Cedrick Cohen started his clothing line two years ago, on Oct. 5, 2017. The Jacksonville native deserves to be added to the list of successful undergraduate entrepreneurs attending Florida A&M University. Cohen has loved fashion since middle school and created his own designs that were relevant to the latest trends. […]
Author: Juba McCray | Staff writer
Natural hair: Wearer beware
For African American women, wearing natural hair in the workplace can either be detrimental to their career or uplifting for another. The term “going natural” is a procedure done by the majority of black women who cut off their hair to free their hair from the many chemicals and […]
FAMU needs to do its part for us to finish in four
Here I am so close to graduation and the university has threatened to close one of my classes for the second semester in a row – because of low enrollment. The possibility of a required senior class closing in a graduation year is enough to cause an anxiety-ridden student more […]
Nike, FAMU forming new relationship
Here are two things that you do not hear together very often: Nike and FAMU. Not anymore. Monday night saw the end of the long standing history of Nike’s absence on FAMU’s campus, with the first-ever information session on the ever growing Global Technology internship program. The recruitment team comprised […]
Young and old rally at climate change strike
On Friday, a global strike for climate change action took place all over the world, as millions to teens and adults skipped school and work to attend demonstrations and demand action to prevent climate change. Tallahassee participated in this strike with a rally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
FAMU kicks off Healthy Campus Week
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (FAMU) kicked off its second “Healthy Campus Week” with Partnership for a Healthier America on Monday, Sept. 23. The week of events started with a blood pressure check and fitness assessment. Director of Student Health Services, Tanya Tatum discussed the purpose of the events. “The main […]
Campaign season underway on The Hill
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) embraces campaign season by setting up decorative tables, posting graphics and engaging with the student body. The candidates introduce themselves with humble salutations in front of the student body to earn respectability and potential votes. Jacksonville native, Kyra Freeney is running for Miss Freshman […]
Change is a constant at FAMU
As of last spring FAMU has resumed construction of the Center for Access and Student Success building just north of Gaither Gym. The university is also at work on a new residence hall located on the far southeast end of campus. And though both of these major projects cost the […]
Frenchtown Get Down is back for another week
Loud cheers, the sound of children playing, and music-filled streets are set on Macomb for The “Frenchtown Get Down” block party. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday. This event was a free outdoor concert for friends & family that will continue to happen each Friday night prior to […]
COPPS celebrates Founder’s Day
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s school of pharmacy celebrated Founder’s Day with a ribbon-cutting. FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Institute for Public Health celebrated its Founder’s Day Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Pharmacy Building Phase II- East Wing opening. “This is a tremendous milestone for the […]