Author: Arjani Claitt | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Mardi Gras is more than just a party

While the vast majority of the American public believe the words “Mardi Gras” are synonymous with “wildest party of the year,” that unfortunately is not the case. Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras did not begin in New Orleans, and its origins trace back to medieval Europe, passing through Rome […]

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Event aims to bridge gender gap

Florida A&M University’s peer mentors hosted a heated discussion regarding double-standards and  issues such as the meaning of relationships in college. The event, called “Girl Code vs. Guy Code,” took place Wednesday at Perry-Paige Auditorium. From stating what love means to self-worth and what body counts mean, each student expressed […]

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SGA allocates $10,000 to campus rec

Florida A&M University’s Student Government Associationheld their weekly meeting in the senate chambers on Monday for confirmations and to discuss special allocations. The SGA jumped right into the evening’s first confirmation. Denied in the last meeting, second year law student, Natalie Alfonso, was finally appointed the position of associate circuit […]

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Traffic safety emphasized at FAMU

Florida A&M University recently introduced multiple reflective crosswalk signs around campus. These signs are placed where traffic is prominent. This past fall semester these signs appeared at every crosswalk on FAMU’s main roads. The signs are placed to improve campus safety by lowering the risk of students and visitors being […]