Monday, April 29, 2024
When I envisioned wrapping up the fall semester, I imagined a whirlwind of last-minute papers to write and assignments to complete. Final exams looming in the near future set the stage for nights cooped up inside, studying the hours away. While this indoor lifestyle did become a reality, the reason […]
Established in August, BLCK & WELL is an online platform that empowers students to experience mental wellness. The organization focuses on creating a community that serves and nurtures one another through moments of growth, reflection and daily routines. Students can access lifestyle advice through informational graphic posts on the Instagram […]
Senior biology major Desire Reddick joined Voices Poetry Group at Florida A&M University because it was the safest place for her on campus as a creative student. The organization strongly adheres to the motto of speaking, vibing and uplifting. Reddick said she noticed the club embody this motto from the […]
Fourth-year public relations student India Gay suffered from eczema and sensitive skin all of her life. Hence, most mainstream products never worked for her because of harsh additives and fragrances. Because of this predicament, Gay said she often spent extra time searching for serums that fit her needs. At the […]
When Florida A&M senior Olivia Amee looks back to her first friendships on campus, she said she initially gravitated toward those who shared her Nigerian heritage. She said looking for small reminders of her home community comforts her when she finds herself in new places. “It’s pretty easy for me […]
When senior Autumn Dancy first stepped foot on Florida A&M University’s campus, she said the feeling vaguely resembled her first day in high school. Surrounded by new faces and an unfamiliar campus, when Dancy transferred colleges, she said it felt like she was starting from scratch. “At first it felt […]
While some students spend their weekends shopping at the mall or watching a movie, junior Anaijah Graham’s days off look a little different. Instead of using her spare time for leisure, Graham volunteers at organizations across her local community. As a member of Florida A&M University’s Active Volunteer Efforts (FAVES), […]
When FAMU senior business major Brooke Whitted first got accepted into college, she looked far and wide for university apparel that fit her sense of style and school spirit. After not finding the perfect garment, she decided to start a clothing line of her own. Founded in 2021, Cotton Creations […]