cannon center

The Commons at the Cannon Center implemented a new “allergen friendly station” on Feb. 1, according to general manager Kirk Rich.

I just woke up after sleeping in on a Sunday morning. I roll over, grab my phone and see 9:55 a.m. illuminated on the screen. After laying in bed for 10 more minutes, I muster the strength to drag myself from my cozy bed. I proceed to walk over to the sink, splash water on my face and brush my teeth. I then turn to my closet to pick out an outfit for the day, but then the unthinkable happens: My stomach rumbles. The thought shoots into my mind of, “Wait, what time is it?” and, “Can I still make it for breakfast?”

Many have heard of, seen and even experienced the infamous and seemingly inevitable “freshman 15.' Describing the trend of weight gain that seems to occur in many college freshmen, this expression is widely known and accepted as inescapable.

The Agriculture and Health and Human Services Departments recently came out with a new set of dietary guidelines. (Jessica Olsen)