Spring Break Safety

It's finally here! The week we've been waiting for all year, SPRING BREAK! It's time for a much needed week long break from the stresses of school, and if you are lucky, catch some sun!

Whether you are staying on campus, working, visiting family and friends, or traveling the world it's important to be safe. Spring break is a time to let loose, but we encourage you to do so responsibly. Do not drive long distances if you are sleep deprived, or distracted. This could lead to a potential accident since your brain is probably more focused on the fun times ahead. Remember not to speed while driving to avoid tickets. Police officers know when spring break is, and they are looking for college kids speeding off to their vacation spot. If you are going to a warm, sunny destination pack plenty of sunscreen. It is important to protect your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun, especially since we are not used to exposing skin during the long Logan winter months. It is easy to forget, but drink plenty of water during the day to avoid dehydration. If you consume alcohol do so responsibly, and only if your 21 or over. Underage drinkers risk harmful consequences to their health, and getting in trouble with the law. It is important to always be fully aware of your surroundings, especially if you are traveling to a location you are unfamiliar with. Use the buddy system when exploring. Do not let anyone in your group leave with a stranger, or be pressured into uncomfortable situations. Also, bring plenty of protection if you are planning on being sexually active during break.

These simple safety tips will ensure you have a fun, and stress free break! See ya after spring break Aggies!

Be Kind to Yourself

The Sororities at Utah State University; Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Delta, and Theta Nu Xi are promoting having a positive body image on campus this week. Today's media gives women a false perception about what beautiful is, or looks like. Women find themselves under a great deal of pressure to look like models or actresses, or else they believe they are not beautiful. The sororities are promoting positive image with a week of events themed "Be Kind to Yourself." The goal is to make the women on our campus aware of their natural beauty, and be proud of who they are.

Does this look beautiful to you?

The sorority women are promoting awareness about the subject by passing out purple bows in the TSC for women to wear. By wearing a purple bow in your hair everyday this week you are showing support for the subject, and showing you love yourself. Stop by the TSC and grab your purple bow today!

Today there is a display in the TSC International Lounge promoting positive body image. You can learn more about the facts, and perceptions people have about body image. You can also take a pledge to end fat talk. Wednesday, March 6, 2013 there will be a body image panel for students to ask questions relating to the subject to a panel of experts. The panel will be held in the TSC Auditorium at 11:45 a.m.

Aggie ladies can also stop by the Kappa Delta or Alpha Chi Omega sorority house anytime to take an empowering photo with a sign explaining who they really are.

Remember, the women who are confident in themselves are the most beautiful! Love your body, it's the only one you'll ever have!

Spring Cleaning

The sun is shinning, and spring is around the corner. Spring means warmer weather, blossoming flowers, and spring cleaning. It is always a good idea to clean up your room, car, backpack, and also your medicine cabinet. Unused Prescription Drugs pose a serious problem for misuse, and need to be disposed of properly. The Bear River Health Department has useful tips and information for spring cleaning your medicine cabinet.

To dispose of your old prescription drugs follow these steps:

1. Rip off labels from the bottles that have any personal identification information.

2. Crush up the pills.

3. Place crushed pills in an undesirable substance such as kitty litter, or diapers.

4. Seal in a plastic bag and take out to the trash on the day it is collected.

5. DO NOT flush medications unless otherwise directed. This may pollute the water supply.

Remember to NEVER share your prescription drugs. It is unsafe and illegal. Properly disposing of unused prescription drugs can help prevent the growing problem of prescription drug abuse and misuse. You can also discard of old Prescription drugs at prescription drop-off boxes in your area.

Prescription Drop-off Boxes in Cache Valley

USU Police Department

850 E 1250 N, Logan

Open 24 Hours

Can Dispose of used syringes

Most Convenient location for USU students. Read this article about USU's first prescription drop box.

Logan City Police Department

62 W 300 N, Hyrum

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

North Logan City Office

2076 N 1200 E, North Logan

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Can dispose of used syringes

Hyde Park City Office

113 E Center, Hyde Park

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Can dispose of used syringes

Cache County Sheriff's Office

1225 West Valley View, Logan

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Hyrum City Office

83 West Main, Hyrum

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

For more information please call (435) 792-6510 or visit www.brhd.org

Also visit the Utah Government site for more resources and information about prescription drugs.

L is for the way you Look at me

The power outage didn't stop us! We still had a great Healthy Relationships Week, with the True Aggie Dating Game, a Healthy Relationships Panel, Speed Dating, prizes, and heart shaped cookies! And yes, the power did come back on half way through the event!

Health Fair Recap

This video was made by USU Students Tylar Glenn, and Lauren Gould.

Also, watch Prevention Specialist, Ryan Barfuss, in an interview with ATV News about drinking on campus!

In Remembrance of Alan Hashimoto

Alan Hashimoto, an associate professor of graphic design at Utah State University, was found dead in his Art Department office Monday morning, as a result of a heart attack. Hashimoto has been a professor at USU for the past 25 years. He taught courses such as typography, interactive media, and film. He was a creative, innovative, artistic, and accomplished professor. Over Hashimoto's lifetime he built up an impressive resume, and had a large impact on society. He expanded traditional graphic designs into digital media, video, and web applications. He Designed video games and simulations, and authored a 397-page book, Fundamentals of Design: A Digital Approach. He was an art director and consultant in digital applications, apart of a research group that created a variety of online interactive games, director and video/animations designer of the USU production of Macbeth in 2006, and helped create a digital design department and degree at the University of Utah. His hard work, and achievements will not be forgotten.

A Facebook page has been created as a place for Hashimoto’s friends and students to “meet” and exchange thoughts on his career and impact.

Read more about Alan Hashimoto in the Hard News Cafe

View artwork created by Alan Hashimoto

Getting the Word Out

Have you read this great articles in the Herald Journal about USU Student Health 101 yet?

Or, what about this article in The Utah Statesman about alcohol?

If you are a college student struggling with ADHD, this article is very insightful!

USU Student Health Services wants to see you at our next big event! Healthy Relationships and Sexual Responsibility Week! We will be holding The True Aggie Dating Game. This event will set up USU students on a date, and you get to watch it all happen!