Friday, October 28, 2011

Homecoming 2011

Happy Homecoming!

Get your axe handles ready Lumberjacks because there is a lot to do.

SFA Soccer plays Sam Houston State TONIGHT at 7 p.m. The women are on an 11-game winning streak, and are already secured part of the Southland Conference title. If they win tonight, SFA will be the outright conference champions. The soccer field is right across from the Rec Center and the Intramural Fields.

I’m sure you’ve heard some buzz about there not being a traditional SFA Homecoming Bonfire this year. Officials say East Texas has experienced too much extreme drought this year for the massive Lumberjack fire to be considered safe.

Here’s what’s happening instead according to SFA Public Affairs:

The torchlight parade, which kicks off at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the SFA statue, will feature lanterns, glow sticks and other portable lights as opposed to the customary flaming torches. As always, students and alumni will join the SFA spirit teams and marching band as they proceed down Raguet Street and Starr Avenue to the bonfire site on the intramural fields.

The bonfire structure will not be lit this year, but it will be set aglow with electric lights, providing a spirited backdrop for the introduction of the Lumberjack football team and the SFA Homecoming king and queen. The a capella group Nota, season-one winner of the NBC show "Sing Off," also will perform at the bonfire pep rally, which is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

No one was happy about this, but at least we’re safe, right? I know true Jacks won’t let this ruin our spirit.

OK, fast forward to Saturday, Oct. 29. Campus Rec and the SFA Alumni Association are hosting the 2nd annual Lumberjack Homecoming Fun Run or Walk.

For a small fee anyone can participate in this 5k run/walk and all proceeds will benefit the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham scholarship fund.

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. for runners, 8:10 a.m. for walkers (Please be on site 15 minutes early to sign in, register if needed and get number and stretched.)
On-Site Registration: starts at 7 a.m.

Student: $10
Faculty/Staff/Alumni Member: $25
Community: $30

Prizes:

1st & 2nd place for males and females for associates of SFA

1st & 2nd place males and females for non-SFA associates

1st & 2nd overall guess your time

Largest group participating

Best Homecoming-themed outfit

After the race, take a nap and then make sure to head to Homer Bryce Stadium to watch the Jacks face McNeese State at 3 p.m.

Have a good one Lumberjacks. Come early….be loud....stay late…..wear purple.

YOUR ticket to Campus Rec- Steph


Friday, October 21, 2011

Homecoming Fun!

SFA is full of traditions, especially when it comes to Homecoming Week. There’s a bonfire (in a different sense this year thanks to the burn ban) Friday night, a parade in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday morning, and of course the Homecoming football game, where the Lumberjacks will face off against the McNeese Cowboys at 2pm.

But did you know that Campus Recreation has its own traditions for Homecoming as well?

WE TIE-DYE T-SHIRTS!!!

Every year at Homecoming, the Rec Center gives white t-shirts with a cool Homecoming-themed graphic to patrons and lets them tie-dye their own shirt to wear at the football game. In honor of this year’s Homecoming Week theme, "There’s No Place Like Home", the shirt design features a flying monkey right out of Oz holding the traditional SFA Lumberjack axe.

This year the fun will take place at the Student Rec Center courtyard Wednesday, October 26th, starting at 3pm. The event will last until 5pm, but it’s first come first serve, so be sure to get here early!

Another great event that Campus Recreation hosts for Homecoming Week is the Homecoming 5K Fun Run/Walk. This event will take place Saturday, October 29th starting at 7:30 am with registration, and runners taking off at 8am in the parking lot behind the Schlief Tennis Complex. Walkers will depart at 8:10am. The cost is $10 for SFA students, $25 for faculty, staff and alumni, and $30 for the Nacogdoches community. For those who registered before October 15, event t-shirts are guaranteed, but the remaining shirts will be first come, first serve for participants the day of the event. All proceeds will be going to the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship fund for Campus Recreation.

So come out and enjoy the fun this upcoming Homecoming Week!!!!

Go Jacks!!!! - Erin

Friday, October 14, 2011

A Simple Stress Buster


Well, it’s the middle of October and we all know what that means….MIDTERMS!!!!!!!!!!!! This can be one of the most stressful times in a college student’s career, besides finals. The funny thing is that everyone reacts to stress differently.


According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of stress can range from headaches, to chest pain, fatigue, upset stomach, insomnia, overeating, under-eating, and much more. I personally can get so stressed out with school that I can’t eat without feeling like I’m going to throw up.


Fortunately, even with the numerous effects that stress can have on the body, there are a few simple tricks to manage your symptoms. Web MD offers a lot of tips for stress reduction. A few of these have to do with attitude. Keeping a positive attitude and accepting that you can’t change/fix everything can go along way to improve stress. However, one of the most effective ways to reduce stress is to just relax.


Easier said than done I know. But this is where the SFA Student Recreation Center can help. We have a full time, licensed massage therapist, Therese Hostetter, on staff ready to help you reduce your stress. Who doesn’t feel relaxed after a good massage? And the best part is you don’t have to be a member at Campus Rec to get a massage.


Not only does getting a massage relieve your stress, it is very beneficial to your health. Massaging reduces built up lactic and carbonic acid in the muscle, which causes cramping. Massaging also improves circulation and increases the number of red blood cells in your system, which can help people like me who have anemia feel better. Plus, if you don’t have that much time to work out, massages can help improve muscle tone and prevent muscle atrophy.


To make an appointment to get a massage please call the Campus Rec Wellness Service Center at (936) 468-3507. Prices vary depending on the length of your appointment. For more information, please visit our website at www.sfasu.edu/campusrec.


Your Ticket to Stress Relief - Erin




http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/SR00008_D

http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/reducing-stress-tips

http://www.unitedmassagetherapists.com/orange-county-massage-benefits.html

Friday, October 7, 2011

Breast Cancer Awareness


October brings cooler weather, brown leaves, scary costumes and awareness to a serious disease: breast cancer.


Last weekend, Campus Rec hosted a 4 on 4 sand volleyball tournament in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Facts from nationalbreastcancer.org were displayed as an effort to educate people. The volleyball tournament, as well as other events like it, offer support for people affected by the disease.






Here are 7 common breast cancer myths & facts:

1. The Myth

Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.

The Truth

If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it is very important that you see a physician immediately. However, 8 out of 10 breast lumps are benign, or not cancerous. Sometimes women stay away from medical care because they fear what they might find. Take charge of your health by performing routine breast self-exams, establishing ongoing communication with your doctor, and scheduling regular mammograms.

2. The Myth

Men do not get breast cancer.


The Truth

Quite the contrary. Each year it is estimated that approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die. While this percentage is still small, men should also give themselves regular breast self-exams and note any changes to their physicians.


3. The Myth

A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread.


The Truth

A mammogram, or X-ray of the breast, is one of the best tools available for the early detection of breast cancer. It CANNOT cause cancer to spread, nor can the pressure put on the breast from the mammogram. Do not let tales of other people's experiences keep you from having a mammogram. Base your decision on your physician's recommendation and be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.


4. The Myth

Having a family history of breast cancer means you will get it.


The Truth

While women who have a family history of breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most women who have breast cancer have no family history. If you have a mother, daughter, sister, or grandmother who had breast cancer, you should have a mammogram five years before the age of their diagnosis, or starting at age 35.


5. The Myth

Breast cancer is contagious.


The Truth

You cannot catch breast cancer or transfer it to someone else's body. Breast cancer is the result of uncontrolled cell growth in your own body. However, you can protect yourself by being aware of the risk factors and following an early detection plan.


6. The Myth

Knowing you have changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene can help you prevent breast cancer.


The Truth

While alterations in these genes in men and women can predispose an individual to an increased risk of breast cancer, only 5% to 10% of patients actually have this mutation. This is not an absolute correlation. Like your age or having a family history of breast cancer, it's a factor you just can't control. But you can let your physician know, perform regular breast self-exams, and focus on the fact your chances of not having this disease

are greater than 90%.

7. The Myth

Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer.


The Truth

Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer.


Knowledge is power Lumberjacks.


YOUR Ticket to Campus Rec- Steph