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SpelmanPaper@gmail.com Nov/Dec 2013
BUSINESS ocFinance
JesusLove: Spotlight on Student Entrepreneur
By. Jourdan McGhee C’20i5
JesusLove is an upcoming online store that
sells unique, edgy and classic fashion pieces that
encompass the spirit of the owner and creator
Fennella Miller. As a junior she has managed to
start a business from the ground up. The first day
the store launched she had over 1,500 views on
different outlets of social media. To date, she has
added three interns to the business. Her mission
is to transform the lifestyle of shoppers through
creative evangelism and philanthropic endeavors.
Although JesusLove is a part of the retail
industry the goals of this innovative business
represent so much more than just clothes. On
Nov. 21 they held a black and white affair at Kings
Chapel in the African-American Hall of Fame. The
event served as a creative and spiritual artistic
experience. The event showed people that they can
use their creative gifts for God outside of church.
There was prophetic art, prophecy tables where
spiritual words of encouragement were received,
music, spoken word and a fashion show. They also
had exciting giveaways and tasty refreshments!
Spiritual hipsters, artistic souls and everyone else
who fits in between were in attendance.
Make sure to check out www.shopjesuslove.
com so you can take a look at the fashion that is
changing the face of college style. God is love and
where there is love there is freedom.
Saving at Spelman:
Cheap Local Restaurants Spotlight
Do you have champagne taste and beer money?
Don’t fret, here are some deals around town
that will no doubt satisfy your appetite without
emptying your wallet during this hectic (and most
certainly expensive) homecoming season!
By: Jourdan McGhee C2015
692 Kirkwood Ave,
Ste B1, Atlanta, Ga
(404) 590-6086
Merkersons Fish Market:
Just a mile from campus lies the Merkerson’s
Fish Market, a great place for fresh seafood that
is, of course, cook to order. They serve catfish,
whiting, and my personal favorite, fried mullet
with french fries. Although not an ideal place to
sit and enjoy your meal, the
AUC Whiting Special for $2.15 is
a steal. With the special one can
get a whole plate of fish!
*Closed on Saturday and Sunday
740 Ralph David Abernathy
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 758-9079
Get Fruity Cafe:
Are you a college student trying to eat healthy on
a budget...Get Fruity Cafe is the perfect place for
you! This small Cafe serves some of the freshest
food in Atlanta and if one unlocks an offer on the
“Yelp” app one can get 10% off their first order.
One of the menu’s best items is the avocado buffalo
chicken wrap and the smoothies are simply divine.
79 Marietta St. NW,
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)521-0109
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
Sat 8:30 am - 3 pm
Boston Fish Supreme:
If you find yourself on Northside Drive, stop by
Boston Fish Supreme if you are looking for a
delicious meal for the steal! It is a great place to
grab some fried fish or chicken, they also have a
deal for 15 nuggets with fries and a soda for $5.00.
A special deal for yelp users is fhe 10 piece wings
that come with fries and a drink. The best items on
the menu are the hush puppies and red velvet cake
that is simply delicious!
296 Northside Dr. SW,
Atlanta, GA30313
(404) 880-8901
Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sat 11 am -10 pm
Fri 11 am -11 pm
Sun 12 pm -10 pm
Sweet Cheats:
Sweet Cheats located on Kirkwood Ave is a great
place to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cupcakes are
delicious and the chocolate dream (cookie dough
baked inside of a cupcake) melts in your mouth
and leaves you wanting more. The cake pops are a
great treat and through the yelp app one can get a
free cake pop with purchase.
Hours:
Tue-Fri 7 am - 8:30 pm
Sat 8 am - 8:30 pm
Sun 8 am - 7 pm
Healthful Essence:
Healthful Essence is the perfect place to get a home
cooked meal...without going home! The curry
dishes are highly recommended and the exemplary
customer service creates an overall great dining
experience. They serve vegan food and is a great
spot for the starving vegetarians at Spelman. For
the ultimate discount use the Scoutmob app and
receive 50% off any meal.
875 York Ave
Atlanta, GA
30310
Phone number
(404)806-0830
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 12 pm - 8 pm
Nicky’s Seafood:
Looking for'a quick lunch between classes...
Nicky’s Seafood is right around the corner from
Spelman and the food is absolutely delicious. The
fried fish and shrimp burrito is a fan favorite and
the lobster served on the weekends is so fresh
one would think it hopped out the water and onto
your plate. The food is always made to order and
Scoutmob app users get a free order of crab dip
with purchase.
609 Whitehall St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404)588-3474
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am -10 pm
Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
Adios Cafe:
Near the Castleberry Hill apartments lies a great
brunch spot that serves delicious authentic
Mexican food at affordable prices. For these brisk
Fall nights, their highly reviewed hot chocolate will
warm you up! Scoutmob users, get a 50% off with
any meal!
180 Walker St SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Neighborhood:
Castleberry Hill
(404)574-5678
Hours:
Mon-Sun8am-10pm
Freaking out about what
to do this summer?
By: Tyler Lee C2015
Well if you dream of working in the financial services
industry you have a short window to get your grades up
and your applications in for the competitive Wall Street
internships. For those of you who are awaiting your second
round interviews be aware they will ask you questions
about the company so they can have a grasp of your
financial knowledge and what better way to showcase
your skills by knowing the company’s stock price!
Listed below are some companies that have
been to Spelman’s campus in the past few months
and their stock prices as of December 5, 2013:
BAC
Bank of America
15.43
GS
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
165.56
PG
The Procter & Gamble Company
82.69
JPM
JP Morgan Chase & Co
55.82
DAL
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
27.94
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
35.03
MS
Morgan Stanley
30.21
GOOG
Google
876.39
SPG
Simon Property Group
150.80
For last minute stock price checks there is a
“Stocks”
application that automatically downloads to the iphone, or
visit finance.yahoo.com Good Luck!
HEALTH & Wellness
Culturally Speaking
Eating Disorders in the Black Community
By: India Huff Domestic Exchange Student, Middlebury College
Anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa. Orthorexia.
You may have never heard of these scientific terms
before, or perhaps you’ve heard them thrown around
in your high school
health class. Anorexia,
Bulimia, and Orthorexia
are all medical terms
for eating disorders. An
eating disorder loosely
defined as a psychological
disorder characterized by
“disturbed” eating habits.
But what are
disturbed eating habits?
Missing breakfast every
morning before your 8
a.m. chemistry lecture
doesn’t qualify (although,
chemistry at 8 a.m. is
disturbing enough as it
is). However, missing
breakfast every morning
with the intention of
restricting your caloric
intake for the day does.
Severe calorie restriction,
purging by means of
laxatives or vomiting, and
starvation are mechanisms
of anorexia nervosa.
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Eating disorder
research demonstrates
that the social climate and
subculture contributes to
risk and development of
an eating disorder. The
research suggests that
black people do feel some
pressure to conform to the
American ideal of thinness
as indicated by the higher
rate of bulimia.
What Are The Causes
of Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are
fueled by compulsion
and can be classified
as an addiction. There
are a number of things
that can trigger the
development of an eating
disorder; emotions, peer
pressure, stress. Anyone
is susceptible, some more
than others. However, it is
very important to note that
Binge eating is the most
disorder among Blacks
22.8 years is the
which is similar to the general population
14.9 years is the age of onset tor anorexia in
African American and 18.9 years for white/
Caucasians
Anorexia among African Americans does not
Bulimia in Black Americans is 1i
which is slightly
average of 1.0%.
which is the same as the general population.
Thus, rates of bulimia among Blacks may not
be as uncommon as once believed.
Adult women had higher prevalence of eating
disorders than men
than women. Men have more issues around
behaviors
Boys tend to exhibit more
behaviors
for
Black boys are not considered immune to
eating disorders.
bulimia, a disease
that often includes binging followed by purging or
intense exercise as a way to maintain body weight and
ameliorate any guilty feelings from overeating. Lastly,
we have orthorexia - which may not appear to be a
disease at all. Orthorexia is an obsession with eating
“healthy foods.” Harmless, right? Wrong. Where
someone with anorexia is obsessed with the quantity
of food, an orthrexic is concerned with the quality of
food. Both situations end up with victims severely
restricting their intake, which is extremely dangerous.
Cultural and Eating Disorders
According to Psychology Today, African-
Americans are under-represented in treatment centers
and clinical research studies about eating disorders.
The National Survey of American Life (NSAL)
conducted a nationwide study of 5,191 adult and
1,170 adolescent African-American and Caribbean
Blacks to examine the prevalence, age of onset,
and gender differences in eating disorders in an
internationally representative Black sample. The
study findings indicate that Bulimia and Binge Eating
are more common among Black Americans, while
there is no specific type of
person who can develop an eating disorder - nor is a
specific body type associated with the disease. In fact,
many bulimics have what is considered to be a normal
body size - but their addiction can lead to devastating
side effects like rotting teeth, bloating, bad breath,
acid reflux, ulcers and the list goes on.
How You Can Help A Person With Eating Disorders
If you or someone you know has an eating
disorder, they should be encouraged to seek help
immediately. It is not enough to attempt to manage
the situation without professional help because one
risks worsening the situation. The path to recovery is
scary, but it is not impossible. One of the first and
most important steps towards recovery is identifying
people, places and activities that trigger compulsive
behavior. As a friend, all you can do is support your
loved one who is suffering and encourage them
to stay strong. Eating disorders have a myriad of
health problems and social implications. The aim
should be to raise awareness around eating disorders
and ameliorate stigma and misconceptions about
their existence.
Mental Health & Well-Being
Riv Simnnp Sihlev C’?ni4
When you break your arm, where do you go? The
emergency room I would hope! Yes, this may seem a bit
trivial, but it is relative, I promise. But what do you do for
mental illness, which in the United States is among the
highest of all diseases?
We live in a society that promotes the receiving of
physical care from a doctor, but not mental health care.
Ironically, mental health is essential to a person’s well
being, ability to foster healthy relationships, and to live a
full and productive life. If left untreated, mental illnesses
increases a person's risk for unhealthy behaviors,
including drug abuse, violence and suicidal thoughts.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, approximately one in four adults in the
United States has had a mental health disorder in the
past year, most commonly anxiety or depression. They
went further to illustrate that in 2010, one in five children
in the United States had a mental health disorder.
Though these rates continue to increase, the stigma
associated with seeking care remains prevalent. The
National Survey of American Life collected data comparing
black women who sought out professional mental health
services, versus informal support such as social media.
Only 14% of black women relied on professional mental
health services, while 2% used informal support, and
16% did not seek help at all.
By: Simone Sibley C’2014
As magnanimous intellectuals of Spelman College,
we must be good to our minds, bodies and souls. That
is where the organization, Peer Education Programmers
(PEPers), comes into play. Founded at Spelman College,
by students just like you, the mission of PEPers is to be
committed to the psychological, emotional liberation,
and wellness of people of African descent. We recognize
and accept our responsibility to contribute to the mental,
physical, spiritual, and emotional health of our Spelman
sisters, and our community at large.
We will stand with our sisters in times of crisis. We will
be a resource for information, consultation, and support.
We will use all means to maintain these relationships
to the best of our ability. We are committed to the
continuous training of Spelman, greater AUC and broader
communities so that personal growth will continue to be
facilitated.
So if you are ever feeling down, a little home sick
or completely overwhelmed by life, we are here to listen!
PEPers just finished a mental health awareness week
last month. Please be on the look out for more events
and mental health awareness, brought to you by PEPers,
throughout the year.
We are here for you, but remember, you have to be
there for yourself and those around you first!
Vitamins can be an important part in maintaining a healthy
body. With the variety of vitamin supplements and brands
on market shelves, choosing the right vitamins can be very
difficult. Many experts would say that taking vitamins and
multivitamins are extremely important.
However, some believe that taking supplements are
unnecessary because our bodies already produce many of
the things we are looking to supplement with a vitamin, and
natural vitamins can be found in foods we eat. In reality, most
of us do not eat a balanced enough diet to ensure that we
are getting the proper daily amount of vitamins. For those
who feel the need for vitamins, or feel they need to begin a
vitamin regimen here are a few you may want to look into:
1. Biotin: Biotin is known to help hair and nails grow and
enhances skin.
Vitamins
By. Raven Carnes c’2016
2. Vitamin E, Vitamin E oil: Known mostly for its positive
effects on skin, Vitamin E can also have positive
effects on heart health.
3. B12 Caplets or Liquid B12: Known for boosting energy
levels and maintaining a healthy immune system.
4. Vitamin C: With the winter months upon us, Vitamin
C is a great supplement to have on hand to prevent
illnesses associated with the common cold or flu. It
can also shorten the length of the illness.
5. Gingko Biloba: Used for memory because it increases
blood flow to the brain for better brain activity
Try one of the vitamins listed above or visit your local
pharmacy. Be sure to check with your doctor for more
information on which vitamin supplements and multivitamins
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