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Show THE DAILY UTAH BLOG: MY KINGDOM FOR A DIET COKE CHRONICLE Putting it in perspective ADVERTISING :801.581.7041 NEWS : 801.581. NEWS FAX : 801.581. FAXX good food. Type 1 strikes quickly, and it strikes young. It's other moniker is "juvenile diabetes" — my sister, at 16, was actually pretty high on the typical age range of Type 1 diabetics. Don't confuse it with Type 2, the more common form of diabetes, which can be the result of an unhealthy lifestyle or more serious medical problems, such as pancreatic cancer. According to the American Diabetes Association, while those with Type 2 have a resistance to insulin, the chemical in the body that breaks down sugars into glucose, those with Type 1 don't produce insulin, period. Anne has to manually make sure her body has enough insulin — which requires regularly testing her blood and giving herself doses of insulin whenever she eats carbs. Our favorite "Mean Girls" quote? Regina George: "I can't go to Taco Bell, Karen,I'm on an all-carb diet!" Anne's diagnosis was a game-changer. I remember my mom's phone call. I was at work, and I could tell immediately by the tone of her voice something was wrong. She told me they'd been to see a doctor, and my insides froze up. I remember my first thought: At least it's not cancer. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Anna Drysdale a.drysdale@chronicle.utah.edu MANAGING EDITOR: Emily Juchau e.juchau@chronicle.utah.edu PRODUCTION MANAGER: Devin Wakefield d.wakefield@chronicle.utah.edu NEWS EDITOR: Courtney Tanner c.tanner@chronicle.utah.edu ASST. NEWS EDITOR: Katrina Vastag OPINION EDITOR: Andrew Jose a.jose@chronicle.utah.edu SPORTS EDITOR: Griffin Adams g.adams@chronicle.utah.edu ASST. SPORTS EDITOR: Ryan Miller ARTS EDITOR: Katherine Ellis k.ellis@chronicle.utah.edu PHOTO EDITOR : Conor Barry c.barry@chronicle.utah.edu ASST. 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Additional copies of the paper may be made available upon request. No person, without expressed permission ofThe Chronicle, may take more than one copy of any Chronicle issue. t's Diabetes Day. I was passing the best sellers shelf at the Campus Store the other day and spotted a book titled Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls. Naturally, I stopped. I LOLed. Then I took a quick pic of the cover and sent it via Snapchat to my little sister. I should explain. A year ago yesterday, my little sister was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (yes, this is the same sister who was shanked in the head with a pencil.You could say she bears the brunt of our family's medical drama). As a sign of my family's ritualistic weirdness — and their undying obsession with food — they're using the opportunity to surprise my sister by taking her out to a fancy dinner. It's not a holiday. It's ... uh, do you think I could fit "Congratulations on HandlingYour Major Lifestyle Change Without Complaining, Cussing or Slipping into a Diabetic Coma" on a cake? Yeah, not a holiday. Just an excuse to eat Wed. September 17 18 September 19 Today is the day, people. If you haven't already, get your free ticket at the Union front desk, and head over to the Union lawn this evening.The concert will feature B.o.B., Vic Mensa, Pigeon John and Better Taste Bureau. Don't miss out — you won't get another chance to hear a headliner like this until the Grand Kerfuffle hits in the spring. In addition to your free ticket, you can pick up another ticket through Smith's Tix. Find us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: September Fri. REDFEST oDi PLAY AROUND If the big music scene isn't your thing, or if you just feel like an evening playing games, head up to Officer's Circle for the Honors Social Justice Scholars' open house.The group will play a series of game-show games centered on women's issues and questions of gender. Refreshments will be served. GET BRAINY facebook.com/TheChrony @TheChrony Thurs. I also remember meeting my mom and sister at Primary Children's.They were both emotional. They'd been sitting through classes with nutritionists and doctors and nurses all day. My sister had just been told she had to get used to giving herself shots — fast. I went out into the hall at one point to take a phone call from my dad, who was rushing home from a business trip on the other side of the world. Walking through the hospital corridors, trying to find reception, I came across a couple of women doing the same. Except, for their loved one, the diagnosis was much more bleak. I didn't mean to eavesdrop, and I walked away immediately to give them privacy, but a part of me is sort of grateful I heard. It gave me the perspective I needed: In a world plagued — literally — by deadly diseases that inevitably can't all be medical miracles, maybe diabetes isn't such a big deal. An inconvenience compared to a virtual bloodbath. Although it bears saying: I'm not the one who has to live with it. So happy Diabetes Day, Anne. Your cake is on the way. e.juchau@chronicle.utah.edu @Emilyiuchau Hey, it's the weekend, but if you're missing school already, you can commiserate with the "Girton Girls" in Babcock Theater's "Blue Stockings:' The play focuses on women fighting for the right to obtain diplomas in Cambridge, England in 1896.Tickets are $8.50 with a UCard and $15 for the general public. rfh e MO Cie D espite the seeming contradiction of Salt Lake's weather this week, the glorious season commonly referred to as autumn is finally within arm's reach. The days of T-shirts and short shorts are coming to a longawaited close in favor of those cable-knits, blazers and light jackets stashed deep within the confines of closets everywhere. Although summer means warmth and happiness for us all, the general coziness of fall is something we ought to welcome with open arms and celebrate during its relatively short presence in Utah's otherwise polarized yearly weather. Sweaters play a vital role in the definition of a fall wardrobe. Practically speaking, the addition of a sweater to an outfit warms up the body without capturing too much heat, leaving you cozy but not overheated. On the other hand, a good-looking sweater quickly spices up a look and can turn a lazy combination of shirt and pants into something far more refined and polished. While the majority of sweaters fulfill the requirements of lightly bundling up and keeping comfortable, not all sweaters can work that aesthetic magic. With the right assortment of knits, throwing on the first sweater to catch your eye before whizzing out the door can leave you both adequately heated and not entirely with Addison Butler harsh to look at. Here are the types of sweaters every fall enthusiast should own: The classic cable knit/fair isle When you hear the infuriatingly cliché term "ugly grandpa sweaters:' images of the cable knit and fair isle sweaters are probably the first things to pop into your imagination. There's nothing fundamentally wrong with releasing your inner grandma/grandpa, but there are, in fact, other ways to pull off this staple. When layered over a crisp button-up and tucked into a pair of nice skinny jeans or a skirt, these sweaters can become surprisingly posh and delightfully preppy. The heinously oversized sweater Since Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen popularized the trend half a decade ago, "hobo-chic" has established itself as an iconic look for plenty of ladies and gents — and rightfully so. If you're feeling lazy and uninspired, a slouchy sweater can up your look without any real effort. The key is to keep the bottom half slick and streamlined.Try pairing it with some tailored dress pants and loafers or a short, pleated skirt and tights. Even a simple pair of boyfriend jeans (or relaxed fit, for the gentlemen out there) can complement the oversized sweater quite nicely. The "different" one If you consider yourself a gambler, it may be in your best interest to pick up a few more "flashy" knits. Geometric prints, bright colors, asymmetrical tailoring and lively graphics are trending this fall, so a quick visit to Net-a-Porter/Mr. Porter, Topshop/Topman or Zara's websites will give you the options you need. While intimidating at first, an edgier sweater can easily be toned down when worn with simpler colors and patterns. Neutral-toned pants or a nice blazer on top will do the trick if you want a little attention. The cardigan Considering the unfortunate cultural permeation of "normcore," cardigans are finding their way back into the closets of thousands. However, what makes the cardigan so enticing is the fact that you get the full functionality and warmth of a sweater while still having the ability to show off whatever you choose underneath. Versatility is also a major plus. If it gets too hot, simply unbutton, slide it off and tie it around your waist (because that's what cool kids do these days, isn't it?) a.butler@chronicle.utah.edu @ChronyArts Una Notte Di Film W ednesday evening, the silver screen lit up at Post Theater on the eastern edge of campus. Film students from a variety of different backgrounds and levels of filmmaking showed the short films they had created over the course of a film study abroad in Genova, Italy this past summer. Genova is located on the northwestern coast of Italy and is the sixth largest of the Italian cities. Italian fluency was not a prerequisite for the program. Sahar Khadjenoury, a film major, returned this past summer for her second time in the study abroad film program. "It draws you back:' she said. On her first visit to Genova, Khadjenoury met some Moroccan friends and returned to finish a film entirely about them. She immersed herself in the culture and made strong connections, which helped give meaning to her story about European immigration. Khadjenoury's was one of many films, and no two were alike. Films covered topics from street art, lighthouses and dance to candy-making, sailing and a day in the life of Italy filmed with a Go-Pro. Natasha Leedom, a senior in film and media, chose dancing as the subject of her filming. "I love dancing and wanted to incorporate ballroom dance and the city in my film:' Leedom said. Nick Harrison said the whole event made him want to study abroad. The short films that struck him most were those that were full of Italian culture. His favorite was about backstreet cricket games. "Even though there was no dialogue, emotionally it held the most weight. It showed the most culture," he said. For many of these rising directors, the film part of their stay overseas was only a small portion of this experience. One of the big lessons of the film was that if you show interest in another culture or people, you won't go wrong. New friends and new understandings of a world full of diversity and life were just a few of the benefits. Cindy De Dios, a student in film and media arts whose film was all about an Italian candy shop, learned how to interact and treat others in a different culture. "I learned how to connect with others even if I don't feel like I have a lot in common with them. There was a language barrier, but I found people were really willing to use sign language and gestures to help me understand," she said. Khadjenoury funded her trip via student loans and a Kickstarter campaign — a raise-it-yourself gig. Other options include scholarships available to all students. BY NICK GOCHNOUR /STAFF WRITER PHOTO COURTESY OF GIULIANA MARPLE Rayne Burk talked about one of her most memorable moments of the excursion.The night before coming home she went with other students to the top of the tallest building in Genova. There they ate Italian gelato and watched the sunset. For more information visit learningabroad.utah.edu . n.gochnour@chronicle.utah.edu @ChronyArts |