Health and Wellness
When I was in elementary school, we had PE class a couple of times a week. Sometimes we played an organized game of dodgeball, while other times we were allowed to do whatever we wanted as long as we stayed within the fenced-in boundaries of the schoolyard. In middle school, […]
The Importance of Physical Education and Exercise
It’s normal for college students to feel a bit down in January. The joy and excitement of the holidays fades away, and the reality of a new class schedule and school responsibilities comes into full view. However, for some college students, lack of motivation and feelings of hopelessness in the […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder in College: Coping with Winter Depression
January: The month where you can never seem to find an open elliptical or open treadmill at the gym because everyone is trying to work off their holiday weight as part of a New Year’s resolution. It’s a great idea, but if you’re anything like me, a New Year’s resolution […]
Eight Ways to Stay Fit during the Winter Months without Hitting the Gym
Sexual assault on college campuses has been a rising concern for students. From 2001 to 2013, the number of reported sex crimes on campuses across the United States has more than doubled. As college communities fight to end rape culture, Greek organizations have been at the center of many discussions […]
About Greek Life and Sexual Assault on College Campuses
Everyone who has met me knows that food is on the top of my priority list. The only time that I’m not thinking about my next meal is during my current one. Yep, I’m a foodie. My life is just one long series of snacking. And so, it’s only natural […]
Grocery Shopping for Finals Week: Food to Keep You Full and Focused
The average young adult needs between seven and nine hours of sleep each night, but between homework, working a job, playing a sport, doing fun things with friends, and whatever else you might have on your schedule, you may end up getting way less each night. And, if you’re stressed […]
Put Your Insomnia to Rest: Sleeping Well in Times of Stress
A study completed in 2012 found that 12.0% of currently deployed, 13.1% of previously deployed, and 5.7% of never deployed members of the military suffer from major depression. Female soldiers, as well as those who are unmarried, enlisted, younger than 25 years old, and those who haven’t completed college are […]
The Relationship between Depression, Suicide, and the Military
Incoming freshmen fear those 15 pounds that they will supposedly gain on campus, but the idea of the Freshman 15 is a proven myth. It isn’t a statistic; it’s made up for alliteration, so wipe the sweat from your brow, folks. Many students do gain weight when they head to […]
15 Ways to Avoid Gaining the Freshman 15
Everyone knows what homesickness feels like. You’re mopey; you miss your friends; you’d be happy to see anyone from your hometown or neighborhood (even that obnoxious kid who lives down the road) just for the familiarity; you really want to see your mom. It’s not a particularly good feeling, but […]
Surviving Homesickness as a Freshman in College
Class, work, sleep, eat, repeat. That’s an average student’s schedule from Monday to Friday, and it’s easy to feel trapped by its tedium. If you rebel against the monotony, you might watch late-night movies, dance until the sun rises, and eat 25-cent chicken wings. But that just makes you more […]
Yoga for Detoxing from the Weekend
So you’ve started college. Maybe you’re a freshman heading straight into the semester from orientation or a junior who already has an established group of friends and a declared major. Either way, sometimes the unthinkable happens, and you’re left to make a tough decision about whether or not you can […]
Should You Take a Leave of Absence?
I know; you don’t want to think about flu season just yet. After all, it’s not officially fall for another couple of weeks. Can’t this conversation wait until the days are shorter and the air is more brisk? In short—nope, it can’t. So, let’s get started, shall we? While it’s […]