College athletes face athletic and academic stress that can have prominent effects on their mental and physical health.
According to an NCAA Student-Athlete Well-Being Study released in 2022, the number of student-athletes reporting mental health concerns is 1.5 to 2 times higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Concussions in College: The Real Impact
Concussions have been a hot topic in the sports world, particularly football, but they are far more common than in just professional football.
Here on campus, I know five people who have had a concussion while attending Susquehanna. Having a concussion is not a good thing under any circumstances, but for students, it is a massive problem and an academic inconvenience…
A Cheat Sheet to College Cooking
By Brian Shane Yogurt bowl: $5.23 to $12.48 for five servings per 32 ounces of yogurt, but the fruit will last up to 10 servings: Yogurt: $2.19 (32 ounces) Frozen blueberries:…
Organ Donation and Being an Organ Donor
By Abigail Lentz Adrianne was a sophomore in high school when she was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy, a heart condition where the left side of her heart was stiff and unable to…
Microplastics and You
The scare of microplastics is not something new, but new research shows that it is also something that isn’t going away anytime soon and needs to be talked about.
So, what are microplastics? Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters in size, they are not naturally occurring and due to their size can be found in the human body or in animals.
When Food Becomes the Enemy
By Rylee Baker **This article contains content related to eating disorders and mental health that may be triggering to some readers** I felt a cold hand caress my arm as I slowly…
Winter Fitness, Done Right
By Brian Shane Winter is the time to work on that summer body. Whether that be running or lifting weights, exercising in the winter is very common, but many people do not…