Dana Brown is emphatic. The program director for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Brown welcomes the support provided by Hennessy. “Hennessy is putting their money where their heart is,” Brown said, referring to the Hennessy Fellowship program, a collaborative effort between Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The program […]
Author: Audriana Thomas | Staff writer
FAMU football looks to stay on track against Morgan State
FAMU Football Head Coach Willie Simmons adressess media during weekly press conference Video Courtesy: Oldens Lafortune Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the Florida A&M football team is currently on a six-game winning streak (6-1, 4-0 MEAC). This weekend in another Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) […]
Review: Momo’s serves slices bigger than your head
I am not a pizza lover but after my visit to Momo’s Pizza it has become clear I have been eating the wrong type of pizza. I had never heard of the restaurant until this week when a few colleagues were discussing their lunch plans. I became intrigued and wanted […]
Adlam juggles photography business, school
The great balancing act between a social life and academic success for the typical college student has never been easy. It can be even more difficult when running your own business. For Florida A&M senior pre-physical therapy major Brandon Adlam, it was hard finding a balance between owning his own […]
Review: The view is better than the food at The Edison
The Edison was edible; however, the view of Cascades Park was a bit more pleasing than the food. My mother was in town, so naturally we wanted to go somewhere with more class than your average restaurant. When I searched on Google, The Edison was listed as one of the […]
Pilot program chooses FAMU student
The College of Agriculture and Food Sciences sent a student, Papa Gueye, to the inaugural Scholars for Conservation Leadership program this past weekend in Raleigh, N.C. This 2019 pilot program brought together 10 college undergraduate students from all over for a one-day professional development conference as well as the National […]
It is indeed pumpkin season
Goodbye summer, hello pumpkins. If you’re looking to purchase pumpkins to get into the fall spirit, Gray Memorial United Methodist Church is holding its 15th annual pumpkin patch through Oct. 31. The church is located off Old Bainbridge Road and is known for its festive fall events, like their pumpkin […]
Students connect during ‘Quad Squad’
It’s about time a member of Generation Z took the initiative to put down their phone, go outside with friends, and enjoy a beautiful day. The student-created event “Quad Squad,” was designed for students to go outside, put the cell phones to the side, and have real vibes and conversation […]
Review: ‘Hurricanes’ a treasure for Rick Ross fans
Miami-based rap artist Rick Ross released his memoir, “Hurricanes,” on Sept. 3, and fans have been thrilled. I certainly have been. William Leonard Roberts, also known as Rick Ross, has been one of my favorite rap artists since I was in high school, but up until a few years ago, […]
FAMU’s self-made fashion designer strikes again
A minor mishap drove Alyssa Jones to her greatest passion, fashion design. The fourth-year pre-occupational therapy student from Lauderdale Lakes, got her start at designing clothes after her experience with a high school prom nightmare. “It was time for prom and my prom dress wasn’t ready until 10 p.m., and […]