Samuel Gant


Articles (32 total)

Student loans can induce high costs if not monitored

College loans can be pesky, mysterious, ruthless and vengeful, but what if you have not kept up with them until recently or even at all? College loans are one of the main reasons students can attend college, but once you finish, depending on how you handled your debt, you might be working for your bank as opposed to working for yoursel


Islam tradition shared with campus

On Nov. 20 in the Student Center Ballroom, members of the Islamic community shared and celebrated the Islamic spirit during Eid Al-Adha with those on campus. There were hundreds of people at the event and both ballroom A and B were filled with people.


Fair teaches students about health issues

On Oct. 27 a Wellness Fair took place on the third floor of the Eastern Michigan University Rec/IM. Set up by Eric Ward, the Health Education and Wellness Coordinator for EMU, the wellness fair was designed around eight health aspects; social, physical, occupational, spiritual, financial, emotional, intellectual and environmental health.


Many perspectives voiced in Race and Sexuality discussion

A panel featuring several distinguished members discussed race and sexuality in the Student Center on Tuesday. Included in the panel were Dr. Dwight McBride, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of African American studies and gender and women’s studies at the University of Illinois in Chicago.


Last suppers can tell volumes about convicts

It is again that time of the year when many scholastically conditioned young minds are sent into the world to find a place among our predecessors, in the tamed wilderness we call America. As a twisted celebration, have a parting gift.


Throwing away old food, re-cooking leftovers could keep you healthier

In America today, many people adopt habits to improve their lives on a daily basis. Some run, some do yoga; but have you ever considered keeping yourself healthy by making sure your food is safe to eat? Just a few reasons you might want to consider adding these food-safety tips to your life are: to improve the quality of the food you eat, to keep your food free of contaminants, to increase life expectancy and and to save money in doctors’ fees.


Aphrodisiacs: fact or fiction?

Aphrodisiacs are foods that supposedly arouse sexual desire. They have been around as long as food, but how much do you personally know about them?


Food tips for eating healthier at restaurants

Obesity is a big problem in the United States. Though we can blame this on things like the fast food industry, there is only one person we seem to forget to add to the list – ourselves.