HLKN In The News
March 10, 2011
Smith Dairy Queen Employees Mourn Owner's Death
Bryan resident, Terry Smith, a friend to the department and university, reigned over the Dairy Queen empire throughout Central and South Texas. He died after suffering a massive heart attack. (KBTX, Bryan/College Station, TX)
January 28, 2011
Texas A&M Researchers Link Genetics and Exercise
Researcher Michael Massett has been investigating genetic components in a National Institutes for Health project for five years. (iContact Community)
January 7, 2011
A&M Prof Studying How Genes Affect Exercise Response
A Texas A&M exercise physiologist is trying to identify genes that influence how people respond to exercise. (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
January 5, 2011
You've Tried it All...and You're Still Not Losing the Weight
November 18, 2010
Staying Healthy Through The Holidays
Overindulgence doesn't have to be the rule this holiday season if simple steps are taken to keep everything in balance this holiday season.. (KPLC, Lake Charles, LA)
Staying Healthy Through The Holidays - Texas A&M News & Information Services
August 27, 2010
Creatine Not Linked to Dehydration, Rhabdomyolysis
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) issued a statement regarding the safety of creatine monohydrate after media reports questioned whether it caused dehydration or muscle breakdown in Oregon high school athletes. (Natural Products Marketplace)
Information on creatine and how it is has been viewed recently in media reports. (T-Nation.com)
July 27, 2010
Dr. Richard Kreider Wins National Nutrition Research Award for Curves Studies
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has awarded Dr. Richard Kreider, head of the Department of Health & Kinesiology at Texas A&M University, the 2010 NSCA Nutrition Research Achievement Award. (Curves.com)
July 9, 2010
Kent State Wins Award For Most Economically Efficient Athletic Department
Kent State University of the Mid-American Conference is this year's national champion of the Excellence in Management Cup, which is presented annually by Texas A&M University's Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics. (Texas A&M News & Information Services)
Kent State Wins Top Honor As Nation's Most Economically Efficient Athletic Department - KentStateSports.com
Athletics vs. Academics - A question of money: Sports comes out on top - RecordPub.com
San Jose State Athletics Cited For Economic Efficiency - San Jose State Athletics
Ohio Athletics Ranks Among Nation's Best In Economic Efficiency - Ohio University Athletics
WAC Lands Three in Top 10 of Excellence in Management Cup - WACSports.com
Athletic Department Gets Award for Best Economic Efficiency - KentWired.com
USU Ranks Among Most Efficient Athletic Departments in Nation For Second Year in a Row - Cache Valley Daily
LA Tech Athletic Department Continues to Receive National Recognition - NewOrleans.com
Texas A&M News: Kent State Wins Award For Most Economically Efficient Athletic Department - KillerFrogs.com
Tech Wins National Award in Athletics - Ruston Daily Leader
Tech Athletic Department Earns Recognition Again - TheNewsStar.com
Congrats to WKU and MUTS... - SunBelt BBS
June 22, 2010
5 hour energy markets itself as the "healthy" version of energy drinks, but is it really better for you? (KBTX-TV, Bryan)
May 25, 2010
R. L. Florance Outworked By Nobody
Sport management graduate R.L. Florance's hard work as the Aggies' bullpen catcher and clubhouse manager - and his success in the classroom - has not gone unnoticed. (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
May 23, 2010
Don't Overlook the Arts Offerings From Texas A&M
Texas A&M has an uncommon commitment to the arts that only needs a voice to spread the word. Story includes the TAMU Dance Program. (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
April 30, 2010
The nonprofit Health For All Clinic raised more $50,000 at a weekend fundraiser featuring dances by "celebrity" couples, including Dr. Danny Ballard and Dr. Beth McNeil. (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
April 8, 2010
Texas A&M student Jack Knauss defends as fellow student Sean Saathoff (tries to get the pass to a teammate during an Ultimate Frisbee class on campus. . (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
March 1, 2010
Students, ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Help Kemah Family
When five Texas A&M students heard the story of how the a family lost their home to Hurricane Ike, they were moved to help. (Texas A&M News & Information Services)
February 27, 2010
The baby boomer generation is expected to redefine retirement. (The Bryan/College Station Eagle, Bryan, TX)
February 25, 2010
Baby Boomers Needed For Focus Groups
These days most Baby Boomers are busy with jobs, grandchildren and other hobbies. But have you ever thought about what you'd like to do after you retire and the grandkids are all grown up? (KBTX-TV, Bryan, TX)
February 22, 2010
Kinesiology Student Travels To China As Student Delegate
Sarah Luna, who is emphasizing in applied exercise physiology, was one of 26 students from Texas A&M that served as delegates to the US-China Relations Conference in Beijing. (Texas A&M News & Information Services)
January 4, 2010
NaNO Vapor: Strong Claims, Weak Details
The body-building supplement label and website are short on helpful specifics. (Los Angeles Times)
October 19, 2009
Intercollegiate Athletics Recognized for Excellence in Management
Dr. Shane Hudson, director of the Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics presented the Excellence In Management award to Kent State on October 10. (eInside - Kent State)
October 15, 2009
From Couch To Cardio: How to Find the Right Workout for You
Many women are hesitant to start a personal fitness program. Others worry about failure. And even more are so overwhelmed, they simply don't know where to begin. (abouTown Press)
October 10, 2009
Students from the Center for the Study of Health Disparities Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program have been invited to attend the American Public Health Association exposition in Philadelphia. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
September 22, 2009
News from schools in the Western Athletic Conference. (Nevada Sagebrush)
September 20, 2009
News and notes for the TAMU/USU game, including mention of the Excellence in Management Cup. (HJNews.com)
September 19, 2009
Utah State football: USU Gets Most Bang For Athletic Buck
Before Utah State even took the field at Texas A&M's historic Kyle Field, the Aggies were already winners. (Deseret News)
September 16, 2009
Utah State To Receive National Championship Award for Excellence in Management Saturday
The Utah State Aggies will be showcased as national champions of the Excellence in Management Cup, presented by Texas A&M's Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics. (CacheValleyDaily.com)
September 2, 2009
Dr. E. Lisako McKyer comments on the continuation of health classes at Bryan ISD. (Bryan/College Station Eagle)
September 1, 2009
the NEXT generation - Grace Gage
The extracurricular and volunteer work of Texas A&M sophomore Grace Gage. (Flair Magazine - Story by Caroline Poe)
August 24, 2009
Journal of Experimental Zoology
Journal of Experimental Biology
Several stories related to a recent paper published by Dr. John Lawler in the Redox Biology & Cell Signaling Laboratory on muscles of Weddell seals in the Antarctic. It is part of a project gathering data into muscle morphology in old wildlife.
August 6, 2009
Whopper Good Idea: August Is Sandwich Month
Whether is is ham, roast beef, peanut butter or jelly, embrace all that is good, for it is National Sandwich Month (with video). (Texas A&M News and Information)
July 23, 2009
Muscle and Fitness Expert Quick Tip
Dr. Richard Krieder talks to Muscle and Fitness magazine about nutritional supplements for tips people can use in their training. (Muscle & Fitness)
July 14, 2009
2.300 mujeres ya se benefician del método CurvesSmart (2,300 Women Already Benefit From the CurvesSmart Method)
The CurvesSmart program and it's worldwide impact is presented in this report. The article is in Spanish, but to translate it, use a program like Yahoo Babel Fish. (MundoFranquicia.com)
June 30, 2009
The LSIA, housed in the Sport Managment division, has awarded the Excellence in Management Cup to athletic departments that win the most conference and national championships, while at the same time have the lowest expenses. (KBTX)
Study: A&M Has Big 12's Most Efficient Athletic Department - ESPN.com
Aggies Most Efficient Athletic Program - Deseret News
Husky Football Blog - The Seattle Times
Kent State Second In Excellence In Management Standings - KentStateSports.com
LA Tech Ranked Top 5 In Most Efficient College Programs - NewOrleans.com
SMU Ranks As 10th-Most Economically Efficient Athletic Department In Nation - SMUMustangs.com
Texas A&M Places 15th In Excellence In Management Cup - SB Nation
Tech Model of Efficiency - Shreveport Times
Tulane Places 13th in Excellence in Management Cup - TulaneGreenWave.com
Tulsa Wins Conference USA Championship for the Excellence in Management Cup - TulsaHurricane.com
USU Is Most Cost-effective Sports Program In Country, BYU Fifth - The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah State Is National Champion - Los Angeles Times
Utah State Wins National Championship for Most Economically Efficient Athletics Department - Utah State Athletics
WAC Dominates Excellence in Management Cup Led By National Champion Utah State - WACSports.com
Who Gets The Most Bang For The Buck? - Austin American Statesman
April 16, 2009
The Pill May Limit Muscle Gains in Women
A new study suggest that lower hormone levels in women who take birth-control pills may result in less muscle mass increases. Work on the study was done by doctoral student Chang Woock Lee. (Forbes.com/HealthDay News)
The Pill and Gaining Muscle - The Early Show (CBS)
Oral Contraceptives Impair Muscle Gains In Young Women - RedOrbit
New Study Finds Birth Control Makes Muscles Weaker - WPXI (Pittsburgh, PA)
March 11, 2009
Texas A&M Dance Department plays host to dancers from around the country and Canada. (The Battalion)
March 6, 2009
Diversity Best Practices Guide Online
In cooperation with the (Sport Management division) Laboratory for Diversity in Sport, athletic departments across the country looks for ways to increase diversity. (NCAA.org)
February 12, 2009
A stroke in her senior year of high school forces allied health student Aubrey White to approach life differently in Aggieland. (The Battalion)
February 6, 2009
Local Girls Learn About Importance of Healthy Living
The Alpha-Pi Chapter of Eta Sigma Gamma held a one night lock-in for 3rd and 4th grade girls. (KBTX-TV, Bryan/College Station)
January 25, 2009
Exercise is Good For Your Health and Your Wallet, Evidence Shows
Thinking about cutting your gym membership to save money? Mounting evidence suggests that may be the wrong move. (WCVB-TV, Boston)
January 18, 2009
How Supplements Can Bite Their Buyers
Some legally purchased supplements may produce a positive result on a drug test. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
August 11, 2008
Protein Supplements Are Handy Boost To Athletes
Grocery stores and health food stores offer lots of high-protein powders, shakes, bars and pills for working out. (Los Angeles Times)
October 23, 2007
National Institutes of Health Grant For Rural Health Issues
The Center for the Study of Health Disparities has been awarded a $6.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. (Guidry News Service)
