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ohlone college Vol. XLIII No. 10
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April 19, 2012
Earth Week events dig deep at Ohlone By MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY Staff writer
MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY / MONITOR
Students at the Newark Ohlone campus get dirty to plant bell peppers, squash and jalapenos during the garden day event that took place April 18.
Ohlone celebrated Earth Week campus wide with workshops and seminars to inspire students, staff and faculty to learn how to save the planet. Economics professor Tina Mosleh used her class period to discuss how economics affects the environment. “It is all about sustainability,” said Mosleh. “Even kids should know about their social and economic responsibility.” A few of her students gave presentations on ways to save the environment, including Meng Li and Madeliene, who discussed California’s drought problem. They suggested ways to conserve water: “Take shorter showers, turn off the faucet while brushing teeth and wash dishes by hand,” said Li. As a community, they suggested that property owners get pipes check for leaks, plant drought tolerant plants and aim sprinklers at the plants. “Taking steps in helping out environment is not convenient,” said Li. Continued on Page 6
Spring Health Fair gives students a checkup Options for health care, services provide freebies and facts to community By MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY Staff writer
The Ohlone College Spring Health Fair filled the rotunda on the first floor of building 7 will booths, freebies and curious students. Director and Nurse Practitioner of the Ohlone College Health Center Sally Bratton organized the 16th bi-annual Health Fair on Tuesday with different health services and information that students can use. “I want to give exposure to students and make them aware of other health services around our area,” said Bratton. The booths bordered around the room while students buzzed to each table to grab freebies and fliers. From 10 a.m., students strolled around the floor to gain information and interacted with representatives and activities. MARRA-MARIE MAGSAKAY / MONITOR Students received a free tote bag once they have filled The body mass index of an Ohlone student is calculated during the Spring Health Fair.
out a survey and checked out all the booths. Other freebies were offered like condoms, lollipops, a dental care kit and more. Student Alex Talosig enjoyed the abundant amount of information through handouts. “I did not know about the services but a lot does not pertain to me,” said Talosig. He has been to the Ohlone College Health Center and used its services. “They helped me get medication because I’m from a lowincome family,” said Talosig. “The health center does a lot to give help to students.” Another student, Daisy Campos, enjoyed the freebies. “I know about the services. I use the student health center, teen clinic and Tri-City Health Center,” she said. Among the health service providers at the fair were: • America’s Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which is the one of the nation’s nonprofit organization that research and educate people Continued on Page 3