Once a relic of the past, drive-in movie theaters have made a spectacular comeback in lieu of Covid-19. The pandemic has made conventional movie theaters a thing of the past. This doesn’t mean that we are unable to enjoy the pleasures of life whilst adhering to the university’s social distancing […]
Author: Erin Coleman | Staff Writer
Collegiate 100 pageant blossoms on Nelson’s watch
Pageantry and royal courts are a part of FAMU’s rich and special culture. Almost every organization on campus has its own form of a royal court. These royal courts usually have a Mister or Miss for the top title, then lesser reigning kings and queens. The goal is to have […]
Set Friday appears to have lost its magic
As the decade comes to an end, so too it seems is a FAMU tradition known simply as Set Friday. It has been a staple of the FAMU experience for many years. The Set provides a place for students to relax and unwind after a long week. The Set features […]
These Rattlers are also brand ambassadors
Morgan Pinnock, a third-year pre physical therapy student at FAMU, has been a brand ambassador for Impressions of Beauty, TinderU and other companies. She is a natural hair guru and she uses these partnerships to her advantage. “My favorite thing about being a brand ambassador is getting exposure and meeting […]
A more environmentally friendly campus a goal at FAMU
As concerns for the environment rise the Florida A&M University Sustainability institute is actively working to make the campus more environmentally friendly. The goal of the Sustainability Institute is to create a more sustainable environment at Florida A&M University and the surrounding communities. Their vision is for FAMU to be […]
MAPS gives FSU minority pre-med students clear avenue to success
The journey to medical school can be difficult for some minority students. But a student organization at Florida State University aims to make the seemingly impossible accessible for students of color. FSU’s Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, or MAPS, is the undergraduate chapter of the Student Medical Association, which falls […]
Selmour makes seamless transition from FSU to FAMU
Being a transfer student is not always easy. Finding your niche in an unfamiliar place can be a challenging task. But for senior food science major Fonzi Selmour, who transferred to Florida A&M from Florida State, that has not been the case. Selmour is a regular at any gym he […]
An inside look at FAMU’s Royal Court adviser
The Royal Court is no doubt a highlight of the culture at Florida A&M, and for the past five years the man with the plan has been Andre Green. He has put together all the glitz and glamour of the most beloved court on campus. Green, 37, has been dedicated […]
Ellis Ross launches natural hair-care line
From girlfriends to curl friends, Tracee Ellis Ross has hopped on the natural hair-care train. The “Black-ish” star launched her hair care line Pattern Beauty in early September. Ross announced her new business venture on Instagram a few weeks ago by posting a nude photo of her along with the words, “Sometimes […]
Non-SBI students can find opportunities outside the career expo
The Career and Internship Expo that was held last week, hosted by the FAMU Career Center, remains a big hit each semester for students in search of jobs and internships within their career field. Every semester the university’s career and professional development center hosts a Career & Internship Expo. This […]