While good nutrition is the key to a healthy life, maintaining a balanced diet can be a difficult task without enough time, money, or kitchen knowledge. When college students can't find enough time in their day, they tend to look toward fast food options or a quick and easy meal, just to realize that their bank account can’t support that. “We have food at home,” is a common phrase that most people have heard from their parents or guardians at one time or another when growing up. Although this comment always bothered me when I was younger, I am going to prove it right by providing a list of easy, delicious, and affordable meals that can be made with ingredients that are in virtually every … [Read more...] about Advice: Cheap and delicious meals to make with household staples
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Students utilize wellness platform to keep track of their health
The Wellness Center, along with the campus' partners, has launched You @ CSUSB where students can self-evaluate their wellness and access other campus resources. The platform consists of three domains: Succeed, Thrive, and Matter. Sonia Martinez, who is the Wellness Supervisor of the Recreation and Wellness Center, said, “Given our seven dimensions of wellness on campus (Physical, Social, Intellectual, Financial, Emotional, Spiritual, and Environmental), we categorized each dimension of wellness to fit into the three given domains." The platform was created to serve as a resource where students can improve their overall wellness. Martinez said, “You @ CSUSB is here to aid students in … [Read more...] about Students utilize wellness platform to keep track of their health
Quarantine recipes that are healthy and affordable
When COVID-19 first hit and we had to quarantine ourselves, my fiancé and I had to pinch pennies seeing as we both couldn’t work. Regardless of that, we were adamant about not gaining the quarantine 15 and closely watching what we ate, making sure we kept our calories reasonable and our protein high. We wanted to try and make some things that would be tasty and different from our usual, cheap go-to meals. We ended up with a bunch of variations and new recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unfortunately, since this would be way too long if I shared them all, I’ll just share a few of my favorites! Protein French Toast Let’s start with breakfast: This one is protein French toast … [Read more...] about Quarantine recipes that are healthy and affordable
COVID-19 continues to cause a shortage of supplies for local medical practices in Riverside
As COVID-19 progresses in California, local medical practices continue to be impacted by the lack of resources available to local businesses in Riverside. Local owners of these establishments reflect on how, even though they received financial assistance through the CARES Act, they continue to struggle to obtain personal protective equipment and industrial cleaning supplies. United Small Business Administration announced that Governor Newsom signed the CARES Act which is a loan that small businesses can apply for financial assistance. Mohammad Salman, a local pharmacy owner in Riverside, said that COVID-19 has made it difficult for him to obtain personal protective equipment, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 continues to cause a shortage of supplies for local medical practices in Riverside
Local Riverside medical office deeply impacted by COVID-19
Dr. Valentine Otuechere reflects on how COVID-19 is affecting his medical practice due to lack of resources. Dr. Otuechere is a local family doctor with 25 years of experience. He owns Valentine Medical Clinic, which is located in Riverside, CA, and provides affordable medical care to the community. As one of the few local practices that continues to do in-person consultations, Dr. Otuechere's practice has faced loss of resources and financial security due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares more about the hardships he’s facing as a business owner, physician, and local resident of the community, while the virus continues to spread. Q: How would you describe the work environment here … [Read more...] about Local Riverside medical office deeply impacted by COVID-19
CSUSB Recreation and Wellness Center joins digital world
With distant learning extending into Spring 2021, accomplishing things virtually has become our new norm. The CSUSB Recreation & Wellness Center has changed their platform to fit this new virtual setting by going from in-person classes to virtual classes. Vivian Arias, who is an instructor with the center, says, "The team got together at the beginning of this pandemic last quarter, and got a Group Ex schedule pretty much within weeks online. We have had Zoom classes going since that time. It was really hard to get the word out and people in the class space. I feel people did get the benefit, it was just the issue of getting the word out there for people to join in". Arias … [Read more...] about CSUSB Recreation and Wellness Center joins digital world
Healthy alternatives to daily meals
This quarantine has given people more free time and the ability to eat whenever one wants. Because of social distancing practices, some people find it harder to keep a healthy diet at home. While the temptation to eat can be higher, reaching for healthy food instead of junk food is the goal. According to Samantha Byers, who is a PhD student in Biomedical Sciences, her food choices have slightly changed since she moved back home with her parents. "My breakfast has remained the same (oatmeal) but my lunches and dinner differ a lot," Byers says. Byers used to meal prep for her lunches, whereas now she has either leftovers or tries to heat up a quick meal. Before she moved back, she … [Read more...] about Healthy alternatives to daily meals
Webinar hosted to break stigma surrounding mental health
CSUSB’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) held their first webinar to take part in National Mental Health Awareness month. The webinar, titled “You're Not Alone: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health for College Students” was an hour-long discussion tackling mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, that college students face. Mental health is more prominent in students, with more than 40% of students facing depression and 66% of students experiencing overwhelming anxiety. Depression and anxiety are some of the most prominent mental health issues that students experience over the course of their college career. From not knowing exactly where their future … [Read more...] about Webinar hosted to break stigma surrounding mental health
Q & A with former US Marine on life straight into quarantine
Since being discharged from the military in early April, Stacy Gonzalez explains how life has been difficult to adjust to without the benefits and pay she was receiving and the hopes she has of finding a job to become financially stable during this pandemic. Q: How long were you in the Marine Corps and what was your job? A: I was in for four years, which is one full enlistment, and my job was Supply Administration and Operations, which translates into Supply Chain Management. Somewhere during my two-year mark, I transitioned into finance and budgeting. Q: Coming out of the Military into the COVID-19 pandemic, what were some challenges you have faced on a daily basis? A: … [Read more...] about Q & A with former US Marine on life straight into quarantine
Ways to practice wellness at home
Self-care routines can be beneficial to have in this time of a pandemic. Since social distancing practices to slow the spread of COVID-19 has left many with uneasiness, wellness practices have become a part of people's routines. There are many ways to take care of your mind and body all while still social distancing at home. Having structure in your day allows you to feel productive and allows you to get what you need to get done. Adding structure in your day can also help relieve feelings of anxiety. "When quarantine first started I was sleeping late and waking up even later, there was no structure in my day," said Bianca Ruvalcaba, a Senior on campus. "I noticed that about two … [Read more...] about Ways to practice wellness at home