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Western Carolinian Volume 70 Number 07

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  • 18 | WCnewsmagazine Holiday dorm room decorating guidelines By Nicholas English + WCnewsmagazine Many students may wish to decorate their dorm rooms this holiday season. Doing so can be a welcomed change from the monotony of living in the same small space for an entire semester; however, if you do choose to redecorate your dorm room, keep these guidelines in mind. Candles and incense are always prohibited in residence halls. This is due to fire safety codes. So even if itis more tempting during the holidays, remember candles and incense are not allowed, no exceptions. Other items are also prohibited. If you receive a George Foreman Grill as a present, for instance, remember it {ree style lights, as long as they are not any of the older kinds which produce heat, usually are permitted. Most electrical devices that involve heat are prohibited, so regardless of the winter temperature, remember to leave your halogen lights or lamps, electric blankets, electrical items with open exposed coils, space heaters and similar items at home. Students found to have any of these mentioned items will face disciplinary action, and items will be immediately removed from the room. For further information regarding the decoration of your room, visit ee ee LS is prohibited. Christmas Healthy holiday eating By Maegan Cleckley + WCnewsmagazine The holidays are here! With them come family gatherings, celebrations, and of course, holiday feasts and treats; however, the holiday season also disrupts the healthy habits of many people. Ithas been estimated that the average American gains five to seven pounds during the holidays. This inconvenience can be easily avoided by following a few simple steps to maintain your health and allow you to enjoy the holidays. Many people choose the holiday season to begin dieting in order to avoid the extra weight gain. But setting strict rules and denying yourself food can backfire and later cause overeating. I's important to remember that it's okay to enjoy your favorite foods as long as you don't go crazy. This can be done by concentrating on the foods you really enjoy, rather than sampling everything. Another thing to concentrate on is your portion sizes. By enjoying the spirit of the celebration, you are less likely to focus on food. By eating slowly and savoring the tastes, you can eat smaller portions of your favorite foods and stil enjoy the flavors you love. Beginning each meal with a salad It creeps up on Wester students, faculty and staff each year and hits them like a brick wall. It makes you suffer for a few days and leaves you clutching a box of issues and pining for cold medicine. Welcome to Cullowhee, you've got the crud. Butwait! There are some ways to help prevent the crud from creeping its way into your system: put down the tissue box, chicken noodle soup or Nyquil, and see what you could've done to avoid the agony. As hard as it is to eat healthy on campus, try and eat foods that are high in vitamins and minerals. Let's face it, chicken doesn't come with a nutrition facts sticker on it, but you can use your judgment about what's good for you and what's not. Take vitamins! It's a crazy concept, understandably, but a vitamin a day can help increase your health and ability to fight off the crud. They don't call them One-a-Day to puzzle you. Put the sodas down also contributes to eating smaller portions during dinner. Skipping meals is a mistake many people make during the holidays. By sticking to three meals a day and snacking on fruits and veggies in between (which are high in volume and low in calories), you are less likely to overeat later. Choosing the right desserts can have a large impact on holiday weight gain, as well. After dinner, try sampling the healthier desserts. For example, try a slice of pumpkin pie, which is high in fiber and lower in calories than other desserts, such as cheesecake and pecan pie. Alcohol is another contributing factor to weight gain. If attending a party where alcohol will be served, remember to eat before. Drinking on an empty stomach can result in overeating and drinking too much. Most importantly, remember to exercise! After dinner, get active by taking a walk. By controlling your portion sizes and indulging in some exercise, it wll be easy to maintain your weight and come back to school as healthy as you left! and drink juices with Vitamin C, like orange juice. Hey, there's that vitar word again - coincidence? Have you seen those little red, yellow or orange things around the campus cafeterias? Those are part of a food group scientists call fruit; and its not a coincidence that they fit in the palm of your hand, Pick one up every now and then; you'll be amazed at how you'll feel after you eat them for a while. Get some rest! Stop throwing the football down the residence halls at two o'clock in the moming, shut the computer down for a minute, turn Comedy Central off, put that book down, put the X-Box on pause and hit the sac! And for crying out loud, please go out and exercise. Let the CatTran pass you once in a while, despite the upcoming cold weather; a breath of fresh air never killed anyone.
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