PRESIDENT OBAMA SERVES UP A HEALTHY HELPING OF NUTRITION
10-15-10
By: Lauren Madeja
President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act on Monday, launching a complete overhaul of nutrition in America’s schools.
The $4.5 billion measure will increase funding for school lunch programs across the country, allowing them to include more fresh and healthy foods in meals. The act also gives government more control over nutrition standards in schools, requiring them to follow health guidelines drafted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Barack and Michelle Obama have both been very passionate about solving the growing problem of childhood obesity in America. The first lady recently launched her own childhood fitness program in schools called “Let’s Move”, which provides resources for students and parents to lead a healthier lifestyle.
The goal of these programs is to promote healthy living from early childhood in order to make nutrition and fitness a priority in the lives of the next generation of children. Understanding the need for continued support in this issue, many colleges and universities have created programs to further students’ understanding and appreciation of healthy living.
Washington State University has made great strides in the campaign for healthy living in everything from food to fitness. Chelsey Woods, the Registered Dietician for WSU Dining Services says the goal is to make it as easy as possible for students to fit nutrition into their busy lives.
“Eating healthy on campus is a big concern for many students because they often do not know where to begin,” Woods said. “Our EatWell program in dining halls is the perfect start.”
Part of the EatWell program is creating 500 calorie meals which are both healthy and satisfying. Dining halls also label the healthy options in each food area, so it is simple for students to eat a well balanced meal. Dining services has even created the NetNutrition website, where students can find nutritional information for all the food served at dining halls, as well as ingredients, so students can know exactly what they are putting in their bodies. Woods even makes herself available for weekly discussions called “Dinner with the Dietician” that are free for all students.
“I want to be a resource for students who are passionate about being healthy but just need a little help getting there,” Woods said.
Woods is not alone in the campaign for healthy living at WSU. Brad Stewart, the fitness and Wellbing coordinator for UREC has been hard at work planning workshops designed to teach students about UREC’s eight dimensions of wellbeing, focusing on nutrition and fitness. The workshops, which include Mindful Eating, Happiness through Nutrition and Physical Activity, and Mood Foods, will encourage students to take charge of their health and live a well balanced life style.
“College is a great time to start habits that will keep you healthy for the rest of your life,” Stewart said. “You come here for an education, and how to be healthy is one of the most important things to learn.”
Stewart also recognizes that lack of time is one of the main reasons students don’t take care of themselves. UREC has put out a “30 minutes to Wellbeing” program on their website which details quick and easy ways students can stay healthy, such as effective 30 minute workouts and nutritious 30 minutes recipes.
WSU nutrition student Anissa Garcia plans to use her education to continue implementing health and fitness programs in schools.
“My mom was a lunch lady at out elementary school and she hated that she had to serve kids so much unhealthy food,” Garcia said. “Now I can have the influence to turn that around.”
Garcia said she was inspired both by her mother and the excellent nutrition programs being implemented at WSU. Her education here, along with many others, will hopefully bring a better future in health and nutrition for many generations of schoolchildren.
Contacts: Chelsey Woods: (509) 335-4785
Brad Stewart: (509) 335-7101
Anissa Garcia: (509) 432-9867
Background on Interview:
I interviewed Brad Stewart who is the fitness and Wellbeing coordinator for UREC. He told me about all the new workshops UREC has been planning to teach students about fitness and health. They used to do more broad general nutrition workshops, but they realized that students are looking for really specific details about health and nutrition, so they have created brand new workshops for this year. They also have a lot of information online if you can’t attend a workshop, for example the 30 minutes to wellbeing information about how to implement health into a busy lifestyle. They are also do a Wellbeing Fair at which they will have many nutrition and fitness experts will give students information about living a healthy lifestyle.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
secret
I have this weird habit of making sure there is always at least two pieces of silverware in each silverware compartment in the dishwasher because otherwise they will be lonely.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
edit peers
1. Beat Officer Chris Engle, who wrote Felt’s citation, agrees minors drinking will remain an issue in Pullman, and beat officers are important in helping control underage drinking.
2. According to the data, WSU reported no homicides, two aggravated assaults, and several other incidences.
3. “If it was not for financial aid,” Smith said, “then I would have had a much harder time getting my bachelor’s degree, not to mention my master’s.”
4. Though the university is losing money, it are also receiving applications from more potential students, Jones said.
5. The Whitman County housing market experienced a 31 percent decrease in home sales in the past year. (Shorten by five words)
Home sales decreased 31 percent in Whitman County in the past year.
6. As a 22-year-old student at Seattle University, Stephanie Marie didn't know the risk associated with unprotected sex. (Correct and shorten by three words.)
7. The Washington State Liquor Control Board is banning the caffeinated malt-liquor beverage Four Loko from shelves Nov. 18. (Combine into one sentence and cut any unnecessary words.)
8. Despite criticism for lack of effectiveness, legislators uphold their belief that the ban on cell phones while driving will eventually lower accident rates.
9. Police said they do not know who attended the party last month.
2. According to the data, WSU reported no homicides, two aggravated assaults, and several other incidences.
3. “If it was not for financial aid,” Smith said, “then I would have had a much harder time getting my bachelor’s degree, not to mention my master’s.”
4. Though the university is losing money, it are also receiving applications from more potential students, Jones said.
5. The Whitman County housing market experienced a 31 percent decrease in home sales in the past year. (Shorten by five words)
Home sales decreased 31 percent in Whitman County in the past year.
6. As a 22-year-old student at Seattle University, Stephanie Marie didn't know the risk associated with unprotected sex. (Correct and shorten by three words.)
7. The Washington State Liquor Control Board is banning the caffeinated malt-liquor beverage Four Loko from shelves Nov. 18. (Combine into one sentence and cut any unnecessary words.)
8. Despite criticism for lack of effectiveness, legislators uphold their belief that the ban on cell phones while driving will eventually lower accident rates.
9. Police said they do not know who attended the party last month.
Monday, November 29, 2010
FDA letter
November 29, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Dear ,
Pursuant to the state open records law, Wash. Rev. Code Secs. 42.56.001 to 42.56.904, I write to request access to and a copy of Documents of communication between Phusion Projects and the FDA concering Four Loko ingredients from 2008 to present. I request that all fees be waived because I am a student.. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodian’s name and address.
I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $10. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document.
As provided by the open records law, I will expect your response within five (5) business days. See Wash. Rev. Code Sec. 42.56.520.
If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested records. I would note that violation of the open records law can result in a fine — payable to me — of up to $100 for each day that I am denied access. Litigation costs, including reasonable attorney fees, may also be awarded. See Wash. Rev. Code Sec. 42.56.550(4).
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Brier C Gabriel
445 NE Maple Street
Pullman WA
Washington State University
503 740 2270
The Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Dear ,
Pursuant to the state open records law, Wash. Rev. Code Secs. 42.56.001 to 42.56.904, I write to request access to and a copy of Documents of communication between Phusion Projects and the FDA concering Four Loko ingredients from 2008 to present. I request that all fees be waived because I am a student.. If your agency does not maintain these public records, please let me know who does and include the proper custodian’s name and address.
I agree to pay any reasonable copying and postage fees of not more than $10. If the cost would be greater than this amount, please notify me. Please provide a receipt indicating the charges for each document.
As provided by the open records law, I will expect your response within five (5) business days. See Wash. Rev. Code Sec. 42.56.520.
If you choose to deny this request, please provide a written explanation for the denial including a reference to the specific statutory exemption(s) upon which you rely. Also, please provide all segregable portions of otherwise exempt material.
Please be advised that I am prepared to pursue whatever legal remedy necessary to obtain access to the requested records. I would note that violation of the open records law can result in a fine — payable to me — of up to $100 for each day that I am denied access. Litigation costs, including reasonable attorney fees, may also be awarded. See Wash. Rev. Code Sec. 42.56.550(4).
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Brier C Gabriel
445 NE Maple Street
Pullman WA
Washington State University
503 740 2270
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Demographics story
WSU STAYS COMMITTED TO GOING GREEN
11-16-10
By: Lauren Madeja
Over the last couple of years, “going green” has been integrated into becoming a large part of American culture, and WSU is doing everything possible to keep up.
Last Wednesday, ASWSU senate approved a resolution to establish a “Cougar Green Fund”, which would be used for various sustainability projects across campus. The fund would be paid for by an optional $5 fee students can choose to pay at registration.
ASWSU senator Christina Turner was a big supporter of the new sustainability efforts in the senate meeting.
“We really want to be leaders of the green movement here at WSU, and this fund could open up so many possibilities for us,” Turner said.
Turner has been passionate about the environment for years, which is one of the reasons she ran for ASWSU senate.
“I really appreciate all the efforts WSU has already taken to become more sustainable, and I wanted to help make even more of a difference,” Turner said.
This green fund is in fact just one of the many things WSU has done to embrace green culture. Earlier this year the bike sharing program “Green Bikes” was introduced on campus, allowing students the opportunity to using biking, rather than driving, as a primary source of transportation. If expanded and utilized, this program will cut down on carbon emissions in Pullman not to mention supporting a healthier lifestyle for students.
WSU Wellbeing also recently launched their campus-wide “Set the Trend” campaign which encourages students to “Be Crimson. Go Green.” The program offers a variety of resources to students who are interested in contributing to a clean environment, including green consulting, eco-adventures, and environmental workshops.
WSU student, Nick Nordal, who participated in one of the Wellbeing eco-adventures was amazed by the experience.
“We hiked a trail picking up trash along the way and learning about the eco-systems in the area, and at the top we got to go mountain climbing,” Nordal said. “It was so cool to learn about where we were and help out the environment while still doing something fun.”
One of WSU’s biggest sustainability projects is the food and recycling program conducted by Dining Services. Dining services strives to use as many local and seasonal ingredients as possible, as well as products from sustainable suppliers. They have created several popular dishes based solely around ingredients produced from the Palouse, such as lentil chili and Palouse chocolate lentil cake. They use only local wheat and fresh produce, which not only cuts emissions from transportation, but also supports local farmers.
General Manager of the Hillside Café, Jeff Wold, is one of WSU’s greatest assets in the process of going green. Wold is responsible for establishing WSU’s relationship with the alliance of local sustainable farmers, Shepherd's Grain Flour and Legume, from which Dining Services gets all of their flour and other products.
“Sustainability is so important on such a large campus,” Wold said. “My goal is to teach these young minds the importance preserving the environment so they can go out in the world and do something about it.”
Wold is also responsible for first implementing the excellent recycling and composting system at the Hillside Café and leads training programs for students on how to recycle and compost foods properly.
WSU caught on quickly to the nation-wide “go green” phenomenon, and with new programs like the “Cougar Green Fund” constantly being implemented, the university should become a leader in sustainability.
Contacts: Christina Turner- (757)814-6972
Nick Nordal- (425) 283-9434
Jeff Wold- (509) 335-3561
11-16-10
By: Lauren Madeja
Over the last couple of years, “going green” has been integrated into becoming a large part of American culture, and WSU is doing everything possible to keep up.
Last Wednesday, ASWSU senate approved a resolution to establish a “Cougar Green Fund”, which would be used for various sustainability projects across campus. The fund would be paid for by an optional $5 fee students can choose to pay at registration.
ASWSU senator Christina Turner was a big supporter of the new sustainability efforts in the senate meeting.
“We really want to be leaders of the green movement here at WSU, and this fund could open up so many possibilities for us,” Turner said.
Turner has been passionate about the environment for years, which is one of the reasons she ran for ASWSU senate.
“I really appreciate all the efforts WSU has already taken to become more sustainable, and I wanted to help make even more of a difference,” Turner said.
This green fund is in fact just one of the many things WSU has done to embrace green culture. Earlier this year the bike sharing program “Green Bikes” was introduced on campus, allowing students the opportunity to using biking, rather than driving, as a primary source of transportation. If expanded and utilized, this program will cut down on carbon emissions in Pullman not to mention supporting a healthier lifestyle for students.
WSU Wellbeing also recently launched their campus-wide “Set the Trend” campaign which encourages students to “Be Crimson. Go Green.” The program offers a variety of resources to students who are interested in contributing to a clean environment, including green consulting, eco-adventures, and environmental workshops.
WSU student, Nick Nordal, who participated in one of the Wellbeing eco-adventures was amazed by the experience.
“We hiked a trail picking up trash along the way and learning about the eco-systems in the area, and at the top we got to go mountain climbing,” Nordal said. “It was so cool to learn about where we were and help out the environment while still doing something fun.”
One of WSU’s biggest sustainability projects is the food and recycling program conducted by Dining Services. Dining services strives to use as many local and seasonal ingredients as possible, as well as products from sustainable suppliers. They have created several popular dishes based solely around ingredients produced from the Palouse, such as lentil chili and Palouse chocolate lentil cake. They use only local wheat and fresh produce, which not only cuts emissions from transportation, but also supports local farmers.
General Manager of the Hillside Café, Jeff Wold, is one of WSU’s greatest assets in the process of going green. Wold is responsible for establishing WSU’s relationship with the alliance of local sustainable farmers, Shepherd's Grain Flour and Legume, from which Dining Services gets all of their flour and other products.
“Sustainability is so important on such a large campus,” Wold said. “My goal is to teach these young minds the importance preserving the environment so they can go out in the world and do something about it.”
Wold is also responsible for first implementing the excellent recycling and composting system at the Hillside Café and leads training programs for students on how to recycle and compost foods properly.
WSU caught on quickly to the nation-wide “go green” phenomenon, and with new programs like the “Cougar Green Fund” constantly being implemented, the university should become a leader in sustainability.
Contacts: Christina Turner- (757)814-6972
Nick Nordal- (425) 283-9434
Jeff Wold- (509) 335-3561
Monday, November 15, 2010
zehm lead
There is no investigative finding of criminal actvity on the part of the involved officers in the violent arrest and later death of Otto Zehm, according to a report by a Spokane detective.
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