Spring Break
Winter wonderland?
Issue date: 1/8/08 Section: Forum
Snow still clings to cars parked on campus and on buildings that haven't yet seen Monday's sunlight.
We aren't far from Mary's Peak - we see white in the distance from snow.
This may be just another chance for Barometer editors to comment on Uggs and mini-skirts (we don't approve), but it's also a chance for (the few) native Oregonians on staff to mention how rough Oregon winters can be.
This winter is no exception.
Some locations along the Willamette Valley charted more than 10 inches of rain just last month. Mary's River near Philomath was under flood watch during break. Until 8 a.m. today, Corvallis was under a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service.
A puddle here or a puddle there may mean your university campus is seeing more rainfall than usual.
In wet weather, a common cold can turn into an infection that you might not be able to kick so easily. While your mini-skirt may be making a fashion statement, it may not be helping you preserve your body's defenses against illness.
Tips from the Oregonians: keep your socks dry. Nothing is worse than wet socks, and they sap your energy quicker than streaking through the quad - when it's dry out.
Wear a jacket. Don't try to be macho and walk to class in your muscle tee. Columbia Sportswear is from Oregon for a reason - it keeps you dry.
Cotton kills. Don't wear a cotton hoodie when it's pouring. You will get wet, you will be soaking, and you will be miserable when you sit through class.
Wash your hands. This one is specifically aimed at reducing the spread of germs on campus. We all live here. Make it so we don't have to touch your gross, left-behind bacteria.
Enjoy the sunlight. In a survey completed in the spring of 2000, 10 percent of American college students surveyed had been diagnosed with depression at least once during the previous year. In Oregon, depression can be attributed to the weather. Many people, including native Oregonians, are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD "is a mood disorder characterized by depression related to a certain season of the year - especially winter," according to Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Symptoms of SAD include increased sleep, daytime drowsiness, irritability, fatigue or low energy level, decreased sex drive, diminished concentration, difficulty thinking clearly and increased appetite for sweets and carbohydrates. Oregon winters can cause serious problems and put serious roadblocks in the way of classroom achievement. Be aware of your surroundings and the condition of your body as you slush your way through this winter.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority.
We aren't far from Mary's Peak - we see white in the distance from snow.
This may be just another chance for Barometer editors to comment on Uggs and mini-skirts (we don't approve), but it's also a chance for (the few) native Oregonians on staff to mention how rough Oregon winters can be.
This winter is no exception.
Some locations along the Willamette Valley charted more than 10 inches of rain just last month. Mary's River near Philomath was under flood watch during break. Until 8 a.m. today, Corvallis was under a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service.
A puddle here or a puddle there may mean your university campus is seeing more rainfall than usual.
In wet weather, a common cold can turn into an infection that you might not be able to kick so easily. While your mini-skirt may be making a fashion statement, it may not be helping you preserve your body's defenses against illness.
Tips from the Oregonians: keep your socks dry. Nothing is worse than wet socks, and they sap your energy quicker than streaking through the quad - when it's dry out.
Wear a jacket. Don't try to be macho and walk to class in your muscle tee. Columbia Sportswear is from Oregon for a reason - it keeps you dry.
Cotton kills. Don't wear a cotton hoodie when it's pouring. You will get wet, you will be soaking, and you will be miserable when you sit through class.
Wash your hands. This one is specifically aimed at reducing the spread of germs on campus. We all live here. Make it so we don't have to touch your gross, left-behind bacteria.
Enjoy the sunlight. In a survey completed in the spring of 2000, 10 percent of American college students surveyed had been diagnosed with depression at least once during the previous year. In Oregon, depression can be attributed to the weather. Many people, including native Oregonians, are affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD "is a mood disorder characterized by depression related to a certain season of the year - especially winter," according to Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Symptoms of SAD include increased sleep, daytime drowsiness, irritability, fatigue or low energy level, decreased sex drive, diminished concentration, difficulty thinking clearly and increased appetite for sweets and carbohydrates. Oregon winters can cause serious problems and put serious roadblocks in the way of classroom achievement. Be aware of your surroundings and the condition of your body as you slush your way through this winter.
Editorials serve as a means for Barometer editors to offer commentary and opinions on issues both global and local, grand in scale or diminutive. The views expressed here are a reflection of the editorial board's majority.
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