Off Campus Spring 2011 Faculty Editor James M. Chesbro Associate Editors Quick Eats danny Sell, Mario Chajon Day Trips Tyler Cox, Billy Fullam, Alex Miklave Trends John Giordano , John Galiani, Jack Atkins Sports Report Pat Benedosso, Traug Keller, Ryan Gardella Features Colin Cinder, Justin Hill, Kyle Piscionciere Entertainment Nick Awad, Billy Moran, JJ Greco, Dan O’Leary Real Talk Vincent Harris, Coleman Clancy Front and back cover by: Jack Atkins Back Cover photo: Jack Atkins Contents Quick Eats ...4-5 Our Quick Eats section dishes on the best foods for a game. By: Coleman Clancy, Danny Sell, and Dan O’Leary. By: Coleman Clancy, Danny Sell, and Dan O’Leary Day Trips...6-7 Check out some places to visit around the state. By: Billy Moran, Patrick Benedosso, Alex Miklave and Colin Cinder. Trends...8-9 Learn what’s in and what’s out. By: Mario Chajon, Traug Keller and Alex Giobbi. Entertainment ...10-11 We list the best episodes of The Office and classic movies. By: JJ Greco, Nick Awad and Mario Chajon. Features...12-17 A look at the unsettling facts behind concussions and an interview with ESPN analyst Merril Hoge. By: Traug Keller, Kyle Piscioniere, John Galiani and Justin Hill Sports Report...18-21 We list the best stadiums in America, chat with L.J Strenio, and scout Derek Stepan. By: John Galiani, Billy Fullam and Traug Keller. Real Talk ...22-23 Personal essays on your first car crash and the meaning of music. By: Colin Cinder and Nick Awad. In This Photo: Jack Atkins, Chris Kallfelz Photo by: Jefferson Atkins Off Campus Quick Eats What to eat Before the Game Choosing what to consume Ronaldinho, suggests that still feel a majority of the before a big sporting event is if you usually eat a lot of effects from it. This is because an easy art to master. A few steak, and can’t live without when you sleep, you don’t guidelines can steer you in it, try cutting your portion burn many calories, and those the right direction in terms of in half before a big game. calories from the pasta will what foods will provide you A good substitute for steak remain in your system for the most energy. Complex is chicken, especially if it is the next day. The calories in carbohydrates (pasta, bread, breaded. Believe it or not the complex carbohydrates etc.), and other starchy foods those few bread crumbs affect you for a longer time, are incredible sources of surrounding that meat are too. This is because they have energy. However, there are full of carbohydrates, and are a good amount of glucose some things you need to just one of the few acceptable in them, which breaks down avoid when preparing your condiments in an efficient in your body over a longer meals. diet. period of time. So rather than a sudden jolt of energy that Sauces, salt, butter, and Pasta, however, will always be you may feel from simple other condiments will only the greatest dish to devour carbohydrates such as soda, slow you down in the long when preparing for a game. or candy, you receive a steady run. Professional soccer What many people don’t stream of energy throughout player and global superstar know is that you can even the day. Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, eat it the night before your more commonly known as sporting event, and you will By: Coleman Clancy 4 Quick Eats Recipes: Spaghetti Lasagna Blueberry Muffins By: Danny Sell By: Dan O’Leary •1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained •1 1/4 cups all-purpose •4 cups spaghetti sauce flour •1-1/4 cups shredded •1/2 cup cornmeal mozzarella cheese •1/2 cup brown sugar •1-1/4 cups shredded •1/2 teaspoon salt cheddar cheese •1 tablespoon baking •1/2 cup grated parmesan powder cheese •1 cup milk •1- 1/2 cups ricotta cheese •1/2 cup butter, melted •2 eggs, beaten •1 egg, beaten •1 cup frozen blueberries Citrus Chicken 1. Preheat oven to 350 By: Vince Harris degree. Grease a 9x13-inch 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 •4 Chicken Breasts baking dish. degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line •2 Cups of Breadcrumbs with paper muffin liners. •1 Orange 2. In a bowl, toss mix •3 Tablespoons of Mustard spaghetti and spaghetti 2.Sift flour, cornmeal, brown sugar, sauce salt and baking powder together into 1. Put a frying pan on just a large bowl. Dredge the blueberries above medium heat. 3. In another bowl, mix in the sifted ingredients. In a small together the cheeses. bowl, combine the milk, butter and 2. Juice the orange and then Remove 1 cup and set it aside. egg. Stir the wet ingredients into the mix it with the mustard in a Add the rest of the cheese flour mixture just until moistened. small dish. Set the chicken mixture to the spaghetti; Spoon batter into prepared muffin breasts in the dish and allow mix them together. Put half tins. them to marinate for a minute. of the spaghetti mixture into the baking dish and spread 3.Bake in preheated oven for 20 3. While the chicken marinates, evenly across the dish. minutes. Let muffins sit for 10 minutes put the breadcrumbs in a before removing from the pan. separate dish. When it is 4. In a small bowl, stir finished set them in the together the ricotta cheese, breadcrumb dish, and pound eggs, salt and pepper. Spoon them so the breadcrumbs evenly over the spaghetti stick. layer in the baking dish. Cover with the remaining 4. Put the chicken in the spaghetti mixture. Sprinkle frying pan and allow each the extra cheese over the breast to cook until golden top. Bake, uncovered, for 35 brown-about five minutes on to 40 minutes or until cheese each side. Serve and enjoy. is melted. 5 Off Campus Day Trips Holiday Hill Holiday Hill in Cheshire has two basketball courts, a swim- By: Patrick Benedosso ming pool, horseback riding, and even canoeing. It has an ar- cade, a dance hall, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and baseball fields. Throughout the day, the Holiday Hill staff holds fun games such as tug-a-war, water balloon toss contests, and 3 on 3 basketball tournaments. If you’re into relaxed sports, volleyball, rock climbing, and mini-golf are offered too. Holiday Hill is a great park to hang out with your friends. Families have reunions here and companies rent it to have parties. It may be a long drive, however the fun you will have is totally worth it. Scalzi Park By: Alex Miklave If you like to skateboard then try checking out Scalzi Skatepark in Stamford. It is known for its two main bowls. The first is a “mini snowman bowl with a roll.” It goes from 3’ to 6’ deep. The second is a larger bowl that goes from 4’ to 12’ deep. This park, however, does not have just these two bowls. It also includes a variety of rails and stairs for the bladers out there. 6 Day Trips The Norwalk Islands By: Billy Moran When your body feels the need for fresh air and sunlight, look no further than the Norwalk Islands. The Norwalk Islands are a chain of 25 islands off the coast of Norwalk and Westport. From fishing, to kayaking, to camping, to supreme bonfires, the Norwalk islands have plenty of fun activities to last the day, and night for that matter. The most interesting of these islands would have to be Sprite Island, located off the Norwalk coast, slightly to the left of Calf Pasture beach. Sprite Island is a private club; however it is not very difficult to get there as long as its facilities are not abused. Sprite Island sports a small cottage with running water, functioning bathrooms and a snack bar that is periodically open. Perhaps the best island, that isn’t private property, is Cockenoe Island (pronounced kahkeeney.) Cockenoe Island is located right behind Sprite Island. It boasts a long, sandy beach, a bay, excellent fish- ing spots, a wooded area, and camping every night of the summer for up to four parties. Carabiners Climbing Club By: Colin Cinder Early this year Carabiners indoor climbing opened a second facility in Fairfield, CT. The entirely renovated building holds over 30,000 square feet of climbing space. The heights of the climbing wall range from 40 feet to 25 feet. The climbing club caters to all skill levels with three options; peg climbs, rope or belaying climbs and speed climbs. Peg climbs are for the beginners and rise only ten feet. Belaying climbs have the same rate although require a standard belaying course costing $35. This class is only for first time belayers. Carabiners is a one stop climbing destination that could provide you with everything necessary to becoming an expert. 7 Off Campus Trends Websites By: Traug Keller Old Shows There are a number of trendy websites that are taking our generation by storm. Here are a few websites and that are particularly popular with Prep students: New Shows By: Alex Giobbi www.stumbleupon.com Are you a fan of an old show that is no Stumbleupon.com or “Stumble” as some longer on the air? Are you looking for people know is pretty self explanatory. You click the another one that will not only fill the void, button that says start stumbling and you do just but has the same format as your old show? that. It brings you to a variety of websites that really Well then, have I got some shows for you! have nothing to do with anything.