Volume 86 (Fall 2014 – Spring 2015)

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Opinion

November is National Marrow Awareness Month: Why College Kids Should Care

We all know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are walks to raise money for research taking place across and the color pink has become just as popular in October as orange and black. Because of initiatives like these, public awareness about this horrible disease has greatly increased and we’re closer than ever to finding a cure and saving even more lives. There’s also another cancer fighting initiative coming up in November that could also save people’s lives and all it takes to help is a cotton swab.

Lifestyles

“Health” Food Myths Debunked

“Eating healthy” is a motto many of us hope stand by in our daily eating habits. However, what exactly is “healthy”? Healthy to some is not healthy to all. This description of ideal food habits is a vague idea that can be confusing, especially to busy, broke college students looking to make the best possible food choices. Often, some foods are generally thought of as good for you but really are not. Luckily, with a little research and willpower, these common health food myths can be debunked.