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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 2001)
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Trc gh answers? r-^n, ^^■)ne of the best an ■ tzood information Bi ll) Muldoon wondered why nutritionists, have always said to eat your ■r ti diet that promises weight in pounds jicr w ; eek could be /ers to these questions are' etables is good for you and ■r natural way to lose 20 ds of questions people ig healthy and losing iut w here can they clireet cially if th«v want the j students ice and f* ces awl its •m i>n camp. / r uc in/. A unpers me of the ^■ure Sen ecreation Sport duication Service tHtlioiula Kahn/ hd member of U te hecture serid pm health eiluyaior- in nutrition health education staff, said :an IxH ... _ ..y helpful to those ime to Qd ttetvsted in an\thing to do w ith being and get- thixnigh the ng healths. net and (hf ‘ We give out a lot of goiHJ infbrnution." icy rcceivtil ah: said. The most important thing is that the Med on th'formation we give is correct.” r said. ®'arious on- and off-campus groups partici ate in the lecture series from semester to Rflcstcr. “We have had representatives from tluHAg ~j - "'~p ^Xtc n s i o 11 Service as well as Rec cep ter sfiPP* cafromServices employees and students from, iversitv Reij: *gf 10 BBACH give lectures,” Rahil said, eeso cesturt • ^ ' ie viiuleni organi/ation Aggie REACH, is a the entire *..■11'' group of volunteer peer educators. According to the \ggie REACH Website, the members are trained to give presentations about sexual and nutritional healthSas well as general wellness. The programs also can be customised for resi : deuce halls, student organizations and individ ual classed £ Some of the nutritional health programs pre sented in the 1 leulthyM.iving series by Ri.ACll include “Fun F'ood Facts,” “Pump l iction,” “Fad Diets.” “Dining In and Out.' "‘Mirror, Mirror on the Wall" and “Weight management.' In a lecture given in March about fad diets, three community health majors who. were also involved in Aggie REACH inlormed lecture attendants about the myths and facts about fad dieting. Information was also given about warn ing signs that someone has an eating disorder and which diets work and do not work. Aeeordina to their Website. REACH also has programs confofling sexual health and general /ennessi In addition to the programs offered by Aggie REACH, the Health Education staff also offer a Bew^f their own programs such as Women's llealtb^ndjConrefiunication in Relationships. “A ToCOt thrfstudents who attend the lecture Series are required to attend for a class,” Rahn .said. “But there;arc students who come on their owm, just to learn.” According to Rahn, some of the more popu lar lectures in the series are topics that are new and interesting. “Many students come to our fad diet, weight management and exercise lectures,” Rahn said. “There is potential to learn a lot.” The Healthy Living Lecture Series began in 1996 to give students an outlet for getting good information on numerous health-related issues. “We wanted to provide more and correct information on fitness and healthy lifestyle issues." said Paula Opal, associate director of Rec Sports. "We fell it was important most of all t6 gel correct information to Hie students.” The Healffiy Living Lecture Series is scheduled to begin on tluMhird Wednesday oi September. A new lecture will be given every week thereafter with each lecture beginning at 5:30 p.m. in 2S1 of the Student Recreation Center. According to Opal, there are a few new lec tures that will be introduced this semester. “We will have lectures concerning relation ships, eating, changes in exercise technology, exercise trends and dietary supplements,” Opal said. “We are like Dr. Drew on MTV. we talk about all the new topics. The lectures are a real hodgepodge of different topics." The staff at Health Services and Rec Sports truly believe in the work they are doing through the lecture series. “We give information based on research, not on trends,” Opal said, "A&M has such a won derful staff because their objective is to make people healthier, not to make money. That’s why the lectures are free.” When Rec Sports initiated the Healthy Living Lecture Series they h^d no idea how the campus was going to react Today, nearly six years later, the lecture series is still going strong and the volunteers are teaching about important health-related issues. “We just want students to think about these issues” Rahn said. “They are all so very important.” FILE PHOTOS •THE BATTALION Students find ways to smoothly ease into the semester By Lindsey Fielder THE BATTALION The new semester can sometimes seem like a cold pool at an early morning swim lesson. While dipping a toe in to test the waters can be tempting, students can plunge headfirst into the new semester and live to tell about it if they have the proper knowledge and advice. Students often get bogged down before they establish a routine. The first way to keep on top of the new school year is the most simple — get plenty of sleep. Students may stay up late during the first weeks of school, catching up with friends or room mates. Being slightly tired might not have an effect at first, but after a few weeks of staying up late students can become run down. Rene Edminston, a senior architecture major, said sleep can become an important factor in aca demic performance later in the semester. She said when it comes down to crunch time, students should be we 11-rested to stay up late completing important projects and papers. “If I stay out late in the beginning of the semes ter, 1 won’t be able to pull all-nighters when 1 have projects due in my class es,” Edminston said. “I can definitely feel that I need the sleep I missed out on earlier in the semester.” A way to maintain energy throughout, the semester is to be physi cally active. Working out three to five times a week can improve health and relieve stress. The Website for the American Heart Association says daily exercise can boost energy and make sleeping easier and more productive, in addition to improving cardiovascular health. With more energy and sleep comes a better atti tude. Working out does not have to involve a tread mill. There are many other options available at the Student Recreation Center. The Department of Recreational Sports offers several choices for students. The rock wall at the Rec Center is avail- See EASING on prig? 5. ical of McNot Laurine Eli turer in lent and a Nee mv hall head also eradi Slocum •r reception! . where he 967. ul nails me '7840 j ION Editor lies Editor . Editor taster riday during the ft* let session (exceP 1 ils Postage Paid attalion. Texas A& 1! <M University in th ( offices are in OE 45-2647; t-mai idorsement by W 8 696. For classified md office hours ate student to pick uP tl subscriptions ate summer or $10 * 145-2611. Work & Play Everyday W/Rec Sports! Get Value Wijh Golf •Come Ob In!—The Rec Center is open as usual, please exer- | cise caution around the construction site in front of the Rec I Center. On-campus students are encouraged to use the bus 1 system to get to the Rec Center. Rec Members may enter the S Rec Center through the Backyard west side entrance (facing ■ Reed Arena) Monday-Friday from 11:30am-8:00pm. For J| the most up-to-date campus parking information call PTTS at 862-PARK. •Golf Lessons!—Single and group lessons available for begin ners to those looking to improve skills. Rates are a compet itive $30.00 per individual lesson or $50.00 per group les son. Discounts are available for 3 lessons or more. Contact Rick Kahlich at 845-1723 for more information. Open to the public! We are located on the southside of the A&M campus. Call the Pro Shop at 845-1 723 & visit us online. Play Everyday With Intramurals Get Wet With Aquatics Explore With TAMU Outdoors •Back To School GEAR SALE!—Come by TAMU Outdoors to enjoy savings on clearance items as well as on our climbing gear packages. We will also be offering our Arc'Teryx back packs and guidebooks at unbelievable savings. Sale runs September 3-12, Outdoors is located behind the Rec Center across from Olsen Field. •Flag Football Officials Orientation Clinics—Earn some extra [ money this semester with this great starter job! No previous | experience is necessary. Attend the orientation clinic on September 3rd at 7:00pm in Rec Room 281 and get hired! Program ilndoor Soccer Racquetball (league) Fantasy Football 3-on-3 Basketball Registration Cost Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $40/team Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 5/person Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 5/person Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 10/team Pre-Season Flag Football Sept. 3-Sept. 11 $10/team Flag Football Sept. 3-Sept. Tl $40/team Badminton Sept. 3-Sept. 11 FREE Golf Sept. 3-Sept. 11 $35/person •Looking for something more competitive?—Try one of our many and diverse Sport Clubs. Tryouts for many of the dubs will be held this week. Check out the Sports Club link on the reesports website for a complete sport listing and details on how to get involved! •NEW & FREE!—Polar Bear Club—The 'Polar Bear Club' is a self- paced aquatics fitness program. Designed to motivate all lev els of swimmers and water exercise enthusiasts in a fun, sup portive environment. To sign up ask ANY aquatics staff mem ber. After completion of 100 miles or 100 hours of work out—you will be inducted into the club—great prizes will be given away in May '02. •Adult Learn To Swim—Learn to swim with an experienced instructor in a safe and comfortable environment. Register August 27th-September 16th. Classes will be held September 17th-30th from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Cost starts at $25 for Rec Members. Advanced Adult Learn To Swim also offered with registration ending October 14. •Basic Scuba—Become a S.C.U.B.A. diver with this certification course. Classes will be held Sept. 17-27, Mondays-Thursdays from 6:00-10:00 p.m. & Open Water Training dates TBA the first day of class. Cost starts at $225 for Rec Members. Advanced Scuba also offered with registration ending Oct. 3rd. Rescue Scuba also offered, registration ending Oct. 10th. Upcoming Event Kayak Roll Clinic Lead Climbing Intro To Rock Climbing Kayak Open Practice Rock Climb Enchanted Rock Registration Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7 Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7 Sept. 3-Sept. 19 Sept. 3-Sept. 24 Sept. 3-Sept. 25 Event Date Sept. 1 8 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Sept. 28-30 Get Healthy With Fitness & Classes •NEW & FREE!-Weight Room Orientation—Our newest FREE programming offering is available every Saturday at 11:00 a.m. •'jump Start'! YOUR Fall Fitness Goals—Begin your healthy lifestyle with: 1 personal training session, fitness profile, nutri tion consultation & more for only $30! • AFAA Resistance Training Specialist Workshop—This unique program will be offered once on Sunday, September 9th. Call 862-3995 for more information. • Instructional Classes—Elevate* yourself to a new level of well ness with one of our unique Instructional Class offerings. Fall 2001 offers: Tai-Chi, PHates, Salsa Dance, & Swing Dance. Please register at Member Services, registration closes on September 6th for ail programs.