Courtesy of Flickr Interning in college is how students achieve on-the-job experience in their desired field, ultimately building their resume as well as their personal brand. Who you intern for has always been the most important thing for students, but where you intern is just as important as who you […]
Author: Paige Maloney
Employment after retiring becomes an issue during Florida legislative session
Courtesy of Advisor.Ca With less than two weeks left in the 2016 legislative session, a bill that had already been voted favorably and moved forward is now temporarily postponed and waiting for a committee vote. Senate Bill 1356 revises the provisions related to rehiring retired personnel as an instructor on […]
Transportation bill inches forward in Florida Congress
Courtesy of School Transportaion News It was just another school day for 12-year-old middle school student and DeBary native Gabrielle Mair, who was getting off the bus and suddenly struck by a car and killed June 2010. Mair died June 2, one day after the fatal incident. Senate Bill 1570, […]
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts seventh annual Father Daughters day dance
The Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hosted their 7th Annual father daughter dance Saturday at the Tallahassee Antique car museum. This yearly event serves as a platform bringing together fathers and daughters throughout the community to emphasize the importance of positive family ties. Daughters of […]
Being A Vegetarian in College
courtsey: www.thecircleofmoms.com College students are often concerned about making it to class the morning after a huge party or completing an assignment on time. Very few spend time contemplating whether or not they will continue eating meat for the rest of the lives. Although, there are millions of diets that can […]
Alisha L. Gordon challenges students to push forward at MLK convocation
On Martin Luther King Jr's birthday staff, students, alumni and friends gathered in Gaither gymnasium on the campus of Florida A&M University to celebrate his legacy. Scholar activist and Huffington post blogger Alisha L. Gordon joined FAMU in celebration of Dr. King as the speaker. Gordon began her speech with African […]
Issues on High school sports appears again during the 2016 Legislative session
Senators met Thursday at the Florida Capitol to discuss issues with Florida High School Athletic Association. This Senate Bill 1026 was introduced by Senator David Simmons. If this bill is passed it will allow High schools to be a part of the FHSAA per sport basis versus being a full […]
The Alpha XI Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Presents ‘Suits for our Sons’
Suits for our Sons was held Monday evening in the multi-purpose room. Aktion Jackson, Florida A&M University alumnus and member of Kappa Alpha Psi, created the event in 2013. Joshua Parson, a senior philosophy and religion student, was happy to get a new dress shirt and ties. “I’m trying to […]
FAMU softball lost against Boston College
Florida A&M University Softball team chanted,“D-D-D Defense, Defense, Defense, Huddle,Huddle,” before the first pitch of the game against Boston college. FAMU started off strong on defense, however Boston lead the first inning with a 2-0 lead, and continued to win ending the game 13-0. Alyssa Weaver, senior from Oldsmar, Fla. […]