Sunday, April 28, 2024
A local business owner, Tiyana Minto, found success within her nail business, Virtuous Nails, creating a legacy that will forever be remembered. With a talent for creativity and entrepreneurship, Minto, 21, used her lessons from FAMU’s School of Business and Industry to launch her self-taught nail business. In the beginning, […]
With graduation less than a week away, soon-to-be graduates at Florida A&M are concerned about not receiving their graduation packages, including their cap and gowns from Herff Jones. Grads will take the stage Friday and Saturday at the commencement ceremony in Al Lawson, but the question is: Will they have […]
Students at Florida A&M often test their strength to succeed. However, Chazriq Clarke has made his reign at FAMU unforgettable. Clarke, a graduating student, served as FAMU’s King of Orange and Green and was part of with many student organizations. Living in the limelight at FAMU and as a member […]
As summer quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to get our bodies and health in order. I recently participated in a “7-day juice cleanse” to reduce toxins in my body and lose a few pounds to meet my goal for summer. The 7-day juice cleanse consists of fruits and […]
For many, the sky’s the limit. But for one student at Florida A&M University, there is no limit. Mckenze Hammond, a senior bio pre-med student, has multiple hobbies and responsibilities beyond FAMU that are on the right track to greatness. Born and raised in Atlanta, she has made her mark […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Florida A&M University hosted a virtual discussion on Wednesday. Called “Sound the Alarm: Her Voice. Her Vote,” it called for an open conversation surrounding women’s voting rights and voting protocols. The meeting was moderated by Carmen Cummings-Martin, an alumna of Florida A&M University’s School […]
The Florida A&M University Black History Month Virtual Town Hall, “Lift Ev’ry Voice” took place Tuesday evening. It focused on the impact of HBCUs and punctuated the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The meeting was moderated by Carmen Cummings, an alumna of Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism […]
Florida state Sen. Lauren Book, D-Miami, is making another effort to increase the pay for public school teachers in the Sunshine State. She has Senate Bill 298, also known as “teacher salaries.” It would require each school district that has not yet reached a specified minimum base salary to use […]
Florida A&M University focused its Giving Tuesday initiative last week to support a campaign to build a statue of former President Frederick S. Humphries, Sr. Tuesday’s Day of Giving was an opportunity for FAMU alumni and friends to show their appreciation and donate to the university in order for FAMU […]
After the controversy generated by FAMU’s Royal Court failing to appear at last month’s Florida Blue Florida Classic in Orlando, some students have changed their expectations and opinions about how they will soon elect student leaders. With the Royal Court elections in the spring and alleged discrepancies among members […]