This week in sports history: Jan. 13, 1999 – NBA: Michael Jordan retires from the league for the second time. Jan. 14, 1973 – NFL: The Miami Dolphins complete the only perfect season in league history by defeating the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, 14-7. Jan. 15, 1967 – […]
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New cafe brews exotic coffee in town
For the hardcore coffee drinkers and those seeking a place to sit and chat, Tallahassee has not traditionally offered a cluster of outlets. Now within walking distance on Railroad Avenue, Javaheads, a holiday addition to the All Saints neighborhood, is serving Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Columbian Supreme for students done for […]
Ford, Little,and Muhammad impress at HBCU invitational
Postal Service considers irradiation to kill anthrax
SAN JOSE, Calif. – As the U.S. Postal Service begins to sterilize letters and packages with radiation, it faces daunting questions of logistics and safety. The agency has already started to treat a small, carefully selected volume of mail with radiation to kill possible anthrax and other biowarfare agents, and […]
AIDS: INFORMATION ON THE STD THAT KILLS
The commonly called AIDS test is actually a search for HIV antibodies. If antibodies are found, the patient is given an HIV positive diagnosis, which means he/she has the virus that causes AIDS. An AIDS diagnosis reflects the progression of the HIV virus to the point that the person has […]
AIDS treatment delays incite doubts
AIDS is an epidemic circulating throughout the world. Since the mid-1990’s, antiretroviral drugs have been available to HIV patients. Though these drugs are costly and cause serious side effects, it’s a small price to pay to stay alive. Now, however, more people may be put at risk to catch AIDS […]
Student stresses importance of time management
#8220;So much to do, so little time.” The theme of many college students here and abroad, and the slogan I wear daily pasted on my forehead. There’s always too much to do and the time that once seemed to be plentiful is suddenly short. I’m scrambling for what I thought […]
Lack of nutritional knowledge prevalent
All foods have a brief biography, whether it comes plastered on the contents or in nutrition books. The nutrition label may be confusing and irrelevant to some, but it’s like a personality profile, telling the food’s major components, flaws and what’s really in it – the things that aren’t noticeable […]
Athletes try to maintain good diet
For most college students, the art of balancing a nutritious diet and hectic schedules is more than just a challenge. But what about the baseball team captain, a sprinter, or a running back for the football team? Is the challenge for them more difficult or easily conquered? Corey Cameron, 22, […]
Sports medicine spawns plethora of careers
With exciting jobs including travel and up close and personal interaction with athletes, it’s no wonder why the field of sports medicine is a growing one. But with such a broad range of jobs, the excitement could lie in choosing an occupation. There is more to sports medicine than just […]