Once noted as one of the most noble career fields one could be in, the teaching profession has undoubtedly changed over the past twenty years. Schools all over the United States have been forced to confront the issue of widespread teacher shortage. The Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, shows the […]
Author: Aushlynn Timmons | Staff Reporter
League of Women Voters aims to inform
The League of Women Voters promotes awareness, not candidates. Photo Courtesy of Florida League of Women Voters. On Valentine's Day in 1920, a group of women stood together to create an organization centered on bringing justice to every man and woman. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political […]
FAMU professor: Artificial intelligence brings high risks
President Trump signed an executive order regarding artificial intelligence last month. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month to advance American leadership in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence allows quick advancements for everyday technology, the economy, U.S. military, health and […]
Muslim Student Association and Office of Student Activities now offering Jummah services
The FAMU Muslim Student Association in collaboration The Office of Student Activities and Efferson Student Union is now offering Islamic Prayer Service on campus for the Spring 2019 semester. Photo Courtesy of the FAMU Muslim Student Association. As voices rang through the air in the Efferson Student Union Multipurpose Room, “Allahu […]
Bill to redefine “harm” in relation to child abuse
Legislatures are looking to redefine the term “harm” in relations to child protection policies. Currently, the definition broadly states “to a child’s health or welfare; can occur when any person sets out to harm a child resulting in injury or death,” according to the senate bill 128 (SB128). At the tail end of […]
FAMU’s S.E.E.D. initiative continues to harvest
The Sustainable Education and Engagement Destination known as S.E.E.D. is an initiative that teaches sustainability and gardening. Photo Submitted by Aushlynn Timmons. The Sustainable Education and Engagement Destination (S.E.E.D.) is an initiative planted by the student body of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) after earning a $30,000 grant from Home […]
Black mental health: Health is wealth
#ChangeTheStigma Defining mental health has been an issue in the Black community stemming back to slavery. In Black households it is not uncommon to hear, “What happens in this house, stays in this house!” While this may benefit a home in a chaotic society, people considering this may not find […]