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Show Stirrups give girl womans wisdom I experienced a rite of passage this past month. I had my first gynecologist visit. I should have gone three years ago, but I was purposely avoiding it. I had heard too many horror stories of cold stirrups and sliding to the end of the table. I didnt want the experience for myself. Before I went, I digested at least three GynolOl lectures about paper towel cloths and tong-lik- e tools, and I figured I was as prepared as I could be. It turned out to be as unpleasant as expected, and yet, a slightly humorous experience. My family doctor happens to be a man, and I realized after the fact that it may be more comfortable to have someone with a vagina look at mine. Well, my doctor is relatively young, but I know this was not his first exam, so the way he handled the situation was a little surprising. the As he was explaining procedure, he kept leaving out important words in phrases such as: I am going to insert this into your . . . and This is the size of an average . . . He was nervous and seemed more uncomfortable than I felt. I figured grown- - ups in a professional environment would allow the use medical terms, instead using like there. The 4 I S s of phrases down entire examination was and painless quick. I J knew crossed had over into a new level of PHOTO mom practically me a high gave five when I came out of the doctors office. It was like I had just joined the real woman club. My mom and I ran into my four other sisters and two aunts that same day. Each time, my mom had to bring up the fact that I was a new member of the club. They sent their condolences with grimaces and jokes. Every girl knows what I am talking about when I say becoming a woman is like joining a club. When I was a hormonal my girlfriends and I were anxiously waiting to start what would soon be a monthly annoyance. When the first girl in our group started, we were sad for her. She may as well have worn a scarlet letter because she was marked. Then, when Aunt Flow visited the next girl in the group, it was more like a commodity each girl envied. That group of young women was like the Cub Scouts of womanhood. Our eyes were pried open to the joys of being a woman. These joys would be with us our entire lives. Women have to band together to get through it all. That may be why women go to the bathroom together. That and the fact they are going to check their hair and talk about their date, rather than use the facility. Men may try to understand what it is like to be a female, but it just wont happen. Just like women will never know what it is like to wear a cup, men will never know what it is like to deal with cramps. My doctor said a Pap smear test was just one of the joys of being a woman. Until you know how joyful it is to be a woman, maybe you shouldnt refer to its joyfulness. I am not saying womanhood is completely horrible. I am sure childbirth is rewarding, but the actual event could not possibly be enjoyable. It is just another one of those joys of being a woman. I am honored to be new to another stage of womanhood. I learned something when I took that rite of passage sliding to the end of the table; next time I am going to choose a doctor who is a member of the club and understands what it is like to have a vagina. At least she wont be nervous to say the word penis. pre-tee- n, Melissa Editor 4- - Journal. Nielsen is the Accent the University She may be reached at for mnielsensuujournal.com. C BY DANA BARTHOLOMEW and HOLLY BARTHOLOMEW UNIVERSITY JOURNAL Dana Bartholomew, a sophomore communication major from Payson and assistant copy chief for the University Journal, and Holly Bartholomew, a junior chemistry major from Benjamin, experiment using eggs, avocado, honey and pure canola oil to improve the quality of their hair. Holly said the egg and avocado mixture worked well and made her hair softer. Dana said the honey and oil mixture slightly worked but was too painful to put in and get out. womanhood. My ILLUSTRATION Homemade hair care products pass tress testing By DANA BARTHOLOMEW dbartholomewsuuournal.com Whether youre the typical man staring at the shaving or the cream, debating whether to buy the canister, or the typical woman who is concerned about her daily appearance, everyone, in some way, is concerned about cosmetics. Most people stereotype cosmetics as makeup. But, in fact, its a broad range of items from hair-car- e products to bath salts and, yes, even shaving creams. The cost of such luxuries can be high, especially for the struggling college student. Thankfully, through trial, error and research, I was able to come up with some handy, homemade hair-car- e tips that could keep more green in your wallet. My cousin Holly Bartholomew, a junior chemistry major from Benjamin, and I conducted questionable experiments on ourselves. The phrases Dana, Im going to hit you and It looks like somebodys boogers are not good signs after putting strange things into your cousins hair. It all started when I found various recipes for homemade cosmetic concoctions. I found several topics online. 94-ce- nt 97-ce- ranging from shampoo and conditioner to buildup removal and growth stimulants. Also, because of my own obsession with wonderful hair, I have obtained a sufficient information through the years. amount of hair-car- e First, I made an analysis of our hair types: what condition our hair is in, how often we trimmed it, whether its been dyed, that sort of thing. Then I decided which formulas to experiment with. Hollys hair is in great condition. Its long, blonde, thin and she said she trims it every 2 12 to three to semi-thics it three to four times a week and months. She rarely curls it. Her hair has never been dyed. She said her hair gets tangled when it is wet and can be hard to brush out. For the right side of Hollys head, I chose a shine The recipe, found at and softener enhancement. called www.101 lifestyle.combeautyhaircarelocks.html, for one large banana and one tablespoon of honey. The recipe required the banana to be mashed and mixed with the honey. Holly said the mixture smelled great and tasted good, but it looked disgusting. As I was applying it to her hair, I noticed the mixture was very runny. It was difficult to get to the roots because k, blow-drie- some of the banana chunks werent squished. The hair did stick together quite nicely, though. It took about 10 minutes for me to apply the mixture. After finishing her right side, we made another shine and softener enhancement recipe out of one avocado and an egg yolk. I found the recipe at www.beauty.about.com cshaircarerecipesaraweggs.htm. The avocado and egg were challenging to mash together. We applied this mixture to the left side of Hollys hair. It was hard to rub into the hair. The mixture didnt spread as easy as I thought it would. Holly said this mixture was a lot heavier than the banana mixture, and as I was applying it to her hair, I noticed that it made my hands cold and almost numb. The amount for this mixture was hardly enough for just Hollys left side. I recommend that those who try this recipe double or even triple the portions, depending on the hairs thickness. This mixture took about 15 minutes to apply to Hollys hair. After I was done with Holly, it was my turn. My hair is also in great condition. Its slightly longer than Hollys but thinner. I rarely, if ever, blow-dr- y my hair, and I never curl it. Its light brown and has been dyed See HAIR, Page 9 Welcome Back Week allows students new start By RACHEL GLIDDEN rgliddensuujournal.com SUU students arriving at school to begin the spring semester are invited to participate in a variety of events taking place to welcome them back to school. Amberlee Bauman, SUUSA assistant to activities vice president, said Welcome Back Week is designed to welcome students back from the break and to give them a fresh start. New students for the spring semester are given the same chance as those who started in the fall to get involved at SUU. It gives students a chance to come back together and have some fun before things get too serious, she said. Bauman was not sure how long Welcome Back Week has been taking place at SUU, but she said it has taken place ever since the event. she started school here three years ago. Later that evening in the Living Room, The activities begin today with a the movie Without A Paddle will be shown Welcome Back Dance that will take at 7 p m. Admission is $1, and pizza, soda place in the Sharwan Smith Center Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission pop and candy will be served. a On Thursday, is $2 before 10.30 showcase of the p.m. and $5 after. clubs at SUU will On Tuesday, in give students an Chris comedian Fonseca will perfoim opportunity to join clubs and meet club at 8 p.m. in the It Ballroom. representatives. Soup, will take place from sandwiches sub 9 to 11 p.m. in the and cookies will be Amberlee Bauman Ballroom. The event served. Admission is live will feature $1. On Wednesday, students can participate entertainment, games, food and prizes. At 8 p.m. on Thursday, the SUU mens in the Outdoor Recreation Center obstacle basketball team will challenge Chicago course at 3 p.m. in the Upper Quad. Hot State in the Centrum Arena. chocolate and doughnuts will be served at People complain that there's nothing to do Cedar City, but there's a lot of stuff to do especially this week.'' f On Friday, a concert featuring Thornbird will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Ballroom. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and Rice Krispies treats will be served. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, students can e party in front of participate in a the Centrum Arena. Walking tacos, face and rally rags will all be painting, a part of the event. The SUU mens basketball game will begin at 7:30 p.m. against IUPUI. Bauman said Welcome Back Week is a great opportunity. She said students should come to the activities to meet people and make new friends. People complain that theres nothing to do in Cedar City, but theres a lot of stuff to do especially this week, she said. pre-gam- |