Jun 20, 2012

Sun Safety- Please Read!!

Is there such thing as a healthy tan?
We all do it- laying out in the sun does feel great, but is getting a temporary tan worth the permanent risk of cancer?
What many people do not realize is that the tan color appearing on the surface of their skin after they sunbathe or visit the local tanning salon is actually an injury response from their skin cells.
"Tanning affects the DNA of cells," says Dr. Driscoll. "This DNA sends a signal to the cell to make pigment, also known as melanin. Making melanin is the cells’ response to injury. So, while the tan may look healthy, the skin cells are actually signaling that they’ve been injured."
How to protect yourself- PLEASE wear sunscreen that protects against BOTH UVA and UVB rays. This way, you can lay out and get your vitamin D. Remember to keep applying every 10 minutes. 


Girls- a tan may look cute now, and it's fun to have little competitions with your girlfriends, but trust me, when you're older, guess who will win the fewer wrinkles competition!? That's right- the girl who used an SPF :) 
Want to learn more? Check out http://www.umm.edu/features/tanning.htm

Jun 13, 2012

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Show some <3 for Elmo!
Thursday, June 13th at 7:30
2063 Sheridan rd, BG
Abby Finkle is hosting a chapter movie night, where we will be watching "Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey". 
Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, this documentary includes rare archival footage, interviews with Frank Oz, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheryl Henson, Joan Ganz Cooney and others and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Sesame Street and the Jim Henson Workshop.
RSVP to abby finkle: 847.767.0882




Jun 12, 2012

Keep in Touch with our Alum :)

Leah Davis
Eastern Illinois University
847.609.5324
leah.davis794@gmail.com


Sarah Hersch
Illinois State University
847.997.3517
hersheybar17@comcast.net


Rachel Hicks
University of Minnesota
847.997.3294
Rchicks318@gmail.com


Eve Hirshman
University of Oregon
847.239.2121
eve@hirshman.tv


Amanda Johnson
Indiana University
847.373.7732
amandajohnson241@aol.com


Ali Jonesi
University of Illinois
847.757.8071
ajonesi@comcast.net


Briana Katz
Illinois State University
224.305.2577
bekatz2@gmail.com


Carly Rosenberg
University of Illinois
847.513.4289
Carlyrosenberg18@gmail.com


Mindy Shore
University of Illinois
847.404.4348
mindyshore@yahoo.com


Jordan Silverman
Tulane University
847.477.6090
jsilverstar123@gmail.com



Jun 7, 2012

GMR Paint Party

Yesterday was a ton of fun at the Northbrook JCC. The sun was out, and we all looked like hot messes. YOLO!