Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Kavakaze is an eclectic tea-bar specializing in kava and kratom, two alcohol alternatives that have been enjoyed for over 3,000 years, to promote relaxation and socialization. Kava is a plant of the pepper family native to the Pacific Islands that is typically consumed before religious ceremonies and consumed socially to […]
When life gave these two brothers – Marquis Williams and Demetrius Murray – lemons, they made lemonade. Gurlie’s Lemonade Stand, to be exact. Located at 1105 W. Tharpe St., near Old Bainbridge Road, it is a thriving business. This May, Williams and Murray were thinking of different ways they could […]
Let’s be clear: We’re talking about a lot of chicken. At least 1,000 pounds of fried chicken is cooked weekly to serve hungry Rattlers during “Fried Chicken Wednesday” in the residence-dining hall at Florida A&M University. Ernando Pounsel, a Metz employee who is a residence dining hall cook, says at […]
The J.C. Penney Suit-Up Event allows students at FAMU to purchase professional attire at a discounted price in advance of upcoming career fairs. The store offered up to 60 percent off on name-brand business wear Sunday evening. This occasion is in preparation for the career fair that happens once every […]
For one young lady creating and operating a business is a skill she has been developing since middle school. Beginning with a small, custom tutu business, the now 18-year-old business owner wants to share her experiences with other female entrepreneurs with her unique spin on a networking event. Her name, […]
Florida A&M University has resources to help students that may experience different issues. These may range from battling depression to lacking funds to fumbling school-work. LaShawnda Swanigan is the coordinator of FAMU’s Welcome Center. It’s a part of the university’s extension of customer service and a branch of new student […]
The Florida A&M University football team cruised to a win Saturday against Fort Valley State University. With a final score of 57-20, the Rattlers can finally put their game against the University of Central Florida to rest. The defense played exceptionally well, and the offense made some pretty impressive plays […]
Finding convenient and quality health care is difficult but important. Having unprotected sex can put an end to your life. So why not look out for yourself in order to live a long and protected life? That’s why we all should get our sexual health check-up at least once a […]
After months of planning for Florida A&M University’s Fall 2019 Career Expo, the time is finally near. More than 150 companies from across the country will be at Thursday’s expo and the Center for Career and Professional Development at Florida A&M University is getting students ready. In the days leading […]
Reginald Ellis has Florida A&M in his blood. The highly regarded associate professor in history grew up in Whigham, Ga., a small town about 45 minutes northwest of Tallahassee. He frequently visited FAMU as a child to be with his mother, who was an office manager in the university’s Department […]