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    Tis the Season of Giving!

    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 […]

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    Surviving Midterms the Healthy Way

    Assistant 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 […]

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    Transition Story

    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 […]

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    Upcoming events- Week 5

      On Monday September 25, 2023 Drive In Movie: Barbie Time: 9:00pm Location: Orchard Hall Parking Lot On Tuesday September  26, 2023 Adventureland (More information Coming Soon) Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm Location: Adventureland RSVP on RamCentral to Secure a Ticket NO Classes after 12pm Due to PM Governance Meeting   On Wednesday  September 27, 2023 […]

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    Upcoming Events- Week 4

      On Monday September 18, 2023 Constitution Day (RamCentral Link) Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm Location: Campus Center Lawn Fitness Classes Begin  (RamCentral Link) Time: 8:00pm to 10:00pm Location: Campus Center Lawn   On Tuesday September  19, 2023 Health & Wellness Center Grand Reopening (Event Link) Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Location: Health & Wellness Center OSA […]

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    Upcoming Events- Week 3

      On Monday September 11, 2023 No Events   On Tuesday September 12, 2023 Involvement Fair (RamCentral Link) Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm Location: Campus Center Lawn Movie on the Lawn: Encanto (RamCentral Link) Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm Location: Campus Center Lawn   On Wednesday September 13, 2023 Suicide Prevention Day (Event Link) Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm […]

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    Transition Story

    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 […]

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    The Online Disconnect

    The online campus for college students refers to the use of social media to stay connected during the pandemic. Online formats such as Instagram, Discord, and group chats such as Loopchat have been used to keep students connected online. Students at Farmingdale State College found it harder to stay connected due to the lack of […]

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    SAD for A Season

    Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Seasonal Depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression. It’s triggered by the change of seasons and most commonly begins in late Fall. Symptoms include feelings of sadness, lack of energy, loss of interest in usual activities, oversleeping and weight gain. Treatments include light therapy, talk […]

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    Omicron’s Infectivity: A Deep Dive into the Enduring Dangers of COVID-19

    The COVID-19 Pandemic has raged on for the better part of two years, changing the way we think and act as a society as we grapple with the crisis. An air of caution now hangs around us as the world heals, with public health mandates continuing to loosen after waves and waves of the virus. […]

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