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Opinion: 10 things I wish I knew my freshman year

March 4, 2019March 4, 2019 Christian Bell 42 ViewsAccademics, advice, freshmen, health, Success 4 min read

Now that I’m a senior, I’ve been able to reflect upon the many lessons I’ve learned these past few years.

Arts & Entertainment

Fall Quarter glow up guide

September 17, 2018September 15, 2018 Alex Alderman 25 Viewsglow up, health, stress 2 min read

The art of “glowing up” is an individual process that results in an extremely positive transformation of oneself. These transformations

Opinion: The evils of tanning, and why you should give it up

April 16, 2018April 16, 2018 Ella Lucente 42 ViewsAmerican Academy of Dermatology, Cancer, health, Skin Care, Tanning, US Department of Health, World Health Organization 2 min read

If you’re someone who loves to flaunt glowing tan skin, the winter and early spring season is not for you.

Pierce County flu deaths at an all-time high

February 27, 2017September 12, 2017 Sophia Sonovich 29 Viewsflu, health, Tacoma Life 1 min read

36 deaths in Pierce County have been reported due to widespread cases of influenza thus far. “Of those deaths, 26

Study finds Pokémon Go increases physical activity

October 24, 2016September 12, 2017 Jude Hanno 41 Viewshealth, Microsoft, Pokemon Go, Stanford, technology 1 min read

A recent study suggest avid Pokémon Go users have a significant increase in physical activity according to Microsoft and Stanford

If Marginalizing Fat People is the Answer, Reconsider the Question

May 16, 2016September 13, 2017 Ledger Staff 48 Viewsby Jessica Astin, Fatphobia, health, marginalization 4 min read

There are some facts which are undeniable. The United States in particular and the world in general face populations that

The Hidden Dangers of Spring Break

February 16, 2016August 21, 2018 Ledger Staff 40 ViewsBy Detrek Jones, health, spring break, Zika 2 min read

Spring break is quickly approaching, which means that many college students will be travelling to warmer climates for leisure and

Tacoma’s MultiCare Hosts 16th Annual Do Something Healthy Event

January 19, 2016August 23, 2018 Jude Hanno 39 ViewsAmanda Beard, health, Monique Barbeau, MultiCare, Rosanna Vinton, Tacoma Life 2 min read

On Jan. 21st, the 16th annual Do Something Healthy event at the Tacoma Bicentennial Pavilion is expected to officially start

Pre-Diabetic at the Age of 20

April 6, 2015August 30, 2018 Ledger Staff 47 Viewsby Zakari Pelland, Diabeties, health 2 min read

After my annual physical this year, my physician wanted to do a blood analysis (which I may or may not