Every morning when I get to campus, the sun has only just risen, the wind is rustling through the tress and the pleasant smell of eucalyptus is drifting through the air. Then suddenly, a repugnant cloud of smoke hits me in the face and forces its way through my nostrils[Read More…]
Tag: health
CSULB international students are provided with health services
Over 100 international students received vaccines and other services from Student Health Services in California State University, Long Beach’s University Student Union ballrooms on Tuesday. The American Language Institution, a department that offers English Language programs on campus, organized an immunization clinic for international students. Sean Cochren, Associate Director for[Read More…]
Anti-vaccine movement to blame for recent measles outbreak in California
A growing movement of misinformed parents who refuse to vaccinate their children has caused the recent outbreak of Measles, a virus which was once considered eliminated in the United States. It started in mid-December when an outbreak occurred at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Since the theme park attracts guests from[Read More…]
REC*IT app takes a lap at CSULB’s Student Wellness and Recreation Center
Don’t sweat it – the smart phone app REC*IT is now available for California State University, Long Beach students to plan their active lifestyles. President of REC*IT David Oestreicher said that his app aims to coach students with their involvement in on-campus classes and intramurals by keeping their heads in[Read More…]
CSULB Women’s Research Center receives $200,000 grant toward sexual assault prevention
The California State University, Long Beach Women’s Research Center received a $200,000 grant from the California Emergency Services for a comprehensive sexual assault program. Jeane Caveness, the assistant dean of students announced to the Associated Students, Inc. Senate during Wednesday’s ASI Senate meeting that the grant would be renewable for[Read More…]
Long Beach in recovery from measles
Amid the recent, statewide measles outbreak, a California State University, Long Beach student is one of two confirmed cases in the city, and both patients are in recovery. Campus officials announced the confirmation of the student’s measles on Wednesday morning in an email that was sent to students and faculty.[Read More…]
10 reasons to start drinking local coffee in Long Beach
Did you know that dark roasted coffees potentially contribute to the development of cancer? A chemical called acrylamide is produced when the beans are roasted for too long. That is why you see the warning signs at Starbucks and not at your local coffee shop. The darker the coffee beans,[Read More…]