UTM will be holding the free Healthy Steps program through May 12 in an attempt to create healthier lifestyles for participants. Diane Austin, an assistant professor in the Nursing department, will be heading the Healthy Steps program alongside her daughter, Allicia Austin. Allicia is recognized by the Center for Disease Control as a diabetes prevention… Continue reading Professor is taking “healthy steps” with new program
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LifeLine Blood Drive
UTM will be hosting a LifeLine Blood Drive in the University Center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, through Wednesday, Feb. 6. UTM has been the host of such blood drives for over 20 years. Each year, students and faculty donate over 800 units and save over 1,600 lives. Each donor can… Continue reading LifeLine Blood Drive
How sports can kill fans through emotion
Sports are interwoven into society not just in the United States, but all over the world. People attach themselves to sports teams for a variety of reasons, not just financially by buying merchandise or paying to go to games, but also emotionally. When we root for a sports team, we’re emotionally attaching ourselves to their… Continue reading How sports can kill fans through emotion
UTM rolls out ‘Hawk Alerts’
This semester, UTM is taking extra steps to keep their students healthy and well by implementing a new online report system called Hawk Alerts. This service can be used in the case of concerning behavior. If you notice that someone around you has been showing signs of depression or destructive thoughts, you can file a… Continue reading UTM rolls out ‘Hawk Alerts’
Tips for avoiding a final exam flameout
It is almost finals week at UTM, and for many of us that means late nights, venti-size coffees and a dwindling bank account with pending transactions at Domino’s. However, any season is a good season to create change for the better, so use this semester’s finals to approach life the healthy way and still combat… Continue reading Tips for avoiding a final exam flameout
Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons
When it comes to working out at the Student Recreation Center, many students utilize the center to get back in shape, especially as this new semester has kicked off and students wish to meet their personal fitness goals. However, many students enjoy working out in solitude and look for those moments that the gym is… Continue reading Student Recreation Center faces largest crowd in afternoons
Owning a pet provides benefits for students
College can be a stressful time in a student’s life, especially with many other obligations that must be met. Physical or psychological discomfort is not rare amongst many students as they navigate through classes, work, studying and maintaining a social life. Many forms of treatment, from counseling to a little rest and relaxation, can likely… Continue reading Owning a pet provides benefits for students