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February 22, 2010, Volume 204 >> Number 105 >> 40 cents >> iowastatedaily.com >> An independent newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890
Vandalism
Campus prank costly endeavor for ISU officials
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2010
Diseases affect all areas
By Nathan Winters Daily Correspondent The going rate for body parts on campus is $4,000 to $5,000. Or at least that’s how much it costs to remove the graffiti that has appeared on several of the buildings across campus, including “cock,” near Seasons Marketplace; “anal,” on the walls of Ross Hall; “tits,” on a sidewalk near the Forker Building parking lot; and “cunt,” sprayed onto the Campanile, with one letter on each side. “We have one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country,” said Jerry Stewart, director of the Department of Public Safety. “Graffiti has a negative impact in us being able to maintain that status.” Amanpreet Kaur, freshman in family and consumer science education and studies, said the graffiti has changed the way she views campus. “I thought people on campus were
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Charity Walk/Run
Hundreds attend AIDS awareness walk at Lied By Abigail Barefoot Daily Staff Writer The Lied Recreation Athletic Center was filled with people wearing red and white T-shirts Sunday. These people were choosing to walk or run to raise funds and awareness for HIV/AIDS. One hundred and twenty people participated in the event that helped raise more than $1,400 for the Mid-Iowa Community Action and their Living with HIV/AIDS program. People involved in the event could choose to walk 3 miles or run 5 miles. The runners were given popsicles sticks with facts about HIV and AIDS. After a lap they could throw away the popsicles stick as marker for how many more miles they had left to do. Bari Greenspan, the program’s president, has been involved with the event for four years now. “This year, the goal was to have more than 100 people participate and raise more money for MICA,” Greenspan said. “Last year we raised more than $1,200 for them, this year we hope to do better.” MICA’s program provides information and help to people in Story, Boone, Hamilton, Hardin, Marshall, Greene and Franklin counties. It supports people who have HIV or AIDS, as well as people who just want general information about the disease. MICA provides services including free home and office visits, a monthly support group and emergency financial assistance when needed.“The more people that are involved in planning allows more people to spread the word,” Greenspan said. “They bring their enthusiasm that disperses to other members that spreads to everyone that participates. The more people who participate in the event the more funds we can raise.” Avni Sangi, a past HIV/AIDS walk president, has also been involved with the event for the past four years. After a high school trip to Uganda where she witnessed the poverty and sickness, she began researching HIV and AIDS. Once she got to Iowa State, she quickly joined
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Irregular bowel movements, bloating, abdominal cramps and constipation are a few of the symptoms of eating disorders affecting the internal organs. Illustration: Joshua Burhite/ Iowa State Daily
Eating disorders cause many feelings of control, anxiety, shame, dizziness and depression. Illustration: Joshua Burhite/ Iowa State Daily
By Jody Korthaus Daily Staff Writer Shame, guilt, low self-esteem and feeling out of control are just some of the words associated with someone suffering from an eating disorder. Abnormal heart rate, reduction of bone density, discoloration of teeth and withdrawal from friends and family are some of the consequences that those with an eating disorder suffer. It has one of the highest death rates of any mental condition, and it is one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses in young women. These are facts that describe the amount of people who are troubled with eating disorders. Eating disorders are all but uncommon to the world, to the United States and to college campuses. Up to 10 percent of college students have some type of eating disorder. They lurk in the backs of young men and women’s minds, on the cover of magazines, with the obsession and pressure to have that “perfect body,” on the television screen and in the backs of classrooms. Yes, eating disorders walk the halls, they climb the stairs and they linger around the next corner. For some, it’s a way to feel in control, for others, it’s a cry for help — but what do we really know about eating disorders? The three most commonly known eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. Currently 10 million females and 1 million males suffer from either anorexia or bulimia in the United States alone, while millions more are conflicted with binge eating. The eating disorder most common among young girls, which affects between 0.5–1 percent of Americans, is anorexia nervosa. According to the National Eating Disorder Organization, anorexia nervosa is the cycle of self-starvation, in which the body does not receive the essential nu-
trients it needs to be functional. The body is forced to conserve energy as a result of this, and serious medical consequences begin to take place. Some serious effects of anorexia nervosa are cardiac disease and severe hydration, which could lead to kidney failure and the inability to fight off diseases and infections, explained Rose Martin, senior lecturer in food science and human nutrition. “Bone density loss is a big concern for all eating disorders because of the loss of bone density that takes place later in life around menopause and in our older age,” Martin said. “If young women don’t get a good foundation for bone density around their younger teenage years, when their bone density decreases around middle age, it will be that much farther behind, and they’ll never be able to catch up. This leads to all sorts of diseases, primarily osteoporosis.” Other medical issues that take hold of the body are muscle loss and weakness, fatigue and overall weakness, dry hair and skin and hair loss. Lanugo, the growth of a soft layer of hair, will begin to cover the body in attempt to keep the body warm. A very slow heart rate combined with low blood pressure levels put those with anorexia at risk for heart failure as well. Four primary symptoms of anorexia nervosa are the resistance to maintain body weight or a normal body weight for their age and height, an intense fear of gaining weight or being “fat,” denial of their low body weight and loss of menstrual periods in girls and women post-puberty. Some warning signs for anorexia nervosa could be dramatic weight loss, refusal to eat certain foods, denial of hunger, excessive exercise and constantly avoiding mealtimes or situations
Heart failure, low blood pressure and irregular heart beat are just a few of the many cardiac problems caused by eating disorders. Illustration: Joshua Burhite/ Iowa State Daily
Bulimia causes many oral problems such as mouth decay, ruptures in the esophagus, gum disease and mouth sores. Illustration: Joshua Burhite/Iowa State Daily
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Sweeps
Skit takes Varieties ‘smackdown’ By Abigail Barefoot Daily Staff Writer After a night of laughter and cheering, the Great Hall began to buzz with anticipation and nervousness. They had all come this far and they all wanted the big prize. The teams had worked their hardest to prove to the judges they had what it takes to win Varieties Sweeps. Saturday night was the last showing of Varieties Sweepstakes, better known as Sweeps. Friends, family and members of the greek community came to show support and watch as the last three skits competed for top honors. The final skits were “Chaos in Candyland,” “Sibling Smackdown” and “Camp Ottowatta Be Here.” The groups had been working on these skits for more than seven months. The skits were original ideas that the performers wrote, designed and choreographed themselves. Audience members were supportive of the performers, shown by the packed Great Hall and the overabundance of cheers for every group. Courtney Carson, sophomore in apparel merchandising, design and production, came to support some of her friends that were competing at Varieties. It also was her first time seeing
the show. She was impressed by the quality of the performance. “It was better than I thought it was going to be,” Carson said. “It is a lot of fun, and there is a ton of talent on stage.” She believes it is something she would see again next year. The question for the performers, however, was would their talent be enough to win Varieties Sweeps? After the show, there was time for the meet and greet the actors while the judges tallied up the final votes. Joni Richter, sophomore in child, adult and family services, played Gertrude in “Camp Ottowatta Be Here.” She was excited and nervous about the upcoming award ceremony. “Sure, we have a chance, but how I am feeling right now? I am nervous and anxious,” Richer said with a laugh. “Our goal was to have fun and have a skit that everyone loved, and with that we made it to Sweeps.” Richter went on to win Best Actress for her role as Gertrude and Best Duet with her co-star Grant Holdren, senior in chemical engineering. When the award ceremony started, the performers sat together, waiting impatiently for the results. For the “Best of” awards,
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Chaos in Candyland performs during the first round of the greek Varieties performances on Feb. 5 in the Great Hall. The group placed third in the finals. File photo: Karuna Ang/Iowa State Daily
Varieties 2010 results Skits ■■
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1st — “Sibling Smackdown” — Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Chi Omega, Phi Beta Chi, FarmHouse, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Kappa 2nd — “Camp Ottowatta Be Here” — Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha 3rd — “Chaos in Candyland” — Alpha Omicron Pi,
Alpha Gamma Rho, Beta Sigma Psi
Vignettes 1st — Cyclone Swing Society ■■ 2nd — All in Moderation ■■ 3rd — Cassidy Maher and Dani Aceto For a full list of individual “best of” awards, visit iowastatedaily.com. ■■