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Page 6 – NSCC Pennon The World of Science Today’s Media Environment: Keep Your Eyes WIDE Open! BY: NELSON BAKER The world is always changing. These days, if you don’t have a computer, you are out of the loop. It seems like everything can be done online. Electronics are more efficient than ever. Robotics are very much in the works for our future. There are new state of the art inventions and remarkable original ideas that are setting the course for the field of science and technology. If you think science is boring, guess again. Many of the things scientists are working on have only recently been looked at as impossible, or that which could only be done in the movies. You might not know about what is currently in the works because very little has been spoken of. Discover and Scientific American are two very informative magazines that are full of the latest information, although Scientific American can at times, be difficult to understand. Still, you can learn a great deal. The following facts are bits and pieces of articles I have read in these magazines in recent months. A team of engineers developed a way of manipulating materials that have been created in a lab called metamaterials that can hide an object, just like an invisibility cloak. Even light and sound can be hidden in this way. When this breakthrough has come into play, wars will be fought in a much different way, both on ground and in the air. Submarines may even be able to hide from sonar. Incredibly, invisibility is now a scientific reality. The mysteries of the universe will always be a fascinating topic. Scientists believe that we will one day have the ability to travel to planets outside our solar system. To do this, we will need more speed and more efficient shuttles. It is only a matter of time. There is a very good chance that there are planets out there that have the ability to sustain life, and may have already. Traffic may eventually be eliminated from existence. In development are roads that are built with a type of rail system that will transport vehicles to a destination from a computer source. You will not have to steer, or even be awake. The Jetsons may not seem so futuristic in a few years. Scientists have discovered that time travel may be possible in the future. There are several theories that describe ways in which this may be done. Quantum mechanics play a large role, but it is unknown as to whether it would actually work. The field of science is vast and extraordinary. There are studies occurring that would give us the ability to generate entire limbs that have been severed, much like some reptiles. We are taking a closer look at black holes and other phenomena in space. Laser guns are plausible, and we are reaching jet speeds that soar past the speed of sound. There is even a study that is working on developing a telepathy chip. There seems to be no limits on the ideas that are out there. One way or another, it all is becoming a reality. Intelligent minds from all over the world are coming up with scientific theories that may soon change our world forever. Gradually, it is already happening. It is exciting to know that basically, anything really is possible. Given the right amount of thought, research, and testing, science will be able to do it all. BY SARAH KENNEDY, M.P.H., HEALTH QUARTERS Anyone who owns a TV, watches movies, reads a magazine…ok, just about everybody! – knows just how pervasive media images of sex are in our everyday life. And with the explosion of net surfing, sex seems always to be present – either as a direct subject or lurking in the background. In fact, sex is so common in the media that most of us don’t even notice it’s there. Is this a bad thing? Well, sex in the media isn’t necessarily a problem, as sexual activity can send both positive and negative messages. Trouble can arise, though, if your emotions, knowledge, values and attitudes about sex and relationships are being unknowingly influenced by the media. For example, The Real World, People Magazine, The Howard Stern Show, Girls Gone Wild and other popular entertainment vehicles project images that may not be realistic or healthy but can still affect the way you feel about sex and relationships. Here are some things to ask yourself while navigating our entertainment media that will help you keep your emotions, attitudes and values grounded in reality. (Some of these questions might seem like no-brainers, but if you consciously consider them, the surprising answers may help you deconstruct previously “hidden” messages.) Television and Film •What do the characters look like? Do they have a normal body, or do they represent an unrealistic, cultural “ideal? •Are sexual relationships “healthy” or “realistic” relationships? Is there trust, respect, and strong communication? Is any part of their story being left out? How do they relate to relationships in your life? •Are lesbian or gay relationships portrayed in a positive or negative light? •Is there any discussion of or steps toward safe sex? Internet •If you’re looking for information, only go to trustworthy, reliable websites. Health Quarters can help you find the web resource that will best answer your questions. •Porn is readily available online. Can you separate what’s erotic from what’s violent and demeaning? Music/Radio •Pay attention to the lyrics. What do they say about relationships and sex? Rap songs have a reputation as being especially misogynistic (though not all of them are). Print •If it’s a magazine you’re reading, who do you think is the targeted audience? How do you know? •Study the images and text in advertisements. What is being sold? Are they using sex to sell? Is being HOT the endall, be-all? How are men and women and their relationships portrayed? Advertisers often use traditional gender roles to sell products. Gulp! So should you just give up on the media altogether because it’s sending sexnegative messages? NO! The media is in fact an integral aspect of modern culture that offers people a wide variety of entertainment, relaxation and opportunity. As savvy individuals we can enjoy media and maintain autonomy over our own attitudes, actions and beliefs towards sex and relationships – we just have to get better at being media filters rather than media sponges! For more information on media literacy check out the New Mexico Media Literacy Project at: http://www.nmmlp.org/media _literacy/index.html, and the Media Education Foundation at http://www.mediaed.org/inde x_html.
Student Nutrition CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Is Lacking drates and iron. They are our primary sources of energy. Without these, we feel tired and listless. We call them energy foods. Fruits and vegetables are our primary sources of vitamins A and C and protect our immune system and maintain healthy skin, eyes and bones. We often refer to these as protective foods. The meat group, including legumes and nuts is an invaluable sources of protein and iron along with many B vitamins and enable us to build and maintain our body’s muscle and organs. They are our bodies’ building blocks. Our primary source of calcium and vitamin D is found in dairy products. These nutrients contribute to strong bones and teeth. People may not feel the effects of inadequate intake of these nutrients right away, but one in four women will develop osteoporosis as a result. Lastly, oils contribute to overall meal enjoyment and help us feel full from one meal to the next. Although the students did a fabulous job analyzing the quality of their diet, the results of the project are sobering. Nearly all of the students completing this project failed to consume the six food groups and the vast majority was missing foods from four or more groups. This means that their diet is clearly lacking many of the nutrients discussed above. The specific results of the project are as follows: Percent of Students Missing Food Groups % OF STUDENTS # OF GROUPS 21....................................5 43....................................4 7......................................3 21....................................2 7......................................0 Food Groups Deficient in Students’ Diet: FOOD %DEFICIENT Milk .............................78 Vegetables ...................71 Oils...............................64 Meats ...........................57 Grains..........................57 Fruit.............................21 From the results of the project it seems that NSCC students are not eating well. A major diet upgrade may prevent fatigue and boost energy. To do this, eat all of the six food groups and minimize the junk food in your diet. To look and feel your best, choose foods wisely. For more information, you can go to www.mypyramid.gov. It is an excellent menu planning tool. Page 7 – NSCC Pennon You want to transfer to a college that fits. At Merrimack <strong>College</strong>, we make that easy. • Catholic, coeducational college • Transfer application process and credit approval – both liberal and efficient • Academic and need-based scholarships available • Transfer admission for both fall and spring semesters • Majors offered through Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business • Housing available to transfer students • Close to Boston with easy access to the city, beaches, ski resorts • Cooperative Education, Internships, Study Abroad available to transfer students Academic Excellence Accounting, Athletic Training, Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science/Information Technology, Communication Studies, Criminology, Economics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, English, Fine Arts/Art and Art History/Digital Media Arts, Finance, French, Health Science, History, International Business, Management/Sports Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Medicine/ Pre-Physical Therapy/ Strength & Conditioning. Come Visit Us! • Attend a Transfer Student Open House and take a tour (see www.merrimack.edu/register) • Schedule a personal visit with our Director of Transfer Admission. Call 978-837-5100 for an appointment. www.merrimack.edu • admission@merrimack.edu • 978-837-5100 NORTH ANDOVER, MA Swine Flu Prevention & Detection Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs that doesn’t normally impact humans. However, it is contagious and is currently spreading from human to human. This typically occurs the same way as seasonal flu: by coming in contact with infected people who are coughing or sneezing. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include: Fever Cough Sore throat Body aches Headache Chills Fatigue Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions. Take this condition seriously, as swine flu varies from mild to severe. If you feel sick, see a doctor. You may need to limit your contact with others so you don’t infect them. And avoid spreading germs by: Not touching your eyes, nose or mouth Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (and then throwing that tissue out!) Washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing, or using alcohol-based hand cleaners EMERGENCY SIGNS: Seek emergency medical care if you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs: In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include Fast breathing or trou ble breathing Bluish skin color Not drinking enough fluids Not waking up or not interacting Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Fever with a rash In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen Sudden dizziness Confusion Severe or persistent vomiting Article curtesy of Paper Clip Communications www.Paper-Clip.com
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