Lifestyles

Lifestyles

Losing weight and gaining knowledge

Adrienne Floyd decided to make a healthy transformation when she made it her personal mission to get in shape. Originally from Jacksonville, Floyd came to Florida A&M in 2015. At FAMU her weight caused her to become depressed and was a huge stress factor in her life. “While I […]

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Stress takes center stage during April

For the 26th consecutive year, April has been designated and has provided a platform to discuss a vital issue that impacts thousands across the globe. As an initiative sponsored by the Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education organization, Stress Awareness Month has continued to inform peoples about […]

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Coping with depression post-graduation

Latoya Chambliss walked across the stage at Florida A&M University, claiming her degree with confidence and a sense of pride. Unfortunately, six months later that confidence and pride turned into depression and anxiety.  Post-Graduation Depression, also known as a quarter-life crisis, is real and believe it or not happens to […]

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PLUS to be established at FAMU

PLUS interest meeting.  Photo credit: Shantel Hansbrough   From Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to Florida A&M University, Pretty Ladies Unique Shapes, is making a move. What started as an idea is now becoming a reality.   Pretty Ladies Unique Shapes is a body positivity, self-love organization that targets plus […]

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FAMU partners with J.C. Penny for Suit-Up day

Arnita Tucker-McFarland, (left), Shereada Harrell, directors of the FAMU Career and Professional Development Center at the raffle station for students. Photo credit: DeBria Payne   Florida A&M University partnered with J.C. Penny to host a Suit-Up event from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on April 15, giving students the opportunity […]