One University's Unique Rec Center

October is back! Bringing midterms, due dates, and truckloads of candy, October leaves me with all my favorite autumn foods and the tipping scales to prove it. After metaphorically flinging textbooks across the room, I find the best way to let off steam—and those...

A Guide to My Top 5 Food Blogs

I have a morning schedule that I stick to pretty religiously. I wake up early, workout, eat breakfast, and then catch up on my favorite form of reading: food blogs. It may not seem like a super fun thing to do, read food blogs that is, but it is truly enjoyable. The...

Curbing the Freshman 15 Without Diet or Exercise

You’ve all heard of it, dreaded it, and probably been told that it will ‘round out’ your college experience. Upperclassmen swear that weight gain is unavoidable as the typical freshman watches the scale climb from 5, 10, 15, topping 50 pounds over their starting...

The Marathon: One Step at a Time

Running a marathon is a huge accomplishment for an individual regardless of age, size or athletic ability. The marathon tests your willpower, strains your emotions and forces you to stretch your limits. From your first training to the second you cross that finish...

Beat the Heat!

The summer season is in full swing, evident in the recent scorching temperatures. While a steamy sun makes for a great beach day, it can put a damper on breakfast. As a lover of oatmeal, I find that my usually strong cravings for the classic, hot breakfast slowly...