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Religion: A thing of the past in college?

  Being away from home with newfound freedom creates the perfect mixture of circumstances for college students who want to place their religion on the back burner. For many, the college lifestyle involves partying while mixing their obligations to education. As a result, college students are minimally, if ever, focused […]

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Great dates for a bargain

  Tight budgets and limited income keep many college students from enjoying a nice night out on the town, especially for under $40. Unconventional date ideas can help pinch pennies while simultaneously courting the crush of one’s dreams. Dates seem far and few between in a town of 60,000 students–which […]

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Sex addiction: The rising epidemic affecting college students

  The phrase “it’s human nature” often comes to mind when the topic of sex is brought up. But during the last few years, studies show that sex addiction has become a widely acknowledged medical condition. The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health estimates that nearly five percent of […]

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Young, broke and fashionable

  Bold prints, loud colors, eccentric shoes and eclectic styles make up the definition of one’s own fashion sense. But staying fashionable on a budget may be a difficult task for those who eat, sleep and breathe it. Fashion designer and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate Candace Copin […]

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Homesickness: How to cope with leaving the nest

  While living on your own for the first time can be exciting, it can also be scary and stressful. For many college freshmen this leads to homesickness. Twenty percent of college freshmen experience some form of homesickness, according to Dr. Christopher Thurber, co-writer of the pediatrics article titled “Preventing […]

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Fighting the freshmen fifteen

  Every year, millions of high school graduates make their way to college to begin the next chapter of their lives. As freshmen, students experience late-night dining, frequently skipped meals, all-you-can-eat cafeteria dining and a lack of exercise. By the end of the fall semester, students may return home looking […]

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It’s sleepy time

  “I’m so tired!” is a phrase heard all around the Florida A&M University, and most likely on campuses around the country. According to a study by the online magazine Science Daily, college students 18-24 get the least sleep of any age group. Sleep deprivation is a long- standing issue […]

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Young, wild and free

  Y.O.L.O has evolved from a catchy acronym meaning “you only live once” to what some young people worldwide call a sure epidemic. This word went viral after Drake, a Canadian recording artist, used it in his song, “The Motto.” Since it debuted in “The Motto,” which was released in […]

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Signs You’re A True 90’s Kid

  Furbys, Tamagotchis and Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems (SNES) are all remnants that remind students of their golden childhoods. Children either owned these items or begged their parents to purchase one, if not all. The 90’s era is certainly a period in which Famuans can recall, considering the majority of […]

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The Truth About Unprotected Sex

  Going to college gives many young adults an excuse to live carelessly and free. Students begin to face serious issues with nonchalant attitudes. Many students do not verse themselves in sex education- eventually causing many unwanted, uncomfortable and unfortunate circumstances.             “The three most common cases of sexually transmitted […]