Jessica Brummel, Author at The Peak

Treadmill Haters, Rejoice!

Jessica Brummel November 1, 2017 0 Comments

I have never liked the treadmill - I don’t like the inclines, I don’t like the impact on my knees, and honestly, I don’t like running. One would think that this make it difficult to get my cardio done, but actually it’s the complete opposite. The recreation centers on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses have great alternatives to your run of the mill (get it?) workouts - you just have...

Cholesterol: What’s in a Nutrition Label?

Jessica Brummel October 2, 2017 0 Comments

My family has a history of health issues, so I recently decided to get a jump-start on prevention. But how should I start to eat healthier? I graduate college in a year, and I still don’t fully understand how each nutrient on a nutrition label affects my body. So I started to research. This will be the start of a series on sorting through each nutrient, and why it’s important to know what...

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Sodium: What’s in a Nutrition Label?

Jessica Brummel July 21, 2017 0 Comments

I always knew that too much sodium, like too much of anything, was bad for you. Did that ever stop me from eating a week’s worth of ramen in one sitting? Not at all. Other than needing water afterwards, I never understood what sodium could do to my body - and it can do a lot. Salt specifically affects the circulatory system. If you remember anything from high school biology (other than...

The Cyborgs Next Door

Jessica Brummel June 9, 2017 0 Comments

What really makes a cyborg? The hybrids have an interesting place in modern culture: from Terminator, RoboCop, or Inspector Gadget, there’s always a futuristic atmosphere that surrounds them. If we go off the definition created by scifi media through the ages, a cyborg is just part human, part tech. In this case, we’re already in the era of cyborgs. How Medicine is Creating Cyborgs When you...

Safe Sex 1101

Jessica Brummel May 10, 2017 0 Comments

Let's talk about safe sex. Regardless of different lifestyles and choices, it's a common subject. It's shown in TV shows and movies, it's in books, and it's talked about among peers. Like any popular subject, it's imperative to remain informed and up-to-date about the different aspects about sex. Not only will this give you more confidence in certain situations, it will keep you healthy and...

Dark and Depressing: It’s Not Edgy Anymore

Jessica Brummel March 24, 2017 0 Comments

Caution: this article features minor spoilers about The Magicians, and it also contains a rant from a done-with-current-entertainment college student. I’m a Netflix fanatic - so much so that most of the articles I’ve written for The Peak have, in some shape or form, included the streaming service. Ever since I got into college, my time spent reading or, you know, having a life, has turned...

Owlflix

Jessica Brummel March 13, 2017 0 Comments

It can sometimes feel like you've seen every show and movie on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, but there's one last resort to turn to that not many students know of! Kennesaw has obtained the licensing for many popular movies, both old and new, and these movies are available to you on Owlflix. In the mood for action movies? Or comedies? How about some dramas? Into some sci-fi? A romance?...

March Entertainment

Jessica Brummel March 3, 2017 0 Comments

Midterms and tests are hitting everyone fast, and it’s important to take some time to relax and treat yourself. There are a lot of great movies coming out this month: here’s a list of the top hitters! Logan (Action) - March 3 In the future, Logan is in hiding and taking care of Professor X. His plans quickly change, however, when he meets and has to protect a young mutant, Laura, who is much...

February Entertainment

Jessica Brummel February 1, 2017 0 Comments

Upcoming Movies The Space Between Us (Adventure/Romance/Sci-Fi) - February 3 He was born on Mars and grew up knowing the same scientists his whole life. Now he’s on earth, going on an adventure with a cunning girl in order to find out more. Rings (Drama/Horror) - February 3 This woman has seven days to live after being terribly cursed. I Am Not Your Negro (Documentary) - February 3 A...

2017 Netflix Originals

Jessica Brummel January 18, 2017 0 Comments

Netflix has decided, just as I have, to steadily ignore that 2016 ever happened. That’s right, we’re moving on with a bang! The god of procrastination is gifting us with so many new original shows that it’s hard to not be completely excited - and slightly worried about your GPA, because who isn’t going to marathon these golden series? Returning Shows: House of Cards Season 5 of House of...