Lifestyles

Lifestyles

BLCK & WELL puts wellness first

Established in August, BLCK & WELL is an online platform that empowers students to experience mental wellness. The organization focuses on creating a community that serves and nurtures one another through moments of growth, reflection and daily routines. Students can access lifestyle advice through informational graphic posts on the Instagram […]

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Harvest Festival promotes a healthy lifestyle

The second annual FAMUly Harvest Festival made its mark on the community once again. The Harvest Festival is an annual community event centered around agro-ecology, including all-natural vendors, educational stations, nutritional food options and more. Community-centered events such as this one provide opportunities to create long-lasting memories for their attendees […]

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Dance teams get active for diabetes

The organizations Attack Dance “Crew,” Ladies of Torque, Venom Pom Squad, Strikers Dance Troupe, Diamonds of FAMU, and House Arrest 2, all participated in a Zumba class to get active. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar in the body. There are two […]

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Cell phones: Valuable tool or a distraction?

In the age of social media, students are liable to experience a shift in consumption. Screen time is one of the leading topics of conversation in terms of social media and its effect on society. College students have access to course information, receive notifications about local happenings and extracurricular activities […]

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How to beat the fall funk

Fall, a great season filled with festive holidays, football, family and more, happens to have a funky aftertaste. Fall — otherwise known as autumn — is said to be a time where the days grow shorter, the animals decide to hide and the air bristles with a sharp cold crisp. […]