As the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, the arrival of graduation season heralds a time of both jubilation and contemplation for students nationwide. However, amidst the jubilant anticipation, many find themselves contending with the weighty financial demands that accompany this milestone. For Jasmine Butler, a spring 2023 […]
Author: Jordan Joseph | Staff writer
FAMU’s Special Olympics Club promotes inclusion
April is a time for reflection and action as communities come together to commemorate Autism Awareness Month. At Florida A&M University, students are spearheading initiatives to foster understanding, acceptance and inclusivity. Jasmine Jenkins, a second-year architecture student from Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the president of the Special Olympics Club at […]
Student drivers wary of Tallahassee streets
Tallahassee presents itself as a city of contradictions when it comes to road safety. Despite its familial nature, a veil of uncertainty covers the streets, leaving student drivers to question their safety behind the wheel. From navigating treacherous pothole-ridden roads to encountering the alarming specter of drunk driving incidents, Tallahassee’s […]
Campus Plus promotes body positivity
Campus Plus, originally known as Plus Size Queens, is an organization on Florida A&M’s campus that works to promote self-love and body positivity among its members. Aya Gillard and Theresa Ballard merged with Hampton and founded Campus Plus on Feb. 16, 2022, and since then, it has grown into a […]
Seniors struggle navigating senioritis and burnout
As graduation looms on the horizon, many college seniors find themselves grappling with a mix of emotions: excitement, anxiety and a substantial sense of fatigue. The transition from eager first-year students to seasoned seniors is often marked by a phenomenon known as senioritis, coupled with the emerging feeling of student […]
Usher resonates with students from Atlanta
As the world watched Usher Raymond light up the stage during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas, his dedication to his hometown of Atlanta was evident. For out-of-state students at Florida A&M University like Nyla Fulton and Sydney Lampkin, both originally from Atlanta, the performance was not just […]
Wakati Hair’s connections to FAMU
Wakati, meaning time in Swahili, began its journey as a hair care brand in 2013. After extensive research and development, Wakati Hair unveiled a groundbreaking patented natural hair formula featuring innovative water-activated technology. This technology aimed to empower women with easier hair maintenance, from detangling to reducing […]
Galentine’s Day catching on
As Valentine’s Day approaches, a growing number of individuals — especially students — are embracing a different kind of celebration – Galentine’s Day. Originating from the television show “Parks and Recreation,” where the character Leslie Knope celebrates the day before Valentine’s Day exclusively with her female friends, Galentine’s Day has […]
More FAMU students turn to transient courses
In the ever-changing realm of higher education, an increasing number of students are turning to transient courses to navigate the challenges of limited course availability at FAMU. Gabriella Ekechi and Ryanne Hill shared their first-hand experiences with transient courses, which are courses taken online at another public institution in Florida […]
COVID, flu cases increasing on campus, Tatum says
As winter break concludes and students transition into the new semester, health concerns cast a shadow over academic endeavors. Recent extreme weather conditions, coupled with severe thunderstorms and a two-day hard freeze warning, have heightened anxieties among students, leading to an increase in flu and COVID-related symptoms. “We have seen […]