Eight ways to treat the incurable common cold OPINION “LIKE” THE COLLEGIAN ON FACEBOOK Cirque du Soleil’s “Dralion” flies high in spectacular show CULTURE www.facebook.com/TheCollegianOnline Robbie Rouse leaves behind a lasting legacy at Fresno State SPORTS FRIDAY Issue NOVEMBER 16, 2012 FRESNO STATE COLLEGIAN.CSUFRESNO.EDU SERVING CAMPUS SINCE 1922 Through the Fresno State grapevine Concerns about caffeine: A love/hate relationship By Mark Smith The Collegian For many Americans, it’s as natural as getting out of bed in the morning – a hot cup of cof- fee or tea. Its steamy contents, billow- ing forth, wisp of fresh scent into the cool air, providing warmth or an energetic kick to start the day. Because of many products’ commonplace presence, it is often forgotten that coffee, tea, soda – and the caffeine contained within – can be an addictive substance. Dalton Runberg / The Collegian “I haven’t gotten the addic- Students stand in line at the tion yet,” Fresno State student Starbucks located in the Henry Andrew Hoover, a 23-year-old Madden Library where manager double-major in philosophy Ricky Serrano says he sees many and chemistry, joked over a daily returning customers. triple-shot of espresso and water around four in the after- ox bile. noon. “It’s probably better than According to The New drinking all that stuff in ener- York Times, 5-hour Energy, gy drinks, though.” described as an energy shot That may be true, given and containing high levels recent events relating to popu- of caffeine and other sub- lar energy drinks with added stances, was mentioned in energy supplements like vita- reports by the Food and Drug Roe Borunda / The Collegian min b and taurine – a sub- stance originally isolated from Vice president of the Enology Society Patrick Jackson (right) speaks with an attendee regarding the wines that were See CAFFEINE, Page 3 prizes for a raffle hosted by the society. Campus winemakers celebrate first harvest ASI sponsors meal By Sammy LoProto The Collegian at local church The Fresno State winery came alive Thursday night By Rogue Morales that ASI has sponsored its with the celebration of Le Vin The Collegian Thanksgiving dinner. Nouveau, sharing its freshly “Basecamp is a really good made wines with the local com- Associated Students, Inc., way to connect with the com- munity. along with other Fresno State munity,” said Melissa Ellis, The annual tradition origi- students, sponsored and served ASI community affairs coor- nated in France and is gener- a Thanksgiving-themed dinner dinator. “It’s also a really good ally regarded as a national Thursday night for children way to bring the community holiday there, falling on the and other members of the com- together and make them more third Thursday of November, munity at the Wesley United united. It definitely gives them in which wineries sample their Methodist Church. a sense of relief because they first harvest of the season. The church, located on always have this meal to rely The event is the culmination Barstow and N 4th streets, on.” of the current year’s release of hosts the program Basecamp, The dinner consisted of tur- light and fruity Fresno State which serves dinner every key, stuffing, mashed potatoes, wines, a Nouveau Ridge red Thursday in the Fireside wine, and a Nouveau Blanc Roe Borunda / The Collegian Room. This is the first year See VOLUNTEER, Page 3 white wine. Fresno State winery hosts a celebration of Nouveau Ridge red wine, Nouveau “That is our mission here Blanc white wine and light and fruity Fresno State wines. Cheese, prosciutto tonight, to raise awareness and fresh fruit is served to attendees as they sample the wines. here on campus and around the community,” said Jim released on this night are not first. Kennedy, head of viticulture the aged wines that most peo- “They are the ones who do all and enology at Fresno State. ple think of,” Giannini said. the steps necessary to make the “As you can see, an open house “They were made to be enjoyed wine,” Giannini said. “And on like this generates some seri- right now. So, please enjoy!” top of that, Fresno Sate is the ous interest.” Student winemakers were only campus in the U.S. with More than 150 wine lovers proud to pour the vintage that a full-blown winery. Last year enjoyed Italian cheeses, pro- they helped produce. alone, we pumped out almost sciutto and fresh fruit, while Shayne Vetter, an intern in 9,000 cases of wine, with 26 sipping on many different the viticulture department, varieties.” varietals of the new releases. poured a 2007 Syrah, which Andrew Phillips, in his sec- The entourage was made up of was not a new release, but an ond year as an enology major, alumni, faculty, students and aged product brought out for jumped at the chance to enroll members of the community. the overflow crowd. Vetter will in the program. After selling They moved gingerly along graduate in May, but realizes it wine for a living for five years the long buffet lines, set up on wasn’t an easy journey. on the East Coast, Phillips oak caskets, while the smooth “The learning curve here is knows his wine. sounds of Django Reinhardt huge,” Vetter said. “You really “I love cuisine and enjoy fine emanated overhead. have to use your brain. Not just wines,” Phillips said. “How John Giannini, head wine- anybody can make wine. You could I possibly go wrong with maker at Fresno State, greeted must also have a passion for this program?” Rogue Morales / The Collegian the group of connoisseurs with the study.” The Viticulture Club is pick- Fresno State students from various organizations lend their time to serve a some educational information. Giannini believes his true Thanksgiving-themed meal to the El Dorado Park community at the Wesley “These wines that are being role is to educate the students See WINE, Page 3 United Methodist Church on Thursday. The Collegian NOVEMBER IS Opinion 11 Inspirational Role Models Month PAGE 2 OPINION EDITOR, LIANA WHITEHEAD • [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 Cold busters: 8 ways to treat the incurable common cold cold chills coursed through eardrum. Instead of blowing 4. Invest in some garlic. air and upon landing. Some my body, resulting in a battle into a tissue with both nostrils Traditionally, garlic has simple fixes include swallow- between feeling freezing cold at once, hold one nostril and a healing reputation. For a ing often and chewing gum to and unbearably hot. release the other. This pre- cold, garlic can reduce your relieve pressure. And, as if the virus had not vents earaches and dizziness pain and the severity of upper already made its home in my while draining your sinuses. respiratory illnesses. 7. No smoking. normally busy body, the head The best way to do this is Smoking cigarettes during and body aches accompanied 2. Gargle. Gargle. Gargle. to crush garlic at room tem- a cold can prevent your body a roaring cough that had no An odd word when you say perature, allow it to sit for from healing quickly. intention of leaving in the it aloud, but gargling helps 15 minutes and eat it raw. As a former smoker, I have near future – or two months with pain and healing. Nauseating, I know. lived through too many end- Opinion Editor from now. It can moisten your sore But if it doesn’t turn your less colds – all because I had to LIANA WHITEHEAD Though its course seems throat while thinning thick stomach, chances are it will have a cigarette. After its long-awaited and harmless and quick, a cold mucus and relieving irrita- settle it and aid your cold. It is also more likely that a anticipated arrival, autumn can rob us of precious health tion. Allow a teaspoon of salt smoker will catch a cold than is here and alongside it, its and valuable time if not treat- to dissolve in warm water and 5. Double-up on pillows. a non-smoker due to differenc- fatiguing friend – the incur- ed immediately. gargle. Stacking two pillows behind es in the immune system. able common cold. As students, employees and To get rid of the tickle in your head will give your nasal This week, as I sprint- interns constantly on the go, your throat, gargle tea that passages the slope it needs to 8. Think zinc. ed healthily toward we should not ignore a virus contains tannin – this tightens drain. Popping a zinc lozenge Thanksgiving break, I was that hinders the health of our your mucous membranes. If sleeping this way is both- before a cold kicks in can stop caught in the relentless reign upper respiratory tract. For adults, gargling honey ersome, it also helps to place the virus in its tracks. of the cold. Growing up, many of us and apple cider vinegar, pillows under your mattress, If a cold has set in, the zinc So, for the past three days were taught basic methods to although deemed a folk rem- between the box spring, to can shorten its duration. (which are foggy in hindsight), bust the common cold: drink- edy, can help. fashion a more gradual slope. According to recent dis- I was adhered to my bed in a ing clear fluids, lots of rest coveries, zinc may prohibit small studio apartment where and chicken noodle soup. 3. Take a hot, steamy 6. Maintain a no-fly zone. the virus from spreading and everything I needed was with- Here are eight ways to effec- shower. If you plan on flying during entering through a person’s in arm’s reach.