National STD Awareness Month
by What are STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), are very common. Millions of new infections occur …
Author: Angel Johnson
Angel Johnson is a Communication & Media major who specializes in writing, directing, and editing. Angel has been interested in this field since 6th grade, when she would write scripts in her journal. She loves working with a video camera, and just seeing where it will lead.
April is Autism Acceptance Month
What is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, …
College Community Remembers Therapy Dog
The Certified Therapy Dog of the Herkimer College Counseling Center, Renegade, unexpectedly passed away on Feb. 28, 2022. Many students and faculty were extremely heartbroken …
National Eating Disorders Week
National Eating Disorders Week is from February 28 to March 7. Eating Disorders involve the restriction or overindulgent on the intake of food. Many people around …
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration is a problem with the retina. It happens when a part of the retina called the …
February is American Heart Disease Month
What is “Heart Disease?” Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The term “heart disease” does not mean only one …
Campus Safety Celebrates National Pizza Day with Free Pizza
National Pizza Day was on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Campus Safety of Herkimer County Community College, also known as “Campo,” on campus, wanted to celebrate but …
Gingerbread House Day: December 12th!
What are Gingerbread Houses? Gingerbread houses are novelty confectionery shaped like a house that’s made of cookie dough, cut and baked into the walls and …
World AIDS Day
What is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)? AIDS is the last stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is …
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
What is Lung Cancer? Lung Cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the lungs, if you were unaware. Cancer starts when cells in …