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  • weight room Students responsible for fitness center care

    Many students spend the same amount of time at the Eckerd Fitness Center as they do in some classes. Some students even consider it their “second home.” So what is it that keeps people coming back each day, and what is it that keeps other students away? According to a survey completed by 206 students, 52 percent use the fitness center more than three times a week.

  • It seems the impossible has Caffeine pills: harmful or helpful?

    It seems the impossible has been made possible: A diet pill that actually works. The catch? It’s not designed or marketed as a diet pill, and can easily result in negative side effects. The latest craze in the health and fitness world today is caffeine pills.

  • The healthy griever

    How can we find the words to summarize a person’s life? Nathan Mosby, beloved friend, student and peer, passes away and the Eckerd community is at a loss for words. Tortured with the mystery of death, people have asked “Why him and not someone else?” They only found more questions, not answers.

  • At the beginning of this Affordable acupuncture gains popularity

    At the beginning of this semester, acupuncture was nothing more than an obscure concept to me. However, I’ve been a part of one of Eckerd’s first QEP classes which placed me at St. Pete Community Acupuncture to help out with odd jobs during the semester.

  • Easy ways to protect your skin from the sun

    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the largest organ humans have is skin. Many of us don’t think about our skin as an organ, but with it being the largest organ we have it is important to know how to protect it. Everyone also needs to remember to protect their skin year round, and not just during summer days at the beach.

  • tara Change up your workout routine with Zumba

    Looking for a new workout routine that will get your heart racing? Zumba, an intensive dance class offered at the Fitness Center by Senior Tara Roeder, may be just the thing. According to zumba.com, Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness program that borrows moves from many different dance styles such as salsa and reggaeton.

  • Stop slackin', bro

    Trust me, I’ve been there. I’ve been in yoga rooms stretching after tough workouts; running until nausea seemed like a risk worth taking; limping after pushing a muscle to a limit was just an unfortunate side-dish to my buffing up buffet. I’ve spent nights crying out in frustration over seeing no results to my efforts.

  • Food pyramid evolves to MyPlate Food pyramid evolves to MyPlate

    We are all familiar with the standard food pyramid that was released in 1992. This original pyramid’s base consisted of grains, recommending 6-11 servings per day and making it the most highly suggested item in the pyramid. Though it cautions to use sparingly, the original pyramid also contains a section at the tip for fats, oils and sweets.

  • pub meal Counting calories at the Triton Pub

    Have you ever wondered how many calories you consume in just one trip to the Pub?  Here is a breakdown of the calorie counts for some of the most popular items ordered at your very own Triton Pub. From the Grill: Chicken Fritters (per 2 pieces)

  • A meal from the Pub.