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Page 8 The News Argus News & Features Tuesday, March 30, 2010 www.tlienewsargus.com Tattoos gaining acceptance, popularity in mainstream culture I JARRETT DAWKINS REPORTER As the weather begins to warm up, Winston-Salem State students begin flaunting their personal designs, say ing good-bye to clothing and hello to tattoos. Tattoos are perma nent designs, carved in the skin with needles and ink and can be very painful. "It [getting my tat too] hurt really bad and it was annoying," said Damien Smith a junior social work major from Rowland. "1 just wanted it to be over." The price of a tattoo varies from size and the location the tattoo is going on the body. A tattoo artist from Kingpin Studio on West Lee Street in Greensboro said, "Our basic minimum price for a tattoo is $40, but it still depends on the loca tion [on the body]." People with darker complexions need to use darker colored ink, because lighter ink colors aren't as visi ble. It can take two to three weeks or in some cases longer for a tattoo to heal depending on the size. Burning and tingling sensations are common for the first week. The tattoo will properly heal as long as the person is following the correct care procedures. "I want to get a tattoo over the sum mer but I don't take pain very well," said Kendall Balknight a junior mass communications major from Charlotte. "I see a lot of students with tattoos on campus and think many people try to impersonate what they see on televi sion," Balknight said. Celebrities like Angelina Jolie and 50 Cent showcase their tattoos in films and music videos. Tattoo reality televi sion shows like "L.A Ink" and "Miami Ink" on the TLC channel show viewers what it's like to be in the shoes of a tat too artist. "Television shows glam up tattoos, and therefore have made them more popular in general to young adults," Smith said. Tattoos have become more accept able and are now easier to obtain. According to a "U.S. News & World Report" article there are an estimated 20,000 tattoo parlors operating in the United States and on average a new establishment is being added every day. " I don't see tattoos being more pop ular in the last decade than they are now," said Leo Morrissey the associate professor of art. "It depends on the location, like Cincinnati for example or another urban area where tattoos are more acceptable," Morrissey said. "Men have more visible tattoos while many women tend to have tat toos in discreet locations but I think men and women are equal when it comes to having tattoos." Some tattoos bear personal meaning, and others may lead to regret. Photo courtesy of Marcus Cunningham When receiving a tattoo, make sure the artist is practicing proper hygiene by wearing gloves and using sterilized needles. In some cases people even design their own tattoos. "I have five tattoos and was 25 years old when I got my first one; I drew all of my tattoos and have not experi enced any regret," Morrissey said. He also said the only visible tattoo he has is located on his forearm and that getting his tattoos was not very painful. "My first and only tattoo is of a Capricorn, which is my zodiac sign. I decided to get it on my birthday to celebrate turning 20 years old," Smith said. "I highly doubt I will ever experi ence regret for my tattoo unless for some reason my birthday isn't really my birthday." When people decide they are no longer happy with a tattoo, laser removal treatment is an option. However, it can be costly, time con suming and uncomfortable. According to a "New York Times" article, Catherine A. Kniker, a senior vice president for Candela, a laser manufacturer, calculated that Americans might have 100,000 laser tattoo removal treatments this year. Student Health Center provides gym results without contracts Health and fitness aren't just class requirements. They're life require ments. Some college stu dents find going to the gym time con suming and expensive. The Fitness Center at Winston- Salem State may offer a solution. Located on the ground level of the Thompson Center, the Donald L. Evans Fitness JAMIE HUNTER REPORTER Center provides an affordable alternative to pricey gyms. Offering classes that are suit able for all fitness and skill levels there is sure to be some thing for everyone, from peo ple who want to lose weight, to those who just want to tone up. Classes are offered through out the school year that stu dents may take for a grade, but there are also group exer cise classes that may be taken just for fun, like Ab Class and Zumba, where no registration is required. Juante Randleman, a fresh man Special Education major from San Diego, is taking Weight Training, a course that focuses on cardiovascular endurance. It also focuses on muscular strength, endurance and flexibility, as well as over all body composition. It is just one of many classes offered each semester that students may take for a grade. "I took this class to get in shape for summer and so far it's been really successful in helping me reach my goal," Randleman said. The Fitness Center also offers complete access to free weights, cardiovascular, and many other types of fitness equipment. Personal trainers are available for added assis tance and direction in attain ing fitness goals. "The facilities are good and people say they want to get in shape, but they don't ever show up," said Daron Boyd a senior Sports Management major from Charlotte, who works as a certified personal trainer in the Fitness Center. Taking fitness classes for a grade combines physical fit ness and schoolwork on a level that is more realistic to everyday measures. "Exercise has many benefits including increased confi dence, improved mood, better sleep and increased energy," said Brea Sheron a certified personal trainer and fitness expert for the Rush fitness center in Greensboro. Exercise can also help fight chronic disease and manage one's weight. "I love all my classes," said Coach Duane Taylor, fitness instructor and Rams wide receivers coach. "It's a pleasure to be able to help someone get better." nMON BV BIANl?ON MANNN... been STUDYTNS AUL- INEEKEND AND I MISSED THE HIP-HOP^ SUMMIT/ YOU MISSED MY kSAM BAM SHA-BL-AM f=f^£BSTYLJE SESSION/
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