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.

In a world where electronics and technology have taken control and altered our entire culture, is it really outrageous that there is now such a thing as an electronic cigarette?

On September 23, 2008, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., urging them to substitute cow’s milk they use in their ice cream products with human breast milk.

Flu season is around the corner and is expected to hit Bloomsburg soon with a force unlike any other. Are you prepared for it?
Photo Courtesy of SLOVENSKO HEALTH
According to Bloomsburg’s Today Web site, “this year the Student Health Center will offer flu shots to students from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in Multipurpose Room A, KUB. No appointment is necessary and the cost is $12 per student.”
Many students won’t even take advantage of the opportunity that the Health Center is providing but as soon as the aches, …

Every college student has dreaded the freshmen fifteen, but if you are no longer a freshman and you think you’re off the hook, you may be mistaken.

Everyone is sick of hearing about all the dangerous side effects of smoking and secondhand smoke…but for all of those who enjoyed having a smoke out at the local bars and restaurants have now faced the reality that Bloomsburg has gone smoke-free.