Riding the Healthy Bandwagon

Ohio Northern, like a lot of places around the country, has jumped on the health kick bandwagon. This can be seen when you walk into the dining hall (Mac) and notice the calorie counts next to the various food choices. That is one way to say “hey, we’re trying to be healthier.”

Another event in the new health kick effort is the Affinity Color Run. All the campus housing staffs at ONU have to do programs every month, and each month one staff does a huge campus-wide program. This month was the color run that the Affinity complex put on. Why is this a step in a healthy direction you might ask? Well, traditionally Affinity’s all-hall event (what we as Residence Life staff call the campus-wide programs) was a huge sundae bar. I would say a 5K is slightly healthier than loading up ice cream with a plethora of toppings.

You may also be wondering what a color run is? Basically it’s a 5K where runners get different color powder thrown on them as they reach various points in the race. I participated in Affinity's Color Run and it was really fun and I encourage everyone to try one out some time. I had a blast even though the power didn't stick as well as I was hoping. And even if you’re not a “runner” you can still participate and walk some if you want, but it’s definitely something you should experience.

I like what ONU is doing by making efforts towards a healthier campus. Obesity and health problems related to weight are a growing epidemic and everyone needs to make steps towards leading healthy lifestyles.

I’m going to go get this powder off me,

Jake