Tag: health
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Governor Opens 10 Mass Vaccination Sites for Children Ages 5 and Older
Select mass vaccination sites across New York State are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. “Parents have been waiting for the ability to protect their young children from COVID-19, and we are doing everything we can to make that possible,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Following the U.S. Center for Disease Control…
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Mindful Eating for Your Body and for Mother Nature
By Emily Fego For most students, college is their first taste of freedom before entering the “real world.” But, this step toward independence brings up one question: how long can you survive off of boxed mac and cheese before you learn to shop and cook for yourself? The realization that processed foods are not a…
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Audio Postcard: To Vax or Not to Vax?
Debates on whether vaccinations are beneficial or detrimental have seemed to increase in recent years. Both sides have their reasons for abstaining or supporting vaccines for various diseases, such as polio, mumps, measles and rubella, but it remains a personal decision. Despite the option, medical professionals will persuade you to consider your options fully before…
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A Conversation with President of Global Medical Brigades at SUNY New Paltz
As the president of Global Medical Brigades at SUNY New Paltz, Trish Chabria leads her team to help rural communities while also being a full-time student. Every summer, Chabria, a third-year student with a double major in psychology and biology, joins the rest of the brigade as they travel to Honduras, Nicaragua, Ghana and Panama…
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For Janet Yusko, Things Changed
By Anthony Mitthauer-Orza Janet Yusko never would have saw her life go from a having full-time job to seeing her father pass away and returning home to care for 82-year-old mother with dementia. At age 55, Yusko finds herself caught in a bind. After holding high-level administrative jobs in Ulster County, she’s unemployed and looking…
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Campus Community Reacts to Water Bottle Ban
A student sits inside the Lecture Center, trying to focus on the notes he takes when the quench for thirst hits him. He reaches into his bag to pull out a reusable water bottle, but it’s empty and the nearest water fountain is on the other side of the building. He would have grabbed a…
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Fair Trade for Dummies
If you often find yourself in the organic foods section of your local grocery store or if you shop or eat at the majority of places in New Paltz and the Hudson Valley, you have probably come across the term “fair trade”. Many people associate the term strictly with organic food, but it can…
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New Paltz Visiting Professor To Talk About The Intersection Of Science And Journalism
March 24, 2014 Students studying journalism at SUNY New Paltz have the opportunity this semester to investigate the relationship between society and disease with the help of an award-winning journalist. Sonia Shah, a critically-acclaimed science journalist is spending this spring semester working with students as the college’s 2014 James H. Ottaway visiting professor. During her…
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Bloomberg Hates the Larger Side of Life
What’s wrong with drinking a large, refreshing soda after a hard day of work? Well, according to New York City Mayor Bloomberg, a lot. The soda buzz sparked back in May when the Bloomberg administration proposed the ban of large sugary drinks exceeding 16 fluid ounces. On Sept. 13, Bloomberg’s wish was granted when the…
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The Cycle That Never Ends
It’s finals week at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz and many students are staying up late to get papers done and study for exams. The vicious cycle of staying up late to finish projects and cram for tests only to wake up early for class is never-ending. One way students try to…
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Exploring Organic Options
Many college students wouldn’t choose to spend extra money on healthy, organic food over their beer fund, but Brittany Harold puts her body’s needs first. “After being so informed about how conventionally farmed foods affect not only our bodies but us mentally, I feel like I can’t eat conventional food while knowing that,” Harold said.
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Geese Get the Boot
The campus of SUNY New Paltz is no stranger to nature. Located in the Shawangunk Mountain region and next to the Wallkill River, New Paltz is swarming with squirrels, deer, fish, bears and geese. In fact, SUNY New Paltz has its own pond that runs straight through the heart of campus housing. The Gunk, as…