Nicole Miller, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Have you ever stopped to think about how much sugar is in that can of Coke or bottle of Mountain Dew you had with lunch or dinner, or in the case of a busy college student, possibly for breakfast? Chances are probably not. If you have, then good for you; if you haven’t, you’re not alone. In fact,... Read more »
Michelle Enger, Copy Editor
October 4, 2012
Campus dust levels tested above the Environmental Protection Agency’s standard during a research project this summer. Dr. Crispin Pierce, Department of Public Health Professionals, with the help of Kristen Walters, a non-traditional student, conducted a sample of air quality for 7.8 hours during a... Read more »
Amelia Kimball, Staff Writer
September 6, 2012
For students looking for a rejuvenating life change, it may lie just over the hill. Students can find a variety of exercise classes available to them every day of the week. These classes take place in McPhee rooms 111, 111A, Zorn Arena, the pool, and the Olson Track. Brittney Matti, who also oversees... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
March 8, 2012
In Wisconsin, there is not enough alcohol regulation coming from the state level, so it is up to municipalities to make stabs at binge drinking within the state, the coordinator of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project said. On March 1, Julia Sherman, coordinator of the Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project,... Read more »
Taylor Kuether
October 6, 2011
Taylor’s Slice of Nice is a semester-long column that highlights good things happening around the globe and takes a look at how we can implement them locally. What they’re cooking up: As college students, we are often forced to trade health for convenience. When was the last... Read more »
Brian Miller
March 9, 2011
Here’s some free advice: Get better at eating bananas. If you don’t already eat bananas, you should. They are filled with potassium and calcium and they taste pretty good, too. They are also incredibly portable, which is nice because oftentimes I eat them while full-out running after the bus. Also,... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
November 11, 2010
More and more people, especially young adults, are being diagnosed with some sort of mental disorder. From depression and anxiety, to Attention Deficit Disorder and bipolar disorder, mental disorder diagnoses are convenient. They sum up all of our problems on a prescription bottle filled with pills... Read more »
Rob Hanson
December 10, 2009
I’m guessing I wasn’t the only person to have a goofy, slightly pervy and definitely politically incorrect health teacher in high school. You know, the old guy that thinks he can soften the awkwardness of the sex talk by giggling along with the class when he asks them to come up with a running... Read more »
