Student Fitness (Inactive)

Although everyone likes the thought of being healthy, not everyone is taking advantage of the opportunity.

Michigan State University students understand the importance of exercising but some just can't seem to find the time and are 'inactive' in a sense.

According to Samantha Danbert, a PhD student in exercise physiology said, "exercise can be any planned movement that lasts for at least 10 minutes. Things like walking to and from the car, walking the dog, etc., can all be considered exercise.

Teri Wilcox, a senior majoring in journalism said, “when I wasn’t working out on a regular basis, it was because I was just lazy. I didn’t want to take extra time to work out and I had no motivation.”

“Now, when I work out, I feel good afterwards which makes me want to keep going and to push myself,” Wilcox said.

Even though everyone isn’t always able to set aside time specifically for specific workouts, there are still people living productive lives.

Tonal Simmons, a senior majoring in Spanish who also spends most of her time working and studying said, "being active is important for me to be healthy, but at the same time I can't find any time to exercise because I am running around doing a million things.”

Student Fitness (Active)

Michigan State University students have decided to speak out on the benefits of working out and exercising.


Students are aware that exercising has mental and physical benefits that can enhance people's overall abilities.


According to Samantha Danbert, a PhD student in exercise physiology, the benefits of exercising are endless; ranging anywhere from improved cognitive function, to reduced stress, to improved heart function and beyond.


Danielle Wilson, a senior majoring in kinesiology said, “not only does it make you healthier, both inside and outside, but it can give you a sense of accomplishment and confidence.”

Of course, there are students who don't exercise regularly but, it does not take much vigorous activity for people to experience results along the same lines.

Students who aren't necessarily active but understand the importance of exercising will share their knowledge later.

Student Employment On Campus

Michigan State University student-workers have spoken up about how they feel in regards to working on campus.

Even though working on campus has some perks, it has its disadvantages too.

Jatashia Towers, secretary for the Lyman Briggs College said, "On campus, it's a lot of jobs but a lot of the jobs are really undesirable."

Towers said, "The job that I do on campus, my supervisor helps me a lot."

According to Residential Mentor DaRon Greason, you don't really have a set person that's over you that can give out recommendations to you.

"Any on campus job, pretty much, you got a way higher chance of getting that position. You didn't really earn it as much as you would an off campus job competing against people in the real world," Greason said.

Student Employment Off Campus

Michigan State University student-workers can agree that there are advantages of working off campus.

Two students have agreed to share their opinions, since they have experience in working both on campus and off campus.

Jatashia Towers, who works in schematics, says that "You have more opportunity to get a job that you like, versus just a job that you can find."

DaRon Greason, who works at Holiday Lanes, says that "People recognize it as a real job. You have like a set supervisor."

These are just a few of the topics that were up for debate.

These students also recognize that on campus jobs have some benefits, too.

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The Hallers' still went back to their ways of free will and live by the notion of how they shouldn't be judged. The Spencers' were still about their competitive teams however they do switch roles around the house sometimes.

Wife Swap Preview

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