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Olympian or not, Mental Health Matters: Burnout Affects Everyone

When you think of athletes, you may sometimes overlook the significant connection between their performance and mental health. Take Olympians, often imagined as superhumans or beyond the capabilities of average humans, yet they still face the same mental challenges and often harsher circumstances than anyone else. Whether you are an Olympian, sprinting to become one, or working a 9-to-5, mental health matters, and burnout can happen to anyone–even you.

Discovering The Shift’s Mental Health Panel with Pride

Let’s be unapologetically real, life is hard. Additionally, while experiencing life, we have these entities within us, called emotions. Our emotions are simultaneously connected to our mental health, which is directed by those aforementioned life experiences. Throughout your life, your mental health can sway to the left, sway to the right, or just maneuver like your favorite rollercoaster ride.

How do students spend their money?

College students face an array of expenses, but the money they receive or earn should be spent wisely. Which begs the question: How are students spending their money? Competent spending is essential to maintaining a budget and achieving financial well-being.

Self-care means taking care of yourself

Self-care is essential to the mind, body and soul. There are an endless amount of activities, small or big, that anyone can do to help themselves.

Self-care should not be introduced once you realize that you are experiencing burnout; self-care needs to be an active part of your routine to solidify the health of yourself.

'Eternal Sunshine' is Ariana Grande at her best

Midnight struck on Friday, March 8, and Ariana Grande gave the world her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine.” This is her first album in three years.

The entire album feels like a beautiful breath of fresh air. A large portion of the songs on the album can resonate with listeners. Some fans feel as if this is not one of her best projects, but in due time they will come to their senses.

Studying makes you smarter

As Florida A&M University students work toward attaining their degrees, it is recommended that they study, keep the brain active and focused on retaining their material.

Even if they are gifted beyond comparison, they should still be setting aside time to study. Studying is the most effective way to retain information and proven to make a huge difference in the retention of information.

7 Movies to Watch Before Black History Month Ends

In the United States, Black History Month rolls around every year to be celebrated for the entire month of February. The premise of Black History Month was to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and impact of African Americans throughout their history in the United States. Black History Month, which was originally titled as “Negro History Week,” was introduced in 1926. 

Forum focuses on importance of voting

The local organization Partners in Progress and the Florida A&M University Chapter of the NAACP joined forces Saturday for a student leadership forum. The event was open to all college students in Leon County, and it was held  in FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication lecture hall.

Wednesday is FAMU Day at the Capitol

Florida A&M University is preparing for the annual event, “FAMU Day at the Capitol,” which will take place Wednesday. 

The event will begin at 10 a.m. and it will kick off with the cheer team, students, alumni, and, of course, The Marching 100.

How important are graduation photo shoots?

We are not too far from the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony. Days to weeks prior to graduation, students will begin posting their graduation photo shoots on their media pages.

Winter weather can cause depression

Are Tallahassee’s cool winds and cold breezes putting “clouds” over the heads of students?

Weather can impact mental health, and Tallahassee has been experiencing a spate of bitter, cold days.

Last week, the Tallahassee area had a low of 24 degrees on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Students flock to JCPenney Suit Up 

The semi-annual JCPenney Suit-Up event for Florida A&M students took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening inside JCPenney at Governor’s Square Mall.

'Transfer Safe Space' a new forum

A “Transfer Safe Space” opened its arms to Florida A&M students on Wednesday. Coleman Library’s second-floor study lounge  was filled with students who had the chance to come together and share their perspectives. The session ran from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Flava Favorites: Christmas Movie Edition

WANM-FM 90.5 The Flava is famously known for keeping everyone locked in and tuned in with the best hits and mixes, so getting the best Christmas movies from its employees made sense. Here are eight staff picks you and your family, friends, or significant others can enjoy for the holidays.

Ready to Love: Tallahassee Love Tales

Tallahassee is known not only as the capital of Florida, but also as a vibrant hub and home to young adults looking to possibly find their college sweetheart or the person of their dreams.

Members of Generation Zoomers (Gen Z) from all ages are on the prowl to give and receive love and to be a part of someone else’s future. The city of Tallahassee could be the start of a beautiful relationship or an interesting journey of dating ups and downs.

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