As we all know, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has restricted us from doing basic things such as attending large-scale events and traveling. Even schooling has been affected, as we have not stepped foot on campus for over a year now.
With the introduction of the vaccines and lower infection rates,...
By: Rachel Gallego
Staff Writer
A lot of athletes use supplements as part of their regular routine to get the most out of their training and enhance their overall performance.
However, many athletes do this without a full understanding of the associated risks and benefits. The use of supplements...
By Alison Seagle
Staff Writer
Conveniently located next to CSUSM are countless San Elijo Hills trails, one of their most popular challenges being Double Peak.
At the top of the peak, hikers, bikers and runners alike are rewarded with a great view of surrounding cities, the ocean on a clear...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
Most people consider the main incentive of a college degree to be monetary; however, a college degree is worth more than the financial benefits.
In a campus poll of students, 7 out of 10 students at CSUSM indicated that the number one reason they are striving for a college...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 80,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use in the U.S. each year.
In the U.S., a standard drink consists of 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This amount is typically found in...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
In 2009, America, representing roughly 4 percent of the world's population, produced 88 percent of the world's legal amphetamine, Adderall.
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurologically based behavior disorder characterized by the inability...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
Most would agree our brain is pretty important. Arguably, it is the most important organ in the human body.
How come we don't maintain our brain like we do the rest of our body?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer's disease is the 6th...
Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and any blow to the head should be taken seriously.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.7 million people sustain a TBI annually, or every 21 seconds...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
A common reason why many Americans fail to eat healthy is because it "costs too much."
Fortunately, healthy foods can be as inexpensive as unhealthy foods. For a family of four to eat dinner at McDonald’s, the total cost should they order Big Mac meals will be around...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
If you could help 50 people, would you?
According to the National Institutes of Health, experts say that organs from one person can save or help up to 50 people. Sadly, there is still overwhelming need for organ donors.
Currently, over 118,000 people are waiting for...
By Curtis Bovee
Staff Writer
It has become obvious that portion sizes have gotten larger over the decades -- throughout restaurants and grocery stores.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults and approximately one-fifth of children and...
