Central Market at Penn Square in Lancaster has a variety of fresh produce and meats, coffee, desserts, cheeses, collectible items, and different varieties of prepared foods for on-the-go lunch. The market was established in the 1730s and is the oldest farmer’s market building in America. It’s a perfect place to go to try out fresh food and chat with local people.

Downtown Lancaster has a variety of restaurants ranging from Greek to American. Spyro’s Gyros is a Greek restaurant located on Queen Street. The menu has Greek delights ranging from falafels to gyros. It is reasonably priced, and a great way to experience ethnic food. La Cocina Restaurant is a Dominican eatery on King Street, specializing in rice and beans, rotisserie chicken, and sandwiches. It is known to have the best Hispanic food in town.

For a taste of France, check out Rachel’s Café and Creperie. It is a cozy café located on Queen Street, serving a variety of crepes, soups, and salads. The crepes can be stuffed with just about anything, from chocolate to tofu. Rachel’s also includes a smoothie and coffee bar. The Prince Street café, on Prince Street, is a perfect place to have coffee and do school work. Bring your laptop because this cafe has free wireless internet. For a complete list of dining in Lancaster, visit www.downtownlancaster.com/dining.

Lancaster is also home to more than 90 art destinations. The Lancaster Museum of Art, located on Lime Street, is a non-profit art center that educates and explores traditional and innovative art. The Echo Valley Art Group will be exhibited from April 2 to May 30. The Echo Valley Art Group is a group of artists from Lancaster. Since 1945, only 100 artists have been a part of this elite group. Lancaster features Gallery Row on Prince Street. The galleries include The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, Isadore Gallery, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Mark Finbery Gallery, Red Raven Art Company, Pencilworks Studios and Gallery, and Nick Gould Photography. Each gallery has something unique to offer.

The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster showcases musicals, comedies, and dramas at a historic location with beautiful Victorian architecture. “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is scheduled April 22 through May 9.

First Fridays in Lancaster celebrate the arts and community in Lancaster. The photography of Lancaster resident Megan McIntyre will be showcased April 2 at Isaac’s Downtown and the Pickle Bar. There will also be a Jewel EGGstravaganza downtown starting at 5 p.m. at Veleska Jewelry on West Orange Street. Easter eggs containing a piece of jewelry ranging from $15-$100 in value will be sold for $10. Veleska will also be hosting the opening of “A Sense of Wonder,” photography by Jan Portwood.

Lancaster also has venues for local musicians. To enjoy open-mic performances, check out the Mufflin Street Café on Orange Street. Open-mic is featured the first and third Friday of each month at 7 p.m. The Ace of Clubs, the Alley Kat, and Ad-Lib Café are also great open-mic locations. The Chameleon Club, located on Water Street, features local and mainstream musicians. For information about upcoming artists, visit www.chameleonclub.net.

Music Fridays in Lancaster celebrate local musicians and raise awareness of important issues. On March 26, AIDS Community Alliance & Lancaster PA Pride hosted The RED Party featuring local musicians at the Lizard Lounge in The Chameleon Club. For information about the next Music Friday, visit www.downtownlancaster.com.

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What does Black History Month mean to us as Millersville Students? Do we take time to celebrate and recognize the struggles, accomplishments, and progression of the African American race?

“Black History Month is a time to remember where Black society has come from, our roots and how we are able to do the things we do,” Matt Besson said, “Remembering the Black leaders, struggles we overcame, and how we shaped American history is the most important part.”

Kim Landis said, “I can’t necessarily fully participate in Black History Month, but I can appreciate what it represents and how it affects my history.”

Art Education major, Rachael Gemperline said, “I think that it is a great thing to celebrate a person’s descent and what a person or particular group of people has accomplished through time. However, I also think that it is almost contradictory to the progress that we are making as Americans toward equality in our country.” She went on to say, “I think that if we are wanting everyone to be equal we need to start treating everyone the same, either have history months for all races or people for that matter or for no one; especially now that we are progressive enough to have an African American as our president. Native Americans faced just as many struggles as African Americans, yet they don’t have their own month.”

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The Gospel Choir also performs at events which are not local. Jonathan Love said, “Gospel Choir will be on tour for the whole spring break, performing at Disney World in the downtown Disney area and also at the main stage in Universal Studios.”

President Francine G. McNairy will be presenting The Gospel Choir with the Living the Promise award this week. The Living the Promise Award recognizes students, faculty, and staff who live by the promise; “Millersville University offers an educational opportunity that is second to none.” This award is being given to the Gospel Choir for illustrating the true character of Millersville University.

In honor of Black History Month, the Gospel Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the men’s home basketball game Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Millersville University’s Gospel Choir is a way to get involved in sharing the Christian faith with fellow students and showcasing vocal talents.

Anyone interested in joining the Gospel Choir or obtaining more information should attend a meeting. The Gospel Choir meets Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. in Chylse Hall.

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The track Kumaritashvili was practicing on has the longest drop of all luge courses at 152 meters. He was going 90 mph when he lost control of his sled, flew over a wall, and was thrown into a metal support beam. He was knocked unconscious immediately, given CPR and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

There were two other accidents on the same luge track before Kumaritashvili’s death. According to Yahoo.com, on Friday, Armin Zoeggeler of Italy lost control was did injured. On Thursday, Romanian luger, Violeta Stramaturaru lost control and crashed. She was air-lifted from the track, but did not suffer any serious injuries.

After the death of Kumaritashvili, Olympic officials took precautions and made the track safer for athletes. The ice was shaved down and the walls were raised to prevent lugers from being thrown from the track.

Officials also shortened the track for male athletes, making them start at the female origin point; a full 600 feet shorter. Many lugers are discouraged by the shortening of the track. According to Bleachreport.com, USA Luge CEO Ron Rossi believes that the shortening of the track was made to accommodate less talented lugers and short handed the best athletes out of competition.

Shortening the track has created a new wave of problems. Only having a few practice runs, the lugers are unfamiliar with the opening stretch of the track.

The death of Kumaritashvili made the opening ceremony to the 2010 Winter Olympics a rather solemn one. The athletes were wearing black ribbons in remembrance of the fallen athlete.

Many people tuned into the Opening Ceremony to see if it would outdo the 2008 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Beijing. There were interesting aspects to the ceremony. Canada paid tribute to all of its regions by incorporating the history, cultural aspects, and beauty of each region.

A young acrobat did a breathtaking interpretation of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” while seemingly grazing over beautiful Canadian meadows.

There was a mechanical error in lighting the Olympic torch. It was the first torch to be lit indoors in the history of the Olympic Games. Basketball player Steve Nash; hockey star Wayne Gretsky; Women’s Athlete of the Century Senator Nancy Greene Raine; and former Olympic Speed Skater Catriona LeMay Doan, were all supposed to light the torch simultaneously. Four podiums were supposed to rise out of the floor and lead to the torch. Only three of the four podiums rose, so Wayne Gretsky left the stadium and lit the outdoor torch alone. The outdoor torch will remain lit throughout the Olympic Games.

The Opening Ceremony in Vancouver may not have been the best in recent history, but it will surely be remembered.

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According to http://career-advice.monster.com, employers say that internship experience is the most important factor they consider in hiring new college graduates. Internships can help students gain knowledge of the industry they plan to pursue after they graduate, and give them an advantage when applying for positions after graduation.

Learning skills in the classroom is one thing, but putting them to use in a work setting is far different. Firsthand experience is the best way to truly learn about a particular industry. Internships give students an opportunity to build their communication and teamwork skills.

Making professional contacts and networking is also a key aspect of internships. While working with professionals in a field of work, interns can gain knowledge, references, advice and information about future job opportunities. Getting experience is a wonderful way to boost your self-esteem and have confidence when going into a job interview.

Completion of an internship is a wonderful addition to a resume. It makes your resume a more complete package. Think of it this way, if you were an employer who interviewed two candidates, one had experience through an internship, and the other had a good GPA, but no internship, who would you hire? The candidate most likely to get the job would be the one with direct experience in the field of work.

Completing an internship within a company can increase the chances of getting hired full-time in that particular company after completion. Employers often like to have interns work for them to see if they would be acceptable candidates for future employment. Interns who are driven and ambitious have a better chance of obtaining a permanent job within a company.

So work hard during an internship because they might become a future employer. If you do not plan to work for the company, they maybe useful for a strong letter of recommendation.

Internships can be paid or unpaid. Casey Rule, Senior Psychology major said, “I did my internship at Philhaven Mental Health Facility. The internship was not paid, but the amount of experience I gained was priceless. I am planning to get a full time job at Philhaven after I graduate.”

Instead of focusing on one particular industry for an internship, students may want to try out different fields of work for internships to see which career is best for them. An internship may make a student want to change their major because, after working in a particular line of work, they realize it is not ideal for them. It is better to know you do not like the major you have chosen while you are an undergraduate and still have time to change it.

In order to be eligible for an internship through Millersville University, a student must have completed at least 24 credits (12 credits completed at Millersville for transfer students), have a GPA of at least a 2.0, and a declared major or minor. Every department at Millersville has their own set of requirements for internships.

Students interested getting an internship through Millersville University can go to the website http:// www.millersville.edu/ices/internships/lets-get-started. Here, students can fill out the online orientation. After completion of the orientation, the student must sign the Request for Academic Internship form, which then must be signed by the department’s faculty internship coordinator. After the forms are signed, the student must take them to the Internship Office. The Internship Office is located in the Bedford House on George St. across from the SMC.

Students can select jobs they wish to apply for on the Millersville University internship database and make an appointment with someone at the Internship Office to review the positions. The Internship Office will send the student’s resume to employers. The employers will contact the student directly. If a student gets offered a position and accepts, they must follow up with the Internship Office to sign up for a registration session.

It is a wise decision to pursue an internship whether it is paid or unpaid. In today’s competitive job market, no one can afford to be inexperienced. To get the latest information and updates on new internships, follow MUINTERNSHIP on Twitter.

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Not all classes are offered during the summer sessions. The Registrar’s website contains a bulletin with all the classes available. Academic advisors can be helpful in deciding which course(s) to take during a summer session. Classes are held Monday through Friday, Monday through Thursday, Monday through Wednesday, Tuesday and Thursday, and one night a week; depending on which session a student enters.

Some summer courses are also offered online, which is helpful for students who cannot be on campus. Information about online courses is available at http://www.millersville.edu/gps/distancelearning/courses. Not all of the courses are available online.

Housing is available on campus during the summer sessions. On-campus living information is available at the Housing Office in Harbold Hall.The Summer Session One web schedule is now available for viewing online at http://www.millersville.edu/registrar. Having the schedule available online now is a good way to see which classes you may be interested in taking. Registration for Summer Session One begins March 30.

Financial aid is available to students during the summer sessions. The deadline to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is March 15. This form can be completed at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Millersville University Summer Financial Aid Request Form will be available online to be completed March 1. It is extremely important to pay attention to deadlines for financial aid. Failure to do so may result in having to pay without financial assistance.

Taking summer courses at Millersville is a great way to catch up on credits and even accelerate your expected graduation date. Students interested in taking summer courses should speak to their academic advisors.

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According to www.livestrong.com, the United States has the highest number of teenage pregnancies in the industrialized world. Hollywood glamorizes pregnancy. Movies such as “Juno,” “Knocked Up,” and even the show “Teen Mom” on MTV put a spotlight on young, single women getting pregnant.

However, as many teen mothers know, having a child at a young age is not at all glamorous. Statistics show that teenage mothers have a significantly lower chance of graduating high school, as well as lower math and reading skills than their childless counterparts.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one third of girls get pregnant before age 20. It is reported that there are 750,000 teen pregnancies each year. Of these pregnancies, eight out of 10 are unintentional. Most teen pregnancies are not planned.

The pregnancy pact which occurred in Gloucester, Massachusetts in 2008 was an extreme display of this phenomenon. This pact was created by teen girls at Gloucester High School, and resulted in 17 girls getting pregnant. According to www.time.com, the girls involved in the pact were looking forward to becoming mothers and having their children play together. The plans made by these girls display a skewed reality of parenthood; especially teen parenthood.

I myself became pregnant at 18, a few months after graduating high school. I moved into an apartment with my boyfriend, thinking we were going to be a happy family. Needless to say, it did not turn out that way. He moved to North Carolina when I was eight months pregnant, and I was left alone to raise our daughter. I could not go to college like I had planned, so I worked full time for two years.

Nothing seems to turn out as planned when you are a teen mother. I could not do all the things that my friends were doing, and I felt alone. Aside from the struggles I have faced, I am extremely lucky to have a supportive family who have always been there for me. Now, my daughter is three, and I could not be happier. I am so proud to be her mother. She changed my life in ways that I did not know were possible. I have been through so much more than most people my age, and it gives me a greater perspective of life.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are young people who wish to abstain from sex until marriage.

Famous figures such as the Jonas brothers, Miley Cyrus, and Jordan Sparks all claim to be saving themselves for marriage. These figures have made purity a new fad. Purity rings became popular within Christian abstinence groups in the 1990s. Abstinence movements have a large following of young people.

One of the major abstinence movements is called “True Love Waits.” Supporters of these movements typically do not agree with the option of schools providing birth control to students. They believe abstinence-only education is the only way to promote the sacredness of sex in the institution of marriage.

Abstinence-only education teaches students to save themselves for marriage, and disregards discussing birth control and safe sex options. Former President George W. Bush was a promoter of abstinence-only education within schools. He created Community Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) to fund these programs in schools.

Many people take issue with abstinence-only education within schools. Particularly, professionals in the medical field argue that these programs are unsuccessful in providing sufficient information to protect the health of teens. There is often an emphasis on the morality aspect of abstinence.

Many critics see this as an infringement on secular schools by incorporating religious beliefs in education. According to www.ucsusa.org, abstinence programs may actually increase the number of teen pregnancies.

The real question is if teens are less likely to engage in sexual activity as a result of abstinence education. “Abstinence programs may make teens think twice before they have sex, but in the end they will probably end up doing it anyway” said Matt Besson, a junior at Millersville.

Aside from unwanted pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are also prevalent among young people. The CDC reports that 19 million new cases of STDs occur each year. Almost 50 percent of these new cases occur between the ages 15 to 24. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) has reported that half of all new HIV infections occur in teens. The ASHA also reports that less than half of teenagers in the America have talked about sexual health and STDs during health visits or in school.

Chlamydia is the most common STD in America. According to www.familyfirstaid.org, 2.8 million new cases of chlamydia are reported each year. The amount of cases reported has dramatically increased in the last decade. Many health professionals feel this is due to the increased numbers of people getting tested for the disease.

Chlamydia is one of the most under-diagnosed diseases in the country. This is due to the fact that many times it is asymptomatic. It is most commonly seen in the age range of 15-24, and is three times more likely to be seen in women than men.

Whether you choose to have sex or practice abstinence, the best tool to staying safe is obtaining knowledge. Being informed about the positive and negative aspects is essential to making the best decisions regarding sex.

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In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians had an autumn harvest feast. Although this feast is presumed to be the first Thanksgiving celebration, there had been a tradition for many years to celebrate the harvest of good crops.

They may have had turkey at this feast, but there were many other meats on the menu. According to the website, http://www.history.com; wild fowl, including goose, duck, crane, and swan were a part of the feast. Venison and seal were eaten as well. Seafood such as cod, eel, clams, and lobster were staples of the pilgrims diets. These seafood items were probably present at the first Thanksgiving.

Vegetables, which are a key component in our feasts, did not play an important role for the pilgrims on Thanksgiving. Many vegetables were unavailable to the pilgrims. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams were not common to pilgrims, and corn was used primarily for making cornmeal. Potatoes were thought of as barely appropriate for animals. Potatoes were not consumed by humans until the famines of the 18th century.

Pies and other sweets were probably not included in the first Thanksgiving feast, because their supply of sugar was diminished. Since sugar was not available, the season favorite; cranberry sauce, was not on the menu. Pilgrims most likely did not have butter and flour to make a pie crust, so they did not have pumpkin pie; although, they probably served stewed pumpkins. Pumpkin pie became popular in America during the 17th century.

Nuts play an important role in holiday foods because since ancient times, they have been associated with living a long life and having prosperity. The pilgrims also used many spices in their cooking, including nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Perhaps this is why these spices are associated with Thanksgiving.

William Bradford, a leader of the pilgrim community, wrote journals about the first 30 years of the Plymouth colony. When these journals were found in 1856, Thanksgiving was made into a national holiday.

Bradford wrote in his journals about the colonists hunting wild turkey during the autumn of 1621. Since turkey is a unique American bird, it became the number one choice of meat to eat on Thanksgiving. Turkey is a better choice than chicken for a feast for obvious reasons. Turkey is larger and feeds more people. Unlike other meats, turkey is less likely to be eaten on a regular basis, making it special.

According to the website, http://www.foodtimeline.org, by the 19th century, the Thanksgiving dinner menu had changed drastically. Turkey, stuffing, white bread, apple pie, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, and various fruit pies were served. Ham, cole slaw, peach pickles, oysters, chicken pie, tomato ketchup, and stewed prunes were commonly served on Thanksgiving as well.

In the 20th century, scalloped potatoes replaced mashed potatoes, and butternut squash became a delicious gourmet alternative to the average potato.

Many things have changed over the years. Now there are countless ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey. Fried turkey, beer-brined turkey, tofu-turkey, and “turducken” (turkey stuffed with duck, stuffed with chicken) are all contemporary recipes.

There has been a rise in recent years to buy wild turkeys, also known as “Heritage Turkeys.” These breeds are being raised sustainably around the country and are more moist and rich tasting than turkeys sold in most supermarkets. These birds eat fresh grass and insects. They have a longer lifespan and are able to reproduce without being artificially inseminated. Today’s commercial turkey is selected to produce meat at the lowest possible cost.

According to the website, http://www.localharvest.org, while supermarket turkeys grow to an average of 32 pounds over 18 weeks, Heritage breeds take anywhere from 24 to 30 weeks to reach their ideal weight. Raising these birds is more time consuming and costs more than other breeds. Breeds including the Standard Bronze, Bourbon Red, Jersey Buff, Slate, Black Spanish, Narragansett, and White Holland were around when the colonists had their Thanksgiving feast in 1621.

The foods served at Thanksgiving dinner have evolved over the years and vary from family to family. Any dish that is served is sure to be filled with love and comfort for all enjoying it. It is interesting, however, to sit back and think about how people ate hundreds of years ago, and how they have effected the way we eat today. While many side dishes have come and gone over the years, one thing is for certain, turkey is not leaving the Thanksgiving table anytime soon

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Students usually have a schedule that varies from day to day. We all know that it can be stressful trying to fit all our obligations into one week. Classes and jobs are scattered throughout the day. By the time classes and work are done, students still need to have time to study and have a social life. So, how does this get done?

College students’ schedules vary. Some students may have to work full time while taking 15 credits. While others may take 15 credits but are involved in sports and other clubs that fill their time. No matter what the situation, everyone gets stressed about managing time. Time is of utmost importance in our society. Our days revolve around scheduling.

Using a calendar or a PDA to schedule out activities is useful in managing time. Also, having a calendar or another place to write down responsibilities makes it easier to plan ahead. Prioritizing activities is important. The goal of managing time wisely is to find a balance between things you want and need to accomplish.

As college students, it is okay to be self-focused. By accomplishing your own goals first, you will have more energy to be attentive to friends.

Making your schedule flexible and sensible will make it easier to follow. Breaking down big tasks into smaller sections can make them less overwhelming. Smaller tasks are also easier to fit into your schedule. When doing school work, focusing on a little at a time can help to decrease stress levels.

According to the website, http://www.dartmouth.edu, the advantages of time management are: you will gain time, reduce avoidance, be motivated, eliminate cramming, and reduce anxiety.

Though it is important to make school work a top priority, it is also equally important to have a social life.

“I take 15 credits and work part-time. I manage my time wisely by having a schedule,” Casey Rule, a psychology major said, “I make sure to incorporate a social life into my schedule even if it’s only once a week.”

The key to managing time is making a list of priorities for the day.

Working part-time or even full-time is a reality for many students. Having to manage classes, studying, and work all at once can be difficult. Cutting down on social activities, credits, and work hours may be necessary if life gets overbearing.

The website http://www.timemanagementhelp.com places emphasis on taking time to relax, “Build some flexibility into your schedule. Give yourself extra time to cope with interruptions in your schedule. As well as time to work, build in some time to play. Scheduling recreational activities and regarding them as important parts of your day gives you something to work towards.”

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Students usually have a schedule that varies from day to day. We all know that it can be stressful trying to fit all our obligations into one week. Classes and jobs are scattered throughout the day. By the time classes and work are done, students still need to have time to study and have a social life. So, how does this get done?

College students’ schedules vary. Some students may have to work full time while taking 15 credits. While others may take 15 credits but are involved in sports and other clubs that fill their time. No matter what the situation, everyone gets stressed about managing time. Time is of utmost importance in our society. Our days revolve around scheduling.

Using a calendar or a PDA to schedule out activities is useful in managing time. Also, having a calendar or another place to write down responsibilities makes it easier to plan ahead. Prioritizing activities is important. The goal of managing time wisely is to find a balance between things you want and need to accomplish.

As college students, it is okay to be self-focused. By accomplishing your own goals first, you will have more energy to be attentive to friends.

Making your schedule flexible and sensible will make it easier to follow. Breaking down big tasks into smaller sections can make them less overwhelming. Smaller tasks are also easier to fit into your schedule. When doing school work, focusing on a little at a time can help to decrease stress levels.

According to the website, http://www.dartmouth.edu, the advantages of time management are: you will gain time, reduce avoidance, be motivated, eliminate cramming, and reduce anxiety.

Though it is important to make school work a top priority, it is also equally important to have a social life.

“I take 15 credits and work part-time. I manage my time wisely by having a schedule,” Casey Rule, a psychology major said, “I make sure to incorporate a social life into my schedule even if it’s only once a week.”

The key to managing time is making a list of priorities for the day.

Working part-time or even full-time is a reality for many students. Having to manage classes, studying, and work all at once can be difficult. Cutting down on social activities, credits, and work hours may be necessary if life gets overbearing.

The website http://www.timemanagementhelp.com places emphasis on taking time to relax, “Build some flexibility into your schedule. Give yourself extra time to cope with interruptions in your schedule. As well as time to work, build in some time to play. Scheduling recreational activities and regarding them as important parts of your day gives you something to work towards.”

Having down time is important in maintaining a sense of peace. Allow yourself to take a break. This will help you feel rejuvenated and help you to deal with stressors in a positive manner. Do not forget to work hard, and manage your time wisely while allowing down time into your schedule.

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