Asylum

Jarrett Murphy, Sports Editor, Writer
January 30, 2012

The Catawba Wellness Center is renown as a prime spot to get in shape and meet like-minded individuals. Anyone in pursuit of a really serious workout should check out the Insanity program, taught by a fellow student, senior math major Dustin Craft. (I know what you’re thinking.. Is he working out... Read more »

Cancer Patients…You’ll Want to Hear This!

Megan Varnadore, Writer
November 23, 2011

         According to the website United With Israel, Vaxil has created the world’s first therapeutic cancer vaccine! With this, the world’s cancer patients can stand better in the fight against cancer. Allow me the privilege to explain everything. Vaxil BioTherapeutics is medical company... Read more »

There Are Only Two Seasons!

Megan Varnadore, Writer
September 27, 2011

So we all know it’s that time of the year again!  Flu season doesn’t seem to be coming in like years past.  Perhaps that’s because many individuals are making the effort to go get there flu shots.  I have often seen, in the nurse’s office, a flyer on the wall that says, “There are only two... Read more »

Just Relax!

Megan Varnadore, Writer
September 20, 2011

Easier said than done, right? It’s the middle of the semester for college students and we’re all busy with class, projects, papers, homework, presentations, etc. What do you do when you find yourself in a terribly stressful situation? Maybe it’s just been a bad week. I’m going to tell you about... Read more »

The C Word

Megan Varnadore, Writer
September 6, 2011

I can count the number of people I know on one hand who have not been directly affected by cancer. It is exceedingly difficult to find someone now who has not had cancer themselves, had a close friend with it, or had at least one immediate family member with it. However close or far away you may be to... Read more »

Oh Allergies, How We Love to Hate Thee!

Megan Varnadore, Writer
April 18, 2011

How many of you out there have allergies of any kind? Just about everyone I know has some form of an allergy, whether it be to peanut butter or pollen. Personally, I have some of the worst allergies. I wake up in the morning with a sore throat, a severely stuffy, runny nose, a funny voice, and itchy,... Read more »

Blood Types…With Traits?

Megan Varnadore, Writer
April 11, 2011

Many students went to the campus blood drive last week. If you were a first time donor, you may have found out what your blood type is. Most people know the basic facts about blood types and the blood in your body. There are 10 to 12 pints of blood in the human adult body and that there is something... Read more »

Fun in the Sun…With Conditions!

Megan Varnadore, Writer
April 5, 2011

Summertime is just around the corner and things on campus are heating up! Students have taken to camping on the grass with a beach towel to soak up the sun, just remember to keep your skin safe. Though cancer rates are dropping, skin cancer is still a big concern during the summer. Many know what skin... Read more »

Protect Yourself: Get the Flu Vaccine Today

Brandi Cockerham, Writer
January 24, 2011

It’s that time of year again: flu season. With the semester just getting underway, no one wants to be missing classes and getting behind on assignments. Therefore, I have done some research to fill everyone in on the best ways to avoid catching the dreaded flu. According to the Center for Disease Control... Read more »

Old Workouts Not Working? Then Try Something New

Jarrett Murphy, Writer
January 24, 2011

Have you ever been up late at night and seen one of those infomercials about the next big workout, like Insanity, P90X, or Asylum? If you have always wanted to try it but have never had the hundreds of dollars to spend on these workouts, you are in luck. Thanks to one of Catawba’s own, Dustin Craft,... Read more »