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HERC to sponsor educational event inspired by 'Fear Factor'
Program will teach dangers of tobacco through games
Jennifer Newsom/ Staff Reporter
Issue date: 11/18/08 Section: News
The Health Education Resource Center is hoping for a fearful night in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union tonight.
HERC will host a similar version of the TV show "Fear Factor" that is centered on the topic of tobacco in an attempt to increase student awareness.
While students will be enjoying themselves playing games they will also be learning about tobacco and the dangers it can bring.
Christine Ozier, Greek health educator for HERC and coordinator of the event, said the event is important to students because students should be aware of the risks involved in smoking.
"Most college student do not come to college looking to start smoking but within the freshman year is when most students start." Ozier said.
She added the event is going to be interactive and fun while helping students understand the dangers of tobacco.
"This program is very interactive just like the Fear Factor TV show," Ozier said. "Students will be doing different activities while learning about the risks associated with tobacco."
The event, which starts at 7 tonight and is in the Charleston/Mattoon room of the union, is free and open for anyone to attend. Participation in the games is not required.
Business student Paige Mathis said the event seems to be a good idea.
"I don't like Fear Factor because they eat gross things and I think using tobacco products is gross, so I guess that's the point," she said.
Jennifer Newsom can be reached at 581-7942 or at dennewsdesk@gmail.com.
HERC will host a similar version of the TV show "Fear Factor" that is centered on the topic of tobacco in an attempt to increase student awareness.
While students will be enjoying themselves playing games they will also be learning about tobacco and the dangers it can bring.
Christine Ozier, Greek health educator for HERC and coordinator of the event, said the event is important to students because students should be aware of the risks involved in smoking.
"Most college student do not come to college looking to start smoking but within the freshman year is when most students start." Ozier said.
She added the event is going to be interactive and fun while helping students understand the dangers of tobacco.
"This program is very interactive just like the Fear Factor TV show," Ozier said. "Students will be doing different activities while learning about the risks associated with tobacco."
The event, which starts at 7 tonight and is in the Charleston/Mattoon room of the union, is free and open for anyone to attend. Participation in the games is not required.
Business student Paige Mathis said the event seems to be a good idea.
"I don't like Fear Factor because they eat gross things and I think using tobacco products is gross, so I guess that's the point," she said.
Jennifer Newsom can be reached at 581-7942 or at dennewsdesk@gmail.com.
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