Volume CXXX, Number 1, September 21, 2012
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21 SEPTEMBER 2012 TVOL. CXXXHE NO. 1 LAWRENTIANLAWRENCE’S ONLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1884 Bon Appétit introduces humane beef legislation By Rose Nelson Staff Writer ____________________________________ organizations to dose all animals with antibiotics in an attempt to prevent diseases common in Only a few months after places where animals are in close announcing ambitious changes living quarters. Such antibiotics in animal welfare policies, Bon also add more bulk to the dosed Appétit announced an important animal. new rule for beef sources. Since According to HFAC, overuse Sept. 1, 2012 all ground beef of antibiotics causes antibiotic- served by Bon Appétit is required resistant “superbugs” to develop. to come from suppliers that have This results in more disease for been approved by one of four animals in these environments, as different animal welfare organi- well as disease for humans work- zations: Humane Farm Animal ing with or eating the beef pro- Care, Animal Welfare Approved, duced by sick cattle. By using anti- Food Alliance or Global Animal biotics only when an individual Partnership. animal is sick, the likelihood for Each organization has slightly these “superbugs” to develop is different rules regarding animal greatly reduced. welfare, but all place great empha- As well as addressing these sis on the importance of eliminat- health issues, Bon Appétit’s ing growth hormones, providing animal welfare initiative also humane living environments and addresses moral issues. The farm- using antibiotics only in neces- ers that Bon Appétit has been sary situations. These changes not working with to develop this new only affect what Lawrentians eat standard have been supportive in in Andrew Commons and Kaplan’s placing importance on the moral Grill, but also what people will eat issues involved. in over 500 Bon Appétit cafés in With any rapid change such as 32 states. this there is often a period of time Junior Jack Canfield samples the new hormone-free beef patties now available in Andrew Commons. General Manager for Bon of “feeling out.” So far, the farmers Appetit at Lawrence Julie participating are a mix of former Severance is very optimistic about suppliers adjusting their practices comes will far outweigh the nega- the future. “Bon Appétit is trying to align with Bon Appétit’s new tive ones.” Wellness Center unveils to be the company that pushes standard, as well as newer farm- Severance also added: “I modern food in the way that it has ers who were already established believe that Lawrence University Biofeedback program to go, and I really cannot see the as humane producers. chose to have this relationship food industry going backwards at While creating a healthier with Bon Appétit because it By Marie Jeruc environment for these animals this point. There aren’t going to knows that we share common ide- Associate News Editor be people saying that they want can be more expensive for almost als regarding sustainability and ____________________________________ graphs and animation. more pesticides or less animal all parties involved, Severance health of modern food. There are After getting a baseline HRV, welfare involved in the production wants to bring attention to the some people who don’t care but the students can then do differ- of what they eat.” big picture: “While we are aware there are also many who see food ent breathing and visualization It has become common in that it may start out as more of an as more than just something to Students seeking to alleviate activities that alter their breath- large meat-producing companies expense, if the system can change eat. They see it as a way of life.” stress and anxiety or improve ing techniques and heart rates. not moderated by animal welfare in the long run the positive out- their athletic or artistic per- This aspect of the training helps formance have access to a new students understand when their Greek Week raises funds and awareness resource available through the bodies react positively or nega- Wellness Center: a Biofeedback tively to external stressors. By Kaleigh Post & Marie Jeruc training program. Biofeedback training is benefi- Staff Writer & Associate News Editor Biofeedback is equipment cial for both athletic and artistic ___________________________________________ all of the groups will help sponsor ners with delicious cupcakes. All a campus-wide celebration called proceeds went to Kappa Kappa used to study psychophysiology, a performers. Anyone who suffers “Shish-ka-Quad.” This event, tak- Gamma’s philanthropy Harbor branch of psychology which exam- from performance anxiety, ner- ing place on Saturday at 5 p.m. House, a local shelter for women ines the relationship between vousness or hyperventilation can This week marked the first in the Quad, will feature outdoor who are victims of domestic physiological and psychological participate in biofeedback train- of two annual Greek Weeks host- games, grilling, and Phi Kappa abuse. processes, including stress and ing in order to understand how ed by Lawrence’s sororities and Tau’s “Pie a Phi” toss. The women of Delta Gamma anxiety. to control biological reactions to fraternities. All members of the Delta Tau Delta will host the hosted their annual event, Starting this fall, students, stress. Lawrence community were invit- culminating event of Greek Week, “Anchorslam,” on Wednesday in especially performers and ath- Buenzli believes that ed to partake in various philan- “Delt Tug-o-War,” at 11 a.m. on the Buchanan-Kiewit Wellness letes, can improve their physical Biofeedback training will pro- thropic events that benefited each Sunday in the Quad. Center. Anchorslam is a 3 v. 3 bas- and emotional well-being by par- vide students with a clear stress Greek group’s respective philan- Other events that hap- ketball tournament that helped ticipating in this program. management and performance thropy. pened earlier this week include the Delta Gamma chapter raise “Biofeedback training is a enhancing skill. The three sororities — Delta Kappa Alpha Theta’s “Putt-Putt.” money for their philanthropy, technique in which people are She believes that the goal is to Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta Greek Advisor and Student Service for Sight. taught to improve health and be able to control our autonomic and Kappa Kappa Gamm — and Organizations Coordinator Rose Said Wasielewski, “[Greek performance by using signals nervous system response to stress the four fraternities (Sigma Phi Wasielewski said, “I love mini golf, Week] gives all chapters a from their own bodies,” said Erin and allow us to be calm, present Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Tau so I’m most excited for Kappa chance to show campus that Buenzli, the director of wellness and able to perform at our top Delta and Phi Kappa Tau) spon- Alpha Theta Putt-Putt,” which was Greek life is really about philan- and recreation. capabilities in any situation. sored new activities this year to hosted Thursday in the Buchanan- thropy.” She explained, “we have According to Licensed For example, if a performer create excitement about Greek life Kiewit Wellness Center. Interfraternity Council, the group Professional Councilor Deborah suffers from stage fright prior to and philanthropy on campus. Kappa Alpha Theta’s Putt Putt that oversees the men’s chap- Wetzel, students participate in a show, he or she could use bio- Tonight, Beta Theta Pi will raised money for CASA, Court ters [and] we have Panhellenic biofeedback training by having feedback training to see exactly spice things up by hosting their Appointed Special Advocates, a Council, that oversees the wom- their heart rate variability mea- what elements of the performance event “Beta Late Night Grill” in nonprofit network supporting en’s fraternities, but often times sured by a sensor in their ear. causes the most anxiety. the Quad at 10 p.m. Anyone who volunteer advocacy for abused its hard to get all of them work- Then, this reading is pro- With the sensor on, the per- would like to enjoy a good ham- and neglected children. ing together, which is why Greek grammed into a computer soft- former could visualize his or her burger or veggie burger is wel- Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted Week began in the first place.” ware program. The software reads performance while the software come to attend. a “Cake Walk” on Tuesday. “Cake the heart rate rhythm in a number See Biofeedback on page 5 In addition to each Greek Walk” was a game similar to musi- of ways and displays a variety organization’s individual events, cal chairs that rewarded win- of information through different INSIDEVIEW: Sports Features A&E Op-Ed Football Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai J-CLU gets New columns This week’s top demolishes Beloit class offered musicians jazzed up revealed news and views PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 9 PAGES 10-11 2 listings 21 Sept. 2012 THE LAWRENTIAN EvEnts CalEndar Friday Sept. 21 Saturday Sept. 22 Sunday Sept. 23 Monday Sept. 24 Tuesday Sept. 25 Wednesday Sept. 26 Thursday Sept. 27 8:00-10:00 AM Honey Sale (Steitz Atrium) 11:10 PUSSY RIOT. 2:00-5:00 PM Bean Wait…What did you Bag Tournament 2:00-4:00 PM say? (Main 201) (Quad) Honey Sale (Steitz Atrium) 6:00 PM Auditions for 7:00-8:30 PM Winter Term Opera 7:30 PM Melee Open 7:00 PM Guante: A Art Gallery Opening 8:00 PM Faculty (Stansbury Theatre) 8:00 PM Film: El Class (Esch Studio) Spoken Word Poet Reception (Wriston Art Recital: John Daniel, laberinto del fauno (Esch Studio) Center) Trumpet (Memorial (Pan’s Labyrinth) Chapel) (Wriston Auditorium) 10:00 PM Beta Late Night Grill (Boldt Plaza) 21 Sept. 2012 variety 3 THE LAWRENTIAN Special voter registration drive Dress like Micha Micha Saxton in Warch Campus Center Columnist ____________________________________ silk dress.