FREE NEWSPAPER CAMPUS EVENTS • ENTERTAINMENT • SPORTS • COLLEGE LIFE THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE APRIL 2013, ISSUE 24 FIT AS A FIDDLE By MAC CARVALHO Have you ever felt that you selves,” Hamel said. can access Health Ser- wanted to lose weight but did not In the summer of 2012, the fa- vices. Health Services want to spend a monthly member- cility was given a new look. helps students maximize ship at a gym? Some renovations that took their health and well- Have you ever felt that you place are all new flooring, ceiling, being while achieving never had the time to work out? lights, a brand new paint job, new academic success at the BCC’s Fitness Center is here to lockers for the locker rooms, new College. help. TVs for the cardio area and rear- Services include Diane Hamel, Fitness Center ranged the equipment so that it, ac- assistance with immu- Coordinator said, “Our philoso- cording to Hamel, “Flows better & nization requirements phy here is Wellness. We’re re- makes more sense.” and insurance, first-aid, ally looking to educate our student Hamel said that before the reno- support for students ex- about how to be well which means, vations happened, “It was like com- periencing physical and thought, spirit, body everything all ing into a dungeon, now you come mental health concerns, together.” down and it’s a happy place.” and monthly educational programs Constantine said, “If a student The Fitness Center is located in The Fitness Center has the top to encourage health promotion and wants to know more about nutrition the Commonwealth College Center, of the line equipment in excellent reduce the risk of disease. and wellness, they should take ei- also known as G-building, in the condition, including 16 individual According to Health magazine, ther Physiology of Wellness (BIO lower section. strength stations, cable motion sta- people are considered to be obese if 117) or Introduction to Nutrition You must be a currently en- tion, elliptical trainers, treadmills, they have a body mass index (BMI) (BIO 220) course available at BCC. rolled BCC student, faculty, staff, life cycles, stair master, concept of 30. For more information about or alumni. two rowers, and dumbbells. Obesity increases the risk of the Fitness Center, contact Diane You must have a valid access The Fitness Center also offers diabetes, heart disease, high blood Hamel by email Diane.Hamel@ BCC card. You can get your access Group Exercise classes from Zum- pressure, stroke, some types of can- bristolcc.edu or by telephone 508- card in room G-221 or K-130. ba, Yoga, Yogalates, Hip Hop, Body cer, and even dementia later in life. 678-2811 ext. 2517 And you must have proper ath- Sculpt, Pilates Fusion & Vinyasa Carol Constantine, RN & Health For info about Health Services, letic attire which includes no jeans Yoga. Services Coordinator, said, “What contact Carol Constantine by email and flip flops. There are outside facilities we think is bad food, isn’t that bad, [email protected] It is not open to the general pub- available, including five tennis this country is all about choice.” or by telephone 508-678-2811 ext. lic. courts, a basketball court and a ½ She said that the basis of good 2232. “It makes it really nice for mile walking path around the beau- nutrition are, “Fruits and vegeta- The hours are Monday – Friday: our students because we don’t get tiful BCC pond. bles, whole grains, lean meat and 9:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. and Saturday: overcrowded and things like that,” Hamel said, this spring, she dairy.” 9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Hamel said. would like to start “Co-ed Volley- “A lot of students do not realize ball Intermural Program” that is this, that it is free,” she said. recreational outdoor volleyball. According to Hamel, “The big- For students who primarily go Inside This Issue gest benefit, believe it or not, is to either the New Bedford Campus stress reduction and taking a break or the Attleboro Center, they have Chossing a Career ...................................................................3 from their mostly very busy, high – agreements with their local YMCA. pressured life.” At the New Bedford Campus, BCC Honors Program ............................................................4 Many students at BCC are they have day passes that you can working, going to school, have get from the library. Up and Down Art ...................................................................5 family obligations, etc. It doesn’t matter which cam- “It gives them an opportunity to pus students attend, all students can Rome & Florence ...................................................................6 come in, doesn’t cost them anything take advantage of the Fall River and they can take a break from that, -based Center. they can do something for them- Along with the Fitness Center Holocaust seminar ..................................................................7 2 The Observer / www.BristolCC.edu/observer APRIL 2013 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Ac- The Observer tion and Non-Discrimination State- ment Editor-in-Chief .................. 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