FAMU held a networking mixer giving students an opportunity to mingle with recruiters in a more relaxed setting. The mixer was the last event to prep students before FAMU’s career expo. After opening remarks from President Larry Robinson and Student body president Rochard Moricette, students began to engage with recruiters. […]
Author: Calvin Robbins | Staff writer
Cousin of lynching victim seeks answers
In a silent room on the second story of an old slave warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama sits hundreds of jars filled with dirt and clay. Each is labeled with – if possible – a name, birth date and day of death, and contains soil from the burial sites of African […]
Screen Time: Is it worth it?
In today’s world where teens and young adults are found scrolling through Instagram on iPhone’s and tablets, or binge-watching the hottest series on Netflix or Hulu on their laptop, little thought is put into the affects of too much screen time. Research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania found that […]
Conferences every student journalist should attend
Captivating innovations are taking the field by storm, minorities are rising as stakeholders in front of and behind the camera, and a new digital world is emerging full force. In an industry driven by competitiveness, many senior journalists believe it is important to absorb all the opportunities afforded to student […]
Walker’s story inspires
April Walker is an inspiration, if ever there was one. The 39-year-old Miami native is the youngest of three siblings and has five children of her own. Walker has four boys, and one girl who range in age from 12 to 25 years old. Walker serves as a custodian with […]
Bullies are out of control on Twitter
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, Calif. The seven other people were John Atobelli, Kerri Atobelli, Alyssa Atobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christian Mauser and the pilot Ara Zobayan. The helicopter was headed to Bryant’s Mamba […]
Building connections with art and fashion
Fashion is not the only avenue for the CEO and founder of Burghalie Ensemble, a local clothing brand. Terrance “Rashad” Smith, Burghalie Ensemble’s founder, hosted the inaugural Burghalie Art Awards on Wednesday to help connect individuals through art and fashion. The evening featured passionate individuals, entertainment, food and friendly conversation. […]
Pocket Points: A way to make money while in class
For students, staying off your phone in class can at times feel like an impossible task. But have no fear: the latest mobile app Pocket Points has come to the rescue. Pocket Points rewards students for not using their phone in class as well as while driving. “Pocket Points incentivizes […]
Is pre-campaigning out of control?
Students at Florida A&M University are preparing themselves for the intense upcoming campaign season. Every year the school hosts a campaign period where students who want to represent the university from a larger standpoint get up as early as seven in the morning to convince their classmates to vote for […]
Career Expo draws a crowd
FAMU students packed the Lawson Center on Wednesday for the highly anticipated Career Expo. Students came to exchange their contact information and resumes while looking for job opportunities with the employers in attendance. Employers were also giving out information about their company and handing out business cards. There were companies […]