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Runnin’ Low on Motivation

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One thing I really struggle with during the summer is finding time and motivation to exercise. I call it my ‘curse of summer,’ my absolute refusal to work out in heat and the ever-so-popular excuse ‘I’m too busy’ line. Whether justifiable or not (probably not), my summers tend to turn in to a lot of […]

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Return to Stevens Point

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Hola Chicos! As one chapter ends another begins. Summer is over but that means that fall is around the corner along with many new adventures. About a week ago I moved back to Stevens Point and I couldn’t be happier. I haven’t been to Stevens Point since December, just before I left for Spain, and […]

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Veggin’ Out

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I recently read an article in the Vegetarian Times August 2013 issue, “The Cafeteria Report” by Juliet Pennington about a New York City public school that implemented an all-vegetarian meal plan for students. The initiative is a step in the right direction. There’s been a lot of buzz lately about healthy diets. Terms like vegetarian, […]

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Pointer cadet takes part in Project GO in Russia

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*Project GO (Global Officers) is a collaborative initiative that promotes critical language education, study abroad and intercultural dialogue opportunities for ROTC students. Project GO programs focus exclusively on the languages and countries of the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia and Africa. By Cadet David Teclaw Traveling through and studying Russia for eight weeks via Project […]

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Up to Onaway Island

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Every summer I volunteer through the Neenah Boys and Girls Brigade at Camp Onaway. It’s a small, private island located in Waupaca on the Chain ‘O Lakes. Founded in 1910, the island has welcomed campers for over 100 years. They welcome boys and girls alternating weeks throughout the summer, as well as a leadership training […]

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Wrapping up in Vancouver!

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WOW! These three months have flown by, creating great relationships with friends in Vancouver, and making connections and learning constantly! I’m excited about the future and what it holds as there are so many options to come! Including applying for my 500-hour yoga teacher training! I decided to take a look at all of the […]

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Is Gluten Free for Me?

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Gluten-free eating receives a lot of coverage and media hype, but what does it really mean to eat gluten free? A UW-Stevens Point dietetics alumna and current student teamed together to provide valuable information for faculty and staff as a part of the Employee Wellness Summer Lunch and Learn Series on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Hannah […]

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Alum rides bike from London to Edinburgh and back

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Robert Booth ’89 tapped into his background as a health promotion/wellness student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to complete a milestone in just four and a half days. Booth, age 52, of Madison, Wis., successfully completed the 1400-km London-Edinburgh-London Randonneuring bicycle ride held July 28–Aug. 2 in the United Kingdom. Held every four years, […]

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Turning passions into business: Part one

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This summer I had the opportunity to work for Motto Inc., a company focused on marketing active lifestyles and assisting with branding products necessary for many of today’s popular recreational and competitive sports. I was brought in to assist with product development and draft content related to the industries Motto serves. Motto is a fast-paced company with a highly […]

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This next year for Creative Warrior Yoga

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So here it is: I’m laying out my next year for the world to see. Creative Warrior Yoga: It is the creators, the crazy ones, who move our world forward, who create remarkable feats of love and emotionally giving themselves and their work to the world. They drive the human race forward. I want to […]

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