Flu shot clinics open to students
To protect students against the flu virus, Syracuse University Health Services has already started administering shots for the upcoming flu season. Flu activity most commonly… Read more »
Writer archives: Kirkley Luttman
ESF : Skinny situation: Study finds trying on bathing suits leads to negative feelings in women
For many women, the very thought of trying on a bathing suit can result in feelings of self-objectification, shame and dissatisfaction.Researcher Marika Tiggemann explored the… Read more »
Health and Science : Skinny situation: Study finds trying on bathing suits causes negative feeling
For many women, the very thought of trying on a bathing suit can result in feelings of self-objectification, shame and dissatisfaction.Researcher Marika Tiggemann explored the… Read more »
Health & science : Living upbeat: Study finds happiness may lead to better cardiovascular health
People with a more positive outlook on life have a lesser chance of facing cardiovascular problems.Those who already suffer from cardiovascular disease experience a slower… Read more »
Health & Science : Ghost ship: Scientific theories may explain mirages that caused Titanic to sink
New research is explaining nature's role in the tragedy of the Titanic and is helping to explain how a ship deemed 'unsinkable' could sink.Original theories… Read more »
Health & Science : Clearing Confusion: SU professor clarifies global warming research
Media outlets claimed the findings of Zunli Lu support arguments that human-induced global warming is a myth. But Lu claims his findings actually do not… Read more »
Health and Science : Weighing the risks: FDA finds dissolvable tobacco may draw in more users
Dissolvable tobacco products have been on the market since the early 2000s. Tobacco companies like R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. brand them to be healthier, yet… Read more »
Health and Science : Out of touch: Study finds cell phone dependence may lead to antisocial behavior
The phrase 'text me later' is commonly heard on the Syracuse University campus. But the saying may have large consequences, as a study shows cellphones… Read more »
Health and Science : Prevention proposal: Students, faculty debate Obama Administration law
A requirement in President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law for health insurance to cover basic birth control services for women — even at Catholic… Read more »
Health and Science : Weighing in: Students, faculty discuss dangers of childhood obesity
As families become busier in today's society, sitting down for a meal has become less realistic and unhealthy fast foods are now the easiest option.… Read more »
Say Yes Day to take place during Louisville game March 3
Syracuse Say Yes to Education has chosen the Syracuse University men's basketball game against Louisville at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, to be the second… Read more »
Advocacy Center's purpose, services clear with name change
One semester following the R.A.P.E. Center's name change to the Advocacy Center, officials noticed an overall positive response. 'We have had many students, staff and… Read more »
Open enrollment begins, returns to non-revisit policy
Open enrollment for 2011 faculty benefits starts Monday and continues through Nov. 18, featuring a non-revisit policy unlike last year. This time frame is the… Read more »
City middle schools go without police officers
Due to budget cuts, Syracuse middle schools were forced to relocate six city police officers that previously worked within the schools to maintain a safe… Read more »
Study shows students use Google ineffectively
A two-year research study performed by the Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries Project revealed that Google is often used inefficiently. Andrew Asher, an ERIAL… Read more »
