The number of flu victims at UT multiplies as students return to campus just before the peak of flu season. “Over 30 students have been diagnosed with the ‘influenza like virus’ since the beginning of the second ...

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“I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, but my insurance doesn’t cover it.” This is the statement sophomore communications major, Ashley James, was wearing on a poster board hanging over her shoulders. UT students are taking ...

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Herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, HPV, hepatitis and syphillis; if you think you’re not susceptible to these Sexually Transmitted Infections, you’re wrong. The Center for Disease Control warns that there are more than 19 million new ...

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Several current dieting trends here at UT have been proven detrimental, not helpful, to one’s health. The “all fruit diet” does nothing but deprive your body of the many crucial nutrients that it deserves, and ...

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Can’t stand one more minute on that elliptical? Well, not to worry. There are numerous fitness classes here at the University of Tampa that are sure to get your butt in gear this spring. There ...

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Have you ever wondered how vegetarians are able to maintain a balanced diet? Though it’s not easy, it is possible to take in sufficient protein and nutrients without eating meat. There are various ways of ...

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Regular exercise is imperative for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can easily be made an enjoyable part of the day with a few fun activities. Rather than thinking of it as one more daily task, ...

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Spring break is right around the corner and if you happen to visit the pool, you will most definitely hear that it is “time to stop eating” at some point during your time there. Ladies, ...

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By MAX JAEGER The Spinnaker The Deep Horizon oil spill has caused an as-yet immeasurable amount of damage to Florida’s ecology and economy, but for U. North Florida’s coastal biology program, and ones like it ...

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Wes Minton of Dallas watched his roommate sit around, drink beer, and gain close to the classic freshman 15 at the University of Redlands in California last year.

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If you are serious about losing 20-30 pounds, then the Spartan Slimdown 2010 may be perfect for you. The Spartan Slimdown is a new program beginning next fall for those who are struggling with their ...

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The members of Project Earth, a new UT organization, plan to find a way to help stop global poverty. Founder Gezime Ismaili, a junior seeking a PhD in Economics, is eager to see exactly how ...

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On the second floor of Vaughn Center, many students sat waiting for their number to be called. Some might have mistaken the crowd for students waiting to pick their rooms for next year, but in ...

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Mental abuse. It’s the most unassuming of threats to many women, and sometimes men, that can lead to some of the most dangerous situations. It starts with little abuses to your self-esteem that soon transform ...

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