On Sunday, November 17th, students from the Health, Wellness and Nutrition (HWN) club along with Professor Jill Silverman, co-chair of the committee and Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Science and Health Promotion Wellness (HPW), volunteered for Island Harvest “Turkey & Trimmings” food collection at the Stop n Shop in West Babylon. Island Harvest […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Tis the Season of Giving!TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ At age 13, I knew that I wasn’t a girl. I felt like I was forcing myself to wear makeup, dresses, and high heels. I felt like I was playing dress-up all the time for everyone, including myself. I knew something wasn’t right, and I felt out of place. In my senior […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Transition StoryAssistant Professor Nutrition Science and Health Promotion Wellness The midterm season is upon us. A time where the demands of your classes seem to overwhelm your limited supply of energy and attention. Well, below are 10 suggestions to help you maintain your health during your midterms with a healthy five-minute meal alternative to that bag […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Surviving Midterms the Healthy WayOne of the things that made it challenging for me to find the right college was that my high school grades suffered due to my test-taking anxiety. My disposition is someone who becomes quite tense under situations of intense pressure, and I have memories of the Advanced Placement (AP) test, in particular, being hard […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Do AP Exams Help Low-Income Students?Farmingdale State College has become more and more of a validated option for education on Long Island over the last decade. With improving requirements such as GPA, SAT scores and others, the school isn’t a walk in the park to get into anymore. This has also drawn in many students from other states to […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Students Unhappy With Residence Life PoliciesA couple of weeks ago, the Javits Center became a convergence point for photographers and photography enthusiasts as it hosted the remarkable BILD Expo. This event was a much-anticipated spectacle, bringing together a diverse array of industry-leading brands like Nikon, Sony, and many more. The air buzzed with a mixture of excitement and passion, as […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on The Creative World: BILD Expo at Javits CenterI met Chief Daugherty during an online meeting in regard to an incident regarding racism on campus; I had witnessed some individuals engage in a racist rant at the Campus Center and helped in the identification of who they were. During that meeting, he mentioned different resources on campus like the Rave Guardian App and […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Interview with Chief Daugherty and Officer Llano on Community Policing: The Importance of Communication and AwarenessChapter 1 Brothers “HARU! COME ON! YOU’RE MISSING IT!” “Alright! I’m coming, take it easy!” I said as I tried to grab all the snacks and blankets I could carry to the living area. I saw my littlest brother, Lucus, bouncing on the sofa’s cushions. His long blondish hair covers his blue eyes every time […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on A Hard Life to Live-Chapter 1There is a broad respect for the arts among Long Islanders, and there are quite a few art exhibitions in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. In my town, or hamlet really, Bay Shore is notoriously renowned as the place to go for a multitude of events such as festivals, parades, and free outdoor activities for […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Report on the Islip Arts CouncilOut of all the professors PCM students meet on their academic journey, there has been one professor that has left a lasting impact on many in the major. One of the most devoted, inspiring, and ambitious people on this campus, I’m referring to Professor Agata Boxe! Beyond her lecturer position, Boxe wears many hats. She’s […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on The Writing Connoisseur of FSC: A Profile on PCM Professor Agata Boxe