Art by Kris HarperHow many times have you heard the phrase "TV rots your brain?" Your mom probably yelled it at you at least once during your childhood, maybe when you were on your sixth episode of SpongeBob and she was really growing tired of that laugh. It's a position that a lot of people take, despite the fact that if your brain is rotting, you have more serious problems … [Read more...] about TV Isn’t the Enemy
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In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Art by Peau PorotesanoMy sister is the slowest eater I know. She has a knack for taking a simple meal and turning it into a 45-minute-plus dining experience. For most of my life, I teased my sister for taking so long to finish eating. Yet I've recently begun wondering, "Why is it such an issue to take one's time at an activity?" Being slow at anything, not just eating, is … [Read more...] about In Defense of a Leisurely Pace
Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
Photo Courtesy of smithbodybuilding.comAlumnus Sean Smith ('15) and BS/MBA student Catherine Kern published the Smith Bodybuilding website in early January. The website offers free recipes, nutrition tutorials and workout routines to build specific muscles. Students looking to fulfill certain fitness goals, such as losing a specific amount of weight, can contact Smith and Kern … [Read more...] about Alumni-Run Bodybuilding Website Helps Next Generation Stay Healthy
Student Representatives Promote Health And Wellness
Photo by Zach Le The recently created Wellness Department initiated a leadership program for students in peer groups, Health and Wellness Education Coordinator Hannah DeWalt said. Students sign up for the program to act as representatives for their respective peer groups, DeWalt said. The first meeting occurred last Friday at 5 p.m. at DeWalt's residence. The students who … [Read more...] about Student Representatives Promote Health And Wellness
CDC Warning Presented in a Veil of Condescension
Art by Christine Nelson The Centers for Disease Control recently released an infographic warning against fetal alcohol syndrome. The means of delivering this information, however, struck a nerve. According to the infographic, the CDC recommends that all sexually active women who are not using birth control should abstain from alcohol consumption. The infographic also … [Read more...] about CDC Warning Presented in a Veil of Condescension
