Pace bikes on FAMU campus. Photo submitted by: Nubian Dae Jean-Charles Until recently, the only modes of transportation for many FAMU students living on campus were walking and riding the Venom shuttle. Thankfully, the new Pace bike program offered on FAMU’s campus has resolved many transportation issues among these students. […]
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Dining hall and food court get major upgrade
The newly renovated Food Court. Photo Submitted by Gabrielle Bolden Walking across Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus, things look a little different. The dining hall, known to most as the “top caf’,” and the food court, better known as the “bottom caf’,” have gone through extensive renovations. These renovations […]
FAMU grad uses brand to help young women
Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain. Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain is no stranger to faith, consistency and hard work. Jourdain has made her mark as an entrepreneur by being the change she wants to see in the world. A native of Jacksonville, Jourdain graduated from Florida A&M University, where she […]
Office of Counseling open house spreads word about services
Photo by Junon Jean FAMU’s Office of Counseling Services held an open house Tuesday morning for new and returning students. The open house was mainly a meet and greet, with additional but concise explanations of services being offered for this school year, as well statistics on the success of […]
Man Talk: Fighting the stereotypes
Photo submitted by Calvin Sykes The Office of Counseling Services fights the stereotype of black men and mental health through its initiative Man Talk. Zarus Beard, practicum counselor, said one of the challenges of counseling is breaking down the stereotype associated with the black community. “Black males have a difficult […]
Career and Internship Expo is next week
Florida A&M University will host its bi-annual Career and Internship Expo Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Al Lawson Center. At the peak of recruitment season, it is essential for students to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Career Center. The career fair will include more than 140 employers […]
Local artists, entrepreneurs in spotlight at Fuzzy Pineapple festival
The Fuzzy Pineapple Fest 2018 Angel Miller | Staff Reporter The Fuzzy Pineapple Arts & Crafts Festival is designed to showcase young entrepreneurs whose impressive artistic skills may not be well known to the general public. The annual festival, now four years old, was held Saturday on Paul Russell Road. […]
FAMU Connection starts recruitment tour
FAMU Connection set at Charles Winter Wood Theatre Portia Akins | The Famuan FAMU Connection held its final dress rehearsal Thursday in the Charles Winter Wood Theatre. The audience was informed about several facts ranging from Florida A&M being founded on Oct. 3, 1887 as the State Normal College for […]
FAMU grad launches No Leisure Marketing
Have you ever had a dream that you thought about, and with hard work started to see it manifest? Well, when it comes to Florida A&M University graduate J’Quan Bass, he can show you what hard work and consistency can bring you. Founder and CEO of Tallahassee-based No Leisure Marketing […]
Wakulla Springs a treasure in our backyard
Wakulla Springs is less than a half-hour south of Tallahassee. Photo credit: Matthew Donaldson Wakulla Springs is one of Florida’s many state parks. Its beauty extends beyond its exotic wildlife and cold waters. It was founded in 1931 by a Virginia businessman by the name of Edward Ball. The spring […]