Eating disorders erode collegiate athletes’ minds, bodies

By Natalee Gomez Eating disorders prevalence is 2.8 percentage points higher among self-identified athletes than non-athletes according to data published by the National Eating Disorders Association. With constant monitoring of their bodies, athletes are prepped to be the most efficient contenders in their sports. This, however, can lead to nutrition practices detrimental to their well-being.    […]

TTU Experts Discuss Dietary Supplement Use

For people who need to improve personal wellness, dietary supplements may be the perfect solution; however, depending on one’s current health, supplements may be unnecessary. Mindy Diller, registered dietician at Texas Tech University Hospitality Services, said people tend to rely on vitamins and supplements to improve one’s daily intake of nutrients. “I do think that […]

Sports Nutrition: More than Just Feeding Athletes

By Laura Ragsdale The pressure to perform well at the collegiate level is at the forefront of every athlete’s mind. However, something that seems to be the foundation of their performance, is properly fueling their bodies. Director of Texas Tech University Sports Nutrition Program, Dayna McCutchin, said she was the school’s first registered dietitian when […]

Eat Breakfast, Or Break Fast During the Day

For many students, breakfast can either be an afterthought or a must-do, but does it help in the classroom? For those trying to find out, research can be a little confusing. If you check websites like Shake Up Your Wakeup, you would be convinced that breakfast is an essential part of a morning routine. According […]

Teaching Through the Years at Texas Tech

Few students realize they are not the only ones learning in the classroom. Their professors are, too. Bill Dean, who started teaching journalism and directing the student newspaper and yearbook at Tech in the fall of 1962, is just one example of how much experience can enrich one’s teaching style. Although he has been doing something similar […]