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Summer students need more accommodating transportation options x PAGE 28 Youth Programs Aim to THE COLUMBIA Combat Chicago Violence hronicle WEB-EXCLUSIVE VIDEO c ON ColumbiaChronicle.com The Official News Source of Columbia College Chicago May 3, 2010 Volume 45 Number 29 THEWEB Hold the Salt Call to federally regulate sodium added to processed foods by Ivana Susic Assistant Health & Fitness Editor ACCORDING TO the American Heart Association, the recommended daily sodium intake is less than 2,400 mg. On average, Americans consume 4,000 mg of sodium daily, with 75 percent of that intake coming from the processed foods consumed on a regular basis. In an effort to lower sodium intake, the American Heart Association is collaborating with New York City to create a nationwide campaign, the National Salt Reduction Initiative. The goal is part of a plan that aims to improve cardiovascular health and help people reduce the sodium they eat to fewer than 1,500 mg per day by the year 2020. Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE This amount is currently how much Philip Tadros, a former Columbia student, is the founder and CEO of Philcoextra, a consulting company that won a vote following a proposal to replace is recommended as the daily intake for Plum Cafe, the college’s food provider and catering company. Tadros created University Cafe, which will be Columbia’s new food provider beginning June 1 and will include renovations of the current cafes. people sensitive to sodium. There is also a call for the Food and Drug Administration to federally mandate food companies set a limit for salt added to processed foods. Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Inter- est, said more than 100,000 deaths each Cafe changes are brewing year can be attributed to health problems Five-year contract ends, new that arise from high salt consumption. company plans renovations into effect as of June 1. anonymous evaluation of the presenta- He called it “vitally important” for the within campus cafes According to Tom Russel, director of tions. Following the votes, the agree- FDA to regulate the addition of salt in administrative service and purchasing ment of all constituent groups favored processed foods, citing the Institute of by Laura Nalin at Columbia, a survey was given to stu- Cafe University. Medicine calling the voluntary approach Assistant Campus Editor dents, faculty, staff and administrators Shortly after the vote, the college final- for companies reducing sodium as an in an effort to determine what type of ized a five-year contract with Philcoextra. “abysmal failure.” AFTER DECIDING not to renew its five food service would satisfy the needs of Philip Tadros, founder and chiefex- According to Jacobson, the sodium in year contract with Plum Cafe, the col- the Columbia community. ecutive officer of Philcoextra, is a processed foods could be reduced by 25 lege’s leading vendor and event caterer, Columbia graduate. Tadros said he is percent before consumers would begin to Columbia recently formed a new part- The four biggest things looking forward to working with the notice a difference in taste. nership with Cafe University, owned college to ensure the cafes are places for “The FDA needs to set limits,” by Philcoextra. we were considering students to relax and network with one Jacobson said. “It’s not the consumer using Currently, Plum Cafe is responsible for another. He developed Cafe University catering school and departmental events, were the price of food, after being selected by the college. x SEE SALT, PG. 13 and was the only permitted provider of which was a huge factor, Tadros is the owner of numerous cafes catering services to the college. throughout Chicagoland including Noble However, with the implementa- the ability to hire Tree Cafe, 2444 N. Clark St., Dollop Cafe, tion of the new contract with Phil- 4181 N. Clarendon Ave., and Chase Cafe, coextra’s Cafe University, the incom- student workers, 7301 N. Sheridan Ave. He also owns Doejo, ing company will not provide any student affordablility a 30-person Web consulting agency which catering services. Campus events will specializes in design, development and now have to find catering outside and the ability to use marketing business. of Columbia. Valerio said although the prices and The new contract was the result of debit and credit cards.” definite business plans have not been numerous proposals from more than 20 - Jessica Valerio fully decided, Tadros proposed to lower potential food service vendors through- the prices, ensuring student affordability, out Chicagoland presented in September which played a major role in the decision 2009. Potential candidates outlined pos- Jessica Valerio, president of the making process. She added they decided sible menus, prices and business altera- Student Government Association, said to choose Cafe University mainly because tions they’d make during a Senate assem- although the SGA didn’t take a formal vote STOCK PHOTO bly presentation. The new contract will go following the proposals, they voted in an x SEE CAFE, PG. 7 Columbia gets INDEX unplugged CAMPUS 2 Roosevelt to soar H&F 11 over South Loop A&C 17 Printmaking on tour COMMENTARY 28 x SEE PG. 8 x SEE PG.31 x SEE PG. 18 CAMPUS A&C METRO METRO 31 2 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 EDITOR’S NOTE 5/4/10 All things irritating Helping Children with Cancer I WILL be the first to walk rules and remain on the right side! The Producing Live Entertainment class will host a benefit concert to raise money admit; I do not have This is an unspoken, unwritten rule that for the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. The event will run from the most even-keel, should be adhered to. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Wong Center for Artistic Expression in the 623 calm and composed Leggings: I’m sorry, but these are just S. Wabash Ave. Building. The benefit will include live music, children’s games, temperament.I not a substitute for pants. I know that goes food and a raffle. have been known against the latest fashion trend but hon- to walk around The estly, one day you will look back and wonder The Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression Chronicle’s news- what the heck you were thinking when you 623 S. Wabash Ave. room with a steak wore nothing but leggings and a T-shirt. knife in hand and, Please, for everyone’s sake, cover your butt. by Bethany Reinhart in Rahm Emanuel The lack of paper towels and hot water in Editor-in-Chief 5/5/10 fashion, drive it into many Columbia washrooms: I understand a wall when my stress level reaches boiling we are trying to “go green” and all, but when Free HIV and STD Testing point. When I’m preparing to leave for the four women are waiting for one hand dryer, airport and things won’t fit in my suitcase, chances are three of them are going to wipe The Chicago Department of Public Health is offering HIV and STD testing to it’s common to see me beating the crap out their cold, wet hands on their jeans (or leg- students for free. Results are provided two weeks after the testing date at the of a sweater or pair of jeans. On more than gings, ew) and head back to class. This is Student Health Center. For general questions or referrals to local testing sites, one occasion I have driven my stiletto heels just unsanitary. Columbia, please help us call the Illinois AIDS/HIV and STD hotline at (800) 243-2437. into inanimate objects that really don’t stay germ-free by providing paper towels in deserve my wrath. My boss’s file cabinet, our washrooms. Also, warm water would the office microwave and numerous walls really be nice. 1104 Center are just a few things that have served as Soda thieves: I am the only person in my 1104 S. Wabash Ave. punching or kicking bags in the past few office who drinks caffeine-free diet Coke years. On a positive note, I never take my and yet I frequently find that my stash has aggression out on humans or animals. been raided and the thieves are never kind I once believed my uncontrollable desire enough to replenish. Soda thieves, please 5/5/10 to fight with inanimate objects was passed stop stealing from a poor college student. down from my grandfather, who was a Frigid office temperature: No matter Art Stress Relief Day professional lightweight boxer. However, the season, it is always frigid in my office. the truth is, I can’t really blame Grandpa During the summer the air conditioning Masica. My lack of positive stress manage- blasts ice cold air and in the winter, the During finals time, Columbia is working hard to relieve stress during the chal- ment techniques and the plethora of irri- drafty windows provide no insulation.