts of modern reality tclcyision. “1”] \l l \ ‘s "l'hL‘ Rcrtl World.” the show that started tlit‘ concept of going \ icw L‘1'\ direct access to tltc ll\c.s oi non—itctors whose actions and reactions are unscripted. ”This is a new genre that is .i L‘Ullil‘llHllUll of documentary. soap opera and game show." Bl’tllm said. Britiin examined ltow coiiiiwtiiors on thcsc shows .iflcct otii personal egos. People like to ltlL‘nlli\ with the people on the show as well .ts thcii humiliation. and \icwcrs like to st‘t‘ these people lail so they tan lccl siipc rtor. she said. The same identification that the viewer develops with the contestants allows them to hayc rooting interests and the ability to reflect in their suc ccss. Bratin said. “This can give the \1t‘\\L‘l' the gratr ification of self-importance because they can relate to the person. or men intriginc themselves in a similar situation.” she said "When we see their talents rind see them doing things we couldn‘t do. we reflect in their glon ” Sarah Willenbrink. ii Russian and German junior. said she felt the lecture touched on .i topic that affects most everyonc's liyes “1”] out its realizing it “She gave a lot of insight into .i forin ol T\ that we all know but don t really explore. Willenbrink said. “Katie did a great job of breaking down its effects on us." iiuv wank Mm 257-1915; Ming: 257-2872 b PAGE 21 Thursday, January 24, 2008 your daily dose of entertainment, pop culture and fun Kama ( Q. 2 - i is“ .. - > Wreiilivour room.~:-. a mesceres’ By Linda C. Black To get the advantage, check the days rating 70 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Today is an 8 H Your research is apt to lead you back in a familiar direction Instead of discovering something entirely new, you're getting a differ- ent perspective. Amazing, isn't it? Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Today is a 6 — It's going to be a lot easier to achieve long-term objectives dur- ing the next few weeks. Well, it'll be good during the whole coming year. The next few weeks are awe- some. Gemini (May 21 — June 21) Today is a 7 —- Take care of household chores and errands before continu— ing to explore the vast unknown. Practical matters, like food and shel- ter, come first. 4pm.com Act: , 170 Cancer (June 22 — July 22) Today is a 5 —— Consult an expert on a matter you've been worrying about This might cost you a little now, but you‘ll save a lot in the long run. It‘s a good investment. Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22) Today is an 8 —— More work is coming in You simply can not do it all. Luckily, you don't have to. Move yourself into management. You'll enjoy the view better from there. Virgo (Aug. 23 — Sept 22) Today is a 6 —» A brilliant solution emerges to a household problem. You may not think of the answer yourself. Your participation, however, is cru- cial, Explain the situation and then listen carefully. Libra (Sept 23 - Oct. 2) Today is an 8 — Somebody else provides the answer you've been seeking. Break out of your reverie and let your friends know what's on your mind. At least one of them can help, Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) Today IS a 6 —~ Slow and easy does it. Hold out for what you want. Be Collision Center ting all insurance claims. :unie Drive (2 miles from can) us) 277. I972 tough and determined to succeed. Just like your competition. They won’t give you any slack. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) Today is a 7 7- Making money will be easrer for the next several weeks. You could make a very lot of it, too Consider possible methods. and things you can buy and sell. Capricorn (Dec. 22 — Jan. 19) To- day is a 6 7 You'll be happier for the next several weeks, you'll be glad to hear. Venus, for love and well being, is going through your sign It looks good on you. Aquarius (Jan. 20 — Feb. 18) To- day is an 8 .A- You'll be wanting to spend more time alone for the next few weeks. You have a lot to think about, without interruptions. Set it up so you can Pisces (Feb. 19 —. March 20) To- day is a 5 A The situation is get- ting better, and so is your attitude. The hardest part is over now, and you’ve got some welcome help. Del- egate as much as you can '6‘ 2008 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC Today' 5 Horoscopes Sponsored By: CHARLIE— RFC)NNS 816 Euclid Ave. 269-5701 WARM FIBEPIAGES. SOFAS and [OVESEATS WHY cnoose . 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And though she had Madden. 28. in the room with her as the big moment arrived (plus parents Lionel and Brenda Richie, who are divorced. in the waiting room). her nerves were still on edge. "Nicole was scared of the delivery in general." says a source. “She was worried she might need a C»section because she‘s so tiny." As it turned out. there was no need. and that aftemoon. Richie gave birth to daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden. "It went smoothly." says the in- sider. who adds that the first name was picked because it “sounded romantic" and that both parents were beaming with pride. “(Harlowl looks so much like her mom it‘s crazy." Mad- den later wrote on his blog. "She eats like a little maniac. and she's really sweet. She barely ever cries. even when Daddy is changing her diaper. and believe me. I suck when it comes to dia— pers _ but I‘m leamingl" Mommy Time Richie wasn't the only star keeping the Cedars-Sinai 0b- Gyn staff busy that day. Both Melrose Place star Courtney 'l'horne—Smith. 40. and comedi- an David Alan Grier. 52. wel— corned their first children within hours of Richie (son Jacob for Thorne-Smith. daughter Luisa for Grier). The next day. yet more baby news arrived at Cedars~Sinaiz Christina Aguil- era. 27, and husband of two years Jordan Bratman. 30. had son Max Liron Bratman at 10:05 pm. (In Hebrew, liron means my song or my joy.) “Congratulations. We know you'll make a wonderful moth- er." Aguilera‘s aunt Stella Fidler told her in a BlackBerry mes- sage. Her niece texted back. “Thank you! We are so happy. Little Max is amazing!" "She is a fine young lady," second cousin Twyla Hirrlinger tells Us. adding she‘s especially happy with Bratman as dad. “My goodness. he's a very nice young man! He can take care of things. He‘s on top of it.” A New Family While Aguilera was still tak- ing it easy in the hospital as of January 14. Richie wasted no time settling in with her new baby girl. She and Madden re- turned with Harlow to their Glendale. California. home on the same day she gave birth. University ol Kentucky l’mntls see “The day after. Nicole cried," a source tells Us. "I think she felt a little overwhelmed." Fonu- nately. by the time she and Mad- den had friends over to see the baby. her mood had lightened. “She was glowing." says a fami- ly friend. “She had everyone cracking up." It helps that she has plenty of" support. Mom Brenda “has been helping around the clock." says a pal. and Richie‘s long- time BFF. Masha Gordon, “has been by Nicole‘s side every sec- ond.“ Brenda is even passing along motherly traditions: “We always had sweets in the house." she was heard saying at the hospital. “Nicole said she's going to do that too. Now that she’s a mom. she doesn't want sweets to be taboo." What's Next? Expect the new moms to lie low for a while — and keep their kids under wraps from the public — thanks to deals they‘ve secured to sell the first baby photos, according to sources. And while Aguilera and Bratman have been hitched since 2005. could having a baby spur Richie and Madden to fi- nally get engaged? Don't hold your breath. As Richie joked while discussing her pregnancy on Access Hollywood. “I've got to hold something for when I‘m older. I can't have everything happen in one year!" COPYRIGHT 2008 US WEEKLY ' see ya arsed/‘1‘” (J'K Bar/(ls! I 08‘. mm‘ éflfll/Mtt'le walk to classes On-site parking Indoor basketball court, state-of-the-art fitness center and tanning bed Lease by the bed or unit The Game is N Without You? ot the Same Someone took the time to teach you games of the past, or maybe you taught that someone that its okay to play like a third grader. Children in Fayette County Schools need YOU to be that“SOMEONE." Drop-1n Interest Meeting Thursday, January 24th . 12pm-2pm Student Center Room 230 Refreshments will be served c) “nodal . £594 0,. Mm... Ind.“ Wetmh‘h‘“ (blmth-ur Join the Great Schools Mentoring Program sional to aff B fer I does price. expe a U stude ton B 90 St A old s muni said . about goes sive. “ I of m “I tri it.“ L from cials $6, h cure $8. near- be m 1 All at 52 cut highl $135 pedi their ed at hairc and $135 L fers chan ricn else mall care. I - -.-.n~l¢a--.. THURSDAY, January 24, 2008 PAGE 3 Emily Coovert Features Editor Phone: 257-1915 ecoovert@kykernel.com kernel YUP MAKE YOUR 3 WEEKEND PLANS The Reel World String Band will perfomi at Natasha's Cafe at 9 pm. Saturday. Influenced by traditional and old-time music. the band has a touch of country. swing. blues and jazz. Ad— mission is $7. Natasha‘s is located at ”2 Esplanade Drive in downtown Lexington. For more 1. Boelin' it in infonnation. call 2592754. 2. Dino days Come out and play with the dinosaurs _ extinct ones. that is. Learn to identify many of the common rocks and fossils found in Kentucky at the “Fossils of the Bluegrass" program at the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary at 2 pm. on Sunday. The free program includes hands~on demonstrations with fossils and a field hike to explore limestone beds. Pre-registration is re quested For more information. call 272-6l05. or visit the sanctuary's Web site ( w w w.lfuc g .com/ parks/raven .asp ). Beauty, massage schools shear the cost of professional care B1 Emil! Coovort ocooven®kykernelcom With a tight budget. profes- sional hair care can be difficult to afford. But a beauty school can of- fer the same work as a salon does — or better — for half the price. “We're UK-friendly and in- expensive." said Ann Halloran. a UK alumna and director of student services at the Lexing- ton Beauty College, located at 90 Southport Dr. Aurelia Emerson. 21 2l-year— old student at Bluegrass Com- mtinity and Technical College. said she has been to the salon about four or five times. and goes because it is so inexpen- sive. “I started coming a couple of months ago," Emerson said. “I tried it out and I really liked it." LBC offers services ranging from haircuts and color to fa- cials and pedicures; a haircut is $6. highlights are $35. a pedi- cure is $15, and a manicure is $8. The cost of those services at nearby professional salons can be more than twice as much. At J Allen Studio and Spa. located at 527 South Upper St., a hair- cut ranges from $40 to $70, highlights range from $95 to $135. a manicure is $27 and a pedicure is‘$50. according to their Web site. At ULTA. locat- ed at 3220 Nicholasville Rd.. a haircut ranges from $35 to $50. and highlights go from $95 to $135. LBC‘s pricing system of- fers beauty-school students the chance to get real-world expe- rience. and helps everyone else afford What would nor- mally be more expensive hair care. Cosmetology students are ELLIOT HESS l STAFF Julia Owens dries her customer's hair yesterday afternoon at the Lexington Beauty College on Southport Drive. required to complete a certain number of course hours and ELLIOT HESS l STAFF Vontele Lee brushes her cus- tomer‘s hair yesterday afternoon at Lexington Beauty College pass a national exam before they are allowed to practice in public. "You won't get anyone who doesn't know what they‘re do- ing when they‘re out there." Halloran said. "(Beauty stu- dents) are more worried about what the client would want , they want to do it right." Halloran also said a licensed supervisor also always accom- panies and watches over .stu» dents working on the salon floor. LBC isn‘t the only school in town that offers discounted rates for its students’ services. Sotnc massage schools. like the Lex~ ington Healing Arts Academy. also cost less than professional services. “A good percentage of our clients are students." said Bill Booker. director of the Lex— ontap TONIGHT Good Morning Gladys w/ Ragatte and The Walk-0ft 8 pm, The Southgate House, Newport. Tickets cost $6. Bonepony 9 pm, The Dame. fickets cost $7. FRIDAY, Jan. 25 Cincy Blues Society Winter Blues Fest 6 pm, The Southgate House. Newport. Tickets cost $15. G-Funk All Stars 9 pm, The Dame. Tickets cost $6. SATURDAY, Jan. 26 Cincy Blues Society Winter Blues Fest 6 pm. The Southgate House. Newport. Tickets cost $15. Eve Six 8 pm, Phoenix Hill Tavern, Louisville. Tickets cost $23. Very Emergency w/ Varsovia 9 pm, The Dame. Tickets cost $3. For the week of JAN. 24 -~ JAN. 30 MONDAY, Ian. 28 Mark Cohn 8 pm, Clifton Center, Louisville. Tickets cost $33 Monika H. Band 9 pm, The Dame. fickets cost $3 TUESDAY, Jan. 29 Patchwork Soul 9 pm, The Dame. Tickets cost $3 Karaoke w/ KJ Swirl 9 pm, The Southgate House, Newport. hckets are free. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30 As I Lay Dying w/ August Burns Red and Evergreen Terrace 7pm., Bogarts, Cincinnati. Tickets cost $18. Sick Of It All 8 pm, Headliners, Louisville. hckets cost $17. Grampall Jookabox w/ Doog 9 pm , The Dame. fickets cost $3. COMPILED BY FEATURES EDITOR EMILY COOVERT ington Healing Arts Academy. “Students come for a variety of reasons stress relief. in- jury. part of a holistic well— ncss routine." All massages at LHAA are $30 for an hour. Booker said. and visitors to LHAA can re- quest either a male or female therapist. LHAA massage ses» sions include an interview with the client to understand their needs and specific work to ad— dress a problem area or a full body massage for general relax— ation. Booker said. At J Allen Studio and Spa. a 60-minute massage costs $00. and at The Massage Center. lo— cated at 380 South Mill '51.. (ill— minute massages range from $65 to $85. depending on the type. "It's hard to beat a good massage for $30." Booker said. Poetrywslarri—tOSend students to Va. Tech leaturesr’i'llkykernel com A poetry competition at the Cats Den tonight will put stu— dents‘ rhyming and writing to the test. The annual Poetry Slant Qualifier. which will send four winners on a free trip to Virginia Tech for the next step in the Association of College Unions International competition. begins at a pm. in the Cats Den. Ad- mission is I'rce. Anyone in— terested in participating should visit the Cats Den anytime before the event be- gins to sign up. If you go What: Poetry Slam Qualifier Whom Tonight at 8 Whore: Cats Den Admission: Free , ~ (mm; 77 1*" “It‘s basically a conipeti~ tion for people interested in poetry." said Cats I)en coordi» nator Jeremy Ridgew'ay . a his- tory and African»;\merican studies sophomore. "You have a chance to win a free trip . yoi. may as well compete." The Poetry Slam is a three-round contest. Ridge- way said participants should st'lt‘t‘l lln‘ct‘ poems to perform. and that they will be nidged on a one to l0 scale. liach contestant has three minutes to perform for a panel of .judges. which will consist of live random members ol the audience. Last year there were around Ill to II competitors. Ridgeway said. but this year he says they are hoping for a bigger turnout. "It's about the opportuni- ty. he said. “You have a chance to judge your poetry against others. It‘s about spreading the word and telling a story." .7/2 (JO/a a ty.-7 7’0 TIPPING '1‘} it: SCALE Getting past the ups and downs to make this resolution stick Every year I make New Year‘s resolutions. and this year. as usual. losing weight is at the top of my list. It seems simple enough when I write it down. All I have to do is hop on a treadmill every day. watch what I eat zmd maybe take some vitamins to make sure my body gets what it needs. But then I remember it was also my top resolution last year. And the year before. And the year before that. In fact, I‘ve probably had losing weight on my New Year's to-do list every year since middle p school. Unfortunately. I have found myself falling off the diet- ing bandwagon year after year. which has only led to stress eating and more weight gain. To me. eating has always been more than a matter of feeding myself when I'm hungry. It‘s a form of recreation. a form of therav ' py and a crutch. It‘s what I turn to when I‘m lonely. stressed. depressed or even just bored. It‘s mostly emotions that drive me to eat. and oftentimes it‘s because of the eating and the weight gain that I‘m having those emotions. It‘s a vicious cir- cle. and every year. more and more Americans ~ college kids included 77 fall victim to it. Even though the Centers for Dis- ease Control and Prevention reports that 66.3 percent of adults over 20 are overweight. obese or morbidly obese. I have always felt alone in my struggles. Walking across campus. it seems like everyone‘s profile is the exact saute: They're slender. The release of more and more statistics on obesity and the throngs of people I see purchasing dieting books or joining Weight Watchers reminds me. however. that when I try to button my jeans and find them too tight. when I go to Gap only to dis» cover I need a larger size. or when I step onto a scale to disem- er I've gained a pound or five. that I ant not alone if and neither are you. My goals have never been to be a beauty queen or to be the model splashed across the cover of Cosmopolitan. l. for the most part. don‘t care about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. I lllsl want to be healthy. I hope to make this column a resource for all my lcllow suf- ferers on campus. for all of us who are looking for the motiya» tion to make 20th the year for change. This column will run every other week and will feature anything that might be of use to us. from recipes to exercise tips. I invite anyone to e-mail me suggestions. recipes or ideas. So here's to a new year. a new me and a new you' Emily (‘mii't'rl is (lg/IUHI’Hu/I'NIH junior. [Erna/l a 'muwfl" In ls't‘l'llr'fJ'UIH EMILY Coovm Kernel columnist Recipe for the Week Light Apple Spice Sundae 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 small apple, diced 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/8 cup Splenda brand brown sugar 1 cup low-lat ice cream 1 tablespoon caramel topping Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet, then add the apple pieces. pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar Stir in and cook until the apple is tender, or for approxrmately six minutes. Put ice cream in a bowl and drizzle on caramel topping, Pour apple mixture on top, and enjoy! JOHN DZIEKAN CHICAGO TRIBUNE 103 fig: / V ; /(l(//t‘\ (/I’r/ \.'// l/‘t‘l.’ // //// ('U//t‘(/t‘ 77.)) 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