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The BluePrint B 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. Similar to anorexia is So sf H s tin •S' a ■*— to £ 2 5 £ *42 r <3 Uq *'3 a « a u a CQ it eating Black Americans and Caribbean Blacks are at lower risk for anorexia. Other findings from this study can be found in the diagram... 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 i-v-inia nntontiallv hp hsnpficial to VOU.