Homecoming week is a time for celebration, school spirit, and bonding with friends. For most students, it is a time filled with excitement, parties and, yes, a football game. But for me, homecoming week took an unexpected turn this year as I found myself preparing for breast reduction surgery, a […]
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How SGA could fix concert concerns
Ludacris in 2003, New Edition in 1989, Gucci Mane and Kodak Black in 2018 — FAMU has a long list of star-studded homecoming shows. Since the history making performance by Marvin Gaye in 1972, there is tough competition for every homecoming performer who comes after, but one thing is certain: FAMU […]
Student’s take on campus safety
Class is in session and so is safety. For the first time in years, incoming freshman and transfer students will navigate campus on their own, and for some, mixed emotions are brewing. Florida A&M University officials and orientation leaders (OLs) host multiple seminars during summer sessions. These sessions serve as […]
Relationships are an essential part of our lives
Healthy relationships have numerous benefits, both physically and emotionally. One of the most significant benefits of healthy relationships is improved emotional regulation. This is because relationships provide a safe space to express our feelings and receive validation, support, and feedback. The emotional support that comes with healthy relationships can help […]
FAMU’s PR students want more
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication holds the No. 1 ranking for HBCU public relations programs, according to BestColleges. However, the quality of this curriculum raises questions. With only 64 students in the program, we must evaluate whether the curriculum itself justifies this top-ranking status. The Fall […]
Understanding neurodiversity
In a world that celebrates diversity, it is crucial to recognize the unique challenges that individuals with ADHD and autism face when interacting in spaces primarily designed for neurotypical individuals. October is ADHD Awareness Month, and it is important for Florida A&M University students to understand and educate themselves and […]
Should FAMU be ranked ahead of Spelman and Howard?
About a month ago FAMU celebrated an outstanding accomplishment being ranked No. 91 among all of the nation’s public college and universities, as well as ranked No. 1 among all public Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the fifth consecutive year. To top it off, FAMU rose to No. 3 […]
Closing out the college chapter
For most college seniors, graduating marks a significant milestone in their lives. Hearing their name called during commencement may be an exciting but bittersweet transition into the real world. Seniors often take their time to slowly reflect on their college experience and all that they have learned in the past […]
Review: Burger Barn and Grill a hit
Burger Barn and Grill made its local debut in late June in Miracle Plaza, the Thomasville Road shopping mall that is also home to Whole Foods. On Saturday evening, I arrived. You place your order at the counter, and the meal is delivered to your table in this fast-casual setting. […]
Clothes are more than just what students put on
On the campus of Florida A&M University, a unique sense of style and self-expression weaves its way through the student body. Beyond the lecture halls and textbooks, FAMU students find an exciting canvas for creativity in fashion. From the iconic orange and green attire to the diverse range of personal […]