Today, people want all the information they can get on healthy living. What should we eat? What should we avoid? What is true in the media and what is false? As consumers we are flooded with food and nutrition misinformation. Some of what we hear…
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$1 It doesn’t really seem like a lot, and it’s not. So is a dollar for 15 condoms a bad deal? No. And under the latest revision to the Sexual Health Resolution, students would be able to pay $1 for 15 condoms. It’s important to…
In a decisive 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court last week hurled the United States back into the 1800s. The court’s conservative majority, acting under the shadow of the First Amendment, voted to give corporate America the same rights as you and me when it comes…
Red Socks vs. Yankees. Michigan vs. Ohio State. Federer vs. Nadal. Rivalries make sports. But what’s the point in only shining light on one per sport? The Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal rivalry in men’s tennis is exhausting. That’s why this week in the Australian Open, I…
This Winter Break, instead of being a bum at home, I decided to do something with my life. I took a January interim class in Paris studying French culture. While I realize there are many differences between American culture versus European culture, it was a…
The New Year has arrived, bringing with it the six letter word that forms our resolutions. Change. With the desire and pressure to better ourselves on our mind like never before, many vow to break a bad habit or improve their lifestyle. Most people view…
It’s not just for Facebook anymore. The Internet has become an integral part of the college experience both socially and academically. Professors communicate vital information through e-mail. Sakai and Blackboard are used for posting, turning in and grading assignments. The day of the occasional online…
After a few months of negotiation, it looks as if the details of Student Senate’s Sexual Health Resolution have finally been nailed down. Administrators seem to be OK with the plan, and the Wellness Program has put together what we see as a fair condom…
People always say the two things you should never discuss when first meeting a person are politics and religion. These two topics tend to go hand in hand, but may do so even more than you might think. For example, people who are members of…
James Painter, Family and consumer sciences chair and professor at Eastern Illinois University, spoke to a full room at Neumiller lecture hall on Nov. 11. His presentation was a delightful mix of comedy and common sense as he spoke about portion sizes and healthful eating.…