Let’s be real everyone, you are not prepared for what it truly means to be away from home for the first time as a college freshman. When you come to college, you have wide eyes and are overwhelmed with all the meal options: on-campus dining that includes both prepared meals and fast food options, surrounding… Continue reading Real talk: advice to incoming freshman about eating habits
Tag: Student Health
Student Health hosts mental health awareness ceremony
Student Health and Counseling Services hosted their fifth annual ribbon-cutting ceremony to reduce the stigma around mental health Nov. 11, in the University Center. While the event traditionally includes a walk from the UC to Student Health, the symbolic “first step to getting help” was canceled due to inclement weather. The ceremony was led by… Continue reading Student Health hosts mental health awareness ceremony
An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay
The change in lifestyle, from dependence to independence, might be the cause of the weight gain known as “The Freshman 15.” The Freshman 15 is an expression that most students have heard about as they enter the college realm. This expression refers to the amount of weight a freshman typically gains in their first year… Continue reading An apple a day may keep the Freshman 15 at bay
Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation
At the university level and especially towards the end of the semester, classrooms have more empty seats and so do the rooms which house extra-curricular organizations. In more than a few of my classes, I have noticed an increase in absences. Even here at The Pacer, I’ve noticed less people coming to meetings. I wish… Continue reading Depressingly uninvolved: Students struggle for motivation
SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017
The Student Government Association held its fourth senate meeting of the semester on Thurday, March 16 at 9 p.m. Chancellor Keith Carver was in attendance for the meeting and took questions from the chambers about anything they may have concerns about. Q: What is your overall goal for the University while you’re here? A: Student… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: March 16, 2017