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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Some foods that are high in fat, sugar or salt are linked with the same reward centers of the brain that are activated by drugs like heroin and cocaine. Studies surrounding the topic have raised questions about what constitutes an addiction.

Food addiction not recognized as disorder

MARCUS STEPHEN COX, Evergreen reporter February 28, 2018

Food addiction has become an increasingly common concern in recent years, but there is still no clear consensus that the condition is a real phenomenon. While some studies have shown that certain foods...

UREC to consider free parking year-round

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter February 28, 2018

A tweet from student Allison Osborne on Friday afternoon read “Sooo how many [retweets] to get free parking at the [Student Recreation Center] forever?” ASWSU President Jordan Frost used his own Twitter...

Hot yoga at Sanctuary Yoga involves posing in extremely hot, humid conditions.

Sanctuary Yoga promotes positive body image, acceptance

KATIE GROVES, Evergreen reporter February 28, 2018

With over 30 instructors and a multitude of classes for people to choose from, Sanctuary Yoga in downtown Pullman works to extend its reach in the community. The studio specializes in hot yoga, but...

Recent research done at WSU showed students who already felt lonely or left out were more likely to develop anxiety 
and depression from overusing social media. Social media itself is not harmful in moderation.

Social media use affects mental health

AUDREY HUDDLESTON, Evergreen reporter February 21, 2018

A WSU professor conducted several studies focused on the impacts of social media on adolescents and young adults, and found a connection between excessive social media use, and anxiety and depression in...

 Mark Brigham, left, and Jenny Ford talk about how the wellness fair has changed over the few years it has been going on.

Wellness fair focuses on all aspects of health

MARCO MCCRAY, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2018

The Latah County Health and Wellness Fair, designed to help community members of all ages live healthier lives by focusing on mental, physical and financial health, will take place Thursday. Jenny Ford,...

Who needs a date? Chocolate can save you from a lonely Valentine’s Day and help boost your health in the process.

Binge on chocolate, cure Valentine’s blues

AUDREY HUDDLESTON, Evergreen columnist February 14, 2018

Being single on Valentine’s Day can feel like walking around with a bull’s-eye on your back. Even grocery stores seem to mock you, with at least one aisle dedicated to Valentine’s Day since New Year’s....

The Giants Ladder towers over the outside portion of the UREC. It will be the location of this years Valentine Climb.

Valentine Climb now opened to couples, public

SYDNEY BROWN, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2018

Due to lack of registration for the Valentine Climb, officials in charge of the event and clinic decided to open it to the general public. The Valentine Climb is a University Recreation-sponsored special...

AXO Assistant Philanthropy Chair Lily Friebel, left, and President Emma Johnson and talk about their upcoming events that aim to raise money for their local philanthropy, Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse.

Alpha Chi Omega presents Healthy Relationships Week

KATIE GROVES, Evergreen reporter February 14, 2018

Alpha Chi Omega is hosting its annual Healthy Relationships Week this week to spread domestic violence awareness. According to a fact sheet from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in...

University still offering influenza shots

AUDREY HUDDLESTON, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2018

Despite the end of Flu Shot Fridays, hosted by Health & Wellness Services in the fall, flu shots are still available and highly recommended. According to the Health & Wellness website, flu shots...

Workshop emphasizes positive outcomes of sleep

ZACH GOFF, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2018

To combat the struggle many students face in getting enough sleep, Health & Wellness Services offers a program to strengthen sleep habits. Health & Wellness graduate assistant Brianne Posey...

Reiki, a form of alternative medicine, involves physically touching or hovering over a patient’s relaxed body in order to transfer healing energies to them. SAM’s Apothecary will host a complementary Reiki clinic this weekend.

Reiki clinic offered at Cafe Moro

KATIE GROVES, Evergreen reporter February 7, 2018

Reiki is an energy healing treatment that can have many benefits. It can promote deep relaxation and meditation, encourage healing of mind, body, and spirit and provide relief from stress and anxiety. Reiki...

The “Are you an Empath?” class at SAM’s Apothecary was instructed by Reiki practicioner Steven Mislosky, who says empaths experience the emotions of others with different intensity. He promotes the benefits of empathy.

Local class teaches empaths to connect

KATIE GROVES, Evergreen reporter January 31, 2018

Empathy, something most people experience, is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another. However, an empathic person is not the same as an empath. Empaths feel empathy, but in a different...

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