By: Aurelia Acquati, Staff Writer

For many students, starting a workout regimen for Spring Break raises the question of which shoes, or no shoes, to wear. This decision should be based on personal comfort, intensity of the workout and which type guarantees the least injuries and joint pro...

By: Andrea Mora, Staff Writer

Browsing the Internet can either be time well spent or time well wasted. Scores of entertainment and gossip Web sites, blogs, videos and Twitter accounts are often used to procrastinate and pass time rather than to learn. Instead of updating the Facebook ...

By: Sydnee Brooker, Contributor

It has infected 400 students at San Diego State and Student Health Services asked for 15,000 doses of vaccination for last month. What is this mystery virus stirring up so much controversy and skepticism? The 2009 H1N1 “swine flu.”...

By: Aminata Dia, features editor

Ari Gold has mentioned it; Kim Kardashian does it and now, San Diegan’s can be a part of it too. So, what is this fitness phenomenon that’s replacing typical gym memberships and workout routines? It’s called Barry’s Bootcamp &mdash...

By: Andrea Mora, Contributor

Many students use the popular Web site www.ratemyprofessors.com to find the best professors to take. It is a site where students can leave comments about previous professors they have had to help other students make adequate course decisions. The same rat...

By: Natalia Van Stralen, Staff Writer

One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Research shows within the next year, thousands of young women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The worst part is that most young women don’...

By: Aurelia Acquati, Contributor

October and November seem to be the most stressful months of the semester; they’re packed with midterms and papers that cause lack of sleep and poor eating habits. These months also happen to be prime flu season when illnesses spread easily. With th...

By: Francis R. Dela Cruz, Contributor

Some smokers, occasional or regular, satisfy their nicotine cravings with a hint of strawberry, vanilla, chocolate or pineapple. But the days of flavored cigarettes are finished. They are no longer available on the shelves of U.S. stores, groceries, gas s...

By: Ashlie Rodriguez, Staff Writer

Sometimes the desire for a sexy beach body just can’t wait. From killer abs to heightened athletic performance, many students find it too hard to spend those grueling months in the gym and instead resort to using steroids to speed up the process. Bu...

By: Natalia Van Stralen, Staff Writer

Diet and exercise: the age-old formula for healthy weight loss. Recent health concerns about the popular weight loss supplement Alli have some users reverting back to basics....

By: Julie Deardorff, MCT Campus

CHICAGO TRIBUNE — Balance is such a fundamental part of each movement that it hurts — sometimes literally — when it's gone. But to strengthen our balance, especially as we age, it turns out we do need to lose it. Or at least test it a li...

By: Nicole Callas, Assistant Features Editor

There is a lot of pressure associated with being a San Diego State student. The countless class presentations, student organizations persuading students to join, nightly residence hall social gatherings and fraternity parties. While these situations may s...

By: Natalia Van Stralen, Staff Columnist

The summer sun is still shining, but your extra time is limited now that classes and other commitments fill your planner. It’s time to get your active lifestyle back on track. Transition from a lazy summer to a school-time schedule with a workout ro...

By: Bruce Jaspen, MCT Campus

CHICAGO — Amid the economic downturn and slow growth for retail and outpatient medical care services, pharmacy giants Walgreens Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. are rolling out specialized services at their in-store clinics, going beyond treatment of rout...

By: Natalia Van Stralen, Staff Columnist

You value your health and you want a strong body, but you need a plan. Command your mind and body to follow these 10 weight loss commandments. The guidelines will help to keep you motivated and focused on a healthier, happier you....

By: Kristina Peltin, Staff Writer

It’s almost impossible to feel bad after laughing. Yes, sometimes we laugh so hard our abdomen gets tight and we can hardly breathe — something that in most cases would scare and hurt us. But not when we’re laughing. ...

By: Kari Luu, Staff Writer

On Aug. 9, a crowd stood on fifth avenue counting down for the silver anniversary of re-lighting the beloved and historic Hillcrest Sign. A multicolored stilt walker, known as the “Spirit of Hillcrest,” was met with a chorus of excited cheers ...

By: Ryan Eisenacher, Senior Staff Writer

As college students, we all have a beloved indenture to alcohol. Whether it be Taaka, Ketel One, Patron or even the cheap plastic bottle you can pick up at the grocery store that proudly displays the label “Rum,” we all take pleasure in the ti...

By: Ashlie Rodriguez, Contributor

What does “going green” mean to you? It may mean buying a hybrid car, stocking up on reusable bags or even something as simple as choosing to walk instead of drive. But, going green is a natural, everyday ritual that you can do simply by eatin...