Florida A&M University’s Student Senate filled another position during its weekly Zoom meeting Monday evening. After getting through the standard committee reports and announcements, the candidate for the position of deputy secretary of Community Affairs, Telkevia Mackey, was confirmed. Mackey is a junior pre-physical therapy student from Miami. The candidate […]
Author: Tykeem McCray | Staff writer
Comparing Trump, Biden and their support for HBCUs
For this year’s general election, President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, are courting the Black community for their support. The candidates have curated distinct plans to fund historically Black colleges and universities that desperately need federal funding to subsidize their budgets. In December of 2019, Trump signed […]
YouTube and BET host star-studded HBCU homecoming event
Despite COVID-19 cancelling many HBCU homecomings, the internet wins again with hopes fulfilled by YouTube Originals and BET hosting the live “HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard” event. This live homecoming event helped celebrate the amazing experiences of attending a HBCU. The one and a half hour event […]
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The GOP needs Florida
President Trump and Vice President Pence hosted campaign rallies this past weekend for a final attempt to win the Florida vote. Being that Second Lady Karen Pence held a campaign event in Pensacola last week, it is safe to say the Republicans are desperate for Florida’s vote. In the 2016 […]
Did the BET homecoming special do HBCUs justice?
In efforts to keep the culture relevant, BET and Youtube Originals presented “HBCU Homecoming: Meet Me On the Yard,” last night. Hosted by HBCU graduates ‘LaLa’ Anthony and rapper 2 Chainz, the event aimed to highlight the HBCU homecoming experience, raise money for HBCUs and fill the void felt by […]
How to host a virtual movie night
Snacks, drinksand popcorn are all essential items for a successful movie night and/or date. However,with new health concerns due to the pandemic, will events likeamovie night ever be the same? In the times of a pandemic, a new trend that has emerged is having the option of hosting a virtual […]
Alumna focuses on healing, wellness
Florida A&M University alumna Jasmyn Ruja uses her spiritual gift to bless others through energy readings and guided meditations. Although it started as a path to personal growth and awareness, she expanded to working for others after promoting free readings on Twitter. After receiving good feedback, Ruja added prices and […]
Rattlers take part in ‘stroll to the polls’
Florida A&M’s Efferson Student Union and the Tallahassee chapter of the Dream Defenders co-hosted “Stroll to The Polls” on Saturday. The event was designed to encourage FAMU students to exercise their right to vote. While many have taken to social media to promote early voting, Rattlers like Jasmine Hudson took […]