About Annabel Bailey

Annabel Bailey is a senior CCPA major with a minor in Applied Physiology and Health Management. She is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana but plans to move to London after graduation. Annabel enjoys all things health and wellness, fitness classes, blog writing, vegan cooking, acting and film.

How to Host the Perfect Friendsgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And that means it’s time for the 5 Fs that accompany this holiday: family, friends, football, food, and fun!

Image of balloon letters that spell out 'friendsgiving'

Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on all of life’s blessings and to truly evaluate what you are thankful for in life. But before you head home to celebrate this holiday with your family, consider taking the time to celebrate and give thanks for all the amazing friendships you’ve made here at SMU and host the perfect Friendsgiving for you and your friends.

Hosting a Friendsgiving is a great way to gather your friends all in one place, and ensure you

By |2021-11-11T13:58:28-06:00November 11, 2021|Categories: CCPA|

5 Ways to Reduce Stress with Exercise

Because we are all seasoned-students at this point, we know a thing or two about stress. Stress is a part of life, but learning to deal with and manage that stress is what’s important. When we learn to cope, we will reduce our overall stress levels and its negative effects on our physical and mental health. There are several ways to reduce stress, but today, we’re going to focus on one that has lots of scientific and evidential backing – exercise! And luckily for us SMU students, there are plenty of fitness opportunities both around campus and around Dallas. By taking advantage of these fitness opportunities, you’ll be on your way to reducing and healthfully managing your stress levels.

By |2021-11-09T16:25:30-06:00November 10, 2021|Categories: CCPA|

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2021

Another year, another successful Halloween.

Halloween took a bit of a back-seat last year. So this year – even though things may have still looked a little different – everyone was eager to dress up and have a good time. While some of us may have dressed as our favorite celebrity-icons this Halloween, those very same celebrities – perhaps wanting to escape the weight of their fame for a night – dressed up as someone, or something, else. And the array of costumes did not disappoint! Scroll through the gallery below to take a look at some of the best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2021.

By |2021-11-03T10:30:44-05:00November 3, 2021|Categories: CCPA|

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Uh oh…it’s October 29th and you still don’t have a costume for this weekend. But don’t worry! Before you panic, we’ve got some last minute Halloween costume ideas for you. These ideas use items that you probably already have in your closet or items you can find at your local drugstore! Word of advice, if you’re in a crunch for a costume, and are willingly to spend a few bucks, don’t sleep on your nearest CVS or Walgreens. They often have little knick-knacks that can complete your costume. Cat ears, a tail, a witch’s hat, and even wigs are available at these drugstores. Stop by and see how creative you can get with your last minute halloween costume.

And if you have a little more time on your hand, you can visit a Spirit Halloween pop-up or a

By |2021-10-28T21:06:55-05:00October 29, 2021|Categories: CCPA|
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