Students question Reporting from the “green” touchscreens campaign trail TOUCHSCREENS | Page 6 McCAIN - PALIN | Page 15 VILLANOVA, PA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 Rumors Plague ‘Freshens’ Villanova Aces Service Smoothie Supplements Day of Service Committe Enjoys Successful University officials quash speculation St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration By LUCY TUTTLE The new Freshens Energy If a student-athlete tests Zone in the Connelly Center offers positive, according to the NCAA “boosters” in smoothies that are Bylaws he or she is declared alleged to enhance everything from “ineligible for all regular-season performance to focus. However, and postseason competition until it has been rumored that these eligibility is reinstated by the NCAA supplements may also contain student-athlete reinstatement prohibited substances, which are committee.” Eligibility will not not physically hazardous but could be reconsidered until the student- prove tremendously problematic athlete has remained ineligible for for student-athletes at Villanova. “a minimum of one calendar year Freshens partnered with (365 days) after the student athlete Met-Rx to introduce add-ins to tests positive and after the student- their smoothies, advertising these athlete has been withheld from the boosters as “fuel for the body equivalent of an NCAA season.” If and mind.” But research into the a student-athlete ingests a banned actual ingredients and their status substance, knowingly or not, their according to the National Collegiate season or athletic career could Athletic Association (NCAA) rule effectively end. book was inconclusive. Freshens Smoothies are good as a and Met-Rx provide only general post-workout boost or a midday information about the ingredients snack, but many are not aware Photograph by Bridget Reilly found in these supplements in that they are also a good source of Students dedicate a day to helping the community (Full story on Page 5) their informational websites, phytochemicals, carbohydrates, while University administrators and protein. When ordering a maintained that items served at smoothie, student-athletes in Freshens Energy Zone do not particular must be careful about Financial Crisis Brings Unintended Benefits compromise health or NCAA ordering “add-ins.” standards. Speculation over the availability Turmoil offers hope of reforms, positive changes in lifestyle In addition to substances that of banned substances is certainly have been prohibited for years, the not unusual at major colleges and By ALEX JASKULA NCAA recently added a number of universities. Several smoothie readily available, over-the-counter establishments have been shown to Due to the largest financial can differentiate between Economic conditions and ingredients to its list. Student- contain NCAA banned substances. crisis since the Great Depres- the current economic situa- limitations on expendable in- athletes are exposed to various The Athletic Department of the sion, people have thwarted tion and the Great Depres- come have actually led people supplements over the course of University of Florida, for example, career paths, are changing sion – new economic poli- to practice healthier eating their careers, and the NCAA clearly specifically warns their athletes their retirement plans, and are cies are now available to help habits, use more sustainable states that the use of supplements about ‘Tropical Smoothie,’ ‘Planet frightened about their financial in bracing against the shock environment measures, find is at the students’ own risk. The Smoothie,’ and ‘Smoothie King.’ security. Newspaper headlines – many Americans’ lives will creative outlets in which to supplement industry is not strictly As for Villanova, administrators repeatedly describe the cur- still change as a result of the uplift their mood and reintro- regulated by the Food and Drug maintain that Freshens Energy Administration, so the purity and Zone is completely safe and free rent crisis as the most serious financial turmoil. The crisis is duce ethics and integrity into safety of supplements cannot be of any banned substances. Jessica of its kind since the Great De- forcing them to change their the business realm. guaranteed. In its 2008-09 Banned Pellicciotta, Coordinator of pression. Amidst this financial lifestyle: their careers, con- One implication of the re- Drug Classes, the NCAA merely Nutrition and Fitness Programs crisis that is limiting people’s sumption patterns, quality of cent financial instability and states, “Many nutritional and of the Office of Health promotion, disposable incomes, the world life and leisure time. However, the increasing cost of food is dietary supplements contain NCAA looked into the ingredients offered is simultaneously experiencing amidst this financial adversity, the trend of “positive eating.” banned substances.” Of course, that could potentially pose an issue food and fuel crises as well. some surprisingly positive life- impure supplements may in turn While some economists style changes have emerged. Reforms, continued on p 5 yield positive NCAA drug tests. NCAA, continued on p 3 On the inside Post-grad Paranoia Simone de Beauvoir It’s Third-Party Time Campaign Cussing The Whole Crew 3 4 8 14 18 Panicking yet about Debate over the influential Bi-partisan, shmi-partisan. Think politics is one big A Times exclusive on the getting a job, intership, French philosopher rages Libertarian logician verbal boxing match? We talented yet unheralded or admission into a graduate on, as preeminent scholars and Andrew Mackenzie spells out why agree, and compiled some of the Villanova men’s and women’s program? Take a deep breath and University professors weigh in. the undecided among us should most controversial claims of the rowing teams read our how-to. Julianne Dudley examines. vote for a third party candidate. 2008 election to prove it. 2 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 THE VILLANOVA TIMES THE CRUX OF THE ISSUE thoughts & reflections Commitment. Saturday’s Day of Service showed us that Villanovans are committed to helping those less fortunate than themselves. It takes commitment to succeed in school, and to have options when you graduate. Some people are dedicated to philosophies, some to politics. Some are dedicated to their music, some to expressing their ideas in films. Some people fail on their commitments, and others suffer for it. One thing is always certain - only with true dedication, with true commitment, can we accomplish anything. ISSUE 1: September 10, 2008 ISSUE 2: September 24, 2008 ISSUE 3: October 8, 2008 ISSUE 4: October 29, 2008 LATEST LINE Home teams in bold FIRST WORDS: The Editor’s Letter FAVORITES UNDERDOGS Good grammar 4 Kelsey Grammar Salt 3 Pepper Winning the War 7 Winning the Battle Bernard Pollard 16 Tom Brady’s ACL Empty rhetoric about change pick ‘em Empty rhetoric about change Quality 6 Quantity Scandals that end in “-gate” even Scandals that end in justice Thinking 3.5 Talking Bottled water 1 Tap water MacBooks 4 Dells Boys like girls pick ‘em Boys like boys Dick (Nixon) 3 Dick (Cheney) 1 Day of Service even 365 days of service It’s raining cats and dogs 5 It’s raining men More 8 Less Paris, France 4.5 That other Paris Biden his time 1 Palin comparison Bloods pick ‘em Crips A beautiful lyre 7 A dirty liar Rotten apples 2 Sour grapes Uphill battle 2.5 All downhill from here Writers 6 Bloggers Fact even Fiction RETRACTIONS & CORRECTIONS Derek Hutchinson was not credited for his film review in the last issue. CONTACT US Dear Reader, Website E-mail It wasn’t long ago that we were busy preparing our first issue of the year, excited at the prospect of vutimes.wordpress.com [email protected] new students and faithful readers alike enjoying a copy over an IK wrap or Holy Grounds coffee. DONATIONS Our readership seems to grow each and every year, in every corner of campus, and we hope to continue that progress. The Villanova Times is a donation driven publication. We are always in desperate need of help with publication and equipment costs. Any A lot has changed since the last time you saw us. A financial crisis interrupted our lives, giving us support is greatly appreciated. pause in our search for postgraduate jobs and leading us to wonder when things might return to normal. Meanwhile, the presidential election is hitting the home stretch, as our participation in Please send checks to: the political process inches closer to becoming a reality. Here at Villanova, classes have begun and The Villanova Times, 217 Dougherty Hall, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085 we’re all immersed yet again in our weekly schedules. Payable to: Villanova University Perhaps most notably, The Day of Service gave us an opportunity to get back to the basics and Your donation to The Villanova Times, a non-profit organization, is tax realize what brings us all here in the first place: our commitment to community. It’s easy to get deductible. If you would prefer to meet us in person before donating, caught up in the daily ups and downs, so it becomes even more important to understand the please contact Andrew Moriarty at [email protected] or Max value of an event like this. We chronicle how it came to be and the kind of success it enjoyed on Stendahl at [email protected]. page 5. Besides our dedication to the community and our 365-days-a-year sense of service, what should always define us at Villanova is a fearless thirst for knowledge. In that spirit, Julianne Dudley researches the renowned French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and asks local scholars for their input. Andrew Mackenzie makes a compelling argument for why you may want to reject the status quo and vote for a third-party candidate in 2008. Tania Jachens wonders aloud whether the University is succeeding in its “green” movement, and asks students their opinion on the latest The Fearless Independent Newspaper of eco-friendly technology. And of course, there is plenty to keep you entertained as you wait in one Villanova University of various lines, for one of various things.