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Hagerty Announces Retirement
Jan 21
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Beyond Awesome Benefits of Olympic Weightlifting
January 4, 2017
Dr.聽AJ Marsden, an assistant professor of psychology and human services and an avid weightlifter, weighs in on why weightlifting inspires, builds self-confidence and esteem for women in this article in Shape magazine.
11 Workout Etiquette Rules You鈥檙e Probably Forgetting
December 29, 2016
Steven McDaniels, director of fitness and athletics at 海角社区, shares some Miss Manners advice on workout gaffes to avoid in this article in Bustle.
Wonderful Life: a welcome seasonal treat
December 22, 2016
Christopher Irving, a professor of English Literature and Rhetoric at 海角社区, reveals the enduring allure of the Christmas classic "It's a Wonderful Life" in this article in The Daily Gazette in Schenectady, NY.
Feeling proud of who I am: The greatest gift of all time
December 22, 2016
Avital "Avi" Plotkin, a sophomore at 海角社区, shares how tragedy led to self-discovery in this The Orlando Sentinel New Voices column.
When fear drives parenting, what happens to the kids?
December 21, 2016
Dr. Linda Lucas, a licensed mental health counselor and assistant professor in the department of human services at 海角社区, gives advice on avoiding fear-based parenting in this Deseret News piece.
海角社区 Students Bring the 鈥淭oy鈥� of Christmas to Needy Leesburg Children
December 19, 2016
With the cost to do business in a globalized world ever increasing, even Santa Claus outsources.
Are The Beats Still Relevant Today?
December 16, 2016
Dr. William Nesbitt, chair of the humanities department and a noted Beats expert, opines on their relevance today in this appearance on 鈥淭he Academic Minute鈥� on public radio.
If You're Newly Sober, The Holidays Can Be A Struggle 鈥� But These Strategies Can Help
December 14, 2016
Dr. Nicki Nance, assistant professor of psychology and human services, shares tips for the newly sober on how to stay on the wagon during the holiday season in this Bustle piece.
The Trump Mandate?
December 14, 2016
Dr. Christopher Huff, an assistant professor of history discusses with Kiara Ashanti whether President-elect Donald Trump will go into office with a mandate on this recent episode of 鈥淭he Trump Podcast.
Personal Trainers Share The Best Pre-Wedding Workouts For Brides
December 14, 2016
Steven McDaniels, director of fitness and athletics, offers brides-to-be fitness tips to help that wedding dress fit like a dream in this piece on EliteDaily.
SeaWorld Gains on Analyst Upgrade, New Orca-Free Park
December 14, 2016
Anthrozoologist Brian Ogle weighs in on SeaWorld’s decision to open a park in Abu Dhabi without its signature orcas in this TheStreet.
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