For music lovers who were eager to get back to live entertainment, the relaxation of pandemic restrictions over the year has been great but it hasn’t been good for their finances. Statistics on ticketnews.com show that concert tickets have increased almost 20% since 2019, a staggering climb that is outperforming […]
Author: Alise Sloan | Staff writer
Some students yearn for more food options on campus
Wingstop here, Tropical Smoothie there, Chick-Fil-A everywhere. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may say this sounds like the campus eateries at Florida A&M University. Many students have complained about the lack of diverse foods around campus and in areas occupied by college students. Granted, you can always drive […]
International students celebrate holidays in different ways
A common misconception about Historically Black Colleges and Universities is that they are limited to a population of only Black American students. But just like Black people, the HBCU demographic comes from a melting pot of cultures. Especially at Florida A&M University, where the campus is located in a state […]
School of Nursing appears back on track
Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the demand for nurses and healthcare professionals has been at an all-time high. The Florida A&M University School of Nursing aims to produce top-notch and knowledgeable nurses. Despite accreditation mishaps in the past, the school is eager to welcome its […]
Graphic designers prepare for campaign season
Spring semester on the campus of Florida A&M University is famously known for election season. The season is filled with students campaigning for positions such as Mister and Miss Florida A&M University, King and Queen of Orange and Green, Miss Senior Attendant and many other positions within the Royal Court […]
No Cram Jam this semester
In previous years, students on Florida A&M University’s campus have come together to prepare for finals week. The annual event, “Cram Jam,” thrown by the Student Government Association’s cabinet, is usually held on the Sunday before finals week begins. The event hosts students of all majors to come unwind with […]
How to prepare for health care enrollment
Open enrollment for the 2023 health insurance season has finally come. This is also the time that most college students find out that they can’t stay on their parents’ plan anymore due to them being older. Enrolling for the first time can be scary and could attract sketchy insurance companies […]
Fitness goes hand-in-hand with mental health
When people think of mental health, they think of medications, therapy and relaxation. Many do not know that fitness goes hand-in-hand with mental health. The definition of fitness is “the condition of being physically fit and healthy,” according to Oxford Languages. Fitness can play a big part in an individual’s […]
A determined Bell brings Spectrum back to life
Florida A&M University is remarkably diverse in culture, opportunities and style. But the LGBTQIA+ community is about to shine brightly at FAMU. Spectrum LGBTQ + Pride Union was once an organization that stopped being active due to COVID-19. No one took that step to bring it back to on-campus life, […]
Bryant preparers to be a school counselor
Just days away from graduating Camille Bryant, a fourth-year psychology major at Florida A&M, is leaving behind an impressive resume she built up during the past four years. Bryant is from Starke, a small town not too far from Jacksonville. Bryant always knew FAMU was the right fit for her. […]