Emily McCoy

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Emily is a sophomore majoring in journalism and political science and has worked two semesters on The Kansan. She worked previously as a correspondent. Emily enjoys all things culinary, from preparing ingredients to arranging food to eating... emphasis on the eating. Her goals for the future change on a daily basis, but one thing is clear to her: she always wants to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.

Recent Stories

McCoy: The reason fad diets fade

Popular weight loss plans don't always stand for effectiveness.

McCoy: Is honesty really the best policy?

Calorie labeling makes the bliss of a burger, the problem of obesity too reductive.

McCoy: Calorie postings may not be best policy

The days of blissful ignorance of what exactly it means to "supersize" are gone.

McCoy: Smart choices lead to healthy life

College is a critical time to start making good health choices.

McCoy: Take advantage of local produce

With the rise of super-stores taking over America, Lawrencians shouldn't forget the benefits of eating local.

More to eating healthy than diets, quick fixes

A balanced lifestyle helps create happier individuals.

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