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Sunday, Sep 5
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Tonight: 45˚
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Emily Moran
Marist Art Professor Receives Special Honor
Ed Smith’s most recent achievement is a bit different than being mentioned in over 45 periodic publications since 2005, participating in more than 40 group exhibitions since 2005 and 13 solo exhibitions since 2005 with 4 upcoming solo exhibitions in 2010. As the Associate Professor of Art/Gallery Director of School of Communication and the Arts, [...]
Sore joints? No Problem. Nordic Walking Poles Can Help
Would you ever think that two poles could make walking easier for those struggling with back pain, shin splints and sore knees? These are just a few of the benefits that Nordic walking poles provide.
The art of Nordic walking was founded by in Finland 50 years ago by ski coaches to improve balance, posture, [...]
Students at Marist College Tackle Difficult Topics
Danielle DeZao, a sophomore at Marist College, had many unanswered questions and misconceptions about dating violence after getting out of an abusive relationship herself – yet she would not erase her experiences for anything.
“I wanted to understand why it happened to me, if it was my fault, why I had never been taught about [...]
Midterm Studying Deserves Spring Break Vacation
After the pressures of midterms, projects, and papers are over (or at least for a little while), Katherine Landry, junior at Marist College, says the best way to distress is to take a vacation.
During the dreaded midterm week of March 8-12, many Marist students evolve into sleepless zombies. The library has extended hours, Donnelly [...]
Future Obesity Prevention Programs to be Funded by Soda Taxes
With the recent rise in obesity, twelve more state governments look to place a tax on sugary beverages. Already implementing a 3 percent retail tax on all soft beverages are Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Chicago.
As for New York, Governor David Paterson wants to implement a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages for [...]