By Anna Valdez Web Content Contributor Smoking cigarette is known to be a highly addictive and dangerous drug. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note that thousands of young people start smoking cigarettes every day, with an estimated 2,100 youth and young adults becoming daily cigarette smokers each day. It is also the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. The CDC offers a fast fact […]
By Anna Valdez Web Content Contributor This time of the year marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), is an annual health campaign held every October to increase awareness of the disease. Organizations also raise funds for research into the cause of the disease, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign offers information, resources and support to those affected by […]
By Kaitlyn Benacquisto Blog Content Contributor This past week was Suicide Awareness week. Sadly, suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students. College, especially freshman year, is a huge transition for people, being without their families and typical support systems. It is important to check up on your friends, especially if they are showing signs of depression. Here are some local resources for anyone who is struggling […]
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