The Ithacan

‘Fresh 15’ student campaign addresses weight-gain myth

By Liam McDermott, Staff Writer • February 8, 2023

Four Ithaca College students created a social media campaign called The Fresh 15 to bust the myth that students gain 15 pounds in their first year of college.

Avoiding the ‘Freshman 15’ in 2015

By Kylee Roberts, Blogger • September 23, 2015

Every post that I make will follow the journey in trying to stay as fit as possible through a time that is difficult for most. Stay strong freshmen: We’re going to make it through.

Shape up: Students share their weight-loss journeys

By Faith Maciolek, Staff Writer • April 2, 2014

Students reveal how they beat the freshman 15 and got healthy during college.