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Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader,being a student can be stressful. While

it’s supposed to be the “best four years of our lives,” there are many factors that can make your time here less than enjoyable.

So, we’re here to help. from how to properly write a résumé and cover letter to how to survive your fi nals week, Port & Main wants to really make your college years the best four years of your life ... or at least four great years in your life.

once you’re done freaking out, check our center spread on 10 things to do for less than $20 in Harrisonburg and the surrounding area. You’ll never have a boring weekend here again.

all this fun have you refl ecting on your boring future career choices? Check out how the former students on page 21 decided to spice up the job market.

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bright futuresUse these tips to make your résumé and cover letter shine.

So you wanna be a rap superstar?Three JMU graduates discuss the pursuit of a hip-hop career.

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When considering adding supplements to your workout regimen, it’s important to understand the difference between options. Different supplements act on the body in different ways, and some come with unwanted side effects.

Melissa Rittenhouse, a health sciences professor who assists JMU athletes with nutrition, says that each person should be analyzed individually before taking workout supplements. She recommends starting with a cost analysis: Do you really need supplements, and would taking them simply be extra money spent unnecessarily? You should also think about what aspects of your diet, such as protein or carbohydrates, may or may not be lacking. Supplements shouldn’t be used if your workouts are less than one hour of intense physical activity.

Check out the guide below to learn about four of the more popular types of workout supplements.

Supplementing your workout

CaffeineWhat does it do? Increases aerobic endurance and muscles’ ability to contractAre there side effects? Mild restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, tremors, hyperes-thesia, diuresis

PRoteinWhat does it do? Optimizes muscular growth and repairAre there side effects? If taking more than two grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, could cause dehydration and long-term kidney problems

CaRboHYDRateSWhat does it do? Increases endurance, decreases fatigueAre there side effects? At high doses you could see a decreased blood glucose levels, adverse gastrointestinal effects

CReatineWhat does it do? Increases muscle energy, endurance, strength, lean muscle massAre there side effects? Mild chance of unwanted weight gain

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Want to go green? Good. Planning on going veggie? Even better.

“I realized that vegetarianism is extremely healthy, but moreover, I found that it was exponentially more sustainable than eating meat,” said junior philosophy and international affairs double major Jeremiah Smith.

Eliminating meat from your diet is possibly the most effective way you can personally help save the planet. Sure you could switch to halogen light bulbs, not leave the fau-cet running and, of course, recycle, but your diet is the only thing you are in com-plete control of.

“I am a vegetarian purely for environ-mental and social rea-sons while others are for animal rights or health reasons,” said sophomore media arts and design major Tim Borny.

Raising animals so they can be later served at the dinner table requires massive amounts of land, food, water and energy. Along with consumption of resources, the largest con-cern with commercially raised meat is the pollution that occurs as a result.

“There is plenty of research on the harmful effects of eating commercially raised meat, but the scariest part was that I had never heard about any of it before,” said Smith.

By educating himself, Smith learned that “for every kilogram of beef brought to the table, it takes 5,000 gallons of water … if we continue to support commer-cial fishing at the current rate we could bankrupt the

ocean’s biodiversity within the next century and … agro farming creates deadly byproducts, destroys the ozone with methane gas and spends millions of dol-lars lobbying to keep American families eating more meat than they need.”

Though a good portion of society still rejects the idea of vegetarianism, the acceptance is better than what it used to be. Eric Pappas, a professor in the department of Integrated Science and Technology, has been a

vegetarian since 1970 and can attest to how the outlook on vegetarians has changed over the years.

“People today don’t think its weird, back then people would argue a lot. It was rare, there weren’t a lot of vegetar-ians, and there was nothing in restaurants,” said Pappas.

Even though vegetarianism is less “weird” today, many en-counter criticism. Often times it’s criticism that is not merited either.

“Many have a knee-jerk reac-tion to it. People don’t know much about what it means to

have a no meat diet, so they criticize it,” said Pappas.Others find resistance from their own family and

others close to them.“I can’t go out to eat with any of my friend’s

families without being accosted for my eating habits. It either makes them extremely uncomfortable to order meat themselves, or they become comedians and start to make snide remarks about my vegetarianism,” said Smith.

faSt faCtS:n the meat industry produces 37 percent of all methane and 65 percent of all nitrous oxide, both significantly more harmful than Co2.n the livestock industry is responsible for 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.n a third of the world’s land suitable for growing crops is used to produce animal feed — 250 pounds of beef, or 10,000 pounds of runner beans, 30,000 pounds of carrots and 50,000 pounds of tomatoes.

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Veggie TalesBenefits and facts about vegetarianism and how easy it is on campus

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Fortunately there are those who find support from those they are closest to.

“My parents will go out of their way to buy new and interesting meat substitutes and prepare vegetarian family meals,” said junior engineering major Chris-tina DiMarino.

What people don’t know, due mainly to lack of education in the matter, is that being vegetarian can increase your level healthiness.

“I feel healthier than ever before, this is due not only to eliminating meat intake, but to being con-scious of my diet in general and of course exercising regularly,” said Borny.

A vegetarian diet is much more than just eliminat-ing meat; it encourages those who try it to do a little research and exploring into the alternatives available.

“My diet has certainly expanded as I began to enjoy a wide variety of vegetarian food options that I other-wise would have overlooked,” said Borny.

Ask any vegetarian how adopting a meat-free diet has changed their lives and they are sure to tell you it improved their overall quality of life.

“Since becoming vegetarian I have felt healthier and have a lot more energy. I also feel more environ-mentally conscious because being vegetarian is more sustainable,” said DiMarino.

One of the main concerns for vegetarians is loss of protein through the elimination of meat in one’s diet. But what many don’t know is that meat is not necessary for getting a daily dose of protein. There are a variety of nuts, seeds and dairy products that will get the job done. The real issue for vegetarians is how they get the proper amounts of iron needed for healthy growth. A few options vegetarians can easily incorporate into their cooking are spinach, pumpkin seeds and black strap molasses.

The most important thing anyone can do first is to

educate oneselves. Much more research is devoted to vegetarian diets than ever before, making it easier to understand how to get started.

Non-vegetarian foods, and unhealthy food in gen-eral, are loaded with salt and sugar. Not only are they bad for you but they can ruin your taste buds. The cost of being a vegetarian is expensive “but its worth it,” said Pappas, “its your body.” And your taste buds will thank you for it later.

But if you just can’t see yourself going veggie anytime soon, try buying organic products.

There is an abundance of vegetarian-friendly and organic options right here in Harrisonburg.

“We are fortunate to be in Harrisonburg because the restaurants downtown are great. The Little Grill Collective has an almost entirely vegetarian menu, and the Artful Dodger, Clementine Cafe and Dave’s Taverna have great vegetarian meals that anyone can enjoy,” said Smith.

Smith also suggests trying veg-etarian meats, like soy meat, from Kroger, Martin’s and even Food Lion. And to also check out the many fresh, locally grown vegetables offered at the Farmer’s Market down-town.

Change is slow, and the biggest thing that inhibits people from making a change is that they expect too much. But if you are serious about making a lifestyle change, “do it now,” said Pappas. n

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Hharrisonburg — our home for at least eight months each year, the place we learn, the place we love and sometimes the place we wish had more to do. But not to worry, the ’Burg houses a lot more than meets the eye, and we went on the hunt to fi nd 10 places to explore for less than $20.

1Just north of Harrisonburg is a hidden (and free) gem: the Route 11 Potato Chip Factory. The factory has free fry-viewing Monday through Saturday, and free samples of their 10 delicious fl avors after the tour. It only takes eight minutes for chips to go from start to fi nish, with warm chips ready to be tasted.

Maybe it was having them hot off of the machines or the full explanation of the Route 11 story, but the sour cream and chives fl avor has our hearts. Our guide said it’s best to call ahead to make sure that the chips are hot, but they welcome visitors anytime.

2UREC too crowded? Located seven minutes west of Harrisonburg is the Westover diving pool that is 25 yards long, open all year round. During wintertime, the pool is covered by a “bubble” that keeps atmosphere at a warm 88 degrees and is only $3 to swim. When the weather gets hot Westover takes down the ”bubble” and gets its second pool ready, the Olympic pool. This pool has three thrilling slides and sun beds to get a great tan.

The prices during the summer time are $2 and food prices are not too high. The Recreational Center next door is only $3 to play Ping-Pong, billiards, foosball and bumper pool. Also, on Monday and

Wednesday nights you can play volleyball with locals and other college students around the area. Tuesdays and Thursdays are basketball nights, so expect to see many locals get tough — all in the name of loving the game.

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4The next stop is Shenandoah Caverns. While a tour of the caverns costs a little more than our 20-dollar limit, their newest attraction, The Yellow Barn, is perfect for quirky photo-ops and fun.

The Yellow Barn houses a 35-foot treehouse and a family of 5-foot squirrels. There is also a country gift shop and microbrew-ery inside. A live animal mini-farm and hummingbird garden will soon be fi nished behind the barn making it an attraction that is free and defi nitely out of the ordinary.

5If you only have $5.50 and want to play miniature golf, Mulligan’s Golf Center might be what you are looking for. The golf center is just located 10 minutes south of Harrison-burg. It has 18 holes offering a challenging course with various lengths and obstacles. If you show your JACard you will receive a $1 discount.

This course also offers a driving range that is about 350 yards. The prices vary accord-ing to the size of the bucket you choose. The small bucket is $5 and jumbo is $12.

With the spring weather comes a craving for some sunshine; and what better way to catch some rays then going on a hike through the Rocktown Trails. Just off of South Avenue in Hillandale Park, the Rocktown trails are waiting. The paths are open to cyclists, walkers and runners alike. With names like the “Take it Easy” trail and the “Step it Up” trail, the 10 paths are easily navigated and open to the public.

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6Bored on a Friday night? How about Cosmic Bowling? Valley Lanes is located about 15 minutes south of campus. For $10 you get a game and a pair of shoes. Bowling starts at 10 p.m. and can last as late as 1 a.m. If you are not into the disco lights and want to spend less money, perhaps $4, regular bowling includes shoes and a game. Valley Lanes concession stand prices are not too high either— drinks vary from soda to beer and the burgers are $2.25.

7Just eight minutes from campus, Little Grill Collective has a series of events that will make you a regular visitor. For starters, Wednesday night is bingo night. Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m., and it’s free. If you are a lucky winner you will receive either one of their delicious desserts or a Little Grill shirt. Thursday nights are open mic nights. Many go to Little Grill to perform songs and poetry, which it is also free to watch, and it starts at 8:30 p.m. On Fridays, the Collective has shows that start at 8 p.m. Local bands perform music that ranges from country and folk, to light rock and heavy metal. At Little Grill you’ll be sure to fi nd something to suit you on any given night of the week.

8If you are short on cash, looking for a good workout and feeling a little funky, then Funky’s Skate Center might be the place for you. Funky’s is just one mile south of JMU. On Friday, Funky’s offers a college night which is only $3 with a college ID and includes skates. Regular skates are $1 while inline or speed skating skates are $3. Also on Friday, many college students dress up in ’80s gear and ’80s music is played, with disco lights lighting up the rink. If Friday does not work with your schedule then Wednesday’s “Cheap Skate Night” is for you. $2 gets you admission and skates. After skating up an appetite, hit the snack bar where the food is very cheap. Cheeseburgers are $2.50, nachos are $1.50 and drinks are $1.

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9Salsa anyone? The Artful Dodger offers salsa night on Thursday for only $5 but you have to be at least 21 to enter. On Friday nights you can walk in and hear DJs and local bands perform for only $3, but again, you have to 21. On Tuesday nights, the JMU Jazz Band Ensemble performs for an hour and a half. On any given night don’t expect to spend more than $16. The Dodger night-life is open from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

10If you have a crafty personality, then You Made It! might be the right place for you. You Made It! is located in down-town Harrisonburg and is only 10 minutes away from campus if you plan on walking. This crafty building has many ceramics you can decorate and even give as gifts. Stylish? You can also decorate jewelry. The prices range from $10 for pendants to $18 for a cereal bowl. These prices contain the decorations that will help set your imagination wild. If you are feeling even craftier, you are welcome to come in and receive free classes on how to make fused glass and pottery.

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tter if you are at all like me (a second-year JMU student already experiencing the dreaded and fateful medical condition known as “senioritis”), then you have lazy, eventless days of summer on your mind. Maybe you’ve etched a few possible vacation dates into your planner or potential free weekends for visiting college friends but mostly, you are ready for weeks by the pool or an air conditioning vent. Right?

Alas, for many of us, summer is synonymous with more work — summer jobs, internships or volunteer service. in order to not completely destroy summer vacation, i am on a quest to make summer work fun. For me, the idea of a fun job involves interning for a local magazine in my home city. Unfortunately, at least 100 other students have the same idea. how do i make my résumé and cover letter sparkle in a sea (or, in this case, six-inch paper stack) of applicants?

i am not alone. After expressing this concern with other JMU students my age, i realize that résumé writing is a signifi cant source of stress for many college kids ready to make their entry into the business world. Thus, in an effort to act as a written form of Tylenol, i have gathered the hints and tips i learned through writing rhetoric and technical communication classes. hopefully this guide will help you score your dream job by making your résumé and cover letter scream, “hire me!”

tiP 1: beGin WitH a PoWeRfUL obJeCtive StateMent. Résumés usually begin with a sentence-or-two-long objective statement at the top of the docu-ment (beneath contact information). The most important thing to remember about this statement is that it should be reader-based. This means that an employer can quickly un-derstand what kind of job you are looking for and what skills you can bring to his company after reading this initial statement.

tiP 2: inCLUDe YoUR MoSt iMPReSSive infoRMation. Include everything that you think might impress an employer. Even educational accomplishments, such as a high GPA or leadership position as captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team, can catch an employer’s eye if you sell yourself.

tiP 3: oRGaniZe YoUR RÉSUMÉ aPPRoPRiateLY. The overall appear-ance of a résumé is the fi rst thing an employer notices. A carefully designed and organized résumé signals to the employer that you have strong organizational skills. To prove that you have qualifying skills in this area, divide your résumé into sections and evenly distrib-ute white space (the number of time you press “enter” between sections or the margin size). Place your most well-developed and impressive information fi rst. If you have more educational accomplishments than occupational, list those after your objective statement. Since most of us are full time students, placing this section after the objective is appropri-ate. Another good idea is to organize any dates (such as those you worked at different jobs or went to different schools) into chronological order.

tiP 4: USe CoRReCt GRaMMaR anD SPeLLinG. Make sure to proof-read the résumé before printing. A careless misusage of the appropriate “there/they’re/their” may signal to an employer that you don’t care about this potential job enough to re-read your own work. Most of your statements should be short phrases. Short phrases are quicker to read and more compatible with bullet points than full, detailed sentences with appropriate punctuation. Furthermore, make sure your lists are parallel. Parallel lists mean that the fi rst word of each bulleted phrase in a section is of the same grammatical “family” (noun, verb, adjective, etc.).

tiP 5: aDD CReDibLe RefeRenCeS. Unfortunately, although referencing a freshman year roommate is an easy solution, personal relationships such as these are less impressive to employers than, say, a professor recommendation. Also, make sure to ask those persons you plan to reference whether they would prefer you list their email or phone number.

5 rÉSumÉ tipS: tiP 1: USe LetteR foRMat. After all, it is called a

cover letter. Letter format demands, at least, the following: date, return address, receiver’s address, salutation and closing. Use “To whom it may concern” if you do not know the name of the employer. If the application does list his or her name, begin with “Dear” and the employer’s name. A proper and formal conclusion is “Sincerely.” Furthermore, make sure to leave four spaces between your closing and typed name. Before mailing or turning in your application, do not forget to sign your name in this space.

tiP 2: iDentifY tHe PoSition YoU aRe aP-

PLYinG foR. You should dedicate the fi rst paragraph of your cover letter primarily to specifying the position you are applying for. Tell the reader where you heard about the job or internship opening and why you would be a good candidate for the position. The last sentence acts as a thesis for the remaining paragraphs.

tiP 3: Make SURe YoUR PaRaGRaPH oRDeR

MiRRoRS YoUR RÉSUMÉ. The body of your letter should describe your most noteworthy accomplishments. These impressive qualifi cations you discuss in the cover letter should follow the order in which they are listed on your résumé. For instance, if you note your educational experiences before your work experiences in your cover letter, they should appear in a similar order on your résumé.

tiP 4: note anY enCLoSinGS. Below your typed

name and signature, you should include the word “enclosure” followed by the number of documents you include with your cover letter. For instance, if the application only asks for two published writing samples along with a résumé, your number would be three. This ensures that the reader notes all of the important documents you include, instead of accidentally ignoring them.

tiP 5: aSk foR an inteRvieW. You should conclude

your letter by politely, but obviously, asking for an interview. This shows the employer that you are not timid but still respectful and strongly interested in working for his company.

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Few rappers get the opportunity to open for artists such as Jason Derulo, Wale and Vanilla Ice before they graduate from college. Not every producer can col-laborate with J.R. Rotem to make hits for B.o.B., and not every publicist’s fi rm works with clients like Drake, Keri Hilson and Big Boi. But the combined resume of three JMU graduates boasts all of the above accomplishments, less than one year after their graduations. Each is taking a diff erent route to break into the music industry, but a strong passion for hip-hop is constant among the trio.

KASE MUNNY‘eveRYboDY HaS tHeiR oWn StRUGGLe’

When Kyle Scott was in fourth grade, he and his friends would sometimes sneak out of class. But instead of ditching school or causing serious mischief, they took their cassette players to the bathroom to listen to Bone Th ugs-n-Harmony tapes.

“We were just so into it, and so into them,” said Scott.By age 14, Scott began writing his own raps, and in

high school he took the emcee name Kase Munny. Hip-hop became a means to cope with the “trials and tribu-lations” that happened in his life.

While growing up, Scott’s favorite artist was 2Pac. “He was just being real, being relative and trying to relate to people,” Scott said. “You could hear his conviction be-hind what he was saying.” Scott found himself trying to emulate 2Pac’s ability to create an emotional connection with his listeners.

“I talk to people day to day, and they may not have the same struggle as me, but everybody has their own struggle...You hear a lot of club and pop-type rap and it’s

all about celebration, but there’s a whole other side of life too,

and you can’t ignore that.”Scott, who majored

in communication studies, is currently living in Brooklyn and

working as an intern for Th e Chamber Group, a publicity fi rm that works with artists such as Big Boi, Drake and Keri Hilson.

“It’s great because you get to see these people that you grew up listening to...I always had an impression that there was something spectacular or untouchable about them,” Scott said. “But you see them and you realize they’re just real, regular people and it just gives you that extra motivation and reassurance.”

MIKEY MIKE ‘i Want to PULL a kanYe WeSt’

Mike Williams’ path to the hip-hop scene wasn’t as predictable as Kyle Scott’s grade school Bone Th ugs ses-sions. Originally, Williams was into rock bands such as Nirvana and Led Zeppelin and he learned to play guitar. But he always struggled to keep a group of reliable band mates together.

“Every single time I started a band, somebody would bulls — or something would fall through,” Williams said. “I got sick of relying on other people.”

So he got a music software program called Reason as a sophomore in high school, and started making beats and writing rhymes. He recalls things “coming together” at that point, when he could do everything him-self and didn’t have to rely on other people.

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While attending JMU as a media arts and design ma-jor, Williams (Mikey Mike) performed at house parties and a show in Charlottesville, among other venues. He and Kunal Jhanjee (MC Presto, below) even opened for Wale and Jason Derulo at the Convocation Center last spring. Williams said it’s hard to top the feeling of per-forming live for an enthusiastic crowd.

“Once I got on stage rapping for 600 or 700 people at the U.Va. show, it was the craziest feeling,” Williams said. “Ever since then I was like, ‘I gotta keep rapping. I gotta do this for a living.’”

Today, Williams works as a producer and writer for Beluga Heights Records, an Los Angeles-based label founded by J.R. Rotem and known for discovering artists such as Sean Kingston and Jason Derulo. Williams wrote the singer Auburn’s hit single, “All About Him,” and co-produced a currently untitled track with Rotem that he’s hoping will make B.O.B.’s next album.

With musical genres such as pop, hip-hop and rock merging together in today’s music scene, Williams thinks his background in rock and guitar gives him an advantage as a producer.

“I think that’s what’s made me the producer that I am today, that I’m willing to listen to everything,” he said. “Th e fact that I started on guitar and started listening to rock gives me an edge, because now that music’s going that way I have all these tools.”

Williams plans to move from Salisbury, Md., to L.A. in the near future, where he will continue to produce for some of Beluga’s bigger artists. His ultimate career goal? “To become the biggest producer in the world, really,” he said. “I want to pull a Kanye West: kind of get in on production and writing for other people, and then start putting out my own stuff .”

But as Williams has learned, the road to hip-hop stardom isn’t an easy one. Th e gatekeepers who run the business aspect of the industry often don’t have the same musical ear or overall vision as the artists and producers, he said.

“You’re creating music you know is solid, and then you send it of to some dumbass sitting in a chair at a record label...It’s just some kid who got a job as an A&R (Artists & Repertoire Executive) and he’s supposed to decide what’s hot and what’s not,” Williams said.

Still, Williams is optimistic and encourages aspiring artists to chase their dreams. He believes that for those who are passionate and want something badly enough,

the world will align and allow it to happen.“If you make good enough music, at some point,

somebody’s gonna listen.”

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neaRS ReLeaSeWhile at JMU, Mikey Mike spent one semester living

with Kunal Jhanjee, an independent hip-hop artist who goes by MC Presto. Th e duo’s other two roommates each had their own musical taste: one was an R&B and pop singer, and the other played guitar.

“You’d walk into the house, and there would just be sound coming from every direction,” Jhanjee recalled.

Th e exposure to diff erent types of music was a good learning experience for Jhanjee, who was previously set in stone about his preference in underground, uncom-mercialized hip-hop.

“I realized that just because something’s commercial, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s evil,” he said.

Still, Jhanjee prefers to remain an independent, un-signed artist — for now at least — to maintain creative control of his music.

“I don’t want anybody whispering in my ear,” he said. “I can rap about whatever the hell I want, whatever comes into my head.”

Jhanjee has recorded more than 1,000 tracks since he started rapping at age 14. He’s never released an album or mixtape, but he’s currently working his fi rst album, “Out With Th e Old.” Th e project will be a compilation of his best work since he was 16 and he hopes to release it in May.

“I just never released anything because I was trying to put together the perfect album,” he said. “I’m very self-critical when it comes to my music...I’ll make something and like it, and then 10 minutes later I’ll hate the s--- out of it.”

Jhanjee describes his music as having an “old school feel” — think Nas, Big L and Atmosphere rolled into one emcee. His songs vary from the goofy and lighthearted to serious and introspective. He tries to cover universal topics that people everywhere can relate to.

“Obviously I can’t rap about the hood, because I didn’t grow up there, so I rap about things like love, hate, anger, frustration, confusion,” Jhanjee said. “It’s a good way to express yourself in a positive way. When I’m angry, instead of punching someone in the face, I just punch myself in the face through the microphone.” n

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Soon enough it will be finals week, and your brain will be occupied with too many facts, formulas and dates to even give a second thought to the food you are consuming. to be gentle on the wal-let and provide our brain and body with plenty of energy there are many options around campus to consider. take out and delivery is available for many of those late night cravings of Mexican, italian and Chinese foods. However, to provide long-term mental and physical energy it’s best to stick to fruits, vegetables and homemade snacks.

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Anthony’s Campus Pizza offers a collection of Italian classics including pastas, subs and pizzas. They deliver to JMU and the Harrisonburg area free of charge and even accept Flex. Dave’s Taverna Express is open until 4 a.m. and has almost every late night snack anyone could desire: pizza, sandwiches, breakfast pitas, fries, pasta and unconventional appetizers. Both of these restaurants have foods high in carbohydrates, which keep you energized and capable of studying for long periods of time, but aren’t always the healthiest options. Meals like spaghetti, rice, potatoes and whole-wheat sandwiches will keep you going for a while.

El Jalapeño Mexican Restaurant is open until 10 p.m. or later and has a menu of 31 different combination meals for only $7.50. Mexican food’s prima-ry ingredients are black and pinto beans, which supply a healthy amount of fiber. Select burritos or tacos with steamed beans, as they are more nutritious and higher in fiber compared to refried beans.

China Express takes care of those cravings for sweet and sour chicken, beef with broccoli, fried rice, lo mein and egg rolls with their less than $10 menu. They are open until at least 1 a.m. and accept Flex. A meal that contains more vegetables and less amounts of salt can be considered to be your best option toward stay-ing up for those long hours of studying.

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Instead of reaching for a bag of candy, consider re-placing it was a small cup of fruit salad. Raspberries, strawberries, apples, watermelon, blueberries and peaches are all great fruits that will keep you ener-gized with low amounts of sugar.

If fruit salad isn’t your thing, perhaps you should try a do-it-yourself trail mix. By including walnuts you are getting omega-3s, dried fruits provide fiber and even adding dark chocolate into the mix adds a bit of antioxidants.

On a college campus, it’s easy to find cup after cup of coffee. However, by drinking excess amounts of caffeine can cause you to have the jitters and not be able to focus. So instead, drink water, which not only keeps you hydrated, but also helps metabolize stress hormones.

Even if you don’t normally eat vegetables, this is the time to squeeze them in. Vegetables like broccoli, radishes, cabbage and spinach help retain memory, whereas red peppers, carrots, onions, asparagus and mushrooms help boost brain power.

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Your UREC massage therapist will work with you to see which technique would be most beneficial.

Gemma Hobbs, a senior dietetics major, opted for the 45-minute deep tissue massage and says, “It was pretty intense and very effective. It really helped the tension in my neck.” She also added, “I definitely felt a lot more relaxed afterwards.”

You may be asking, “Do I have to take my clothes off?” Wade explains, “You will need to take off some clothing so that the massage therapist can find your muscular defini-tion.” But what you take off is completely dependent on your comfort level. During your massage, you’ll be covered with a sheet, which will only expose the part of the body being worked on. “Nothing is too invasive,” Wade says. “You can keep underwear on or completely remove clothing.”

Wade also suggests some simple (and free) tips on stress relief, such as simply taking some time to walk around and relive back tension. You can work your own shoulders and stress points. Stretching also does wonders for muscle ten-sion release. Wade also points out, “Taking just an hour to go play will rejuvenate you and give your mind a chance to have a break so you can refocus and make your studying more effective.” n

students can contact UReC to set up an appointment. 30 minutes costs $30 with FleX, $38 for 45 minutes or $45 for an hour. You can also arrange to have one of their massage therapists come to your dorm. UReC occasionally offers free couple’s massage instructional classes, so bring a partner and get that relaxation you’ve been craving.

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deep TissUe — This style gets deeper into the muscle. Athletic students with injuries will benefit most from this style, which specifically works out knots in muscles commonly received while playing sports.

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“My second tattoo is on the right side of my torso, on my ribs … The tattoo represents perseverance to me. even when you can’t

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That is, a higher being which oversees life.”

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