OCR Text |
Show GET YOUR GEEK ON BY JULIANNE SKRIVAN /STAFF WRITER THE DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO ith finals fast approaching, ASUU wants you to channel your inner geek. Their annual Geek Week event, held during finals week, offers studying students free food and school supplies. And the Marriott Library will stay open until 3 a.m. from April 17 to May 5. In past Geek Weeks, the library has been open for 24 hours. Though the shortened hours came as a surprise, Grant Rainier, a sophomore in environmental studies, doesn't mind. "I have only stayed past 3 a.m. once, and when I did only a W few other people were here with me': he said. "It doesn't affect too many students." Eli Schroeder, a junior in anthropology and an employee at the Marriott Library, is grateful for the change. "Having the library stay open later is nicer for all students, but having it close a bit earlier is helpful for those of us who are working too': he said. He said the library is already packed with students but was nearly empty just a week ago. ASUU didn't respond to questions regarding the cost of the event. But Rainier doesn't think it should matter. "For so many students it is an incredible resource': he said. "While all students have such different lives, our commonality is that we are all students who have finals, so it's important to fund": Geek Week is known for bringing in food, such as pizza, and giving students an extra boost of energy. Rainier thinks healthier options, such as trail mix, might be a better alternative. But overall, he's not complaining. "I live in the library, anyway, and Geek Week makes studying for finals easier and breaks up the tension a bit',' he said. "It's my favorite part of finals:' j.skrivan@chronicle.utah.edu @JulianneSkrivan FOOD FOR THOUGHT BY CHRISTINE KANNAPEL /STAFF WRITER PHOTOS BY KIFFER CREVELING hile energy drinks and coffee are tempting, they're not the best choices for finals. Instead, employees at the Center for Student Wellness want to help students make healthy decisions about what to eat, especially under the stress that comes with testing. They suggest fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy products to stay energized. Eating fish, which contains choline, can improves one's memory, and yogurt, which is full of calcium, helps with nerves. Empty calories, on the other hand, commonly have a high amount of fat, sugars and carbohydrates, which can increase blood glucose levels and cause more stress. As far as drinks go, caffeinated beverages, such as tea, coffee, hot chocolate and energy drinks contain neuro-stimulators that can cause anxiety and an inability to W sleep. Better beverage choices include herbal teas, such as chamomile, because they relax the body and help students stay hydrated. Shaye Taeoalii, a sophomore in communication, follows this advice. "I try to stay healthy all year, but especially during finals week," Taeoalii said. Students should also eat a large breakfast, with light snacks and meals throughout the day, so their hunger is satisfied and food cravings are minimized. Emma Phelps, a senior in English, has mastered this technique. "For finals, I go to Smith's and Waimea and buy snack packs and plan my meals, so I can try to be healthy, especially since there's not very much time," she said. For more information or help with planning meals, students can visit wellness.utah.edu or www. choosemyplate.gov . c.kannapel@chronicle.utah.edu @chriswritine ASUll is partnering with the Marriott {Amy GEEK to offer students attended hotus. activities, Gee food and studs, supplies WEEK SIMPLE ' READERSHIP etiCo'„ , 6 Six-Inch Meals for $6 Each Every Day • Turkey Breast • Black Forest Ham • Italian B.M.T See inside restaurant for details. 221 South 1300 East 801-582-5001 MENU F • Tuna • Meatball Marinara • Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Additional charge for extras. Plus applicable taxes. May not be combined with other offers, coupons or discount cards. All chip related trademarks are owned by Frito-Lay North America, Inc. 02014 DoctodsAssociates Inc. SUBWAY. is a registered trademark of DoctinesAssociates Inc. 4 { THECHRONY I NEWS I OPINION I ARTS I SPORTS I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 } OPEN LATE DURING FINALS TM ,SIIBWAr 5 |