Author: Kaylah Burns | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Dissecting elitism at FAMU

Conversations have circulated recently both on social media and on-campus of the elitism that takes place among HBCU students. Students have been discussing the negative effects of elitism on campus and how it affects everybody whether they participate in it or not. It is how students relate to each other […]

Lifestyles

Expand your music taste

There are many music genres which serve a purpose of catering only to specific audiences. Taking time to broaden the musical palette is essential when looking for creative expressions other artists have to offer. Music is not just something you listen to. It creates and alters emotions that all musicians […]

Lifestyles

Church hosts annual fall festival

Fall has arrived, and that means the weather is cooler, the leaves are slowly turning pale as the season progresses. What better way to enjoy some quality family time playing and making memories together? Gray Memorial United Methodist hosted a free pumpkin patch from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday full […]

Lifestyles

Social media helps senior citizens stay connected

Social media represents a powerful revolution that has changed the globe. Social networks have brought changes that have impacted society and improved people’s lives. Contrary to some stereotypes, the elderly have significantly benefited from social media. However, there are dangers associated with social networks which can escalate in the absence […]

Lifestyles

Masks pose challenge for hearing impaired students

With many businesses and universities still recommending wearing masks to fight against COVID, hearing-impaired students have to cope and adjust with the mask recommendations. Face masks reduce the amplitude of sound and cause it to become somewhat garbled, cutting off one form of communication for those individuals. Speech reading, also […]

News

COPPS stages annual white coat ceremony

FAMU’s College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) held its annual white coat ceremony Friday to commemorate those third-year students in the program along with those receiving pinning’s and awards. The ceremony began with the honorees of the night taking their seats and COPPS’ faculty and staff relaying messages to […]