Author: Raina Jenkins | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Thrift Club combines fashion, sustainability

The Florida A&M University Thrift Club has made its mark on campus through sustainable fashion efforts. Through her passion for thrifting, the president and founder of the FAMU Thrift Club, Trinity Talton, said she started the club to create a community of people who enjoyed thrifting as much as she […]

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Harvest Festival promotes a healthy lifestyle

The second annual FAMUly Harvest Festival made its mark on the community once again. The Harvest Festival is an annual community event centered around agro-ecology, including all-natural vendors, educational stations, nutritional food options and more. Community-centered events such as this one provide opportunities to create long-lasting memories for their attendees […]

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The benefits of living off-campus

Off-campus apartments have become students new home-away from home. They offer the opportunity to have more freedom and less worries about lockout fines, noise complaints, and shared bathrooms. Living on-campus has been a key contributor to the college experience. But students in recent years are seemingly wanting to have their […]

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Like it or not, The Shade Room keeps growing

Since March 2014, The Shade Room has gone from being a celebrity gossip page to a media powerhouse. It now covers breaking news topics, pop culture, politics and more on multiple media platforms. According to The Fast Company, The Shade Room has become one of Instagram’s top accounts. “It receives […]

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Christian-based groups flourish on campus

Since the start of the school year, some students have been making efforts to build their relationship with god through the help of Christian-based clubs and events on campus. The events range from Bible study and community service to “create your own prayer board” events. Eyana Dixon is a fourth-year […]

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Poblano’s returns to Rattler’s Kitchen

Since returning to campus for the new academic year, students have seen a lot of changes on campus. One change that appears to have caught upperclassmen by surprise is that Poblano’s, a Latin inspired restaurant, is back on campus after its sudden removal during summer 2022. Poblano’s is also a […]

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She has the ‘Wright’ stuff

In the middle of the night or right after you finish a big assignment and want to treat yourself to just the right snack, there is one place that comes to mind: The Mane Dollar, also known as “Mya’s,” in Pokinghorn Village East. The menu ranges from Arizona teas to […]