2008 Woodie Awards
Campus
A not-so-healthy drink, avoid energy boosters
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They are found in almost every classroom, dining hall, vending machine and even dorm room. Energy drinks are a staple for college students. The Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society conducted a survey in July of this year on how energy drink consumption is hazardous for students' health.
University EAG goes to green conference, learns to run campaigns
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On Sept. 12 students from the University's Environmental Action Group traveled to Columbus for an environmental awareness training conference. The conference taught the students how to advance their skills with petitioning, promotions, awareness and working with the media, said Environmental Action Group President Laura Winebarger.
Older 'boomers,' unhealthy eating contribute to obesity
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See Also: Ways to shed pounds without the traditional workout routine As students complete their college education, grow older and wiser, their minds aren't the only things expanding. So are their waistlines. In 2006, one out of every three University students was considered either obese or overweight, according to the ACHA-NCHA.
Ways to shed pounds without the traditional workout routine
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See Also: Older 'boomers,' unhealthy eating contribute to obesity If sweating profusely on the elliptical and treadmills or hitting the weight room does not appeal to students, there are some alternatives to exercise students can engage in to stay in shape during the school year.
Economics hurt frosh retention rates
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The University spends a lot of time getting freshmen ready for the school year with its many programs geared toward the class, but the time almost seems wasted with the amount of freshmen leaving after just one year. According to the Office of Institutional Research, only 73.
Time to celebrate the Jewish New Year
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L'Shanah Tova! Happy New Year! It's Rosh Hashanah, and it's a new year on the Hebrew calendar. Today is Tishri 1 of the year 5769 and Jews all over the world recognize today as a holy day. "I personally think it's the second most important holiday," said Ally Levine, a junior Jewish student at the University.
Homecoming 2008
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