The Jade Times

By Kristine Aguilan

• Full name (first name “sorority name” last name):  Hina “Hestia” Ansar
• Chapter, class and number:  ISU, Gamma Class “Tantalizing Two”, #19
• Current occupation and location: Emergency Medicine Resident Physician, Lansing, MI

What did you study at your chapter and how has life been outside of college (ex: current occupation, Masters/PhD degree, etc.)?

I was a biology major and chemistry minor in college. Just graduated from medical school this May! I will be starting my emergency medicine residency at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

Has there been any exciting news in your life (ex: trips, new jobs, engagements/weddings, family, etc.)?

Just the fact that I am now a doctor! Stay tuned for a wedding announcement in the near future though!

Do you still keep in touch with sister(s) even after college is done?

Not as much [as] I would like to! But thanks to modern technology (my expert Facebook™ stalking skills) we are all able to keep up with each other’s lives. I was in Tennessee for the past four years, but now that I will be closer to Chicago, hopefully I will get to see my seestars more often!

How do you feel the Sisterhood has benefited you in life so far?

My college years are some of the most memorable years of my life; I formed some truly everlasting bonds and friendships thanks to DPhiL. It helped me break my shell and open up to people. It helped make me the person I am today.

What is a fond or favorite memory with Delta Phi Lambda?

There are numerous memories – the road trips we took, the sisterhoods we had, the fundraisers we hosted! I think one of the most memorable was when we hosted Midyear at ISU! It was great having sisters from all over in our little town and it was a huge achievement for the ISU campus!

Any sisterly advice for future generations of DPhiL sisters?

Enjoy college! Do all the crazy things you can think of and have no regrets!

By: May “Mosaic” Advincula, Staff Writer

“Junk food” is generally characterized by types of foods with no nutritional value that often contain high levels of calories from sugar or fat. Common junk foods include salted snacks, gum, candy, sweet dessert, fried foods and carbonated beverages.

According to Unjunk your Junk Food: Healthy Alternatives to Convention Snacks, the worst ingredient list is divided into groups called the “scary seven.” The next time you have a snack attack, consider reading the labels of your foods and look out for the following:

• HFCS: High-Fructose Corn Syrup (also referred to as glucose-fructose)
• Trans fats: ‘Partially hydrogenated’ or ‘hydrogenated’ (includes vegetable shortening)
• MSG: Monosodium Glutamate
• Artificial flavors
• Artificial colors (dyes)
• Artificial sweeteners: Chemical sweeteners including aspartame, Splenda (sucralose), Ace-K (Acesulfame Potassium), saccharine, etc.
• Preservatives: Polysorbate 60, 65 & 80, TBHQ, sodium benzoate, BHA, BHT, sulfur dioxide (sulfites)

Check out these alternative tips to popular junk food snacks:

Flavored water versus soda

The next time you get thirsty and need something sweet to quench your thirst, consider adding fresh fruit (strawberries, lemons, etc.) or veggies (cucumbers) to a pitcher of water to jazz up the flavor. It will be more refreshing than soda, which has a tendency to dehydrate you and is full of sugar.

Baked sweet potato fries versus french fries

An order of McDonald’s large french fries is estimated to have at least 500 calories. Instead of a snack high in fat and salt content, opt to make your own for classic oven-baked sweet potato fries.

Try this recipe for a lower-calorie alternative: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/potatoesandsweetpotatoes/r/sweetfries.htm

Frozen yogurt versus ice cream

Though sweet and filling, ice cream is also full of fat. The next time you want a cold treat, try frozen yogurt instead. Not only is it tasty, but frozen yogurt also contains healthy live cultures that aid in your digestion. Frozen yogurt has also been linked to bone and joint health as well as a healthy immune system. Not to mention, people who are lactose-intolerant generally don’t have problems with it.

Baked potato chips versus regular potato chips

Instead of the regular bag of potato chips, try the baked versions instead for light snacking. They tend to be crispier and less greasy that their regular counterparts.

Dark chocolate versus milk chocolate

Though chocolate has known health benefits, this only applies to dark chocolate versus the manufactured candy bars that are diluted or modified to include other ingredients that easily turn them into a high-calorie guilty pleasure. Next time your sweet tooth comes calling, try a piece of dark chocolate to appease your cravings.

Hummus versus ranch dip

The next time you put out a veggie tray at your next get-together, consider using hummus instead of ranch dip. Not only is it tasty, it is also full of protein compared to other low-nutrient spreads. Also, you can pair it with crispy bagel chips to include for lunch or for something on-the-go.

Whether you need something to nosh on during your next road trip, or something to get you through your 2:30 feeling at work, opt for healthier snack alternatives to avoid the extra pounds the next time you get the munchies.

By Oanhie “Shinsen” Pham, Editor-in-Chief

Name:  Jaleesa “Aspire” Reed
Chapter, class and number:  UGA, Psi Class, “Enduring Eight” #120
Major: Fashion Merchandising

How is the student life on campus? What are some of the best things about your campus?
UGA is a big university so we have a very active student life. If you’re interested in something, you can probably find a club or a group of people that share your interests. The diversity and flexibility of student life are probably some of the best attributes of my campus.

What is the most exciting thing you experienced since you crossed? Why?
I’ve experienced a lot of things but crossing Alpha Alpha Class was probably my biggest accomplishment. I think all Mamas can understand what I mean by the amount of work you put into a class and all the emotions that get tied up with that. It’s an experience that never stops giving because now I can watch them grow as sisters. Knowing that I played a big part in 10 girls becoming sisters makes it exciting.

Describe a time when you were most happiest.
Being with my line sisters makes me happy. We’re all so different and we come from different places but somehow we all fit.

Any advice for a successful semester as a student and active sister of DFL?
Being an active sister and a successful student is all about balance. Learn your limits. Push yourself but don’t overwork yourself. Trust me, those are two very different things.

What are you majoring in for school? Why did you choose that major?
My major is Fashion Merchandising. I love details and I notice them the most in apparel. Merchandising is all about those things.

What is your dream job and why?
My dream job is to be the Fashion Director or Design Director of a magazine.

What inspires you in your journey to success?
Success is a journey. Every time I see the benefits of my work, it pushes me to go further. It’s almost like, “If I can do this, what else can I do?”

If you were to describe your line sisters in one sentence, what would that sentence be?
Eight Enduring Elephants. I don’t think that’s a sentence but it describes us perfectly.

What are the top three goals you want to accomplish while being an undergraduate sister of DFL?
When I came into DFL, I didn’t really have any goals. Since then I’ve done so many things that I was interested in – I’ve been Papa, Mama, Philanthropy Chair, and now I’m President. Fortunately for me, sisters believed that I had the skills for all of these positions. In my last year as an undergrad, I just want us to have a successful semester, broaden our horizons a little, and continue fulfilling our mission.

A quote you live by:
“Even after all this time, the Earth never says to the Sun, ‘You Owe Me’. Look what happens with a love like that – it lights up the whole sky.”
I love this quote because I always tell people to do things because it’s the right thing to do – not because you want recognition or attention. If you do things from the right place, good things will come of it.