A study conducted by the American Academy of Neurology last month has revealed that individuals who sleep more than eight hours a day are at an increased risk of having a stroke.
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Students Help University Employee in Time of Need
University students have taken it upon themselves to help University dining hall employee, Corey Littles, when his apartment caught fire, rendering it uninhabitable.
MU Celebrates World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day was internationally celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 1, but was recognized at the University on Thursday, Feb. 26, by the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Lambda Theta Alpha (LTA) in an event that invited students, faculty, and administrators to wear the hijab.
‘Student Aid Bill of Rights’
Crippling debt has long been one of the most prominent drawbacks of gaining a college education according to the New York Times; however, President Barack Obama introduced his “Student Aid Bill of Rights,” which contests that the government should take a proactive role in aiding students with their loans.
Study Reveals Effects of Driving ‘High’ vs. Driving Drunk
Driving a car while impaired is never recommended; however, new research suggests that driving while high is significantly less dangerous than driving while drunk.
The Science of Online Dating
In today’s society, young adults rely heavily on technology in all aspects of life including finding a significant other.
No More Rotten Apples: Genetically Modified Organisms Spark Debate
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service approved two varieties of genetically modified (GM) apples, known as Arctic apples, on Feb. 13. As reported by the Rodale Report, the approval of the apples by the USDA and the fact that the government will not require special labeling has garnered further debate about the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Alpha Phi Sigma 4th Annual ‘Paws for a Cause’ Event
The Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma (APS), held its 4th annual Paws for a Cause Fundraiser to aid the Monmouth County K-9 Unit in purchasing bullet proof vests for their dogs in Anacon Hall on Feb. 18.
Rock N’ Raise Event Exceeds Donation Goal
The Rock N’ Raise annual charity event raised $4,200 in the TV studio of the Jules L. Plangere Center for Communication building on Friday Feb. 20. All proceeds went to Hawk TV’s Relay for Life fund which benefits the American Cancer Society.