Monday, October 5, 2009, started the distribution of the Swine Flu Vaccine across the county. However there is a long line to receive the vaccine and people with the highest risk of catching swine flu are first in line.

Desiree Jennings, a 26-year-old Washington Redskins cheerleader, is suffering a severe side effect from the flu shot. She now has a rare neurological disease that only allows her to walk backwards or run forwards. Take a look into the life of Desiree through this tragic video.

Registration is open for an introductory-level wilderness first aid program sponsored by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s Quest program and presented by the National Outdoor Leadership School’s (NOLS) Wilderness Medicine Institute. The program will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Monty’s on BU’s upper campus.

BU Professor Jeanette Keith will speak on “Mosquitoes, Environments and the Social Construction of Yellow Fever” Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the BU’s Andruss Library, Schweiker Room. The lecture is free and open to the public.

The first recorded case of the H1N1 virus, more commonly known as the swine flu, has been reported. On August 28, Dr. Robbie Soltz, wife of Bloomsburg University President David Soltz, became the first BU community resident to be diagnosed with the virus.

Forget the Swine Flu. Students in the Bloomsburg University community have an even more troubling sickness to worry about.

As another flu season comes to an end, we take a look at how Bloomsburg freshmen coped with being sick while away from home for the first time.

No need to set aside time for work outs on spring break, you’ll already be doing it!

“It’s amazing, because my neurologists told me that it would take me at least five years to graduate, if I even finished school because of my health issues.”

What these students who are legally or illegally using the drug do not understand are the consequences they can face.

Before the beginning of college, one of the stereotypical comments you hear is to beware of the “freshman fifteen.” And with the cafeteria being filled with yummy, grease-filled, home-style food, it isn’t hard to understand why.

By Zack Sterkenberg
With temperatures dipping into the 30s and colder weather just around the bend, it’s time to prepare for colds, influenza, and snowboarding.  To help with the epidemics bound to flood Bloomsburg within the coming weeks, the newly renovated Health Care Center is waiting with open arms.
To those who trudged into the old 80s looking Health Care Center with a throbbing headache, a fever through the roof, and a nose stuffed to capacity, get ready for a more pleasant visit this time around.  Walking through the door, it seems …

Did you know that eight out of every 10 female Bloomsburg University students will be affected with one or more types of “genital” HPV (human papillomavirus)?

It’s Saturday morning…how do you feel? Many college students on campus would say they’re awful, extremely tired, and dizzily nauseous. This is known as the common hangover.
Want to know how to rid the toxins of last night debauchery? Many would say to keep drinking or drink the same thing in the morning that you did the night before…
First things first – DON’T DRINK AT ALL! (haha just kidding) 
But here are a few tips on how to dilute the symptoms if you still plan to do more partying in the …

It’s mid-term week, and you’re looking forward to rum and cokes at Harry’s and raspberry blow pops at Russell’s this Friday. But a night on the town can do serious damage to your diet.