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Perfect Poise and Parade Ground Posture

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

One of the big changes for me now I’m a student, is the lack of deliberate spaces and times in the day for exercise. I no longer have the benefit of exercise being considered a productive part of my day, and no one demanding I participate. I guess that’s not so different, coming from the Army or from High School – both institutions value fitness and make time for it; once you’re outside those organisations, it becomes entirely a matter for the individual.

Not only that, but College can be pretty bad for you anyway. Working, hunched over in Coffee shops, or lounge spaces with others, even in the library you don’t always get to sit in the best spaces, or the best ways. You may not feel it in your very early twenties, but I can promise you it is startling how soon back pain can inject itself into your life! Sitting badly at a computer for extended periods  is a well known evil, but like most things that are bad for us, yet not immediately painful or unpleasant, we just do it anyway. By the time you feel the pain, it’s already getting pretty far along. Even if you do abide by good posture, even take breaks every hour and follow all the good advice that’s out there, it’s still not a natural thing to be sitting at desks, working on computers, the way we all do.

Is Bigger really Better???

As someone who is always interested in new forms of exercise I was pretty keen to give Pilates a go. Sure, it’s not exactly what you think of when you think of military style fitness, but I’ve seen some pretty tough guys almost break down in a hard aerobics class, and the purely fittest people I’ve met have sworn by spinning and other less than macho forms of exercise, so I always keep an open mind; if it’s tough for you to do, it’s good exercise.

Better Exercise

Power Pilates may have the ring of Hollywood fad to it, but the form has been around a long while, and you only have to consider the physiques of most Hollywood stars to realize there may yet be something in it.  For me, the real benefits lie in the combination of stretching with resistance that really pushes your muscles to their limits, whilst keeping everything in a natural range of motion. This means that whilst you might get pretty exhausted, you should never be straining yourself, or doing damage. It also means that it works really well in strengthening those muscles that are hard to reach independently, like the ones holding your spine in place! Getting at these stabilizers is always valuable, and any exercise that can effectively target them is going to be more valuable than you realize.

Dan
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When was your last visit to the dentist?

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Do you have a dentist phobia?  Or are you just relaxed about having the routine 6 mouth check-up and cleaning?  It is a rather intimate situation; you feel exposed by giving someone the authority and privilege to poke around and examine your mouth.  For me the worst part is the unbiased suggestions on proper hygiene that feels more like a scolding.  But the thing about fears is that you have to face them.

I was long overdue for a cleaning and went to see Dr. Maritza Villamar Lozano.  Her office was warm and her staff was very friendly.  I felt calm and relaxed from the moment I walked into her office.  There was no wait and I was having X-Ray’s taken soon after I arrived.  Dr. Lozano was very compassionate and amicable.  She was also extremely meticulous, and professional, and took great care in answering my questions.  With up to date technology, she was able to take pictures and videos of my teeth and went over in detail, all of her concerns.

The cleaning process was quick and painless.  The hygienist took care great in being gentle and gave me advice on maintaining the hygiene of my teeth and gums.  My overall experience helped to alleviate my fear of the dentists and I feel much better knowing that I took a big step towards taking care of my teeth.  I feel more in control of not just my dental hygiene but also my life.

Rona, Columbia University, School of General Studies

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Looking good for open mic

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Everyone I know agrees with me when I say that when you look good, you feel good. Looking good and feeling good exudes confidence and makes you a more attractive person. Not in a shallow sense, but it’s true that someone seems more attractive when they’re confident. The biggest task is finding a place that’ll make you look good but also gives you a NYC student discount.

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Confidence is key when it comes to stand up comedy. If you go up there sweating, shaking, and visibly lacking confidence then no one laughs, because they feel uncomfortable. It’s unbearable watching someone on stage, twisting in the wind, and everyone just wants it to end.

I’ve grown in my confidence doing stand up, and feel more and more relaxed with each open mic I do. One of my tricks, from the very beginning, is making sure that I look presentable. Dress for success. Fake it till you make it. Whatever you want to call it– putting yourself together nicely not only shows the crowd that you prepared in advance, but it also makes you feel a bit like a star– stylish clothes and well-groomed hair.

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People remember your hairstyle. Trust me, I have big curly, blonde hair that stands out before I do. Think of that feeling right after you get a haircut– you feel renewed and confident. Getting a new hairstyle can completely supercharge your confidence and make you look and feel like a million bucks! You can look like a million bucks without spending a million bucks by going to a hair salon that offers NYC student discounts. If you want to look like a star without breaking your bank, WS Hairstyling by NYU has a lot of student discounts. The hairdressers are the best and are really nice!

 

Paul, Auburn University 2012

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Pizza is an Art

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

I was recently presented the opportunity to try the food of a gourmet pizza shop located just a few blocks from Webster Hall. Viva Herbal Pizza, located at 179 2nd Ave( between 11th and 12th street) is a little hidden store near St. Marks that serves gourmet vegan pizza. Its slightly worn sign gives an aged and cozy look to the exterior while inside, the wood flooring and walls give off that vibe that make you feel like you’ve just walked into something special.

The selection of pizza sets this place far apart from any other pizzeria you have been to and almost all of the choices are vegan. And there are toppings galore- onions, olives, peppers, tofu, sundried tomatoes, and my personal favorite, artichokes. As a student, I have never been too keen on watching what I eat. I love healthy food but oily, rich, cheesy goodness always brightened my Italian soul.

But so do colorful toppings. I went for the craziest looking slices I could see. The Seitan Dream and the Zen.

The Seitan Dream

The Seitan Dream- a dream it is indeed, made with spelt crust. I asked Peter, the owner of Viva Herbal Pizza, about the materials put into it and he said that spelt flour was better for digestion. He does not use any white flour nor sugar in any of his pizzas. All ingredients are freshly cut and are organic. I took a bite into the Seitan Dream and I wanted to melt. It tasted of light and air and all that was good in the world. The textures rose up to me, dancing with the flavors of garlic, onion, and sundried tomatoes. The artichoke, oh my, the artichokes on top of everything were beautiful. The toppings made it almost meaty, without the meat.

The Zen

The Zen was an interesting piece to try. Green tea mixed with tofu? A very interesting mixture that most people would probably turn away from because it seemed obscenely healthy for pizza. Perfect one to try. At first, it tasted like air. Not necessarily bland. But the flavors did not hit me right away. Confused, I chewed slower and thought on the pizza while consuming it. Then, it finally hit me. The clean fresh taste of green tea, mixed with the tofu and swirled together in garlic, onion, and mushrooms. It all was covered with pesto to perfection.

I come from Brooklyn. So to me, the most important thing to really decide the quality of the pizza is the crust. The crust was perfection. Crispy, crunchy, toasty, yet still bready enough to chew. The pizza has the perfect thin crust that managed to not fall apart and still hold its own in strength and flavor.

The owner Peter is incredibly nice. While enjoying my pizza he would occasionally walk by and ask how everything was. He answered all questions and was very informative. I myself do not know much about vegan food. So here is what the difference is between a vegan and a vegetarian and everything in between. I have taken this information straight from here <–

Vegetarian: A general term for a person who does not eat animals or seafood. It includes vegans and other sub categories, but mainly refers to someone who has less restrictions on what they can eat compared to a vegan.

Semi-Vegetarian: A vegetarian that eats dairy products, eggs, chicken, and fish but no other animal flesh. 

Ovo-lacto Vegetarian: Vegetarians who do not eat meat, poultry, fish and seafood, but do eat milk and eggs.

Ovo-Vegetarian: Vegetarian that is closest to being vegan except that they eat eggs.

Lacto-Vegetarian: Vegetarian who would be vegan but they consume milk.

Vegan: A person who does not consume any animal products or by-products. Some do not consume honey or yeast, or wear clothing made from animal products (such as leather or fur coats).

As to why some very strict Vegans do not consume yeast, I have no found the answer and should have asked him this question since he himself is a vegan.

Going to this place opened my eyes to a brilliant new world of pizza that I had never knew existed. I also ventured into learning more about vegan-ism. Another thing I noticed is how much detail this man puts into his recipes. Vegans ( as you can see above) have a very restricted diet. Therefore every little detail of the pizza has to be carefully taken into account since pizza used to be a mechanism of getting rid of leftovers in old italian culture (take the leftovers, put it on bread, cover it with cheese, and WHALA pizza). The wheat flour is replaced with spelt flour. Most of the choices are gluten free. He offers the options even of cornmeal crust. All ingredients are organic. And to top all of that off, you can customize your pizza down to the very ingredients and toppings you want if you are an extra picky health conscience person.

Now what do you call a careful, meticulous person who makes things from the very idea to the crafting of the recipes into being? Who also allows the customer the choice of customization and personalization? Who presents their dream into what they create? That, my friends, is an artist.

What makes the entire experience even better is knowing that I found a treasure and can always come back for more.

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Sophia, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Who’s Got the Exercise Blues?

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

With winter still in full tow, I find it more difficult than usual to peel myself from the comfort of my cushiony couch and leave the confines of my toasty apartment.  Admittedly, since moving to New York City, I have become a big homebody and prefer staying home and doing one of five things: cooking, eating, watching my TV shows, reading, and writing.  I rarely ever take the initiative to go for a jog just because.

I recall a time when jogging was actually fun and not a chore.  I lived with my family in a friendly, tight-knit suburban community in Orange County, California, and I loved taking my dogs on walks around the neighborhood.  Going for a walk or brisk jog was something I never enjoyed, but the smiles on my dogs’ faces were well worth the effort.  From there, it progressed to going to the gym with my two best friends, then hiking beautiful trails with views of the ocean and a quiet coastal breeze that cooled you down after an hours-long trip through the canyons.   I became a nature fanatic, and the feeling of accomplishment far outweighed my innate laziness.  I was excited to get back in my exercise groove, but then it hit me: New York City is way freakin’ colder than Orange County is.  The cold weather was the biggest deterrent keeping me from exercising outdoors.  I even bought the 5-toe shoes with hopes of changing my anti-jogging attitude.  Unfortunately, they didn’t work out (mostly because they were extremely funny looking and were way too tight on my toes).  I was convinced this was sign that I needed to find a better alternative to exercise than jogging outdoors.  I began researching gyms that were reasonably priced and had a large selection of machines and programs.  I looked specifically for yoga, pilates and spin classes, and Synergy Fitness Club fit the bill.

If you, like me, are looking for something to fulfill your exercise needs that doesn’t include running in 20 degrees and below temperature, check out Synergy Fitness Clubs.  They’ve got a great selection of classes and programs built to fit your specific needs, be it Butt, Gut & Legs, Kickboxing, or Yoga Pilates.  Or, if you’re the type who just likes to exercise on the machines, they’ve got those as well.  They’ve got an awesome promotion for four free days for both you and a friend.  If you’re hooked by then (which you probably will be), then they’ll also set you up with a student special worth investing in.

Angie, Pepperdine University

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Soldier to Student…

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Today, life for me is a rather different matter compared to how it was just six months ago. My day used to begin at seven AM, with BBC Radio 4 news and the sensation of having just emerged from a deep freeze, as my mind attempted a mental inventory of the rest of my body. A partially effective shower later and I would be in the mess hall, shaved, smartly dressed and working through a stodgy breakfast, while my brain took a second stab at the physical inventory. By eight, I would be at my desk and just about through the fourth layer of security before I began a days work that was surprisingly dull, for all the significance it carried. Suffice it to say, those of us engaged in matters of National Security still despise MicroSoft’s Windows, still gossip like teenagers and still engage in petty contests to impress the boss… The best part of the day was my gym time in the evenings.

From my bed, to my breakfast to my workstation, I never had to leave the site; if you worked over a weekend you might not get ‘outside the wire’ in two weeks or more with a gym, a bar, a church, social activities and a life where your colleagues, are your friends, are your neighbors – it can be a true fishbowl. And I guess it was not so different from university life, in some respects – though the timings are offset by at least three hours or more! Where it does start to get different is the world around you. When I get up now I don’t start running through the strict timings of my day, I just try to recall the ones that matter. Instead of all eighteen hours of my conscious existence being accounted for, it’s two hours, every other day. The freedom gets perplexing sometimes, but it only takes about a week and half before you completely abandon your daily shaving regime, stop fussing over the shine on your shoes and even contemplate the necessity of a morning shower. Not so much de-institutionalized, rather re-institutionalized back into being a student, I have gleefully abandoned almost every element of my old life, bar one. After eight years of it, I cannot bare to miss my exercise.

With a host of options in a city like New York – only when you’ve spent ten bewildered minutes in front of three drinks coolers trying to work out the specific character of your thirst, can you really appreciate the majesty of a true consumer culture – finding a gym is technically easy and practically impossible. Normally, I would go to the university gym, but that’s not necessarily for everyone. The gym is always busy, and I’m getting past being an undergraduate by… well, I’m past being an undergraduate. As someone who’s been fit all their life, and in a professional capacity, I really wanted a little more. So, after a week of free trials and footwork, I finally settled on Crunch, near Union Square.

Easy

For me, running in NYC is almost a total non-starter. Yes, you can go out to the Park, or along the rivers, but I don’t live near any of those. I once ran a 10k in the Afghan desert, and that was less daunting, and more effective, than trying to run while constrained by New York traffic, so a good range of machines I can always get to makes all the difference. The weights more than matched my needs but the real difference was the classes. In the Army, you don’t just go out and run, or do push-ups in lines. We were always pretty good about mixing up fitness and providing different challenges and I still much prefer to vary my workout as often as possible, so getting to sign up for a different thing each week keeps me in good nick, and keeps me interested each session. It’s a lot better than just going down on your own and slogging through a routine you clipped from a magazine, or worse, just trailing round the equipment and giving it a bash. Having someone lead you through your exercise makes you work harder and better, and a trainer is just as good as a military PT – though I do get nostalgic for the name calling sometimes!

Hard

Whilst it seems a little extravagant to join a gym, there are deals to be had, particularly as a student. If it seems like something you’d want to get into, check out this deal on Crunch Gyms. They have a great offer across the summer when school is closed, so if you’re in the city over the summer, go for it.
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Relaxation: A Past Time

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

A sigh of relief, left my body, as I rested my head on my soft pink pillow and flipped the channel to Criminal Minds (even though I’ve seen every episode at least three times). New to the 21 club, not to mention I’m just four months away from graduation aka the real world, one would imagine that I would jump at the chance to immerse myself into the facade of Friday night. With adulthood heading my way, one would say that my future includes college loans and nights out which are far and few in between. Yet instead I found myself longing to be in a place that didn’t include bright lights, colorful flashes, loud music, a dance floor or big crowds in numbers I couldn’t even attempt to count. I wanted to be in my bed, a place which has become very foreign, to do something that has become rare, relaxing.

From the moment we step out the door onto the streets of New York, The hustle and bustle of the city is engraved in our minds at an instant. We are constantly on the run, trying to match the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps, all in an attempt to find our own pulse. And then you turn 18, and off to college you go. We sprint into “college student” mode desperate to fulfill all which makes the experience: education, work, and oh yes, that thing called fun. You turn into an adolescent determined not to cheat yourself in either area because as students we work hard, and whoever said you couldn’t have it all?

 

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We have time for everything else, juggling school and work, and of course a night on the town with the girls. But why not time for relaxing? Is it a fear that it may provoke laziness or is it a fear that we may actually enjoy it and long to make it a hobby. Relaxation is a thing which often seems to be apart ofAmerica’s past time. It has been written out of the routine of our daily lives. Something that is essential to our well being has become the rarest of them all. For some, relaxation is sitting in a quiet place with no outside interruptions, or brushing off the dust on the piano that hasn’t been played in years, or simply indulging in a hobby that has gotten away from them. And then you have good old fashion resting: laying in bed, lounging around, easing your mind, and relieving the stress from your body. Why not take it even further and venture out to a spa, a place that not only puts your mind at ease but your body as well. Besu Salon and Day Spa offers a great package for students which includes a free relaxing Swedish massage, with the purchase of BeSu Signature Spa Facial, a free mini “pick me up” spa facial with the purchase of a full leg and bikini wax and tons of other packages at a discounted rate for students.

It is easy to feel lost, overwhelmed and stressed throughout one’s journey of college and on the road to adulthood, but through it all we mustn’t forget to find time to relax and create a pace that allows us to do so. I was a little more than half way through my third episode of the mini marathon and I have never felt more satisfied with my decision to stay in on a Friday night. I rolled over to go to sleep, and the final words I released into the night’s air were “I should do this more often”.

Samantha Williams, State University of New York College at Old Westbury, 2012

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The art of “Hygiene”

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

In society today appearance is everything; ever heard of the quote “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Nowadays, society is forced to look at someone and come up with the notion of who the person is and where they’re from. Good thing, as students we have mastered the art of taking care of ourselves and our appearance. The art of “Hygiene.”

Hygiene is the quintessential must for a healthy body; maintaining it in your everyday life will most importantly prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Many people are very conscious of their hygiene; it is what will help in the process of others judging your book by your cover (majorly). The better we’re presented the more assured we are of showing an image that reflects our personalities. With bad hygiene, let’s just say you won’t want to experience it.

Hygiene is what can make or break a person; as students, though it’s easy to wake up fifteen minutes before class and throw on yesterday’s outfit, it’s important to look somewhat decent. You don’t know who will end up as the class guest speaker while you’re sitting in a pair of torn up dirty jeans and yesterday’s underwear. Of course, smelling good comes along side hygiene and is a must. You can’t impress someone with nasty smelling breath, and an odor coming from your body; wear a welcoming scent as to not scare people away. Grooming, just like smelling good will help on your approach. Growing out a month full of facial hair without the proper grooming will have more running away from you then getting close to you. Long Story short, Hygiene is a MUST!

If you need help with hygiene, I will like to welcome you to Beauty & Youth Spa. Beauty & Youth Spa is a Full Service Salon and Spa for both males and females; it is a place where you’ll find a blend of great quality service. You can experience an Eastern European Spa, with services ranging from nail therapy, skin care, and assortment of body treatments; such as: laser treatments, and waxing.

Open seven days a week from 10:00 AM till 9:00 PM, Beauty & Youth is conveniently open for your every needs. With friendly staff that pays the utmost attention to detail and who keep all of their customers leaving satisfied and coming back for more of the services they offer.

Hey ladies ever needed a quick and easy way to take off the unwanted hair “down there?” Beauty & Youth offers a Brazilian wax used with painless wax that’ll leave you with nothing; both easy on your bikini area, and your money.

As a special offer for its Grand Opening, Beauty and Youth will give students a special spa package. $25 dollars for a unique chocolate manicure and pedicure, $35 Brazilian Wax, and 1/2 OFF all hair salon services with valid coupon and student ID. Coupon below.

For more info on Beauty & Youth you can go to their website at: http://beautyandyouth.com/ or by phone: (212) 463- 0246

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Love the Hair without the Holes in your Wallet

Friday, February 10th, 2012

Hair is often times one of the first things we notice about a person. It can shape how you feel about yourself and how others see you. Are you a neat and tidy person with clean, dye-free, long locks? Are you a hipster with hair that looks like its stuck to your head due to the massive amounts of creams and sprays you use in the morning just to get to “I just rolled out of bed” look?

No matter what your style, your hair is you and you are your hair. I just went from long hair to short, cropped hair and have realized that maybe I’m a short hair kind of girl. Being in my 20’s now and having had long hair for most of my life, I decided it was time for a change and off to the salon I went. I said one word to the stylist, “short.”

This woman has been doing my hair since I was about 10 years old and for her, my hair and the word “short” have never been uttered in the same breath to her by me. She stared at me blankly and asked, “How short?” And I repeated again in the most serious tone I had ever used when speaking to her, “Short.”

And so, she put my long hair into a neat, low ponytail and chopped off my hair right above my neck. After about a half an hour and some poofing and blow drying and I was shocked by the person I was now looking at in the mirror. I never really noticed my apparently existent bone structure underneath the long hair and bangs I had.

The point is, we all love that feeling after a fresh haircut. That “I feel like I can now take on the world!” feeling. It is a feeling that happens when we take care of ourselves in ways that we tend to forget about sometimes with our busy lives.

It’s little things like buying a bold new shade of lipstick, or a haircut. As much as we sometimes hate to admit it, how we look on the outside really does make a difference with how we feel on the insides. It’s not the most important thing because a sense of humor and intelligence tend to be traits people care more about rather than looks but as a full and happy person, feeling good about yourself can come from something you do just for yourself.

But let’s face it, looking feeling good about how you look can be a bit pricey. There are ways to avoid costs at the salon like washing your own hair before your appointment or requesting to not get your hair blow dried.

Another way to save is to print out the coupon below and heading to Kropps and Bobbers on Ludlow Street. Be sure to bring your student I.D. and the coupon to receive 15% off any salon service so you can get that “I can take on the world!” feeling.

Janet, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2012

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Eating on a Budget

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

There are thousands of delicious restaurants all across New York City. If I had it my way, I would eat at a different restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, so that I could taste all of the rich, diverse cuisine in the city. Unfortunately, not everywhere offers NYC student discounts.

But, I’m on a college student budget. I have college loans. Money is tight, so a lot of times, I have to eat at home.

However, eating at home isn’t a bad thing, in fact I like preparing my food and getting creative in the kitchen. I usually feel healthier eating in too, because I’m aware of the sodium and calories in everything I eat, and I can be more selective with my meals. Everyone has their “go-to” food at home– their “home base” or “comfort food.” My go-to item is the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

 

It’s got everything you need– protein, fruit (sweet jelly), carbohydrates. Plus, if you toast the bread you get a little crunch in your bite.

The Campus Clipper has the perfect NYC student discount for a delicious PB&J sandwich from Whole Foods Market. So, if you want to eat healthy, cheap, and feel comforted, then go get some bread, peanut butter, and fruit spread! I think I’ll have one for lunch.

 

Paul, Auburn University 2012

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