Picture perfect or perfect picture? Why do we take so many photos of ourselves? The obsessive taking of photos has been described as seeking social status as well as shaking off depressive thoughts and, of course, capturing a memorable moment. Photo editing apps and social media have caused college women […]
Author: Dymin Cannon | Staff writer
Career and internship fair targets specific majors
Florida A&M University held a career and internship fair Wednesday for education, health, nursing and social sciences majors. The career and internship fair is an opportunity for students to network and build relationships in the business world. Approximately 100 organizations and Fortune 500 companies along with local, state, non-profit and […]
Teachers reprimanding students: How far is too far?
“Momma was right, you can be so smart that you’re actually dumb.” Abe Drisdom, a third year broadcast journalism student, and classmates say this is what a professor said in response to a side-bar conversation involving Drisdom and another student during class Tuesday afternoon. “I felt embarrassed and frustrated, I […]
Bible study with extra cheese
Gaines Street Pies is mostly known for its huge pizzas, being close to campus, and its bar. When walking in, you can tell that you’re in a college town with comic book drawings on the wall. However, it is not just your average pizza joint. On Monday nights a few […]
Organizations prepare students for 2020 election
Actively engaging in government and society have always been important to students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. As the 2020 election quickly approaches, student organizations with principles of civic engagement serve a vital role in students earnestly participating in politics. Some campus organizations allow involvement with politics to extend […]
Proper sleep and student performance go hand in hand
During midterms many students didn’t get enough Zs. As students prepare to take exams, getting enough sleep may not be at the top of their to-do list. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), getting enough rest is vital to success. “I’m always tired at school and […]
NCAT’s move to Big South is bad for HBCU sports
North Carolina A&T State University shook the Black college sports world when it made the decision to leave the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference for the Big South. That decision is a huge blow for HBCU sports. It also left the HBCU sports world divided. On one hand, people understood the […]
FAMU Towers slated to be a Residential Development Community
Coming to a university with an associate’s degree at a state college can be a tough transition. Florida A&M is addressing that transition with the new Residential Development Community (RDC). Residential Development Communities match students with similar themed interests. Students will live with dedicated student staff, and space to encourage […]
Provost tells SJGC students: ‘You are our main priority’
After Friday’s sudden announcement of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s new Dean appointment, FAMU’s Provost Maurice Edington met with students to discuss the changes in faculty and answer student questions. Acting Dean Bettye Grable also spoke to students about their concerns. The town hall at the […]
FAMU football: Spring 2020
The Rattlers are anticipating a great season as they held the first spring practice of the 2020 season. As coach Simmons prepares the team for the spring game, fans are now anticipating many things such as the next up QB now that Ryan Stanley is absent. TV 20’s Maya Ellison […]