SU Wellness Initiative celebrates Nutrition Month

By Brittany Miller asst. copy editor

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month, Syracuse University’s Wellness Initiative hopes to fuel students’ futures throughout the month of March.

NNM, an annual month-long campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, encourages people to learn more about developing healthy food diets and exercise habits. SU’s Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Wellness Initiative team is working to give students and faculty opportunities to improve nutritional knowledge and be in touch with registered dietitians throughout the month.

Emily Januseski, a dietitian at Hematology Oncology Associates of Central New York, said the month is as

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NEWS

“But that’s not a consequence of bilingualism. That’s a consequence of us … not having the resources that we need to e ectively identify kids who need additional support and treatment.” - Stephanie McMillen, communications sciences and disorders professor at SU

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Culture

“Human connection fi ghts eating disorders, so that is the fi rst step toward recovery. You are enough. You shouldn’t ever have to face your fi ght alone.” - Tracy Mergler, Safe Space Organization founder

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Opinion

“But while I wish there wasn’t a root of my negativity in the fi rst place, I’m happy to say I’m a pessimist — because I’d rather vouch for improvement than hope for it.” - Jonah Weintraub, columnist

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SPORTS

“No matter what it is in life, sometimes you need to slow it down to see what you’re doing wrong. You have to be adaptable.”Johnny Richiusa, SU Men’s Lacrosse faceo specialist

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Coming Up

Noteworthy events this week.

WHAT: Campus Race to Zero Waste Tabling

WHEN: March 2, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Sadler Dining Hall

WHAT: La L.U.C.H.A. Anniversary Gala

WHEN: March 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Skybarn

WHAT: OttoTHON

WHEN: March 5, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Goldstein Auditorium