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LIFE DC Student to Intern at World Health Organization in Switzerland 

by Pascious Prince

14th Quarter D.C. Student Aryn Gabai was recently selected to participate in a summer internship to study with the World Health Organization (WHO), an opportunity that has not only garnered excitement among his family and friends, but also the entire Life University Community.

Aryn first learned about the internship from a friend who’d attended the WCCS (World Congress of Chiropractic Students) Annual Conference.

Taking the Path of Greatest Resistance

By Seth LaFlamme

Chiropractic student Amy Haas, Ph.D., is “outdoorsy.” She rides a mountain bike (named Siren), a kayak (named Sunshine), goes camping, takes lots of road trips, goes caving and, oh, she rock climbs. In fact, you might say her whole life is about finding the path of greatest resistance.

Amy designs courses for a local rock climbing gym, moonlights from her demanding life as a student here at Life University working at REI sports, and has climbed sheer rock faces all over the country.

DC Student Wins Bronze at 2009 NCAA Weightlifting Championships

By: Jenni Bennett, Sports Information

Robert Hall got into weightlifting in 1999 after years of watching his friends compete. Before that time, his interests included basketball and track & field. But it wasn’t until he started lifting that he found his true passion.

On April 18, 2009, Robert represented Life University in the 2009 USA Weightlifting National Collegiate Championships. He won the bronze medal for his events, the “snatch” and the “clean & jerk.”

This isn’t Robert’s first time at a national event.

Chiropractic Student Makes His Own Biofuel

By Seth LaFlamme Life University D.C. Student

In John Thornhill’s garage, a sign on the wall says, “Danger, explosive methanol.” There is no car to be seen—instead there is a rusty old fridge; a bench covered in Erlenmeyer flasks, burets, and the like; and a contraption composed of tubes and hoppers that takes up the entire right-hand wall.

Making a Habit of Positive Change

By Seth LaFlamme, Life University D.C. Student

There’s a lot of talk out there about today being the best time ever to be a chiropractor. It’s easy, while in school, to have a difficult time seeing that fact. As we are all aware, the healthcare industry in our country (which we would posit as the sick care industry) is failing the United States miserably, and contributing a great deal to bankrupting us as a bonus.

Exploring Radiology with Dr. Bruce Fox

By Seth LeFlamme

20 Miles of Hope and 6 Miles of Reality

“I am not the only LIFE student to accomplish an Ironman, nor will I be the last. But my goal in sharing this is to make students realize the power of setting a goal and achieving it.”

Life University chiropractic student, Ben Cavaliere, competed in the Florida Ironman Triathlon on November 3, 2007. Sponsored by Life’s Athletic Department, he finished the race in 12 hours, 56 minutes and 57 seconds.

‘You Gotta Fight for What You Want’

Cuban athlete Carlos Carrazana is a big, rugged guy, six-four or so, who works out all the time, and is, as they say, ripped. He’s taught judo and karate, and he’s a fighter. “I’ve always been competitive. Sports (he once trained for an Olympic rowing team) taught me that, if you want something, you’ve got to fight for it.”

Well, Carlos had to fight red tape, language difficulties, lack of money and family emergencies to get where he is today.

Surviving Black Hawk Down

Alonda Keeps Her Eyes on the Prize

A 24-year-old single mom who never lived away from home, Alonda Walker wasn’t sure she could move from Michigan, enroll in chiropractic college and raise her baby without her family nearby. The path she’s chosen is no stroll in the park, but Alonda is thinking about her future.

“A lot of people in other professions seem miserable, but everyone in chiropractic is so high energy,” she explains. “It seems like such a positive field that shapes the way you live.