America’s youngest leaders gathered in Detroit for the acclaimed Forbes “30 under 30 summit” also featuring top scholars from various universities including Florida A&M University. The Forbes Under 30 list portrays trailblazers from various industries such as retail, technology, food and beverage, media and healthcare. Participants were selected by explaining […]
Author: Ralph Cantave | Staff writer
A vegan’s guide to Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and it’s about time to start planning your dishes! Wait, it’s your first thanksgiving without eating meat? Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just maybe a “flexitarian”, there’s plenty of alternatives to create in the kitchen without using animal products. Veganism is the dietary […]
What’s the tea?
The More Than Tea tour hosted by Aspire and fueled by Teavana had its eigth stop at Florida A&M University on Friday in the Grand Ballroom. The purpose of the event was to create an experience where students are exposed to their better selves. The event was also an opportunity […]
Friendsgiving on a college-friendly budget
As the leaves begin to show their autumn colors, and crisp, fall weather is in the air, there is one thing all college students know: Thanksgiving break is near. Giddy to trade in the cafeteria food for mom’s homemade stuffing and their twin XL beds for the warmth of their […]
FAMU professor headlines Tedx Talk
Florida A&M nutrition instructor and published poet Jennelle Robinson delivered a TedX presentation on the topic, “Using Media, Poetry, and Performance to Enhance Eating Behavior.” Robinson applies the arts to engage students in the classroom and online activities during her lessons. Her students have even produced a documentary, published on […]
Feel like throwing an ax? These two places make it easy
A new fad is taking over in Tallahassee: ax throwing. Tomahawk Chop and Tomahawk 51 are two new “knife throwing arenas” located in the heart of the city and within one mile of one another. Both are family-owned and operated. The Bowen family owns Tomahawk Chop. It is located at […]
Rattlers close out senior night with emotional win
The Florida A&M Rattlers added another win in their book on Saturday, as they defeated their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference rival Howard University 39-7. Not only did the Rattlers secure the win in their final game at Bragg Memorial Stadium, but it also served as a night in which the seniors […]
Ceremony pays tribute to three individuals
Florida A&M University held a plaque endowment ceremony Friday afternoon to celebrate three individuals for their contributions to the university. Erica D. Hill and the late Lewis family had scholarship funds created in their names. The event was set to be held around the Eternal Flame, but due to frigid […]
Alphas host annual pageant
Confidence. Poise. Different. The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted the Queens of The Golden Dynasty: Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Thursday. A rainy and cold night was not going to keep the crowd away from Lee Hall as spectators came into the auditorium and […]
Grad student the ‘go to’ barber on campus
A recent graduate of FAMU has become the “go to” barber around campus. Meet Jonathan Walls, a 2018 graduate of Florida A&M who is pursuing his MBA at FAMU. Walls is a member of the brotherhood, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and is known around campus as “the guy who cuts […]