Lifestyles

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Too much public affection

  The kissing, the hugging, the constant body-to-body contact, might be acceptable behind closed doors, but when it’s flaunted in public, it becomes a problem. Public displays of affection (PDA) can be driven by many things. In some instances, the couple is so “in love” and unaware of who is […]

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Parking availability aggravates students

Finding parking on campus is a challenge that Florida A&M student drivers experience regularly. It may be easy and convenient on some occasions, but for most students, it often becomes a hunt. The sufficiency of the condition, location and spacing of various parking spots are a controversial concern. “I don’t […]

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New restaurant brings seafood galore

  A new seafood restaurant has found its home in Tallahassee. The Front Porch, developed by Hunter and Harp, opened Oct. 30. The restaurant provides a unique experience with its raw bar, which features fresh locally sourced seafood, such as shellfish and crustacean. It also offers Florida lobster tails and […]

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Importance of car maintenance

  Imagine leaving a store, but to your surprise, your car will not start. Many people experience situations such as this after neglecting their car. Michael Covington, a senior physics student from Miami, had this experience firsthand and learned from it. “I thought replacing the battery would help, but after […]

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Get fit with Dieldra

  Dieldra Clark’s Quick Tips: Always stretch before beginning any exercise. Drink at least eight cups of water per day. Maintain a healthy eating habit for better results. Eliminate drugs and alcohol.  Take deep breaths and keep a relaxed mind. Try not to eat big meals after 7 p.m.    […]

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FAMU security system for student’s valuables

Upon participating in Operation Bookstamp, Florida A&M University students can sleep soundly, knowing their textbooks cannot be stolen and sold to FAMU’s bookstore. Operation Bookstamp is a companion program to Operation I.D., a nationwide program that provides an easy way to identify stolen items. Through this program, crime prevention representatives […]

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Diet helps combat holiday pounds

  As some students prepare for graduation and others for the holidays, the pressure of shedding a few pounds is still weighing heavy on the brain. With the stresses of 16-hour schedules, part time jobs and internships to maintain, healthy eating gets thrown out of the window.  As a result, […]

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Does the early bird always get the worm?

  Waking up early and being a college student for some are two words that should never go together. Though many feel that waking up early has its benefits, there are some who see it as a negative. So one has to ask which is better, morning classes or night […]

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Hobbies shed light on students uniqueness

    What may seem strange to some, may seem quite normal to others.    “Not many people know that I hunt,” said Briana Wright, a freshman health science student from Orlando. “I started hunting with my family when I was a child.”   Wright says she hunts with her […]

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Puffing yourself to death

  By the time you finish reading this article, about 28 people will die from complications of cigarette smoking. It is estimated that seven people die every minute from tobacco related illnesses. Every cigarette smoked shortens a person’s life by 11 minutes.    According to the Centers of Disease Control & […]