Ana Mancebo | Contributing Writer Week of Welcome had a lot of loud events, like UPROAR, Aux Cord Wars and more. But Thursday night in the Graham Center pit featured something a little different: stress balls. At 6:30 pm, on the first Thursday back from winter break, the Multicultural Greek Council collaborated with FIU’s Healthy […]
Melanie Arougueti/Staff Writer College obesity has been rising in the past couple of years, but rather than blaming their university, students need to start making health-conscious decisions themselves. To be clear, FIU doesn’t exactly help manage the growing obesity rate, even if it’s not to blame for our bad eating habits. Many students at the […]
Gabriella Pinos/Assistant Entertainment Director Relax. Feel good. Be well. This is what FIU’s Healthy Living Program hopes to encourage within the University’s population. Located in the Student Health Center, HLP offers programs and services that are free for all FIU students, ranging from stress management consultations to energy therapy and crystal healing. “We really pride […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director The most dreaded week of the semester is almost here: finals. The Healthy Living Program is prepared to help students maneuver stress through finals week. HLP will be hosting various events for students as they enter their final days of the semester. “[We do this] to let students know what we offer […]
Julieta Rodrigo // Staff Writer The start of a new semester can be rejuvenating, inspiring and filled with new opportunities for students. However, it can also be a dangerous time, particularly for those students who drive to campus. Increased congestion on college campuses at the start of every semester correlates with an increase in car […]
