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Oatmeal is one of the many breakfast choices that are high in nutritional value.

Fuel you need to jump-start the day

Resty Grey, Staff Writer November 27, 2015

  Breakfast is widely accepted as the most important meal of the day, but why? It is because breakfast helps to re-energize the body after a night of fasting. Deciding to have breakfast in the morning can play an incredibly important role in the wellbeing and development of the human body. Your...

Why protein supplements aren’t as good as you think

Michael Tran, Health and Fitness Reporter November 27, 2015

  Proteins, or what is scientifically referred to as amino acids, are the building blocks for life. Your cells, bones, muscles and neurotransmitters are all made up of specific proteins that have key functionality within the confines of your body. I have nothing against supplements; I...

Students are not only distracted by excessive cell phone usage, but are at risk to the serious health issues it possesses.

How your beloved cell phone isn’t loving you back

Aubree Pickard, Heart beat Colomnist November 27, 2015

  Are you one of the 84 percent of people that can’t seem to go without your phone for more than an hour? You may lie and say no, but we are all using our phones more than we think. Phone addiction may not seem as severe as serious chemical addictions, but our excessive phone use can...

Never have a dull workout again

Never have a dull workout again

Ramon Flores, Health and Fitness Reporter November 27, 2015

  Getting off the couch to put your body through a series of workouts is one of the hardest things to do. If you’re getting bored of all your workouts, or simply trying to find a way to start, it’s time to change things up. Everyone wants to be healthy, but there’s absolutely no...

Women’s basketball defeated by USC in exhibition

Burtland Dixon, Sports Editor November 16, 2015

  CSUSM women’s basketball team traveled to the City of Angels to face USC on Nov. 8. It was an exhibition for both teams, and although the Cougars fought hard, USC had its number all game. Fresh off a 19-9 record and a tournament win at CSU San Bernardino, new head coach Renee Jimenez...

Coach’s Corner: Renee Jimenez

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

  Expectations: “I think really for this team it’s teaching them about the CCAA and Division II, and how competitive it is every night...As coaches I think we expect them to be better everyday and practice, and we tell them all the time ‘Try to make a new mistake today’ [in order]...

Coaches Corner: Jim Saia

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2015

  Expectations: “My expectation for the season is that we play hard...All my teams have played hard, but I want to gauge it with this group even more. There’s an effort level that, gosh, these guys really play hard, and that’s my expectation. I feel if you do that, then the wins will...

Cougars drop exhibition opener

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2015

  CSUSM men’s basketball saw their first action on the court in an exhibition game against SDSU. The Cougars lost to the perennial Mountain West powerhouse 48-86 on Nov. 2 at Viejas Arena. “This is a time for them to get better and for us to get better,” Cougar Head Coach Jim...

Cross country members representing CSUSM at championships.

Cougars record lifetime bests at conference championships

Amy Chastain, Assistant Sports Editor October 29, 2015

  The CSUSM cross country team battled to a strong finish at their conference championships on Oct. 25 in San Francisco where six of its athletes finished in the top 20. The Cougars made their first appearance in the California Collegiate Athletic Association’s Championships at Golden...

Luis Farfan named San Diego Hall of Champion Star.

Luis “Louie” Farfan leaves it all on the field

Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter October 29, 2015

  Outstanding CSUSM soccer player, Luis “Louie” Farfan, has been named both a San Diego Hall of Champions Star and CSUSM Male Student-Athlete of the Month for September. “I was coming off a good streak of goals and I can say I knew that I was playing really well so it was very good...

Natalie Lara is the CSUSM Female student-athlete of the month.

Captain Natalie Lara anchors team

Layda Galvan, Sports Reporter October 29, 2015

  Natalie Lara a hardworking, influential team leader has been recognized as the CSUSM Female Student- Athlete of the month. “I was shocked. I had no idea, actually, until my coaches told me, and I was definitely honored. We have a lot of amazing players and I think everyone is definitely...

Gluten free: Is it just a fad?

Sarah Offenbecher, The Heart Beat Columnist October 29, 2015

  Gluten allergies have seemingly been on the rise in recent years, with an estimated 18 million individuals in the United States who have varying sensitivities to gluten. This leaves some to question “Why does it seem to be increasing?” and “Am I gluten sensitive?” Gluten is...

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