Sigma Gamma Rho members Zoe Williams and Taylor Reichel. Photo courtesy of Quintavia McKay The Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated hosted a 2000’s karaoke night event in the Rattler’s Den on Wednesday Sept. 19 to have fun with Florida A&M University’s community. Being that FAMU hosts a […]
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Students eager for Florida Classic
FAMU will take on BCU at the Florida Classic Photo courtesy of floridaclassic.org The anticipation for the 2018 Florida Classic is at an all-time high for students at Florida A&M University. The FAMU football team is in the middle of a memorable season as it sits in first place in […]
It’s a good idea to start studying for finals now
Photo courtesy of Google.com The end of the semester is right around the corner, which means it is time to study for those finals. Finals week can be stressful for students given the fact that some of these exams determine if you are going to pass the class or not. […]
Queens Like Me empowers young women
Photo courtesy of norealjewelry.com Queens Like Me hosted a free vision board party on Saturday. This event was located at the Oasis Center for Women and Girls. Robyn Daniels founded the organization 18 months ago. A vision board is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a […]
Post-graduation depression a common refrain
Senior class President Troyia Hardy and the panelists. Photo by Jazzmin Riles The senior class cabinet and Florida A&M University’s senior class held a “So You’re Ready to Graduate” panel discussion Tuesday regarding life after graduating from FAMU. Life after graduation is what most seniors are thinking about around this time of […]
Woods’ artwork dazzles friends, faculty
De’Auzhoni Woods is at home in the studio. Photo courtesy De’Auzhoni Woods De’Auzhoni Woods needs the right setting to create. That usually means a mixture of soul music, food and numerous scents such as jasmine or lavender. One of her favorite works is a self-portrait where she expresses her rage when she […]
FAMU student is black, vegan and proud
Darrien Fordham, vegan. Photo courtesy of Darrien Fordham. Going to a predominately white, all-girls Catholic high school in Detroit, Darrien Fordham experienced racism for the first time in her life. Her high school was very segregated. Black people only hung out with black people, white people only hung out with white […]
Michael’s aftermath makes life difficult in Marianna
Devin Jones, resident of Marianna subdivision. Photo submitted by Samuel Barnes MARIANNA – The renovation of a subdivision in Marianna in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael is forcing tenants to relocate. Devin Jones is a former resident of Pebble Hill Estate here. Jones is one of 20 residents who must evacuate […]
How campuses ignited initiatives to assist homeless students in need
Trio is a federal outreach and student support services program that provides resources. Photo submitted by Naja Hardmon. Student homelessness is a real factor for some students on their journey to a degree. Some universities in Tallahassee have recognized the struggle. Campuses have enacted initiatives and a variety of programs […]
Civil Rights Institute at FSU debuts
One of the images of the painting belongs to Ted Ellis a painter and historian from New Orleans. Florida State University attracted a diverse crowd for the debut of its Civil Rights Institute. The guests included administrators, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. The event last week took place at […]