FRI 15 OCT 2004
Being healthy, the smart way to live
By Shawn CaffertyArgonaut Staff
For the past 16 years the University of Idaho has been putting on an event to educate students on how to stay healthy. This year was no different, with many new booths available at the health fair on Thursday.
Alta Cutler / ARGONAUT - Becky Chavez gives UI student Jenna Elmore a massage with help from George Fiegal at the health fair Thursday.
“We want to show students how they can take care of themselves and prevent future doctor visits,” said Peg Hamlett, SRC fitness manager.
There were dozens of booths at the health fair. Participants learned about the benefits of New Age healing and dance, recreational activities and alternative medicines. Participants could also receive a free massage, along with the chance to win some prizes.
Student reactions to the fair were positive. Freshman Zach Dobroth was one of many students who took advantage of the health fair.
“I was impressed with the organization of the health fair,” Dobroth said. “There is a good outreach to the students with a good setup that is easy to navigate around.”
There was wide variety of booths for the students to experience. These included free cholesterol screenings, fat composition tests and other things in that area of health, Hamlett said.
There were many giveaways that included 1,300 potatoes, free smoothies and Red Bull, Hamlett said. “The women’s center was present, giving away condoms and promoting safe sex.”
The health fair was a big success this year, with many students coming and enjoying a free potato.
“The health fair rocked. It was awesome,” Hamlett said. “We had so many students come, as well as faculty and locals from Moscow come and get involved. Every year it gets better, so if you missed out on the fair this year, make sure to come next year.”
Today
UI volleyball vs. UC RiversideRiverside, Calif., 7 p.m.
UI soccer vs. UC Irvine
Moscow, 3 p.m.
Saturday
UI volleyball vs. Cal State FullertonFullerton, Calif., 7 p.m.
UI football vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
Moscow, 2 p.m.
UI women’s cross country at NCAA Pre-Nationals
Terre Haute, Ind.
UI women’s cross country at EWU Invitational
Cheney, Wash.
UI men’s cross country at EWU Invitational
Cheney, Wash.
Sunday
UI women’s golf at Lady Aztec Fall InviteSan Diego, Calif.
UI soccer vs. Long Beach State
Moscow, 11 a.m.
Wednesday
UI men’s tennis at ITA Fall RegionalsLas Vegas, Nev.
Thursday
UI volleyball vs. Utah StateLogan, Utah, 7 p.m.
UI men’s golf at Nelson Invitational
Palo Alto, Calif.
Friday
UI women’s tennis at ITA Fall Regionals
Palo Alto, Calif.
UI soccer vs. UC Riverside
Riverside, Calif., 3 p.m.
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