Thursday, April 25, 2024
“My freshman year, I spent $700 on textbooks at the [FAMU] bookstore,” a student, who asked that their name not be used, said. “Since then, I haven’t purchased a textbook. I’ll either rent them or find them online somewhere.” Textbook affordability has long been an issue for students. Jalen Williams, […]
Google kicked off Black History Month with a bang this year by releasing a commercial highlighting several Black leaders, athletes, entertainers, movements and events. The idea behind the video was to essentially share the most searched moments and people using the Google search engine. The video was received exceptionally well […]
The Center for Disability Access and Resources (CEDAR) is positioned to aid students with learning, psychological and physical disabilities. CEDAR is a resource center to provide support-programs and reasonable accommodations to students who seek help to broaden their skills and to gain personal, academic and professional development. There are currently […]
The first Wednesday of February is like Christmas Day for collegiate football programs and high school student-athletes. It is National Signing Day. The national letter of intent is what the athletes sign to seal their commitment to their respective college or university. Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons has done […]
If you are looking to spend between $8-$30 of your hard-earned money on an average meal, Madison Social should be the first point of interest on your list. Madison Social, affectionately known as “MadSo,” sits at 705 South Woodward Ave., or as they put it, “in the shadows of Doak […]
Dr. Celeste Hart has practiced endocrinology in the building where her father, Dr. Alexander D. Brickler, joined her grandfather, Dr. Russell L. Anderson, in a primary care practice in 1957. The Anderson Brickler Gallery is named after those two renowned physicians. The gallery is located on the first floor of […]
It’s not uncommon for college students to have a “side hustle.” Whether it’s doing hair, tutoring, cooking, or even offering rides off-campus, students are able to showcase their talents while making money and managing their schoolwork. Safiya Brown, 19, is part of the side hustle community. She is the creator […]
Florida A&M University sent a campus-wide email on Jan. 31 suspending all university-related travel to China. With the email, students and faculty were able to learn more about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), get answers to frequently asked questions, risks and treatments. The respiratory disease is spread person-to-person, showing similar symptoms […]
Florida A&M University’s men’s basketball players are mourning the shocking and unexpected death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant was killed Sunday, Jan. 26, when the helicopter he was in crashed in northern Los Angeles. Also killed were his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, and seven other people. Born Aug. 23, […]
FAMU Universal has given students another opportunity to attend a free pre-screening of a movie starring black protagonists. In late October, FAMU Universal originated on Twitter and began hinting towards an event for students dedicated to the drama/thriller Queen and Slim. The event was a private screening that occurred at […]