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Show p ——————~ FOR JUST UtahUtah Statesman) Aggie Lifee The Statesm ™ ™ 1 fm/ednesflav, ma30,2006 •FrQQ BikQ Repair! 1 The truth behind the battle of the bottle PENNIES, ' YOUR AD COULD Go HERE! • I I Cln» D n « n » / DvaLn Arlinatmanf ine\ tlloAfla^ / Wticual Flat Repair/ Brake Adjustment (no True/ Deraileur Adjustment/ Headset or BB adjustment Sunrise Cyclery* YOUR BIKING SOLUTION! Bring in coupon, for any one of these repairs. Parts Extra. VISIT TSC 105 * ***v ~ # • 138 M. tOO Erel • 753-3295 • Exp. Haiiovwoon. '06 Beginning Sept. 7th Thursday 6pm-10pm Saturday 8am-2pm | $600 including book g« •> ' a n d fees ^ (; For more information: Call Michelle 994-6030 USUCareer Services Career Aggie: Access this online networking & job posting system to: •Apply for co-op/internship and permanent job opportunities •Access and apply for on-campus job interview schedules •Research companies by connecting with more than 5,000 individual employer contacts. •Network with more than 1,500 alumni through "alumni contacts" _ I • BY HOLLY MITCHELL Assistant Features Editor Whether it is because they believe it is more healthy, has fewer contaminants or should be better purified, many people choose to purchase bottled water rather than drink from the tap. According to Brian Nummer, an Extension food safety specialist in the nutrition and food science department, those people might just be wasting their money. "One of the things about bottled water is people think that it is guaranteed free of any potential contaminate," Nummer said. "They have the same or close to the same as tap water. Some people think that [bottled water] is ultra-purified. That's just not the case." Tawni Hill, a junior majoring civil engineering, said she drinks tap water because it's less expensive. •* • . . "I drink water out of the water fountain," Hill said. "It's not as heavy. Why carry around water when it's all around you in the form of drinking fountains?" People like Hill have no need to worry, Nummer said, since tap water is perfectly healthy in most cases. Every municipality has to monitor their water once, sometimes twice a day, for a long list of chemicals and bacteria. Occasionally, there will be a notice to boil the water because a virus has been found, but generally, tap water is just as healthy, he said. But that doesn't stop the United States from leading the world in bottled water intake, with almost 7 billion gallons consumed every year, according to the Beverage Marketing For more information on how to be a part of this system, contact Career • CAROUSEL From page 6 Services, University Inn, Rm. 102 The seating in the Welcome Back, Aggies! Marketplace has been expanded to accommodate the students moving into the new student housing development on campus. Weaver said the Walnut Room is available for overflow seating during lunch. At capacity, the Marketplace can hold about 468 students, with room for expansion. The change from the Carousel Square to the ., Corporation. The choice to drink bottled water is effected by cost, convenience and even fluoride. With one 20-ounce bottle costing anywhere from 25 cents to afewdollars, buying water in a bottle is going to cost a lot more than sticking a cup under the tap. Of course, a hiker will tell you he can't take his kitchen sink up a mountain, while a dentist may say the fluoride in municipal drinking water is a must to keep teeth strong and healthy. Nummer pointed out that bottled water could just be some company putting tap water into a bottle. The label on the bottle will note if there is any form of puri- Marketplace has been on the drawing board for quite some time. The kitchen was closed last year for renovation and the entire facility was closed after the last day of classes, just reopened Aug. 22 as the Marketplace. "When the new resident living center was planned, they knew they had to have a way to feed those kids," Weaver said. Although the initial rea- r>- .• i . , 1 1 fication, but not all companies do — it can be straight from a tap, he said. Regulations are broad regarding what can be in the bottled water. Although the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency regulate it, its up to the bottler to see that they have tests done, he said. Many people avoid added costs and hassle by getting their water out of the kitchen sink. "If it came out a different color, I would worry about it," Hill said. "If it's clear, I'm fine." Some worry about tap water when it appears cloudy after it has come out of a >:•• •.: faucet, but Nummer • ' said that foggy look is simply caused by 1 , : air. If it never clears away, it is hardness in the water, which he said is also perfectly safe, though "not very good for hairstyles." Hill said the water she drinks often tastes different, even if it is from a bottle. "If it's really gross I don't drink it," she said, "but for the most part, I drink water from the tap." Hill said she figures she just has to trust the city her water is coming from, noting she would worry a lot more if she were in a foreign country. "Water is water," Hill said. "Either way, it hydrates you, and that's good. I've never gotten sick from tap water, so I don't worry about it." Bottled water is the second leading beverage consumed by Americans today, after carbonated soft drinks, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation. The industry is growing, but that isn't going to stop people from refilling their bottles in their kitchen sinks. -hoUyada7ns@cc.usu.edu son for the Marketplace was to serve the new students living on campus, the facility could be an asset for all students and faculty on campus because of its expanded hours. The Marketplace is open until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, until 7 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays. -etippetts@cc.usu.edu S.E. Needham Jewelers The Diamond Engagement Ring Store ... Since 1896 will be On The Quad this Wednesday, Aug. 30th. Visit our booth to view (20X magnification) the winning number on the stone of your choice. Also, receive free lip balm for kissably smooth lips. Store fiours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 7:00 The Diamond Engagement Ring Store...sincc 1896 14] North Main • 752-7149 www.seneedham.com / «f tht ilgm tftht tlotk Jamie Cmne/jamiecrone@ctusu.edu < MEMBERS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE staff eat at the new Marketplace on the second floor of the TSC. The facility offers a wide range of fresh alternatives for students and faculty, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
