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Show B4 Wrath for roommate's rap P Jeffery Hilton I* Dear Jeff, What do I do if my roommate blasts rap music all the time and it makes me want to throw her laptop in our apartment swimming pool? Please help, Provoked in Provo ] ; ; i ! : : MONDAY • OCTOBER 9 -2006 life, Wellness Ed encourages Eating with the seasons Life Writer '• Dear Provoked in Provo, •: That must be hard for you to deal with. Most people have lived or will live with an unpleasant person at some point in their lives. You are certainly not the only one who feels this way. Listed are a few of my suggestions to choose from. Revenge. Throwing your roommate's laptop into the swimming pool might be just the temporary solution you need. You will feel satisfied and in control fora brief moment. It's perfectly fine to feel this way. How dare she blast her rap music? She probably deserves it anyway. However, here's a more permanent solution: get her evicted. If you can get her evicted, then you no longer have to live with her. Problem solved. Just be sure that you're next roommate doesn't do anything that drives you crazy. Another solution you might try is diplomacy. I shared a bedroom with all of my missionary companions. We awoke at 6:30 a.m. One companion had a fondness of setting his alarm clock to go off every 10 or 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Because I'm not a morning person, this was a problem for me. I talked to him about it, and he agreed to only set the alarm for 6:30. A few days later, he told me this arrangement wasn't working. I came to realize that the same habit that had the power to throw my whole day off sync was the very habit that put his whole day into sync. In the end, we agreed to rotate our wakeup methods. One day I would be off sync and the next day it would be his turn to be off sync. I hated this system, but I knew it was only fair. If you decide on diplomacy, here are some ways to go about it. First, take some time to cool down. The moment you are most upset with someone can be the worst time to confront him or her. If it exists, find a moment when your roommate isn't blasting music and talk to them then. Most people want to live peacefully with their roommates, so the solution might be as simple as talking issues over. Talk to your roommate in a way that doesn't come across as an attack. You may want to ask them if there's anything you do that is a bother. Keep in mind that blasting music might be as important to them as eating food or breathing air. If so, a compromise may be in order. Realize that you each may only win half the battle. Look for music you both can enjoy. Try and create a strong friendship so that the next confrontation won't be as awkward. A last resort would be to stop living in the same apartment. Learning to overcome problems while living with people now can help you prosper in future unpleasant situations-such as, in marriage or business. Sometimes, distancing yourself from someone can help them realize what they miss about you and can help them become more pleasant the times you are around. If you have a question for Jeff, drop it into the "letters to the editor" box outside of SC 220, or email him atjeffsadvice@gmail.com Courtesy Photo/mutant.lnterbgc.com 'Tis the season for harvesting Align your diet with Mother Nature Luke Hickman Life Editor UVSC's Wellness Education Department is adding emphasis to student dieting this year. Instead of fishing for our favorite foods that may be out of season, we're encouraged to eat with the abundance that's naturally chosen for us this time of year. That way, we get the nutrition that is provided through ready and ripe sustenance, The following is a handy list created by the Wellness Center to help plan our meals accordingly. Fall: Since we're facing the change from warm to cool, we should turn towards the foods most commonly associated with this season: carrots, sweet po- tatoes, pumpkin, onion and garlic. Think of the foods that are most warming. Winter: Since the weather is getting even colder, we should lean even more on those warming foods. "Remember the principle that foods that take longer to grow are generally more warming than foods that grow quickly." This is when we should be relying more on meats for vegetables for our energy source: fish, chicken, beef and lamb, as well as the fall suggested veggies and eggs. Spring: Since this is the warming season when vegetation is beginning to flourish, it is a great time to take advantage of what that offers us. Springtime's rewards are leafy veg- etables like spinach, lettuce, parsley and basil. Summer: When you're being beat down by the harsh sun, nothing is better than cool foods (and I'm not talking about Otter Pops). I'm talking about amazing fruits like strawberries, watermelon, apples and peaches. Great vegetables like summer squash, broccoli, cauliflower and corn are also in season, as well as (he great herb cilantro. Dieting is something to be taken into consideration as rumors fly around about college students in the U.S. being overweight. Take some consideration into your diet, and not only can we defy this rumor, but we can spice up our lives and health. !anda and Angel :c^ Open Mic Night a success *! English and Literature Club premiers at new location Shantelle Perry Life Writer There were no black berets and no turtlenecks on Tuesday at Open Mic Night, sponsored by the UVSC English and Literature Club. There were, however, many snaps and much applause, as many talented students performed their original work. Poems, short stories and songs were all part of the program, which has a new venue this year. The new Honors Lounge (LC 203) provided a more informal and java-house ambiance for participants who enjoyed the performances while sitting on so- fas and over-stuffed chairs. This allowed for positive feedback and open discussion between readings. The featured reader for the night was Aaron Guile, a student at UVSC majoring in English. Aaron has had some interesting experiences, which have shaped his literary style. His military service in Korea was a common theme to his poems, which were pungent, direct and well-received. Other performers included Teresa Anderson, a junior at UVSC from North Dakota and James Belliston, a freshman from Utah. Each performed original songs on guitar, adding to the eclectic selection of works offered. Overall, the club was pleased with the turnout, but looks forward to even more audience members and participants at the next Open Mic Night to be held Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Open Mic Night is open to students and faculty alike, regardless of membership to the English and Literature Club. However, those wishing to join the club can contact Dom Replogle, president, at uvscenglishciub@hotmail. com. The dues are only 55.00 and this year's members can expect many exciting activities and service opportunities. sudoku? Don't Miss Panda and Angel Saturday, October 14 9 p.m. Kilby Court (741 South 330 West Salt Lake City) Check for a weekly sudoku puzzle starting in the next issue of the College Times. Check Out Panda and Angel www.myspace.com/pandaandangel |