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March is National Nutrition Month – Who are the Nutrition Experts?

How to find a qualified registered dietitian.

Food and nutrition are very hot topics and something that most everyone, okay everyone knows about. But when it comes to getting nutrition based on the science of food and nutrition who do you turn to? The answer is to a Registered Dietitian (RD). All RDs have earned Bachelor’s Degrees with coursework that has been approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. After receiving the bachelor’s degree individuals must complete an accredited, supervised practice program in a health care facility, a food service corporation, a community agency or a school. Upon completion of these requirements a credentialing exam must be taken. After successful completion of these three …

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WashU Racial Incident Prompts Response From Chancellor Wrighton

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton addressed the entire Washington University community regarding the incident in an email on Tuesday afternoon.

Editor's note: Ryan Martin is enrolled in MBA classes at Washington University in St. Louis.  Last week, Patch reported that a fraternity at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) was under investigation after allegations surfaced of racially offensive activity.  Student Life, the independent campus newspaper, reported that the students photographed a group of black students who were eating together. They then started singing rap lyrics and used the N-word, the paper reported. Since then, the campus newspaper reported that the entire incident was related to Sigma Alpha Epsilon's pledge process.  The string of events—which gained media attention from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Riverfront Times, Huffington Post and others—drew a …

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Racial Incident Leads to Suspension, Investigation of WashU Fraternity

Members of "Sigma Alpha Epsilon engaged in racially offensive behavior directed toward a group of students of color," wrote a Washington University official in an email to the entire university community.

Editor's note: Ryan Martin is enrolled in classes at Washington University in St. Louis.  A fraternity at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is under investigation as allegations surface of a racially offensive activity.  Student Life, the independent campus newspaper, reports that the students photographed a group of black students who were eating together. They then started singing rap lyrics and used the N-word, the paper reports.  Sharon Stahl, vice chancellor for students, emailed the entire WashU community about the incident just after 2 p.m. "The university received reports that late last evening in the Bears Den on the South 40, new members of one of the university’s fraternities, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, engaged in racially …

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Wash U Campus Looks Beautiful During Thursday Snow (Video)

A winter storm caused headaches for motorists in much of St. Louis, but it was surprisingly serene on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

The winter storm on Thursday may have caused road closures, school closings and canceled flights, but the campus of Washington University in St. Louis remained surprisingly calm during the storm.  Wash U posted a video to its YouTube account that included footage from around campus during the Thursday snow. A clip showing a fireplace looked particularly attractive following yesterday's storm.  For your viewing convenience, the video is attached to this Patch article.  See related: Demolition Begins on Wash U Delmar Loop Project

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Police: Two People Found With Drugs, Scrap Metal on WashU Campus

The following information was supplied by the Washington University Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Washington University Police Department reported the following incidents on its website.  Saturday, December 1 Two people admitted to stealing from a food bar without paying between 1 and 1:20 p.m. at Bear's Den. Sunday, December 2 At 12:39 p.m., an iPhone valued at $400 was reported stolen from Whispers Cafe. It was reportedly taken on Nov. 30.  At 2:20 a.m., Rubelman Dorm was evacuated after two fire alarms were falsely pulled.  Monday, December 3 At 9:23 p.m., two people were discovered leaving the Brauer Hall dock area with a load of scrap metal. When police searched them, police found drugs. Wednesday, December 5 At 7:25 p.m., $20 was reported missing from a wallet that had been left in a jacket in Whispers Cafe. The money went …

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Pizza Restaurant Opening Near Clayton

Fortel's Pizza Den will be opening on Forsyth Boulevard near Washington University in St. Louis.

Fortel's Pizza Den is slated to open at 7359 Forsyth Boulevard near Washington University in St. Louis. It will mark the sixth St. Louis area location for the restaurant chain. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, the new location will open in mid-December. The 2,600-square-foot restaurant will seat 75 indoors with another 16 seats outdoors. In addition to pizza, Fortel's serves chicken wings, toasted ravioli, cheese sticks and other appetizers. The restaurant chain also offers catering and delivery services.  Fortel's has locations in Affton, Ballwin Creve Coeur, Kirkwood and Fairview Heights. See other Clayton business news on Patch:

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Wedding Ring, Debit Card Among Missing Items on WashU Danforth Campus

The following information was supplied by the Washington University Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The Washington University Police Department reported the following incidents on its website.  Thursday, Nov. 29 At 4:15 p.m., a wedding ring was reported stolen. The ring was stolen on Oct. 29 at Kayak's Coffee (276 N. Skinker). A report was filed with police at the request of the insurance company, police report.  At 1:41 p.m., an attempted theft at Wayman Crow Hall was reported. Property damage amounting to $250 resulted from the attempted theft of a computer monitor from a classroom.  It happened sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 10 a.m. on Nov. 29.  Wednesday, Nov. 28 At 11:40 a.m., a subject was arrested from Henry Edwin Sever Memorial Hall on suspicion of trespassing.  Tuesday, Nov. 27 A debit card and ID were reported missing …

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Hydration: How Much Fluid Does Your Body Need?

Do you know how much liquid your body needs each day to remain hydrated?

Water, water everywhere but how much do you really need? The question of how much water is needed for adequate hydration is one that has more answers than many other nutrition related questions. The answer to the question is very simple. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) assessed hydration status by reviewing research studies and food and nutrition surveys. The IOM stated that the vast majority of healthy people adequately meet their hydration needs by letting thirst guide them. The IOM did not set exact requirements but set recommendations for women at about 91 ounces of fluids per day and for men 125 ounces per day. The recommendations also stated that all fluids count so water, milk, coffee, tea and soft drinks count to body …

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Wash U: Veterans Find Home at Olin School

As a full participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Olin offers scholarships to eligible veterans.

“It seemed like it was too good to be true when I first found out about it,” says former marine staff sergeant Terry D. Roberts when he recalls learning about the Yellow Ribbon Program for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, thanks to the tuition scholarship available through Yellow Ribbon, Roberts has an MBA degree from Washington University in St. Louis and is working as promotions manager at MidwayUSA. “It is our experience that applicants with military backgrounds make excellent MBA students,” said Evan Bouffides, assistant dean and director of MBA admissions at Olin Business School, which throughout its history has aggressively sought and recruited candidates with military backgrounds. “They possess certain qualities and skills …

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Election 2012

Wash U Expert: Political Empowerment Fading for Black Americans

Black conservatives, ‘born again’ Christians express biggest declines, survey shows.

Hailed by some as the “end of race as we know it” and the beginning of a “post-racial” America, the 2008 election of Barack Obama sparked a measurable bump in feelings of political empowerment among black Americans.  But those sentiments have faded considerably over the last year or so, according to a new analysis of political survey data, with the sharpest declines in perceived political power coming from blacks who identify themselves as conservatives or “born again” Christians. “The election of a black American to the U.S. presidency did seem to empower African Americans, causing an increase in levels of perceived freedom,” writes James L. Gibson, PhD, the Sidney W. Souers Professor of Government and professor of African and African-…

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