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Amanda Hoffman
Move more, less stress
One of the best ways to combat stress and weight gain at college is to work out regularly. Even if you can only fit in ten minutes at a time, exercise can elevate your mood, release tension, and clear your mind. By getting in the habit of working out regularly, you are keeping your body [...]
Childhood obesity problems
I just read an article about obese babies. Are you kidding me? America, listen up! If our kids are starting out in an unhealthy way for reasons like “drinking apple juice” and “eating baby cereal too soon,” don’t you think that maybe these formulas, additives, and preservatives scientists keep putting in our food are biogenetically [...]
Healthy living LEARN program and MU’s own Biggest Loser Competition
I cannot count how many times I have heard my friends mock healthy celebrities, chalking up their fitness habits and nutritious eating to their personal trainers and chefs. I am sure you have heard the claims too – “If I had a personal trainer, I’d be that thin too!” or “If I had a chef [...]
Student volunteers go “Into the Streets”
On Saturday, March 19, students from all over Millersville gathered to go into the city of Lancaster and volunteer. The event was run through Volunteer Central, located in the Bedford House. More than 30 students divided into groups to tackle the projects of organizations in the city who needed volunteers. By 9:30 A.M. the students [...]
A lot more to helthy eating than only counting calories
Eating healthy in today’s culture is sometimes difficult, overwhelming, and just plain annoying. You have to think about where you are eating, your eating habits, the social stigmas that go with different foods, and even when you should eat. Some experts say that eating late at night is a bad habit because your body is [...]
Central Market: Oldest farmers’ market located in our backyard
In the city of Lancaster, there is an aged building hiding the oldest continually operating farmer’s market in the country, and a family of cultures who come together every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday to sell their crafts and fresh produce. This place is called Central Market. Housed in a structure with the name built right into the brick, this market has seen over three hundred years go by, as well as many merchants from Lancaster, the greater state of Pennsylvania, the United States, and the world.
‘Ville idols even Simon would enjoy
On Sunday, families and friends came to see their loved ones at the ‘Ville Idol Finals in Lyte Auditorium with 11 remaining contestants, a $1,000 grand prize, the stakes were high for the performers.
‘Ville closer to finding Idol
The contestants are back for round two of Ville Idol, but did they step it up enough to move on to the finals? On Saturday, Millersville produced the ‘Ville Idol semi-finals, which consisted of contestants cut from 48 original contenders to 18 students and alumni competing for the $1000 cash prize in each category.
Night of dancing and fun
Though short and sweet, the MU Dance-Off was fun, fast-paced, and entertaining to watch and participate in, according to many of the dance. Each dance group had to use their time wisely to show off what they could do in order to win the $100 prize being offered. First up was Expressions who, according to [...]
‘Ville Idol: And the singing begins
On Saturday, the 27 contestants from the Millersville Community of students and alumni took part in the second year of Ville Idol. The event was a competition judged on vocal abilities and performance on stage, with the contestants competing for a $1,000 first prize and a $250 second prize in each category. The theme for round one was 60’s and 70’s songs. The songs were a variety ranging from The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, Ray Charles to Kenny Rogers. Hosting this event was Lori Burkholder.