Author: De’Bria Payne | Staff Reporter

Lifestyles

Students helping those who need help

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Colter  FAMU students gave back to the Frenchtown community and near the Kearney Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the first day of December. Students donated sweaters, blankets and hot chocolate.  Items were collected in the Efferson Student Union & Activities building throughout […]

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Three FAMU students to receive sustainability awards

Dow Chemical Company has funded awards up to $2,500 to three FAMU students in order to fund new or advance existing campus-based sustainability projects. Engineering students Mikela Pryor, Zion Hayes and Furé Muhammad have created sustainability initiatives that can help better FAMU’s campus and environment. “The thing that we should […]

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Mind and body Monday debuts

Mind and Body Event Pictured: Johnesha Jackson, President of Addiction Dance Experience (2nd person from the top left with hat) and student attendees. Photo submitted by Ashley Johnson  The Efferson Student Union and Addiction Dance Experience implemented the first mind and body Monday event on campus. The event was intended to […]

Lifestyles

Black Women in Medicine now active at FAMU

Maia Hardy, President, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (left) Chloe Henderson, Fundraising chair, 1st-year doctor of pharmacy candidate (right) pictured at the Ribbons for Healing station in Coleman library  Photo submitted by De'Bria Payne. Black Women in Medicine is an organization for black women in the healthcare field to connect […]

Lifestyles

Venom dancers always ready to strike

The FAMU Venom Pom dance squad.  Photo Courtesy of the Venom dance squad. Florida A&M University Rattlers are known for their school pride and liveliness. However, many organizations that contribute to the school spirit are often overlooked. Groups on campus like the FAMU Venom Pom squad are typically seen on […]

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FAMU students cope with common frustrations

Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons Florida A&M University is known for its infectious Rattler pride, with students who bleed orange and green. However, despite the university’s pride and affluence we cannot overlook the common frustrations encountered at FAMU. Many students agree that parking is an ongoing issue that has not […]