The Office of Counseling Services hosts "Wind Down Wednesdays" to help students de-stress Photo submitted by Precious J. Tankard College is a time where every student is expected to be physically and mentally fit to handle all life and academic journeys ahead of them. Being mentally strong is a health […]
Author: Precious J. Tankard | Staff Reporter
What are the effects of party culture on HBCUs
Precious J. Tankard As students further their education and dedicate their time, talents, and finances to college, one thing that must be understood is the impact a school’s party culture can have on school performance. Some party schools are in the category of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to […]
League of Women voters address resegregation
Voters attending The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee event. Photo submitted by Precious J. Tankard On Oct. 24, The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee hosted a conversation concerning resegregation among Leon County Schools. Studies show segregation in Florida schools is now back on the rise. Local leaders, school […]
FAMU student climbs her way to success in tech
Computer science major Tishauna M. Wilson holds feature article. Photo submitted by Tishauna M. Wilson. Florida A&M University Computer Science Student Tishauna M. Wilson was named the “Next Black Female Mark Zuckerberg” by Black Enterprise and is a 2018 McDonald’s 365Black Award honoree. McDonald’s 365Black Award honors individuals who make […]
ARTalks event showcases the work of FAMU alum
FAMU alumnus Terry K. Hunter provided arts books to event attendees at "Artalks" in the Foster-Tanner Arts Gallery. Photo submitted by Precious Tankard. Florida A&M University alumnus and artist-educator Terry K. Hunter hosted ‘The Grid Comes Full Circle’ in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery on Monday, Oct. 22nd. The […]
Bridging the Gap: alumni invests’ in FAMU students
On October 5 at noon in the Grand Ballroom, Florida A&M University’s Young Alumni Giving (YAG) continued its 12-year tradition of hosting a networking brunch that provides the opportunity to give back through scholarships and grants to current undergraduate and graduate students. The $50 ticketed event awarded over $9,500 to […]
FAMU Fraternity to hold breast cancer awareness walk
The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, inc and The Marching “100” Band will be hosting the inaugural Kappa Breast Cancer walk on Saturday Oct. 20th. The FAMU Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The Florida A&M University Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha […]
Gospel never left Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Precious Tankard Many are still mourning the loss of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. One with musical interests cannot help but think of the endless contributions Franklin has made, and the impact she left not only within her industry but others as well. Soul music may have […]