In January 26th’s issue of the post, columnist Robin Donovan wrote a piece encouraging students to waive the WellBeing plan by the deadline of February 8th, and save themselves $40. She explained that as an “opt-out” program, many students end up paying the program fee without realizing it, and don’t even use the services. “Mark [...]
Archive for January, 2010
25 Jan
Eating healthy at college? Professor Deborah Murray says it’s possible
College students often have the reputation of being binge drinkers, fast-food connoisseurs, and late-night eaters. However, there is some optimism about America’s rising adults, emphasized by Deborah Murray, an assistant professor at Ohio University. Murray’s academic interests are health and wellness, particularly preventive wellness as it relates to school health. She serves on health teams in [...]
20 Jan
New dining hall cereal dispensers make breakfast much more wholesome
When I got back to school for winter quarter, I was one of the many who flocked to Shively dining hall. I was impressed with the array of new choices, the modern layout and the overall atmosphere. As I ate my first meal there I surveyed my surroundings. A self proclaimed cereal enthusiast, I strolled [...]
16 Jan
Plan ahead: the key to eating healthy in the dining hall
One of the biggest complaints about the dining hall is the absence of healthy choices. My peers bemoan the food selections, claiming that there’s nothing “good” for them, and that the dining halls fail to assist those with dietary restrictions. Most of the time I agree with my classmates, having had my own negative experiences [...]
14 Jan
Q & A With a Health Expert
For today’s post I spoke with Terry Koons, Associate Director of Health Promotions at Ohio University. Q: Tell me a little bit about your job and how the office of health promotions assists students. A: I oversee all the Health areas of the Campus Involvement Center. I oversee four graduate students who are each respectively [...]
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