Nutrition News by the Student Dietetic Association
Kristina Garcia and Becca Wright, Contributor
February 28, 2017
Filed under Health
Cal State LA’s Student Dietetic Association (SDA) is a student organization comprised of students in the Nutritional Science Department. Our school has three nutrition programs: an undergraduate Bachelor of Science, a Master of Science, and a coordinated program which includes both a master’s degree...
Farming for Change
Janice Peregrina, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2017
Filed under Health, Showcase
Environmentalism and sustainability are often associated with either being a product of hippie culture, or something that is unattainable in the modern age. It is hard to reflect on the choices we make, and make changes when the culture around you ignores sustainable options. Even in these shaky times, the ...
Cal State LA honored as a Healthy Campus
Carlos Gomez, Web Editor
January 24, 2017
Filed under Health
Student health is an important aspect that affects the overall achievement in education. With the reformed health care by President Obama, now is the perfect time for people to get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. However, many people who qualify for coverage have not yet enrolled in a heal...
A real fluff piece
Janice Peregrina, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2016
Filed under Health
Finals week in the new semester system is sure to feel like dangerous and uncharted waters to many students. With tension and procrastination running high, it’s always a blessing when the campus provides outlets to calm the nerves and frustration of students. The reintroduction of the wildly popular...
Outbreak of equine herpes reported
Leyah Galindo, Contributor
November 14, 2016
Filed under Health, Showcase
While horseback riding is more common in the mid-west, this playful activity is also available to Southern Californians at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC). However, the horses that live at the LAEC have been temporarily placed out of commission. According to the California Department of Fo...
Ain’t no mountain high enough for these two
J. Aaron Delgado, Photo Editor
November 2, 2016
Filed under Health, Lifestyle
What if one hike a week could change your life forever? Keen Thoughtz, a show on Golden Eagle Radio hosted by Daisy Villalobos and Jessica Mehdikhani revolving around the environment, exposes listeners to the 52 Hike challenge that inspires people to explore the great outdoors and change people’s ...
Laughter might be best medicine for a stressful election season
Janice Peregrina, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2016
Filed under Health, Showcase
Are you caught up in the stressful atmosphere of election season? Maybe you’ve gotten caught up in a Facebook argument with a family member about politics. Maybe you’re tired of hearing about the next ridiculous thing coming out of Donald Trump’s mouth, or the never-ending drama surrounding Hillary Clint...
The Rise of the Smart Drug
Kyle Frizol
September 9, 2016
Filed under Health
In a world where each second matters, and time is truly money, getting the most out of the day can feel taxing and exhausting. Imagine what can be achieved when fatigue and drowsiness are no longer factors. There is a solution; in the form of a single white tablet, one that is FDA approved, and suppo...
One game to rule ‘em all
Anthony Karambelas
August 29, 2016
Filed under Health, Showcase
Over the summer, you might have heard of Pokemon Go and how it has taken over the phone batteries of players internationally. But, what if the game were sponsored by a school? Make that school Cal State LA. At the beginning of this semester, the MindMatters Initiative, founded by President William Covino...
Back to School; Avoid a Dormant Butt
Kathleen Hale
August 24, 2016
Filed under Health
The school months mean sitting hour upon hour each day in classrooms and then at desks while studying. All of this sitting can be dangerous to their health, says Kathleen Hale, founder of Chair Free Project, a health movement to get people standing, walking and moving instead of sitting in chairs. Hale offers these 10 tips for students to avoid hours of sitting that can lead to a various...
Cal State LA launches Pokémon GO health walk to promote campus well-being
Department of Communications and Public Affairs
August 2, 2016
Filed under Health
Cal State LA has created a Pokémon GO campus health walk, leveraging the wildly popular augmented reality game to promote physical fitness and well-being among students and employees. The health walk is sponsored by the university's Mind Matters initiative, which was launched in 2014 by Cal State...
OP-ED: Extra College Weight
Jason Layden
July 27, 2016
Filed under Health
As a fitness professional, I have a great concern about the rise in obesity among college aged students. I know many college-aged students aren’t making time for working out and they simply aren’t eating a proper diet. As a student, I have been on this campus for two years and I look around with...