health
Staying fit on campus
Due to the wide variety of deliciously unhealthy food available on campus at any time of the day or night, the Freshman 15 is a big concern for many students; here are some tips to avoid gaining weight during your freshman year.
Administration continues response to swine flu outbreak
According to an e-mail, the University has assembled an Emerging Infectious Disease Task Force to monitor the flu outbreak and keep the community informed and updated.
Getting back in the swing of things
For many Wash. U. students, three weeks of break is not enough. Just when that knot in your upper back starts to relax and that nauseous feeling in the pit of your stomach fades away with the memory of final exams, you have to go back to school and start it all over again. It [...]
Stay healthy during finals
It is nearly that time of year once again. The libraries will be full, coffee sales will skyrocket and students’ stress levels will be at their highest as the students study for finals. With all of the papers and exams monopolizing their focus, it is all too easy for students [...]
Traveling: A real pain in the neck
When finals are done and papers are handed in, whether you are headed home or to St. Barths for winter break, chances are you are doing it with a smile on your face. That is, until pain strikes. For many travelers, the process can be a real pain in the neck—both figuratively and literally. Between [...]