Young people assembled by the thousands this weekend in Washington, D.C. The impetus: Power Shift 2009, a massive convention to address the pressing issue of climate change. The student leaders demanded that Congress and the President enact bold legislation to reduce carbon emissions, create millions of green jobs, and begin powering America with clean, renewable […]
Unless you’re sporting some serious hiking boots, constant walking can really take a toll on your body, especially your legs and feet. Don’t want to trade in your favorite kicks for practical alternatives? You don’t have to. Last week at McLanahan’s, I purchased Ironman gel insoles for my aging shoes. Aside from the lickable body […]
On Wednesday night, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) hosted a session called “Surviving Relationship Breakup,” meant to provide coping strategies for individuals who suddenly find themselves single. Presented by Joyce Illfelder-Kaye and Maria Vinca of CAPS, the program drew an unexpectedly large crowd—over 100 students. Unless you were among the first couple […]
Who here loves chicken wings, fried fish, and a nice juicy steak? Not these folks. Tuesday night marked the first spring-semester meeting of the Vegetarian Advisory Board, a small group of vegetarians who offer feedback to Food Services at University Park. Out of our veggie population, a dozen attended the Vegetarian Advisory Board (VAB) meeting. […]