Pizza, French fries, chicken nuggets, cheese steaks and burgers are dietary staples for college student, Melanie Mecha. These foods are easy, inexpensive and can be eaten on-the-go or late at night, Mecha, a St. Peter’s University criminal justice senior, said.
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Freshmen Recognized for Academic Achievement
The Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society inducted 139 first-year students with a 3.5 grade point average or higher on Saturday, March 8 in Pollack Theater.
Alpha Epsilon Delta Kisses Brain Cancer Goodbye
Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Pre-Professional Health Honor Society, raised over $200 for the Kortney Rose Foundation during the third annual Kiss Brain Cancer Goodbye Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 28 in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC).
Students Recognized as Designated Driver HEROs
Three University students won the Designated HERO award for their decision to be designated driver and practice responsible behavior regarding drinking and driving at the fifth annual Designated HERO of the Year awards ceremony on Friday, March 3.
Documentary Brings Awareness to Eating Disorder Dangers
Annually, 30 million people in the US suffer from eating disorders every year, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, with the majority of victims in their teens and twenties.
Monmouth Stadium To Cost $15 Million
The University recently announced plans to construct a new football field, Monmouth Stadium, for the fall 2015 semester. The stadium will host football games, lacrosse games, as well as men’s and women’s track and field events.
Students Start Fire in Cedar Hall
Three University students have been criminally charged in connection with a fire that forced an evacuation of Cedar Hall, damaged University and student property, and temporarily displaced seven students whose suite suffered smoke damage, on Wednesday night, Feb. 26, according to University administrators.
The Heart of a Lion Continues to Roar
Student Raises Money to Establish an Endowed Scholarship for Christopher Mejia
A student from the Leon Hess Business School is currently raising money for an endowed scholarship honoring Christopher A. Mejia, a fellow business student and fraternity brother who passed away in 2013.
Veteran Services Hosts Second Chili Cook-Off
The University held its second annual Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for the University’s Veteran Services programs in Anacon Hall of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center (RSSC) on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Author Discusses Physical, Mental and Social Issues
The University Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, in conjunction with Shore House of Long Branch, NJ, hosted New York Times bestseller, Andrew Solomon for a book reading and signing in the Wilson Hall Auditorium on Monday, Feb. 24.