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Mixing red and blue makes purple. Mixing a little bit of music, paint and imagination makes The Latest Glaze.\nThe Latest Glaze studio, 1301 S. College Mall Road, provides a unique environment for the Bloomington community. Owners Bill Benedict and his wife, Mary Jo, encourage customers to put their artistic abilities to work in a relaxing yet colorful environment. \nInside the coral-painted building, customers will find themselves surrounded by shelves with different pieces to personalize, and the faint sound of music in the background. Potential painters can choose from miniature animals, frames, light switches, kitchen appliances and mosaics.\nBill Benedict said the pieces are in a “bisque state,” which means they have been fired in the kiln once. After they are painted they will be re-fired to give them glossy looks. Because a second firing is required, customers must wait three to four days to pick up their work.\n“After the pieces are painted, they are dipped in glaze to be fired in the kiln,” Benedict said. “This makes the piece shiny and functional for everyday use.”\nBenedict added that the studio has three kilns that reach up to 1,820 degrees and can usually hold between 20 to 30 pieces, depending on their sizes. \nSophomore Jamie Porcelius has been to the studio twice since she has been at IU. Porcelius painted a mug during her first visit and a ceramic paddle her second time.\n“I thought it would be something fun and different to do,” Porcelius said. “It is a great activity to do with your friends.” \nFriends can socialize and gossip around the rectangular and high top tables throughout the studio. Each table is covered in brown paper and is equipped with paintbrushes, sponges and a water bowl for washing.\nThe Latest Glaze is also an option for bonding with parents. Senior Laura Young had seen the studio’s sign before, but it wasn’t until her mom came to visit that she decided to give her artistic ability a chance. Young took her mom to the studio to socialize and personalize their own kitchen accessories.\n“It was a nice place to talk and enjoy each other’s company,” Young said.\nA patron doesn’t have to be the most creative or artistic individual to have a good time.\n“The guy working helped a lot with the brushes and the paints,” Porcelius said.\nShe said finished items placed around the studio gave her inspiration for her own pieces.\nCustomers can also choose from stencils, sponges, idea books and a tracing projector to begin their work. \n“People can bring their own pictures and trace them on to their pieces using a number two pencil,” Benedict said. “It (the pencil) is then burned out in the kiln.”\nYoung had a hard time deciding what to paint because of all the unique items to pick from. However, she said she chose yellow paint and stencils to paint a large coffee mug while her mom opted to sponge a butter dish. Young gave her mug to her boyfriend who, she said, uses it frequently. She also said her mom uses the butter dish regularly.\nBenedict said many organizations, such as residence halls and greek chapters, host parties or gatherings at the facility. He encourages groups to bring snacks and refreshments when they visit.\n“There isn’t any type of clay throwing, so it is an extremely clean environment,” Benedict said. \nAs for pricing, Porcelius says it is reasonable. There is an hourly studio fee that varies depending on age, and the price of the item. Most items are between $8 to $15.\nStudio hours and specials vary depending on the month and day.
It is a 98-year-old tradition that brings scores of alumni and students together to celebrate their school pride and remember past times. For many, though, homecoming is just another week and another weekend to party and watch football. \nSophomore Alex Bean didn't know about the different activities student organizations offer that take place during the week. He said he isn't doing anything he wouldn't do on a normal weekend. Bean said he is, however, planning on attending the game against Michigan State.\n"I don't think this week is that much different than normal," he said. "I am looking forward to the game, looking forward to hopefully a bowl game. IU actually has a chance to win in the Big Ten."\nFor other students, attending the game is not even a part of their agendas. Even after being here for the past two years, junior Jennifer Gonterman has not attended a homecoming football game or seen the parade. She said she doesn't even know where the parade takes place. However, Gonterman added that she thinks more students should go to the game. \nThe number of fans at the game might increase with the addition of alumni. Recent IU graduate Lauren Belles said she is counting down the days until she will be back in Bloomington. \nAlthough junior Patrick Hurley agreed homecoming weekend isn't any different than the weekend before, he did acknowledge that the campus is more crowded than usual. \n"All I know is there are a lot more people on campus," Hurley said. "There are a ton of alumni that come in for the game." \nAlumni or not, the opportunity for students to celebrate their football team doesn't always mean actually going in to the game. \n"I am going to tailgate, and I will have my ticket on (me), but I can't guarantee that I will go in," junior Greg Barnes said.\nBarnes said he is looking forward to the additional parties that will take place during the week. He said he believes a large amount of parties has to do with homecoming being scheduled near Halloween. Barnes also added that he doesn't have any friends or family coming in because he doesn't want anything getting in the way of his fun. \n"(Homecoming) means getting really drunk," he said. "I plan on going to a bunch of house parties and maybe the bars. I don't need anyone dampening my fun."\nThere is a bit of mystery lingering around students who will be experiencing their first college homecoming.\nFreshman Kate Tracey said she doesn't know what to expect during the week. All she has to go by is what she has heard from friends at other schools.\n"I'm excited to see what all of the organizations and greek houses do," Tracey said. "My friends at (Illinois) and (University of Missouri) told me all about how crazy their weekend was and how many events took place. I can only image what will go on here."\nCrazy or not, IU will continue to be home to thousands of students, and homecoming will take place year after year.\n"I don't really know what is going on, but I definitely want to go to the game and celebrate with my friends," Tracey said.
The next time you stop at a fast-food restaurant to save some time, use those extra minutes earned from avoiding time in the kitchen to work out. A recent study by IU kinesiology researchers shows that exercise after a meal high in fat reverses the damage done to arteries and improves their overall elasticity.\nKinesiology doctoral student Juame Padillaand kinesiology professor Janet Wallace fed eight physically active adults either a high-fat breakfast or a low-fat breakfast. After both meals, the subjects walked on a treadmill for 45 minutes, then had their brachial artery, which behaves similarly to the coronary arteries, checked with an ultrasound machine. \nThe study found that brachial arteries were more dilated -- and thus healthier -- after the period of exercise in patients that had eaten the high-fat meal than they were before the meal. The brachial arteries of subjects that had eaten the low-fat meal was the same before the meal and after the period of exercise. \nRather than change society's eating habits, the researchers performed the experiment to emphasize the importance of physical activity on the body and show that the body can benefit from even the smallest amount of exercise.\n"We wanted to see the benefits of exercise and encourage people to exercise more," Padilla said.\nWallace said she was not surprised by the study's findings because fatty foods are known to compromise a person's arteries four to six hours after consumption, and she assumed exercise would counter the process, but she didn't know by how much. \n"A healthy artery, when stimulated, becomes bigger," Wallace said. "After exercise, we saw that the artery expanded even better than before the meal." \nThe peak point of a meal's effect on the arteries occurs four hours after eating, Wallace said. Subjects exercised two hours after the meal in an effort to minimize the damage. The subjects exercised for one hour, completing their exercise one hour before the worst damage could take effect.\nPadilla explained that the postprandial period is the time after a meal when food affects the body. Wallace said this period is important because of how much time a person spends in that period each day. It is a time when the environment of the body will prevent or create disease.\nAfter a high-fat meal, the arteries do not expand as much as they used to because of an increase in blood flow. Over time, the extra blood flow will put a strain on the arteries, causing them to stiffen, which could lead to heart disease and diabetes. \n"The process (of heart disease) takes a long time to create. The whole postprandial period is a new, emerging field in heart disease and diabetes," Wallace said.\nHeart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for those 65 years and older, according to the American Heart Association. Wallace said she hopes the study's findings will help aid the prevention of heart disease in the future. \n"We know that vitamins C and E will counteract the effects of the meal," she said, "but this (experiment) means a simple little walk after a meal will also counteract that."\nPadilla and Wallace said they plan to do follow-up research to answer lingering questions about other variables. Currently, they are looking for inactive people to see how exercise will change the function of their arteries. \nThe team also wants to determine how much time spent exercising is needed to make a significant difference with the body's arteries and how exercise before a high-fat meal affects arteries.
Sex sells. Businesses already incorporate sex appeal in television, magazines and the occasional restaurant. Next stop: the barbershop.\nIndianapolis businessman Kris Pierce of managing company Pierce Group, Inc., dreamed up a sexy idea when he decided today's salons are too female-focused. He created BombShell Barbers -- his solution to giving men a relaxing retreat in a masculine-based environment. \nAt BombShell Barbers, beautiful women dressed to "accentuate (their) assets" wait on male clientele hair, hand and foot -- literally. Pierce said the salon will offer haircuts, manicures and shoe shines, as well as facials, massages and waxing. \n"We'll have beautiful women, but they will also have talent as well," Pierce said. "Mostly, it is an ego stroke for men. What man wouldn't want his hair cut by a beautiful person?"\nIndianapolis will be the first city to house this new salon concept, which was originally set to open in May. However, the opening date has been postponed.\n"It will probably have to be pushed back," Pierce said. "It is more difficult than we thought in terms of getting the equipment and having all the technical logistics worked out."\nPierce is looking forward to the opening because it is his creation, and he said he believes there is a market for his business. Men do care about their appearance and hygiene, he said, and deserve a place to experience the same pampering most women enjoy.\n"BombShell Barbers is an idea I had for a number of years, but (I) never did anything about it," Pierce said. "I have heard comments that people think it's a great service, and it will have great success. Ask any guy. They can't wait for it to open."\nPierce's concept has two models for the barbershops with different target markets. First is the BombShell Barbers Salon that Pierce calls the "downtown version." It will be a high-end salon geared toward executive working men in the metropolitan area, he said.\nThe second concept is strictly a place that will cater to college-aged students and the average, Midwestern Joe. \nDuring the upcoming fall semester, IU students won't have to travel to Indianapolis to partake in Pierce's business. He said he plans to open a shop in Bloomington and will start searching for a location in the next four to six weeks. \nBoth shops will employ female beauticians to attend to their customers. But Pierce says his shops will not be distasteful.\nOf course, attire is an important issue with a shop geared toward selling sex appeal. The two different store concepts will each have their own dress codes. Pierce said the "downtown salon" version will work with a high-end boutique to find a beautiful and elegant wardrobe appropriate for its location. As for the second model shop, the attire will be a little more flexible but still tasteful, he said.\nFor interested but timid men who worry that frequenting such a venue might result in them being labeled "sexist pigs," Pierce adds that it will be nothing like Bikini Barbers in Salt Lake City, where female stylists cut hair in bikinis.
Dancing for a workout is slowly making its way into the exercise market since Carmen Electra came out with her own aerobic striptease dance videos and Oprah Winfrey showcased Sheila Kelley's S Factor classes on her show. Bloomington offers similar classes for those willing to bust a move.\nThe Walnut Street Tap, formerly Axis Nightclub, offers striptease aerobics classes to women 21 and older Wednesday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. \nInstructor Sky Block came up with the idea after noticing other fitness clubs such as Crunch Fitness in Miami's South Beach and Chicago started providing striptease aerobics classes about five years ago. After looking and not finding anything similar in town, she now travels from Indianapolis just to teach the class. \nBlock, an IU alum, has been dancing since she was 8 years old. She was a member of the Bloomington North pom squad and worked at Axis choreographing routines for Saturday nights. \nThose who attend her classes can expect to learn a new eight-count routine during each class that incorporates stripping, lap dancing, floor routines or seductive dancing.\n"I read an article that said that women's emotions are directly related to body image," Block said. "By dancing, we feel more fit and therefore more sexy."\nSenior Emily Sauter is working with Block to promote the classes and looks forward to attending Wednesday nights. She says they are similar to some dance classes she has taken, but a lot sexier. \n"I've taken a lot of dance classes, but never a striptease aerobic class. These classes are more fun than running and less intense than the advanced step aerobic classes I take at the SRSC," Sauter said. "I've gained some good moves and stronger butt and thigh muscles -- you do a lot of squats."\nThe class might be titled "striptease aerobics," but there is no nudity. Block has those who attend bring a bra to wear on top of their shirt and a scarf to double as a belt. When participants are back home, they can practice and do the routine in full for their partner. \nAs for the aerobics part of the class, dancers will sweat and use muscles they don't regularly use. \n"Sky does a lot of warm-up activity that gets us comfortable doing the moves," Sauter said. "It's almost like you're hanging out with friends in a club. Sky encourages you to feel comfortable and sexy. You walk away with a great self-esteem boost."\nBlock emphasizes that her classes are for anyone and no prior dancing is necessary. Only a pair of gym shoes and some workout clothes are necessary. \n"I've taught moms and women who have had bypass surgery," Block said. "It's a lot of fun getting fit and meeting new people. I get to get in great shape and have fun while doing it."\nSingle classes are $15, four for $45, 10 for $120 or 16 for $120. \nOther classes that use dancing as an alternative form of exercise are offered at the Student Recreational Sports Center. The SRSC offers four different types of group exercise dance classes to students. These classes also do not require any experience. \nThe classes offered include a 45-minute hip-hop session to up-to-date music, a 45-minute jazz dance class, a 45-minute ballet fit sampler that helps improve posture, balance and strength, and a 30-minute middle eastern belly dancing sampler.\nFreshman Jenna Johnson attended hip-hop class with some students on her floor because she loves to dance and thought it would be a lot of fun.\nJohnson learned new dance moves and enjoyed watching the other participants take part in the dancing. \n"The atmosphere was really funny because all the girls from my floor dressed up in little '80s workout clothes and there were three guys in the class out of me actually getting rid of that second left foot," Wise said. "No matter how bad I may be, dance is something that is so much fun for me that I don't notice the workout I am getting. Hip-hop is definitely a workout."\nIU students working toward degrees in the Fitness Specialist program teach the jazz and hip-hop dance classes. \n"The teacher had more rhythm than the rest of the class combined and we all just fed off her excitement for the songs and the moves we were doing," Wise said. "I am sure there were times she could have bust up laughing at us trying to 'get down' but she never did. She was just cool."\nWise learned routines to Missy Elliot, Ciara and Ludacris. She warns those interested in attending a dance class to arrive early because they fill up quickly.\nFor more information and class times visit www.recsports.indiana.edu/index.php. For information on striptease classes visit www.indystriptease.com.
In the United States, as many as 10 million women and 1 million men are fighting a life-and-death battle with an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia. \nFree body image and eating awareness screenings will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in Woodburn Hall and from 4 to 6 p.m. at the School of Education and Student Recreational Sports Center. \nIU Counseling and Psychological Services, Sexual Assault Services, Health and Wellness Center, the Center for Human Growth and the SRSC are sponsoring the screenings.\nThose being screened will fill out a questionnaire covering eating and exercise habits. Staff members of the participating organizations will evaluate the answers immediately, answer any questions participants may have and suggest if participants should seek further counseling.\nAccording to www.nationaleatingdisorders.org,, eating disorders are illnesses that have a biological basis and are influenced by emotional and cultural factors. While eating disorders are serious and life-threatening, recovery is possible through treatment.\nStephanie May, a psychology intern, said she believes the screening can be beneficial for students and the IU Health Center. The questionnaires are \ncompletely confidential and only take a couple of minutes to fill out.\n"It takes a little less than five minutes. We are looking to see if the test picks up on eating disorders in relation to food and body image, exercising and any type of dieting or measures to control weight," May said. "And get a sense of how people are perceiving messages about bodies through the media."\nMay described an eating disorder as any type of disturbance in eating behavior or unrealistic body image. She said the range of an eating disorder is quite broad, but anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating are three common forms. \nTerry Ransel, a licensed clinical social worker for CAPS, said everyone should attend the event, even if they don't believe they have a problem. \n"It is a good thing for all students because it has an educational focus," Ransel said. "A bigger part of it is thinking how body image is portrayed in the culture.\n"A lot of students know someone with an eating disorder. Eating disorders aren't as common with men, but they may know a friend or a girlfriend who needs help. And although most women don't have eating disorders, they have issues with their bodies." \nMay said if a someone does have a friend with an eating disorder, it is important not to focus on the food or weight problems but to listen and be supportive. \n"The best thing to do is to talk openly and honestly about your concerns and refer them to counseling," May said.\nBecause the screening is confidential, the CAPS workers will not release any type of information or names of those who attend. Instead, the screening will help identify if a person should be referred for counseling or help uncover and identify any distorted images they have about realistic body images.\nThen it's up to the individuals to decide whether they want to follow up after the screening.\n"We (CAPS) can make a general recommendation for treatment through CAPS or another organization sponsoring the event," May said. "The IU health clinic offers students two free counseling sessions per semester."\nMay's No. 1 piece of advice is to seek counseling and to be aware of your body every day.\n"Your body is an instrument of your life and not an ornament," May said. "Basically, focus on things that allow you to enjoy your body and not be critical of it."\nFor additional help, students can call CAPS at 855-5711 or 334-0001 to attend a free educational support group offered twice a month at the SRSC.
The Food and Drug Administration recently passed a law that requires food labels to list ingredients made from proteins of the eight major foods that cause allergic reactions. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans, wheat, tree nuts, soybeans and peanuts. \nAccording to the FDA, as many as 11 million people - 2 percent of adults and 5 percent of young children -- suffer from food allergies. Each year, about 30,000 people require emergency room treatment for food allergies, and an estimated 150 die.\nSenior Beth Bilkiss was diagnosed with the disease during spring last year when she was 20. Prior to her diagnosis, she had never heard of the disease. Now she is forced to look at foods differently, as something that can kill her.\n"I showed symptoms since I was about 12 or 13 years old but was misdiagnosed for eight years. Doctors told me I was lactose intolerant or that I had irritable bowel syndrome. I kept getting sicker and sicker and losing more weight," Bilkiss said. "My symptoms were a constant upset stomach pretty much after every meal, and my intestines hurt so much that I was in and out of the hospital due to the sharp pain in my lower abdomen." \nAt times, Bilkiss said she could hardly sit up after eating. Instead, she would curl up in bed and cry. She constantly missed class because she was so sick. \nMany restaurants have also begun to cater their menus toward individuals who suffer from celiac disease, a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder.\nAccording to the Celiac Disease Foundation, the disorder results from a toxic reaction after gluten is ingested. This reaction damages the mucosal surface of the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. \nGluten is a protein found in specific cereal grains, harmful to persons with celiac disease. It is specifically found in all forms of wheat (durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro), and related grains such as rye, barley, and triticale.\nThe cause of celiac disease is unknown. According to the CDF, it is a genetic disorder associated with a group of genes on Chromosome 6. These genes regulate the body's immune response to the gluten protein fractions.\nThe Foundation states that the disease affects one out of 133 people in the United States.\nThe disease may appear at any time in a person's life and can be triggered by surgery, viral infection, severe emotional stress, pregnancy or childbirth. Symptoms vary, but include abdominal cramping, intestinal gas, distention and bloating, chronic diarrhea or constipation, fatty stools, anemia, weight loss with large appetite, and weight gain.\nA person can be diagnosed through an antibody blood test. According to the CDF, a small bowel biopsy should be done to confirm the diagnosis and determine the degree of mucosal damage.\n"I did not know this back then, but my bruising, weight loss, and migraine headaches were all linked to my disease," Bilkiss said.\nTreatment for celiac disease sounds simple: Remove all gluten from your diet indefinitely and the small intestine can begin to heal. However, gluten is not easily identified.\nBilkiss is from Newport Beach, Calif., and had a difficult time dealing with her situation being so far away from home.\n"I lived in a sorority house my junior year and the cooks were so helpful. They would prepare plain chicken for me with nothing on it and I would have salad with just balsamic vinaigrette on it," Bilkiss said. "My family would research the disease and buy books to learn as much as they could."\nAlthough the disease can be stressful to endure, Bilkiss doesn't let it interfere with trying to live a normal life. She may be limited to the foods she can eat, but it doesn't stop her from going out to eat.\n"I usually order a burger or chicken sandwich and tell them to hold the bun or bread. I have to stay away from any sauces so I have learned to add spices to my food instead. I have to be very careful of contamination. That's when just a crumb gets on my food," Bilkiss said. "Even one crumb will make me sick, so I have to be very careful about that as well."\nShe has found many gluten-free products and alternative grains, but admits that some foods just don't compare to the real thing. \n"I really miss pizza and just bread and butter," she said. "I have found pasta alternatives and bread alternatives, but I really miss a good deep dish pizza!"\nBilkiss doesn't like having to eat the way she does, but understands that she doesn't have a choice.\n"I just really hope that doctors will learn to better diagnose this disease. Several people are walking around with it and don't even know. It has drastically changed my life," Bilkiss said. "My only fear in life is that infertility is a cause of the disease. Since I went so long being undiagnosed there is a large possibility that I will not be able to have children. I don't want that to happen to other people so I do as much as I can to educate people about it"
There's a new restaurant in town. T.G.I. Friday's opened its doors at the College Mall Nov. 14. The restaurant, known by its red and white stripes, is the second sit-down restaurant in College Mall and features a family-style atmosphere.\nDirector of operations Greg Wittig said Bloomington was always considered a good location; the franchise had been looking at the site for years. He described the building as being unique compared to other locations.\n"The building is ... engineered to be more guest-friendly," Wittig said. "It is more guest- and waiter-friendly and the bar is slicked out."\nAs for business, Wittig said he is happy with how the past couple weeks have resulted. He said sales are exceeding expectations but would not comment on particular numbers.\nApplebee's, the other sit-down restaurant connected to College Mall, is not worried about competition from the new eatery. Manager Jeremy Crabtree said he thinks the addition of Friday's could actually benefit Applebee's business.\n"It's great. I think it could bring more business to this side of town," Crabtree said.\nThe feeling is mutual between the two restaurant managers. \n"I respect the competition and hope we can have a great relationship with (Applebee's). In the restaurant business, you can either have good or bad relationships. I hope if (Applebee's) needs something they can feel comfortable asking us," Wittig said. \nThe T.G.I. Friday's menu consists of the same items found at other chain locations. There aren't daily food specials, but diners can choose between soups, sandwiches, salads, pasta, chicken, beef and seafood entrees. The restaurant also features Atkins-approved low-carb dinner and dessert items.\nFor more information or dining hours, can contact T.G.I. Friday's at 331-1282.
Maggie Moo's ice cream shop on Third Street near College Mall has closed and will reopen as the delicatessen City Deli. Bill Hobbs, owner of Maggie Moo's, attributed the closing to low revenue.\n"We tried desperately to keep it open, but the market for ice cream is very small; the market for food is a lot bigger," Hobbs said.\nSophomore Melissa Hudson said she was surprised to hear the shop is no longer open but said she wasn't too worried about it affecting her future ice cream decisions.\n"I really enjoyed that place (but) Cold Stone is the same thing, and it is in walking distance," she said. "Plus, (Maggie Moo's) was hurting White Mountain, which is a local place." \nHobbs will continue to operate as manager of the new Bloomington restaurant and said he is optimistic about the restaurant's opening. \nHobbs has been the owner of City Deli located in downtown Martinsville since 1999. He said the Martinsville location is very successful, and he believes there is a market for that type of food in Bloomington.\nMartinsville resident and freshman Cassie Mellady said she was excited to hear her hometown restaurant is coming to Bloomington.\n"The City Deli is awesome. They have the best sandwiches," she said. \nThe delicatessen will use fresh-cut meat, none of which is frozen, to make sandwiches and salads, Hobbs said. Pasta, soups and desserts will also be on the menu.\n"We have not given up on the fundamentals. Just like Maggie Moo's, everything is made right there at the restaurant," Hobbs said.\nMellady said she doesn't believe the delicatessen has as much to offer as other local sandwich shops but said she would nonetheless recommend the restaurant.\n"It doesn't have as many choices as a Subway, (but) what they do have I think is better, and I love Subway," she said. "I probably ate (at City Deli) once a week during the summer. It is a really clean and friendly environment. And it must not be too expensive because I can't remember what I paid."\nCity Deli will open Dec. 1 and will deliver to both businesses and dorms. For a preview of the restaurant's offerings, visit www.thecitydeli.com.
It's about that time of day. Exhaustion is setting in, but hours of homework fill the rest of the evening, possibly leading into the early morning hours. You reach into your fridge for an energy boost, but what's the best thing to grab?\nRecently, the market has been booming with new products, such as energy drinks and nutrition bars that promise an energy enhancement perfect for any occasion. \n"A functional product developed especially for periods of increased mental and physical exertion" is the motto for Red Bull energy drink. The product promises to improve performance, increase concentration, increase reaction speed and stimulate metabolism, according to Red Bull's Web site. \nAnd according to Monster Energy drink's Web site, it's "the meanest energy supplement on the planet" delivering "twice the buzz of a regular energy drink" with a "vicious punch" and "a smooth kick-ass flavor you can really pound down."\nWhile they might keep you buzzing for a while, the punch these drinks pack might be more of a psuedo-energy boost than the real thing, said Stacey Matavuli, nutrition therapy program manager at the Bloomington Hospital. As students cram for midterms, what's their best bet if they're in need of a pick-me-up?\nNothing fancy, Matavuli said. Foods that naturally promote energy, such as complex carbohydrates, protein and dietary fats eaten at regular intervals throughout the day are sure picks for keeping you alert.
Public drivers aren't the only ones feeling the pain of high pump prices and scattered fuel shortages. Local businesses providing transportation and delivery services are feeling the crunch, too.\nWhile some local businesses are waiting out the rise in gas prices, many have had to increase their delivery charge or transportation fee to make up for the money their drivers spend filling up their tanks. \nIf customers are too busy to make a trip to a restaurant or just don't want to spend cash driving, they might be surprised this week to find their delivery bill a little bit higher than usual. \nJohn Paramon, an employee at both Jimmy John's and Mancino's Pizza & Grinders, said Jimmy John's has not done anything in terms of raising delivery price, but Mancino's is charging an extra $2.\nMaggie Moo's employee Kate Wratten said despite rising gas prices, she does not see a problem in Maggie Moo's delivery system. The ice-cream shop just started delivering to customers and doesn't charge any type of extra fee, she said. \nSean Duncan, owner of Jiffy Treet North, said he is contemplating whether or not to make changes in delivery charges for the future. \n"At the moment, we have not increased our 50-cent delivery charge," Duncan said. "There is a possibility that we may have to raise it an extra 50 cents, but we are trying to wait it out. It may be an issue as the year progresses, but it is too soon to tell. It is difficult to make that decision because no one knows whether or not the gas prices will continue to rise or go down."\nKilroy's Sports Bar and Dagwood's Deli-Sub Shop are maintaining their original minimum delivery charges. To receive a delivery from Kilroy's Sports Bar, the order must be at least $10, said bartender Paul Miller. Dagwood's minimum purchase for delivery is $5, said manager Adam Shukwit.\n"It is the drivers who complain all the time about the gas, but we haven't made any changes because of it," Shukwit said. \nHeavenly Ham is also contemplating how it plans to continue delivering to customers. Currently, deliveries are free if the customer orders six or more lunch boxes. But, as co-owner Phil Randall explains, the change in the oil market has had an effect on business.\n"It is a challenge now," he said. "We have not been able to make as much and a lot more people are asking us to deliver. We have not made any changes now, but it is a possibility if gas prices go up to $3.50 or $4. We're just taking it day by day." \nOutside food service, public transportation services are also dealing with necessary economic changes. Marcia Deckard of Bloomington Shuttle explained the shuttle service is trying to do everything it used to in order to keep the cost of rides to the Indianapolis airport down, but it recently had to increase the price of using the transit service.\n"It takes so much money to fill the buses up that we've had to raise our rates from $22 to $25," Deckard said. "The change went into effect Aug. 31. Besides that, we try not to let (the buses) idle as long as a way to hold back on gas."\nYellow Cab is another transportation service used by many students on campus. The manager was unable to be reached for comment due to the holiday weekend, but Yellow Cab employee Lawrence Holt said transportation prices will go up in the future. He said he's unsure of the exact price increase, but presently the charge is $6 per ride on campus.\nAs the future of gas prices remain a mystery, it's important customers know what they're paying for before leaving the driving up to others, or they might find themselves short on hard earned cash.
Life is a selfless gift anyone can give regardless of age or nationality. Students and faculty members came to Merrill Hall's Clouse Lounge yesterday to register and spread awareness about organ donation for IU's Circle of Life.\nSchool of Music staff member Susan Buzan organized the event to raise organ donor awareness, a cause she has been actively advocating since early fall. \n"I found out from a friend of mine who is on the wait list for a lung transplant that donations are down," Buzan said. "So I decided to take on increasing awareness about how important it is to register to be an organ donor." \nStudents can register to become official donors through a computer at Merrill Hall today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration takes only a couple of minutes.\nJunior Ulises Dubon took advantage of the event and registered.\n"The opportunity was available here, so I thought I might as well do it," Dubon said. "Obviously I see the donation van driving around, so I figured it would be a good idea." \nAccording to the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization, organ transplants saved the lives of more than 25,000 people in the United States last year. Almost 87,000 people, including more than 600 Indiana residents, are still waiting for a transplant. On average, 17 people die each day waiting for a transplant.\nGraduate student and Circle of Life volunteer Tim Cahill is very supportive of organ donation. Cahill's 27-year-old brother died in a car accident two years ago, and the family chose to donate his organs.\n"The organ people that transplant were there, and they asked if we wanted to donate his organs. We said, 'Yeah, we might as well try to save someone else's life,'" he said. "We donated his heart, his liver, his kidneys and his pancreas. We've been in touch with the person who received his pancreas. We talk to her every couple of weeks, and we'll see her. It's cool because we get to see how she is living and how my brother was able to save her life."\nMarilyn Sater, an IOPO volunteer, said she believes strongly in the idea of "recycling ourselves." Her brother-in-law received a heart transplant, and her granddaughter received a kidney from her aunt. \n"It's a great thing to see someone revitalized, especially through a kidney transplant," Sater said. "It is great because the donor can be living and then witness how they have helped another person." \nAccording to an IOPO pamphlet, every individual has seven possible organs to donate but is able to save 70 people with the addition of skin and bones. The kidney, however, is the most demanded organ. Last year alone, 60,506 patients were waiting for a kidney transplant, 375 of them in Indiana.\nThe Indiana Life Celebration Quilt will be on display at the event. The quilt is composed of 93 8-inch-by-8-inch patches symbolizing individuals who have saved lives through organ donation. Each patch contains quotes, pictures, poems and other mementos of the donor's life. Donors' ages ranged from seven days to 47 years and older.\n"People can also register when they renew their driver's license, and in Indiana, you get a little heart put in the corner," Buzan said. "Also in Indiana, you can go to the Web site http://donatelifeindiana.org to register online. If you are from out of state, you can go to http://donatelife.net, then click on your state and register."\nVolunteers will provide assistance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Merrill Hall to register donors and acknowledge donors. \n-- Contact Staff Writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.
This fiscal year IU ranks in the top 15 for highest public university endowments, placing 13th among all public universities and seventh within the Big Ten, according to an IU statement. The National Association of College and University Business Officers stated that this is the 14th year IU has ranked among the top public universities. \nIU received $1,012,707,000 for the 2004 fiscal year. This is the first time IU has passed the $1 billion mark.\nAccording to the statement, IU ranks in the top 4 percent of the 740-plus universities surveyed with a one-year investment return rate of 20.9 percent. This percentage exceeds the national average of 14.6 percent calculated by The Common Fund Benchmarks Study.\nIU Foundation President Curt Simic gives credit to the 15-member Board of Directors' Investment Committee for the $71.6 million endowment increase; a 7.6 percent growth from last fiscal year. \n"The committee helps guide in asset allocation that answers the question of what to do with the money; where will the money have the most growth? In stocks, bonds or international?" Simic said. "The IU endowment is a continued partnership with the state of Indiana, providing funding for scholarships, fellowships, faculty, equipment, buildings and the many other enhancements that the private and public sectors bring to IU." \nThe committee has 18 portfolios of 14 different categories to turn to when deciding where to invest the endowment. Examination of the categories helps determining what is and isn't working for the University. \nThe committee successfully chose to invest money internationally and within other alternatives such as ventures and modest investments rather than bonds. A portion of the annual return is spent and the rest is invested to maintain the fund's purchasing power over time. \nSimic said he feels an emphasis on student related ideas have attracted donors, contributing to this year's large increase. He hopes that in the future IU can surpass higher-ranking Big Ten universities such as Purdue and Ohio State by continuing to fund student based programs. \nThe endowments which are determined by their donors are used in the best interest for the student body, Simic said.\n"The money is restricted by donors and is based on what the University asks us and what they are looking for," Simic said. "It goes towards undergraduate scholarships and graduate student fellowships." \n-- Contact Staff Writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.
Bold signs and bright balloons attracted students and faculty Wednesday to browse the Indiana Memorial Union's Frangipani Room for University Information Technology Services' fifth annual Making IT Happen! event. \nThe program offered a chance to learn about all the technology resources available on campus, as well as enjoy free food and prizes.\nFreshman Bethany Chestnut was intrigued by the commotion. \n"I saw the signs outside and thought I'd see what there was to look at," she said. "So far, I'm very impressed by what they have, but there is still so much I haven't seen."\nRepresentatives from different IU campus resources such as the Main Library and School of Informatics, as well as IU partner corporations such as Apple, Dell, Sony and Verizon were available to answer questions, demonstrate how to acquire programs online and promote new hardware and software. \nChristine Fitzpatrick, deputy communications officer for the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, believes the event is a great opportunity for students to learn about the technology services available on campus.\n"This event gives us, the new UITS, a chance to get people here and put a face on the services, but then also offering an interactive one-on-one environment, a way for you to find out what's available if you are a student here at IU," Fitzpatrick said. "We want to get that information to you early enough so you can make use of it."\nMark Lynch, manager of Software Distribution of IUware was available to educate and inform those interested about available software. Much of the software can be acquired for free for the first six months, then it can be purchased on CD at the IU Bookstore. Other programs can be downloaded at the IUware Web site, http://iuware.iu.edu.\n"The two biggest softwares that students get are Microsoft Office and Windows," Lynch said. "In addition to that are Visual Studio and Windows and Macintosh versions of Office."\nLynch said in the past IU was able to distribute free copies of Microsoft Office to students, but Microsoft has restricted rights to duplicate its software. As a result, IUware now gives every new freshman a CD at orientation that describes how to go online and retrieve the software themselves.\nOne interesting tool on display and available for IU students, faculty and staff was the John-e-Box. It is a portable 3-D device developed at IU by those involved in the UITS advanced association lab, Fitzpatrick said. \nThe device appears as a giant television screen and can be viewed both with the naked eye or through 3-D glasses.\nIn addition to representatives of IU services and partner corporations, student showcases demonstrated how IU students have taken advantage of the resources offered to them. Two of these showcases included cultureU and INFUSE. CultureU is a Web site created to promote culture among college campuses, according to the IU Web site. The site includes cultural information regarding photography, music and painting. The site also offers students the chance to get their work out in the public's view with the possibility that a third party will become interested. \nINFUSE is an inquiry collaborative field learning system that uses TabletPC. It was created to encourage scientific learning for middle and high school students. The system provides students with the ability to organize, analyze and collect data. \nMaking IT Happen! kicked off in Bloomington, but will visit the other Indiana campuses in upcoming weeks.\n-- Contact Staff Writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.
Bells will be ringing -- wedding bells that is -- in celebration of love on IU's campus. \nThe Beck Chapel, located between Ballantine Hall and the Indiana Memorial Union, has proven to be an ideal location to say "I do." \nAnd not only does the chapel appeal to IU alumni, but high profile politicians, as well. \nAccording to IU archives, the chapel caught the attention of the Kennedy family. A mass took place there for the family when they were in Bloomington for Robert Kennedy's wedding.\nThe little chapel is constructed of limestone with a slate roof and 16 golden oak pews. Six small stained-glass windows illuminate the quaint atmosphere as the sun shines through. According to IU archives, the stained-glass windows were donated by Linda and Mark Wisen -- a couple that was married in the chapel in 1960. Because the Wisens wanted to do something special for their 25th wedding anniversary, they donated the money for the windows as a wedding present to each other.\nAccording to the IU archives, Dr. Frank Beck, a 1894 IU graduate, came up with the idea of having a chapel on campus. He wanted to provide the campus with a place where students could individually meditate and worship. \nSophomore Kiki Kapral enjoys the small, personal setting.\n"When I had a friend in town we went there to talk," said Kapral. "It's a small and peaceful place."\nBut Assistant Archivist Dina Kellams was one of the many that took advantage of Beck Chapel for a very special day.\nKellams met her husband Steven as a freshman at IU. The two fell in love and decided to celebrate their commitment to each other on campus where their love began. \nThe couple married in the Beck Chapel in May of 1998, two weeks after graduation. \n"Although our parents don't live here, we knew we wanted to get married in Bloomington, because this is where we live," Kellams said. "We didn't consider any other locations, because neither of us belonged to a church. We chose the chapel, because we were both alumni and knew how cute the place was."\nRachelle Flici, another IU alumna, recently celebrated her nine-year wedding anniversary to her husband. The two were married Dec. 2, 1995 at the Beck Chapel. \nFlici didn't look at many other locations for her wedding. She knew she didn't want a true, church wedding, but something small and unique. She and her husband met while overseas, so at the time of the engagement, he had not been in the country very long. \nHaving graduated from IU, Flici possessed a strong connection to the campus.\n"My husband thought Indiana was a great school and wanted one of us to have a personal connection to the wedding location," Flici said. "The chapel is just such a neat place. It was the perfect place for a small, cozy wedding." \nAnd for Kellams, the size of the location makes a huge difference -- another reason she and her husband chose the Beck Chapel. The small atmosphere of the chapel contributed to making her wedding day a personal one.\n"It was easy to keep the numbers down for the guest list. I think we could only fit 40 or 50 people in there, tops," Kellams said. "The chapel felt very welcoming and comforting since it was completely full with close family and friends."\nFlici would agree that the ceremony was very private, due to the smaller atmosphere. \nThe celebration was extra-special because the chapel was completely full of friends and family. Her guests were able to share in the couple's experience. \nAs for making her ceremony a personal one, Flici accessorized with white lights to enhance the atmosphere and Christmas season. \nMoney isn't a huge issue when considering Beck Chapel.\nThere is a $50 registration fee, which pays for the use and services of the organist. \nThe Kellams' even took advantage of the chaplain. Couples can either use the provided chaplain or bring in their own.\n"My husband was fine with the fee and happy that we didn't have to hunt for a chaplain," Kellams said. "Everything was very convenient -- including the parking."\nThe weddings were a success for both couples and the memories they have will always be a reminder of their time at IU.\nKellams has the chance to walk past the chapel and relive her special day quite a bit, since she works on campus. She feels lucky to recall all the wonderful memories -- something she would not be able to do if she were married in any other place.\n"For someone who gets married in their parents' hometown, they don't have the chance to see or visit the church as often," Kellams said.\nFlici is not as lucky, due to the fact that she now resides in Virginia, but, the memories are still there.\n"Marrying in the chapel created one more great memory of Bloomington. We got married there, we had our first son there and I had my first job there. It is just such a beautiful setting," Flici said.\n-- Contact staff writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.
If waiting until the weekend to "shake ya tail feather" or release some overwhelming stress is too much, the Teter Nellie Showers Tower is the place to get the blood flowing and hips shaking while experiencing a taste of another culture.\nTeter resident and freshman, Ricardo Hernandez, along with his codirector, freshman Jorge Wellmann, have developed an international dancing program to promote diversity for all students on campus. \n"People say that IU has a diverse community, but you can hardly see it. Not a lot of people try to get out there and do something about it," Hernandez said. "Jorge and I sat down and thought of an idea to promote diversity through a series of dance lessons from different cultures." \nThe lessons are publicized mainly to Teter residents, but are open to anyone on campus. \nSophomore Marshall Kulp attended Latino lessons last week after running into other dancers. \n"I walked past (the NST) and asked what was going on," he said. "They told me I should join in -- that it would be fun. I said 'Why not?' It's better than sitting on my ass in my dorm thinking, 'What am I going to do now?'" \nKulp was one of nine participants who chose to step out of their comfort zone and try something new.\nLessons began Oct. 18, and Hernandez said there was a positive turnout. \n"More and more people have begun to talk about the lessons," Hernandez said. "The 18th drew a crowd of about 20 to 25 people. It's hard to predict the turnout because people have busy schedules."\nThroughout the hour-long lesson, the dance floor became filled with laughter and interaction among participants as new moves were introduced. High-fives were exchanged as the combination of hip-rocking, fast-paced side steps and quick turns were perfected. Participants even began adding their own twists to the Latin moves. \nThe participants were taught merengue, salsa and bachata by junior Latino dance instructor Patricia Mota.\nEach dance was broken down into multiple combination pieces in an effort to keep everyone together. The tempo increased slowly as participants began to catch on. Mota also provided individual attention when extra help was needed.\nMota has been dancing and choreographing for as long as she can remember and chose to share her talent with others because she feels it is important to make others more culturally aware. \n"A lot of people ask, 'Oh, what's salsa?,' and I show them," Mota said. "They don't know the difference between salsa and merengue because there are different types of varieties."\nAn added bonus of the program is the fact that no prior dance experience is needed. \n"This was my first time ever trying this type of dancing, and I enjoyed it," Kulp said. "The hardest part was staying in step. I'm totally bad with dance moves. I'm a white guy, I don't have any type of rhythm."\nThe fun didn't stop after the music ended. Emphasizing the night's theme, chips and salsa were available afterward for participants to sit around and get to know each other. \nHernandez has been working with businesses to receive donated food from the community.\n"I go to businesses personally, call them, print out flyers and make posters," Hernandez said. "It's a lot of work, but as long as it is a good night, it is all worth it." \nOther cultural opportunities will continue throughout the rest of the month. Indian dance lessons are scheduled for 8 to 9 p.m., tonight, Tuesday and next Thursday in the Teter NST. \nHernandez hopes as interest increases and residents continue to attend, a multicultural dance can be planned for participants to display the combinations and moves they've learned. New programs for the winter and spring are still being worked out. \nAdditional opportunities are available with the Latin Dance Club every other Thursday at the Indiana Memorial Union for those who missed out on the Teter lessons, or want to continue what they learned. Kulp wants to do just that.\n"After learning the dance routines tonight, I'm interested in going to the dance club and feeling my feet out," Kulp said. \n-- Contact staff writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.
Grab a partner and a paddle because the fourth-annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is quickly approaching. \nTeams are forming for the Oct. 1 race as they work to construct a boat using only cardboard and duct tape for this year's race, sponsored by the Council of Advancing Student Leadership. In addition to trying to win the race, teams also compete for the title of "most creative." \nAccording to CASL's Web site, judging for this award is based on the creativity of the supplies used, the boat's theme, enthusiasm of team and the use of costumes.\nEach boat will be judged on creativity by two, IU "celebrity" judges.\n"Kyle Hornsby, former IU basketball player and Dean (of students Richard) McKaig will judge creativity this year," Chris Carter, president of CASL said.\nThe day progresses with a race across IU's 50-meter, outdoor pool, which will determine the fastest boat. \n"Last year's Fastest Boat Winner was the Outlaws," CASL Events Director Jaclyn Renneisen said. "They set a new record of 24.49 seconds. The 2003 Most Creative Boat winner was the Corporate Pirates." \nThis year, like years passed, teams will win trophies and prizes, as well as the Cardboard Boat Regatta champion title.\n"Big trophies and gift certificates are rewarded to the first, second and third-place teams," Carter said. \nEven those who don't race can attend and cheer for friends while enjoying free food and raffle prizes. \n"This year's raffle prizes, donated by our sponsors range from Aver's free pizzas, Hidden Hills Golf passes, Village Deli certificates, prizes from Heavenly Ham, Buffalouie's, Starbucks and T.I.S.," Renneisen said.\nThe money raised from registration for the event will go toward student leadership scholarships which students can apply for now, and receive in the spring, when the CASL presents them at the Little 500 Race.\nFor more information about the race or scholarship applications visit www.indiana.edu/~casl. \nRegistration ends Friday at 5 p.m. Teams must register in one of three divisions: campus housing, greek groups or independent. The cost to enter is $20 per team.\n-- Contact staff writer Megan George at mrgeorge@indiana.edu.