B Y: N IC O L E BA S K IN NO V EM B E R 4 , 2 0 1 3 MESSAGE 1 Getting on Track for Finals: Health It looks like “Cullowhee Crud” is on the rampage once again on campus. Remember, academics and participating in events are important, but so is your health. Being healthy can mean much more than curing your cold. It can mean eating right, sleeping right, and relieving stress! Nutrition Try making meals in your room instead of eating out. If you have no other choice but to eat food from campus dinning, try eating at Einstein’s for breakfast, Grab n’ go Sandwiches and Salads for lunch and McAlister’s for dinner! If you don’t have any declining balance, be sure to eat a balanced meal in the dining hall! Sleep Trouble sleeping at night? Wake up earlier to go to sleep at a decent time. Take power naps if needed- NO LONGER THAN 30 minutes! Don’t sit around all day; get active to release pinned up energy Stress Management Exercising is a great way to not only get fit, but to release stress and anxiety. It also gives you a clear mind and improves learning and memory! Take short breaks after a few hours of studying. Schedule a time for fun. Whether it’s going out for a walk or watching a t.v. show. Give yourself time to relax your mind. If you’re already down for the count with a cold, or if you’re starting to feel like you’re coming down with something and need a doctor, schedule an appointment with one in the Bird Building across from McKee. MESSAGE 2 Cubs Corner! Your Journey – Your Goals! HEY CUBS! This year we have some amazing students out making a difference! A group of caring cubs are on a mission to making a positive impact on campus! It is their belief that by uplifting one person that person will in turn uplift someone else, hence the “ripple” effect. By doing good deeds you could be awarded by one of the members of Ripple On and also have your story recognized here on Cubs Corner! But remember it’s not always about recognition; sometimes the smallest things can make a difference in someone’s day. So get up, Get out, and Ripple On! Want to be in an issue of the Message Board? “CUB’s Corner” IS NOW OPEN! This section is all about YOU! Show off your creativity! We need new cubs to submit their own works such as an original poem, video, drawing/ comic strip, short story, almost anything! There will also be a lucky cub featured in one week’s issue for getting involved on campus. Whether it’s through volunteer work, club/organization, or an event on campus! Simply send in a picture or short video and a short description of yourself and what you’re doing to stay involved on campus! Need advice? Cub’s Corner will also feature an Ask Mitten’s column! All submission types are to be sent to cubsaskmittens@yahoo.com! MESSAGE 3 Weekly Reviews! Explore—Discover—Make Memories Early Girl Eatery By: Evan Iezzi In downtown Asheville on Wall Street is an amazing restaurant called Early Girl Eatery. They serve southern-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This restaurant uses food from local farms in western North Carolina for complete freshness of the cuisines they serve. Every meal is made from scratch with the raw materials from the local farms, no frozen meals. The majority of items on the menu are breakfast related. Early Girl is one of the most popular restaurants for tourists, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make reservations. I tried to get a table on a Saturday morning and waited 45 minutes for a table. What else would you expect from a restaurant that has been written up in many major newspapers across the nation? Early Girl was written up in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Chicago Tribute as one of the top Figure 1: Entrance to Early Girl Eatery places to eat in Asheville, NC. Julie and John Stehling have owned Early Girl Eatery since 2001; the couple is there every morning from when the doors open at 7:30 am to insure best quality of service. Julie is usually at the front of the restaurant to greet arriving customers and John is sometimes seen busing tables. The restaurant is very efficient with the couple being in the operations of the restaurant. Along with traditional omelets and pancakes they also offer a wide variety of vegan and gluten free meals on the menu. Entrees include tofu scramble, bean burger, and soy milk. I chose to make my own omelet with bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, and salsa that also came with a side of toast and home-fries. I would like to try the homemade pumpkin gingerbread next time. The average meal is around ten dollars and many drink options are available as well, including wine and beer. The food is a bit pricy when you start adding side items but when factoring the quality of food, it is well worth the cost. It is hard to compare this place to other breakfast style restaurants because the lack of relationship between them. The authenticity of food, quality of service, and atmosphere are unmatched. Some of the recipes for the most popular homemade dishes are available on the Early Girl website. The atmosphere is cozy, comfortable, and social with plenty of natural lighting, from the large windows that you see when you walk in. You feel as if you just walked into a somewhat barn-style setting with the wood tables, flooring, seats, and flowerpots hanging along the windows. Conversations and laughter are heard across all the tables; people seem happy and energetic which adds to the great atmosphere. The aroma of breakfast in the morning and the great start of filling healthy foods certainly leave customers happy. At Early Girl, service and quality are the most important aspects of the restaurant, and it shows. In conclusion the Early Girl Eatery is an awesome restaurant to get a great tasting, healthy meal. Make sure to come hungry because the portions are relatively large and takeout is offered as well. Early Girl is located on 8 Wall Street in downtown Asheville and is open on Monday 7:30 am till 3 pm, Tuesday through Friday 7:30 pm till 9pm, and on the weekends 9 am till 9pm. Early Girl Eatery is a fantastic restaurant to try out, bring your friends and they will thank you for the experience. Figure 2 Dining Area of Early Girl Eatery MESSAGE 4 Announcements! SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK! WCU Career Fair and Graduate School Day 1:00PM Wednesday October 30 UC Grandroom The WCU Career Fair and Graduate School Day is a great opportunity for any student who wants to attend graduate school, or who is looking for a full-time job, internship, or co-op. ALL MAJORS are welcome! https://wcu.experience.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=6285 Breathless- 1960’s 7:30PM Wednesday October 30 UC Theatre "Breathless" (1960), Directed by Jean-Luc Goddard. Presented by Jack Sholder 7:30PM 1960s Take It All in FILM SERIES- presented by Jack Sholder Campus Safety Walk 8:00 PM Tuesday November 5 UC 336 ICA Lounge Ever want to make a difference on campus but didn't know how to do it? This walk will open your eyes to learn ways to be and keep others safe on campus. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking through campus. WCU Surplus Sale 10:00AM-3:00PM Wednesday November 6 WCU Warehouse MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SOLD AS IS ITEMS FOR SALE: USED DESKS, CHAIRS, FILE CABINETS, TABLES, MONITORS, CPU'S (hard drives have been removed), ALONG WITH OTHER VARIOUS ITEMS. CASH AND CARRY ONLY!! Prices for items will be marked. SMA Basketball Tournament 3:30 November 1 (Continues 2-3rd at different times) *** For More Events this week visit, http://www.wcu.edu/11570.asp *** Discover College Adapt to new environments and responsibilities - discover and use the resources available to you! Be Involved Identify and act upon your role and responsibility as an engaged citizen - be an active participant in your learning experiences! Connect the Dots Connect your personal interests and abilities, academics, and co-curricular activities as you make sense of the world. Think First Identify complex issues or problems – evaluate your options to make an informed decision - reflect on the implications of your choice. Exchange Ideas Communicate appropriately and respectfully in a variety of formats and contexts. Calibrate Your Compass Examine your values and goals - take responsibility for your own learning and development - act with integrity!