Student Government

As you walk around campus I am sure you have noticed all the writings on the sidewalks about voting for student government. I give all the credit in the world to everyone running for student government and I am sure they put a lot of valuable time and effort into this race. The truth of the matter is that less than 15% of the student body actually care. I can almost guarantee that those that do vote, do not have any idea what they are voting for. Like I said, I am taking nothing away from all of these students that are running or actually do care, but lets get real and open our eyes to the fact that hardly anyone cares!

Healthy Eating Habits

Eating healthy can be quite a daunting task. It feels as if I would have to eat 24/7 if I tried to eat all the required fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products required in a given day. This can be especially tough when going out to eat with friends or family. When selecting from a menu at a restaurant, stay away from anything fried. Look to eat grilled chicken, steak, salad, baked potato, steamed vegetables and rice or fish. These are healthy alternatives to some of the more popular fried chicken, french fries and the all-american hamburger.

SRU Grounds Crew

Friends, as nice weather is finally upon us, I cannot help but think back to some of the horrible weather we had this past winter. This is my first semester at the rock and I am from Pittsburgh, which gets very minimal snow. The weather up here is like living in a frozen tundra! That being said, I must complain about the grounds crew on campus. How can they allow the sidewalks to be so icy all the time? If the problem is that there are not enough men, the school should hire more! We all know they have the funds......with all the money they draw in from PARKING TICKETS!!!!

SRU Parking Police

I truly believe that the glorified security guards that consider themselves the SRU parking police, is the biggest scam on campus. State run institutions of higher education will find any way to nickel and dime their students and this is just more proof of that. There are extremely more serious offenses occurring on campus than taking up two parking spots or parking crooked! I can only imagine how much money these people make. The best part is that they think they run this place.....and they do! Every time I pull into a spot I think to myself.....what am I doing illegally here? And the answer is....NOTHING! But I promise you this, they will find something wrong with parking perfectly in a spot....probably that my wheels are not equi-distant from both lines on either side of my car. It's time we fight back fellow students.......any ideas?

Are you healthy?

How can one determine if they are truly healthy? Is someone healthy when they can run 2 miles without stopping? Is someone healthy when they can bench their body weight? Is someone healthy if they go to the gym 7 days a week? It can sometimes be hard to determine if you are healthy. Do you take a multivitamin every day? Does your diet consist of the right amount of fruits and vegetables? Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Not only is it important to be physically active, but you must make sure you are putting the right things in your body. I find it funny when I am working out at the gym and I see someone with a "beer chuggers champion" or a "keg stand master" shirt on. My question to you is this, does working out or continuing to be active do anything for someone if they do not supplement their diet with the right things?

Working out and feeling good

I sometimes find that working out can lift my spirits on a bad day. Working out releases certain chemicals in the brain that help one to lift their spirits. I used to work out primarily to put on muscle, now I work out to feel good. Going to the gym knowing I must do a certain number or sets and reps is not fun for me. When I go to the gym now, I just want to get a good burn and make sure I feel, most importantly, mentally healthy. I feel my workouts are more rewarding now and I am not discouraged when I do not see results.

Physical Education major for transfers

I just transferred to Slippery Rock from Pitt and I realize this may have been a huge mistake. I feel misled by some of the transfer advisers here at Slippery Rock. They told me 75 credits transferred and I would only have 3 more semesters. Once I sign my lease and move in and apply for financial aid, I find out that they only accepted 39 credits! I had 93 credits accumulated over the years and they say they can only take 39!? What a rip off! I feel as though I will be in school forever. A note to anyone, be sure to cover ALL of your bases before jumping into anything in life. Take it from me, I had to learn the hard way!