The science behind voting
By Sam Siomko, Staff Writer Election day may have come and gone but not without controversy. For many of us, this was our first time voting in a presidential election. And regardless of who you voted for, what is important is that you voted. However, voting is not a universal theme among Americans. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, only about 54% of registered voters actually turn up to vote on election day. Other...
Blood altitude adjustment: A superpower in the making
By Kayla Britt, MST Editor It has been a known scientific fact for a long time that the human body possesses remarkable powers of adaptation. Yet new studies continue to shed light on the speed and scope of these adaptations, revealing an ever-astounding level of intricacy to the human body. One of the most recent studies, called AltitudeOmics, suggests that even short exposure to high elevations triggers long-lasting changes in the...
Eat half a fruit a day
By Ari Snaevarsson, Features Editor Habituation leads to change There is a pervasive idea that habit and lifestyle changes need to be big, hefty goals, or else they are not worth setting. The cliche axiom of “shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you will land among the stars” comes to mind. On the contrary, this is actually how we destine ourselves to fail in any endeavor that we take on. Meaningful change is rarely the product...
All you need to know about campus food
By Amy Ellicott, Dive Supervisor for Dining Services Did you know that Retail Operations employs 18 full time staff and almost 130 students? Retail Operations includes the Bullet Hole, Commons Café, Ike’s Sushi and Salad and The Dive. We serve an average of 3000 customers between all 4 locations each day. We strive for great customer service at each location and want to meet the needs of our customers each time you walk through our...
What should you really be taking for your headache?
By Noelle Zimmerman, Staff Writer Complementary and alternative medicine: a range of medical therapies that fall beyond the scope of scientific medicine but may be used alongside it in the treatment of disease and ill health. Some forms of complementary medicine date back to the 14th century and revolve around ancient cultural beliefs that relate to a healthy mind, positive energy, and other traditional Chinese beliefs. Around the...
