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Women's health takes centerstage

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Department of Residence Life will be commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the month of October.

This year, it plans to provide two activities for students to participate in: an awareness day in the campus center, and an opportunity to participate in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

Women's Center tea encourages self-love, collective respect

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Women's Center, in collaboration with Reign Supreme, hosted its first monthly Women's Tea and Talk on Tuesday, Sept. 30, in the Ford Residence Complex community center.

The event was designed to be a forum for women to collectively discuss the issues they confront on a daily basis.

Honors program to host national conference

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University Honors Program will host the 2008 National Association of African American Honors Program Conference Oct. 16-18 on TSU's campus.

The conference's purpose is to promote the honors programs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Colleges and Universities.

Leaders, don't forget your followers

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The University Honors Program will be hosting the National Association of African American Honors Programs conference October 16-18.

Along with honors conferences, the program provides, just to name a few, mentorship for its participants, scholarships for honors students, special internships and graduate study opportunities and challenging courses designed especially for UHP students with limited enrollment, according to the program's page on TSU's Web site.

Take time to get regular check-ups

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sometimes college students neglect to take care of their bodies.
Seeing a physician can be time consuming and costly, especially if you do not have insurance.

Medical bills and prescription drugs are expensive and when you are a college student on a budget, sometimes you have to go weeks before you can get or afford treatment.

What We Think

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This issue is dedicated to health in celebration of October being Health Literacy Month.

With our economy being in the condition that it is, it seems like the only thing we may have is our health.

Thus, there is more of a reason to keep it in the best condition we possibly can.

Earbuds can cause longterm damage

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

They have been seen in the ears of many students on campus: little white circles connected to long white cords, leading to musical devices.

Almost like a new age uniform, earbuds have been spotted anywhere and at anytime.

These smaller headphones have become standard with most popular listening devices, but noise-induced hearing loss is a primary concern when using them.

Supplements can provide healthy life-building blocks

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When people think about the health supplement industry, the perceptions typically aren't possible. Magic pills, gimmicky food programs and even steroids come to mind. While these things aren't feasible (or legal in the case of steroids), there are supplements on the market that can assist you in reaching your health goals.

'Apollo' alumna shoots for the stars, shines

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fearless Jazmine Sullivan Grade: A Jazmine Sullivan isn't scared of much at 21 years old, and proves it with her self-penned debut album Fearless. The album finds the soulful heroine overcoming conflicts with ferocious beasts, tumultuous and even abusive relationships and inner conflicts.

LaBeouf vehicle full of action, lacks necessary depth

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eagle Eye-B Filled to the brim with loads of fast-paced action and captivating characters, action-adventure thriller Eagle Eye delivers to fans of the genre and newcomers alike. Featuring an interesting collection of characters and an almost totally believable story, the film succeeds in convincing the audience that every bad thing they suspect about the government is absolutely true.

Star athlete shines on, off the field

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Brandon Belvin, a wide receiver from Arlington, Texas, has spent all four years here at TSU, growing from a young cub to a strong Tiger.

As a biology major, pursuing a professional football player position is only part of this Tiger's future. His plans also include pharmacy school.

TIGERS EAT: a look inside the diets

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Justin Jenkins Major: Psychology and Pre-med Classification: Sophomore Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga. Position: Defensive Back Plans After College: NFL or Medical School Diet & Training What do you like to do? � Play video games, study, chill with friends, listen to music, make mix tapes What are the main components of your diet? �Take in a lot of calories, no soda, plenty of water and energy drinks How do you train for your sport? � Practice, weight lifting and running Off Season � January to March is known as winter con- ditioning, which consists of running and agility practice before sunrise and weight lifting � June to August is known as summer train- ing, which consists of running, weight lifting and summer school Kendre Streeter Major: Electrical Engineering Classification: Freshman Hometown: Clarksville, Tenn.